Ah, that was the problem. Although he had already heard from Lawyer Hong, it seemed that Baek Seorin had been collecting evidence diligently during this time. And that evidence played a decisive role in this case.
[I’m really sorry, but since so many people have seen that evidence, it’s hard to pretend it doesn’t exist now. It seems like I’ve let it go this time. So, how about asking the prosecutor’s office for help?]Although Commissioner Heo suggested it, Chairman Jo had to let out a sigh almost like a groan.
There was still no direct connection to the prosecutor’s office. That’s why he had managed to stop the case from going there each time it erupted.
But this time, it seemed unavoidable.
“Should I wait until Baek Seorin puts Minhyung in my mouth and chews him up like this?”
“But still, what else can we do?”
To his question, Heo Kyung-jun remained silent for a while. Then, finally exhaling a small sigh, he spoke.
[For now, we’ll look into whether there’s a solution on our side. It would be best if you keep a close eye on your son to avoid making any more significant mistakes.]Agreeing with these words, Chairman Jo nodded while grinding his teeth, but his mood was filthy.
After hanging up the phone, he cursed someone under his breath.
“He should’ve died right then. It would’ve been better to die alone than to come out lucky alone!”
[This is a time separator.]Taejun arrived at her company just in time for Seorin’s quitting time. It was because he couldn’t stand the anxiety after Minhyung came to her doorstep yesterday.
Of course, Director Park was with her, but he felt he needed to confirm her safety with his own eyes. Therefore, until the case was resolved, he decided to accompany her after work.
“You don’t have to pick me up. Are you not busy?”
Seorin said as she got into the car.
“Even if I’m busy, I’ll come at your quitting time for a while.”
“Why, don’t you trust Director Park? Still, in the old days, our Director Park was quite a powerful figure with his fists.”
“I do. That’s why he’s reliable. But you, I’ll protect. Not Director Park.”
Taejun said that, pointing to the shopping bag Seorin brought.
“But what’s that?”
“Oh, my stepmother came today and gave me pickled radish kimchi.”
“Oh, we couldn’t meet last weekend, right? She must have been quite upset.”
“No, it’s not that. I just worry a lot.”
“Still… You don’t know about the accident yet?”
“Yeah. I was going to talk about it today, but then Chairman Jo’s call came in. But I think it’s better that I didn’t. I don’t want to burden you with unnecessary worries, especially since you’re sensitive.”
“Yeah. You thought well. Let’s talk about it when we have clues and the case is resolved.”
“Yeah.”
Nodding, Seorin changed the subject.
“How about you?”
“I was busy all day today looking into Taedong Construction. It’s more complicated than I thought. A common method. Intentionally filing for bankruptcy, closing the company, and starting anew with a new name. Tracking it takes a bit of time.”
“But it’s strange. More than anything, I’m curious about the motive. Not someone else, but our mother… I really, really don’t understand.”
Frowning as she lowered her head, when Seorin’s cheek was swept away, Taejun comforted her by patting her.
“Ask when you catch him. Why your mother of all people.”
“I will. I really want to do that. Unlike others, I need to know the reason.”
Nodding, Taejun started the car.
“Are we eating the radish kimchi your mother gave us tonight?”
“Yeah. Nevertheless, I asked my stepmother. I told her to prepare a simple meal and side dishes. Let’s have dinner at home for a change.”
“Home-cooked meal. Sounds good.”
The most delicious meal, better than any fancy dish.
It’s been so long since he had a home-cooked meal that he couldn’t even remember. But today, he could have that modest home-cooked meal with the pickled radish kimchi given by Mrs. Park.
While driving, they stopped at the first traffic light. Taejun, stopping the car and with Seorin’s hand calmly placed on his knee, held it tightly. Then, her warm touch was conveyed to him.
Just being together gave a feeling of relieving fatigue from today.
But then, the phone vibrated.
She really doesn’t know how to read the atmosphere.
“I have to take this call. It’s Sodam.”
“Yeah. Go ahead and answer.”
Taejun connected Sodam with the speakerphone.
“Yeah. What is it?”
[Where are you right now?]“I’m on my way home with Seorin.”
“What is it? Why so serious?”
[First, could you pull over? It’s dangerous. Then I’ll tell you.]At Sodam’s words, Seorin pointed to a parking space with her finger. After changing lanes slowly when the light turned green, Taejun parked the car next to the sidewalk and looked at Seorin with black eyes.
“Sodam, let’s hear it. Taejun parked.”
[Oh. Yes, Director. I’m sorry. I called you while you two were having a quiet evening.]“No, it’s fine. If it’s something important, you must have had a reason to call.”
[Yes. Let me tell you. I really luckily found something dirty. Last time, Representative-nim asked me to find out what Goyounghee received as compensation for her false testimony, right? But there was nothing. Then, he instructed to investigate her family history.]“That’s right.”
[Goyounghee has a son, and that son recently got a job at Hanseong Construction.]
“Why? What does that have to do with anything?”
[He hadn’t worked for ten years, fooling around, but suddenly got a job. I found it strange and investigated more. Then I found a familiar name. Do you know who the CEO of Hanseong Construction is? It’s none other than Jung Taekwon. Doesn’t it sound familiar?]“Jung Taekwon…”
After thinking for a while, Taejun’s eyes widened as if he had realized something.
“Taedong Construction’s director.”
[Exactly! That’s right! It’s the person who used to be at Taedong Construction! So, Goyounghee compensated her son for a job as a reward for perjury! Since no money was involved, there’s no trace!]“Ha… These people are unbelievable.”
[But wait, do you know what’s even more surprising?]Sodam whispered as if she were revealing a tremendous secret. However, Taejun had no patience to wait for it.
“Speak quickly. If you don’t want me to pass out.”
Once again, Taejun frowned. He didn’t have the patience to play along with Sodam’s joke.
But then, a fleeting memory passed through his mind.
As Sodam mentioned, a memory flashed through him as he read the name Hanseong Construction. And that memory brought an unexpected twist.
“Recently, Hanseong Construction underwent a merger and acquisition.”
[That’s right! Do you remember where?]To Sodam’s question, he firmly replied.
“I remember. It’s… Maritime Express.”
In an instant, Seorin, who was beside him, gasped and closed her eyes. Her head felt numb from the shock.
The ringing in his ears echoed, just like when he heard the truth about the accident that day. And in that moment, Sodam’s tense voice penetrated.
[Indeed, is all of this just a coincidence?]
In response, Taejun nodded.
“No, in the world… such coincidences don’t exist.”
My Arch-enemy Sealed My Memory and Said That He is My Husband
This is an incredibly captivating story that you absolutely shouldn’t miss! I’ll give a brief introduction here, and below you’ll find a detailed synopsis of the plot.
The female lead is a fierce and powerful demon king. The male lead is a once-in-a-millennium celestial lord, admired by the entire cultivation world.
They are equally matched, legendary rivals who have battled for centuries.
In the final duel, the female lead is gravely injured. The male lead saves her, seals her memories, and hides her true identity. He tells her that he is her fiancé. His entire life has been flawless—except for the one thing he never expected, never controlled, and never wanted to control: falling for his greatest enemy. She is his inner demon, his obsession.
When the female lead regains her memories, she is furious at his deception.
She makes his life a living hell.
And somehow, the male lead—possibly a total masochist—doesn’t mind at all. In fact, he’s happy she’s paying attention to him.
Yep, we’re back to my favorite trope: male lead suffering. If you love this kind of story, jump into the pit with me now!!!
Intro
Dong Xia lost her memory.
Her handsome and extremely powerful fiancé Li Qing comforted her: “It’s okay if you can’t remember. I’ll always be with you.”
Everyone thought Dong Xia’s ancestors must have burned incense to get such a perfect fiancé. He was the number one person in the immortal realm, yet he remained chaste and only loved her.
…
The day before marrying her fiancé, Dong Xia finally remembered everything.
She wasn’t suffering from memory loss at all.
Her arch-enemy had made her fake her death, destroyed her cultivation, replaced her memories, and pretended to be her deeply in love fiancé.
No wonder he said, “It’s okay if you can’t remember”!
Dong Xia laughed coldly as she pulled out her long knife: Li Qing, prepare to die 🙂
*
Li Qing, as the supreme being of the immortal realm, was the people’s shining beacon.
The only unknown stain in his life was his affection for Dong Xia, the ruler of the demon realm.
In the final battle of the war between immortals and demons, the sky collapsed and the earth shattered. The ruler of the demon realm was finally slain under the sword of the supreme being of the immortal realm, and everyone in the immortal realm applauded.
The cultivation world lost a ruler of the demon realm.
And in the back mountain of Li Qing’s cave dwelling, he secretly hid away a fiancée.
Notes:
1. The female lead is white on the outside, black on the inside, and the queen of flattery; the male lead repeatedly tests the edge of darkness, a VIP guest at the crematorium.
2. Fantasy cultivation world setting.
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