Flames Of Ambition
Episode 12
Even when those thugs were beating me to a pulp,
I didn't let them violate me until the very end.
And you know why?
Because I trusted you.
Because I was afraid that if they raped me, I'd be abandoned.
I touched the bottom of the barrel and got back on my feet.
I fell into the pits of hell and came back.
So you really think I would be afraid of anything?
Nayoung.
Think I called you because I had anything in mind?
It's just the memories coming back...
Thank you for what you did.
I won some points with my in-laws thanks to you.
So keep helping me, will you?
It's better for the both of us.
Aigoo...
When will our boy grow up?!
Honey!
When did you get here?
Did you come out looking for me?
I was told you came outside a moment,
so I thought we could go have a cup of tea together.
Really?
I need to talk to you, so all the better.
Let's go.
I guess I got a little too excited.
Didn't even realize the tea was hot and went straight for it.
Honey.
What's with the serious look, want to ruin the mood?
Do you even know how long it's been since the last time we had tea together?
Wait, I guess it's the first time, after all?!
Sorry for suspecting you.
Ahh.... That?
- An old friend of mine paid me a visit, so... - Actually...
Back in the States.
Back in the States, what?
After Minjae was born, I had a vasectomy done on me.
Sorry.
The doctor said you might have a miscarriage if you ever got pregnant, so...
What's that supposed to mean?
- When you fell down the stairs... - You did what?
Did you hate me that much?
- Honey... - Was that your way of getting revenge?
You went around looking for me?
Come sit here.
I guess you really are an angel of some sorts.
Honey...
- Let me explain. - I went to the hospital, too.
Thought I had a bloody flux, but the doctor didn't say a thing,
and thinking the shock of falling down the stairs might have caused it,
I went to the hospital right as we made it back to Seoul.
What did they say?
That I wasn't pregnant.
That it was probably just an aftershock of falling down the stairs.
I told you I can't have children.
Wait...
Did I tell you that?!
Why did you even tell me?
You didn't get a vasectomy out of spite.
It was for Minjae's sake.
You were afraid that if I got pregnant again, I'd neglect Minjae,
so that's why you did it.
Honey.
What would have happened to us if it weren't for Minjae?
If it was just the two of us...
We became a family thanks to Minjae.
He built that fence surrounding us.
Keeping Minjae, you and me together.
Even if I could have given birth and you didn't have that vasectomy,
I still wouldn't have done it.
For Minjae's sake.
That old fart, really...
And I thought things had quieted down a little, but here he goes again.
Don't go grumbling at him, you've got nothing to gain from that.
Is he going to call us every morning at this hour, now?
What are you waiting for?
Go ahead first.
I'll have a smoke before I come in.
- Go ahead. - I ought to...
Try to smoke behind my back, and I'll divorce you.
Ahh... Then hand me my cigarettes, darling!
If you really want it so bad, just say the word.
I'll sign those papers before you can even name the conditions.
What are you doing, these days?
I started a little business.
What kind?
Are you going to come in?
Go ahead first.
See what happens if I catch you smoking...
Can you spare a cigarette?
I don't smoke.
What's with you, really?
Why do you keep prancing around giving everyone that sulky look?
It's not like I have any reason to smile...
Let's go in.
Wait.
What kind of business?
It's golf-related, doing pretty well so far.
I also opened an English hakwon.
English education?!
Doesn't everyone send their kids overseas for that?
You know that they say it takes kids three years to learn English.
I've developed a way for kids to learn English here,
and reach native-level fluency in just three years.
Now that's more like it.
That suits you a lot better.
Let's go, come on.
Youngjun, you're early.
Yes.
Did Dad wake up?
He went out for a walk.
Wow... So he's fully recovered.
Thanks to you, we're as good as dead now?!
Come inside!
Stop chitchatting out there by yourselves.
Yes, Mother.
Hey... Seems like she's in a good mood.
Listen to her, chirping like an oriole.
What are you waiting for? The chairman will be home any minute.
It's almost ready.
Did you boil the pumpkin gruel well?
- Want to taste it out, Mother? - Yeah.
How is it?
It's good.
If only I'd acted so servile with her like Nayoung did,
I'd be sitting here as her favorite daughter-in-law by now.
Was that directed at me?
Why would it be?
Ever since I got married, you took care of the chores here.
What's so great about that, to be arguing over it?
You just keep your mouth shut.
It's none of your business.
I guess I'm too ignorant to have a clue about that?!
You what?
Think my mother could have taught me the finer points...
of family etiquette while selling drinks?
Agasshi...
One wrong word, and you could kiss your department store goodbye.
Listen.
I'm not dead yet.
Guess you're still alive and well, since you sit there.
What is all this ruckus?
The chairman invites the entire family for a change, and you...
Mother.
So he's gathering us all just for today?
He wants to have breakfast together every morning.
You can stay home if you want.
Why is he so late?
Did he go all the way to the summit or something?
Lawyer Hong is with him.
Don't worry, Mother.
Chairman!
Let's take our time. You shouldn't push it.
Body strength is the marrow of the land.
Remember back in the day, when you'd read that on every street corner?
And what does that mean?
Doesn't it suggest that you should be healthy and work hard?
These days people are too spoiled, they've become lazy.
Chairman, let's take it easy...
At this rate, I won't be able to keep up with you.
When it comes to kissing up, you never run out of breath, do you?
Chairman...
And you are?
Isn't he your youngest?
Ohh...
So why are you standing out here?
Come on in.
Is everyone here?
What are you doing there? Come sit with us.
Yes, Father.
Father? Yeah, right...
What's with you now?
Didn't you talk of "family"?
Lawyer Hong, what are you doing? Come here with us.
I don't eat breakfast, Sir.
You're family, too. Come on.
Have a seat.
Yes, Father.
Ohh... Have a seat.
It's a nice sight,
seeing all the family reunited for breakfast.
- Darling. - Yes.
Tell Minjae to come join us, too.
I'll bring him breakfast later, Father. We're all adults here.
We all live under the same roof, what difference would it make?
Just tell him to join us.
Yes, Father.
Call Minjae. See how head over heels he is about him?
Yes, in a moment.
Ohh Ohh! I said go call him.
Minjae is still sleeping, Father...
You go ahead first.
Where are you going?
Have you seen the time? I'll go wake him up.
Let me do it, Father.
Father...
When did he start caring so much about his grandchildren?
Guess I'm screwed, then.
Is that all you can say?
Because of my nephew, I won't be able to joke on my father's lap anymore.
That's all I meant.
I can't sit here anymore.
Honey.
This persona non grata will leave the stage and make you all happy.
What are you waiting for? Go after her!
Mom... Let me sleep a little longer...
I couldn't sleep at all yesterday night.
And why couldn't you sleep?
Grandpa.
Is there anything troubling you?
No...
I was tweeting with some friends from the States.
Twit? Twee?
Grandpa.
Let me sleep just a little bit longer.
Sorry.
Get up, you silly. Let's have breakfast.
I can barely keep my eyes open, Grandpa!
Look at this rascal...
Get up.
You little...
All right... you win, I'm getting up.
I'm getting up, Grandpa.
What is the chairman doing? The gruel will get cold.
I think you better go ahead first.
What is he doing upstairs?
He's waking up Minjae. Ajumma...
Heat up the chairman's gruel again.
Yes.
Wake up... He's not just coming down?
Better start envying someone, I guess.
I've had four children, but I've never seen him act like that with them.
Have you forgotten how busy he was back then?
Where would he have found the time to fool around with his grandchildren?
He treated me just like him while growing up?
Whenever he'd come visit, he'd hug me and play around with me.
Let's eat.
I guess the chairman will have breakfast later.
So I hear you grew up without ever seeing Dad?
Mijin.
Since we're there, let me talk.
Agasshi, just have your gruel.
Is there anyone still making a fuss about sons of mistresses and whatnot?
Are we still in the Joseon dynasty or something?
Agasshi...
Just let her be, let's hear the sermon for once.
Aigoo... Forget I ever mentioned it.
If I inherit the department store, it's a "thank you very much" and that's it.
Grandpa...
My eyes are closed, hurry up and get dressed.
Ehh... They're open.
Aigoo... Were they open?
How can you be so rude, forcing him to skip breakfast waiting for you?
Ohh... Don't blame it on him, I just wanted to see Minjae get changed.
Of all the things...
Minjae, come sit here next to me.
Where would he sit?
Right here, Mother.
Minjae, come sit here.
Just sit down there.
Yes.
Come here, Minjae.
Chairman...
Hurry and sit here.
See? Minjae is our happy charm.
So make him happy and let him have his breakfast.
See how nice this is?
Gathering all together, talking to each other, cultivating harmony in the family.
There is nothing like a good family gathering.
Chairman, but if you ask them to do this every morning...
Then, should we do it for dinner as well?
Nayoung, what are you waiting for?
Serve the chairman some gruel.
Yes, Mother.
- Let's do this. - What?
Yes.
Youngjun, I'm sure your in-laws will be up in arms by now.
They'll be frantically trying to deal with those draft terms.
You're really impressive, Father.
We just won the first battle.
Think General Nam would just sit back and stare?
He'll mobilize all his lackeys and go at our throat as soon as he can.
So we need to join forces and fight.
Don't you worry about that.
I'll handle General Nam by myself.
You three join forces and build that shipyard.
Youngjun, let's give it our best.
Youngmin and I will support you from behind.
Youngmin, you take care of this.
Youngjun has enough to worry about, with his in-laws and all.
But, Father... Youngmin is still too...
Still too what?
Youngdae, you manage the company.
Youngmin will focus on the shipyard,
and Youngjun will be backing Youngmin.
Father.
That's all.
You can go.
As if he had any clue...
Scold Youngjae a little, will you?
I always tell him to come visit his grandfather so I can win some favors, but...
Youngmin was put in charge of the shipyard project.
What?!
What the hell does he know, anyway?
Dad has finally gone senile, all right.
Ahh... really.
See?
I told you that your father had plans for you.
Honey.
Fighting.
Youngmin, what are you doing?
The chairman is leaving.
Go ahead.
Honey.
Always stay by your father's side.
When people grow old,
they always prefer children who flatter them.
Are we clear?
Fighting.
How can you have breakfast at this hour?
If you keep being so lazy, when will you ever grow up?
Just leave him alone, Mom.
It's not like he's got nothing on his mind.
What could you possibly have to worry about?
If you have all that time to waste around,
why don't you start worrying about making a good impression on your grandfather?
Look at Minjae.
He's losing it over him.
Is Minjae the reason why he's getting that kind of treatment?
It's just because Uncle Youngmin is Grandpa's favorite.
So you're getting the cold shoulder because of your father, is that it?
If we really had to blame anyone, I guess it should be you.
Right, I'm an ignorant old broad.
Again with her complex of inferiority...
Come here!
Mom, if things go well for Dad, we'll gain from it, too.
And if this happens to Dad, the same goes for us.
So you need to wake up.
- So if your father inherits... - I have no interest in that.
I'll just make a good enough living with my chain of cafes,
so worry about Nuna instead.
So what are you going to do?
You refuse to get married, and don't even study.
I'm not getting married.
I'm living just fine all by myself, why bother?
Aigoo...
Hurry up and finish.
A maggot would be quicker.
Why, if I finish it earlier, am I getting a prize?
You want to see me in the coffin already?
I'm so angry I could die!
Just drop it, Mom.
We're second-hand goods for him, end of story.
Why would you be?
You just wait.
I'll make your father the owner of Atlantic Group whatever it takes.
What's wrong with him?
Chairman.
Shall we start?
Ohh... All right.
You.
Over there, with the gray hair.
Me, Chairman?
How many rings does our old tree have?
Why, didn't expect such wit from an ignorant old fart like me?
I'm asking how old you are.
Fifty... eight, Sir.
You're not even sixty, what's with all the gray hair?
We have a tradition in our clan, so...
Look.
Anyone who dyes his hair, raise your hand.
That'll do.
Youngdae? Get his resignation.
What?
How could I possibly sit here in your presence and not be bothered?
I'd get the urge to scratch my buttocks in embarrassment...
for daring to sit here when there's an old fart with gray hair staring at me.
Chairman...
- I'll dye my hair next time, and... - What's with all the prattling?
Get out of my sight!
Director Kim, you may leave.
Leave?! I want him to hand his resignation!
When?
Where are you now?
Aigoo... Certainly, Ma'am.
Think I wouldn't serve you a cup of tea?
You're always welcome. I'll be waiting for you with open arms, Ma'am.
I was just teasing you.
Yes, Ma'am.
Nayoung!
I'm here, Mother.
Hey... My friend from Shinmun-Ro is coming.
What?
From Shinmun-Ro?
She was passing by, so she said she'll come for a cup of tea.
I guess she's coming to see our Minjae!
Really?
Thank you, Mother!
He's still home, isn't he?
Yes... Ah... He went to a cafe in the neighborhood.
Just a moment.
Aigoo, better get ready. You find Minjae.
Yes.
Why isn't he answering?
Ajumma.
Wipe the floor again.
I'll go out a moment.
Are you going somewhere?
I can't reach him on the phone, so I'll go to that cafe.
- Mom -
Is it fun?
The scent of freshly toasted coffee is really pleasant.
Guess Mister Minjae has time to spare, these days...
Listen to you... Don't Mister me.
Don't want to be treated like an adult?
Call me just Minjae, or...
Or?
Or...
Then again, you have a point.
In English it's a "you," and you're out of trouble.
But if I said that in Korean,
it'd sound like you're a Yoo.
Didn't know you had such sense of humor?
'Course I do.
- Mom -
You think having Director Kim's head roll was going too far?
Blame it on old farts who have the guts to brag about having gray hair.
Just because we got a little bigger, you start letting your guard down?
This is the dawn of our second foundation.
So you better get a hold of yourselves.
Did you eat your tongues?
Are we too embarrassed to answer, as if your teacher was asking you?
We'll do our best, Chairman.
Do you mean that?
Yes, Chairman.
Everyone, repeat.
Are you confident?
Yes, Chairman!
Atlantic Group decided to build the top shipyard in the world...
within the next three years.
Kim Youngmin is in charge of this project.
So everyone join forces and give him your support.
Greet them.
I'll be counting on you.
Have a cup of coffee.
LOST CALLS - Mom, Mom, Mom, Mom, Mom -
Minjae. Where are you?
Sorry, Mom.
I left the phone in vibration mode and couldn't hear you.
You called me, right?
Hurry back home.
What's the matter?
Just come, I'll tell you when you get there.
Ohh... Minjae.
It's important, you must be home in no more than 10 minutes.
Got it?
Ajumma.
Come here a moment.
Over there.
The woman standing across the street is my mother.
There.
I don't really see anyone?!
Ahh... She was leaving.
See that tall ajumma on the other side of the street?
Seen her?
I don't see her.
Guess my eyesight is to blame.
You'll have to get yourself some glasses.
Tell me about it...
I really wanted to show my mother to you...
You know...
She's beautiful.
I have to go.
Mom.
Where have you been, Minjae?
I told the maid I'd be at the cafe down the street?
Were you meeting someone?
No... Just had some coffee, surfed the net.
Can't you do that at home?
The ajumma running that place is great.
Always so kind to me.
What kind of person are we dealing with?
What else? She's the owner.
I mean, is it a woman or a man?
Told you it's an ajumma.
You really...
Are there male ajumma as well?
Mom, come with me one of these days.
I really bragged about you with her.
Saying what?
That my mother is beautiful.
I see we're getting much better at lying.
But you are.
Minjae.
When we get home, that lady from Shinmun-Ro will be there.
Shinmun-Ro?
Told you how much she likes you.
Mom.
I'm not getting married.
-Have you forgotten how old I am? -Who says you'd get married now?
Just go out with her granddaughter, get to know her.
Mom...
An union with that family would only make your father's life simpler.
Just think of it as something for your father's sake.
Got it?
Let's go.
- Minjae. - Mom...
Can't you just tell her you couldn't find me?
I'll meet her later.
Give me some time.
So Minjae is going to make his mother sad again...
Mom.
I'll meet her.
I didn't say I don't want to.
It's just that it was all so sudden.
It's all right, Minjae.
If you don't want to, what can I do?!
Mom.
I'll do as you said.
I can only talk about this with you, really.
If I was elsewhere, I couldn't even open my mouth.
Words travel so fast...
The more you talk the faster they'll travel.
Not to mention how they treat me...
Why, how much money could they possibly have?
Tell me about it.
If we started bragging about money,
they'd have to just run away in embarrassment when compared to you.
By the way, you sure have a pretty house.
Combining hanok and western designs makes it all the more refined.
Aigoo... How could it compare with yours?
Compared to Shinmun-Ro, this is a tiny cottage.
Mother.
I'm Minjae's mother.
Ohh... You're back?
Come on in.
How have you been, Ma'am?
You're a s pretty as always.
Minjae, come in.
Greet her, Minjae.
I'm Kim Minjae.
Minjae. you call that a...
It's okay. Kids these days are all like that.
Have a seat.
Yes.
Sit comfortably.
No... Ma'am.
You said he studied in the States?
Kids growing up there never get used to it, the sitting.
Just sit comfortably.
Thank you.
I apologize, Ma'am.
I always try to teach him, but...
You taught him well.
In the US, they say "Hi... Hello" even with their teachers.
Then again... You have a point.
I'll let you go now. All this must feel so awkward.
Thank you for being so understanding.
I told you that her wisdom and tolerance know no boundaries.
Ajumma.
If my mother comes asking for me,
tell her I had to go out with my cousins.
Where is Minjae?
He went out with his cousins.
Nayoung, she's leaving.
Yes, Mother.
I sent Minjae out on an errand.
I saw him, so that'll do.
I thought you'd be staying a little longer...
Bring him to our house one of these days.
We'll introduce him to Migyeong.
Aigoo... But of course. We certainly will.
I like how he's not just like every other kid.
Thank you for being so kind to him.
Thank you again.
It's done!
She seems to love him!
Thank you, Mother! I'll never forget this.
Ehh... You cry?
I'm even more excited than you.
If those haughty brats learn of this, they'll die of envy?
- Let's go in. - Yes...
Yes, Ma'am.
About what I asked you last time.
I want it done as soon as possible.
All right.
We'll take care of it for you.
Ahh... Of course.
Who uses violence to deal with that, these days?
You don't need to worry, Ma'am.
Yes.
Yoonshik.
We hit the jackpot.
- Delete the following files? -
Seongjae Hyung, so what did you want to talk about?
Minjae.
Want me to set up a date with Baek Ingi?
Sorry about last time.
I was thinking I'd just leave her to you, but honestly it felt like a bit of a waste.
So that's why.
Why... Have you lost interest already?
No... It's not that.
Is it because of your mother?
- Let's change the subject. - Who said you'd be dating seriously?
Just have some fun with her.
That's not the kind of relationship I want.
Minjae.
You're still a virgin, aren't you?
I'm not...
It's written on your forehead.
"I'm chaste as they come." Hardcore old-school, and all.
Anyhow, let's stop talking about that.
Just meet her, and then fate will decide the rest.
That's how it goes between men and women, you just go with the flow.
What?
Why are you and Baek Ingi so close?
It's a bit tangled and complicated to explain, I guess.
Anyhow, if you're interested, just say the word and I'll help you out.
Seongjae Oppa!
Wait here a sec, Minjae.
- Seongjae Oppa! - Hey, long time no see...
Have a seat.
Seongjae.
Come here a moment.
What is it, Hyung?
Why do you keep trying to get Minjae into trouble?
It's fun.
Seeing naive little fools like him struggle to get out of a shitstorm.
Aunt Nayoung doesn't like it.
But I get the urge to do even worse whenever I see her?
I'm just allergic to women like her.
The kind who throws those suave smiles in your face,
and then give you deadly stares the moment you turn your back on her.
Aww.... Just the thought gives me the chills.
Minjae is coming.
Hyung, I'm going.
It's on the house, just go.
But I have money.
Always bring up money, will you...
Just go, you silly.
Thanks, Youngjae Hyung.
Just a moment, Minjae.
Baek Ingi wants to meet you.
Me?!
It's her number. Give her a call.
Your mother's behind it, right? Getting Minjae involved.
Told you that every time I see him, Aunt Nayoung comes to mind.
Didn't he call you?
I gave Minjae your number.
He didn't.
My aunt... Minjae's mother.
You know how she got to marry my uncle?
Her father ran an ironworks shop in the boondocks.
And Uncle was studying in the States.
It can't possibly make sense, can it?
What are the chances of that happening?
But she still managed to marry him,
a poor ironworks shop owner's daughter becoming in-laws with tycoons.
You can probably guess the rest, and get an idea of who we're dealing with.
And someone like her treats her son like some prince.
That's what gets to me.
Why would you hate that woman so much?
I never said I hate her, just that she makes me sick.
Now I finally get it.
Despite the fact nothing happened, she came to me, eyes on fire and all.
Got the urge to eat her alive.
Who knows...
It might go well with him,
and you'll find your face plastered all over the papers,
as the latest top star to marry into a chaebol clan.
Why?
Still beats being the daughter of an ironworks shop's owner.
I'm too short-tempered to go play the submissive daughter-in-law of a chaebol clan.
Right... You tell it like it is, so talking behind people's back is not your style.
But once you get used to that, all your problems will suddenly vanish.
- Don't you think? - Minjae...
He must have a gift for getting kindness out of everyone.
And I hate living like that.
Now that's a pairing.
Forget it.
I have no intention of leading that kind of life.
Don't regret it later when you're no longer popular, and give it a thought.
- Jang Yoonshik -
Thanks for the beef tripe, Seongjae Oppa.
You're leaving? Without finishing it?
My stomach is starting to bother me, so I better stop.
Might puke.
Go puke and come back, then.
Just consider yourself lucky, that I didn't puke straight in your face.
Aigoo, that temper...
Worry about finishing that beef tripe.
Then you might get rid of all the crap that's rotting inside.
See you.
Anyhow, give it a thought.
I'll back you all the way.
Director Jang called you again, didn't he?
What are you going to do? Will you go?
I'll be damned...
No need to go if you don't want to.
We have enough money to go by for a while.
Eonni.
Is there any machine that can turn back time, or something?
To do what?
Start everything from scratch.
From where?
Starting from which point of your life?
Don't know. I'm just angry and annoyed.
You like him, don't you?
Kim Minjae?
Just resign yourself. You'll only get hurt.
Let's go have a drink.
Hey... Try to call her with yours.
She doesn't even answer mine.
Another disappearing act, I guess...
Try to call her again!
Stop it, Ingi.
Let go...
Are you going to end it all here?
Minjae never even figured in your plans.
Hang in there a little longer, and you'll gain everything you wanted.
You can become a top star.
I said enough, Ingi!
Eonni.
You know what really drives me crazy?
Kim Minjae?!
I never even dreamed of that.
We're completely different species, him and I.
So why are you doing this?
When I took off my shoes by the sea and ran away from home,
I gave up any such dream.
Like that of leading a decent, normal life.
Even when I learned that my father was hanged...
for killing three people,
I didn't hate the world this bad.
But now I do.
I hate myself.
More than anyone.
Ingi.
Let's hang in there.
You promised me.
That until you became a top star, you would never look back.
But It keeps flashing before me, the past I've tried to abandon!
Fine... Let's just forget it, then.
Let's gather all the money we have left, and just go away.
That'll do.
Eonni...
I like Minjae.
I just do.
I thought it was just a fleeting little fling,
but without even realizing it,
I found myself so captured by it, now I can't live without.
Do you really need to give me this crap every few months?!
I hate myself...
Hate...
How much longer is this going to go on?
It'll last a few months and then he'll get tired of it,
now that Dad gave Youngmin what he wanted.
But does this make any sense?
He said it was the dream of a lifetime, and he entrusts it to Youngmin?
And who can figure my old man out, really?
He only had eyes for Youngjun until a few days ago.
Then again, he stirred things up between them all by himself.
So at the end of the day, nothing to lose for us, isn't it?
Let's go. It's cold.
Stand up straight.
You know how much your father hates that.
So, what did your friend from Shinmun-Ro say?
Seems like she really took a liking to Minjae.
That's good to hear.
Father, here I am.
Is your wife ill or something?
Yes... A little.
Must be really furious, I bet.
- Dad. - What?
- She just wanted to help you her own... - You twat...
Taking the missus' side...
I'm sure she had no ulterior motives.
She just thought that it would be the fastest way for that shipyard to...
Let's just eat.
Darling. What's the menu today?
Again pumpkin gruel?
Yes, Father... Just for today.
Hurry up, I'm hungry.
Yes, Father.
What did you mean by that?
What?
Saying that your friend from Shinmun-Ro took a liking to Minjae.
You really did a good job this time.
Mother, how can you do that to me?
What are you saying?
How could you do that without telling me anything?
What's wrong with you?
Should she be in such a rush to get Minjae married?
You really... How can you make a scene in their presence?
I'm just disappointed, that's all.
Can't I even say a word?
Give it a rest, Honey.
Let her talk. Can't you see she's disappointed?
Darling, let's eat.
Yes, Father.
How can she do this to me?
I should just tell your father everything and get it over with.
Tell him what?
No need to know.
Mister Lee!
What is it...
Why side with your wife and get Dad all riled up?
If you keep acting like that, he'll think you're jealous of Youngmin.
You really think she was behind all those drafts?
Ehh... Of course her father must have told her to.
What are you waiting for? Let's go.
Then again, it's not like it's the first time. Just endure it.
All right?
Wow... Everyone is buzzing at work.
About you getting ousted and Youngmin being entrusted the shipyard project instead.
Dad is really...
Don't let it get to you, just keep it together. All right?
I'm going.
Let's go!
What did you just say?
We can't hold Aeri responsible for all this.
So you want us to pay those drafts with company money?
Not all of them.
You little...
- Father. - Shut it.
Youngjun's wife is not the issue. His in-laws are.
How many times do I have to tell you that her father and General Nam want our company?
We wouldn't be doing this for Aeri, but for Youngjun's sake.
You foolish twat...
I apologize.
Get out of my face. I've had it with all of you.
What are you standing there for, think I'll change my mind?
I apologize.
Come with me.
Why bother doing something so stupid?
It was Dad who told Aeri to buy those Central Shipbuilding shares.
Who said he didn't?
What?
Your father is always one step... no, a few steps ahead of the curve.
And Aeri is not too far off.
Just do what your father told you.
He gave you a huge responsibility, entrusting you that shipyard project.
And that was his way of helping you take your first step. You get it?
You're in no position to feel pity for or help anyone.
How much was it?
Well, not all that serious, Hyungnim.
You call 300 billion "not all that serious," you useless fool?
Are you out of your mind?
Get it all back!
Yes, Hyungnim.
Dad. Your forehead is bleeding.
Blee...
Wipe it.
Just give me a few months, Hyungnim.
- Once we deal with those drafts... - Money is not the issue.
The fact that Kim Taejin will prance around doing even worse is what matters.
Don't you worry, Uncle.
I'll get all that money back in a month.
And how?
I'll call Mister Hong and threaten to expose him.
Will he go for it?
If those secret accounts are exposed, he'll go to jail too. Would he ignore it?
That's out of the question.
One wrong move and the entire group might go belly up.
Who said I'd reveal them all?
Aeri, you still have a lot to learn.
What would we gain from reacting this way?
You're right, Hyungnim.
Let's just close an eye on this.
So what did I tell you?
Didn't I warn you that Kim Taejin was a wicked old fart?
And I even thought of cutting him off before he got too big...
Just leave it to me, Uncle.
What would you do?
Him and I will have to fight.
So that my husband can become owner instead.
Would Chairman Kim give that seat to him?
If he doesn't, we'll just have to make sure nobody else gets it.
Do you have a plan?
You just wait.
I can't wait for long.
The longer it takes you, the more likely the wait will kill me.
Don't worry, Uncle.
And watch your blood pressure.
How can you just throw things at me like that?
You useless fool...
You could have ducked it.
Thank you, for being so understanding.
I got my father's approval.
We might not help you all the way,
but the group will handle half those Central Shipbuilding drafts.
Was that your wife's idea?
What are you talking about?
She seemed the one responsible for cutting off my financial backing?!
- And how could she... - I'm curious.
How and why she managed to accomplish that.
I better ask her firsthand.
You brat...
Eonni... Gimme a hug.
I scared you, didn't I?
You remember that?
After making all that scene, I feel reborn.
I lost ten years because of you.
Why?
You said you wanted to quit acting and get it over with?
Are you crazy? I'm still such a long way...
Don't worry.
I'll have a fresh start.
How?
Let's sign that contract.
Who Shot the Swan.
I can't say I really like it,
but I strangely have a good feeling about it.
It might not do well at the box office, but it could win me some awards.
That's more like it, Ingi. Let's wake up.
For the time being, I'll only focus on that film.
Call Director Jang.
Tell him I won't meet anyone until the shoot is over.
No parties, either.
Happy now?
Come here, I'll give you a big hug.
First, become a great actress.
Once you reach the summit, nobody will be able to bring you down.
And I'll handle all the rest.
I'll count on you.
And after you reach that top, Ingi... Just retire.
The States or wherever, let's go abroad a few years.
And after that you'll think about the future.
Be it starting a business, dating or getting married.
I wish I could have met Kim Minjae a little later.
You can meet him later, Ingi.
What if he's already married by then?
Will you keep this up?
All right, Eonni.
I'll forget it.
Kim Minjae or anyone else will be completely erased from my memories.
Promise.
We promised.
Until I reach the top, I won't think of anything else.
Happy now, Eonni?
Why isn't she even eating?
Feels good, doesn't it?
Go tell her.
She just refuses to listen.
Just let her be.
Jeongsuk.
Keep skipping meals and you'll collapse.
Jeongsuk.
Is she a little kid?
Dad.
What should I do?
Dad.
Hyejin is alive.
I saw her myself.
Even if I try to tell myself she just looks like her,
my mind just won't listen.
I'm sure it's her, Dad.
It's Hyejin.
Dad.
I don't deserve to face Nayoung.
Could she possibly have wished for her death?
I understand why she did that.
And that is why I told her she died after birth,
and entrusted Hyejin to that orphanage.
So that they could raise her well, and I'd later take her to Nayoung.
Wouldn't that have made Nayoung happy?
It's her child... Wouldn't she miss her?
But after Hyejin jumped off that cliff... How could I tell her...
Dad.
Hyejin is alive.
She made it big.
She's become a popular actress.
I saw it with my own eyes.
She pretended otherwise.
But I'm sure she recognized me.
Dad.
I don't know what to do anymore.
Looks like both Hyejin and Nayoung want to forget the past.
Anyone in their shoes would.
Nayoung got married, had a son and is doing so well...
If her in-laws learned she already had a daughter, would they let it slide?
They're a chaebol clan, so they'll kick Nayoung out.
Same goes for Hyejin.
She forgot the past, became an actress and made it big.
If she found out about her mother, what would happen to her?
So I couldn't tell them a thing.
Dad... I did the right thing, didn't I?
I should be the only one to know, right?
Dad.... Tell me something. What should I do?
I really don't know what to do, Dad.