Obsession

Spring arrived in Seoul as scheduled, and the cherry blossoms along the Han River bloomed in splendor, but in G-Dragon's world, the name Lee Seo-yeon had been completely erased. He focused on music creation, and his cross-cultural romance with Su-you grew sweeter and more resilient with a steady rhythm, as if that storm had never happened.

However, once the seed of obsession is planted, it will grow wildly in the shadows. Lee Seo-yeon didn't truly wake up from Kwon Ji-yong's cold treatment and the company's warning. On the contrary, the humiliation of being publicly exposed and completely ignored intertwined with her morbid worship and possessiveness towards Kwon Ji-yong, fermenting into a deeper resentment and bitterness. She couldn't accept that her carefully crafted scheme had been easily broken, and even less could she accept that Kwon Ji-yong had no eyes for her, only for that "ordinary" woman far away in Boston.

On the surface, she toned it down and actively cooperated with other activities arranged by the team, trying her best to create an image of a hardworking and positive newcomer. In one interview, when asked about her previous scandals, she even teared up and said, "I am very sorry for causing trouble for my seniors. I will focus more on music itself in the future," which won the sympathy of some people.

But in secret, her actions became even more covert and obsessive.

Instead of trying to approach G-Dragon directly, she began using all her connections and methods to frantically gather information about Su You. She wanted to know what was so special about the woman G-Dragon valued so much.

Through certain shady channels, she obtained Su You's public information at Harvard, her course schedule (roughly), and even old photos and snippets of her life that had been set to private on social media but were hacked or leaked by malicious individuals. Like a sinister voyeur, she meticulously studied every detail of Su You—her smile, her clothes, her hobbies, the places she frequented…

A twisted plan gradually took shape in her mind. If she couldn't be the only one in Kwon Ji-yong's heart, then she would become an unavoidable "shadow" in his life, and make that woman named Su You never have a peaceful day.

The first "test" took place on Suyou's social media account.

An seemingly ordinary anonymous account began frequently leaving ambiguous comments under photos Su You had posted long ago. Sometimes it quoted obscure verses about "plunder" and "fate"; sometimes it left seemingly misspelled emojis that, when combined, carried a curse-like connotation; even more egregiously, after Su You posted a photo of herself studying in the library, this account commented: "[Does he know you're here, but is he actually thinking about someone else? Be careful, his shadow is behind you.]"

These comments were quickly blocked by Su You after she set them to be visible only to her friends, but the ever-present feeling of being watched and the malice still sent a chill down her spine. She told Kwon Ji-yong about it.

Kwon Ji-yong immediately became alert and used his connections to trace the anonymous account's IP address, only to discover that the account was using a very complex proxy redirection, making it difficult to trace the source. However, he was almost certain that it was related to Lee Seo-yeon. He strengthened the security settings of Su You's social media accounts and reminded her to be extra vigilant.

Seeing that online harassment had limited effect and might provoke a stronger backlash from G-Dragon, Lee Seo-yeon changed her strategy.

G-Dragon noticed some subtle "coincidences" starting to appear around him. At his favorite private gym, he would occasionally "bump into" members of AURORA (not Lee Seo-yeon, but clearly her teammates); the niche aromatherapy shop he regularly ordered from would occasionally send handwritten cards with handwriting mimicking Su You's style, but containing ambiguous sentences; and once, he even received an unsigned package containing a women's shirt with a style extremely similar to a brand Su You often wore, but in a clearly different size.

These actions, while not causing any real harm, were like fine needles constantly probing his nerves, attempting to create an eerie atmosphere of "I am everywhere." G-Dragon, thoroughly annoyed, strengthened the secrecy of his personal schedule and directly pressured his company to strictly manage its artists and eliminate any form of "coincidence."

However, Li Ruiyan's most vicious attack was aimed at Su You, who was far away in Boston.

She hired a private investigator in Boston through special channels to track and secretly film Su You's daily life. This time, her goal wasn't to create a scandal, but to break down Su You's psychological defenses.

Su You then began to sense that something was wrong.

She always felt a gaze watching her from behind, but every time she turned around, she only saw hurried passersby. When she returned to her apartment late at night after studying alone in the library, she would hear faint footsteps behind her, but when she turned around, there was no one there. She had received postcards without a sender's information, featuring a street scene from her usual café, with the printed message on the back: "How was your latte today?"

This invisible, persistent psychological pressure was more chilling than a direct attack. Su You's nerves tightened, and she even began to suffer from insomnia. She turned to Quan Zhilong for help again, her voice filled with barely concealed fear.

Kwon Ji-yong was furious. No longer content with defense, he used all available resources, including international private investigators and his connections in the United States, to find the mastermind behind the scenes and obtain irrefutable evidence linking Lee Seo-yeon to the matter.

At the same time, he made a decision.

Just as Su You was exhausted from the continuous mental stress, on her way back from a solo trip to the supermarket, the stalker reappeared. This time, he was even bolder, walking almost side by side with her, staring at her with a sticky, cold gaze. Su You's heart nearly stopped in fright, and she quickened her pace, as did the man.

Just as she was about to run, a familiar figure appeared at the street corner without warning, like a god, and strode over to her side, pulling her behind him to protect her.

It's G-Dragon! Shouldn't he be in Seoul?

Kwon Ji-yong didn't look at Su You; his icy gaze was fixed on the stalker. He shouted in fluent English, "I've already called the police and taken pictures of you. You and the people behind you, none of you will escape!"

The stalker was clearly caught off guard by G-Dragon's sudden appearance. Startled, he turned away and quickly disappeared into the streets.

Kwon Ji-yong then turned around and hugged Su You, who was trembling slightly, tightly. "Don't be afraid, I'm here. It's alright, it's alright..." He stroked her back repeatedly, his voice filled with lingering fear and heartache.

"You... how could you..." Su You was still in shock and couldn't speak coherently.

“I can’t let you face this alone anymore.” Kwon Ji-yong looked at her pale face, his eyes sharp and firm. “I’ve obtained some evidence of her hiring investigators’ financial transactions. Although it’s not enough, it’s sufficient for me to confirm that it’s her. This time, I won’t give her any more chances.”

He took Su You back to the apartment, and after settling her in, he immediately made an overseas call to Li Ruiyan.

The call connected, and without any pleasantries, Kwon Ji-yong's voice was as cold as the Siberian wind: "Lee Seo-yeon, this is my final warning to you: immediately stop all your foolish and malicious behavior. I have evidence of what happened in Boston. If you dare to touch a single hair on Su You's head again, I guarantee you will lose more than just your career."

There was a long silence on the other end of the phone, then Li Ruiyan's low voice, tinged with a strange laugh, came through: "Senior, I don't understand what you're saying. I just...miss you so much. That woman, what right does she have..."

"Shut up!" Kwon Ji-yong interrupted her sharply, his tone filled with undisguised disgust. "You disgust me. Remember my words, this is an ultimatum."

After saying that, he hung up the phone.

In a luxury apartment in Seoul, Lee Seo-yeon listened to the dial tone on the phone, her smile gradually twisting into a distorted grin, her eyes flashing with a crazed and obsessive light. She stared at the photos of Su You plastered on the wall, photos she had scribbled all over with her pen, and muttered to herself, "Why...why can you have him...I won't give up...never..."