In the late afternoon, Huh Kyung-jun, after receiving the report, was lost in thought.
He had anticipated it, but Tae-joon was moving faster than expected.
Fortunately, as the detective who had handled the case, Huh Kyung-jun had accurately recorded the statements of witnesses and persons of interest without falsehoods.
Therefore, if they had met and looked at the police report he had written, there wouldn’t be much more to gain beyond the report’s contents.
However, if they had an important fact they hadn’t told Huh Kyung-jun about 20 years ago, the situation would be different.
Huh Kyung-jun saw in Tae-joon a person who, if even a small clue was found, would use it as a stepping stone to leap higher and uncover the truth of this case, tearing it apart piece by piece.
Despite having ample reasons to believe this, did Tae-joon not sense that he was being watched at that very moment?
However, Huh Kyung-jun couldn’t stop Tae-joon from meeting them, and he was simply frustrated with the situation.
“This is driving me crazy. Why aren’t they moving on their end?”
Did telepathy work between them? Just then, the phone call he had been waiting for came.
“This is Huh Kyung-jun. Why did you call so late? They’re already moving at an uncontrollable pace on their end.”
Words poured out as if in resentment. Then, from the other end of the phone, a low, menacing voice entered like a threat.
“Isn’t it better to make a sure move rather than moving haphazardly?”
Those words were not wrong. The question was whether a single move could truly stop Tae-joon.
“Externally, there isn’t much known about him, so we couldn’t investigate in detail, but he’s not an ordinary guy. You absolutely shouldn’t underestimate him.”
“Yes, that’s why it took time.”
“Is there any good way to handle this?”
Due to the tension, as thirst intensified, Heo Kyung-jun swallowed dryly and asked. Then, from the other side, a low laugh flowed.
“Yes, it does. Every time.”
His ears perked up.
“What do you mean by that?”
Unable to contain his curiosity any longer, Heo Kyung-jun urgently inquired, and the other party slowly opened their mouth with a chilling voice.
“Thirst for the truth can never be quenched unless it’s the truth.”
“…”
“So you have to throw it away, that truth.”
“…”
“In a very shocking way.”
Seo-rin’s office.
She carefully finished reviewing the final report and checked her watch. It felt like time had passed like lightning, probably because she had been out of the office.
“It’s already time to leave.”
Only then did Seo Rin take out her phone from her handbag.
There were several messages from Tae Joon. They were simple inquiries about when she would be finished, but instead of texting back, Seo Rin decided to call.
“Yeah, I’m done now. Did you call to ask what we should have for dinner?”
“No, I called for something else today.”
“What is it?”
“[Do you want to watch a movie tonight? Let’s have a date. We haven’t spent time together because I had work on the weekends.]”
“Um, that sounds like a good plan. But how about we grab dinner first and watch it late at night?”
“[Sounds good. Come down quickly. I’m downstairs.]”
“Our company’s entrance?”
“[Yes.]”
“Alright. I’ll be down soon.”
With a smile, she hung up the phone and put on the jacket she had placed nearby. At that moment, there was a knock on the door, and Director Park entered like a ghost, signaling the end of the workday.
“Are you going home today too?”
“No, Tae Joon is coming to pick me up today. So, Director Park, please go home directly.”
“Ah, I see…”
While one might appreciate an early departure from work, Director Park seemed to hesitate, and his words trailed off with a hint of regret. Sensing that he had something to say, Seo Rin picked up on it.
“What’s on your mind? Is it something personal?”
“No, it’s not.”
“Well then, go ahead.”
With her prompting, Director Park double-checked the door and then spoke up.
“It’s President Baek.”
“Why is Grandfather here?”
“It seems like he’s meeting with Jo Minhyung these days.”
For a moment, a spark flickered in Seo Rin’s dark eyes. Hearing the name Jo Minhyung triggered an automatic allergic reaction.
“Well, that’s possible. Didn’t Jo Minhyung have a stake in our company? Wasn’t it around 4%?”
“Yes, it seems President Baek has teamed up with him this time.”
“It seems quite urgent.”
She could guess the storyline to some extent. Jo Minhyung had ownership stakes but had never exercised them before. However, after that incident, it seemed like Jo Minhyung was seeking revenge on her in this manner—a very Jo Minhyung-like, extremely petty way.
“What should we do?”
“They seem to be getting along well, so how can we intervene? Let it be.”
“But if the 4% shifts to their side, at the upcoming regular shareholders’ meeting…”
(Note: The passage appears to refer to a business situation involving ownership stakes and a potential shift in power dynamics.)
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
