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(Episode 10)

Would your second answer be the same?

No.

Even if Joo Young Chae wasn't Chairman Gong Nan Sook's daughter,

I'd still love her.

So she's more important to you than a strategic partnership?

Yes, for sure.

What about Vice Chairman Han Hye Ra?

I don't know.

My mother is much more of a businesswoman than I am,

so she might not see it the same way, but...

I agree with my son.

Even if Young Chae weren't Chairman Gong Nan Sook's daughter,

I'd still want her as my daughter-in-law.

If there's anything at all I can do to help,

just let me know, Se Hoon.

I would pretend that my Young Chae is dead.

But to replace her with the likes of you?

I said, let's go!

What if it gets out that I'm the fake Young Chae?

Won't you be in trouble too, Chairman?

- What? - You made me pose as Young Chae.

What about your business deal with Kunhyang Group?

Won't the business deal be affected?

I'm the only card you have to play, aren't I?

You only see half the picture.

If it got out...

that I knew you were a fake...

and still passed you off as Young Chae,

it'd be much more fatal. Why don't you realize that?

Let me tell you something about business.

You have to cut your losses now to avoid an even bigger loss later.

Then why did you make me pretend to be Young Chae in the first place?

I thought this would only last a week.

I was sure I'd find Young Chae real soon.

The longer this goes on, the worse my odds get.

In times like this, the smart move is to fold quickly.

Then what am I supposed to do?

I don't care what happens to you.

You should be glad you got to live the high life as Young Chae.

This started because Young Chae asked me to.

What about now?

You want to steal her life, don't you?

- You thief. - Don't call me a thief.

Young Chae's the one who stole my design book!

The book she submitted...

for the new designer contest at Kunhyang Fashion was mine too.

In high school, she stole my designs...

to get into the New York Royal Art School. You knew that.

I'm not letting that happen this time.

I'm going to take back the life Young Chae stole from me.

No. Even if I'm just her stand-in,

I'm not giving up what I've achieved so far.

A murderer's daughter has some nerve.

A murderer's daughter?

That won't work on me.

It's too late for that.

Not Young Chae, not even you can stop me.

You've completely lost your mind.

Will only death make you see sense?

Yes.

I'd rather be dead.

Is it really that sweet? Living as Young Chae?

It's so sweet...

that it's intoxicating.

They say a moth throws itself into the flame,

not knowing it's burning itself.

You're exactly like that moth.

How can I beat someone who isn't afraid to die?

If you still want to impersonate Young Chae, be my guest.

Do you mean it?

I do.

What about marrying Se Hoon?

Is it really okay for me to become part of the Kunhyang family?

Is that what you really want?

There's that, but more importantly,

I want to work as a designer at Kunhyang Fashion.

Because that is truly mine, not Young Chae's.

Fine. Have it your way.

Thank you, Chairman Gong.

On one condition.

Cha Ki Beom.

I want your father's life.

The man who murdered my ex-husband. I'm going to kill him myself.

I was wrong.

I was arrogant and foolish.

Please spare my father.

Is she not picking up?

Yes. I can't reach my mother or Young Chae.

A surprise visit makes for an even better gift.

And what will you do for me if I spare him?

I'll do anything you say. Absolutely anything.

If you want me to stop and just leave, I'll go.

Please, I'm begging you.

A ring? For the likes of you?

Take that ring off now!

This is hugh. How many carats is it?

How dare you!

Young Chae.

- Are you okay? - Just leave me alone.

Young Chae.

Chairman Gong.

What in the world are you doing to Young Chae?

This ring...

What am I supposed to make of this?

Are you trying to call off...

their marriage?

This is urgent.

Chairman Han and Se Hoon...

genuinely like Cha Jung Won for who she is.

Cha Jung Won...

is no longer just a stand-in for Young Chae.

What is this nonsense?

Why would the Kunhyang family want to say that?

If Young Chae weren't my daughter,

why would they want her so desperately?

Isn't that right, Vice Chairman Han?

You're just after the stacks of cash in my safe.

That's why you're so eager to be our in-laws, right?

Why? What?

Se Hoon, what are you doing?

Chairman Gong.

I'm not speaking as the heir to the Kunhyang Group.

As a man,

I love Joo Young Chae for the woman she is.

Not as a business partner,

but as my partner for life.

I want to marry Young Chae.

Please give us your blessing.

What do you think you're doing, Vice President Jin?

"Not as a business partner?"

Are you trying to cut me out of this?

He's saying he loves your daughter for who she is, Chairman Gong.

This is something you should be genuinely happy about.

And what about you, Vice Chairman Han Hye Ra?

Even if this girl, Young Chae,

weren't my daughter and had no status,

you'd still want her as your daughter-in-law?

That's correct.

That's how much I adore her.

Goodness.

- Mother. - I felt like I'm going to pass out.

My goodness. I feel dizzy.

- Are you okay? - Gosh.

You handled that well.

You still haven't fully recovered yet,

so, dealing with Gong Nan Sook must have drained you.

Quite the opposite.

You're energized?

Yes. Se Hoon knelt before Gong Nan Sook...

for the woman he loves.

It even made my heart skip a beat.

What? That kid who thinks the world revolves around him?

Yes. It was just like watching you from 25 years ago.

Was it?

Slow down. You'll get drunk.

How am I supposed to deal with this sober?

How am I supposed to stand the sight of her now?

What am I supposed to do?

Should she go on as Young Chae? Or...

Even if Jung Won...

reveals she's not Young Chae,

it won't do anyone any good.

In fact, the blow to you will be much greater.

But what if they find out?

I won't get caught.

And even if they find out, I'll say I did it all on my own.

Han Hye Ra and Jin Se Hoon clearly saw us together.

Do you really think they'd believe I didn't know?

I'll say by the time you found out,

it was already too late...

and that you only learned the truth today.

So, you're saying I was going to tell the truth,

but by then, Jin Se Hoon had already fallen for you?

Yes.

Poor Young Chae is being left out. This is so upsetting.

Even if Young Chae does return,

she won't want to marry into the Kunhyang family. Absolutely not.

I need some time to think.

You just keep up your act.

Just don't get caught.

Can we meet for a minute? I'll be waiting.

Was that Cha Jung Won?

Of course she wants to talk. I'm sure she was shocked too.

Regardless of your true feelings,

don't you mess this up.

Not until I decide what I'm going to do about this.

How must it have felt?

Watching the daughter of the man who murdered your father...

on her precarious tightrope walk.

Was it entertaining?

You should get some sleep. You're drunk.

I can't say I'm sorry.

Because I believe my father isn't a murderer.

But I'm so upset.

My heart aches for you.

I can't imagine how confused and difficult it must have been.

You must have hated me enough to want me dead.

How could you do that?

How could you face the daughter of the man who killed your father...

with such warmth,

give such sincere advice,

and worry?

I have never thought...

your father murdered my father.

With my own two hands,

I will catch the real killer.

Someday, I will prove my father's innocence.

Let me help you.

When the time is right, I'll ask for your help.

For now,

you should take comfort in knowing...

that there are people who genuinely care about you.

That's the only way you'll get through this.

Vice Chairman Han and Jin Se Hoon.

I'm so thankful that they like me for me.

And you too.

I'm heading out.

Okay. Go check on this address for me.

- Where is it? - You'll see when you get there.

I'm sure it's a pathetic sight without even having to look,

but see if they have any decency, and if they'll cause trouble later.

Go and give everything a thorough check.

(61-5 Seonyu 5-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Cha Ki Beom)

Mother, do we really have to drag Jung Won's father into this?

Our family's fate depends on her. So does my business.

Do you think I can just stand by?

Are you holding her father hostage?

So you can control her as you like?

It's a relief, isn't it? That we have some leverage over her.

Mother.

Do I really have to be the one to go?

Do you have any idea how cruel that is to me?

I thought you said he was innocent.

That lowlife, Cha Ki Beom.

You still believe I'm the one who killed your father, don't you?

You're the one who killed my dad.

You're a murderer!

Then go and face him.

See if Cha Ki Beom is the killer. Who knows?

Maybe you will be the one to figure it out yourself.

I had no idea you were being so profound.

I'll be on my way.

Were you surprised I invited you to such a humble place?

I was surprised, yes. But not for the reason you think.

And why is that?

It's a secret, though. My favorite food happens to be...

- bean sprout and rice soup. - Me too.

- Especially with octopus. - With octopus.

- Enjoy your meal. - Thanks.

- Go on, dig in. - Okay.

That hits the spot.

This is exactly it!

- What are you smiling at? - What are you smiling at?

Are you feeling all better now?

I wasn't physically sick.

Then what was it?

My mind just wandered for a second. Sorry.

I zone out all the time too. Even with someone in front of me.

If you and I had a past life,

- we must have been lovers... - Or mother and daughter.

If my Su A were still alive,

she would've grown into a beautiful young woman,

just like you.

Are you all right?

Can we sit down for a second?

May I ask what was wrong that day?

In front of Chairman Gong...

I mean, in front of my mother.

Are you asking why I was on my knees, crying?

My mom is like a witch out of a fairytale.

My mother is like a witch.

The kind you read about in fairytales.

How can you say something like that?

I'm sure she loves you an awful lot.

And that's what's so awful.

I need her permission for everything.

My clothes, my friends,

even the guys I date.

It feels like...

I need her permission just to breathe.

When you said you were coming to my house to visit,

did she lay a hand on you?

A daughter as precious as you.

You must have felt so hurt.

My future daughter-in-law.

My poor baby...

(Jung Won's Dry Cleaners)

Cha Ki Beom.

The man who murdered my father.

- Thank you. - It's no problem. After you.

All right, I'll take you up on that.

Oh, right.

Thanks again.

You're not from around here,

and you don't look like you're here for laundry.

Well...

Hello, Father. My name is Joo Ha Neul.

Why are you calling me "Father?" I don't have a son.

Oh, well...

Jung Won told me her father runs a dry cleaners here.

- I was in the area, so I came by. - In the area?

Yes.

- And where do you live? - In Hannam-dong.

What brings you from Hannam-dong all the way to this neighborhood?

Whatever. Let's just say you had a reason to be here.

So what are you to my Jung Won?

Well...

She's a junior colleague? No, I mean...

An acquaintance? No.

My little sister's friend?

We just know each other.

If that's all, why would you drop by?

Who said you were welcome?

You're right.

Well, in that case, I'll just come back another time.

What are you doing?

Where do you think you're going? It's dinnertime.

- Dinner? - Stay and have some dinner.

Why are you just staring?

Never seen a feast like this before?

It's hardly a feast. I just made this with what I had.

Do you have a more refined palate, our prospective son-in-law?

What are you talking about, son-in-law?

A picky eater is the worst.

They pick at their food and complain.

The type who drives his wife crazy after she went to all that trouble.

- They're the worst. - Come on.

Goodness.

What?

This soup is absolutely incredible.

It's Jo Mi Hyang's signature soybean paste stew.

Some people may have never had it, but no one's ever had it just once.

- Gosh, this is... - Goodness.

All right then.

Oh, my.

You eat with such gusto!

He's basically filming an eating show.

My goodness.

He's got such a classy air about him,

and he eats so heartily too.

We really hit the jackpot with our prospective son-in-law.

I told you, he's not!

Hey, they say you shouldn't even bother a dog while it's eating.

Careful, or you'll choke to death on your food.

Then again, they say a full belly makes for a happy ghost.

My gosh, what is wrong with you?

Here, take water. Slow down.

Slow down.

Thank you, Mother.

You really must be serious about our Jung Won.

Since you're Jung Won's parents,

I thought it was appropriate to call you Father and Mother.

I apologize if I was out of line.

Not at all. We're Jung Won's father and mother.

You have such impeccable manners.

So why are you here?

Well...

I was curious about Jung Won's parents.

You came to see what kind of family our daughter comes from?

I wanted to know what kind of people Jung Won's parents are...

for Jung Won to be so pretty and kind,

and such a talented artist...

And?

And so radiant.

So you came to snoop on our family behind her back?

Oh, my, what do we do?

- Here, drink this again. Quick. - Yes.

There you go.

I'm fine...

Gosh, you.

My goodness!

Hey, why would you hit our precious guest?

I didn't hit him. I was scaring them out of him.

See? His hiccups stopped.

You're right. Thank you.

Now, finish your meal.

Yes, Father.

He's so handsome,

and judging by the way he's dressed,

he must come from a very well-off family.

Our Jung Won certainly has a good eye for men.

You must come together next time.

Yes, we will.

Here. Eat.

Thank you.

You know, back when I was studying abroad,

I was quite the cook.

I can't wait.

Now, where did I put the basil?

No, you stay seated.

I've got this.

A man who can cook is so sexy.

I don't just cook for anyone, you know.

A man cooking a meal just for me.

I never even dared to dream of this.

This happiness may have started with a lie,

but I still want to be happy.

That's why I can't end this lie.

So you checked them out. They're nothing special?

Right.

They're the kind of people who invite a stranger in...

and make sure they're fed.

They don't have much, but they're not greedy,

and live simple, happy lives.

You're awfully generous to the murderer who killed your father.

Do you want me to stop helping you then?

So what's the bottom line?

Even if they find out Cha Jung Won is an impostor,

you think they won't leech off of us?

Once naive people taste a good life, they grow more desperate for it.

You've already made contact, so keep visiting them.

Watch how often Cha Jung Won visits, what she brings them,

and what they talk about. Everything.

What is it now? What are you so unhappy about?

Have you decided what you'll do about Jung Won?

What do you think I should do?

Does my opinion really matter to you?

They say even a light drizzle will soak you through.

She's already worked her way in...

with Han Hye Ra and Jin Se Hoon.

So why should we be the ones to throw cold water on it?

She's the stone that rolled in. Once the original stone returns,

I can just get rid of her whenever I feel like it.

Tell her to come see me tomorrow morning.

Understood.

- That the life you're longing for... - The number you called is unavailable...

is nothing but a castle made of sand.

That the moment you have it, it will become a nightmare.

That you have to stop with every fiber of your being.

That if you don't stop now, you never will.

That's what I wanted to tell her.

I'm leaving now.

But...

she's sinking in a sea of sweet lies,

dreaming of an even sweeter dream.

Even if it's all just a mirage,

it's already too late...

for her to stop.

What do you think...

I've decided?

What's with that look on your face?

I will abide by any decision you make.

Until Young Chae returns,

I will allow you to live as Joo Young Chae.

However, once Young Chae is back...

I know you said it's unlikely,

but what if Young Chae wants Jin Se Hoon...

and wants to marry into the Kunhyang Family?

If that's what Young Chae truly wants,

and if Se Hoon no longer loves me and wants her instead,

then I'll gladly give everything up and walk away.

Sign it.

(Cha Jung Won will live as Joo Young Chae.)

(However, if Joo Young Chae returns...)

(Name: Cha Jung Won)

(Pledge)

(Name: Cha Jung Won)

(Name: Cha Jung Won)

I am Joo Young Chae now.

The one officially recognized by her mother,

Chairman Gong Nan Sook.

(A Graceful Liar)

I told you we can't be seen together at official events yet.

But I want to. I want to show you off.

Joo Young Chae, that insufferable brat.

I'll join the Kunhyang Family. But I want something in return.

Three percent of Kunhyang's stock.

I'm telling you, that girl is one seriously cunning snake.

Ambition can even make a desert bloom.

I'm keeping my place even if Joo Young Chae returns,

no matter what it takes.

Ki Beom. It's me, Young Sun.

Han Young Sun.

(Subtitles are provided by KOCOWA.)