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You think you live a confident life...

instead of being servile.

You think big of that petty pride of yours.

But you see, there's an old saying that goes like this.

"If a man has 10 times your fortune, show him respect."

"If a man has 100 times your fortune, be frightened of him."

"If he has 1,000 times your fortune, work for him."

"And if he has 10,000 times your fortune,"

"it's natural that you become his servant."

It's from "Money Makers" written by Sima Qian.

You knew that but still had the guts to covet my daughter?

How dare you not know your place?

Then let me make you an offer...

as someone who doesn't know my place.

Now that we're friends, let me give you a gift.

It'll help you out big time.

These people care more about themselves than their children.

Ji Eun's father is...

no different from my dad.

It looks like the drinks will be on you.

(Chairman Lee's borrowed-name bank account statement)

In return for giving me the layoff plan...

that was written by Seorin Wool Textile,

you can take your borrowed-name...

bank account statements. Go ahead and have a look.

(Chairman Lee's borrowed-name bank account statement)

Do you think you can win this fight against me?

I don't intend on winning.

I'm just doing what you did and offering you a deal.

It's not hard to win once.

But it's hard to win consecutively.

I'll just have to check how this ended up...

falling into your hands.

But you'd better brace yourself for standing against me.

Don't ever show up before me again.

If you do,

I won't be as civil as I am today.

(Seorin Wool Textile Layoff Plan)

A lowlife finally got his hands on a big fish.

So it's natural that you don't want to let it go.

Se Hoon, get in.

- Where did you get this car? - What do you mean? It's my car.

You know that's not what I meant.

My uncle came this afternoon and dropped it off for me.

What's that?

I went to the department store and bought some groceries.

The fridge is empty.

I needed a lot of stuff,

and I had to buy a few things because I left home empty-handed.

Let's go and make some steak.

I bought premium beef tenderloin.

I also bought pickled abalones, your favorite.

Hey, don't be so sensitive.

Bok Ja spent all day taking photos of your furniture...

and editing videos.

She helped out a lot at the studio.

It's only right that I feed her dinner.

It costs way cheaper than eating out.

My gosh, I forgot to buy salad dressing.

I bought truffle oil, so you can make the dressing.

Did something upset you?

Did something bad happen at the meeting you had...

this afternoon?

Let's talk about it later.

Bok Ja gets grumpy when she's hungry.

We should hurry. Let's go.

Would you like a cup of tea?

Do you think I came here to drink tea?

Have a seat. Ji Eun will be here soon.

Bok Ja, I want you to stop hanging around with Ji Eun.

She met that guy while hanging around with you.

You tainted my naive daughter.

Ji Eun isn't exactly naive.

They fell for each other on their own.

And she wouldn't have listened even if I tried to stop her.

I'm sure you know that better than anyone.

Are you nitpicking?

Be quiet. Keep your mouth shut.

Okay.

I want you to know that I tried to keep my mouth shut.

Mom, what are you doing here?

I bet you're having fun using my daughter's credit card.

What's the matter with you? Why would you say that?

What do you like about a guy who goes around...

spending his girlfriend's money?

He didn't spend money on anything. I went shopping by myself.

I'll be outside.

I'm not done talking. Stay there.

Let's talk outside.

You're totally mistaken. Se Hoon knows nothing.

I have the credit card details on my cell phone.

- I'm not mistaken. - Why did you even give it to me?

I gave it to you so you'd use it for yourself, not for him.

You paid 8,000 dollars to a sawmill.

What am I supposed to think of that?

I told you to stay out of it.

Why do you always do things your way?

I'm sorry.

Let me explain what happened.

Give me your bank account number.

Don't try to be sly with me.

I can see right through your cunning mind.

You're just trying to use Ji Eun...

to get yourself some money.

How much do I need to pay to get you to break up with Ji Eun?

Mom, take that back.

I want you to apologize to Se Hoon.

How much can you give me?

10 million? 100 million?

You must think I'm a joke because I never fight back.

Se Hoon, please.

She's being absurd. Don't bother reacting to it.

Let me apologize on her behalf.

I should've listened to you.

I was too careless. I'm sorry.

I'm sorry. I'm really sorry.

You idiot! Do you have no pride?

I can't believe you're begging him even after you spent money on him.

Does he have something on you?

Will you please stop?

You're being stubborn just so you can condemn him.

It embarrasses me, and I'm sick and tired of it.

I'm also embarrassed and fed up with seeing you head over heels...

for someone completely absurd.

You're unbelievable.

My mom is unbelievable.

I won't give up on you.

Do you think I raised you so preciously...

just so I could marry you off to a guy like him?

Your life isn't all yours.

You were born using my body.

So I own a share of your life.

"Share"?

Did you just say you own a share of my life?

I'll let you have your fun with him.

But I won't let you marry him.

I'll do things that are a lot worse than what I did today...

if you don't listen to me.

My goodness, your mother is seriously...

mind-blowing.

Bok Ja, how am I going to face Se Hoon?

He keeps going through stuff like this because of me.

And I can't just ask him to bear with it.

I don't think my family will stop harassing him.

Yes.

(Furniture Studio Echo)

There are a few scratches, but it's never been in an accident.

And although it's old, it's in a great condition.

Are you willing to buy it now?

Okay, send me your address.

Okay, bye.

He'll show his true colors...

once it's time to make a decision.

You can create the situation.

I'll call you back.

I guess I need to come to the rooftop for a smoke...

in order to meet you.

Mr. Park, you must have a lot of meetings outside these days.

It's hard to see you around.

There's an external audit going on,

so I often had to do most of my work at the accounting firm.

Even so, you can't just skip coming to the office.

There are rules, you know.

You're right, sir.

I'll make sure to do that.

You're close with the chairman,

so he'll give me a scolding for telling you off.

Just do as you always do.

I may be close, but I'm nothing compared to his family.

I guess you do admit that you guys are close.

I got too excited when you told me that I'm close with the chairman.

Please forgive me for my slip of the tongue.

Hello?

Sir, the chairman wishes to see you.

Why? It's almost time for me to get off work.

The chairman must want to discuss something with me in private.

Okay.

(Chairman Lee's borrowed-name bank account statement)

It means there's a mole in our company.

Mr. Choi is a coward.

He would never do anything risky enough...

that could cause him to receive a criminal punishment.

And Mr. Oh and his father have been loyal to our family...

ever since my dad was the chairman.

Do you think...

it could be Mr. Park since he deals with the company's money?

Are you suspecting him?

Staying silent is pretty much saying yes.

Then you should call him here and question him.

If I get rid of him now, it could raise an issue.

And if things get worse,

I'll receive additional punishment...

on top of tax evasion.

You'll end up having to pay a ton of taxes,

and those who were involved will get imprisoned.

And if things don't go well,

the prosecution might set you as their target.

Conglomerates are most afraid of having their leader...

get sent to jail.

You should know that if something happens to you,

it'll take a toll on the entire company.

Keep an eye on Mr. Park.

And do a background check on all our executives.

I thought they were all...

just loyal dogs wagging their tails.

But I guess this is why they say...

it's never easy to tell what people are truly thinking.

How did you come across...

the bank account statement?

Have you decided not to trust me either?

Stop talking nonsense and just do what I told you to do.

You can check the CCTVs through your cell phone.

You can also hear what people say.

Get in.

Mr. Park.

Yes, sir?

What should I do once the rabbit...

finally falls into my trap?

You should get rid of it.

I know he's your brother-in-law...

and the previous chairman's son.

But he leaked confidential information.

You can't forgive him for that.

If I start suspecting you,

Hyun Min will try to make me think that you leaked the document.

He will be in a rush to take care of things,

but it'll put him at ease for now,

and he'll head over to Mun Su.

Mun Su's driver is my mole, and he told me...

that Hyun Min played golf with Mun Su...

the day before Mun Su gave...

the borrowed-name bank account statement to his son.

That means it was him.

Hyun Min is the only person who has the guts...

to do something this crazy.

He's crazy about money.

He probably gave the borrowed-name bank account statement to Mun Su...

and agreed to receive shares...

under someone else's name after the merger.

That darn punk.

He'll show his true colors...

once it's time to make a decision.

You can create the situation.

I'll call you back.

Where were you?

I wanted to call you, but I didn't...

because I know you now.

If you know me so well,

why did you do something I never told you to do?

I'm sorry for making my mom get the wrong idea about you.

I don't know your mother's bank account number,

So I brought it in cash.

Give this to her right now.

Where did you get this money?

I sold my truck.

Then how are you going to deliver the furniture?

I'll rent a truck.

Can we talk?

Let's talk next time. I need to go to work early at dawn.

Where? Where are you going?

There's an architect whom I think of as my mentor,

and he's building a traditional hanok in Jeonju these days.

He told me to come over saying he has a job for me.

It's a good chance to earn money.

But that's manual labor.

Didn't you know?

I'm a laborer who works with wood.

I get that you're sensitive right now,

but can you try to calm down?

Ji Eun.

We started this knowing that your parents were against me.

So even if they treat me like I'm despicable,

I'll just have to live with it.

But I don't want to receive anything from your family.

So don't ever do that again.

I'm sorry. I really am.

Let's stop talking about what's already in the past.

But I still feel like should talk about it.

I know it may sound like an excuse, but please hear me out.

This is how I felt.

I didn't like seeing you apologize...

to the sawmill owner.

And what's mine is yours.

So I thought it was okay to pay for your overdue payment.

But I totally forgot that my mom receives a notification...

every time I use my credit card.

That means it's not your money.

It's your mother's money. It's your family's money.

I may have moved out,

but I guess I haven't been able to...

completely separate myself from my parents.

You can't do that. They're your parents.

You shouldn't try to do that.

But don't ask them for financial help.

Promise me that.

Okay, I won't. I promise.

It might not be abundant,

but I can make enough to provide for you.

Then should I just eat one meal a day?

I'll even look for a job.

Take your time.

I love you, and I want to make you happy.

But seeing you get humiliated because of me...

made me realize that I'm too selfish and brazen.

That's what makes you so charming. Your selfishness.

Let's be honest. We didn't plan on living together.

We only started living together...

because I ran away from home and had nowhere to go.

I feel like I've become a burden.

I never thought of you as burdensome.

I can still get angry at you even though I love you.

Whatever happens, I'll always lose to you.

So don't worry.

I won't ever do anything arbitrarily again.

So please smile.

I fell for your smile.

You know that.

You have me all bewitched.

There's no way to break free from you.

Don't ever break free.

You should stay bewitched forever.

Ji Eun.

Things were really hectic today, so I couldn't tell you something.

I didn't mean to hide it from you.

But I was asked not to...

No, I was given orders not to tell you.

So I couldn't tell you.

The person I met this afternoon...

was your father.

They say the most dangerous thing in the world...

is a daughter who's in love.

Princess Nakrang also ripped the drumhead...

and betrayed her father.

I know you're not satisfied with whom she's in love with,

but that doesn't mean she betrayed you.

The team manager position for the marketing team...

is still left vacant.

And that shows you're willing to convince her...

to return to the company.

I really have no control...

over my children and employees.

I'd like to say something, sir.

I know you still wish...

to keep this as a family business.

In order to keep your brother-in-law in check,

you must show whom your successor is going to be.

You should bring your daughter back...

and make changes in the equity structure...

so that she can become the biggest shareholder.

Then you need to replace everyone in the strategy team.

Ms. Lee...

knows how to take action and has a good sense of balance.

If she receives proper training for business management,

she'll become fully qualified to take over the company.

The executives will support her full-heartedly.

Have you already chosen to side with my daughter?

Sir.

You can plan things out as meticulously as you want,

but you will still be faced with many variables.

If your brother-in-law claims his management rights,

it will lead to a feud.

Then he could end up splitting the company in half...

even if he fails to take over the entire business.

You may not be pleased with her,

but your child is the only person you can fully trust.

If I ask her to come back,

she'll ask me to let her marry him.

But I really don't like his background.

His father used to be...

the head of the factory workers at Seorin Wool Textile.

And now he leads a group of laborers who are asking for a reinstatement.

He's too disqualified to be our in-law.

If you're worried about what people might think of Jang Se Hoon,

we can ask the PR team to create stories...

and make it seem like he's an impressive guy.

Even a bamboo needs to bend a little...

when the wind blows.

But...

he doesn't know how to bend.

And I don't like it.

(Seorin Wool Textile Layoff Plan)

I didn't mean to offer him a deal from the start.

How could I dare? He's your father.

You did the right thing. I know my dad.

I don't feel easy about saying this myself,

but my dad crushes everyone...

who bows down to him.

The fact that my dad had...

the Seorin Wool Textile Layoff Plan means...

he planted a mole in Seorin.

And the fact that Jung In managed to get...

the borrowed-name bank account statement means...

someone in our company is giving information to Seorin.

I may be good now, but I might change later on.

I think this might be our chance.

What do you mean?

Se Hoon, give this to your father.

I need to meet my dad.

My dad is probably anxious because of the person who's been...

secretly communicating with Seorin.

The fact that I'm his daughter...

and his current anxiety might actually work in our favor.

Then the tables could turn.

He might approve of our marriage.

As you already know,

we can't cut ties with our parents just because we want to.

And I'm sure you also want the same thing.

Of course.

I really want him to approve of our relationship.

Our love might work miracles.

Why are you calling me? I thought you weren't my daughter.

You're not even my employee.

I have nothing to talk about with you.

I need to go. I'm busy.

Mr. Park, you've really made an advancement.

You even drink with the chairman now.

I'm a lucky and fortunate man.

Why do you have to be rude to my employee?

I was talking out of jealousy. Just let it go.

He may be your employee,

but we were all friends in high school.

When you have a deep relationship,

you should turn a blind eye to each other's flaws.

So let's do that with the issue regarding our kids.

We have a special relationship. We're friends.

Plus, I know it's hard for her to break up with whom she's seeing.

And carrying out a merger isn't as easy as it sounds.

So let's stop fighting...

and start looking for a way to benefit all of us.

You call that an alliance, right?

I have no reason to form an alliance with you.

Sir, please excuse me. I need to go to the bathroom.

Do you think you're still in high school?

Why do you still report to him before going to the bathroom?

People are right. You and I don't click well.

Let's just go our ways and run our businesses separately.

I'm sure you're ashamed and upset...

because your daughter ran away from home.

So as your friend, I'll just let this slide.

Don't use the word "friend" so easily,

you cunning man.

I'm not...

the only one who's cunning.

Hello, Chairman Seo.

Dad, I'm sorry I'm late.

The dinner with our client lasted longer than expected.

She's just like you.

She knows how to be political.

I'll see you next time.

Someone sly like her would've been a great daughter-in-law.

What a pity.

Can you pour me a drink as well?

If you want a drink, pour it yourself.

To be honest,

I thought I'd be able to convince you.

And of course,

I didn't plan on marrying Se Hoon...

when I first started dating him.

That's why you should meet someone who suits you better.

He comes from a totally different background.

Dad.

Do you know why I suddenly wanted to marry Se Hoon?

It's not merely because I love him.

He's stubborn and lives by his own principles.

If he grew up in a nice background, he would've become successful.

He's also pretty competitive.

As you already know,

he got into K University with the highest grades.

He's smart.

Yes, he's clever.

That's why he's not dating you just for who you are.

He likes you for the car you drive...

and because you're the daughter of Bisang Apparel's owner.

What's wrong with that?

Marrying someone...

is about choosing someone who can help you in life.

Then what about him?

What can he help you with?

He's a guy who will do his best to support me...

and help me become whoever I want to become.

You and I are very much alike.

I'm selfish.

And I never let go of anyone whom I like or need.

Now that the reporters published articles about us,

it won't be much of a benefit...

to make me marry someone for convenience.

Children from bigger companies...

have had their names mentioned in news articles.

Those articles about you and him mean nothing.

"A conglomerate's daughter dating an average man."

You had a reporter publish an article about that,

and thanks to that, our company has a better image.

Plus, our company needs to reform our image...

and become a more socially responsible company.

Dad, I know you need me.

You need me to keep Uncle Hyun Min in check.

You've got some nerve. I'll give you that.

Dad, I'm a member of the Lee family, not the Jo family.

I'm Lee Ji Eun, your daughter.

I'll protect the company you built...

and turn it into a bigger company.

But instead, let me marry him.

Dad.

The person who loves more has to give in.

So can you please give in?

It's my wish.

I want to live with him.

Please let me live with him.

Get up. What are you doing?

There's no right...

or wrong.

Your decision is what matters.

I never got to choose anything for myself.

Until now, I always did everything you told me to do.

If you let me marry Se Hoon,

I'll do everything you ask of me for the rest of my life.

I already said no.

(Phoenix 2020)

What are you thinking about?

What's this?

It means we're having a baby.

- Thank you. - It's the fruition of our love.

My gosh, congratulations.

Did you fix a wedding date?

We're going to register our marriage first.

Mom, have you lost your mind?

I won't let you live with him! I'd rather die instead!

Just consider me gone from your life.

I'm also going to cut ties with you.