Prey (Lee Seohan) - Chapter 168

– So, you had no idea about his nature when you allowed the marriage?

“I didn’t know back then. Of course, I wondered why the heir of Cheonkyung, who was supposedly living in the U.S., wanted to marry my daughter. But they said they loved each other, and there wasn’t much I could do to stop it… I was worried, but since it was my daughter’s decision, I chose to respect it.”

– When did you find out about Director Do Jeonghan’s perverse tendencies?

“One day, my daughter started avoiding us, so we went to see her… and something felt off. It was the middle of summer, but she was completely covered in long sleeves. Her face had bruises, and even though she tried to hide it, I noticed marks on her neck, like she had been strangled.”

– Strangulation marks, you say?

“Yes. I couldn’t believe it….”

Seol Hee-nam covered his face with both hands, shaking his head as if the memory was too painful to recount. After a moment, he let out a heavy sigh, lowered his hands, and continued.

“When I saw that, my wife and I tried to take her away immediately. But my daughter refused, saying that if we did, she would end her life… Ha, that day, my wife and I felt our hearts shatter. Unless you’ve experienced it, you can’t imagine the devastation. To think that my precious daughter, whom we raised so carefully, had gone through something so horrible….”

In the video, Seol Hee-nam accepted a tissue offered by the reporter and wiped his tears.

– Is that why they divorced?

“Yes. Eventually, we feared she might actually harm herself, so we proceeded with the divorce. She had gathered evidence, and using that, we managed to finalize the divorce under the condition that his violence and perversions wouldn’t be exposed.”

– Is that why Director Do Jeonghan lost in court and had to pay such an astronomical alimony?

“That’s right. That’s how it happened. It’s my fault… I should have stopped the marriage no matter what.”

– How is your daughter doing now?

“After the divorce, she tried to start over, even getting a new job. But the trauma was too severe… If the media contacts her, she’ll deny everything. I understand. Imagine how humiliating this is for her. And she must still be terrified of that demon of a man.”

– I see… That’s understandable.

The reporter nodded empathetically. Seol Hee-nam clenched his fist and displayed a resolute expression.

“As a father, I intended to keep this buried for the rest of my life. But that demon dared to approach my daughter again, leaving me no choice but to expose everything.”

– Are you saying Director Do Jeonghan tried to approach your daughter again?

“He’s out of his mind. He’s definitely a psychopath. He even moved into the house next door to my daughter after the divorce. It’s horrifying. Huff… I was so afraid my daughter might actually take her own life that I sent her abroad for her safety and decided to inform the media.”

Seol Hee-nam buried his face in his hands again, letting out a heavy sigh. At that moment, the reporter took out a photo on their phone and showed it to him.

– What is this photo?

The image was enlarged on the video. It showed Seol Hee-nam kneeling before Do Jeonghan, seemingly pleading. Another photo captured Do Jeonghan kicking him, and in the third, Seol Hee-nam was sprawled on the ground.

“……A while ago, before sending my daughter abroad, I went to him, knelt down, and begged him to please let my daughter go. This photo was secretly taken by a journalist who was investigating Do Jeonghan at the time, and they gave it to me when I said I would reveal the truth.”

– Ah, so it was a photo taken by coincidence. Huh…… This is so violent……
The reporter seemed at a loss for words and couldn’t continue speaking for a moment. Seol Hee-nam said with a look of deep sorrow,

“To everyone watching this interview, I earnestly plead with you. Please expose the heinous acts of that devilish man to the world so we can save my daughter. We have no power. I beg you, please save my daughter.”

Seol Hee-nam deeply bowed her head. The video ended there.

What on earth is this……?

Seol Hana opened the article’s comments with a bewildered expression.

– No matter how rich you are, is this acceptable? This is a serious crime.

– This is truly shocking…… I’ve heard that chaebols’ private lives are messy, but to look so normal and have such perverse tendencies……

– Didn’t he also go crazy with d***s in the U.S.? So the rumors must be true. I also heard that while messing around, he killed a few women.

– What about his ex-wife? Isn’t she going to end up dead too? I’m so scared……

The comments were full of people shocked by Do Jeonghan and sympathizing with the ex-wife.

Seol Hana gripped her phone tightly and suddenly stood up.

“Ma’am, I brought it here……”

As the personal shopper pushed in the clothing rack, Seol Hana quickly said,

“I’ll just go to the restroom for a moment, just for a moment!”

Rushing off, Seol Hana entered the restroom and called Park In-ok.

– Yes, Hana.

As soon as she heard In-ok’s voice, Seol Hana spoke irritably,

“Mom, what is this article about?”