Chapter 165: In the first place, people don’t change

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Chapter 165: In the first place, people don’t change "You’re strong." Seo-Jun said and my heart skipped a beat. "How are you so strong? You’re just... An Omega." Is it weird that my heart skipped a beat? I don’t know but that’s what happened. It wasn’t like falling in love or something like that, it was rather because I had heard the most unexpected thing come out of this man’s mouth. He just said... I was strong? Seo-Jun did? "When I think of how hard you’re trying to change your fate and how you never cave in no matter how cornered you are, I just can’t wonder what kind of person you are. The real person behind that mask you always put on. What goes through your mind for real and what do you wish for most? Those questions," he covered a part of his face with his left palm as he trembled. He looked like he was going insane. "They invade my thoughts every time and I find myself going crazy. Jo-Pil, I’m not going to ask what you did to me because just like the others, you probably didn’t need to do much for them to fawn around you like that, but I just want to know... Will I ever be someone you can smile at?" He asked, his tone sad and his expression troubled and I paused. The question took me by surprise but it was his question that had me raising my eyebrows in speculation. This man, what was he scheming? I couldn’t help but doubt him, despite the kind of act he was putting up. For all I knew, he was stooping himself to this level on purpose for his big plan to ’expose’ me to the masters who love me. I wasn’t going to fall for it. I already had enough of him to know that he wasn’t the type that could change in one night. In the first place, people don’t change. Their nature always remains. The only thing you can do for someone who has a questionable nature is to at least put a leech around their neck to restrict them. The others probably hadn’t realized it yet but my affection had become that leech that restricted them to an extent. So, unless Seo-Jun was asking me to put a leech around his neck, in other words, treat him the same way I treated the others because he wanted and craved my attention, then this was all an act. "Master," I called. "You’re right. I didn’t do anything for my masters to like me this much. They simply saw the me on the surface and realized I was the kind of person they wanted to protect. The kind that they had been looking for. Someone who wouldn’t judge them for their flaws. Someone whom they could be their selves around. That’s the reason my masters like me and not because of some grand plan. Now..." I looked at the steak that had soaked a great deal and began to cut it. "...if you don’t think I can be that kind of person in your life; someone you can lean your shoulder on and say everything to, then this will never work. You... Will always be the villain, no matter what you do." Seo-Jun stared at me in shock and then I put a piece of the soaked steak in my mouth. "Hmm," I moaned in satisfaction. It was delicious. Who knew it would have an exquisite taste soaked in wine like this? "So, the key is to see you as someone I can confide in?" He asked and I opened my eyes. Was he still thinking about it? I was sure he would give up there if all this was a part of his scheme but since he wasn’t giving up, I guess there was a bit of sincerity in his conviction. I still wasn’t convinced, though. No way was I letting my guard down around this man. He was dangerous. ’Gosh, the steak is even more delicious now. I think I’ll ask for seconds.’ I thought and turned to call on June, who stood at the side, waiting to be called upon, but then I caught sight of Seo-Jun’s face. He was troubled. But what was he troubled about? He looked very reluctant to say another word. If he was tired, he could stop here. I didn’t want to get into another drama with him. Once I had eaten my fill, I planned to go look for my masters and surprise them. That is, if they were in the mansion. I glanced at Seo-Jun again. Was I too hard on him? I mean, everything I said was the truth but it looked like it was hard on him. How long did it take me to convince the others to confide in me again? Oh, right, it took a week and two weeks of me being in a coma to get them to completely fall for me. I also didn’t trust them easily and was cautious at all times so Seo-Jun’s situation was not that different. Only, his difficulty level was higher since he had been such an ass, making things difficult for me for so long. As much as I didn’t want to be biased and wished for all my masters to be on my side, I couldn’t afford to put a ticking time bomb among the numbers. You know what they said, better safe than sorry. So, Seo-Jun unless I can trust you completely, I won’t be letting my guard down around you. "Jo-Pil," he called and I looked up at him. "Is it too late to apologize?" He asked and I blinked. Huh? "Like I said before, I’m not saying I’ll change or suddenly become a better person. I don’t have that on my to-do list in the slightest but for you..." He raised his gaze and looked me in the eye. He had finally gotten his resolve. He was determined, staring at me with a smile on his lips and a spark in his eyes. "I will do whatever I can do so that you don’t get hurt due to the kind of person I am. And I..." He bent his head, feeling witty as he brought himself to apologize. "I’m sorry for all the trouble I caused you." The fork fell from my hand and I stared in disbelief. My throat felt dry and I could feel sweat rolling down the corner of my face. Seriously, what had happened to this man while I was in my room for so long? He felt like a completely different person. And the words he was saying were so foreign that I might’ve mistaken him to be Jin-Yeok in disguise. Was he being serious? Was he really planning to... Change? I gulped and picked up the fork. "Since you said so, master." Whatever it was, it was worth the shot, right? I’ll just keep my guard up. "Then, I’ll be in your care. Please, do take care of me." Let’s just see how this goes. If it’s an act, I’ll catch on soon enough, and if it’s not... If he’s genuine, then I wish him success in winning my trust. Because... I’m not that easy to buy, even though you’re one hell of a handsome devil. (Was that last part necessary, Jo-Pil? You’re just announcing that you’re a sucker for handsome faces.)

Chapter 165: In the first place, people don’t change

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