(Episode 99)
Is that how you greet your superior?
I'm sorry, sir.
Hand me your phone.
My phone?
It'll let me know why you really came to work here.
Going through my phone is an invasion of privacy.
I only need to check one thing.
I believe you have Jeon Byung Soo's number...
and something else that I don't know about.
If that's the case, I really shouldn't show it to you.
Is that so?
Then my guess is true.
What do you think you're doing?
How much do you know about me?
Who sent you here?
That's enough.
Stop it. You look pathetic enough.
You're so nosy as usual.
Leave already and stop interfering with our work.
If that's the case, I shouldn't leave, sir.
I can't stand by and watch my supervisor be manhandled.
(Kang Nam Koo)
I'm Kang Nam Koo of the Office of Planning.
Who on earth is pulling strings to hire all of you?
Your dad hired me. How's that?
What? The CEO?
I made one heck of an entrance, didn't I?
What do you mean you hired Nam Koo?
He declined when I offered him the job,
but this time, he asked me himself.
What's going on?
Why is Nam Koo working here?
Just let him be.
Why him of all people?
He's not even qualified to work at our firm.
What would a mechanic possibly have to offer?
Weren't you the one...
who said he was smart and talented?
Besides, who took care of Mo Ah when you tried to get rid of her?
It was Nam Koo.
Dad, please reconsider this. He makes me uncomfortable.
That's enough. The CEO has made up his mind.
Nam Koo must be here as the bodyguard.
We'll let him be though since he's a low-rank.
His rank isn't of the issue.
It's the fact he's beside Mo Ah.
Once the home shopping project fails,
we can use it to force Mo Ah's resignation.
Nam Koo will follow suit.
Right now, our job is to receive the CEO's shares.
Did you find anything odd in Mo Ah's office?
No, there was nothing.
I can do this alone, so I don't need your help.
How can a low-rank employee help a superior?
It's you who should help me.
Nam Koo, please.
I'd like to live a life without any more grease stains.
This is dangerous for you too.
I'm certain that they made you injure your hand.
I couldn't sit by and watch you take them all on yourself.
Besides,
I'd rather be hurt than let it be you.
Let's go, ma'am.
Introduce me to the team.
Where is Mo Ah? She's late for our meeting.
I never imagined a day where I'd be waiting for Mo Ah.
Refer to her appropriately, or I'll tell on all of you.
Hui Joo, don't you think you take her side too much?
As former sister-in-law, shouldn't you hate each other?
There she comes. Ma'am, please come in.
Hold on, it's Nam Koo.
You...
(Office of Planning, Kang Nam Koo)
Office of Planning, Kang Nam Koo?
Ma'am, please.
Our team isn't a base camp for those with connections.
I look forward to working with you. I'm Kang Nam Koo.
Let's all sit.
Ma'am, here are the candidates you asked for us to look for.
Out of the orphans we supported, they made the most of themselves.
I'd like it to be him.
A lawyer. What a great choice. I'll contact him right away.
I veto.
There's no humanism.
She'd be a better choice.
The female owner of a wig factory?
That is a good choice.
Since this is a marketing stunt, we need a humanist tale.
From an orphan to an owner of a wig factory.
My gosh. How awesome is that?
What's awesome about it?
Anyway, don't argue and go with whoever she wants.
No, Nam Koo's right. We'll choose her instead.
I don't think Mo Ah will easily resign.
Do Hoon said he'd have Mo Ah fired soon.
So just be by his side and help him.
Besides, I've handed all of my shares to Do Hoon.
Once his dad's on board, he'll have no trouble being CEO.
That'll pave the way for my grandchild to be one too.
Could you perhaps talk to Mo Ah's aunt about her?
Me?
Are you going to let Mo Ah keep working there?
No, of course not.
It's awfully strange though.
Mo Hyuk seems to know something, but he wouldn't say what.
Ms. Hong, this is a surprise.
Please have a seat first.
It's been a while. I hope you've been well.
Well?
Jae Min died, but you must be doing well...
since you have a new grandchild on the way.
Thanks to your family, we've been doing great too.
I'm here to ask...
if you could talk Mo Ah out of this.
It's not right of you to encourage her this way.
What are you talking about?
We all know why she joined the company.
She wants to get revenge in someway,
but she's only wasting her time.
She should remarry and find a good place to work at.
Encouraging her won't help her move on,
so please put an end to it.
Let her be.
She can date someone at TMO and marry him.
What tricks do you have up your sleeves?
This won't end nicely for her.
Hang on. Did you just threaten her?
Anyway, it's actually you and Do Hoon who are in trouble.
If only you knew how much.
Would Mo Ah have joined the company without a plan?
So she has a plan to take us down?
Yes, of course.
You'll be shocked to the core once you hear what it is.
My goodness.
Since when did you start bluffing? I bet she has no plan.
Do you want to know what it is?
Fine, I'll tell you. Just don't pass out on me.
Honey, I'm going to tell her what Mo Ah has on her.
No, don't. We have to keep it to ourselves.
Mo Ah said not to mention it to anyone.
You'll only be ruining her plans.
Honey, please.
If you really care about Mo Ah,
I know you'll do the right thing.
I'll get going then.
Honey, do you really know something that I don't?
No, of course not.
I was just trying to play her.
Now what can I do to stop Mo Ah?
Can you check my receipts and add the numbers?
My calculations don't add up.
I'm not that good with numbers though.
My gosh.
What are you two up to?
Don't tell me that you can't add and subtract.
Let me help you with this.
No, stay out of it.
I can do this.
The store name is in English.
How do I read it?
Can't you even read a store sign?
What kind of education did you receive?
I dropped out of middle school.
What?
Are you saying that you didn't even finish it?
Still, my brother got his GED and finally finished high school.
What?
Are you saying that he's a dropout as well?
You've got to be kidding me.
What good do academics do anyway?
Still, I'm second in terms of education in our family.
My mom went to work at a factory straight out of elementary school.
Her family needed the money.
Mom, you didn't attend any school.
That was the norm when I was young. It's not the case now.
I want to like you, but there's no way for me to.
My gosh.
You're probably embarrassed of me as well.
I'm not. I had to try three times to get into college myself.
Don't sweat it.
If I were a bit smarter,
your mom wouldn't think I'm good for nothing.
Don't worry.
I know that you're a lot smarter than my mom.
Why?
I don't know if I should tell you this, but...
I'll tell you when I absolutely need to, all right?
What is it? Can't you tell me now?
I wouldn't be a good son if I did.
It's time for our meeting with the model.
Ma'am, let's go.
Nam Koo, you don't need to come.
Why not? I brought him since he's good with the ladies.
Aren't I right?
She has children, so I'd rather he stay behind.
Did you two argue?
You really should be nicer to her.
Anyway, we won't be gone long.
(TMO Group, Director Jung Mo Ah)
Let me get this straight.
You want me to promote your products on TV?
Yes, but you won't be promoting them directly.
We just need you to tell your life story during production.
You'll also speak in an interview afterwards,
and it'll be released online.
I'm grateful for TMO Group's support,
but I can't agree to this.
Why not?
My children...
don't know that I'm an orphan.
I also don't want to be pitied for it.
Please reconsider.
Being an orphan is nothing to be ashamed about.
Have you been one yourself?
Sorry?
Every mistake you make is because you're an orphan.
Even compliments end in, "That was good for an orphan."
Moreover,
I don't want my children to be ridiculed in any way.
You're very much like someone I know.
What?
He was embarrassed that he was an orphan too.
Life wasn't at all easy for him.
Go and ask him then.
He'll know why I'm declining.
I don't have to ask since he's my ex-husband.
I'm also an orphan too.
He divorced me because he was ashamed that I am an orphan.
Now he has met his rich parents and is living in glory.
Still, I've never once been ashamed of being an orphan.
Forget that we ever made you this offer.
You may not be a billionaire,
but I thought a leader in your position would be different.
Just know that if I were you though,
I'd rather be true to my children than be a liar.
Hui Joo, let's go.
Wait.
Hold on a second.
Why didn't you go with Mo Ah to pitch to the model?
See? She's uncomfortable to be around you here as well.
Resign and make her do so too.
I have no power being a low-rank employee.
My uncle has his gun aiming at her.
Is that a threat?
Of course not. Threats never work on you.
You hate that she's here anyway.
If this project fails,
Mo Ah will be fired.
So don't help her if you want to see her resign.
All right?
I can't believe Mo Ah's aunt!
My goodness. Nam Koo, what are you doing here?
Are you here because of Mo Ah?
Actually, I'm glad that you're here.
Who knew that I'd ever be happy to see you?
Can you make her resign? I'm sick and tired of seeing her.
I'll get going then, sir.
Hold on. Why is he suddenly showing you respect?
He works here now.
What? What do you mean he works here?
Mo Ah's connection must be powerful to even get Nam Koo a job.
Who is it? Have you not found Jeon Byung Soo?
Dad gave him the job.
I can't believe your dad at times.
Having Mo Ah here is bad enough.
How did it go with the model?
She turned us down, but Mo Ah changed her mind.
How?
The lady didn't want her children to know she's an orphan,
so Mo Ah said this.
"Forget we ever made you this offer."
"Just know that if I were you though,"
"I'd rather be true to my children than be a liar."
Her words, not mine.
That's impressive.
(Director's Office)
If this project fails,
Mo Ah will be fired.
So don't help her if you want to see her resign.
Since this is a marketing stunt, we need a humanist tale.
From an orphan to an owner of a wig factory.
My gosh. How awesome is that?
Is Mo Ah really the director of TMO Group?
Didn't you know?
Of course I didn't. How could I have known?
Ms. Hong didn't tell me.
I thought you knew.
Anyway, how did you find out?
I know since I work with her now.
How can you when...
you work all day at the auto shop?
Hold on. Did you get a job at TMO?
Did CEO Shin...
(Kang Nam Koo)
So it's true! My gosh, I'm so happy for you.
Finally, now I can rest.
I know you only joined because you miss her.
I'm upset though.
How could CEO Shin hire you as a low-rank employee?
Mo Ah's a director,
but you're a subordinate when your friend is the general director.
What are you looking at?
You when you were three.
I asked Mother for a photo.
I don't see much of a resemblance though.
Would you like to see it?
What's wrong?
I just think I looked ugly back then.
I think you were adorable.
I wish our baby would be just as cute.
So when will you have Mo Ah fired?
Don't worry.
She'll resign after this home shopping project.
My sources tell me...
that they'll make you run point on this upcoming home shopping project.
If you fail to deliver, you'll be fired from the company...
and be on the outs with me.
Is our home shopping broadcast being aired today?
The model should be ready.
Of course. Mo Ah hired her herself.
This would've been overwhelming for Mo Ah.
I hope it all goes smoothly.
I doubt all products will be sold,
but I'm sure we'll have a fairly good response.
You should watch with the board members.
I should.
I'll head over to the studio then.
The function should be promoted,
- so we'll be zooming in. - Sure.
Read consumer reviews...
and explain the components of the product.
The show will air in 30 minutes. Why isn't the model here?
She'll be here, so don't worry.
Hui Joo, give her a call.
We're responsible if she doesn't show up.
I'm on it.
If this project fails,
Mo Ah will be fired.
So don't help her if you want to see her resign.
30 minutes until standby!
I'd like to read the script with the model beforehand.
I gave her the script, so you won't need much time.
Sure.
What do we do? She isn't answering.
We're in trouble.
Ma'am, we should call the head office.
I'd like to speak to the model.
You'll be our supplier.
(Check for 10,000 dollars)
Are you sure that I can take this?
I don't want to cause the company trouble.
I'm grateful for TMO Group's support when I was an orphan,
so I'd like to return the favor.
You're helping the company by helping me now.
10 minutes!
Ma'am, we can't air your products without the model you promised.
- What should we do now? - Is this the best you can do?
Don't you have a substitute?
I don't.
You don't?
How can you be so reckless and irresponsible?
Don't you know how important this product launch is?
The CEO and the board members will be tuning in today,
but you don't have a backup plan.
Five minutes!
Darn. Your model should be here by now.
She's here.
Then bring her over. We don't have time.
What do you mean? She's not here.
Director Jung can do it. She's an orphan too.
Is this a joke to you?
The future of our company is at stake.
She has experience modeling for Young Hwa, remember?
Really? Then this might actually work.
Ma'am, you should do it.
She's not from the orphanage our company supported.
It's better than ruining the show.
From a temporary worker to a director of TMO.
She has makeup on and is dressed appropriately.
Sir, I think she's ready.
Have a seat.
Did you take care of the model Mo Ah hired?
Yes. Someone we hired will show up instead.
I see.
So all we have to do is now kick Mo Ah out.
Hello, everyone. I'm your host Kim Mi Jeong.
Today, we'll be bringing you the anticipated new product of TMO.
With high levels of dust in the air...
What's going on? Why is Mo Ah on TV?
It's the product you're looking at.
You all know that TMO Group supports an orphanage.
Next to me is someone from that orphanage.
Despite all the hardships she had to go through life,
Ms. Jung Mo Ah was able to build a career.
- Welcome. - Hello.
First, I'd like to get the facts straight.
I am an orphan,
but I'm not from the orphanage TMO Group supports.
However, I wouldn't be here had it not been for the group.
I'd like to take this chance to express my gratitude.
Hold on.
I'm hearing that we already have too many calls.
I wonder if it's thanks to you or actually the product.
Of course it's the product.
- I see. - She's great, sir.
You must be relieved.
Director Jung sure knows what she's doing.
Thanks to all of your enthusiasm and interest,
we are nearly sold out.
It's astonishing since we're only 15 minutes in.
We should take it easy for a second.
I'm sure it wasn't easy growing up as an orphan.
If it's all right, could you share your story?
Camera number two. Cut.
Living in an orphanage wasn't that hard for me.
There was a boy I liked, and I also had my younger brother.
It's been harder for me to make a living for myself.
Are you saying...
that you're unhappier now?
That's absurd.
How could you be when you're now so successful?
Anyway, would you like to say thank you for those who helped you?
Of course.
There was a time when I suffered from amnesia.
I'd like to express my gratitude to those who took me in.
If I'm not overstepping,
could I show the viewers a photo?
Yes, of course. I'd like to see it too.
It's them.
Can you see them? These are the people.
Come and find me anytime, and I'll gladly treat you to a meal.
They might not actually be watching,
so please call me if you know any of them.
My gosh, you're such an angel.
Now, please don't be alarmed.
We're only 20 minutes in, but we're completely sold out.
You're the only one who has managed to set such a record.
Nice!
How great is this?
My goodness.
I can't believe what Mo Ah pulled off today.
Did you see how she didn't even fluster?
She could have a career in home shopping if she wanted to.
Would we be receiving a bonus?
Hui Joo, could you ask your dad for one?
Greetings, sir.
You all did a great job.
Our new product launch is an absolute success.
Sir, Mr. Ma would like a bonus.
I never said that. It was him.
Of course you should have one.
You're in for a treat.
Sir, we love you!
Why did you change models at the last minute?
Was this your plan all along?
Unfortunately, she changed her mind at the last minute.
Still, our products were practically able to sell themselves.
Mo Ah... I'm sorry. All credit goes to Director Jung.
Of course. You all did great too.
So where exactly is Director Jung?
I'm not sure. Nam Koo's gone too.
Just like you said, Mr. Shin Do Hoon came to see me.
He also gave me this.
Thank you so much.
I don't need the money.
It isn't why I agreed to this in the first place.
Shin Do Hoon, the man I met.
He's your ex-husband, isn't he?
You know how us orphans are good at reading situations.
Did you tell your children that you're an orphan?
I did.
You were right. I should've told them years ago.
I feel like there's been something lifted off my chest.
My children...
hugged me and said they were proud.
I should get going. The factory won't run itself.
Thank you so much. I'll come by soon to see the kids.
You sure are scary.
Nam Koo, how did you know I was here?
You can't fool me, you know.
You were a good model but a poor actor.
You need to step up your game.
How could you accept so easily?
You should've declined at least a few times.
Don't worry. Do Hoon's uncle is clueless.
So what did your mom say?
About your new job.
You know how she is. She told me to serve you well.
So don't fire me.
I thought your plans always work.
What is this?
We just helped Mo Ah put herself on a pedestal.
The women from the hostess bar or the freezer truck driver...
can ruin everything for us.
She knew.
What?
She was prepared in case we made a move on the model.
Do you like the photos?
Is this why you joined the company?
Are you trying to burn it into the ground?
What are you talking about?
I sold all the products. Employees have been praising me.
So what if you find those people?
Will you threaten me with them?
You should be in prison.
This was a good opportunity for me to gather evidence on you.
Human trafficking, kidnapping,
and attempted murder.
If only I knew who deliberately tried to ruin Nam Koo's hand.
You're crossing a dangerous line here.
I'll stop if I were you.
Do your worst.
My life ended anyway when Jae Min died.
So I'll do anything I can to drag you down with me.
Mo Ah rose to the occasion and saved the day.
Did you come over to tell me that?
Of course. I know you worry for her.
Do Hoon's a fake.
He's Park Do Hoon, not Shin Do Hoon.
He's not the CEO's son.
Watch it online when you can.
Sure. I will.
Also, Mo Ah and I have grown closer.
I actually came to tell you that.
Did your aunt see Mo Ah on TV too?
I bet she's angry.
She sold all the products? Unbelievable.
First she works overtime for days, and now she makes them money.
Aunt.
Is this why you joined this company?
You should at least try and hurt or embarrass Do Hoon,
not make money for his company.
Aunt, let's go. Let's talk somewhere else.
Save it. I'm actually here to see the CEO.
Aunt, please.
Can you at least hear me out?
Why on earth did you join this company?
Is it so that you could make them money?
Aunt.
You could've at least curse them out on live television,
but you're too much of a coward.
I've had enough. I'm asking the CEO to fire you.
You're crazy. You've completely lost your mind.
Aunt, you don't know the full story.
What full story?
Let's say that you're here to get your revenge.
How will you do it though?
Being in their proximity will only cause harm for you.
Your life will definitely be over then.
That's it. I'll beg the CEO if that's what it takes.
Aunt, I'm here for a reason.
Move. Get out of my way.
Can you keep a secret?
A secret?
You have to act the same as if nothing has changed.
What is it?
Do Hoon isn't CEO Shin's son.
That's absurd.
What is he then?
He's a fake.
CEO Shin's brother fabricated the DNA test result.
What? A fake?
Why haven't you yet told the CEO then?
Because I'll only be doing them a favor.
When things are a bliss, when they'll suffer the most,
that's when I'll reveal the secret.
So please don't worry about me anymore.
My heart's pounding.
Okay, fine.
I'll go home for now, but we'll talk later.
All right?
I'll see myself out.
Am I really not the son?
Take a closer look...
for I am real.
I am the CEO's son.
You're a fake from every possible angle.
One that's of cheap quality as well.
I finally know.
I now know why you're here.
Didn't you know?
I honestly thought that you already did.
I should thank you...
for not telling my dad about this.
For whose sake?
I don't want to miss the fun of seeing Mother dote on her fake son.
It's why I told you to be nice to her.
Do you remember us seeing a fortuneteller?
Anyway, she said that...
we have knives pointing at each other.
One would have to die.
Really?
That's too bad. I have so much to do before I can rest.
I guess that only leaves one of us then.
(I Am Sorry, but I Love You)
I'll be honest. I want to be the CEO.
Is being CEO more important than your dad?
Please don't tell my dad I'm a fake.
You can be the next CEO.
You may be a family, but in the end I'm a stranger.