Episode 97
This is President Lee Hwayeong.
Yes, I know.
But before the shareholders' meeting,
I'd like to explain myself.
Yes.
No, but I deserve a chance to explain myself.
Hello? Hello?
The recipient is unavailable...
Bastards.
I doubled their stock value
and now they want to kick me out?
All because they believe Yeonhui?
What do they take me for?
You are at my mercy.
I missed you so much.
You look good.
Have you been well?
Not while you're locked up in prison.
Oh, really?
I heard very differently.
You spent company money like it was yours
and you had a great time apparently.
You were too busy to visit me in person.
Isn't that right?
You know I was busy because of the trial.
What brings you here today?
If the prosecution finds out you were here,
it won't help your case.
John.
I got a subpoena from court today.
You're really all I have left now.
You know that, right?
Is that why you're here?
Because you're desperate,
you wanted to give me a reminder?
John, help me.
My life is up to you.
If you help some more,
I'll wait for you for 10 years, 20 years. Forever.
I love you. You know. I have and always will.
I love you.
There's no one that I love more than you.
Please help. Please.
Your time's up.
John, don't forget.
Please keep your promise.
You're all that I've got.
1, 2, 3.
Hi, Mr. Yun.
You look happy.
Things have been so dreary at work lately.
You made a company event to boost morale.
Thanks for all your efforts, Mr. Yu.
I didn't do much at all.
It was all thanks to Ms. Baek's great ideas.
Mr. Yu, stand with Ms. Baek.
I'll take a picture of you two.
I really don't like being in photos.
Don't be like that, Mr. Yu.
1, 2, 3.
What was that?
How long have you been dating?
The shareholders' meeting is tomorrow.
If she even received a subpoena,
that means it's over for Hwayeong.
It's been a tough battle.
Be that as it may,
I got myself into this mess.
Now, Hwayeong will feel the same pain.
She'll know how I felt
when I was ousted as CEO.
You think so?
You think she'll see it that way?
She must know that this was all her doing.
In other news,
I know she's my daughter, but boy...
Yeonhui always looked so sweet and naive,
but she's definitely got some fight in her.
Her father is the viper, after all.
I always knew she had it in her.
While we're on the subject of Yeonhui...
Mind if I ask you a question?
Not at all.
I know you've been a great lawyer to her,
but do you have feelings for her as well?
Why do you ask?
I know this may sound selfish,
but I want you as my son-in-law.
I figured if I didn't tell you now,
I'd never get the chance to say it.
I'm sorry, sir.
I do have feelings for Yeonhui,
but she rejected me outright.
What?
I don't want to make her feel uncomfortable.
It seems like
my daughter's giving you a hard time.
Let's go out and eat.
I did some thinking these past few days.
I realized something.
I forgot about my obligations as a lawyer
and I almost made a mistake.
I won't let it happen again.
I promise.
Hello?
Hello.
What? Blackmailed?
She sent us strange photos and said that
if we put her in a tight spot
she'll reveal them to the public.
I'm sorry for the sudden intrusion.
That's okay.
Please have a seat.
Please tell us clearly.
Hwayeong blackmailed you?
Well...
I can't really bring myself to say it...
Did she catch you doing something wrong?
And she's using that
to try and change the shareholders' decision?
We have no intention of doing that at all,
but she's using such dirty tactics.
We're in a tough position.
There's only one solution for this.
Attorney Park. It's me.
Now that they've seen these photos,
I'm sure they'll make the right choice.
President Lee.
Are you President Lee?
We're from the prosecutor's office.
This is a search warrant.
Get started.
Don't leave a single piece of paper unturned.
Please step outside.
Wait.
That's just a sketch of a design.
Quiet.
Did you get the subpoena?
Please arrive on time.
It'd be best to cooperate with the search.
Is it true?
Is she really my daughter?
She's our daughter.
She's our daughter!
No mother jokes around with her child's life.
Hello?
It's me. I need to see you.
I'm sorry. I'm...
I'm in no mood. I'll see you tomorrow.
It's about your sister.
The girl you claim is our daughter.
I have some questions regarding her.
Why? You're not interested?
That's not it...
Your motherly love
nearly brought me to tears last night.
Was it all just an act?
Fine. I'll leave now.
President Lee.
The shareholders are here.
What?
You're despicable!
How dare you try this scheme on us?
Do we look like fools to you?
Don't do anything you'll end up regretting.
You haven't brought me down yet.
What? Byeongguk asked to see us?
I told him we couldn't because of reservations
but he said we had to come.
He said it's important.
Man...
We should go. I think it's something serious.
Okay.
Hey Giseop, long time no see.
Have you seen Miranda?
Not sure.
She's on break. She must be out.
Oh.
Hey, Giseop.
Just go after what you want.
You know you want her.
Suk.
I do not...
I can tell by your face that you like her.
Be decisive about it.
Every time...
This is why everyone calls you a dork.
Let's go, honey.
- Shall we? / - Yes.
Let's go.
I can't stand that lovey-dovey stuff!
Gosh.
What are you doing here, professor?
Miranda.
What are you doing?
I know it's not a diamond ring,
but it's not a $1 ring or a rusty one.
I didn't pick it up off the streets either.
It's a real ring that I bought myself
so that I could give it to you.
Tell me right now. Yes or no?
Just a moment.
My answer is...
Yes.
Yes, yes!
What are you doing?
Gonghui!
What's all this about?
Why'd you call us all here?
Uncle Chansik.
- Me? / - Sora...
Who are her parents?
Sora?
Why are you asking about Sora?
Sora?
You mean Hwayeong's little sister?
Is Hwayeong really
Sora's biological mother?
Who told you that?
Your sister and Hwayeong.
Is that true?
So that's why...
If Sora's Hwayeong's child,
she's been calling her grandma "mom"?
Unbelievable.
Does that mean you had no idea?
What are you talking about?
You called us together
to talk about Sora, not Jinwu?
Why would you bring us together for that?
Mother.
That child, Sora...
She could be my daughter.
What?
Have you been well?
What are you doing here?
I invited her here.
She'll tell you herself.
Tell them.
Who are Sora's parents?
What are you saying?
Sora's your biological daughter?
And Byeongguk's, too?
Yes.
Sora is Byeongguk's daughter.
I gave birth to her.
This is nonsense.
Now you're dragging your little sister into this?
You're that desperate to move back in here?
I'm sure you are.
it won't work though.
How stupid do you think I am?
You're wrong. It's all true.
Shut your mouth!
How dare you try to fool us again?
You went around saying she was Yeonhui's
not too long ago, and now what?
She's your daughter? Byeongguk's too?
You know it, too.
Byeongguk and I dated briefly in the past.
And that's when you got pregnant?
Do you expect us to believe that?
Why didn't you mention this before?
Why didn't you mention Byeongguk's child?
To be honest, I didn't know either.
I was too young back then.
I panicked and put the child up for adoption.
But...
My mom took her in without my knowledge
and raised her all this time.
She couldn't abandon a child of her bloodline.
I think she's telling the truth.
Hwayeong probably had no idea.
My sister kept this all a secret
and she never told anyone.
Fine. Let's say you didn't know.
Let's say Sora's your child.
However,
can you prove that Byeongguk's the father?
Huija, Byeongguk and I
can't believe you anymore.
Without definite proof...
I understand.
Then we'll have to do a paternity test.
Let's handle this immediately.
Meet me at the test center today.
What are you plotting this time?
Plotting?
Is this your way of buying time?
Think whatever you want.
You're the one who called in your family.
I never told you to take responsibility.
All I need to get you
is the proof your family wants so badly.
Am I right?
When the results come out,
all of you will believe me.
I mean it, Jinsuk. I had no idea.
Believe me.
Okay. I believe you.
As Hwayeong said,
we'll know who Sora's father is
after the results come in.
Is this the last of them?
Last of what?
Hwayeong's surprises.
Is there anything else?
I don't know.
I really hope this is the last one, too.
I got a call from Rome
saying that we should register this week.
But I'm not sure if we can.
We're so pressed for time.
We'll take it slow and do it next semester.
I'll go.
What?
I think it'd be best to go with our decision.
I don't think I thought things through.
Just put it on hold and go next semester.
We haven't told anyone yet and...
Don't tell anyone.
It'll only be for 2 years.
It's like going on a trip.
I will go quietly.
But the family...
What'll they think if I leave at a time like this?
Things are so hectic now.
There's no need for me to get mixed up in it.
I'll leave quietly so that I don't cause trouble.
Please explain it to them later.
I'm not forcing you to go
against your will, am I?
Honey.
You're a brilliant woman.
A man is only as great as his woman.
And that's the truth.
I'll work hard
and become the best chef in Korea.
Honey.
What's going on?
Could she really be Byeongguk's child?
Oh, my...
Why are you sighing?
It's because I'm worried about you.
My only friend is having a crisis.
Why wouldn't I be worried?
If I was in your shoes right now,
I would've jumped into the Han River.
Suicide isn't that easy.
If it was, I would've done it a long time ago.
I would've done it when Donghyeon died.
Or...
When Donghyeon's father left this world.
Sora, is that you?
Sora must be home.
She'll probably be hungry.
Come in.
Ssangsun, bring out some tea.
This is a sad excuse for a house.
What is it you want to say?
Sorry that we don't live in a mansion.
All we have to offer you is water.
That's fine.
I need some water to clear my head.
Thank you.
What is it that you want to say?
Was her name Sora?
I heard she's Byeongguk's daughter.
Is that true?
Yes.
I'm the one who told him.
So Hwayeong gave birth to her
and Byeongguk is her father?
Yes.
You're all despicable.
You dare to try and fool us again?
Do I look like an idiot to you?
If you're trying to extort us again...
No one is trying to extort you!
Don't raise your voice at me.
You asked a question and I answered it.
Why are you yelling at me for that?
You think I'm happy about this?
My sweet Sora
is a part of your dirty family.
The mere thought makes me sick!
What? Extort you?
If that's not the case,
why didn't you say anything before?
Why are you bringing it up now?
I told you that I didn't know either!
Are you deaf, you old hag?
Go ask Byeongguk yourself.
Clean your ears out and listen.
Old hag?
Did you think I'd call you President Gwak?
You've got a rotten heart full of worms.
You always look down on us.
You don't even treat us like we're people!
You came to the wrong place today.
I'm going to teach you a lesson today.
You desperate pieces of scum
have come up with a scheme
to save yourselves from this mess, it seems.
If the test results prove that you were lying,
I will come after you.
What? A scheme?
What will you do if it's all true?
Are you going to compensate us
for all the money we spent on Sora?
Will you give us a building to thank us?
So that's what you were after.
You leeches.
- What? Leeches? / - Ssangsun.
You pig!
Yeah. I am a pig. So what?
You want to taste these porky fists?
You wicked old shrew!
Stop, Ssangsun. Stop!
Mom.
Get out.
You uneducated fiends!
How do you do?
Sure. We are an uneducated household.
We're still way better than your family!
Take that, you wicked old shrew!
Geez.
Stop it, Ssangsun.
Oh, my goodness.
Ms. Lee.
It's real this time, right?
Yes.
Just to make sure,
I kept it in my mouth for an hour.
See? The color's still the same.
Welcome.
I'm sorry.
I know I should've come to your office.
It's fine.
I'll give you two some privacy.
No. Stay here.
We're married, so we move as one.
I'd rather have Jinsuk here with me.
It's about Hwayeong.
Since you're her uncle,
I thought you should know her situation.
Hwayeong?
Why? What's this about?
Tomorrow, HS Group
is having a shareholders' meeting.
Ousting Hwayeong is their main agenda.
What?
But more importantly...
Hwayeong might get arrested.
As you may already know,
she was deeply involved with John Wilson.
They have solid proof.
They even sent her a subpoena.
Please try to persuade Hwayeong
to confess to her crimes.
Subpoena? Confess?
What's going on?
When Hwayeong came over to our house,
she didn't mention this at all.
Hwayeong came over to your house?
Don't get the wrong idea.
Byeongguk invited her to ask about Sora.
We need to run a paternity test.
A paternity test?
Well...
Sora's Hwayeong's daughter.
What's even more shocking
is that Byeongguk is her father.
This has both of our families in uproar.
Now she might get arrested?
Sora, let's have dinner.
Chansik, what brings you here?
- Shik. / - Is it true?
Sora's father is Byeongg...
Uncle Chansik.
Hey, have you been well?
Sit.
You should eat with us.
Let's eat, Sora.
I'm not hungry.
I'll just have some milk.
Chuja.
Is the news about Byeongguk true?
Hwayeong said that Sora's dad is actually...
Yes. It's true.
Did you come here just to ask about that?
Chansik...
That old hag came by earlier.
That wicked old shrew lady.
President Gwak was here?
My sister-in-law?
Yes. She made a big scene before she left.
I can't believe she's Sora's grandma.
Why didn't you say so? If I had known...
If you had known,
what would that have changed?
You're living at their house, as one of them.
What's the use in knowing?
Did Hwayeong say anything?
She must be busy.
She hasn't mentioned Jinwu at all.
She also said she's having a retrial.
Gosh. I don't know either.
I don't know how it all got so complicated.
Chuja.
I'm going to Italy to study.
What? Italy?
Not Itaewon but Italy?
I need more culinary schooling.
Go.
What's the use in staying here?
It'll just drive you mad!
At least you'll live stress free.
That's not it.
Go! No one's stopping you!
I'll be so sad when you leave.
Life will be no fun when you're gone.
I can't believe you're going to Italy.
Jeong Byeongguk
It's me.
I'm sending Sora's hair to
the paternity testing center.
What about you?
I'm busy. I'll go tomorrow.
Tomorrow's a holiday.
The center said to come now.
If you're busy, just send me a strand of hair.
You can have Mr. Kang deliver it to me.
Okay. I'll send it now.
Yes?
Tell Mr. Kang to come see me.
Hello?
Hello. This is Lee Hwayeong...
Or Grace Lee, rather.
How can I help you?
If you have time, I'd like to see you for a bit.
I'm sorry. I'm a little busy.
Mr. Kang.
I forgot.
You came from my womb as well.
I forgot about that
and I gave my all to Jinwu.
I'm sorry I was mean to you.
But I'll make up for it.
I'll make up for all of it.
You'll be Byeongguk's daughter.
You'll be an heiress.
Live happily from now on, Sora.
You've been ousted
as CEO of HS Group.
This is all your fault!
Get off me.
The paternity test results are out.
Send Sora to our house.
This is the final thing that
you can do for Sora.
If you and I
live happily starting now...
Don't give me that nonsense.
It's already over between us.
You'll be Jeong Sora from now on.
Because that's your father's last name.
No!
I only have one mother!
What are you up to now?
Sora is Byeongguk's daughter?
Why are you lying again? Why?
Sora's my daughter.
She's really my daughter?
Hwayeong, tell me the truth.