00:30In Min's apartment, the sound of the shower echoes through the bathroom.
00:40She sits on the floor, drenched by the water, sobbing, wearing only her undergarments.
00:48She wipes her body with the water still dripping from the shower heads,
00:52feeling disgusted at the thought of selling herself to Dan.
00:55She loves him, but it seems that the feeling isn't reciprocated.
01:01The next morning, Min has just finished getting dressed for her appointments.
01:14She sips her coffee while gazing out the window of her third-floor apartment.
01:19Out of the corner of her eye, she spots a car parked across the street.
01:23As she looks around, she notices a couple of men in black suits standing nearby.
01:32Min walks across the room to grab her phone and makes a call,
01:36staying clear of the window as she speaks into the receiver.
01:41Alex, they're on to me now. Do what is planned. Now's the time.
01:46Min hangs up the phone, gathers her things, and leaves the apartment.
01:51On a hillside, Vil and her younger sister, Aya, spread out a picnic blanket.
02:05Aya is three years younger than Vil.
02:09It's good to be out here.
02:12Don't tell me burnout has hit you already.
02:15You just started.
02:17They both settle comfortably on the blanket.
02:22I just missed this.
02:24With the work I'm doing, peace feels like a luxury now.
02:28Sorry you had to go through that because of me.
02:31What? I'm doing this for myself too.
02:35I couldn't support both of us with just part-time jobs.
02:38I didn't finish school, so it was tough for me to find a better-paying job.
02:43That's why you need to study hard and finish your degree.
02:46Don't worry about me.
02:47I'm just worried.
02:50I know you're not a fan of all that attention.
02:52I see it as a blessing.
02:56Not everyone gets that kind of reception in this business.
03:00As long as people want to watch my projects, I've got a job.
03:03I'll keep it as long as I can, until you finish school.
03:07Don't worry about it.
03:09Until I finish school?
03:12Do you realize I still have to go to med school after college?
03:16That's why I'm working hard and saving at the same time.
03:19I feel bad that you have to do it all, but I'm really grateful to have a big sister like you.
03:26Aya enveloped Ville in a tight, joyful embrace.
03:29Her heart overflowing as if their bond could stop time itself.
03:34Ah, you're making me cry.
03:36Are you trying to audition for a drama or something?
03:39Ville is trying to hold back her tears.
03:42You're such a crybaby.
03:44I won't ever audition for a drama.
03:47I know you'd go ballistic.
03:50Of course, money isn't everything.
03:53We need to maintain our privacy.
03:56One family member is enough.
03:59Is that why you're keeping me out of the public eye?
04:02Not that I mind, you're my sister, and I'm proud of you.
04:06It's because of you.
04:07I don't want the media prying into your private life.
04:11People will always have opinions,
04:12but the ones around you are enough.
04:15I don't want you to have to deal with what the whole country thinks about you.
04:19But how about you?
04:22Someone has to make a sacrifice,
04:24and I've prepared myself for it.
04:27Keeping my personal life private helps a lot.
04:30There's nothing to talk about if I don't stir up a fuss.
04:34Looks like you've got it under control.
04:37Just focus on your studies.
04:39That's the best thing you can do for me.
04:42Will do.
04:43I'll get a job, and you can quit yours.
04:47Do something you enjoy.
04:49Do you even know what I want?
04:52Run a farm and live in the countryside.
04:54Will smirks, then breaks into laughter.
05:00Aya teases her, showing off how well she knows her sister.
05:05Oh, right.
05:06You know me well.
05:07Good for you.
05:08A car arrives and pulls over a few meters away from them.
05:15Jip, the same age as Vil, gets out of the car,
05:18carrying a couple of filled baskets.
05:22Vil and Aya watch her walk toward them.
05:24As Jip approaches, Vil stands up to help her with the baskets.
05:34They all set up their picnic with dishes Jip cooked herself.
05:37Sorry, I had to close the store a little later than usual.
05:43I couldn't say no to the regulars.
05:46Seems like things are going well for you.
05:48Well, thanks to you, I'm close to paying back the capital I owed.
05:54Remember to put it into Aya's account.
05:57Got it.
05:59Thanks for looking after my sister.
06:02Aw, don't mention it.
06:05You two are like sisters to me already.
06:08I'm just really grateful to have you both as family,
06:12especially after everything that happened with my parents.
06:14Jip is an only child.
06:18Her parents worked on the same farm as Vil's parents.
06:23But five years ago, they were in a tragic car accident.
06:28Jip's parents didn't survive, but she did.
06:33After having a meal together,
06:35Aya leaves Vil and Jip to go for a stroll.
06:39The two of them stay behind to clean up.
06:41I wired the money for Aya's tuition.
06:47Okay, I'll take care of it.
06:50It's her last year.
06:52I'll make sure she has enough for medical school.
06:56Hey, you're a big star now.
06:59I bet you're getting paid that much.
07:02Yeah, but nothing lasts forever.
07:04I might lose everything before she even finishes medical school.
07:10Live for yourself, too.
07:13Aya's not a baby anymore.
07:16What do you mean?
07:18Have fun.
07:20Go on dates.
07:21Stuff like that.
07:23I'm too tired after work.
07:25I'd rather sleep.
07:28Date a co-worker.
07:29It's impossible not to get attracted to the people you work with.
07:32I know where this is going.
07:36I'm not seeing anyone.
07:38Jip, skeptical, leans in closer, raising an eyebrow.
07:44I'm not planning on dating a fellow actor.
07:48Don't be too sure of that.
07:51Just please look after my sister, okay?
07:54Count me in on that.
07:55Min is all dressed up in high heels and a tight black mini dress.
08:07She checks the time on the wall clock in her apartment.
08:11It reads 6.10 in the evening.
08:14She has to be at the club by 7 o'clock.
08:19Before leaving, she makes an important call.
08:22Are you all set?
08:24While driving the ambulance, Alex talks to Min over his wireless headphones.
08:32We're on our way.
08:34Jenny lies on the stretcher at the back of the ambulance, while Brian, in his white medical coat, stays with her.
08:43She left her apartment with nothing.
08:46They shouldn't suspect her for at least a few hours.
08:48If they do, they won't be able to trace that she's in an ambulance.
08:56What about her luggage?
08:59We have it.
09:01Jenny's luggage is hidden under the stretcher.
09:05Great.
09:06I'll meet them by 7.
09:08We'll be at the airport in the next town in an hour.
09:11Don't forget to call me once she's on board.
09:16I won't be able to do anything until then.
09:19I've briefed Jenny about it.
09:22Did you tell her about her aunt?
09:24Yeah.
09:25Her aunt will pick her up once she's in Vancouver.
09:28Do you want to speak to her?
09:30No, it's okay.
09:33I'll talk to her once this is all done.
09:36She'll be on the other side of the world.
09:39Good luck with them finding her.
09:42She's more worried about you.
09:45I'll be fine.
09:46This is perfect timing.
09:48All their attention is on me.
09:51Anyway, I have to get going.
09:53Ping me later.
09:54Got it.
09:56Min ends the call.
09:58Takes a deep breath.
09:58Grabs her pouch and leaves.
10:03Alex speeds up the ambulance.
10:07Jenny lies still on the stretcher.
10:10Yet her wariness of the whole situation shows.
10:14Brian checks the time on his wristwatch,
10:17which reads quarter to seven.
10:25At exactly seven o'clock,
10:26Min stands at the entrance to the VIP nightclub.
10:31Sun greets her with Victoria.
10:36Victoria can't even look her in the eye.
10:38You are on time, as always.
10:43I didn't want to keep the guest waiting.
10:46Perfect.
10:48They all walk into the club.
10:52It looks like any regular night on the surface.
10:55But this time,
10:57Min is about to step into its secret dungeon.
10:59The ambulance finally reaches the airport.
11:10It is an airport in a town next to the big city.
11:19Min, Sun, and Victoria reach a two-door entrance guarded by two of Sun's men.
11:24Victoria can only come up to here.
11:28Min turns to Victoria.
11:33For a moment, Victoria just looks her in the eye.
11:38She knows what's going to happen once Min steps into that VIP lair.
11:42Having taken care of Min,
11:46and with her being the most precious and beloved actress,
11:49Victoria has to painfully turn a blind eye.
11:53She turns her back and walks away.
11:58Min holds her breath as her nerves begin to get the better of her.
12:01Alex drops Jenny and Brian off at the departure area.
12:10Jenny, showing off her new short hair with bangs,
12:14wears a medical face mask.
12:16Brian pulls her trolley bag.
12:19Both enter the airport.
12:25Back at the VIP nightclub.
12:27Min and Sun step into a slightly dim, narrow pathway.
12:44Sun leads the way.
12:47Min follows suit.
12:49Nobody is around except for the two of them walking along the 20-meter pathway.
12:54Min tries to maintain her composure.
13:01She is essentially walking into the pit of her predator.
13:09At the same time,
13:11Brian talks to the airport security while Jenny waits on one side.
13:16He explains to them Jenny's condition
13:18and introduces himself as her doctor.
13:20He asks for permission to accompany her until the boarding area.
13:26He shows them some documents,
13:28including his proof of ID and her medical certificate.
13:32The security personnel makes a phone call
13:34while checking the documents handed.
13:38Brian patiently waits.
13:39Meanwhile, at the VIP nightclub.
13:48Walking through a dimly lit, narrow hallway,
13:51Sun and Min approach an entrance door
13:53guarded by another two of Sun's men.
13:56The two step out of the way.
14:00Min looks straight at the door,
14:02thinking,
14:03This is it.
14:05Sun pushes the door open
14:07and enters the room.
14:10Min follows him.
14:15Min and Sun enter a spacious salon
14:17with its own bar and fancy couches.
14:20The music is not as loud as it is in the club.
14:25Min scans the area,
14:28noticing that it is mostly inhabited by Sun's men.
14:30Min realizes that Sun is calling her.
14:44Yeah?
14:45This way.
14:47Sun is on his way to entering another door.
14:51Min catches up with him.
14:57This time, they enter a fancy private room.
15:00It is quite large
15:02and has its own minibar as well.
15:07Sun walks ahead to meet their VIP client,
15:10Barry Phillips,
15:11sitting on the huge, comfy couch.
15:16Barry puts his glass of wine
15:17on the sleek coffee table
15:19and gets up to meet Sun.
15:21The two shake hands.
15:25Min freezes,
15:26her heart pounding in her chest,
15:28as Barry steps into view.
15:31She hears the door close behind her.
15:35She realizes she's actually inside the room now.
15:39She immediately scans the area.
15:43Nobody is in there
15:44except for the three of them.
15:47The background music is set
15:49to a much lower volume.
15:50The room is cozy and elegant
15:54at the same time.
15:56Tonight's your lucky night.
15:58I guess it's yours as well.
16:01The two share a laugh.
16:05Min remains standing near the door,
16:07watching them.
16:09Sun then calls for her.
16:12Min.
16:14Min walks towards them.
16:16Yes?
16:17I'd like to formally introduce you
16:20to one of our very important clients.
16:23Barry Phillips.
16:25You remembered.
16:26How could I forget?
16:29Barry's gaze locks onto her,
16:32intense and unwavering.
16:35Min can hardly breathe,
16:38her pulse quickening
16:39under the smoldering intensity
16:40of his razor-sharp stare.
16:42Meanwhile, at the airport,
16:49Brian is still negotiating
16:51with the security officials.
16:53The tension begins to rise.
16:57The airport clock shows 7.15 p.m.
17:01The plane is scheduled to depart
17:03at 7.25 p.m.
17:09Back at the VIP nightclub,
17:11Barry invites Min to sit with him.
17:15She plays along.
17:17Sun heads to the minibar.
17:20He grabs two glasses
17:22and pours wine into each one.
17:25He drops a pill into one glass,
17:28then stirs it.
17:30A wicked grin slowly spreads
17:33across his face,
17:34his eyes gleaming
17:35with dark satisfaction.
17:36To be continued.
17:43To be continued.
17:45To be continued.
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