Who's the devil ?

14

Mr. Choi, sits behind his imposing desk. Hyojoo stands respectfully before him. 

Mr. Choi's sharp eyes fixate on a file in his hands, containing information about a young man.

"Hyojoo, I've been waiting for you." 

"I apologise Sir, I was caught up with work and I was.." a loud bang on the table startled Hyojoo.

"How long is this going take? You are the one who proposed to make the boy date that Jeon"

"They were together last week sir, Taehyung needs time before he can get to the Jeon. I tried to push it but .. but .."

"But you are slow Hyojoo, I wonder what would those shank loan do when they find out your whereabouts?" Mr. Choi said with gritted teeth.

Hyojoo's eyes widened in shock and fear as the weight of Mr. Choi's words settled upon her. The gravity of the situation struck her, and for a moment, she was frozen in place. 

She swallowed hard, trying to compose herself, but the fear still lingered in her eyes as she shattered;

"I already lied to the boy regarding the shop and JEC, please Sir, just few weeks and I ll get the boy to do what you want..I.. I will.."

"Few weeks ! " screamed Mr.Choi "are you out of your mind? I need him inside that building asap!"

"Rri..Right.Sir..I ll do what ever it takes ..I promise..I ..I"

Mr. Choi's face darkens with anger as he calls for Heechul, a stern and loyal assistant, to accompany Hyojoo out. he can't risk her being seen in his building by Mrs. Jeon's people. 

"I won't disappoint you, sir."

Mr. Choi gives her a firm nod. The fate of his company now rest in the hands of Kim Taehyung. 

***

The quiet, house of Detective Hwang is suddenly disrupted by a powerful BANG on the front door. Hwang, an aging police officer, is taken aback by the unexpected noise, his eyes widening in surprise. He cautiously makes his way to the door.

"Who could that be at this hour?"

Sung Ryung, standing on the other side of the door, is unyielding in her determination. She knows she's about to confront the man who registered her sister's death as an accident 25 years ago, and she believes he was paid to do so.

"Detective Hwang! I know what you did. I know you were paid to cover up my sister's murder!"

The tension in the air is palpable as detective Hwang opens the door to face Sung Ryung, his expression a mix of surprise and apprehension. The past has come back to haunt him, and he knows there's no avoiding this confrontation.

The night is still, and the only sound that cuts through the silence is the echo of a powerful BANG on the door of Hwang's house. Hwang, the retired police officer, is taken aback by the forceful noise. He cautiously opens the door to find Sung Ryung standing there, her eyes burning with a mixture of anger and determination.

" I need answers, and I need them now!" said sung ryung fiercely

Hwang's face pales, realizing he's been caught. He stammers, trying to find words, but Sung Ryung's unwavering gaze silences him.

"I-I don't know what you're talking about" panicked the ex-detective. "I just followed the procedure back then."

Sung Ryung steps closer, her voice icy with resolve.

"Don't lie to me! you have been avoiding me ever since I tried to reach out to you, that alone made me realise I was right. I've spent years looking for the truth because I had suspicions, and I won't let you get away with it. Who paid you? Why did you cover up her murder?" 

Hwang, cornered and guilt-ridden, finally breaks down under the weight of his guilt.

"It was... It was someone powerful. They threatened my family. I had no choice. I'm so sorry." answered Mr. Hwang defeated. 

"I don't care about your apologies. I want the truth, who did it ? "

"they are so powerful then and now you don't stand a chance"

"So it's not just one person! WHO HWANG? I NEED NAMES" shouted Sung ryung. 

Mr. Hwang, feeling cornered and defensive, tries to push Sung ryung away, his face contorted with frustration and fear. He forcefully shuts the door, attempting to put an end to the conversation.

"Leave me alone! You don't know what you're talking about. You're digging into something dangerous. Be careful, or you might regret it!"

Sung Ryung, undeterred by his aggression, stands her ground. Her eyes are filled with determination, her voice unwavering.

"I won't back down. I'll uncover the truth about my sister's death, no matter what it takes and I won't rest until I get justice for my sister. Prepare to face the consequences of your actions."

Mr.  Hwang glares at her through the closed door, his expression a mix of anger and desperation. He knows that Sung Ryung's determination poses a threat to the secrets he has buried for so long. 

With that, Sung Ryung turns and walks away, feeling the weight of the confrontation, she takes a deep breath to steady herself. 

With trembling fingers, she pulls out her phone and dials Taehyung's number. As the phone rings, she anxiously waits, 

"GAGA, How are you Today my Gaga .." sing longed Taehyung 

"Taehyung, I need your help." cried sung ryung with voice filled with determination)

"Is everything okay?" panicked Taehyung 

"I've just confronted Hwang, the officer who registered your mom's death. He's been paid to do that, It was a murder Taehyung! "

"WHAT?" 

Taehyung's face went pale, his eyes widening in shock and disbelief, as he listened to Sung Ryung's words. The weight of the revelation hit him like a sudden, powerful storm, leaving him speechless and numb.

 "M-murdered? My... my mother was murdered?"

"Yes! and He refused to say who did it, I'm not sure what to do. I can't do this alone."

Sung Ryung's grip on her phone tightens as she realised that she shouldn't tell Taehyung about her encounter with Hwang over the phone. A deep sense of sorrow and anger engulfed her.

"Tae..Taehyung.."

"I ll be home tonight!"

He clutched his phone tightly, his fingers trembling as the reality of the situation settled in. Memories of his mother flashed before his eyes, her laughter, her warmth, now tainted by the sinister truth that had been hidden from him.