Flames Of Ambition
Episode 17
Tell me.
How much you want for him.
I'll give you whatever you ask.
Sell this place to me and leave for the States.
I'll start sending you living expenses again.
You're the one who's not to be trusted.
You were the first to cut contacts.
Shouldn't I know where you are, to send you that money?
Think I didn't call you on purpose?
How am I supposed to know that?
The reason why you stopped calling.
I'm sure you know that better than anyone...
Know what?
I saw it clearly.
You driving that car.
So, what, I would have caused that accident to kill you?
Give me a break...
If I really wanted to kill you,
I'll be hit by thunder the moment I get out of here.
I hated you with every inch of my body.
And I even thought of reporting you to the police.
But then Minjae's face would come to mind,
the reaction he would make if you were arrested.
So the cat worries about the mice in its trap...
I guess that's how you could put it.
A misunderstanding was more than likely.
I'm sure you thought it was me.
If a car was racing towards you, I'd be the first person coming to mind.
Yes...
It's understandable.
It doesn't matter who was driving that car.
Since you've already earned my forgiveness.
Forgiveness?!
What did I ever do, to need your forgiveness?
Making Minjae my son?
Didn't we already settle that long ago?
No... You didn't leave him to me.
Didn't you just send him to his father?
I'm not looking for anything.
If I could just be allowed to meet Minjae...
I'm asking you. It won't last for long.
I'll leave soon.
For a place where I won't be able to meet Minjae again.
How long did they give you?
I'm not saying I believe it, mind you.
One year...
Give me a break...
But it won't take that long.
Six months?
Maybe I could only have a few months left.
Believe me!
Why would I try to ruin his future?
Can you promise this?
What?
Tell me. I'll do everything.
Every word you tell Minjae, and everything he tells you.
Anyhow, whatever that is, tell me everything.
Then I'll let it slide.
Minjae doesn't really tell me much. We just talk of this and...
You said he tells you everything!
You won't do it?
All right... I will.
- You want me to record it, or something? - Listen well.
Even if people learn that Minjae wasn't my son, I have nothing to lose.
On the contrary, it'd earn my in-laws' praise.
Since I've raised someone else's son like my own.
Am I making myself clear?
Minjae is the only one who'll lose out in the end.
You love him even more than I do.
Every time I resented you, I was reminded of that and it killed me inside.
Sure... I would have done the same.
If it was to protect my son, I would have tried to kill anyone getting in the way.
You're right... What affection could I possibly feel for him?
I gave him to someone else the very moment I gave birth to him.
To me Minjae was just a cash cow.
Because if I ever threatened to reveal I was his mother,
money would be pouring down on me.
But now I don't see it that way anymore.
I want to do something, anything for him as his mother.
If I don't do that, I don't think I'll ever be able to die in peace.
Fine.
I'll believe you.
Thank you.
I finally feel relieved.
Those wounds on your neck are from that accident?
When I'd heard of your accident, I thought this was your punishment...
I really have no excuse.
It wasn't me.... Think I would go that far?
Yes. I'm sure I saw wrong.
Actually, I don't even remember it that much.
I was really drunk that night.
Be nice to Minjae.
Since he listens to you.
But don't forget.
You must tell me everything you talk about.
You shouldn't have run away like that.
You should have checked if she was still alive, you idiot!
So, what, you were freezing outside all by yourself?
What else could I do? It's not like we could sleep together inside.
Couldn't you get yourself a date and bring her to your dorm, too?
That's not how it works with Asians, Dad.
Then again, I went through the same thing a few times.
- Back in school, in the States. - So how did you deal with it?
Me? Just had them pay for the room.
Then I'd take that money, and spend it drinking outside all night.
I never really thought of that?!
Ohh... Honey. Come here and listen to him.
His roommate brought a date to their dorm,
so he had to stay outside freezing all night long.
Really?
Minjae, dinner?
I've already had it.
Minjae.
Let's talk a little more.
I have something to do.
Mom.
I was just teasing you.
So forget about it.
What is he talking about?
I really have no idea.
I guess he felt sorry.
About that actress?
He said he won't meet her again, so that's it.
- Want a cup of tea? - Honey.
Just give it a few days, the Yang Insuk issue.
That...
I've already settled it.
Hearing what she had to say, it's understandable.
She doesn't have much left to live, so I couldn't possibly tell her to leave.
She's kept quiet all these years, would she suddenly tell Minjae?
We'll just have to trust her.
Sorry.
Promise me just one thing.
That you won't give her any money behind my back.
You need to handle this with composure if she's to listen to me.
Are we clear?
I'll go shower.
Right...
I was thinking I could work at the department store, what do you think?
Department store?
Staying home all day just seems to make things even more complicated.
And there's Minjae's issue as well.
All right, go ahead.
I'll tell Father myself.
Right...
Almost forgot another thing.
You don't need to avoid her on purpose.
If you need to meet her, go ahead.
Just... Do as you wish.
You really think I don't know how you lived in the States?
I'm sure you resented me.
Seeing me frantically run to you for every little problem must have been a thrill.
But now I won't forgive it anymore, you acting up like that.
Listen well to what I'm about to say, Minjae.
I'm really sorry about forcing such a lonely childhood on you.
But let's forget everything that happened in the States.
I apologize.
All right, Minjae?
I'm sorry... How could I dare slap you...
Forgive me, Minjae.
- Is it true you will make a comeback? - How about your relationship with Kim Minjae?
What is the truth about your retirement rumors?
Here... Folks!
Baek Ingi is here to sign a contract for Director Kang Seonggu's Who Shot the Swan.
Once the negotiations are complete, we will have a press conference,
so please be patient.
Director.
I'll be counting on you.
Come on in.
- Here... Let's do our best. - Yes.
When will the film start shooting?
I really can't wait.
Ingi and I will do our best to create a great film.
Yes, thank you. Director, I'll be counting on you.
How do you feel about this film comeback of yours?
Yes, it's... a very important project for me.
So Baek Ingi is starring in a film, Sis?!
Day and night, that damned TV...
Aigoo, my dream was becoming an actress...
Guess all the other actresses would have to starve first.
Aigoo, Chief!
Ahh... You're not around too often these days, are you?
I'd like to see Miss Yoon Jeongsuk.
Aigoo... She's been waiting for you all along, uh?
Jeongsuk!
Because of the shipyard, Jeongsuk is falling on everyone's bad side.
Think about it.
Everyone in the neighborhood is against the shipyard,
imagine how awkward all this will feel for her.
I didn't come here for that reason.
Then, is there any other reason?
Hurry up and go meet him.
People will misunderstand you.
They'll think there's something going on between you two.
It's not like that.
You broke your promise, President Hwang?!
I didn't break any promise, Ma'am.
Then?
I just thought that letting her shoot that film would quiet things down.
Don't you agree?
If she confessed she was being forced to stay in Hawaii in a press conference...
Then our contract is over, right?
Let me finish, Ma'am.
I'm sure you know how much money I've lost.
I'll pay back the favor, President.
It was a bold decision, so I'll let you handle the rest.
Yes.
Isn't Mother home?
No, she went to Mrs. Yoon to get herself a new dress.
She goes there for her clothes?
Yes.
I thought they were mortal enemies or something...
They seemed really close?!
Think it's the first designer she changes?
At her age, still worrying about clothes...
Ajumma, a cup of coffee, please.
Let me make it.
How do you want your coffee?
Ohh... Anything is fine.
Yes.
I apologize.
For making things so awkward.
I didn't rush things because of you.
I just thought...
Since the shipyard was going to be built anyway,
might as well try to get as much compensation as possible.
I will motion to transfer the shipyard elsewhere at the next board meeting.
Why?
Spending some time with you opened me to a lot of things.
And letting a shipyard ruin this beautiful village is something I can't accept.
Don't do that.
I just feel you'll get into trouble because of me.
Thank you for the tea.
Give it a little more time.
I'll meet the villagers and try to convince them again.
By the way...
Isn't it hard to look after these elders all by yourself?
Hard?!
It's something I love to do.
Is there...
anything I could help you with?
No.
I can handle it on my own.
Does my coming here make you uncomfortable?
- If it does... - You know...
For a very long time, I've been living alone.
When it comes to going out with people, talking and laughing together,
I'm not really good at that.
But these meetings we've had really changed that side of my personality.
So, deep inside, I feel really grateful.
That's a relief.
Be that as it may,
there are things that make me uncomfortable, too.
One of my greatest failings is the fact that I take people's kindness way too far,
and start thoughtlessly relying on them.
All right.
Anyhow, I'll drop by after the meeting.
Have a safe return.
Jeongsuk... What are you doing?
What are you doing there, Chief?
Here...
Nothing beats this for pepper pots.
- Let's go. - Thank you.
I'll see you again.
Come often.
Jeongsuk is always waiting for you.
Have a seat, Nayoung.
You came here to talk with me?
Right.
Seeing you look at me that way always gives me the chills.
I bet... Considering all the things you're trying to hide.
Who, me?
What could I possibly be trying to hide?
Deokseong is just feigning ignorance?!
Don't act as if you've never heard of him.
I do know him, all right.
Back when you worked for his father's bus company?
Yes.
So why did you pretend otherwise? Back when I introduced you at the gallery.
What else could I do?
"Deokseong! Nice to meet you! I'm Yoon Nayoung, remember?"
"The Yoon Nayoung who worked for your father's company."
Right in your face...
Would he remember someone like me?
It's been twenty years already.
So that's why I was wondering whether I should go for it.
For what?
Was it Donghyeok Transportation, that company's name?
That's probably it.
I was trying to find people who used to work there,
but it's not too easy.
What are you trying to accomplish?
My sixth sense can't be fooled.
The moment I introduced you to him, I got this feeling.
"Something's going on between these two..."
Why?
Are we finally starting to get it?
Just feel sad for you, that's all.
Sit.
I'm not done talking.
Might be a nasty thing to do, but should I start digging up your past, too?
Be my guest. I have nothing to hide.
Really?
Think everyone is like you?
I'm not gonna hide the fact I'm having an affair, I'd just tell you in your face.
That's great.
But your situation is a little different.
If I start digging up your past one step at a time,
I'm sure I'll find something huge?
Why, is peeling the onion going to make any difference?
This fight will be over before you can get to the bottom of it.
You still don't get it after all that's happened...
Good luck with that.
Sure... Let's give it a try.
Are you back?
Nayoung, where are you?
I'm here, Mother!
Hey, come take a look at me.
I really don't know whether it suits me.
Mother, I'm going.
Tell me, how do I look?
Why, what's wrong with it?
Take a good look.
You look like a dame, it suits you perfectly.
After wearing flat and round clothes for so long,
trying this on feels so awkward.
Mother... Now you're the owner of a department store.
I don't know if the chairman will like the idea.
Ninety percent of the department store's customers are women.
So only people like you and I can understand what they really want.
That's natural.
These days, chaebol wives are active outside.
That'll make sure they won't be looked down on.
You're right.
Even if I have to pester him day and night, I'll get his consent.
- Do I really... - Turn around again.
It's making me dizzy...
You look so pretty!
- Do I really look okay? - Yes!
Department store?!
Yeah, right...
How is the shipyard project proceeding?
Yes, Chairman.
We'll likely be granted a permit by the end of the month.
What do you mean "likely"?
You must get it right as planned.
How about the schematics?
The preliminary schematics are complete.
Please.
The total area will be 9.86 million square meters.
This is the deepest spot, where we will build the dock...
All right.
Enough with all those complicated figures.
That'd be all.
No need to report all that to me.
Look.
I plan to live another three years.
Father...
How can you say that...
So you must complete the shipyard before then.
That means you have three years, nothing more.
Father.
We will do everything to fulfill your wishes.
How about land agreements?
Wasn't Youngjun in charge of that?
I have something to tell you before that.
What?
There is already a huge shipyard in Ulsan.
And it's surrounded by factories as well.
So I was wondering whether we could build the shipyard elsewhere.
Look...
Did I ask you what you thought about this?
All I want to know is how much land you've secured.
The village where we plan to build our shipyard, Bangeojin,
is the only fishing village in Ulsan not impacted by urbanization.
That only means it's the only place in Ulsan that was left behind.
What Korea's number one industrial city Ulsan needs is not more factories,
but nature.
Chairman.
I think this project should go through fundamental alterations before we can go ahead.
Chairman.
Only 10 percent of the villagers signed agreements so far.
- However... - Youngjun, go outside.
What are you waiting for? Get the hell out of my face!
Hyung...
Father, don't worry about Youngjun.
I'll handle it.
- Close the door. - Yes, Father.
Hyung.
His insistence to go ahead with it is nothing but vanity.
It's our father's last wish!
We could have talked about that at home.
As if you didn't know his personality.
Just do things your way.
Because I will do the same.
Get in, Honey.
I'm sure that got Chairman Kim all angry.
I wouldn't stop at angry.
He almost threw an ashtray at him.
But that Youngjun can't be that stupid...
You're holding the advantage here.
If the chairman won't be able to get his shipyard built, that'll kill him.
As for that, I'll try everything to stop it...
Come closer.
Yes, yes... General.
I was thinking we could turn Atlantic Group upside down,
what do you think?
What are you trying to say?
If we expose a few of those namesake accounts...
And then, if they get to the bottom of it?
Then, too bad.
Wait... Wait a moment.
If you could just wait a little, it'd all fall under your control,
what's the point of going that far?
It's just that it makes my blood boil, that's why!
Kim Taejin keeps trying to avoid the problem.
Let's just do it.
I have all the data.
But I wouldn't exactly be the man for...
You just stay put.
And after the whole thing is turned upside down,
I'll leave all the rest to you.
Just trust me.
I'm not dead yet.
Again?
Yes, General.
This must remain between you and me.
I didn't even tell my niece.
Really?!
Time for Kim Taejin to experience how the food tastes like in prison.
Rumors spread fast, I see.
That meeting ended just a few hours ago.
Aren't you even angry about it?
After being embarrassed right in front of your brother.
I really can't figure you out.
You did just fine all this time.
So why dig your own grave out of the blue?
Dad's generation is over. It must end.
So shouldn't you begin yours?
Honey.
Let's part ways.
Living together in this manner is just meaningless.
Why, have we ever lived together out of affection for each other?
All the more reason why we should stop wasting our time.
Before you inherit that owner seat from your father, no way.
I've already fallen out of favor with him.
So you need to make up for it.
- Honey! - If we separate, what does that make of me?
Wouldn't I have to give up my in-law status with Atlantic Group, too?
Shall we go together on some trip?
Maybe we could go to an onsen in Japan.
Too creepy?
Then again, I guess it would be...
Staring at each other all alone.
Still, let's at least give it a try.
We could find the affection we never felt for each other.
I need your help.
If only for our kids, help me out.
If you crumble this way, our kids' future will suffer as well.
Have you seen how much your father likes Minjae?
Doesn't that make you angry?
Whenever Seongjae goes there to greet him, your father doesn't even stare at him.
Tell your father not to try any of his useless tricks.
"Your father"?!
Same goes for your uncle.
Because I'll protect the group and my father to the very end.
Think I'd be on my father's side? I'm on yours!
I said let's wrap things up!
Forget me, but are you abandoning your children as well?
Fine... Do it all on your own.
Keep acting superior all by yourself!
Get in. And drop the act.
Minjae. What's wrong with you?
I guess Aunt scolded him.
Baek Ingi?
Uncle.
- Let us join in. - Show some shame, will you?
I actually have a killer idea.
This friend of mine got a patent for his security solution,
but funding problems are driving him crazy.
A little pocket money and we can make that ours.
Let me in on it, so I can make myself some money and get married.
Let's go for a hundred million each.
I'll take responsibility.
If it's that much, I could certainly give it a thought.
Minjae.
I have no money.
Your mother is doing well these days.
Grandma has become chairman of that department store, your mother president.
Aunt Mijin got the short end of the stick...
Minjae, you join in as well.
Only if you do Grandpa won't complain.
Here you are.
Come on in.
Looks like you're in a good mood today.
Did I ever look depressed?
This is no laughing matter, Ingi.
You won't have a single day off in the next three months?!
How's the script?
It's crap.
Kang Seonggu is a talented director.
Eonni. When does the shoot start?
Crank in is next Monday.
Tell them to postpone it a week.
Are you going to act up right from the beginning?
You wanted this role.
I don't like this film.
Ingi.
This is your last chance.
If only for Director Jang's sake, just focus on this shoot.
What did Minjae say?
I made things clear with him.
Saying what?
That it's better for the both of you.
So what did he say?
If things go wrong your career is over, what could he possibly say?
So what did he tell you?
You brat...
I told you to forget him, didn't I?
Let's just work hard on this film, and win an award.
Director Kang might not be famous for box office hits, but he's the critics' darling.
If you do well and win an award, nobody will be able to bother you.
Neither Minjae's mother nor President Hwang.
That's how you'll get your revenge, by becoming a great actress.
Right?!
That's revenge.
If you win an award overseas,
all the rumors that have been haunting you will vanish as well.
Then you can start anew.
You can meet someone even better than Minjae, fall in love and get married.
Just forget him.
Ingi...
All right.
I'll focus on the film.
You call that a smile?
I said all right.
You live alone?
No one I like enough to live with, so...
You never met anyone like that?
There was one, I guess.
So why didn't you get married?
Does everyone get married that way?
So why did you break up?
It was one-sided.
I don't know who that was, but that's what you call a fool.
It's still one-sided to this day.
So I guess I'm like you.
Baek Ingi?
I don't really know why.
Why she suddenly changed her mind.
The way I see it,
it must be for your sake.
For my sake?
Because your family is against it.
What does that matter anyway?
What if they end up kicking you out?
Ehh... If I had to worry about that, who could I ever like?
Our Minjae is scary?!
You'd be prepared to abandon your parents for the woman you like?
See? You wouldn't.
My mother doesn't really know much about me.
And neither does my father.
They just think I acted up a few times in school.
So you must have been a problem child while studying in the States.
Yes... Well...
I'm kind of curious?!
About those secrets your mother doesn't know about.
I'll tell them to you later.
- Are you going? - Yes.
You want to pay for the coffee?
If you refuse to get paid, I'm never coming again.
I gave you a little counseling today, so I'll accept it.
I'll see you again, Ajumma.
I'm sorry.
Guess having the same blood is like a magnet.
Say what?
What did you just say?
Was just talking about you.
You've pestered Youngmin enough already.
So why are you still here?
I did leave.
But the moment I got there and called the number Kim Youngmin gave me,
it was this lawyer.
And he wanted to take me to this third-rate store in Flushing.
That should do, what else can you ask for?
Do I really have to run a little store at my age?
You should be grateful you've been granted that much.
What?!
I should be grateful?
I made up with Yoon Nayoung.
Really?!
So blackmail is not gonna work anymore.
So you've settled it with Yoon Nayoung.
Go back to New York.
Before you lose that as well.
Then I guess I can spill the beans all the way,
and tell them who Minjae's father really is.
Tell them what?
Why, am I wrong?
You know Minjae is not Kim Youngmin's son.
Hey...
You piece of shit...
How dare you say that?
Thanks for the coffee.
The coffee here is just to die for.
I'll call you.
Why a department store?
I was just thinking Nayoung and I could give it a try.
Think we're dealing with some mom and pop rathole down the street?
I just can't stand staying home all day.
Nayoung...
Just do it by yourself.
Chairman!
If you run that place, they'll close up shop in less than a year.
Most of the customers there are women.
I'm old enough to know what women like,
how could Nayoung be better at it than me?
Think selling to petulant grannies like you is going to make us a fortune?
Aigoo... Aigoo...
Again looking down on people.
Darling. What do you think?
Like the idea?
I... Well... If Mother wants to do it...
I said grannies are no good!
Why would I be a granny?
Nothing's drooping here yet.
How about you, Youngmin?
See? He thinks the same.
You little scoundrel, stop smirking and tell your father something.
Are you doing this because of Mijin?
Bingo.
She's afraid I'll give her the department store.
Chairman.
As if having a daughter her age wasn't embarrassing enough,
see what happens if you give her that department store.
What would people say?
Stop resenting Mijin.
What did she ever do wrong?
It's just that she's always so damned spiteful.
Watch your language.
How can you run a department store with that tongue of yours?
So you're giving it to me?
Over my dead body.
Chairman!
Father...
It's the dream of a lifetime for her, running a business and all.
Make some sense!
There are many chaebol wives doing that, these days.
Honey.
Youngmin, stay out of this!
Is she wrong?
I'm back.
Ohh... Minjae, come here.
So I'll consider that a yes.
Sit there.
I've already had dinner, Grandpa.
Just sit, Minjae...
Minjae, starting tomorrow, come to work at the company.
What?
He's still too young.
You stick to me starting tomorrow.
Answer your grandfather, Minjae.
If you had dinner, go to your room.
Yes.
It's just because I'm bored, all right?
Yes, Grandpa.
Dad...
I made up my mind, so shut it.
About the department store, too?
Let's eat.
Father... It's dried croaker with pepper paste.
Give it a try, it's great.
What are you trying to accomplish?
What did I do?
Dad hasn't let any of my brother's kids join the company.
All the better.
You really...
While he's still in a good mood, we need to go for it.
Is that why you instigated Mother to ask for the department store?
That department store is not the issue.
It was just to establish some kind of ranking between you.
Once the shipyard project is over, I'm going back to teaching.
Don't bother lying to me.
What?
Will saying that get rid of all the guilt you're feeling?
For gaining control of the group instead of your brother.
What did I tell you?
That you first need to win this battle.
There's even a movie with that title.
Dead men tell no tales.
By the way, Honey.
Why is your father so afraid of General Nam?
You didn't know?
Everyone knows about that?!
What could an old broad who's spent her life doing chores possibly know?
Aigoo... I like you just the way you are.
So what is it? Let's hear it.
You know that right as he started Dad was selling water purifiers, right?
You said that went belly up.
Everything he touched back then was doomed to fail.
Aigoo... That's what made my mother struggle so much that she died.
So?
So Dad's last resort was the military supplies sector.
That's when he met General Nam.
I do remember him talking about that.
Dad and him saw eye to eye right off the bat.
Thanks to General Nam's support, Dad was able to make good money,
and the general himself got some decent money out of the whole ordeal.
And after all that, he started focusing on the construction sector.
It was actually General Nam who kept encouraging Dad to go for that.
It was right as the military junta was on its way out.
Do you understand what I'm talking about?
What would I possibly understand?
Look.
So the construction company Dad founded wasn't really his,
it started off with money from General Nam and his army buddies,
so that's why it shot to the top right away.
So Father lived off of that for all these years?
Not necessarily...
The money might have come from General Nam,
but what made Atlantic Group what it is today were Dad's efforts.
Don't really know, but it sure sounds like a big fight will come out of this.
As they'll both claim the company is theirs.
Was my missus that smart? Aigoo...
Aigoo... Better take a bath and drink a little wine.
Honey... Be careful.
If Father learns of your dealings with General Nam, it'll be trouble.
If he learns, so be it.
Think he'd ever let me inherit the group?
I guess you've got a point.
He keeps treating you like a stepchild...
Dad!
That's so nasty of you!
My mother shared the hard lot with you!
You can't do this to me, it's despicable!
You should think of my late mother for once!
- Environmentally-friendly Buildings -
Who is it?
Want to drink some wine with me?
You know what day today is?
It's our anniversary.
No need to feel sorry.
I was forgetting it, too.
Anyhow, congrats.
If you hadn't talked of divorce,
I would have just spent the day without realizing what it really was.
Divorce?!
Right as I was thinking that our relationship was going to crumble this way,
of all days, this turns out to be our anniversary.
Isn't it ironic?
That on our twenty-fourth anniversary, we started talking of divorce.
I'm sorry.
I really didn't realize today was our anniversary.
Meaning what, that you wouldn't have mentioned it if you had known?
I wonder when I stopped being a woman in your eyes...
No... It was like that from day one.
Everyone else was dying to get me, but you always ignored me instead.
And that's what drove me insane, pushing me to marry you.
So maybe love wasn't even part of the equation to begin with.
You're a nice woman.
We just aren't made for each other, nothing more.
So that's why you let me act the way I wanted, I guess?!
And why you didn't blink once even after finding out I had an affair.
What's the use of bringing that up now?
You'd never think I had an affair because you kept ignoring me.
I only did that hoping I'd get to see you explode with jealousy.
Since jealousy is passion, and I'd finally feel some warmth from you.
That's right... If you had given me any of that warmth, I would have changed already.
Instead of the haughty and arrogant Nam Aeri,
you would have gotten a normal wife feeding on her husband's devotion.
You really don't understand my feelings?
I'm sorry...
I... met someone.
You what?
What did you just say?
I said I met someone.
And who would that be?
Who?
No need to know.
You rotten bastard...
You really think I cheated on you?
It was only because I wanted you to love me!
Seems like things are finally going well.
You're finally gaining your father's confidence,
and your mother and I are getting closer,
not to mention all the other in-laws losing favor with them.
Honey.
I feel so sorry for Yang Insuk.
When she first told me she was ill, I didn't believe her,
but it must be really true.
Hearing that she doesn't even have one year left to live,
I felt as if my heart was being torn apart.
Don't you ever fall ill.
That's the worst thing that can happen to people.
Honey...
I want to be good to her.
For the last few months she has left to live,
I'll do my best to make her happy.
By the way, I'm so happy for Minjae...
Father seems to really be fond of him.
It might be because of him that he entrusted something so important to you.
To pave the way for his future.
Don't you agree?
I can finally sleep in peace...
Nayoung, what are you doing? The chairman is leaving.
I'll go check.
Just wait.
What's the rush?
I told you to get ready, what were you doing? You know how impatient he is.
Mom...
I won't have a clue there, what am I supposed to do?
Just follow him around.
He just wants you beside him, so just make him happy.
Here... We're done. Let's go.
What are you doing?
Haven't you heard?
He doesn't even stare in his other grandchildren's direction.
You're getting special treatment from him.
All the obstacles in the way have been dealt with.
Let's go.
Mother, and Father?
Don't you know his temper?
He's waiting outside.
I'm sorry, Mother. Let's go, Minjae.
Hey.
I got the chairman's consent.
He's giving me the department store.
I'll be right back, Mother.
- Minjae is going to work as secretary. - Really? Congratulations.
What is he waiting for, that little rascal?
I'm so sorry, Father.
It's his first day, so there was a lot to prepare.
Let's go.
What are you waiting for? Come sit next to me.
Mister Hong, you go with Youngmin.
We'll get going.
Fighting.
You must be delighted.
Let's go.
No need to worry.
Just have some fun with your grandfather.
Eonni. How can this be possible?
What's wrong with you again?
So Father let Minjae work at the company?
What's wrong with that?
Just advertise it while you're at it.
Tell everyone the heirs have been decided and that's it.
It's just because the chairman gets bored.
These days Minjae is showing him how to use the computer, and he's fallen for it.
Youngjae can teach him how to use the computer, too.
So what have you been doing all this time?
Told you to do your best here when Youngjun was getting married, didn't I?
You were so eager to get out of here...
Did I leave on purpose?
It was because of Nam Aeri.
Anyhow, enough with this.
You'll upset the chairman.
It's no wonder my husband is drinking all day...
Nice excuse...
It's written all over him.
He's the eldest son, but the chairman has only eyes for Youngmin and his son,
so think of what the employees will think of Youngdae.
Think they'll ever respect him?
Aigoo... I'm not denying that.
Mother.
Let's go with Mother.
Why can't you accept him?
Go ask that to your husband.
Do you even realize what I had to suffer because of him when I got married?
Aigoo... Aigoo...
Aigoo what?
Youngdae even used to put trash in my food.
He always hated me.
Aigoo... There's no talking to you.
I'll just have to go reason with Nayoung.
Nayoung.
Nayoung, let's have...
She just left.
Sure...
So now she doesn't even hide the fact that she's looking down on me.
It's really good.
I never really liked coffee, but this is great.
That's Minjae's favorite, too.
So that must be why he comes here so often.
I guess so.
But what did you call me for?
Is it anything urgent?
Tell me, whatever it is.
We decided we'd tell each other everything.
By any chance...
I was wondering if you could get me some money.
Money?
Yes.
I need it for some urgent expenses.
Nevermind, then.
I guess I shouldn't have even asked.
How much?
Tell me how much you need.
I can't really give you a ballpark figure...
So just hand me a blank check?!
That's what you mean.
You're not asking me to lend you anything, just to give it to you.
And not just "some," but as much as you ask.
That's not what I meant.
It's just urgent.
What would you need it for?
Say it.
I'll give you anything you ask.
I was mistaken. I shouldn't have asked you.
I apologize.
I was expecting this.
I knew it'd happen sooner or later.
You really think I believed every word you said?
That's not the reason why I told you.
It's just an urgent matter...
Yeah, right.
You just showed your true colors.
Just like when you sold your own child.
I'll give it to you.
Just tell me how much you need.
What's with the tears?
Why, is your conscience starting to rear its ugly head...
because you used your son to get yourself some money?
Give me a break...
What did I tell you? Yang Insuk hasn't changed a bit.
- What's that supposed to mean? - She said she needs money.
Don't you have any pride? You ask Nayoung something like that?
Youngmin is just digging his own grave.
Think she'll blink even once?
- Get out of the way, Eonni. - Tell me first. Where are you going?
To the place where I got started, to learn why I've changed so much.
I knew I'd find you one day.
- Have a seat. - Couldn't you have told me?
I'm sure that's not all you did there.
Don't you even joke about that.
Are you so head over heels for her?
You're Hyejin, right?