Sis, where do I throw this away?
The trash goes there.
- Hello, Mother. - Oh, Director Ha.
What brings you here?
Young-eun gave me directions.
Give that here.
No, it's okay. You'll dirty your clothes.
This is a job for men. Please take my jacket.
Gotta use more detergent and give it a good scrub.
You'll get splashed. Go out.
I hope this shop's a real success.
Help yourself.
Thank you.
I hope the food fits your tastes.
- Mother, please be more informal. - No, I can't.
I'm young enough to be your son. Is it okay if I call you 'Mother'?
You're such a good person. Your mother must be so proud of you.
She might be if she's still alive somewhere.
Truth is, I don't even know what my birthmother looks like.
Almost sounds like my life is a great sob story, but it's not.
When I was young, a great couple adopted and raised me.
I see.
But my adopted mother passed when I was a kid so I grew up a bit lonely.
Did I just ruin the atmosphere?
No, not at all.
You're welcome to stop by for dinner anytime, if that's okay with you.
You mean it, Mother?
I'm gonna drop by for dinner sometimes. You won't turn me away, will you?
But you should pay for the meal.
Goodness, child. He worked so hard today.
He worked several times harder than us.
I'm just kidding, Mom.
Mother, no more formal speak or calling me 'Director.'
If you do that, I can't come by anymore.
Okay.
Try calling me 'Jae-bum.'
Goodness.
Go on.
Later. Eventually.
- The stew's getting cold. Hurry and eat. - Okay.
Wow, this is really good.
Jung-woo.
Son-in-law.
Jung-woo.
Baby, baby.
See, it rolls right off the tongue. Makes me feel real good.
Who knew the day would come when he'd be your son-in-law?
That's why life's full of surprises.
Who knew the proud Park Jung-woo would join our family?
What a turnaround in life.
A turnaround, it is.
After everything that ignorant woman did to have Mi-ran abort her baby.
Now she's unavoidably my in-law.
She's gotta call you 'ma'am.'
This is a real turnaround in life.
Baby, baby. You have to pull this off.
This is the last hurdle. Do well today.
Okay.
Let's go.
Thank you.
Ma'am, I guess a day like this does come to those who wait.
We already all know each other, but a formal get-together is in line
since Mi-ran's a well-to-do designer and all...
Young man, what did you call me? Say that again.
Mother.
Y-young man? Are you talking to me?
Let me ask, what's your relationship with this young man?
Excuse me? Geez, ma'am.
Why do you ask when you already know?
So you're properly married and all?
You in the same family register?
Well, not officially, but he IS Mi-ran's stepfather...
So no lawful marriage and strangers by law, huh?
Why are formalities like that so important?
If it's not important, Mi-ran can just move in without marrying.
What?
Mother, don't say that.
She says such formalities are unnecessary.
I'm not making this up. You all heard her.
Mother, even so, you can't tell me to just move in without marrying.
That's your opinion.
The thought of showing these two to everyone I know makes me dizzy.
I'm so ashamed I don't want to be congratulated a second time.
And I don't want everyone knowing he got divorced.
So you want Mi-ran to come without any pomp like she's unimportant?
We won't allow that.
I'm done here.
Fulfill the list of wedding gifts I gave you if you want her to join my family.
Mother!
Let go.
Look here, ma'am.
Goodness, how could she do this?
What is with her?
I don't deserve to be snuck into your family like some secret.
I think she's just worried about our circumstances and such.
What circumstances? We're marrying for love.
I'm going to have a more extravagant wedding than Ga-eun's, understand?
I understand how you feel but with all the gossip about us,
is it really necessary to call attention?
Not you, too!
Let's give the wedding issue some more thought.
And I refuse to live with your mother.
What do you mean?
She hates me. I can't handle her.
That's because we're not married yet.
She won't be like this once she accepts you as family.
Jung-woo, let's move out. Please.
Then who will look after Na-ri? You have to keep working.
I can drop her off at kindergarten and pick her up after work.
You think it's as easy as that?
We need to live with Mother for Na-ri's sake.
I don't want to. I want the three of us to live together.
Let's discuss this later.
Honey!
Sir, here's the list of people Chairman Yoo met a week before he collapsed.
- This is all? - Everyone that was on his schedule.
That so?
But his chauffeurs say there was someone else.
Madam Oh?
Yes, her full name is Oh Soo-ji.
Welcome, Madam Oh. What brings such a busy person here?
The upcoming weekend is your birthday.
You came all this way to congratulate me?
What an honor.
The actual day is for family, so let's have some pre-celebratory tea.
Sure thing. Have a seat.
She's veiled in mystery. Hardly any personal info is known.
Publicly she's CEO of Soo-ji Inc. and owner of a famous clothing boutique.
What's this?
The real owner of a luxurious hostess bar frequented by only prominent figures?
Yes, she's a major player with roots in the underground.
She and Chairman Yoo have known each other for years.
- Was it an affair? - No, seems they were just friends.
Oh, and one more thing.
She was a source of info for many high-ranking people.
Soo-ji Inc. is a clothing distributor. She'd have a solid intelligence network.
And if only high-ranking people visited her hostess bar,
she could've slipped Chairman Yoo info and then some.
There's no one she can't reach, from political to financial circles.
Is that so?
If she checked up on you, she knows everything about Star Fashion.
- Shouldn't we try to bribe her? - No.
If we rush in hastily, we'll end up in trouble.
Do all the investigation you can on her surroundings.
There has to be a weakness of some sort.
Yes, sir.
A woman who knows everything about me.
She's a ticking time bomb.
What interesting things have you come to tell me today?
Open up your bundle of gossip.
I'm really here to celebrate your birthday.
By the way, I'm going to Paris on the weekend.
Please tell me if you need anything.
Please, Madam Oh, when did I ever ask you to pick things up for me?
Let's not play any games between us and just spit it out already.
I just can't hold out against you, Chairman Maeng.
Take a look at this when you're bored.
It'll help you out.
Thanks. I owe you one. I won't forget this.
Yu-mi, here.
Thanks to you, Young-eun was released.
Thanks- Yu-mi.
You could've taken your time in paying me back.
How can I when I know about your situation?
Gotta pay you back while I have some alimony money.
What is it? Is the amount wrong?
That's not it.
Truth is, Ga-eun, this money is from Jae-bum.
What? Ha Jae-bum?
The store will be ready to open next week.
Right.
Remind Park Jung-woo to set a meeting to discuss marketing strategies.
Yes, sir.
And Manager Maeng? What's a good gift for a grand opening?
For a store? I'm not sure.
- What kind of store is it? - It's a...
Never mind, I'll figure it out.
Why's he so happy-go-lucky these days?
Come in.
Oh, hello, Ga-eun.
I guess telepathy really does exist.
Please sit. I was going to...
Take this.
- What is this? - I didn't know it was your money.
Had I known, I wouldn't have accepted it.
Did Yu-mi tell you?
I'm sorry, I just...
It may be fun for you to help me, but it's not for me.
Ga-eun.
I know you're being a Good Samaritan because you feel sorry for me.
But I don't want any more of your help.
Goodbye.
What if my intentions are not so pure?
What if it's not because I pity you?
What do you mean...?
You're not some charity case to me.
I just...
Don't say anything.
I'll pretend you never said anything.
Ga-eun.
Excuse me.
How are you feeling?
I told you it was good.
You didn't eat all day, did you?
Drink some soup and chew carefully.
It's not my fault if you get indigestion.
This is Ho-sun's friend Dol-sae.
This guy's got such a great personality, he accepts any and all displays of anger.
So take out your frustrations on him. Yell at him and scold him.
That's good for your mental health.
Have you been well? I brought some hairtail and mackerel.
But that wasn't enough so I brought myself along.
I hope you like it.
- Did you stop by the house? - I did, and I'm so frustrated.
Na-ri still refuses to even look at me.
See, it'll be better if we live with Mother for now.
That'll help Na-ri feel more stable.
How'd that become the conclusion?
I'm just saying, a new environment could be harmful for her.
At least she doesn't hide or fear you anymore.
She's gotten better so let's wait just a bit more.
When do you think I'll hear her call me mom?
Don't worry.
She's your child. Don't even worry about it.
Keep showing her your face and play with her.
Sir, it's time for your meeting.
Alright.
I was surprised to hear you wanted to see me.
Actually, I think you've been expecting this for a while.
I'm curious as to why you think so.
Let's cut to the chase here.
What's this?
You still have the evidence that you showed Chairman Yoo, don't you?
I want you to make that quietly disappear.
Congressman Kang and Chairman Choi are long-time regulars of yours, no?
If I don't keep my lips sealed, you'll create a scandal about me?
Well, I'm thinking about it.
I helped Chairman Yoo because we were friends.
All the more reason why you shouldn't put yourself at risk now.
That's true.
I trust we've reached an understanding.
Why are you picking at your food?
What?
You were sunny for days but you're back to being overcast.
What unpredictable weather.
Isn't it a strain to leave all the designing up to Julia?
Ah, yes. I've been wanting to discuss that with you.
Do you have a good solution?
How about hiring a new designer? We could hold a contest.
A contest...
Please tell me anything that you know, Director Yoon.
You know Sung-eun's not the type to embezzle and make a slush fund.
Director Yoon? Sir!
Use a brighter color here.
- And that side...? - All of it.
- Okay. - Goodbye.
What shall we line up against this wall?
What are you doing?
What are you doing in our store?
Your store? Who are you?
I'm the person who leased this store.
Dear, did you lease our store?
No. What are you talking about?
Young lady, I own this building. Who did you sign with?
What? You're the owner?
That's right.
We evicted the other rentee to open our own shop.
That's - that's impossible.
I signed a contract with the owner.
What are you...? I'm the owner, I tell you.
No, this can't be happening.
What the heck?
The number you have called is no longer in service...
This is clear case of contract fraud.
You should've signed through a real estate agency.
- Sis, you're home. - Did you eat dinner?
Look, Ga-eun, I didn't buy many. They were on sale.
I know we can't live like before so I didn't buy a lot.
Right, Young-eun?
R-right.
Mom.
Honestly, we've been scrimping for a while now.
Not eating or wearing what we want.
It's been giving me stress.
Yeah, so don't scold us, Sis.
She just eyed an expensive bag she wanted and turned away.
If Dad were alive, she would've bought it for sure.
Goodness, look at her.
Mom, I think Sis is mad.
I need to take a bath. Wanna go to the sauna?
Shall we?
'Dad, it's too hard. What do I do now?'
I want to just let go and lie in peace.
Dad...
Dad, what do I do now?
Why am I such a fool?
What can I do, Dad?
Honey...
Park Jung-woo met with Madam Oh?
Did you find Secretary Kim?
Is that so? I see, thank you.
And did you deliver the furniture I ordered to the shop?
What?
What do you mean it's not their shop?
Na-ri. Na-ri.
Na-ri...
Your call has been forwarded to a voice message system...
Ga-eun.
Ga-eun, I heard about the shop.
Can I go in?
Ga-eun, please, open the door.
Ga-eun.
Ga-eun, wake up.
Ga-eun, Ga-eun.
Ga-eun. Ga-eun!
Wake up.
Ga-eun.
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