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Previously known as 'Distorted', Now 'Echoes of Deception'
Lee Yeonmi, a successful business woman, returned back to Korea after spending one week for a business meeting in Japan, only to find that her beloved boyfriend, soon-to-be fianc...
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“W–what?” This time eomma stuttered, heartbroken. I stayed silent in shock.
“Yes, Mrs. Kim. Your son, Kim Taehyung, was murdered.” Jeongguk said more clearly.
“H–how are you so sure?” I asked him, not lifting my teary eyes to look at him.
“Miss Lee, I checked some CCTV cameras of that bridge but strangely, that certain night, cameras from street A1 to B8 were shut down. Surely the bridge's cameras were off too since it comes between these two streets. I asked around and they told me they were about to be replaced in two weeks, that was when you were in Japan. And weirdly, they shut them off because the workers coming to replace them, were to arrive without informing the authority. That truck driver was not arrested because your boyfriend died by an ‘accident’ and that truck driver was drunk while driving. This added to my suspicion too.” He explained.
“Not much longer since the accident took place, a car passed street A2. Not to mention, the car looked exactly like the victim's. I zoomed in deeper to find it had the same number plate as the one who was hit. Now, we all know that it's not possible to have the exact same number plate within a country. However, I still have to dig more on the car. This could not be a coincidence.”
“Who do you suspect then?” I asked.
“I had been investigating since this accident and was trying to find any person who had some grudges against Taehyung but couldn't find any. So, that's why I came here to ask you.”
“Taehyung... He was never the one to disrespect anyone, or even talk to anyone with harsh voice. I don't think he had any enemies. But I'm sure eomma has some answers for you, because I had only been with him for three years and she had been with him as long as he was alive.” I looked at her with a small smile to encourage her.
“As Mi said, he had never yelled or fought with anyone. He was a quiet kid in his school life so most people ignored him but... There was a boy who used to bully him, tae used to even return home with bruises.” A lone tear slipped out from one of her eyes.
“Who was he?” I asked her, sure he told me about his school life but never names. He used to address them with his creative nicknames.
“Jung Yuwon. I even complained about the bullying but since his family was rich, he never got his punishment. My son had to go through all the s–suffering in his high school.” She cupped her mouth to stop the sobs.
“Was there any other person?” She difficulty shook her head.
“I think we got our first suspect.” This time, it was me who spoke determinedly.
