(Episode 21)
Over there. That's Mr. Shin.
J, get him!
Gosh, thanks.
- Are you all right? - Yes, I'm fine.
J, your lips are bleeding.
Gosh, wait.
It hurts.
Darn it.
That was dangerous.
J? Who is that man?
- Did you lose him? - Yes.
What are you two doing here? Where's Mr. Shin?
He showed up, but we lost him...
because I tripped and fell.
- Are you all right? - Yes, I'm fine.
But J is...
Did you hurt yourself?
I barely managed to get away.
I almost got caught by a man named J.
Jae Yong, you need to leave the country as soon as you can.
And from now on, use a payphone if you need to call me.
That man, Han Jae Hyuk, is really getting on my nerves.
I must make him move out of that house at all costs.
You guys are getting in together? Where were you?
- Out trying to catch Shin Jae Yong. - Who is that?
The man who made me look like a spy.
What a scumbag. So? Did you guys catch him?
- No, we lost him. - It was my mistake.
No, it was my fault. We lost him because I fell.
- Did you get hurt? - Just a little.
Your lips are torn open.
I cook for you guys with all my heart three times a day.
And you can't even catch a thief?
One fell, and the other one got punched. Unbelievable.
Gosh, I'm so upset.
So Won, give him the first aid kit so that he can put on some ointment.
- Okay. - Goodness.
I should make some ox bone soup for you guys.
You guys are such weaklings.
Thanks for your help today.
Get some rest, So Won.
Put this on.
No, not there. Over here.
Let me do it for you.
I'm sorry. You got hurt because of me.
It's all right.
We should've caught Mr. Shin at all costs.
The fact that he ran away...
proves that you're innocent.
By the way,
did you ever suspect that I might have actually done it?
Everyone, except for my family, is suspecting that I did it.
Based on the situation, I understand why they're suspecting me.
But you believed me from the very beginning.
That's...
I just don't think this situation makes sense.
Thank you for trusting me.
Through this experience, I learned how much it means to have someone...
who trusts me.
I'll be strong.
I'll make sure I catch Mr. Shin and clear my name.
I have to, even for the people that trust me.
All right. I'll help you.
So Won, shouldn't you be keeping a low profile?
I didn't do anything wrong.
Then bring evidence that can prove you're actually innocent.
Give me just a little more time.
I'll be sure to catch Mr. Shin and make him confess.
- You'll make him confess? - That's right.
I'll make him tell the truth.
We almost caught him last night.
I'll catch him no matter what.
But the disciplinary hearing is tomorrow.
That means she has to catch him today.
Right.
By the way, why did you meet Mr. Shin to begin with?
Why can't you tell us if you have nothing to hide?
So Won.
- Spare me a second. - Sure.
What happened with Mr. Shin?
I was on a stakeout in front of his place last night.
J and my brother too.
I was going to tell you last night, but you seemed to be asleep.
- J was there with you? - Yes.
J caught him,
but he ended up getting away because of me.
J did?
Too bad he got away.
That man, Mr. Shin, is obviously hiding something.
There must be a reason why he ran away.
I just need to find him. Then I'll be able to prove everything.
Can you focus on work now though?
Everyone at work is gossiping, you know.
Well, then can I step out for a little while?
For what?
I don't have much time left, so I should do something.
Right, proving your innocence should be your priority now.
Get going.
Thank you.
I'm surprised that Jae Hyuk is helping her.
Ms. Choi So Won and Mr. Han Jae Hyuk...
were on a stakeout in front of Mr. Shin's place.
- The two of them? - Yes.
- How do you know? - Because of the design, J...
I overheard when I went to meet Mr. Han.
I'm not sure why Mr. Han is so eager to help Ms. Choi.
Shouldn't you persuade him to move out of that house?
I'm just worried that people might gossip about it.
I understand why you're worried,
but it's none of your concern.
Son.
- What brings you here? - I came by because I was worried.
Is everything going well?
I'm trying to sort things out.
About Jae Hyuk...
Why is he so protective of that part-timer, Choi So Won?
I'm baffled.
Why? Did something happen?
He got all aggressive...
and glared at me when I slapped her in the face.
- You slapped her in the face? - Yes.
She was being so brazen that I had to teach her a lesson.
- You didn't have to do that though. - I can't even do that?
The company suffered a great loss because of her.
I can't believe what Jae Hyuk did.
I mean, how could he side with her in front of me?
It looks like Jae Hyuk is proactively helping Ms. Choi...
clear her name.
What?
What is wrong with him?
By the way, how do you know that?
Oh, Hwang Yeon Su told me.
She goes to that house often to pick up designs.
Really?
What is Jae Hyuk thinking?
I have to say, something's fishy.
Is there something going on between those two?
Goodness. What are you thinking, Mom?
He's so protective of her.
Right, he has such low standards.
Don't jump to conclusions. He'd never fall for another woman.
I'm sure that is not the case.
Hello? Is Mr. Shin Jae Yong there?
He resigned?
Okay, thank you.
The phone is turned off. Please leave a message after...
His phone is off.
Hey, Ho Jin.
So Won, Shin Jae Yong's phone is a burner phone.
I can't even track it.
I know. His phone is off.
And he resigned.
I expected he'd make that move. Don't worry too much.
I'm trying to dig up everything about him, so I'll find something.
Okay.
Right, the photographer.
The person who took the photos of us might know something.
- Hello. - Hello.
I was here a while ago.
Do you happen to remember this man?
No, not really.
I see.
Can I check the security footage from that camera?
Have you seen this man?
He comes here often.
I haven't seen him recently though.
Thank you.
I'm sorry. The camera broke often,
so my boss replaced it with a new one a few days ago.
Did he back up the data?
He deleted everything when he was replacing the camera.
Things aren't looking good.
I have to do something.
I told you that you cannot go in.
The executive director and I are very close friends.
We grew up together in the same house when we were little.
I told you that she's not here at the moment.
Right, so I'll wait inside.
Gosh, why are you being like this? I was never told to let you in.
Don't be so difficult. I told you that I'm her friend.
It's not like no one's allowed to enter. This is a gallery.
Why discriminate against me?
Then where does she live?
I cannot tell you.
You said you're her friend. Why don't you call her then?
I would've called her a long ago if I'd had her number.
Her number changed.
Yes, ma'am.
A woman claiming to be your friend is here.
She keeps asking me for your address, saying she must meet you.
Yes, ma'am.
- Song... - Song Dan Shil.
Her name is Song Dan Shil.
Right. Yes, ma'am.
What did she say? She'll meet me, right?
She has an appointment. She said you should leave.
What?
Jang Hwa Ran.
You're unbelievably rude.
Song Dan Shil.
She's like a leech.
I went through hoops to find her address.
Don't tell her that you got it from me.
Who is it?
I'm Jang Hwa Ran's friend.
Ma'am, your friend is here.
My friend?
Open the door.
If you don't let me in, I'll start screaming at the top of my lungs.
Open the door! You'd better open it now.
- Open this! - Let her in.
You don't need to bring out tea for us,
so please clean upstairs.
Yes, ma'am.
- How dare you barge in... - My gosh.
What a nice house.
You live in a palace, Hwa Ran.
They say a woman's fate depends on whom she marries.
You've done well for yourself.
I'm impressed.
How did you manage to marry the chairman of Noyu?
Did you come here to ask me that?
Oh, right. I'm so forgetful.
Hwa Ran, I'm not here to fight with you.
I'm here to ask you a favor.
Hwa Ran. My daughter, So Won, is not that kind of person.
She grew up on sujebi because we were poor,
but she never covets what is not hers.
She'd never steal anything.
Gosh, I'm not trying to speak ill of you.
- Dan Shil. - Yes.
As for your daughter,
the company will decide what to do with her.
Even if you do this, I won't help you.
I have no reason to help you.
It's extremely rude...
to barge into my house like this.
Yes. I know, of course.
But I'm doing this because I'm so frustrated.
I'm sorry about that day.
I sincerely apologize for grabbing you by the hair.
You don't have to pay me back. I don't care about that money.
Just help my daughter. Please?
- You should leave. - Hwa Ran.
Please help my daughter, So Won.
When we were little, I gave you scorched rice.
And I even bought you...
paint and brushes...
because I felt bad that you couldn't afford to go to art school.
Are you bringing that up to tell me that you did me a favor?
No, it's not that.
Help me out a little, for old times' sake.
"For old times' sake"?
Was there such a thing between us?
I had no idea.
You'd better leave.
- Hwa Ran. - Stop calling my name.
Don't you dare call my name.
Hwa Ran, please.
Is that your husband?
My gosh, Mr. Chairman.
Hello, I'm Choi So Won's mother.
- Mr. Park. - Yes, ma'am.
- "Mr. Park"? - Please escort her out.
Please come with me.
No, I'm not leaving. She hasn't given me her answer yet.
Hwa Ran, Hwa Ran.
You cannot be doing this here. Please leave.
What did I even do?
Gosh. Jang Hwa Ran. Hwa Ran!
I told you to leave.
What are you doing? Let go.
- Hwa Ran. - Please come with me.
Gosh, let go. Hwa Ran!
Gosh, Jang Hwa Ran!
Please leave.
Hey! Jang Hwa Ran!
Hwa Ran! Open up. You'd better let me in!
Hey! Let me in.
So is Hwai Apparel launching that new jacket?
The CEO of Hwai Apparel keeps avoiding us...
even though we've provided them with enough proof that it's our design.
The article about the launch...
got great feedback, so they probably got greedy.
They will give up right away...
if there's an article about them copying our design.
But that will hurt our image as well.
We must deal with this as quietly as possible.
So Won is trying to track Mr. Shin down.
J is helping her as well.
They almost caught him once, but he got away.
Mr. Shin resigned and ran away.
Don't you think it's suspicious?
And sending the wrong order to the factory...
wasn't actually So Won's fault.
I found out that someone deliberately sent another e-mail.
What? Who?
That I don't know.
Anyway, I personally think So Won is innocent.
We can't rush into such a decision yet.
- You should get back to work. - Okay.
Mr. Jeong, you still haven't found out where Mr. Shin is?
I see. Keep looking.
Come in.
What's up?
The talk with the CEO of the agency went well.
They've agreed to move their schedule around.
Really? Well done.
Then buy me dinner.
Let's eat.
Let's go somewhere else.
Why? It's nice here.
It's lively and filled with passion.
It makes you feel alive.
Eating udon with you again after five years...
is bringing out a lot of emotions.
That udon...
was probably the best udon I had ever had.
Let's eat.
Ms. Choi...
will have to attend the disciplinary hearing tomorrow after all.
She kept insisting she didn't do it, so I thought she'd bring evidence.
That, in and of itself, is proof that she is not innocent.
We need to catch Mr. Shin to find out exactly what happened.
- Pardon me? - Many things seem strange.
I'm trying to track him down as well,
- but it's not easy. - You're trying to find Mr. Shin?
But why?
He did the company harm. I can't let him get away with it.
The person who sold our design should be held accountable.
We know nothing for certain yet.
Anyway, I'll be sure...
to investigate this thoroughly when Mr. Shin is caught.
(Hwai Apparel Launches Trendy New Design)
We have a problem.
Hwai Apparel will go ahead and launch the new design.
We told them that it's our design,
but they're acting like they know nothing.
I've actually set up an appointment to meet...
Mr. Oh, the CEO of Hwai Apparel.
- Do you know him? - Yes, we went to the same college.
Really?
Amazing. My nephew...
I mean, that's great.
I hope the meeting goes well.
Thanks.
Hey, this isn't a matter you should be avoiding.
Launching a copied design...
will greatly tarnish your brand image.
Put the plan on hold.
If you go ahead and launch it,
we'll request compensation for all the losses incurred...
and take legal action against you.
Jae Hyuk.
Are you here to see me?
Yes, Dad.
If it's about the part-timer, Choi So Won,
I have nothing to tell you.
She is innocent.
How do you know that?
I know because I've been observing her.
She's an honest person.
I understand you're concerned...
because you're staying with her family,
but we have no choice as there's firm evidence against her.
- Dad. - Jae Hyuk.
You should move out of their house.
Move back home.
I don't want to.
Why aren't you coming in...
Jae Hyuk.
Reconsider moving back home.
Jae Hyuk, what brings you here?
Why don't you come in?
No, it's okay. I'll get going.
I heard...
you're trying to help Choi So Won.
Why are you so eager to help her?
By any chance,
is there something going on between the two of you?
No, that's not what it's about. I should leave.
What a brat.
I know because I've been observing her.
She's an honest person.
What brings you to my room?
Sit here, Mr. Prosecutor.
Shall I go make some tea for us?
Actually, no.
How about we have some refreshing beer?
No, it's okay. Just sit down.
You look serious.
Are you here to confess your feelings?
I'm not ready for that yet.
All right, go on.
You see, my sister...
Yes, So Won.
You know she'd never do such a thing.
Yes, I don't think it was her either.
Maybe someone's deliberately trying to get her fired.
- Who'd do that? - That I don't know.
The thing with the sample and sending the wrong order...
actually weren't her fault either.
- What? - This one seems suspicious too.
That's what my gut is telling me, but there's no evidence.
We have to catch Shin Jae Yong no matter what.
That's what I'm saying. That will give us a clear answer.
Please help my sister...
at the disciplinary hearing.
We need to buy time, even if it's just until we track him down.
I'm just a manager. I don't have such power.
Well, I'll try anyway.
Thank you.
The light's finally out.
You, cutie-pie, are the only thing...
that functions normally in this house.
I'll go bring a new light bulb.
My gosh!
You're so toned.
I thought you were a nerd. When did you have time to work out?
Look at your abs.
Hold the light properly. I can't see a thing.
All right. Stop playing so hard to get.
It makes you look...
even cuter.
Gosh, what's with you?
What are you two doing? With the lights off.
What do you think? We're flirting.
"Flirting"? What is that?
It's nothing, Ha Eun.
Let's go, Ha Eun. Go on.
The more I see him, the more I fall for his charm.
- Grandma. - Yes.
Mom, where were you?
Mom, why do you look so upset?
Mom.
What's wrong? Did something happen?
You went to the chairman's house?
I had no choice. That was the only person I could think of.
Why did you go there, Mom? That won't solve anything.
Mom, why did you go to the chairman's house?
The chairman's wife is Mom's childhood friend.
- They went to the same school. - Seriously?
Yes. Back when we were in middle school,
that woman ran off with my hard-earned money.
I met her again after a few decades.
That is crazy.
So? You went there to get that money from her?
That money isn't important now.
I went there to beg her to help So Won.
I also felt bad about pulling her hair out.
What are you talking about?
I ran into her in front of our house the other day.
I lost it as soon as I saw her, so I grabbed her by the hair.
I can just picture it.
Mom, what did she say?
That evil witch.
She didn't even listen to me. She completely ignored me.
So why did you bother going there?
Because I was so desperate for help.
I was an idiot to think that she'd help us.
Her house looks like a palace.
How could she be so petty?
I don't want to talk about it anymore.
I should go drink some cold water and wake myself up. That witch.
Both you and Mom are going through all this because of me.
We should help you, of course. We're family.
So Won, don't be scared tomorrow. Just be confident.
Well, I guess we'll have to wait and see what they'll decide to do.
- All right. - The truth always comes out.
By the way, Kate told me earlier...
that the mistake with the order wasn't your fault.
She said someone was possibly trying to frame you.
- Yes, that's... - Does anyone come to your mind?
Maybe this is also that person's doing.
- The thing is... - What is it?
Is there someone you're suspecting?
No, no one. Who'd do such a thing?
How could I tell you that I'm suspecting Yeon Su?
You haven't got a clue, and you still have feelings for her.
Did you meet Mr. Oh?
No, he didn't even show up. I just talked to him on the phone.
We lost Mr. Shin, and we have no evidence.
What do we do?
I heard Ms. Song spent some of the money.
At the disciplinary hearing,
that will work to So Won's disadvantage.
Where are you going?
Eun Hye, what should I do?
I must reveal the truth.
What if everything is over before I could even begin?
Then what should I do?
(Bad Love)
You did something that I approve of, for a change.
Thank you for the compliment.
I'm asking you if you know anything.
It sounds like you're telling me that I should know something.
I'm here to meet Chairman Han.
There's something I must tell him.
Mom, why do you look sad?
No, not at all. Why would I be sad?
You're all I need, Ha Eun.
Okay.
Help me just this one time.
Help my daughter prove her innocence, please?
- Hwa Ran. - I said, leave!
What is this about?
You keep mistreating my mom, and I can't take it anymore.
- Then what? - I want you to apologize to my mom.