What took you so long... Hong Na-kyeong!
Sorry. You wouldn't answer my calls.
Let's go out.
No, let's talk here. We're alone, aren't we?
The others will be in soon.
So? Is there someone you don't want me to meet?
Na-kyeong!
Surprise.
What are you doing here?
I wanted to go out for coffee.
Hold on. I'll be back soon.
Let's go.
Excuse me. I'll call you later.
Thanks.
What brings you here?
I was worried about you. And I didn't think you'd answer my calls.
Did I tell you where I worked?
I heard it once at your house.
Is he the boyfriend that Jeong-woo mentioned?
Not boyfriend. A one-sided crush so far.
That so? What's he like? I should've taken a closer look.
Say what you came to say.
You're not here to discuss my nonexistent love life.
You're right. I have a favor to ask.
This about Bi-an?
Yes. It shouldn't be handled emotionally. Bi-an is Jeong-woo's son.
There are two women I just can't figure out.
You and Eun-young.
Aren't you mad at Jeong-woo?
I am.
So why do you want Bi-an so badly?
Can I be honest?
I don't want to get a divorce.
Why do I always feel more confused after talking to you two?
Isn't this reason enough for a divorce?
You've never married, so of course you don't understand.
It's true that I don't fully understand.
But if this is what marriage is like, I don't want it.
Like I said before, I won't ask you to take sides.
Just stay neutral.
You came all the way here to see me, but I can't do as you ask.
Shin-woo!
I know you're smart and levelheaded.
But I believe the mother should raise the child.
I was in the middle of work. Excuse me.
You don't seem too surprised. When'd you find out?
About what? That my assistant is your sister-in-law?
You told me she was your girlfriend, not your assistant.
What is it you want to know?
Nothing really. Just fire her.
Hong Na-kyeong!
It can't be comfortable for you.
No, I'm perfectly fine.
You and I... we're nothing now.
True.
But if you and Shin-woo get involved, we won't be nothing, will we?
So fire her.
Always have to have your way, huh?
Min-je.
This is my workplace.
It's not up to you who I fire and who I keep by my side.
I believe you'll do as I ask.
Cha Min-je of all people would never do anything to make me uneasy.
- So when are we gonna work on it? - I dunno. It isn't up to me.
We were just about to start working.
Fine. The next time a friend comes from the States, I'll ignore her.
And I'll come to work super early. Happy?
Let's get to work.
I'm done with my work.
Why are you so hard-working as a part-timer?
You're making me look bad.
You, you're hired full-time again.
Really? No taking it back.
Yeon-su, I'm hired full-time again!
Good! Congrats on your triumphant return.
Though God knows when we'll be paid.
- Cheers! - Cheers!
That's my girl. Here.
The storeowners are waiting.
Right. Let's go.
This is entirely unfair. We didn't violate any contracts.
That's right. We followed the legal procedure to work here.
You should've checked which companies Dream In was already contracted with.
The contract between Dream In and Dodo has a clause about certain brands.
But the chairwoman okayed everything.
Is that what you'll say when Dodo asks for an official statement?
What do we have to do?
First, shift the blame to Dream In.
You followed the legal procedure. That gives you certain rights.
Kang Jeong-woo is riling up the storeowners by bringing up
the clause about rival brands in the contract.
If they cancel their contracts all at once, we're in deep trouble.
I'm sure that's what Jeong-woo wants.
What shall we do?
It's spilt water. President Han's working on it, but...
It's a clear violation of the Dodo contract. We can't do anything if they sue.
Then what?
The only way to solve a problem like this is to meet it head-on.
Where's Mr. Kenta?
He's avoiding us. He keeps telling us to talk to Kang Jeong-woo.
That so?
Get in contact with Gong Chun-sik.
Yes, sir.
Why waste all that time when it'd come down to this?
I was going to go to the police station soon.
Go to the police station.
That's not a very funny joke.
I mean it. Turn yourself in.
You seem to have misunderstood. I don't want a huge amount of money.
Just enough to survive.
You betrayed your closest friend for this.
I'm sure that's not enough.
Turn yourself in and spend a year in jail.
Then I'll give you what you want.
If I turn myself in, you won't be safe either.
It's true that it started with me. I told you to do it.
But you can't say you weren't involved.
You had the opportunity to stop the marriage.
Do you understand now?
The person who bought your services wasn't me.
It was Chairwoman Shin Jeong-ok of Dream In.
The chair-chairwoman?
Yes. After which they became in-laws, I believe.
Hello, Mr. Lee.
Who is it...? Ah! It's my ex-student Kang Hyeong-woo's wife.
Ex-student? Are you angry at him?
Angry? I hold grudges but I don't get angry.
- Anyway, have a seat. - Thank you.
I'm actually here because Hyeong-woo was hurt recently.
Not his right hand?
No, nothing like that.
Thank goodness for that.
Sir, I have something to ask you.
Does he have real potential?
Why? Don't you think so?
I think he's the most talented artist in the world.
But professionals might think differently.
Well, he's a little rough around the edges, but he does have talent.
But... he only draws you and the kid.
But it's nothing to worry about. I can get him to draw something else.
I'm thinking about entering him in another contest.
A contest?
Yeah. My original plan was to polish him up to shock the world.
But I'm too lazy for that.
That so? Guess it can't be helped.
Fine. You spend your time with your precious grandchildren.
No, it's fine. I'm going shopping with my daughter-in-law. Bye.
Showing off when all she's doing is baby-sitting.
Hey, Na-kyeong.
Hello, Mother. You were home?
Yeah. Na-kyeong, it's summer soon...
Mother?
Yeah?
I'm really tired. Could I go rest?
Oh. Yeah, go ahead. Go in.
I'm sorry.
She must be real tired after going out so early in the morning.
Lady!
How many times have I told you to bring Bi-an home?
Fine! I'll do it myself!
Mother, did you call for me?
Go at once and bring home my grandson!
What?
You deaf? Go get Bi-an!
- Ah, okay. But... - Go!
Okay.
Ah, hello. Remember me?
Sure. You're Bi-an's uncle, right?
What a good memory. Where's Bi-an?
- Hey. - Uncle!
Hey, Bi-an.
You're too early to be staying out. You been well?
Yup.
Hyeong-woo! Long time no see.
Hello.
What brings you here?
I'm here for Bi-an.
That's enough. Time to go home.
You cannot take the child.
See, I'm his uncle.
So scary. Hyeong-woo, tell him who I am.
So you left him there?
You weren't there. They wouldn't let me pass.
They would've killed me if I tried to bring him.
What is that woman's problem? Why's she keeping Bi-an there?
That's what I'm saying. She knows he's Jeong-woo's son.
You think she has something else up her sleeve?
It's time for the dinner rush. Go back to the restaurant.
Huh? Yeah, okay.
It's so hard being a good son-in-law...
Hey! Sweetums! How long have you been there?
What's wrong?
Sweetums!
Ju Hong-jin!
Yeah?
Just say yes or no, got it?
Who do you think you are... Yes, ma'am.
Bi-an's father...
I mean his birthfather... is Kang Jeong-woo?
Yes.
Then the person Sis dated before is Hyeong-woo's older brother?
Right.
Ah, now I get it. Suddenly everything makes sense.
Right? I felt exactly the same way...
Ah! Sweetums! What are you doing?
Calm down! I couldn't tell you!
Your mother and sister swore me to secrecy.
Still you should've told me!
What are you doing with the baby clothes? You running away?
Don't you remember who paid for these clothes?
Well, President Kang gave us a gift certificate...
And you want Thunderbolt to wear them?
Well, it's just clothes...
Wait, sweetums! Clothes is clothes! And it's expensive clothes!
Don't follow me.
Wait! The clothes did nothing wrong!
Oh, geez.
Where are you going?
Why are you...?
You're no sister of mine. I don't know you!
Why do you make me such a bad sister? Why! Why!
What's wrong? Did you find out about Bi-an?
I heard everything. How long were you gonna hide this?
You were gonna hide it away and take it to your grave?
Calm down. This isn't good for the baby.
I think Thunderbolt deserves to know.
He should know how stupid and foolish his aunt is.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry, Bo-young.
Then the guy who proposed to you way back when was Kang Jeong-woo?
He didn't tell you he was married?
That's enough.
It's not enough! He deserves to be hung and quartered.
Bo-young, it's water under the bridge for me.
The only thing I care about is keeping Bi-an.
Help me out just this once, please?
I'm sorry for doing this to you.
The truth is, I felt indebted to you. Yet I was happy.
At first I was sad about your marriage.
But I forgot all about that when life become comfortable.
We got a new home and a spa.
Then Hong-jin came home, and we got Thunderbolt.
I don't remember the last time I was so happy.
But I had no idea how dark life was for you.
Bo-young.
Don't say my name. I don't deserve to be your sister.
You always worked and I spent your money on clothes and going out.
You wore my hand-me-downs instead of the other way around.
Don't laugh. Really!
Sis, I'm so sorry.
Hello.
Howdy.
Hey, I taught you how to play with those dolls.
Can I join you?
Um, the chairwoman isn't in.
That so? This is a side dish I made myself.
I see.
What is it?
Where's my grandson?
Upstairs.
Man, they taking turns coming here or what?
Daddy, hurry up and come out. If you don't, you'll be in trouble."
Nana!
What are you doing here? Let's go home.
Hello.
Huh? You're really hurt.
Sorry, Hyeong-woo. I wish I could help.
But I'm going to take Bi-an home. Let's go.
No.
What do you mean no? You know who he is! He's...!
Let's go! C'mere.
Ma'am.
May I have a word?
O-okay.
Please have a seat.
Ma'am?
Go ahead. I'm not looking at you but I'm listening.
Bi-an's grandmother brought these.
You made them yourself? You're very skilled.
Well, cooking's the one thing I'm good at.
I concur. It's delicious.
Truth is, I've always wanted to share my cooking with you.
But I was so afraid of you I couldn't.
You were afraid? Of me?
Yes. You were my in-law, but I wanted to run away when I saw you.
Truth is, I wanted to be cozy like other in-laws.
Go for walks, drink together and make fun of our children.
On second thought, that's a little weird.
I'm sorry, but I don't quite follow.
I'm sorry!
I should apologize for my daughter's grave sins.
I should beg for forgiveness but my mind goes blank.
Please look at me while you speak.
No! I don't deserve to look you in the eye.
Not after what Eun-young did to Hyeong-woo.
I'm so very sorry!
Her conscience won't let her forget what she did for the rest of her life.
So please... please...
Jeong-woo was registered as my son.
I know! That's the bad part!
She wasn't in her right mind, for sure.
About Bi-an. I'll take him home.
And we'll never set foot in this neighborhood again.
I'm the one who told Eun-young to leave Bi-an here.
I wish to cut ties with your family, too.
But to do that we have to separate Bi-an from Jeong-woo.
If Bi-an goes to your home, Jeong-woo will steal him away.
All apologies and forgiveness can wait until after Bi-an's trial is settled.
But...
If you want to keep your grandson, do as I say.
Mommy, why didn't you come today?
I had something to do. How are you?
I miss you.
Mommy, let's pack a lunch and go on a picnic.
Sure. How's Daddy feeling?
Daddy?
Eun-young!
Hyeong-woo, you feeling better?
Yes.
Mommy!
Mommy! Mommy! Mommy! Mommy, let's go on a picnic!
Mommy! We really going on a picnic?
Is it me or is it tense in here?
My father-in-law has been down in the dumps for days.
My mother-in-law went out and isn't home yet.
My sweetums...
is as beautiful as ever.
Where have you been? You didn't come to work?
I went out for some fresh air. Where's Eun-young?
Ah, in her room.
You're home.
I went to see your scary mother-in-law.
You went to Hyeong-woo's?
What did she say?
What else? All helpful words.
Leave Bi-an there for now.
Excuse me?
Like she said, your father and I have no power to protect him.
Mom!
Not like we asked her for her help.
Besides, parents don't have any pride if it's for their children's sake.
Mom.
What is it?
The brand name storeowners would like to meet with you.
Right now?
It's before closing time.
They seem very anxious. Would you prefer tomorrow?
No, I'll go now.
Hello, ma'am.
Who's he? What's going on?
That's Gong Chun-sik.
Did you just say Seo Ho-gu?
Yes. He was a dear childhood friend of mine.
That so? I'm sorry we didn't go somewhere better.
It's fine. This place is great.
So why did you jump out in front of my car?
I thought that would be the easiest way to meet an important person like you.
And why would you need to meet me so badly?
Half a year ago, Ho-gu was scammed by a friend and lost everything.
He collapsed from the shock and nearly died.
That so? How unfortunate...
Then his daughter got married to save her father and her family.
Heartbreaking tale, ain't it?
I suppose.
But do you know who was behind the scam?
It was her mother-in-law! What a tragedy.
Who are you?
Wha... what?
Are you playing mind games with me?
Of course not! I wouldn't dare...!
Then what is it? What's your trump card?
Ex-excuse me?
You must have something.
If you're bluffing with nothing, you'll be in deep trouble.
Hand it over!
Why did you have to do it? You shouldn't have.
Why her of all people?
It's true that it started with me. I told you to do it.
But you can't say you weren't involved.
You had the opportunity to stop the marriage.
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