(Episode 24)
At Dongdaemun Market?
How did our fabric end up there?
Exactly. That's why I'm utterly flabbergasted.
It's not like the file walked all the way there on its own.
How could this happen?
Who's the scumbag that stole our technology?
And it's new. The jacket was made very recently.
What? That makes no sense.
We lost the file five years ago.
Why now, after all this time?
Exactly. That's why I think it's so odd.
Eun Hye died like that,
and even our house got seized and auctioned off.
We moved as if we were fugitives,
so I thought I misplaced the file somewhere.
I'm sure the person who stole our technology distributed it.
Who stole our fabric technology?
I should've arranged a meeting like this sooner.
I'm sorry I haven't been in touch.
Let's eat first and take our time to catch up.
- Have some food. - Okay.
Mr. Park, please try to unite all the board members.
I'd love to do that,
but they all think differently.
You saw what Min Hyuk has done for the company over the years.
Both Noyu Fashion and Noyu Construction...
have grown significantly thanks to his hard work.
Yes. I know, of course.
But the problem is that Chairman Han...
still has great confidence in Mr. Han Jae Hyuk.
Please help me out. I'll be sure you repay you.
I have no power, you know.
- Allow me to pour you a drink. - No, it's okay.
I have to go somewhere after this,
so let's finish the food and get going.
Mr. Park's attitude has completely changed.
My husband must have said something to him.
Yes, he probably did since he knew about you contacting him.
He even gave more shares to Yu Jin and Jae Hyuk.
The situation is quite serious.
Yes, it is.
Even the board members are speaking highly of Mr. Han Jae Hyuk...
due to the incident with Mr. Shin.
Some say he did a better job as Director of Strategy.
That's why this is a problem.
He's the elder son,
and he established himself here before Min Hyuk did.
He resigned and left the company seven years ago.
I can't believe people still say that.
If he returns to the company,
we'll be doomed.
Ma'am.
I heard that the Dubai office is in need of a designer.
How about we send him there?
Who stole our fabric technology and sold it?
When I catch this thief,
I'll break his or her legs.
Who is it?
What brings you here?
What brings you to my humble abode?
I'm not here to see you. Just tell J to come out.
J? Why do you need to see him?
Can you spare me a minute?
What is it about?
I have to talk to you about a work-related matter.
So he finds this tiny room more comfortable than our house?
I came to see you because you didn't answer my calls.
- Just get to the point, please. - Let's sit down first.
I heard about everything you did to help sort out the mess.
I didn't know you were this concerned about the company.
Jae Hyuk.
How much longer are you going to live like this?
You're such a competent man.
Also, you're the eldest son of the Noyu family.
If people find out about this,
they'll think your parents are to blame.
I fully understand how shocked and traumatized...
you must have been because of the accident from five years ago.
That being said,
if you haven't completely pulled yourself together yet,
how about you move away for a little while?
What are you trying to say?
The Dubai office is in need of a designer.
Work there for the time being and try to pull yourself together.
I guess you want me to leave the country.
Why would I want you to send me away to another country?
What mother would want to send her child away?
It's just that...
seeing you live like this breaks my heart.
And...
let me ask you one more question.
By any chance,
do you have feelings for Choi So Won?
Sorry?
You never showed any interest in the company,
but you went and caught Mr. Shin yourself.
And you always seem very eager to help her.
Are you already completely over the other girl?
What are you talking about?
If that is not the case, just go to Dubai.
That will be the best solution for you.
No, not for me.
You're doing this for Min Hyuk.
Don't worry. I'll never be a threat to him.
Gosh, how could you say such a thing?
I have no interest in going to Dubai.
If you're done, please leave.
Still, take your time and think about it again.
Hey, why did you have to meet J?
None of your business.
Why are all the higher-ups coming to meet with a mere designer?
Are your ears clogged or something?
You glared and yelled at me when I went to your place.
Why barge into my house? Do you think I'm a joke?
That rude woman.
(Chairman Han Tae Seok)
Come in.
What's the matter?
Sir, the new design with Y-tex is sold in the market again.
What? Y-tex?
- It's a new design? - Yes.
So the developer of the technology is distributing it again?
We didn't see the fabric for quite some time.
Why now?
Mr. Park, find out how it was distributed.
Yes, sir.
It's much nicer than N-tex Two.
You two actually developed this fabric technology together?
Yes. So Won and I developed it together while putting up...
with being sleep-deprived for a few years.
We also had to visit many labs for it.
I can imagine how much work it must have been.
Five years ago, we lost the flash drive with all the files.
But this jacket came out with the same fabric.
I bet someone stole our technology and sold it.
It's odd that it took all this time to come out in the market.
That's what I'm saying.
If someone stole it, this should've happened a long time ago.
I should've just sold it to Noyu when they came to me five years ago.
Someone else is benefiting from it now because I was too stubborn.
- Noyu came to see you? - Yes.
The manager of Development or something wanted me to sell it,
but I kicked him out right away. Goodness.
First, we should try to find out how it was distributed.
That will lead us to the person who sold it.
Yes, we must find out no matter what.
Yes, okay.
Right, Dubai. Yes, I heard you.
Ms. Han, what was the call about? What do you mean Dubai?
The Dubai office is in need of a designer,
so they want me to find someone.
They want me to come, but I said no.
I'll never leave Korea again.
I like staying here. The food is good too.
That's odd.
How did that fabric magically appear again after five years?
That's what I can't figure out.
Come to think of it,
all of this began because of that fabric technology.
If only Yeon Su hadn't taken the video of you...
ransacking the shop and threatened us with it...
Why must you bring that up now?
Because I'm so angry.
Min Hyuk.
Find the developer of that technology no matter what.
I know you couldn't in the past, but you must find that person.
That's the only way you can beat Jae Hyuk.
Yes, I should. I will find her at all costs.
Hey, Ho Jin. Did you look into it?
Yes, the CEO of one of JB Apparel's subcontractors distributed it.
JB Apparel? Isn't it the company in France?
In France, it was already distributed a long time ago.
Then it came to Korea recently.
- What? - From what I've found out,
the company patented the fabric.
They probably cheated the system by changing one of the materials.
Then shouldn't we sue them?
You'll have to prove that you developed the technology,
but you don't have any of the files.
And you'll have to wait a few years for the court's decision.
During that time, we can't stop them from manufacturing the fabric.
Then what do we do?
We should track down the CEO...
of the company that distributed the technology.
JB Apparel? Yeon Su used to work there.
You're keeping the related documents in a safe place, right?
Yes, of course.
It's my number one treasure.
You must remember the fabric technology...
my mom and I developed together.
The technology that Noyu wanted to acquire.
You remember it, right?
Why do you ask?
Ho Jin did some research...
and found out that the same fabric technology...
was distributed by a subcontractor of JB Apparel in France.
So? What do you want to ask me about?
I just think it's strange.
My family and you are the only ones that know about the technology.
Coincidentally, it was distributed by a subcontractor of a company...
where you used to work.
What are you trying to say?
You know what I'm trying to get at.
Are you suspecting that I stole your flash drive?
Is that what you want to say?
To be honest, I can't help but be suspicious of you.
From the sample and the uniform...
to the design leak, I think it was all your doing.
How could you afford to study in France?
I told you that I met a sponsor.
Who is that sponsor? Why can't you tell me?
Why do I have to tell you?
Why can't you tell me if you didn't do anything wrong?
I refuse to tell you because I've done nothing wrong.
I have no reason to have to prove my innocence.
If you're that curious, why don't you find out yourself...
with your brother who specializes in background checks?
- So it's really not you? - That's right. I didn't do it.
I mean, think about it.
Would I be working here if I actually sold that technology?
I would've started my own business. Am I wrong?
The truth will come out eventually.
If you did it,
I will never forgive you.
Are you really going to keep this up?
You left Ho Jin and abandoned Min Ah.
If you did such a thing on top of that,
you shouldn't even call yourself human.
I understand that you want...
to take it out on someone because you're upset.
But enough is enough.
My patience is reaching its limits.
How did Y-tex come into Korea?
The contract terms clearly stated it cannot be distributed in Korea.
You still haven't paid me the remainder yet. What is going on?
Take care of what's already out on the market immediately.
Hello? Se Hoon. Se Hoon!
The person you're trying to reach is...
Yes. First, I need to prove that I developed that technology.
To do that, I need to restore the technology as soon as possible.
Hello, Mr. Kim. How have you been?
Well, do you have some time?
I'd like to meet with you.
Have you found out how it was distributed?
Yes, sir.
It was distributed by a man named Tak Se Hoon,
the CEO of a French fashion company's subcontractor.
I thought the owner of the fabric shop in Dongdaemun developed it.
They probably sold the technology to that company.
What? Goodness.
She refused to sell it when I asked her to.
Then it must have already been on the market overseas.
Yes. I've confirmed that in France, it's already...
You didn't even know about it?
Tak Se Hoon.
Try to track him down first.
Yes, sir.
(Chairman's Office)
When you find Tak Se Hoon, please tell me first.
- Before you report to my father. - Yes, sir.
Mr. Han is looking for Tak Se Hoon too?
This is driving me crazy.
You haven't found out who distributed the technology, right?
Yes, it won't be easy.
Cheer up.
Yes, I should...
because I have a reason to live.
"A reason to live"?
My daughter, Ha Eun,
and the truth that I must uncover.
What about you, J?
Have you found a reason to live?
I'm not sure.
Not yet, I guess.
I think you've almost found it.
Why do you think so?
I told you.
I think I'll soon be able to see that radiant man I used to know.
You probably don't know how lively and cheerful you've become.
Really? I have?
Yes. At first, you grimaced all the time,
and all you could say was, "Get lost!"
But these days, you smile and no longer tell people to get lost.
You almost look like a different person.
Why isn't he picking up?
Hey. It's me, Yeon Su. Yes, it's been a long time.
Have you seen Tak Se Hoon recently?
The CEO of one of our subcontractors.
Yes, that guy. Did you see him recently?
Can you think of anyone who would know?
Hello, Michelle. It's me, Yeon Su.
Do you know Tak Se Hoon's whereabouts?
You don't?
No, I'm doing well.
Okay, stay in touch.
Hi, Ho Jin.
Yeon Su, can we meet now?
The French company where you used to work.
You know their subcontractor, Rena, right?
Yes, I do. What about them?
I have evidence that they distributed our fabric technology.
Right, So Won told me.
It was first distributed by a man named Tak Se Hoon,
but we can't seem to find him.
- Really? - I was just wondering...
if you know him.
I met him a few times because of work.
But that's all.
I see.
I was frustrated, so I asked you to meet up just in case.
I'm sorry I couldn't be of any help.
I know that So Won and Ms. Song worked hard to develop it.
- They must be very upset. - Yes, they are.
By the way, are you enjoying living alone?
You never talk about wanting to move back in.
There's no room left anyway.
Right, that's true.
But Yeon Su,
I heard a guy's voice when I called you the other day.
Are you...
seeing someone?
What?
- Oh, that. - That guy.
Who is he?
You're right. I'm seeing him at the moment.
- Really? - Yes.
You really won't give me a chance?
- Can't we get back together... - Ho Jin.
I've told you that I just want to be friends with you.
I've put our past behind.
So you should live in the present too.
I should get back.
Did you find anything else on Tak Se Hoon?
His phone is off at the moment,
but his family lives in Cheongju.
He might visit or call them,
so I plan to go there myself.
Make sure you tell them...
that Noyu Group wants to buy that technology.
Yes, sir.
Ho Jin.
Hey, where are you going at this hour?
It's an emergency. There's a new case.
See you later.
Okay, see you. Be safe.
Eun Hye.
Eun Hye!
Why didn't you come sooner?
Eun Hye.
Eun Hye!
Eun Hye, don't go!
Don't leave, Eun Hye!
Don't leave.
Don't leave, Eun Hye!
Don't go.
Please don't go, Eun Hye.
Don't go. Don't leave.
Don't leave me.
- Don't... - J.
- Don't go. - J.
My gosh.
- J. - Don't leave.
My goodness.
J?
Hey.
J.
Are you all right?
You scared me.
What did you dream about? It seemed like a terrible dream.
You must've experienced a terribly painful breakup.
You kept shouting, "Don't go."
- Did I? - Yes.
Was it...
about her?
How did you two end things?
Can't you just go see her if you miss her that much?
Can you no longer see her?
That's right.
I can no longer see her.
She went far away.
"Far away"?
Did she move to a different country or something?
I see.
The baby too?
You must miss them very much.
I know that you loved her a lot.
You're in the same boat.
Yes.
I miss her so much, even at this very moment.
But you see,
the pain outdoes...
how much I miss her.
The pain from being unable to uncover the truth yet.
The truth that you have to find out?
Yes.
The reason why I lost one of my dearly loved ones.
I will find out the truth no matter what.
And I'll do my very best to make that happen. I won't avoid anything.
Aren't you afraid?
Even so, I must face it head-on.
I'll gladly put up with anything.
I believe...
it's what we must do for those that passed away.
Eun Hye.
Is there something you want to tell me?
Is that why you came to me...
in my dream and looked at me with such sad eyes?
Even so, I must face it head-on.
I'll gladly put up with anything.
I believe it's what we must do for those that passed away.
I don't want to eat greens though.
Greens are so good for you.
You need to eat greens so that you can become healthy soon.
Okay.
Why did you drink so much yesterday?
You came home completely drunk.
My friends are visiting from France.
J won't like you if he finds out how much you drink.
Sorry?
Oh, I see.
J likes women who can drink a lot.
Do you really like J?
My gosh, are you jealous?
I like J as well as you, my cutie-pie prosecutor.
It's like choosing between jjamppong and jajangmyeon.
Whom should I choose? I'm so torn.
- Leave me out. - Yes, leave my son out.
Don't you dare.
By the way, where did Bigfoot go so early?
No idea. He wasn't in the room when I got home.
Eun Hye.
(Choi Eun Hye)
I'm sorry.
I hid like a coward because I was scared.
I thought my family might have had something to do with your accident.
And that's why...
That's why I was so afraid to find out the truth.
(Choi Eun Hye)
I won't hide anymore.
I will find out the truth.
It is the correct address,
but no such person lives here.
Our surname is Kim.
Yes, Mr. Jeong.
I'm sorry. I can't find their address.
Ms. Choi Eun Hye?
Yes.
We don't have a patient with that name.
Are you sure?
I already checked all other hospitals in the area.
Could you please check one more time?
She's not here.
Yes, everything seemed so strange.
There must be something that I don't know about.
Do you happen to know where they moved to?
How would I know that?
They moved out in a rush because the house got auctioned off.
It got auctioned off?
I heard that family went bankrupt.
I also heard that Noyu Group ended up buying the house.
(Chairman Han Tae Seok)
Come in.
What brings you here?
There's something I need to ask you, Dad.
Did you buy the house where Eun Hye used to live?
What are you talking about all of a sudden?
Answer my question.
Did you give the order to buy that house?
What on earth are you talking about?
Are you still not over that?
Finding out who bought her house is still important to you?
She's dead now, yet she's still not letting you go.
How much longer will you let yourself be hung up on the past?
Do you even know how I feel?
I tried to understand you.
For five long years,
I lived as if I lost my son.
Please stop this now.
Try to pull yourself together, please.
After Mom passed away,
Eun Hye was my everything.
But she vanished one day, and I don't even know why.
Even our baby is gone.
I lost all my loved ones like that,
so what should I do?
And maybe the person who is responsible for that is...
I should go.
Wait.
Gosh.
Mr. Park, come to my office for a minute.
What? The chairman asked you about what?
Who bought Choi Eun Hye's house?
So what did you tell him?
I told him that I'd check with the accounting firm first.
Ma'am,
Mr. Han Jae Hyuk came by earlier.
He probably found the house.
Mr. Park.
Who's the person that took care of the buying process?
The person who gave the order to buy that house...
was Chairman Han.