Aren't you overworking too much these days?
This is powdered red ginseng. Drink it.
Sweetie?
Na-ri's dad?
Huh?
What are you thinking so hard about? Drink this.
Shall I reserve a restaurant?
Reserve it for what?
I told you yesterday. It's Na-ri's birthday, remember?
Huh? It is?
Sorry. I'm so busy over launching the new brand.
But make time today. Na-ri's really looking forward to it.
Yeah, I will.
Guess I'll have a rare night out, too, thanks to Na-ri.
I'm all excited to be going to a nice restaurant.
Sweetie, what should I wear?
Should I wear the pink dress that you said was pretty?
Whatever you want.
Come pick us up on time. We'll be waiting, okay?
Okay.
In other words, the advance preparation is complete.
Right.
But the president is in the center of everything at Sun Apparel,
so we can't really move forward.
I see. That's why we have to hurry and launch the new clothing line.
If I can establish and control Star Fashion,
it's only a matter of time before I can control all of Sun Apparel.
Sir, Juny Agency is on the line.
Park Jung-woo speaking.
Is that so? A meeting with Julia has been set?
Yeah, I like Nana's gift. A little.
Why just a little? Doesn't that mean you don't like it?
I can't help it. I like Auntie's gift more.
Alright, next year I'll choose a gift you'll love.
Nana, can I tell you what I want now?
Go ahead and tell me.
Forget next year. I'll get it for you right away.
You should ask Mommy. She says I can't have everything right away.
Tell me what you want. That advice of your mother's you can ignore.
Okay! Bye!
Do you want me to be a bad person and not listen to Mommy?
That little minx. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
Mommy, you're like the queen in Snow White.
What? The evil queen who tries to kill Snow White?
Am I that evil?
Not that. If there's no Snow White, the queen is the prettiest.
Without Na-ri, you are the prettiest.
So... you're saying you're prettier than me?
Is that it? You are?
N-ari's prettier than Mom, huh?
No, no, Mommy is the prettiest.
That's not what you just said.
Fine, I'll attend the Paris Collection with you.
I don't need another partner.
Promise me you'll go with me, no matter what.
Alright. Bye.
Thank you for making time out of your busy schedule.
What is it you want to say?
I think I made myself pretty clear that day.
Why don't we talk slowly over dinner?
I only have an hour to spare. Didn't my agent tell you?
Please wrap things up in an hour. I can't stay any longer.
Mommy, when is Daddy gonna be here?
I'm not sure. I wonder if he left the office.
Shall we call him?
Don't call him. He'll get here when he gets here.
Aren't you hungry, Mother?
I am.
There you go.
Are you this generous to all the designers you want to hire?
No, you're the exception.
And why am I the exception?
Because we need your designs.
I'm sure you've heard our latest offer.
This kind of offer is unprecedented in the industry.
Will you still refuse?
Well... I'm a bit offended that you assume money will move me.
HOME
Aren't you going to answer that?
I don't need to answer it.
Please leave a message...
He's not answering, Mother.
He must be driving.
I hope he's on his way.
Mommy, I'm hungry.
Is Na-ri hungry? Oh no.
Wait just a bit more. Daddy's probably on his way.
Na-ri, how about a snack instead?
No. I'll wait for Daddy.
If you want to work with me, you'll have to fulfill a few conditions.
The annual income and deposit are fine as it.
But you'll need to match everything to me,
including the people on my team, my office and my hours.
By team, you mean...
In New York, I hand-picked my team members.
But our company has many capable designers...
So you don't want to work with me?
Of course not. We'll fulfill all your conditions.
If there's anything else you need, feel free to tell me.
We'll try to do everything we can.
Now we're on the same page.
Your hour's up.
Send all the details to me through my agent.
Goodbye.
Mi-ran.
I missed you.
Are you drunk over wine?
What is this indecent behavior? I find this very insulting.
Mi-ran...
Listen to me good. My name is Julia Kim.
The foolish Kim Mi-ran of 6 years ago died when she left Korea.
Along with her child.
Don't bring up my forgotten past. I despise that.
If you continue this, I can't work with Sun Apparel.
Keep that in mind.
Is he in a meeting? He should at least call.
Something came up. I can't make it.
Take Mother and Na-ri to a restaurant nearby.
Don't bring up my forgotten past. I despise that.
Mi-ran, I had forgotten all about you. At least I thought I did...
Why are you still able to get under my skin?
Now we're on the same page.
Happy birthday dear Na-ri, happy birthday to you!
Na-ri, make a wish.
I wish Daddy would come home early and play with me.
'I don't know when I saw your smile last.'
'I'm so tired these days.'
Is that Jung-woo? Hey, Ga-eun.
Yes?
Don't even think of nagging him when he worked so late.
Don't show any negativity, you hear?
Sweetie!
You reek of alcohol.
How much did you drink?
Mi-ran.
Help me out here. We have to get your clothes off.
Why did he drink so much?
Mi-ran...
What did he say? Mi something.
Dream Dept. Store's Director Ha came back?
I'll have to go say hello.
Thanks. You take care, too.
Is that someone of importance?
The son of the late Director Ha of Dream Dept. Store.
Tales of his competence are widespread. I'd better make his acquaintance.
We should entertain him as a guest then.
We should.
Tell Jung-woo to buy the guy a drink.
He'll lead Dream someday. Can't leave it at Jung-woo's level.
How about inviting him to our home? That way he can get to know Sung-eun.
- Here? - Yeah.
Sounds formal... Thank you for the invite.
The offer is more than enough, President Yoo.
Of Sun Apparel?
Ah, yes. Yes, I understand.
Then I gladly accept. Take care, sir.
Jae-bum, you truly are the core of Dream, aren't you?
How many invites did you receive since you landed?
Core? Not even...
Jae-bum, you're going to accept?
Sun Apparel is owned by Yoo Young-eun's father.
It's not good manners to refuse when an elder keeps asking.
It's just dinner after all.
Mi-ran.
He said someone's name.
Goodness, is it gonna rain?
Massage here a bit.
What's she zoning out about?
Ga-eun!
Yes? Yes, Mother. Did you say something?
Where's your head, huh?
You lashing out at me because Jung-woo stood you up?
Of course not, Mother. I wouldn't.
A man must sometimes set aside his personal life for work.
If you're gonna pout about something like this,
how's he gonna work with an easy mind?
A smart wife must understand and turn a blind eye.
Mother, it's not that...
Never mind.
Let's have chopped noodles for lunch.
Don't just buy pre-made noodles. Knead it and chop it yourself, you hear?
Yes, Mother.
Why? Sighing 'cause you don't wanna?
Don't wanna make chopped noodles for your mother-in-law?
Of course not, Mother. I'll make them.
Thank you for coming.
Here, two cups of black coffee. Strong, with no sugar.
I trust your preference in coffee hasn't changed?
Surprising. You remember my preference.
Of course.
Mi-ran - no, Julia, I remember all your preferences distinctly.
But it seems your preferences have changed.
I don't remember you drinking black coffee.
Let's just say it changed in memory of someone.
May I interpret your visit today as an acceptance of our offer?
Honestly, I was undecided coming here.
But this coffee is quite enticing.
I'll trust you and work with you.
I'm sure both parties will be very satisfied.
I definitely hope so.
Hello?
What? Interview with a women's magazine?
What a bother! Why'd you agree to that?
Did you just get back from Japan?
Yeah. Where are you going?
The president of Sun Apparel invited me over for dinner.
I see. They're an important business partner of ours.
I know. I'm off.
In thanks for the invite.
Oh, it's wine.
My husband is careful about his health and only drinks wine.
Thank you.
- Lady? - Yes, ma'am?
Put this in the wine cellar.
Yes, ma'am.
I brought wine because I heard you were resting due to your health.
You didn't have to. You should've come without.
Thank you.
Where's the rest of your family?
My son will be home soon. Give Sung-eun another call.
Okay.
Sung-eun?
We have an important guest over, but he's not picking up.
You call him and tell him to come home.
He takes your calls.
Okay. I'll try calling him.
Bye.
That about your brother again?
Yes.
You forgot already? How unbelievable.
Aren't you sick of him after losing the baby while looking for him?
Mother...
Technically speaking, it's his fault that you can't have children, isn't it?
But you'll do anything for him and you're always cleaning up after him.
Mother, none of that is Sung-eun's fault. It's all my fault.
So please don't talk about him that way, Mother.
He had a hard life.
Listen to what you're saying.
You got into that accident while running around looking for him!
So you don't care about how pained I am?
You saying that I'm being too harsh?
You keep saying things about him, that's why.
Fine, let's say what's really on our minds.
Why do you think Jung-woo lives so immersed in his work?
It's all your fault he lives for his work and hardly comes home.
It's all because you can't have children!
Mother...
He doesn't have a son to care about. No birthchildren that tug at him.
You're lucky I'm nice and don't whine about having a grandson.
Other mother-in-laws would kick out a sterile daughter-in-law.
Yet you still insist on focusing on your family?
What did she do to deserve to cry?
Gotta stamp her down real good so she'll be servile to Jung-woo.
She better not nag him about coming home late.
Is there a special reason you left New York to come to Korea?
Well, let's just say I missed my homeland and my people.
Or perhaps you have a lover hidden away here?
Who knows?
Dear, Sung-eun must be running late. Let's go ahead and eat.
This is discourteous to our guest.
Oh no, I'm fine.
Let's go ahead and eat.
Sorry about this. Guess something came up for my son.
Who's here that's so important?
Hurry and sit. Our guest is waiting.
- Hey... - What?
Ain't you that gentleman?
- Cho Kyung-chul? - You two know each other?
Remember? The guy who put me in the newsletter so I could be found.
Really? The person who helped us find you was Director Ha Jae-bum?
Yes.
How can we thank you?
We must be connected by some sort of fate.
I guess we are.
Kyung-chul - no, Sung-eun, I never imagined you'd be President Yoo's son.
When did you come back to Korea?
I kept trying to contact you but seemed like you'd never come back.
That was my original plan but my reason to stay in America disappeared.
I came back recently. How've you been?
I met my rich father and am leading a cushy life.
Best thing is I was reunited with my sweet, angelic sister.
I'll introduce you sometime. She was very anxious to meet you.
Me?
She might kiss your feet since you helped her find me.
She'll do anything for me.
Fine. Then let's meet sometime.
Really? You met the person who helped me find you?
That's really great.
It always bothered me that I didn't get to thank him.
Alright, Sung-eun. Set a date for when he's free.
Tell him I want to treat him to dinner.
Baby, is it true Mi-ran became a huge success in America?
Yup. My Mi-ran... No, she's Julia Kim now.
Anyway, Hollywood stars fight over who gets to wear her designs.
Yeah? Then she must've really raked in the dough.
Of course she did...
Hold it, Mister Cho.
I'll pull out all your hair if you even look at her money.
Watch it. I gave you a fair warning.
I get it, baby.
Baby, hold on.
Hey, Kyung-chul.
Yeah, yeah. Where? Kang-nam?
What time should I be there?
What? No, I didn't drink. I can drive.
Yeah. Alright, alright.
I'll pick you up in the blink of an eye.
Yeah, bye.
That bum, right? Ga-eun's brother?
He's at a hostess bar. Wants me to pick him up.
I'll be right back. Leave me some alcohol.
You're practically on call, ain't you? Get going.
Be back in a jiffy!
I wonder if Mi-ran's baby is doing well.
She's my granddaughter, after all.
How much has she grown? What does she look like?
I wish I could see her just once.
Should I go find her?
Oh no, we're crashing.
Did something good happen today?
Not really.
Daddy, one more time.
It's way past your bedtime, Na-ri. Let's go brush our teeth.
Daddy, play with me again tomorrow.
Okay. Give Daddy a kiss.
I love you.
I love you, too.
Who did you get all your charm from?
You little minx.
Let's go.
But this coffee is quite enticing.
I'll trust you and work with you.
Mi-ran...
JULIA
MY MAN JUNG-WOO
Interesting.
Park Jung-woo is waiting for Kim Mi-ran.
Please leave a message after the beep...
Julia, I look forward to the days we'll spend together.
The night has never felt so long before.
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