The Youngest Son of Sunyang

"How much was it?"

"W-Well, a hundred billion."

"You gambled away that money in stocks?" Chairman Jin furrowed his brow as he looked at his daughter, who couldn't meet his gaze. "You gave department stores a hard time and then invested the money in stocks? Are you out of your mind?"

"I'm sorry, Father. I was under severe pressure for operating funds, and I was trying to find a solution..."

"Such an easy life you lead. Do you think operating funds are scattered around Yeouido?"

"Father, Sunyang Electronics also invested in the company. That's why I trusted...

Jin Seo-yoon stopped making excuses under her father's fierce glare. She felt that if she pushed the issue any further, she might end up with nothing.

"Aren't you already separate from the Sunyang Group? Are you so desperate to chase after other companies?"

"Is it not also a mistake of Sunyang Electronics, who invested two hundred billion in a company that collapsed in just a few months? There's no difference in whether it was me or Sunyang Electronics who invested poorly."

"So? What do you want to say? Why did you come here? Trying to get a hold of someone else's company?"

Jin Seo-yoon realized her mistake as she saw her father's angry expression. Even if she begged on her knees now, it wouldn't be enough.

"Can you just help me this once? If we get past this hurdle..."

"So why don't you reach out to Oh Sehyun again? Won't it solve everything if he help?"

"No, Father. I can't borrow from CEO Oh anymore."

Seeing his terrified daughter, Chairman Jin took a pile of documents from his drawer and tossed them over.

"I've done everything you wanted, including the corporate separation. Now, even if you replace the name of Sunyang, it doesn't matter. It's a completely separate company without a single share mixed in. If I help you, it will be considered embezzling Sunyang's money. Do you want to see your old man behind bars?"

Jin Seo-yoon turned pale without even opening the file.

"Oh, Father. You can't act like this now. If the department store group falls into my hands, it'll be a disaster. I need to reverse this!"

"You didn't just lose money in the stock market; you've lost your mind, too. You've lost the money I gave you. You want to turn it back... Is that it?"

"No, it's not like that..."

"It's... heartbreaking. Our daughter. You threw away how much I gave you? Do you know how much money that broken sum is? You just want to throw it away? Who in the world raised you?"

As Chairman Jin lost his temper, Jin Seo-yoon just closed her eyes tightly.

From complicated debt relationships to the missing hundred billion, and the grand opening of a large mart for the New Year's business – everything had gone awry.

However, a fact that Jin Seo-yoon had completely forgotten about was brought up by Chairman Jin.

"By the way, under whose name did you conduct the stock investment? Was it your own name, by any chance?"

It wasn't because he didn't know; it was to confirm if she used a proxy to make company funds 'disappear.' After all, who doesn't use company funds for personal reasons from time to times? This was a way of verifying that.

"Why are you suddenly asking about that?"

"Just answer me quickly! Was it true?"

"Yes."

"This is driving me insane." Chairman Jin rested his head against the chair.

"Father, what's wrong? Is there some problem...?"

In response to his daughter's cautious question, Chairman Jin kept his lips sealed, refusing to say a word.

Jin Seo-yoon knew that in times like these, you had to wait silently. She simply stared at her father's face.

"Seo-yoon."

"Yes, Father."

After a long pause, Chairman Jin gently called his daughter. "Do you trust Assistant Lim the most?"

"Yes, he's someone I can entrust with the barn key."

"And does he follow you faithfully?"

"Most likely. But Father, why are you asking this so anxiously?"

Despite her trembling voice, Jin Seo-yoon asked, but Chairman Jin avoided giving a clear response.

"Never mind. I'll handle the rest. You should go back and take care of the company."

I'll handle the rest.

These words sounded like a lifeline.

"Father, thank you so much. I'll do my best. And the hundred billion... I'll work to settle it within a year."

"What are you talking about? A hundred billion?"

"Yes? You said you'd take care of it...?"

Both father and daughter opened their eyes wide and asked each other simultaneously.

Chairman Jin was the first to understand the misunderstanding.

"Money is a problem for you to solve. You're still talking about something like that? When the company was divided, the work and money became your responsibility. Even if you lose everything, don't come to me for help!"

"Oh, Father!"

"What I mean is you're responsible for the money. Are you still talking like that? Since the company was divided, work and money are your responsibility. You must not make a mess and come to me!"

"Father!

"I will prevent you from getting arrested; that's what I mean. You're my only daughter, and as your father, I can't stand the thought of you going to jail."

"Jail? What do you mean by that?"

"You don't understand anything. Now go back. I don't even want to see your face right now. Hurry!"

Jin Seo-yoon had to retreat under her father's shouting. Her footsteps back home were heavy, filled with worries about money, but at the same time, they were somewhat relieved.

"All right, have you looked into everything?"

"Yes, I made a few rounds in Myeongdong. It's spread out under a total of 16 names."

"Ugh." Chairman Jin let out an unintended groan. "How did she withdraw the money?"

"From the company's representatives and then from Myeongdong."

"Has Seo-yoon's name been involved?"

"No."

"Well, that's fortunate."

Director Lee had a composed expression. "You don't need to worry too much. It seems they were cautious in their approach."

"What about the prosecution? You managed to uncover it in a day, but the prosecution... they should've traced the money flow within half a day."