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49. The Threat

Author: Ayanna Dhee
last update Last Updated: 2023-06-13 21:06:49

"Miss Hyomi! Are you okay?" asked one of the stylists. "Your makeup will be shredded."

Instead of answering, Hyomi looked down and shook her head while screaming and banging her head.

"Argh!"

The situation caused panic. One of the other stylist called Hyuk came over very quickly.

"Hyomi! What's wrong with you?"

Hyomi hid in excessive fear. She didn't answer.

"Hyomi! Wake up!" shouted Hyuk.

Slowly Hyomi began to calm down as she looked up. She was like a dazed person when she found that there were already several people around her.

Hyuk had a worried look on his face. "Are you sick?"

Hyomi blinked. She wiped away tears with a tissue. "No."

"Then what's wrong with you?"

"Nothing."

Hyuk was not satisfied with Hyomi's answer. "Be honest. If you can't host this show, I'll take over."

"No. I'm just tired."

"You always say that."

Hyomi snorted softly. "Really. I'm fine."

"Can you carry the show this time?" Hyuk confirmed.

"I can. I'll do it. Sorry for making you worry." Hyomi then took a sip
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