Donwoo received a phone call from Prosecutor Hwang Kihyun demanding his attendance as a witness for direct questioning regarding Hae Song Bio’s corruption.
One week later, today.
He entered the prosecutor’s office, looked around the enclosed space, and took a seat, surrounded on all sides.
“You don’t have to answer difficult questions.”
“That’s right.”
The lawyer, Mr. Kim, who came along, tried to ease Donwoo’s tension by explaining various precautions.
At that moment, the entrance opened, and Prosecutor Hwang entered.
With his gaze fixed on Donwoo, Prosecutor Hwang walked in with a confident demeanor.
Greeting with a casual nod, Prosecutor Hwang pulled a chair from the opposite side and sat down.
When he tapped on the opaque glass on one side, the red light of the camera recording the inside of the interrogation room flashed.
While contemplating the meaning behind Prosecutor Hwang’s actions, Donwoo’s gaze lowered.
“I am Prosecutor Hwang Kihyun from the Hae Song Bio Special Investigation Team. If it’s okay with you, could you ask the lawyer to step aside for a moment?”
Prosecutor Hwang raised his hand and pointed at the turned-off camera. It seemed like he wanted to have a more practical conversation with Donwoo rather than focusing on the investigation as an excuse.
Donwoo nodded, indicating for the lawyer to step aside.
In the interrogation room where only Donwoo and Prosecutor Hwang remained, silence fell.
Anticipating Prosecutor Hwang’s intentions, when Donwoo looked up, his voice was soon heard.
“Do you know about that? No matter how complex a case is, there is a context. Following that context is the way to see the truth. At the end of that context is Representative-nim.”
Donwoo listened to Prosecutor Hwang’s words with a cold gaze.
Considering dealing with the nervous Woo Seonho, there seemed to be no better excuse than being a witness for the negotiation.
“First, if you are protecting the whistleblower researcher, please hand them over to the prosecution. Many people are expecting results from the prosecution.”
Then Prosecutor Hwang briefly explained that there was a lot of corrupt law enforcement pressuring the Special Investigation Team since its formation.
“I am a businessman. If I give, shouldn’t I naturally receive in return?”
“Indeed, did President Woo Seonho only sell medicine? That’s what we’re investigating. In return, we will ensure the safety of Ms. Ji Hyesoo.”
Donwoo’s expression softened a bit at Prosecutor Hwang’s statement, accusing President Seonho.
“Are you just watching while knowing that the hospital is not safe?”
Prosecutor Hwang pointed directly at the ceiling, raising his finger.
“There are a few more influential figures related to the people in that ward, so we can’t recklessly intervene. However, Ms. Ji Hyesoo should be able to be discharged soon. The innocence of your mother is already being sufficiently proven by Representative-nim.”
“So, what do you want?”
“We need the information Representative-nim possesses. Also, we would appreciate the assistance of the strategic team Representative-nim has.”
Donwoo read the personal profiles of the members of the strategy team presented by Prosecutor Hwang.
As indicated in the personal information, they were all self-proclaimed hacker-turned-programmers. However, he consistently responded with ignorance.
“All of them are official programmers of The Eagles. But are you openly asking them to do illegal things?”
“Of course, it’s an unofficial route, but there won’t be any records. President Woo Seonho recently moved illegal funds, but with our information, we can’t trace it. And please share the whereabouts of Sujeong Lee.”
Donwoo blinked his narrowed eyes slowly, looking at Prosecutor Hwang.
Considering the proposal implied that Seonho would face consequences while his mother would be safe, it was an offer without much reason.
As Donwoo entered his office, Taeyoon walked in holding a wrapped picture frame.
“What’s this?”
“It’s a painting by Eunyul. Who sent it to you?”
Donwoo shared the conversation with Prosecutor Hwang and concluded the discussion about the collaboration between the strategy team and the prosecution before rushing to leave work.
The sedan entered the underground parking lot of Beren House, slowing down and safely parking within the lines.
Exiting the car, Donwoo noticed Jian and approached her.
As Jian was doing something with the trunk of the red compact car, Donwoo’s long arm wrapped around her waist.
When she inhaled and turned her head, Donwoo’s lips quickly met hers, then he pulled back, held her chin, made her look at him, and kissed her lips again.
With their lips still locked, Jian’s eyes flicked downward as she raised her tiptoes and hooked her arms around Donwoo’s neck, deepening the kiss.
Breaking the kiss slightly, Donwoo whispered lowly, “Director Woo is watching.”
Stepping back, Jian covered her lips and looked around. When she realized it was Donwoo’s prank, she playfully punched his chest.
“You surprised me.”
When scheming men desperately battle for her favor in the male harem
This one’s also on my reread list! The rivalry, scheming between the men in the imperial harem are just as intense and thrilling as in classic palace drama novels, where concubines fight to the death. Give it a read, girls! I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Synopsis:
“I am not worthy of her… but I still want to be by her side, even if only as a loyal dog…”
Those were the painful whispers of Yue Guanyi – the proud Crown Prince of the Great Qi, who was torn between deep love and a guilty conscience. Despite holding the supreme power of the Imperial Guard, he still could not forget the dark past when he was sold into a brothel.
Fate played a cruel twist when Qiu Shuzhi – a young female official who had just passed the imperial examinations with top honors – stepped into his life. She did not know that she was the one who had saved him from a tragic fate many years ago. And now, her heart was the target of pursuit for both Yue Guanyi and the powerful Empress Dowager Qin Qing.
While Yue Guanyi only dared to silently care for and protect the one he loved from afar, the Empress Dowager Qin Qing openly expressed his feelings and did not hesitate to take advantage of his power to approach Qiu Shuzhi. The covert struggle between the two most powerful forces in the imperial court began…
Trigger warning: All men in this novel are yandere style.
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