Early morning, 20th floor of a luxury complex in Gangnam.
The corridor was crowded with prosecutors and investigators with official IDs, the office manager, and neighboring residents who came to witness the disturbance. A little apart from them, Jiho stood.
As the machine placed on the door lock turned, the door opened with a click.
“Starting now, we will execute a search warrant for the suspect Oh Jong-hyuk’s residence. Please proceed as briefed before departure.”
As Jiho’s words fell, people holding blue boxes entered the house one by one.
“Prosecutor, please go in.”
Towards the investigator who extended his hand like a gesture of concession, Jiho showed his phone. The investigator, who turned his head to look at the phone, disappeared into the hallway. While people watching turned away, Jiho pressed the call button.
“Uh, Hojin. Have you arrived?”
[Yes. I’ve arrived at the countryside house and warehouse under the name of Oh Jong-hyuk.]“The office duty officer and the village head accompanied you, right?”
[Yes. But it seems like the village head is informing someone about the situation here. I don’t know who the other party is.]
If even the village head is involved, there must be something there. It was obvious who would report the situation in Oh Jong-hyuk’s absence. He wouldn’t report directly to Kim Yoo-jun, would he? Is Director Hyun managing this?
“Hojin, let’s proceed quickly before things escalate.”
[Got it.]“Take apart the floor and ceiling, bring anything you find. I’ll take responsibility somehow.”
As Jiho was giving a few instructions, the elevator door opened.
“No, who opens the door without permission! Who is the person in charge here!”
A man with a bulging stomach, as if his luxury jacket would burst, shouted loudly. Jiho, holding a phone, glanced back and smirked.
It was predetermined who would come running and make a big fuss. The lawyer who, without courtesy, acted obsequious to La Jin? Jiho, shaking his head, emphasized safety to his junior.
“If anything happens, contact me immediately.”
With these parting words, he hung up. Then, he leisurely approached the lawyer making a scene. The tall Jiho stood in front of the noisy man.
The lawyer momentarily flinched and stepped back.
“Are you looking for the person in charge?”
“Are you… the chief prosecutor here?”
“As you can see.”
“Where is the law that allows this? We should wait for a defense attorney. Without proper etiquette.”
“A person talking about etiquette should first reveal their identity.”
Still expressionless, Jiho stared down at the lawyer. The lawyer with a sullen expression took out a white business card from his luxury wallet and handed it over.
“I am Attorney Kim Sung-min from Perfect Law Firm, who is in charge of Representative Oh Jong-hyuk.”
Every time the lawyer spoke, a strong alcohol scent wafted. Even though the client was in custody, did he drink heavily all night? Jiho frowned at the lawyer’s backwardness.
“I contacted you an hour ago. You don’t seem to be in good shape.”
“Who conducts a search from dawn? Since it proceeded without a defense attorney, it’s invalid. Invalid!”
Shaking his arms to stop, the lawyer directed an accusing finger at Jiho. Jiho extended the documents towards the lawyer.
“It’s a search warrant issued by the court.”
“You didn’t consult with the defense attorney. Get out of here, everyone! Hurry!”
“Even before the defense attorney arrived, a search could commence under the presence of neighbors or local public officials.”
“What?”
“It seems like the law is still a bit unclear to you, as you’re not quite sober yet.”
Throwing out a sharp remark, Jiho entered Oh Jong-hyuk’s house. The lawyer quickly followed behind him.
“Hey! What’s your name… Oh! Kang Jiho, the prosecutor. Which training session are you from!”
“What difference does the training session make?”
Is he trying to joke around with a senior here? Jiho couldn’t comprehend it and sneered.
“I’m from the 29th session. My colleague is a deputy prosecutor.”
“If you want to talk to that colleague of yours, you should switch with me.”
“What, what?”
“In a world like nowadays, selling your senior’s name without fear. Don’t you think I should let you know?”
At Jiho’s words, the lawyer’s face turned pale. The man who couldn’t contain his anger trembled, and his luxury watch loudly ticked. Regardless, Jiho passed by the lawyer and headed to the study.
“Inspector. Since this is a digital system, it might take some time.”
Employees were working to open a small safe for children. They seemed to be struggling with the method of bringing in registered fingerprints.
“There won’t be any delay in opening. Just take it out and load it into the car.”
Whether calling an expert or breaking it, he planned to take it to the office first and figure out a way. Time could not be wasted because he also had to receive reports from another team going to Oh Jong-hyuk’s officetel.
A set time, evidence that must be secured within it. This was the first and last chance. As everything became entangled, Jiho’s heartbeat accelerated madly.
“I could slip before it even starts if I make a mistake.”
To help the unjust victims and save the endangered La Jin, he had to move swiftly and accurately.
The obsession that he had to do better engulfed Jiho. Had he ever been this nervous? Jiho took a deep breath, feeling the tension that he hadn’t felt in a long time.
Suddenly, La Jin’s voice echoed in Jiho’s ears like an oracle.
“Oh Jong-hyuk might use it too. My stepfather made something on the kitchen and laundry room floor.”
The kitchen and laundry room floor…
While the lawyer, who had followed along, kept interfering with various comments, Jiho thought only of La Jin.
Eating dessert at Hojin’s house, the words she had spoken, the secret she had found out accidentally. She had mentioned pretending not to know even to her own mother.
“I should check the kitchen after turning in other places, right?”
If he moved recklessly like someone who knew everything, La Jin could be suspected. She was the only one who knew the intimate circumstances of the house.
Jiho divided the area, examined the desk, and neatly placed the necessary documents in a blue box.
Meanwhile, the lawyer, diligently starting an argument, began to criticize here and there. Moreover, despite not receiving instructions from the detained Oh Jong-hyuk, he kept making constant calls.
“Everyone, stop for a moment!”
Wiping his sweat, the lawyer, who finished the call, crossed his arms and shook them continuously.
“A tremendous support team is coming here right now.”
Cold Male Lead Became My Clingy Husband (Female-Dominant)
Feng Bai Su transmigrated into a matriarchal novel, becoming the sister of the female protagonist and the Seventh Princess of the Feng Ling Kingdom.
After working herself to death in her previous life, finally reincarnating as a princess, she only wanted to be a lazy fish who could eat, sleep, and play.
Until she met the male protagonist from the book, Wei Jing Mo, and he took a liking to her!
Wei Jing Mo is the top young man in Feng Ling City, talented in both appearance and ability, from a prestigious family, with a cold and otherworldly appearance, a figure like the bright moon in the hearts of noble ladies. It was thought that only the most powerful and talented noble lady in Feng Ling City would be worthy of such a brilliant young man. Who knew that this young gentleman would secretly admire the infamous Seventh Princess?
Short scene 1:
Feng Bai Su looked at the young man crying like a pear blossom in the rain before her, and couldn’t help but doubt her life.
Wasn’t the male lead described as a cold and otherworldly figure in the book?
Then who was this poor little thing crying with swollen red eyes and tear-stained face?
Short scene 2:
Wei Jing Mo stared intently at Feng Bai Su who was about to go out, wanting to say, “Be careful on the road.”
Before he could speak, Feng Bai Su suddenly bent down and bit his cheek.
Her peach blossom eyes were full of disdain: “Tsk! You’re so clingy!”
Wei Jing Mo: “…”
A talented fox spirit female lead with a flirtatious appearance but actually abstinent VS A cold-looking but actually naive and clingy little jealous male lead
