Prey (Lee Seohan) - Chapter 179

“……!”

Do Cheoljun’s eyes wavered violently.

The executives were all staring at him. Bribery? Drxgs? Shocked voices seeped out amidst the commotion.

“What, what kind of nonsense is this…?”

Stammering in disbelief, Do Cheoljun’s mouth opened and closed in confusion, but the detective handcuffed him.

“You have the right to remain silent and the right to appoint a lawyer.”

As he saw the handcuffs on his wrists, Do Cheoljun’s face turned bright red, and he began shouting.

“What kind of bullsxxt is this?! Hey, you damn bastard, Do Jeonghan! You son of a bxxch, this is all your doing, isn’t it?!”

“Restrain him!”

As Do Cheoljun twisted and flailed wildly, causing a scene, the police subdued him.

“You think you’ll get away with this? Huh?! You dog of a bastard!!”

While being dragged away, screaming and cursing, Do Cheoljun froze for a moment as Jeonghan approached him.

Walking up close, Jeonghan leaned in slightly.

As their faces came closer, Do Cheoljun opened his mouth to spit out more curses.

“You son of a bi—”

His words were silenced by Jeonghan’s low, firm voice.

“You should have known who you were messing with. After all, you know I’m not exactly… human.”

“……!”

At the chilling look in Jeonghan’s eyes, Do Cheoljun’s face twisted in terror.

“That bastard! That bastard did it! You think you’ll get away with this?! Huh? You crazy son of a bxxch!!”

Even as he was being dragged away, Do Cheoljun continued to hurl curses.

Clack.

The door closed, and the meeting room fell silent once more.
Jeonghan returned to his seat.

The executives, as if unable to process the chaos they had just witnessed, remained awkwardly half-standing.

Turning to those who had been yelling at him earlier, Jeonghan spoke.

“There was a bit of a commotion. Please, go on with what you were saying.”

“Ah… no, I….”

The man glanced nervously around, his eyes darting.

“It’s… nothing. Nothing at all.”

With a pale face, the executive sat down. The other executives who had risen with Do Cheoljun also quickly took their seats.

Jeonghan, his gaze icy as he swept it over them, opened his mouth to speak.

“Earlier, you mentioned that I’m from an orphanage and adopted.”

“!”

The executive who had said those words turned pale as he looked at Jeonghan.

Jeonghan stared directly at him and spoke.

“It is true that I stayed in an orphanage.”

“Th-then….”

So, it’s true you’re not related to Chairman Do by blood?

The gazes of the people around the room tangled in confusion. Amidst the chaos, Jeonghan’s voice cut through once more.

“I can’t share the details. However, my mother is indeed Do Mi-ran, the only daughter of Chairman Do Pil-yong.”

“!”

The executives turned to Jeonghan with shocked expressions.

“Then that means you’re… the chairman’s grandson…?”

So it’s true?

…It really is.

Listening to the murmurs spreading through the room, Jeonghan’s lips curved into a faint smile.

“Do you think the chairman would appoint someone whose background he didn’t know as his successor?”

“N-no! That’s not what we meant…!”

“Then I’ll take it that this matter is settled, and I’ll continue with the report.”

Jeonghan resumed reporting on the results of his U.S. business trip. The executives, whose attention had been scattered, refocused on him.

After the meeting concluded, Jeonghan left the conference room. Behind him, some executives hurriedly followed.

“Director Do!”

Jeonghan turned his head. A few executives, all smiles, were looking at him.

“No matter what anyone says, we’ve always believed in you.”

The executives who had sided with Do Cheoljun spoke with shameless smiles plastered on their faces. Jeonghan, already aware of their intentions, smiled back.

“Thank you.”

It was always better to have fewer enemies, so there was no need to draw his sword prematurely.

“From now on, no matter what schemes Executive Director Do Cheoljun tries to pull, I’ll make sure to advise everyone not to be swayed. So just focus on your work without worry….”

“Director!”

Jeonghan shifted his gaze away from the executive mid-speech. Chief Joo was rushing toward him.

Jeonghan’s eyes narrowed.

“What is it?”

He turned to face Chief Joo, who stopped in front of him with a serious expression.