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[Episode 16]

- Why didn't you tell me? - Seok Hoon.

- You can't come here. - You knew about the tax audit, didn't you?

We broke up.

It's only going to look bad for us if you continue to come here.

Please go back now. Let's talk about it later.

Seok Hoon.

Just what are you thinking? Why are you acting like this?

The tax audit... I'm not afraid of it.

I can just pay the fines.

What I'm really afraid of... is your heart.

Seok Hoon, who is it that you want to protect?

Is it me... or Na Hong Joo?

What are you talking about all of a sudden? What kind of question is that?

I saw the wedding ring at your house.

It was probably the ring Na Hong Joo returned to you.

Why haven't you thrown it away?

Somehow, there might be some feelings left behind...

That's not it.

I just couldn't throw it away in the trash or onto the streets like it was nothing.

But you do have the heart to throw it away?

I only have one answer.

That there is only one person I'm going to protect and that's you.

I'll trust... those words.

Trust it.

Go back now. I have a board of directors meeting to go to.

Be strong.

The subsidiary stocks are already falling.

The fines are going to be immense too.

Calm down. The Director shouldn't get upset first.

You would be upset too if you were in my shoes.

I've never heard of this kind of tax audit in all my years of working in this company.

I'm telling you a person of power did this on purpose.

- Yes? - The Chairman is asking to see you.

Do you think President Kang was the one who instigated this audit?

What's the reason?

Just because you're beating him at business, don't you think a tax audit is a bit harsh?

- He must hold a lot of grudges against me. - So, what exactly are those?

Let me take care of this.

The prosecutors and the national assembly. I'll try to mobilize all our connections.

Even if you were to block it, do you think you have the influence that President Kang has?

Go and meet with President Kang.

Meet with him and talk things through with him.

Then find a less damaging way of harming the company.

Decrease the fines or cover a different problem.

Everything will be under control if President Kang makes a few phone calls.

Dad.

Kang Min Woo put our company in this situation.

But you want me to go to him and ask him for mercy?

- I can't do that. - What are you going to do then?

Are you going to pay for all the fines and stop all your business ventures?

A smart business person, needs to know when to bend for the sake of the company.

I'd rather go through the tax audit.

President Yu!

I'll be on my way. I have an emergency meeting to attend.

- Are you excited? - Yes.

- Come here. - Be careful or you'll fall.

- Look at this. I made it with Ms. Hong Joo. - Wow, it's pretty.

- Isn't it totally pretty? - Yeah.

- You want to touch it? - Yeah.

Okay, take it out. Good job.

- Did it come out well? Do you like it? - Yes.

- Shall we eat now? - Yes.

It's a hairpin.

Does this belong to you? How neat. My mom has the same one.

Don't think too hard about it and just tell me where you want to work at.

- I'm all right. - I heard you're good with computers.

We have a mobile business in our company. How about you work in that division?

- Excuse me. - Speak comfortably.

I know I have nothing but I've never mooched off of anyone

- and I have no intentions to live like that. - You're just like your sister.

It must run in the family.

What's there to mooch off of between you and me?

It concerns me that you're living paycheck to paycheck.

I get a salary not day to day pay.

And the lecturing I'm doing right now is not bad.

Focus your concerns on my sister.

Don't worry about your sister. She's doing well.

My sister's the type of person who doesn't show that she's upset.

I'm asking you to take all those things into consideration and focus on her.

Don't make her feel small because of money.

And the everyday things that rich people say can hurt a person that has nothing.

Hong Kyu... don't hate me so much because I have a lot of money.

Sometimes if you get to know the wealthy... they're pitiful too.

A tax audit... I heard that it is a pain... and you have to pay the government...

Right?

Did you really do that?

- Se Jin. - You and my sister are friends.

Why did you do that?

Sometimes that happens in business. You fight and clash with one another.

Min Woo.

Don't be like that and make peace with one another.

Call the higher ups and say

'I made peace with Yu Se Young so let's pretend this never happened.'

That's all you have to do.

I mean, it was so bad that I had to come here.

Min Woo, make peace with Se Young for my sake.

I'm not sure... I don't think this is something I should talk about with you.

If she has something to say tell President Yu to come here directly.

My sister doesn't know that I came here.

You know how she is.

Anyway, even if our relationship is on the rocks it has nothing to do with you.

- Don't be concerned. - I didn't know you were so shameless.

You're really going get punished a thousand times over.

If you make my sister cry, you're going to shed tears of blood.

What should I do?

I want to cry bloody tears,but there's no one to hand out that punishment.

Because the one and only Yu Se Young can get knocked out too.

Hong Kyu.

Where did you go?

What is it? Did something happen?

Do you know that you're hiding your true identity?

What identity?

You're a jobless computer geek during the day.

But you transform into a super hero at night.

What are you talking about?

There's a person I want to destroy... but I have no power.

Is there a super hero out there that could do that?

Did you eat?

- Should we go and eat something yummy? - Let's do that.

These are the top twenty corporations and their current assets.

You've already prepared it?

I don't think I can keep up with you.

An English version of the report is in the back for headquarters to review.

I knew it, my senses weren't wrong.

You're exactly what our company needs.

Excuse me, President Jang.

Is it all right if I take several days off?

Is there something going on?

There's a personal matter I have to take care of.

Since you took care of the duties I ordered in a speedy manner...

- It wouldn't be bad to take a break. - Thank you.

Don't do anything else and rest well. Do you understand what I'm saying?

Yes, Sir.

My name is Cha Seok Hoon and I'm an investor at Mayfield.

You better leave if you're here for a favor.

Because the moment you even go in that direction, I'm going to kick it to the side.

How about Kang Min Woo then?

Prosecutor Go Dong Shik of the Seoul district.

You got demoted five years ago for investigating A Jin Group's slush funds.

And you've been black balled ever since.

Don't you think I came back because of that?

I heard influence and requests don't faze you at all.

Yeah right. I'm just doing my job.

So, has your affection for President Kang cooled off then?

What's the point of a one-sided love? I don't even have a ring to propose with.

I can prepare that ring for you.

If I secure the slush fund documents, will you be willing to properly investigate it?

What... is it you do again?

I'm just an ordinary citizen.

Madam, did you come out for some shopping?

- There's something I want to return. - What...

- Look here! - I...

am the wife of President Kang Min Woo of A Jin Group.

- What... are you doing? - I returned the slap.

Take this as well.

How dare you go around trying to seduce my husband when his wife is right here.

Why don't you enjoy your life like a woman who's happily single?

What happened today...

- You're going to regret it. - Regret?

I've regretted a lot of things so I know what that feels like.

This doesn't apply.

Thank you for the necklace.

I liked it so much that I can't return it. Is that okay?

The expected fines... are that much?

Yes, I know. I understand there is nothing you can do, Assemblyman.

I understand.

You must've been busy trying to move so many people at the same time.

Oh please, I just had to make several phone calls.

I should acknowledge what needs to be acknowledged. Your influence.

I feel so proud that you of all people acknowledged it.

Now, what can I help you with? And there's no need hold onto pride between us.

I'd like for the fines to be decreased.

I don't have power over that. The national tax administration has jurisdiction over that.

I didn't come here to joke around.

Those fun phone calls you like to make... it's possible.

Let's say it is possible. There has to be a give and take.

Tell me what you want.

Hand over the hotel location site in Mooju to me.

At half the price you purchased.

- You call that a deal? - Ah, there's one more thing.

You're going to have to remove your ice cream business in China.

You're basically telling me not to do any sort of business.

You can't just complain about the fines.

Following the tax audit, you'll have a slump in stocks, setbacks in business ventures.

If you take all those things into consideration, my terms won't sound so bad.

I've always known you had a complex against me since long time ago.

Even so, this isn't how you collect.

Get some counseling from a specialist first.

The Chairman worked so hard to raise Dong Sung Group.

Don't let it go to ruins because of your pride. President Yu.

My father will be so happy to hear this. I'll make sure to relay that to him.

I saw the news. It's unfortunate.

It's very common when you're doing business.

Seok Hoon would have been helpful if he was next to you during this.Isn't that so?

Why didn't you try to understand and be a bit more patient with him?

I didn't have the capacity to do that, but you're different.

Do you think the circumstances would be different if Cha Seok Hoon was next to me?

I'm going to take care of this on my own.

I wouldn't even be able to imitate you. You're amazing, President Yu.

Go in. My business with him is over.

Please take care of your health in times like this.

What brings you to the company?

Hong Joo.

I told you before.

That I don't want to fail this marriage.

- What are you... - I just met with Han Ji Sun.

What? There's no need to be shocked when you were in the same hotel room with her.

What did Ji Sun say to you?

Nothing much really.

I told her I couldn't return the necklace you gave me because I liked it so much.

You knew?

I don't care who it is or where it is that you go but just do me this one favor.

Please don't get caught. I'm a woman too and I'm your wife.

Okay. Sometimes I can't get my act together.

Min Woo.

Okay, okay! I'm sorry, I'm sorry!

Have you had lunch yet? What would you like to eat?

I know you're busy, but please give me ten minutes of your time.

I heard the art exhibition was a success.

You have a knack for business.

It was the event not me.

But... what is it that you want?

I have no plans in lending money to an investment firm.

I'm going to catch Kang Min Woo.

If you were to help me... the process would be much easier.

I'm... his ex-wife.

And this department store is a subsidiary of A Jin Group.

There is no reason for me to help you.

I know you were kicked out and the divorce was forced onto you.

I also know that you and President Yu have the same objective towards President Kang.

You broke up with your lover and you're taking revenge in her stead.

That's quite romantic of you.

It's not because of President Yu.

Honestly, there are some problems I need to solve in regards to President Kang.

- And? - That country cottage in Yangpyung.

You know it well, yes? I'm have no doubt that the slush fund documents are there.

Please tell me what you can about the inside

structure of the house and if there's an alarm system.

I must secure those documents before President Kang finds out what I'm doing.

I don't know what to say.

I want to help you, but I know nothing about that country cottage.

You really don't know?

- But, don't you think it's too dangerous? - It's worth it.

I must secure those slush fund documents.

It's not a cyst, but a tumor?

Yeah. There is a tumor around the cyst.

You're getting sharp pains on the lower part of your stomach, right?

That's going to get worse.

Cysts can get big or small depending upon your hormones.

But tumors are different.

The worst case scenario can occur if you leave it alone.

How long can I endure it for?

Se Young, you can't push back the surgery any longer.

I won't be able to do the surgery even if I wanted to.

You know, I can't even let go of my notebook after work these days.

If I'm lying down for surgery, the company is going to fall at the same time.

Is the company more important than your own life?

- Right now it is. - Se Young.

Myung Hwa, let's do this.

I'll get the company settled down as soon as possible.

I want to take care of things that need to be taken care of

so there aren't any obstacles while I'm gone.

Let's do the surgery afterwards.

- I swear! - Just a little while.

Just give me a little time.

There must be a child between a man and wife!

A child is what is going to connect you two!

A man and wife might go their separate ways, but

there won't be any trouble if you have a child that ties you two together.

I told you that I can't get pregnant.

You said it's because your body is weak.

In vitro and artificial insemination. There's so many ways to get a child these days.

How can you give up when you haven't even tried?

Don't worry about the cost and just do everything that you can.

I'll also help you out and we can order tonics at the herbal clinic for you to drink.

- Mother. - That's right.

All things are possible if we do our best.

I want to do as you asked, but I think it's going to be difficult.

Why?

Min Woo has four children.

I'm thinking of raising them as my own.

I really don't think it's necessary for me to have a baby.

Why are you so impossible to deal with?

I'm telling you it's good for your marriage!

Mother, that's not it...

You just don't care for my words, do you?

- Mother. - I don't want to hear it!

Goodness. How frustrating!

I'm home.

What's going on?

Hong Joo.

- It's about children. - Mother!

I kicked a fox out and a bear came in.

And that stubbornness of hers is out of this world. I give up!

Is it hard trying to humor an old woman?

All you had to say was 'I'll do that. Yes, I understand.'

You want me to make a promise that I can't keep?

You can make excuses later.

Nothing good comes out of it if you talk back to my mother.

What is considered good for me? Do you just want me to be mute?

Hong Joo, I just want all of us to be happy.

You may be happy, but the person next to you is going through a difficult time.

I swear, you're so frustrating.

So... are you disappointed?

I don't know what Han Ji Sun did, but don't expect anything great from me.

I'm a human being as well.

Se Young.

- Yes? - Can I stop by later?

Se Jin is here and she's going to spend the night.

- What about the company? - I'll tell you later.

Sure.

Should I go home if you want to be alone?

What are you talking about? You're already washed up and ready for bed.

It's fine.

You look tired and your eyes look weary.

It's because of the company's situation. I'll be perky again once this passes.

Why do I feel so sorry for you?

- I feel like the big sister here. - Quit playing around.

If it's that hard just call everything off and get married.

And do you think married life is easy?

It's several times harder than working at the company.

You think so?

Well, it does seem that way from looking at Hong Kyu's sister.

- Why? - He doesn't really talk about his family.

But I think his sister got married again not too long ago.

I heard is former brother-in-law was really good to his sister.

Couples like that get divorced too.

Hong Kyu's sister and her ex-husband aren't seeing each other again?

I told you she got married again. What are you talking about?

Even if they're divorced, what if they still have feelings for each other?

It's late. Let's go to bed.

- Want me to tuck you in tonight? - Go ahead.

I saw the wedding ring at your house.

It's probably the ring Na Hong Joo returned to you.

Why haven't you thrown it away? It's possible that you might still have feelings...

I swear, if this isn't important like you said...

What? Why?

Cha Seok Hoon came to see me yesterday.

What for?

He thinks I'm on the same team with President Yu.

- He came to ask me questions. - Like what?

The inside structure of the country cottage and if there's an alarm system.

- The country cottage in Yangpyung? - Did you...

hide slush fund documents in there?

- That's what Cha Seok Hoon said? - He's thinking of stealing it.

Yeah right. Who does he think he is?

Would the average Joe think about going against you?

Cha Seok Hoon seems like the type to finish what he started.

On top of that, even though they separated, he was at one point President Yu's man.

He could be holding a grudge because of the tax audit.

But the thing is, how did he find that out?

- What? - The cottage in Yangpyung.

How did he know that I hid the documents inside there?

How?

It's obvious.

She very familiar with the cottage and she's related to Cha Seok Hoon.

Only one person pops into my mind.

Are you going out?

Why? Can't I go outside on my own for some fresh air?

It's not that.

You said a bunch of ladies were coming for tea time. I'm preparing lunch right now.

Didn't I tell you that was canceled?

You didn't mention that to me at all.

What are you talking about?

Are you trying to turn your mother-in-law into some crazy old geezer?

Anyway, it's been canceled so just know that.

Mother.

- Yes, Se Young? - Where are you right now?

Can you come home?

Is there something going on?

I just don't want to be alone.

I can't right now, but I'll stop by in the evening.

You work on the weekends?

No, it's not work. Anyway, I'll tell you later.

- Se Young. - I'm sorry for bothering you.

Go ahead and continue what you were doing.

It's burglary instead of theft, huh?

If it's considered theft then the crimes you committed are much worse.

Because you embezzled money from the company.

'It's not considered a crime if you don't have proof.'

Have you never heard of that saying before?

I don't have a warrant, but I'm going to have to take that proof from you.

You went to Ji Sun and spoke to her on purpose, didn't you?

So you could have me come out with the documents in my own hands.

It's completely useless for you to take that to the prosecutor's office.

You think the mass media is going to buy it?

There is a prosecutor that hasn't fallen for your bribery.

I'm not sure if you remember him or not.

He's been reinstated as the prosecutor of Seoul. Prosecutor Go Dong Shik.

Seok Hoon. What happened to your face?

I'm okay.

Come and sit over here.

Hold on.

Wipe the blood off.

It didn't hurt when I got hit.

You're not even a child. Just what in the world happened?

I was trying to get that bag from Kang Min Woo.

President Kang?

With this amount of proof...

he won't be able to escape an investigation from the prosecutor's office.

What is it?

Something bad might happen to Na Hong Joo because of this.

Are you okay with that?

If we don't stop Kang Min Woo now, something far worse than a tax audit will happen.

I'm not going to let something like that happen to you.

Are you okay? You look really tired.

Can't you tell whose face is more ruined right now?

Look at me.

Do you plea guilty?

What happened with the fake slush funds?

I will faithfully abide with the investigation.

President Kang Min Woo of A Jin Group will be questioned

for slush funds in the amount of over 90 billion won.

They were previously investigated five years ago for another slush fund.

But it was dropped due to insufficient evidence.

The prosecutor's office has secured solid evidence this time around.

It will not be difficult to prove that President Kang is guilty.

There's so many scholarship recipients from the prosecutor's office

that this investigation will fail.

There won't be a hole for him to escape through if there's strong evidence.

Or they might cover it up.

- Did you have a good vacation? - Yes.

- What happened to your face? - I fell down while I was fishing.

The fishes were pretty strong.

You look great.

The district office must suit you.

And your complexion has gotten quite brighter.

Did you bring an extra pair of underwear with you? It's going to take awhile.

Let's just do it according to the law.

Oh, you don't have to worry about that.

You're not going to pass just by picking the right answers.

There's so many fun documents here.

Shall we go ahead and start?

Mother, do you really think everything will turn out okay?

He'll be questioned for a day or two before he comes out.

The media is saying that he might get arrested.

Not a chance. Who would dare arrest President Kang?

Prepare some nutritious meals so that President Kang can recover from this ordeal.

Yes, Ma'am.

Since there will be a lot of people watching,

make sure you take extra care in the way you act.

I understand.

The line of credit has fallen and securing funds are difficult.

Business ventures for next year have all been pushed back.

I'm sure it is. Since the owner is being questioned by the prosecutor's office.

President Yu... did you plan this?

If not you then it must be Cha Seok Hoon.

Did you come here because you were curious about that?

I came here to warn you.

You, President Kang and Cha Seok Hoon.

All of you are dragging out the worst in one another.

Someone must stop.

- President Kang can stop then. - President Yu.

My father collapsed and just shortly after, we received an unreasonable tax audit.

But, if you ask me to stop...

Are you not feeling well?

I'm fine. Please go back now.

Tell the directors to gather for a meeting.

We need to secure emergency funds to pay off the fines.

I'd like the financial team to choose assets that belong exclusively to the company.

We need to reorganize the company in case of my absence.

- Director Park. - Yes, I understand.

You should be the one to buy the meal, Director.

A salary man like me doesn't have any money.

What do you mean?

Young Chul.

What brings you here so late at night? You didn't even call.

What is it?

Are you going to back away from company?

Excuse me?

There was an order for a reorganization of the company in case of your absence.

I like everything about Director Cho, but he has a big mouth.

Just what is going on?

It's nothing. I'm just a little tired trying to come up with a solution to the audit.

I'm thinking of taking a break for about a month.

Se Young, you said you would get sick if you took a break from work.

I'm afraid that I might really get sick so I want to take care of myself when I can.

There's no need to look at me that way.

Let's go together.

Where?

It's not like you're going to stay home everyday.

Let's go to Brazil together.

Let's go together and I'll show you the coffee tree that looks like you.

Didn't you say you wanted to go there?

Let's go together while you're taking this break.

I'll think about it.

Just think about one thing at a time.

Don't worry ahead of time and ponder about useless things.

Okay.

Welcome home, President Kang.

Good job, you did well.

Is it all over now? There aren't any other problems?

I think several directors will get questioned.

And the elders are going to take care of any suspicions towards me.

Okay. Let's talk about the rest later. Go up and get some rest.

She's familiar with the country cottage and she's related to Cha Seok Hoon.

Only one person pops into my mind.

Your bath is ready.

Why did you go to the country cottage in Yangpyung?

I went to get some fresh air with the children.

Why?

The person who fed me to the prosecutor...

was Cha Seok Hoon.

I hid slush fund documents inside the country cottage.

He knew about it and was waiting for a chance to get it.

Min Woo.

Do you keep in touch with Cha Seok Hoon often?

What do you mean by asking me that?

- I'm wondering if you told him. - Are you doubting me?

You think I betrayed you?

How did he know about the country cottage? Don't you think it's strange?

- How could you... - A cheating husband...

A prickly mother-in-law and my children whose mother you detest so much.

I'm sure it was very tough for you.

And when that happens, you might long for your ex-husband. Isn't that so?

No.

I've never done that.

Whatever excuses you come up with, it doesn't matter.

Because I've come to believe it that way.

Cha Seok Hoon.

I'm getting a little annoyed here.

Hong Joo.

What should I do?

- Look at how haggard her face is. - Where does she look haggard to you?

Did she eat some ramen late last night? Her face is completely swollen.

Do you think she cried?

She's been really stressed out because of her sister lately.

If you're that worried about her, why don't you take her place at work?

- You're a genius? - I'm a genius?

I can't believe you're be being dragged around like a lovesick puppy. Man up!

Cut it out, will you?

Yes?

Hong Joo?

Okay.

I have to go.

- What's going on with your sister? - I don't know.

It seems like she stopped by for a moment.

Tell her to be happy, okay?

- Stop speaking nonsense, you heartless fool. - Go, go, you punk!

My little psycho.

You're leaving?

You need to smile a bit.

You're not that pretty to begin with. You look better when you smile, you know that?

- See you later. - Hey, Na Hong Kyu, you want to die?

You want to die? Come here!

- Hey! - Don't! It hurts!

- Let's stop. - Hey!

What the heck are they doing?

Strangely, I envy them.

Tomorrow morning at ten o'clock?

Okay.

I didn't tell my family. Se Jin doesn't know either.

My father is going to pass out if I tell him about the surgery.

Don't worry, I'll take care of it on my own.

See you tomorrow.

[Cha Seok Hoon]

- You're just getting here? - I'm home.

Father, you said Hong Joo came home.

She had something to take care so she went out.

She didn't stop by for a short visit?

Her mother-in-law told her to rest for several days.

- It's me. - Are you home?

I just got in.

- I need to talk to you about something. - Go ahead.

Not on the phone.

Can you come down for a moment?

I'm in front of the studio building.

What's the occasion?

Don't worry. I won't take too much of your time.

Min Woo... got questioned by the prosecutor's office and he's home now.

I know.

I heard you tipped them off.

You really did it, didn't you?

That woman, Yu Se Young.

Are you taking out her revenge for her?

I don't want to discuss this with you. Tell me what you want.

Min Woo... is suspicious of me.

He thinks I betrayed him by teaming up with you.

- So, he's very angry right now. - What are you talking about?

There's no reason for us to meet.

He's...

seeing his ex-wife these days.

I noticed it and he thinks I betrayed him because of that.

You take care of your husband's misunderstanding on your own.

It's not going to be solved by coming here.

I know. I know, but...

I just... don't know what to do.

And there's no one to talk to.

I'm sorry, Seok Hoon.

I'll be on my way.

Hong Joo.

This ring... I don't think it's something that I can throw away.

If you want to throw it away, I want you to personally throw it away.

How...

did I come to be this way?

Hong Joo.

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