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Did you tell him what time you'll be reading the will?

Jung Min even texted me back when I told him about it.

Let's give him five more minutes.

Jung Min needs to be here...

to make sure the will holds credibility.

- It's Jung Min. - Answer it.

Why aren't you here, Director Seo?

I don't think I need to be there.

Put me on speakerphone.

Just do what he says.

(Director Seo)

You're on speakerphone, sir.

Go ahead and read the chairman's will.

If your father finds out you're hearing his will over the phone,

I bet he'll get shocked and wake up from his bed.

If that really happens, a lot of people will get shocked.

I don't want to talk to you, so please be quiet.

Mr. Bae, just hurry up and read me the will.

Director Seo, I will begin recording everything.

I will open the envelope now.

"I, Seo Mun Su, the testator, announce my will as follows."

"I will pass on my real estate property..."

"and cash to my son, Seo Jung Min."

"And to Choi Myung Hwa,"

"whom I thought of as my wife although we weren't married by law,"

"I will give her all my company shares..."

"and have her get appointed..."

"as the chairwoman by the board."

"If I, the testator, end up in a critical condition,"

"I wish to appoint Choi Myung Hwa as my guardian."

"And if something suddenly happens to me,"

"I wish for it to be kept confidential."

"Then the company shall follow the emergency steps..."

"that were readily made by the future strategy team..."

"and reveal my will after a week."

"And the board will have Choi Myung Hwa..."

That's enough nonsense.

I'm going to hang up.

I knew he wouldn't easily accept it.

Do you think he'll sue me?

This will was stamped with the chairman's legal seal.

And I was the one who wrote his will.

So nothing unexpected will happen.

In order to prevent anyone from getting suspicious,

we agreed to pass on...

the chairman's real estate and cash to Seo Jung Min.

I'm sure everyone will easily accept it.

Most people already know that Jung Min was...

never interested in inheriting the company.

And I was the one who supported the chairman's business.

Is the emergency board meeting going to be held today?

We should strike the iron while it's still hot.

And we need to strike now...

so that no one will have time to think things through.

Today, I should do my best to dress up nicely.

No, actually,

I should pretend like I'm a sad widow.

(2 hours before the emergency board meeting)

It's interesting how we always...

run into each other like this in the hallway.

I heard you'd be here for the board meeting.

Did you have fun with Jung Min?

I guess you knew.

Of course. I'm still his mother.

You make it sound like that's going to change soon.

You need to stop quibbling every time you talk to me.

It's starting to make me angry.

I know you like champagne, so let me give you one as a gift.

I wasn't able to visit you at the end of the year,

so you can think of it as a New Year's gift.

Sure. Let's drink it together.

I'll invite you to my place soon.

(CL Mall Launching Event, SNS Live Show)

"Although we haven't launched CL Mall yet..."

"Now I would like to..."

I'll be in charge of today's SNS live show.

Isn't it supposed to be Director Seo?

He didn't come to work today.

I know you've all been working hard to launch our online mall.

As much as we succeeded in promoting our products,

let's make sure we make an issue of today's live show.

- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.

This is your last task in the TF team.

I got a call from Chung Group...

saying you resigned.

I'm sorry I couldn't tell you earlier, sir.

By any chance, did Director Seo go to Chung Group...

to prevent you from getting fired?

Please don't make any assumptions.

I enjoyed reading your contact-free marketing proposal.

The proposal talked about leading a new kind of consuming method...

that befits the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

You also focused on convenience which is very important these days.

As much as you started this project, I hope you finish it well.

Yes, of course.

I know we haven't launched yet,

but make sure you add a notification saying pre-registered members...

- will be given benefits. - Okay, sir.

(CL Mall Launching Event, SNS Live Show)

Hello, I'm Lee Ji Eun, a brand manager at Seorin.

First, thank you for showing so much interest in our online mall...

even though we haven't even launched it yet.

Now I would like to show you the top three outfits...

that got sold the most during the previous event we held.

These golf jackets came in 2nd and 3rd.

They're trendy enough to be worn for daily use.

And I'm sure many people picked these products...

because they're simple, comfortable,

and easy to wear with other daily clothes.

It's time to show you the product that came in first place.

Does this jacket look familiar by any chance?

Yes, that's right.

The jacket I'm wearing right now is the jacket...

that got sold the most among all our products.

It's very comfortable even when you do a golf swing.

And it's very light and easy to move around in.

And the best part about it...

is that it keeps you warm no matter how cold it gets.

It's a product that I'd personally love to buy myself.

I'm sure it wasn't easy to convince the accountant.

But you did it.

Knowing the other person's weakness...

makes it easier to negotiate.

And it becomes even easier if you have a lot of money.

I have more money than you.

And of course, you'll be making a lot of money yourself.

As soon as the board meeting is over,

I'll send the confidential document over to the prosecution.

Jung Min will get investigated by the prosecution,

which means he won't be able to become the co-president.

Then should I withdraw your dismissal...

once I become the acting chairwoman?

People will find out that we're on the same side.

So it'll get withdrawn even if you don't do anything.

The stockholders will realize...

that you're the only person who can manage the company...

once Jung Min goes to jail.

I'm going to create a team...

that will be in charge of separating the affiliations.

And I'm going to get rid of the future strategy team.

There obviously can't be 2 control towers in 1 organization.

I have a meeting in the afternoon, so I should get going.

It's almost time. I should get going too.

Maybe I should fix my makeup...

before the board meeting so I look a bit more worn out.

Let's go.

I'm sorry that we had to hold an emergency board meeting...

while the chairman is still in a critical condition.

Director Seo cannot be reached,

so we'll consider him absent.

And now we'll begin the emergency board meeting.

Based on Chairman Seo Mun Su's will,

I'd like to suggest appointing Director Choi...

as the acting chairwoman to fill in for his vacancy.

Please raise your hand if you agree with it.

I don't need your vote to win this game.

Today is the day I stop living as Choi Myung Hwa...

and start living as Baek Soon Ju.

When something's not right, you should set it straight.

What are you all doing outside?

I go on business trips all the time.

This was an unscheduled business trip,

so I couldn't buy a fountain pen for your son.

I'm grateful that you even thought of getting him one, sir.

How's the cafe doing?

My sister-in-law is getting ready to leave.

Don't risk everything you have on small money.

Yes, sir.

Don't let your decision get swayed.

I put my emotions behind a long time ago.

Let's go catch that witch together.

Why are you standing there as if you're seeing a ghost?

I have a lot to say to you.

(Seorin)

I only want Ji Eun inside the elevator.

- He's here. - Who?

The chairman. Chairman Seo is here.

You don't belong here.

Get that witch out of here.

I see you played smart.

You decided to give my real estate and cash to Jung Min...

so people won't get suspicious of you.

You really tried hard to be smart about this.

It looks like I underestimated...

how cunning you can be.

What are you doing? Get her out of here.

Get off me!

I'll walk out on my own.

Don't expect to get away with this.

You should get punished for what you did.

Three years for document forgery.

Seven years for illegal usage of borrowed-name accounts.

That means you'll get locked up for at least 10 years.

I won't be easy on you.

It's time you get humiliated for deceiving me.

Take her out of here.

I'm sure you were determined to risk it all...

the moment you decided to hold hands with that witch.

I want all of you to resign.

Forgive us, sir.

We must've lost our minds.

Please give us one more chance.

You cunning punks.

I already saw photos of you...

receiving money from Choi Myung Hwa.

Get lost.

Do you want to get dragged out instead?

You have no backbone.

I'm so sorry, sir.

Loyalty is when you stick to your duties even when I'm not here.

Get out.

Gather all the executives.

- Let her go. - It was the chairman's orders.

I'll deal with it if he gets angry.

Were you in this together with Seo Mun Su?

My life isn't over.

I will make sure I get back at you for backstabbing me.

You need to bear with the consequences.

I'll have a lawyer ready.

Mr. Bae can't be reached.

People turn their backs so easily on you.

Ma'am, we're trying to find you a corporate lawyer.

Let's just go wherever.

Where's Director Seo?

He didn't come to work.

That darn fool.

Didn't he know about today's board meeting?

- Call him. - I will.

We have a situation, sir. Director Seo...

What about Jung Min?

(Seorin Group's successor, Seo Jung Min, voluntarily asks...)

(the prosecution for an investigation.)

(Seorin Group's successor, Seo Jung Min, voluntarily asks...)

(the prosecution for an investigation.)

Director Seo, please tell us what you have to say.

What made you voluntarily come to the prosecutors' office?

Do you admit to the suspicions...

regarding your illegal succession?

Seorin Group's one and only successor, Director Seo Jung Min,

voluntarily showed up at the prosecutors' office...

and got investigated for the suspicions...

regarding his illegal transfer of management rights.

The investigation started at 9 p.m. last night...

and ended today at 4 p.m.

And although we couldn't hear...

anything specific about the investigation,

an insider told us that Director Seo handed over...

a crucial piece of evidence regarding the suspicions.

There's never been a precedent where a successor...

voluntarily requests the prosecution for an investigation,

so many people are curious...

as to whether or not the prosecution is going to indict him.

You've only been speculated...

to have received the illegal transfer of management rights.

So what made you come to the prosecutors' office voluntarily?

I wish to start a new chapter in the history of conglomerates...

that's mostly filled with corruption and irregularities.

I will also write a new history for Seorin Group.

I should get rid of what's rotten...

even if that means I need to get hurt in the process.

It's time for Seorin to drain the swamp.

"Drain the swamp"? Has he lost his mind?

They're going to carry out a search and seizure,

so don't you think we should get rid of all the documents?

If they put a special prosecutor in charge...

and also summon you for an investigation,

our company will be in big trouble.

We need to hurry up and come up with a solution.

Director Seo voluntarily requested an investigation,

so it won't be easy for us to get out of this.

You should try and stop the prosecution from investigating.

Have everyone in the future strategy team work on this.

And gather a meeting with the legal team.

I don't know if Jung Min is impressive or crazy.

He's an impressively crazy punk.

Thanks to Jung Min's self-destructive decision,

we might get a chance to step foot in Seorin Group.

Does that mean we'll get a chance to take over Seorin?

What are you talking about? This should've happened ages ago.

A part of this company was supposed to be ours.

But your uncle took it all for himself.

So it's only right to claim what's ours.

What's your plan, Mom?

Your uncle and Jung Min are having a feud right now,

so we should watch how it goes.

If your enemy is too strong, you should avoid him.

And when he's angry, you provoke him.

But when he's on the same level, you fight...

to either destroy him or split his power into pieces.

That's what it says in "The Art of War".

"The Art of War"?

That book teaches you everything about business management.

How many times have I told you to read that book?

Confucius, Mencius, Xunzi, and Laozi.

Their teachings and quotes are essential teachings of life.

Confucius, Mencius, Xunzi, and Laozi.

They're all women just like you.

You're unbelievable.

Their names all sound very feminine.

Your old name used to be Seo Hui Ja,

but you changed it to Hui Su.

I told you not to mention my old name.

Hey, pretty lady.

Don't mind him.

He's a little sick in the mind.

Watch what you say.

You could go to jail for sexual harassment.

Please help me take out the fire.

I really can't do anything...

to help you this time.

Chief Prosecutor Kim, you're starting to upset me.

I helped you get to where you are right now.

How could you refuse to help?

That's quite unpleasant to hear.

(Chief Prosecutor Kim Jong Hyuk)

Are you showing your true colors...

now that you're standing on a cliff?

If you wish to ask me for a favor, you should be more polite.

I accidentally let my anger get the best of me.

Did you happen to see the book that my son handed over...

to the prosecution?

It's up to the prosecution to investigate.

So you shouldn't be asking me the details of the investigation.

Chief Prosecutor Kim, don't be like that.

Who do you think will help you become the Attorney General?

You're a professional, so you should have an alternative ready.

You don't need to worry about my future.

Have a safe trip to Seocho-dong.

I'm going to hang up now.

Things will get very troublesome...

for Chairman Seo thanks to his reckless son.

Bring Jung Min to me right now!

Aren't you going to greet your big sister...

who came here out of concern?

The more you have,

the more it will hurt when you collapse.

Your son is trying hard to hurt you,

so you must have quite a headache.

Are you here to make it worse?

Tell someone to bring me an ashtray.

How far do you think you can stop things with money?

Should I lend you some?

How dare you try to sneak your way through...

like a cunning snake?

I guess it won't work. I thought it would.

Do you know how furious I am?

I...

really loved you.

Why couldn't you just tell me that your parents were the owners...

of Taeyang Textile?

Then I would've at least acted like I'm sorry.

You would've acted like you're sorry?

Your wickedness led my parents to die.

My life got destroyed due to your greed.

Do you know what it is that I regret?

I should've poisoned you...

instead of waiting for 10 years.

Three years for forging my will.

Seven years for illegal usage of borrowed-name accounts.

You can kill me after you spend 10 years in jail.

Just get to the point.

The reason you didn't hand me over to the prosecution...

is because you want my borrowed-name accounts.

Now I finally know who you really are.

No matter how desperate you were to take revenge,

you're pretty much just a prostitute who slept with me.

You had to sleep with me for the past 10 years.

So I guess a slap in the face isn't so bad.

You've lost.

The only thing you can do...

is to give me the borrowed-name accounts.

I'll send over a driver tomorrow, so I want you gone empty-handed.

Make me some honey water, will you?

Director Choi.

Are you okay?

Stop the car.

- Pardon? - Just stop the car.

No matter how desperate you were to take revenge,

you're pretty much just a prostitute who slept with me.

You had to sleep with me for the past 10 years.

So I guess a slap in the face isn't so bad.

(Phoenix 2020)

You guys are unbelievable.

I'm glad things didn't work out between you and my son.

He's crazy enough to destroy his own company.

How do you expect me to stay sane as your son?

Your mother even had to kill someone because of Chairman Seo.

She lived a terrible life.

You're the only person she can rely on.

Did my dad ask you to do something again?

Did he tell you not to give the files to the prosecution?

Did he promise to let us get married in return?

I don't like you anymore.

- I don't know what to say. - Then just go.

"CEO Lee Ji Eun". It suits you.

But for some strange reason, I can't seem to congratulate you.

You got this in return for breaking up with Jung Min.

It's none of your business.

You're a scary woman.

Who do you think you are to make a mess of the company?

It's time for you to go to prison.

Do you think you'll get your way just by giving them...

the confidential file?

I'm going to do everything I can to make you get on your knees,

so do what you can to fight me back, Dad.