Chapter 176 - 176. Beyond Repair.

"This is the man that has been causing so much ruckus. Lim Cheol Jong, the chief of police overseeing the capital's forces. He is corrupt, obviously involved in cover ups, about seven false cases just like the actress Jessie Marin case." 

"So Jessie Marin isn't the only woman Patricia Lee has sent to the auction house." Jason said as he leaned on his hands, watching the presentation. 

"No sir." The man presenting confirmed. "We have discovered that five other women have disappeared in such a manner. Another actress like Jessie, Emma Ji. The female author that wrote so many popular books and screenplays, Han Soo Ji. An ice skater, Baek Suk hee. An idol not very known, Peace Parker. And finally the woman once called the future of politics, Felicity Hoffmann." He displayed their pictures as he mentioned their names.

Heavy silence hung over the entire room. Everyone was thinking the same thing, this had to stop. 

'So Jessie wasn't even the first victim' Jason thought ruefully. "I think it's obvious what has to be done. Before today I never even once questioned the disappearance or sudden deaths of these women." He said 'I never cared.'

"This is bigger than me and even Jessie, we can't let the Lee's win again. We cannot let Patricia win." Jason stated firmly. 

"But the fact remains the damage has been done." The attorney general said.

"I completely agree, it has been revealed that the actress is alive and even though commissioner Jang stopped the police. Jessie Marin would still have to come out, or this case, this chaos would never end." Another man added.

Jason expression darkened. "So you're saying I should throw her to the wolves? If she goes to prison for these murders how will she ever make a comeback?" 

Francine scoffed, "is that important right now?" 

Jason sent a glare her way and she coughed slightly. "What I meant to say was, even if she wanted it would be impossible for her to act in this country again." She continued. "Reputation matters a whole lot and hers has been destroyed beyond repair."

"Beyond repair? I remember clearly you were involved in a sex scandal back before you became Mrs. First lady. Wasn't that repaired?" Reginald spoke.

Francine cleared her throat and looked away. 

"Nothing is impossible, especially not for Paradise." Jason stated curtly. "Jessie will make a comeback and make sure that man, Cheol Jong pays for everything he's done. Never again should anything like this happen. To anyone else." He warned. 

"So what's the plan now? Will you allow Jessie come out?" The attorney general asked.

"Not now, give me some time and also try to figure out another solution." 

"But we ju-" 

"Until I hear something else she won't take an inch out into the public. When I hear the plan B then I'll decide or rather we'll leave the decision to her." He said. "And yes, the Lee's auction house, how is it coming?"

"Weren't you the inside man on that?" Reginald asked and Jason gave him a blank look.

"Isn't that the reason you're still engaged to Patricia?" He explained and Jason frowned. 

"Fine, meeting adjourned." He said getting up and walking out of the room.

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"How many times do I have to tell you I have no idea about what your talking about." Jamie sighed.

"Look at this, you received such a large sum of money one the day the Jessie Marin case was closed is that supposed to be a coincidence?" The prosecutor asked slamming his index and middle fingers on the desk.

Jamie folded his arms and leaned back on his seat, saying nothing. 

"I mean look at this as well, look at all the texts on your phone, even the pictures. How do you think you'll get out of this. Do you think you can still keep pleading the fifth?" 

Jamie laughed silently. "Is this funny to you?" The prosecutor huffed in disbelief. "It's a pity there are corrupt cops like you." 

"Hey, look here Mr. Shin." The prosecutor gave him a pointed look and Jamie gave him an apologetic grin. "Prosecutor Shin, are you truly clueless or are you part of this farce of an arrest? I'm a cop, even if I were to collect a bribe don't you think I would be smart enough to cover my tracks? I mean texts? How stupid could I be to receive texts with my phone?" He asked.

"And also, why was my phone ceased for so long before it was presented as evidence? I was arrested almost three hours ago and your just coming to interrogate me. I'll ask again, are you just so stupid or are you corrupt?" Jamie asked. 

The prosecutor bit his lip and stared intently at Jamie before getting up and leaving the room.

Jamie sighed and leaned his head back to get some sleep, when the door creaked open. He rose his head and met a familiar face. 

"What the hell are you doing here?" 

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"Jessie! You're safe." Katherine sighed as she wrapped her arms around Jessie. 

"I know right, I'm so glad Paul found me when he did. But how did you manage to get away from the cops?" 

"What do you think? I ran like my life depended on it." She sighed.

Jessie frowned "why were the cops after you though?" 

"What do you think? If they get to Katherine they'll get to you." Paul replied through clenched teeth.

Jessie frown deepened. "You were definitely happy to see me earlier. What got your pants in a twist?" She looked between both of them. "Did you guys fight again?" 

Paul ignored her question and walked to the car, Jessie gave Katherine a questioning look and Katherine shrugged. She also didn't understand why he was so angry.

Jessie couldn't be happier she was leaving this town, although the capital would be tougher at least she had fond memories there. Plus all she wanted now was her bed, imagine her despair when she was informed she wouldn't be going to the manor.

"Why? Since when? Is Jason aware of this? He wouldn't allow it!" She argued, as the bodyguards drove her into the safe house she was supposed to stay. 

"No! I won't come down! Take me to the manor, take me to Jason now! I won-"

"Hey, stop making a fuss and come down already."

Her ears perked and she turned to face the man she loved, instinctively before she could stop it her face broke into a wide grin. "Jason!" 

Preview 177: Katherine's love life. 

"Since when are you so chummy with Dr. Geum?" Paul asked.

"Why are you so interested in that?" She asked.

"It's just... I heard something interesting." He replied. 

Katherine folded her arms and tilted her head. "I wonder what that was" She feigned ignorance.

While both of them continued to squabble Jessie was in her head, 'I can't believe he still sent bodyguards after us, wait. Actually I can, he just couldn't let go could he?'

"Really? You don't know? When you were announcing it to the entire hospital?!" 

"Are you yelling at me?" She huffed. 

"I yelled?" His eyes widened with feigned confusion. "It must be the car, it's amplifying my voice." He coughed awkwardly. 

"Better, because I don't see why me getting a boyfriend should cause you to yell." She stated bluntly.