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(Episode 65)

I searched the entire house, but it's not here.

Then Seo Jung Min probably has it.

They say, "You can't see right under your nose."

So I searched his father's study...

thinking he might've hidden it here.

But it's not here either.

At this rate, I might end up getting buried...

right next to the late chairman.

You promised to give me the ledger...

where he kept a record of all the dirty money he gave me.

That's why I agreed to hold hands with you.

If you can't give me that, there's no reason for me to do so.

Why do you think Seo Jung Min chose to come here...

of all the other prosecutors' offices in the city?

It means he has his father's ledger.

And it's his way of threatening me to do a proper job...

of investigating the illegal succession.

Do you get that?

If you don't find the ledger,

our deal will no longer be valid, so don't expect anything from me.

Things are getting out of hand because of Jung Min, that lunatic.

Why can't he just live a quiet life?

Why does he have to be all just and conscientious?

(Chief Prosecutor Kim Jong Hyuk)

(Confidential Record...)

(of Succession of Management Rights for Seorin Group)

(This agenda will be kept a secret from Director Seo Jung Min...)

(until the transfer of management rights is complete.)

"This agenda will be kept a secret from Director Seo Jung Min..."

"until the transfer of management rights is complete."

Chairman Seo sure is clever.

I need to learn this kind of stuff.

He made sure his son won't have to get his hands dirty.

If I want the chief prosecutor to edit the confidential record,

I need to find the ledger.

That's how I can get Jung Min locked up in jail.

Will I have to go with Plan B?

Your aunt came to my office earlier this afternoon.

She accidentally left her cell phone behind,

and I happened to see the text she got.

It was a text from Chief Prosecutor Kim Jong Hyuk...

saying he'll get you locked up.

I can't believe she already reached out to him.

What's on your mind?

I was thinking about your father.

My goodness.

We used to fight all the time.

But he's still my brother.

Were you looking for something?

Yes. It's not good to keep the belongings of the dead.

So I figured we should remodel the room...

and get rid of his stuff.

I'm going to use his study.

I'm going to keep everything he used to own.

I'll have to ask someone to put things back to place.

I guess I was too thoughtless.

You care for your father a lot now that he's dead.

You should've been a better son while he was still alive.

Where are your father's laptop, cell phone, wallet,

and ledgers?

I have them all.

Oh, you do?

They used to belong to my dad, so it's right that I keep them.

Of course. Good.

You're the rightful owner since they used to be your father's.

Aunt, I'm a little hungry.

Why don't we have some udon?

Sure. Let's go and make some.

Jung Min.

I heard your father died here.

Mr. Son found him dead.

He fell from the second floor.

Do you think you can keep living here?

It's a bit creepy.

I have a lot of memories here,

so I don't intend on moving.

I wasn't here when he died,

so I feel more heartbroken than horrified.

So I poured alcohol on this very spot where he died...

and promised him that I'll become a bold son.

Should we start cooking udon?

I just lost my appetite.

I guess I should go ahead with Plan B.

I don't want to meet you, Mi Ran.

I don't want to talk about anything with you.

So let's just hang up.

And just for your information, I don't like you.

Se Hoon is sick. It's bad.

What are you talking about?

I need your help.

Let's meet up and talk.

I'll go to where you are.

Send me an address via text.

Shouldn't we go now?

Yes, we should, but I can't.

I need to meet someone.

You just talked to a woman, didn't you?

She is a woman, but she's not that kind of woman.

"That kind of woman"?

Then are you saying I'm that kind of woman?

You totally took it the wrong way. That's not what I meant.

I'm saying there's nothing going on between me and her.

Then why are you meeting her at this hour?

I see you're the type who likes to argue.

And I see you're the type who knows how to get on my nerves.

Why am I getting a bad feeling about this?

How is that possible?

I can't believe Se Hoon is suffering from a heart disease.

Plus, it's a relapse and in a terminal stage?

He told me not to tell anyone.

But I thought you of all people should know.

Let's go see him right now.

Don't get worked up and sit down.

Se Hoon isn't doing very well.

He took painkillers and went to bed.

I can't believe that punk.

That poor guy. That fool.

How could he not tell me about his heart surgery five years ago?

I'm his best friend for goodness' sake.

He's a cold-hearted punk.

So what did the doctor say?

The only way for him to live is to get a heart transplant.

His condition isn't good enough for him to get an artificial heart.

So he needs to wait until they find a donor.

But the biggest problem is that he shows symptoms of delirium.

He has delirium?

The symptoms started to show today.

He was suffering from it...

in front of Myunghwa Gallery, and that's where I found him.

And in the end, Se Hoon told me everything.

I guess he didn't think he could hide it anymore.

I can take care of him at his house until he gets surgery.

But if that happens again at work,

things could get out of control.

He's going to continue working?

He's not the type to get hospitalized.

You know how stubborn he is.

Because of his stubbornness,

he thinks he can keep it under control.

But the doctor told me it's not something he can control.

Then of course, he should never be alone.

That's why I need you to always stay by his side at work.

Yes, of course.

But first, I need to talk about this with Se Hoon tomorrow morning.

Mi Ran.

You seem like a different person.

From now on, I'm going to live for him instead of myself.

When I realized that he could die,

I couldn't stop thinking about all the bad things I had done.

What are you doing here?

I'm no longer interested in you, Ji Eun.

Ji Eun, she came here to meet me.

Let's go.

Ji Eun, can we talk for a moment?

What are you trying to do to my daughter this time?

Are you helping her harass Ji Eun?

Mom, wait inside.

Let's go inside and let them handle it on their own.

She's not someone who can handle it on her own.

I'm not stupid, okay?

Just stay out of it.

Will you wait outside?

I'll be right there.

I won't cause any trouble.

I just have a favor to ask Ji Eun.

Okay.

I know you hate me...

because I put you through a lot.

But I also hate you as much as you hate me.

I'm not trying to start a fight.

Apparently, holding onto the memory of someone you once loved...

can soothe your heart.

So please do me a favor.

Please don't be so cold to Will...

whenever you run into him at work.

I'm asking you from the bottom of my heart.

My gosh, come here.

Follow me.

"Stay out of it"?

How could you say that to your own mother?

I was worried that crazy brat might do something to you again,

so I was just trying to help.

How could you embarrass me like that in front of them?

I'm sorry.

You may be my daughter, but you can be very mean sometimes.

You're cold, ruthless,

and you make people feel exhausted.

You're just like your selfish dad.

I'm going to go to my room.

Where do you think you're going?

I'm not done. Sit down.

Mom, I'm already going through enough.

Must you make things worse?

What's the matter with you?

Don't blame me for the choice you made for yourself.

I never told you to break up with Jung Min and start a company.

I know I'm a horrible woman.

But I'm already having a hard time.

Do you really have to hurt me even more?

You should be used to it by now.

You know how straightforward Mom can be.

I personally think you did the right thing.

It's not like his family was going to approve of you anyway.

So it's right that you chose to be practical.

Yes, you're right. I chose to be practical.

I'm a horrible woman who gave up on him to settle a deal.

That's not what I meant.

I don't care if other people condemn me for what I did.

But shouldn't you guys at least take my side since you're my family?

Do you know how hard I'm trying not to regret what I did?

Every time I run into Jung Min, I feel so guilty...

that it drives me crazy.

Why did you make that kind of choice?

It only ended up hurting both you and Jung Min.

I didn't know it'd be so hard.

I thought I'd be okay...

once I got everything I wanted.

I thought I'd quickly get over him.

You should apologize to Jung Min.

Tell him you were out of your mind and made the wrong choice...

because you were going through too much.

It's too late for that. I can't.

It's over now.

Here.

If that's the case, don't be so weak.

You chose this path over the man you loved.

So you should succeed.

I get how you feel.

But it's time you stop...

blaming yourself for Dad's death.

I must've been out of my mind.

She's barely getting by, but I totally broke her.

I should've held it in.

You're not the type who can hold it in.

And you're not the type who knows how to stay quiet.

This is crazy.

Mom.

Jung Min's dad apparently died because he slipped on honey.

What is this?

Put it away.

They're just trying to slander Seorin Group.

You should know that this stuff is based on facts.

I'm just worried.

I read your father's will,

and I know you're his only successor.

But when the board opens a meeting,

it'll be hard to avoid getting disciplined.

Because you turned yourself in,

many of our supporters will turn their backs on us.

But thankfully,

the prosecution won't indict you due to your father's death.

And that means you won't have to pay a forfeit.

But I'm not quite sure if the prosecution will believe...

that your father proceeded with...

the illegal succession without your permission.

I'll prove to them that I didn't take part...

in the illegal succession.

But I should still pay a forfeit.

In order to do that, you'll have to sell your stocks.

Should I buy them from you?

Where are your father's laptop, cell phone, wallet,

and ledgers?

I will quickly help you get rid of your ambition...

to take over Seorin.

All the executives and board members who took part...

in the illegal transfer of management rights...

got summoned by the prosecution.

I'll also get investigated...

and sentenced to prison.

I know it wasn't an easy choice.

I really appreciate the choice you made.

You once told me...

that we need to lead change, not chase after it.

Everyone knows that,

but not many people put it to action.

That's what made me support you.

Chief Prosecutor Kim Jong Hyuk won't let go of my hand...

as long as I have the hidden card up my sleeve.

Once you get out of prison,

I'll appoint you as my right-hand man like I promised.

And until then, I'll turn Seorin into a transparent company.

I did something you might not be so happy with.

I told Ho Jin that you're sick.

I do need his help.

I was going to tell him anyway.

Didn't you run over here because you had something to say?

What is wrong with you?

How could you not tell me when we've been friends for 30 years?

I stayed up all night thinking about all the things...

you said to me until now.

I'm sorry.

Who asked for an apology?

I'm the one who should be sorry.

You're suffering both physically and mentally.

But I wasn't able to do anything for you.

I'm hanging in there. I also came up with a plan.

Now I just need to carry it out.

But I'm worried my delirium might get in the way.

Mi Ran told me.

Why are you so obsessed with work?

Can't you just take it easy and get some rest?

I can do that once I die. I don't need to rest already.

Are you kidding me?

I can't believe you're joking around.

Then do you want me to cry?

My heart fluttered when Jung Min told me...

that he wishes to reform Seorin.

He even went to the prosecution to get investigated,

so I decided to trust him.

Good.

Good choice.

I always knew you weren't the type...

to hold hands with Choi Myung Hwa.

But of course, it's natural to get swayed since you're human.

I'm happy that I don't need to spend my last days...

feeling lethargic.

They say you're unyielding when you have conviction...

and hope to persevere.

And I trust that you're an unyielding man.

Right.

By the way, Seo Jung Min shouldn't know about this.

I promised to help.

But he'll feel frustrated if he finds out I'm sick.

I guess it's best to keep it a secret.

(Seorin)

I met her at the chairman's funeral.

That day, she asked me...

what I thought about you for willingly...

asking the prosecution to carry out an investigation...

hoping to reform Seorin.

So what did you tell her?

I told her you might not think of it as a burden...

since you chose that path yourself.

My gosh.

My aunt must be struggling to figure out...

what it is that you want.

But I have to say, she really is extraordinary.

My conservative grandfather...

didn't even consider her to be his successor for being a woman.

And when that happened, she decided to move out,

refused to receive financial support from her family,

and went straight to the States.

She started out as a cosmetics saleswoman...

and eventually started a brand of her own.

She bought a lot of Seorin's shares with the money she made.

She must've bought our stocks every time she had the chance...

seeing that she became the second largest shareholder...

without even receiving any from her father.

I don't think Seorin has to be run by someone...

from our family.

Reforming Seorin is my utmost priority.

But I also don't think separating ownership and management rights...

is always the right answer.

There are also upsides to having the owner run the company.

It's all about the person.

It's about who runs the company.

How much do you trust me?

What about you? How much have you come to trust me?

Some say...

you need to trust people to see their true intentions.

If you chose to trust me,

then trust me.

Put them up for auction and blind auction.

I need to sell all the paintings so I can have cash.

Call the VIPs...

and set up a meeting.

And call Mr. Park and talk to him about his exhibition...

Will you excuse us?

Do you want to get humiliated in front of your employees?

Wait outside. We'll carry on with the meeting a little later.

This is your place. Right here.

Give me the company shares...

and continue to live your life selling paintings.

Just go back to the States and sell cosmetics.

Don't you think you should be more careful?

You forged my brother's will,

you created illegal borrowed-name accounts...

and made transactions with them,

and you also made a slush fund using your gallery.

I have evidence for all that.

Chairman Seo had gathered a lot of evidence...

to get you locked up in jail.

You're so lame for trying to blackmail me with that.

I know you don't have anything.

I know Jung Min better than you do.

I was his stepmother for 10 years.

He's a very meticulous guy.

He probably secured my weakness the moment his father died.

He would've made sure he had that first...

before he took care of his father's dead body.

You really are a fool.

You're a fool who thinks you can always get things your way.

You held a grudge against my brother for 10 years...

and got ready to take revenge.

But you didn't get to do anything to him.

When I decided to come back from the States,

I made sure I was armed and prepared.

Do you think I won't be able to take down Jung Min?

You won't be able to see him for a while.

That's for the better.

I'd prefer to fight with you without him.

(Seorin Group future strategy project investment proposal)

Chairman Chung promised to look over it,

but we need an alternative ready.

I'll reach out to the hedge funds and investors in the States.

Okay.

Sir.

The prosecutors suddenly barged into the office.

Mr. Yoon, please wait outside.

The late chairman kept a detailed record...

of all the money he paid to lobby people in this ledger.

You told me to trust you.

That ledger...

is my lifeline.

And it's the only way I can put pressure...

on the chief prosecutor.

You'll get released in 48 hours...

since you're getting arrested without a warrant.

I'll keep it safe until you come back.

Mr. Seo Jung Min.

You’re under arrest without a warrant for violating the act...

on the aggravated punishment of specific economic crimes...

and the possibility of evidence destruction and fleeing overseas.

I'll call Lawyer Kim Ho Jin from the legal team.

(Seo Mun Su)

Don't worry. I'll get you out.

Jang Se Hoon!

Just a second.

I need you to take the black ledger from Jang Se Hoon.

(Phoenix 2020)

The fact that you're here...

proves that you took the ledger.

Something happened.

Did you decided to hold hands with Seo Hui Su?

Calm down.

If you get involved, you could get in trouble.

I need to do something.

Don't you have something to tell me?

We're on the same boat.

It's too late to try and come up with a plan...

when you need one right now. I'll see you later.