Chapter 14: "The Perfect Promise: A Romantic Wedding Proposal"

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The next morning, the internet was abuzz with photos of the private concert that Lee Min Ho had organized for Aromi. Someone had taken pictures of the intimate event and posted them on social media. Fans quickly discovered the photos and soon, the news spread like wildfire.

The revelation of the private concert and Aromi's presence alongside Lee Min Ho triggered a storm of reactions from his fans. Some were supportive, happy to see their idol happy, but others felt betrayed and disappointed. They couldn't accept that Lee Min Ho was in a secret relationship.

As the photos and speculations continued to circulate, Aromi's phone buzzed with notifications. She felt a knot in her stomach as she saw the messages and comments flooding in. The criticism and negativity were overwhelming, and she couldn't help but feel like she had caused trouble for Lee Min Ho.

Amidst the chaos, Aromi's phone rang, and she saw her agency's number on the screen. Nervously, she answered the call, and her heart sank as they demanded her resignation and a public apology.

"We can't let this scandal damage Lee Min Ho's career," the CEO said sternly. "You have to take all the blame on yourself and announce your resignation. This is the only way to protect him."

Tears welled up in Aromi's eyes as she listened to their demands. She knew that she would be sacrificing her own happiness to protect Lee Min Ho, but she loved him too much to see his career suffer.

"I understand," she said, her voice shaking. "I'll do what you're asking."

As the day of the press conference approached, Aromi's heart weighed heavy with sadness and anxiety. She had to face the world and take the blame for something that was beyond her control.

Lee Min Ho was away on a shooting trip abroad, completely unaware of the storm that was brewing. He sent Aromi messages throughout the day, unaware of her turmoil as she replied, trying her best to hide her pain.

The day of the press conference arrived, and Aromi stood before the reporters, her heart pounding in her chest. The room was filled with tension, and the flashes of cameras made her feel dizzy.

She took a deep breath and began her speech, confessing to attending the private concert and taking full responsibility for the leaked photos. The fans and reporters bombarded her with questions, their anger and disappointment evident in their voices.

"Why did you keep your relationship with Lee Min Ho a secret?" one reporter asked.

Aromi's voice trembled as she replied, "We wanted to protect our privacy. We knew that being in a public relationship could be difficult, and we didn't want to subject our love to unnecessary scrutiny."

The criticism and accusations continued, and Aromi felt like she was drowning in a sea of negativity. The weight of it all was crushing, but she remained composed, taking the blame upon herself to shield Lee Min Ho from the backlash.

Unbeknownst to her, Lee Min Ho had discovered the truth about the SNS post and the press conference while on his way back to Incheon. He was furious with his agency for putting Aromi through such a difficult situation without his knowledge.

In the midst of the press conference, Lee Min Ho's manager informed him about the ongoing situation. He couldn't believe what he was hearing, and his anger grew with each passing moment. He hurriedly got on the next available flight, filled with determination to find Aromi and protect her from the chaos she was facing.

As he landed at the airport, Lee Min Ho's heart pounded with worry and desperation as he rushed to Aromi's apartment, only to find it empty. Panic surged through him as he asked her neighbors if they had seen her, but no one knew where she had gone.

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