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If you want to be rich, you need to be born rich.

You can become rich...

even if you were born poor.

Mr. Jang, don't you think you're a good example of that?

He's the son of Seorin Group's chairman.

We built an advertisement company together.

I'm sure he already knows that much.

Information...

is a key factor to success.

Did I offend you by being too straightforward?

You really are relentless just like what they say about you.

- Hello, I'm William Jang. - Hello.

Let me give you a tip.

My dad has a good eye for people.

And when he's convinced that you'll make him even richer,

he won't hesitate to offer you an incredible deal.

But if you don't meet up to his expectations,

he'll turn his back on you right away.

It's natural for a corporation to require business skills.

He's very confident.

Is that why you're so aggressive?

I just have trouble accepting things I don't understand.

I know very well that you're the chairman's son...

and a major shareholder of Seorin.

But we're not close enough for you to give me advice.

Gosh, I see you're the picky type.

My goodness, the chairman is going to get pretty stressed.

People who have nothing tend to give a lot of advice.

So don't get too offended.

You're a very interesting man.

You know how to play with people's feelings.

I'll see you guys around.

What?

She's that scary woman. Fancy seeing her here.

This is great.

I was wondering how I was going to find her.

- I'm sorry. - Get your hands off me.

I'm sorry.

Do you have no eyes?

I'm sorry. I'll pay for the dry cleaning...

Do you think I'm upset because of the money?

What a joke.

Listen to me! Do you know how much this costs?

You should've watched where you were going!

I'm sorry.

Will this do?

Now that's enough. It was just a mistake.

I bet you were startled.

If I didn't do that,

she would've bothered you all night.

Thank you.

Here.

Thank you.

It's better to hear you say "thank you" than "sorry".

Ms. Lee Ji Eun.

Don't you want to know how I know your name?

You were crazy about a guy that Dad never approved of.

By any chance, was my brother...

the guy you were crazy about?

That would've been great for everyone.

But no, it wasn't him. We were like friends.

You weren't just friends? You were "like" friends?

Gosh, I'm getting a peculiar feeling about this.

Anyway,

I'd like to make an offer.

Ms. Lee, you need money, right?

I'll pay you as much as you need...

if you agree to play detective with me.

It's still pretty early. Are you sure you want to drink?

You're a part-timer, aren't you?

I guess you go to art school.

How did you know?

I noticed the paint on your fingers.

I'm here pouring drinks when I should be painting.

Don't think of it that way.

The world always makes sure you reap what you sow.

Depending on how you live now,

you'll either be able to get what you want in 10 years...

or you won't.

How about you? Did you get what you wanted 10 years ago?

Jung Min, you're nothing like Jung In.

You're from a rich family,

but you don't seem to think you're special.

Being rich doesn't mean you're superior.

It just means you have a lot of money,

which is all just paper.

But I became independent at a young age.

From my family, I mean.

When I saw what happened to Jung In on the news,

I was really heartbroken.

I was also shocked that he committed suicide.

I had no idea he was struggling that much,

enough to even take his own life.

Last night, I went to Royal Gallery...

because there was an art piece that caught my attention.

They were carrying out a renovation, so everything was outside.

That's where I saw a photo of you and Jung In together.

And I asked the director...

about the lady standing next to Jung In.

Then you must've heard about my crazy story.

Kind of. Just roughly.

Is the director doing well?

My circumstances have changed,

so it hasn't been easy to call her.

I bet you're a lot stronger now.

After all, our struggles make us stronger.

I realized it's not about having strength.

That just comes naturally when you try hard to survive.

You must've learned a lot of things.

Then...

I guess you know what it means...

to suffer to death.

I was able to realize...

what that meant...

after Jung In died.

This offer may sound a little absurd.

But I feel like I should...

look into Jung In's death.

The Jung In I know...

would never choose to take his own life.

There was no will either.

That's why I offered to buy your time.

I don't know much about Jung In.

You just need to tell me everything you know about him.

So let me buy your time.

I'll help you on one condition.

I won't receive your money.

It's true that I need money right now,

but there are some things I shouldn't get paid for.

You have a way of making people fall for you.

I brought you the same documents I gave to Mr. Jang.

Is William looking for his ex-wife?

I think so.

Why can't you just be honest?

Why do you have to be so vague about it?

What's wrong? Does it hurt your conscience?

I work for Mr. Jang,

so it doesn't feel comfortable to report to you...

about his whereabouts.

Relationships exist based on people's interests.

And it's hard to know people's true intentions...

before you share a mutual understanding of interests.

And your main goal...

is to make money rather than to stay loyal to William.

That means you need to bear with it even if it makes you feel uneasy.

You shouldn't look at me that way...

when you're being paid for all this.

And of course, I should pay you more if I expect you to stay loyal.

Your conscience is very shallow.

So there's no need to feel bad.

We all care more about getting what we want.

He and I are going to get married.

So it's only right that I know about this.

So tell me. Where is he right now?

I took him to the hotel.

I added more than before.

("Bisang Apparel Goes Bankrupt After Chairman Lee's Death")

This way.

Am I being nosy?

I can't believe...

this kind of coincidence actually exists.

Thank you. I came home comfortably thanks to you.

Where do you live?

I just need to walk uphill for a little bit. You can go now.

Let me walk you home.

It's okay.

I take this path every day, so I'm used to it.

Let me be a little stubborn today...

so I can feel at ease.

I bet it's your first time coming to a place like this.

It feels unfamiliar, doesn't it?

We all live similar lives regardless of where we live.

That doesn't console me at all.

We all run into hardships...

at least once during our lives.

Does that not console you either?

I'm not used to being consoled by anyone.

So it just felt a little awkward.

I was never embarrassed...

of living in a poor neighborhood.

But it's nothing to brag about either.

It must've been really hard to cope with the different environment.

It took me a while to accept the fact...

that I was no longer a daughter of a rich family.

I had so many emotional ups and downs.

After my family went bankrupt, I was devastated at first.

Then it turned into shame.

And after that, it led to anger.

But in the end, I was able to accept reality.

You find the energy to live as long as you stay alive.

And you can do anything as long as you have a strong will.

I keep telling myself that.

So even if something worse happens to me,

I'd still be fine.

I feel like you're trying too hard...

to act like you're okay.

You act like you're bright and okay.

But regardless of how much you try to fake it,

I know you're having a hard time.

If I don't do this,

I won't be able to keep myself going.

Ji Eun.

When things get hard,

don't try so hard to be okay.

You endured so many hardships,

and I'm proud of you for that.

And I feel like I should break a rule for you.

I told you, right?

I don't make friends with pretty women.

But you're going to be my exception.

You work every single day, don't you?

You don't meet friends, and you don't know how to have fun.

You just endure everything on your own...

and keep getting stressed.

Do you know what happens if you don't let it out sometimes?

You get sick of life,

then you suddenly experience a mental breakdown.

And in the end, you'll throw a fit on the Han River Bridge.

So...

let's have fun together.

Don't end the conversation by saying it's okay.

I'm just asking to be friends.

So say it.

Say "yes".

("Bisang Apparel Collapses Due To Dogmatic Family Management")

("Bisang Apparel Goes Bankrupt After Chairman Lee's Death")

("Director Jo Hyun Min Gets Taken Into Custody by Prosecution")

Mi Ran.

Mi Ran.

Mi Ran.

Mi Ran!

Did you get hurt?

I'm okay. I can't even feel my legs anyway.

Let me help you get up. I'll apply some ointment on you.

("Director Jo Hyun Min Gets Taken Into Custody by Prosecution")

William.

I think I was too startled.

Can you get me a cup of water?

Sure.

Here.

Thanks.

I'm still not used to moving around in a wheelchair.

You ungrateful punk!

(10 years ago)

I guess I deserve a slap in the face.

I treasured you like no other...

and made a man of you.

How dare you stab your own father in the back?

The right person needs to run our company.

Your way of running the business is abnormal.

And that will lead the company to collapse.

Even if that happens, it's still my company.

You can try all you want to gather shares,

but it still won't be enough to challenge me.

I will reform Seorin and turn it into a new company.

I will gather an emergency board meeting...

and have them strip you of your management rights.

You're going to stand against me?

You got this company by backstabbing your siblings.

So why can't I do the same and take over?

I guess I raised you into a viper who could bite his own father.

There will come a day when you realize...

that I made the right choice for Seorin.

I will do everything it takes...

to bring you down.

Why are you up?

Did you have a bad dream?

I couldn't stop thinking about Jung In.

You must feel uneasy because today is Jung In's birthday.

I won't forgive him.

I will never forgive him.

Oh, gosh. Thank you.

Mi Ran made this, didn't she? Thanks, Mi Ran.

The market survey results came out very positive.

But the thing is,

I heard some big news from the secretary's office.

It looks like the chairman is...

thinking of bringing Seo Jung Min to the company.

I think he's going to be appointed as the director.

Did you know about this?

He's the only son he has left.

So it's natural that he wants to keep him close by.

And it's a good way to keep me in check.

I guess it means...

he won't let you have full control of the company.

Chairman Seo is probably getting ready to benefit...

everything he can from you until your contract ends.

I'm getting paid, so I should give him results.

I'll help him get what he wants for how much I'm getting paid.

I know you gained a lot more...

thanks to the offer Chairman Seo made you.

And it was unconventional for him to pay off the debt...

that your cosmetics company had in the States.

But still, shouldn't you question why he made such a great offer?

We're both getting what we need, so you don't need to worry.

But of course, I know Chairman Seo is no pushover.

Did you not find out anything else on Seo Jung Min?

Should I help you meet him?

I told you before...

that I ran into him often in parties...

back when I used to model in LA.

And we became pretty close after his advertising agency...

cast me for an advertisement.

But from what I know,

he wasn't interested in working at his dad's company.

People can easily change their minds.

What if he joins the company...

and keeps interfering with stuff just because he's the owner's son?

That will be exhausting for you.

Should I meet Jung Min...

and tell him to keep making advertisements...

since that's what he's good at?

Thank you for worrying about me.

But I don't want you to get involved in my business.

Okay.

William, can you help me get in my wheelchair?

Mi Ran, shouldn't you start doing that on your own now?

I'm saying this for your sake.

I feel like you're turning into a baby.

I can only act like this around him.

I can keep doing this for the rest of our lives, right?

Mr. Kim, what will you do for us when we get married?

Well... What?

Are you getting married?

My gosh, of course. We'll obviously get married one day.

If I ever do get married again, it'll be with you, Mi Ran.

This is an important call, so I'll take it in my room.

Are you really going to marry her?

Like I said,

if I ever get married again, it's going to be with Mi Ran.

I can't just abandon her.

You can't get married out of responsibility.

You won't be happy.

And to be frank, it's not even your responsibility.

You can never be happy in that kind of marriage.

I got married because I was in love, but I wasn't happy then either.

I'm not interested in love anymore.

You and Mi Ran make a really bad couple.

What kind of woman do you think will suit me then?

I know you're worried about me.

And I'm always grateful for that.

If you're grateful,

give me a raise.

What brings you here so early in the morning?

Ms. Choi told me to come by and eat seaweed soup.

How dare you call her "Ms. Choi"?

She's been taking care of me for the past 10 years.

Why can't you call her "Mom"?

Why are you starting a fight on Jung Min's birthday?

He'll call me that when he's ready.

He's not disrespecting you.

He's disrespecting me.

That's not true.

It just feels awkward to call her that.

I know. You don't need to worry. You can take your time.

He's already a rude punk.

But you're making it worse.

Okay, I'm sorry. Now calm down and eat.

The dried yellow corvina tastes great.

Put this away.

Bring me green tea. I'll try eating rice with that.

Okay, you got it.

You're very blessed for someone who hasn't done...

a single good deed in your life.

You think it was a blessing to have my son die early?

Maybe he died to get revenge on you.

How dare you say that?

Unless it's a natural death,

every death has a motive and reason hidden behind it.

What happened between you and Jung In that day?

Why won't you ever tell me?

Because there's nothing to tell.

Do you think I forced him to go kill himself?

You can never get your children to do what you want.

So it's useless to raise them.

You're right.

Yes, it's useless to have children.

After all, I'm living proof.

Jung Min.

You shouldn't be like that to your father.

I know.

I really wanted to flatter him and get along with him.

But it's really not easy for me.

Thank you for the seaweed soup.

That punk always has something to complain about.

Why do you always take it out on Jung Min?

He's the one who gets on my nerves.

You should approach him differently.

He may be your son, but he's all grown up now.

You can't treat him emotionally.

Keep a distance from him.

That way, he'll start being grateful for you.

And he'll slowly become a decent son.

If you had a son,

I would've treated him like my own...

and inherited everything to him.

Why don't we make a baby now?

My goodness, you woman.

Let me get you something else.

Your job is going to be easy.

You just need to run errands for me, be my driver,

and go to places for me when it's needed.

I'll do my best, ma'am.

I don't like it when people get involved.

And I hate it when someone I pay to work for me talks too much.

I will only answer to your questions.

I need to find someone.

So look into a detective agency.

I'm going to leave right away, so have the car ready.

Don't you have too much work?

You never take a single day off.

What if you collapse at this rate?

It's okay. I eat two rolls of gimbap.

I need to get to a lunch appointment.

Make sure you go to work on time.

Gosh, I almost forgot.

Here's the address. He's the CEO of Seorin Group.

Here's the key to the front gate.

And I wrote down the passcode too.

(Seorin Group CEO, William Jang)

(4-23, Changsin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul)

- What's the matter? - No, it's nothing.

Good luck.

I can't believe this.

I can't believe I'm going to be...

working as a helper at my old house.

My goodness, you work as a helper?

Don't you remember me?

We met in the ladies' room at the airport.

This is quite a coincidence.

You need to keep your enemies close by.

(Phoenix 2020)

How much more do I need to yield to you?

I guess my sad story hasn't ended yet.

I'm going to make a choice I've never made before.

I thought about this day so many times in my head.

Did you want to show me how successful you've become...

by purposely making me come here?

Maybe I still love you. Can't you think of it like that?

You should be ashamed of yourself.

Ji Eun, you can call me whenever.