Isn't Uncle eating?
Says he already ate. He's in his study.
He is?
I have big news, young sirs.
What big news?
I believe our chairman has fallen in love.
You serious?
But he's always meeting with different women.
I think this one's different.
Who is she?
Seo-jin, do I see a new step-mother in your future?
Father will drop her after a while like he usually does.
I can bet on it.
I tell you, he's different from before.
So tell us about this woman.
My intuition tells me it's the woman who brought over the painting.
She has a similar vibe to his first wife, and is so elegant and refined.
Totally my style.
'She reminded me of you from the start, but today my heart skipped a beat.'
Ga-eun, is what Mi-ran said true?
Did you really follow them on their honeymoon?
Mom, don't mind her. You shouldn't believe what she says.
How can I not mind her?
You make me so uneasy these days.
What are you going to do now that you've rejected a nice boy like Jae-bum?
I have only one goal.
To pay Mi-ran and Jung-woo back for what they've done.
So turn a blind eye. And don't interfere.
Wait, Ga... Ga-eun!
That girl...
Mi-ran, did you find Jung-woo that lovable?
I'll make sure you regret ever loving him.
Honey, did you come straight from work?
Yeah.
Your secretary said you left early.
I met someone.
Who?
What's with the 3rd degree? What is it you want to know?
Nothing, forget it.
'Playing dumb when I know that you met Ga-eun?'
'You think I'll let the two of you meet behind my back?'
About Yoo Ga-eun's resignation.
What is it you want to ask?
You're not processing her resignation and you're keeping her position open.
What do you plan to do?
I'm not going to process it.
I'm giving her some time because she wants solve the problem on her own.
That's what you think.
The board members won't stand for it if you keep holding onto the letter.
You afraid I'll be demoted or something?
Yes, I am.
Besides, did Ga-eun even say she'll return if you wait for her?
Geez, kid, that's none of your concern.
Focus on your own work.
What if she's scouted by some other company?
Scouted by whom?
It's unofficial but I heard that Star wants her for their new brand.
Star Fashion? Park Jung-woo wants to recruit her?
Well, I heard...
What did you just say?
Excuse me? Well... the thing is...
Who's spreading false rumors about Star recruiting Ga-eun?
Well, it's just a rumor.
Cadra Communications. Right, Director?
If President Park hasn't told you, it must really be a false rumor.
Where did such a ridiculous rumor even start?
Someone of such poor skill will ruin the company.
And I'm the VP of Star Fashion.
Think someone will be recruited without my knowledge?
Of course not.
Star Fashion wants to recruit Yoo Ga-eun?
Even if it is false, how'd it even get started?
I better look into it.
If it turns out to be false, Jung-woo and I might end up arguing for nothing.
I better not get ahead of myself like last time.
Jung-woo would never think of bringing Ga-eun into our company.
I have no reason to pay Ga-eun any attention.
What brings you here, Director Ha?
I have something I want to verify with you.
Ask away. I'll answer any question.
Is it true that you plan to recruit Yoo Ga-eun for your new clothing line?
How did you find out?
Please answer the question.
This makes me think you have a spy in my ranks.
Yes, it's true.
President Park, how could you...?
Why? Is there a reason I shouldn't scout her?
What?
As long as she resigned, she has the freedom to find a new job.
We're in search of a designer and she needs a new job.
Isn't this a win-win situation?
Unfortunately for you, Ga-eun is still an employee of Dream Star.
Her resignation hasn't been processed.
What do you mean?
You're the one who irresponsibly let her go.
Do you want to hold onto her now that she wants to work for me?
It doesn't look good for you to be so clingy.
I always knew you were shameless,
but you're pathetic for even imagining that she would work with you.
How can you care only for your gain?
How can you completely disregard Ga-eun's feelings like this?
If you're so desperate to keep her, why did you let her resign?
You know better than me why she had to resign.
What? Don't talk like you know everything!
Don't act like you're the only one who cares for her.
Let me give you some advice, Director Ha.
Don't act like you know her better than me.
The bottom line is, we were married to each other.
That's miles beyond being employer and employee.
Shouldn't you refrain from such behavior BECAUSE you were once married?
Recruit her into Star Fashion?
Let me return the favor with some advice of my own.
Don't touch Yoo Ga-eun.
Sir, you're so good at painting.
No, you can't see it yet.
I already saw everything.
It's far from being finished.
I think you're really talented at painting.
You think?
I feel so proud to hear your praise.
But I don't think it really resembles me.
It doesn't resemble you?
That's no good. I guess I'm not THAT good.
No, what I meant is that she seems better than me.
She looks like such a warm and good person.
I'm not such a good person.
Real good people don't consider themselves good people.
You look like a warm, good person to me.
Do you really think so?
I do.
Did you take a leave from work? You're actually free during the day.
No, I resigned my position.
I'll be free for the time being until I find a new job.
You quit your job?
You mentioned some problems at work. It didn't work out well?
It didn't.
I tried to solve things on my own but it didn't go so well.
If you need my help...
No, this is my problem. I'm fine.
I'm a little hurt.
Please, don't be. How about we go eat?
I'm hungry.
Lunch?
Yes. I know a good place nearby.
Please enjoy your meal.
This is the good place?
It may look rundown, but the food is fantastic.
You actually eat food like this?
I don't look like I'll eat Korean blood sausages?
What kind of food do you think I'd eat?
Something clean in a place with a nice ambiance.
I'll take responsibility if it's not good.
I've been coming here since I was in college.
Add this for the best taste.
Yum.
Not eating? It's good.
Do you not like soup with these sausages?
Oh, no, that's not it.
How is it?
I had a real delicious meal, thanks to you.
I told you so. You would've regretted not eating it.
I feel like I'm discovering new things about the world, thanks to you.
You do?
If Chairman Maeng eats that soup, it's proof that he's fallen for you.
From what I've heard, he hates blood sausage soup.
If he ate it, it's time to move onto the next step.
Excuse me, but what line of business lets you drive such a luxurious car?
Me? I'm just a regular businessman.
Since we're nice and full, how about some tea while looking at paintings?
You always manage to surprise me.
Excuse me?
I thought I was a good judge of character, but you make me doubt myself.
I think you're one thing but then you do the opposite,
then you do something completely different again.
Don't you already know what kind of person I am?
I'm interested in art and my favorite artist is Cho Moon-san.
When my family hit hard times, I worked part-time as a pianist.
I like Chopin.
I like drinking wine and my favorite food is blood sausage soup.
I'm just plain old Yoo Ga-eun.
Am I so hard to figure out?
Seems I put my foot in my mouth.
I just meant that I don't know your job or much else about you.
Don't take it the wrong way.
My job?
Until recently, I was a designer at Dream Star.
I had to resign because of an unfortunate incident, and now I'm unemployed.
Dream Star?
That's right.
What's this unfortunate incident? Is it rude of me to ask?
No, no.
The designs I consider my children were leaked before making it to the stores.
The company took quite a hit. That's why I quit.
So you took responsibility for it. Don't you feel it was unfair?
I just ran out of luck, I guess.
But I'm certain that one day my designs will be worn internationally.
I'm sure they will.
Hello, Mr. Han. How did it go?
Is that so? You found the person who sent the sample instructions?
Where are you? Yes, I see.
Sir, I'll be right there. Please keep a close eye on him.
Please. You mustn't lose him.
You're leaving now?
Yeah. I think I might find the person who leaked Ga-eun's designs.
Really?
That's right. Yoo Ga-eun.
Find out everything you can about her.
I want to know every last detail.
Okay.
A designer for Dream Star, eh?
Na-ri, how about we sing the song you learned at kindergarten?
Show Grandma how good you are at singing, okay?
No.
Goodness, you must be bad at singing.
What a waste of time kindergarten was.
I am good at singing.
Then show me. You won't sing because you're no good.
'I like you very much, Pinocchio the puppet doll'
'Take me with you when you meet the blue-haired fairy'
'I'm busy with piano, art and English lessons'
Why is it that I'm hungry not two seconds after we just ate?
I can hardly focus on pretty Na-ri's singing.
Oh, that was so good. Go do your homework.
Okay.
I can't even eat all I want because the hag's always watching.
Mal-ja, how did your life end up like this?
They say you can never be comfortable at a daughter's house.
They were so right.
Huh, what is this? It's pure Korean honey.
Alright!
Hold on now, where are the spoons?
What was that just now?
Goodness gracious. Oh no, oh no.
The precious honey. This is terrible.
This is very valuable wild strawberry honey.
I only give Jung-woo a spoonful every morning and that's it.
How can you smile when you've wasted such precious honey?
That was wild strawberry honey? No wonder it tasted so unique.
It tasted unique? Is that all you have to say?
Did I spill it because I wanted to?
My hands slipped and it just happened.
Like mother, like daughter. You have butter fingers just like Mi-ran.
What did my Mi-ran break, huh?
I've never seen a troublemaker like you in my life.
If you go out, you end up sucking my son dry.
So I brought you in. Can't you please just do the housework quietly?
Goodness, I'm so upset.
What… what the...?
Ma'am.
Aren't you being too harsh?
Too harsh?
You're gonna try and argue that I'm too hard on you?
Don't even. If you screwed up, keep your trap shut.
Even that's not good enough.
Look here.
What did I do to deserve this rude behavior?
So I ate the honey. So what?
Must you foam at the mouth over a little honey?
If you just ate the honey, I wouldn't be saying anything.
The problem is you broke the jar!
Either replace it with the same kind or pay for its value in money.
Geez, you tightwad.
Look here, you can't take your money with you when you die.
So stop being all money, money, money.
I'm home.
What's the fuss?
I can hear you guys fighting from down the hall.
It's embarrassing, I swear.
Why are you two fighting?
I'm glad you're here.
You can pay me for your mother's mistake.
She messes up multiple times a day. Nothing's gonna last in the house.
If it's not you, it's your mother who's breaking everything.
I'm so frustrated.
Mi-ran, I didn't do anything.
She's creating such a fuss over a little honey.
Is this the kind of treatment you've been putting up with?
Fuss? Did you say fuss?
Isn't it a fuss?
Please stop. Mom, what's with you?
No one likes you being here. So please don't touch anything.
You're always yelling at me.
I'm tired and worn out as is. Please stop with this nonsense.
Why's she acting like she's the only one bringing the bread home?
So this is the sad reality of living with one's married daughter.
Why can't she take my side for once?
I think I'll be able to catch the person who leaked Ga-eun's designs.
Really?
'Oh no, what do I do?'
Hey, this came for Jung-woo earlier.
Mom, did you reach him yet?
Him? Who?
Mister Cho?
Don't get me started.
Think I'd be putting up with this maltreatment if I could reach him?
He won't contact me when he ran off with all my money.
If he ever shows up, I'll kick his butt.
Where is he hiding? I hope he never shows up.
What? Hey, that ain't right.
You actually want him to hide forever and never show up?
Whose side are you on?
I'm about to be found out.
About what?
Wait, you've been found out for leaking Ga-eun's designs?
Not yet but our director ran out saying he's close to finding out.
Does that mean Mister Cho will be caught?
What do you mean you're not the one who spread the instructions?
Then there's someone else?
Hey, just tell the truth. Who paid you?
It's not that I don't want to tell you.
Everything's done so secretly, I don't know where it originated.
I want the truth.
Denial will only force me to take this to the law.
I got the instructions from this dude I know.
Fine. Where can I meet this so-called dude you know?
Think he'll tell anyone where he is after starting something like this?
Would you be so stupid, president sir?
He's not the president. He's the director.
Whatever.
If that's how you're gonna be, I have no choice.
We'll take care of this legally.
If you'd like to face us in court...
Hold up.
These guys are used to the pound so that won't solve anything.
Please consider all the families that depend on our factory.
Then what do you suggest we do?
Give me some time.
I'll talk to this kid and find out where the other guy is.
Talk to him?
If it's so hard to tell the truth...
How's this for motivation?
Even our line of work has a code of loyalty.
I'll be blackballed if it gets out that I spilled.
But I feel really sorry for you, president sir.
He's a director, I tell you.
Where do I go to meet this dude you know?
What's his name?
Where the hell is Cho Yong-gab hiding? Should I look for him?
Don't. You might put yourself in danger.
Girl, that's not important right now. We have to catch the culprit.
Madam Oh is looking into it, and I have someone tailing the factory owner.
You do?
There's something suspicious about that Mr. Han.
Something's sure to come up if I follow him.
Hello? How'd it go?
What? Mr. Han found some man?
Be careful not to lose sight of them.
Yes, thank you.
'Ga-eun, wait just a little longer. I'll catch the culprit soon.'
'We'll catch whoever did it and you can come back to work.'
But I don't want you to take responsibility for me.
I will turn in my resignation.
Why do you refuse to understand?
Say 'ah.'
I'll eat on my own. You eat.
Ah, my arm hurts. I hurt my arm, remember?
And whose fault is it? Go on, 'ah.' Eat it.
It's worth it to hurt my arm. I'll have to hurt it more often.
Father, you're actually home today.
Is it strange that I am?
You're totally into going to the art studio these days.
Kid.
Here, sir. This is Chinese tea.
It's good for the liver and...
Jae-bum's not home yet?
He is. He insisted on washing his hands first.
Oh, there he comes.
- Uncle, I'm home. - Hey.
Have you been eating well? You've been going through a lot, eh?
Don't worry.
How's the latest release for Dream Star? Are we almost ready?
Yes. Since we went with Julia's designs, we stayed right on schedule.
Is that so?
What happened to the designer whose work got leaked?
She resigned.
I didn't process it yet.
It's better for you if she shoulders the responsibility.
But it's a huge loss for the company.
We'd lose a talented designer whose skills were proven through a contest.
So what do you plan to do?
I'm going to try and convince her.
It won't be easy for her to come back to work.
That's true.
Jae-bum, why don't you end it here before things get out of hand?
Yoo Ga-eun's too talented for us to give up on her so easily.
Yoo Ga-eun?
Is that the designer's name?
Yes.
I had little choice but to reveal myself.
Chairman Maeng will figure out why I approached him.
He'll do a background check on me.
Stop now if you can.
He's scarier than you think.
He's not an easy person, if you know what I mean.
No. He, too, played a part in ruining my father's company.
He took Jung-woo's hand.
If he'd stayed with my father instead of betraying him...
Yes, he may be the key to the whole thing.
If you can't give up your revenge, you can't give up Chairman Maeng either.
Exactly.
I'll make him fall for me if it's the last thing I do.
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