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    “Wha-?! What do you think you’re doing?!”

    There was a commotion over the phone, and then a new voice came through.

    “Hello. This is Prosecutor Lee Na-eun from the Incheon Central District Prosecutor’s Office, Criminal Division Three.”

    Her voice had the languid tone of someone fighting through their innate laziness, yet it also carried a subtle sensuality, as if holding back an intense desire. Comforting, yet provocative.

    ‘Well, this is fresh.’

    I didn’t expect her to snatch the phone and speak to me directly. I had planned to visit anyway, but this voice-to-voice encounter beforehand wasn’t bad at all. Hearing someone’s voice first, before seeing their face, gives a different kind of impression.

    “So, you figured out who I am, did you? Prosecutor Na-eun?” “I only know you’re called ‘Sir.’ For now. I’ll have confirmation soon enough.” “Is that so? Well, I don’t have much to say, then. You snatched the phone to talk to me—what is it you want to say? A thank-you, perhaps? I suppose I deserve it; that sexbot was pricey by common standards.” A reminder I threw out, but it didn’t seem to faze her.

    “Are you coming here?” she asked. “Oh, I’ll be there. I plan to inspect you thoroughly, head to toe. I’ve been thinking about you a lot lately.” “I’m honored to hear that I’ve been on your mind. I’ll be waiting. Should I make coffee in the meantime?” “Plenty of sugar.”

    I hung up, grinning.

    “This woman is a real piece of work.”

    She’s waiting for me? Even after I said I’d inspect her from head to toe? What is she playing at? Maybe Suah was right, and she really does have something else in mind.

    “Well, regardless, I’ll have her dripping from head to toe.”

    When you catch a wild animal, you need to tame it. If it’s useless, you eat it; if it’s useful, you train it as a hunting dog.

    I brought Seo Eun-mi’s hand to my steadily hardening shaft.

    “Stroke it gently.” “Yes, Sir.”

    Just enough to keep it at full mast, Seo Eun-mi’s soft hands worked expertly.

    +++

    “You’re crazy! Are you out of your mind?!”

    After the call ended, Emilia shouted, snatching her phone back.

    “Do you know who that person is?!” “You seem pretty scared. Must be someone high up, huh?” “Of course!” “Well, I think we’ve gathered all we need. Since the person we’ve been searching for is on his way, let’s wait for him.”@@@@

    Prosecutor Na-eun casually put down her papers, tore open a coffee mix packet, and stirred it by the water cooler.

    “What are you doing now?” “I told him I’d make coffee.” “Oh, please. You’re giving that trash to him?” “If you think it’s trash, why’d you stock it here?” “For people like you who stress me out.” “Doesn’t seem like he stresses you out much. You got pretty worked up earlier. Should I be grateful for that?”

    Na-eun tore open another packet, adding extra sugar. Emilia just shook her head, thinking, What kind of nutcase is this? and plopped down on the sofa.

    “...The one who killed Jincheol... is on his way here...?” “What the hell’s wrong with him now?”

    She sighed, watching Detective Song mumble to himself in a daze.

    Buzz.

    Her phone vibrated.

    “Yes, hello.” “P-Prosecutor!!”

    A frantic voice spoke. Investigator Yoo was panting on the other end.

    Na-eun

    The horrifying, obscene image lingered before his eyes.

    ‘Prosecutor...!’

    He reaffirmed his resolve.

    He couldn’t just leave her alone. He couldn’t allow the reckless heir of Go Group to defile her body.

    He swore he wouldn’t allow it!!

    He renewed his vow.

    Even if she walked through hell, he would be by her side.

    “...Please, clerk, go back on your own.” “Wh-what?” “I’m going to Rainbow Miracle.” “!!”

    He moved towards the car. The clerk tried to block him.

    “Please move.” “Investigator, calm down. Let’s try calling her first—” “She’s not someone who listens to reason. Not to mention, she won’t take my calls.” “But... But ahead lies... a hell!” “...”

    He’s going to die if he goes.

    He said to himself quietly, trying to silence his own urge to retreat.

    “It started as admiration. I wanted to protect justice and thought I could do it alongside her. But... I’m just in love with her.” “What?” “...Even if I die, I want to be by her side. I’m going.”

    “Investigator...”

    The clerk, moved by his steely resolve, responded in kind.

    “Then, I’m going too.” “?!” “We’re a team, right? A team supporting Prosecutor Na-eun!” “!!”

    He opened the door.

    “And remember, you promised me top-quality Korean beef barbecue. I haven’t forgotten that. You owe me.”

    Investigator Yoo’s heart swelled with emotion. How fortunate he was to have such a fine comrade by his side in this wretched city, and to serve under an outstanding superior like Prosecutor Na-eun.

    ‘Not one step will I regret in this journey.’

    He stepped toward the car.

    +++

    “We’ve arrived, sir.”

    “Is that her?”

    Rainbow Miracle basement parking lot. Emilia was waiting, along with a few others. Among them were two unfamiliar figures—a woman and a man.

    Naturally, my attention went straight to the woman.

    So that’s Prosecutor Lee Na-eun.

    “She’s just as alluring as her voice.”

    Unlike with Seo Hyun-joo, I hadn’t looked at any pictures of her on purpose. I figured it would be meaningless since I’d end up devouring her anyway. Seeing her in person without knowing her appearance would make the impact even greater.

    And it seems that gamble paid off. The soft handjob from Seo Eun-mi kept me hard, but seeing Prosecutor Na-eun brought me to full attention.