We must make her take the moral responsibility...
...for causing this problem before asking liability.
But it's too harsh for a person still under an investigation.
That's why. When we don't know how long this investigation will last,
we can't keep a possible thief at our company.
If we fire her without a solid proof, it might end up an unfair dismissal.
We have no choice then.
We have two 'yes' and two 'no' on her dismissal.
We should leave the final decision to her immediate boss, Ms. Shin.
Sowon Han of Strategy & Planning...
She has to leave our company regardless of the investigation result.
VP Shin!
The investigation could take more than two months.
Thus, as VP Song said, we can't keep a possible spy at our company.
Her dismissal is hereby decided.
Wait.
What will you do when she's proven innocent later?
If you promise to bring her back, I'll accept the decision.
Fine.
We will reinstate her if she's proven not guilty. Satisfied?
So long.
We won't have to meet again.
-What do you mean? -VPs just decided to let you go.
This is how you end up after all those commotions at our company.
I'll say goodbye now since we might not meet again. Thanks for your work.
Mom.
Why did you want to see me outside? Is something wrong?
Should I call Dawon too?
It's okay. I wanted to have lunch with you alone.
Let's call Dawon too next time. She's our family now.
Family? No, she's not.
-Mom. -Don't trust anyone.
We must be in one accord. We only have each other.
And...
When you get into power at CE, I'll introduce you to someone.
Introduce someone? Who?
I can't tell you now.
Let's endure for just five years.
When we become CE Group's owners, we can have meals together.
-And talk about work, I'm sure. -Why wait until then?
I wish I can introduce her to you but I can't.
Why not? If she's someone you trust.
I can't call her now and I can't reveal my identity either.
If I waver now, all my 30 years effort will go in vain.
So I will endure for just five years. Then I'll bring her no matter who says what.
Who is she? Tell me.
I heard I got fired.
I was going to tell you myself but...
Don't think this is over.
You can be reinstated if we can prove you didn't steal the recipe.
I'm fine with everything.
But it's most heartbreaking to imagine my mom's disappointment.
Right here, I told her I got a full-time position just a few days ago.
You spoke to her that day right here?
She was so happy.
Let me see your phone.
Here it is. You spoke to her at 4:06 p.m.
The time the recipe was sent, using your email, was 4:05 p.m.
You were on the phone here when the email was sent.
If we can prove alibi with your call log...
Then I can be cleared of charges, right?
Of course. You might come back to work sooner than we thought.
I'd be so happy then.
Stop eating and get up. You didn't even tell your in-laws you were coming here.
After I eat this. I really craved this.
Did those rich folks make her starve? She became so skinny.
I put soy sauce marinated crabs. Eat them at home.
I also put leaf mustard kimchi your mother-in-law likes.
If you don't want them to nag, take these and go.
Okay, fine.
You were here, Dawon.
Mom, I found a proof.
-Proof? -Really?
-Thanks to you, Mother. -Thanks to me?
Remember I called you about becoming a full-time?
That phone call will prove my alibi.
What are you saying?
We don't need to understand. As long as she can be proven innocent.
Stop. It could get worse if you force it too hard.
When Sowon was taken to jail, I couldn't do anything for her.
That should never happen again. I should start walking right away.
Then I can become her real husband, not a burden.
But take your time. Slowly.
Be careful.
Oh my.
Sowon's here.
-Hi. -Hi.
-Sowon. -Hyunwoo.
I'll go take a walk.
Wasn't it hard?
You look gaunt.
Dawon appreciates you a lot.
I can't hate that guy when he's now my sister-in-law's husband.
Sister-in-law?
What happened at work? I heard you were framed.
Things will work out.
How about asking for help to Director Shin if it's difficult for you?
Director Shin?
Ah... You mean VP Shin? Why her all of sudden?
Well, I just thought she could help you.
She's Ms. Chair's daughter-in-law and Dawon's mother-in-law.
It's more awkward because she's my in-law. Besides, we're not that close.
I'm relieved you got out early though.
Can't we just stay like this as concerned friends?
I really don't want to hurt each other with a trial.
I don't want that either.
-Let's stay like this then. -No. I must do it.
Our trial will make you realize who I am to you.
It'll be hard temporarily but we can go back to way it was when it's over.
Here.
Grandma. This is...
My gift to my precious granddaughter-in-law.
Mother.
You think you're a princess just because people treat you like one?
Don't forget that you're nothing but a lowly loach at the bottom of mudflat.
When my daughter's suffering in some corner boonies...
How dare she act like a princess here. You think I'll let you?
Jeongsook, I'll make your daughter walk out of this house on her own.
You wait and see.
Mom.
Hyunwoo got a lot better.
Did you discuss about a trial at all?
We did. But I don't think he'll give up on the trial.
I heard going through a lawsuit is a nightmare.
I'll continue to persuade him.
What's with wine glasses, Mom?
I borrowed these for your birthday but we didn't even get to use them.
Return them to Mr. Kang.
-Now? -Yes, while we're at it.
Okay.
I was thinking how many candles to put. I decided to put two more.
Since it's your real birthday, we should celebrate your real age, right?
It's a bit late but we should still celebrate.
Say your wish and blow the candles.
Have a seat.
Open this later. I'm giving it to you to never be late to our meetings.
I was never late though.
A bribe for asking you not to make me wait.
Thank you. I'll pay for this on your birthday.
-My birthday is coming up soon. -I know.
I should think of a way to pay you back for this.
I'll tell you how if you tell me your wish earlier.
-It's a secret. -Keeping a secret is bad.
Yes, Mother. I won't tell Jinhee.
. I'll also think of a way to help.
I'll call you again. Yes, Mother. Bye.
Why? Does Jinhee's family have some problems?
I think his father's business is suffering.
Suffering? What if their business goes bankrupt?
Not that bad. A bit short on cash from business expansion.
Then shouldn't you reconsider VP Kang?
They say not to invest money in failing business.
Nonsense.
Sowon will disappear from CE Group tomorrow.
If I use this opportunity, VP Kang might marry me out of appreciation.
How?
I never gave him anything.
You asked what my wish was earlier, right?
I prayed that we'd be walking hand in hand when we grow old and grey.
If I can hold your hands, I'll be the happiest grandpa in the world.
What time is it?
Go back to sleep. I have to curry favor with Mother.
What are you doing!
Mother. Did you sleep well?
Gosh.
So vulgar.
Did your mom give this?
Yes. She gave us a lot since you like leaf mustard kimchi. It tastes great.
Mother, my mom...
Don't ever bring trash like this again. You think I was joking?
I told you to trash clothes, food and everything you learned.
Don't even bring one piece of kimchi from your home. Got that?
Why are you doing this?
Please tell me if I've done something wrong. Then I'll correct it.
Then fix your attitude first.
I'm trying to make you our family but you always talk back to me?
Are you doing this because of my sister?
What?
My sister isn't someone who'd steal company info for money.
I heard we can prove her innocence today. So...
What do you mean?
She spoke with my mom at the time email was sent so...
...if we explain that to police, we can prove her alibi. So...
Ms. Chair is looking for you, ma'am.
About the dismissal of Sowon. I think we were too hasty.
Pardon?
Do you really believe she stole our recipe?
We more like dismissed her due to public sentiment at the company.
But I'm thinking we were too harsh to Ms. In-law.
I don't feel good about kicking her out before the investigation result.
So I was thinking...
Maybe we should drop the charges to stop the interrogations.
Police told us that it'll take about two months for the investigation to complete.
Even afterwards, she might be acquitted.
Really?
If you think so, proceed as you wish.
Okay.
Yes. It was a terrible decision.
But I cannot let her stay near me until I become the owner of CE Group.
Why are you still here?
I should work until I receive a formal dismissal notice.
Then today's your last day.
We'll see if it'll be my last or a new start.
New start?
Stop your foolish hope and get out of CE Group and VP Kang's life.
Do you even know he should care about his father's business instead of you?
His father didn't tell him yet but his father's business is suffering these days.
-Is it serious? -If it was, can you help him?
You can't do anything, right?
That's the difference between you and me.
I can help Jinhee but you're always a burden to him. Am I wrong?
If you truly love him, disappear out of his sight.
If you don't want to make him an indifferent son to his father.
Stop punching calculator.
We're short on $3.70.
You sure you got all the receipts? Maybe you lost one receipt.
Geez, I'll just give you that darn $3.70. Here, here.
That darn $3.70? Dig the ground to see if you can pick up a dime.
Your burning eyes could even burn these receipts. Stop, will ya?
Come in, come in. Sit here.
Gyunwoo. We're now a business owner.
What are you talking about?
Guess what this is.
What is it? Doesn't look like a money envelope.
It's a contract. The lucky charm that will bring us a bright future.
You'll really pay me interest on my $50,000, right?
You even borrowed someone else's money? Give it to me.
$230k? You must be crazy!
Chuja. You didn't even discuss it first with your son?
-No, no. -If I don't get that money back, I'm dead.
Don't worry. I even wrote you a promissory note.
Dork, I already did my research.
All we have to do is to wait for our rent check every month.
I learned how hard it is to even make $1 while doing this business!
The world isn't your oyster!
I just signed this contract. You're yelling at me now?
I'll take the responsibility if something goes wrong!
-Chuja! -Mom, Mom.
Wow. She's a bulldozer!
Let me see.
You waited for me?
Let's go. I didn't want to send you to police alone.
Thank you.
Yes.
Pardon?
Drop the charges? Is it good for us?
I'm not sure.
What do you mean?
It's good if we wanted to avoid the investigation.
But since you want to prove your innocence, it's not so good.
Are you saying our chance of proving her innocence is gone?
I tried to persuade her to proceed with the investigation but...
...Ms. Shin dropped the charges.
Then she went ahead with it when she knew that's not what we wanted?
Yes.
What happened?
She promised to reinstate me if we could prove my innocence.
She dropped the charges before the police can clear your charges.
It means she's determined to dismiss you no matter what.
I don't understand. What have I done wrong that she has to do this?
This is a school that's open to registration now.
Who are you trying to send here so urgently?
-Sowon Han. -What?
Your sister-in-law. She was fired but we can't turn our back.
So I thought we should send her abroad for culinary education for three years.
Are you serious?
You can focus on work without having to meet her.
And she'll get the opportunity to study abroad. I think it's best for both of you.
Thank you, Mom. I was afraid to face my in-laws after her dismissal.
Dawon will appreciate you.
I'm not sure if that stubborn girl will accept it though.
If she doesn't, we'll persuade her. Don't worry.
Sowon.
Your dismissal will actually bring you a better opportunity.
What are you talking about?
My mom had to fire you due to public sentiment.
But she already had something in mind for your future.
If she was concerned about my future, she shouldn't do this.
She's in her office, right?
Sowon.
You came to say farewell?
You even took away my last chance to prove my innocence.
Are you talking about dropping charges?
Was firing me not enough that you took away a chance to prove my innocense?
Just take it as an amicable settlement.
I wanted to stop interrogation for you.
-You should go study abroad... -What's the reason?
You made me an adultress and now a recipe thief?
Why are you trying so hard to ruin my life?
I said it's a misunderstanding. I only want the best for you.
So don't worry about money and go study abroad in U.S.A or France.
After a few years, you can come back to our company.
Don't confuse me with carrot and stick. I know you cooked up this recipe incident.
I'm not sure where you came up with that ridiculous idea.
I don't have any personal hatred toward you.
I'm going to prove that you're the criminal behind this recipe incident.
And come to back to CE Group.
So let's take it all the way.
I'll never give up.
Sowon got fired!
Sending her abroad after charging her falsely of a crime?
If you get out of his life, I might invest in Jinhee's father's company.
It won't even last. Why bother to register?
I thought you trampled on Sowon to stop VP Kang but is there another reason?
I can't wait any longer. I'll tell Sowon who you are.