Chapter 3.5
He ended the call with his father, who had told him not to hesitate to contact him if things got tough. Haewon couldn’t rely on his father’s money forever. He didn’t want to experience the confusion and helplessness he had felt when his father had suddenly cut him off. If he had any abilities, he wouldn’t have ended up at Lee Jinyoung’s house, and he wouldn’t have hurt him either.
After packing and cleaning up, time quickly passed. Hyun Woojin had asked him to come by five o'clock, but the clock was already showing five. Haewon took a shower and changed his clothes. Though time was ticking, he didn’t rush.
Haewon put on his coat and gloves. He had thought he hadn’t taken anything Lee Jinyoung had given him, but a scarf had slipped into his luggage. Lee Jinyoung had said it matched Haewon’s skin tone. He wrapped the scarf around his neck and left the officetel.
By now, it was half-past six. The taxi stopped in front of the Central District Prosecutor's Office. He handed over his ID and received a visitor's pass. He found room 1014 and knocked before entering. A woman, who appeared to be an assistant, looked at Haewon and asked.
"How did you come?"
"Is Prosecutor Hyun Woojin here? We were supposed to meet today."
"He stepped out for a moment. Please have a seat and wait."
The office had a small area attached to it, separated into spaces for the investigators, assistants, and the prosecutor. Through the small window in the prosecutor's door, Haewon could see traces of intense work, as if the desk had just been used.
Haewon sat in the chair the woman pointed to. The two assistants and the investigator, despite it being past work hours, were still absorbed in their work.
He sat quietly, waiting for him. After a while, the door opened, and Hyun Woojin entered. Haewon stood up. He saw Hyun Woojin glance at his wristwatch, then look at Haewon. Without saying a word, Hyun Woojin seemed to be pointing out that Haewon was late.
Without speaking, Hyun Woojin walked past Haewon and opened his office door.
"Prosecutor, your guest is here," the assistant /N_o_v_e_l_i_g_h_t/ said, gesturing toward Haewon.