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Mom.

Ta-da.

You really are the best, Ji Eun.

How dare you set foot in here!

Hey, Jin Sook.

Tomorrow?

Sure. Tomorrow sounds nice.

It's better to take over an already-existing gallery...

than to buy a new one and start everything from scratch.

I actually dozed off while studying art.

I was looking at "Peaches" painted by Monet.

And I dreamt of Ji Eun bringing me a basket of peaches...

Hey, I'll call you back.

What if she's pregnant?

(Mom)

(Mom)

Are you saying you have...

our company's layoff plan?

So what? What's your point?

The point is, I'm going to give it to my dad.

Then why did you want to meet me?

I figured it was only right to tell you...

before I handed it over to him.

We're in different situations, so I won't ask you to understand.

You're a lucky guy, Se Hoon.

I quit working at the company.

You know how difficult things can get...

when you work with your dad.

You must have a lot in mind.

But still, if people find out...

that Seorin Wool Textile...

created a layoff plan before the actual layoff,

it'll take a toll on the company and complicate things.

Remember what you told me?

You told me friends should be able to tell each other everything.

But...

there's a difference between a secret and a lie.

What do you mean?

Now that we're friends,

let me come clean.

The guy...

who hit you on the head at the protest scene...

turned out to be someone who worked for my dad.

I couldn't bring myself to tell you that.

Let's call it even.

You really are down-to-earth, Se Hoon.

We decided to be friends,

so I should understand what I can and brush it off.

I plan to stay abroad for a while.

Jung In.

Woodworkers have this rule.

We always measure twice before cutting wood.

I'm saying don't make any hasty decisions.

I don't think a conglomerate company...

that's family-owned only has downsides.

I think you'll become a great businessman.

I want to build...

a transparent company.

But I don't know...

if I'd be able to outdo my dad.

To be honest, I'm not that confident.

What are you thinking about?

What's this?

It means we're having a baby.

- Are you happy? - What?

Yes.

I can't believe this.

Of course, I'm happy. We were blessed with a baby.

What about you, Ji Eun?

It feels strange to know...

that there's a baby inside me.

I'm also worried if I'd be a good mother.

It's not like you to worry.

You'll be a great mom.

Later on, when our daughter is born, I'm going to let her...

We don't even know if it's a boy or a girl,

but I just talked as if it's going to be a girl.

I'd love to have a daughter who looks like you.

You're the most beautiful woman in this world.

You're flattering me way too much.

- I should call my dad. - Call him tomorrow.

I think I'm pregnant.

But let's go to the hospital...

and confirm it first before we tell him.

My dad's going to be so happy.

It was always just me and him.

And he wanted a bigger family.

We should come up with a nickname. What would be a good one?

Sarang? How about Sarang?

This baby is the fruition of our love.

"Sarang"?

Hey, Sarang.

Nice to meet you. It's me, your dad.

Sarang, I love you.

It's too early to feel any movements.

But still, our baby is in there.

I'm sure it can feel everything.

Thank you.

Is she really pregnant?

She kept retching as if she had morning sickness,

so I guess she is.

You're talking as if she's someone else's daughter.

Come and sit down. We need to think about what to do.

Why? She's not my daughter.

This is not the time to argue.

- Let's go. - Where?

We need to stop them.

What if she really has that baby?

That's going to drive us crazy.

I'm willing to get punished for everything,

so we need to stop her from having the baby.

I can't let her end up like me.

What's that...

- supposed to mean? - You know what I mean.

If I didn't get pregnant with Joon Young,

my dad never would've approved of you.

It seems like we're both regretting it,

so why don't we just end it then?

Are you willing to leave behind everything you own?

If you can, then go ahead.

If you cross me, I might just ruin it all.

Stop trying to intimidate me.

That stuff hasn't worked in a while.

I'm no longer the woman I used to be.

After Joon Young died,

I have nothing more to lose...

and nothing to be afraid of!

You also think very little of your own husband.

If you want me to treat you like a husband, then act like one.

You never once looked at me in the eye with warmth...

or embrace me in your arms.

All I got from falling in love with you...

is depression.

Get out. I don't want to talk to you.

My daughter, who isn't even married, is embarrassing me...

by getting pregnant.

My wife lacks affection and wants to be treated like a princess.

And my brother-in-law is a troublemaker.

My life is pathetic.

This isn't the time to complain about your life.

Then what do you want me to do? She's already pregnant!

This is about your daughter's life!

I didn't have Ji Eun by myself.

You always just care about yourself.

(Mom)

Mom, have you lost your mind?

I'm not the one who's lost my mind!

Who are you to slap him?

You had no right to do that!

He took my daughter from me! I can do a lot worse!

Did you think...

our family would accept you if you made her get pregnant?

You can try everything you want, but nothing will work!

Let's go.

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

Please!

Stop meddling with my life!

You're walking into a thornbush!

I can't just watch you do that!

You and I should just go kill ourselves!

If you want to die, go kill yourself on your own.

Even if I die,

I'll die after I make sure you guys are no longer together.

Mom, please!

Will you please come to your senses?

If you get married because of a baby,

your life will become miserable!

Get an abortion.

You're going to get punished.

I won't ever forgive you for this! Never!

Even if someone calls and tells me you're dead,

I won't even go to your funeral!

How dare you stop me!

You can slap me...

and humiliate me. Do it all you want!

But you need to stop hurting Ji Eun.

Let go of her hand.

You're all too worked up.

Please stop this and leave.

Let us live our lives...

the way we want to.

Hyun Sook, let's go.

Let them have the life they want.

Just consider me gone from your life.

I'm also going to cut ties with you.

I already lost my son,

so I'll just forget I ever had a daughter like you.

What you guys are doing isn't okay.

Do you think it's okay...

to get pregnant without even getting your parents' approval?

Your mom takes sleeping pills and antidepressants every day.

You'll understand how she feels once you become a mother yourself.

You can cry all you want.

Let's cry together.

Let's cry all we want.

Take off your coat and lie down.

Did you hear what she said?

She's not even going to come to my funeral.

She just said that out of anger.

You told her to get an abortion, so she got furious.

I know.

I know it was wrong to say that.

I said that knowing I'd end up getting punished in the fiery pit.

My life is already miserable as it is.

So what would be the big difference?

I know you don't mean any of that.

Give me the sleeping pills on the vanity.

Let me take some and go to bed.

My gosh, Mom and Dad would've collapsed...

if they were still alive to see you live like this.

What is the matter with Sang Bum?

His wife is about to collapse,

but all he does is stay in his study.

He doesn't care about me at all.

Do you have to live like this?

Hyun Sook, you should get divorced.

He won't leave empty-handed.

He'll take at least half of what we own...

saying he was the one who made our company grow.

How will I ever face Dad if that happens?

He was against our marriage,

but I forced him to approve.

So the least I can do is protect his fortune.

I won't let him have a single penny.

I'll let him do what he wants until he grows old and feeble.

I'll make him work like a slave and loathe him forever.

I'll make sure we're both miserable.

Then what about your life?

My life became hopeless...

the moment I fell for him and got married.

I feel so sorry for you.

I also think my life is pathetic.

I can't believe I've been begging for his affection for 30 years.

Why don't you at least have some fun?

You're still beautiful and charming.

I'm already angry and upset that I got fooled by love.

But you're telling me to buy love with money at my age?

Life is all about giving each other what you need.

I'd rather become spiteful than become pitiful.

It's late. You should go.

Did you hear anything?

About what?

Someone leaked our borrowed-name bank account statement.

Sang Bum managed to get it back.

But he won't tell me who gave it to him.

Our borrowed-name bank account statement got leaked?

You and Mr. Park are the ones who take care of that stuff.

But it can't be you. That means it was Park Gwang Cheol.

Sang Bum also seems to be suspecting him.

But I'm getting a bad feeling.

What do you mean? Be more clear.

Did Sang Bum meet Chairman Seo today?

They drank together at a hotel bar.

The merger went down the drain,

but they meet up really often these days.

What's with that face?

Why are you making me get the wrong idea?

Do you think I'm insane?

I wouldn't leak our company's confidential information...

just because I hate Sang Bum's guts.

(Chairman Seo Mun Su)

Tell me what I don't know.

You guys always tell each other everything.

Jung In is a yes man when it comes to you,

so for him to be ghosting you like this...

This is really bad.

Call Jung In...

and tell him to come back to work after he pulls himself together.

Dad, it's time!

Time for what?

Time to hang up with you.

- Stay healthy. - Bye.

He really knows how to get on my nerves.

Jung Min takes after you a lot, sir.

He knows how to think big,

and he's a smart kid.

But I can't trust him with the company.

He's always hard to predict.

And he turns soft in the most crucial moments.

I want you to find out where Jung In is.

Sir, you have a guest.

I told my wife...

that I drank with Mun Su yesterday.

So that would've startled Hyun Min.

Then he'll think Chairman Seo gave you...

the borrowed-name bank account statement.

Mun Su is known for easily changing his mind...

when things are necessary.

Hyun Min would've assumed that there must've been...

a deal between the two of us.

I know this may sound of line.

But I think you need to separate your brother-in-law from your wife.

He's already caused so much trouble...

knowing that his sister will have his back.

On top of that, your wife keeps depending on him,

and that prevents her from fully standing on your side.

They both get along too well.

There's no way to separate them.

Why don't you send him to our branch in Vietnam?

I guess it could be a solution.

But the issue is whether or not...

he'll board the plane without raising an issue about it.

We'll make him board the plane.

He would've been speechless if he got caught on camera...

handing over the bank account statement to Chairman Seo.

But I guess if you drive him to a corner,

he might get intimidated and do as you say.

We set up a camera in his office.

So we might get something.

Sir.

In order to turn the situation to your favor,

you must create a new borrowed-name bank account...

and start gathering your own shares individually.

After I got hired at Bisang Textile,

all I did was work hard.

I enjoyed my job.

And I wanted to receive my late father-in-law's acnkowledgement.

At first, he didn't want me marrying his daughter.

But once I showed him what I could do,

he started treating me like a son.

But I learned something when we became a listed company,

and it was time for him to distribute the company's shares.

He may have treated me like a son,

but I realized that I overlooked the fact...

that I wasn't.

People receive awards for what they've achieved.

The company was able to grow this much thanks to you.

So it's only right that you get your prize.

I'll make sure...

you get that prize, sir.

I may not have been lucky with choosing my wife,

but I got lucky with my right-hand man.

You can always get unlucky with things.

I don't like the sound of that.

It's not that I got unlukcy.

You just backstabbed me...

and held hands with my brother-in-law again.

As long as it's not my worst enemy,

I can always go back to holding hands with him.

Did your brother-in-law tell you...

that I gave him the borrowed-name bank account statement?

You know he would never say that.

He pretended to suspect Mr. Park...

so he could catch me.

It looks like...

he wants to punish you by pressuring you.

That's why it's driving me crazy.

Don't you think it'd better...

to go to your brother-in-law and apologize?

Mun Su, you're unbelievable.

I know I'm of no use to you...

now that the merger has gone down the drain.

But how could you switch sides and side with Sang Bum right away?

The situation changed, so I only did what was required.

Now stop messing with a bee hive...

and just tell Sang Bum that you're sorry.

This is coming from a man who knows how to play tricks.

So just do as I say.

Jung In, that darn punk.

He must've given the borrowed-name bank account statement to Ji Eun.

That fool.

(Marriage Registration Form)

Congratulations. Did you fix a wedding date?

We're going to register our marriage first.

You guys are finally going to become a married couple.

Does that make you my friend's wife now?

What are you talking about? She's your brother's wife.

Okay, I got it.

I heard you're busy these days because of the on-the-job training.

I'm sure your schedule is really hectic.

So thank you for making time for us.

Don't mention it. Regardless of how busy I may be,

I should make time to be your witness.

I'll do the same for you when you get married.

How many times have I told you?

I'm not interested in getting married.

I'm guessing the other witness is going to be Bok Ja.

Why isn't she here yet?

I miss her. I haven't seen her in a while.

She told me she'll come after she's done tutoring.

My goodness.

Bok Ja lives a really diligent life.

I'm so proud of her.

Ho Jin, what do you think about Bok Ja?

Bok Ja is pretty, tall, slim,

and she's like a brother to me, so let's drop it.

How does it feel to know that you'll soon be a dad?

I should work hard to support my wife and kid.

Gosh, congratulations.

You could've talked to me tomorrow at work.

I didn't want to disgrace our family,

so I asked you to come home instead.

Plus, your sister also needs to know about this.

What's going on?

Hyun Min.

I want you to go work in Vietnam.

Why would you send him to such a hot country?

It's obviously a demotion.

Should I tell her?

Or do you want to tell her yourself?

Did you cause trouble?

Don't tell me you think I gave Chairman Seo...

the borrowed-name bank account statement.

I don't ever remember telling you that I got it...

from Chairman Seo.

If you use shallow tricks,

you always end up cutting your own throat.

"Shallow tricks"?

Do you have evidence to prove that he did it?

Are you not going to admit it?

If you're going to lie, you'd better be ready to take responsibility.

I'll make sure to prove it was you.

Why are you cornering him when you don't even have proof?

If the borrowed-name bank account statement goes public,

we not only will get punished,

but they'll also find out about our slush fund.

It could light up a fuse and raise an issue...

regarding the connections between politicians and businessmen.

And that could put a toll on our company.

You keep standing up for Hyun Min like he's a baby.

That's why he still can't tell what's right and wrong.

I know you're angry, but you should watch what you say.

So what if it puts a toll on our company?

What's important is that our dad built this company.

Is that so?

I was wondering when you might say that.

But you see,

if you have a back-up plan,

it's best to stoop low and hide your claws for now.

We raised a fox that only ended up biting us from behind.

Watch what comes out of your mouth!

Who's here so early?

You gave the borrowed-name bank account statement...

to Chairman Seo?

He promised to give me the company's shares...

after the merger.

I was out of my mind, sir.

Mr. Oh, I thought you were a man with loyalty.

How could you betray us like this?

I'm sorry, ma'am.

I don't even want to look at you, so just get out!

This is why they say...

it's hard to trust people.

Are you having fun messing with me?

But then again,

it's always fun to make a fool of someone.

I totally forgot that Mr. Oh was...

one of your guys.

If you keep putting me off like that,

things will only get ugly for the both of us.

You're retiring next year,

and you should continue to have the life you're living.

I'll pay you a hefty sum in return.

So I want you to take the blame for everything.

The late chairman helped me out in many ways.

So I should do as you say.

Thank you...

for helping my brother...

keep his position.

But do you think Chairman Seo...

will play along?

I'll have to meet him with a carrot in my hand.

You fool!

You really are incorrigible.

How could you give our company's confidential information...

to Chairman Seo?

Everything happens for a reason.

Sang Bum is always so cold to me.

So I figured I'd be better off siding with Chairman Seo.

Do you actually think that makes sense?

I'm sorry, Hyun Sook.

From now on, I'll think twice before I do anything.

Do you even know how to think properly?

How did you know it was me?

Ever since you were little, you bit your lip whenever you lied.

What's with that face?

Why are you making me get the wrong idea?

Do you think I'm insane?

I wouldn't leak our company's confidential information...

just because I hate Sang Bum's guts.

How did you manage to convince Chairman Seo?

I gave him a carrot.

You met Chairman Seo yesterday, didn't you?

I was actually in his office when you were there.

Sir, you have a guest.

Now stop messing with a bee hive...

and just tell Sang Bum that you're sorry.

This is coming from a man who knows how to play tricks.

So just do as I say.

Jung In, that darn punk.

He must've given the borrowed-name bank account statement to Ji Eun.

When you ask for a favor, it's common sense to return it.

And I assume...

you're a woman of common sense.

You helped me out, so I should return the favor.

The money you weren't able to pocket for yourself...

I'll help you do that at my art gallery.

That's not good enough.

I deserve more for lying that I made Mr. Oh help me.

You're asking for too much for a guy who already has everything.

I guess there's no deal that satisfies everyone.

Okay, I accept.

(1 year ago)

I want all the shares that were given...

to Joon Young.

How can you say that on the day of our son's funeral?

I had to go through all sorts of humiliation,

but I put up with it until now because of Joon Young.

Because he was me.

He was my other self!

But I'm done putting up with it now that my son is gone.

There's no reason for me to put up with it!

I'm done managing the company without having any shares.

I'm done being a puppet.

Have you forgotten?

You signed a memo in front of my dad that you won't ever own any shares.

You must not be able to think straight...

because I just continue to stay loyal.

Your father's company would've gone bankrupt if it weren't for me.

I'm sick and tired of taking care of your brother's mess.

And I'm done seeing you trying to exert influence...

when you don't even have the brains to run a business.

What will you do if I don't give you any shares?

Now that Joon Young is dead,

how do you expect me to stay in a loveless marriage?

What do I even mean to you?

Was I just a steppingstone to your route to success?

I'm a chairman who has no power.

Does that look like a successful life to you?

If I had not married you,

I would've made it all on my own!

Joon Young.

Your dad keeps looking down on me, and I'm sick of it.

So now I'm going to teach him...

that he can...

always get abandoned.

(Phoenix 2020)

I promise to be a diligent husband.

I will stay in your heart forever.

I love you.

Where do you live?

I came to give in now that you're pregnant.

Dad!

Ji Eun, come back to work. And I want you to study abroad.

I'll pay for everything.

I'm not going to work for your father.

I don't want to receive a single penny from your family!

If you keep forcing things upon me like this,

I won't be able to live with you.