Instead, he took out a warrant from the document envelope he brought and shook it in front of Na Song-woon.
“What’s that?”
“Oh, yes, a warrant for your arrest.”
“What?”
Na Song-woon was startled. Hae-in was also bewildered. Song Kang realized that Line planned to intimidate Song-woon.
Line casually pulled a chair and sat down.
“Which one you sign depends on what you do.”
Na Song-woon clenched her fist and bit down on her molars.
“Was there a need for a detention center? You still haven’t eased up. Don’t you want to reach an agreement?”
“No… This was the first time I felt so uncomfortable in my life. I don’t want to go in again.”
“That’s right. Don’t commit a crime, or if you have, at least show some remorse. Then you won’t go in again.”
Line began to subtly intimidate Na Song-woon. Na Song-woon trembled and exhaled.
“But don’t you think your sister was too harsh? It’s not just me who did something wrong.”
“Where is your sister? Can’t you get yourself together?”
Na Song-woon, still making naive remarks, didn’t regain her composure even after Line’s comment, revealing her continued lack of understanding.
“I took advantage of Prosecutor Choi Joo-hyuk’s liking for me! That’s true! We’re in that kind of relationship!”
Hae-in was the one who noticed the nuance in the words the child casually spat out. Hae-in held her breath and observed Song Kang’s reaction. Song Kang remained expressionless and consistent.
“Well, I’ve never said such a thing. Do you have any evidence? If you’re confident, try it now.”
Attempting to defeat Line with the law was like hitting a rock with an egg.
“Ha… then, what… what should I do…? What should I do to get it out of there?”
“Apologize. Try it.”
Line clenched his fist and looked at Na Song-woon. Na Song-woon sent a pleading look to Song Kang, but he absolutely did not respond.
“I’m sorry… excuse me.”
Na Song-woon said hesitantly. It was so awkward for her because she had never apologized to anyone other than Song Kang.
“Is this what you call an apology now? Did you call me here just to do this while I’m busy?”
“Then, what else should I do! Oppa! I really can’t do this!”
His heart was also uncomfortable, but Song Kang pretended not to hear whatever Na Song-woon said.
“Okay, if you don’t want to agree, throw it away.”
Line took out a pen from his pocket and reached out towards the warrant. Upon seeing that, Na Song-woon quickly knelt down.
“I’m sorry!”
Na Song-woon’s eyes, as she spoke, glared at Line. Her voice was also fierce and sullen.
“Hey, open your eyes properly!”
Na Song-woon quickly opened her eyes, but the wrinkled impression was inevitable.
“Don’t you write an impression? Don’t you want to put your knees down firmly? If true sincerity doesn’t come through, at least be polite. Again!”
Whether it was learned from someone else or not, Line’s ‘again’ continued. Na Song-woon, tearful, requested help from Song Kang.
Na Song-woon was so beaten that anyone watching would criticize her, but Song Kang had no intention of comforting the child. Instead, he eliminated any possibility of reaching an agreement, saying that if the prosecutor’s heart did not soften, it was impossible.
“I’m sorry… really… huk…”
Suddenly, Na Song-woon burst into tears. She bowed deeply and repeatedly apologized. Line threw the arrest warrant in front of Na Song-woon’s knees.
“Turn it over.”
Na Song-woon followed Line’s instructions and turned the paper over.
“Write down what you did wrong.”
“What?”
Na Song-woon raised her head, but when Line put on a stern expression, she immediately lowered her head.
“I didn’t say to lift your head. Write a reflection. Fill it up.”
“Yes…”
“This situation is too painful. Remember a lot of the scenes in case you miss them when you go to jail.”
Na Song-woon was frightened, shedding tears and nasal mucus, and wrote a reflection letter. When about half of the paper was filled, Line stood up from his seat.
The child’s gaze followed Line, and when their eyes met again, the child’s gaze dropped to the floor.
“I told you to fill it up.”
Line quietly left the meeting room. No one in that room knew that Line had just left the police station.
“But why isn’t Prosecutor Unni coming? Did she leave without agreeing? I worked so hard on this?”
Na Song-woon stood up, crossing her legs. And seeing that the agreement had not been signed, she was bewildered.
“Ouch… ah… my leg. Huh? What is it! Did she run away without agreeing?!”
Song Kang and Hae-in also stood up.
“Na Song-woon, look at the time.”
“Oppa! What do I do? It’s been 48 hours!”
Song Kang squinted at Na Song-woon’s foolishness.
“Manager… 48 hours have passed, and since the arrest warrant hasn’t been issued, you’re released.”
Despite Hae-in’s kindly explanation, Na Song-woon seemed confused and bewildered.
“Na Song-woon, don’t argue today and go home right away. Stay low for a while. The whole country is angry about your tyranny and arrogance.”
Na Song-woon tasted the hot flavor and, feeling drained, went back home. Her pride hurt, she cried all night, and the next day, she responded to the prosecution’s summons.
As she tightened the screw, the interrogation became much smoother.
“Don’t you want to answer properly?”
“Really. I really don’t know. My mom takes care of the money, and even without doing anything, she manages to make profits from stocks.”
Even in those words, there was a hint. Did she also meddle in the stock prices?
Line asked Hae-in, the lawyer, whether Na Song-woon’s statement was true.
“Manager Na Song-woon is still young. The financial matters are mainly handled by her mother, Ms. Geum Moran.”
With this development, Line’s investigation direction could become more aggressive towards Geum Moran.
“Na Song-woon.”
“Yes? Yes…”
“The time in the detention center, you said it was discomfort you’ve never experienced before.”
Na Song-woon seemed reluctant to think, and her tension eased upon hearing that.
“Somebody said that investigation and defense are just a hair’s breadth apart. If you fix your bad habits, you can live a normal life. Am I wrong in my thinking?”
It was an indirect way of saying that she was different from Geum Moran and Na Song-rim.
“Don’t lie and tell the truth. If you didn’t do it, say you didn’t, and if you did, confess. Your capable lawyer may get you probation.”
Although Na Song-woon didn’t understand Line’s intentions, Hae-in did. It meant they had no intention of sending Na Song-woon to jail.
“But if I’m honest… What about my mom and Song-rim oppa?”
In the unexpected humanity of that child, Line couldn’t help but be surprised. If she closed her mouth for some reason, it could be problematic.
“Na Song-woon, before worrying about them, how about apologizing to your older brother first?”
Na Song-woon’s pupils rolled low. She seemed to have a sense of remorse.
“Big brother… He’s strong. Smart and capable. He has much more than us.”
In the naive words of that child, Line couldn’t hide the bitter feeling.
“Just because he’s strong, smart, capable, and has a lot doesn’t mean he won’t get hurt. Instead of apologizing to avoid the situation… sincerely regret and ask for forgiveness. Depending on how it goes with Taesung’s side, your sentence might change, but more than that, I hope you follow the basic principles a person should uphold.”
Na Song-woon didn’t say anything. She seemed to need time to think. So, Line didn’t press her any further.
The first trial preparations were nearly complete, but why did it feel so frustrating, if not heartbreaking? Back in the office, Line sat down heavily in her chair.
Only then did she open her phone and belatedly checked the text from Song Kang.
Overnight. Did you decide to do only the things I hate for the next 48 hours?
Line was startled and stood up from her seat.
Why She Is Still Unmoved (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: He uses various methods to seek her affection, but she remains unmoved.
Synopsis:
Si Qingyu is a doctor who has saved countless lives and enjoys tranquility.
Luo Shaoxuan is ruthless, deeply scheming, and the top young master in the capital. He admires Si Qingyu.
Luo Shaoxuan: I want to be the only one in your eyes and heart.
Features a cold and calm female lead vs A noble and scheming male lead.
There will be both sweetness and torture towards the male after their marriage.
