After the Divorce, I Found a Thousand Bitcoins - Chapter 152

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I Got Divorced and Found a Thousand Bitcoins Episode 152

[The malicious rumor spreader targeting actress Kim Eun-hye has been arrested.]

[The suspect has been identified as Mr. A, a man in his 30s working in trade.]

[According to police investigation, he was Kim Eun-hye’s former lover from her unknown days.]

Kang Hyeon read the news headlines on his tablet with a dry tone.

It seemed a lover from her unknown days had harbored resentment and spread malicious rumors.

Mr. A readily confessed to all his crimes immediately after arrest.

“The move to cut off the tail is far too obvious.”

Ha-ryul said in a coldly subdued voice while turning pages of the report.

“It’s clearly a scheme to quickly end this as a simple defamation case.”

However, an unexpected variable emerged during the police’s additional investigation process.

A large quantity of suspicious white powder was discovered among Mr. A’s belongings.

[Suspect Mr. A tests positive in final drug screening test.]

[Police have urgently arrested Mr. A for violating the Narcotics Control Act.]

Mr. A’s drug use incident was merely the tip of a massive iceberg.

“Mr. A’s brother and key associates have also been implicated one after another.”

“The large Gangnam club managed by his brother was the source of the problem.”

Kang Hyeon’s eyes turned sharply cold at Ha-ryul’s shocking report.

“That club must have been a key hub for drug distribution.”

“Yes. Large-scale drug deals were taking place centered around the VIP rooms.”

A simple rumor spreader was connected to Gangnam’s largest drug cartel.

The media became frenzied to tear into this sensational major scandal.

However, Gangnam Police Station’s movements were flowing in a strangely peculiar direction.

[Police scale down investigation into club drug allegations due to insufficient evidence.]

[Controversy over police’s lukewarm attitude trying to conclude as simple drug use case.]

Despite criticism, the police’s movements remained lukewarm.

“Signs have been detected of Gangnam Police Station trying to hastily cover up the case.”

Ha-ryul reported the developments from the intelligence team while frowning.

“It seems quite high-profile figures are firmly entangled in the club’s background.”

Ha-ryul carefully placed additional investigation materials on Kang Hyeon’s desk.

“We’ve secured part of the VIP list from the Gangnam club the brother operated.”

“It includes a large number of third-generation chaebol heirs and famous celebrities.”

Kang Hyeon scanned the document list while harboring a bitter, cold sneer.

“The reason police leadership is desperately trying to cover up the investigation has become clear.”

“Yes. If this list is revealed to the world, South Korea will be turned upside down.”

“This is an enormous scale that a mere Gangnam Police Station chief could never handle.”

It meant there existed massive power backing them up from behind.

Kang Hyeon closed the documents and instructed Ha-ryul in a cold, dry voice.

“Contact the legal team and make sure to securely store copies of this list.”

“It will become a useful card when the National Police Agency Headquarters moves.”

“I’ll keep that in mind. I’ll immediately give instructions to the legal team director.”

It means police higher-ups are systematically applying external pressure to the investigation.

Kang Hyeon lightly tapped his desk with his fingers and chuckled coldly.

‘You dare touch my person and think you can slip away appropriately?’

Since she came under KH Group’s umbrella, Kim Eun-hye was Kang Hyeon’s person.

The punishment for hurting her shouldn’t end with simple defamation.

Kang Hyeon coldly resolved to cut out this rotten infected area by its roots.

Kang Hyeon immediately picked up his secure smartphone and dialed a familiar number.

After just a few rings, a deep and weighty voice flowed out.

-Chairman Choi. I’ve been seeing you quite frequently in the news lately.

Minister Choi, head of the Ministry of Science and ICT, was someone who had provided great help in previous investigations.

“Minister. I apologize for suddenly contacting you during your busy schedule.”

-It’s fine. What brings you to call me directly?

“The Gangnam club drug distribution case – you must have already seen it on the news.”

A brief silence followed from the other end of the phone, then a deep sigh was heard.

-I did see it. The police corruption seems more serious than expected.

“The suspect who became the starting point of that case dared to touch my employee.”

-Huh. It seems Gangnam Police Station really stirred up the wrong hornet’s nest.

Kang Hyeon’s voice began to sharpen even more dryly and keenly.

“Police leadership is systematically reducing and covering up the case.”

“I have absolutely no intention of just sitting by and watching this appropriately.”

Minister Choi well knew the overwhelming power and capital strength Kang Hyeon possessed.

At the same time, he clearly knew how thoroughly he crushed his enemies.

-You want me to put strong pressure on the police headquarters side.

“Yes. Please support the police’s digital forensics from the Ministry of Science and ICT level.”

-The justification is sufficient. Supporting fund tracking to follow the tail of drug distribution networks.

As Minister Choi readily accepted, a cold smile spread across Kang Hyeon’s lips.

“Please arrange for investigation authority to transfer from Gangnam Police Station to the National Police Agency Special Investigation Unit.”

-Once the Special Investigation Unit is deployed, those Gangnam Police Station guys won’t be able to do anything more.

“That’s not enough. We need to pull it out completely by the roots without leaving anything.”

-This is the first time I’ve seen Chairman Choi this angry.

“I intend to clearly show what the price is for touching my family.”

Minister Choi on the other end of the phone laughed lowly and strongly agreed with Kang Hyeon’s words.

-Good. Let’s use this opportunity to straighten out the discipline of the corrupt police organization.

-I’ll send a forensic cooperation official document directly to the headquarters chief first thing tomorrow morning.

After the call ended, Kang Hyeon stared at the night view outside the window with chilly eyes.

It was time to hunt the dirty rats hiding under police protection.

The massive power that had been controlling Gangnam Police Station from behind finally moved secretly.

They drew the most powerful weapon called media to cover up the ugly incident.

They threw very primitive and stimulating bait to divert public attention.

[Famous idol A, exclusively caught with evidence of gang connections and illegal gambling den visits.]

Bold headlines appeared on portal sites’ main pages, drawing public attention.

That was just the beginning. Soon after, major scandals exploded in chain reactions.

[Nation’s first love actress Ms. B, prostitution scandal at Gangnam’s most luxurious room salon causes uproar.]

Day after day, fatal private life scandals of major celebrities burst consecutively.

[Top star C, suspected of drunk hit-and-run accident. Entertainment industry in continuous shock.]

Portal sites’ real-time search terms were completely covered with newly broken gossip.

As sensational news poured out, public anger instantly cooled down.

The view counts for Kim Eun-hye’s malicious commenter and Gangnam club drug cases dropped sharply and noticeably.

Perfect tail-cutting designed by power. Their plan seemed quite successful.

Kang Hyeon’s eyes froze cold as winter wind and snow while checking news in his office.

‘You’ll blur the essence with shallow tricks? Bug-like bastards dare to touch whom.’

It was the terrible arrogance of those behind the scenes who mocked the investigation network and manipulated South Korean public opinion at will.

Kang Hyeon suppressed his boiling anger with reason and pondered the most certain breakthrough strategy.

If domestic media was controlled to their taste, the solution was very simple and clear.

He just needed to open a new massive game board they wouldn’t even dare try to control.

Kang Hyeon unhesitatingly picked up his personal secure smartphone and immediately connected an overseas secret line.

-Oh, Mr. Choi. It must be late night in Korea now. What brings you to call at this late hour.

Richard’s welcoming voice was heard through the receiver.

He was Kang Hyeon’s perfect partner and friend. They were connected by solid trust.

However, the two maintained public courtesy and always kept respectful formal speech.

“Richard. I’m sorry for the late hour. Something urgent has come up that I need to ask of you.”

-A request from Mr. Choi is always welcome. What kind of help do you need?

“I need a global broker who can cut the leash of those controlling domestic media.”

-You mean a specialist who covers up global issues or conversely makes them explode?

“Yes. I want to completely destroy the garbage-like media control happening in South Korea.”

Richard let out a low laugh of interest at Kang Hyeon’s cold and resolute voice.

-There happens to be a perfect problem solver who manipulates public opinion in Washington and Wall Street.

-He’s called ‘Black Bird’. A friend who’s like a magician of public opinion wars worldwide.

“I don’t care how much it costs. Connect me to him immediately.”

-That friend’s bill is quite heavy. But for Mr. Choi, it would be mere pocket change.

“If I can cut out the rotten infected area with pocket change, I should gladly pay it. I’ll wait.”

The secret contact with Black Bird was conducted very discreetly and swiftly.

As soon as he heard Kang Hyeon’s request, he found it very interesting and readily agreed to take the job.

“I’ll wire the full amount now. In return, I want definite results within two days.”

-You’re quite bold. Good. I’ll turn on all the speakers in the world for you.

He hung up after receiving the okay sign.

Kang Hyeon immediately called Ha-ryul.

“Yes, Chairman.”

“Please deposit into this account right now. The purpose must be hidden.”

Hide the purpose.

Ha-ryul nodded, knowing well what that meant.

“Understood. I’ll start right away.”

A commission fee of several million dollars.

It was an enormous amount, but to Kang Hyeon, it was mere pocket change.

‘They’re trying to cover Kim Eun-hye’s case with this garbage article? Not a chance.’

He was curious how Black Bird would move.

And that curiosity was resolved within just a few days.

[NYT: Global Star Kim Eun-hye Becomes Ugly Target of Korean Drug Cartel?]

[BBC: The Ugly Truth of Gangnam Club. The World Rages Over K-Drama Aftermath.]

[Forbes: Drug Cartel Threats. Spotlight on Blatant Collusion Suspicions of Korean Police.]

Merciless carpet bombing by global top-tier media outlets began simultaneously.

Before the overwhelming firepower backed by massive capital, any control was meaningless.

Shallow domestic scandals like gangsters and prostitution were buried without a trace.

The massive backlash from overseas instantly swallowed up all of South Korea.

At that moment, the Gangnam Police Station chief’s office had turned into a scene of chaos like a funeral home.

“Chief! Calls are pouring in from the Office of the Senior Presidential Secretary for Civil Affairs demanding immediate clarification!”

The chief, drenched in sweat, clutched his tie and stared blankly at the foreign news reports on screen.

“What is this? Didn’t we completely block domestic media?”

“She’s a world star! Her overseas fandom seems to have moved global media all at once!”

Black Bird’s skill was so seamlessly smooth and overwhelming that it could be mistaken for spontaneous public opinion.

Now Gangnam Police Station had completely fallen into being a terrible target receiving worldwide condemnation.

The door to Kang Hyeon’s office burst open as Ha-ryul rushed in with an excited face.

“Chairman. A CNN correspondent has stepped forward demanding official clarification directly from the Gangnam Police Chief.”

“Numerous foreign reporters are camping at Police Headquarters demanding official briefings.”

At Ha-ryul’s urgent and excited report, Kang Hyeon looked down outside the window with a bitter smile.

“A massive tsunami that those frogs in a well could never handle has finally struck.”

In Kang Hyeon’s eyes flashed the cold cruelty of a predator who had completely overturned the game.

“The whole world is watching closely. Go ahead and try to cover it up to your heart’s content.”

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