On the morning of the verdict, an unusually warm spring breeze blew.
Facing the impending crucial verdict, Line became overly sensitive, blocking contact with the outside world and practically living at the prosecutor’s office. He even avoided meeting Song Kang.
He was determined to bite his tongue and die in this trial. Line allowed Song Kang to do as he pleased, as long as there were frequent contacts.
With the verdict approaching, Song Kang felt like his lifespan was decreasing due to worry for Line.
Chairman Na, by force if necessary, had been managing his health to attend the verdict day. He diligently underwent treatments and rehabilitation exercises, but swallowing food was truly a challenging task.
It wasn’t that it wouldn’t go down his throat, but there was no face to see his son, no familiar faces from Taesung employees, and most importantly, his conscience wouldn’t allow it.
“He said he missed that person so much… Lived without realizing how time flies.”
These were words spoken on Song Kang’s mother’s memorial day. Chairman Na told the staff to prepare so that he could visit the memorial park after the verdict.
The atmosphere inside the courtroom was more tense than usual.
With both case-related individuals and journalists gathered, finding an empty seat in the gallery was challenging.
Looking at the worried face of Chairman Na, Song Kang and the attendants glanced at the defendant’s seat. The defense lawyer, who made eye contact with Song Kang, nodded to reassure him.
The prosecution seat was filled last. Line, reflected in Song Kang’s eyes, seemed unusually composed from a distance.
As the judges entered, a tense expression covered the faces of everyone inside the courtroom.
The verdict proceeded solemnly according to the procedure.
The presiding judge unfolded the prepared verdict. Everyone in the courtroom held their breath, listening intently to the judge’s voice.
“For the bribery charges related to Taesung Group and Taesung Art Museum, the prosecution’s side has provided numerous accepted pieces of evidence, such as witness statements and witness examinations. We must also examine how to estimate the amount, as the defendant’s claim that it was entrusted rather than purchased contradicts the testimony of the witnesses and is difficult to accept.”
The bench showed meticulous attention in scrutinizing the evidence submitted by both the prosecution and the defense.
“Upon reviewing the examination results of the forged signature submitted by the prosecution, it appears to match the handwriting of the defendant Geum Moran and the defendant Na Song-rim. Evidence also confirms traces of bribery funds circulating through the Future Strategy Office, Taesung Art Museum, and the office of Vice Chairman Na Song-rim. Regarding the bribery portion of violating laws related to specific crimes with heavier penalties, guilt is acknowledged.”
The two prosecutors had each crime they had diligently proven acknowledged one by one. However, since the sentencing had not yet been announced, there was no room for relief.
“For this verdict, we carefully examined the legislative purpose of the law and the sentencing conditions stipulated in Article 51 of the Criminal Law. We acknowledge the clear intent of the prosecutors who sought to uncover the truth. We meticulously reviewed the vast amount of clear evidence submitted by the prosecution. We also gave sufficient consideration to the fact that the imposed sentence should not lose the empathy of the public watching this case.”
Throughout, Geum Moran did not let go of the thread of hope until the end.
“Under the name of justice, there was a unanimous opinion from the bench that the defendant Geum Moran, in this case, requires societal and eternal isolation.”
Chairman Na closed his eyes tightly. Line focused all his attention on the judge’s voice, suppressing even his breath.
“We will announce the verdict. Ordered, a fine of 200 billion won, restitution of 65 billion won, and a life sentence are imposed on the defendant Geum Moran.”
The verdict was exactly as Line had prosecuted. Subsequently, Na Song-rim received a sentence matching what Line had requested.
Chairman Na and Na Song-woon received probation with the same sentences that Line had requested. The bench had sufficiently accommodated the prosecution’s claims.
Line and Joo-hyuk respectfully bowed their heads towards the courtroom. The bench calmly left the courtroom. Taesung officials in the gallery expressed admiration that bordered on cheers.
“This trial is invalid!”
Geum Moran grabbed the defense lawyer’s hair and shook it.
“How much did you take from me!”
Na Song-woon, standing next to her, didn’t know what to do seeing Geum Moran like that. Chairman Na, his legs weak, smoothly left the courtroom with the support of the attendants.
Journalists quickly left the courtroom to cover Chairman Na. People who had crowded the courtroom exited, and silence descended.
Hae-in approached Song Kang sitting in the gallery.
“Director, are you okay?”
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Xie Zhi and Fang Xianxing who had known each other for less than three days through a blind date sat in the same car in front of the civil affairs bureau. They had a disagreement and failed to get married.
Xie Zhi immediately took out his phone, slid through his contacts, and randomly selected the next marriage candidate.
The woman snatched his phone and hung up. Looking at his phone wallpaper, she awkwardly changed the subject: “An ancient painting, eh? It looks pretty good, it’s just that the person in the painting looks a bit like me.”
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