My Calling Is Profiler [EN]: Chapter 509

# Proving the Crime (2)

Of course, there’s no law that says you have to see an OB/GYN for a checkup just because you’re pregnant. But it’s only natural to go to an OB/GYN for a checkup out of concern for the baby and yourself.

“And?”

“And she seems to be living a pretty wealthy life, even though her house isn’t that great.”

Hyojin-ae’s family isn’t exactly rich; they’re just ordinary people.

“But most of the items she posts on social media are super expensive—her wallet, the things she uses, everything.”

It’s impossible to check her assets yet because no crime has been revealed. But many criminals care about showing off their wealth. People who live frugally don’t even think about committing crimes.

It’s the guys who are obsessed with external appearances and try to create a certain image who commit crimes. In reality, people who commit crimes out of necessity don’t spend the money on entertainment.

The fact that they spend money on entertainment is proof that they’re not doing it for a living.

“Could it be money earned from organ trafficking?”

“Probably. So, what about other things?”

Finding out about a criminal isn’t just about official methods. It’s not impossible to secretly approach people around them and ask about them.

Especially if there’s a woman aiming for the hospital director’s son, there’s no way there wouldn’t be gossip in the hospital, which is a female-dominated environment. I knew that it wouldn’t be difficult for Lee Ji-soo to ask them for their opinions, saying that the Madam sent her, and they’d unknowingly tell her everything they know.

They’re subtly siding with her, but if something big happens, they’ll get blamed too.

“For now, her reputation within the hospital isn’t very good. They say she’s quite overbearing, forceful, and unkind to patients.”

“And yet she manages to stick around?”

“Yes, but the doctors think highly of her. They say she understands surgeries quickly and knows how to take initiative. So, I heard that she’s mainly assigned to the operating room rather than the ward.”

“That’s highly likely.”

If she has experience with proxy surgeries [surgeries performed by someone other than the listed surgeon], she can’t help but know a lot about surgeries. So, from the doctors’ point of view, she can’t help but be seen as a skilled nurse who prepares everything well.

“Anyway, she doesn’t seem like a good person.”

“Why do you say that?”

“People tend to take sides, knowingly or unknowingly.”

Some people express their resentment out of jealousy, but if a person is decent and good, there are people who take their side.

“But looking at what Ji-soo is saying, it doesn’t seem like there’s anyone like that. Don’t you think?”

“That’s right. There’s no such nurse.”

“Moreover, doctors are in a horizontal relationship.”

Just because doctors work at Hwagreen Hospital doesn’t mean they’re subordinate to those people. Rather, if they’re good enough to work at Hwagreen Hospital, it’s not difficult for them to change jobs.

Of course, it would be different if the Hwagreen Hospital director made up his mind to ruin them, but it’s ridiculous to try to ruin someone just for expressing their opinion.

“Besides, Ji-soo hid the fact that she’s a police officer.”

Officially, Lee Ji-soo isn’t a police officer, but just someone who’s asking about Hyo-jin-ae on behalf of the Madam.

“But what’s the difference?”

“There’s a difference. Externally, Ji-soo asking around is proof that they’re considering Hyo-jin-ae as a daughter-in-law.”

Then how would the person who received the question respond? First, they praise her. But the fact that Hyo-jin-ae is opposed by the Hwagreen Hospital director’s family probably isn’t a secret.

“Then it’s awkward to speak badly of her in that situation.”

If they speak well of her, the higher-ups will be uncomfortable, and if they speak badly of her, they’ll be uncomfortable later if Hyo-jin-ae really becomes the daughter-in-law.

“The best way to deal with that is to only talk about the official aspects.”

“Ah!”

Talking about the official aspects is, conversely, one of the psychological defense mechanisms of ‘I want to distance myself from this person.’

“If they personally thought she was a good person, those defense mechanisms wouldn’t have appeared collectively.”

At Park Do-joon’s words, Lee Il-seop glanced at Hyo-jin-ae and Joo Cheol-sik sitting there.

“So, what should we do now?”

“It’s not about what we do, but what they do that’s the key.”

Park Do-joon said leisurely.

“Ji-soo?”

“Yes, Detective.”

At Park Do-joon’s words, Lee Ji-soo immediately made a call as if she had prepared in advance. And after a while, a call came to Joo Cheol-sik.

“Oh, Mom. I’m already waiting. What? No, why suddenly? There’s no such thing!”

After bickering for a while, Joo Cheol-sik finally sighed and hung up.

“What’s wrong, honey?”

Hyo-jin-ae asked, tilting her head at Joo Cheol-sik.

“Suddenly, Dad and Mom have a schedule in the United States, so they’re leaving for the United States now.”

“Suddenly? No, why?”

“I don’t know?”

“Is it because they don’t like me?”

“Um, I don’t think so. They said it’ll take about two weeks, so take good care of the baby and wait while looking into wedding halls and everything. They said that as soon as they get back, we’ll confirm the DNA test and have a formal meeting with the parents right away, and then have the wedding?”

Joo Cheol-sik smiled, thinking about the wedding.

But Hyo-jin-ae’s face looked uncomfortable at those words.

“No, do we really have to do that DNA test? Honestly, I feel bad.”

“No, it’s just that Mom…”

“Even if Mom asked for something like that, you should have refused. What do they think of me? I really feel bad!”

“I’m sorry. But since Mom wants it…”

“Ugh, I don’t know! I really feel bad.”

“Let’s just bear with it for a moment. We can live well after we get married. You know we’re rich.”

“Let’s just register our marriage first. We can register our marriage even without our parents anyway.”

“Oh, well, yes.”

Joo Cheol-sik’s face looked somewhat reluctant at Hyo-jin-ae’s words.

“Why do you look like that?”

“No, it’s just that. Still, shouldn’t we have a wedding? Honestly, my parents have their reputation to think about.”

“Your parents’ reputation?”

“Yeah, you know, if we have a wedding, there’ll be a lot of people coming…”

“Then what about my reputation!”

“Huh?”

“Do you know how bad it feels for a woman who’s had a baby to be asked to take a DNA test?”

“No. That’s… Jin-ae.”

“I feel bad. I’m leaving.”

Hyo-jin-ae got up from her seat.

And Joo Cheol-sik was startled to see that.

“Jin-ae, wait a minute.”

“Ugh, I don’t know. I’m going.”

“Ugh, what’s wrong again.”

“Because I feel bad. Don’t you think?”

“No, that… I’m sorry. But you only have to swallow your pride this once.”

“Why are you even asking me to bring my OB/GYN records?”

“Mom said she’ll pay for all the hospital bills and treatment. She said that after we get married, she’ll pay for all the baby’s expenses, including tuition and study abroad fees…”

“No, I don’t need it. I don’t need it if we’re not registering our marriage today.”

“Jin-ae!”

“Ugh, I don’t know!”

Joo Cheol-sik, who was following Hyo-jin-ae and trying to persuade her, finally grabbed his head when she left.

“Ugh, I’m going crazy.”

Park Do-joon, who was watching Hyo-jin-ae leave, clicked his tongue.

“What do you think?”

“It seems like she has a lot to hide.”

“Yeah, and it doesn’t seem like it’s really her child.”

“How do you know that?”

“The woman’s luggage is too light.”

“Luggage?”

“Why do parents carry bags full of luggage when they raise children?”

There are so many things you need when raising a child, from diapers to spare clothes to wear when it’s cold, formula, baby bottles, rattles…

In dramas, they fight and confidently leave with only the baby in their arms, but that’s only because that’s the purpose of the scene. Realistically, it’s only natural to pack a bag full of stuff wherever you go.

“Right now, those kids need to be fed formula every three hours. Of course, I have nothing to say if they’re breastfeeding, but they need to change diapers at least once every hour or two.”

But she came and left with just her body?

“That can’t be.”

Park Do-joon scratched his head and watched Joo Cheol-sik walk away before heading to the building. Then he tapped on the window of the management office.

“Police.”

“Police?”

The security guard flinched at the word police.

“It’s nothing big, but can I see the CCTV footage of the car that just left? It’s a suspect we’re tracking.”

“Sure.”

Fortunately, the security guard showed it to him without much suspicion. And Park Do-joon was convinced after seeing it.

“It’s definitely not her child.”

“How do you know?”

“Look. She gets in the car with the baby right away, right?”

“Yes.”

“But baby car seats are basically installed in the back seat.”

If you drive with the baby like that, the only space where you can put the baby down is the passenger seat.

But the passenger seat is a dangerous position in the event of an accident. Car seats aren’t even installed in the passenger seat, and it’s not easy to operate the passenger seat car seat from the driver’s seat.

“Judging by the time, she left the baby in the passenger seat and left right away.”

Park Do-joon checked the departure video several times and said.

“She has no affection for the child, and she doesn’t even have the minimum necessary supplies, so that’s probably why. Ah, can I get this video?”

“Well, I can give it to you, but you have to buy the USB…”

“Yes, I understand.”

Park Do-joon nodded and said to Lee Ji-soo.

“Go buy one.”

“Yes, Detective.”

While Lee Ji-soo went to buy it, Park Do-joon came out of the security office and said.

“I think she’s probably the culprit.”

“Then should we raid the scene?”

“That’s the problem. There’s no proper evidence.”

If we raid her recklessly just because she’s suspicious, the child will be in danger.

“And let’s build up some achievements this time.”

“How?”

“Well, there’s bound to be miscellaneous work everywhere, right?”

Park Do-joon smiled and said.

“Let’s do that miscellaneous work.”

# Sometimes a Minority Is Advantageous

“Do-joon, you know this is dangerous, right?”

“What is? How dangerous can one woman be?”

“It’s not that, you don’t have a warrant. If this gets big, women’s groups will try to kill you.”

“Screw them.”

Park Do-joon laughed with ridicule at Jo Sang-gyu’s words.

“What do those bitches who have never been in the field know?”

“But shouldn’t we get a warrant at least?”

“If we apply for a warrant? Who will take responsibility for the hostage situation afterwards?”