"I HAVE to say, I'm starting to feel thankful you convinced me to join this show."
Eunwoo's voice pulled Taeyang's attention back to the person beside him. To anyone else, the words might have sounded genuine, especially with Eunwoo's gentle smile, but Taeyang knew him well enough to recognize the sarcasm hidden beneath. That smile was a mask, and the tone was anything but sincere.
"Grateful, huh?" Taeyang replied in a dry tone. "You're welcome, then."
Eunwoo chuckled softly, the sound smooth but carrying just enough bite to make it clear he wasn't entirely joking. "Let's just hope it's worth it."
Taeyang resisted the urge to roll his eyes. Leaning in slightly, he replied in the same whisper-like tone, "If your dream was really to become a lawyer, feel free to go back to Korea University once you're eliminated here. But at least being part of this program means you tried. You'll never have to wonder what could've been."
