In the past, he would have sparkled his eyes saying a good card had appeared.

However, the reason his heart ached even after seeing a good opportunity was because of Je Guk.

“Senior, what data is that?”

Ha In was so dumbfounded that she couldn’t even hear Gang Jun’s voice.

She felt dizzy as if the drug effect that hadn’t worn off yet was spinning around. Ha In stumbled and grabbed the desk.

“Oh! Senior!”

Gang Jun was startled and approached Ha In.

“Ah, it’s alright. I think the effect of the cold medicine is kicking in.”

Ha In waved her hand, but the very surprised Gang Jun stayed by her side.

“First, please sit down for a bit.”

Gang Jun pulled out a chair for Ha In and told her to sit down. It seemed like he had to do that.

Although she pretended to be okay, she wasn’t okay.

Ha In sat down and tried to calm herself for a moment.

But strangely, the more she looked, the more her heart pounded and she couldn’t bear it.

“Senior, can I take a look at that data too?”

Ha In hesitated. It felt strange to hide it from Gang Jun, but she also didn’t feel comfortable showing it to him readily.

Ha In mumbled incoherently, not knowing what to do.

“Senior.”

The expression on Gang Jun’s face as he called Ha In was unusual.

It seemed difficult to hide the data given by the deputy chief prosecutor, not some other data. But there was one concern.

She was worried that Gang Jun might actively use this content as a pressure card for the investigation.

Gang Jun was still waiting for Ha In’s answer.

“Yes, here.”

Ha In had no choice but to share the data with Gang Jun.

Gang Jun looked through the data and paused.

“Hmm…”

Gang Jun had a serious expression and was silent for a while.

“Hyun Baek Hap, seriously.”

He couldn’t continue his words because he was at a loss for words.

“Not only Hyun Baek Hap, but Chairman Lee is also a problem.”

Ha In couldn’t give any answer because her mind was complicated.

“The whole nation watched the marriage process between Chairman Lee and Lady Yoon Joo Hwa, how could this happen?”

That was what Ha In wanted to say.

Lady Yoon Joo Hwa wanted to marry into an ordinary family, but everyone knew that the marriage was achieved because Chairman Lee clung to Lady Yoon Joo Hwa.

However, based on these circumstances alone, it was revealed that the Cheonha Group Medical Foundation did not do its best to treat Lady Yoon Joo Hwa during the process of her dying.

Hyun Baek Hap was involved in that process.

Could Chairman Lee say he didn’t know about it? Looking at Chairman Lee’s brazen behavior now, he was more than capable of doing that.

If not, Cheonha Group might have put effort into covering up the incident to prevent a fuss.

“Choi Geum, what do you want me to do with this data?”

Ha In was finally able to ask with relief after seeing Gang Jun’s indignant appearance.

“What about you, senior?”

Gang Jun passed the ball back to Ha In.

“I think it won’t be too late to bring it up again when Cheonha Group gets too messy.”

Gang Jun also agreed with Ha In’s opinion.

This time, she was grateful that Gang Jun followed well without much disagreement, but she also felt a huge worry in her heart.

Even though she wondered if she should be so immersed in emotions, her heart kept being drawn to Je Guk.

She was worried about how shocked Je Guk would be when he found out about this.

Ha In knew better than anyone the heart-wrenching feeling of losing her mother unjustly.

* * *

Je Guk, who wanted to get some fresh air, headed to the sky park on the company’s rooftop.

It was a place he didn’t visit often.

He went to the most secluded spot, worried that the employees might avoid the place.

The chaebol third generation can freeze to death.

It was quite funny to see him being conscious of catching the eyes of the ordinary employees.

Is that all? He couldn’t take a leave as he wanted, and he couldn’t change jobs even if it was hard.

The most distressing thing was that he couldn’t tell anyone about these complaints.

The impact of the ball shot up by Ha In’s revenge was greater than expected.

He was moving to find the best way to cut out only Hyun Baek Hap, but it wasn’t a simple problem.

Moreover, now that Ha In’s identity had been exposed, the sense of responsibility Je Guk felt had doubled.

Previously, he had to minimize the bleeding of Cheonha Group, but now it was also important to ensure that Ha In didn’t get hurt.

He didn’t want to hurt Ha In twice for the same reason.

Je Guk wanted it to be that way sufficiently.

Je Guk, who had naturally prioritized Cheonha Group over Ha In, was holding Ha In’s hand without knowing it himself.

Is it greed to not want to let go of either one?

At that moment, a call came from the secretary director.

It was the call Je Guk had been waiting for. After Ha In’s existence was exposed to Hyun Baek Hap, Je Guk couldn’t let his guard down even for a moment.

So he secretly placed people inside and outside the place where Ha In was.

“Yes.”

– Director, Hyun Baek Hap’s side has started a background check on Prosecutor Cheon Ha In.

It was a situation Je Guk had been concerned about.

To protect Ha In, he had to keep her closer. However, he was worried that she might be surprised if he told her the truth as it was now.

“Find out who the people investigating Prosecutor Cheon Ha In are and take care of them cleanly.”

– Yes, I understand. But Hyun Baek Hap’s side won’t stay still.

“If they don’t stay still, what can Director Hyun Baek Hap do to me?”

Je Guk didn’t even get angry, but the secretary director could feel Je Guk’s anger towards Hyun Baek Hap.

“Don’t miss checking whether they have attached someone to Prosecutor Cheon Ha In.”

– Yes, I understand.

The fact that Je Guk decided to help Ha In also meant that he trusted and chose her.

Ha In was Je Guk’s person. It was enough to fail to take care of her once.

If Ha In got into an accident again this time, it seemed his pride wouldn’t allow it.

As soon as he hung up the phone, a text message vibration rang. Je Guk thought it was a text from the secretary director and checked the content.

– Director, can I see you after work today?

It wasn’t a text from the secretary director, but from Ha In.

He was going to pick her up anyway, using her sick body as an excuse.

Now that he knew Hyun Baek Hap’s intentions, the reason to pick up Ha In became even clearer.

– Yes, please leave the time and pickup location in a text message.

Je Guk answered calmly without explaining the danger she was in, worried that Ha In might be surprised.

As soon as he sent the text, the ‘1’ next to the speech bubble disappeared. Then, not long after, a reply came.

It was an unusual reply pattern for Ha In.

– I get off work at 6, but I’ll come near Cheonha Group.

Quick feedback was what Je Guk wanted, but it was questionable that Ha In was doing something she didn’t usually do.

Since when did she get off work at 6? It also made him tilt his head that she said she would come near Cheonha Group at that time.

“Hmm.”

– Is something wrong?

Je Guk wrote the text and erased it.

If it was a serious matter, she would have told him now. Je Guk realized that he had become sensitive and let go of his worries.

– Today, I’ll come to pick you up. Please understand since you’re a patient.

Fortunately, Ha In agreed.

– Okay, then let’s meet near the prosecutor’s office at 7. I hope it’s a place that doesn’t stand out as much as possible.

Suddenly, Ha In’s work hours increased by 1 hour.

It could be consideration for Je Guk’s travel time, or it could be her desire to work a little more, but he wanted to believe it was the former.

In the first place, leaving work at 6 on the dot didn’t suit Ha In’s lifestyle.

– Yes, let’s do that.

Since Ha In said she would leave work at 7, Je Guk left the director’s office sharply to match her work hours.

“Director, shall I prepare the car to match your return time?”

The secretary asked Je Guk.

“No. I’m leaving work now and there’s no return.”

The secretary’s office was surprised by Je Guk’s early departure. Je Guk was someone who would work late or pull all-nighters, but never left work early.

The secretaries were looking at Je Guk with an expression of disbelief.

“If you’re being conscious of me, everyone go home. I won’t be returning.”

Then the secretaries couldn’t hide their happy expressions.

Je Guk grabbed the steering wheel himself without a chauffeur.

He had taken the commute road too lightly. It was a battlefield like no other. He was glad he left early.

– Don’t come out first. I’ll text you when I arrive.

Je Guk left a text message in case Ha In came out first.

He didn’t like her standing with an aching leg, but more than that, the safest place for Ha In right now was inside the prosecutor’s office.

After a terrible traffic jam, Je Guk arrived near the prosecutor’s office.

And to meet up with Ha In, he parked the car in front of the least conspicuous convenience store near the prosecutor’s office and left a text message to Ha In.

Seeing the ‘1’ disappear, it seemed she had checked the text message.

Please send a reply, what’s the harm?

Je Guk waited anxiously until Ha In appeared.

The moment Je Guk was about to call Ha In, he saw her figure from afar.

He wondered if it was his imagination that her gait looked weak.

Je Guk was on high alert for any suspicious movements around Ha In.

Je Guk couldn’t wait for Ha In to come within reach of his hand and got out of the car.

Ha In saw Je Guk and greeted him with a light nod. Ha In had almost reached Je Guk.

A roar heard from afar got closer, and a motorcycle appeared in Je Guk’s sight.

Je Guk quickly grabbed Ha In’s arm and held her in his arms.

Je Guk was so angry that he unconsciously put a lot of strength into his body.

The startled Ha In just moved her eyes back and forth in his arms and held her breath.

“Are you okay?”

“Yes…”

Ha In felt strange to push him away or pull him in, so she just stiffened up like that.

Je Guk took out his cell phone from his pocket.

“What are you trying to do?”

Ha In looked up at Je Guk and asked, still held in his arms.