Chapter 154 - The Interrogation of Shun Oguri

Hyun Jung and Mirae arrived at the Police Station. 

"Sunbae!" Eli stood up from her chair when she saw Hyun Jung approaching her. Next to him was a person wearing a mask and the hair was completely covered with a cap. It was hard to tell if the person was a girl or a guy.

"Who is this?" Eli asked, frowning. 

"This is Ms. Harrietta Smith," Hyun Jung replied. "She is an independent private detective from the USA who has been chasing Shun Oguri for many years."

Mirae and Hyun Jung had decided from beforehand to avoid introducing her as the CEO of Abyss since they suspected the Cartel's members have also infiltrated the police. 

"Yes, I have been investigating him for many years," Mirae spoke in perfect English. "He had assaulted many women back in the USA as well and I wish to provide any assistance if required."

She held up an identification card. Eli was suspicious of this person. Judging by the voice, she guessed this Harrietta was a girl but for some reason, she felt like Hyun Jung was lying about her identity.

"Why are you hiding your face?" Eli demanded.

"I am allergic to the Yellow Dust," Mirae raised her eyebrows. "I can show my face, unless you want me to drop dead right here this instant."

Eli was about to open her mouth when Hyun Jung said sharply, "Are you questioning my authority, Detective Eli? Do remember I am your supervisor and I've requested Ms. Smith from the USA as a guest consultant on this case."

"No, but Sunbae-"

"If you're done, we'd like to meet the criminal," Mirae stated.

"Where is he?" Hyun Jung asked. "Shun Oguri was arrested, right?"

"Yes," Eli replied, still looking suspiciously at Mirae. "He's in the interrogation room with the Prosecutor. Come."

She led them to the interrogation room. Every now and then, she kept glancing at this 'Harrietta'. Even though she claimed to be American, there was something very local about her. Unfortunately her eyes were also covered with sunglasses. It was not uncommon for Koreans to wear masks during this time of the year due to the high level of yellow dust which infiltrates the air. But she still could not shake off the feeling of uneasiness.

"In here," she said, ushering them in. They were in a room which was divided by a wall. A large, soundproof glass window was on it, enabling them to see the other side of the room. Inside the other part, were two people, a woman in her early thirties and an older man wearing handcuffs. The man was Shun Oguri. 

Hyun Jung frowned. It was the same woman he and KJ had run into while entering Song Tamlin's office.

"Who is that?" Hyun Jung asked Eli.

"That's Prosecutor Han," Eli replied. "She's a rising star in the legal department because of her cutthroat approach. Moreover, she is known for her integrity. She will get the guilty suspects punished through ethical means and has not failed so far."

"She sounds very impressive," Mirae complimented.

"She is Ms. Smith," Eli said. "The fact that Han Sunye is handling this case should be enough to send chills down Shun Oguri's spine."

They watched the interaction between the lawyer and the criminal through a TV placed on a desk. 

Sunye was looking at Shun Oguri. She maintained a poker face, scrutinizing the man before her.

"Speak," she commanded. There was a definitive authority in her voice. "Tell me about what you did with Song Tamlin's daughter, Song Soyeon."

"I have no idea what you're talking about," Shun said in a smug tone.

"You cannot deny the fact that you and your associates raped her," Sunye said calmly. 

"Rape?" Shun Oguri raised his eyebrows. "She liked it that way. She said that she liked rough sex and wanted us to act out as dominants. We were simply playing along."

Sunye leaned forward. "Really?" she asked in astonishment. "Rough? How rough did she like it?"

"Very," Shun boasted. "We tied her hands and feet to the bed posts. She kept on begging for more. In fact, the tape was misleading! She was crying in pure pleasure. There was a time when she was being fucked in both holes by two of us and she was pleading for more."

"Ahh…" Sunye said. "But the girl was telling you to stop in that tape. Wasn't she?"

"We didn't force anything on her," Shun insisted. "It was all roleplay! She was enjoying it. Ask her!"

"So you're saying that you didn't pay Madam Hong any money to spend a night with her 

daughter?" Sunye asked.

"No!" Shun exclaimed. "Her daughter was the one who came to us! The girl had been shading me for a long time. I kept on refusing since she was young but-"

"But once she turned of legal age, she was suddenly desirable to you?" Sunye added. 

"I'm a man," Shun stated. "I have needs."

"And you share those needs with five other men?" Sunye smirked. "You are a dog."

"Being into kinky escapades is not rape, Prosecutor Han," Shun replied. "That tape was clearly doctored by someone who hates me."

Outside, Hyun Jung was fuming. That man was caught red handed and yet he blamed it all on that girl! Beside him, Mirae was very quiet. She was listening to each and every one of those words.

"You have a very colorful life, don't you Mr. Shun?" Sunye smiled. "Tell me more about your other escapades."

"There are plenty," Shun said with a hint of pride. "But I doubt I should be discussing my sexual life with a lady like you."

"That is alright," Sunye shrugged. "I'm assuming the deed with Song Tamlin's daughter was a one time thing. Right?"

Shun Oguri leaned forward. "That is where you're wrong, Prosecutor," he sneered. "You see, Song Tamlin's daughter...what was her name again?"

"Song Soyeon," Sunye replied.

"It wasn't our only time," Shun said arrogantly. "You see, she enjoyed it. So much so that she once turned up on my doorstep to seduce me."

Hyun Jung and Mirae froze. Even Eli was gaping at him. Soyeon turned up on his doorstep? Why? This was a completely new information to them which may weaken their case a lot.

"Did she now?" Sunye asked raising an eyebrow.

"She turned up last night," Shun Oguri shrugged. "She wanted to clear up that I was innocent and she'll testify for me. She even told me that our previous encounter was not rape at all. She consented to it."

"That really does put a dent on my case," Sunye said thoughtfully. "I guess Song Tamlin will have to withdraw his charges."

"He should if he wants to keep his dignity intact," Shun agreed.

"Except...we have this," Sunye said, taking out her phone. She opened the video player app and played a clip.

The clip showed a young girl, Song Soyeon, walking up to an apartment. Standing in front of the door, she rang the bell. Shun Oguri opened it

"You!" he glared. "What are you doing here?"

"Where is my mother?" the girl demanded. "Where did you hide her?"

"I have no idea what you're talking about," Shun sneered. "Go away!"

"Please tell me where she is," Soyeon begged. "I swear I'll lie at court. I'll lie that you didn't rape me! I'll say that it was a rough role play!"

Shun stared at the girl. Soyeon fell to her knees. "Please tell me where my mother is!" she pleaded. "You know it! I can tell! She worked with you didn't she?"

"She did," Shun said with an arrogant expression. "So if I tell her wherabouts, you will lie about the tape?"

Soyeon stood there with a determined expression. "I will," she declared. "I will lie if it comes down to it."

"Why would you do that?" Shun scoffed. "She sold you to us! We used you as a plaything. That tape was only one part. We used you for our plasure over the course of many months. And you still want to find her?"

"She is my mother," Soyeon said tearfully. "I love her! No matter what she did, she's still my mom! I want to know where she is."

Shun considered the offer. The girl had no idea her mother was killed by her own father. He can take advantage of her stupidity.

"Lie for me first," Shun sneered. "If I give you the information now, then you'll back out later. Prove me innocent at court and I will let you know where your mother is."

Soyeon looked at the man in front of her. Her expression was unreadable but she was firm.

"I understand," she replied. "I will testify at court in your favor."

"Good girl," Shun said, patting her head. There was a visible look of disgust and fear on her face but she dared not hit back at the man. Instead, she clutched her fists till they turned white.

"Pretend it was all rough roleplay," Shun ordered. "After all…"

He leaned in closer to her ear. Soyeon flinched. Her body trembled being at such close proximity to this despicable human being.

"After all...you liked it," he breathed in her ear. With that he backed off and closed the door on her face. 

Soyeon stood there, shaking with fear and fury. Slowly, she turned away and approached the camera. "Let's get that son of a bitch," she said facing the camera.

The video ended. Sunye noticed the horrified expression on Shun Oguri's face.

"H-h-how did you-" he spluttered.

"I videod it," she replied cheerfully. "It was part of our plan to make you confess. We knew you'll never agree to confess directly. Soyeon already knows what happened to her mother. After what that woman did to her, do you really expect her to have any sort of love for that woman?"

"I made her lie," Sunye leaned back on her chair. "I told her that if she wants you and your partners to rot in jail, this was the only way to torture you. Give you hope before taking it away."

Shun gaped at the woman in front of him. She was looking at him with cold eyes. "People like you disgust me," she said scathingly.

"She's lying!" Shun Oguri shouted. Standing up from his chair, he made a move towards Sunye.

"I'm gonna kill you!" he swore as he lunged at her.

The door opened with a bang. In an instant, Mirae was on top of him, holding him down with one hand while punching him with the other. Sunye was unaffected by the sudden turn of events. Each and every punch of Mirae's left large marks on Shun's face.

"Let me go!" Shun protested but Mirae kept on hitting him with all her might.

An uncontrollable anger took over her as she hit every inch of his face till it was bloody. 

"Please stop!" Hyun Jung pulled Mirae away from Shun. "Eli, help!"

Eli too tried to pull Mirae away.

"I'll kill him!" she shouted, still struggling to beat up Shun, who cowered back in fright.

"Please don't," Sunye advised. "It's best not to sully your hands with his filthy blood."

Hyun Jung and Eli pulled Mirae back with great difficulty.

"Please calm down!" Eli exclaimed. "Acting like this won't help!"

Mirae stopped struggling but anger was still burning within her. "I really want to torture him for the rest of his life," she whispered.

"We will get him to justice," Hyun Jung assured her. "But not like this."

Sunye emerged from the room, unaffected by whatever happened.

"Please keep your emotions in check," she told Mirae. "Losing your temper may harm our chances to punish him."

"He'll be sent to jail," Mirae stated in a bitter tone. "He'll live a peaceful life behind the bars."

"If he's sent to jail," Sunye said. "We'll make sure his life is a living hell everyday."

"Good," Mirae nodded. A look of understanding passed between the two women.

"Keep your promise," Mirae said.

Sunye gave her a real smile. "I will," she swore.