[193] Securing Evidence 2
“Yes. This is Kyu Hwan.”
While thinking about what to eat for dinner tonight, General Manager Jeong tilted his head at the unknown number.
– I apologize for the sudden call. This is Spencer Stuart, a headhunting company. I don’t know if you’ve heard of it.
“yes? Headhunting?”
Director Jeong Kyu-hwan lowered his voice and hurriedly left the office and walked toward the emergency stairs.
-Spencer Stewart is a multinational research firm with offices in over 50 countries. Director Jeong Kyu-hwan’s reputation is so great that I contacted him like this.
As I walked down the aisle, I kept hearing corporate bragging and self-praise on the phone.
“hey. I have no intention of changing my company…
-Isn’t the important thing to accurately grasp your own value? I know very well that Manager Jeong is the best talent of Sunyang Construction, but it is unclear whether he will be treated appropriately.
“Ah, I am satisfied enough.”
-Is it really so? Currently, the average annual salary of Sunyang Group manager is 5,000, and the bonus is 600%. If you are satisfied with this level, the manager has reduced your value by 50%.
My ears flashed.
50%?
But I soon changed my mind. Aren’t you a special person in this company that cannot be converted into a salary?
How much is the special bonus I received as a lump sum? Another manager took all of his lifetime salary.
“Thank you for your interest, but I don’t think much of it. Enough…”
– Wait a minute, manager.
An urgent voice came from the phone.
– Wouldn’t it be okay to have an interview? It’s not necessarily moving the company, just checking the perspective of looking at the manager objectively. Of course, everything is confidential until you make a final decision. It never goes viral, so don’t worry about that.
I had no intention of moving the company, but my curiosity was piqued.
In fact, I felt a bit embarrassed.
A company that needs you, the value that the company thinks you have. Are they really paying more than twice as much?
“How is the interview going?”
– It’s very simple. The manager will do it very briefly at a convenient time and place, such as a cafe or coffee shop.
Jeong Gyu-hwan, who was hesitant, left room for short remarks.
“I will contact you again. I can’t talk any more because it’s business hours.”
General Manager Kyu-Hwan Kyu made up his mind to see if we could meet with a very light heart.
* * *
Isn’t HW Construction the old Daeah Construction?”
“that’s right. Anyway, thank you for giving me your precious time.”
The business card Kyu-hwan received was stamped with the title of Director of HR Management.
“These days, people use HR a lot instead of personnel department.”
“It’s because I drank American water, well. Isn’t the importance of human resources a hot topic for companies? That’s why I’m asking for someone like Manager Jung like this.”
Jeong Gyu-hwan did not hate the sound of praising himself.
“As you may know, our construction has grown rapidly since the DMC in Sangam-dong. Isn’t it a large-scale business over 10 years? There is an infinite shortage of people, and the necessary talent is rare. So, when I asked a headhunting company, they immediately recommended Manager Jeong.”
If it’s HW construction, it’s worth it. Cries of recession erupted from everywhere, but isn’t HW a company that has provided food for 10 years with only DMC alone?
“Like any company that grows suddenly, our financial side is a mess. I make a lot of money, so I spend too much. Then, this time, I was blown away.”
“Are you dying?”
“Isn’t the controlling shareholder of our company an investment company?”
“Ah, yes. Miracle…”
“The US headquarters conducted an accounting audit…”
The director of HW Construction shook his head.
“The company was so outraged that it turned upside down. They went so far as to say that they would investigate the contents of the money spent on nonsense and file criminal charges on all of them.”
Director Kyu-hwan Kyu realized that this was not the place to come out.
It is a company that American guys turn on the light in their eyes and check the ledger. If you are in a place like this, you can’t afford it.
It is a company that cannot be moved even if it is paid double or ten times the annual salary.
It was a place where he came to check his ransom, but there was no need to listen.
“Director. I’m sorry, but I’ll pretend it didn’t happen. It seems like I was wasting my time unintentionally. I apologize.”
Jeong Gyu-hwan jumped up from his seat.
“No, if you do this all of a sudden… listen to our company’s specific proposal…”
“No. This is my negligence that came out with a light heart. I’m really sorry.”
Kyu-hwan Kyu-hwan, who lowered his head, exited the cafe as if he were running away.
When the director of HW Construction was looking at his back as if he was absurd, someone approached him.
“Director. Why is that child like that?”
“I don’t know. suddenly startled and run away How did it go? Did you take a good picture?”
“yes. The director and that guy came out very neatly with two shots. Would you like to take a look?”
“it’s okay. bring me a picture But Niimi, why do I have to imitate an actor who is not even in my family?”
“If you go, you have to go. From above…,
the two drank the remaining coffee with sullen expressions.
* * *
“Are you quitting the company?”
“yes? What do you mean by all of a sudden? Managing Director.”
“Don’t be shy and tell me honestly. If you do, I will cut you off!”
Manager Jung Kyu-hwan felt sorry for Lim Jong-yoon’s scolding.
Didn’t they go all the way to Nowon-gu, far away from the company, to avoid getting caught?
“Executive. If you’re saying this because I met someone from HW Construction, you’re wrong. They begged me so much that all I did was drink a cup of tea.”
“Then this isn’t manipulation?”
Executive Director Lim Jong-yoon tossed several photos on the table.
Jeong Gyu-hwan bit his lip as he saw a photo of himself and HW’s HR director smiling brightly.
I thought it was fortunate that I honestly confessed it first. I never thought I’d have such solid evidence in my hands.
“I met you. But I’m trying to nail you to stop contacting me. Trust me!”
As I spoke anxiously, I started to have strange thoughts. where did this picture come from? Could it be that he was following himself all the time, checking all his actions?
“This bastard! hey! I don’t know if it’s someone else, but you shouldn’t be like this. is not it?”
The words hidden in the eyes of the two exchanged, you know even if you don’t say it.
The two share the vice president’s dark secret and must not leave the company even when the sky falls. until you tell me to leave.
Director Kyu-hwan Kyu realized that what he did lightly out of curiosity was a big mistake.
“Of course not. That’s why we met to end the annoying phone call. There wasn’t much talk. I just threw out the words that the scouting offer was useless to me.”
Anxiety surged through the eyes of Executive Director Lim, who still seemed not to abandon his suspicions.
“By the way, Mr. How did you get this picture?”
“The personnel team gave it to me. It looks like someone threw up.”
“Executive. You’re not misunderstanding, are you? I will really bury my bones in Sunyang Construction.”
“Crazy bastard. Do you want to drink tea with a competitor’s HR executive? Are you a man with an idea?”
Director Jeong threw out a real question.
“Executive Director, did the president or vice president see this picture? What if I misunderstand you?”
“misunderstanding? This baby, a child who can’t hide the real poop. Hey man, where do you get that confidence that I’ll believe you? Since you gave me more money, how do I know if you were thinking about moving the company?”
Director Jeong’s complexion turned black at Executive Director Lim’s scolding.
“Look out. I will never forgive you if I do anything stupid in the future. Be prepared to pay dearly for it. Get out, you son of a bitch!”
Jeong Kyu-hwan hung his head and walked out of Executive Director Lim’s room helplessly.
I returned to my office and threw myself into a chair.
I broke out in a cold sweat at the thought that my curiosity might ruin everything.
Sharing secrets is like a knife at the crossroads between friend and foe. There are only two extremes, and there is no third option.
Up until now, he had been a clear ally at the top of the company, but if his suspicions deepened, he might turn into something to be eliminated.
Stress weighed on my head as I suffered from this insecurity over a minor mistake.
Tring!
A text message alert sounded at this time.
Also, a text message came from an unknown number. [Check your mail.]
I couldn’t believe my eyes when I hurriedly opened the office mailbox.
The e-mail contained a picture of a date with a young female employee who brought back the spring days of my life these days.
A photo of them laughing and eating together, walking up the hotel elevator with their arms crossed. Crucially, even sharing a deep kiss in the car.
Director Jeong deleted the entire e-mail without looking further.
This is either a warning or a threat.
If it is an e-mail sent to the vice president, it is a warning.
If it is sent by an unknown person, it is a threat.
If it’s a warning, it means don’t think about anything else, and if it’s a threat, he’ll ask for something before he starts having an affair.
And the cell phone rang.
This is the number you just texted.
Emails are threats.
Director Jeong Kyu-hwan opened the flip of his mobile phone with trembling hands.
“Who are you?”
—the person who sent the email. knowing
“What are you doing!”
The loud noise caught the attention of the people in the office and rushed outside.
“Who are you bastard? Did you send the mail?”
– I think we need to talk a little bit, so let’s meet. Time and place will be texted. By the way, if the wind blows, all employees of Sunyang Construction will see the photo in the mail. Of course, the family in the United States too. then.
Tring!
As soon as the call ended, the text tone rang again.
* * *
“Da，Are you?”
“Do you know me? Manager Jeong?”
When I opened the front door of the officetel, manager Jeong Kyu-hwan stood there, unable to keep his mouth shut.
“Ji… Jin Do-jun…?”
“you’re right. Come on in. You’ve come this far, but you’re not just going back, are you?”
I left him standing blankly and returned to the sofa in the living room.
He doesn’t seem to be hesitant about going back, and if he calms down his surprised heart, he’ll come in.
A few seconds later, the sound of the front door closing was heard.
Director Jeong approached with muffled footsteps and sat down in front of me.
“Relax. I have no intention of embarrassing you.”
Director Jeong was speechless and kept looking at me.
I can’t understand this situation, so I’m just confused.
“This wouldn’t have happened if I had just said okay after being told that I would be given a double salary and huge incentives. Would you have changed your mind if you had heard the offer?”
“That, then that… construction… that’s…?”
“yes. Why make it so difficult when there are easy ways to solve it? Well, now that it’s like this, I propose again.”
“Now, wait a minute. What is this now…”
“Oh my. Because you’re in such a hurry, you keep missing out on opportunities that won’t come again in your life. Now, Manager Jeong Kyu-hwan. Just shut your mouth and listen to what I have to say. Do you understand?”
When I opened my eyes and yelled at him, I only nodded my head with startled eyes.
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