Sour Grapes ! ★ [Adaptation]

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Chapter 19 : Even if the Sky Falls, I Still Won't Do That!

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When Lisa followed Park Seo-joon to Jeon Juwon's ward, Yang Hyun-suk walked out with red eyes.

Yang Hyung-suk didn't know who Lisa was, but he'd seen Park Seo-joon in many magazines. So how could he not know who he was?

He glared at Park Seo-joon and shouted angrily, "Park Seo-joon, aren't you afraid of being struck by lightning? You're using your family's power to bully others and commit crimes like this."

"May I ask how I've abused my power to bully others and commit crimes?" Park Seo-joon asked, disheartened.

"You still have the nerve to ask! Park Jimin couldn't cooperate with us and couldn't get our chip technology. So he planned this car accident and wanted to kill us for our patent!"

Yang Hyun-suk gritted his teeth and said hatefully, "Park Seo-joon, just you wait. The law will punish you and your son!"

Park Seo-joon's face darkened. "Is Jeon Juwon awake? I'll ask him myself."

The door to the ward opened, and Jungkook appeared with a pale face. Behind him was Hana, whose eyes were red from crying.

"My dad doesn't want to see you."

Jungkook's eyes were bloodshot. He said coldly, "You should go back and ask Park Jimin for the details."

His voice was cold, and so were his eyes. When he looked at Park Seo-joon, his eyes were filled with hatred.

This gaze was so familiar. It was just like how he looked at Lisa back in Incheon City High School, except there wasn't any hatred then.

The blood in Lisa's body seemed to freeze bit by bit.

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Outside the Park family's villa, two police cars stopped, and several police officers got out.

Jimin, still on Jeju Island, was urgently called back.

In the living room of the Park family, the air was so heavy that it was suffocating.

Park Seo-joon's face darkened, and he said sternly, "Jimin, how could you do such a thing? You're such a disappointment!"

Jimin said in disbelief, "Father, are you suspecting me as well?"

Park Seo-joon stared at Jimin, his voice cold, "Did you not see the video of Chou Yejun's death? He pointed out that you had the motive to kill!"

"I am indeed dissatisfied with them. But how could I mess around when it's a matter of life and death? I didn't live for so long just to resort to such stupid methods."

It was rare for Jimin to be so emotional. "Besides, who are they? Who am I? Do I have to ruin myself because of Chou Yejun's cheap life?"

"The car accident?" Park Seo-joon was suspicious. "You had nothing to do with it?"

Jimin said firmly, "I don't know why Chou Yejun would suspect me, but if I didn't do it, then I didn't do it. Even if the sky falls, I still won't do that!"

At this moment, he wanted to drag Chou Yejun out of the mortuary and give him a good beating. Before he died, he actually accused him of being a murderer without any evidence!

Park Seo-joon looked deeply at his son, and his gaze finally softened. He believed in his son, and he also believed in the teachings he'd given him over the years.

"Alright, since you've said so, you'll follow the police to assist in the investigation. Dad will hire the best lawyer for you and not let anyone wrong you!"

The police were still waiting outside. This case was no small matter; it was already rare for Park Seo-joon to fight for twenty minutes to talk to his son. He couldn't delay any longer.

"Dad, Lisa, don't worry. I'll be back soon."

Before getting into the police car, Jimin turned around and revealed a smile, trying to comfort them.

As she watched the police car leave, Lisa's heart was filled with complicated emotions. She trusted her brother; If he said he didn't do it, then he definitely didn't do it.

The car accident had nothing to do with her brother, so she should've been more relaxed. However, her heart was still heavy.

Taehyung returned from Jeju Island with Jimin and witnessed everything. In silence, he walked over to Lisa. He didn't know how to comfort Lisa.

Who would've thought that Jimin would suddenly become a murder suspect in one night. Additionally, the Park family became the target of public criticism, causing a huge commotion on the internet.

Taehyung held it in for a long time before he said in a low voice, "Lali, we're going abroad tomorrow. What do you want to bring? I'll buy it for you."

Lisa was silent for a moment before she said, "Taehyung, I'm afraid I can't leave with you."

Taehyung blurted out, "Then I'll stay too."

"You can't. You must go there first and familiarize yourself with the situation there in advance."

Lisa forced a smile. "When my oppa's matter is settled, I'll come and find you."

She didn't know when the results of the investigation would be out. Now that her brother was in prison, Lisa couldn't leave her father alone. She'd have to postpone the matter of studying abroad.

Taehyung was dejected. However, his father had already given him an ultimatum. If he didn't go to study abroad this time, he'd bear the consequences.

He knew that his father was a man of his word, so he naturally didn't dare to delay any further.

"Alright then, Lali. When Jimin hyung's matter is settled, come and find me as soon as possible."

The next day, the sun rose in Incheon City as usual, but the heated public opinion hadn't subsided.

Chou Yejun's video was still trending, and the public opinion on the internet was almost one-sided. Furthermore, the denunciation of the Park family was getting more and more powerful.

The Park family's stock price had dropped to its limit the day before. Due to this, Park Seo-joon hadn't slept for half the night and went to the office early in the morning.

Lisa rushed to the airport to send Taehyung off. On her way back, she thought for a while and decided to visit Jeon Juwon.

However, Lisa had arrived at an unfortunate time. The entrance to the ward area, which was quiet yesterday, was now full of media.