Hello, Reporter Park.
What? What did you say?
What article?
Why isn't she picking up?
Is the article still the feature?
It was moved but it's still getting replies guessing the mentioned J to be Julia.
If that's found out, they'll figure out my name in no time.
Shall I call the newspaper that published the article?
You carry that head around as an accessory?
Why not just announce to the world who the unnamed man is?
I'm sorry, sir.
First hire some part-timers to add replies naming other designers.
Try to get the focus elsewhere, you hear?
Yes, sir.
It has nothing to do with us.
Julia isn't in right now.
Please don't call us about this again.
Who's this again? Ma-in Sports?
J is not Julia. You've got it all wrong.
I'll be back later.
Hello? Julia's not in right now.
That news has nothing to do with us.
What in the world happened?
The newspaper claims that they received a tip.
A tip?
Why didn't the agency do something? How could you let that get published?
Are you handling my affairs at all?
We're not an intelligence agency. We can't prevent something like this.
You should've had feelers out regarding anything about me.
Isn't that part of your job?
You keep blaming us but we're as much a victim as you are.
If this scandal stops your activities, we'll face a detrimental loss.
Which activities are currently underway?
We're in final talks about a commercial. Then there's the book deal.
This is a ridiculous, slanderous article.
Someone's trying to intentionally screw me over.
Really? You must be honest with us.
What's important isn't the truth. It's salvaging the damage.
Release an article about my innocence. Do whatever you can.
You have to be careful.
Koreans are particularly sensitive when it comes to adultery.
Who the hell submitted such a tip?
The publishing company doesn't know yet so we'll hurry and sign.
Sorry for the wait. I just came back from a business trip abroad.
I was so nervous in the plane since ours was only a verbal contract.
I was worried you changed your mind.
Of course not. I'm excited to see this book get published.
I already looked over the contract. I think we can go ahead and sign.
Really? Thank you.
Hold on.
Yeah.
What?
That's what I said. A married man.
Why would a famous designer stoop so low?
All cheaters need to get their comeuppance.
Hey, Yu-mi. Is your class over?
Yeah. Take your time. I'll be waiting.
Bye.
Hey.
What a coincidence.
I was just making my rounds around the dept. store.
And right when your class ended.
This is the best coffee I ever had. Here you go.
You have something to say? Go ahead.
Ah, the thing is...
You've already apologized enough, if that's it.
(Check them out.)
If you have nothing to say, I'll get going.
Um...
Be strong.
You'll make it through just fine, no matter what happens.
God only gives ordeals that one's capable of overcoming.
Do you still meet with Sung-eun often?
Not lately. We're both too busy.
Let's go have some buckwheat noodles, the three of us.
I know a good place in Yangpyung.
I'm sorry. I should treat you to thank you for everything.
But I'm afraid I don't have the leisure.
Goodbye then.
That didn't go as intended.
Why can't I remember what I wanted to say?
Eat more heartily. You need to stay strong.
You'll make it through just fine, no matter what happens.
God only gives ordeals that one's capable of overcoming.
Regardless of everything, I think I'm quite blessed.
I'm surrounded by people who care for me, like you.
I'm glad you found the silver lining.
How are your classes?
I had zero confidence at first but now it's fun.
But there's something I don't get.
You could just go work for your father anytime.
Instead of lecturing, that is.
He has both Sung-eun and Young-eun. No reason for me to complicate things.
I don't want to cause unnecessary tension in the family.
Is that why you quit working for your father?
People are naturally greedy.
Of course I'd want to succeed and climb higher.
Then I'd compete with Young-eun and pass the point of no return.
I don't want that happening to family.
Young-eun and her mother probably have no idea you feel this way.
Ga-eun, I wonder who sent in the picture of Mi-ran.
Did something happen to her? She's weeping in my dreams.
- Are you calling Ga-eun? - Yes.
Her phone's off.
Call her house.
Hello, this is Ga-eun's mother.
Why, hello. Are you well?
The weather's warmer. Why don't you come visit?
Or shall we go out with Na-ri and eat something good?
Oh no, we couldn't. Not at a time like this.
What? Did something happen?
Happen? No. Nothing's happened.
It's so boring I almost wish something would happen.
Na-ri's mother? Where did she go?
- Hey, where did Ga-eun go? - Her home fashion class?
Oh, she went to teach her home fashion class.
Home fashion class?
Ga-eun's been teaching a class there?
Oh, I see. Thank you.
I'll drop by sometime to see Na-ri.
Take care.
What's with teaching classes at the cultural center?
Cultural center?
Yes.
Where are you going? Thought you took the day off.
To blow off steam with some friends.
- Dad, you heading out? - Yeah.
Where are you going? Want a ride?
That'll be great.
We're supposed to meet here. Isn't Seo-jin here yet?
Dude, why'd you invite that jerk?
Don't even mention it. He totally ditched work today.
You know that designer at his work? Julia or whatever.
Seems she's caught up in this huge scandal.
No one could work with all the phone calls.
He sent me an SOS message so I saved him.
That so?
Seo-jin! Over here.
Why aren't you swimming? Isn't that why you came?
What are you looking at?
I'm sorry. We'll have to reconsider the deal.
Ga-eun, I'm sure you're behind this.
You dare sabotage the book deal that I really wanted?
What's going on? Why couldn't I reach you all day?
Are you seriously asking that? You must've seen the article.
I did. That's why I tried so hard to get through to you.
Do you have any idea how I've been shamed?
Put things back the way they were. You know well who's behind this.
- How would I know that? - You're actually defending Ga-eun?
She's the only one who could do this.
She couldn't pull this off. That's just your guess.
Maybe Young-eun, but Ga-eun could never do this.
Whoever did it... I won't take it anymore.
Come here now. Else I'll spill everything.
Mi-ran, that's like me walking into a fire with an armful of gunpowder.
Reporters are camped out at your place. You want the truth to get out?
Why not? I can no longer walk around in public.
What do I have to fear? Why must I be the only victim?
Come here at once.
If you don't, I'll tell Ga-eun everything, you hear?
Mi-ran! Mi-ran!
Father.
Mi-ran!
Is this an open invitation to thieves? Why's the door wide open?
Why are you here, Mom?
Geez, lower those claws. I brought some food.
Stir-fried anchovies and seasoned beef.
Don't substitute meals with alcohol. Make sure to eat.
Baby, shall I wash the strawberries? They look real ripe and delicious.
You want to eat them, eh?
How'd you know, huh? We're totally in sync.
Your heart to mine, and mine to yours.
Please!
Just stop it already!
I'm in no mood to watch your foolish love displays.
Geez, brat. You nearly gave me a heart attack.
Can't you find a nicer way of saying things?
You may be my daughter, but sometimes I get tired of you.
So true, so true.
We emptied our pockets to buy you strawberries and make you food.
This behavior is awfully rude of you.
I'm really pissed right now, and you're just fanning it right now.
Mi-ran.
I'm his real love while she just lives with his empty body.
So why am I the adulteress, huh? Why am I the thief?
What did I steal? Why must I endure this humiliation?
DIVORCE AGREEMENT
Tada!
Wow, it's a squirrel.
And you're good at folding stars.
Yup. I'll make you a star.
Na-ri.
Na-ri, dear.
Na-ri, I'm going to tell you something real important.
Mommy and Daddy are going to live apart.
Mommy, are you divorcing Daddy?
Even if we live apart from him, you can still see him once a week.
So not much will change. We'll just be living in a different house.
Does Daddy hate me?
Of course not, Na-ri.
Mommy and Daddy got into a fight. And we decided to live apart.
Daddy loves you very much. And so do I.
Liar. You two fought because of me.
Mommy, I won't beg him to come home early.
I won't ask him to push me on the swings.
Na-ri.
I don't like it. I don't want you guys to live apart.
What's going on here?
- Grandma. - Yeah.
Mommy and Daddy are living apart. Please don't let them.
Ga-eun, what did you tell her?
Ga-eun.
Our company managing outlets? What in the world?
I don't know much about that. Seems Sung-eun...
I mean, President Yoo, has taken it into his own hands.
I was so frustrated over this matter I had to come.
What's this about investments?
I think he contacted many investors.
Even my phone's been ringing off the hook.
How can they support a clothing company building an outlet mall?
It might have something to do with our new clothing line, but I'm not certain.
You're the one who's been running everything.
You know Sung-eun is inexperienced.
I thought you let him pursue this because you had something in mind.
Of course not. I would never.
He's real motivated and trying hard. Please give him some support.
Didn't it seem like he was onto us?
Yes.
What's the report on the investors?
The accounting fraud is doing wonders. Big investors are lined up.
Well, Sung-eun's doing a swell job ruining himself.
We tip the police off and it'll be the end of Sun Apparel.
No more living on pins and needles.
Mommy, Auntie's on the line.
Thanks.
Hey, Young-eun.
Whatcha doin', Sis?
Making dinner.
What do you mean, why? I gotta feed Mother and Na-ri.
Sis, did you see the article about Mi-ran?
Totally serves her right.
Dream Star was in a total uproar.
They couldn't get any work done with all the calls.
Either way, that tramp was publicly humiliated.
I felt like the biggest load was lifted off my chest.
Same goes for Jung-woo.
He dismissed my warnings. Serves him right.
Don't say that, Young-eun. He's still Na-ri's father.
Sis, you really want to protect him right now?
He's no father when he hooked up with your friend.
He's got no right to be a father.
Mom.
Wha... what did you just say?
Who hooked up with who?
Hello? Young-eun?
Why'd she suddenly hang up?
Are you serious?
Jung-woo and Ran?
Goodness. I can't believe this.
Mom, want me to get you an aspirin?
How in the world could this happen?
Young-eun, did they really sneak around behind Ga-eun's back?
That's the truth?
Mom, the thing is...
Spill everything.
How can you two keep this all hush-hush?
Have she no mother and no father?
Why should she suffer alone?
She didn't want you guys to worry.
Oh, that poor thing.
How hard it must've been to deal with this by herself?
She couldn't even tell us in fear we'd worry.
Mom.
That sweet thing put us first even when she must've been dying inside.
Oh, poor Ga-eun.
Mom.
I was beyond furious. Imagine how she must feel.
I gave it to Mi-ran good and I gave Jung-woo a piece of my mind.
But they ignored me and got caught together again.
I can't believe them!
Wh-what? What did you say?
They fearlessly kept meeting even after you exposed them?
Get up. Do you know where Ran lives?
Mom. Mom.
I'll handle this.
I'm going to take care of this by meeting them both.
Don't you say a word to your father.
If he finds out, he'll collapse for sure.
I know, Mom.
That's why Sis didn't tell him, you know.
How could her husband and her friend do this?
How dare they cut open sweet Ga-eun's heart like this?
Uncle, I'm worried this scandal will tarnish our image.
The phones were ringing off the hook today, Father.
I escaped and spent the day at the swimming pool.
How about switching business partners, or even the designers?
Scandalous designers may be accepted in Hollywood,
but our country's not that open yet.
No need for that. Why change designers?
Her personal life has nothing to do with her clothes.
Uncle?
- You've got a ways to go, kid. - What?
We're getting free publicity here. You should be glad.
But won't her bad image negatively affect sales?
Not if the clothes are good.
The more the designer is talked about, the more curious people are,
and the better her clothes sell.
We should call her and thank her.
Uncle!
Even so, I can't accept it.
I know business is all about profit,
but I refuse to work with someone who lacks ethics and morals.
He's got a long way to go to become a true businessman.
It's because he's got a strong sense of integrity.
Dear, we need to talk.
Do we still have things left to say?
I told Na-ri about us separating.
She's uneasy because she thinks you're abandoning her.
Make sure to reassure her.
What did she say?
She thinks we're fighting because of her.
Says she won't ask you to come home early or push her on the swings.
Go tell her how much you love her.
I will, but first sit for a sec.
You're really going to divorce me?
Haven't you been listening at all? I didn't tell Na-ri for nothing.
Fine, if that's what you want.
But how could you publicly humiliate Mi-ran like that?
She's a public figure.
You know a picture like that could ruin her career.
You've already concluded that I did it.
Fine, let's assume I did it.
You care that she was humiliated, but what about me?
What about you? This is your choice.
I begged you for another chance.
You're the one who insists on getting a divorce.
What? So I want a divorce though you did nothing wrong?
- Let's just stop. - How is this my fault?
So let's end things. For good.
Whatever.
You going out again? You just came home.
Don't tell me you're going to that tramp.
Don't interfere in my affairs.
Goodness.
Jung-woo?
Mother.
Tramp!
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