Flames Of Ambition
Episode 46
Where are you?
Listen well.
Minjae and his father just went in.
You know what that means, right?
Why aren't you answering me?
Yes, I know that well.
I know all too well what that means.
So I won't need to tell you what to do, right?
Ingi...
Please, do this for me.
Let go of Minjae now.
I beg you. Ingi...
Why aren't you answering me? Say something.
I said I got it.
Give me a clear answer.
Is it that hard to say "Yes, I won't meet him again"?
I don't know whether I can promise you I won't, that's why.
Say what?
I don't know what to do, either.
Are you out of your mind? Minjae is your brother!
That's your problem.
- It's what?! - It is.
No matter whose son Minjae is, it doesn't have anything to do with me.
Don't hang up on me! Hey... Ingi!
- All done? - Yes.
- Your father? - He's talking with Doctor Yoon.
It hurt a bit?!
- For a little blood test?! - It took them ages to do it.
Did it hurt my boy so bad?
Up until yesterday, I thought I had no future....
Worrying how I'd go on if I really wasn't Dad's son.
You'd still have me, why worry?!
Wouldn't Ingi make a lot more money than me?
She's still an actress, after all.
Just a sec, let me give her a call.
- Minjae! - It'll only be a minute.
I went to the hospital to take a DNA test with my father.
- What did Doctor Yoon say? - He was mortified.
Even though I'm the one to blame.
Minjae.
Yes, coming.
He called Ingi the moment he came out.
It's not like I can tell him anything...
- Mom, I'll just grab a taxi. - To go where?
I got us a couple ring.
Minjae...
Dad... Can you give me a little money?
- How much? - A lot.
What would you need money for?
- Use this. - Honey!
Thank you, Dad. See you later.
- Let's go. - Honey...
How can you just give him your card? He's going to meet Baek Ingi.
Honey.
- We can't stop him now. - But then they might end up...
I'll find a way to convince him later.
Honey.
If I knew this would happen, I would have never told you the truth about her.
Sorry for suspecting Minjae.
I told your father, too. That Baek Ingi is my daughter.
Do you have anything more expensive than these?
Dad gave me his card.
Give me your hand.
Look this way.
What, now?
Your daughter is driving me crazy.
I thought she was starting to listen?!
You're being a good mother to her now.
You're sending her to Hollywood, and even letting her marry as she pleases,
what's there to complain, anyway?
Minjae is my husband's son.
Don't you know what that means?
What would that change?
It means that Minjae is her brother!
- But Minjae is not your son. - He is! Forgot how I raised him?
Nayoung... Just give up.
What?
All the better. Now that you've proven that Minjae is Kim Youngmin's son,
he'll eventually inherit the group just as you wanted.
So that does it. Just start anew with Baek Ingi.
I'm never going to leave that house.
You really think Chairman Kim is going to leave you alone?
I'll fight him, then.
Hey... Go ask around, see if anyone will take your side.
Think about it... What chaebol chairman would just take in someone like you?
He'll never be able to kick me out, unless I leave that place on my own.
And your husband?
See? You can't make excuses with him.
You might have raised his son with all the affection in the world,
but if he feels betrayed, there's nothing you can do.
- We'll see about that. - Just leave that place.
- Although I might not be of much help. - Forgot who is responsible for all this?
Again, bringing up the past...
You think I no longer get the urge to strangle you?
We must send Baek Ingi to Hollywood as soon as possible.
I said I'll give you that money!
- Why don't you talk to her? - Who?
Who do you think?
Hey... The money is enough, why do you keep trying to get me involved?
Just the thought gives me the chills.
- Then, get me that money by tomorrow. - How much?
5 billion.
Are you insane?!
What are they doing in Hollywood, spreading bills on the floor before they start shooting?
Why would it cost so much...
If I can't deal with Baek Ingi, you'll have to.
You know how much suffering she brought upon me?
If I told you, then that'd be a good excuse to "get the chills."
- Get me that money by tomorrow. - Just kill me, while you're at it.
Let the newspapers deal with it, then.
What's wrong with you...
I still have to live in my father's shadows.
But you've made money with those Atlantic shares.
You can just sell those.
What are you, kidding me?
- You laugh?! - Be glad it's just that.
Because I'd happily bury you if I could.
All right.
I said I get it!
Good to hear.
Now Minjae will stop acting up.
What did your wife say? I think I made myself clear with her.
Father... Just close an eye on that.
What do you mean?
- I'm saying this for Minjae's sake. - Are you using him to make excuses now?
What do you think would happen to him if her past was revealed?
What's that supposed to mean? It's for his sake that we should reveal it.
- Do you want to see him suffer again? - How much longer will you keep it secret?
Listen.
If he learned that the woman he likes is his mother's daughter, what would he do?
He'll be able to move on.
And if he can't, it just means he doesn't have what it takes to succeed me.
You think everyone is like you?
What are you trying to say, you little...
I can't allow Minjae to become like you.
He must resemble me in every way.
Because if he takes after you, what is he ever going to accomplish?
He must become strong enough to endure every obstacle coming his way.
Because you can't.
You can't even let go of a single woman, what did you expect?!
I can see why. Since he'd take after someone who forsook his own children.
When they're that useless, you should forsake them.
Look. I didn't reap much when it comes to children.
Neither Youngdae, Youngjun nor you have much to show for.
But Minjae is different.
So I'm going to raise him the way I want.
Raise him, and then leave the group to him.
So these are going to end all over the newspapers?
I barely stopped Minjae from posting these on the Internet.
What do we do now, Ma'am?
Ma'am.
Ma'am!
Ma'am...
If he finds out I took those photos... Ma'am.
Ma'am...
Wait... Ma'am!
Ma'am!!
What is all this?
I asked you a question!
A wedding dress?!
Are you out of your mind?
Give back everything he bought you!
What would you do with this...
Are you really going to get married?
Answer me!
Are we done?
Then go back home.
That should have taken care of any attachment you might have had left.
Attachment?!
For whom?
I never cared about you.
You'd first have to share some time together for that.
A tramp pops up out of nowhere and call herself my daughter and... attachment?!
- Maybe you just love to hate me. - What?!
- You're not getting out of this so easily. - So how would I get out of this?
If one of us dies...
It was so pretty, I just bought it on my own.
I thought about what might mean the most to you.
Not me, I'm sure?!
It's Minjae.
- Ingi. - That's the only way I can get my revenge.
Taking away what's most precious to you.
And if I said it was you... What would you do?
Shall I die, then?
Why would you?
You can just go shoot that film in the US and make a ton of money.
That's not going to cut it.
Why not?
I'm not asking you to do it for my sake.
Do it for Minjae.
What he wants is me, so what?
You're just doing it to get back at me, don't make excuses!
Give me a moment, Ajumma.
Come here. I said come sit here!
Ingi.
Let's do this.
Leave for the US tomorrow. I'll follow you right after the meeting.
Let's start with that movie.
Forget Seoul, and let's focus on shooting that.
We can think about Minjae later, since it's not urgent.
When we're done with the film.... Right.
Your father is rich. And doesn't even have children.
When he dies, where do you think all that money will go?
Wouldn't he all give it to you?
So even if you don't marry Minjae, you won't have to envy anyone.
So...
Do I look pretty?
Didn't you want to see it?
Your daughter wearing a wedding dress, standing beside the man she loves.
Didn't you want to see that?
I wanted to show it to you, Mom. How I looked.
What is it?
Someone's waiting for you.
I'll leave them to you.
Mom...
What did you spend all that money on?
Your father called me. You could have just taken her out for dinner.
Is that why you came?
Don't worry.
I'll pay Dad back out of our monthly profits.
Is that the issue?
You said Ingi will go shoot that film in a few days.
I bought her this and that, so that she won't have to feel inferior over there.
- I can take care of that on my own! - And a gift from you would be the same?
Can't I even buy the woman I like a few gifts?
Who would ever buy his girlfriend a wedding dress as a present?!
We were just walking by and she put it on.
And we bought it because she looked great in it.
- What about all those photos, then? - Now you're even complaining about that?
Isn't that a declaration of war, suggesting you'll just get married?
I've already told you! Ingi and I will get married.
I apologize.
Still... I don't want you to interfere in my life like this anymore.
Minjae... You hate me that much?
Just because I'm not your real mother, you want me to stay out of your life?
That's not the reason, Mom.
If you insist, I won't say a thing.
You're against this marriage.
And I don't want you to be.
Fine, all right...
I'll just keep my mouth shut.
Mom.
You know how much I love you.
It's all right... Raising you was enough.
I shouldn't expect anything more than that.
Mom...
That's not what I meant.
I said I'm all right.
It's just my complex of inferiority coming back to haunt me, so just ignore it.
I think I dropped my handkerchief in here.
If you keep opposing it, I'll just marry her and get it over with.
I said you can't marry Baek Ingi!
Not with Ingi, Minjae...
If you want to see me dead, do as you damn please!
Yeah.
How can Minjae do this to me?
He was staring at me as if I was a stranger.
They said that you couldn't replace one's mother no matter what...
That's how Minjae was staring at me.
How... How can he do this to me?!
Want a drink?
No.
Have just one.
I'm sorry, I'm not in the mood.
You know how hard it is to raise someone else's kid?
I never had a single day of peace, afraid his real mother would show up.
I don't expect anything from Minjae, Eonni.
I know that.
You and Youngmin had no children, so it's obvious how much you loved him.
I didn't have children on purpose.
I'd heard from the doctor that I might not have children anymore,
but I used contraceptives all these years.
Afraid that if I had my own child, I'd end up neglecting Minjae.
I mean it, Eonni. Think I wouldn't want children?
But now he's acting as if he doesn't want anything to do with me anymore?
- I'm sure that's not the case. - He was talking back as if that was his intention.
As if he was telling me "What do you care anyway, why would you get involved?"
The moment he took that DNA test with his father, his attitude changed.
"I'm a Kim now. I'll live the way I want to, so stop trying to get involved."
Nayoung...
He's acting like that because I'm not his mother!
So he won't consider me as such anymore.
Nayoung... Calm down. Why are you getting so agitated?
Why, you wouldn't? After what Minjae said?
- That's not what Minjae meant. - Why are you taking his side, now?
I'm sure it's because of Ingi.
- You keep opposing their marriage, so... - Does that make any sense?
He's telling me he'll marry his own sister!
Didn't you tell him he could marry her?
That was when I thought he was someone else's son.
If he wasn't Youngmin's son, why would I be against that marriage?
- So you need to make Minjae understand. - And how do you suppose I could do that?
Let's hear it!
Should I tell him? That Baek Ingi is my daughter.
How could I possibly tell him that, Eonni?
- Did you and your mother... - Don't mention her.
Minjae.
It's natural your mother would oppose this marriage.
And she's not the only one. Your grandfather is against it as well.
His reasoning is simple.
- The longer this goes on, the sooner you'll... - I know that.
How nobody approves of Ingi.
How about you?
Do you agree with them?
I just wish you could have a normal marriage.
What's so abnormal about two people falling in love and getting married?
Or maybe only one of those contract marriages between chaebol is "normal"?!
I don't want to disappoint you, Mom or Grandpa, obviously.
But I can't disappoint Ingi, either.
I apologize for arguing with her.
But if I don't make things clear, she'll try to break us apart once again.
- So that's why I'm ignoring all her pleas. - Minjae.
If there is anyone you shouldn't disappoint, that's your mother.
She lived her every day for your sake.
I know that.
If you really want to marry Baek Ingi, you must convince your mother.
But if she keeps opposing it, I'll be forced to do so as well.
Nayoung. Shall I talk to Ingi?
Why would you?
She might listen to me, you never know.
- I'll give it a try. - Don't.
Why?
She was standing before me, wearing a wedding dress...
And she took my breath away.
She looked beautiful. Like an angel.
A pair of wings and you'd mistake her for one.
Hand me those tissues.
- Maybe I should just get it over with. - Why would you?!
You fought so much to get to this point.
Why are you crying?
You need to live a good life.
No matter what, you must enjoy a good life.
I can't stand to see you suffer all this misery.
Go sleep at home tonight, and apologize to your mother.
Minjae.
I can't apologize unless she changes her mind first.
- Sleep over... - Nah.
I'm going back to Ulsan in a few days.
We won't get to meet all that often from now on...
Is Ulsan on the other side of the world?
Just sleep here with me tonight.
I'm fine now.
All right... Go see Ingi before you leave. Although I doubt it'll make any difference.
See you.
Drive carefully. Don't go too fast!
What, Nayoung?
Don't embarrass me again.
Nam Aeri and I have buried the hatchet, so don't mess it up.
If we want to survive this shareholder's meeting, her help is necessary.
Got it?
All right.
You live a good life, don't worry about me.
Where have you been?
Wait there, I'll take a shower.
What else are you trying to scheme?
I never imagined you could be that kind of person.
- It's not over, Minjae. - Leave.
Whatever you say, I won't believe it.
- Really? - I said leave!
Can't help it...
If you won't believe me, I'll just keep my mouth shut.
But you know why your mother is opposing your marriage so much?
Get out of here!
I don't want to see you again!
- Want me to fix you something? - Come have a seat.
You've heard those strange rumors about the meeting, right?
That your father only proclaimed Youngdae chairman so that he could dig his own grave.
There are rumors all over the place.
Even some suggesting that Father and General Nam joined forces,
and that Youngdae handed incriminating evidence to the prosecutors.
Whichever might be true, you're going to gain from them no matter what.
You might even end up getting your chairman seat back.
I had dinner with Minjae.
When Baek Ingi leaves for the US, he'll calm down a little.
Didn't you get my message?
He bought her a wedding dress.
It's a matter of time before things go south.
Meaning?
That if we keep opposing it, they'll just marry and go live somewhere.
Minjae would never do something so rash.
- He's already regretting what he told you. - So why isn't he back home?
He went to Gahwedong because he feels guilty.
He didn't go there, either.
I guess he's at the practice range, or he might have met with Ingi and...
Honey...
- I'll just take Ingi and leave. - We just managed to get things back on track.
Minjae, you and I...
I don't want to destroy the peace we had lost for so long.
Don't you realize that Ingi will wander around like a spirit in the meantime?
She's your daughter. So that makes her mine as well.
Just like you raised Minjae, one day I'll accept her as my daughter, too.
And if that is to happen, we must stop them from getting married.
What if they already crossed a river of no return?
What will you do then?
Think about it.
I don't know about Minjae, but Ingi will not cross the line.
Because Minjae might not know that she's your daughter, but she does.
I told you there's no turning back! That's what the both of them told me.
They must have just said that to make you give up.
Let's believe in Baek Ingi.
Her target is not Minjae, it's you. It must be you.
Just rip my eyes out if you hate me so much, Ingi...
Kim Youngjae! Where has he gone?
- Kim Youngjae. - Yes, Chief.
- What are you doing? - I was told to put this up...
Leave this to someone else, and go get the printouts from the PR team.
Yes.
I'm sorry.
Youngjae, you're the only one worth a lick, out of all the grandchildren.
- Mister Hong. - Let's have a word.
- Is everything proceeding well? - Yes, of course.
All the major shareholders are only sending delegates, so it won't be too big a deal.
Is that so?
- Right... This. - What is it?
Leave it on the chairman's desk, without having him notice you.
What?
I'll count on you.
Mi... Mister Hong...
Oppa, you really...
I told you to handle our hidden card with care, didn't I?
Now I'm in an awkward position because of you.
Don't you know we still have one hidden card left?
What?
Baek Ingi?
I'd hold onto it.
Use it at the wrong time, and you'll find yourself on the street.
I'm sure Yoon Nayoung will be kicked out before that happens.
It all depends on the chairman.
Whatever her past might be, if it can come in handy,
it'll easily turn into a blessing.
You got smarter?
Learn some survival skills, will you? Stop being so foolish.
I'm here, Father.
And how many shares would you have, to warrant your presence here?!
More than you think, Mother.
Yeah, right...
I guess he gave them to her little by little under your nose.
Why are you sitting there?
He must be the one with the most shares here?
Right, Father? You left him the lion's share, I bet?!
Let's just eat.
Good to be you... Having Grandpa on your side and all.
That's natural!
If there's anyone who takes after Father, that's Minjae!
Father.
Don't you worry, I'll take good care of Minjae.
Youngmin.
Leave him to me.
Think I wouldn't fulfill Father's wishes?
Nayoung.
You can rest assured. Had to suffer a lot all this time, right?
By the way... It's really too bad Youngjun is not here.
Did he hide some kind of treasure trove in Ulsan?
Not even showing up for such an important family meeting...
All the concern you're showing for him is almost touching...
Once the meeting is over, Mother said she'll move to Ulsan with Father.
So I'll have to take care of the house here.
So you're going to hog Gahwedong now?
Who else can do it? I'm the eldest, so I'll have to make a sacrifice.
- Aigoo... Look who's here! - I apologize for being late.
- Come on in. - Come sit here.
Aigoo... Always acts so feisty, but when her hubby shows up, look at her.
Let's just eat.
Is he ever going to eat in peace?
Heejeong, come sit with us. Let's celebrate with your father.
- Yes, Mom. - Hurry up.
- You're the only one left. - Let me help in the kitchen.
- I'll do it, go eat breakfast. - I just don't want to get involved.
Go have breakfast.
Aren't you chanting victory a little too early?
When it comes to shares, you always need to wait and see.
When we have Father's support, why worry?
Isn't that right, Father?
- This time you'll keep your word, right? - Sure, of course.
Come have a seat.
- Aunt Nayoung is alone in the kitchen. - I told you not to do that, didn't I?
No need to act submissive now.
Your father is the king here.
Mother. Have you seen how she's acting?
She's already putting on airs before the meeting even started,
what if he's officially proclaimed chairman?
It's still not too late to act.
You must convince the chairman to choose someone else.
He refuses to listen no matter what, so what am I supposed to do?
I wonder if Youngdae found a weak spot of his...
Didn't you know?
Youngdae threatened to hand evidence to the prosecutors.
That wicked son of a wench...
Also, Mother. Don't go to Ulsan.
Leave this house to Cha Soonja, and she'll never give it up again.
- Like this house would matter... - How can you say that?
That's not what executives will think.
They believe that whomever controls Gahwedong is Father's heir.
That would mean letting Youngdae keep the ball all to himself.
Who said otherwise?
I keep bringing it up, but all the chairman does is smirking in my face.
- Who did you entrust your shares to? - I delegated Mister Hong.
Tell him to hand control back to you.
We need to stop Youngdae from becoming chairman, Mother.
As if I had all that much to begin with...
I got hold of all the rest, except shares held by Father and Youngdae.
- Nayoung's shares as well? - Yes.
- You could have told me earlier! - We still have time.
Hurry up and give Mister Hong a call.
Go to your room.
I'm all right, so just go.
- I'm asking you. - What?
I don't care about the others, but I want to marry with your blessing.
It's not Ingi's fault that she had a complicated past.
Whose fault is it, then?
Her parents abandoned her the moment she was born.
And yet, I've never heard her resent them for that even once.
She's really a kind person.
- But she's older than you. - It's just by a year.
Mom...
Stay away.
Why do you hate her so much?
Tell me, Mom.
Let's talk another time.
I'll do everything you ask me.
So at least this once, please let me do as I wish.
All right?
You like her that much?
Answer me first, Youngdae.
Don't worry.
Whomever becomes chairman, I will follow your wishes.
- Youngjun? - Yes, Father.
I thought I said to repeat my words.
Whomever becomes chairman, I will follow your wishes.
I will as well.
Listen.
You know why I'm asking you to promise?
Because I'll use this meeting to cut my ties with General Nam and all the old guard,
and help Atlantic Group gain true independence.
It's going to be rough.
Would all the parasites who kept leeching off our hard work give all that up so easily?
You'll see them interfere, blackmail you, and scheme every chance they get.
And that's what Atlantic Group must overcome to survive.
That's the reason our entire family needs to join forces for this.
I will forgive everything that has happened to this day.
Especially for what concerns you, Youngdae.
You must lead by example, as our clan's eldest son.
Is that clear?
Yes.
Let's go to the meeting.
Hey.
What was he talking about, anyway?
That the situation is as serious as he suggests.
I'm just wondering why he singled me out, that's all.
He hasn't changed his mind. That was just his way of telling you...
Shut it.
So I'm going to take the fall now?
Father... You can dream on, I've already prepared for all that!
You better remember that.
Is anything going on?
Seems like he used Director Jung to hand evidence to the prosecutors.
- And Dad? - No need to worry.
Seems like he knows already.
Mother, what are you waiting for? Hurry up so we'll take the same car.
Aigoo... How long is she taking?!
- Nayoung, what are you doing? - Go ahead first, I'll come with Minjae later.
He's old enough to take care of himself.
Nayoung, it's sealed.
Sealed?! What is sealed?
Just, stuff.
Feeling that wronged? You hogged the spotlight for long enough.
Mother! Hurry up.
Wait and see how I deal with that wenc...
Where are you going, to some banquet? How corny, taking out the old hanbok...
She looks great, why?
Maybe I should have worn it, too?
Come here.
- Aren't you going to the meeting? - I'm not going.
You've struggled over those shares.
- Your aunt will handle my shares. - Why?
I thought you and Aunt Aeri didn't get along.
I don't really care.
I don't want to go, either...
Then, shall we go meet Ingi together?
Let's treat her to something nice. How does that sound, Minjae?
- 52nd Annual Shareholder's Meeting -
Did. You. Hand. It?
What's this?
Chief Yang! Chief Yang!!
Yes!
Did you call, Chairman?
What's this?
So? Who brought this?
I don't really know...
- So, have you figured it out? - Yes, Chairman.
All delegate holdings added together, it's over 40 percent.
Then, that does it.
- General Nam is the issue. - No worries on that front, he's on my side.
- I'll trust you on that, then. - Sure, you do that.
Everything is ready, so go get the chairman.
Where's my father, again?
Talking with Congressman Nam in the VIP room.
- Youngjun's father-in-law? - Yes.
Let's go, then.
- How are you, Congressman? - Congrats.
Yes. I'll be counting on you.
Father, go ahead.
Looking back, our Atlantic Group has established itself as a big player in the sector.
But that doesn't mean we should rest on our laurels,
because if you don't crack the top 10, you can't call yourself a chaebol,
so we're merely second from last.
We need to reach the top, would becoming also-ran satisfy you?
I was in the mood for a little speech today.
I'm sure you've had a good lunch, so consider this a digestive and listen.
My three sons are sitting here in front.
This is for you to listen.
If anyone asked me how I first started making money,
I'd readily admit that it was thanks to a friend of mine.
This hick from Ulsan wanted to come to the big capital to make it big,
but he couldn't even pay his bus fare.
So what could he do?
I decided to sneak in at night, and steal gasoline from fishing ships.
Here he goes again...
They said that first-time cheaters always get caught, and it was true.
But my friend suddenly grabbed one of those gasoline tanks and started running away.
"Catch him!"
While everyone was running after him, I was able to escape.
He even went to prison in my place.
Ingi.
You're one year older, so I'll ask you first.
And if you insist on refusing to break up, then you leave me with no choice.
Answer her, Ingi.
She's not dead set against it.
Tell her.
I'll tell you instead, then.
I'm asking her.
So what will you do?
If you really can't break up with him...
We can't break up.
You can't!
Without my consent, you can't go anywhere!
Just for once, I want to live for my own sake!
Is that really what you want?
It doesn't matter what kind of woman Ingi really is.
No... You can't go there, Minjae! Minjae!
Stop worrying about Minjae's life!
- Welcome. - But don't meet Minjae again.
Then, I'll give you everything I have.
It's to see you dead.
Didn't you even miss me?
Open those eyes and look at me.
Let your mother tell you everything you wanted to hear!
Answer the phone, Ingi...
I'm ready to leave now!