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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.

Why are you telling me this?

You could've...

You could've just kept it a secret.

I didn't want to lie to you.

I never meant to lie,

but if I didn't tell you,

I would've had to keep you in the dark.

And if you think about it, there's no reason for me to do that.

You have no reason to do that?

Does that mean...

you don't have...

any feelings for me?

I thought you started thinking of me...

as a man.

Are you not going to give me an answer?

The fact that I've been doing a one-man show...

makes me feel a lot sadder...

than the fact that Jang Se Hoon is your ex-husband.

Is that why...

you let me hold your hand...

and smiled at me whenever we looked into eyes...

as if today was going to be our last day?

You did it because you pitied me?

I'll keep translating for you and finish what I started...

until you find a replacement.

I don't want to cause trouble with your business.

I'm sorry.

An apology isn't what I want to hear.

I...

You know what? I get it.

I'm sure it wasn't easy for you...

to tell me that Jang Se Hoon is your ex-husband.

But what's done is done,

and it's up to me to decide if I'm going to bear with it or not.

You can't just throw this at me...

and tell me we're done. Did you think I'd be okay with that?

I thought we were pretty close.

I'm sorry.

I fell for you every day.

So I followed you around like a lunatic.

But in the end,

it turns out I made a fool of myself.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

Don't be sorry.

Just because I like you...

doesn't mean you need to like me back.

Right now,

my mind is telling my heart to stop.

I'll be off now.

Chateau Haut-Brion is one of a kind.

I like French wine.

I think it's always best to have a lot of money.

There are so many nice things to enjoy in this world.

So keep making a lot of money, okay?

If we had met back when I owned a furniture studio,

you wouldn't have even given me a glance.

What's your point?

Are you trying to tell me...

that your ex-wife loved you...

even though you were poor?

No, it's not what I meant. Don't get the wrong idea.

Let's just drink wine.

You want me to sit here,

stay quiet, and just enjoy this wine?

Do you know how selfish you are?

You just want me...

to be grateful for not abandoning me.

That's what it is.

What? Am I wrong?

But there's one thing you need to know.

I feel so sad and furious about my situation...

that I won't ever let you go.

Will you please stop?

You can't tell me to stay or leave.

Is that so?

Then do whatever you want.

I really can't stand this anymore.

Will you please stop cornering me?

Do you think I'm doing this for fun?

Then why don't we just end it here?

Fine. Maybe that'd be better.

If you want, let's break up.

You've been waiting for me to say that, haven't you?

Can't you at least let me breathe?

Don't you think this is too much?

It's true I think of my ex-wife sometimes.

I feel bad for all the things I put her through.

I don't expect you to understand.

But can't you at least let it slide?

If you keep nagging at me like this,

it'll only make me feel more distant.

I know I've put you through enough.

So from now on, just forget about me.

I'll disappear from your sight.

Mr. Jang, you also know Ji Eun, right?

I guess I could say I do.

Ms. Lee, do you feel the same way?

Do you also like Mr. Seo?

You're missing something. Don't you get it?

You're in the position to pay back the investment.

But your attitude toward the person in charge...

is pretty arrogant.

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.

So he was picking on me.

He treated me like a fool?

Mr. Jang.

Can we meet right now?

Where do you want to meet?

So what is it that you have to say?

You must not know how serious this is.

Don't you think you're being awfully brazen?

Mr. Seo.

Yes, Mr. Jang.

You're in no position to smirk.

I understand that you're angry at me.

But if you were in my shoes,

do you think you would've been open about it?

You're very selfish.

Do you think I'm being like this because of the past?

I know this is all very complicated,

but I can easily put the past behind me.

Do you know why? Because the past holds no power.

Do you know why I'm so furious at you?

Why did you have to put her...

in such a pitiful situation?

If you couldn't keep it a secret,

you should've been a man about it and told me everything.

Why did you have to make her...

apologize to me about it?

She's already hit rock bottom and living a pitiful life.

Couldn't you have at least protected her pride...

considering she was once the woman you loved?

I want you to answer my question.

Are you still...

not over Ji Eun?

So my assumption was right.

Do you remember what you said earlier?

You said the past holds no power.

It may not hold any power,

but it can never be forgotten.

So what?

I regret not being honest with you.

And like you said, I also feel selfish...

for not being considerate of Ji Eun.

But I didn't want to tell you that I'm her ex-husband.

I didn't want anyone getting in between us.

I had lost the woman I loved and was able to meet her again.

But I noticed she was financially unstable.

I wanted to help her.

No, it felt like it was my duty to help her.

But she refused to let me help her.

And later on, I saw you standing beside her.

My jealousy had me raging.

But at the same time, I was worried about ruining your relationship.

However, I feel a lot better now that you know everything.

Then what about Mi Ran?

That's none of your business.

Men and women can meet and break up.

And I'm legally single.

I get your point, and I've heard enough.

So all that's left is for us to butt heads with each other.

If it can't be avoided, so be it.

Relationships can change...

depending on your situation, position, and relationship status.

If I'm going to fight with you,

I'll have to make an impressive entrance.

It looks like you're going to use your background and connections.

- I'll look forward to it. - Of course.

I'll make sure I meet up to your expectations.

Why are you cleaning at this hour?

I told you I want to talk.

Talk about what?

What's making you clean when it's time for bed?

Whenever you have a lot on your mind...

No way. Did you tell Jung Min...

about you and Se Hoon?

Yes, I told him.

And I ended up hurting him.

You must be out of your mind. You drive me crazy.

Mom, he's not someone I can covet.

You know it already.

You have to go through a mess...

if your parents disapprove of someone you love.

It's tiring for the child and the parents.

I've been through it already,

and I never want to go through something like that again.

You're different from Se Hoon, that punk.

We may not be well off, but we still used to be rich.

Let's stop clinging to the past...

and start focusing on our present reality.

Don't you want to teach Se Hoon a lesson?

He took part in making us go bankrupt.

Don't you want him to see how happy you can be with Jung Min?

You can do that if you start dating Jung Min.

Why not take advantage of your luck?

His father might disapprove at first,

but he'll eventually give in to his son.

Don't be absurd.

We both know Chairman Seo very well.

He's not the type to give in.

Jung Min...

may seem mischievous and bright,

but he had a lonely childhood.

He's very thoughtful too.

So I don't want to put him through a hard time.

Good for you.

Good for you for being so considerate.

That punk is the reason why we ended up living like this.

We caused this to happen, and we brought it upon ourselves.

That doesn't mean I forgive him.

Now stop talking about him. The same goes for Jung Min.

I finished doing all the dishes.

Why are you calling me?

Your youngest daughter is at my restaurant,

and she's completely wasted.

She has really bad drinking habits.

Yes, that's right! It's bad!

She won't stop crying and yelling.

Listen to her.

I'm so depressed! I can't...

Oh, my goodness. I'm hanging up.

Come here.

My gosh.

Don't cry.

If you keep crying,

sad things will keep happening to you.

Mr. Kang.

Mr. Kang, I'm so annoyed.

Life is so annoying.

Yes, I know.

It'd be nice to have rich and powerful parents.

That would make life much easier.

But even if that's not the case, you should thank them...

for giving birth to you.

My goodness.

Young Eun, wake up.

Young Eun.

Why didn't you stop her from getting so drunk?

She didn't drink here.

She was drunk when I found her sitting in front of the restaurant.

So I brought her inside.

Wake up. We need to go home.

Our house is so depressing.

I really hate it.

And I hate you even more...

for ruining my life.

Okay, I get it. Now get up.

That darn brat.

Gosh, stop it.

You should never hit your children.

You think she's precious to me?

I want her gone.

How could you say that as a parent?

It feels like my dad's back.

It's so warm.

(Paris, France)

Dad.

Telling me what's right is the same thing as nagging.

Should I fry some tofu?

No, this is enough.

- Would you like to join us? - Sure.

Mr. Kang, let's clink glasses.

- Okay, sure. - Cheers.

Do you have andropause?

I have a healthy body and a healthy mind.

I saw you cry.

Stop it. I don't think he wants to talk about it.

He's a grown man.

I'm sure he cried for a reason.

I cried because I missed my son.

You have a son?

Yes.

He should be all grown up by now.

He's 27 years old.

When I carried your daughter on my back,

she told me it felt like her dad's.

That broke my heart to pieces.

Did something happen to your son?

I lost him 23 years ago.

You had it worse than me.

My son may have died, but I know he rests in peace.

How did you endure all those years after having lost your son?

I'm sure my son, Tae Jun,

ended up with nice parents...

and is living a happy life.

Is that why you always keep your restaurant open...

even though it doesn't do well? Because your son might come by?

You always send rice, meat, and handmade kimchi...

to the orphanage.

Now I get why you donate money to children who work at a young age.

You did all that as you thought of your missing son.

So keep this in mind.

Every parent should cherish their children.

Hello?

Ji Eun, it's me.

Can you come out for a moment? I'm in front of your house.

Do I need to remind you...

that we have an ill-fated relationship?

I met Seo Jung Min.

It seems like he likes you a lot.

Who are you to get involved?

Do you also feel...

the same way for him?

Just get to the point.

Why did this have to happen to us?

Where did it go wrong?

What's the point of saying that?

I never should've looked for you.

You realize that now?

You probably just wanted to help me because you felt guilty...

for handing over the files to the prosecution...

and destroying my family, but it makes me feel sick.

Must you be so cruel to me?

I thought about it.

I was going to keep it to myself.

But I figured it might be better...

to tell you the truth even if I end up regretting it.

I don't want you to hate me anymore.

When I was locked up at the prosecution,

they threatened to have my dad locked up as well.

Your parents had me locked up because they wanted us...

to get an annulment,

and I might've been able to put up with that.

But I couldn't let them do anything to my dad.

Se Hoon.

Defining a relationship...

isn't something you do at the beginning.

It's what you do when it's completely over.

Our relationship is over now.

And I know...

that my family put you through a lot of hardships.

But please put that behind you now.

You're a nice person.

You've become successful, and you're being rewarded.

Are you sure...

we really once loved each other?

I don't think we didn't love each other.

It's just that our love for each other...

was too different.

It's lavender tea.

It looks like you came in a rush.

It'll help you relax.

You can stay.

You also need to hear this anyway.

I promised to tell you everything regarding the family,

so it's better you hear it now.

You're here because you have no other alternative,

and I'm guessing that means I hold the key.

I have feelings for someone...

you will disapprove of.

Have you lost your mind?

You came here at this hour...

to tell me about whom you like?

Will you please hear me out first?

Let's hear him out.

There must be a reason why he came to see you at this hour.

Don't be so angry. Just sit down.

So tell me.

Why are you telling me about her if you know I'll disapprove?

If you disapprove, there'd be no way for me to work things out with her.

So you just want me to approve?

It's natural that you're angry,

but I need to decide what kind of person I want to be,

so I don't want to waste my time.

If you don't approve, she won't open up to me.

And that will force me to make a choice.

Are you telling me that you're willing to cut ties with me?

If you give me your approval,

I will do everything you ask.

Who is this girl?

How did she manage to make you sacrifice yourself like this?

You told me...

that making a choice isn't about choosing one over the other.

You said it's about giving up.

You're willing to give up everything for her?

Today, I finally found out what it is that I want.

You'll end up with fewer shares...

the bigger Seorin gets.

But you don't want to hand over the company to someone else.

And I'm your only option.

I'm really starting to get curious about this young lady.

She's an honest woman.

She's bright, transparent, and upright.

That's why...

I don't think anything in my life...

will ever be better than her.

There are rules for settling a deal.

I can't settle a deal when I even haven't met her yet.

And first,

I'd like to see how well you do.

(Seorin)

Sir, Mr. Jang is here.

So what?

(Phoenix 2020)

Why did Ji Eun have to get involved?

We let go of the past, but I guess our past hasn't done the same.

You haven't worked since 2010.

I won't give up because of that.

I offered Ji Eun to be her sponsor.

The next time we meet...

Will you take care of the garbage for me?

Ji Eun, stop right there.

Trust yourself. Trust my love for you.

That's all you need to do.