"I'd ask for your understanding that today is not a formal event."

Byeong-jin asked the reporters' indulgence before the trial run began.

"In truth, today was to have been closed to the public. But word reached a number of you, and with the Goliath crane drawing so much interest, we had no choice but to open it. So I would ask that you understand Ilhyeon Heavy Industries' position and keep your coverage to a minimum."

"That's for the reporters here to decide. Just get on with it."

Byeong-jin's face creased at the words of Jeong-eun — the greatest of all the uninvited guests.

The reporters had at least sent word of their intent to attend; she had simply barged in and taken a place, with no such courtesy.

"What are you waiting for? Get moving. You said we should come see how that big thing moves."

Rather than let him waste time on pointless remarks, Jeong-eun waved a hand, telling him to hurry up and move the crane.

Byeong-jin looked at her in silence — a woman who had come uninvited and was now behaving as though she owned the place.

Feeling his gaze, Jeong-eun turned and narrowed her eyes.

"What?"

"Nothing."

Byeong-jin recalled Seong-ho's request and bowed his head.

"So the pathetic little thing has some pride after all? You're only sitting in that seat because of your friend."

At the sharpness of her voice, Byeong-jin closed his eyes briefly and swallowed his anger.

Endure it a little longer. Seong-ho will get our revenge.

Trusting Seong-ho more than anyone, Byeong-jin recalled his words — that Jeong-eun's end was not far off — and turned away.

He waved to Director Gwak, who had been watching him from a distance.

Watching from one side, Yeong-bae Song laughed with pleasure.

He turned to Pyeong-in Gu, who wore the expression of a dog desperate to relieve itself.

"Genuinely entertaining, isn't it?"

"Sorry? Ah, yes. It seems so. With President Jeong-eun Lee here, the spectacle will be all the more entertaining."

Despite saying an entertaining spectacle was unfolding, Pyeong-in Gu's face was rigid, and…