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The invitation naturally ended up in hand.
But the funeral was still days away.
After all, the Park family is a big deal, and there are too many people to invite, setting up venues, finding other family members, and so on.
Even after Park Hyun-jung and Alexander had intertwined, she immediately took a leave of absence and returned to the Park family.
On the one hand, naturally, it was for Park Hyun-yoon's funeral, but on the other hand, it was also to compete for the assets he left behind!
Both inside and out, it's all in turmoil.
And Park Hyun-jung's plans for Alexander before naturally dissipated.
After all, now that people are dead, what plans can be made?
Even Park Hyun-jung's men are busy looking for new employers, changing their homes, and who has time to deal with these things!
A crisis suddenly disappeared.
Of course, this doesn't mean there's nothing going on with Alexander.
Villa.
Alexander tapped his fingers on the table, and Lee Ji-hoon sat upright, his expression serious.
The Kim sisters are not there.
The former has to deal with all kinds of business of the conglomerate, after all, the Kim Group is so big, all supported by her alone.
And Kim Ji-ya went to arrange for Choi Ju-hyun's debut.
After all, she's his woman, she's eaten everything cleanly, and she's taken more than eighteen poses, so naturally she's going to deliver!
But in South Korea, whether it's idols or stars, their status is not high.
Especially in the eyes of those who really have power and authority.
Good-looking and without a background, you can only rely on the rules to get ahead, or sit on the bench!
That's why Choi Ju-hyun actively hugged Alexander's thigh.
So Kim Ji-ya personally took action to arrange for Choi Ju-hyun's affairs, which was a clear message to everyone that this person you don't have any crooked ideas!
Given the Kim family's position in the entertainment industry, this intimidation was quite effective.
Back to the point.
"So, that butcher has chosen his next target, which is the police consultant, the daughter of the senior police inspector, Kang Mi-jin?"Alexander raised an eyebrow. "Is this guy crazy?"
He didn't understand.
Not only did he dare to go against the police, but he also chose the daughter of a senior police inspector. Isn't that too arrogant?
"The thoughts of such people cannot be compared to ordinary people!" Lee Ji-hoon shook his head slightly.
As a policeman, he understands the minds of such people best, that is, under the continuous crime, the confidence has grown rapidly due to the fact that the police have not caught themselves!
In plain terms, killing is the best way to boost confidence!
With blood on their hands and a few lives, they instinctively place themselves above others!
You say you're better than me?
Then I'll stab you to death, you die and I live, who do you think is stronger?
Many over-inflated criminals even provide clues to the police to guide them in solving the case and enjoy the feeling!
Of course, there are also many car crashes!
Many killers who couldn't find any clues were exposed in this way!
"His actions are quick, but he hasn't noticed us watching him, according to my estimate, he should act tonight!" Lee Ji-hoon spoke up.
"Tonight?" Alexander's eyes flickered.
"According to the weather forecast, there will be rain tonight, which is the best time to act!" Lee Ji-hoon analyzed.
This is the intuition of an old policeman.
Why do criminals like to act on rainy days? Because not only are there few pedestrians on the street, but the rain can quickly wash away their traces, leaving as few clues as possible!
"Interesting, who do you think will win?" Alexander became interested.
Beautiful policewoman versus female butcher, who will come out on top?
Of course, no matter what, he is already decided as the winner!
"If the Lord is interested, you can see for yourself tonight!" Lee Ji-hoon smiled.
He actually had an answer in his heart, but he didn't want to spoil the fun, which is what a qualified subordinate should do.
"Arrange it!" Alexander waved his hand and said:
"Tonight, I'll start the first trial ceremony!"
It's time to get the power on the agenda.
"Yes sir!" Lee Ji-hoon bowed respectfully and left.
.... ....
On the other hand, Kang Mi-jin, who had been busy for days, was so exhausted that she was spinning around, exhausted.
First, she spent several days investigating the murder of Quan In-won, but found no usable clues, and hadn't recovered yet!
Now Park Hyun-yoon has been stabbed!
It's all over the news!
This case was straightforward, clear motives, and all the evidence was there, ironclad! But because the Park family is so powerful, the police dare not slack off!
She meticulously investigated the entire case three or four times!
To be honest, if the police had this spirit when investigating ordinary cases, the reputation of the South Korean police wouldn't be so bad!
Of course, that's impossible!
So Kang Mi-jin, who had been busy for several days in a row, finally got to go home and rest.
But before she could get home, it started raining.
In a hurry to run home, she suddenly heard a cry for help!
Turning her head, Han Ji-soo noticed a homeless man lying on the ground at the street corner, seemingly injured and emitting painful groans. However, due to the rain in the night, there was hardly anyone around.
Fulfilling her duty as a police station advisor, she hurried over.
"Where are you injured? I'll call for help!"
She crouched down, about to inspect him when she suddenly felt something was off!
This homeless man was still wearing a hat and a mask!
Hmm!
Yet, the next moment, a towel was wrapped around her mouth and nose!
The homeless man sat up, revealing a smug smile.
A thorned rose, just as expected!
...
When Han Mi-jin opened her eyes again, she found herself in a dilapidated warehouse. Her hands were bound, secured to a chair that was welded to the floor, rendering her immobile. She had fallen into a trap!
A chill ran down her spine as she realized the gravity of the situation. Despite her attempts to move, she found herself tightly restrained with no room for escape, clearly the work of an experienced individual. Furthermore, her handgun, tucked at her waist, was nowhere to be found.
"No need to struggle, Advisor Han!" Suddenly, a voice emanated from nearby. Han Mi-jin whipped her head around only to discover a man seated amidst the clutter.
His features were ordinary, yet exuded a sinister aura. His eyes, in particular, were filled with cruelty and coldness, brimming with satisfaction as if he had stumbled upon a priceless piece of art.
"Who are you?!" Maintaining her dignity as a police advisor, she opted for stern questioning instead of shouting or pleading.
"Tsk tsk, the famous Miss Police Flower still has such courage at a time like this!" The man stood up, flashing a mocking grin. "Your department has been hunting me down for some time now, yet you don't even know who I am?"
He chuckled. "The Butcher?"
Inwardly, Han Mi-jin had already formed suspicions, her expression finally changing. She never imagined that the brutal criminal pursued by the authorities would be right before her, targeting her nonetheless. Recalling the horrifying details of the victims she had read in the case files sent shivers down her spine, despite her own formidable resolve.
"Heh heh, it's indeed me. And now, I'm right before your eyes. Surprising, isn't it?" The Butcher relished the moment. The woman before him was the most beautiful among all his targets, and to top it off, she was affiliated with the police. It exhilarated him beyond words.
"If you lay a hand on me, the authorities won't spare you!" Despairing, Han Mi-jin realized her only recourse was verbal threats.
"Unfortunately, you worthless cops can't catch me!" The Butcher smirked triumphantly.
Clattering emerged as he retrieved a thorny whip from the debris, his smile turning sinister. His favorite pastime was torturing his prey with various instruments, indulging in their screams, blood, and bruises, all to satisfy his twisted desires.
Watching the Butcher approach, Han Mi-jin couldn't help but feel a surge of despair.
Boom! Suddenly, the warehouse door burst open!
Alexander strolled in leisurely, with Lee Ji-hoon following behind him, shielding them both from the rain with an umbrella.
"Tsk tsk, faced with a beauty, your first instinct is to torture. Even a concerned citizen like myself can't bear to watch!" Alexander remarked casually. "So, are you impotent or just incompetent?"
His smile was as radiant as ever, embodying the image of a charming hero straight out of a drama. It starkly contrasted with the unfolding scene.
"Bastard, who are you?!" The Butcher erupted in fury. He detested being called incompetent because lies wouldn't hurt, but the truth would!
"Wow, looks like I hit the nail on the head!" Alexander chuckled even more recklessly. In fact, Lee Ji-hoon had provided him with a psychological profile of the Butcher beforehand. Targeting young, beautiful women, the Butcher left only signs of torture, indicating possible sexual impotence that he compensated for through murder.
In other words, this was the Butcher's Achilles' heel!
"Alex, this jerk, thinks he can be a hero like in the movies just because he's handsome?" The Butcher sneered. He had already noticed that only these two had entered.
Suddenly, he pulled out a gun from his pocket. "Be careful, Alex!" Lee Ji-hoon's face changed instantly as he stepped in front of Alexander, while Han Mi-jin recognized the weapon, her face filled with concern. Despite not knowing why Alexander was here, she was worried.
Internally, she felt powerless and resentful. She was a police advisor, yet instead of capturing the criminal, she had unwittingly endangered those who came to rescue her.
"Hmph, you scoundrel, now kneel and crawl over to lick my shoes, and I might consider letting you live!" With the gun in hand, the Butcher regained his confidence, sneering at Alexander. He detested being called incompetent and being less handsome and wealthy than others!
Coincidentally, Alexander ticked all these boxes!
"Sir, let me handle this!" With the gun in play, the Butcher's threat escalated significantly. Lee Ji-hoon sought permission to act.
"Keep him alive!" Alexander's instructions were succinct. He wouldn't jest about his own life!
Lee Ji-hoon relaxed his expression and approached the Butcher.
"You jerk, if you come any closer, I'll shoot!" The Butcher inexplicably felt a foreboding sensation as he raised his gun and shouted.
Boom! In the next moment, black flames engulfed Lee Ji-hoon, his figure twisting and distorting within the flames until he transformed into a terrifying demon, looming before them.
"Prepare for judgment!!!"
