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Gosh, you got burned all over.

Let's go to the hospital.

No. I'll just apply ointment once I get home.

My goodness, this is so upsetting.

Why are you so upset about this?

Are you asking because you don't know?

Or are you asking because you want to hear me say it?

It's because...

you slowly found a way into my heart.

That's why it hurts.

It hurts right here.

Don't look away like that.

I know what it is that I need to say to you.

Don't say it.

I can already tell what you're going to say...

just by looking at your eyes.

I just wanted to be honest about my feelings.

And...

I know very well that you're a complicated woman.

Yes, I'm a complicated woman.

And you can be a little emotional at times.

Sometimes, it's best not to say everything you want to say.

So today, I'll stop here.

Do you have an ointment at home?

Yes, I think so.

Why don't I take you home as a friend?

Will you let me do that?

Were you not going to take me home even at such a late hour?

I thought you were my friend.

This is why I like you. You're very forgiving.

You're totally mistaken.

I tend to hold grudges.

No way.

I thought you already forgave me for what happened this afternoon.

I feel like you should be the one forgiving me.

To be honest, you were right about everything.

I didn't want to lower myself and seem pathetic,

so I just turned my back on the world.

I know I should've said it more nicely,

but I was a bit aggressive on purpose...

hoping it would provoke you.

I'm sorry.

Your aggressive marketing was pretty successful.

I knew it wasn't because you needed me.

It was easy to tell that you were just doing that to help me.

That's why I got so angry...

even though I knew that you only meant well.

You're so mean.

You made me worry all day.

I was worried you might not want to be friends anymore.

Can I take the opportunity you offered...

and use that to get back on my feet?

Can I take advantage of your desire to help me out?

Take advantage of me as much as you want.

The fact that you want to take advantage of me...

means that you need me.

And special things happen in this world.

On top of that, you're a special woman.

I'll take that as a compliment.

I want to give it my best.

I'll be your pacemaker, so don't worry.

I'll help you out...

with technical terms and information about the advertisement industry.

I can't just quit my job as a helper right away.

I told my boss that I'd like to cut back on work,

but I still need to wrap things up.

Of course.

But what made you change your mind?

Because someone...

made me realize that I have been living like a fool.

I wonder who made you become so determined.

I'm curious.

They're not important people.

Then I guess I'll just forget about it.

Do you have something on your mind?

You've been quiet all evening.

Really?

I called the helper and had her cook dinner for you,

but you insisted on eating outside.

And you were quiet throughout the entire meal...

at the restaurant.

I'm just not feeling well.

Are you reminded of your ex-wife now that you're back in Korea?

No.

To be honest, when you accepted the offer made by Seorin Group,

I thought to myself...

that you might have a desire...

to show your ex-wife how successful you've become.

Stop acting like you know what goes on in my mind.

Are you offended?

That's not the point. It just feels like you're trying to manipulate me.

What's with you today?

Are you angry at me about something?

Why do you always assume...

that I'm angry at you whenever I'm quiet?

Isn't it time you take things more comfortably?

Does that mean I make you feel uncomfortable?

Forget it.

Are you sick of me?

Do you know...

that you've changed ever since we came back to Korea?

I haven't changed at all.

It's just what you think.

I feel suffocated every time you do this to me.

- Are you seeing someone else? - Is that what you want?

Are you threatening me?

Does it feel better to torment yourself like this?

I'm just anxious.

I'm anxious your feelings for me might change.

Be honest with me.

Am I...

holding you down?

No, you're not.

I was the one who promised to stay by your side.

Do you know what this is?

It's my will.

I always carried it around with me.

Not because I didn't trust you...

but because I thought I might not be able to endure this one day.

I won't ever leave you.

Do you know why?

You've grown on me too much.

I don't think I'll need this anymore.

Once I burn it all, I should throw away the ashes, right?

By the way, didn't you have something to tell me?

What is it?

I don't think it's necessary.

I don't want to hear you say it either.

You deserve to feel uneasy about it.

That way, it's only fair.

You're going to take me to bed, right?

I'll leave after I see you fall asleep.

What?

You give food to street cats?

This is the only good deed I do.

I see.

Then why don't you do volunteer work with me at a stray dog shelter?

I go once or twice a month.

Sure. I've always wanted to go,

but I couldn't bring myself to go by myself.

This is great.

You just need to show them affection and have fun with them.

So it won't be that hard.

They were abandoned, but they're still so bright,

and that breaks my heart even more.

If you give them some time, they'll eventually come around.

It just takes them some time. They're just like someone I know.

You always say what's on your mind?

I tend to be very straightforward.

I should go before you start getting angry at me again.

Goodnight.

Ji Eun.

Who is he?

My name is Seo Jung Min.

I guess Ji Eun got her beautiful looks from her mother.

It looks like you're her friend.

Why don't you come inside for some tea?

Sure. I'd love that.

Mom, it's too late.

It's only 9 p.m.

Come inside.

You're the CEO of an advertisement agency?

It's a small agency.

What does your father do?

Mom, don't ask him that.

- He runs his own business. - What kind of business?

He owns a sportswear brand.

What's the name of the company?

It's Seorin Group.

"Seorin Group"?

The company that used to be called Seorin Fashion Group?

Yes.

You're Chairman Seo Mun Su's son?

Yes, that's right.

My goodness, what a coincidence.

Why didn't you tell him?

Tell him what?

Your dad and Chairman Seo were friends.

And after Bisang Apparel went bankrupt,

Chairman Seo took over our company.

Oh, did that really happen?

Our company went bankrupt and went into receivership.

And in the end, Seorin took over.

Why didn't you tell me?

It happens often among companies in the same industry.

It's nothing unusual.

Right.

Back then, I was living abroad.

It hasn't been that long since I came back to Korea.

And I'm not really interested in my dad's business.

Why not? You should be his successor.

Then by any chance,

do you also not know...

that we wanted your late brother and Ji Eun to marry each other?

I already know that part.

We tried to set them up,

but they didn't meet that many times.

Nothing happened between them. Right, Ji Eun?

Mom, you're being too obvious.

What are you talking about? I'm just telling him the truth.

Ma'am, can I come over often?

Of course. Come over every day.

I might really come over every day.

I'm coming to see your mother, so don't kick me out.

My gosh, this is killing me.

My goodness, you're of no help at all.

Will you stop it already? I came home in a week.

My goodness.

I can't breathe!

Are you trying to suffocate me to death?

I've seen you somewhere.

Who was he again?

It looks like you drank a lot.

Stop worrying your mother and start cutting down on alcohol.

Ma'am, thank you for the tea.

I'll be off now.

I'll call you tomorrow.

Who is he to tell me what to do?

Who was he again?

He's that guy who owned a supercar at the airport.

Good work.

I can't believe you managed to get close to him. You're amazing.

It's nothing like that. We're just friends.

Men and women can't be friends.

You must have a strong connection with him and his family.

Stop talking nonsense.

I can tell that he likes you.

He's just nice to everyone.

So don't get any ideas.

We're going to be working together.

What kind of work?

I agreed to translate and interpret things...

for his advertisement company.

That's all.

Are you dumb or what? That shouldn't be all.

You should make him like you and settle down together...

even if he isn't interested in you.

Do you even know how much his car costs?

Cut the nonsense and just go to bed.

Can't you sacrifice yourself for us?

My gosh.

If I were you, I'd cling onto him for life.

Don't you like him?

What's the point of liking him?

You guys can date, and that could lead to marriage.

His family won't approve of me.

That's why we should've pushed forward with the annulment,

you fool.

If your dad didn't die, we would've done so.

Mom, that's enough.

Are you still taking that punk's side?

I'm not taking sides. It's all in the past.

I still wake up in the middle of the night...

because of Se Hoon, that darn punk.

I made coffee.

Do you still like Blue Mountain coffee?

Have a seat. Let's talk.

Go ahead and say what you need to say, sir.

Your boss called me.

She told me you'll have to keep coming here...

until she finds someone who can replace you.

So call her back and tell her you don't need a helper.

That will solve everything.

It's not just about coming to my house.

I'm sure it's uncomfortable to work at Mi Ran's house as well.

I'm grateful that you're being so considerate of me.

I was about to tell Mi Ran about our past,

but I didn't.

I figured it might hurt your pride even more.

You're like an arsonist...

who sets fire to a building and tries to save who's in there.

Do you think this is funny?

Don't look at me like that.

It makes me furious.

My fiance told me he doesn't even want to think about his ex-wife.

It looks like she really put him through a lot.

He was extremely hurt by his ex-wife,

so I want to love him a lot more.

I'm sure you also get furious...

every time you think of me because of how much I hurt you.

- After I was abandoned by you... - Don't say I abandoned you.

I just left you. That's all.

Back then,

we were both foolish and irresponsible.

I don't ever recall being irresponsible.

I just know I was foolish enough to love you so much.

But you see, 10 years ago, when we first met,

the Ji Eun that kissed me out of the blue at my studio...

may have been immature, but there was a lovely side to her.

The Se Hoon I once knew in the past didn't have much,

but he wasn't as reckless and petty as you are now.

Don't get angry at Mr. Jung.

I asked him to tell me where you live.

I'll be waiting outside.

Ji Eun, is that you?

Ji Eun, what are you doing here?

She's here as a helper.

What a coincidence.

Did you not know that this was Will's house?

I was told that this place belongs to Seorin Group's CEO.

I see.

Did I not tell you that Will is the CEO of Seorin Group?

But then again,

it's not something I need to tell a helper.

How did you know Life Helper is the best in the industry?

I see.

Your secretary, Mr. Jung, must've found the place for you.

We should give him a bonus.

I'm not going to have breakfast.

You should still eat something.

Can you please cook something?

An omelette, bacon,

and fruit juice. I think that will do.

Okay, sure.

Will, aren't you going to show me around the house?

Oh, right. Shall we start from the bedroom?

I can't wait to see how you decorated the place.

Will.

Am I not allowed upstairs?

Why didn't you install a stairlift?

You can't always carry me up and down all the time.

I'm going to sell this house.

It's too big for me.

Why? I like this house.

It'll be perfect to live here...

once we get married and have kids.

The garden is pretty, and the house is very spacious.

Our kids will be able to run around the place.

Let's talk about it next time. I need to get ready for work.

It's really delicious.

Doesn't it feel like we're newlyweds?

Hey, it's too early for that.

I've always wanted to try it.

What else did you want to try?

I know this is immature, but I'm so happy.

What were you thinking about?

I can't believe a pro like you ended up burning the food.

You should cook new ones. Get rid of the ones that are burned.

Just forget about them.

You brat.

I told you not to drink straight from the bottle.

Why would you hit me so early in the morning?

I hit you because you deserved it.

What's so wrong about drinking water straight from the bottle?

There's no much left, so I'm going to finish it anyway.

What are you talking about? There's still half a bottle left.

I drank a lot yesterday, so I'm really thirsty.

You shouldn't have drunk so much.

And why did you have to come in when Jung Min was here?

It was so embarrassing.

What will he think of us?

Our family already lost everything.

How worse can it get from here?

Is that really the best you can say?

What's that?

Let's see.

"Advertisement Lab, Serendipity"?

Gosh, I thought he was a big shot or something...

because of his supercar.

He is a big shot.

My gosh, you've really lowered your standards...

now that you've become a commoner.

You have no idea what you're talking about.

His dad is the chairman of Seorin Group.

- Don't get on Ji Eun's bad side. - Why?

You know why. You're smart when it comes to stuff like this.

Is there something going on between them?

We should make sure something happens.

It looks like you can't wait to marry your daughter off...

so you could reap its benefits.

Do you need a beating to shut your mouth?

Come closer. We need to come up with a plan.

Whether we benefit from it or not is not the main point.

Things need to work out between them for Ji Eun's sake.

She's going through so much because of us.

We're all going through a lot. It's not just her.

Will you please be more considerate of her?

If your sister ends up marrying Jung Min,

you'll easily be able to go to Paris...

and study fashion there.

And that's not all.

They might even pay for your living expenses...

and get you a studio.

Do you think they'll also get me a nice sports car?

That's why we need to put our heads together...

and think of a way to make the two of them get married.

I'll fully cooperate.

It's not just because he's the son of Seorin Group's chairman.

I know I only met him for a short moment yesterday,

but judging by how he behaved, I could tell he's really friendly...

and amiable.

He seems like the type of guy who can put up with...

your sister's stubbornness.

Women need to marry guys like him...

in order to stay happy throughout their marriage.

I guess your father felt bad looking down at us from above...

and sent Jung Min here to save us.

- Mom. - Yes?

The anniversary of Dad's death is coming up, right?

Yes. What about it?

You should invite Jung Min over to our house.

We can't invite him over on a day like that.

Just do as I say.

Ji Eun will get sad on the anniversary of Dad's death,

and once he sees that, he'll want to soothe her.

Romance is all about emotions.

But of course, we need to be sure that he's interested in Ji Eun.

He obviously likes her. That's why he walked her home...

and gave her work to do.

Yesterday, I saw hearts flying out of his eyes...

as he looked at Ji Eun.

Does this mean we'll finally get to see the sunlight?

My goodness.

Stop shaking your legs. Your luck will run out.

Gosh, that hurt.

I'll leave a bit later.

I'll make her clean the house...

and check if there's anything more you need to buy.

I told her she can leave if she finishes early.

So let her leave once she's all done.

Just leave it to me. Don't worry about it.

Do you want to meet me for lunch?

Sure. I'll be there.

I'll see you later.

Are you worried I might do something to Ji Eun?

Will.

Didn't you forget anything?

Ji Eun.

I'm glad you're here as his helper.

He was bound to hire someone anyway,

but it's better to have you here rather than someone I don't know.

Even if it's just a helper,

I'm not fond of an unfamiliar woman coming to Will's house.

But you feel like a friend, so I feel so much more relieved.

I wonder if it's possible to know someone in and out.

I never thought of you...

as someone so careless, Mr. Jung.

Ms. Yoon kept asking me to tell her.

Are you her secretary?

- I'm sorry, sir. - I hate...

hearing apologies.

People think they can just get away with that.

You're awfully loud considering it's your first day.

So what if I raise my voice or not?

I don't think it's any of your business.

Do you not have any respect because you're a selfish prince...

who was born into a rich family?

My gosh.

I just interfered because people started staring.

But that was a punch in the face.

Let me warn you something.

Even if you're a major shareholder,

I won't forgive you if you keep disrespecting the CEO...

of this company.

My goodness, you're very oppressive.

Maybe that's why you get along well with the chairman.

The chairman will be here in a minute.

Please wait in your positions.

I wonder why I hate him so much.

I don't like any of the designs in the magazine.

Go to all the premium wedding shops...

and bring me their brochures.

Okay, ma'am.

But you see, 10 years ago, when we first met,

the Ji Eun that kissed me out of the blue at my studio...

may have been immature, but there was a lovely side to her.

Ji Eun, will you please change that lightbulb?

Mi Ran, can you take this lightbulb for me?

You should be more careful.

You should've been more careful yourself.

(Phoenix 2020)

You must think I'm a joke.

From now on, I should think about...

what I'm going to do with you.

Nice timing, right?

How much did you miss me?

You even installed a camera to keep your eyes on me.

Was that fun for you?

You're playing tricks on Will.

I guess I should sort this out with Mr. Jang.

Stop right there.

This is who I am.

This is how pitiful I am!