And any kind of intimate encounter is completely off the table. Seeing his totally dejected face, she snaps in pure frustration, realizing negotiating is just pointless. Later that night, the conversation takes a really sharp turn. Ji-hun calmly states that the body never lies, and that alone should be enough proof for her. So-hyun's hand tightens into a fist, clearly pretty annoyed by his extreme bluntness.
He quickly reminds her of how incredibly happy she was when they were together, asking why she is suddenly saying no right now. Flustered, she has zero immediate answer for him. He looks away rather coolly, adding that he has already explained his core principles on the matter. It is clear he has absolutely no intention of budging from his stance.
Ji-hun suddenly stands up. He tells So-hyun to wake up, openly accusing her of messing with people's lives way too recklessly. He then calmly acknowledges that his harsh words must have totally shaken her up. Deciding he can make at least one small concession, he totally shifts his approach. So-hyun stays completely silent, only shifting uncomfortably in her seat.
Ji-hun leans in with a confident smirk, laying down his new condition. She has to meet him three more times. Just like that, he completely takes full control over the situation once again. So-hyun is totally thrown by this demand, wondering why things always have to get so incredibly complicated. Ji-hun then brings up the intimate night they shared, calling it an absolutely unforgettable experience.
Her heart pounds hard in her chest, but she really tries to stay firm, reminding herself she came here just to end things for good. Before she can even argue, he clarifies his shocking proposal. Is it just three casual meetings? Or three more full nights? Flashing a dark smirk, he makes it crystal clear he definitely wants the latter, leaving her utterly speechless and completely trapped in his game once again.
So-hyun goes totally silent, her mind racing non-stop. She finally admits to herself that Ji-hun was totally spot on. Her body and mind are completely at odds. She really promised herself she would never get close to him again, but keeping that promise suddenly feels impossible. A powerful memory of their wild night together suddenly floods all her thoughts. It was an insanely intense connection, a level of pleasure she had never known before.
Shaking off that vivid memory, she quickly hardens her resolve. This completely exhausting push and pull simply has to stop. And she is fiercely determined to be the one to end it for good. Ji-hun finally breaks that heavy silence with a signature smirk, calling So-hyun out for taking so long to think. Internally, she is just being extra cautious, worried he will get overly clingy after those proposed three nights.
He then completely simplifies his offer with a very casual shrug. They should really just have fun together. Absolutely no strings attached. So-hyun sarcastically fires right back at his overly simple plan, adding that she is not staying long anyway. This really catches his attention. He reveals he is only in Korea once a year, and with her around, he thinks his visit could finally be some real fun.
So-hyun turns away, getting completely flustered by this crazy, bold proposition. Ji-hun smirks again, calling her out for knowing exactly how to toy with people. He leans in even closer, reminding her that this complicated dynamic will completely end the moment he finally leaves the country. Following that exact logic, he asks a pretty dangerous question. Why not just enjoy themselves until then?
Before So-hyun can even process those words, he drops a document right on the table. It is a one-way plane ticket to the United States. So-hyun's mind immediately zeros in on one single fact. He is leaving in exactly fourteen days. Desperately needing clarity, she asks if he is absolutely sure this arrangement will end properly.
Ji-hun leans in, his voice dropping low, and promises to disappear from her life completely, even from her memory. So-hyun questions the actual appeal of seeing the exact same person for two straight weeks, telling him to just find someone else. But Ji-hun simply shrugs it off, pointing out that she totally loves breaking all the rules. So-hyun smirks.
Something clicks. No loyalty, no possession, just a purely temporary escape with him. So-hyun fully makes up her mind. She will enjoy this little fling and end it without ever looking back. Exactly like him. She looks right at Ji-hun and agrees, but sets a really hard limit. Three nights. A smirk creeps across his face, but she abruptly cuts him off.
She lays out a few ground rules. Break just one of them, and this little arrangement of theirs is permanently dead. Intrigued by her sudden confidence, Ji-hun tells her to go ahead. Satisfied, So-hyun drops the first demand. He has to help her out with something specific. She tells him to pay close attention, pointing a finger right at Ji-hun.
So-hyun lays out that first condition. He is ordered to never, ever show up near her workplace again. She reminds him she is an actual working professional, asking if he is too. Ji-hun just coolly replies, "Nobody's perfect." Smirking at his unemployed status, So-hyun notes that means they play by her rules. They will only meet after her shift ends.
Her hours are absolutely insane. Sometimes they run as late as two in the morning. But instead of getting annoyed, Ji-hun simply stares even harder. That is exactly when he wants her, he says. So-hyun swallows hard, completely flustered by that heavy gaze. A confident smirk hits Ji-hun's lips as he finally agrees to her three-times-a-week rule, but she quickly tacks on another condition.
Absolutely no repeating their last marathon session. Completely unfazed, he just tells her they will see about that. Annoyed by how casual he is, So-hyun insists their little arrangement cannot mess with her work performance. He just waves a hand, telling her to keep going. So-hyun is left absolutely fuming. The bold guy already thinks he has won their entire negotiation.
Then comes her next big rule. Absolutely zero questions about their personal private lives. They have each other's names and phone numbers, and it ends right there. Getting personal is totally off limits. If he ever gets too involved, she warns, this entire deal dies instantly. Ji-hun stays totally unfazed, simply asking if she is done yet. She confirms, then asks if he has any rules of his own.
He just smirks. His condition is simple, but absolute. When he calls, she comes. Then he adds a chilling warning. If she ever makes him wait again, things will not be fun for her. So-hyun's heart suddenly thumps right in her chest. A massive wave of realization hits her. She finally understands exactly why she is so intensely drawn to this guy.
He just turns and confidently walks away, leaving her standing there to process that intense negotiation. Everything suddenly clicks right into place. This man is never going to just blindly follow rules or let her play boss. He knows exactly how to fight back. That heavy, powerful defiance is exactly what she finds so incredibly compelling.