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(Seo Ji Hye)

(Go Soo)

(Kim Jae Kyung)

(Yoon Je Moon)

(Reverse)

(Supported by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism)

(This drama is a work of fiction.)

(Characters, places, and events are not real.)

(Children and animals were filmed under production guidelines.)

("Mono Group's Chairman Choi Spreads Warmth...")

("and Shares Goodwill by Volunteering")

(Ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, the industry...)

(continues charitable activities for neighbors in need...)

("Mono Steadily Advancing Major Overseas Projects")

("A String of Successful Overseas Ventures")

(The Mastermind Behind the Veil: Choi Young Ho's Suspicious Big Plan)

(The Mastermind Behind the Veil: Choi Young Ho's Suspicious Big Plan)

Choi Young Ho made a fortune in overseas construction.

He started from nothing, and while building his empire,

he managed to avoid making any major enemies.

That just goes to show you what a great businessman he is.

Even though he's the one who founded the company,

he supposedly gave management to Vice Chairman Yu Min Ho years ago,

and now, he's said to only make final calls.

But given how many people believe he's still pulling all the strings,

it's clear he's not what he seems.

There are many signs that he's deliberately keeping...

a low profile in Korea.

He's so shrouded in mystery, plus, he's usually abroad,

so it's impossible to even get near him.

I've heard he practically lives on his jet.

(The late Kim Soo Yeon)

Mom.

Mom. I'm here.

His wife passed away a few years ago.

Ever since then, he's been spending...

- a lot more time abroad. - Mom...

He has a daughter who's studying abroad,

and she's probably around your age.

Basically, whatever she says, goes.

She's his only child, so he's said to be obsessed with her.

This is the one.

- This one's five million dollars. - Just like I told you,

that Choi Hee Soo girl got a house in Hanyeon-dong.

You'll need to find out the exact address.

Of course.

She lived abroad for a long time, so she likely has few friends here.

That means she'll be spending a lot of time at home.

Choi Hee Soo bought an art studio for over five million dollars,

but her neighbors say they've never even seen her face.

She's so reclusive, it won't be easy getting close.

It's clear she's not the type to trust people easily.

She's a chip off the old block.

Like father, like daughter.

(Choi Hee Soo's Solo Exhibition)

(Choi Hee Soo's Solo Exhibition)

Is there a piece that you're particularly fond of?

This is my first solo exhibition here in Korea,

so I really tried to pour my emotions into every single piece.

She majored in painting,

and she's quite well-known in the art world.

Her skills are clearly top-notch.

She isn't your typical rich kid...

who just parties and does nothing.

The only way we'll ever get to Choi Young Ho...

is to get close to his daughter and look for our chance.

My past work was a bit abstract, but for this one, "Stand Idly By"...

I don't see any other way in. None at all.

This piece is about my inner self, the very deepest part...

This is where it gets tricky.

Be careful how you approach her. Think it through before you act.

Think of how many leeches are crawling around,

trying to get a piece of that rich bastard.

Once they think you're one of them, your chance is gone. Forever.

We'll wrap up the interview now. Please feel free to look around.

- Thank you for your time. - Thank you.

Thank you.

Hello.

And a thought occurred to me.

My target is Choi Young Ho, but there's his precious daughter...

Choi Hee Soo. Shouldn't she be part of this?

For a man who killed someone else's family...

and shamelessly protects his own,

it might be the most fitting revenge.

Do you like this painting?

And that gave me an idea.

- Thank you. - And maybe...

Choi Young Ho's end...

will be crueler than he could ever imagine.

After all, there's no such thing

as simply getting even.

(Revenge)

There you are, sweetie!

I'm home.

Why do you look so down, sweetie?

Is something wrong?

- It's nothing. - What?

Ham Myo Jin! Got a package for you.

What?

Here's your package.

Thank you.

(Cheongham Flower Farm)

Oh, gosh!

No way!

Gosh, this is...

- Dad! - Whoa, careful! You'll get hurt!

Dad, I wanted this so, so bad!

Of course your dad and I knew what our little girl wanted.

I'll paint so many amazing pictures! Yes!

- Okay, okay. Aww, my sweet girl. - I love it so much!

(Cheongham Flower Farm)

Mom!

That's beautiful.

There are three flowers.

- Is it our family? - Yes.

I wonder who she gets her talent from.

Myo Jin.

- I'm off to go fishing. - Hey!

Meoljjeongi!

Hey, you'll fall down! Be careful, be careful!

Oh, dear.

I never imagined that you and I...

would end like this.

Shut it!

Even if you went back 100 times,

you'd do the exact same thing. That's just who you are.

Please.

I'm begging you!

Even after your memories came back,

even after you found out everything...

Please...

If you had just pretended not to know,

we could have been happy.

Shut it, you jerk!

All because of some darn memories?

It's all in the past, so what does it even matter?

You're the one who's trapped by the past.

And you're the one who can't move on.

I'm going to kill you.

Fine.

Do it.

I wish you would.

I wish someone...

would just...

make me stop.

All right.

Let's go together.

Jun Ho, stop! Right now!

Let her go!

Darn it!

Ms. Ham! Ms. Ham, you need to snap out of it.

Come on, snap out of it.

- I'm home. - Hey, sweetie. You're home?

I got you a snack.

What is it?

Dad, what happened to your arm?

- It's just... - Oh...

Did you ask your friends from the art club to come over?

I'll buy everyone some good food, so bring them all over.

You guys can hang out and draw on the computer.

No, it's too embarrassing.

Embarrassing?

I'm the only one without a room. I hate having friends over.

A room...

Anyway, Dad, how did you hurt your arm?

This...

I was just...

- I was working in the field and... - Yes.

I guess our house looks shabby to other kids.

I told you not to tell her to bring friends over.

You're so clueless.

I guess you're right.

Our Myo Jin...

she should have her own room by now.

Of course she should.

Our little girl is a young lady now.

On our budget...

when will we ever afford a place with a proper room for her?

Just wait and see. This time,

who knows? We might get the public housing.

We didn't get picked last year.

What makes you think this year will be any different?

You're going to jinx us talking like that.

I'm telling you, we have to get Myo Jin her room.

Still, our Myo Jin is such a cheerful kid.

That puts my mind at ease.

Honestly.

She's just putting on a brave face.

She just doesn't say anything about it.

You think I don't know that?

I know how thoughtful our Myo Jin is.

You have to be up early for work. Get some sleep.

I don't need to hear anything else.

Just tell me one thing.

Did you kill my mom and dad?

Myo Jin!

Do you miss your parents?

Do you think seeing blood will satisfy you?

If you want revenge, get your head on straight first.

You need to do whatever it takes to remember.

Everything I told you.

No matter how bad that accident was,

that's...

That's not something you can just forget.

I've tried hundreds of times, but it's no use.

Coming to you was my last resort.

My confession about the fire was not true!

The truth I hid even as I went to prison...

the truth about the accident that I only ever told you.

Are you telling me you still don't remember?

Not a single thing?

Please, tell me.

What happened.

Who killed my parents and why?

This body of mine is rotting away from this damn cancer.

I don't know when I'll die,

so I held onto it.

You came to me, threatening to kill me.

I told you this even back then.

A guy like me...

I don't trust the world.

You can't trust people or money.

I trust my insurance.

Lee Jong Su.

He's the one who delivered Chairman Choi Young Ho's money.

I recorded my conversation with him. I knew it would come in handy.

So this is...

Listen to it.

It'll answer all your questions.

Now, go.

And don't ever come back.

Because I won't be here if you do.

Unbelievable.

The nonsense he makes me do.

Yes, this is it.

Just coming from the hospital?

But I already cleaned this morning.

I was cleaning upstairs anyway, so I just did it.

Right. What did the hospital say?

They said I'm recovering quickly, and to take good care of myself.

See? What did I tell you? If you just do what I say,

you'll get better in no time.

That's great.

Good morning.

Are you feeling any particular discomfort?

No, I'm fine.

Doctor, Ham Myo Jin's test results all came back normal.

That's a relief.

The paralyzing anesthetic is completely out of your system.

You're well enough to be discharged as early as today.

Thank you.

Doctor...

Could you tell me what happened to Ryu Jun Ho?

You mean the suspect with the gunshot wound?

Yes.

I heard his injuries were so severe that he's been admitted to the ICU.

The ICU?

Does that mean his life isn't in danger?

Yes, that's right.

Even for a serious offender, they need him for the investigation.

So they'll do everything they can to make sure he recovers.

Is he in this hospital?

No. As a murder suspect, he's under special protection.

He's under police supervision, so we don't know where he is either.

I see.

Then.

(Namyeong Police Station)

It seems Ryu Jun Ho planned to claim that you, to avenge your parents,

murdered Choi Young Ho and his daughter, Choi Hee Soo,

and then killed Wang Gi Cheol, paid to commit perjury for them.

He was going to stage the entire thing...

as an impulsive suicide stemming from your traumatic brain injury.

The fact that he knew you were recovering,

yet kept making you take schizophrenia medication,

and his deleting all the audio files that could have exposed his past...

it all points to the same conclusion.

Furthermore, on the day of the incident,

the man who used a forged passport to pose as Ryu Jun Ho in Germany...

his secretary, Manager Kim Won Il, once they tracked his accounts,

apparently confessed to everything.

How are you feeling, Ms. Ham?

I'm much better now, thanks to you. I don't need to go to the hospital.

I'm so glad to hear that.

So, what happens now?

The investigation is scheduled to start in about two weeks.

It'll come down to a fight over his sentence.

I see.

Since Ryu Jun Ho is currently exercising his right to silence,

we still haven't heard from him why he tried to kill you.

Detective.

If he's exercising his right to remain silent?

It's just as you suspect.

The top law firm in the country has taken on his case.

He's a rich guy, so he's put together the best lawyers.

Now, regarding the suspicions about Ham Myo Jin's car accident...

I trust those have been cleared up, Detective Woo?

Of course.

I sincerely apologize for suspecting you.

She went to the vacation home to save Choi Hee Soo,

and nearly lost her own life.

The shock of that incident and the trauma from the accident...

have been plaguing Ms. Ham Myo Jin ever since.

I'm just glad we've cleared up this misunderstanding.

I have a favor to ask.

Please let me see Jun Ho one last time.

I want to return this to him myself.

Yes, of course.

Thank you.

Witness questioning? Sure.

This isn't my first rodeo.

This is all because of that idiot.

I swear, I am never working with idiots like that again.

Gosh, darn it!

I'm so sorry. Are you okay?

What?

Are you Korean?

You speak Korean?

Yes. My family is Chinese.

But are you sure you're okay? You're not hurt?

- I'm sorry. - I'm fine.

I missed my flight last week, so I was rushing and wasn't looking.

I wish there were more flights to Hong Kong.

You're going to Hong Kong?

Same here.

Really?

I go every week for work, but...

My flight is...

Shall we walk and talk on the way?

Sure.

- Let's go. - Oh!

(Passenger terminal one)

(Restricted area)

I got a call from Detective Woo,

but given the patient's condition, I can't give you very much time.

Yes, I understand.

When you're done, please press this button.

A nurse will come and escort you out.

Can he hear me?

Yes.

Jun Ho. Ms. Ham Myo Jin is here to see you.

I was terrified.

That if your memory came back,

you'd find out everything,

and that you would leave me.

Then I would be...

right back where I started.

There was a brief moment...

when I...

doubted you, but...

(Voicemail)

Jun Ho.

Your phone's off, so I'm leaving a voicemail.

About tonight... I don't think I can make it.

I should have stopped right then.

It was my last chance...

to get away from you.

And I threw it away.

That's right.

Every choice was yours to make.

You were hoping I wouldn't remember, weren't you?

Because you wanted me to forget everything

and live in the cage you created for me.

(Move-in notification entire household)

- Here you go. - Okay, you're all set.

Is this him?

Yes.

What on earth?

But my feelings remembered you,

and they showed me what I had to do.

I came here to thank you.

If it hadn't been for you after my accident,

none of this would have been possible.

The police...

What's this about me...

murdering Hee Soo?

That day...

I mean...

I did try to kill them both,

but for me to kill Hee Soo...

so brutally...

At least I...

never would have...

thought of doing it that way.

Hee Soo...

Did you do it?

Don't bother wondering.

It doesn't matter to you now, anyway.

So, really,

every moment we spent together...

was it all...

just a lie?

The fact that you're still wondering that...

is just astounding.

Why did you have to be...

so cruel?

That day...

Because you're the one who set my family's house on fire.

You...

the man who murdered my parents.

You'd better brace yourself.

I'm going to destroy you

slowly,

until you rot from the inside out.

So please...

take your time dying.

(Authorized personnel only)

(ICU)

(Korea University Hospital)

(Ham Jun Seong and Lee Yu Jeong. Rest in peace, Mom and Dad)

Dad.

Mom.

I'm here.

I'm so sorry...

it took me so long.

Welcome.

It's been a while.

I'd like a pour-over, please.

It's fine.

I'm curious to try coffee you've made yourself.

This is actually really good.

It's perfect.

The police came by last week about the case.

They told me about your parents,

so I looked up the news articles from the time.

Your responses during our initial sessions...

they seemed unrelated at the time,

but looking back, I realize that wasn't the case at all.

And then a thought occurred to me.

What if everyone, including myself, was perfectly deceived?

Choi Hee Soo, Ryu Jun Ho, Choi Young Ho, and Wang Go Cheol...

For every person who brought tragedy to your family to end up dead...

it can't be a coincidence.

Is that how you see me, Doctor?

I didn't come here with an ulterior motive.

It's just that as a doctor, there's a question I must ask.

How long have you been...

hiding the fact that your memories returned?

Even if I told you,

it's pointless now.

Why is that?

Memories are part of the past...

and you can't change what's already happened.

I already told you.

We both got into a top university in the US.

And that's...

supposed to be a reason to kill someone?

People with nothing to lose,

they all think like you, of course.

What?

You cried when you saw my paintings at my exhibition, right?

You're the one who said it.

That you could feel my sadness, my passion,

and my talent so vividly in my work.

You said you'd never felt anything like it before.

You're insane.

If they had ruined everything for me back then,

my art...

wouldn't even exist today.

Can you even imagine that?

People like them, with nothing to lose...

Do you have any idea what they're like?

They just wait for an opening.

They lie in wait for people with money to slip up,

and the second they get a chance, they pounce and tear you to shreds.

That's exactly what they did to us that day.

There's no such thing as a person with nothing to lose.

Because they were all someone's father or mother.

Spare me the pathetic sob story.

Who the hell do you think you are to talk to me like that?

So I should let people like them ruin my life?

I'm nothing like that trash.

They swarm like a pack of dogs the second they see an opening...

just to bleed someone dry. I am not an animal like them.

She's insane.

They're all insane.

What's all this noise?

Hee Soo.

Female in her 30s, traffic accident. Unconscious. GCS ten.

- BP's 90 over 60. - Jun Ho...

Possible chest and abdominal trauma, and a femoral fracture...

- My mom and dad... - Page trauma, have them on standby.

- He killed them. - Roger. Trauma team is on standby.

I can't...

forget.

- No response to painful stimuli. - He's the one who...

My...

Recheck for bleeding from the chest.

Emergency patient coming through!

She was conscious at the scene, but she lost consciousness en route.

Let's get her to an OR, stat!

- Page the surgeon. - Yes, Doctor.

Ma'am, can you hear me?

Can you hear me?

What was that?

What was that?

When I wake up...

I'll forget everything...

Ryu Jun Ho...

my mom and dad...

He killed them.

I can never forget this.

I have to...

remember.

Ryu... Jun...

Ho.

Myo Jin. Hey, snap out of it.

Are you with me?

Jun Ho...

Yes?

Ryu...

Jun Ho.

Yes, that's right.

It's me.

Ryu Jun Ho.

Myo Jin.

I...

told you before.

When you...

first woke up after the accident,

you couldn't remember your own name,

or your family's.

You couldn't remember...

anything at all.

But...

my name...

was the one thing you remembered.

You can forget everything else.

Just...

like you are now.

As long as...

you just remember me.

Forever.

Have you ever felt true dread?

The kind where everything could collapse in an instant?

The fear that someone could just destroy your life?

You have a successful father and someone you love.

What do you have to be afraid of?

Everyone has a secret they can't tell anyone, right?

It's just...

I got mine far too young.

A secret?

Yes. A secret.

One that will haunt me...

until the day I die.

There's no such thing as a secret.

You think so?

Because someone out there might already know it.

You have one too, don't you?

A secret.

What?

It's just that...

sometimes...

I want to let it all go.

I'm so exhausted.

And everything's so hard.

Myo Jin.

Have you ever gotten a gift?

Myo Jin,

Please, can you move that away from me?

That's just because the Chairman and Ms. Hee Soo have a condition.

Something about not being able to look at sharp things.

A gift?

Yes, a gift.

I don't know.

I've never really thought about things like that.

Then should I give you one?

That gift.

You? To me?

Why?

It's just that...

sometimes, when I look at you,

I see a lot of myself in you.

There's no one in this world with nothing to lose.

They were someone's father and mother, too.

Spare me the sob story!

Who do you think you are, saying that to me?

So what? Because of people like them,

I was just supposed to let my life get ruined?

I'm nothing like that trash.

They swarm like a pack of dogs the second they see an opening...

just to bleed someone dry. I am not an animal like them.

(Reverse)