I left the trading company as if I were fleeing. Though I quickened my pace and created some distance, I kept glancing over my shoulder.

‘…Why isn’t he following me?’

I thought he’d chase after me and grab me by the neck any moment now, but Paejon didn’t appear.

That made it worse.

It felt as if he was silently saying, We’ll deal with this later.

‘Damn it.’

Who would’ve guessed such rumors would spread? Things were getting complicated.

“…Tsk.”

Clicking my tongue, I shook my head. Whatever. If I’m confronted, I’ll just deny it. What else could I do?