NOT SO HOT

Day Three...

The next morning, Vante lazily got off the bed. He felt lightheaded. Dark circles could be seen under his eyes. He didn't sleep well last night, thinking about his missing bra and Butler Sunghyeon's cellphone.

His stomach also grumbled as he didn't eat dinner last night. No one provided him food as part of his punishment. They just locked him up in the guest room. Only Butler Sunghyeon was the one who was generous enough to give him extra clothes.

He headed to the bathroom to freshen up. He decided to take a bath in the mansion later. Besides, Jungkook mentioned that they would be coming back to the mansion this morning, or else Little Do-Yun would create another ruckus at home.

A few minutes later, he came out of the bathroom feeling refreshed. He combed his hair and dolled himself up to look good. He should take care of his appearance. He had a rival who was also trying to win Jungkook's affection-Dr. Eun-Ha.

"Where is Bam-Bam? That flying creature has disappeared again. I was in trouble yesterday, yet he didn't even show himself to me. Don't tell me he is hiding from me."

Vante folded his hand into a fist, imagining that he was squeezing that fluffy, mythical creature in his hand. It was his idea to cook for Jungkook. If not for his suggestion, he wouldn't be in this predicament.

Knock! Knock!

The knocking sound outside the door snapped him out of his deep thoughts. With slow and small strides, Vante went to open the door. And he was greeted by Jungkook's gorgeous face.

Vante was put in a daze, just staring at Jungkook's features. He was getting more handsome each day. He also smelled that familiar masculine scent that was so pleasant to his nose.

"Let's go," he simply said, motioning for him to follow him. But even before he could take another step, Vante reached for his arm, gripping his elbow.

Jungkook knitted his brow and asked her, "What?"

But Vante suddenly pulled him aside for support and groaned. "Aww."

Vante suddenly writhed as he felt a throbbing pain in his stomach. His left hand was pressed on his tummy, while the other one was gripping Jungkook's elbow tightly.

'Damn, this body is so weak and vulnerable!' He complained. The actor Vante has a gastric ulcer so it was not advisable for him to skip a meal.

Seeing him in pain, Jungkook subconsciously held his body, supporting him. He was almost hugging him. "What's wrong?" He asked in his neutral tone.

Vante raised his head, looking at him with his teary eyes. He thought he could endure the pain but he couldn't.

"My tummy hurts," he complained to him, further leaning into his body to seek comfort.

Jungkook contemplated for a moment. But when another groan escaped his mouth, he was forced to move. Scooping him in his arms, Jungkook lifted him in a bridal-style carry.

The two guards, who were standing outside the room, were shocked beyond belief when they witnessed that scene. They never expected that their big boss would carry that man by himself.

The two guards exchanged glances at each other, asking themselves, 'Is it okay to let the Boss carry him?' They thought they should be the one doing that. Dr. Eun-Ha would scold them big time once he learned about this.

However, before they could ask their big boss to let them carry Vante, Jungkook had already made large strides, heading to the ward. Fortunately, this was a medical facility. There were doctors and nurses available to check on Vante.

Meanwhile, Eun-Ha and Yoongi were talking in the hallway when Jungkook, who was carrying Vante, passed by. Eun-Ha and Yoongi were stunned for a moment, their eyes following Jungkook's movement. He was rushing to the ward.

Eun-Ha stopped one guard who was escorting Jungkook. "What happened?"

"I think something is wrong with him. She was in pain and collapsed in Master's arms," the guard replied anxiously.

Eun-Ha cursed inwardly. Both Yoongi and Eun-Ha ran to follow Jungkook and Vante. The doctor and nurses who happened to see Jungkook and Vante immediately welcomed them, guiding them to the vacant sickbed.

Jungkook put him down and ordered the doctor and nurses to examine Vante and relieve him of his pain. They moved fast, tending to Vante's needs as they were afraid to disappoint their big boss.

"Jungkook, what happened?" Eun-Ha asked him inquisitively as soon as he arrived. Then he glanced at Vante with annoyance. 'He might be faking it.'

Jungkook didn't say a word. He just watched Eun-Ha and Yoongi with a dark expression on his face. While he was on the way to the ward a while ago, Vante told him the cause of his abdominal pain.

"You locked him up last night?" Jungkook asked them sternly.

Yoongi could feel that Jungkook was furious. He wondered if he had done something wrong.

"Y-yes, Master," Yoongi responded anxiously.

"Without giving him food?" Jungkook lifted his eyebrow.

Yoongi could feel the chill running down his spine. He could only bob his head as a response.

"I'm the one who ordered them to do so," Eun-Ha finally said. "He is an outsider so we have to lock him up. Besides, he deserved it. He's the reason you got sick. What's wrong with not giving him a meal? It's his punishment."

Jungkook became more enraged when he heard that. His son would be upset once he learned that something bad had happened to Vante.

"Who gave you the right to impose punishment on my behalf? As far as I could remember, the only role I gave you was to manage this facility."

Eun-Ha was at a loss for words when she heard those harsh words from Jungkook. Bitterness surged up in her heart. How could he treat her like that just because of this man? She's the sister of his beloved man. How could he side with Vante instead of her?

'I did it for his sake. Why couldn't he understand my good intentions?' Eun-Ha clenched her fists, glancing at Vante with her bloodshot eyes. She was fuming in rage right now.

Then Jungkook turned to Yoongi. "Why did you allow this to happen? You are aware that he has an ulcer. Have you forgotten that you were the one who did a background check on him?"

Yoongi bit his lips, feeling so guilty. "I'm sorry, Master... It's a great mistake on my part."

Jungkook rubbed the space in between his eyebrows and said, "If words about this reach Do-Yun, then you deal with Do-Yun yourself."

Yoongi's jaw dropped, his face stricken with panic. 'Master, please no! Have mercy on me.'

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