“Witness application? What witness? Did the court accept that witness?”
From the morning, Ryan had been hearing confusing news. She was in the midst of investigating whether someone might exert influence on the court.
In an effort to control various variables for a fair trial, Taesung’s side was engaging in public relations battles, but it was a challenging situation, making it difficult to let their guard down.
Ryan couldn’t help but be anxious, wondering if Yoon Nanseul’s father might be reaching out in some way.
“It’s a secretary close to Geum Moran. Since Geum Moran’s side requested it so strongly, the court couldn’t help it. They wouldn’t want to hear complaints about unfairness.”
Ryan thought for a moment and then regained her composure.
“In that case, I’ll give a statement of self-defense and leave.”
Juhyeok nodded, seemingly sharing the same thought. Then, he looked at Ryan.
“By the way, you…”
He picked up Ryan’s phone from the desk. It was the phone she had absentmindedly left behind.
“Oh right…”
Ryan approached Juhyeok, trying to take the phone back. However, Juhyeok held the phone up high and didn’t give it to her.
“What’s going on? What’s happening? Why are you going around in this state because of Na Songgang? Do I have to point out that you need to get yourself together…! Are you coming back to the old Ryan?”
Juhyeok spoke with a speed that was beyond normal.
“I’m sorry.”
Even if it wasn’t intentional, Ryan admitted that causing confusion just before an important trial was a mistake.
“I’m not saying all this to hear that kind of story. Keep yourself focused.”
Juhyeok extended the phone, and Ryan reached out her hand. Juhyeok sighed involuntarily when he saw the wound on Ryan’s palm.
“I have a trial at the court. Prepare the details for the next hearing.”
“Yes…”
There was a reason why Juhyeok, who had a lot on his plate, handed over tasks to Ryan. Stimulating her, who concentrated on work without thinking about anything else, was his way of dealing with her nature.
Moreover, as the trial progressed, Geum Moran would likely act up, and Ryan had to stay alert. If she were to collapse in this trial, no one would find it more challenging to endure than Ryan herself.
“Jin Ryan, I don’t like you being shaken like this, but… I hate myself even more for being shaken when I see you like this.”
“I’ll do well… I’m sorry.”
Juhyeok patted Ryan’s shoulder and left the office.
Ryan was not happy with Juhyeok’s advice. She seemed to know well what he was worried about. From then on, she excluded all emotions and focused solely on her work.
In the midst of the tense atmosphere, the trial date approached.
Entering the courtroom, Ryan and Juhyeok took their seats in the prosecutor’s seat and continued to exchange opinions until the last moment. Geum Moran, seated in the defendant’s seat, and the lawyer sitting in the defense attorney’s seat also exchanged smiles while talking.
Ryan looked up and locked eyes with Geum Moran. She remained composed as if nothing had happened. Her poker face seemed unbeatable.
She knew that she was dealing with someone who could easily discard conscience for their own purposes, but she didn’t realize they would enjoy the situation to this extent.
Next to her, Chairman Na’s complexion was worse than ever. It was embarrassingly noticeable how much he contrasted with Geum Moran. The defense attorney calmly answered every question Chairman Na asked.
As the trial judges entered the courtroom, everyone stood up. After taking their seats in accordance with the court etiquette, the trial began according to the procedure. The highlight of today’s trial was undoubtedly the witness attendance requested by Geum Moran’s side.
“Witness, have you come?”
“Yes, I have.”
When the judge confirmed the witness’s attendance, the defense lawyer answered.
“Come forward. If there are facts about your own crime revealed through the testimony, you may refuse to testify. Do you have such circumstances?”
“No.”
“Then, please swear.”
Geum Moran’s secretary, standing in the witness stand, swore indifferently. Of course, it also included a promise to accept the consequences of perjury.
“Defense counsel, begin the examination.”
The witness took a seat. The defense lawyer brought his mouth close to the microphone placed in front of him.
“Witness, you have been working as Geum Moran’s secretary for a long time.”
“Yes, that’s correct.”
“As someone who has been close, have you ever witnessed Geum Moran chairman giving a bribe for an illicit request?”
“No. I haven’t.”
The witness examination by Geum Moran’s side proceeded with a very obvious repertoire.
“Have you ever heard any talk about stock manipulation?”
“No. I haven’t. Chairman has never been part of the economic sector, so he is actually vulnerable in that regard.”
Ryan raised her eyebrows and smiled bitterly. She recalled how she used to say that money was too good.
The witness denied all charges against Geum Moran on behalf of him.
My Arch-enemy Sealed My Memory and Said That He is My Husband
This is an incredibly captivating story that you absolutely shouldn’t miss! I’ll give a brief introduction here, and below you’ll find a detailed synopsis of the plot.
The female lead is a fierce and powerful demon king. The male lead is a once-in-a-millennium celestial lord, admired by the entire cultivation world.
They are equally matched, legendary rivals who have battled for centuries.
In the final duel, the female lead is gravely injured. The male lead saves her, seals her memories, and hides her true identity. He tells her that he is her fiancé. His entire life has been flawless—except for the one thing he never expected, never controlled, and never wanted to control: falling for his greatest enemy. She is his inner demon, his obsession.
When the female lead regains her memories, she is furious at his deception.
She makes his life a living hell.
And somehow, the male lead—possibly a total masochist—doesn’t mind at all. In fact, he’s happy she’s paying attention to him.
Yep, we’re back to my favorite trope: male lead suffering. If you love this kind of story, jump into the pit with me now!!!
Intro
Dong Xia lost her memory.
Her handsome and extremely powerful fiancé Li Qing comforted her: “It’s okay if you can’t remember. I’ll always be with you.”
Everyone thought Dong Xia’s ancestors must have burned incense to get such a perfect fiancé. He was the number one person in the immortal realm, yet he remained chaste and only loved her.
…
The day before marrying her fiancé, Dong Xia finally remembered everything.
She wasn’t suffering from memory loss at all.
Her arch-enemy had made her fake her death, destroyed her cultivation, replaced her memories, and pretended to be her deeply in love fiancé.
No wonder he said, “It’s okay if you can’t remember”!
Dong Xia laughed coldly as she pulled out her long knife: Li Qing, prepare to die 🙂
*
Li Qing, as the supreme being of the immortal realm, was the people’s shining beacon.
The only unknown stain in his life was his affection for Dong Xia, the ruler of the demon realm.
In the final battle of the war between immortals and demons, the sky collapsed and the earth shattered. The ruler of the demon realm was finally slain under the sword of the supreme being of the immortal realm, and everyone in the immortal realm applauded.
The cultivation world lost a ruler of the demon realm.
And in the back mountain of Li Qing’s cave dwelling, he secretly hid away a fiancée.
Notes:
1. The female lead is white on the outside, black on the inside, and the queen of flattery; the male lead repeatedly tests the edge of darkness, a VIP guest at the crematorium.
2. Fantasy cultivation world setting.
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