Los Bidkan City, 2088

In a dimly lit apartment, two young adult intertwined with each other on the bed. They sat on the edge of the bed and look at each other with love in their eyes while holding a glass of wine each.

"Ben, thank you for what you did for me in these years. I would never finish the prototype without your help. You are a good partner and a good lover..." The woman leans forward and whispers to the man.

"Eun-hee... *hic* You know how much I love you and what I will do for you..." Benedict answered with a slight headache but still smiling.

Man, I have never been this drunk in my life. I guess it's okay because today is our 3rd anniversary and to celebrate our finished project.

"Ben, I have great news to tell you." Jong Eun-hee said, slightly excited.

"Yea? *hic* What it is?" Benedict asked with a smile.

"Remember our partnership application to teraNic about our 'Hunter' project a while ago? They agreed to our cooperation and sent us a contract!" Jong Eun-hee said while embracing Benedict's neck.

"Really? That's great then! *hic*" Benedict was happy and lean forward to kiss Jong Eun-hee. They share a passionate kiss for a minute, Benedict's hand wanted more than a kiss. But Jong Eun-hee breaks away from Benedict and pushes him gently.

"What is it, my love? *hic* Today is not convenient for you?" Benedict asked with a smile.

"Not, that's not it, my love. You know me, I will not be relieved until my work is over. I don't want anxiety to ruin our excitement. " Jong Eun-hee said with a smile and gets up from the bed. She grabbed a document and handed it to Benedict.

"Here, my love. This is the document you need to sign." Jong Eun-hee said.

Benedict rubs his eyes and reads the document quickly. In just a minute, he opened the last page and signed his name. Anyway, Benedict trusts Jong Eun-hee very much.

Seeing that Benedict signed the document, Jong Eun-hee smiled slightly and threw the document aside. She leaps on top of Benedict and kisses him.

"Whoa, whoa... Steady girl... *hic* Are you gonna devour me clean?" Benedict laughed and return the kisses.

"Of course, I will make this day is the day you never forgot!" Jong Eun-hee smiled. That night was a long night for Benedict...

.......

"... and the next morning, I woke up alone searching for that bitch. THAT FUCKING BITCH! I trusted her so much, but she returned it with betrayal! FUCKING BITCH!"

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*Bam!*

Benedict slammed the table hard, and many customers in the bar looked at him for a moment before resuming their business. It is not a rare thing to see a drunken man pouring their emotion on the bar table.

"Paige, give me another shot..." Benedict lay his head on top of the table while asking for another drink from the bartender.

"There, Ben... I know what happened next, you don't have to tell me, you already told me a hundred times. Although it is weird for me, a bartender, opposing a customer for a drink. But as a friend, I need to tell you to reduce your alcohol intake" Paige said while pouring another shot of vodka for Benedict.

"I know... Thanks, Paige for the reminder." Benedict takes another shot and takes a long exhale.

"..."

"..."

The silence between both of them was in contrast with the noisy bar that night.

"Seeing you like this broke my heart, Ben... Where is the optimistic Ben that I know?" Paige said with great concern.

"I don't know, Paige... I felt that the world was always against me in any way or another... So, why bother..." Benedict sullenly bow his head and sighed.

"Ben... I know it is hard for you, but you need to stand up and forget all those unpleasant memories... It has been a few months, and you know I will always be there for you." Paige reaches her hand and takes Benedict's hand.

Benedict was startled and raises his head. He stare at Paige's eyes, and he knew what kind of gaze Paige had for him. It's the same gaze Jong Eun-hee had for a few years back then.

"SIgh, Paige..." Benedict takes Paige's hand off from his hands. He didn't know yet if he is ready for another relationship after being betrayed.

"Ben..." Paige sighed and want to talk about something, but a shout interrupt this moment.

"Bartender, one Bloody Mary please!" A man sat farther away shout to Paige.

"Alright, Paige. I don't want to bother you anymore. Thank you though, for your time tonight for yet another night hearing Benedict's rant again... Go back to your work, don't mind me." Ben said to Paige.

"*Chuckle* Sorry, Ben, I can't accompany you any longer. Today's on me. Don't drive home while you are drunk!" Paige smiled and walks away.

After a few minutes, Paige return to the table that Benedict's previously sat. She found ℙ 50 slipped under the glass.

"Sigh... Ben. Even if you are currently in a miserable condition, you still take care of someone around you..." Paige take the ℙ 50 to her hand and smiled.

...

Benedict came out from the bar and gets in his car. It was a bright red sports car with a V symbol on its front. This car was left from his father left this world.

Benedict's mother passed away not long after he was born to this world, so he never got a chance to felt a mother's embrace in his life. He drove away aimlessly thinking about his life, what had he become after all these years.

*Whhhheeowww*

A police siren sound breaks his daze and woke him up.

Shit, I forgot I was drinking today! I hope the officer didn't notice!

"Hello, sir. Sorry to interrupt you. License and registration please!" The male officer said. Benedict obediently gave his license and registration without saying much.

"So, Mr. Steiger. Did you know why I stopped you?" The officer asked Benedict.

"Umm... I didn't, officer." Benedict said.

"I saw you are driving past a red light just now. You know the drill, Please, could you step out of the car, sir?" The officer's tone was a bit deep with an inviting hand.

Shit, I guess he already knew I've been drinking. Benedict step out of his car and was asked to take a sobriety test by the officer. No surprise, he was taken away by the officer for drinking under the influence and reckless driving.

......

Neo Oxpor Apartment, Room 2020

Benedict laid on his bed clutching his head. He got a bad headache from drinking and questioning just now. Luckily, it is his first time breaking the law and got released by just getting a ticket and some warning.

"Fuck, what a fucking shitty day. I need some sleep." Benedict murmured. He absent-mindedly gazed at the ceiling, thinking what he should do tomorrow. It's not that he didn't want to get a job, but not a single corporation called back after he applied. After doing it for more than a month, he just gave up and did a freelance job on the weekend to pay the bill.

"... teraNic Advanced Nanotech's stock is up again this month, thanks to the groundbreaking news released a few months ago. Their share will be skyrocketing if what they claimed is true! And we welcoming a very special guest today! Please welcome, Ms. Jong Eun-hee, partner of teraNic Advanced Nanotech!" The variety show host talking was heard from the TV interrupting Benedict's thought.

"FUCKING HELL!" Benedict grabs the TV remote and throws it to the TV, resulting in the TV glass broken into pieces.

"God, did you hate me so much? You should just take my life instead of torturing me like this..." Benedict's eyes were red as he drift asleep..,