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Chapter 9 - Greater

“Jisoo.. can we drink tonight? I missed drinking with you..” said Jhope as he put a hand on Jisoo’s shoulders.

Taehyung’s throat moved fast.

Did that guy really have to put his hand on her shoulder like that?

And what did he say? Drink? The two of them together?

All night? Alone? At Jisoo’s place?

What’s wrong with him?

Jisoo nodded.

“I have a few drinks at home.. we can do that.. it’s Sunday tomorrow anyway..” she said nodding her head.

Then she looked at Taehyung.

“Thank you for today Professor Kim.. I had a nice day thanks to you.. I’m really grateful..” she said bowing her head.

Taehyung was in disbelief.

Wait.. it’s fine with her?

Does he trust him that much?

He understands that they are really close..

But the two of them are both adults now and.. didn’t he betray her by running away with her money?

That means.. he is also capable of doing other things..

Jhope also bowed his head.

“Thank you.. Professor Kim.. now Jisoo and I will go and stay up all night..” he said almost sarcastically.

Taehyung clenched his fists.

Why does he not like this friend of hers?

He makes his blood boil!

Jisoo held Jhope’s arm as they went upstairs.

“Goodnight Professor Kim-..”

“Wait!” said Taehyung following after them.

Jisoo and Jhope turned back.

“Why? Is there anything-..?”

“Me too..” said Taehyung.

Jisoo looked puzzled while Jhope was refraining himself from smiling.

“You too? What-..?” asked Jisoo still trying to figure him out.

Taehyung took a deep breath.

“I want.. to drink too..” he said closing his eyes tight. “Let me join you..”

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“Are you sure you can drink?” asked Jhope as he poured Taehyung another drink.

“Of course..” said Taehyung who didn’t hesitate at all.

Jisoo looked nervous as she watched the two.

Why do they look so competitive in drinking? Is this really their first time meeting?

“Then drink it..” said Jhope as he drank his.

Taehyung took a deep breath.

This is his fourth consecutive glass..

He will be okay, right?

“Are you getting drunk already?” asked Jhope. “You can stop if you want..”

Taehyung looked at him then turned his head to Jisoo who seemed concerned.