With Lee Sangsoo confirmed for the role, the once-stalled filming of Gyeongseong Lady picked up pace. Jo Seohui, ever resourceful, was filling the gaps left by Kang Seohyeok and other departing actors by networking relentlessly to bring in replacements.

Seoyeon found it fascinating. While even Director Baek Min and the investors had struggled to recruit actors, they seemed to show up when Jo Seohui got involved.

As she walked to school, Seoyeon mentioned this to Jiyeon.

"Well, that’s because she has quite the reputation."

Jo Seohui was known to be the heiress of Newlike Group, ranked third among conglomerates. Of …