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Bo Ra revealed Marc Joubert was Nirvana Blue's creator. Soo Yeon knew the man was close to Hong Byeong Won's Hong Kwon Jin. Bo Ra did not specify anything about Hong Kwon Jin for a simple reason, she knew what the man was capable of, and she didn't wish Soo Yeon in danger.

 Catching Marc Joubert would already be a big step towards eradicating the drug.

Ahn Hee-Jin noticed how hesitant Bo Ra was when questioned. Bo Ra kept repeating and insisting on one woman's name. 

Chae Yeong.

Soo Yeon had no idea of who it was, but Ahn Hee-Jin knew the famous model for having dropped a million dollars contract and going into hiding. Hee-Jin was also aware that the woman dated Hong Kwon Jin for a year. The reporter started to piece together a painting that appeared to be anything but beautiful.

Soo Yeon said she would use NETIZEN to look for Chae Yeong. Ahn Hee-Jin decided to hunt down other members of mad L.G. There was a member in particular who interested her.

A Ra. 

The girl who always wanted to become a significant solo artist suddenly gave up her career after the Satellite case. A Ra didn't have a choice. Not all the public saw the girls as victims. 

Some recognized there were not all innocent, unlike Han Song Hi, who was 17 when the other girls were in their 20's played a role. They were conscious of what they were doing, the public thought. The sexy hosting business ran for a year, during which none of the girls tried to seek help.

A Ra retired, and surprisingly enough, she married a wealthy Hongese businessman, also known for having links with the mafia. Somehow this was what tipped off Ahn Hee-Jin; where would a Kpop idol meet such a person?

 The journalist pretended to write a paper on former big Kpop stars swaying the former idol on the phone. She managed to gain the opportunity to get an interview.

China, Macau

Mandarin Oriental Hotel

Now Ahn Hee-Jin sat in a luxury hotel private lounge in Macao waiting for Ara, who was always late as her legend told.

"Annyeonghaseyo," said the journalist as the pretty woman arrived.

"Hello."

"Wow, you look stunning A Sa Ssi," the journalist flattered.

"Thank you," replied Ara, feeling reassured.

Ahn Hee-Jin conducted what resembled a classic interview until she asked a particular question.

"How did you meet your husband?"

A Ra's face became grim, and she hesitated before answering, "through friends."

"Really, I didn't know you had foreign businessmen and investors in their 50's your circle of friends."

"You know, as a singer, we meet all types of people."

"True, and at what occasion was it, was in it during one of your hosting performances?"

"I'll be leaving first," the former singer got up.

"Shin Bo Ra is alive," the reporter added.

The woman stopped in her tracks and turned to face the Ahn Hee-Jin.

"뭐?" [mwo=what]

"I said Shin Bo Ra is alive; someone tried to kill her three years ago. Unfortunately, her psychical state doesn't allow her to speak. That's why I'm here to get the testimony of someone in the capacity of talking in her stead."

"So, you know nothing?" A Ra said in what seemed to be both a statement and an interrogation.

"We know who is behind Nirvana Blue, and it's a matter of time before we find out the rest. Please tell me the truth behind Satellite."

"Tell you, why should I do that?" A Ra said as she sat back down, crossing both legs and arms.

"Because if you don't, I will reveal the story the way I feel. And you could have a terrible role, but if you talk now, I'll make sure you remain a victim, and you'll be able to carry on with your life."

A Ra shook her head, "If the truth comes out, none of us will be spared. No, I can't. I'm sorry."

"Do you know NETIZEN?"

It was a bet. Ahn Hee-Jin knew she pulled her joker.

"Yes, why?"

"I work for NETIZEN, and if I'm telling you this, it's because I know we can bring the 미친놈 who created this mess down."

"Eomma," a small boy said and ran to Ara's arms.

"Il young-ah," A Ra exclaimed. The 3-year-old boy turned to look at the nanny, who was out of breath, arriving in his mother's arms.

"Sorry, madam, he wanted to see you."

"There's no harm; you can leave him Aizel."

The nanny nodded and left. Once out of sight, the journalist pursued the conversation.

"A Ra, people died, good people, you can't look at your son in the face knowing what you girls did to the Seos. You lied, placing the blame on an innocent man. Please help us right this wrong."

A Ra looked at her son and took a deep breath as she prepared to tell her tale. People thought she had left Korea, but the truth was she had fled. 

After the satellite case, Kwon Jin kept threatening them, she wanted out, and so she ran. It was in China while working incognito in one of the hotels she met her future husband recognized her. Of course, he knew her past, including the dirt, for he had assisted to the forbidden venues too.

 Also, he remembered the girl he had asked for in his room, an artist afraid of being hurt. He had spent the night talking with the young woman who didn't seem to be performing for fun. Close to the Chinese mafia, Chang-Fu wasn't the type of man to flinch at a scandal. So it was without any doubt, he asked the girl to marry him, offering her security. He also stopped dealing with Kwon Jin, who lost a secure way to distribute NB in China.

"Are you sure you'll get them?" A Ra asked before the journalist left.

"A Ra, please don't underestimate the power of people and the web," Ahn Hee-Jin answered.

The anchor had to admit; it felt good doing her real job, which consisted of discovering the truth and bringing it into daylight. She checked her watch. There was someone else she had to meet that day.

South Korea

After a 3 hour and 45minutes flight, Hee-Jin landed at Gimpo Airport, where she took a taxi to Seoul, and it was an hour later, she stood in front of Hong Byeongwon's Director.

"Ahn Hee-Jin Ssi, what brings a famous news anchor of your stature in my hospital. I hope you don't have any health problems?"

"Director Hong, I'm not going to waste your time. I'll get straight to the point. I met a ghost of a woman who was supposed to have died three years ago. I thought I saw a miracle, and it seems we owe this miracle to you."

Director Hong didn't even twitch an eyelid. He waited for this moment, hoping someone would come and ask him. He was ready to pay for his sins.

"What do you want?" The director asked solemnly.

"I want the truth Director Hong nothing but the truth."

The man tilted in his chair a few seconds before sitting up, "where should I start?" Director Hong sat up, leaned forward on his desk, clutched his hands.

"Start by Shin Bo Ra."

투 비 컨티뉴드>>>>To be continued