[Episode 20]
We're here to meet with Cha Gun-woo.
Can you tell me the department he's with?
Cha Gun-woo is with the legal department.
Is he in charge of the company's legal issues?
Yes. Cha Gun-woo's our company's legal counselor.
For now, he passes! Right, Mom?
Can you let the attorney know that we're here to see him?
Are you here to meet with Cha Gun-woo?
Yes, but who are you?
Hello?
Don't say a word and listen to what I'm about to tell you.
Take Aunt with you and come outside of the building.
Do not talk with the woman in front of you.
Do you understand?
Yea.
How do you know Cha Gun-woo?
I could ask you the same question.
You must be his assistant!
Stop Aunt now!
What's the matter?
Um, don't worry about us.
Oh my...!
Se-na left, without saying a word to me...
You almost suffocated me to death!
You can't do this to your mother!
Oh my...!
I told you not to come to my company.
What makes you think you can come here?
Do you own this building?
Is there a law against coming here?
Se-na, you can't treat us like this! You may think you're hot stuff, but...
This is humiliating!
Follow me quietly.
Hello, Chairman.
Yea.
Things must be difficult because of your mother.
I don't consider it difficult.
If anything, my mom's having the most difficulty.
It's nice to see that you're being positive.
So how is your mother doing?
Thankfully, she's getting better.
Of course.
I'll stop by and see her soon.
I'm thankful that you're concerned.
It's only expected of me.
My late father used to speak about you a lot.
He described you as thoughtful and compassionate.
He said that of me?
Okay. I'll see you again soon.
Yes, goodbye.
Are you determined to humiliate me?
What if someone saw you here?
Gosh...
Are you saying that we humiliate you?
Do I have one eye or three legs?
Is it a crime to be poor?
It's not something to brag about!
I've been trying all my life to free myself from it,
but I'm still in the same place!
Even when my nose bleeds from sleeping only two hours a night,
I still can't catch up to Song-ah!
Song-ah?
Who's that?
Do you know who she is?
It's the first time I've heard the name.
I'm here because I was worried about you!
Since I'm like your mother.
You've been acting odd lately,
so I thought some guy was giving you a hard time.
Did I ask for your concern?
Then would you rather that we live as separate families?
Helping and taking care of each other is what makes a family.
These kinds of things don't help me at all!
Just act like you don't know me!
Live your life without me!
Wh- What?
Se-na...
Don't you think that's a bit harsh?
Yea, okay.
I'm the landlord,
and you're simply a tenant!
Satisfied?
Ra-bong, let's go.
No, we can't leave like this!
She doesn't want a life like everyone else,
so let's give her what she wants!
Se-na, you're so mean.
What are you doing here?
Did you listen in on purpose?
I was curious about who you really are.
What you did was cowardly.
Se-na.
Only in stories would an ugly duckling turn into a swan.
What are you hiding from me?
No, it's nothing.
What is it?
I've placed the proposal on your desk.
When I'm curious about something, I never let it go.
I want to know what you're hiding behind your back.
What is it?
Goodbye.
I'm sorry.
Oh, my...
Wait, you think that this is a picture of you?
You must think you're pretty like this picture!
I didn't take you for one,
but you're a self-deluded snob!
Then I guess it isn't me.
I'll be on my way now.
Wait, won't you have tea with me before you leave?
We can have tea next time.
This is embarrassing!
[Chief of Product Development]
Manager Koo.
It's a relief to hear that the director is recovering well.
Do-joon and I are doing our best to help her recover.
How is Hyun-ah's investigation coming along?
It's been placed on hold.
Why?
Detective Kim is on leave, and he's currently out of the country.
They should continue once he returns.
Really?
Oh, did you tell Manager Kang that I returned to Sokcho?
No, I never told her that.
Manager Kang claims that you told her that.
Really?
I don't remember telling her...
Manager Koo, this is...
You have impeccable timing, Manager Kang.
Were the two of you talking about me?
Se-na, did I tell you that Manager Koo was in Sokcho?
Song-ah, you must've had a lot on your mind lately.
You don't even remember what you told me.
You told me that you're thankful because...
Manager Koo is helping out with Hyun-ah's investigation.
Your memory is suffering because...
you haven't been eating or sleeping properly.
Since you're here, we should have dinner together.
Manager Koo, please look over these.
I'll do that.
Song-ah, let's go.
Okay.
Se-na,
did I really tell you that Manager Koo...
went back to Sokcho?
If you didn't tell me, how would I know?
Should we toast?
Okay.
Song-ah.
I know you've got a lot on your mind,
but can I talk to you about something?
Go ahead.
It's about me.
I think my boyfriend's going to leave me.
Really?
My man had another woman all along.
You've seen pictures of Gun-woo,
but you're not certain yet?
Yea.
I asked him directly.
Did he admit that he's been seeing another woman?
But I don't think I can compete with the other girl.
Why would you say that?
Your abilities have nothing to do with love.
I know my boyfriend well.
He may seem innocent and upstanding,
but he's selfish.
But I'm not going to let him go.
I'm going to give him what he wants.
Then he'll abandon the other woman...
and come back to me.
Are you sure he doesn't have feelings for this other girl?
What's the point in holding onto a man who's already left?
Pride.
I can handle any hardship...
other than having my pride trampled over.
If I make him mine,
I think it'll make up for all of the anger and grief I've experienced.
I've never met your boyfriend before,
but you must be meant for one another.
I have something to tell you~
I'm telling you something tonight~
There's nothing I wouldn't do for you~
I'd take the stars and place them in your hands~
I'll give you everything~
This love I have for you~
You remember that?
You were so young,
I thought you wouldn't remember.
Dad used to sing it to Mom.
I can't forget how warm and dependable he looked.
I would play the guitar every time I missed him.
Mom's probably happy.
Her son's singing her the song...
that her husband used to sing for her.
Do you think Mom's really listening?
Thanks, Song-ah.
And you too, Do-joon.
Stop drinking.
What if you end up like Grandpa!
When I was your age,
I had no idea why your grandpa drank so much before he died.
Let go of me. Let go!
This isn't alcohol, it's my sorrow.
Where is she going to find another Aunt like me?
Am I hideous, or am I overweight?
If looks determine everything,
I'd be a female executive instead of a chicken cook.
I can tell you're not going to remember any of this.
I should force Se-na to move out!
Hey Niece, I'm sorry for humiliating you!
You're drunk.
Get some rest.
The reason I'm like this is because of your mom!
If your mother wasn't running around and getting pregnant,
my father wouldn't have drank himself to death!
Don't let the alcohol do the talking.
And stop blaming my dead mother for your life.
Why, that...! Seriously...
Mom, relax.
She's not my blood, she's my enemy!
Father...
Serious?
[Cha Gun-woo]
How is the director doing?
She's still the same.
Do you have anything else to say?
If not, I'm hanging up.
I'll go to the hospital tomorrow.
Yea, okay.
This octopus soup really hits the spot.
It's really good.
Enjoy.
How is Jung-wook doing?
She's recovering quickly.
You're like her son-in-law now,
so I don't think you should be here.
Shouldn't you be taking care of Song-ah's household?
With her mom in that condition,
I can only imagine what Song-ah's going through.
You should take care of her if she's going to be your wife.
Mom, goodness...
They're not officially married yet, so what's the big deal?
They're practically married already!
But when are you going to have the ceremony again?
The director's recovery is our foremost concern,
so we'll have the wedding after that.
Yea, okay. That's good.
You're doing the right thing.
Even if you are to have the wedding again,
I think you should be there for Song-ah now.
She probably feels alone in that great big house.
I can see right through you.
Why are you in such a hurry to kick Gun-woo out?
You're the one who's being weird!
Why are you so concerned about Gun-woo lately?
There you go with the nit-picking again!
I'm about to lose my appetite!
I don't remember you talking this much when you were young...!
If I didn't open my mouth,
I'd already be dead from a nervous breakdown!
Shut that mouth of yours!
I can't tell if I'm eating through my mouth or my nose...
because you're being so unruly!
Having the loudest voice doesn't mean anything!
Why do you fight with him...
when you know that you're going to lose?
Does having to come down a mountain...
deter you from going up one?
Even a sparrow chirps before it dies!
I've shut my mouth for half a century,
but I won't any longer!
Mom, you're beautiful.
Now that I look at you,
you have really pretty eyes.
They sparkle more than jewels.
Gun-woo, you're here?
Should we go and get some tea?
I can't leave my mom here alone.
Let's talk here.
I heard about the photos from Se-na.
Why didn't you ask me about it instead of keeping it all inside?
You didn't give me a chance to explain,
and you're clearly angry with me.
Then are you denying that it happened?
Of course.
My father left me with a lot of debt.
The creditors started harassing me...
after they found out that I was to marry you.
After getting me drunk and taking those pictures,
they started to blackmail me.
Then you should've told me. Why are you telling me this now?
I didn't want to burden you with this.
I wanted to take care of this on my own,
and the director gave us permission to marry...
after I explained everything to her.
I see.
I had no idea...
Shouldn't you know how I feel about you?
Jin Song-ah, you're the only woman for me.
No, Song-ah.
You mustn't believe a word that he says.
Cha Gun-woo, what do you think you're doing?
Jin Song-ah's the only woman for you?
I'll make you regret that you ever said that!
So did you inform the shareholders of the director's condition?
Everyone is turning their backs on her,
except Chairman Chun.
He doesn't seem willing to budge.
Chairman Chun was the late President Jin's close advisor.
It won't be easy for him to join our side.
Hello, Chairman Chun!
To what do I owe the pleasure...?
May I ask what this is about?
That's ridiculous!
I'm here to ask you about my children's fortunes,
and you're talking about misfortunes in my family.
It may pass for now,
but it's a wind that won't easily die down.
Nonsense.
Once I marry my boys off,
my household has nothing more to fear.
You're rarely right about anything,
but today you're way off!
Are you serious?
Your oldest wandered about for years, and he's finally returned.
But your husband doesn't consider him as his son.
That son of yours is bad karma from another life.
But because of that son, you'll end up surviving.
Pick one.
What do you think you're doing?
You've lost, you've lost.
Who lost what?
Stop changing the subject and get back to the point!
Tell the three men in your house to beware of the wrong women.
Women?
Are you telling me that the old fogey is having an affair?
Nonsense...
You think he's cheating on me?
People say that you're good,
but you're way off today.
Go sacrifice a goat or something and train harder.
All good comes with the bad.
Don't you remember me?
I'm Kim Mi-ryeo.
In case you didn't know.
And I'm Mo Hwa-kyung.
What's going on?
Why did your attitude change all of a sudden?
You try to hide it,
but did you know that you're really selfish?
I'm tired.
If this isn't important, let's talk later.
I'll ask you one thing.
If the director loses everything, will you still marry Song-ah?
Would you still join that family if they were dead broke?
How many times do I have to tell you?
It's true that you've made me falter,
but the woman I love is Jin Song-ah.
Now that I see you,
you're a great liar as well.
I want to tell her everything and ask for her forgiveness.
Every day is a living hell for me.
I can't live like this any longer.
Do you think Song-ah will forgive you?
Song-ah will try to understand me.
You think Song-ah's an angel, don't you?
Don't kid yourself.
There are no good or bad people in this world.
Do you think certain people are special?
Everyone is both good and evil at times!
Mom, you always told me to give up everything to Song-ah.
But I'm not going to live like that any longer.
You're going to get better soon.
Director Hong has information on my corruption?
When she uncovers that information,
your days will be numbered.
I didn't think your crimes were so serious...
If not for you, I would've been stabbed in the back!
It's best to keep your enemies close.
But Chairman Chun,
you've always been on the late President Jin's side.
I'm wondering what convinced you to have a change of heart.
I'm investing in a resort on Jeju Island.
The construction is going to be expensive,
so I'd like to help each other in this situation.
Mom, the doctor expects you to wake up soon.
You've done well.
I'll be waiting with an open heart,
so hurry up and wake up.
Have you arrived, Chairman?
We're not at the company,
so you don't have to be so formal.
You can call me Mister, like before.
Thank you for taking the time to come by, Mister.
It must be difficult for you, Director Hong.
If only for your children,
you must recover soon.
The doctor is optimistic that she'll wake up soon.
Yea, I see.
I wasn't expecting you, so I don't have anything prepared.
Wait right here, Mister.
I'll be right back with some refreshments.
Yea, okay.
I am rather thirsty right now.
Okay. I'll be back.
Hong Jung-wook.
I've misjudged you.
I felt sorry for you when your husband died,
so I let you into my company.
But it seems that I've been raising a tiger.
You should've lived quietly,
instead of challenging me, Koo In-soo!
Go and follow your husband in peace!
I've already had to harm Jung-han.
Don't force me to hurt you as well!
How do you do, Chairman?
Manager Kang? When did you arrive?
A moment ago.
I saw that you were in the room,
so I waited for you outside.
I didn't want to interrupt your discussion with the director.
Are you done speaking with her?
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[Preview]
Chief.
They were like brothers.
We didn't have our wedding yet,
but I consider you as my husband.
If something's bothering you,
we can handle it together.
Don't worry about me.
I can take care of myself.
What are you imagining?
Is Se-na...?
What are we going to do?
I've discovered an incredible secret.
A secret that can change Kang Se-na's life.