You Are Defended - Chapter 569



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Episode 569

After I appeared on TV and revealed various things, various media outlets reported on it.

Even the director of News 9, who had been lying down and saying that he could never report negative content on Wooshin, now seemed to have no other choice, and News 9 also diligently reported on the content.

Among them, the only one that was quiet was the Ilbo.

But even the Ilbo could not quietly pass over such a big issue, so they published an article.

Of course, it centers around the bad guy Cha Ju-han who is trying to incite the public by rashly revealing unconfirmed facts.

[Angel’s House has hired lawyer TaekwangㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋIt seems like they’re trying to solve it by throwing money at it]

But that doesn’t mean things at Angel’s House have gotten any better.

People conducted their own investigations, whether they were curious or genuinely interested in helping at-risk youth.

It was revealed that Taekwang was handling their defense, even though the case had not yet been sent to the prosecution and there was no way to access the materials.

[Taekwang, you guys are crazy about moneyㅋㅋㅋ I knew it when you kept defending that group of trash]

[It’s famous that Taekwang takes charge of all the cases, right? LOL In the past, there was even talk that if you left it to Taekwang, he would definitely win. Didn’t all the cases fail one after another? It seems like Taekwang is a piece of trash too

└It’s not Taegwang, it’s Toegwang

└ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋRetirement

└ He has defended many trash people besides Wooshin. In the past, when a lawsuit was filed because some harmful substance came out of a baby bottle sterilizer, Toegwang defended him.

└Really urgent to get out;;

└It seems to be a retirement because it needs to be retired + retired]

I also witnessed a moment when Taekwang, which is truly the most successful law firm in Korea, was given an interesting nickname.

I take great pride in having helped create that nickname.

“I guess Angel House is just not going to open its doors forever? It’s been so quiet despite all the chaos.”

Oh, the manager, said as he stirred the kimchi stew in the stew pot with a ladle.

I put down my phone, which I had been looking at while waiting for the stew to boil.

“If I release it now, it will be counterproductive. The police haven’t even briefed me yet. They released a statement in advance, but if the investigation results refute the contents of that statement, I will be ridiculed.”

“According to what I’ve heard, they’ve prepared a statement. But people’s reactions are much more heated than they thought, so they can’t release it. If they get caught doing one thing wrong, they’ll be burned at the stake.”

“Oh, Attorney Kang. Where did you hear that?”

“Have you forgotten? My sources scattered throughout the legal profession? Of course, these days, everyone complains that I only listen and don’t solve things, but I still have classmates with whom I have developed deep friendships.”

Kang Min-jae got acne.

If you think about it, Kang Min-jae’s feet were quite wide, unlike mine.

Now that we’ve been spending more time together, Kang Min-jae has hardly been seen going out lately.

So I thought that maybe my network of people around me was slowly disappearing, but it seems that my worries were unfounded.

“I also heard that the atmosphere is not normal. I heard that although Taekwang’s lawyers participated in the investigation as the defense attorneys for Angel’s House, they will withdraw later if they are sent to the prosecution. That makes sense. As you said, if Angel’s House is going to throw it away anyway, there is no need to defend them even if it means hearing the sound of the backlash.”

Oh, the office manager intervened.

He had also been in the prosecution for a long time, so it seemed like he had connections all over the legal world.

“Have you heard anything, lawyer?”

Kang Min-jae said while putting ramen noodles in kimchi stew.

Kang Min-jae’s intention in asking this question even though he clearly knows that I don’t know anyone is very clear.

This is a trick to tease me.

“I heard that too. Kang Byun-i said she wanted to get cut off at a private event. I was thinking of cutting her off if she kept bothering me anyway.”

“Oh, me, when did I! And I also have a stake in the law, right? Now, you can’t cut it off as you please, right? And if you cut it off, the law firm will have to go back to the law firm.”

“doesn’t care.”

“Is this really true?”

“Every time I say I’m going to cut it, the lawyer gets excited, so Attorney Cha keeps teasing me about it.”

Oh, the manager, for some unknown reason, smiled happily and began to pour the stew that had finished boiling onto Kang Min-jae’s and my plates.

“It triggers trauma. The trauma when the lawyer tried to cut me!”

If you bring it up then you’ll be left speechless.

I do feel a bit sorry in my own way.

So now, am I not being punished for my original sin by having to live with Kang Min-jae?

Even Kang Min-jae doesn’t pay rent.

“Attorney, I think you’d better lower your voice.”

It was around the time when Kang Min-jae was venting his anger at how cold-hearted I had been in telling him to leave when he was excited about the company dinner that day.

Oh, the manager put his index finger on his lips and made a ‘shh, shh’ sound.

But Kang Min-jae seemed to have no intention of quitting.

He kept telling me what a bad boss I was and how he didn’t appreciate my efforts.

Oh, the manager sighed.

It was the same for me too.

Kang Min-jae overlooked one fact.

It’s lunchtime now, and this place is famous for its cheap but delicious stews.

“… … .”

Kang Min-jae, who only then came to his senses and looked around, shut his mouth, conscious of the gazes glancing at us, pretending not to notice.

There were even people secretly taking pictures.

Maybe a photo will be posted on SNS along with rumors of discord between me and Kang Min-jae.

* * *

“What if real pictures are uploaded?”

Kang Min-jae sighed with a worried look in his eyes.

He pretended to be fine until he left the restaurant, and even when the owner asked him to sign something to hang in the store, he was cheerful but looked noticeably anxious.

“Lawyer, your level of tolerance is really increasing day by day. What are you going to do if the photo comes up? You’re not even a celebrity.”

Taesik sighed as if he was tired of it.

“What if someone posts something like ‘Cha Joo-han and Kang Min-jae don’t seem to be on good terms?’ because I’m joking around and making a big fuss about it?”

“I guess Kang Byun really thinks Kang Byun is a celebrity. Don’t worry about useless things and keep your mouth shut.”

“That’s right. If they were celebrities, it would be a huge topic of conversation. But lawyers? No one cares.”

Before I knew it, I was in front of Songhak Police Station.

Unlike when we went to Gangnam Police Station, we were able to move comfortably from the parking lot into the building.

After filling out the interview application form and waiting for a bit, it was soon our turn.

“Hello, lawyer!”

As we entered the interview room, Cheon Jong-nam bowed in half and greeted us.

Since Cheon Jong-nam’s residence was Songhak, located in northern Gyeonggi Province, the case was transferred here from Munyeok Police Station.

“I heard you’ll be transferred to the detention center tomorrow. Today is exactly the 10th day since you’ve been in the detention center.”

“Oh, yes. That’s really fortunate.”

According to the story heard from Kang Su-il right after Cheon Jong-nam surrendered, he was a wanted criminal and was held in detention, but he was scheduled to be released as there were no signs of him escaping.

But Cheon Jong-nam wanted to be arrested so badly.

Of course, it was because I had really scared Cheon Jong-nam that his life would be in danger the moment he was free.

I’m not making up words out of thin air.

Now that we know how many death threats there have been, the possibility of Wooshin trying to kill him has decreased, but it would still be quite difficult if Cheon Jong-nam opens his mouth.

Wouldn’t you want to shut their mouths at all costs?

“I think I know why the lawyer told me to turn myself in for drowsy driving!”

I told Wooshin to turn himself in for drowsy driving in order to confuse him from understanding the cards we had, but Cheon Jong-nam seemed to interpret it a little differently.

Well, in the end, it turned out just the way both Cheon Jong-nam and I wanted, so I guess we should be thankful.

Thanks to the public opinion swayed by the broadcast, people began to think that Chun Jong-nam was not simply driving while drowsy, but that he had arranged the murder after receiving a request.

Because of this, the police also had no choice but to conclude that Cheon Jong-nam was lying.

There were some situations that were quite suspicious.

Isn’t that why the police and prosecutors had no choice but to maintain the state of detention?

“The lawyer was a very compassionate person. I was really scared at first… … .”

If Cheon Jong-nam had confessed the truth as soon as he turned himself in, the court would have accepted this as reflection and taken it into consideration when sentencing.

So, in order to get out with as little money as possible, it was best for Cheon Jong-nam to reveal from the beginning that it was a contract killing.

However, I instructed Cheon Jong-nam to turn himself in for drowsy driving and then change his story, saying that it was a murder request, after he had insisted that I do it.

Because of this, the possibility of a sentence reduction by saying something like ‘showing signs of reflection’ has decreased.

Of course, I made one promise to compensate for that.

“I am truly a piece of trash for trying to kill such a kind lawyer who even took care of my children… … .”

[truth]

Cheon Jong-nam began to sob, wiping tears away with his sleeve.

It’s fortunate that he seems to be reflecting on his actions, but it was truly a sight to behold.

Cheon Jong-nam’s wife and daughter were already suffering financial difficulties due to their father’s absence.

I heard that Capital, where Cheon Jong-nam had used a large amount of money for gambling, is forcing them to pay off the debt instead.

That alone makes Cheon Jong-nam a criminal in front of his family, and now that he admits to ordering the murder, it is obvious that the threats directed at him will spread to his family.

That’s why I promised to protect Cheon Jong-nam’s family, who did nothing wrong but met a trash husband and father, so that they could live safely.

So am I mistaken now?

“Just leave me to my misunderstanding… … .”

Kang Min-jae also lowered his head toward me and whispered.

“Please stop crying.”

I said with a frown.

Many people’s lives are ruined by debt.

But not everyone who is cornered chooses crime.

I have no intention of re-evaluating Cheon Jong-nam just because he is showing signs of weakness now.

“You even care about me crying… … .”

Why is this guy like this?

“The sound of crying is loud.”

“Oh, yes… … .”

“After being transferred to the detention center tomorrow, he will now be investigated by the prosecution.”

“Yes, sir.”

“Then, let’s talk about the murder for hire. He was offered a murder for hire by Capital because of his debt, and after that, he hid because he didn’t receive the promised payment. Then, they sent someone to kill Mr. Chun Jong-nam. A person he didn’t know suddenly appeared and helped him, and Mr. Chun Jong-nam took advantage of the opportunity to escape and hide before turning himself in. Of course, it was so chaotic that you probably don’t remember that person’s face.”

“Yes, of course. I will do as you say.”

“Don’t complicate things by explaining things unnecessarily. Just do as you are told.”

“… … Okay, I understand. I kept practicing with those staff members. I will definitely do that.”

“Remember to refuse visitation to anyone except your wife, daughter, public defender, and us.”

“yes.”

“Don’t talk nonsense to the people you’re incarcerated with.”

“Of course. My wife and children are at stake, so of course I must do as you say, no matter what!”

[truth]

Cheon Jong-nam clenched his fists.

Are you saying that you committed such a crime while thinking of your wife and children in that way?

For my part, I cannot understand his mental state.

In any case, his will has been confirmed by his ability many times, so there seems to be no need to doubt it any longer.

“Riverside.”

“yes?”

“Nothing else to say?”

This is the first time that Kang Min-jae and Cheon Jong-nam have actually met since the accident.

He said he would follow me to the interview today, so I thought he might want to say something to express his resentment since he almost died and came back to life, but he was quiet the whole time.

“doesn’t exist.”

“Oh? Okay, that’s fine. I think you’ll do well, so we’ll go now.”

As Kang Min-jae and I stood up from our seats, Cheon Jong-nam suddenly opened his mouth.

“Excuse me, Attorney Kang Min-jae!”

Kang Min-jae, whose name was suddenly called, looked at him with a bewildered expression.

“Come to think of it, I was so flustered that I couldn’t apologize to you separately… … . I’m truly sorry. You must have seen the video letter, but… … .”

[truth]

I keep using my abilities to check if Cheon Jong-nam has other thoughts, and seeing that this is true, it seems like he is really reflecting on himself.

He even apologized to Kang Min-jae even though he wasn’t asked to do so.

“Are you apologizing and asking for a compromise?”

Kang Min-jae asked.

Then Cheon Jong-nam shook his head violently.

“No, but you got into an accident because of me, and I feel bad that I can’t apologize to you even though I’ve met you in person… .”

“But for someone who accepted a murder contract, you are capable of thinking normally. That’s fortunate. Don’t do something like this again. You keep talking about your wife and daughter. How hurt must that be for them?”

As Kang Min-jae added, Cheon Jong-nam lowered his head.

Even people who tried to commit murder to make some money seem to be reflecting on their actions.

I wonder if Ko Sang-jun will reflect on himself someday.

… … I think what happened just now was an excessive expectation.

“Doesn’t it seem like Cheon Jong-nam is reflecting on his actions a bit?”

Kang Min-jae said as we headed back to the parking lot after the interview.

“Up until now, I’ve only seen people who have no sense of guilt about the crimes they’ve committed and who only feel resentful when they’re betrayed by others. Cheon Jong-nam is a refreshing character.”

“I know.”

Although I am a lawyer, I often sympathize with the public’s sense of justice.

I used to work in putting criminals in correctional facilities, and I’m still trying to put Ko Sang-jun there, but I have fundamental doubts.

What are the chances that criminals who serve their sentences and are released have truly been reformed?

It seems that Cheon Jong-nam has truly reflected on his actions, but is there any guarantee that he will not commit another crime if he is tempted in the future?

In this incident, Kang Min-jae and I became direct victims, unlike usual.

That makes me even more curious.

Can Cheon Jong-nam be forgiven?

If so, what about Ko Sang-jun?

Even if he committed a heinous crime, can he be forgiven if he truly reflects and serves his sentence as a model prisoner?

“Lawyer, did you turn on your cell phone?”

Kang Min-jae said as he turned on the cell phone he had returned when he went in for the interview.

I forgot about it for a moment.

Zing, ziing, ziing, ziing.

As soon as I turned on my phone, notifications started ringing.

Just as I was about to check why there were so many messages in the meantime, a phone call came.

It was Choi Jong-Hyeon.

─Cha Byun! Why is your phone off? Minjae is off too. What’s wrong? If you don’t answer this call, I was going to call Taeshik.

“No. I just turned it off for a moment to meet with Cheon Jong-nam. Is something wrong?”

─I got a call from reporter Kirihara.

“What do you say?”

─I heard that Onodera’s grandson applied for long-term sick leave from school.

Finally, the first signal was detected from the surveillance network.

That’s a very clear sign too.