Live or Die

CHAPTER 12

In the heart of the night, Kim Joon Ho sat surrounded by mountains of documents, the glow of his desk lamp casting long shadows across the room. His dedication to uncovering the truth about Seo In Soo had led him down a rabbit hole of public records, whispered rumors, and clandestine meetings.

Kim Joon Ho: (murmuring to himself) "Every piece of gossip harbors a fragment of truth. It's time Seo In Soo's secrets saw the light."

He began with sifting through corporate leaks and whispers within SJ Corporation, following the smoke that hinted at a scandal deeply embedded within the Seo family's pristine facade. His intuition told him there was more beneath the surface, a story meticulously hidden from the public eye.

A breakthrough came one night in a dusty library corner, where an old newspaper obituary for Jae Hyun's first wife caught his eye. The article spoke of a sudden and mysterious demise, a piece that fit too conveniently with Seo In Soo's subsequent marriage into the Seo family.

Kim Joon Ho: (whispering) "From tragedy to a swift remarriage... In Soo, what were you hiding?"

The true turning point, however, was an off-the-record conversation with a former SJ Corporation employee. In a dimly lit café, the informant, a shadow of their former corporate self, confirmed the long-standing rumors.

Former Employee: (quietly) "Not many knew... about In Soo's affair, the pregnancy. When Jae Hyun's wife died, In Soo didn't just fill her place in his home; she erased her memory."

With this knowledge, Joon Ho dug deeper, unearthing a payment record to a private clinic that coincided with the timeline of In Soo's supposed pregnancy. It was the tangible evidence he needed, a ledger entry that spoke volumes of the affair and its fallout.

Kim Joon Ho: (looking at the record) "This... This is it. The link between In Soo's hidden past and the Seo family's public facade."

Realizing the depth of deceit he'd uncovered, Joon Ho knew the implications were far-reaching. It wasn't merely a personal scandal; it was a testament to the power dynamics within SJ Corporation, revealing a network of manipulation that perhaps led to deadly consequences.

Kim Joon Ho: "The affair, the secret pregnancy, the manipulative ascent to power... It's a tale of ambition and darkness. Jae Hyun, In Soo, the truth won't stay buried."

With evidence in hand and the truth pieced together, Kim Joon Ho prepared to confront the Seo family, ready to expose the intricate web of lies that had shielded their darkest secrets. The night was silent as he set out, a solemn vow to bring justice for the silenced voices echoing in his determined steps.

Kim Joon Ho's confrontation with Jae Hyun at his luxurious cabin unfolds with palpable tension. The setting is opulent, reflecting Jae Hyun's power and influence, yet the atmosphere is charged with an impending storm as truths long buried are dragged into the harsh light of reality.

Kim Joon Ho: (resolutely) "Jae Hyun, it's time you faced the truth about Seo In Soo. Her affair, the pregnancy, your role in all of it."

Jae Hyun, seated behind a grand desk, looks up, his expression a mix of surprise and disdain. The accusation slices through the cabin's tranquility, leaving a heavy silence in its wake.

Jae Hyun: (with a cold laugh) "You dare come into my home with these baseless accusations? You've lost your mind, Joon Ho."

Kim Joon Ho stands his ground, undeterred by Jae Hyun's dismissal. His evidence is solid, his resolve unshakeable.