The Genius Grandson Of The Cash King Becomes A Tycoon [EN]: Chapter 182

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“Chairman Lee Seok, maintain your dignity.”

Ha In-sun was annoyed by her son, who was so casually spewing out harsh profanity in front of his mother.

*How dare he.*

She glared at the young actress sitting on the sofa, staring at her, then sighed.

She spoke to her chief secretary.

“Clear the room.”

He hurriedly ushered the guests out of the chairman’s office.

Lee Seok, looking very displeased, paced back and forth in the room.

Ha In-sun plopped down on the sofa’s best seat as if it were her own.

Seeing this, wrinkles formed on Lee Seok’s forehead, then disappeared.

“Hoo.”

Ha In-sun spoke to him as he paced behind her.

“Come and sit down. Pacing won’t solve anything.”

Lately, he’d been acting increasingly annoying.

Her son was acting as if he were the owner who could control everything in the Star Group.

But he was just a clueless kid.

Important decisions for the group had been made by Lee Heon and herself.

Her son had merely been a figurehead.

Ha In-sun was secretly hurt that her efforts were not recognized, but she didn’t show it.

Her son wouldn’t know how much sacrifice she had made.

*Was that why?* His actions were gradually grating on her nerves. She pointed out things she had previously overlooked.

The words Kim Ae-wol had spat out just before her death lingered in her ears.

‘So, you gifted yourself to Chun Seong-han.’

*Was that why?*

Her most beloved son seemed to be drifting further and further away.

She lightly bit her lip, composing herself.

Hiding her sharp tone, she wore a gentle smile.

“First, sit down and talk to your mother. Don’t worry too much. Your mother will take care of everything.”

However, in truth, she wasn’t sure how to resolve it.

The best thing would be to manipulate the test results.

But it wasn’t easy.

“What’s the content [of the will]?”

“The final will stipulates that inheritance is contingent upon a paternity test.”

“What? Then isn’t it something we can do right away? Honestly, Father really complicated things over nothing.”

“Yes, it’s a simple matter.”

Ha In-sun gave a bitter smile and agreed with her son’s words.

“Ah, what is the inheritance ratio? Mother.”

She saw foolish anticipation on her son’s face.

But she didn’t show it at all.

She said calmly.

“It’s the legal inheritance ratio.”

Lee Seok slowly nodded.

“Ah, then mine will increase a little. Well, it’s not a big difference, but.”

He clicked his tongue as if he were disappointed.

Ha In-sun hoped he would understand the heart of a mother who cared for the Star Group and her son.

Lee Seok lowered his head, staring intently at the floor.

*1.5 to 1, 3 to 2.*

There wasn’t a big difference from the existing inheritance ratio of 4 to 1.

Lee Seok eventually realized that he had to seize it himself.

Just like Park Su-gil and his mother had conspired to steal his share.

Now it was his turn.

He resolved to carefully pocket his mother’s share into his empty pockets.

He stared at the floor with a chilling gaze.

***

The inheritance recovery lawsuit was being delayed for no reason.

He had Lee Heon’s will in his hands, but it was useless.

He even worried that the lawsuit might be dismissed.

Although the possibility was slim, it would be a disaster if it were dismissed.

If Lee Seok inherited Lee Heon’s real estate and the proceeds from the sale flowed into the Star Group……

The liquidity crisis caused by the Yahoo acquisition would be neatly resolved.

He absolutely couldn’t bear to see the guys he had almost caught come back to life.

Jeong-hoon called Lee Pan-ho.

“I submitted the will as evidence, but the trial is still not proceeding?”

“Yes, the court has been changed three times, and they are dragging out the time by claiming to verify the evidence’s validity. It seems like Hae Song’s strategy is to delay as much as possible and then dismiss it.”

Indeed, the moment they conduct a paternity test, their ugly secrets will be exposed.

They will never proceed with the lawsuit.

Park Su-gil was in prison, but they were still solid.

They hadn’t lost their power yet.

They felt much stronger than the hollow Lee Seok.

Thankfully, Ha In-sun hadn’t absorbed Park Su-gil’s power yet.

If she had, the trial would have certainly been dismissed.

He had to tear them to shreds before Ha In-sun gained that power.

While Jeong-hoon was feeling frustrated, Park Hyun-chul came to see him.

“Shall I tell him to come in?”

“Yes, tell him to come in. Please prepare some tea.”

Park Hyun-chul opened the door and came in.

His mouth was smiling, but his eyes held a firm resolve.

Jeong-hoon remembered what he had said.

His words that he would dip his hands in filth on his behalf.

Park Hyun-chul, who had taken a seat, immediately got to the point.

“Shall we start now?”

“Isn’t it dangerous?”

“Well, it might be dangerous.”

“I can’t just stand by and let you do something dangerous.”

“Hahahaha, this is enough to bring tears to my eyes. You’re worried about me, even though my own father abandoned me… It’s okay. You just worry about Da-hye. If you ever make my daughter cry… I’ll kill you.”

A sudden murderous intent emanated from his body.

Jeong-hoon’s shoulders flinched.

He wore a broad smile on his face again and said.

“Got it? Hahaha. Anyway, never make her cry. And thank you. For giving me the opportunity.”

“Yes? Ah, no, it’s nothing.”

The door opened, and the secretary placed the tea down.

Park Hyun-chul, who had sipped the hot tea, stood up abruptly.

“Then I’ll be going.”

A firm resolve could be felt in his calm voice.

***

Park Hyun-chul got into his car.

He let out a long sigh.

“Hoo, if you make her cry even once, I’ll kill you.”

He said to himself.

He relieved his tension by saying such silly things.

He looked at his bag placed on the passenger seat.

The small camera installed inside would also be working properly.

He checked it several times.

His mouth and lips were parched.

Park Hyun-chul was lost in thought in the car for a long time.

Finally, he made a determined expression.

He started the car and drove out of the underground parking lot.

After eating his favorite dinner, he drove again.

The Hae Song Building, towering like a monster, came into view.

It was Friday.

Hae Song’s high-ranking lawyers would still be in the building.

Park Hyun-chul drove his car into the underground parking lot of the Hae Song Building to meet them.

The Sky Lounge of the Hae Song Building was only accessible to a select few.

You needed a password to enter.

It was that special and secretive of a space.

Park Hyun-chul swiped his father’s ID card, and the door opened.

Black sofas, worth millions of won, were placed here and there.

They exuded the subtle aura of luxury even in the dim lighting.

The finest liquors were displayed on one wall, and a well-dressed bartender was serving drinks with an expressionless face.

It was a high-end bar that rivaled even the best hotels.

The party that was held every Friday night, unless there was something special, was being held today as well.

It was a place for lawyers exhausted from a week of work to relax and promote camaraderie.

Park Hyun-chul looked around the room.

Loud laughter could be heard.

It was still early, so everyone was in a decent state; there were no dogs who had lost their reason.

They were all having conversations with fake smiles on their faces.

The Sky Lounge fell silent the moment Park Hyun-chul entered.

Everyone closed their mouths.

Complete silence.

Their eyes glared at Park Hyun-chul.

Park Hyun-chul slowly walked over and sat down in front of Ji Seok-hyun, the second-in-command of Hae Song and former Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court.

“What brings you here? Minister of Justice.”

“Aren’t I a member here too?”

“Puhahaha.”

Laughter burst from his mouth.

Park Hyun-chul’s face stiffened.

“You’ve come at a good time. We didn’t even have a farewell drink, so let’s have one today.”

“Tsk, you pathetic bastards.”

Park Hyun-chul attacked them.

“What was that?”

“Can you even enjoy drinking when my father is in prison?”

“Look, did you think we only moved with the power of Park Su-gil? Don’t you know? We are not the power of one person, but a united force.”

“Tsk, so you’re stupidly drinking now?”

“What are you talking about?”

“Now is the perfect opportunity to strike Lee Seok. How can you be so engrossed in your slave mentality that you only think about living as slaves? Tsk, tsk. Pathetic. Do you think my father ended up like that for no reason? He tried to punish the foolish Lee Seok, and that’s how it happened.”

“What?”

Park Hyun-chul fabricated a new story about the inside situation that they didn’t know.

“He tried to drive out Lee Seok, who ruined Cheonjihoe [a secret society or organization], and create a country ruled by our Sadaebu [historical term for scholar-officials; here, referring to a ruling class of lawyers], but that’s how he ended up. And you’re just drinking here, tsk, tsk.”

“Ahem, let’s have a drink first.”

Ji Seok-hyun, the second-in-command of Hae Song, handed Park Hyun-chul a glass.

At least half successful.

Ji Seok-hyun said with a curious expression.

“Now, shall we have a serious talk?”

“Do you think I went to Yoon Jeong-hoon because I liked him? If we take down Lee Seok, who will have the power in this land?”

An unusual light flickered in Ji Seok-hyun’s eyes.

Everyone next to him perked up their ears.

“Are you talking about our Sadaebu?”

“Isn’t it obvious? If we set our minds to it, we can throw Lee Seok, no, even President Gu Han-soo, into prison right away.”

Ji Seok-hyun’s cheekbones rose at Park Hyun-chul’s words, and the others nodded.

“Now, before Yoon Jeong-hoon strikes Lee Seok, we must attack him first. We must clearly show them our terrifying power. That way, those who flaunt their money will freeze up, right?”

“Indeed, truly Park Su-gil’s son.”

Ji Seok-hyun’s face was full of smiles.

“What are you saying? Are you being swayed by the three-inch tongue of a traitor? Don’t you know that Park Da-hye is in a romantic relationship with Yoon Jeong-hoon?”

Lawyer Ga Hyun-tae raised a valid question.

But Park Hyun-chul had already prepared a perfect scenario for all the questions.

“Yoon Jeong-hoon will work like a dog under us, only for us. Hehehe, like a dog.”

“What? A dog? Puhaha.”

Laughter erupted here and there as they thought of Yoon Jeong-hoon, who would be loyal to them.

“He will do what we did for Chairman Lee Seok and the Cheonjihoe guys.”

“Yes, if he supports us with his insufficient funds, then… this country will be completely in our hands. A well-ordered dream country ruled by lawyers.”

Ji Seok-hyun closed his eyes and smiled as if he had begun to have vain delusions.

Park Hyun-chul looked at them and said.

“What will you all do? Will you all participate?”

Park Hyun-chul raised his glass.

Ji Seok-hyun also raised his glass.

“Anyone who refuses, leave this place now.”

“No.”

The men in suits all raised their glasses and stood up.

The ultra-elites who move South Korea.

Jurists (律士) [legal professionals].

Investigation, prosecution, and judgment are all in their hands.

Perhaps they can even hold the power to make laws.

If Yoon Jeong-hoon’s wealth supports them, nothing is impossible.

A world where the opinions of the masses, who are worse than pigs and dogs, are unnecessary, the beautiful world they dream of began to unfold before their eyes.

***

The trial date, which had been indefinitely postponed, was suddenly set.

Jeong-hoon intuitively knew that Park Hyun-chul was the one who made this possible.

He went to the Ministry of Justice.

“How did you do it?”

“How did I do it? I threw bait to greedy bastards.”

“Bait?”

“Lee Seok and Star Group, and you too.”

“What? I don’t understand. Father-in-law…, hmm, Minister.”

Park Hyun-chul’s cheek twitched for a moment.

“Well, it’s not a bad word to hear, say it one more time.”

“No, Minister.”

After making a regretful expression, he opened his mouth again.

“I said it was time to strike Lee Seok. So, they wrote their own novel. Oh, and I said you would work like a dog for the Sadaebu.”

“What? Do you believe that?”

“When a person’s eyes are blinded by greed, they think of everything as self-centered. Most of those guys are probably the heads of new organizations. It’s clear.”

Jeong-hoon realized how terrifying greed was.

They, who had the most rational and reasonable minds in Korea.

They were so caught up in desire that they couldn’t distinguish between shit and soybean paste at all.

At that time, Kang Cheol-joong’s voice was heard from outside the door.

“Minister, it’s Cheol-joong.”

“Oh, come in.”

His face, which had entered the room, looked troubled.

“Hey, I told you to just knock and come in, why are you being so formal? Are you sick or something? Why is your expression so stiff?”

“Ah, no, it’s nothing.”

“What’s wrong?”

“That’s… Former Supreme Court Justice Park Su-gil passed away last night.”

“What?”

Park Hyun-chul’s whole body froze like ice.

The Genius Grandson of the Cash King Becomes a Chaebol.