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You think you stand a chance against me?

Little K? If I want, I can finish you.

Is that so?

I wonder if a crystal palace princess like you even knows what war is.

- Hey, you... - People!

Stomp on them enough and they resist. They need to jump to learn to breathe.

Who will win? The princess safe in the arms of her family,

or the woman on the edge?

You'll pay for your insolence.

Insolence!

I haven't begun to be insolent.

You bugged my house, right?

I just heard K on the surveillance tape.

The Dealain CEO's son has a rare congenital cancer.

We have to act before they do.

You're a Guseong spy.

You... K, you!

You're through.

Ms. Gong has asked for you.

Of course.

Insuk.

Spare me, Insuk.

Kelly Kim is giving a members-only command performance.

The Harvard Chancellor has invited her to an Ivy League reception next week.

And the member's response?

Many of their children are in America. They're quite pleased.

Ms. Kim has been a probationary director for a month now.

Will you make it permanent?

There are a few things I need to check first.

Then I'll decide.

Yes, ma'am.

The Guseong princess surprised me.

Me, too. I thought to stop her digging into my past...

Was it a trick?

She'll come after you. Be ready.

I never meant for you to be holding company Director.

I know.

Trapped here for 18 years, allowed out only for charity work.

Yet you fought well.

Were you preparing?

Plotting revenge?

Your first steps, your casual contacts, your improvisations...

All a little too convenient.

I'm curious how you'll respond.

Yes.

If changing how you see me is revenge, I've dreamed of it for 18 years.

I've read up on management so I could do my part with Hyunjin and Yunso.

I've tried to make friends and contacts in my charity work.

I know it's foolish.

But the less you thought of me, the more I wanted your approval.

Could we somehow appease your anger toward Dongho?

Could he perhaps inherit JK?

Like a fool... I dared to dream.

Although he...

He's gone now...

If you call that plotting revenge, I'm guilty, Mother.

[JK Headquarters]

We need to talk.

That doesn't sound good.

K has us by the ankle.

I dug around to prove she's Mary Kim. But without any...

- I said it was nonsense. - Anyway.

I had her place bugged to get information on Dealain.

Bugged? You?

It gets worse.

K knew about it.

- I said don't do anything foolish. - Don't even start.

If I act the fool, it's because of you and your daughter.

What now? Surely she's told Mother?

I don't think so.

K.

That K.

How to stop her...

Apologize.

With all she's been through, a heartfelt apology should do it.

Spare me, Insuk.

A deal. I've decided to cut a deal.

A deal?

Hello. Sit.

Did you think it over?

What bothers me the most is how I underestimated you.

Even more than kneeling before you, I'm furious at myself

for not seeing you for who you really are.

As you turned my weakness against me...

For the first time, I must admit defeat.

- So I suggest... - Jihun.

The stockholders' meeting is in an hour.

The first order of business is selecting the Director.

This is a brief on the relevant by-laws.

Thank you.

[JK Club]

See you inside.

I should go, too.

Any changes we should know about?

None. Take the position we discussed.

Of course.

Our family is here save for Hijun and Byungjun overseas

and Dongmin's young sons, Kijun and Ajun.

Also JK shareholders, JK Electric, JK Shipping, JK Life,

and our holding company, JK Club.

In the future, all of you here will be the true owners of JK Group.

As you know, Ms. Gong's daughter-in-law, Kim Insuk,

has successfully completed her month internship as JK Club Director.

Barring any mitigating factors,

Ms. Gong moves to make the appointment permanent.

Are there any objections?

Then the motion is passed.

Mr. Han, you have the details?

If you will sign the appropriate form,

Ms. Kim will be appointed Director next Thursday.

As Director of the club and the holding company,

she will have the following rights and obligations.

Wait.

You'd better be sure. You know there's no going back?

Get on with it. Better to say it now than have it sneak up on us later.

I'm transferring a portion of my stock to Director Kim.

Mommy.

Can a Director, without a single share, lead the company?

To help her administer JK Club effectively,

I will transfer 30% of my shares to her without condition.

There are no lies here. Are you serious?

You're aware that anything said here can't be reneged later?

Yes, I know.

And the holding company conversion?

A transfer of shares might raise questions at the DA's office.

As a free gift, there is a substantial tax involved.

A partial decrease in income won't be seen as too extreme.

Draw up a full cost analysis.

Okay.

Shouldn't you say something?

Thank you. I won't forget your kindness.

Good. See that you don't.

Congratulations.

It's all thanks to you.

Aren't you just growing fast? You're an honor roll student.

I'm some kind of tutor, huh? Where's my teaching fee?

You're a stockholder now. Surely you're not going to stiff me?

My rates are going up. Doubled. Okay?

Okay.

But Insuk, did something happen with Yunso we don't know about?

Why did she give you her shares? It's not like her.

Actually, she bugged my place.

Bugged?

She was after information on Dealain. I found out.

No wonder.

Information leaks aren't personal. They affect all of JK.

I planned on making a formal complaint, but she wanted to resolve it this way.

Yunso. When she messes up, she messes up big.

[JK Estate]

What bothers me the most is how I underestimated you.

Even more than kneeling before you, I'm furious at myself

for not seeing you for who you really are.

As you turned my weakness against me.

You must have known.

I don't know what to say.

A deal between Yunso and Insuk? You must have known.

Tell me everything. Unless you prefer I dismiss you right now.

Yunso bugged Insuk's home.

That's it? Rivals always do that. Why would she give up her shares?

Yunso got intel on the head of Dealain and passed it to Guseong.

She gave up her shares to hide that fact.

You may go.

Insuk is tougher than she looks.

Luckier, at least.

We don't know all the details, but it looks like she set a trap for Yunso.

She turned another's weakness to her advantage.

You told Mother why I transferred my shares?

Yes.

How could... Even you?

I thought I could count on you.

I guess I was a fool.

Have you forgotten? I work for Ms. Gong.

I obey her instructions and never vary from them.

If you had won, I might've protected you. As it is, I couldn't help but tell Ms. Gong.

I have to see Chungun.

Against your own rules?

You know me by now.

I'm instinctively drawn to those with power.

But I don't know why this doesn't please me.

She said herself she'd been preparing in secret.

Aren't you pleased that rather than take revenge, she chose to help JK?

If she were my daughter, yes.

I was perfectly content with how she handled this Dealain business.

If she were my daughter I'd have named her my successor.

But feel uneasy. Like she's up to something...

Ms. Gong has great faith in Chungun's words.

If he handles it right, he'll scare Ms. Gong off of K for good.

Don't worry.

To think I've come to this. Just to keep her from being Director...

A lady from JK, sir.

Send her in.

Sir, she asked to see you outside.

Why doesn't she come in?

If you could, sir? Someone wants to see you.

I'm Kim Insuk. We should talk.

Pardon me, but the only one from JK with whom I speak is Ms. Gong.

Please go back.

Considering how much you've talked about me...

Don't you owe me a hearing?

I know Yunso is using you to influence our mother.

They said there is an evil air about you.

Meeting you, I can see they weren't wrong.

It might be uncomfortable for you if I let out your arrangement with Yunso.

I'm not so proud that I don't refuse money when it's offered.

But I don't make up fortunes.

The evil fortune you bring that house has nothing to do with Yunso.

If there is no rain, even the rich man's storehouse goes dry.

The only thing I fear is heaven itself.

In that case, heaven is due for a change.

The way is clear.

The current crisis has passed.

The light shines on a return to greatness.

Just as the way was closed, so now it shall be opened.

You're sure?

Yes.

But you know, her husband...

Pardon me, but the venom at her loss has been purged.

That's good. The venom has been purged.

You can rest easy.

Unless something else...

All I've ever shown her is hate.

Surely she knew that.

What if my hatred is what built her up so strong?

She could turn it against me to step on someone dear to me?

The stepper and the one being stepped on can be reversed anytime.

I should be ready.

- How did it go? - I owe you an apology.

What do you mean?

I changed the fortune.

Kim Insuk knew everything.

About our little arrangement, I mean.

There was nothing I could do. Goodbye.

Sir!

K...

How far... How far will you go to get rid of me?

What is this?

I figured you'd be Director. All I had to do was shut my eyes and follow.

Why did you transfer your shares?

Yunso, has K got something on you? Why kneel to her like that?

Kneel?

Yun...

Goodness, Yunso.

What are you looking at? Think I took a little off the top?

Never mind that. Just sign.

I've always wanted to do this.

Now Kim Insuk is a JK Club stockholder and Director of the holding company.

Woohoo!

How much are these worth?

Why, you selling?

Just wondering.

JK Club stocks are at $67 a share.

But it's not like the price of rice. There's no real cap.

Their value can skyrocket.

Really?

Happy?

That happy?

We'll be late.

Pretty as a picture.

Don't start.

- You don't like it. - What?

That right there.

Goodness.

Truth is, I don't like Jihun being so into her.

Why not? They're both single. Who does it hurt?

Stay out of it. Solve your own problems.

Every night he's all, "Goeun, Goeun." Grosses me out.

When?

You sayin' I grab you and cry out, "Goeun, Goeun?"

Tighter.

- Like this? - Yeah. Move it.

- Like this. - Down boy.

Where have you been? It's nearly inauguration time.

Volunteering at the orphanage.

Look how you're dressed. Come along.

You, too, Jihun.

A classic gold tone in your make-up, I should think.

No?

A new cut, perhaps?

What... You should say something.

Your address?

Working on it. Not done yet.

Let's see.

- It's not done, it's not... - Owie-ow-ow!

Look at this. Like a grade schooler's essay.

Jeez. You'd better get yourself a writing tutor.

Scoot.

What's wrong?

What is it with you?

Directors never write their own stuff. Don't let it get you down.

Thanks, Jihun. If not for you...

Seriously. Again?

And here you're a mom... Stop.

If not for you, I couldn't imagine doing this.

I swear. You've got higher mountains to climb than this.

You think it's all over?

Look.

Stay frosty.

What do you say you and I take over JK?

I came here to help you, but I've got ambitions of my own now.

What? I'm ambitious, too.

I'm hanging my future on you.

You're responsible for me. No getting wishy-washy, alright?

A transfer?

You're too cozy with JK.

Cozy?

Aren't you buddy-buddy with Han Jihun?

We tell you to look into JK and what do you do?

You're no better than Jihun's scout here.

Sir.

Is loyalty so precious you have to be Jihun's inside man?

If there's any malfeasance, we'll all suffer.

I've never once let Jihun influence an investigation.

Weren't you the one that suspended the JK case?

That's...

That doesn't look good, alright?

I had orders, what could I do?

Just following orders, is that it?

Is this Ms. Gong's order? He's looking into JK, so transfer him?

You're not a total loss. Use that passion to catch murderers.

You've been transferred to criminal investigations.

Huh? Where?

Criminal Investigations Department!

Who's worse, the murderer or the guy that bilks the state for millions in taxes?

Who's worse, the murderer or the guy that drives subcontractors to bankruptcy?

Chungki.

It's okay to evade taxes, ruin the economy, put people on the streets,

so long as you don't hold the knife?

If we just catch the ones holding the knives,

what kind of justice is that?

- Prosecutor Kang. - Lost out, huh?

Rub it in, go on.

Let's get blasted. It's on me.

I don't mind losing out. Not if you're consoling me.

Sorry.

For what?

You get Ms. Kim, make money.

I got to CID, what's to be sorry? Why you sorry?

Why are you upset? Is special investigations the only "royal course"?

Now that's a good question.

Yeah, right you are, right.

Special investigations or CID. So long as we get the bad guys?

Why not join Jihun at JK? Shall I write a reference letter?

Outside of you, JK's got nothing for me.

What do I care?

Jihun, the truth is, I'm glad I got transferred.

That a fact? That's why you're so trashed?

Now I don't have to arrest you.

You cleared yourself of a murder charge after 15 years.

I'd hate to arrest you on some white collar charge.

True. You're right. Your father got him off a murder charge.

And his son locks him away again?

It worked out. Really. Don't you think?

Yeah.

Thanks. Seriously.

Wait and see. I'll be an even bigger star than you.

Coupla famous murders, a few photo ops...

Jihun!

I'll be so much more famous than you.

Count on it.

Right. Get to it.

I'll be right there for my exclusive.

Cheers! Cheers.

Nice shot.

Excuse me. Have you seen this woman?

No.

Excuse me. Have you seen this woman?

You still make time for this? Next week is your inauguration.

Anything I can do?

No. It's all over.

You don't have to do anymore.

Mr. Om.

I've worked for this. I've earned this, right?

Yes. You've worked hard. You've earned some happiness.

The guest list, ma'am.

Do you have anyone to add?

No. This will do.

- Excuse me. - Yes?

- It's okay. - Thank you.

She looks good.

Already sucking up.

Do you speak English?

Sure. Can I help you with something?

Yeah, do you know the word, manse?

Excuse me?

M-Manse?

Oh, manse?

You shout out "manse" with your hands up in the air.

It's a cheering sound.

And that's it? There aren't any other meanings?

Oh, well...

Thank you all for coming. I'm the JK Club Director, Kim Insuk.

It is my honor to lead Korea's finest high-end social club.

Insuk, long life and good fortune. Manse.

Mary.

Mary.

Are you sure? It's him?

Are you up to this?

I hope so...

But...

But I'm so happy. So happy I can barely think.

But...

I'm...

What's up?

Exercising.

- Mind if I join you? - Shall we?

Hey, Johnny. So, when are you going back to the States?

Well... I don't know. At least not yet.

Guilty conscience? Didn't mean to scare you.

Is something going on?

You and Mr. Om. Anything I should know about?

What do you mean?

Manipulating people isn't a game to Ms. Gong.

I find myself wondering just how free you really are...

And what kind of hold Mr. Om has on you.

None. What makes you say that?

I saw you. You and Mr. Om.

We just bumped into each other.

Didn't look like it.

Are you two dating on the sly?

I swear. Enough of your foolishness.

Fair enough.

It was really nothing?

Nothing.

Yunso, what are you doing? Come on.

Hands off. Yang Kijung, you laughing at me, too? Huh?

I will if you keep this up.

Leggo! Hands off!

Ma'am.

Help her.

Stop. Right there.

Mother.

You're really scary.

Yunso.

And...

And!

K. That K. She's 100 times scarier than you.

Can't you see that?

[JK Club - Kim Insuk Inauguration]

I've prepared several items for you today. Fine and custom items.

You have a good eye. Excellent choice.

It's a sample. It needs polishing.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

- I'll escort the Director. - Yes, sir.

Well?

He's gone.

Let me deal with this. Forget him.

Forget he ever came.

Oh my god, I'm sorry.

Sorry. I'm sorry.

You okay?

Come on. We're late.

There was no other way. Not then. Not now.

Is it that simple?

After all you've done. You can't stop now.

He'll understand. I'm sure of it.

Hello.

You honor us, Mr. Speaker.

Not at all. We're in-laws, after all.

But why isn't Ms. Jin here?

I asked her not to.

Insuk is the face of JK now. It won't do to flaunt her connections.

On that note, you made a wise choice.

There's little doubt Baek will end up in the Blue House.

I see.

Ah, nice to see you.

But where's the new Director? I'd hoped to give her my blessing.

Get Insuk.

Ma'am.

What happened to Ms. Kim? Who are you?

The VVIPs are arriving. You should greet them.

Froze up. You okay? Want something to calm your nerves?

Don't worry. You'll be great.

You're a natural on-stage.

You were white as a sheet in the talk show green room.

But in front of the camera, you were quite eloquent.

Sure were.

Let's go.

- Get me K! - Take it easy!

- Get her now! - Yunso!

Not a scum like you. Where's the angel? Where's K?

Yunso!

- Let go! - Stop! Oh my!

Who's that?

The eldest son's wife. Im Yunso. Guseong's oldest girl.

Aren't you a pretty sight.

Well, if you don't have the looks, you have to gussy up.

The daughter of a hooker stomping on the Guseong princess?

Feel good? Like you're flying?

Again and again and again. Yet another mask.

Yunso, let's talk somewhere else.

Yunso? Who said you can call me like that?

Mr. Han. This supporter of yours.

She's no angel. She's a Janus. A Janus.

If you saw the woman behind the mask, you would cringe in terror.

Just wait. I'll show what a foul, spiteful woman you really are.

I'll expose you for the vicious psycho you are.

How very shallow of you, ma'am.

Shallow?

Who? Me?

I'm shallow?

I swear.

Yunso.

Let go. Let go!

Stop.

She's my wife. Your daughter-in-law. You want me to do nothing?

Take it away.

Very nice, Mother.

She's no alcoholic. She's nuts.

Did her mother-in-law just say, "Take it away?"

[JK Club - Kim Insuk Inauguration]

Where is she?

Our guests are waiting.

I'll find her.

It was.. It...

She had quite a shock. I'll find her.

You're that worried?

You said yourself she's a natural. Stronger than she looks, you said.

Wouldn't it be better to wait?

What happened? Where is she?

Maybe she's too embarrassed.

You think something's really wrong?

I guess now we'll see if you made the right choice.