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Then what is it you really want?

I want...

to become the real Young Chae.

No more fearing the real one showing up.

No more worrying about the carriage turning into a pumpkin...

or losing that glass slipper.

I don't want to be afraid anymore.

I want to live...

as the real Joo Young Chae.

(Episode 9)

Mom.

She's asleep.

They gave her a sedative at the hospital.

What happened?

She must be exhausted from preparing all your wedding gifts.

Why is she doing all that by herself?

You know your mom.

She won't complain even when things are tough.

You know your mother is so fond of your fiancée.

I'm sorry.

I should have been more thoughtful.

Maybe she'd feel better if she saw her future daughter-in-law.

Honey.

You should ask Joo Young Chae to come see her.

Did you two have a fight?

Of course not.

I knew it. I bet she dumped you.

Jung Won. Look me in the eye.

Even if you act like her forever, you can never become her.

Why can't I be her?

Because you're not her.

You're Cha Jung Won.

So, Young Chae was born rich...

and free to choose any man or life she wanted.

And was it also her destiny to feel no guilt...

even when she steals her friend's designs?

Then what about me?

Was I destined to be born...

the daughter of a poor dry cleaner...

and destined to be abandoned by my own mother at seven?

That's not what I'm talking about.

If you do your best with your hand, then someday...

I don't want to hear it.

Spare me your textbook answers.

Do you have any idea what it's like to be poor...

or to live your life with just a high school diploma?

Money isn't everything, Jung Won.

You've never had to worry about money, have you?

Have you ever been down to your last three dollars?

Have you ever had to survive...

on one pack of instant noodles for the whole day?

Have you ever taken the bus to two separate jobs,

only to have no money left...

and walk three hours home?

What if that's your life every single day?

Could you still say so easily that "money isn't everything"?

That's not what I meant.

I'm just saying that having a lot doesn't mean you have a good life.

Do you know how hard it is...

to live a "good life" when you're poor?

I told myself that being a designer was just a dream.

So I gave up and got a job at some small company,

and tried to just settle for an ordinary life.

Hi, everyone. It's my first day. I look forward to working with you.

Just when I was getting used to a normal office job,

somehow, they found out...

Hello. I look forward to working with you.

about my father who was framed.

Rumors about him spread like wildfire.

Sorry, I'm rambling.

I already knew...

about your father.

How did you...

Back when Young Chae was in high school,

she told me a strange rumor was going around.

That's right.

People have called me a murderer's daughter my whole life.

This isn't the life I chose.

So that makes it okay to steal someone else's life?

Is that really the best solution?

Then what am I supposed to do?

I'm already in way too deep playing this game as Joo Young Chae.

I wish Young Chae...

would just never come back.

Have you forgotten?

I'm Young Chae's brother.

I'm sorry. I went too far.

I won't accept your apology.

- Wait... - Don't come out.

It wasn't that I refused her apology. I had no right to.

I didn't stop her from seeing me out.

I ran, afraid of what I might say.

That if all she wanted was to be rich,

she didn't have to take over Young Chae's life.

That I could be her lifeline, instead of Jin Se Hoon.

No...

I want to be her lifeline.

Seriously?

Maybe not completely,

but is any of that true, Joo Ha Neul?

You're really losing your mind.

The person you are calling cannot come to the phone at the moment.

Please leave a message after the beep.

I've called and texted you many times,

but you're not getting back to me.

Let me just ask you two things.

First, about your friend, Cha Jung Won.

Are you okay with her continuing to live as you?

If you're okay with it, I'm going to help her.

Second.

Young Chae, did you really...

steal Cha Jung Won's design book and run off with it?

Ha Neul, you too?

This is unbelievable.

Young Chae! You're alive?

- Where are you? - I'm not a ghost.

You don't need to know where I am.

I was so worried about you.

It sounded like you were more worried about Jung Won.

That's a ridiculous thing to say.

You, Mr. By-the-Book, are going to help Cha Jung Won?

Do I need to say more?

Before you come back and fix this whole mess,

if Jung Won's identity gets exposed, everything will be ruined.

Is that the only reason?

What's that supposed to mean?

Your first love.

You think I didn't know it was Cha Jung Won?

Why are you bringing that up now?

You meet again in your thirties,

and you're still that hung up on her?

What do you even call that feeling?

Don't change the subject. How long will you run from Mother?

I'm not coming back until I catch Park Kyung Shin.

And if you can't?

I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.

Have you thought about Jung Won, pretending to be you until then?

You really don't know her at all.

Cha Jung Won is probably praying I never come back.

Because she must be having the time of her life right now.

But you're not staying away for her sake, are you?

Of course not.

I'll go back when I want to.

And I won't if I don't feel like it.

- Young Chae... - By the way,

let me answer your second question.

About Jung Won's Design Book.

That's right. I stole it.

For your admission to the Royal Art, and the recent designer competition,

did you steal her design book and submit it as your own?

Did Jung Won...

snitch to you?

Just tell me if it's true or not.

It's true.

- Why would you do that? - Because I coveted it.

The only thing she had that I ever wanted.

So you just steal whatever you want? Three times, at that?

Tell me about it.

Next thing I knew, I'd brought her design book to Paris.

Fortunately, it's been getting a great response in Paris and Milan.

They think I'm the one who designed it.

I don't care if Jung Won gets caught or not.

And I couldn't care less if she lives there as me.

- Joo Young Chae. - Tell Mom this for me.

Tell her to weigh her options carefully...

and decide to let Jung Won marry Jin Se Hoon as me, or kick her out.

It's her call.

Tell her...

that I'm out of her life for good.

Young Chae...

Dad, why are you sitting here alone? Especially on a weekend morning.

Let's just get something to eat.

Is Mom not feeling well?

Didn't Dr. Kim say there was nothing wrong?

Maybe it's not a physical sickness, but a heartache.

It seems that way.

You think so?

I think she's fallen out of love with me.

You're giving me the creeps.

Going on about love at your age.

Don't you ever get sick of it?

What's wrong with my age? What do you know about love anyway?

When your mom is hurting,

I hurt even more.

I even lost my appetite.

And on top of that, Se Hoon is lovesick.

None of the men in this house are unbearable.

Why are you giving me that death glare?

You're going to give me indigestion.

If you cared so much about your child,

why did you abandon her and run away?

You're the one who killed Su A, Young Sun.

It's divine retribution. If that's not, what is?

My Su A...

There's no way my Su A could've died so senselessly.

Jo Mi Hyang must be lying.

- It's cold. I'll go warm it up. - Just leave it.

I'm not hungry.

Did you have something on your mind?

What Jo Mi Hyang said...

I can't believe her.

Should I look into her?

Perhaps I was being oversensitive.

If we check her purchases from our department store,

we might find something.

If we're lucky,

we could get her contact and address.

She seems to be in a better mood today.

Hey.

Jin Se Hoon!

What do you think you're doing?

Did Joo Young Chae turn down your proposal?

Not exactly.

She won't see me.

Does she answer her phone?

She hasn't picked up in a while.

You got shot down for real.

Then why did she accept the engagement ring?

I know, right? Joo Young Chae isn't moved by diamonds.

Why? What is it?

What is it?

What's in it for me if I help you get back with Joo Young Chae?

Anything! I'll give you the moon and the stars.

What would I even do with the stars that you give me? I'll pass.

Then what is it that you want?

I'll tell you later. But no backing out.

So childish.

- Should we copy and laminate it? - That's childish.

My mom is sick. Please come visit. My future sister-in-law.

This ring is mine.

Because I am the real Joo Young Chae.

Mom, you're supposed to be sick. Do you have to get all dolled up?

Her days as a guest are numbered. I have to be polite.

If I were you, I'd be in bed, playing up how sick I am.

That's how you show your future daughter-in-law who's boss.

I want to make a good impression. Is that so wrong?

I should just mind my own business.

Wrong. You're just a big softie underneath.

- Me? - You didn't know?

You act all tough and snappy, but you're really a big softie.

Thanks, but no thanks!

What's Se Hoon up to?

He was moping around, but now he's all excited.

He's probably in the walk-in closet, having his own little fashion show.

And Dad?

Dad, this is overkill.

Are you the groom or something? Why dress up at home on a weekend?

Your mother's making this a big deal.

I have to dress the part.

This one looks better, Chairman.

Since it's the weekend and we're at home...

You're saying I don't need to wear a full suit?

That's correct, Chairman.

You've got a point.

Unbelievable.

You completely ignored me when I said the same thing.

Do I look like a doting future father-in-law?

Yes, absolutely.

(Background Check: Cha Jung Won)

This report on Cha Jung Won. Are you sure this is accurate?

Yes, it is.

She must think I'm a complete pushover.

Chairman.

You came without letting me know.

- What do you think you're... - Your father...

is the killer, Cha Ki Beom?

Do you even know who your father killed?

Joo Sang Cheol.

Joo Ha Neul's biological father. He's my ex-husband.

You knew all this and deliberately approached my Young Chae,

and are you planning on getting some kind of revenge?

I never would have dreamed.

I never knew...

that the person who passed away...

was CEO Joo Ha Neul's father.

And revenge? What are you talking about?

You're ignoring the heinous crime he committed,

and acting like my family is the one who wrongly imprisoned your father.

So you pushed Young Chae out of the way...

and planned to become the Kunhyang Family's daughter-in-law?

No, that's not it at all.

I admit I wanted to be in her shoes.

But...

it wasn't premeditated,

and I never once thought about revenge.

Because my father is innocent.

And who's going to believe that?

My father was with me that day.

He was framed!

I can prove it.

Please, believe me.

You!

Get out of this house right now!

What about Young Chae?

Have you found her yet?

- What? - Se Hoon and Vice Chairman Han...

think I'm Young Chae.

Are you sure you'll be fine without me?

Until Young Chae comes back,

even if I wanted to leave, you should be stopping me.

You should be on your knees, begging me to stay...

If I visit the Kunhyang family with a slap mark on my face,

what do you think they'll say?

Why would you visit them?

I'm supposed to visit Vice Chairman Han, who is sick now,

as their future daughter-in-law.

Han Hye Ra is sick?

My appointment is soon.

So I'd better go ice my face.

What? Are they already that serious?

Hey, it's me.

Where do you think? I'm at my daughter's.

Listen, Ha Neul. There's something I need you to do.

I must be nothing but Chairman Gong's son,

and Joo Ha Neul, Joo Young Chae's brother.

Because that's the choice I made.

(Jung Won's Dry Cleaners)

If he finds out Young Sun is now a tycoon's wife,

he would have a heart attack.

- What trouble did you get into now? - You scared me.

I know what you're up to just by the look in your eyes.

I can hear a pumpkin rolling from a mile away.

What? Are you calling me a pumpkin? I'm a watermelon.

See? Smooth and curvy like a watermelon, right?

So, what is it?

Did you buy something else? Wasn't that set of dishes enough?

Did you splurge on another thousand-dollar designer bag?

A designer bag? Please. I didn't even buy a tote bag.

Honey.

I was just wondering something.

What?

It's about Young Sun.

What if she married into power, no, I mean, a conglomerate family,

and showed up looking for our Su A, I mean, for Jung Won?

What the heck are you talking about?

Why keep talking about that monster?

Who cares if she's a tycoon's wife or the First Lady?

She has nothing to do with Jung Won.

I never said she did. It was just a hypothetical.

Why even imagine something like that?

You say that woman's name one more time,

the wedding will be toast.

You always threaten to cancel it over nothing.

Like I'm scared.

What's wrong with toast? It's delicious.

Maybe I should make some French toast.

(Jung Won's Dry Cleaners)

I made her think our perfectly fine Jung Won...

had passed away,

but there's no way Young Sun would fall for that.

The department store card!

(Jung Won's Dry Cleaners)

Is this Kunhyang Department Store customer service?

I'd like to confirm...

the contact info on file for an account.

Excuse me, have you seen this woman before?

I'm pretty sure she lives in this neighborhood.

Never seen her before in my life. Why?

- Did she skip out on a debt? - No.

If you do happen to see her,

please contact me at this number.

I'll make sure you're generously rewarded.

- A reward? - Yes. So please, keep an eye out.

Hold on...

You scared me! I nearly jumped out of my skin.

Mr. Geum, you're the best.

You live and die for your friends!

Right?

So, what trouble did you get into?

Why is a big company looking for you?

I'm trying my best to prevent an even bigger disaster.

I don't know the story behind it, but this is a big neighborhood.

You've really got your work cut out for you.

That's an understatement.

Nothing in this world...

can stop my love for my daughter, Jung Won.

Looks like this is all for your daughter.

My mother received word that Vice Chairman Han is unwell,

and she sent me here with Dr. Jung, our family's physician.

Why are you here, Ha Neul,

and not my future sister-in-law, Joo Young Chae?

My family has its own doctors. This is ridiculous.

Chairman Gong thinks we were rude to her daughter before the wedding.

That's not her intention, Chairman.

It's been a while.

Vice Chairman Han, let me start by taking your pulse.

Yes, of course, Dr. Jung.

How thoughtful of Chairman Gong.

I'm in your hands, Dr. Jung.

I've had absolutely no energy lately.

Hey, wait a second.

Wait, this is clearly a scenario I planned,

but why did the whole cast change?

I'm glad to see our special guest, Ha Neul, but...

But the vibe in here is really tense.

Why won't Chairman Gong let Young Chae come to our house?

What's wrong with visiting her future mother-in-law?

Who knows what Madam Gong is thinking?

You think Chairman Gong is having second thoughts about this marriage?

That's not it. I'm sure.

Then why?

Maybe it's some kind of power play between your mother and my mother?

So, Gong Nan Sook's daughter shouldn't come...

to the Kunhyang home and humble herself for a sick visit?

Something like that.

She might've felt it was a rehearsal for being hazed by her in-laws.

Se Hoon.

If she weren't Chairman Gong Nan Sook's daughter,

do you think you and Vice Chairman Han Hye Ra...

would still like Young Chae as much as you do now?

Are you asking if I genuinely like Young Chae?

Do you like her as Joo Young Chae, Chairman Gong Nan Sook's daughter?

Or do you like her for who she is?

- What's the difference? - There's a huge difference.

You want me to assess Young Chae without our families' arrangement?

This is the second time I've been asked that.

Who do you think you are, going to a place like that?

I made a promise that I would go see her.

Ha Neul already handled it. Stay out of it.

Vice Chairman Han is expecting me.

Hey! You, Cha Jung Won!

Snap out of it.

If Jin Se Hoon finds out who you really are,

do you think he'd even give you the time of day?

Se Hoon likes me.

And so does Vice Chairman Han Hye Ra.

How dare you even dream of such a thing?

Listen to you.

Don't tell me...

if Young Chae never came back, were you going to take her place?

You're insane.

You've been living in a fantasy, haven't you?

I'm about to give you a rude awakening.

You're coming with me.

With you?

We're going to the Kunhyang home, and I'll tell them who you are.

Are you serious?

Why? You think I'm bluffing?

Whether my Young Chae comes back or not,

do you think...

I'd let the daughter of the murderer who killed my ex-husband...

pass as my own child?

I would pretend that my Young Chae is dead.

But to replace her with the likes of you?

I said, let's go!

(A Graceful Liar)

A murderer's daughter has some nerve.

Will only death make you see sense?

I won't get caught. Even if I do, I'll say I acted alone.

As a man, I love Joo Young Chae for the woman she is.

He says he loves your daughter for who she is, Chairman Gong.

You should be sincerely happy for them.

This happiness may have started with a lie,

but I still want to be happy.

Sinking in a swamp of sweet lies, she dreams an even sweeter dream.

It's already too late to turn back.

(Subtitles are provided by KOCOWA.)