306 Chapter 300 (1/2)

Chulmo called Mr. Chun first.

As soon as his phone rang, Chun answered it. Given his calm voice, it seemed that Chun was not yet aware of the situation.

Chulmo explained to him nervously.

But Chun's reply was quite surprising to him.

”Why do you think it's strange that the prosecutors' office is investigating the bribes involving corrupt politicians? Don't you think they have to investigate them thoroughly and punish them?”

Chulmo was just stunned to hear that because Chun himself received bribes for a long time.

”How can you say such things to me? Aren't we in the same boat?”

Chun burst into anger at that, ”In the same boat? Watch your language! I'm only an ordinary businessman. Nothing would change even if my brother is the President. Don't slander me like that. I really feel uncomfortable talking with you like this. Let me hang up the phone.”

He hung up, but Chulmo couldn't set the handset down. He felt as he was struck by the light.

Those congressmen around him were also shocked.

At that moment, Duyoung was embarra.s.sed, looking at a veteran politician who was sitting on the other side of the sofa. He was Wonju Ha, the strong man of the ruling party.

”Are you satisfied now?” asked Chun.

”You have made a difficult decision. Thanks to your decision, you and the President now can defend your honor.”

”Let's stop there. I want to be alone here. Won't you leave?”

Ha had no more business with Chun. Bowing lightly to him, Ha left his house.

Only then did Chun burst into anger that he had been holding back. He threw an ashtray, ballpoint pens and other stuff that he got his hands on.

”d.a.m.n it! How can he dare threaten me?”

But he couldn't do anything about Ha, the rising sun of the ruling party.

On the other hand, he was the setting sun. So far he exercised his influence as the elder brother of the President, but with the President's term ending in less than one year, he was already sliding into a lame-duck situation.

What if Chun's dealings with corrupt politicians were revealed to the public in such a situation?The President's lameduck phenomenon would be getting worse to the point that he would not be able to protect Chun.

In that respect, Chun would need to express thanks to Ha who saved him and the President from impending danger.

”Yea, I can't disgrace the President because of that small sum of bribes. I've had enough up to now. It's time that I retired and kept a low profile from now on.”

After parting with Chun, Ha headed for an old-fas.h.i.+oned Korean restaurant in the outskirts of Kyonggi Province.

It was a very expensive restaurant. As each room was equipped with security devices, the customers could enjoy a private conversation freely.

In fact, politicians and businessmen used this place often when they had important appointments.

Hyunwoo was no exception. In fact, Hyunwoo was the real owner of this restaurant. He owned not only this restaurant but also several other restaurants and tea houses there.

But n.o.body knew Hyunwoo was the owner.

Ha arrived at the restaurant and entered a private room inside.

Even before he took a seat, Hyunwoo urgently asked, excusing his rudeness, ”What happened?”

Mr. Ha understood his rudeness and answered with a bright smile.

”Fortunately, Mr. Chun responded to my request favorably.”

Hyunwoo's face brightened. If Chun agreed, that meant almost 90% of Hyunwoo's goal was achieved.

”Did you already inform the chief prosecutor of Chun's response?”

”Sure. As soon as I parted with Chun, I called the chief prosecutor right away. There will be an announcement from the prosecutor's office very soon. Oh, it's about time. Let's turn on the TV.”

Hyunwoo quickly turned on the TV, which was broadcasting news bulletin on the prosecutor's announcement on the crackdown on corrupt politicians.

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Mr. Chun admitted he had received kickbacks from Hamilton.

But he argued that he received the money not because he wanted to help OneStar but because he wanted to change the political world stained with corrupt money. He said he voluntarily gave back the bribe.

Mr. Chun also revealed that he handed to the prosecutor's office a list of those politicians to whom Hamilton gave kickbacks.

The prosecutor's office summoned Hamilton two hours ago and is currently investigating him now. The list is expected to help the prosecutor's office uncover the ident.i.ty of bribed politicians. All eyes are now on the results of the investigation.>

Ha now made a tense expression on his face.

”So far, we have achieved our goal to our liking, but what happens next? Do you think we can succeed completely?”

”Yes, I think so. Definitely,” said Hyunwoo confidently.

Hyunwoo knew this because the prosecutors who belonged to Songjukhoe gathered all the evidence of corrupt politicians' dirty dealings with Hamilton.

Hyunwoo's financial support of Sonjukhoe was decisive in helping the prosecutors. They hired former policemen and journalists, thieves, swindlers and even organized gang members to keep tabs on the corrupt politicians' every move.

And they also tracked down Hamilton's whereabouts to monitor his kickback dealings with the corrupt politicians.

Tipped off by Morgan on Hyunwoo's plan in advance. Hamilton was also cooperative. While giving kickbacks to them, Hamilton videotaped it and recorded his conversations with them.

As their goal was now achieved, Hyunwoo and Ha had a delicious dinner in a relaxed atmosphere.

Those politicians involved in the dealings with Hamilton were summoned to the prosecutors' office one by one.

They went in confidently, but came out nervously, with a grave look on their faces.

Soon the prosecutors' office announced that they would arrest them on charges of taking bribes.

Of course, some of them resisted to the end.

It was time Hamilton came forward to further disclose these defying politicians, but he didn't.