After I-Jun’s funeral, he hadn’t even seen him in dreams, which seemed cruel.

Yet, unexpectedly last night, I-Jun appeared and handed him a puppy.

Do-Jun stroked Hae Joo’s lower abdomen. The little one growing inside was both admirable and lovely.

“The memorial service for my brother is soon.”

“When?”

“In a week. I’m planning to bring my father home for a bit.”

“Can I attend too?”

“Of course. Why ask?”

“If I’m well, I want to prepare the memorial table.”

“Don’t push yourself. We’ve only been commemorating my brother modestly.”

Hae Joo, feeling drowsy again, lay down.

Do-Jun, about to order room service for breakfast, opened his arms instead. He gently embraced Hae Joo who nestled into his embrace.

Soon her eyes closed, and Do-Jun fell asleep with her.

The TV reported that the police had issued a summons to Choi In Ho.

Choi In Ho, monitoring the situation from his office, sneered.

“Do they think I’ll comply that easily?”

Public opinion was split.

Some supported Hae Joo, who had suffered severe abuse, criticizing the media, while others still enjoyed the gossip.

Since Hae Joo hadn’t personally made a statement yet, there was still an opportunity.

“Seon Gyu, let’s release another article.”

“What should it be about?”

“The true nature of President Park and his son Park Do Jun, who committed violence under such a father!”

“What about Hae Joo?”

“Just go with that for now.”

Had he known, he would have kept Yi Yu Ra around a bit longer.

With Do Jun and Jin Han being so powerful, a full-blown conflict was inevitable.
Behind Hae Joo, there was the solid support of Yoo Jin Han.

The chairman of GN, known for his fiery temper, could shut down Real Fact overnight if things went wrong.

Thus, they had no choice but to target Do Jun and sway public opinion.

“Why not meet Yi Yu Ra again?”

“What should I ask her?”

“About whether Hae Joo’s personal life was clean.”

“Ah?”

“What’s the most damaging scandal for an actress?”

“Wow, our Seon Gyu has become quite smart.”

Even if Yi Yu Ra denied it, it didn’t matter.

Choi In Ho just needed to steer the narrative in that direction and hummed a tune to himself.

Seon Gyu quickly drafted an article draft.

After reading it, Choi In Ho added more content and sent it for approval to the editor.

“Choi Reporter, are you sure this is okay?”

“What do you mean?”

“Park Do Jun is not someone to take lightly. If he sets his mind to it, he’ll see it through.”

“Do you think I’ll just sit back and take it?”

“Park Do Jun doesn’t hold back when it comes to family matters, so what’s your plan?”

“Having gone this far, do I just back off and say, ‘No, that’s not it’?”

Today, the internet and various media were buzzing with Hae Joo’s story. People were skeptical of Do Jun’s statement but also envious of the women.

“Since it’s come to this, let’s go all the way, shall we!”

“I don’t know anything about it. If things go wrong, it’s on you, Choi Reporter.”

Choi In Ho scrutinized the finalized manuscript.

The more he thought, the angrier he became, filling it with provocative phrases and content differing from the truth.

“It’s the same whether I die this way or that… Seon Gyu, release the article!”

Without a second thought, he uploaded the article about Do Jun.

Normally, he would have monitored the public response from his office, but he stood up and left.

“I’ll go see Yi Yu Ra myself. Seon Gyu, you keep an eye on the situation.”

Choi In Ho trudged out alone, feeling somewhat uneasy.

He wondered if meeting Yi Yu Ra was the right thing as he gripped the steering wheel.

“Will she even meet me?”

Yi Yu Ra was facing a trial soon.

Choi In Ho had backstabbed her.

He pondered over what enticing bait to throw at her this time.

Time was already moving from noon to afternoon.

As he was about to apply for a visitation, a dark shadow loomed over Choi In Ho.

“What’s this?”

Frowning, he looked up.

The person he faced was a man with a superior physique and dramatic eyes.

There was a murderous intent in the gaze looking down at Choi In Ho.

Last night, Jin Han was taken to the hospital emergency room, unable to overcome a severe headache, overly concerned about Hae Joo’s situation.

When he opened his eyes, the luxurious view of the hospital room was evident. Chairman Yoo and his mother, Hwang Young Ok, were by his side.

“What happened?”

“I rushed here as soon as I heard you collapsed.”

“My head just hurt a bit.”

“Why are you suffering like this over one girl?”

“Mother, Hae Joo is the face of our agency.”

“Actor or not, tell her to pack her bags!”

Hwang Young Ok was irate.

Chairman Yoo, with his typically emotionless expression, spoke up.

“I heard this Hae Joo doesn’t listen to you?”

“Who told you that?”

“I heard it from an employee at your company.”

“That’s not true.”
“Hae Joo had the solid backing of Yoo Jin Han ever since her odd marriage in her youth. Despite her good looks, she’s of no use.”

“Father, you promised not to interfere in my affairs.”

“I trusted you and poured a substantial amount of money into GN Entertainment. Should the company be ruined because of one woman?”

“What do you plan to do?”

“The company’s losses must be thoroughly accounted for.”

“Father!”

“The world isn’t that easy.”

Finally, Jin Han ripped out his IV needle in frustration.

Blood spattered everywhere, causing the waiting nurse to rush over and restrain him.

“If father interferes, I won’t sit idly by.”

Having made his threat, Jin Han changed his clothes.

As he picked up his unfastened watch, Chairman Yoo asked him calmly.

“Do you like that girl?”

“……!”

“If you want her, I’ll let you have her. But only in the way I want.”

“Hae Joo is already married.”

“Park Do Jun? That money-playing guy is her husband?”

“Hah.”

“None who relied on their petty skills and opposed me have survived.”

“I’ll take my leave now.”

Jin Han left the hospital room.

The manager team’s leader stood in the corridor, unable to settle down.

“If you make one more unnecessary comment in front of father, you won’t get off easy.”

“I had no choice but to scare you when called.”

The manager team leader drove Jin Han away.

During the ride, Jin Han, who had been silently staring out the window, opened the internet.

Seeing another new article by Choi In Ho, he felt his insides twist.

“What has he written now?”

He couldn’t catch a break.

Annoyed, Jin Han opened the article to check.

The article, contrasting Do Jun’s statement, exposed Park’s president as a ruthless loan shark. It claimed he exploited the poor with interest rates nearing 50%.

It also criticized Do Jun’s statement for lacking evidence.

“Hmm.”

But that wasn’t all. It alleged Do Jun had trusted such a father and committed various acts of violence, including against Hae Joo’s sister, Yi Yu Ra.

The article concluded with the background of how Do Jun built the Gino Group, allegedly with money stained with others’ tears and sweat for the sole purpose of success.

Choi In Ho had even included interviews with people he met during his investigation.

The article seemed plausible at face value.

“Choi In Ho has posted another article.”

The manager team leader, who had just parked in front of the agency, read Choi In Ho’s article.

He was astounded by its shocking content.

“It’s surprising, but don’t believe it as it is. Look at the comments.”

The comments had quickly surpassed hundreds.

Most reactions were as expected, with many criticizing those greedy for money as untrustworthy.

As Jin Han was processing this, a van pulled up in front of the company.

Hyun Seong got out of the driver’s seat and bowed to Jin Han before opening the van door.

Soon, Hae Joo appeared.

Her eyes, different from the day before, held a glow of vitality.