Did you give it some thought?
Let's meet. We'll talk in person.
I thought about your proposition.
Yeah?
Give up the baby and go to the States in return for my mother?
Right.
I refuse.
You refuse?
You'll let your mother go to prison?
You'll continue to use the baby to hold onto me?
I'll decide if I give up the baby or not.
- Kim Mi-ran. - Listen good, Jung-woo.
I won't fall for your crocodile tears anymore.
Mi-ran, why can't you understand me?
I understand you only too well.
You have only one goal.
To take over Ga-eun's family company and fortune.
You're blind to everything else, including love and your child.
So you insist on keeping the child and ruining us all?
No. You, me and our child will live together happily.
That's why I chose to keep the baby.
- Mi-ran. - Listen up, Jung-woo.
Don't even try to back me into a corner by using my mom.
It'll backfire and you'll find yourself in the corner.
Mi-ran.
You messed with the wrong person.
Stop glaring at me. You'll give me indigestion.
Got something to say after what you did?
Assume I did something horribly wrong.
Even so, you shouldn't be glaring daggers at your poor jailed mother.
I lost my appetite.
This is a new one.
Trying to add a criminal record to your mountain of men trouble?
I didn't intend for this to happen.
Ugh, my body aches.
I ache all over after sleeping on the cold jail cell floor.
I'm afraid I won't last another night.
Mi-ran, can't you do something?
I'm dying here.
My hands are tied. Die if you must.
Hey, Mi-ran!
Don't just leave. Save your momma here!
Stop whining like a baby and stay put.
I've got a plan.
This is the signed note I found at their house.
This isn't the problem right now.
- It isn't? - Kim Mi-ran won't budge.
- Then what now? - We have to find another way.
Who knows what she'll do if we don't stop her?
Have her followed 24-7.
Stop her if she goes to Ga-eun or her family.
Use physical strength if you must.
Yes, sir.
You should've come up to my office.
Sorry to interrupt you.
Not at all. You're like a daughter to me.
So what do you want to talk about?
Um, the thing is...
Don't hesitate to tell me anything. Think of me as your father.
Father.
Huh? What is it, Mi-ran?
I don't know what I should do.
- What's wrong? - Bad news.
President Yoo is meeting with Kim Mi-ran.
What?
What did you do? Did you meet with my father-in-law?
Why? Is there a reason I shouldn't meet with him?
- What did you do! - I warned you not to try me.
Didn't I say you'd be the one backed into a corner?
Mi-ran, why are you doing this? Why are you making things so hard?
I'm making things hard? Me?
Having your mother arrested was a mistake. I'm sorry.
It doesn't matter.
What's important to me isn't whether or not my mom goes to prison.
What do you think I told Ga-eun's father?
I told him I was pregnant.
I cried and asked for his help.
I told him the baby's father wants me to abort the baby and disappear.
- Have you lost it? - Of course not.
Isn't it natural I tell him?
The only people I can depend on are Ga-eun's family.
He seemed really shocked. Says he thinks of me as his daughter.
Mi-ran!
He was furious and asked about the father.
He told me to wait while he finds a way to help me.
In the least, he won't tell me to get rid of the baby and disappear, right?
Kim Mi-ran.
Better start preparing what you'll say to him.
It's okay, you're smart.
He was furious and asked about the father.
I just have to wait while he finds a way to help me.
Mi-ran, think I'll just stand by and watch?
You screwed up. How dare you mess with me!
After I begged you, how could you...
I have something to tell you.
What did she want to tell me? I missed it in all the craziness.
I wonder how her mother is.
Ran's probably so worried she can hardly eat.
Yong-gab? Lady?
Of course they're not here.
Ran!
Why's the door unlocked? It's me.
Geez, it's cold.
Who are you!
I could ask you the same.
I'm Mi-ran's friend.
That must be the old lady's daughter.
I'm a friend of the guy who lives here.
But no one's home right now.
Then can you please give this to Mi-ran? I was worried she wasn't eating.
Who should I say it's from?
She'll know if you say it's from her friend.
Ah, friend.
Please tell her I'll call her later.
Why was she spooked? What's this?
How did she know I was starving?
She's a regular angel.
Please leave a message after the beep.
Ran's not home and she's not picking up. What happened?
What's this bit here and why's it packaged?
That means it's organic.
What does that mean?
It means it's pesticide-free. This is super expensive.
How expensive?
Ga-eun, Mom only buys two-fer-one deals.
I thought organic food would be the healthier choice.
Mother, I'll buy a cheaper kind next time.
No, you did well. Keep 'em coming.
Really, Mother?
Mom, why the change?
Seems you brought quite a bit of dowry money.
Who am I to tell you how to use it?
You expect her to use her personal money instead of Bro's salary?
That's too much, Mom.
I'll discuss that with Jung-woo.
And Mother, I need to go to my parents' house.
I heard about the situation from President Yoo. It won't be easy.
Is there no way out? My mom doesn't have any priors.
She was caught in the act, and there are evidence and witnesses.
Mi-ran met with Ga-eun's family lawyer, is that it?
Alright. Keep following her.
I knew it. You wouldn't choose to leave your mom in jail.
So you put on an act in front of me?
Hey, Mi-ran, it's me. We need to meet.
But you have time to eat, don't you?
I guess you're scared of Ga-eun's father after all.
Eat. Pregnant women need protein.
You sure you didn't poison it? I'm afraid I'll get indigestion.
That's harsh. I'm here to apologize sincerely.
Eat. I'm sure you skipped enough meals.
We'll talk after.
What bomb are you gonna drop when I'm nice and full?
I guess Ga-eun's father must think of you very dearly.
He showed quite a reaction to your pregnancy.
Why? Worried he'll find out you're the father?
You must be. One word from me and your whole life crumbles.
Whether you take over his company or not rides entirely on your actions.
I could stab you in the back, you understand?
I do. But I must say I'm a bit surprised.
Didn't you say that you hated living in that house?
You said you always felt looked down on.
But from the current situation, I'd say that was your inferiority complex.
Get to the point.
Just wondering if you feel any remorse
for betraying a family that cares so much for you.
Trying to appeal to my conscience? Don't make me laugh.
Ga-eun? Ga-eun's father?
I'm grateful, it's true.
For giving me their hand-me-downs so I wouldn't go naked.
For feeding me like they would a pet dog.
For sending me abroad so I could meet you. But...
But that seems more than enough to be grateful for.
You're repaying their kindness with malice.
It wasn't kindness. It was pity and charity.
I haven't felt a spark of gratitude since I was old enough to know better.
Ga-eun's just my support and a source of money.
That so? How unfortunate.
I wonder what they'll think when they find out your true feelings?
What?
Park Jung-woo.
Thought I'd fall for your act?
You met with Ga-eun's father to discuss your mother.
That's what you wish.
I didn't tell him you were the father but I did warn him about you.
I told him you married Ga-eun because you're after the company.
Yeah? Then why hasn't he said anything?
If you said anything to him, he would've done something by now.
He's probably doing a background check.
No, you didn't tell him a word.
You met him to get help for your mother and to find a way to blackmail me.
Am I wrong?
You're sharp, Jung-woo. Seems I underestimated you.
I didn't tell him anything yet but I could go whenever...
Think this here is for show?
I recorded all your thoughts about Ga-eun and her family.
If I were to let her father have a listen...
Park Jung-woo.
Think he'll trust you after that?
What?
And you can't perform a DNA test right now to prove I'm the father.
Park Jung-woo!
And your poor mother will spend her last days in a cold prison cell.
If you don't care, tell him. I won't stop you.
You'll just end up a stalker, don't you see?
No matter how you resent Ga-eun's family, they're your only support.
You ready to give that up and end up in the gutter?
Do you want to live like your mother?
You were home?
Yes. I came home after meeting with Mi-ran.
Ran?
Yeah. What are you doing here?
Did Ran talk to you about her mother?
Yeah, she was in tears. I felt terrible.
I also came to ask for your help. Please help them.
Ran must be really desperate to come to you.
Lawyer Kim looked into it, but it doesn't look good.
Things are already hard for her as it.
Does she have another problem besides her mother?
No. No problem...
So you need a lump sum of cash to get rid of that tramp?
That's the only way to have a clean break.
So I was thinking...
Yeah?
I'm thinking of talking to Ga-eun's parents about us moving out.
What? You plan to leave me all alone?
We won't really move out. I'll just bring it up.
What's the difference?
Hold on. If you say you'll move out, they'll probably buy...
My smart boy's been using his noodle.
Alright, tell them that I gave my permission for you to move out.
Mom. You gave your permission?
What is going on?
Bro, you moving out?
It's none of your concern.
I'll go tell Ga-eun's parents and come home with Ga-eun.
Okay. Go, go.
What's going on? You're gonna let them move out?
Will you shut your trap? Know when to stay out of things.
Leaving me out of the loop again.
This is the latest item. What do you think?
Something upsetting happened, huh? You went shopping.
Don't get me started.
Mr. Cho went to the police station yesterday and sent someone instead.
And what a totally rude person!
What happened?
Your father was all steamed up.
Dad was?
You can guess how bad it was if your gentle father got upset.
So what did you talk about with your father?
I asked him to help out Ran's mother.
Don't even mention that family. They give me the worst feeling.
But Mom...
Start distancing yourself from Ran, you hear?
It's not like you have a lack of friends.
Your father's in the study?
Yes.
Sis.
- You heading out now? - Yup.
Your face tells me you've got some exciting news.
I do. I think I might have a boyfriend.
What you mean 'might have'?
It's complicated. I'll introduce you soon.
What kind of person is he? I'm so curious.
Good morning.
You spent the night at the office?
Yes. I just stopped by to change clothes.
Preparation for the Noma presentation kept me up all night.
I'm so sleepy and achy. I think I aged 10 years.
How rough. I'll prepare a change of clothes.
Thank you.
You have something to say to this incredibly exhausted man?
Like you don't know.
Your little shows are becoming quite varied.
Now it's a version of Romeo and Juliet?
Oh that. That wasn't a show.
I couldn't tell you this before...
Shut it, you brat! Who are you trying to fool?
I'll face the consequences and tell you the truth.
I have a girlfriend.
I was gonna try not to explode, but you're pushing it, brat!
I'm serious.
Think I'm an idiot to try the same trick twice?
What?
I couldn't tell you since she's an employee of mine.
What? An employee?
Terms of agreement?
Right. I wrote down some points.
You're surprisingly quick about this.
Ha Jae-bum and Yoo Young-eun will pretend to date to fool the adults.
Here's the key word. Pretend.
- You good at acting? - Of course, no need to worry.
I'm a killer actress.
Three dates a week? Isn't that too much?
- Let's change that to once a month. - No!
Who would believe that a couple only dates once a month?
Not like I wanted to put in that term.
What's this one? Continue to act in front of others we must also trick?
For example, siblings, friends of the family, co-workers, etc.
We have to be sure we're not found out.
Alright.
Do you like the terms? Then sign right there, sir.
Sure.
Wait, we're missing something important here.
What?
There's no clause on ending the contract.
Let's add that.
In the case one party wants out, this contract becomes void.
There's also no clause about the physical stuff.
We need to add that in, even if it seems obvious.
Well, is that really necessary?
We have to be precise.
No touching at all.
If we want to trick others, we have to at least hold hands.
That's true. Alright, we'll add a provision.
Exception to clause 5. Hand holding is allowed.
That good?
Fine.
I'll keep my hands to myself. You focus on your acting, okay?
Sure thing, sir.
Oh? Are you serious, Jung-woo?
Yes. My mother wants you to know she changed her mind.
Jung-woo.
She made a difficult decision.
Dad, don't I get a say in all this?
Listen to your mother this time.
Is your mother very upset?
Don't worry. She brought it up first.
Then I better look into good condos.
KIM MIN-CHUL
Did you make a decision?
I'll give up the baby like you want.
Mi-ran.
I'm going to America after the surgery, so get the money ready.
Alright.
You realize the amount you gave my mom is pocket change.
I want the real deal.
And let my mother go. You can do that, right?
Alright, I'll get on it.
Thanks, Mi-ran, for listening to me.
Be patient, and in time we'll look back on this as a fond memory.
Thanks, Mi-ran.
Good morning.
Kim Mi-ran finally surrendered.
Are you serious?
I need you to tie up the loose ends.
Make an appointment at the obstetrician's office.
Yes, sir. What about her mother?
Leave her to suffer a bit more.
We can't let our guard down until things are certain.
It's me.
When are you getting my mom out? Why haven't I heard anything?
I made an appointment with the obstetrician.
I think that's first and foremost right now.
You can't take my word for it, is that it?
Fine, name the time, date and location!
Calm down. I was just about to pick you up.
I have an appointment.
Your name?
Kim Mi-ran.
Yes, here you are.
Please have a seat.
Okay.
I came. Now let my mother go.
It's me. Get Mi-ran's mother out.
Okay.
She'll be right out.
I won't go double check. I trust you.
And I trust you'll erase the recording.
Ms. Mi-ran?
You're gonna stay?
Don't you feel any remorse doing this to your child?
I'll take you home afterwards. You'll be in pain.
You want to make sure, is that it?
'I'm sorry, Mi-ran.'
'But this is the best choice for us all.'
- Let's anesthetize. - Yes, ma'am.
One moment.
You have to close it good so the stuffing doesn't come out.
Like this.
Yeah, that's good.
Hello?
Ran. What happened with your mother? I was so worried.
What??
You're where? The obstetrician's office?
Alright, I'll be right there.
What do you mean, obstetrician's office?
Mother, I have to go to the hospital. My friend's in a lot of pain.
Wait, Ga-eun.
- Where's the operating room? - It's down that way.
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