The staff including the trainees had arrived on Jeju Island for their one week recreational activity. Of course, ASUS members were also present to the event. Shin Woo planned all these stuff just to give enjoyment and have a good bonding to all the people behind the success of LV Entertainment. He also wanted to give thanks to all the hard work and efforts for the victory they gained since they launched ASUS and everything else just fell into their right places.
The moment the shuttle buses reached the hotel, all staff were excitedly got out and ran to the beach like students. Pauline first got out of the trailer truck used for the executive officers of LV Entertainment. She looked at the dreamy and perfect landscape of Jeju. The clear and blue ocean glistened like crystal, the white sand dune like clouds in the air and the refreshing air that revitalized the exhaustion from the noisy city of Seoul.
"Beautiful, isn't it?" Ryeo Tan asked her with a smile on his face, looking at the beautiful scenery playing in front of him.
She returned the smile, pleased. "Indeed."
They were distracted when another shuttle bus arrived before them. It was an exclusive bus intended only for ASUS members. One by one, each members got out and displayed their charisma that every people in Jeju melted their hearts away.
Pauline stared at them in awe. The five years they'd been worked was all worth it. The pain, investments and the endless efforts had been harvested and now, each of them showed their worth and respect. It hadn't been easy but because of the people revolving LV Entertainment to support its success, it was all been rewarded.
"Ms. Pauline, you look so stunning today," Seung Joon adoringly said.
She was surprised at his statement and blushed, looking down at her outfit. "Thanks."
Pauline wore a full length off-shouldered Sunday dress and a sunhat.
Shin Woo emerged from the trailer truck with a delightful face and clapped his hands to call their attention. "Everybody, huddle up. This is the time that we enjoy ourselves here without being stressed of the outside world. Especially to our artists that showed effort and behind the victory to our agency. Here, you can be yourself without being feared of getting judged and be free of doing the things that you love that you couldn't do outside. And also the people working behind the spotlight and making our artists shine like a star, you are all included in this reward. Thank you all so much for your cooperation. Without all by my side," Shin Woo suddenly became emotional. "I don't think LV Entertainment would last. Thank you so much."
The staff also became emotional including ASUS members. Pauline almost wanted to roll her eyes at Shin Woo but she was also immersed at his statement. He was right. LV Entertainment would never last long without the people behind working twenty-four hours just to make a difference. Before, LV Entertainment was a small entertainment firm running to earn at least a little income but now, it had become flourish and earned multi-million each year.
Ryeo Tan smacked Shin Woo's head that made everybody roared in laughter.
"Stop being a baby, boy. It doesn't suit you."
Shin Woo glared at him. "Do you want to get fired?"
Ryeo Tan smirked. "You know that you can't do that. I'm the star of all the stars."
Another laughter again.
Pauline just shook her head with a smile on her lips as Shin Woo announced that they could put their luggage on their rooms before enjoying themselves at the beach. Shin Woo made sure that no medias nor sasaengs were roaming around the area to secure the protection of their artists especially ASUS. He strongly announced that this recreational activity was only exclusive to the LV Entertainment staff, nothing more and nothing less.
Pauline grabbed her travel bag and was about to walk through the lobby when she felt something sharp on her nape. She touched her nape and was surprised to see a paper plane on the sand. She stopped and thought for a while. She was hesitant to get the paper as she recalled what happened last time. The time she was so close at finding Mr. Grim. She thought of Bin Young and how on earth his phone was ringing the moment she called Mr. Grim.
Wasn't it a mere coincidence? She thought.
She hesitantly get the paper plane and slowly opened it.
My Pauline,
You looked so amazingly beautiful today.
And I couldn't take my eyes away from you.
What have you done to my heart and life, my Cherie?
I'm deeply into you and God knows when I'll be able to get over you.
I don't think I can
'Cause your name is already engraved on my heart.
Forever.
Can't move,
Mr. Grim.
Pauline almost crushed the paper on her hands and stood like a statue, unable to move from her place.
I, too, can't move because of you, My Grim.
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