In the dimly lit, austere office of Min Seol Ah, Kim Joon Ho sits across from her, the air thick with anticipation. Min Seol Ah, with a heavy heart, prepares to reveal a truth that would unravel the fabric of Joon Ho's past.
Min Seol Ah: (with gravitas) "Joon Ho, there's something about your parents' death you need to know. It wasn't an accident. It was murder."
Joon Ho's expression freezes, a mix of shock and disbelief painting his features.
Kim Joon Ho: (voice trembling) "Murder? But why was I told it was an accident all these years?"
Min Seol Ah: "The local police... they covered it up. They made it look like an accident, and the case was closed prematurely, without a proper investigation."
Joon Ho leans forward, absorbing the weight of her words, his mind racing.
Kim Joon Ho: "But why? Why go through all that trouble? And how did I survive?
Min Seol Ah: "You surviving the incident was something they hadn't anticipated. It seems there were forces at play, ensuring the truth remained buried. Forces powerful enough to influence the police."
Joon Ho's fists clench, anger and determination etching his face.
Kim Joon Ho: "And all this time, I thought... Who would do this? Why my family?"
Min Seol Ah: "We're piecing it together. But know this, Joon Ho, your family's death wasn't a random act of violence. It was orchestrated, and it's linked to a web of corruption we're still trying to untangle."
Silence envelops the room as Joon Ho processes the revelation. Min Seol Ah places a comforting hand on his shoulder.
Min Seol Ah: "We're going to find out who's responsible, Joon Ho. I promise you, we'll get justice for your parents."
As Joon Ho stands up, a newfound resolve in his eyes, the path forward is clear. Together, he and Min Seol Ah embark on a quest to uncover the truth and bring those responsible to justice.
The atmosphere in Min Seol Ah's office grows even denser as she lays out the pieces of a puzzle long hidden in the shadows.
Min Seol Ah: "The culprits might still be under the impression that there were no survivors from the accident. This belief allowed them to operate without fear of retribution."
She slides a photograph across the desk to Joon Ho, its edges worn, harboring secrets of the past.
Min Seol Ah: "Take a look at this. It's the vehicle involved in your parents' so-called 'accident.'"
Joon Ho's eyes widen in shock as he recognizes the vehicle in the photograph—a vehicle that belonged to none other than Jae Hyun.
Kim Joon Ho: (stunned) "This... This is Jae Hyun's car. How is this possible?"
Min Seol Ah: "Exactly. This discovery shifts everything we thought we knew about the case. It's no longer just about finding out what happened; it's about understanding why."
Determined and fueled by a mix of anger and a thirst for justice, Joon Ho stands, his resolve solidifying.
Kim Joon Ho: "I need to confront Jae Hyun. I need answers, and I need them now."
Min Seol Ah nods, her expression a blend of concern and support.
Min Seol Ah: "Be careful, Joon Ho. We're venturing into dangerous waters. But know this—I'm with you every step of the way."
The journey to Jae Hyun's residence is one of tumultuous thoughts for Joon Ho. Each turn of the wheels on the pavement echoes the turmoil within him.
Arriving at the opulent gates of Jae Hyun's home, Joon Ho's heart races. The house looms large, a fortress of secrets and lies.
Kim Joon Ho: (to himself) "This is it. No turning back now."
He rings the bell, each chime resonating with the gravity of his mission. The gates open, and Joon Ho steps into the lion's den, ready to face whatever—and whoever—lies within.
As the door to Jae Hyun's home swings open, Joon Ho is greeted not by hostility, but by the calm before a storm. Jae Hyun appears, his demeanor unreadable.
Jae Hyun: (calmly) "Joon Ho, what brings you to my home? It's quite late for a visit, isn't it?"
Kim Joon Ho: "I think you know exactly why I'm here, Jae Hyun. It's time for the truth.
The grandeur of Jae Hyun's residence does little to mask the tension that fills its opulent living room. Kim Joon Ho, armed with the truth of his past, stands before Jae Hyun and In Soo, the air charged with anticipation and dread.
Kim Joon Ho: (determined) "I need answers about the accident involving Kang Min Hyuk and Kim Hye Won. What happened to them?"
Jae Hyun and In Soo exchange a glance, feigning ignorance, a practiced deception meant to deflect.
Jae Hyun: (feigning confusion) "Kang Min Hyuk and Kim Hye Won? I'm afraid you're mistaken. We know nothing of this accident you speak of."
Joon Ho, undeterred, confronts them with his identity, a revelation that breaks their facade.
Kim Joon Ho: "That's not true. Because I am their son. And I know my parents' death wasn't just an accident.
Shock registers on Jae Hyun and In Soo's faces, their composure slipping for the first time.
In Soo: (stunned) "You're their son? But that's impossible..."
Jae Hyun: (recovering) "It was a tragic accident, nothing more. You're looking for answers where there are none. I advise you not to interfere further."
Joon Ho, fueled by a mix of anger and resolve, promises to uncover the truth.
Kim Joon Ho: "I've come too far to turn back now. The truth about my parents, about everything, will come to light. I promise you that."
With those final words, Joon Ho exits, leaving a palpable sense of threat hanging in the air.
Once alone, the veneer of indifference Jae Hyun and In Soo maintained collapses, giving way to a cold calculation
Jae Hyun: (darkly) "He cannot be allowed to continue. He's a threat to everything we've built."
In Soo, though visibly shaken, nods in agreement. A sinister plot begins to form, born out of desperation and fear of exposure.
Jae Hyun: "We need totake care of Joon Ho. Permanently. He's the last loose end."
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