Prey (Lee Seohan) - Chapter 104
“Don’t do it!”
Suhyeon shouted.
Seol Hee-nam swallowed dryly, his greedy eyes fixed on Jeonghan.
‘Is this for real?’
He had demanded 10 billion won, but he didn’t actually expect Jeonghan to agree so easily. Suspicion and excitement danced in his gaze as he stared at him.
– “Where should the transfer be made?”
“The account.”
Jeonghan motioned with his chin for Seol Hee-nam to provide the account details.
“Ah, wait, the account is…”
Needing to retrieve his phone, Seol Hee-nam loosened his grip on the knife.
Suhyeon’s eyes sparkled.
Now’s my chance!
As Seol Hee-nam released her hair and reached into his pocket, Suhyeon quickly jerked her body backward.
“Where do you think you’re going…!”
Seol Hee-nam hastily stretched out his hand to grab her again.
Dodging his grasp, Suhyeon fell backward, landing hard on her bottom.
At that moment, Jeonghan launched himself forward, kicking Seol Hee-nam’s hand that held the knife.
Thud!
“Ugh…!”
The knife fell from Seol Hee-nam’s grasp.
“!”
As Seol Hee-nam turned his head in shock, a fist came crashing down right in front of his eyes.
Wham!
“Argh!”
The punch landed square on his nose, making Seol Hee-nam grimace in pain as he collapsed to the ground.
Jeonghan didn’t stop there. He delivered a powerful kick to Seol Hee-nam’s already crumpled face.
Thud!
“Ahhh…!”
Seol Hee-nam toppled backward, struck hard by the pointed tip of Jeonghan’s shoe.
“Ugh… ugh…”
Seol Hee-nam raised his head with trembling motions, his face now a mess of blood streaming from his nose.
Seeing Jeonghan approach him with a terrifying glare, Seol Hee-nam’s bloodied face turned as pale as a sheet.
“Eek…!”
Scrambling on all fours, he desperately crawled backward before quickly stumbling to his feet. Then, like a madman, he bolted away.
Jeonghan stood still, watching him flee.
Jeonghan, who had been advancing menacingly, stopped in his tracks.
Turning his head, he quickly approached Suhyeon.
“Seol Suhyeon.”
Jeonghan knelt in front of her, where she sat on the ground, staring after Seol Hee-nam.
“I’m fine. Go after him and catch—”
Suhyeon gestured toward Seol Hee-nam as she spoke hurriedly, but then she froze.
In front of her was Jeonghan’s pale, stricken face.
Ah…
His expression was hard and drained of all color as he inspected the wound on her neck. Suhyeon, her lips slightly parted to speak, clamped them shut.
His fingers, lifting the hair near her neck to check the injury, trembled slightly.
Feeling awkward, Suhyeon dropped her gaze.
“I’m not hurt. It’s just a tiny cut…”
“Stay still.”
Jeonghan’s suppressed voice silenced her. He held her head in place, preventing her from turning away as he examined the wound for a long time.
The cut ran along where the knife had pressed against her neck, a thin line of blood pooling along its length. Jeonghan lowered his head, staring intently.
Then, as if unable to bear it, he covered his eyes with his large hand and exhaled roughly.
…Hoo.
Watching him like that, Suhyeon felt another pang of guilt rise within her.
If only she hadn’t come out here alone, none of this would have happened…
Watching Jeonghan, who still had his large hand covering his eyes, Suhyeon hesitated before speaking.
“…Thank you for saving me.”
Her voice was soft, but she quickly added,
“Thanks to you, I’m alive.”
“…..”
Jeonghan lowered the hand covering his eyes and shifted his gaze to her.
Suhyeon caught her breath.
His eyes were bloodshot, as if he had been holding back unbearable pain.
Seeing those eyes, her heart felt like it was being clenched in a vise.
With a hardened expression, Jeonghan reached out to smooth her disheveled hair before rising to his feet.
“Get up.”
His low voice, tightly restrained, prompted her to silently take the hand he offered and stand up.
Jeonghan dusted off her clothes as she stood.
Normally, she would have told him not to, but the look on his face left her unable to say a word.
In that same quiet, firm tone, Jeonghan said,
“I’ll properly thank you another time. For now, let’s just call it a day and head back.”
“…Okay.”
Suhyeon responded quietly, and Jeonghan took her hand in his. His grip was firm, protective, as he led her out of the dense thicket.
