Chapter 88

In-bae Lee was startled at the mention of Myung-je Jin. Nevertheless, he kept a straight face like a seasoned politician that he was. “Oh, didn’t Seoin take over Hotel Jinseong? Hotel Jinseong is too famous for me to not care about Mr. Jin,” he said, deftly painting his connection to the deceased man as a passing acquaintance.

“Was that so? I guess it doesn’t matter anymore since he’s already dead.” Tae-jun firmly grabbed In-bae Lee’s hand and added. “I expect you to use your people wisely, especially with an election coming up soon. My grandfather has very high expectations. Me as well.”

In-bae’s face stiffened looking at the retreating back of the young man.

All the information that Tae-jun had been given so far were inconclusive. He knew there was a lot of foul play involved, but he had yet to learn who the culprits were. He didn’t know how and if In-bae Lee and Yuri Han were connected. With his words just now, he hoped the man felt threatened enough and behaved properly.

The tension was building, Si-yeon quickly changed the topic.

“How was your break?”

“Did I tell you I was on break?” he said coldly.

“Several people told me. What did you do during your break?” she asked, ignoring his frosty tone.

“I rested.”

“You didn’t go hunting this time?” she asked, surprised.

“I did a while ago.” He shrugged.

“A while ago … when?” Si-yeon was puzzled. She didn’t remember him doing so. And it was highly unlikely that she would be mistaken because this man’s hunting trips were not something one could forget.

Right then Tae-jun’s phone vibrated. When he saw that it was Jin-ho calling, he looked at Si-yeon and said, “I’m going to answer this one.”

“Okay.” Si-yeon nodded and headed to the catering corner.

Tae-jun went to the balcony where he was the lone occupant and answered the call as he took out his cigarette. “What is it?”

• • “Are you available to talk?”

“Not for too long. Just get to the point.”

• • “I’ve found out the composition of the medication.”

“What’s it?”

• • “Ummm-” Jin-ho hesitated.

Was it a strong one? He thought of how Yuri would have very painful headaches from time to time. Tae-jun didn’t urge the doctor and waited for his response.

• • “It’s Kratom.”

“… Kratom? That’s a drug.”

• • “Yes, it’s a drug. It’s not FDA approved, but it’s sometimes used for treatment in America to kill pain or treat drug addiction … Tae-jun, Tae-jun Seo. Are you listening?”