One Down (II)

Shinichi found himself standing inside his father's study.

But this time, the man was no longer calm.

"I really want to know who these people targeting us are! What do they want?!"

Shinichi's heart trembled. Based on his father's unpleasant expression, this could mean...

"Father, the recent scandal of our company--" 

Mr. Tanaka looked at him sharply. 

This look yet again confirmed that the scandal was true.

Shinichi reeled in shock.

He knew that their consortium had many murky dealings and had grown this big without their hands freed from dirt. 

But this level!

If the previous one was deception to take advantage of a small businessman, this one was a complete crime of stealth!

"Father! This is a huge crime! You actually stole someone's innovation! How could you--"