The Road We Walk On

24 | Ha Yoonchul

Prison, Seoul

Out of the original 7 people arrested for Seolah's death - Ha Yoonchul was the last person to be arrested. In prison, Yoonchul had tried several times to take Dante's life, in revenge for him hurting Rona's life. When Yoonhee had revealed the truth of Rona's birth, Yoochul had difficulty at first believing it, but when Yoonhee explained the circumstance. He knew it was the truth. The idea that he, in order to protect one daughter, chose to sacrifice the other, was something that ate at his soul.

Yoonchul believed that he was the worst scum to ever exist, he didn't feel that he deserved to be saved or redeemed. When he left the prison, he decided he would do anything to get revenge on Dante. But when he had exited the prison, there was a posh car waiting for him.

Hello Yoochul-shi, your car awaits you.

Urm, who sent you?

You don't need to know the answer to that question yet. You will find out when we arrive, please. The man opened the door, waiting for Yoonchul to board. Yoonchul awkwardly boarded, he had no clue what to expect. Soon he arrived at a fairly tall building in the Gangnam district.

This way sir.

Yoonchul was led into the lobby, there was a big signage - Yunis Beauty. Yoonchul had never heard of that brand before, so the man escorted Yoonchul to the elevator and pressed the top floor. THey exited the elevator andthe interior designing of the floor was stunning. Clear cream walls, white marble floors, pale pink roses were everywhere. The man continued to usher Yoonchul into the office space and into the biggest room on that floor.

Mdm, I have brought him.

Thank you, you are dismissed. Please sit down.

Yoonchul felt really out of place, here he was wearing a simple t-shirt and jeans. In comparison to the office it was simple like heaven and earth.

Hello Yoonchul.

Yoonchul felt that voice sounded really familiar, the chair turned around and the person who greeted him was Oh Yoonhee.

Yoonhee? What is this? Is this yours?

Yes, this is my company. A lot has happened since you were in prison, let's talk. Have you eaten?

Urm no, I haven't.

Great, I haven't as well. Come let's head down.

Yoonhee walked ahead and Yoonchul had to quicken his steps to keep up with her. She brought him to the floor where it was the staff cafeteria. Yoonhee ordered food for both of them, and they were sitting in a private space which could be closed for further privacy.

So what is going on? How did you manage to create this company?

Well, let's go one by one. Did you hear of Logan dying?

Yes I did, Dante was involved right? He was smirking when the news came on the TV.

Yes, we suspect that he had something to do with Logan's death. When Logan died, he left 50% of his assets to me. I used that money to start this company. Yunis Beauty, it is as the name suggests a beauty company. We focus on creating beauty products and providing spa and beauty services. Thanks to the collaboration with Suryeon's company - now called Shimwoo and Logan's hotel line, we are now the main provider for beauty in these places.

We will expand our business, we have a new line that focuses on creating products for arts and crafts for children of all ages and we are going to be moving into music as well.

That sounds really ambitious, I am really happy for you.

Thank you, but that is not why I called you down.

Before Yoonhee could continue, there was a knock on their door, and their food had arrived. When Yoonchul looked at what Yoonhee had ordered, he realised it was all his favourite food.

When you were in prison you probably didn't get to eat well, so I hope you are okay with the fact that I ordered some of your favourite food. Here, a plate of tofu, make sure that is your first bite.

Yoonchul was overcome with emotions, he was both really touched by Yoonhee's kind gesture and also happy that she still remembered all the details of him. He knew the idea of them being back together was near to impossible, afterall her first love assisted in the cover up of the 'death' of their daughter. Before he ate, Yoonchul needed to get this off his chest.

Yoonhee-ah, please don't treat me so kindly. I don't deserve it, I am the man who betrayed you and hurt our daughter.

Yoonhee knew that there was a big elephant in the room, she had no contact with Yoonchul after she revealed Rona's birth secret. She also was not entirely sure how she ought to react around him but despite those apprehensions, she knew he was a good man.

Yoonchul, I am angry at what you did. But at the same time, I cannot judge, I also took the life of a child. I am as sinful as you, as for Rona's case. You didn't know her birth so you now know it was my choice. Had I been more upfront with you at the start, well maybe the results would have been very different. But now Rona is alive and well, we both are out. It is time to start anew, and remember our past still. I know you are a good man, I have seen it. Even when we were 'fake' married, you still care for me and Rona. I know those were real, no matter how short the duration. So I am asking you to help me, work alongside me.

For what purpose?

As long as Joo Dante and Cheo Seojin are out there, we know that neither of us are safe. We need to put an end to this - for not just our sake but more importantly for our children's sake. Don't you agree? Here, let me show you these.

From her handbag, Yoonhee took out some photos - they were all of Eunbyeol and it looks like they were taken secretly.

When I got out, I hired several PIs to follow Dante and Seojin's movement. I noticed that Eunbyeol was not with her, so I hired another to find her. Seems her legal guardianship is now under Mrs Jin - the helper of Cheo Seojin. I know she used to work for Logan actually, but after Eunbyeol finished Juive, the two of them for a short period of time went underground. In the last 3 months, both of them have resurfaced again. I had my people check, Yoonchul-ah, I think Eunbyeol is being abused.

Abused? By Mrs Jin? Why?

I don't know why, but looking at the photos, I can see some bruises on her. Those can't have gotten there unless someone actually inflicted them. Yoonchul we need to get here away, and ideally Eunbyeol should be transferred to your guardianship. Seojin and Dante are working together right now, it is too dangerous for Eunbyeol to be sent to them. In order for you to stand a winning chance at getting her back, you need a job and some status so you have influence in court.

There is nothing I can do, who would hire a former doctor who is also a felony?

No one, but that is precisely the point. When you went to prison, Logan actually bought JohnBio. It was because of his investment that you even hada company in the first place. JohnBio is still there, Yoonchul, and I want you to have it.

Note: In case you are wondering, let me just put it out there. I am not bringing Logan back to life - sorry to people who are fans of his. I didn't think he brought much to Penthouse - so I am writing him out. Forgive me.