Dawn And His Darling
3: Geumchanggo Group vs Problems
Wednesday, 15 February 202x. Almost two days since Lee Chaehyun's disappearance.
It was a hysterical morning at the home of Geumchanggo Group's chief executive Mr Lee Hwi. Secretary Ji, who usually acts as a dry canoebo plate that morning, looked a little anxious.
"LEE BADA!", Great Lord Lee scolded his fifth child.
Mrs Lee who had the name Lee Bada was shocked. It had been a long time since his father had scolded him so. Meanwhile, right next to her is her own husband, Mr. Jo, who has fallen to his knees in front of his father-in-law. Following her husband's kneeling position, Lady Lee also knelt down.
(FYI: in the carousel the clan does not change after marriage)
"How's the police investigation?! If there is no immediate progress, then hire a reliable private detective! The whole media is highlighting us right now. The dignity of the Geumchanggo Group is at stake!", cried Mr Lee as he kicked his desk.
Mrs Lee was shocked to death to hear the table from her father. It felt like he almost fainted instantly. Sweat was pouring profusely from his temple. She who did not dare to answer even nudged her husband with an elbow.
The man who was nudged by his wife finally spoke, "A-Ay-Dad in-law.", he said stammering.
"I-Sa-I will take responsibility" he continued. Mr. Jo looked down again.
Hearing her husband's impromptu and spontaneous remarks, Mrs Lee immediately added, "We will immediately hire a reliable private detective, father.", he said.
"Good... Now you two get out!"
The couple immediately fled the leadership room of Geumchanggo Group.
***
"My husband, call Secretary Ji immediately... We really need to find our son right away."
"Awhile, I still tremor after being scolded by your father" said Mr. Jo, shaking his hand.
"Hey, you can't be my husband. We have to hurry. Although he is not our biological child, he is still our child" Ms Lee reminded.
"Please wait for my tremor to subside my wife. You know what Secretary Ji is... He can report to your father again... We will be angry again. And I'm getting more and more tremor" replied Mr. Jo.
Lady Lee directly hit her husband's shoulder in anger.
"Ah, it's up to me... Mr. Kim let's walk quickly. I have to go back home" Mrs Lee told their driver.
"Okay, Madam."
"In the meantime, my wife, isn't Secretary Geum any quieter than Secretary Ji? It's better he's just.", suggested Mr. Jo.
"Good... I'll call Geum Chanhee..."
Mrs Lee called on her way. The three of them, Mr. Jo, Mrs Lee, and Mr. Driver Kim, drove up to Mrs Lee and Mr. Jo's house.
***
Inspector Park is walking quickly towards the evidence storage room. He still does not believe the CCTV footage that is evidence of the disappearance of the schoolgirl. Moreover, he was lost during the graduation party held at his school. Therefore, Inspector Park copied the video footage and put it in the Video Analysis Team.
Inspector Park Junsang suspects Old Man Kim the driver of the Lee Family. In his hand are files for interviewing witnesses. And Mr. Kim was one of the witnesses he had not examined.
So he called Mr. Kim's driver.
"Good afternoon. I'm Inspector Park Junsang of City X Police. Is this true with Mr Kim Sungchul?", as Inspector Kim called.
Driver Kim's hoarse voice was heard answering the phone, "Yes, right. This is with me alone. What's the matter, Inspector?"
"You are called to bear witness to Miss Lee Chaehyun's disappearance. Please cooperate and come to the Police Station on Thursday, February 16, 202x at 10 am. Are you willing with the schedule provided?", asked Inspector Park to make sure.
"Well if so. Thank you for your cooperation. Good day."
"Good day", replied Driver Kim and closed the call.
***
Secretary Geum Chanhee picked up the phone from Mrs Lee Bada. He already knew about Lee Chaehyun's disappearance at prom night graduation. So, the twenty-six-year-old man had read some news and did some light research on the disappearance of the young lady from the fifth Branch of the Lee Family.
So, Geum Chanhee did not panic when she got the call from the mistress. He had also suspected the behavior of the husband and wife of that one. The fifth child of the Lee Family and her husband was indeed a little eccentric and got into a lot of trouble. Geum Chanhee was no longer surprised.
"Hmmm... Trusted private detective?"
"Yes, you know Secretary Geum... Our only child is Chehyunnie..."
"Good, Mistress... Just chill. I can handle it...."
"Good... Goody... I'm counting on you, Secretary Geum...."
Then the phone is closed.
***
Drrt...
Drr...
Drrr....
There was no light in the room before the phone vibrated. Light set in full mode. Plus the owner doesn't seem to want to pick up the call on his phone even though he knows there's an incoming call. Naturally lately, his sleep rhythm which is usually scheduled is very neat and details have just been destroyed by his cousin.
A one-time. Not lifted.
Twice. Not lifted.
Three times. Not lifted.
Until reaching the phone thirty times and finally the owner of the phone gave up.
"WHAT?!", shouted the man as he picked up the phone. He is only twenty-two years old, but when in heavy stress mode it is similar to a man with six children.
The other man in front of his phone kept his phone away. Geum Chanhee expected it. His friend this one will definitely go berserk if called. Secretary Geum's flat face can be used to describe a wide variety of events.
"Have you read the email I sent you? Oh, definitely not yet. Read it" said Secretary Geum.
Who was across the phone also answered with a hoarse voice typical of newly awakened people.
"Kasus Lee Chaehyun? The lady you work for?", guess the man.
"That's right, Sunghoonie, dear." said Secretary Geum in a contrived tone.
The man who was across the phone instantly goosebumps, "Bags! I like women! Dah Already! I will receive it for the appropriate fee. Good morning..."
"I like girls too, you idiot. I was just kidding with you. Never mind. Anyway I ask for help very much about this matter. And it's night. So, good night", Secretary Geum closed.
[Dawn and His Darling]