(Latest Chapter) Read Wishing for Salvation - Chapter 17

Although she had a driver’s license and could drive, she did not have the courage to drive and thus, took the bus.

“Oh? Ms. Seo Ji An!”
A man in a dark suit approached Ji An, who was checking the remaining waiting time.

“Who are you?”
“Don’t you remember me? We worked together for about 2 years when you were a contract secretary. It’s been a long time.”
The man greeted her with a pleasant smile and extended his hand to Ji An.

“I’m sorry, I don’t seem to remember……”
“That can’t be. I’m Choi Do Young. You and I were close, remember?”
“I’m not sure, I’m sorry.”
“Think about it, we were really close.”
Within the labyrinth of a fouryear memory, Jia, who had no idea about the man, was able to escape via a timely bus.

Apart from her parents and close friends, this was the first time someone had recognized her from her past.

“Choi Do Young, who is Choi Do Young?”
Sitting in an empty seat, clutching her bag, Jia avoided the gaze of the man standing idly outside the window.

Trying to recall the face and name gave her a slight headache, but the scattered puzzle pieces did not move.

Once the bus was completely out of sight, the man who had introduced himself as Choi Do Young climbed into the passenger seat of a sedan parked nearby.

“Same as always, no memory returned.”
“Call him. He seems to be dying of anxiety.”
“You mean Hyung? That bastard is getting more and more disrespectful. He treats people like dogs just because he has money.”
“We’re sniffing around and chasing as ordered, what’s the difference with a dog?”
“Anyway.”
In the end, the man in the driver’s seat picked up his cell phone.

Having encountered a strange man, Jia arrived at her workplace with a hardened face.

Not remembering the life she has lived so far felt no different than being left alone in the pitch darkness.

With the sudden appearance of the twins and the subsequent uncomfortable situation, even with her optimistic nature, she couldn’t help but feel confused.

But that was it.

The moment she came face to face with Tae Kang Hyun, the dark clouds in her head cleared up in an instant.

Why is he acting like that again?

“Did you arrive?”
“Yes.”
“You must have been drinking since dawn. Ah, really. I don’t know how he can live like this.”
In Kang Hyun’s hand, seated against the sofa, whisky without ice wobbled. The clear glass bottle was empty, and a fruit platter prepared by Mrs. Ko was fully filled.

Having left Mrs. Ko, who was preparing breakfast and about to leave, Jia stood in front of Kang Hyun, rolling her eyes in despair.

“Executive Director, it’s morning now.”
“I know, in case I might have gone blind.”
Eyelids heavy with sleepless fatigue hung low. She didn’t want to meet the worryingly pale face.

“Seeing your face, I guess I’m not okay. Seems like I am a human after all.”
“My dad also loves alcohol, but he doesn’t drink this heavy liquor so early in the morning. Please eat something instead of hurting your stomach unnecessarily.”
Despite the deep shadow, Jia bravely snatched the glass of alcohol.

“Oppa, let’s eat breakfast.”
Even the voice was exactly the same.

Watching Kang Hyun’s back as he obediently went to the dining table, Jia tilted her head.

“Is he drunk?”

The size of the soju bottle was so large, it would have been strange not to get drunk.

Naturally, a sigh of relief flowed from Jian who had taken the seat opposite. The menu wasn’t much different, but at least fresh rice and steamy soup were served today.

Seeing a normal meal being eaten was oddly comforting for some reason.

“Executive Director.”
“Yes.”
“Do you have anything you need?”
“If you need work instructions, contact Director Do. If you want, you can go to the executive office.”
“…Is there anything a secretary can do in an executive office without the executive director.”
“Director Do is acting, so there will be plenty to do.”
Kang Hyun, who hadn’t even halfemptied the rice bowl Mrs. Go carefully served, put down his spoon.

“And you don’t have to hold your seat here.”
“Pardon?”
“I can’t swallow my food.”
His already lacking appetite had hit rock bottom.

Twins or whatever, he had confidently declared there would be no interest if it wasn’t Seo Yoon.

Seeing a face of Seo Yoon that was not Seo Yoon was more horrifying than he thought.

“I’m here.”
Se Jun crossed the threshold of the chairman’s office, waving his hand as if a welcome friend had come.

Tae Seok Kyu, who had taken up the spacious middle desk and was reviewing the main issues, slightly frowned.

“Why did you come all the way here.”
“You shouldn’t be at ease like this either, chairman. Han Seo Yoon met Tae Kang Hyun. It wouldn’t be strange for her memory to come back anytime.”
“Be careful what you say anywhere and anytime. Han Seo Yoon is dead.”
Tock, Tae Seok Kyu, closing the cap of the fountain pen, turned his stiff shoulder and sat on the sofa opposite Se Jun.

Tae Seok Kyu was the one who took the seat of the head of Seo Won Group after Tae Seok Joong and Tae Kang Hyun disappeared.

“Will it be okay? They’ve seen the same face, so they’ll do a DNA test right away.”
“It’s hard to distinguish identical twins even with a DNA test.”
“When they collide, of course, they will talk about the accident. It’s the end as soon as Tae Kang Hyun doubts.”
“We knew this would happen someday. That method was the best then. I confirmed Seo Yoon’s death with my own eyes, so they won’t easily suspect.”
It would have been nice if Tae Kang Hyun and Seo Ji An never met in their lifetime.

“That’s temporary. Let’s discuss what to do in the future. Are you going to wait until the memory comes back? Chairman, let’s handle this cleanly.”
The four years of peace had finally been shaken.

It was something that could have been prevented.

Like the foolish employer, the mercenaries hired by Gu Se Jun were sloppy in their work.

He also let his guard down because it had been quiet for a long time.

Pressing his temples, Tae Seok Kyu sighed.

“Watch the situation. If it’s okay, move on your own.”
It was an inevitable choice.