“On that day, the breakdown of the summons investigation was largely due to the prosecution’s responsibility.”
As Song Kang continued his statement, the head of the legal department looked at Director Na Song Kang and Prosecutor Yoon Nan-seul alternately, revealing a perplexed expression. However, Song Kang did not give any attention to the head of the legal department.
“Have the defendants submitted evidence?”
Nan-seul asked with a stern voice.
“They haven’t…”
“I have submitted it. Please check.”
This time, Ha-ein interrupted the head of the legal department’s words. The head of the legal department looked at Ha-ein with a much more surprised expression than when Song Kang intervened. Other defense lawyers also seemed confused and agitated.
“Attorney Cha, what are you doing?”
The head of the legal department scolded Ha-ein in a low voice.
“The prosecution stated that they would conduct the summons investigation without sufficient prior preparation. I am presenting the defense.”
Ignoring the head of the legal department’s words, Ha-ein unfolded the argument. Nan-seul looked at the head of the legal department with a bewildered face.
“Oh, I think there might be a misunderstanding. This is content that has been thoroughly discussed between the prosecution and me.”
The head of the legal department suddenly sided with the prosecution, and the presiding judge shook his head. Ju-hyuk was the same.
While Tae-sung Law Firm knew that Director Na Song Kang would not yield, it was perplexing why the head of the legal department was blatantly revealing his true colors, and what Ha-ein’s stance was.
Song Kang calmly observed the situation. The uneasy situation became calm as it unfolded according to the scenario predicted by Prosecutor Jin-rain.
Ha-ein took out a document from the files she brought and a court official displayed the paper on the screen.
“It was the defendant’s original schedule for that day. He canceled the entire day’s busy schedule and responded diligently to the prosecution’s investigation. Promises between companies are built on trust, and this trust cannot be built overnight, nor can it collapse overnight. In that sense, breaking all these business promises and facing the prosecution’s investigation holds significant meaning.”
“Attorney Cha…!”
The head of the legal department called Ha-ein, but she didn’t turn her head in that direction and faithfully executed the plan she had before entering the courtroom.
Nan-seul, hiding her surprised expression, fumbled with the materials and then displayed them on the screen. It was Song Kang’s travel records. There was no entry record, and it was a suspicious piece of evidence.
Song Kang almost let out an exclamation at how perfectly Prosecutor Jin-rain’s predictions were coming true.
“The defendant has a history of traveling abroad several times during the investigation period. Hence, there is a concern about overseas escape.”
The presiding judge was waiting for the defense team’s argument. The head of the legal department, pulling his body forward, looked at Ha-ein and then at the judge.
“The departure records obtained by the prosecution are something we are seeing for the first time as well. We cannot interfere with even our private schedules.”
At that moment, Ha-ein took out one piece of evidence. It was a detailed compilation of Director Na Song Kang’s entry and exit records and overseas schedules, more detailed than the evidence submitted by the prosecution.
“The evidence submitted by the prosecution only includes overseas travel records, so we are submitting supplementary materials. Also, we apologize, but we will correct our defense team’s claim.”
Upon Attorney Cha Hae-in’s words, the face of the head of the legal department turned crimson with anger.
He wanted to vent out the thoughts he was holding inside, but if he shouted everything out, he would be perceived as a madman.
“Director Na Song Kang went abroad solely for business reasons, and he managed a tight schedule without any personal time during his overseas itinerary. We submit additional evidence, including meeting location access records and hotel check-in and check-out records.”
Prosecutor Yoon Nan-seul’s facial expression was not much different from that of the head of the legal department. As Attorney Cha Hae-in defended against the evidence submitted by the prosecution, the head of the legal department couldn’t provide much support.
Ju-hyuk couldn’t hide his embarrassment and looked awkwardly into space.
“We will take a short recess.”
It was time beyond lunchtime, and although they were given time to eat, it seemed unlikely that anyone, including Song Kang, his defense team, or the prosecution, would be able to swallow food.
The Tae Sung defense team headed toward Song Kang, and the head of the legal department glanced at Hae-in, who was gathering materials.
“Attorney Cha, can I see you for a moment!”
The head of the legal department, with a deeply furrowed brow, spoke to Hae-in.
Male lead fell into her trap — and shattered when she walked away
This is also on my reread list!
This one is a slow burn, but when it burns, it burns hard.
Definitely worth a read, y’all!
The story follows a thousand-year-old seductive spirit who, on a bet, sets out to charm the male lead—a once-promising but unfortunate cultivator.
But just when she succeeds in making him fall for her, she heartlessly leaves, driving him to madness.
Determined to find her at all costs, he captures her, keeping her by his side no matter what, even if she hates him.
I love this kind of trope—I enjoy watching the male lead suffer in agony.
The ending drags a bit with unnecessary filler, but that’s fine.
As long as I enjoy the beginning, I’m good.
Intro
As an enchantress, Su Heng possesses captivating eyes and charming beauty, easily manipulating the joys and sorrows of living beings at her fingertips.
But to enchant a god, making him taste the bitterness of love’s separation, long-lasting resentment, unattainable desires, and inability to let go…
Do you dare?
Su Heng assists a divine lord in his cultivation, aiming to make him experience all the sufferings of love, so that he can attain the Great Dao.
Only after being chased down from the heavens by the divine lord, confined and completely possessed by him, does she realize how successful she has been.
The once gentle and polite youth has transformed into someone she no longer recognizes.
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