Miss Ripley
Episode 12
Help yourselves.
He should be here any minute now.
I heard someone else is coming.
I haven't said anything yet.
Since we found the person as a surprise, it should remain a surprise.
Don't be too surprised, Mi Ri.
I've invited Director Jang Myung Hoon, so he can take care of my daughter-in-law in the future.
Is that so?
That's great.
I had something that I wanted to say to him anyway.
It's about that rumor...
I feel apologetic that I brought it up.
Of course, he's not that kind of person.
Yes.
You've been getting a lot of help from him, haven't you?
We haven't invited him over for a meal, so...
Well done.
What do you think?
Don't you think she will be a good mother-in-law?
Yes.
Director Jang has arrived.
Okay.
It's been a while, President.
Welcome, Director Jang.
Welcome.
Hello.
Director Jang, you shouldn't be focusing on work all the time.
You should be more like our Yu Hyun and find a partner.
Yes, I agree.
How is it?
Do you happen to be seeing anyone?
We broke up recently.
Oh my, really?
What was the reason?
Honey.
Pardon me.
I'm sorry, I was too surprised.
When you said you were going through a hard time,
was it over the breakup?
What kind of person was she,
to be able to captivate Director Jang?
Well.
She came and went like the wind.
She must have been special.
She was someone who needed many things,
and I was not able to fulfill all her needs.
I wasn't able to give her what she wanted,
so she left.
Oh, no.
That must have been painful.
Father, would you like another glass of wine?
No, thank you.
You must have felt a lot of emotional pain.
I'm sorry for saying those words without realizing what was going on.
Don't worry about it.
It's all in the past now.
In any case,
my future daughter-in-law...
Father.
Are you okay?
I'm fine.
I think he should go inside.
Are you able to stand?
- Yes. Oh my, I'm sorry. Excuse us. - Go ahead
Do you have to do this?
Why?
Are you afraid?
How far are you planning to go?
Are you planning to choke me till my last breath?
You surprise me.
You look rather sheepish, considering you have such strong nerves for telling lies.
I won't return to your side even if you do this.
I don't want you back.
Then why exactly are you doing this?
Are you feeling all right?
Doctor Kim is on his way here.
I'm okay.
Go on out.
I said go on out.
That's right.
I'll be here to watch him.
Your mother came looking for me.
At my house.
It was very unexpected, so I took her out and left the house.
She already knews it was over.
I didn't know. And I didn't think that would happen.
She asked me to think it over.
I told her everything.
I told her my feelings had changed and it wasn't your fault.
I can only do that much.
I can understand what your mother is saying and I'm sorry.
But I don't want to hear her telling me to think it over again.
I'm not expecting that.
Loving you...
and putting you in the position you're in...
are all my fault.
Yes.
I got this far because of you.
It's not that I don't know that, but...
Song Yu Hyun...
Do you sincerely love him?
- Mom, what to do? - You have to stay out here.
I don't know if I made any mistakes.
But I was already very nervous.
Then Director Jang came and I became even more anxious.
I can't even remember what I ate or how it tasted.
Yu Hyun.
I heard you.
You did well.
What happened?
I don't know.
She was feeling fine, and then she wasn't feeling well.
I'll go inside now, then.
Okay, go on inside.
Sleep well.
Yes.
We did everything we could, but because of her chronic illness and her old age...
What do you mean?
Please prepare yourselves.
Mom, what shall we do?
Mom, Mom, what to do?
Mom!
Mom, Mom...
Mom, what shall we do?
What should we do about Mom?
Eun Su.
What happened?
What shall we do?
I think her funeral should be taken care of by the company.
He said he didn't want that.
He also said he doesn't want me to go.
He just wants to be with his family.
That's true. It could be troublesome.
Our son went.
So when he comes back, he'll let us know.
Did Mi Ri go with him?
I'm not sure.
Tell them not to mind the reporters and let them go together.
It's better to go together to these events than to go alone.
I'm sure they will. Right.
Don't forget to get a check up at the hospital.
Yes, I got it.
Mi Ri! Mi Ri!
No, wait! Mi Ri!
Don't go!
Hello?
What's going on? Why is it so hard to contact you?
Hurry up. We came to the funeral for Director Jang's mother.
We?
Yeah.
He called me to come together, so I'm here with Oppa and Yu Hyun.
I see.
So Yu Hyun is going too.
You didn't know?
No, I heard. I know.
But, what happened?
She collapsed after she went to see you.
What do you mean?
- No, I mean... - Are you saying it's my fault now?
You know I didn't mean that.
I'm sorry.
Since you said it like that, I took it the wrong way.
Mi Ri.
If it's not, it's fine.
Mi Ri.
I'll talk to you later.
Thank you for coming.
You're welcome.
But...
how did she pass away?
She went out and then collapsed all of a sudden.
Oh.
I see.
Did you have something to say?
No.
I originally had something to say,
but right now is not the time.
Don't think about anything else for now. Just think about your mother.
Finish what you have to say to her.
So that she'll leave this world in warm-hearted farewell.
Yes, I will.
But there were so many things I didn't do for her.
So it will take some time.
The longer it takes, the harder it will be on you.
I've lost my mother when I was young.
I was nine and I didn't even know what it meant to lose someone.
I thought heaven was a place like a foreign country.
So, do you know the last thing I said to my mother's casket?
"Come back safely."
And a day later, I kept crying.
I wanted to be there.
If I could ride an airplane, then I could get there.
If I knew death meant parting,
and how painful it was,
I think I would have lived differently.
But, you were very lucky.
You were able to be by your mother's side for many years.
I never thought about it that way.
With the loss you've suffered, I think what I just said was pointless.
Not at all.
I was sad, only thinking about losing her.
But after what you've said,
I can think about what my mother has given me already.
You've helped me a great deal.
I'm glad you think that way.
Thank you very much.
Don't mention it.
See you at work.
Mi Ri!
Wait!
No! Mi Ri!
Mi Ri! Hey!
What's going on?
It's nothing.
Do you know that person?
I already said it's nothing!
I know you are grieved.
But she probably went to a better place.
Don't be too sad.
I need to return something to you.
What is it?
I should have gotten it from Jang Mi Ri, not Mr. Jang.
I shouldn't get it from here, so I'm returning it.
Please give it to him.
Aigoo, I'm here to offer my condolences.
I'm disappointed. I even dressed up for the occasion.
This is not a place for you to come.
You. You.
I heard Mi Ri ditched you.
Aren't we in the same place now?
I also want to hear about your experience in Fukuoka.
Hey, Director.
Accepting what I shouldn't accept is improper.
Love...
isn't something that just ends if you don't see her or if she sees someone else.
Do you know what the simplest calculation in this world is?
The calculation of money. Money.
The debt of a heart is very complicated.
And it takes a very long time to pay.
Why, you ask?
It's because love is mean.
Please don't be too sad.
It's me.
When are you going over to the Director's place?
Call me back.
Loving you and putting you in the position you're in,
are all my fault.
Mi Ri! Mi Ri!
I think it's possible.
Is that so?
Representative Kim helped us.
This is the envelope he used for his condolence visit.
We're working to find the address of the business title on this envelope.
What does that mean?
Hotel A's promotional video is being recalled?
I only know that it was Director Jang Myung Hoon's idea.
Please find out,
why this was done and when it started,
up to what point,
and what they're planning to do. Everything you can find out about the recall.
Yes, Vice President.
A gentleman calling himself "Director Park Kyeong Hoon" is on the line. Shall I put him through?
Who did you say it is?
You came early.
While I was on my way, the wedding shop called me,
and said you canceled the appointment.
And she said that any more delay would complicate things.
I think it's because she thought it would be inconvenient to talk to you,
that she called me.
I see.
It's already dinner time, but there's still no one here.
I reserved the whole place today.
Is it a special day today?
No.
I just wanted to talk to you in more privacy.
Okay.
What was your dream when you were young?
I had many dreams.
When I saw an actress, I wanted to be an actress.
When I saw the president, I wanted to be a president,
rich people and become rich.
So it was hard on me.
There was a lot I wanted to do, but couldn't as my two feet were held to the floor.
Then you could have had only one dream.
Well, I guess so.
But it didn't happen that way.
I had things to eat, but I don't know why I was so hungry for something.
Was this what you wanted to talk about?
No.
I have something else I want to say today.
What is it?
What were your parents like?
What was it like when you were adopted?
I don't know remember much about my mother.
Other than her abandoning me.
Actually it's not that I don't remember.
But more that I don't want to remember.
Why is that?
Why did she do it? Why did she abandon me?
The more I think about it,
the more depressed I would be.
You probably won't understand.
Why are you smiling like that?
I'm a bit surprised that you assume I wouldn't understand.
Pardon?
You think I won't understand you.
Which is implying that you think we are not the same type of people.
Why are you like this?
It's actually very difficult to find exactly the same type of people.
Is that so?
By the way,
Director Jang's mother passed away.
Did you visit?
No, I was working all day.
Did you go?
- If not, do you want to go... - No, I already went.
I'm sorry.
I should have gone with you, but I didn't.
It's nothing.
It's probably better if I went with other co-workers.
It's been a while, Madam.
Yes, it has.
Except for your visit to the States,
it's been about 12 years.
It was the year that Yu Hyun graduated from middle school.
Yes, it seems so.
I read some things in the papers about the young master.
I heard he's getting married.
That's his intention, but it hasn't been fixed. At least not yet, I think.
That's what I thought.
Ever since he was young,
the two of you always had different views.
Have you been well?
Thanks to you, my life has been good.
That's all thanks to the late President.
How could I take any credit for it?
Actually,
I should be the one thankful.
What did you want to tell me?
Someone is looking for you.
Pardon?
Someone is looking for Kim Jung Soon.
The message was from the orphanage.
They said that whoever it was,
it didn't look likely that they would give up having come this far.
This is the reason for my return.
If this continues and the President hears about it...
No, that can't happen.
That was the wish of the late President even though he's no longer with us.
That's why I have returned.
What did you want to talk about?
I don't think we can meet like this for awhile.
I see.
I was worried the engagement preparations would take up too much of your time.
I'm sorry.
You must be busy, right?
Since Director Jang is not there.
- Business at the hotel... - That's not the reason.
There are various circumstances.
And I'll tell you in detail next time.
Yes.
How much money was collected from the condolence visits? Does Secretary Kim know?
I don't know.
Why don't you ask him?
Anyways, what's happening with the promotional videos?
- What do you mean? - You didn't know?
They're re-doing them.
Is that so?
Ah, it's because she's marrying the crown prince.
We can't share with the public.
No, it's not that.
If it were, Mi Ri would be boasting about it.
What is it?
He used to own a big hostess bar in Nakasu.
He opened this place recently after arriving in Korea.
It is frequented by celebrities from politics and the business world.
And I heard the revenues are substantial.
The circumstances weren't right for you then.
What about now?
You still don't want to find your daughter?
No.
I don't want to.
It's scheduled for redevelopment.
Right now, only a few who haven't relocated still live here.
The Redevelopment Union will show you the household list once they know your business.
- Would you like me to... - There's no need.
I don't need it.
I don't need anything.
Mom.
Where have you been?
America.
I went to America to earn money.
Grandma,
your grandma was sick.
Let's go home.
Child.
Child?
Child!
Study? Why all of a sudden?
The company. What about the company?
I've already resigned. That's why.
I thought it would be better if we talked outside.
When I moved in,
he said the house was available until the fall, so everything should be fine until then.
And I will be leaving as soon as the school issues clear up,
- so you'd better... - How could you...
how could you do this to me?
You didn't say anything to me and didn't even discuss it with me.
What did you say?
All of a sudden,
you shouldn't do this to me if you care about our relationship.
I know it's sudden, but,
I don't understand the world as well as you do,
nor do I know how to express my feelings, or to argue...
No, that's not the way to say it.
To put it simply,
this is not right.
What are you saying?
It's hard to live with you.
I can't do it anymore.
How could you...
If you're not here, then I will be all alone.
- So if you do this, then... - Stop this.
Mi Ri, please, this is not right.
How long do I have to keep doing this for you?
No.
It doesn't matter.
There's not much time left.
I will be getting married soon, so until then...
No, I won't do it.
Hee Joo.
This is not you.
This isn't me?
That's right.
Where is the one who hid me because I didn't want to be adopted?
The one who confidently declared she was not an orphan.
The one who refused to eat the ice cream she craved because of her pride.
Where did she go?
Let's just stop this.
You and I can't be anymore.
That's right. This is definitely not it.
I will leave first.
When was it that we went to the ballpark with Hee Joo?
I'm not sure.
Was it before or after the Hotel A reception party?
When you asked me the first time, I was busy and couldn't go. And that was before.
When we all went together,
that was after the reception.
Right.
Mom!
Mom! Mom!
Myung Hoon.
Don't speak.
You must be tired.
Meet someone you love.
And live a happy life.
I need to see you happy,
before I go.
Otherwise, it'll be a regret.
I understand.
Thank you, Myung Hoon.
Hello.
Mi Ri.
I'm here to see Yu Hyun.
He's out right now.
Didn't you call him before you came?
No, I was just passing by.
I wanted to surprise him.
Ah, hold on a minute. I'll call him and see.
No, it's okay.
I still have to attend a meeting.
I guess that's his place over there.
Ah, yes.
You've come.
You've gone through a lot.
Oh no. Thanks to you everything's taken care of.
I should have come to see you at the office.
I had something I wanted to talk to you about.
Whatever it was that you wanted to talk about,
it looks like you're having a hard time telling me.
I hope you don't misunderstand.
Actually, I saw your mother before she passed away.
She was with Mi Ri.
She was talking to Mi Ri about something.
Well, to speak frankly,
the relationship between you two,
is it what I think it is?
That's right.
It's just as you thought.
I...
really liked Jang Mi Ri.
This makes me feel perplexed.
Even though you know that she's my fiancee,
you're being so honest about it.
That's because it's already over now.
I don't know why,
but I wanted to be honest with you.
- But if it's too difficult for you... - No, that's not it.
Even if it's difficult,
it's important to know the truth.
It was a flash of a moment that I encountered with Mi Ri.
I let my twenties and thirties go by.
And by the time I looked around me,
there was nobody left.
When I was feeling lonely and empty,
that was when I met Mi Ri.
Back when I was around the same age as Mi Ri...
She reminded me of how I was then.
By that you mean...
There was a time when I had nothing.
My father passed away suddenly.
I had a sick mother
and a younger sister who was eight.
I was 12 then.
Because I was the son,
I had to report my father's death.
Also, our house was taken away from us because of debts.
I didn't know anything back then,
but as soon as I woke up to a day, there were things I had to take care of.
And when I woke up the next day, things would still need taking care of.
I don't know if you would know about these things.
I think I know what you mean.
When I first met Mi Ri,
I thought about those times.
I thought, that must have been how I looked back then.
I don't know if it's because of that,
I felt that Mi Ri resembled me when I was in my 20s.
Seeing her change every day,
it really made me happy.
As if, the things that I wasn't able to do back then,
I felt she was doing them for me.
Have you told Mi Ri these things?
No.
Why not?
I didn't want to burden the person I loved.
Are you really leaving?
Yes, I need to find my place.
That's good.
I've worried since you were a kid that you were so different with Mi Ri.
Good job.
Sister!
There's a guest looking for you.
Guest?
You've come.
Have you been well?
Yes, of course.
It's good that you look healthy.
You came at a good time.
What are you talking about?
Find a replacement for Jang Mi Ri?
Is she quitting her job soon?
I think so.
I'm discussing it with General Manager Song.
Well, that makes sense.
There's no reason for the crown princess to come to work anymore.
I understand. I will prepare for it, better now than later.
I told him that once they are adopted,
we are not allowed to disclose any information.
But I don't think he will give up so easily.
It looked like he was taking orders from somebody,
but I'm not too sure.
Did they say when they might be coming back?
No, they didn't. They left without causing a scene.
But I was worried, which was why I contacted you.
You've done well.
As you know, if they find out she had a child before marriage,
she could lose everything she has.
Even so, it's 20 years we're talking about.
I don't think it is possible to undo something from so long ago.
To one human being, especially to the child,
it would be an unbearable twist of fate.
Looks like she's acting like a good daughter-in-law.
I could do a good job too, if I only needed to pack lunches using those pre-made side dishes.
Mi Ri, are you leaving the company?
Pardon?
It's already posted on the bulletin.
I saw the announcement to look for your replacement.
I heard that you would keep working here even with your marriage.
I also heard that you will quit being the model for the promotional videos.
Isn't the price of becoming the wife of the crown prince too high?
~Notice to release Jang Mi Ri from employment; elected by Director Jang; replacement by July 15th~
Omo, it's a decision made by Director Jang himself!
Mi Ri!
Thank you for coming.
I will make arrangements to fit your schedule.
Ms. Jang Mi Ri!
What are you doing?
No, it's okay. Please continue.
I'm asking you, what are you doing?!
I'm sorry, I will call you back.
Yes.
It's okay, you may go.
Really.
Don't you think it's disgraceful?
Calm down.
We're in the office.
You're asking me to calm down?
Yes. I've done wrong.
I liked you so I said I loved you.
I changed. But aren't things over?
Didn't you say that you don't want me back?
Stop.
Is it because of your mother?
- Do you think she died because of me... - I don't think you were not involved.
She was shocked by what happened between us.
But I would be childish if I could not separate my personal matters from work.
It has nothing to do with that.
Then what is the reason?
You got me fired from the university,
and even took away my advertising job.
If this continues, I only can respond in like manner.
I would tell the truth to Yu Hyun.
Really, I really don't want to have to do this.
- I will tell Yu Hyun and... - GM Song and I have already discussed this.
I didn't give him a direct answer, but I told him it's inevitable.
He also said I could decide whatever is in my power.
J-Jang Mi Ri!
Were you in debt?
Pardon?
I forgot to tell you.
A man came to the funeral and said your debt was paid by the wrong person.
He looked quite intimidating.
There was a nice drawing of a rose on the envelope.
Also, Director Moon from headquarters came and asked for that envelope.
It's strange.
By any chance, are you having problems with the Director?
YeokSamDong please.
Yes.
I don't think we can meet like this for a while.
I need to be excused for a minute.
That guy named Song Yu Hyun, do you like him that much?
Yes, I do.
Do you know how I raised you?
Sheltering you from the rain and wind, I held and protected you in a safe place.
I have no pride.
It doesn't matter.
Nothing matters now.
Do you remember how old you were when you came to see me?
You were 15.
A 15 year-old girl was asking me to let her sell cigarettes.
Your worn sneakers were getting drenched in the rain.
So I bought new shoes for you. And...
it was 10 years.
Even so, I never let you work at the bar.
Even when I was doing all those ugly things for my business, I never let you go near the bar.
Do you know why?
You probably don't.
You probably thought I would raise you and sell you off for a good price.
Don't give me that crap.
Even if I didn't have you,
I would still be running my business just fine.
Let me go.
What?
Let me go.
Do you think I took any money from President Kang to set this bar up?
It's because of you.
The reason I'm here...
is you.
I'll do anything you ask me to do.
If you want me to work here, I'll do it.
I will do everything you ask of me.
Please, I beg you.
Just Yu Hyun,
as long as you keep it a secret from Yu Hyun.
I really love that person.
Love?
I love him.
My feelings are real.
What is it?
There are strange men coming in.
Hey, who are you guys?
What is this?!
I hope you can come with me.
Who are you?
You will find out after we leave.
I was instructed to escort you with respect.
Please.
I've brought him.
That guy named Song Yu Hyun, do you like him that much?
Please, I beg you.
Just Yu Hyun,
as long as you keep it a secret from him.
I am Song Yu Hyun.
Excuse me!
You cannot enter here.
Don't you say a thing.
Do you understand!?
Open your eyes and see for yourself.
The person you love is not Jang Mi Ri.
What did you tell him?
You love him?
I love him.
It's true.
Love is great, but Mi Ri,
I think it's a hard thing to come your way.