Finish

G-Dragon's trip to Boston acted like a shot of adrenaline, temporarily dispelling the gloom that had been hanging over Su You's heart. His sudden appearance, unwavering protection, and relentless stance in the face of threats restored her sense of security. But both of them knew that Lee Seo-yeon's obsession hadn't disappeared because of that warning; it had simply moved deeper into the shadows, like a malignant tumor, ready to fester at any moment.

Upon returning to Seoul, G-Dragon abandoned his defensive stance. He assembled a small but absolutely trustworthy team, including top cybersecurity experts, seasoned private investigators, and lawyers specializing in entertainment law. Their sole mission was to build a robust firewall to protect Su You and gather irrefutable evidence to definitively convict Lee Seo-yeon.

Seoul, G-Dragon's private studio.

A cybersecurity expert presented a report to G-Dragon: "The other party is very cautious, using anonymous accounts and proxy servers with deep layers, making it difficult to directly trace back to Lee Seo-yeon herself. However, we have detected several accounts that have been systematically collecting all public and non-public information related to Ms. Su You. The activity patterns of these accounts are highly consistent with the accounts that previously harassed Ms. Su You, and... the login location of one of the accounts appeared near the IP address of Lee Seo-yeon's manager's residence."

This was circumstantial evidence, but it was enough for G-Dragon to confirm his judgment. His eyes were icy: "Continue monitoring, but don't alert her. What I need is evidence that she was directly involved in hiring stalkers, or even possibly planning more dangerous actions."

Meanwhile, Li Ruiyan's madness was escalating.

G-Dragon's warning was like a knife, severing her last shred of sanity. She couldn't bear the thought of G-Dragon treating her like this for another woman. The feeling of being utterly rejected and considered "disgusting" kept her awake at night. She began to hallucinate, constantly feeling that G-Dragon's voice was accusing her; she repeatedly watched videos of G-Dragon's early concerts, imagining his smiles at fans on stage as exclusive affection for her.

Her agent noticed her unusual behavior and tried to persuade her to seek psychological counseling, but she hysterically kicked him out of the room. "Even you're helping that bitch? None of you can stand to see me doing well!"

One rainy night, Li Ruiyan saw a maliciously photoshopped "intimate photo" of G-Dragon and Su You on an extreme fan forum, accompanied by a barrage of vulgar language directed at Su You. This distorted sense of "identification" gave her a morbid excitement. She contacted a more radical "private investigator" she had found through shady channels.

“I need to know every single one of her weaknesses! Her family, her friends, her social circle in Boston… the more details the better!” she growled into the phone, her voice trembling with excitement. “Money is no object!”

Boston, Harvard campus.

With the remote assistance of G-Dragon's team, Su You's security measures were greatly enhanced. She changed her phone number, moved to a more secluded apartment, and her travel routes became irregular. G-Dragon hired a professional female security consultant for her to accompany her as a "life assistant."

Su You tried hard to return to a normal life, but the fear of being watched by invisible eyes couldn't be eliminated overnight. She became more sensitive, instinctively wary of strangers approaching. However, she also showed amazing resilience; she didn't succumb to fear, but instead devoted herself even more intently to learning and research, using the depth of knowledge to combat the malice from the outside world.

One day, Su You was returning to her apartment from the library accompanied by her "personal assistant." Downstairs, she saw a young man with an Asian face seemingly lingering nearby, his gaze lingering on her for a moment. Su You's heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively gripped her "assistant's" arm.

“Don’t worry, Miss Su,” the “assistant” said in a low voice, leaning forward slightly in a protective posture while calmly observing the man.

However, the man did not make any further moves; he simply glanced at the man and then lowered his head and left.

That evening, G-Dragon received a message from the detective team: "We've discovered a new stalker, more professional than the previous ones, with a strong sense of counter-surveillance. We're trying to pinpoint their employer's information, but it will take time."

Kwon Ji-yong's heart sank. Lee Seo-yeon hadn't stopped, and had even hired more dangerous people. He realized that simply protecting Su You wasn't enough; he had to address the problem at its source, completely eliminating Lee Seo-yeon's ability and will to commit evil.

The turning point came a week later.

The radical "detective" hired by Li Ruiyan triggered Harvard's robust cybersecurity alert system while attempting to hack into the database of Su You's college. Boston police intervened and, following the clues, quickly identified the "detective."

G-Dragon's team received the news almost simultaneously and contacted police investigators through special channels, providing some of the evidence they had previously collected regarding suspicious financial transactions between Lee Seo-yeon and the previous stalker.

The pressure instantly fell on Li Ruiyan.

Police and Interpol have begun investigating this transnational harassment and attempted information theft case. YG Entertainment is in an uproar, with top management furious. They can tolerate hype, but they absolutely cannot tolerate their artists being involved in such a serious criminal investigation, which could destroy the entire company's reputation.

Lee Seo-yeon was urgently recalled by her company. Faced with irrefutable evidence, including her communication and transfer records with the radical "detective," despite her attempts to use a pseudonym and encrypted communications, her defenses crumbled under the professional investigation. She finally broke down. Her face turned deathly pale, and she became incoherent, sometimes weeping and confessing, sometimes staring blankly as she murmured, "Senior Ji-yong..."

The company acted swiftly, announcing that Lee Seo-yeon needed to suspend all activities indefinitely due to "serious health problems" and receive professional treatment. In essence, this was a complete shutdown and a withdrawal from her career. Her path to stardom, before it had even truly begun, was utterly ruined.

Kwon Ji-yong didn't look at Lee Seo-yeon's disheveled state at the end, nor did he ask her another question. To him, her name and existence had been completely erased like a stain. He was more concerned about whether Su You, far away in Boston, could truly emerge from this nightmare.

He flew to Boston again, but this time, there was no sudden surprise; instead, he informed Su You in advance.

On the banks of the Charles River, the setting sun turned the water gold as G-Dragon held Su You's hand and strolled slowly.

“It’s over, Yuzu,” he said softly, telling her the results of the police and company’s handling of the matter. “She won’t be able to hurt you anymore.”

Su You listened quietly, without cheering or bursting into laughter. She simply let out a long, slow sigh, as if releasing all the fear and repression that had been building up in her chest. She stopped and turned to look at Kwon Ji-yong, her eyes filled with a calm that had weathered the storm and a deeper love.

"I knew you would protect me." She rested her head on his shoulder, "but I never imagined the price would be like this..."

"Anyone who tries to hurt you will pay the price." G-Dragon hugged her tightly, his tone calm but unwavering. "Your safety is my only bottom line."