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[This drama is fictional and any similarity with reality is purely coincidental.]

[Production guidelines were followed when filming children and animals.]

[Episode 9] Are you pregnant?

What are you doing right now?

President, what brings you here?

Manager Jang.

- Huh? - What do you mean there's a problem

with the quality of the ale beer test?

A problem with the quality?

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety contacted the person in charge.

Didn't you hear?

I wasn't informed...

Hey, Manager Jang!

Everyone out, except Manager Jang.

Didn't you hear what I just said?

Are you not leaving?

Let's move. Please step outside.

Yes, let's go out.

Team Leader Bang.

Yeah, yeah.

Please leave.

How on earth are you handling your work?

Does it make sense that the person in charge found out later than me?

By this time, you should have identified the problem and prepared countermeasures.

I'm sorry. I'll go check immediately.

Do you think I came all this way just to hear you apologize?

If this project fails again, will you take responsibility, Manager Jang?

President.

Quiet! You hear me?

What should we do?

Is it okay to leave Manager Jang alone like that?

- Yeah, I've never seen the President - Fix it!

that angry before.

- Someone should go calm him down. - Unacceptable!

It looks like she's taking all the blame alone.

Right.

She took full responsibility to protect our team.

- What am I supposed to do? - If you made a mistake, you must apologize.

Well...

Be quiet.

Team Leader, are you really just going to sit and watch?

Manager Nah, why don't you say something?

Okay, fine. I'll go say something.

I really can't stand things like this.

Here we go again.

President?

Are you okay?

Why was he shouting like that?

I'm really fine, so you can get back to work.

Are you sure you're okay?

Wasn't the President being a bit too harsh?

I thought the glass was going to shatter.

Oh.

So that's why he came by?

Yeah, if it weren't for the President, I would've been totally exposed.

He kind of saved me.

But why are you here?

Oh, because of the contest thing?

No, I came because...

I was worried about that rumor.

I was afraid you might get hurt by what people are saying.

But don't you think people are going too far?

I find those comments even more ridiculous.

They don't even know the facts, yet they recklessly judge and insult.

What's gotten into the sweet, gentle Cha Min Uk?

I didn't know you could get this worked up.

Of course, I'm angry.

Should I try posting replies or comments there?

Don't. It's fine, don't bother.

Besides,

it's kind of true.

An employee pregnant with the President's child.

That's a fact from their perspective.

I want to wait and see a bit more for now.

If we stir things up, people might figure out who it is.

Thanks for getting angry on my behalf.

I'll handle this well myself.

First, I've taken steps to prevent it from spreading further on social media.

I need to find out who wrote it,

but it's a platform that highly values anonymity.

Find out who. Use whatever means necessary.

We need to make it clear exactly who they're messing with.

Wait a minute.

Ah, who is it?

Du Jun.

It's bad.

Next.

Kang Du Jun, president of Taehan Liquor, a leading domestic alcohol company,

[Taehan Liquor President accused] is facing allegations that

[of pressuring employee to get an abortion] he impregnated an employee

and pressured her to have an abortion.

Reporter Kim Ji Won covered the story.

I'm standing outside Taehan Liquor's headquarters in Gangnam.

Last month, President Kang Du Jun appeared as the face of his beer brand's ad campaign,

[Taehan Liquor Abortion Scandal] garnering great response

with his clean and trustworthy image.

This morning, however, allegations surfaced that

President Kang Du Jun used his position and power

to impregnate a company employee

and pressured her to abort, causing a scandal.

Jeez, abortion?

That's insane.

[Taehan Liquor Abortion Scandal] Whoa, is this for real?

What's going to happen to our company now?

As soon as the gossip blew up, it became total chaos.

[Taehan Liquor President accused of pressuring employee to get an abortion]

Selling such a clean image in ads. This is the true face of a chaebol heir.

Impregnating an employee and pressuring abortion? Isn't this a crime?

Shouldn't the police investigate?

Just imagining my daughter going through that is horrifying.

Just because he's a chaebol heir, he thinks he can do anything?

[Taehan Liquor Abortion Scandal] What does he think women are?

Mr. Kang, turn the car around.

Yes.

[Pressured employee, urged abortion, tried to silence her with money]

I became a fan from the ads, but it turns out he's absolute trash.

Responsible image? All an act.

I'll never buy Taehan Liquor products again.

I don't even want to drink anything made by someone like this.

I'll try a different brand at the convenience store.

Companies like this deserve to fail.

[Boycott Taehan Liquor]

This is the world our daughters have to live in. We can't let this slide.

He needs to resign.

Isn't everyone going way too far?

[New message]

First, turn off your phone.

Don't take any calls for a while.

This won't do.

Let's issue a rebuttal article immediately.

I'll contact the Strategic Planning Office.

Wait a second, let me think.

What is there to think about right now?

What if Hui Won gets exposed too?

Du Jun.

You're not in a position to worry about anyone right now.

Right now...

Oh.

Chairman.

What happened?

What did you do for that article to come out?

I'm sorry.

It's not something to apologize for.

It's all fabricated anyway.

Why aren't you answering?

Some of it is true.

There's a woman I love,

and she's carrying my child.

Was all that fuss about not getting married because of that woman?

- That's not it, but... - So,

the rumor that she's a company employee is true?

She is an employee,

but what the article says is ridiculous.

It was never a coercive relationship, and I never told her to get rid of the baby.

Then this

has nothing to do with you.

- What? - For now, that's how it has to be.

There is no such woman or child.

Set up an interview immediately and say it's completely false.

Announce strong legal action for defamation.

But Father...

We need to stabilize the stock price first.

What about the company's image?

The truth can be set straight later.

When is 'later'?

If I deny everything to save myself, she'll have to give birth in hiding,

without anyone knowing who the father is.

Is that what you want me to do?

I can't do that.

Right now, you're not just one woman's man.

You're the owner of a company.

One word from you affects the livelihood of thousands.

You know who's behind this, don't you?

Your sister-in-law is waiting for you to make a mistake.

The moment you acknowledge that woman, it becomes the excuse to bring you down.

For now, do as I say.

Because that's the way to protect you and her.

The subscriber's phone is turned off, please leave a message...

His phone is still off.

Is he okay?

Right, did you see the stock crash yesterday?

All because of one article about the President, what a disaster.

Exactly.

But that woman who's supposedly pregnant, is it just me who finds it suspicious?

I mean she could have done it for the money.

Right, maybe she deliberately seduced him, then exposed him when it didn't go her way.

That's what I'm saying.

- Oh. - Morning.

What do you think, Manager Jang?

- Pardon? - You work in a key department.

Thought you might've heard something.

Well, I'm not sure.

Did I see wrong that day?

- Didn't seem like a forced relationship. - Listen.

Either way, the situation itself is...

Noona.

This is the office.

It's weird. Really weird.

The location is just too strange, you know.

Is that article about the President true?

No, how could it be?

That he's seeing someone? And she's pregnant?

Well, that's...

Ugh, jeez.

Why is it so dusty in here?

My throat feels irritated.

I'm really busy right now, I'm sorry. I have to go.

So why did she call us here now?

I don't know.

Okay, coffee's here.

I got iced Americanos for everyone, so don't drink it if you don't want to.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Is this on you, Team Leader?

Manager Jang, coffee.

Pardon? I already had coffee this morning, so I'm fine.

Whether you drank it or not,

weren't you used to chugging grande-sized drinks after lunch?

Well, then, thank you.

Be honest with me.

What's the real reason you can't drink?

There's one reason that comes to mind right now.

I'm asking because I hope that's not the real reason.

So give me a plausible reason. What is it?

- Is there something? - If you can't convince me now,

all the projects you're in charge of, I'll hand them over to Manager Nah.

Team Leader.

So either give me a reason I can accept,

or

step away from all your projects.

What's wrong with Team Leader?

Jeez.

- Here. - Okay.

But has anyone actually seen Manager Jang drink recently?

Exactly. She hasn't even posted drinking proof shots in the group chat lately.

Come to think of it, last time we visited a brewery for a contest.

I don't think she drank beer then either.

- Don't tell me... - Don't tell you what?

Are you saying Manager Jang is pregnant?

Pregnant? Then the person in that rumor is...

Oh my. That's it, that's it.

Come on, that's too much. Does that make sense?

She only cares about work. When would she have time with the President?

You've been watching too many dramas.

Sorry.

Thank goodness it didn't get exposed.

Does Team Leader know something?

Exactly. We can't ask outright.

Should I tell the truth?

Even if you do tell her, now doesn't feel like the right time.

The company is too chaotic right now.

Okay. I'll be more careful.

By the way,

have you contacted the President?

Oh.

He's probably swamped right now.

I feel terrible since this seems to have happened because of me.

How could it be because of you?

Please don't think that way.

He's stronger than you think.

He definitely won't crumble over something like this.

Just trust us and wait a little longer.

Okay,

thanks.

Yes, that level of coverage will be fine.

Understood.

I told you your phone stays off.

Don't turn it on yet.

But shouldn't I contact Hui Won?

She'll keep worrying.

Just for a moment.

The company is currently

handling the defamation case.

Just until then, okay?

Do you also wish I'd followed Father's advice?

I know it's not completely wrong,

but I'm not sure it's right either.

I know what's holding you back.

But the Chairman didn't say that lightly.

I'm worried about Hui Won too,

but every word you say,

every action you take represents the company.

Think as rationally as possible.

You're good at that.

Judging without being swayed by emotions or circumstances.

Right now,

that's what will protect you.

Hello.

Yeah, come in. Mi Ran already ordered.

Sit here.

Okay.

Did you hear?

That Taehan Liquor President, Kang Du Jun, who had a blind date at our place.

It's total chaos.

They say he hit on every woman at the company.

He went after any woman he could get his hands on.

No wonder he looked like a player.

He even pressured that pregnant woman into abortion and paid her off.

What a psycho. Unbelievable.

Who'd drink their beer? It's disgusting.

Excuse me.

Did you see it yourself?

Did you actually see our president going after every woman

just because she's a woman?

- What the... - What's it to you?

- Who are you? - What do you mean?

I'm actually that...

She's that one!

She's the crazy ex in this neighborhood.

When she gets mad, she smashes bottles and grabs collars. Total chaos.

Don't bother. Just walk away.

Hey, I told you causing trouble again would be bad.

Come on.

Hotels get guests like that all the time.

Just play dead and avoid them. That's the smart move.

Wow. I can't believe these words came out of my mouth.

You've grown up, Hwang Mi Ran.

I know,

but listening to that makes my blood boil.

Oh, so you can't stand hearing your boyfriend get insulted, huh?

Hey, even so,

what if it gets exposed because you stepped in?

Actually,

I don't know if staying quiet is really right.

What if I say I'm the woman in that tabloid article?

And if I say the President isn't that kind of person?

Wouldn't that clear up at least some of the misunderstanding?

Well.

Given the current situation,

would anyone believe it?

What people care about is Kang Du Jun.

People find it entertaining to watch

a rich heir who has everything fall from grace.

And if it's revealed that you're the woman,

you'll get torn apart too, are you okay with that?

The President must be looking for his own way to handle this.

If you step forward unnecessarily, it might make things worse, so for now,

just focus on yourself and Yeol Mu.

Eat something, even if you have to force it.

You like rolled omelets, right? Try some.

[Multiple tips emerge about Taehan Liquor President Kang Du Jun's womanizing]

[The ugly double life of a CEO-turned-ad model]

[Multiple inappropriate relationships with company employees]

You know who's behind this, don't you?

Your sister-in-law is waiting for you to make a mistake.

The moment you acknowledge that woman,

it becomes the excuse to bring you down.

For now, do as I say.

Because that's the way to protect you and her.

Hui Won.

President.

I'm sorry, I couldn't contact you because my phone was off.

Still,

was it really that hard to send one text saying you're okay?

You were waiting for my call, weren't you?

I don't know.

I missed you, really.

Me too.

Do you have somewhere to go?

The news said reporters are even camped out in front of your house.

I need to head back to the office.

- I'll probably be in meetings all night. - Oh.

Yeah?

You look a little disappointed.

What if I'm not just a little but very disappointed?

Shall I cancel all the meetings and everything else?

Don't be ridiculous.

I'm saying this because I'm worried.

I'm really okay.

You don't need to worry about me.

I feel like I shouldn't have recommended you as the commercial model.

Because of me, you became more exposed, and now it's even harder for you.

I'll just reveal everything myself.

If I step forward and say the rumors aren't true,

- then you... - No.

I don't want that.

The moment it's revealed,

people will say all your achievements

were gained because of me, and they'll belittle you.

And it might create even bigger misunderstandings.

I'm looking for a solution now.

Trust me and wait a little longer, okay?

Okay.

The subscriber's phone is turned off.

- Oh, jeez. - Please leave a message...

[Son] Where is he, and why isn't he answering?

You picked up right away.

Were you expecting an important call?

Expecting what?

Why are you calling this early in the morning?

Would you like to grab some coffee?

Is Du Jun doing alright?

I saw the news and got worried.

Du Jun would never do such things.

It's probably all fake news anyway.

Still, at the company, they're treating it as a major incident.

I mean, some of it does sound kind of true.

Yeah?

He hasn't told me anything about work lately.

I didn't think much of it at first.

But then I started to suspect

the woman by his side.

What woman?

You didn't know he's seeing someone?

Hold on.

Are you saying there really is a woman?

Oh.

Come to think of it, I think he mentioned it once at a blind date.

Why? Do you know something?

Oh.

I'm not sure how to put this.

At first when I learned she is Se Hyeon's boss, it gave me a bad feeling.

Turns out she's very ambitious.

And seems to crave climbing the social ladder.

That much was understandable.

But with Du Jun...

Huh? What?

Then that abortion story in the article...

Oh my.

Goodness.

But surely he wouldn't do something like that, right?

Ugh, he's not even answering calls.

Young people falling for each other is one thing.

But getting pregnant right away? That's suspicious.

To be blunt, are we even sure it's his child?

These are all the solutions we've come up with so far.

Aren't they all essentially the same thing?

We should release a rebuttal article denying everything as groundless.

At this point, that's the most reliable solution.

You're not thinking of something else, are you?

Like partially admitting to it?

That won't work. Right now, pretending we know nothing is

more effective than telling the truth.

You saw the stock price, didn't you?

It dropped by eight percent in a single day.

If you admit anything now,

the company will completely collapse.

President.

Oh, Madam!

What brings you here without even calling?

I was just passing by and thought I'd stop in.

Is Du Jun very busy right now?

The President is in a meeting.

I'll tell him to wrap it up quickly and come.

No, no.

Why interrupt him during a meeting?

I can wait a little.

Then please have a seat. I'll bring some tea right away.

We have coffee, green tea, oolong tea, brown rice tea, chamomile...

Tea's fine.

Just sit here for a moment.

- Me? - Yes.

I want to ask you something.

Okay.

Well...

I heard Du Jun is seeing a woman these days.

Ah, that's...

I'm just curious.

You know who she is, right, Secretary Go?

I heard she's Se Hyeon's team leader or something.

Is that true?

Ah, well...

Yes.

I know Du Jun hates this kind of thing,

but I'm just so curious, that's all.

Well,

with rumors

of an abortion coming out, too...

But you know better than anyone that he isn't that kind of person.

Right?

Our Du Jun isn't that kind of boy, right?

Besides, he's quite particular, isn't he?

Yes, exactly.

Whether he's working or at home,

he's not very easygoing.

He's not someone who dates lightly

or breaks things off casually, so please understand that much.

The rumors circulating now will be cleared up soon.

If that's the case, that's a relief.

You've known Du Jun a long time, so you know,

but he won't even get married because of his brother.

So hearing that he suddenly has a girlfriend,

or that there's a child involved,

I...

I...

I was just...

It was all so sudden and shocking.

Of course, I completely understand.

Please don't worry too much.

The President has always lived honorably,

and especially to take his brother's place,

he's always given his best to every task.

That's true.

Whether as a child or now,

when it came to Han Jun's work,

he always stepped up to help.

Du Jun

adored his brother so much.

I'm sure he still misses him terribly.

Because of that guilt toward his brother,

he never really lived a life of his own.

So hearing rumors like this, it just feels so unsettling.

I miss him too.

Just as much as Du Jun does.

I also...

I miss him too.

I'm sorry.

I'm being so emotional today.

[Product introduction] That's why I want to launch

this high-proof beer this time.

Among people who enjoy drinking, it will definitely create a buzz.

But I actually think it might lack mass appeal.

There's whiskey and baijiu

- for high-proof drinks. - Yeah.

And people could just drink soju instead.

Would people really want high-proof drinks when they're drinking beer?

Young lady.

That's not how you should be approaching this.

What do you think, Manager Jang?

Manager Jang?

- Pardon? - What?

You've been acting strange lately.

You've been zoning out at the office nonstop.

I'm sorry. I'm not feeling well today.

Well, there's nothing more to discuss anyway.

Shall we end it here?

Okay, let's talk again next time.

Give it to me.

I'm fine.

I'll carry this for you up to the office entrance.

But are you really okay?

You're not sick or anything?

Oh, well.

I think I'm just hungry.

My blood sugar's crashing.

Want to grab dinner together?

There's a place that might help you right now.

We'll have one ricotta cheese salad,

one mozzarella pomodoro,

one aglio e olio as well,

truffle fries,

and two glasses of this, please.

- Yes. - Thank you.

Oh.

Jang Hui Won?

Huh?

Don't you remember this place?

- Huh? - After I joined the company,

when I was first picked as an outstanding employee,

you brought me here to celebrate.

Oh, right.

I did.

Then do you remember us having non-alcoholic wine?

Because I drove that day,

we had no choice but to order non-alcoholic drinks.

You tasted it and then

said the flavor and aroma were incredible, and even gave it a standing ovation.

A standing ovation? Me?

Well, that's what it felt like.

You're really...

I ordered a glass each for us again today.

Thought you could try it again

and use it as a reference for your non-alcoholic beer.

Hey, where else would you find a friend like this?

You're not someone who gets full this easily.

I guess my digestion isn't great today.

Why? Because of the President?

You kept looking at your phone ever since the meeting earlier.

He's probably frantically busy looking for alternatives,

but I feel like I'm no help at all.

Should you

really stay by his side like this?

It's exhausting even now, and there's no guarantee this won't happen again.

If it were me, I wouldn't have let this happen.

I would've answered every call, never made you wait.

No matter what, I would've stayed by your side.

I know. I get it too.

He has a lot of responsibilities to deal with.

But still,

I hate seeing you struggle.

This is my choice too.

I knew it wouldn't be easy when I started,

so rather than regretting that choice,

I want to do my best in whatever I can do.

Thanks for worrying about me.

I'll get through this.

You know I'm strong in a crisis.

Should you really stay by his side like this?

It's exhausting even now,

and there's no guarantee this won't happen again.

I hate seeing you struggle.

Well.

I'm sorry. If I'd known you were coming, I would've at least bought some fruit.

You must really love beer.

Your whole house shows it.

Oh, when I get fixated on something, I tend to obsess over it.

Now I finally understand why you cried over not being able to drink at the restaurant.

Oh.

Please forget about that.

You're so pure, Hui Won.

That's why I like you so much.

So I came in person for this final warning.

- Pardon? - I'm the one who leaked the article.

My goal is to bring down Du Jun.

But that is just between him and me.

Before anyone else gets hurt, break up with him.

That's why I came to say this.

I bear you no ill will.

That's why I'm telling you kindly.

Run away.

If you don't,

I'll have no choice but to play my next card.

And then he might not be able to recover.

Think carefully

about what truly protects him.

Why are you going this far? You're family.

Well,

I doubt you'd understand even if I told you.

No, I don't understand.

And I don't understand why you're telling me all this.

Because you're pure, Hui Won.

Kind, harmless,

and pitiful to look at, so I don't want to hurt you either.

So don't waste your energy.

There's nothing you'll be able to do

from now on.

Here's your bill.

Thank you.

You left your wallet, but why haven't you contacted me?

Let's meet tomorrow. I'll give it back to you.

I explained it clearly, so don't worry.

Couldn't we just expose that woman first?

If Du Jun releases a denial article first...

Struggling won't change anything.

Something much more interesting will happen tomorrow, so look forward to it.

- Step down! Step down! - Hello.

[Female employees are not Kang Du Jun's toys] Step down!

A CEO who uses women as tools must step down!

Step down! Step down!

[Taehan Liquor remains silent] Kang Du Jun, who tramples the weak

[Dismiss Kang Du Jun for deceiving consumers] with power, must apologize!

Apologize! Apologize!

Kang Du Jun, resign from Taehan Liquor!

[Resign, consumer-deceiving, abusive CEO] Resign! Resign!

Hey, Cha Min Uk.

What? Did you take a day off because of me?

I've got a field trip this afternoon, so I have a bit of time this morning.

Then you have to head back soon.

Didn't you call me to give me my wallet?

Okay, well, if I push hard, I should be able to make it.

Huh? Make what?

Hey, let's go. Hurry up, we don't have time. Let's go.

Hey, where are we going?

Ah, I'm full.

Since we're done eating,

can you give me my wallet now?

Do you want to have some coffee?

No, I'm craving something sweet.

Something sweet?

Wow, that looks good.

Hey, what do you want?

- I'll pay for this. - Jeez.

You don't even have your wallet, and you're acting cocky.

Because I'm paying for everything today.

You want this?

Should I get a croissant too?

I feel like I'm going to burst.

But did you even eat anything?

I ate a lot too.

Now stop beating around the bush and give me my wallet.

Give it, my wallet, my wallet.

Alright, I'll give it back. That darn wallet.

I'll take you to the office.

You don't have to.

Just give it to me here.

Ah, I'm full, let's walk a bit. The weather is nice.

The weather is so nice, right?

Wow, unbelievable.

Did you see it?

The protesters are everywhere.

I just went to buy a coffee

and they'd already blocked the entrance.

I almost couldn't get in.

It seems like the number of reporters is increasing.

Will our company be in the news?

What's going to happen to our company's image?

My junior was raving about wanting to join our company not long ago.

But she's gone completely quiet about it now.

She said our company is too chaotic and she's thinking of going to a competitor.

No wonder, Office Talk is full of posts criticizing the company and the President.

It might not even be true.

Because they're still just rumors.

Se Hyeon, you're still young, so you don't know how scary the world can be.

There's no smoke without fire.

If there were no basis, would there be this many news articles and protesters?

There must be something for it to be like this.

But in fact, nothing's been clearly proven yet, right?

I'm going to stay neutral for now.

Our president doesn't seem like the type to do that.

What? Why are you suddenly neutral by yourself?

Then I'll wait and see for now.

Right.

Manager Jang, about that ale beer, I need the projected convenience store sales file...

Where did she go?

She said she was taking emergency leave today and contacted you this morning.

Huh? Didn't you hear?

Oh, right.

Because of those protesters, I've been completely frazzled since morning.

Okay, get back to work.

But why did she take the day off?

I don't know either.

Maybe she went on a trip?

Must be nice.

- I want to go on a trip too. - Hey, but there are too many protesters.

Step down! Step down!

A CEO who uses women as tools must step down!

Step down! Step down!

Kang Du Jun, who tramples the weak with power, must apologize!

- What? They're even holding a protest? - Apologize! Apologize!

This is no joke.

So just give it back and go.

- There's no good in us being here. - Kang Du Jun, resign from Taehan Liquor!

- Oh, are you worried about me now? - Resign! Resign!

- There you go again. - Okay, I'll give it to you.

- I'll go, here. - Kang Du Jun must apologize!

Apologize! Apologize!

I know

- you like Hui Won. - Kang Du Jun must step down!

I know this isn't the time for you to be messing around.

Because you must be having a headache now.

[Kang Du Jun out!] The company is in chaos right now.

You're worried about Hui Won.

But Hui Won is only worried about Kang Du Jun.

For me, Hui Won is one thing, but I'm worried about you too.

That's why I did this. If I didn't do this, would you even hang out with me?

Here, take it. For real.

I'm leaving.

Wow.

As expected, you're unstoppable.

Seriously.

You knew all along that they couldn't even publish anything

to refute the false accusation.

That awkward sense of responsibility,

that's exactly him.

Wow.

His foolishness in protecting something small while losing something bigger

always holds him back.

Good thing we're on the same side.

When it comes to money and power, family means nothing, it's brutal.

You're the one who's truly wise.

Just wait and see.

I'll shake him down mentally so much

he'll come down on his own.

By the way, my brother isn't the kind to stay still.

Especially when

it involves his son.

Then it'll be easy.

Because his weaknesses are extremely obvious.

Why are you in such a hurry?

You're even against an autopsy.

Without a proper investigation,

why are you rushing to cover everything up?

Han Jun is your son too.

The living need to live.

Father!

I know what you're thinking.

But Du Jun isn't that kind of person.

That's just your perspective, Father.

My world has collapsed.

Everything I ever dreamed of,

the future we were supposed to share,

and even Se Hyeon's father.

Our entire family has fallen apart.

A CEO who uses women as tools must step down!

Step down! Step down!

A CEO who tramples the weak with power, must apologize.

Apologize! Apologize!

When did the protesters gather?

Kang Du Jun, resign from Taehan Liquor!

- Wait, I'll check. - Resign! Resign!

Dismiss Kang Du Jun for deceiving consumers!

Dismiss him! Dismiss him!

It's Kang Du Jun.

The abusive President Kang Du Jun...

- Mr. Kang Du Jun! - Hey!

- Mr. Kang Du Jun! - Si Hyeong, get in quickly.

- Mr. Kang Du Jun! - Mr. Kang Du Jun!

Mr. Kang Du Jun!

Mr. Kang Du Jun!

Please say something!

Why do they have to chase us this far?

Calm down a bit.

Watch out!

Get in.

Huh? Hui Won?

Si Hyeong, please handle them.

Okay, Hui Won, go!

- Yes. - Hurry.

But how did you know to come here?

Protesters were everywhere on my way to work.

I figured something big must be happening.

What about work?

Is work important right now?

So you know how to drive all along?

I just don't have a car, but it's not that I can't drive.

Wow, this feels refreshing.

Aren't you overdoing it for my sake?

It's good.

Lately, nothing seems to go my way,

and I've been frustrated that I can't do anything.

Now I feel as if a huge weight has been lifted.

Don't apologize.

Because it wasn't your fault.

Thank you.

Aren't you hungry?

I skipped work for the first time in my life today.

- Let's go have some fun. - Huh?

Quickly, quickly. Let's go quickly.

How is it?

It's fascinating.

Is this your first time at a market?

- Yes. - How rustic.

Is it really that rustic?

Of course.

Look over there.

Over there.

How do I look?

- It suits you well. - Yeah?

Then you should try this on, President.

Me?

How do I look?

It looks great.

Pupa!

I'm fine.

It actually tastes amazing, despite how it looks.

It looks terrifying.

Just try it once.

- No. - Just once.

- Please. - Just once.

- Open it. - I really can't eat this.

How is it?

I'm telling you, it's good!

See? I was right.

It's the perfect time for it.

You two look so good together.

Enjoy yourselves while you're young.

[Sailfin sandfish and sand eels]

Wow, the fruit looks delicious.

Do you want some fruit?

It's hard to choose.

Are you newlyweds?

Pardon?

You just look so fresh and lovely together.

Among all the people who came to our market this year,

you two are the prettiest and the most handsome.

Thank you.

Jeez, I wonder when I'll ever get married.

The only thing that makes eye contact with me

is the flounder at that fish stall.

Here, try this. It's tasty.

Thank you.

It reminds me of you two,

so fresh and lively.

- Come again. - Yes.

Let's go.

Thank you.

What?

It's a shame.

I felt like, 'My free time is slipping away like this.'

I never even got to enjoy things like this. What was all that running for?

The first time is the hardest, but it'll get easier after the second time.

Let's skip work together more often from now on.

Jeez.

Is it appropriate for the President to tell employees to skip work?

Well,

remember the story you told me about your brother?

Yes.

How is your relationship with your sister-in-law?

Why are you asking that all of a sudden?

Just wondering.

When the three of us met last time,

it seemed like there was some tension between you two.

It can't be good.

Not after something like that.

I see.

President, there's something I need to tell you.

What if we just pretend

we don't know each other?

What?

I don't have the confidence to handle this kind of life,

and I don't want Yeol Mu

to get criticized when I'm exposed.

So let's just hide everything.

Deny it. Say it's groundless.

What is it all of a sudden?

Did you hear something somewhere?

I'm scared.

Last time, I tried to step up and reveal everything,

but I immediately regretted it.

Just like you said,

I don't like having all my effort dismissed as some 'favor' from you.

I just

hate being the subject of gossip.

So, let's just

keep some distance.

Are you serious?

If you want me to explain instead, I will.

If you want me to reveal everything, I'll do it.

I'll do anything to clear his name.

So please, don't tell me to break up with him.

I know it's absurd after causing all this trouble.

That's why

I've been thinking carefully

and speaking with difficulty.

Now I understand why Du Jun is trying so hard to protect you.

Pardon?

You're going to do anything?

Then, Hui Won, you have to help me.

Du Jun might not listen to me,

but he'll probably listen to you.

Is that really what you want?

Look me in the eye and tell me.

Are you saying we should deny both you

and our Yeol Mu in front of everyone?

- Wouldn't that hurt your feelings? - Why would it hurt my feelings?

It's okay to tell a little lie sometimes.

Hiding it doesn't mean it disappears. Why does it matter?

If anyone asks,

I can hide you, President, as many times as needed.

I have to survive first,

right?

Hui Won.

Jang Hui Won.

Are you just going to leave like this?

I called him.

President, please take Secretary Go's car.

Let's part ways here.

What happened?

Wasn't she coming to save you?

She asked me to pretend not to know, said it's okay to deny it.

But for some reason,

it didn't feel like she meant it.

You know

how careful Hui Won is.

The fact that such a person said that means

she must be

worried about you that much.

Du Jun.

There must be a reason everyone is saying that.

It's just for now.

Take care of the urgent matters first. There's no rush to reveal the truth.

I'll help you.

Did I do the right thing?

But this is the way to protect him.

You did well.

It was the best you could do.

Please leave a message after the beep...

Manager Jang took a day off today.

- Day off? - Haven't you contacted her?

I know you're having a hard time, Uncle.

But Manager Jang has been struggling too.

Lately, people in the office have all been suspecting her.

You probably know best how things should be done,

but try to understand her feelings too.

There's two of them now.

Gather the reporters tomorrow.

I'm going to hold a press conference.

Big news! Big news!

They're holding a press conference at 3 PM today.

He's going to explain everything?

So, is he going to say who the woman in the rumor is?

Yes.

I'm dying to know.

A press conference?

Not just a rebuttal article?

Don't worry too much.

Nothing serious will happen.

Okay, got it. Thanks.

[Press conference on Taehan Liquor CEO Kang Du Jun's scandal]

Unexpected. He's choosing a head-on approach.

Since the explanation was delayed, it seems he wants to apologize properly.

[Official apology statement]

First,

regarding the reports about me over the past few days,

[Kang Du Jun issues urgent statement] I apologize

[regarding personal life controversy] for causing concern.

[Taehan Liquor President Kang Du Jun issues urgent statement]

Sir, please hurry.

Please go quickly.

Yes, understood.

But let me make this clear.

The report

and its contents

are completely false.

- What? - All false?

At least, based on the articles you wrote, that is the case.

- What did he say? - All fake?

A coercive relationship, urging an abortion, womanizing.

I firmly state that none of this ever happened.

But

it's true that

I have someone I love,

and that person is carrying my child.

- So that's true. - Pregnant with his baby?

- You got that? - The baby's real.

Are you admitting to a relationship

["The woman I truly love is pregnant"] with a company employee now?

Are you saying that it's true that the employee is pregnant?

Yes, that's correct.

How can you prove that you weren't

exploiting your position with her?

Just hearing that, I can't tell at all

whether you two are just an ordinary couple or truly in love.

At first, she was a bit strange.

Here's grape juice...

No!

To the point where I never wanted to see her again.

She was peculiar and intimidating.

- Did you get that? - So she's real?

- Does he know what he's saying? - We'll see.

But

we ended up meeting again.

And in an even more unexpected way.

From that moment,

I strangely became curious about what she would do next.

That's when I made up my mind.

I've decided that I must study in Germany next.

I've decided to create my own beer that will captivate foreigners' taste buds.

That's my dream.

Especially, I envied the way her eyes sparkled

when talking about beer.

So that's why you fell for her?

Is that all made up?

Honestly, until then, it was just curiosity.

Then when did you really start liking her?

When she said

she was giving up her dream.

I gave up my lifelong dream with my own hands.

If I don't work now, I feel like I'll actually die.

Please stop telling me to rest.

When the person who spoke of dreams

with such sparkling eyes said she would give up,

I realized then.

That seeing her dream disappear

is sadder than my own dream being crushed.

That I

truly love her.

- He said he loves her! - I don't know.

[Kang Du Jun denies forced abortion, says he wanted to protect her]

You don't have to believe me.

Some may think these are just words to get through this moment.

But the reason I'm saying this now

is because I don't want that person to get hurt anymore.

- All of this is to protect her? - It could be.

Let's talk about our next move immediately.

I'm leaving now.

That's unexpected...

She is really precious to me.

So I can't lie to deny her.

It's okay if you doubt me and criticize me.

But please refrain from excessive criticism

or speculation about them.

I sincerely request this.

That was impressive.

Please take good care of Hui Won.

What are you going to do now?

[Han Jeong Eum] Do you have a backup plan?

The next heir of Taehan Group abused drugs,

even psychiatric medication.

You can't even manage a simple handshake at official events.

Why not step down voluntarily at this point?

We have a new co-president at our company!

I explicitly told you not to mess with her.

Let's call the person in charge.

So you are really pregnant?

I'll step down if I must.