At that moment, Ji-pil’s eyes narrowed at the end of his gaze.

“Jung-woo, do you think I’ve been looking favorably at Jae-oh?”
“Isn’t that so? Honestly, Father, ever since Hyung’s death, you’ve only cherished Jae-oh.”

The eyes that had been looking at Jung-woong turned cold.

“Losing parents at a young age, is it wrong to favor a grandson who’s left alone with money?”

“What I’m saying is, favoring to some extent…”

“Anyway, it’s pitiful to see him struggling not to depend on anyone after being alone, so what’s wrong with giving him a little support? Can’t you at least consider that as a small favor to your son?”

As Ji-pil pressed as if he had been waiting, a smirk appeared on Jung-woong’s lips.

If it were about Hyung and Jae-oh…

Although it had always been like that, Jung-woong, who felt a renewed sense of disappointment towards Ji-pil, did not hide his frustration.

“I also silently watched you favoring Jae-oh because I felt sorry for that, and I didn’t say anything when Jae-oh did whatever he wanted. However, now the result is that Jae-oh is being treated like this, and I find it frustrating, so I’m expressing my feelings.”

As Ji-pil, who had done as much for Jae-oh, expressed his feelings to his father, Jung-woong, conveying his dissatisfaction, Ji-pil stared silently at Jung-woong, indicating his displeasure, and then gestured to Yoon, who was beside him.

Yoon, in response, placed an envelope with documents in front of Jung-woong and Kyung-hee.

“What is this?”

The answer to the question came from the secretary’s mouth.

“It’s a rights issue that will be issued to Taeil Chemical in the future.”

“So why…”

As Jung-woong was about to speak, he closed his mouth as if he had a premonition.

To Jung-woong, Ji-pil explained what happened with Jae-oh.

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Not long ago, Jae-oh, who came to me to talk about the issue of the TK Tower construction company change, revealed his plans for the future.

“As soon as the CCTV is restored, I plan to turn this into news.”

“Why?”

“We need to correct what’s wrong.”

“If that happens, Chairman Kwon won’t just sit idly by, and our side will also suffer significant losses.”

When asked how he planned to handle the aftermath, Jae-oh handed over something he had brought.

“It’s the financial performance of Taeil Chemical for the previous year and the first half of this year. The first-half performance is just okay because of many long-term projects, but it will rise further in the second half.”

“I already know that well, so why is this relevant?”

“Chairman Kwon plans to issue new shares through a rights issue at Taeil Chemical, raising funds equivalent to the investment he withdraws.”

Understanding what Jae-oh was saying, Ji-pil sighed softly.

It was a method he quite liked.

If a company with good financial performance, including outlook, issued new shares in the form of investment in an affiliated company, it often resulted in more benefits.

“In that case…”

The stock price would rise, and the stake in Taeil held by Che-yoon would also increase.

Moreover, if Jae-oh strengthened his control unless he divorced Che-yoon, it would be a win-win situation, literally a windfall.

Ji-pil had no reason to reject Jae-oh’s proposal, and now that he had shared the conversation with Jung-woong, Ji-pil could speak.

[End of excerpt] And now that I’ve told Jung-woong about the conversation I had with Jae-oh, Jaepil could speak.

“Even now, do you think I’ve been favoring Jae-oh too much?”

Jung-woong, who had approached Ji-pil without finding a way to resolve the current situation, had nothing to say.

“Even if I look at it, it seems like Jae-oh has been favoring you.”

What can he say? From Jae-oh and Ji-pil’s perspective, that seemed to be the best solution.

“…”

Seeing Jung-woong unable to respond to my words, Ji-pil said, “If you have nothing more to say, then leave.”

After Ji-pil finished speaking, he stood up from his seat and headed towards the room.

At that moment, Kyung-hee’s face, which recognized that instead of help, another thorn had been added, wrinkled as it was in her mind.

‘This fox-like kid. But what can you do when it comes to that?’

There were many businesses related to Sangheon. However, seeing that he was withdrawing from the business, whatever happened, Kyung-hee, who felt guilty, called Jae-oh as soon as she left Ji-pil’s house.

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“So… Oh? It looks like Oppa received a call.”

Che-yoon showed interest in the vibration sound of Jae-oh’s phone.

Jae-oh checked the phone that had been placed face down.

「Woo Kyung-hee」

As Jae-oh did not reject the call immediately, Che-yoon said, “If it’s a call you need to take, please take it.”

Jae-oh got up from his seat.

“I’m eating. I’ll be there soon.”

“You can come late.”

Rejecting that, Jae-oh, who came outside, headed to the room he had reserved separately. Until then, Kyung-hee’s call did not end.

Finally, as Jae-oh’s hand touched the call button, a sharp voice struck his ear.

[Dash] Are you crazy?!

Whether he said anything or not, Jae-oh, who took out a chair and placed it near the window, sat down and looked at the night view outside the window, where Che-yoon had been admiring.

[Dash] Han Jae-oh.

At the sharp voice that had settled down, Jae-oh’s mouth finally opened.

“Yes.”

[Dash] Why on earth are you like this?

“What do you mean?”

[Dash] Even if Taeil Chemical issues new shares to prevent losses in the Tower construction, what about other businesses? As long as the business you’re in goes well, does it matter how other businesses turn out?

“…”

[Dash] Jae-oh, you didn’t used to be like this. The one who prioritized the company the most. Why are you like this now?

While speaking, but feeling frustrated, Kyung-hee let out a long sigh.

[Dash] Your little dad giving you the Tower business, that wasn’t a suggestion to try to handle it with Kwon’s daughter.

Listening to Kyung-hee’s words with a rather bored expression, Jae-oh’s lips, which had been stretched tight, slightly loosened.

“I don’t need to hear more. I’ll end the call.”

[Dash] Wait a minute…!

An earnest voice rang out beyond the speaker.

Jae-oh’s hand, which was about to end the call, stopped.

[Dash] Yeah, honestly, I wasn’t completely without that intention. But when Chae-yoon said she would divorce you and left home, from our perspective, we could only think that way. You can’t continue to be alone if Chae-yoon divorces you.

That’s what I thought considering you.

[End of excerpt] [Dash] If this is causing such trouble, let’s all meet, including Chaeyoon. Meet, and I’ll clear up any misunderstandings. Hm?

At the mention of Chaeyoon’s name from Kyung-hee’s mouth, Jae-oh’s eyes chilled.

“Madam.”

[Dash] Uh, where are you right now? I’m…

“Stop making lame excuses and just ask for help.”

As Jae-oh’s words cut through, Kyung-hee’s fist clenched tightly.

‘Lame excuses?’

Amidst the astonishment, as a breath of frustration continued to erupt, Jae-oh spoke.

[Dash] Even if I ask for help while being as honest as possible, given the circumstances, who is going to meet us all now?

The sneering sound, as if saying, ‘Even if you don’t beg, how can you think that way?’ was acerbic.

In response, Kyung-hee’s clenched fist trembled.

Swearing rose to the tip of her tongue.

[Dash] Since there’s not enough time to be with Chaeyoon, don’t disturb us. If your head isn’t working, go to a high place and enjoy the night view.

Kyung-hee’s eyes widened in astonishment.

[Dash] It’s fantastic how clear your head becomes, really.

At the final words, what had been holding back burst.

“Han Jae-oh, what are you doing right now…!”

The call had already been disconnected.