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(Lee Joo Young)

(Ji Seung Hyun)

(Koo Jun Hoe)

(Mom)

(No Mercy)

(All characters, organizations, groups,)

(and events in this drama are fictitious.)

When are you coming?

So Min, I'm sorry.

Based on your dad's phone records,

we've confirmed that your mom's missing...

is linked with the Ilseong clan.

I don't believe in the law's idea of justice.

The only way to the boss is...

through Mr. Kim.

You're saying we pretend to be her to infiltrate the Ilseong clan?

Can that even work?

They played us,

so we play them back,

since we're already set on getting revenge.

Wei Chang Yu?

You were under Park Gye Soon?

What do you want from me?

Get me in with your guys...

and send me to China.

Newbies.

This is professional work.

Each of you uses your expertise...

to win clients' trust.

She's already earned $36,000.

He's calling for you.

That's not how you treat a VIP.

Nice to meet you, I'm Ma Seok Gu.

What's your game?

Tell me what you want from me.

I want to hold a position here.

Prove yourself with performance.

So Min made it to China after all.

Let's see what we can do.

I'll pay the debt.

I'll give you the money.

Try it if you can.

It's $500,000.

This is the price of my mom's life.

Wei Chang Yu just made...

a whopping $500,000 from just one client.

To celebrate our new leader Wei Chang Yu,

let's party hard today!

Here, drink up.

Hello,

I'm Manager Kim Mi Yang.

Who is that?

You know,

some horribly unlucky lady.

I'll kill you.

The day she joined the call center,

the Korean handler was caught,

and Mr. Kim disappeared too.

Dig deeper on Wei Chang Yu.

Use solid sources.

(No Mercy)

I just learned something really interesting.

Guess what?

This Wei Chang Yu,

is this the same person as this Wei Chang Yu here?

This came out of our mascot's wallet.

Do you two know each other?

(Kim Mi Yang)

No, I don't.

You don't know each other?

Is an actor...

supposed to know every random person...

who comes to see a show?

Out of everything I do, gardening is the most tedious.

Why?

Because once I trim these things back,

they just keep growing out of control.

Trimming them down one by one is a pain in the neck.

But at the same time,

there's also a thrill to it, so I can't stop.

Hey, you idiot!

I told you to think before you speak.

Yes, sir.

If you've got doubts, get proof first, not later,

Make that a habit, you idiot.

Don't waste my time with ticket stubs...

during important conversations, you idiot!

My apologies, sir.

It was my mistake.

Now, where were we?

Do you know Mason Dedrick?

(Episode 5)

Mason is the guy...

who made a name for himself as a pit boss in Macau.

- Now... - He's with Black Kara.

Not L.TM?

I'll tell you straight.

L.TM's already finished.

What the hell are you talking about? How is it finished?

You didn't know?

Everybody's heard that secret that's been floating around.

Black Kara snatched Mason up for a huge sum...

months ago now.

There's no way I'd miss something like that if there were signs.

Of course.

The Yankees stole the guy...

who was running the place,

no one's stupid enough to show it.

The way I see it,

this could actually be a good opportunity.

An opportunity?

As you know well,

the next big junket market is...

going to be Singapore.

How could you do that?

I invested in Singapore because of this one business.

I knew the Macau market would go south,

so I'd already been building a base in Singapore.

Do you know which Korean company actually owns...

a casino in Singapore?

Genie Tourism Development.

They operate Genie the Star Resort.

They've been desperate to recruit Mason.

So...

You're saying we should recruit Mason for Genie, right?

Don't be ridiculous.

How could we possibly reel in a giant like him?

I may not know Mason personally,

but I know his right-hand man well.

That guy is the one...

who's got Mason wrapped around his little finger.

His name is Eric Choi.

Eric Choi.

(CIISC1225)

Hey, Wei Chang Yu.

How's it going?

I almost didn't recognize you.

I thought you'd dropped off the map.

How've you been?

Your boss treating you well?

Of course.

Thanks to me, he's been in back-to-back meetings.

Is that right?

I heard you've been busy...

managing restaurants for Black Kara.

Yeah, I'm busting my ass trying to raise his value.

Black Kara doesn't measure up, not even close.

Some places are offering extra money just to get him on board.

Sounds like big money. Who's making the offer?

Chang Yu, I can't tell you that.

It's business.

Anyway, what are you up to?

I'm in China right now.

Have you ever heard of the Yanbian businessman, Mr. Ma?

Wait.

Isn't that the guy who got kicked out of L.TM?

I heard he's just sucking up to Chairman Kim...

and making a living with his fucking voice phishing schemes.

And people call him a businessman?

I'm Mr. MA.

Please, go on.

My goodness.

Please forgive me...

for saying something offensive. I ask for your understanding.

Honestly, you work for Chairman Kim,

and I work for Mason. We're both just employees doing what we're told.

We're in this together.

Your apology sounds insincere.

Of course not.

I'm about to get thrown out myself, just like you.

About Mason,

you know Marine Bay Casino in Singapore?

They're replacing the entire management.

Wait, they're replacing Marine Bay's entire management team?

That son of a bitch Mason...

wants to kick me out and put his wife in my director position.

This is why you can't trust anyone in this business.

Damn it.

I can see why you'd be upset.

Think about it, Mr. Ma.

After all those years of loyalty,

we're always the first ones...

thrown away.

If we're disposable tails to be cut off, we might as well bite back.

Don't you agree?

You'd betray your boss?

No, I wouldn't call it betrayal.

It's more like a business transaction.

So if someone wants Mason,

you'd hand him over?

A deal isn't complicated.

It's just give-and-take.

If both sides' needs match, that's all it takes.

I feel like we'll get along pretty well.

I'd like to meet and talk in person.

As for me,

I really like people I vibe with.

There's no reason to say no.

All right.

I'll share the location in Korea...

Since I'm doing business in China,

it's tough for me to leave.

As you know,

I make a living with my fucking voice phishing schemes.

I'll give you a proper welcome if you come.

You'll need to cover the ticket.

That's just the basic manners as a host.

We'll set up the time and date for you.

I knew he wouldn't fall for it easily.

We need to lure Ma Seok Gu to Korea quickly...

so we can do anything.

Do you have to go?

I have to.

Yes, Chairman, I took the call for Mr. Ma.

What took you so long to answer the phone? Where's Seok Gu?

Get him on the phone now.

I'm sorry, sir.

Mr. Ma's in a meeting now.

Why haven't I heard anything about the business ledger?

I'm sure he's still reviewing it.

I'm scheduled to sign the contract...

with L.TM Agency tomorrow at 3 p.m.

How come it hasn't been sent yet?

I'm sorry.

We'll send it right away, sir.

What meeting...

is he in right now?

He's in a script development meeting.

A script development meeting...

You really expect me to believe that?

I'm losing my mind over here, and he's just chilling in a meeting?

That is bullshit.

Well...

Is Seok Gu...

going behind my back...

because of this incident?

Absolutely not, sir.

It's just for a new business venture.

Is that so?

He's starting a new project...

without my approval, huh?

That's not it.

Tell him...

to also hand over the slush fund account too.

I can't trust my money with someone who's got other plans.

That's all I have to say.

Make sure he gets the message loud and clear.

Chairman!

Looks like your staff is giving you a headache.

This is why people need power.

Take me, for example.

I'm just a businessman,

so my people keep causing me problems.

My son is nothing but trouble,

so who am I to judge?

One day, he'll come around.

Do you think so?

In any case,

my son won't give you any more trouble...

over this matter.

Chang Yu, you still look stunning.

You haven't aged a day.

Seems like I'm the only one aging.

How should I address you?

Where are my manners?

Just call me Eric.

- Here you go. - Thanks.

All right.

Wow, a surveillance manager.

I didn't realize you were running the whole operation.

You're quite mysterious.

Why would I show myself?

That would just draw unwanted attention.

I see.

I've crossed paths with Mason at L.TM.

I've met most of his people.

But since we've never met, I wanted to learn more about you.

I thought we'd be discussing business,

so I rushed over,

but it seems you just wanted to check me out.

As potential partners,

we need to get to know each other.

Mason's not your average guy.

He's a major player in the casino business.

And an Asian pulling the strings on a guy like that,

that's pretty impressive.

I'm more than just a pretty face.

I'm full of surprises.

And you showed up like this,

like you'd been waiting for this.

This is quite a start.

It's great to see you two...

hitting it off already.

You think so?

To make good partners, we need chemistry.

Let's make it work then.

Shall we?

If not, we'll figure it out.

Fair enough.

It's not much, but this is my business.

It actually looks pretty impressive to me.

Let's go inside.

(Chairman)

What the hell?

Is he some kind of loan shark or what?

He's causing a scene in broad daylight.

Here, you hold onto this.

Any update on what I asked?

Word from Samhaphoe is that...

Eric Choi's pulling Mason's strings.

pparently he was in a Filipino gang in LA.

Are we sure he's the same guy?

They weren't completely sure from the screenshots,

but they think it's him.

Hey, stop.

My apologies for that.

My guys tend to be cautious.

It's fine.

It's like at airports,

you have to go through security.

Let's head in.

Have a seat.

I was planning to ask you for a tour later,

but with these monitors,

you can see everything from here, so we can skip the tour.

I like to have everything under control...

for peace of mind.

I'll go get us some drinks.

I'll give you two some privacy.

Okay.

Where are you going?

When you have a guest, you should...

get drinks for them, right?

Well then.

I'll have my guys bring them.

You can stay inside.

No worries.

I need to use the restroom anyway.

(CCTV CONTROL BOX)

What's going on?

Yoo Seung, the cameras are out.

Tell the guys to fix them now.

How do you know Mason?

Actually,

I had some Filipino friends in LA.

To be honest, my life was a complete mess back then.

Then one day, this guy approached me...

and asked me if I wanted to work together.

That guy was Mason.

Sounds like Mason knows how to pick his people.

I'm more of a thinker,

so I'm not much of a sports guy.

I can't throw a curveball.

Let me ask you something directly.

Sure.

Can you put me in touch with Mason?

You haven't heard my answer yet.

Aren't you getting ahead of yourself?

You really blindsided me there.

Okay, let me put it differently.

You've heard of Genie Tourism Development, right?

They just built the largest resort in Singapore.

They want to scout Mason.

Are you saying...

you want to hand Mason over to Genie?

All the money from that deal is yours.

I only want the business contract.

What do you say we partner up?

That's not difficult to arrange.

If we're going to be in the same boat,

investing in my venture...

might be a better option.

An investment?

(DEB GAME investment)

(Profit comparison shows over 200% difference)

Hold on.

This is an online casino game, isn't it?

You want me to invest in this?

I guarantee you'll make money.

Unfortunately, it seems we want different things, so let's end this here,

while I'm still being polite.

Take a look and think it over.

You won't regret it.

Do you recognize this person?

(Congressman Seo Jung Geun proposes a self-regulation bill for P2E games)

Can't you speed it up?

You wanted to see me?

They're fixing the security cameras.

Make sure everyone stays extra alert in the meantime.

Yes, sir.

Congressman Seo Jung Geun?

He's the one who signed off on...

Genie Tourism Development's resort project.

He's also helped my business.

So what you're saying is...

Like you said,

if you can't throw a curveball, throw it straight.

Think about it.

Even if we deliver Mason to Genie,

there's no guarantee we'll get the contract.

But,

what if we go straight to the person who controls it?

Are you saying you'll introduce me to Seo Jung Geun?

As long as you agree to my proposal,

I can make that happen.

(DEB GAME Investment)

Documents like this are easy to fake.

How can you prove you really know...

Seo Jung Geun?

You want proof?

That's easy to prove.

The truth speaks for itself.

Give me a second.

Yes, sir. It's Eric.

Eric, where are you?

I see you're calling internationally.

I'm in China meeting a potential partner.

I see.

Anyway, about the public hearing.

The schedule's set.

It worked out the way you wanted.

Is that true?

People in this country are naive.

They don't care about complex issues like P2E.

When you throw around fancy words...

like freedom,

they think that's democracy.

- Those kinds of abstract ideas... - Whoa, they fixed it really fast.

can mean whatever you want them to mean.

They don't realize they're being manipulated by politicians.

They're too busy fighting with each other.

Oh my gosh.

It's done.

You, watch things here.

You, go through the cameras in each room.

Yes, sir.

Anyway,

you won't make it to the meeting with Chairman Ahn then.

Chairman Ahn?

Enjoy it for me.

Genie went global thanks to you.

You deserve all the credit.

Don't flatter me like that, you're embarrassing me.

We've been talking too long.

I'm afraid I've kept you too long.

I'll visit when I get back to Korea.

The chairman is demanding the secret account.

Damn, he's serious?

Hold on.

Hello, Congressman.

I'm Ma Seok Gu, I'm setting up a business in Singapore.

Hi.

Pleased to meet you.

Is this really Congressman Seo Jung Geun?

Well...

I'm not sure what you mean.

My apologies.

It's just...

I'm thinking about investing in Eric's business,

based on your connection.

You're investing in someone you've never met just because of me?

Isn't that rather hasty?

I'll trust you,

I'll invest $5 million.

But I need a favor.

I need the junket operating license.

Could you put me in touch with Genie Tourism?

For now,

sure.

I'm having lunch with Chairman Ahn tomorrow, I'll update you later.

He'll be very interested.

He's been looking to expand his casino operations.

Is that so?

Thank you, Congressman. I won't forget this.

If money's coming in, why would he refuse?

Looking forward to working together.

I need to send...

your email address to him.

Can I use the email from your business card?

Of course.

Great.

Can you transfer the funds?

What form of payment?

It's in cryptocurrency.

That works, right?

Absolutely.

That's even better.

What are you doing here?

Well...

I asked what you're doing.

I need to check something.

Let me see it.

Hand it over.

Give it to me.

I didn't think we'd get along at first.

But now I think we're perfect partners.

I guess so.

Maybe we knew each other in a past life.

By the way,

where do Chairman Ahn and Congressman Seo usually meet for lunch?

Usually...

Sir!

Let go, I said let go.

Seriously.

Sir!

Sorry about the disturbance.

Seems like something urgent came up.

What's his problem?

Let go.

What's this about?

She's acting suspicious.

I caught her doing something.

I told her to give it to me, but she won't.

Let go!

Let go already!

I didn't do anything wrong!

What is it?

Wait, first...

let's check it first.

Check what?

Where's the congressman?

He's probably busy with the election campaign.

Then he'll definitely make lunch tomorrow.

He'll review my contract too.

Sure.

That's what he said on the phone.

But why would such a busy man...

at the prosecutor's office?

What do you mean?

Apparently, this was big news today.

How could someone caught up in this...

had the time to chat with me?

Are you accusing me of faking it?

With someone that important?

Well...

Technology's advanced enough these days,

anything's possible.

You knew all about it, didn't you?

This is Kim Doo Sik's doing, isn't it?

He's trying to take my stuff again!

No.

Damn it.

That's enough.

That's enough?

That's enough?

Then prove it.

Bring Congressman Seo here.

Then I'll believe it.

What? You can't?

The person you are calling is unavailable.

Your call has been forwarded to voicemail.

Get him here. Now.

When you hear the beep, press the star or pound key.

You have five hours.

Congressman Seo, we have a situation. I need you here.

I'll explain everything when we meet.

You can spare some time.

It's urgent.

Meet me at Seungam-sa Temple at 8 p.m. today.

You have five hours, Eric.

That's your window to get home in one piece.

- Hey, get in here. - Yes, sir.

Get them on the boat.

- We're heading to Korea. - Yes, sir.

Damn it!

You're running out of time.

I gave you an extra hour and five minutes.

Why are you testing my patience?

Huh?

Eric!

What's all this about?

Hello, sir.

Eric, what in the world is this?

Well...

We need to get Ma Seok Gu to Korea at all costs.

If it were that easy, he'd be in jail already.

You didn't know that, did you?

Back when I was at the police academy,

I was a reporter.

That's my ace in the hole.

You want me to play a corrupt politician?

That day,

I'll make you look like a corrupt investor.

You mean...

the tax office will actually raid my house?

My wife will have a heart attack.

Have I ever let you down, sir?

Not once.

You've only ever helped me.

Every time I remember losing $1 million...

to those bastards,

it makes my blood boil.

I'll take those bastards down for good.

You're with me, right?

I'll do whatever you need.

Don't screw this up.

Yes, sir.

This stays between us.

As you know,

to pull off something big, what you have to guard most is your mouth.

Are you Mr. Ma?

Yes, sir.

Tell me what's going on, Mr. Ma.

Well...

Sir, actually...

Excuse me.

There's been a misunderstanding.

A misunderstanding?

What do you mean?

Well...

I'm really sorry.

Greed got the better of me. Eric and I plotted...

to steal your investment returns,

and send them to Mr. Ma instead.

And then?

And then Mr. Ma...

refused to betray you.

He was furious and made us come apologize in person.

Gosh, you fool.

You'd throw away our trust for pocket change?

I'm really sorry.

Also, sir,

Mr. Ma has people inside the prosecutor's office.

I've got a man in the prosecution.

I'll make sure today's case...

gets dismissed.

We've only talked on the phone, but you're already proving reliable.

Thank you, sir.

Thanks.

I appreciate it.

I suppose I should return the favor.

Does that mean...

I'll reach out to Chairman Ahn...

and put in a good word for you.

Thank you, sir.

Genie Tourism Development probably emailed you the contract details.

You can take a look.

When the deal closes,

don't forget our investment agreement.

(Request: cooperation on resort development investment and bonus payouts)

(Meeting venue)

(Rococo Hall, second floor, Genie Sky Hotel, Tiong Bahru, Singapore)

(Connection failed)

What the hell?

Damn it.

(Ma Seok Gu)

Yes, boss.

Hey, take them back to Seungam-sa Temple.

What? You just said...

to take them to Wari Port.

You little shit, talk back again and you'll be the one getting dumped.

Do it now!

Yes, sir.

Congressman Seo, I received your email.

Mr. Ma, are you on your way? Where are you?

Yes, I'm on my way.

I just passed Seongan Bridge.

I see.

Everything’s okay, right?

Sorry? What do you mean?

Everything's still fine?

I don't know what you mean.

Thank you, Do Jin.

I was terrified cursing him out like that.

But I did okay, right? Not bad acting.

I don't look too bad.

Maybe I should be an actor.

You're awake, Mr. Ma.

Mr. Ma?

Are you badly hurt?

Fuck, Wei Chang Yu, you fucking bitch!

I'll call the police and an ambulance.

No.

Don't.

Don't you dare, you psycho!

Right.

Word is you're on the wanted list.

- Is that right? - Damn it.

If I report you, you're screwed.

Maybe I should call the chairman instead?

Fuck!

Will you shut the fuck up?

Just joking.

By the way,

I wonder if Chairman Kim knows he's down $5 million.

- Shit. - Relax.

We've got that $5 million safe and sound.

(Meeting venue)

(Connection failed)

(Seongan Bridge)

(Cryzeon coin transaction) (Withdrawal - maximum)

(Withdrawal completed - five million dollars)

Got it.

Sorry about that.

This is all I know from being a thug.

You little shit.

You and that son of a bitch,

you're both dead.

You're still worrying about others when you're half-dead?

Don't worry.

See you in hell, you son of a bitch.

Hey.

Hey!

You bastard!

Fuck!

(No Mercy)

Watch your back from here on out.

hey'll come after you.

You know that guy from earlier, right?

So I couldn't really see his face.

But he had this weird tattoo on his neck.

A man went missing...

near Seongan Bridge last night.

Missing?

I think it's Ma Seok Gu.

By the time you find him, my money will already be gone.

Bring me the real thief.

Are you sure it's Ma Seok Gu?

Your life could be in danger.

Then why?

He's been lurking around.

Jeong Hun.

Where in Korea...

could Ma Seok Gu be hiding?

(Subtitles are provided by KOCOWA.)