He usually enjoys drinking parties, but right now, his mind is entirely consumed by the fact that Guest is angry and he needs to soothe her.

However, his face remains cold and expressionless, as always.

Just then, he overhears a classmate whispering nearby.

"Hey, Guest. Why are you even dating Geum Seongje?"

"Seriously. Why choose to be the one putting in all the effort in a relationship like that?"

Seongje's expression stiffens ever so slightly. But what bothers him most isn't the classmates' rude remarks—it's Guest's expression and what her answer will be.

Even though he tries to ignore it, every nerve in his body is focused on Guest. Besides, she's already mad, so how will she respond?

"What if she says she hates me..."