Surprised by this unexpected revelation, Winter's gaze automatically turned to Julian. Julian blushed and avoided Winter's eyes.
"Julian No."
"W-Winter..."
"Answer me. Since I returned to Seolbeop, have I ever approached you with impure intentions, even once?"
"N-No. Never..."
Julian stammered, looking back and forth between Winter and Mary before finally answering in a barely audible voice.
"In fact, weren't you the one stalking me, asking to get back together, until you recently received disciplinary action for workplace harassment?"
"...That's right."
Mary frowned, looking at Julian as if to ask what this was all about.
Winter, paying no attention to Mary, spoke to Julian again.
"Have I ever been your mistress?"
"Winter..."
"I'll ask one more time. Three years ago or now, have I ever tried to seduce you or begged you to be with me, knowing you were engaged?"
"No... Never."
"Then why did false rumors spread that I was your mistress?"
"That's..."
