Secretary Gwanggong's Survival Diary-Chapter 58

“Who, an Omega?”

“Even the CEO must have been completely fooled. I can’t even explain how surprised I was.”

It’s not surprising that the Chief Secretary figured out my identity. However, I have no idea when or where the suspicion started. I had been cautious, trying to hide my secret. Moreover, the timing of my exposure in this version is far different from the original.

“You shouldn’t be making such claims without any evidence. Can you take responsibility for that statement?”

“It seems he has something, Team Leader Baek.”

The Chief Secretary pulled out a small envelope from his pocket and handed it to Yoon Taeo. It was familiar. It was the pheromone suppressant I always carried with me.

“Do you have something to say?”

For the first time since this situation started, Yoon Taeo’s gaze met mine. Now, all eyes in the room were on me. Their gazes were forcing me to answer quickly. The looks were so intense it felt overwhelming.

I swallowed hard, my throat dry, and opened my mouth.

“That’s not mine.”

Even though I said what they wanted to hear, no one responded as if they hadn’t heard my voice at all. The Chief Secretary, who had been calm, now looked at me as if asking, "What nonsense are you talking?"

Why? Did you think I would just fall for this? Of course, I had to deny it.

“It’s the first time I’ve seen it.”

My past experiences helped. Even though my heart felt like it was about to leap out of my throat, my voice remained perfectly calm. At least, it felt that way to me.

Maybe it wasn’t just my perception, as Yoon Taeo’s face momentarily flashed a smile, and the Chief Secretary’s previously stoic mask cracked, his face turning red as the color spread up from his neck.

“Where did you get this? It seems like it’s related to the attack last night.”

Should I call it a counterattack? I have no idea how they figured out my secret, but this was clearly a mistake on the Chief Secretary’s part. He should have exposed my identity when he found the scene yesterday. In front of everyone. Now, there’s no evidence that the item belongs to me, and I could just claim it’s contaminated evidence.

“Care to explain, Chief Secretary?”

“...I won’t deny it. I was worried that Team Leader Baek hiding the fact that he’s an Omega might cause harm to the CEO, so I had to act first.”

Wow. How can he explain things so smoothly like that? I think I could learn a thing or two from him. Even handling the bank transactions was wrapped up as “for the company’s good.”

“How did you know I would take Baek with me?”

“Oh, that...”

Yoon Taeo’s question piqued my curiosity. I was never involved in that kind of thing, yet the Chief Secretary seemed to have anticipated the situation, acting as if he was one step ahead.

“It’s because you’ve been sticking close to the CEO lately. I thought there might be something, and honestly, it didn’t matter where Team Leader Baek moved. I’ve always been well-prepared, haven’t I?” frёeωebɳovel.com

According to his explanation, it seems like whether I stayed behind or went home, the attack would have happened. But the evidence he had in hand became useless.

“If Team Leader Baek isn’t an Omega... how will you explain this?”

Looking at my search history, it seems you even planned to escape.”

“What?”

What’s he talking about now? First, it was Omega, and now it’s escape? The Chief Secretary handed over my phone, which had mysteriously disappeared earlier, to Yoon Taeo.

“After the Omega search started, you searched for some interesting things, didn’t you, Team Leader Baek? Discount watches, prices, pottery sales. These are all right there in the record, so you can’t deny it, can you?”

Yeah. He found out. Given the situation, I had to look for options. Of course, I had discarded the escape plan as impractical shortly after considering it.

Just as the misunderstanding about my attempt to escape had been cleared, now this happens. I couldn’t think of a fitting response this time. There was real evidence right in front of me.

“...I think I asked about this before. I was just curious about the price of unused things.”

“Like a blue sapphire watch,” Yoon Taeo said while giving me a fleeting look. I almost shivered. I don’t know why he’s lying like that, but Yoon Taeo was clearly furious. His action of tossing the newly purchased phone aside like trash was filled with irritation.

“Is this all, Chief Secretary?”

It’s strange. Why is Yoon Taeo siding with me? Does he trust me?

No. He’s always been dissatisfied with the Chief Secretary, so this is probably ~Nоvеl𝕚ght~ an opportunity to get rid of him. Compared to that old man, I’m a nobody he can discard with a single move, so there’s no need to deal with me right away.

“Well, we can’t suspect such a precious talent just based on evidence like this.”

The Chief Secretary regained his composure, as though nothing had happened. He took out his phone, checked it casually, and smiled at me. His attitude was like a signal that something was about to happen, and an inexplicable sense of unease spread inside me. There must be another piece of evidence.

“Aren’t you curious? Why I specifically pointed out Baek Team Leader as an Omega?”

No one responded to the Chief Secretary’s words, but it seemed like most people were wondering the same thing. I, too, hadn’t figured out the starting point, so I was curious.

“Baek Team Leader said it wasn’t his, but you can’t just get that medicine anywhere, can you?”

Wait, what?

“Team Leader Baek has been visiting the hospital quite often. Very regularly. It seems the doctor who could testify that he’s an Omega... Ah, I see, he’s here now.”

This can’t be real... Are you saying he planned everything this meticulously? Just because I was a threat to his position? Well, I suppose that greedy old man would do anything to keep his seat. Now, how am I going to deal with this crisis?

The best case would be if the doctor remains silent about the patient’s records, but from what I can see, there’s no way the doctor would have that much ethical integrity.

Just as I was wondering if I should make a run for it, I briefly made eye contact with Kang Seokho. He gave me a stern look, then subtly shook his head as if warning me not to do anything. It was such a tiny gesture, but it felt like he was telling me not to act on anything. What does that mean?

“What... the hell... is this nonsense?!”

When the employee from Team 3 knocked on the door and whispered something to the Chief Secretary, his face twisted in anger. I didn’t know what was happening, but it seemed like it wasn’t something negative for me. The doctor who was supposed to come was nowhere to be found.

“Are you messing with me, Chief Secretary? Are you really making all this noise over something so trivial?”

“I’m sorry. The doctor has disappeared... and the medical records were erased...”

Huh? Disappeared? Where to?

I couldn’t help but be shocked by the unexpected turn of events. He said the doctor disappeared overnight, leaving no trace. He even claimed that all the data from the hospital was gone. Given that he pinpointed the exact hospital I went to, it seemed like the Chief Secretary wasn’t lying...

“Are you telling me to believe that? You’re not implying that Team Leader Baek kidnapped the doctor, are you? The person who was knocked out and attacked by the Chief Secretary yesterday?”

“...I wouldn’t say it’s entirely impossible...”

“Team Leader 3, let’s keep it appropriate. This is going a bit too far.”

Following Yoon Taeo, Kang Seokho also voiced his displeasure at the Chief Secretary. Due to the commotion, even the secretaries, who would usually avoid coming near Yoon Taeo’s office, were now gathered at the door.

The atmosphere shifted suddenly. It felt as if the Chief Secretary was the traitor now. Sharp glares were aimed at him.

What’s this? Did I have such a good reputation in the company?

“...We can check here.”

“What?”

When a person is cornered, their true nature comes out. The old man, who had been so calm, now wore an expression filled with venom. He glared at me with sharp eyes, his teeth clenched as he spoke.

“Why don’t we do a genetic test, Team Leader Baek? If you’re not an Omega, it won’t matter, right?”

...This crazy bastard...

“Do it.”

“...What?”

“Do it, the test.”

For the first time, Yoon Taeo followed the Chief Secretary’s suggestion.

“Then I’ll trust Team Leader Baek more, won’t I?”

This is bad. I expected that one day a genetic test would be done, but not at work. I was hoping to borrow someone’s urine in the hospital, among all the staff, to tweak the results.

But now, there was no way out.

“In that case, everyone here should be tested. After all, this all started from the suspicion that there might be an Omega in the company.”

There was no escape now. I didn’t even know what to do. I’d have to leave it to fate.

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Is this what being screwed feels like? The genetic test was enough to confirm everything, and the doctor, who had appeared just like the Chief Secretary had expected, performed the blood test. It wasn’t a large amount, just enough to use a quick kit and get results. In front of everyone, the blood was drawn, and my name was written down. There was no chance for me to do anything.

“Is it really necessary to test all the Alphas?”

“...What if one of them suddenly manifests as Omega?”

I requested it. Whether Alpha or Beta, everyone had to be tested. It was a desperate last-ditch effort to delay my death even a little longer. All the secretaries and security staff had to be tested. It took quite a while, given the number of people involved.

Well... either way, the fact that I was going to die soon didn’t change.

“The results are in.”

Yoon Taeo’s personal doctor placed a drop of blood on the kit and added the reagent one by one. A few minutes later, the results started to come in. Fortunately, the atmosphere was tense, and everyone waited for the results. Of course, no one was as nervous as I was.

“One Omega has been identified.”

It felt like my vision was flickering. What excuse could I make? Should I say I didn’t know? That I was a poor victim who suddenly became possessed? That I had no choice because life was tough?

Sigh. No. Whatever I say, it seems like escaping death is impossible. Maybe I should just appeal to sympathy.

“Well, I knew it. Kang Seokho, why aren’t you arresting him already?”

The Chief Secretary grinned maliciously and regained his composure. It was in stark contrast to my emotions.

“That... that...”

In a panic, no appropriate words came to mind. Even though it wasn’t their team leader’s orders, the Alphas started walking toward me, their eyes murderous, as if they were going to tear me apart. Just as I felt my legs give way, a desperate voice rang out.

“Actually...! It’s not Baek Sieon, it’s Hong Seogwang!”

It’s not me...?

“Omega belongs to Hong Seogwang.”

...Who the hell is that...?