Dawn And His Darling
8: The Research Ends

Inspector Park returned to the interrogation room. He gave the bottle of mineral water to Driver Kim.

"This, please," he said.

Driver Kim who received a bottle of mineral water immediately drank it. Afterwards, Driver Kim sighed. Driver Kim closed the bottle and continued his testimony.

"Please continue your testimony, Mr. Kim."

"Good."

Driver Kim again sighed, not knowing what his interlocutor was thinking. Driver Kim never had the intention to kidnap or commit any crime against Miss Lee Chaehyun. There was never a single spot of evil intent that flashed through his brain.

"After dropping off the lady, I returned to the lady's residence. At that time, I really did not know if Miss left her bag. But this kind of thing happens often. Miss Chaehyun doesn't really like carrying bags."

"Don't like carrying a bag?"

"Yes, usually the lady only carries her smartphone. Miss Chaehyun is more than happy to use this type of digital transaction. So, it seems like it does not require a bag then the lady will leave the bag just like that."

Driver Kim stopped talking, while Inspector Park typed in Driver Kim's testimony.

"Awhile, didn't you just say that [You really don't know if Miss left her bag?] Do you usually remind your lady to bring her bag?"

"Yes, I used to do it, but back then I forgot to do it. I'm really sorry."

Inspector Park felt there was something strange so he asked to be sure.

"Why are you sorry?", asked Inspector Park.

"Because it turns out Miss also left her smartphone in the bag."

Inspector Park played a little of his fingers. Hearing the explanation of Driver Kim who was quite demanding made him realize that there was not the slightest nervousness in it. Driver Kim has not told a lie. Driver Kim was apparently not involved in the case. He is purely a witness or perhaps even a victim, given his 'sincerity' while working. If the nona is lost forever, won't Driver Kim also lose his job? Or maybe he just got fired?

Driver Kim is a true slave to capitalism. He became loyal due to the pay given by this conglomerate family. To the extent that there is no evil intentions that appear in his mind because of his life and maybe his family is guaranteed with the salary given.

"Ah, so. Let's move on to the incident after you drop off sau--"

Inspector Park's words were cut off. There's an incoming call. That's a call from Brigadier Eun.

"Sorry for a moment, Mr. Kim. I'll pick up the phone."

Driver Kim just nodded.

Inspector Park exited the interrogation room again. He's headed for the space behind the unidirectional perspective glass.

Inspector Park's face looks unkind, it seems he's quite distracted by the sudden call from Brigadier Eun.

"Eun Min, what's wrong?"

After saying so instead of providing further explanation, Brigadier Eun instead played his smartphone back. This time he also put 'buds' in his ears like deliberately not wanting to be questioned further.

Inspector Park became even more angry.

But of course Inspector Park should not take his emotions for granted.

So Inspector Park questioned his other subordinates.

"Is that true, Brigadier Baek?" search Inspector Park Junsang.

"Hmmm... I don't know more, Inspector Park. But Brigadier Eun got a phone call from hmmm... someone named Lee Hwan? He said his cousin was back. Yak, I see."

"Oh my God, who else is that?"

Inspector Park is frustrated. A big enough case like this, why should he be with two incompetent and careless members of this kind?

"Yes, Min? Who is Lee Hwan?"

Brigadier Baek menoel the arm of Brigadier Eun, who was told to speak.

"Huh? You're talking about not hearing me!"

Brigadier Baek forcibly removed 'buds' (tws he means).

"Who is Lee Hwan?!"

"Oh, that was my friend at high school. He's Lee Chaehyun's missing cousin. He said his cousin had been found by a friend and was now in the hospital. Wait, this is Lawyer Cha's phone number, I wrote it down first...."

Inspector Park is upset, he's not considered here. But he still showed his patience.

Brigadier Eun handed over a piece of paper to Inspector Park saying, "Say my friend, you can directly contact Lawyer Cha for more because the victim does not want to be asked."

"Lawyer Cha?"

"Lawyer Cha Sunghoon, my friend in elementary school first..."

"Roof... Brigadier Eun, if you were like this again, you wouldn't be able to move up the ranks", Inspector Park let out a long sigh.

"Thank you for the advice, senior. But I don't care", Brigadier Eun put his 'buds' back on.

There's no one as patient as Inspector Park in that office.

...[.Dawn and his Darling]...