Former Mastermind To Chaebol Son-in-Law Chapter 62

Why Do You Know So Much?

【Taeshin Asset Managent, decides to Invest $50 Million in US Greenbyte Labs! The company specializes in low-power, eco-friendly systems and, after suffering from poor managent until recently, has agreed to take on investnt... anwhile, so are expressing concerns, stating that the chances for this investnt do not look high...】

【US IT company Accentia, attracts investnt from AMK Partners! The investnt fund is said to be about $20 million... It is known that negotiations are underway, with details being arranged...】

【Kang In-hyuk, MP Division Director of Taeshin Asset Managent and the son-in-law of the Taeshin Group family, caught in a gun attack in Silicon Valley? Five days ago, while traveling by car in Silicon Valley, San Jose, California, he was attacked by multiple gunn...】

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The headlines were dominated by various articles.

However, most were about In-hyuk, who had gone to the US.

Even though neither the investnt nor the incident at the ti had been leaked externally, the news kept spreading.

In the anti, In-hyuk had returned from the US and entered the arrivals gate with Baek Si-hwan, Hong Yu-geon, and Van Hester.

Chal-kal― chal-kak―

As soon as the door opened, flashes burst out furiously.

In-hyuk frowned at the barrage of lights, but the two security guards blocked the way ahead, allowing him to walk quickly.

"The news articles were bigger than expected, so that's probably why. Let's get in the company car for now."

Baek Si-hwan took the lead as he spoke.

At that mont, the shouting of the surrounding reporters could be heard.

"Director Kang In-hyuk! Is it true there was an ard attack in San Jose? According to local witnesses, the attackers had machine guns—was this grudge related to the Greenbyte Labs investnt?"

"We heard there was an inexplicable traffic accident here in Korea as well. Could that be connected to this shooting?"

"What convinced you to invest nearly 70 billion won in Greenbyte Labs? What made you see potential?"

The reporters' voices were noisy.

Of course, interview requests had poured in even before he returned to Korea.

But In-hyuk had refused them all, which explained the mob at the airport.

Pushing forward through the crowd, In-hyuk kept moving.

Then, a familiar man approached with a group in black suits, quickly forming a circle around In-hyuk.

"... Noh Dongjun?"

It was Noh Dongjun, In-hyuk's peer from Taeshin Group.

"It's been a while, director. I've been instructed to escort you to HQ, so please co to the car."

The others were TSS security guards, like Baek Si-hwan had been. Pushing the reporters aside, they safely led In-hyuk to the car.

"Whew—! There really are a ton of people."

"It was a pretty big deal, after all."

Once they got in, Noh Dongjun, in the seat next to him, spoke in a slightly reproachful tone.

After everyone else had boarded, the car slowly set off.

"How are you even here? Shouldn't you be working at HQ right now?"

"I was working hard, thanks to you. But when your return schedule was announced, soone from above ordered to co get you personally."

Noh Dongjun originally worked in Stock Operations Team 2, but had moved to the newly established M&A/PEF division when In-hyuk set it up.

Since then, he'd worked in PEF Team 2 and was included as a mber of the Mulsan HQ TF division team for the current project.

"Was it the chairman's order?"

"No, Executive Vice President Tae Seok-ho's."

"And the reason?"

"Why would anyone explain sothing like that to a low-level manager like ?"

His tone had been a bit prickly from a while ago.

"Is this because the rest of the TF team is already at HQ, and I'm the only one behind?"

"How could I, a re manager, dare say anything to our exalted division director?"

"Forget it, just tell about what's been going on so far."

"What do you an?"

"The thing I told you to do before I left for the States. And let's drop the formality."

Finally, Noh Dongjun let out a deep sigh.

"I know. You an the things about Taeshin Spintech's finances and related projects. There's a lot, so it'll take another two days. Do you want to send you what's summarized so far?"

"Do that. Now that I'm back, I need to at least check up to the middle."

"Got it. I'll compile it and email it to you as soon as I get back to the office."

After another hour, during which In-hyuk was briefed on the HQ situation, they arrived at Taeshin Trading.

Everyone went to their respective places.

In-hyuk separated from Baek Si-hwan and headed alone to the executive office floor.

There, Lee Jae-jun, Tae Seok-ho's security guard, personally guided him to the office.

"Please, sit down."

Tae Seok-ho stood up from his desk as soon as he saw In-hyuk and sat in the center seat.

"I was a bit surprised you called , not the chairman."

"After hearing you had such a huge incident in the States, I was worried. Are you all right?"

But his expression was not only calm, it even held a hint of regret.

"I'm fine."

"Were you able to find out who was behind it?"

"It was difficult to get that far. The local police are searching, but it won't be easy."

"I see..."

"I did share the incident with the embassy, but I doubt that will change anything significantly."

"It must be a heavy burden."

Listening to him, In-hyuk quickly got to the point.

"So, what's the real reason you called ?"

Tae Seok-ho let out a slight sigh.

"I'm the company EVP, after all. I need to check whether the TF division, on which Taeshin's fate depends, is running properly."

"You could have heard plenty about it from the employees who arrived first."

"Still, isn't it best to hear directly from the TF division's head?"

In the end, he was fishing for sothing to nitpick.

In-hyuk leaned back on the sofa.

"I was in the US, you know. Or are you planning to bla for prioritizing the trip over my work in the TF division?"

Hit where it hurt, Tae Seok-ho's gaze sharpened, but soon settled down.

Normally, the real Tae Seok-ho wouldn't reveal his inner thoughts so easily.

At that mont, In-hyuk caught on that there was sothing pressing on his mind.

"I wouldn't bla soone who just closed a huge investnt deal in Arica."

"Thank you for the kind words."

He didn't an it at all. He was just throwing out casual words to twist Tae Seok-ho inside a little more.

"I hear the total investnt is $100 million. What kind of amazing results do you expect by supporting a company like Greenbyte Labs? I looked into it myself... but I don't see how they're worth that much investnt."

In-hyuk stared at Tae Seok-ho for a mont before speaking.

"You've always seed especially interested in Taeshin Asset Managent's business. But as far as I know, we're not required to report on our managed funds to HQ—not the kind of funds I handle in the MP Division, especially."

"Don't you think your attitude toward 's gotten a bit sharper? No matter what, I'm your wife's uncle and a company superior."

"Should the 'superior' be trying to use the company run by his nephew-in-law for his personal gain?"

He was referring to the incident with Chulsan Capital last ti.

Back then, Tae Seok-ho tried to use In-hyuk's MP Division and the H&T Fund to speed up the acquisition of Chulsan Capital.

But because In-hyuk cut ties, Chulsan Capital ended up going to AMK Partners.

"... What?"

The explanation didn't end there.

"I also know you're currently actively working to secure shares in Taeshin Trading. But instead of thinking about how to lay your spoon on that right now, shouldn't you make sure you keep Taeshin Spintech in line first?"

Tae Seok-ho's face stiffened the mont that na ca up.

"I don't know what you an by that."

"If you say you really don't know, I won't bother trying to make you understand. But if you're thinking of the future, you might want to check whether you haven't left any crumbs behind while you were chasing after those Taeshin Trading shares."

"..."

An uneasy silence followed.

After watching for a mont, In-hyuk quietly stood up.

"I have a lot to catch up on, so I'll be going now. And I'll do my best in the TF division to help solve the Taeshin Group's problems."

After In-hyuk left, silence filled the office.

Soon after, Lee Jae-jun, who had been standing a bit back, cautiously approached.

"EVP. By any chance, is what Kang In-hyuk implied..."

"Kang In-hyuk must know that funds from Taeshin Spintech were funneled into the H&T Fund."

This embezzlent happened at least five years ago, before Kang In-hyuk had even joined Taeshin Group.

Even though he was interested in group affairs, if he didn't know from the beginning, it wouldn't have been easy for him to investigate it.

"That must an the chairman tipped him off."

Because otherwise, Lee Jae-jun thought, there was no way Kang In-hyuk could have found out.

But Tae Seok-ho shook his head.

"Father wouldn't have. If he knew, he wouldn't have let be."

"Perhaps he wanted to find an external justification and evidence."

Tae Seok-ho considered Lee Jae-jun's suggestion for a mont.

"... But then why would he borrow the hands of his grandson-in-law? If it were father, he'd have kicked out right away, evidence or none."

"That's true. Frankly, things would have been easier if he'd just died while he was at it."

At the sa ti, Tae Seok-ho groaned. He had no idea what or how much Kang In-hyuk had found out.

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Far into the evening,

Baek Si-hwan, having left the Taeshin Trading HQ building, found his way to a place in Donui-dong called 'Seunghwa's Set nu.'

Inside sat Tae Seok-ho, who had arrived earlier.

"You're here, EVP."

Baek Si-hwan approached and greeted him, and Tae Seok-ho gave a deep smile.

"Sit down, don't just stand there."

Tae Seok-ho filled Baek Si-hwan's glass first with alcohol.

"Working at my nephew-in-law's side must be tough, hm?"

"... Not at all."

"So, how was the trip to Arica?"

Baek Si-hwan tilted his head slightly at his question.

"Didn't you et Director Kang In-hyuk yourself?"

"Ah, I didn't get the full story. I wanted to hear it from a more objective perspective. With your position, I haven't exactly been getting in-depth reports, and this might finally be my chance, no?"

The reason Baek Si-hwan beca Kang In-hyuk's secretary was on Tae Seok-ho's recomndation.

And when he was reassigned, he gave Tae Seok-ho regular reports.

But since Kang In-hyuk didn't trust him and left him at the office, he lost his usefulness.

"If there's anything worth ntioning, after the investnt contract with Greenbyte Labs, AMK Partners' branch manager Norman McGrath visited. They offered $120 million..."

Baek Si-hwan recounted what he had seen and heard at the ti.

At this, Tae Seok-ho's eyes widened.

"Greenbyte rejected AMK and chose Kang In-hyuk?"

"That's right."

"That's unexpected. Did you find out why Kang In-hyuk chose Greenbyte Labs?"

"I haven't heard anything. Honestly, I don't understand why Director Kang In-hyuk made that choice myself."

Tae Seok-ho agreed.

That's why he was so frustrated, and why he insisted on eting Baek Si-hwan in person rather than just relying on remote briefings.

"Anything else? Did he do any background digging, et anyone, or anything like that?"

"Director Kang In-hyuk has never shared such things with . I haven't seen or heard anything."

"I see? Still, given that he brought you along on this business trip, it ans your standing has improved compared to before. Can I expect more thorough reports from now on?"

Tae Seok-ho was determined to keep tabs on Kang In-hyuk's movents.

But Baek Si-hwan made a subtle face.

"This trip was an exception, so I can't promise. But if I get the chance, I'll report."

"If you force things, you'll just create pointless hostility, so I can't bla you. All right, I understand."

With that, the conversation ended.

Baek Si-hwan stood up and headed to the exit.

As he passed, he exchanged a subtle glance with Lee Jae-jun, Tae Seok-ho's security guard, who was holding the door open.

-------------= Clacky's Corner -------------=

Is Tae Seok-ho working with the 'Organization'???

But with Lee Jae-jun exchanging glances with Baek Si-hwan, I doubt it...

maybe it's sothing similar to what Baek Si-hwan did to Kang In-hyuk in the past life?

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