Chapter 10 – The Third Man
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Photos, confessions, recordings, cams, blackmail, pregnancy, and… The diary she couldn’t hide.
Except for the extreme situation, this article is composed largely based on a true story.
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Manager Park hurriedly headed to Chairman Choi’s house. Knowing his nature of not calling home at all, he stomped on the accelerator as fast as possible, but his mind was impatient.
A black car moved swiftly like a mudfish along the alleys of luxury residential areas with tall, lush trees and spacious gardens. After a while, Manager Park stopped the car in front of the large gate and got out of the car and pressed the intercom.
“Are you Manager Park?”
It was a thick-toned voice coming from the phone.
“Yes!”
“You came quickly.”
Manager Park got into the car again. The automatic door leading into the parking lot next to the main gate went up as if it were just going up, making a ‘woo-woo’ sound. As Manager Park’s car entered, the automatic door that had gone up made a ‘knock!’ Sound and began to lower slowly.
“President. Do you have any urgent business?”
Director Park opened his mouth to Chairman Choi, who was sitting on the sofa in the living room with his hands folded in front of him.
“I got a call from the new boss.”
“Ah, are you talking about CEO Shin Moon-sik of Oil Refinery C?”
“Okay.”
From his heavy answer, Manager Park intuited a serious problem.
“Do you have any problem··· ?”
The time to wait for President Choi’s answer seemed long.
“The guy named Seobong Kim who runs the Kwanwoo Museum of Art! I heard that the author contacted President Shin directly.”
“Director Kim, what is it about?”
“For what?”
Chairman Choi looked at Manager Park’s face with an angry expression.
“Is it a money problem?”
“Okay. They said they miscalculated the appraised value of the paintings they took last time and asked for another 2 billion won.”
“Yes? 2 billion? Asking for 2 billion more in less than a month for 7.5 billion paintings! It’s kind of intimidating.”
“That’s right. This is what the pear called!”
“This! I haven’t seen it that way.”
“Artists are so tired of the world! You don’t know how important trust is in living in the world! I don’t know why everyone becomes so petty when they only taste money. What do you think?”
“Yes?”
“Don’t you think it’s similar to Hwang Jong-guk from the ‘Taejong Art Museum’ who died last time?”
“Yeah, that’s true, but…”
Manager Park stuttered.
“Why? Are you thinking wrong with me?”
“President. I thought that if a similar incident happened repeatedly, it might attract the attention of the public.”
“Hmm, when I see you like this, you have a deeper corner than me!”
“You’re welcome.”
“I want to hear your thoughts.”
“Why don’t you give me one more chance? I will try to make things as smooth as possible.”
“Can you take responsibility?”
“In the worst case, I will hold you accountable.”
“Huh, I can feel your trust. Responsibility! That’s a good word!”
Chairman Choi’s face was filled with a satisfied smile.
“Did the contract with the oil company president Shin go well?”
“Yes. As you said, we signed a futures contract with about 300 billion won, which is equivalent to 30% of the total consumption of jet fuel expected next year, as a hedge.”
“300 billion… Do you remember what the total airline sales were last year?”
“I remember that the total sales were 4.1 trillion won.”
“Heh heh, you have good hair as expected.”
Hearing the praise, Manager Park’s eyes twinkled.
“Then… The share of jet fuel costs in total sales was about 20%, right?”
“That’s right.”
“Let’s see, our airline’s total sales were 4.1 trillion won, and the money spent on gas exceeded 800 billion won.”
Chairman Choi, who was tapping the calculator one by one while adjusting his glasses, nodded.
“The total cost of jet fuel is 20 percent of sales… Isn’t that too high for the IRS to suspect? What is the percentage of total cost of jet fuel for other competitors?”
“It’s about 16% of total sales, so our company is a bit on the high side, but… You have to pay that much over to Shin, the president of the oil company, so you can get a rebate from the oil company and buy the works.”
“Excluding the kickbacks that return to us, how much does President Shin earn?”
“We’re taking 30% of what we overpaid. Some of the 30% is stabbed by accounting personnel.”
“Is there any noise on the part of President Shin?”
“Yes. That side is clean.”
“Good. First of all, even considering the increase in oil prices, 20% of total sales is too risky. First of all, discuss with President Shin so that the ratio can be set to about 18%. It’s because we just have to leave each other a little bit less. That way, the tax audit can go smoothly.”
“That is correct. I will do as you command.”
“Really! Look! Manager Park.”
“Yes? President.”
“Did you have a good time with Seung-ah?”
“·······”
“Huh, you’ve got the road right, right? I hate young people these days. I won’t forgive you for making me tired anyway.”
“I am well aware of it.”
“Then can I trust you on this too?”
“Of course.”
“Come on, let’s have a drink. Now that we’ve come this far, shouldn’t we relieve some stress and go?”
“Thank you.”
After speaking, Manager Park leaned back on the wide sofa and sat down.
*****
‘Grumble~ Burr~’
An unexpected sound rang out. Surprised, Seung-ah found the cell phone in his handbag and held it. After having an affair with Manager Park, Seung-a would be startled by even the slightest sound.
Just as expected. The cell phone number of Manager Park, who had been harassing him a few days ago, was stamped. He pretended not to know, but he couldn’t help but press the call button because he was afraid that something more turbulent would happen.
“I need to come to the office for a minute!”
It was a one-sided order.
“Ji… I have to go to training now. I… Later…”
“I know there is nothing today, but the flight doesn’t start until the weekend. I have something to discuss, so let’s see your face for a second. Organize within 10 minutes and come over!”
Before Seung-a could reply, the phone hung up. The absurd excuses didn’t work for him, who was fully aware of Seung-ah’s schedule. Seung-ah hurriedly tidied up his desk and left the office door.
‘How long will I have to be dragged around by this guy?’
Seung-a asked a self-helpful question and took a weak step. As he neared his office, he was gripped with an unknown tension. Wasn’t the reason why he called himself too obvious?
‘Knock! Knock!’
“There’s no one here, so come in.”
Hearing that there was no one there, Seung-a unknowingly let out a sigh of relief. When I opened the door and entered, Manager Park locked the door and led Seung-ah into the office.
“How is it? It feels like coming here.”
“Why the hell are you doing this?”
Seung-ah glared at Manager Park.
“That’s right, I called because I missed you.”
“I beg your pardon? That’s absurd.”
“You’re even cuter with that pouting expression.”
Manager Park really felt that way. That grim face with finely shed eyes. That alluring figure that makes me want to really want me even in my heart and makes me greedy to throw it away. But he knew full well that such feelings were dangerous to him.
However, she believed that if she could call Seung-a to her heart’s content when she wanted to hug her and make Seung-a, who looked disgusted, gasp while accepting her ugly things with a willing heart, she would ultimately be able to possess everything about her.
“I’ll go back if I’m not on business.”
Seung-ah turned her back with a determined expression on her face.
“Wait! I’m not done with my business yet!”
“If you keep doing this, I will call the police!”
“What? Declaration?”
When he opened his sharp eyes, Seung-a flinched.
“Good report! I am also a victim of being intimidated and suffering because of what you did to enjoy yourself. And as you must have said the other day, you can go back if you don’t want to!”
Manager Park made a relaxed expression and wrapped her arms around Seung-ah’s shoulders, who was wearing a uniform. Seung-a reflexively squeezed her chest.
“What are you doing!”
“Did you like it the other day? Is not it?”
Chief Park whispered into Seung-ah’s earlobe with her mouth open. As his wet tongue slipped into her ear, Seung-ah gave her goosebumps a chill.
“Stop talking nonsense!”
“Whoops! Condescending!”
He stroked the mound under Seung-ah’s belly. The smooth texture of the plaid skirt seemed to melt in his hand.
“Get your hands off me!”
Seung-ah cupped his thighs and grabbed his wrist, which was pressing his lower belly over his skirt. As if aiming for that moment, his other hand gripped his breast.
“Ahhh!”
Seung-ah, who was trying to scream, took out his chest and let out only vain winds. He was filled with disgust in his heart, but his whole body was engulfed in a tingling current, as if he had been electrocuted.
‘How did I end up like this?’
Seung-a put on a puzzled expression and blamed herself for being overly sensitive.
“It was the first time the other day, but I just recognized her when I saw her orgasm! Don’t be too shy. Consider yourself lucky that you were not born with sagebrush!”
