As if he heard something entirely nonsensical, Yujun glanced at the lawyers sitting on either side with disdain.

“You seem to be busy, but it looks like you still manage to keep up with dramas. Judging by the way you’re gossiping about something that sounds like I’ve heard it somewhere.”

“Reality can be more real than a drama.”

“Well, I have no knowledge of it at all.”

From the beginning, Jiho didn’t hope Yujun would readily admit it. People entering the investigation room usually start by claiming ignorance of everything.

However, even the smoothly flowing lies were helpless in the face of solid evidence.

“If someone you know claims not to know, I’ll make it easier for you to understand.”

This time, he showed the top-secret document that came from Oh Jonghyuk’s residence and warehouse.

“Oh Jonghyuk, the CEO of OH Entertainment, had these documents.”
When Jiho shook the document in mid-air, a subtle crack appeared on Kim Yujun’s face. He neither breathed nor blinked. He stared at the document as if he could kill it, like a frozen screen.

“This technique reminds me of Chairman Kim Gitaek’s investigation, not a drama.”

“…….”

“Isn’t that right?”

Jiho’s lips lifted slightly, as if confirming.

A strange sense of déjà vu settled in.

Although it was my first time in a prosecution investigation, it felt like I had experienced this before. Kim Yujun tried to compose himself so as not to be surprised.

If he faltered here, he could be devoured by Kang Jiho, like a beast. Yujun deliberately let out a light laugh to regain composure.

“Regarding Oh Jonghyuk… Ha, there really is no such unfortunate connection.”

Already with a previous criminal record, Oh Jonghyuk was currently in custody on the same charges. What if Kang Jiho couldn’t refute the evidence presented now? Yujun could question Oh Jonghyuk’s credibility based on doubts about Chairman Kim’s trust in him. Yujun, who had solidified his thoughts, shook his head slightly. Then he brought up the story of Oh Jeonggyu, who had been an executive of Myungjin a long time ago.

“Since the chairman cherishes torture so much, he had a childhood friendship with Oh Jonghyuk.”

“Just a simple friendship? Is that it?”

“Do I have to associate with a thug with bad habits? He’s not even a kid.”

Whether Oh Jonghyuk had filled his other pocket was something to be investigated later.

“If you were the prosecutor, would you entrust important matters to such an unwavering person?”

What is an old relationship? He casually let slip a remark that if she occasionally came and whined, he would reluctantly invest to some extent. The fact that he invested in La Jin’s dramas and movies couldn’t be hidden, and there would be an upcoming marriage announcement.

Rather than denying everything, it’s better to admit just a couple of things. Yujun quickly changed his course.

“If the informant is correct, why do you think Oh Jonghyuk has this document?”

“Why don’t you ask him directly?”

“Don’t you think I didn’t ask?”

Jiho, who smirked, retorted.

‘Darn it!’

In his anxious heart, Yujun cursed silently.

What useless thing might Oh Jonghyuk have muttered? Even if he asked Kang Jiho, he wouldn’t divulge it. Approaching Oh Jonghyuk in prison would be a foolish move.

Even if Oh Jonghyuk’s lawyer was moved, it wouldn’t be possible to convey confidential information in the presence of a watchful guard.

‘Wasn’t this planned from the beginning?’

Something didn’t add up.

No matter how much he had a previous record, the fact that Oh Jonghyuk was urgently arrested and underwent a comprehensive search. If he had drawn a big picture from the beginning to catch himself in the special investigation, would that make sense? If so, the story was starting to make sense.

‘Surely, there’s no collaborator within, right?’
Kang Jiho seemed to be holding more than expected. Just that fact alone sent a chill down Kim Yujun’s spine. Would it be dangerous to confront Kang Jiho recklessly?

‘I need to extract Oh Jonghyuk, this idiot.’

He ended up exposing his weaknesses to the prosecutors just to punish Oh Jonghyuk.

“I’m sure the witness knows better than I do. Oh Jonghyuk’s words were quite frivolous.”

With an expression that said, ‘You’ve got yourself in trouble,’ Kang Jiho raised his eyebrows. In such situations, it was better to keep quiet and defer all answers to the defense attorneys.

“I don’t know.”

“With such clear evidence. Unilateral denial can negatively impact the trial.”

The moment Yujun saw Kang Jiho’s confident attitude, he considered retreating.

If the game turned against him, it was better to regroup and fight again. Finding a bulletproof vest to take his place was also an urgent matter.

“Since the prosecutor mentioned the future trial… sigh.”

“…….?”

“I will speak more carefully.”

Kim Yujun signaled the defense attorneys sitting on either side. Then, one of the defense attorneys who had been watching the situation stood up.

“This is not my expertise. I will change to another defense attorney.”

Nevertheless, it was fortunate to have someone who was worth the money. Considering the high legal fees and the success bonus, it was acceptable. As if telling Kim Yujun to do more, he tapped the desk with his fingers.

One person prepared to leave, and another, quick-witted one started to disrupt the flow of the investigation.

At every small question from Kang Jiho, they picked a fight, trying to catch the tail of his words.

Then, evidence that couldn’t be ignored came up again. How much did they know exactly? Yujun quickly wrapped his head around it.

“Sigh.”

“Are you okay?”

Supported by the attorneys’ cajoling, Kim Yujun complained of fatigue.

“I feel dizzy, maybe because of the air.”

At Kim Yujun’s words, the attorneys protested vehemently.

“It’s been more than two hours since the investigation started.”

“At least give us time to use the restroom!”

Having sighed tiredly, Kang Jiho reluctantly nodded. As soon as permission was granted, the unsteady Kim Yujun left the cramped interrogation room.

At that moment, Chief Hyun, who was waiting outside the door, approached.

“The person needed to extract Oh Jonghyuk. Call everyone in today.”

Kim Yujun’s voice was filled with determination.