The world was in an uproar.
The shocking video ignited the anger of the entire nation, and Heo Gyeongjun, who had gained prosperity from his status due to his title from the beginning, stepped down from his position. However, the most significant investigation by the prosecution still remained.
The problem was that, due to Chairman Jo, who noticed it first, fleeing, the police’s delayed response turned into a chaotic pursuit. Not only that, but cases of unfair treatment by Hyundai Marine and Fire, or incidents of threats and harm, surged.
It was truly a chaotic scene.
Thanks to this, even Minhyeong’s phone, which had been silent for a while after the sexual assault and drug incidents, caught fire.
But Minhyeong didn’t receive a single call. They were all either reporters or friends who enjoyed the current situation like enemies.
“Darn it! I should either smash my phone or something!”
Indeed, people seemed to enjoy the misfortune of others more than when things went well. Was it a solitary consolation in a harsh and rapidly changing world?
“What’s the current situation, and why the heck won’t Father even answer my calls?”
The child was upset.
But he was his son. Why wouldn’t his father answer his calls?
Of course, it was understandable because he was on the run. However, disappointment and fear surged, as he had hoped for at least a secret contact through another method.
“Hong Byeon, what’s happening in the Secretary’s Office? Did you contact any secretaries? Do you know where he is?”
One secretary was the Chief Secretary who disappeared with Chairman Jo. He was a close aide to Chairman Jo, who always guarded Chairman Jo at the forefront and managed all schedules.
“No, we have no idea about his whereabouts in the Secretary’s Office either.”
“How is the situation unfolding?”
“Not good. First of all, the video is almost like a confession, making it difficult to avoid legal consequences. Moreover, with victims popping up everywhere, that’s also a problem.”
“Ah, darn it! Have you found out who the initial uploader of the video is?”
“I checked with the police, but they don’t seem to know either. The videos were uploaded simultaneously, and it seems untraceable. Perhaps… they intentionally hired a hacker to circumvent the tracking network.”
“Do we need to do something? You know? If our father just sits there, Hyundai Marine and Fire won’t exist! I… and Hong Byeon too, it’s the end!”
In the stifling and desperate situation, Minhyeong was gradually losing his sanity.
“Whatever the case, don’t stay still. How dare… touch our father?”
Seeing his eyes filled with madness, Hong Byeon felt a lump in his chest.
Occasionally, when Minhyeong had those kinds of eyes, he would cause an unthinkable accident. It needed to be stopped before that happened. The situation was bad enough as it was now.
“Please restrain yourself. This is a completely different case from allegations of Chairman Jo’s sexual assault or drug administration. If you recklessly intervene, Chairman Jo might be exposed as well.”
“Now that Father’s life seems to be coming to an end, is that the problem?”
“Think about it. If Chairman Jo faces a change, what will happen to Hyundai Marine and Fire? Even with a Vice Chairman, the company needs to be sustained.”
Listening to Hong Byeong’s words, Minhyeong felt irritated and calmly took a deep breath.
However, no matter how much he tried to calm his mind, it was impossible to calm down when he didn’t know whether Chairman Jo was alive or dead in this situation.
That’s how much Chairman Jo was the most feared yet comforting presence, serving as a pillar for Minhyeong.
“It won’t work. Still, we need to know if Father is well. Connect to the secretary’s office.”
When Hong Byeong handed over the phone connected to the secretary’s office, Minhyeong suddenly shouted in frustration.
“Hey! What are you guys doing! Chairman is missing, and you don’t even know where he is? Find him right away! Find him now!”
“Vice President…”
“What did you say, you guys? Are you talking about a meal or something? Huh? Oh, really! Hey…”
Trying to shout again, Hong Byeong forcibly took away Minhyeong’s phone. Looking at Hong Byeong as if he would kill him, Minhyeong quickly extended a tablet.
“It doesn’t seem like the right situation for that. Look at this.”
“What’s more important than what I’m saying? Is there something more important than Father?”
“Take a look at this.”
He snatched the tablet from Hong Byeong’s hand and turned his gaze away. On the screen, Taehun’s figure was prominently displayed like a model.
It seemed like a photo shoot, but surprisingly, it was a newly emerged article.
Minhyeong’s eyes widened.
The name mentioned briefly in the video, Jeong Okja. The moment when Jeong Okja’s son, who was revealed to be Kang Taejun, the son who was said to have been murdered to know the truth of the incident 20 years ago, was disclosed.
At the same time, the article covered his splendid history.
Almost half of the article was filled with his achievements, just how brilliant it was.
The Male lead Always Seduces Her with His Beauty (Matriarchy)
Xin Jiao Zhou is the leader of the world’s premier sect. She has just experienced betrayal from all sides, was poisoned in an assassination attempt, and faced death squad attacks while the poison was taking effect. After finally clearing out the scum from her sect, she was drugged again while trying to detoxify.
After waking up from a night of unconsciousness, she gained a “beautiful and kind-hearted” husband.
Xin Jiao Zhou: “???”
He fell ill.
She came to see him, bringing breakfast.
As she put down the breakfast and was about to leave, his hand slipped while holding the spoon. “Clank!”
She turned around upon hearing the noise.
He looked up at her, his eyebrows drooping: “My hand… has no strength.”
“Shall I… feed you?” she asked tentatively.
He opened his mouth cheerfully: “Ah—”
Thinking she was drowning, he jumped in without hesitation to save her, but nearly drowned himself. In the end, it was she who swam over to rescue him, giving him air underwater.
After emerging from the water, his ear tips turned red. He lightly brushed his cheek, tucking his sideburns behind his ear, revealing delicate, pink-tinged ear tips. He lowered his gaze, too embarrassed to look at her.
Xin Jiao Zhou: He’s truly beautiful, kind-hearted, and adorable.
A certain someone when disciplining subordinates behind the scenes: “If they don’t obey, just kill them.”
What’s that? She might already have someone she cares about in her heart? A certain someone: Find out who it is, kill them, and then there won’t be anyone.
What? She met a man by the riverside? What? That man even hurt her? A certain someone: Whichever hand hurt her, chop off his entire arm.
Love at first sight without realizing it, gradually falling in love, slowly getting closer…
Family and national grudges, schemes and desires, good and evil, crime and punishment, she and he face the future together, seeking justice with passion!
A naturally dark female lead who could accidentally destroy the world but is actually an honest person VS a weak, pitiful, and helpless but skilled fighter, beautiful white-cut black male lead
My heart is not of stone, how steadfast is your love? — Tao Yuanming “Imitating the Ancients (No. 3)”
— Reading Guide —
Cold female lead & dramatic black lotus with hidden yandere traits male lead
