(Episode 58)
So Won.
Are you okay?
Are you hurt?
I'm all right.
What happened?
I heard you went to meet my father.
On my way there,
a man approached me, saying the chairman sent him.
Then he took me to the basement of a building.
So you couldn't even meet my father...
and were locked up there the whole time?
Yes.
I barely managed to get out.
What happened to your shoes?
They came off while I was running.
Are your feet okay?
Yes.
So someone locked you up somewhere?
Yes, it was like a secret room with no windows.
Do you remember the face of the man who took you there?
It was someone I had never seen before.
But the man who came into the room when I was locked up there...
was someone else.
He had a different physique and vibe.
My gosh, you must've been so scared.
They even took my phone, so I was panicking.
But this saying suddenly popped into my head.
"Even if you are caught by a tiger,"
"you will survive if you keep your cool."
I'm so glad that you're back safe and sound.
By the way, how did you get out of there?
I acted like I was passed out...
and hit him in the back with a chair.
I even bit his hand.
Then when I got out,
I asked a passerby to let me use his phone and called Jae Hyuk.
So Won, you're so impressive.
You did well, So Won.
You must know where the building is, then.
Tell me which building it is. I'll go and check it out.
Okay.
But I wonder who did something like this.
I'm sure it's not Tae Seok.
He'd never order anyone to do such a thing.
It must've been someone who knew that she was going to meet with him.
Perhaps it's someone who wants to drive a wedge...
between me and my father.
And who could that be?
You mean, Hwa Ran?
Do you really think she locked So Won up for that reason?
Mom.
Ha Eun, why aren't you in bed?
I woke up because you weren't by my side.
Really? Okay, let's go to bed.
Get some rest.
What time did you get home last night?
I waited until pretty late but didn't see you coming home.
And why didn't you answer our calls?
- What happened was... - She was with me.
I had a favor to ask of her.
Yes, I saw them coming home together.
Then you should've called us and let us know.
Were you two in some remote area or what?
Were you outside the mobile coverage area?
No, my phone suddenly stopped working.
His phone didn't work either.
She no longer works for Noyu.
Why must you boss her around until so late at night?
You should've just made sure she could keep her job.
Mom, why do you keep blaming him?
So Won is right. What did Jae Hyuk do so wrong?
He told his father that he likes her,
fully knowing this would happen. That's what he did wrong.
I should've been strongly against you two dating.
I can't even lock you in your room because you're an adult now.
What?
Mom said yesterday that someone locked her up somewhere.
What do you mean?
Mom, you said that yesterday in Uncle Ho Jin's room.
That someone locked you up somewhere.
Someone locked you up?
You were locked up somewhere yesterday?
Why?
Yes.
It doesn't matter even if you lost So Won.
The goal has been achieved anyway.
Thank you for your help, Mr. Park.
So you and Mr. Park...
were the ones that confined Choi So Won?
Mother, you're the one that figured out the solution.
You should've discussed this with me first.
I should take care of things like this.
You shouldn't dirty your hands, Mother.
You're such a smooth talker.
From now on, do not make your own decisions on such matters.
Just do as I say, okay?
Okay, Mother.
She managed to win Tae Seok over to her side. And even Mr. Park now?
This sly witch.
Mr. Park, who's your boss?
Me or Yeon Su?
How could you follow her order without my permission?
I apologize, ma'am.
Can you not gauge the situation?
Don't you know why I decided to approve of her?
I can't believe you followed Yeon Su's order.
She's your daughter-in-law now.
- That's a little too harsh... - What?
Who do you work for?
I work for you and Director Han, of course.
I only did what she asked me to do because I thought...
it'd be helpful for the two of you.
In any case,
do not follow her orders ever again.
I won't forgive you if something like this happens again.
Understood.
What?
She utterly baffles me.
You two got married only a little while ago,
but she's already acting like she's the lady of the house.
Were you the one who gave the order to confine Choi So Won?
I did it for you and Mother.
I thought it was the best thing to do to create a chasm...
between Father and Jae Hyuk.
Your father needs to see her true colors.
He needs to know how scary his dear daughter-in-law really is.
Mom, that's enough.
You'd better not make such a decision on your own again.
I just wanted to help you. That's all.
I understand.
But what will you do if my dad finds out?
You should've at least told me.
I should've been more thoughtful.
I'm sorry.
No, I'm sorry.
For making you do something like this.
Don't get involved in such dirty work from now on.
Okay?
Okay.
What happened with Choi So Won?
She got back safe and sound.
However, someone confined her.
What? That's why she disappeared?
So?
Do you still think that I did something to her?
I can't believe you're suspecting me.
What were you planning on saying to So Won?
Were you going to threaten her...
to give up and just leave me?
You brat.
You're removed from the project as of today!
Do you really have to do this?
You're totally preoccupied with this woman now.
How can I trust you to run the company?
Okay, I heard you.
That punk.
How could he not say sorry even once?
How much more must you wreck me?
You brat!
- Call Mr. Jeong. - Yes, sir.
The day I was supposed to meet with Choi So Won,
she was locked up somewhere. Do you know what happened?
Pardon me?
I had no idea, sir.
Come in.
About what happened to So Won...
You still don't know who did it?
No, not yet.
Whoever it is, I'll teach the person a lesson.
Here's the design proposal for the N-tex 4 project.
You should get Min Hyuk's approval on these things, not mine.
Why is that?
I'm no longer participating in the project.
As per the chairman's order?
Yes.
I can't believe Tae Seok is doing this.
So what will you do now?
You said it's about time I decided which path to take.
I made my decision. I won't give up no matter what.
Don't look at me like that. I'm fine.
I'm just worried about So Won. That's all.
That's such great news.
I'm so happy to hear that you're now in charge of the N-tex 4 project.
I owe it all to you.
It wasn't an easy process, but everything turned out well.
You earned it yourself because you're competent.
No, having you by my side gives me the strength that I need.
Come in.
Mr. Han, I heard you're now in charge of the new project.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
Please continue to help and support me.
- Of course. - I should get back.
By the way, why did the VP decide not to participate?
Well...
Things got pretty crazy yesterday.
Jae Hyuk rebelled against my dad,
and my dad even hit him.
What did they argue about?
You don't need to know.
(Legal Manager Choi Ho Jin)
Why must you keep summoning me like this?
You're the one that locked So Won up, right?
- Here we go again. - Forget it.
It's pointless to ask you about these things anyway.
If you keep this up,
I'll tell everyone who you really are.
I'll tell everyone that So Won is your sister...
and that you approached Min Hyuk...
with an ulterior motive to join Noyu.
Sure, go ahead.
It'd be fun to take this all the way to the end.
But you'd better think about what you'd be losing.
And who'd be hurt more if you were to do such a thing?
Ho Jin!
You'd better watch it when you're at work.
Don't call me like that. What if someone hears you?
Do you think I'll let you get away with this?
I can't wait to see what you'll do.
Choi Ho Jin speaking.
You found the laptop?
I'll be right there.
(Vice President's Office)
Hwa Ran, what brings you here?
I guess you heard the news.
What news?
Jae Hyuk's been removed from the project.
Min Hyuk will be leading it single-handedly.
My gosh, really?
Are you that happy? Try not to look too excited.
I'm not excited.
I'm just wondering...
Are you the one that locked So Won up?
Yu Jin, how could you accuse me of such a horrible thing?
I mean, you always complained about Tae Seok...
favoring Jae Hyuk.
When did I complain about that?
How could you say such a thing?
I came by because I was worried about Jae Hyuk.
He stopped by yesterday,
and Tae Seok hit him.
Tae Seok hit Jae Hyuk? Why?
What do you think?
He said Choi So Won disappeared.
He accused Tae Seok of it and lashed out at him.
Gosh, he was unbelievably rude.
How could you do such a thing? I can't believe you locked her up.
I told you that it wasn't me.
Also, do you have any evidence?
Why barge in and lash out at me?
Who else would do something like that?
Only your family would do such a thing to my daughter.
How could you forcibly confine her after getting her fired?
Don't you know I cherish my child as much as you cherish yours?
How dare you do such a thing to my precious daughter?
I told you that I know nothing about it.
So you'll just feign ignorance?
If you didn't do it, then was it your husband?
Didn't we meet in our office building?
That's right. We've met. I'm Hwa Ran's friend.
And I'm Choi So Won's mother.
She's Choi So Won's mother?
Sir, did you order someone to kidnap and confine my daughter?
Pardon?
Hey, what's the matter with you? I told you that he didn't do it.
How could you do such a horrible thing?
You're a parent yourself.
It's not like they want to get married right away.
You fired her out of the blue just because they like each other.
And now this, as if that wasn't enough?
Well, it sounds like there's been some misunderstanding.
I don't care. That is just unacceptable.
I don't know what you think of her,
but she is my precious daughter.
You shouldn't mistreat her like that just because she's not your child.
Hey, what's with you?
Enough. Have you lost your mind?
Yes, I have! Would you be able to stay sane in this situation?
If someone forcibly confined your child,
you'd totally lose it.
Why are they talking so casually?
What's going on? Ms. Song and Mother were friends?
And I heard that Vice President Han has been married before.
Are you that proud of your divorced son?
Fine, let's say I understand why you disapprove of my daughter.
Every parent thinks that his or her child is...
the most precious in the world.
Still, this is just wrong.
What do you think you're doing?
You can't do this.
Please say something.
I'm sorry about what happened, but it wasn't me.
She disappeared on her way to meet you!
Why did you ask her to meet?
You fired her, for goodness' sake. Why summon her?
- Enough. Please leave. - Let go.
There seems to have been a misunderstanding.
But you should go home now.
Mr. Park, please take her home.
- Let's go. - No, forget it.
I can go home on my own.
If this happens again, I won't hold back.
Consider yourself informed.
I wanted to report you to the police,
but I'll forgive you this one time for your elder son's sake.
You got that?
- Mr. Park. - Yes, sir.
Find out who did it.
Yes, sir.
Choi So Won's mom is even worse than I expected.
She's awfully crude and ignorant.
I told you.
Growing up with a woman like her must've been so difficult.
I was so miserable every day.
I'm sure you can believe me now.
The fact that I was abused while growing up.
Yes, I totally believe you now.
By the way, is Mother friends with So Won's mom?
I guess so.
How ill-fated.
What?
My brother never gets like that.
He must've been furious.
I'm sure he was also angry about being falsely accused.
There's more.
He removed Jae Hyuk from the project earlier today.
- From the project? - Yes.
Gosh, what are you going to do? I'm really worried about you two.
I heard your father hit you because of me.
It wasn't a big deal.
How can you say that's not a big deal?
I feel like I'm totally ruining your relationship with your father.
It upsets me.
It's not your fault.
I heard he even removed you from the project.
I'm busy with other stuff anyway.
Shouldn't we...
just give up here?
So Won.
You see, that project...
I know how hard you've worked on it.
I feel like you have too much to lose because of me.
It's weighing me down.
I have nothing to lose because none of that is mine.
Also, you're all I need.
Didn't you decide to trust me and follow my lead?
You must stay strong. You can't falter already.
Mom, where were you?
I went to Chairman Han's place and caused a scene.
Mom.
They kidnapped and confined you. I had to do something.
Vice President Han, I'm sorry.
But I was so angry that I couldn't keep it to myself.
Don't worry about me. I'm okay.
Vice President Han.
Just let So Won go if you don't think you can be responsible.
Just give up now.
I'm sorry.
But I won't give up on her.
Then make sure you keep her safe.
How could you already make her suffer so much?
I'm so upset.
I can't just sit back and have Jae Hyuk...
take responsibility for everything.
I must rise again on my own no matter what.
Ho Jin.
Hey.
Do you think the footage from the shop can be restored?
I took it to the place that you know,
- and they said it'd be doable. - Really?
If we manage to restore it...
and find out that Director Han actually did it, what would you do?
We should disclose it.
I'm wondering whether I should...
post it on the employee forum or tell the chairman.
Ho Jin.
Even if that's revealed now,
it won't really affect Yeon Su or Director Han.
Then what do you want to do?
I have an idea.
What? A fabric shop?
Yes.
Someone ransacked our shop five years ago.
And Yeon Su deleted the security footage from that day.
We also lost some files on the technology when that happened.
Then...
Both Ho Jin and I believe...
that Yeon Su stole the files on the technology.
Ho Jin hurt his head...
while she was trying to help Tak Se Hoon get away.
I can't believe it.
Are you saying Ms. Hwang was the one that ransacked the shop?
That was...
I'm suspecting the development manager...
who came to us five years ago asking us to sell the technology.
In other words, it was probably Director Han.
And Yeon Su probably struck a deal using that information.
The truth will come to light tomorrow.
We're restoring the footage at the moment.
If Min Hyuk was the one that ransacked the shop,
it's possible that he was also the one...
who bought the technology from Tak Se Hoon during the competition.
You were thinking that too?
To be honest, I kept wondering...
how he managed to restore the technology so quickly.
And it was so similar to your technology,
in terms of its ingredients and production process.
If it was actually Min Hyuk's doing,
what would you do?
Don't worry about me and just do what you wish to do.
Then can you not get involved and just watch...
no matter what I decide to do?
Yes, of course.
Whatever you decide to do, I'm sure there's a valid reason.
I'll trust you and root for you no matter what, So Won.
Yoon Jin, can you get me last year's sales report?
Sure.
What's wrong? Is it not there?
Well, So Won was in charge of organizing all the reports,
so I don't know where it is.
Goodness. Soo Ho, can you look for it?
Pardon me?
I'm sorry. So Won took care of managing all the reports.
She was let go unexpectedly,
so we didn't have a chance to do a proper handover.
Yoon Jin, can you call So Won?
Okay.
What's going on with the thing I asked you to look into?
Why haven't I received any updates?
I looked into it,
but there's no witness that saw Ms. Choi in confinement,
and I couldn't find any evidence.
I'm sorry, sir.
My dad must never find out the truth about what happened.
Of course.
Do not tell him that my wife ordered you to do it.
I won't. Please don't worry.
What are you doing here?
I'm here because Yoon Jin asked me to help her locate a report.
You're shameless. How dare you show up here?
By the way, do you remember me saying five years ago...
that I think someone ransacked our fabric shop?
Why are you bringing that up suddenly?
You were the one that watched the security footage.
Did you...
delete the footage by any chance?
What on earth are you talking about?
You're even going to accuse me of that now?
I'm looking for that footage.
I'm so curious to find out who ransacked our shop.
The laptop is being restored right now.
What?
Why are you so surprised?
What? I'm not.
Why does she want to watch that footage all of a sudden?
What if they manage to restore it?
You got our brand into over 30 shopping malls at once.
It is very impressive.
Our business proposal that highlighted our vision...
for the new material and what N-tex 4 can do must've moved Lucio.
Right. I'm sure that played a part.
But in business, nothing gets done without trust.
Had Lucio not trusted you,
this successful outcome wouldn't have been possible.
Right.
The company will give you all the support you need,
so show us what you can do.
Yes, sir.
Father really said that?
That's amazing.
I'm happy because I think he fully trusts me now.
Well, by the way...
What is it? Did something happen?
So Won is trying to find that footage.
What footage?
The footage of you ransacking their fabric shop years ago.
What? Why is she looking for that out of the blue?
She questioned how we were able to restore the technology.
I think she's speculating that you probably bought the technology.
What?
I thought you deleted that footage.
Yes, I did.
But they're trying to restore the file now.
No way. We cannot let that happen.
I worked so hard to get here.
If that gets caught,
people will also suspect that I bought the technology.
Exactly. What do we do?
We must do whatever it takes to stop her, no matter what.
Where is she now?
Hello, Choi So Won speaking.
The footage has been restored?
Okay.
I'm quite busy at the moment though.
I'll be there in an hour. Okay.
(NS Computer Recovery, CEO Yu Jung Min)
- Hello. - Hello.
Ms. Choi So Won asked me to pick up her laptop for her.
Oh, okay.
Here you go.
- How did it go? - I went there and picked it up.
Well done.
We should check if the file has actually been recovered.
If we get rid of this, there will be no evidence left.
(Delete)
(Yes)
- Let's destroy the laptop. - Okay.
I'm sure you watched the video I sent you.
Destroying the laptop will be pointless.
I have a copy of the footage here.
(Bad Love)
You totally fooled me?
I need to survive too.
I can't let you walk all over me forever.
How dare you threaten my son?
I don't think you're in the position to raise your voice at me, ma'am.
You brazen witch.
I told you to wait. Give me some time to get the money ready.
You stole the technology.
I'll tell Director Han all about it.
Is he that man from five years ago?
Back then, you said you didn't know him. Was that a lie too?
To tell you the truth,
he's been stalking me.