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Mom, can we talk?

Ji Eun, what's the matter?

Can we have the meeting 30 minutes later?

Will you do that for me?

Okay. Sure. Take your time.

Mother, I hope we meet again soon.

I'll take you out on a date.

Oh, okay.

Mr. Jang.

I have good news.

We got a call from Chung Group saying they want to work with you.

They could've reached out to Seorin Group directly,

but we're doing an advertisement with them,

so they asked me to be the middleman.

That's great.

I'll be back in the afternoon,

so let's talk then.

I have a meeting with a buyer at our factory in Incheon,

so I need to get going now.

Sure.

I'll be in my office. Call me.

I will.

Do you still feel the need to interfere in my life?

How can I not interfere when I'm your mother?

I want the best for you,

so I met up with him...

and told him not to tell Jung Min that you guys were once married.

Jung Min might lose interest in you if he finds out...

you were once married to Se Hoon.

That's why I don't even want to start...

liking Jung Min.

Everything will be fine...

as long as Se Hoon stays quiet.

Jung Min is head over heels for you regardless of your divorce.

So you shouldn't ever let him go.

You fool.

Jung Min is the son of Seorin Group's chairman.

And Jung Min is his only son.

Why don't you just get yourself a rich, old man?

Wouldn't that be faster?

How could you say that to your mother?

What's the difference?

You only like Jung Min...

because he's from a rich family.

If it weren't for his background,

you wouldn't be so obsessed with him right now.

Watch what you say.

Do you still want to use your daughter to make money?

Mom, you haven't changed at all.

You may not be rich anymore, but you're still materialistic,

and you still look down on people and do whatever you think is right.

You embarrass me so much.

How much more pathetic do you want me to become?

Are you angry at me because you're worried about...

what Se Hoon might think of you?

Don't tell me you still want that punk to be fond of you.

How will he ever be fond of me?

Think of what our family did to him.

Think of all the things we made him go through.

Why are you so angry at the fact...

that I told him to stay quiet?

You're not thinking about starting things over again, are you?

Why aren't you answering me?

My goodness, you're unbelievable. Have you lost your mind?

That's not what I'm thinking.

Listen to me carefully.

I knew how heartbroken you were,

so I never told you this.

But Se Hoon handed over the files...

regarding our law manipulations to the prosecution...

to get revenge on our family.

Did you say you're worried he might think you're pathetic?

What kind of a fool are you?

He's the one who made us become like this.

I'd rip him to pieces if I could.

I can't believe you're still taking his side.

If you ever get back with him again, I swear I'll kill myself.

Your dad already died because of you,

and if you want the same thing to happen to me,

go ahead and do what you want.

Can we talk?

Just answer my question.

Did you hand over the files regarding our company...

to the prosecution?

Why can't you say no?

Yes, I did.

Although I did it for a reason.

Ji Eun, please hear me out.

I guess you wanted an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.

Without even knowing that...

I was busy blaming my parents.

I'm not saying my parents did the right thing.

But you were no different.

How... How could you?

How could you hand over those files to the prosecution yourself?

Even if my family put you through the worst,

you still shouldn't have done that.

I was even pregnant with your baby!

We really have an ill-fated relationship.

You're the worst thing...

that's ever happened to me.

What do you think business and art have in common?

It needs to be the talk of the town in order for its value to increase.

But if you become the talk of the town,

the chairman won't give you a single penny.

- So I've been thinking, Mother... - "Director".

What will people think...

if they hear you calling me "Mother"?

Right now, it's just the two of us.

I'll make sure to treat you as the director,

so don't worry.

Director.

I think we could be of help to each other.

When you're weak,

you need to stay together in order to survive.

I may seem pretty insignificant,

but I'm very quick to notice things.

And what is it that you've noticed?

The reason you're staying by Father's side...

isn't that you love him.

I could easily tell just by looking at the little things.

You never drink from the same cup...

that Father uses.

I know what love is.

Because I loved Jung In.

I could eat his leftovers,

and I never once found it disgusting.

And...

he also made me smile...

regardless of how pathetic my life was.

Do I need to keep listening to you?

Hate could turn into affection.

And you might pity me one day.

Why don't you take a chance on me and keep me close?

Why would I do that? I don't believe in love.

Yes, I already have a grasp of what kind of person you are.

You don't love Father,

but it doesn't look like you're merely after his money.

Then that means something dramatic happened.

I've heard enough.

I'm sure you know...

that if you have over five percent of the company's shares,

you can recommend someone as a board member.

If you tell me to do so,

I'm willing to stand on your side.

You're pretty good.

You're quick and clever, so you'll be pretty useful.

Show me your cards first.

What is Chairman Seo so nervous about?

What's the secret behind Jung In's death?

Some people don't deserve to be parents.

For now,

just know that what you see isn't always what you get.

It looks like we'll both be of use to each other.

So I guess there's no rush.

Why don't we go for a drink?

You went there all dressed up.

Didn't it work out very well?

Tell me.

I'm asking because I'm really worried.

It's making me dizzy.

So tell me what happened.

You might feel better if you get it off your chest.

I had a fight with my daughter because of a darn jerk...

that I never want to see again.

My gosh, that punk and I have such an ill-fated relationship.

If you change the way you see things,

an ill-fated relationship could turn into something nice.

My gosh, you know nothing, so just stay quiet.

You're skipping out on the details,

so how am I supposed to know what you're saying?

There's this young man that I'm very fond of,

but Ji Eun is still lost because of some useless punk.

So Ji Eun doesn't like the guy you like,

but she likes that useless punk instead?

No, it's not that. Ji Eun is having trouble making up her mind...

because he suddenly showed up out of nowhere.

Don't they mean the same thing?

How are they the same?

You're saying Ji Eun likes that punk.

But I'm saying she's getting swayed because of him...

although she doesn't have any feelings for him.

Wait a minute. What...

You're not making any sense.

The reason Ji Eun is having trouble liking the guy...

you want her to date...

is because of that useless punk.

You're just complicating things because you don't want to admit it.

I'll hang myself if anything happens between the two of them.

My goodness.

How could you say that so easily?

Everything else about you is great,

but you need to think before you talk.

It's because I'm not good at expressing my feelings.

What is it that's weighing you down?

What we say is a reflection...

of how we feel deep down inside.

Whenever you talk rough, you make me so angry.

But at the same time, I feel bad for you.

It makes me think you must have a very hurtful past.

You not only talk eloquently,

but you also know how to touch someone's heart.

Did I touch your heart?

Then what if...

What if...

you and I were to date?

No way.

Don't say something so absurd.

Corporate advertisements...

are different from product advertisements.

It's most important to increase...

the likability and awareness of the company.

I think we need to come up with a whole new concept for it.

Do you want it to be emotional,

visually attractive, or amusing to watch?

Why don't we divide each theme and work on them separately?

That sounds more efficient.

This is why work experience matters.

Ji Eun is quick to analyze and understand things.

If we manage to settle a deal, you'll all get a bonus.

- Really? - We're getting a bonus?

- Seriously? - My goodness.

Quality is the most important. You all know that, right?

Let's work hard, and I'll meet you at our next meeting.

We're getting a bonus!

If Chung Group and Seorin Group decide to work together,

we should take charge of marketing.

We're an advertising agency.

Plus, Seorin Group has its own marketing team.

We can ask them to give the job to us.

I saw Ji Eun's work experience.

She used to be the team manager of Bisang Apparel's marketing team.

She had a fancy resume.

I wouldn't call it fancy.

I was able to build a resume thanks to my connections.

That's also a part of your competence.

He's a fool who can't even make use...

of his connections.

The reason you don't want to be in charge of marketing is that...

you need to make a profit unlike advertisements...

and feel pressured by that, right?

I bet it's also because you don't want people to think...

you were given benefits because you're the chairman's son.

You always see through me.

Others would die to have connections like yours.

You're trying too hard to keep a clean slate.

I'm never going to have Seorin invest in our agency again.

Isn't that because you don't want anything to do with Mr. Jang?

That's also part of it.

By the way, Ji Eun,

what was the problem between you and your mother earlier?

I could sense something was wrong.

Did something happen?

You should've told Ji Eun that she's mistaken.

She's not entirely mistaken.

It's true that I handed over the files to the prosecution.

They threatened to put your father in jail.

Who would want that to happen to their father?

What kind of son would sacrifice their own father...

just because of a woman?

Gosh, this is making my blood boil.

Ji Eun is unbelievable.

Her family was the cause of everything.

I know all companies break the law in one way or another,

but Bisang Apparel had crossed the line.

They bribed politicians and had too big of a loan.

They may have seemed like a big company,

but they had no internal stability.

I just can't believe it.

How can a company that big suddenly go bankrupt like that?

When a building collapses, it doesn't take its time.

It happens in the blink of an eye.

I feel like there might be a story that we're not aware of.

Gosh, why did Seo Jung Min have to get involved?

Do you think...

he'll end it with Ji Eun if he finds out about you guys?

I thought about how I'd feel if I were him.

If I had to constantly run into the ex-husband...

of the woman I love,

I'd become furious every time I visit.

That's exactly why he shouldn't find out.

If he finds out you and Ji Eun were once married,

he'll start imagining things.

And if I were him, it'd make me want to beat you up.

Gosh.

You know how men tend to be pettier with stuff like this.

I might be the one who doesn't want our relationship to get revealed.

It could risk my position at Seorin.

That's why I think...

Wait a minute. Why did you say "our relationship"?

Get to your senses, Se Hoon.

You'd better not act out and think of getting back together.

What's with that smile?

Se Hoon, no matter how much you loved each other,

love ends the moment you say, "Let's break up."

And breaking up is the same thing as promising you'll get over her.

Think about it...

whether or not you are getting swayed...

because you feel sorry for Ji Eun.

I know I don't like Mi Ran, but what will you do about her?

I'm also responsible for what happened to her.

You're "also" responsible?

Get your facts straight.

I'm not saying this because we're friends.

What happened was an accident. You hold no responsibility.

Listen. Either choose love or just stick to your goal.

Just choose one, okay?

You really can't think straight once you start pitying someone.

Sir, the chairman wishes to meet you.

He told me I should ask you what the good news is.

I don't know the details.

He just told me...

that Chung Group wishes to work with us.

You could've told the chairman yourself.

How considerate of you.

I figured you'd prefer discretion over intimacy.

It seems like...

you're not quite fond of...

my straightforwardness yet.

If we decide to work with Chung Group,

our market share in China will naturally increase.

But we still need to see if it'll bring us profit.

Why do you only care about numbers?

I do business to make money,

and I work hard to fill up my pockets.

What more do you expect?

What's gotten into you? Why are you so quiet?

I figured not saying anything...

might be another way to get on your nerves.

Is there something you're afraid to tell me?

No, it's nothing like that.

Do a thorough check on the little details.

And as for you, keep being the middleman for us.

Sure.

Let's have dinner with Mr. Jang.

- I have dinner plans. - Are you seeing someone?

I'll introduce her to you once it's time.

I've never heard you say that before.

I can't wait to meet that woman.

If we decide to work with Chung Group,

I'm going to gather a task force,

and I want you to be in charge.

Why would I be in charge of that team?

I don't even work at Seorin.

It's different from other teams.

It's a team that will be in charge of a special project.

So it doesn't matter even if you don't work here.

Don't you agree, Mr. Jang?

There's no reason to disapprove as long as it brings us profit.

Chairman Seo, you're known not to be on things...

that have no hope.

Dad, just give up already...

and find an alternative.

I'm not interested in taking over the company.

I just want to stay as your son.

And Mr. Jang will feel pressured...

to work with the chairman's son.

I'm not saying I'm better than you.

But if we work together, we won't be working as equals.

You seem to be the type who'd rather die standing up...

than to get on your knees.

I know we're friends, but we barely ever meet.

So I have no idea how you're doing these days.

You're angry at me, aren't you?

No, I'm not angry.

But it does make me wonder if we're really friends.

Come on. You know you're my best friend.

Don't best friends...

tell each other about their hardships...

and congratulate each other if anything good happens?

Isn't that what best friends do?

I'm sorry.

The reason I didn't tell you everything...

was because I didn't know where to start.

That means you have a lot on your mind.

But what's there to think about?

The fact that Seo Jung Min likes you is a good thing.

And you just need to act like nothing ever happened...

between you and Se Hoon.

You know it's impossible to act like...

nothing ever happened, right?

Thank you for saying that.

But I can't erase the past.

Don't you like Seo Jung Min?

Why would I not like him?

I'm so grateful for him.

He's a very good man too.

Then don't hesitate and just hold onto him.

I would've done so if I had met him in the past.

But I know it won't last, so I shouldn't start anything.

Se Hoon won't get in the way of your happiness.

I know it's going to make you feel uncomfortable.

But if you really like Seo Jung Min,

shouldn't you just bear with that?

Ji Eun.

Just take your chance on Seo Jung Min.

Just make him yours.

Then Se Hoon will no longer be a problem.

You must be crazy.

What?

I'm at the cafe with Director Nam.

Ji Eun, I guess you like me a lot more than I thought.

I caught you.

I was glad to hear that you're Ji Eun's friend.

It felt like I got a chance to become friends with you.

I'd be honored.

We're going to have dinner. You should join us.

It's so sad to say this, but maybe next time.

I have a shoot.

- Ji Eun, I'll call you. - Bye.

Shall we go?

Sure.

You asked me to make time for you,

so can I think of this as a date?

Let's go.

Gosh, I feel great today.

When will you cook for me?

What?

Can I ask you something?

You're going to ask anyway.

Why do you like Director Nam?

I really don't get it.

I know she's smart,

but let's be honest, she's not stunningly beautiful.

My heart doesn't pound like crazy,

and I don't have hearts flying out of my eyes every time I see her.

Then why do you like her?

If I were to be stranded on a deserted island,

she's the one person I'd want there with me.

She'd cheer me up when I'm down.

And she'd try to find hope even when things seem hopeless.

What a strange reason to like someone.

Isn't that more like comradeship?

When men and women get married, they become a family anyway.

I guess you like women who have loyalty.

Gosh.

You haven't dated a lot of women, so you just don't know much.

Love and coffee are both best when they're burning hot.

I prefer iced coffee. It's always iced coffee for me.

I'll see you.

Who are you jealous of?

Gosh, you startled me.

Why would you show up like a ghost?

I'm not a ghost.

How about some iced coffee?

Keep this in mind.

I'm not interested in being friends with you whatsoever.

Gosh, when did I ever ask her to be my friend?

Tomorrow is the anniversary of your father's death.

You remember that?

Of course, I remember.

You're commemorating his death for the first time in 10 years.

I just sent the housekeeper home.

I asked her to prepare all the ingredients.

She's going to come back tomorrow afternoon to cook.

And I'm going to learn too.

Thank you.

Will, you look tired.

I'm okay.

I'm surprised to hear you say that.

You always tell me you're tired.

You look exhausted.

You're not sick, are you?

When did you last get your checkup?

You don't need to worry.

Are you going to take a shower?

I'm sure you already had dinner,

so should I bring you some fruit?

Why don't we drink wine together?

You're acting quite strange today.

Do you have something to say to me?

Mi Ran.

Why do you love me?

I have something to tell you.

But I don't know where to start.

You've been awfully strange today.

You seemed bright during the meeting,

but you also seemed to have something else on your mind.

And when we had dinner,

you smiled at me every time we locked eyes,

but you seemed a little down.

You kept holding hands with me until we left the company lobby,

so it made me really happy.

But it did make me wonder why...

because I know you're not fully into me yet.

But you acted a little different today.

What is it that you need to tell me?

Do I need to be nervous?

Jung Min.

This might...

come as a shock to you.

So I hope you're ready.

My ex-husband...

is actually...

Jang Se Hoon.

Jang...

Jang...

I can't believe this.

(Phoenix 2020)

I thought we were close enough to share everything.

- I'm sorry. - Don't be sorry.

I'm starting to see things differently now.

Mr. Jang, can we meet right now?

Why are you making her pitiful?

Are you still not over Ji Eun?

I feel so sad and furious...

that I won't ever let you go.

You're willing to give up everything for her?

I don't think anything in my life will ever be better than her.