Broken Cause [Book 1]

Chapter 1 (Part 5)

"Thanks for this, Sooyoung, Yeri," Chaeyoung said as she signed the last release form.

"We'll be keeping an eye on you, Miss Park," Seungwan said. "You're still a person of interest in this case."

"Prove that my client actually received the money from that loan shark or is really able to predict betting scores then maybe we'll talk again, Inspector," Yeri replied coldly - ushering Chaeyoung away from Seungwan.

"Must be quite an expensive lawyer," Minhyung mumbled, coming to stand next to Seungwan.

The two then saw the Captain approaching one of the three women walking away from them.

"Sooyoung-ah," Jennie greeted Sooyoung with a smile.

"Hey, Unnie. Long time no see." Sooyoung hugged the woman. "Thanks for the call," she whispered.

"Don't thank me. Someone suggested I call you about your friend," Jennie whispered back.

"Oh?" Sooyoung let go of Jennie. "Who?"

Jennie grinned. "I'll tell you about it some other time. Maybe after all this is over."

"Aish, you and your police business." Sooyoung playfully hit Jennie's arm.

"Take care of your friend, Sooyoung, and tell her to take care of herself. I can't say much but that's the best she can do right now."

Sooyoung nodded. "I understand. Thanks."

Chaeyoung saw Sooyoung talking to a woman that everyone seemed to avoid. She knew that meant power or position. She decided not to stick around long enough to confirm her assumption. She had enough of cops. She was emotionally exhausted so all she wanted to do was go home and curl up in her bed.

"Hey, sorry but I gotta run. Got another case I have to work on."

Chaeyoung turned her head towards Yeri. "It's okay. Thanks for helping me out."

The young woman smiled. "Thank Sooyoung Unnie. Call me if there's anything, okay? And don't say anything to them. I need to be present when they talk to you." Yeri kindly shook Chaeyoung's hand. "Go home and rest, Unnie." She then left the station.

"You got one heck of a lawyer there."

Chaeyoung took a deep breath and exhaled loudly. She turned around. "What's your point, Inspector?"

Jisoo smiled. "Just a random comment. Kim Yerim is one of the up and coming criminal lawyers so you're in good hands. Besides, I haven't had the chance to say hello back to you personally."

Chaeyoung let her guard down a little. "I have nothing to do with any of those people."

"I know that, Miss Park. I know that your only reason is the debts, the medical bills." Jisoo observed Chaeyoung carefully. "Your late mother's?"

"With all due respect, Inspector, it's none of your business." Chaeyoung's guard went up again at the mention of her mother. "Tell that to your friend who's been staring at me for the past five minutes."

Jisoo looked behind Chaeyoung to see Lisa leaning on her desk with her arms folded - watching. She chuckled. "How did you know?"

"I can feel the dagger in her eyes. I think she dislikes me."

"I thought you were the one who disliked her."

Chaeyoung shrugged. "I'm not exactly fond of arrogant people who think they're better than others."

"She's not like that." Jisoo caught sight of the Captain saying goodbye to a young woman who began walking towards them. "She wouldn't have told the Captain to call your friend and get you a good lawyer if she were." She grinned then walked away.