Criminal

XI

CHAPTER ELEVEN: MISTAKE

SOUJIN POV

"Let us start then, Mr. Choi San," I said as I grabbed my laptop for notes, and San sat back as he tilted his head towards me.

"How did you meet Mr. Jeon Jungkook? Case reports did say that Mr. Jeon was confirmed to have been in your party where you were announced as the new CEO, but I would like to know if you met him before or personally," I said, and San nodded as he hummed.

"Mr. Jeon was a good friend. His family was a good tie of my family, so I invited him as a representative. He talked to me about wanting to collaborate in the new arts center that I wanted to build in Gangnam, but because of his family's name starting to deplete in the economy, it has become a bit undecided whether I should include him or not," Mr. Choi San replied as he studied my expressions carefully.

"The arts center huh.... I bet Mr. Jeon wanted to take part in that collaboration. May I ask the collaborators in the said project?" I asked, and Mr. Choi San nodded.

"There's Song Jaepil of Kyonghwan, and then there's Dr. Yoon Jang who owns one of the most prestigious medical and business institutes around here. We are still open for collaborators who want to invest, but this is all I can reveal," Mr. Choi San replied.

"Alright, regarding Mr. Jeon Jungkook, may I know if you have witnessed or have been present in the Hongdae Massacre?" I asked, and Choi San hummed.

"SAN has always been part of the biggest events in South Korea. It seems to me that SAN has also sponsered an event in Hongdae during that date. It was the Christmas Festival near the plaza. I heard Mr. Jeon took part in the death of thousands of citizens," he explained.

"According to my research, Mr. Jeon has been the leader of gassing several subways leading to Hongdae, and has taken part in the mass shooting that killed almost all the citizens in Hongdae," I said, and Mr. Choi San smiled.

"You know your news, but of course. This case has gone cold, why are you defending this mass murderer who has been in prison now?" Mr. Choi San asked, and I sighed.

"That is nothing for you to know Mr. Choi. Jeon Jungkook has not even been officially brought into court for his final verdict, why should we give up now when there is plenty of evidence still present?" I asked, and Choi San grinned.

"That is a pleasant answer. Have I ever told you that whenever you talk about stuff related to law, your eyes sparkle? Interesting," Choi San smirked, and I coughed lightly.

"It is my job Mr. Choi, I bet you major in dancing, so you might feel the same passion I do for my job," I replied before fixing my stuff and standing up, bowing at him before heading for the door.

"It's very pleasant to see you, Ms. Bae. I hope I see you again, probably on television or videos where you go to defend," Mr. Choi San smiled and I nodded.

"Thank you, Mr. Choi," was all I said before leaving.

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"I've acquired records of the call history, text history, and witnesses of Mr. Jeon. If you would like, we can send them to you and you may come personally to interview them," Chief Officer Yugyeom said, and I hummed through the phone.

"Thank you Yugyeom, please send them through email and I can contact them as soon as possible and I can make arrangements," I replied before hanging up, I sighed as I recalled Mr. Choi San's answers.

None of the statements contradict themselves. But, I've already got a lead.

Christmas festival held in Hongdae plaza. There could be some evidence or a hideout used by Jungkook's group in planning.

I was about to exit through the elevator then I groaned when I found out it was out of order.

I sighed as I took the stairs, heading down when my eyes caught something.

Light at the bottom?

I squinted my eyes as I checked the floor and approached it quietly, then my eyes widened a bit as I looked at the trap door that wasn't closed properly.

It had stairs at the bottom, leading somewhere underground.

I sighed as I took a step down, and my ears started to screech.

SCREECHHH

I flinched as I stopped on my steps.

Cries?

Screams?

My eyes widened as I quickened my way downstairs.

"Look at this pretty doll, isn't he the most obedient puppy?"

"Shhh don't cry, we're only here to play with you, we'll be gentle."

"You have nowhere to go anyway, so there's no use moving your body."

I stared at the group of men who were inappropriately touching someone.

A boy.

A little boy.

"W-wait...," I whispered.

Jongseong?

That little boy is Jongseong?!

I panicked mentally, not knowing what to do as I kept debating myself. I then huffed, inhaling deeply.

Soujin, a little boy is being harassed infront of you.

Didn't you become an attorney because you wanted to save people who need justice?

Well, this boy doesn't deserve any of this treatment because these people are so disgusting.

"Hey!!" I shouted, grabbing the wrench beside me before running towards the group, swinging it around before making my way to Jongseong, who was crying loudly, he was standing whilst his head was down.

The room was dark, and the only thing illuminating was a light above Jongseong. Everything was dark but I could see some glass that was behind him.

"And who are you and why are interfering you nosy bitch?" One man said, and I tilted my head at him before smirking.

"Says the one who's touching a literal kid. It's always old geezers like you who disgust me," I replied, and another man chuckled.

"And what are you gonna do? Sue me? You can't do anything, now hand over the child," he said, and I glared at him.

"In your fucking dreams, I won't let you touch this child ever again. How dare you wear that lab coat and bring shame to all the scientists and doctors in that field, you don't deserve to be human either," I replied.

"Look at your mouth blabbering. Jongseong likes being touched, especially being petted as we go gentle on him-"

His words were cut off when I raised my hand and gave a harsh slap to his face.

"You disgusting pervert, you disgust in me in every way. Sometimes I wonder what goes on in that disgusting mind of yours, you're doing that to this kid? I hope you never have kids of your own," I gritted out.

Then, I heard sobs, soft sobs were heard in the corner, and I turned my head towards the direction.

Hyebin?

"Fuck this, this bitch caught us! Quick!" One man yelled and everyone ran away, leaving me, Jongseong, and Hyebin.

"Hyebin! A-are you...," I trailed off, looking at the dark bruises and the cuts all over her.

"Facility self-destruct mode, activated in 1 minute."

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A/N:

Vote for an amazing 2022!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! I also noticed the chapters released were not in order. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.

Please do adjust with me and be patient while I solve this issue. Srsly this was supposed to be in order how come they just randomly mix :(