(Episode 103)
Honey.
I heard the stockholders came to see you.
You made them do this, didn't you?
No.
I just asked them for help since the company's not doing so well.
They want you to be the acting chairwoman.
It's absurd.
I know it's unexpected, but isn't it for the better?
If it's anyone else, it'd be harder for you to keep them under control.
And if he or she gets greedy...
and starts playing tricks, it'll only cause a bigger problem.
I might not be the best plan for you,
but I could be the second next plan.
We think way too differently. There's no middle ground.
Honey.
Trust me. I'm your wife.
I'm on your side.
I'll fully accept your opinions.
Think of me as your proxy.
I'll be like a puppet.
I'm much better than a stranger.
I'm being serious.
I'll do what you tell me to do...
until you get your position back.
Can you really promise that?
Will you really fully accept my thoughts and opinions?
Of course. I promise.
Fine.
I'll trust you one last time.
If you break this promise,
I'm really going to end it with you.
Hyun Joon, the internet's going nuts about the company.
How are you handling things?
It's a bit serious.
A few stockholders got really angry...
and was trying to sue Dad for embezzlement.
So I decided to take responsibility instead.
But you knew nothing about this.
But I had to protect Dad.
So I recommended you as my successor.
But the major stockholders asked for Kyung Shin instead.
What? Kyung Shin?
The people that got fired last time...
for being too old-fashioned with their management...
had a grudge against me...
and kept insisting that they can't accept anyone from the Shin family.
So I agreed to accept their request for Kyung Shin as acting chairwoman.
I wonder why they recommended Kyung Shin.
I'm curious about that too.
But we need to take care of what's urgent first.
I'm currently investigating the paper company in secret.
Make sure Lotieler doesn't get effected by this.
What? Kyung Shin became the acting chairwoman?
My goodness, I can't believe this.
How is that possible?
Make Sang Hyuk do it instead.
The stockholders are recommending Kyung Shin.
So Hyun Joon can't really do anything.
My gosh, this is unbelievable.
What does she even know?
He must've thought it'd be better than having to hand it over...
to a complete stranger.
My gosh.
Things are going crazy because he's lying in bed like this.
Honey, can you please wake up?
Now is not the time for you to be lying in bed like this.
Father's beard has grown.
I should shave it for him.
Ji Young, don't you need to go to work?
It's okay. Sang Hyuk's taking good care of everything.
I should be here with you and Father.
What's this?
Ms. Choi Kyung Shin became the acting chairwoman for A One Group?
Ms. Choi Kyung Shin? Isn't she Ji Young's sister-in-law?
My gosh, does that mean Mr. Shin's older brother stepped down...
and his wife became the chairwoman?
No, she's just a proxy.
That's the same thing.
Chairman Shin's unconscious,
and who knows when he might pass away?
She'll become the chairwoman as soon as he dies.
No one's going to die.
He might hear you. You better watch your mouth.
This is a bit weird.
Mr. Shin Sang Hyuk is a lot better than her...
both in competence and legitimacy.
Jin Kook.
Hye Rim.
- Did you visit Soo Ji? - Yes.
I check in on her often,
and she's become a lot healthier.
Yes, thank you for taking care of her.
No, don't mention it.
- Jin Kook. - Hey, Doctor Jo.
Hye Rim.
It's been way too long.
Yes, it has. Have you been doing well?
It's been so long.
What brings you here?
My baby has jaundice, so she's in the ICU.
That's too bad.
By the way, I didn't know you were married.
She works in my department.
We're in the same team.
Oh, I see.
Hey, Jin Kook. Are you going to the team dinner tonight?
Team dinner? I'm not sure.
You must come.
If you don't go, I'm not going to go either.
Then I guess I'll have to go.
That's a relief. Let's go together after work.
Okay.
See you, Hye Rim.
Is she not married?
No.
- Does she have a boyfriend? - No.
How can you be so sure?
She told me that she's single.
Oh, really?
I'll go now. Bye.
(CEO, Choi Kyung Shin)
I won't be needing this nameplate anymore.
Get a new one for my chairwoman position.
Okay, ma'am.
Who are you?
Why are you here without informing the secretary's office?
It's fine. You may leave.
Congratulations, Chairwoman Choi.
I can't believe this. You've become the chairwoman.
What are you doing here without my permission?
I came running because I was so happy.
We have a special relationship.
Ms. Choi, now that you've become the chairwoman,
can you get me a job at the head office?
I don't even do anything at that office, and I'm bored.
Even the bookkeeper looks down on me.
What can you do here?
You're not really good at anything.
I'm okay with anything.
I can be your bodyguard.
I'll stay right by your side and protect you.
Okay, fine. You can be my bodyguard.
I'll appoint you as the director of security.
My gosh, really?
Thank you. Thank you, Ms. Choi.
- How's Father doing? - He hasn't improved.
I heard you became the chairwoman. You must be happy.
Yes, I can't believe this is happening to me.
You used to ignore and mistreat me because I was from a poor family.
But I've succeeded.
Hey, how can you say that?
I didn't mistreat you that badly.
That's how things work.
The assailant never remembers,
but the victim remembers everything clearly.
I admit that I was mean to you at first because you weren't from...
a good-enough family.
But I wouldn't have been that way if you were more kind and caring.
You don't know how to please others,
you're stiff and rigid, and you have a bad temper.
We never really got along.
Do you think I adore Ji Young because she's from...
an impressive family?
You reap what you sow.
Look at those eyes.
Are you staring at me right now?
From now on, don't ever compare me with Ji Young.
Do you still not get...
whose side you should be taking?
What? What did you say?
Have you lost your mind now that you've become the chairwoman?
My goodness gracious.
My gosh.
Honey, did you see that?
What am I going to do now?
She's going to start mistreating me.
Honey, please wake up. Hurry.
My gosh, I'm so angry.
What are you doing here?
I've been appointed as Ms. Choi's bodyguard.
I'm following her around like her shadow.
You're putting in a lot of effort.
But Father will have to wake up to acknowledge all your efforts.
But even if he does wake up,
his brain might not function properly.
Are you not even worried?
How can you say that?
Am I not worried? Of course, I'm worried.
That's why I came.
Mother's having a hard time.
You should come visit more often.
You're the eldest daughter-in-law.
I'll do what I want.
Don't you dare tell me what to do.
If you need anything,
you can call me from now on.
My goodness.
Did you see Kyung Shin?
She made it loud and clear that she's the chairwoman now.
I told her off a little,
and she stared right into my eyes and talked back at me.
I was so dumbfounded.
Ji Young, what are we going to do now?
Don't worry. You have a lot of people on your side.
We're here for you.
Okay, thank you.
(Jokbal, Intestines)
Hyun Joon, you look really exhausted today.
Yes.
I'm a little tired.
I'm frustrated about my dad's condition.
And my wife keeps chasing her greed.
It's so tiring.
It's not bad to have some drinks when you're having a hard time.
You're having such a lonely fight.
I feel sorry that I can't be of any help.
Don't say that.
At least I have someone I can talk to and drink with.
You were always such a good guy.
It's a bit charming to see you a little drunk like this.
It seems much more humane.
Yes.
I never really spoke out for myself throughout my whole life.
I was what the society wanted me to be.
I was a good son, a good husband, and a good CEO.
Just forget about everything today.
Forget about all the social pressure...
and expectations.
Just think about yourself today.
You need to be selfish sometimes.
Thank you.
Will the company be okay?
I'm not sure.
Hyun Joon must be having a hard time.
Right? You feel that, right?
- I went to the reunion... - I'm home.
- Hey, you're home. - Hey.
Jenny, I love the drama you're in these days.
You're such a great actress.
Yes, I love watching your drama.
We're always waiting for that drama to start.
Really?
Jenny, come here.
Cheer up, Jenny.
We heard everything from Ji Young's mother.
She knew...
who your birth mother is.
You must've gone through a lot.
I totally understand.
I'm okay now.
I decided to think that I don't have a mom.
Plus, I think of you guys as my parents.
Yes, you're right.
You have us, and you also have Ji Young and Sang Hyuk.
You have a lot of people on your side.
Don't worry about a thing.
Okay.
- Hello, ma'am. - Hello, ma'am.
All the executives are waiting for you.
Let's go.
What are you doing here?
Hello.
I'm Kang Sung Nam, the chairwoman's bodyguard.
(Chairwoman, Choi Kyung Shin)
- Sir. - Yes?
Chairwoman Choi called for a general stockholders' meeting...
regarding the dismissal of Mr. Shin Sang Hyuk from Lotieler.
The notification's been uploaded.
What?
Is it true that you're trying to fire Sang Hyuk...
by summoning a stockholders' meeting?
Yes.
I noticed a lot of problems with Sang Hyuk's management.
He committed embezzlement.
What? What kind of nonsense is that?
Take a look at this.
He made an unknown payment of three million dollars...
to a foreign company.
After that, another payment that was 10 times that amount...
got wired again without a specific reason..
There's no way.
It can't be true.
Something must be wrong.
The numbers are saying everything.
In order to reform the company, we need to disregard...
our personal feelings and be fair.
- Come in. - Sir.
Did you see the notification?
There's going to be a general stockholders' meeting...
regarding your dismissal.
What?
(Agenda: The dismissal of Lotieler's CEO, Shin Sang Hyuk)
Come in.
Kyung Shin, I noticed that a small matter caused a misunderstanding.
You'll be able to understand what happened once you hear me out.
Okay, then. Let me hear you out.
Right before the launch of Lotieler's unmanned system,
we needed to be prepared for any kind of cyber attacks.
So we urgently asked a security firm in Germany...
to duplicate our server.
We had to handle things very urgently,
and we had no time to go through all the procedures.
So I sent them an advanced payment with my money.
But you wired another payment that was 10 times the original amount.
What was that about?
The advanced payment wasn't adequate to be considered the actual payment.
So they agreed to return the advanced payment.
Then we followed the formal procedures to wire the money.
But our employee accidentally wired three million dollars...
when she was supposed to wire 300,000 dollars.
That's it.
Can you prove this?
The firm in Germany agreed to prove what was necessary.
But as you already know,
their procedure is a lot more complicated than ours.
It takes them about 2 to 3 months to take care of stuff like this.
Then it was just an accident.
I believe you.
But it'll be hard to convince the stockholders...
without any acceptable evidence.
I've summoned a general stockholders' meeting,
so you can use that chance to explain yourself.
Call Seung Mi and tell her to come back right now.
What? Okay.
But she's on vacation. Why does he want her back?
What's wrong?
Mr. Shin.
I can't get a hold of Ms. Kim Seung Mi.
- Why? - I don't know.
- What about her family? - She has a mother.
But she's currently in a sanitarium.
She's not capable of talking over the phone.
You need to find her. We need to have her back here.
Why? Did something happen?
Hey, Se Young.
What? There's going to be a personnel order?
Why?
The advanced payment?
Oh, that? That's not a big deal.
Okay, thanks for telling me.
Hey, honey.
What?
Kyung Shin said that even after you explained to her?
Then can you prepare everything...
before the general stockholders' meeting?
Ms. Kim needs to prove it, but we can't reach her.
She went on a trip to Switzerland, and we can't get a hold of her.
But don't worry too much. We did nothing wrong.
I'm sure we'll be able to reach her before the meeting.
Okay, bye.
Mr. Kim, I really can't get a hold of Ms. Kim.
Are you sure she went to Switzerland?
Yes, I checked her departure record.
- Okay, you may leave. - Okay.
Switzerland.
Hey, Hyun Joon. I have a question.
You sent Ms. Kim Seung Mi over here to work with us.
What kind of person is she?
Are you close with Kim Seung Mi?
Kim Seung Mi?
Oh, that person from the secretary's office?
I know her well because she used to be your secretary.
I sent her over to Sang Hyuk's company because you recommended her.
Does she work for you?
Does she work for me?
What's that supposed to mean?
Be honest with me.
What did you do?
What are you talking about?
What did she do?
She's the only person that can prove Sang Hyuk's innocence.
But she suddenly went abroad.
What does that have anything to do with me?
Are you saying I made her do this?
This is absurd.
I only recommended her because she's diligent and hard-working.
You already know that.
That's why you agreed to it and sent her there.
Cancel Sang Hyuk's personnel order right now.
I can't do that.
I know he's your brother,
but he needs to take responsibility for what he did wrong.
Do you not know Sang Hyuk?
How could you fire him without even giving him a chance to explain?
Then tell him to prove himself at the general stockholders' meeting.
Anyway, I'm going to correct what's wrong.
And I'm going to manage Lotieler Department Store myself.
What did you promise me?
Didn't you say you'll fully accept my opinions?
That's only when your opinion benefits the company.
But this isn't the case.
Must I protect your brother...
even when he committed embezzlement?
I'm a fool to have trusted you...
and let you become the chairwoman.
I can't take this anymore.
I want a divorce.
I'm not going to get a divorce. I won't let that happen.
You lost my trust.
We're done.
You're supposed to be reflecting on yourself...
for the embezzlement issue.
Stop talking nonsense, and just act like you don't know anything.
That's what you need to do for you, me, and Tae Woong.
I'm going to meet an attorney and get ready to file a divorce suit.
And I'm going to meet all the major stockholders and convince them...
to delegate my dad's shares to me...
so that I can fire you.
A divorce suit?
How are you going to file a divorce suit when I did nothing wrong?
Go ahead and try if you can.
Jin Kook...
Your hair looks so charming.
What do you want for dinner?
Something good.
- Do you crave anything? - I don't know.
I'm so tired.
Bong Kyu, can you please cut me some melon?
That little brat.
Here.
Thank you.
Bong Kyu, can you put this in the laundry basket?
It's good for pregnant women to move once in a while.
I'm just too tired.
Please?
Until when do I need to do this?
- My gosh! - Bong Kyu.
I want some instant noodles.
Make one yourself.
What did you just say?
I said, make one yourself!
My gosh, what's wrong with you?
Why are you yelling at her again?
What's the big deal about cooking her some instant noodles?
I might as well just...
Mom, I took care of her the entire day...
because she took the day off today.
I cooked for her, did the dishes, and gave her fruit.
Don't lie to me.
I can already picture how mean you must've been to her.
I hope Mi Hyun didn't get too stressed.
Mom.
Mi Hyun, I'll cook instant noodles for you.
I cook the best instant noodles.
- You little brat. - Dad!
Mi Hyun, go upstairs and rest. I'll call you when it's done.
- Should I add spring onions? - Yes, Father.
You're the best.
Okay, go upstairs and rest.
I can't take this anymore.
I'm going to move out of this house.
My gosh.
My goodness.
I'm not going to come back.
Mother.
You didn't have to come.
The caregiver and I can take care of him.
I brought some food for you to eat.
- Try some. - My gosh.
Thank you.
You're the only person that cares for me.
You need to eat well in order to stay strong.
My gosh, you brought so much food.
Here.
It's good.
I feel sorry that I'm enjoying this...
when he's lying in bed like that.
Mother.
Kyung Shin's going to fire Sang Hyuk from Lotieler.
What?
Why?
How dare you try to fire my son?
What did Sang Hyuk even do wrong?
Cancel it right now.
I'll take care of what goes on in the company.
It's none of your business.
What? I guess you really can't think straight...
now that your father-in-law's lying in bed.
How dare you try to fire my son?
Who do you think you are?
I'm the acting chairwoman.
I'm following the rules and being fair.
Are you serious?
Are you seriously going to ignore me like this?
If he's innocent, he can prove that during the meeting.
Don't get so angry at me.
What? What did you just say?
You rude little wench.
Please don't ever disrespect me like that, Mother.
You don't want to cross me.
That will be best for you...
if you want to live a comfortable life before you die.
Hyun Joon, how can this happen?
Now that Kyung Shin's become the acting chairwoman,
she's even begun to look down on me.
When I told her not to fire Sang Hyuk,
she stared at me like this and said...
I can't believe she said this.
She told me not to cross her...
if I want to live a comfortable life before I die.
I'm going to split up with her.
What?
I'm going to get a divorce. I've made up my mind.
Yes, that's great. Good thinking.
Really? That's absurd.
Why does Mr. Shin have to get fired?
That's unbelievable.
I'm home.
You'd think his sister-in-law would be easier on him,
but she's way worse.
She's so mean.
Okay, bye.
What was that about?
It was about Mr. Shin. He got fired from Lotieler...
right after his sister-in-law became the chairwoman.
What? Why?
I can't believe you messed with Mr. Shin.
I'm not going to forgive you.
I'm going to destroy you.