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Chapter 196 - 210

Chapter 196

"Anyway, now that TM's CEO has changed and all the data was handed over to the prosecution, many people were exposed and caught in the crossfire." Hyun-Min explained.

"Haven't most of the culprits been revealed to the public by now?"

The curious Lee Hyung-Jin asked Hyun-Min, who was talking as though there were still some inside stories that had not been revealed to the public yet.

Many people had gotten arrested and were on trial because of this case, so Lee Hyung-Jin wondered whether there was anyone left who hadn't been exposed yet.

"It's because most of the people who got exposed are from the political world. There are still quite a lot of wrongdoers in the corporate and business side of things. But it seems the prosecution isn't involving them yet, especially the brokers. They seem to be glossing over the actual brokers."

As Hyun-Min spoke, he discreetly glanced at Woo-Jin. The latter wore a bitter smile as he realized that Hyun-Min was referring to Woo-Jin's biological father's current wife, Kim Hye-Ryeong, when he talked about the brokers.

"Where did you find all this miscellaneous information?" Woo-Jin asked his friend.

"I've got a wide circle of contacts."

In hindsight, there were many avenues that could have been Hyun-Min's sources. Although he wasn't directly related to the political and business worlds, if his parents and extended family members were taken into consideration, he could easily find out the gossip going around behind the scenes.

"I wouldn't be surprised if the brokers had the connections and power to defend themselves."

Woo-Jin spoke while gazing at his friend, silently conveying the message that he knew who the broker in question was. Hyun-Min received the message, raised an eyebrow, and scratched his cheek.

This specific topic was something they should discuss between the two of them, but for some reason, the subject was brought up while they were with Lee Hyung-Jin, so Hyun-Min was choosing his words carefully.

"I heard that they're considering a divorce."

"...?!"

Woo-Jin's eyes opened wide in surprise. Hyun-Min continued speaking with a bitter expression.

"Turns out married couples also cut their tails from one another."[1]

Although the information hadn't spread to the public yet, there were already rumors circulating behind the scenes claiming that Kim Hye-Ryeong was the main broker behind this sponsorship scandal.

If Woo-Jin's biological father Chae Mu-Seok remained passive in this situation, he too would be treated as an accomplice. So there was nothing better than a divorce to cut off his relationship with her and pretend to be an innocent bystander in the case.

"What are you two talking about? I feel like you started and ended a discussion about some important topic that I don't know about."

Lee Hyung-Jin grumbled and complained that he also wanted to be in on the gossip. Instead of answering, Woo-Jin changed the subject and thanked Lee Hyung-Jin, saying he had fun today and that he would like to perform with him again if the opportunity ever arose in the future.

"I'm always open to having you on stage again. The problem is that someone is always so busy." Lee Hyung-Jin replied.

"He sure is. Today is also my first time seeing him after some time. By the way, where's your next filming location? There are all kinds of theories and speculations online because the media hasn't mentioned it." Hyun-Min asked.