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(Episode 17)
What did you need to check about Fore?
It's cold out. Shall we go inside somewhere?
San Ha!
Are you okay?
Were you hurt?
No, thanks to you.
I'm glad.
Goodness.
Let's go.
You got the pictures?
Okay.
Keep following them. Don't get caught.
I'd like to know...
the circumstances surrounding the contract five years ago.
Did you contact any company...
other than Aura?
Yes. Not just Aura,
but Beauty One and Sojin.
Then there's a good chance it was leaked then.
No.
The only sample we gave them was the face mask,
not the basic skincare line.
How did you end up signing with Aura?
You said you wanted to include our masks...
in the Chinese hotel amenities package.
But since the size was insufficient,
you wanted to include the basic skincare line.
That means Aura was the only one who knew about the basic line.
Yes.
Is this composition analysis...
what you gave Aura?
(Composition Analysis)
Yes, it is.
The strange thing is,
the thanaka line that Sojin produced...
was exactly the same as our thanaka line.
The ingredients as well as their ratios.
Is that possible?
No.
Cosmetics are all about the ingredients and ratios.
The ingredients can be the same,
but it's impossible for the ratios to be exactly the same.
The ratio is top secret...
that only a few people know.
That means...
this composition analysis was leaked.
(Jang Gi Tae)
(Remember your voice 5 years ago?)
Aura and Fore will establish...
an ODM relationship.
Tell them to launch the same thanaka line...
before we launch our product line.
It doesn't matter which company.
Jang Gi Tae.
This is just speculation,
but there's a good chance it leaked through Aura.
Through Aura? But why?
Aura would've taken a hit as well if the same product came out.
I'll have to find out.
Either someone made a mistake...
or leaked it intentionally.
Intentionally?
(Oh San Ha)
Thank you for putting in so much effort.
I just feel terrible for you and your family.
I want to resolve this as soon as possible.
I'll check again to see if the leak...
was from our end.
We can't assume it was Aura without checking.
Okay.
You seem to be pretty clumsy.
My husband said the same thing,
that he was worried because I was so clumsy,
and asked how I'd survive without him.
Nam Joon. That rat.
How dare you...
constantly get in my way and Do Kyung's way?
Mr. Min's favorite painting.
How do I take...
the painting from him?
Hello, Little Madam.
What is it at this hour?
I'll get right to it.
You have Kim Chang Gi's painting, don't you?
"Silent Trees".
Sell it to me.
It's three times the current market value.
You like money.
Aren't you striving so hard to become CEO...
for the money too?
May I ask you something?
Was this an order?
What?
If you were asking for a favor,
do you think this is the attitude of someone asking for a favor?
Are you telling me...
to get on my knees or something?
A master kneeling before her slave.
That's not so bad.
We brought him to make him run errands for you to begin with.
Just because he's a director, it doesn't change the fact that...
he's our family's hired hand.
Don't you forget...
just where your place is, Nam Joon.
A servant shouldn't cover the master's house.
You know what happens,
don't you?
Is this why you bought...
the Kim Chang Gi painting? To do this to me?
The vice chairman likes to fish,
Director Hong likes to golf,
Director Ko likes stereos,
and the president of Aura Hotel likes art.
Among them,
he will do anything for "Silent Trees"...
by Kim Chang Gi.
This is the painting you want.
I maintained proper temperature and humidity in the container,
so it should not have been damaged.
This looks like your secret hideout.
Is it safe to show your hand so readily?
Especially if you bought it knowing it's Mr. Min's favorite,
you must know what I plan to do with it.
I'm sure you're trying to win him over...
for Do Kyung.
Your son can't inherit Aura Group anyway...
since the present Do Kyung is a fake.
And because I'll remove that fake...
when I deem the time is right.
I will...
give this to you as a gift...
since you seem to need it more than I do.
- Do you mean it? - Yes.
Take it to commemorate...
the first time you bowed to me and asked me for a favor.
I will never forget...
this humiliation.
(Volume)
And I will kick you out,
so you won't be an obstacle in Do Kyung's path.
That means...
this composition analysis was leaked.
The composition analysis report?
Yes.
There's a chance it was leaked on our end.
The analysis was seen only by you and I,
and the factory manager.
May I get his number?
He could've made a mistake...
and somehow leaked the analysis.
Sure, I can give you his number,
but...
when our company went bankrupt,
so did his family.
He invested in us once he heard...
that we had signed with Aura,
so he lost everything too.
But why...
are you suddenly asking about the composition analysis report?
Do Kyung is looking into how the thanaka line was leaked.
What?
- He is? - Yes.
My gosh.
I thought he was trying to just sweep it under the rug.
I guess his apology was sincere.
Okay.
I'll talk to the factory manager myself.
I'll get ready for work then.
- Hey, wait. - Yes?
Isn't it awkward...
working there?
Not at all. I'm fine.
And Dad,
Do Kyung's wife...
was a close friend of Soo Ho from the orphanage.
Soo Ho's friend from the orphanage?
The one disappeared along with him?
Yes. Even for Esther's sake,
I'd like to help Do Kyung recover quickly.
I'm leaving now.
Okay.
Hello.
The chairman called you in to feed you before work.
Thank you.
He's waiting.
Go to his study.
I have something fun planned for today, so watch.
Grandmother. I'll help set the table.
I've waited 1,000 years for this day.
My father's enemy!
Pass.
The role will be mine for sure.
Okay. Where was the audition again?
What's this?
Be safe, okay?
- Okay. See you later. - Okay.
San Ha! Wait!
What is it? What do you mean?
Dad, this is huge.
Park Do Kyung is in the news.
He's having an affair!
What are you talking about? I heard he has...
a wife.
That's why it's an affair!
He really does have it all going on.
Even with amnesia,
he found a woman right away.
He's impressive.
He's worth doing a character study on.
- Study. - Okay.
Hello.
Sorry, I'm late.
Not at all.
Thank you for traveling so far this early in the morning.
I had some business in Seoul anyway.
Like that, coincidences turn into more.
- Please have a seat. - Sure.
Why did you want to meet?
It isn't much, but this comes from my heart.
My gosh. Isn't this...
Kim Chang Gi's "Silent Trees"?
Aura obtained this piece recently.
I remembered hearing that your favorite artist...
was Kim Chang Gi.
I thought you may want to hang it in your office...
or the lobby at Aura Hotel and look at it daily.
My gosh...
Do Kyung will make his return soon.
It would make me very happy if you'd help me...
make Do Kyung the next CEO.
That depends on how well he does his job.
Actually, I saw him briefly when he came to Aura Hotel recently.
The look in his eyes and his attitude did seem different...
(Director Hong)
Excuse me for a minute.
What do you mean?
What scandal about Do Kyung?
We are very disappointed.
We're doing everything we can...
to make him CEO.
How could he do this?
(Trending: Park Do Kyung, Affair)
(Aura Group's Park Do Kyung's Late Night Date)
What's going on here?
I need to get going.
But we haven't finished talking...
What is there to talk about?
Rather than trying these antics,
you should keep better control over Do Kyung.
An affair?
And isn't your doing this...
an abuse of your authority?
I know.
I just saw the article.
Calm down.
I'll stop things on my end.
You go to Do Kyung and find out what happened.
Don't let Father find out.
(Aura Group's Park Do Kyung's Late Night Date)
What were you thinking?
Get me PR.
Hey.
Where did you go so early in the morning?
Where's Do Kyung?
He should be in his room.
You look dashing.
Mother has such a good eye.
I chose the tie.
You always wore ties that I got you.
Come look.
What do you think? Do you like it?
Do Kyung!
Isn't that Mother?
How could you do this to me?
I'm working so hard for you.
I'm enduring all sorts of humiliation for you.
How could you ruin everything?
Mother.
Mother, is something wrong?
You look pale.
Wait outside.
What is it?
I said to wait outside!
If it's about Do Kyung, I need to know too, as his wife.
Tell us. What is this about?
Who is this woman?
Why are you hugging her?
Woman?
(Aura Group's Park Do Kyung's Late Night Date)
"Aura Group's Park Do Kyung's..."
"Late Night Date"?
Tell me.
Were you with her last night?
Who is she?
Do Kyung.
This is absurd.
He wouldn't meet another woman...
when he has Do Ri and me.
We love each other so much.
Someone maliciously...
fabricated this and circulated it. I'm sure of it.
Right? I'm right, aren't I?
This isn't you, right?
You don't need to worry...
about my meeting with the directors yesterday.
Do Kyung's mom must be working hard...
to make him the next CEO,
but Aura isn't something...
that's that easy to claim.
I'm fine, sir.
I'm also awaiting his return.
I'm ready to help him.
That's your problem.
You lack ambition.
Even if you do 99 out of 100 well,
if you're lacking in one aspect, everyone around you...
will grab at that and drag you down. That's this industry.
Keep doing a good job.
Don't give them anything to drag you down with.
Yes, sir.
I will make sure I don't disappoint you.
I'll do my best.
Excuse me.
There's an article about Park Do Kyung having an affair.
They're taking the article down as much as possible,
but everyone found out already.
What is it? Why are you so shocked?
It's nothing.
Is it about the company?
What is it? Tell me.
Let me see that.
Hey! Do Kyung! Where are you?
Get down here now!
What's wrong?
Do Kyung, get down here!
I said to tell me who she is.
It's a misunderstanding.
It's true I was with her,
but I had a reason to be.
What reason?
Whatever the reason, we have to clean this up...
before your grandfather finds out.
Otherwise our plans to make you CEO...
will go up in smoke.
CEO?
So tell me who she is.
I need to know, so I can meet her and fix it.
Who is she?
I won't say.
What?
Do Kyung, get your butt down here right this instant!
Oh no.
He must know already.
Wait. You stay here.
I'll make something up to tell him.
No. Whether I make an excuse or explain, I'll do it.
It's my business, so I'll handle it.
Did you call?
Is this the faith that you asked me for?
A person needs to be sincere...
through and through.
You let yourself be photographed like that...
and roam around.
That's just great. Great going.
That's why...
I'm trying to make Nam Joon CEO.
Father.
Mr. Kim is here as well.
Can't you please control yourself?
Imagine how little he'll think of Do Kyung.
I'm glad you said that.
Nam Joon works 365 days a year...
and doesn't take a single day off.
How could I entrust Aura to someone like him...
who just meets women whenever he can?
Hey, hey.
Even an entry-level security guard position is too good for him.
My gosh.
Everything in the photo is a misunderstanding.
I will explain what happened.
Explain?
Fine.
Let's see what you have to say.
Why aren't you following?
Is this...
the fun thing you meant?
Rich people are different.
They even have paparazzi on them.
Look at that, in the middle of the night.
This woman is a problem too.
How could she have an affair with a married man with a kid?
Right.
I thought he had amnesia but look at him.
He's just like everyone else.
He acted like he was a changed man in front of us.
Still, I think he changed a lot.
An anteater wouldn't be an anteater if it stopped eating ants.
Anyway, that family must be...
going crazy now.
What if they take it out on San Ha?
But hold on.
Doesn't this bag look familiar?
It looks like San Ha's.
What?
- Where? - Look.
You know the bag that Soo Ho bought her.
The one she carries all the time.
It looks just like that.
You're right, it's the same one.
Hold on. This coat...
looks like San Ha's too.
I paid over 100 dollars...
at the market for her.
Oh my gosh! This is San Ha?
Hey! That's absurd.
Why would San Ha have an affair with him?
Watch it.
How long has it been...
since you awoke from your coma that you're doing this?
If this is how you're going to live,
go back to the hospital and back into a coma.
Mother, what should we do?
Please go in there and stop him.
He locked the door so no one else can go in.
If anyone goes in now,
it'll only make things worse.
For Do Kyung's sake,
it's best to just lay low.
He needs to explain everything himself.
This brat. Why won't she pick up?
Put the phone down!
San Ha wouldn't do that.
Don't you know your own daughter?
That's right.
San Ha would never do that to Soo Ho.
San Ha.
Nam Joon!
So you're here too.
How do you feel? Are you feeling better?
Why weren't you answering your phone?
My phone?
I must've not heard it ringing in my bag.
What is it?
Did you meet with Do Kyung last night?
Yes.
He wanted to ask me something about Fore.
Is something wrong?
Someone took photos of you two together.
It was posted online this morning claiming it's an affair.
What?
(Aura Group's Park Do Kyung's Late Night Date)
How malicious.
Do Kyung was only trying to help me.
I know. But the current situation is...
You should go home for today.
Anyone would mistake this as the truth...
given the circumstances.
If there's a misunderstanding, I should clear it up.
What did Do Kyung say?
He didn't say much, just that it's a misunderstanding.
He probably can't say.
It's because of me.
If he wants to explain why we met,
he'll have to bring up Aura and Fore's relationship,
which would put me in an awkward position.
That's why you should leave today.
When a storm hits,
it's wisest to avoid it.
No. I don't want to do that.
If I avoid it, the misunderstandings will grow.
I'd rather go in myself and explain.
That's the only way to fix it.
San Ha.
This won't do. I need to go in there.
Ms. Hong. Get me the key to the study.
Yes, ma'am.
Hello, Ms. Oh.
I think you'll have to leave today.
We're having a family crisis.
I have something to tell you.
Another time. Today is a bit...
(Aura Group's Park Do Kyung's Late Night Date)
It was you?
You're the one?
Ms. Oh. We need to talk.
I want to talk to her alone, so don't let anyone upstairs.
You refuse to talk, is that it?
I told you.
A motorcycle almost hit her, so I was helping her.
Fine. But who was that woman?
I'll explain everything later.
But not now.
Why that...
Madam.
Little Madam.
Where did she go?
Little Madam.
I'm here.
It was you?
The one who ruined everything for me and Do Kyung?
Pardon?
What they wrote in the article is not true, Grandmother.
I met that person because there's something I need to resolve.
I'll tell you everything once it has been resolved.
Gosh.
Sorry, Esther.
It's okay.
I trust you.
But anyway, Do Kyung,
get upstairs.
Your mom just took Ms. Oh upstairs.
I have a bad feeling about this.
What?
Mother took Ms. Oh?
I just asked you a question.
Was the woman who was photographed...
hugging my son Do Kyung you?
Was it?
Yes, it was.
But it isn't what you think.
I...
You sneaky witch!
Please let go. Please let go of me!
How dare you mess with my son?
How could you ruin my son's future?
Who gave you the right?
Mother! Let her go!