This is Ha Jae-bum.
Director Kang, to what do I owe this...
The board members will make issue of the design leak?
You're here early for someone who has nothing to do.
Oh, and I'd like a word.
What do you think?
Don't you think my design will be a huge hit?
You're awfully gung-ho.
Feeling good because you think you've got me beat?
- Is your pride wounded? - What is it you want to say?
When will people figure out the real you?
You're wrapped up all pretty but you've got no real content.
Still struggling with an inferiority complex, I see.
Remember how we used to cut out clothes for our paper dolls?
Even if your cut-outs were crap, the kids praised you.
So?
Just saying, nothing's changed between then and now.
All you had going for you was that you were a rich little girl.
Ah, now I understand why you have an inferiority complex against me.
The feeling of defeat from our childhood carried over until now.
That's why you plagiarize my work and leak my designs to trip me up.
Watch your mouth.
You may want me to be the culprit, but it won't be so easy.
You're no longer the rich little girl.
But now you have Director Ha's full support.
Unfortunately for you, that'll be gone soon enough.
Are you worried for me? Finally shaking off your inferiority complex?
Please, free yourself from feeling inferior.
I fear that's the only way you'll face me fair and square.
Don't smile like you've already won.
Evil deeds will always be discovered.
I'm a rookie so my name won't take a big hit.
But things are different for you. You'll be completely blackballed.
Will Jung-woo even look at you then?
You have no idea how much Jung-woo loves me.
And you still don't know Jung-woo at all.
Work always comes before love.
He'll toss you like yesterday's trash if Star Fashion is on the line.
Yoo Ga-eun!
You don't trust his love like a naïve fool, do you?
You little...
I'll leave you now. I'm sure you're busy.
Jung-woo will toss me out?
Still not downtrodden, eh?
I can't believe her. Why's she so confident?
Goodness, my head.
The drinking part is good and easy. The hangover, not so much.
Mister Cho, get me a glass of water.
Mister Cho?
Did he go out?
Aw, he's so thoughtful.
He must've gone to buy bean sprouts to make me some soup.
He's always such a sweetheart.
He's young, well-built and thoughtful.
He doesn't have a single flaw, I swear.
Baby, you trusted me and gave me your pin number.
I'll pay you back by tripling - no, quadrupling it.
I'll definitely be back so take care until then, okay?
Baby, I love you.
Goodness, what?
You're saying he ran off with your entire life savings?
He didn't run off. He said he'd be back.
You believe that con man?
How can you be so stupid? How could you tell him your pin?
Goodness, girl. I told him because I love him.
I love Mister Cho.
Like you have any idea what love is.
Love? Don't be ridiculous.
Don't you feel embarrassed saying that to me?
I refuse to get involved in your affairs, so handle this on your own.
Hey, Mi-ran, you're gonna neglect your penniless mother?
Your house is worth a lot.
Move to a small place and live off the rest.
Girl, we cashed out on that a long time ago.
There's almost no security deposit left.
What?
We were gonna use the money to start a business.
We didn't want to depend on you anymore.
Mi-ran.
I swear this is the last time. Help me out just once more.
You don't want me living on the streets, do you?
If you end up on the streets, that's your problem.
I won't give you a single dime!
Hey, Mi-ran!
That cruel girl.
She wouldn't bat an eye even if I died at her feet.
Hey, Yu-mi.
I'm sure it's Mi-ran's doing, but I haven't found anything yet.
Well, she wouldn't have dirtied her own hands.
I'm sure she used someone else, but it's not so easy finding out who.
Hey, Mi-ran.
Why are you so heartless, huh?
- Hello. - Hey, Ga-eun.
Long time, eh?
What are you doing here? Here to see Mi-ran?
Huh? No - I mean, yeah.
Go home and wait.
Okay, I was just about to leave.
Did she do something wrong to me?
What?
Why did she act like a guilty person?
Guilty person?
If you're bored, stop hanging around the office and go find the culprit.
Must I tell you what to do?
Don't worry, I'm on the verge of catching the culprit.
Still with the bluffs.
Try all you want. It'll be my designs in the stores and never yours.
Don't get too cocky, Mi-ran.
One of these days, your cockiness will ruin you.
Seems you don't realize what trouble you're in.
Pay more attention to the problem at hand, will you?
What did you say?
My sister's designs won't be in stores next season?
Seo-jin, what are you babbling about?
Why are you yelling at me? I'm upset, too.
What is this about?
All her hard work was for nothing?
Hold on, Mom.
Seo-jin, I'm sorry for yelling. I'm just so frustrated.
My sister was so excited about her designs being sold in stores.
Gosh, are you crying?
This is terrible.
Young-eun, ask to talk to Jae-bum.
Can I talk to Director Ha?
He's not in right now.
He's running around trying to solve the problem about the leak.
Okay, I understand.
My sister's not gonna have to resign, is she?
I see.
Does she have to quit?
He's not sure yet.
Director Ha is blocking it and taking responsibility for her.
Hello, this is Ha Jae-bum from Dream Star.
Did you consider my offer?
Of course I want to help you.
But I don't know myself where the design instructions came from.
Then I have no choice but to take this to the law.
Hold on one sec, sir.
Why are you so hasty?
Give me a little more time. I need time to look into it.
I will give you 3 days.
If you don't find anything in 3 days, we'll take immediate action.
So now we have to name Star Fashion's new brand?
Yes, sir.
We'll be busy doing research and coming up with a concept.
What shall I do about contacting Oriental and Rainbow?
Well, we need to be prudent about choosing a designer.
By the way, did you look into the leak at Dream Star?
I'm still looking into it, but it's not easy.
I thought so.
The person directly hired by the culprit needs to be found.
- What's Director Ha up to? - Doing a lot of legwork.
Keep looking into that matter.
If he finds anything, we might have to come up with a countermeasure.
The company is looking into the leak,
so I want everyone here to focus on the new season designs.
What exactly do you mean by that? Are you talking to Ga-eun or me?
We have a deadline to meet, so we'll be using Julia's designs.
Then what about Ga-eun's designs?
Scrapping what's already been made will lead to a huge loss.
Who will take responsibility for that?
I trust Dream will take full responsibility.
Isn't this discussion a little premature?
I'll take responsibility.
Though I'm sure things will change when the culprit is found.
I don't think this can be solved with you taking responsibility.
Do you realize what the losses are because of Ga-eun?
I just said I'd take responsibility.
No, I refuse to work with Ga-eun.
She can't skirt her responsibility and continue working with us.
We'll discuss that later.
We still don't know if it was a leak or intentionally sold by Ga-eun.
I refuse to expose my designs to her.
Julia, how could you say such a thing?
Are you saying that I sold my own designs?
I don't want to believe that you'd sink so low.
But I can't help it if that's the rumor circulating.
Rumor? Aren't you the one who started it?
If the company incurs losses because of my designs, I will take responsibility.
Satisfied?
Ga-eun, not another word.
How will you take responsibility for this?
Sir, your constant coddling of Ga-eun only makes more tongues talk!
Don't worry, I'll do whatever it takes and handle this matter.
Ga-eun.
Hey, Jung-woo.
Don't be too depressed.
You won't be held responsible for this matter.
Ga-eun?
Huh?
- Are you listening to me? - Yeah.
I said, you won't be held responsible.
The person in charge, Ha Jae-bum will take responsibility.
Thanks for worrying about me, Jung-woo.
Don't mention it.
'If I lose my temper here, I won't gain anything.'
'Jung-woo, if you're so worried for me, I'll be sure to use that sympathy.'
'We'll see who ends up taking responsibility.'
Goodness, what am I gonna do with this useless head of mine?
What's wrong, Grandma?
I can't find the number to the clinic where we make your father's yearly tonic.
Should I call Ga-eun or not?
That clinic's the best around.
Na-ri, you're so good at drawing.
This one's your daddy. Who's this?
This one's Daddy, this is me and this is Mommy.
Mommy? Which mommy?
Your birthmother or the one who raised you?
Grandma, can't you read?
What?
It says right here that I miss Mommy.
What?
I'll read it for you, Grandma.
Mommy, Daddy and I went to the amusement park.
But we couldn't go this year. I miss Mommy.
Oh, my poor puppy. My heart aches for you.
You miss your mommy?
Yup, I miss her.
What can I do?
Oh, my poor little puppy.
Hello, Mother.
Ga-eun, I called you to ask you something.
What is it?
You know the herbal clinic your family always went to?
The place where you always got Jung-woo's tonic.
I looked everywhere but I can't find their number.
Ah, the number to that clinic? I have it somewhere, I think.
You always took care to brew something for him every year.
I just have to tell them his name and they'll whip something up, right?
Yes, that's right.
Um, Mother, how about I order it and bring it over?
What? You will?
You want to come over? Mi-ran will throw a fit if she finds out.
I'll just swing by without her knowing.
I haven't seen your mother in forever and I miss Na-ri.
And I won't feel at peace unless I handle your tonic myself.
You need your tonic so you won't get sick in the summer.
You don't have to worry about me.
How can I not?
You always suffer so much during the summer.
I'll have it made tomorrow and stop by the house during the day.
Your mother will be there.
Thanks, Ga-eun.
Don't mention it.
You need to be healthy for Na-ri to be happy.
I better call the herbal clinic today.
'Mi-ran, thought I wouldn't fight back against your tricks?'
Is Mommy really coming over tomorrow to see me?
She is.
Shh, it's a secret from your real mother.
Don't say a word, you hear?
I won't say anything. I wish I could see Mommy every day.
Yeah, well.
Of course you miss her. You two were forced apart.
Oh, my poor little puppy.
Goodness, Chairman. I dozed off and didn't hear you come home.
It's fine. Don't ruin the mood.
What? The mood?
Ah, that's good.
You're so mean, honeybuns. Do I have to call first each time?
Sorry, sorry.
I've been real busy with business and all.
Oh, what have you been doing?
You were so busy you forgot all about me?
Goodness.
I knew you'd be mad so I brought a present for you.
For you.
You even bought a present for me? All I wanted was to see your face.
What is this?
I bought clothes for my cutie-pie.
It should fit. I can tell with one glance.
Really?
Wow, it's pretty.
Isn't it?
This is the most recent thing I did. You see, Dream Star...
Why'd you stop talking?
Never mind.
Anyway, I brought it especially for you. I knew it would look good on you.
I hope you like it.
What did you do with a dress? Did you sell clothes?
Count me in, won't you?
You can't do such dangerous work.
I'm planning something big so we can't meet for the time being.
What? No way.
Why you gotta cut off contact when you do business?
No, keep meeting with me, please?
The thing is... I have to lay low for a while.
Lay low?
Anyway, honeybuns, enjoy the clothes, okay?
Give me your hand.
I'll call you again, okay?
Here.
You're right. I designed this.
Mi-ran's stepfather gave this to you?
Yeah, he said it was a present.
He mentioned Dream Star but stopped talking about it.
You think maybe he had something to do with the design leak?
That was one of my guesses, but I never thought it would be true.
What will you do?
I need to catch Cho Yong-gab and expose Mi-ran's crimes.
But he babbled something about laying low for a while.
What?
Going somewhere?
Huh? No, just reorganizing.
Did Mi-ran's stepfather go somewhere?
Why are you asking after Mister Cho?
Don't tell me he scammed you, too.
What?
Never mind.
Anyway, what brings you here?
- You recognize these clothes? - Huh? No.
I don't know nothin'.
I didn't think you'd confess things too easily.
But you of all people shouldn't do this to me.
What are you babbling about!
You have no idea how hard Mi-ran's life was.
Her father never once bought a birthday cake for her.
It was always my father who lit the candles.
Everyone in my family bought gifts for her.
What's the point of drudging up the past?
My father never once forgot her birthday and always reminded my mother.
'The same father who died at Mi-ran's hands.'
I know how much your father did for her.
Even so, I don't recognize these clothes at all.
If you really care for Mi-ran, convince her to come clean.
If she keeps committing crimes,
they'll snowball so big that she'll have to be judged by the law.
Goodness, child, what a scary thing to say.
If you tell me the truth right now, I'll drop this matter immediately.
But if you keep playing dumb, I'll expose Mi-ran and punish her.
Think about which is the right choice and call me.
I'm glad that next season's clothes are all your designs.
But don't let down your guard.
Don't worry. Why worry when I'm the head designer?
I'm going to see just how long Ga-eun holds on.
Looks like things will end with Director Ha getting reprimanded.
So don't try to kick Ga-eun out.
What?
You know that her family's livelihood depends on her job.
If she quits her job, her family won't survive.
- Rein it in a bit. - You're worried about her family?
Don't you remember how she humiliated me and hurt my pride?
Just rein it in a little.
Fine, I'll do as you say.
Anyway, you did well.
Thanks to your preparation, we could talk big for once.
I told you I was going to do well.
I feel so great knowing that you acknowledge my efforts.
Hey, Ga-eun, come on in.
Na-ri.
Mommy!
Have you been well?
Yes. Goodness, I missed you.
What?
I tell her not to pick up my speech but she won't listen.
Can't help it since she spends all day with me.
Thanks for picking up Jung-woo's tonic.
How are you?
Not too well. Going nuts is the truth.
Better the devil you know, they say...
It's nothing. I'm fine.
I brought clothes for you, Na-ri. I made it myself.
And this is a headband for you.
Yay.
Mommy, can I try it on?
Sure thing. Ask your grandmother to help you.
Let's go.
Let's try it on.
Aw, you look so pretty.
It's so pretty.
Grandma, don't I look pretty?
You sure do. You're the prettiest.
Na-ri!
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