Chairman Na’s words trailed off unexpectedly.
“The prosecution’s arguments seem quite convincing. It almost persuaded me. If I’m this shaken, people who don’t know the judges might believe that statement.”
Chairman Na’s words made sense. It contained information that Song-kang had not grasped yet, and if all the charges claimed by the prosecution were proven true, the impact on Taesung would be fatal.
“Leaving that aside, whatever happens, the company gains nothing by being investigated.”
On that point, Song-kang also agreed.
“Whether it’s an investigator, the prosecution, or even a higher authority, we have to do whatever it takes to prevent them from crossing Taesung’s line, even if we have to buy them off.”
Song-kang disagreed with that part.
“For this case, it’s not enough to rely on Taesung Law Firm attorneys alone. Even if we attach the top law firm in our country, it’s still not enough.”
“Chairman, I apologize. My intention remains unchanged. I believe this may not be a matter that should be protected by Taesung.”
“Then, let your mother and siblings handle this significant matter themselves!”
“Wouldn’t that be the most appropriate method? On a corporate level… Chairman, you taught me that if you don’t cut off the tail in time, you might end up cutting off the heart. That was your lesson.”
Song-kang delivered a poignant remark to Chairman Na, who had an uncharacteristic attitude. He was already prepared for being cast aside. On one hand, he fervently hoped that his elderly father had momentarily made a mistake and misjudged the situation.
It was incomprehensible that a father who had defeated all his brothers and seized control of Taesung could be swayed by someone like Geum Moran, unable to discern right from wrong.
Chairman Na reacted uncomfortably and wore a bitter expression due to Song-kang’s frank advice.
“Chairman, if there’s truly no wrongdoing, this will pass without major consequences. However, if you are implicated in tarnishing Taesung’s honor, it cannot be forgiven, no matter who the other party is. I respect Taesung. It is also my responsibility to ensure that the company’s values are not damaged.”
Chairman Na was not unaware of Song-kang’s heartfelt intentions.
“If that’s your true intention, then there’s no other way. I’ll have to use my private funds to assemble a top-notch legal team.”
Song-kang had no intention of getting involved in that aspect. However, he didn’t welcome it either. So, he responded briefly and turned away, leaving the chairman’s office.
It was before Song-kang entered the boardroom. The phone on the secretary’s desk rang.
“Yes, this is the boardroom. Yes?”
Song-kang stopped in his tracks at the secretary’s startled voice. The secretary glanced at Song-kang, then quickly lowered her voice.
“Yes, I will report back.”
Song-kang proceeded along the originally intended path into the boardroom. Although he didn’t know why the secretary’s voice crossed the walls, he didn’t think he would receive a report while on the way.
The secretary stood in front of the boardroom with quick steps. Although she seemed urgent, she hesitated to knock. When she finally knocked and entered the boardroom, Song-kang was already inside.
“What’s going on?”
The secretary hesitated. Just as she was about to speak, Lawyer Cha Hae-in urgently knocked on the boardroom door and entered. She seemed to have rushed over.
“Director! I’m sorry. It’s an urgent matter…”
The secretary turned to look at Cha Hae-in, greeting her as if she had encountered reinforcements.
“Director, Lawyer Cha Hae-in will explain it better.”
“Understood. Please go out.”
The secretary hurriedly retreated. Song-kang directed his gaze toward Hae-in.
“Director, the prosecution has conducted a search and seizure.”
Even if it wasn’t a legal judgment from Lawyer Cha Hae-in, a search and seizure would be fatal to Taesung.
“Do we have grounds to refuse?”
“They already obtained a warrant… But, the current head of the law firm is taking off his shoes, which is quite bewildering.”
“What does that mean?”
“Right now, the person preventing the prosecution from entering the company is none other than the head of the legal department. He went down saying he would stop it by force.”
At the gate, the prosecution and Taesung’s in-house security were standing in a confrontational stance, and in the midst of it, La-in and the head of the legal department were engaged in a tense standoff.
“Please step aside.”
“That’s impossible. We are currently verifying with our legal department and the court about the grounds on which this search warrant was issued.”
“I understand you might want to buy time, but wouldn’t it be better not to tamper with the evidence? It seems it won’t significantly hinder the investigation even if you do.”
La-in and the head of the legal department were unwilling to give an inch to each other.
“Which way is the Future Strategy Department?”
“If it’s the Future Strategy Department, this warrant has no effect whatsoever! The Future Strategy Department is clearly an independent building concept separate from Taesung.”
In response to the legal head’s playful reply, La-in let out a bitter laugh. Nevertheless, seeing him losing his temper, it seemed there might indeed be something hidden in the Future Strategy Department.
“Then, let’s start by searching Deputy Director Na Song-rim’s office. In the meantime, you can get a new search warrant. Well, it’s not an easy task.”
As La-in took a step closer to enter the building, the head of the legal department blocked her way.
“Turn off the CCTV!”
The legal head shouted, and all the red lights on the surrounding CCTV cameras went out.
Was he trying to resort to force?
The legal head swelled up as if he were about to harm La-in immediately, and she, instead of being intimidated, raised her eyes even more.
“Push forward.”
La-in, without yielding to the legal head’s force, spoke. The clash was about to erupt.
“Open it, please.”
At Song-kang’s words, the security personnel all came to a halt. While they were paused, the prosecution couldn’t blindly initiate a physical confrontation.
Even La-in could hear his voice in her ears. She made an effort to hide her facial expression. It was truly contradictory to try to solidify her face with the poker face he taught her at this moment.
Song-kang stared at La-in, standing beyond the gate, with an expression full of anger. It wasn’t because of her attempt to cross Taesung’s line.
An still unhealed face… A more submissive posture… He didn’t know that she could bend like that once she set her mind to it.
Song-kang wanted to reprimand her for her reckless attitude, but now he couldn’t exert any influence over her. He had to find a way to protect her by mobilizing his own people. He needed to prevent attacks directed at her with his entire body.
“Director…!”
The head of the legal department widened his eyes and looked at Song-kang. Then, after a while, he lowered his eyes and approached him.
“Director, the prosecution is conducting an overly rude investigation. We should rectify it…”
“Do I need permission from the legal head to open Taesung Gate?”
In the face of Song-kang’s firm and icy demeanor, the head of the legal department froze.
Song-kang walked past the head of the legal department and approached the gate with determined steps. La-in felt his approach, tightly bit her lower lip, and suppressed complex emotions.
My Ex-Girlfriend Is The Regent In The Female-dominant World (Male lead transmigrates to the matriarchal world)
Two years ago, Gu Sui picked up a homeless woman in ancient costume from the street.
Apart from occasionally claiming to be a princess from a female-dominant country due to illness, her figure, appearance, intelligence, and martial arts skills were impeccable.
Naturally evolving from roommates to girlfriends, as time went on, Gu Sui found it increasingly difficult to tolerate her queen syndrome.
“Mu Jiulu, can you stop controlling me inside and out? Let’s break up.”
Gu Sui made a breakup call, and since then, he couldn’t find any trace of her.
A year later, Gu Sui, who was planning to move, woke up the next day and found himself in a different place.
“Young Master, today is the day you choose your Wife-master through martial arts competition at Jade Dew Pavilion. Please get up quickly.”
Gu Sui: Who am I? Where am I? What am I doing?
As the only son of a general’s mansion in a female-dominant dynasty, the young empress personally issued a decree allowing Gu Sui to select his Wife-master through martial arts competition. Whoever could defeat him could marry him.
Gu Sui: “……”
He didn’t inherit the original owner’s martial prowess, so anyone could defeat him! And what the hell is a Wife-master?
Forced to come to Jade Dew Pavilion, the densely packed women below made Gu Sui’s agoraphobia act up, and his face was full of resistance.
Until he saw the Regent sitting on the second floor, with a smile on the corner of her lips, her eyes wicked and nonchalant.
Hmm… she looked a little familiar.
It turned out that the Regent also found him a little familiar.
Mu Jiulu fiddled with her bone clasp, her deep gaze locked on the man who was out of place in this world.
“Finally, I found you.”
Male transmigrates into female-dominant world
One-sentence summary: What goes around comes around, taking turns in the crematorium
