"Who sent you?" Lee asks with unwavering confidence.
"You don't need to know," the driver responds, pulling the trigger swiftly. But Lee's instincts kick in, and he subtly shifts his head, causing the bullet to miss its mark and shatter the back glass.In the blink of an eye, Lee performs a remarkable maneuver, deftly twisting his hand.Before the driver can even register what's happening, the gun is now in Lee's hand."Now tell me, who sent you?" Lee demands, his voice commanding respect.The driver remains silent, but Lee isn't one to be deterred. He presses, "I won't ask again. Who sent you?" His hand hovers menacingly over the gun's safety."Mr. Chae... he sent me," the driver finally confesses, realizing the futility of resistance.Lee can't help but burst into laughter, the sound echoing through the car."Tell him we should meet more appropriately next time. Thanks for the gun," he says casually as he exits the vehicle.{two days later}. The trial for the boy's death begins, and Lee observes from a distance to see how events will unfold.Prosecutor Chan starts, " Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, On October 2nd, a young boy lost his life in a bar, initially ruled as suicide. However, we're here because the victim's parents suspect foul play involving a Shaw here. We aim to prove this was not a suicide but a homicide and that the accused is responsible. Thank you. ""Go ahead," the chief judge prompts."Okay, now, I will begin by questioning the accused," Prosecutor Chan addresses the accused. "Shaw, did you know the victim?""I don't know him," Shaw replies earnestly. "We just met in the bar that day, and he seemed depressed. He mentioned wanting to commit suicide, but I tried to cheer him up and offered him my drink. I had no idea he had added a pill to it."The prosecutor presses on, "So, what happened after he drank it? Did you witness his death?"."No, I...went out for a moment, and when I returned, he was already dead," Shaw explains."When something like that happens, you have to call for emergency help, and for 20 minutes, you didn't. Why is that?" the prosecutor questions."I was shocked, so shocked, that all I could do is stare, and I passed out," Shaw defends himself."You passed out for the whole 20 minutes?" the prosecutor presses further.Lee, observing the proceedings, scoffs at the prosecutor's line of questioning. It appears as though he's giving Shaw a chance to explain himself rather than pressing for the truth."Wow, you've come up with a perfect lie," Prosecutor Shaw comments."Objection!" Attorney Rex, representing Shaw, protests."Objection overruled! Prosecutor, please continue," the chief judge instructs.Lee can't help but chuckle, finding the situation rather theatrical."Please have a look at this picture. This isn't a death by poison pill. You can see marks around the deceased's neck, indicating he was strangled before he died," the prosecutor presents his evidence, causing a stir in the courtroom.After the prosecutor finished, Attorney Rex takes over. "Before I proceed, my lord, there are no more questions I have for my defendant, as he has just explained all that happened that night, which is a perfect and truthful explanation. Now, let's talk about the marks around the victim's neck."He produces a doctor's report file and displays it on the screen for everyone to see."This is a pill called botulinum made up of hydrochloride acid, and here is the doctor's report about it. It's a deadly poison that could induce a hot burning around the neck, so the mark isn't from my client but from the victim himself, clutching his neck in agony from the effects of the poison."He continues, "If you are so sure my client did that, where are the fingerprints?".Lee waits, anticipating that the prosecutor will present the fingerprints, but to his surprise, the prosecutor doesn't produce them.It becomes increasingly evident that the prosecutor is working for them."We didn't find any fingerprints," the prosecutor admits, causing an uproar in the courtroom. The lack of a proper investigation by the prosecutor astonishes many.The defense attorney argues, "Suicidal behavior can be unpredictable, and individuals might do things you wouldn't expect. I rest my case here."The parents of the accused vehemently protest, "No, my son didn't commit suicide. It's all a lie!"The chief judge begins, "I will deliver the verdict after hearing from both parties, and it's clear that the charges against the accused are speculative and based on assumptions, with no substantial evidence...""What about this!",Lee raises his hand from the back, drawing all eyes towards him. The chief judge allows him to proceed, confident that there won't be any evidence presented, they had destroyed it all.Lee takes the oath and says, "I swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help me God."Rex, the defense attorney, glares at him. "What is your evidence?" he inquires."I would like it to be played in public," Lee requests, to which the judge tentatively agrees.When the video is played, its contents shock everyone.The footage begins with the accused in a barroom.Suddenly, a girl, dressed as a bar staff member, enters to deliver a drink.Shaw refuses to let her leave, attempting to take advantage of her. The girl screams for help, but Shaw won't release her. Unexpectedly, Ken enters the scene and saves the girl, but Shaw retaliates by pouring wine on Ken, temporarily blinding him. Seizing the opportunity, Shaw strangles the victim to death.The courtroom erupts with chaos as Shaw vehemently denies the authenticity of the video evidence.Some shout that it's a fabricated video."It isn't a fabrication because there's another witness," Lee interjects, and the courtroom falls into hushed murmurs. The girl who was abused in the video enters, taking a seat at the witness box and making the oath.The chief judge questions her, "Is what's in the video the truth?"The girl reluctantly answers, "Yes... he tried to take advantage of me, but the boy saved me."Shaw's defense attorney attempts to discredit their testimony, claiming, "it's all setup... My lord, I would advise you not to lend credence to two people who just suddenly appeared with some bunch of fabricated evidence."Lee then presents a set of fingerprint photos, saying, "These were found on the girl after she was injured by his actions." The girl reveals the undeniable evidence on the back of her neck.The chief judge contemplates the situation carefully, aware of the need for impartiality.He carries out the verdict, "Based on the overwhelming evidence against the accused, it is abundantly clear that he is responsible for the death of the victim. This court, therefore, sentences Shawn Johnson to seven years in prison, followed by three years of probation."While the verdict may not completely ease the pain, there's some comfort in knowing that justice is being served as he will be going to prison.[Mission Complete!!? Congratulations!,✓✓Achievement:crawl up three steps in leadership dashboardRewards:-10 Million.- you have successfully completed the requirements needs for Rising star award✓💥.The dashboard will undergo an upgrade and will be updated within a few minutes. You'll be able to view the changes once they're complete].In a sudden turn of events, Prosecutor Chan is nowhere to be found.The father expresses gratitude to Lee, but before Lee can react, someone taps him from behind, and in an instant, a knife pierces through his stomach."You must win today case, If not, consider yourself gone" Mr. chae says with a stern voice."yeah, father... I will surely make it" lee nods repeatedly.******In a dimly lit courtroom, the prosecutor, Alyson Kim, stands up and moves to the center, causing a hushed murmur among the onlookers. The victim, Lily Cho, sits in the witness box, her head bowed in embarrassment, unable to meet anyone's gaze. The accused, Dylan Ray, appears defiant, with his head held high.Alyson Kim begins her impassioned speech, addressing the grave accusations, "Today, we gather to address the alleged rape of our sister and daughter by the accused, Mr. Dylan Park. He lured the victim to a hotel under the pretense of helping her financially and studying together. However, he seizes this opportunity to assault her against her will. This trial commences on the 28th of August 2023."She glances at the chief judge for approval and continues, "Go on, prosecutor," urges the judge.Alyson Kim turns back to the au
{Three hours earlier}The chief judge had carried out the verdict."Ms. Lily Cho, we acknowledge your pain and courage. The verdict offers a pardon to the accused while recognizing the complexity of the situation as it is based on miscommunication and misunderstanding.""What! Pardon?!" Alyson yells."Prosecutor, if you want to press on, provide substantial evidence and request a retrial."The judge knocks the gavel."All rise!"{Present}.{Mr. Chae's house}."I am sorry, Father. I am stupid for that," Lee says, still on his knees as he crawls forward to him.Mr. Chae kicks him back. "I know you intentionally did that. You think you won the case? No! Even if it's the dumbest attorney, the case is already sealed with the chief judge, yet you caused that drama. That is the reason you will become a lowlife forever.""I am sorry, Father... please forgive me.""Dad, must you do this? He's just trying to protect your reputation," Sydney intervenes, yelling at her father. Mr. Chae scoffs,
"How dare you! So this is what you've been doing, giving my foodstuff to your wretched sister?" Mrs. Chae scolds.He kneels down, stammering, "I am... sorry. She hasn't eaten, and..."She cuts him off, "And so? Go back to your work. I'll know what to do when you get home." He leaves the room and heads straight to his work, focusing on the tasks Rex had given him. After several hours, around evening, he finally finishes, and his stomach grumbles with hunger.Then Rex drops another file in front of him, saying, "Deliver this to the destination on the file. Be quick.""But I just finished this...""Are you refusing?" Rex challenges.He exhales deeply and reluctantly agrees, "Okay," picks up the file, checks the address, and goes on his way. The address indicates a hotel. While rushing, he accidentally bumps into someone, causing the file to slip from his hand. As he bends to pick it up, the person calls out, "Attorney Lee?"He turns to see Prosecutor Alyson, who scoffs, "Is this what
"Dad!, how could you do that!" Sydney yells at her father."what are you saying Sydney, what did I do, hope you are not telling me to get him out of there, I will even make sure he rots in there," he hurls back at her.The others watch."You know very well what I am saying, you know Dylan raped that girl!""What!, what are you saying?" Dylan intervenes, shouting.She scoffs, "so, you all want to be playing innocent huh? Lee has his shirt button, the one he wore yesterday… he has it, and he found it at the scene."Mr. Chae and others face Dylan, "is that true?" Mrs. Chae asks."No, he is lying," Dylan claims, but in his voice, one can tell he is lying."Dylan!" his father yells.He immediately gets on his knees, "please father, I didn't know she would pass out, all we wanted was to have fun.""Fun? Again? We just got you out from one case, and you're now in another... you just sent the person who should help you to jail," Mrs. Chae scolds.Dylan starts crying."You are so timid, yet yo
Lee can't bear it and shouts, "No, I'm not the one!""Any proof to back it up?" the judge inquires.Lee shouts, "Here! This is the button I found at the crime scene. It's not mine; it belongs to the real culprit. I am not the one!" Tears fill his eyes.Alyson promptly objects, "My lord, I would like you to reject that. Why didn't he submit it until now? He didn't cooperate with the police and held onto this inadmissible evidence. He didn't even inform his attorney. As I told you, the only thing he can spew is lies."Lee continues to plead, "No, I swear I am not!"Suddenly, the courtroom door opens, and all attention shifts toward the unexpected entrant – the girl, the victim. She has awakened. Lee smiles, hopeful that this development will bring resolution to his situation."I am Anne, the victim," she announces, "and I want to stand as a witness to who really raped me." Her revelation sends shockwaves through the courtroom. The judge calls for order and allows her to testify. Alyso
As the morning sun creeps into his cell, one of the wardens opens it, saying, "9004, come out." Lee follows the warden to the head warden's office, unable to believe what's happening."We are to release you on parole," the head warden informs him, pointing to the clothes in front of him."What... did you say?" Lee asks, a sense of disbelief filling him."Yes, you heard me right. The Minister of Justice chooses one prisoner in each district randomly to be released on parole, and it happens that you are one of them," the head warden explains. At that moment, Lee realizes that the system he encountered is indeed at work. He's about to be released.As soon as he steps out of the prison, the mysterious voice surges in his mind.{Congratulations on your release... now you have the opportunity to prove your innocence}."Wow... where are you talking from?" Lee wonders.{I am in your head, and you can communicate with me through your thoughts. No need to speak out loud}, the voice replies.Lee
"Lee is back!" Dylan exclaims as he enters the room, and the hot tea instantly falls from Sydney hand, spilling on her leg. ..."Lee is back!" Dylan exclaims as he enters the room, and the hot tea instantly falls from Sydney hand, spilling on her leg. She doesn't even notice the burning sensation."Are you for real?" Mr. Chae exclaims, his surprise evident."Yes, Dad, you know the property theft case that Mom appointed Rex for? Everything was going smoothly until the chief judge said we should go for a short break," he swallows and continues, "Then, the attorney of those 'rags' didn't return, only to be replaced by Lee. And he won the case! He presented all the evidence we destroyed."Mr. Chae's anger flares. "Why would they free him? How could they?" He angrily picks up the phone to make a call, clearly unhappy about the turn of events."Are you that unhappy to know that he is free?" Sydney utters, challenging her father. Mr. Chae frowns at her. "How could you speak to your father
After the woman left, Mrs. Chae calls for Rex, who enters the room and takes a seat. Mrs. Chae hands him the form."I want you to be in charge of the case. Do anything within your capacity to have her son released. I will ensure that the chief judge and the prosecutor are on our side, favoring us. You do the subtle work," she instructs.Rex goes through the form, and as he does, he adds, "Attorney Lee is back."Mrs. Chae raises her chin in surprise, asking, "What? He's back? How? When?""I am asking myself that same question. I lost today's case to him, and I don't know how he managed to get all the evidence we destroyed," Rex explains."He's also back in the court? I'm sure someone is backing him up. I must call the Minister of Justice," Mrs. Chae declares.Rex leaves the office. After Lee spent all those years in the prison, Rex has become a star attorney, seemingly winning every case. However, his victories are not a result of his own legal prowess or luck; they are all carefully