"Ms. Setsuna, do you have time next?"

Looking at the man who appeared in front of her, Xue Cai couldn't help but become nervous.

"Um...Mr. Kono, what can I do for you?"

"Well, if you have time, I want to invite you to the upcoming Christmas party... Oh, don't be nervous, it's just a small party."

"No, this...I...but..."

Setsuna looked around anxiously, hoping to find someone to save her. But there was no one she could rely on. Yuki Morikawa was still abroad and hadn't come back yet. The girls from the same office turned around and left as soon as they saw Setsuna looking at them. Touma and the others were not there either, which made Setsuna feel isolated and helpless.

"this……"

"Any questions?"

Although the man in front of her was still smiling, Xuecai could already hear a hint of impatience in his words.

"No, well, I..."

Xue Cai hesitated for a moment, but finally lowered her head.

"I'm so sorry, I've been with..."

However, before Setsuna could finish her words, her producer suddenly came out, pressed Setsuna's shoulders, and stopped her from speaking any further.

"Go ahead, Setsuna."

"Eh? But..."

"I'll take care of the affairs of the firm, you don't have to worry."

As he spoke, the producer pushed Setsuna over.

"Then, Mr. Kono, I'll leave Setsuna in your care."

"Don't worry, I will take good care of her."

Hearing the producer's words, Kono showed a meaningful smile. Seeing this smile, Setsuna was even more frightened. However, the producer's sudden betrayal also made her not know what to do. She stood there stiffly, like a doll at the mercy of others.

"Well, I'm going to go change my clothes. Ms. Setsuna, please wait for me at the door."

"no problem."

As he spoke, the producer took Setsuna's hand and led her to the gate. It was only then that Setsuna seemed to come to her senses and stared at the producer angrily.

"Ms. Yamamoto! How could you do this?!"

"I just want you to accompany Mr. Kono to the party. Is there any problem?"

However, her producer didn't seem to take Setsuna's words to heart at all.

"I want to go back!"

This time, Setsuna couldn't bear it anymore. She turned around and wanted to leave, but was grabbed by Miss Yamamoto.

"Do you know what the consequences of doing this are, Setsuna?"

"The worst that can happen is that I'll be fired from the firm! Can't I just quit?!"

The hard training, the busy schedule, the exhausting interpersonal communication with others, all these were bearable for Setsuna, but when she saw her producer was going to "sell" her to others like this, Setsuna could no longer bear it. However, Producer Yamamoto stared at Setsuna, and waited for her to vent her anger before continuing.

"Fire? Do you think the firm will fire you so easily? Don't forget that when you signed the contract, the firm set a high penalty for breach of contract for you."

“…”

When Xuecai heard the word "penalty for breach of contract", her originally angry mood suddenly sobered up as if someone poured a bucket of cold water on her head.

"I...I can't afford so much money."

"I think so, but Ms. Xuecai's guardians are her parents. If you can't come up with the money, then your parents will have to compensate you."

"But...but my parents can't afford it..."

"Then the firm will have no choice but to sue you in court. In the worst case, your family's financial resources will be frozen, and even your house will be mortgaged."

“How could it be…”

Hearing this, Setsuna was completely stunned. After all, she was still a high school student, and things like courts and lawsuits were too far away for Setsuna. But even so, she knew that if the situation was really as Miss Yamamoto said, then it would be equivalent to kicking her family out of the house and leading a homeless life.

No, my father might even resign.

Although she didn't know much about courts and trials, Xue Cai knew that if her father was sued, the company would definitely fire him to avoid causing trouble for the company. If that really happened...

Setsuna is not an only child, she has brothers and sisters. By that time, the impact will not be just on Setsuna and her parents.

“…”

Thinking of this, Xue Cai finally stopped talking and lowered her head.

"I'll stay here with you and wait for Mr. Kono to come out."

Seeing Setsuna raising her hands in surrender, Producer Yamamoto showed a smug smile on his face, and then stood next to Setsuna.

In the locker room, Kono was humming a song and tidying up his appearance with a proud look on his face.

He had no worries about Xuecai. Women of this level were easy to get. He was the son of a big company president and a celebrity idol. No woman would be stupid enough to reject him. But he still hoped that the woman would be more obedient. Although crying women were interesting, they would get annoying if they were too many. If she was like a dead pig in bed, it would not be interesting either.

But he also has his own way of having fun.

Thinking of the upcoming party, Kono's lips curled up and he revealed a smug smile.

However, just as he got dressed and left the lounge, he found Xue Cai already standing outside his door, waiting for him.

"Oh? Miss Setsuna, you actually came here?"

"Yes, yes, Mr. Kono."

Compared with before, the Snow Green in front of him seemed much more docile and cute. Although she was still a little shy, she looked even more lovable.

"I, I don't think it's good for you to wait for me..."

"There's nothing wrong with that. I'm a man after all."

Hearing this, Kono looked at Setsuna and smiled. An obedient woman was more interesting than a willful woman. He also wanted to see what expression this woman would have when she arrived at the party.

That would be interesting.

"Then let us go."

"ah……"

However, just as Kono was about to leave, Setsuna suddenly called out softly and grabbed his sleeve.

"Um...Mr. Kono?"

"Hmm? What's wrong?"

"Can I go through the back door? Um... I'm a little embarrassed..."

Ah... Is it possible that there are reporters lying in ambush at the main entrance? What an interesting woman.

Looking at the uneasy Setsuna in front of him, Kono also found it very interesting. He was surrounded by women who flattered him for their own future, so he was quite interested in pure and lovely girls like Setsuna. Although Kono was a little unhappy that she wanted to refuse his invitation before, the way she looked now was quite interesting.

"Then let's go from the back."

Thinking of this, Kono also made a decision. He quietly slipped out of the back door with Xuecai, then went directly to the parking lot, drove the car, and left.

The red sports car whizzed across the street and then stopped.

"Is this the place?"

"That's right."

Seeing the surprised expression of the girl next to him, Kono chuckled. This was normal, because the party was not held in an elegant banquet hall, but in an underground rock bar. For Setsuna, who looked like a good girl, she had never been to such a place.

"Okay, let's go in. My friends are looking forward to meeting you too."

As he spoke, Kono pushed the girl in front of him and walked into the bar.

The cold wind outside was howling through the deserted streets.

“A-choo!”

Xue Cai shivered and curled up, looking at the producer beside her. It had been almost half an hour since Kono left. Although she was desperate, the physical cold was not so easy to resist.

"...Ms. Yamamoto, how long do we have to wait here?"

"... Wait a little longer."

Setsuna was at least wearing a coat, but Producer Yamamoto was shivering from the cold.

"Well, maybe Mr. Kono is greeting someone and will be here soon..."

Although she really wanted to go in and take a look, she thought that if she was not there, Setsuna might just turn around and slip away, so Yamamoto decided to stay here and keep watch.

It shouldn't take too long.