All Chapters of 100 Doors: Die Fabulously for the Audience: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Willa was not stupid; she could tell just by their looks what was going on in their minds. The train wiggled away into the distance as the fog broke through, revealing a dazzling city. The time didn’t look like anything past seven, and the sun had given way to the rising moon. Neon lights danced in the distance, tall skyscrapers stood magnificently, and glowing characters of pink, blue, and even green were displayed perfectly.Willa’s hand slowly went to her mouth as she held back a loud gasp. This was it, her dream location.The other players rushed forward, hands in the air as they breathed in the fresh air. Willa turned to Elias, the nonchalant man who seemed not to be impressed by anything. He had his usual look, posture, and decorum. She could only roll her eyes and continue admiring the mesmerizing view before her.“Welcome to Seoul,” Caro chanted happily.Willa’s eyes swelled. If this were reality, she would have been kissing the system and bowing a thousand times in gratitude

Breaking Willa was no deal. For someone who was going up against a system she knew so little about, just to reclaim her life, Aria was in for a bigger show than she demanded. Ji-ah was forced to her knees until her mistress said otherwise.The room was calm. So little work was left to be done, so Yuna called in another servant. The dark-complexioned West African young lady stepped in; her eyes instantly fell on Ji-ah and rage boiled within them, but she swallowed every word as she chewed down on her gums while listening to the orders of their young miss.Yuna did not stay in the room, not when she had to bathe and prepare for her night party, so she walked into the bathroom, where Ji-ah had already warmed the tub and prepared her items.“Ji-ah.”The young lady rushed forward, her hands cupping Ji-ah’s face as tears threatened to fall.“What did you do to yourself?” she sobbed, and Ji-ah just smiled.“It’s nothing, Grace. I am used to worse. Now go about your tasks before she comes out

A hand reached out and caught her before she could reach the floor. Tae slowly brushed loose strands from her face; his eyes darkened at her state.“You shouldn’t have completed the quest,” he whispered, but Ji-ah was out cold to hear him.Tae glanced around, and when he was certain no one was watching, he carried her to her room. Ji-ah shared a space with Grace. Luckily, it was lunchtime, and the rest of the servants were in the kitchen.“This way, sir,” Grace whispered as she helped open the door.Tae walked in and placed Ji-ah on the bed. He did not leave, and this didn’t surprise Grace. Rather, she brought in a clean towel and a bowl of warm water, then stepped out to give them some privacy.“I don’t know what I will do after the marriage,” Tae whispered, his eyes heavy with emotions he dared not speak of. “I can only be with you like this, hold your hand when you’re unaware, take care of you but never stand up for you… not in public.”The thought of it alone broke his heart.“Ji-

The sun beamed on the beautiful Kang mansion; birds chirped, and servants went about their duties, some with smiles, others with soft, pressed lips and tired eyes. But someone had woken up on the wrong side of the bed.Yuna had retired within the early hours of dawn. She had hurried to her room, where Hani waited for her all night, and worst of all, her friend did not look at her the same. Hani had so much to say, too many questions to ask, but Yuna dismissed her, claiming tiredness. Yet when she climbed on the bed, sleep was the last thing to come.Within Yuna’s room, Hani yawned and then stirred on the bed tiredly as her eyes flickered open.“Good morning,” she groaned, but Yuna did not answer; the young miss was already ready for God knows what.“About yesterday,” Hani began.“What happened yesterday?” Yuna shot back.“I give you everything, even those you do not deserve, and now you want to join them?”Hani was quick to her feet. “No… You know I would never betray you,” she whispe

After Yuna stormed to her room, the environment was suddenly too quiet and uncomfortable. Hani’s eyes dug into her plate as she continued eating as if nothing had happened. Mrs. Kang’s lips stretched, but her hands vibrated as she struggled to be steady, while Mr. Kang just stared at the young lady before him. In a way he couldn’t understand, his closeness and affection towards Ji-ah confused him. He was not a man who didn’t cherish his home. On the contrary, he was the type to do anything for his wife and daughter, and extra-marital affairs were out of it, but Ji-ah… he could pick parts of himself in her. Her love for medicine, softness of heart, and even her excellence in physics were everything like him.Yuna wasn’t wrong when she said he created time for Ji-ah, because weirdly, he could not bring himself to be absent. Every time he watched her get congratulated, receive awards, and even praise, he wanted to scream and tell the world, “That’s my girl.” But how could he? Ji-ah was