Ju-hyuk was discharged from the hospital earlier than scheduled and returned to the prosecutor’s office. Then, he sought the office of the chief prosecutor. The chief prosecutor, casting a sidelong glance, internally waited for the words he wanted to hear while checking Ju-hyuk’s condition.
“Alright, how’s your health?”
“It has improved a lot.”
Ju-hyuk gave a fittingly formal response to the chief prosecutor’s question, offered as a formality.
“Okay, did you think while resting? In our investigative department, the only one who hasn’t written a statement yet is Prosecutor Choe.”
It wasn’t because everyone disliked Prosecutor Jin La-in that they wrote the statement. Even junior prosecutors who didn’t care about others’ affairs were pushed by the chief prosecutor to write statements.
“I will do it.”
In a situation where Line did whatever she pleased, Ju-hyuk no longer needed to be concerned about various gazes.
“Will you write a statement?”
The chief prosecutor couldn’t hide his delight at the prospect.
“After getting hit with a knife at Prosecutor Jin’s house, have you come to your senses? Okay, you thought well.”
“No.”
The chief prosecutor paused and looked at Ju-hyuk again. He couldn’t grasp what to do.
“I will attend as a witness.”
Ju-hyuk sharpened his knife inwardly.
With even more joyous news, the chief prosecutor approached Ju-hyuk, taking a step forward.
“As expected, impressive! Our Prosecutor Choe, I’ve been keeping an eye on you. I like it. You know there’s an evaluation soon, right? I’ll take care of it.”
The chief prosecutor encouraged Ju-hyuk, patting his shoulder. Ju-hyuk, with a sharp expression and different eyes than usual, left the chief prosecutor’s office.
“Senior, are we in the same boat now? Welcome.”
Yoon Nan-seul, the prosecutor, was standing in front of the door. Although she extended her hand to Ju-hyuk, he passed by without giving any room for interpretation and went his own way.
The day of Line’s reinstatement trial was approaching.
Hae-in, who was there first, approached Line. He observed her carefully. He thought Line would be very nervous, but she was calmer than expected.
“Senior, you’re here?”
Line sat in a waiting chair without answering.
“I think whatever testimony Senior Ju-hyuk gives… it could be somewhat fatal.”
Hae-in’s concern wasn’t baseless. Line also thought that Ju-hyuk’s testimony could determine the outcome of today’s trial. She knew Line’s strengths and weaknesses well.
More than that, how to counteract if he attacks for any reason… Line couldn’t find a way, even in the situation where the trial was about to end in a few minutes.
“Can we survive this?”
At that moment, an inexplicable crying sound echoed in the courtroom. It sounded like a cry of injustice, and the building’s resonance and the muffled sound disturbed even the listeners.
Line briefly collected herself against the distraction of the crying sound and opened the last document to review. Hae-in, sitting beside her, also opened her laptop.
It was exactly 1 minute before the amendment. Around the time the crying subsided, a rumbling sound was heard. In the midst of that voice, there was a voice that caught Line’s attention. It was Chief Prosecutor and Yoon Nan-seul.
“Senior, it’s time.”
Line got up from her seat and moved to the assigned courtroom. As there was only one door, they couldn’t avoid meeting. The prosecution’s legal team, including the chief prosecutor, Yoon Nan-seul, and Ju-hyuk, could be seen.
Without giving Line a glance, Ju-hyuk entered the courtroom. The chief prosecutor pretended to acknowledge Line.
“Prosecutor Jin, it’s been a while. How have you been?”
His audacity surprised not Line but Hae-in even more.
“Excuse me.”
The chief prosecutor, rather, approached Line and tried to put his hand on her shoulder. Line evaded his touch and looked at him again. Faced with the chief prosecutor’s behavior crossing the line, Line naturally put on a stern expression.
“If you touch my body, I will respond legally in any way necessary. Excuse yourself. The trial is starting.”
The chief prosecutor coughed uncomfortably and went into the courtroom.
Hae-in, who had entered the courtroom, took a seat in the defense attorney’s seat. Line sat behind her. Although Ju-hyuk, who came as a witness, was sitting slightly apart from them, they didn’t look at each other.
Line was not upset with him; she only felt sorry as before.
The judges entered, and the actual legal battle began.
On the prosecution side, various pieces of evidence not agreed upon beforehand were thrown out. Whether the evidence was accepted or not was not crucial; it was an intention to humiliate Line.
“Your Honor, I object. Beyond the evidence not agreed upon beforehand, I would appreciate it if you could refrain from mentioning the plaintiff’s private life, which is not the core issue of this trial.”
“The plaintiff’s claim is accepted.”
The prosecution’s full-fledged attack began now.
“Were you present as a witness?”
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.
