After the Yoona incident, as predicted by Jooeun, the jerk actually exposed to the media that Yoona had instigated the murder. He even proposed to bring his mistress' parents in front of everyone as proof.
The netizens couldn't help but sigh. They couldn't believe someone so shameless existed in the world. Anyone with eyes could see that if Yoona was such a shameful person, she would not simply sit through so many years of violence. However, the jerk insisted. The public watched on solemnly waiting to see the man's next move as they continued to take notice of the media circus that was unfolding.
In private, Jooeun asked Taejoo to investigate the mistress' parents and to find out their thoughts on her death.
Meanwhile, Yoona was unfazed. "They can go on the news if they want. I want to see how devoid of humanity they are."
Changwook looked at Yoona questioningly. "You don't think we should do some PR?"
"No need." Yoona replied assuredly. As these two words left her mouth, her voice contained a sense of freedom.
Changwook was still doubtful, so he reconfirmed. "Are you sure?"
"Yes. I want to wait and see how that jerk plans on making a comeback!"
Although Changwook trusted Yoona, he still made suitable preparations.
Yoona and the others sat in the hospital room as they watched the jerk, Ok Taecyeon, being interviewed on TV. "Everyone is merely sympathetic to Im Yoona because she was beaten, but are any of you aware of how ruthless she is? While everyone is focused on her being beaten, why hasn't anyone taken note of her beating up others?"
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"Back in the days, I indeed hurt her, but we weren't married. During the time I was with Sohyun, I already broke up with Im Yoona. None of you had any idea that Sohyun wasn't a mistress."
"Im Yoona has been lying all along. She hired someone to kill Sohyun. She is a murderer."
Beside Ok Taecyeon sat a seemingly cultured couple. Their image and presence made them appear well-educated. While Ok Taecyeon talked, their expressions turned pale. The media assumed they reacted this way because of the anger they felt from discovering the cause of their daughter's death.
"Auntie and uncle I am sorry. I haven't allowed Sohyun to die in peace and have watched idly as her reputation got tarnished. I am extremely apologetic to the two of you. I have asked you here today so you can reveal the truth."
The couple turned and looked at Taecyeon. Kim Sohyun's father was the first to react as he stood up and accepted the microphone from Taecyeon. He then did something that shocked everyone on set. He started bashing the microphone against Taecyeon's head. Every hit was strong and filled with anger. Luckily Taecyeon dodged swiftly and merely received a few cuts to his skin.
All the reporters present were in an uproar...
"You vile creature." Mr. Kim yelled. "Although I don't want to reveal our family's skeletons, I can't go against my conscience. While you were with Sohyun, you were still in a relationship with Im Yoona-ssi. The entire Kim family are aware that you were discovered naked having an affair. If you want to clear your name, you are dreaming! I didn't want to appear on the news, nor did I want to get justice for my daughter. She wasn't wronged, she got what was coming for her!" Mr. Kim yelled emotionally.
"Regarding Im Yoona-ssi, the two of us must express our views. Over the past few days, news about her has escalated dramatically. This was how we learned of all the suffering she has received from this vile creature! Because of this, my wife and I have felt uneasy for many days. Coincidentally at this time, Ok Taecyeon came to look for us. So I would like to take this opportunity to announce that my daughter's death had nothing to do with Im Yoona-ssi. While my daughter was cheating with this vile creature, she was also entangled with a hotel boss. It was because she was discovered by the man's wife that she ended up the way she did. This was something we discovered a few years after her death. At the time, we reported it to the police, but nothing ensued from it."
"I don't care if this vile creature misunderstood Im Yoona-ssi killed our daughter or if he simply wanted to hurt her. We have now revealed the truth. We hope Im Yoona-ssi can be freed from her suffering and that God can watch over good people. Jerks should be punished. No, on second thought, even if they were sent to hell, it wouldn't be enough to wash away their sins."
The truth was finally revealed via the mouths of Kim Sohyun's parents. They spoke of Ok Taecyeon cheating and Kim Sohyun's death. They didn't care about their own pride and innocence, they simply didn't want to see others get hurt.
With the revelation, Ok Taecyeon was dumbfounded. Yoona had tried to explain to him multiple times in the past, but he never listened to her. It was deeply rooted in his mind that Yoona was the instigator – she had killed the person he loved the most. It was because of this obsessive belief that he insisted on torturing Yoona. Yet, Sohyun's parents had just revealed to him that the culprit was someone else and Sohyun even had another man!
So it turned out, everything Yoona said was the truth. Unfortunately, every time she tried to explain herself, she would be met with kicks and punches.
How did things turn out like this? How was this possible? Im Yoona was actually innocent?
But he had tortured Yoona for so many years and in such a malicious way.
Taecyeon was still in the middle of his interview, but he directly knelt weakly on the floor with a look of shock and regret.
Yoona watched the scene unfold before her inside the hospital room as she stared blankly at the screen.
Jooeun walked up and hugged her as she tried to comfort her emotions. "Now that the truth has been revealed, you can have a fresh start."
The feelings of being wronged had been wiped from her body. Yoona laughed and cried as she released all the sorrow that had been locked away in her heart. "I'm free!"
"In that case, you should quickly adjust your emotions. You still need to be the queen at the Asia Model Awards ceremony!"
"And you, you need to quickly catch up."
On this day, Jooeun was happier than when she received a top-tier endorsement. After returning home, her lips curved to an attractive angle as she prepared dinner.
That evening, as Jeonghwan returned home, he noticed Jooeun in the kitchen. He couldn't help but embrace her in a hug. "You've prepared such a sumptuous feast. Is it because you want to celebrate?"
"Hwan, this illusion. You've done well."
"Everything was the truth, I didn't create any illusions." Jeonghwan replied.
Jooeun turned around in shock before smiling. "That's even better..."
Jeonghwan lifted her by the hips and sat her on top of the kitchen bench. "But I'm not better. How many days have you brushed me aside?"
"I didn't brush you aside!"
"Liar." Jeonghwan bit her gently on the lip.
"In that case, how do you plan on punishing me?" Jooeun stretched out her arms and wrapped it around Jeonghwan's neck.
