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Go.

Hye-ran.

Leave now.

Myung-woo.

You have nothing to do with this. Go.

-Myung-woo. -I said go!

Forget what happened today.

Don't tell anyone about it.

You were never here. Got it?

Please, Hye-ran.

Leave.

Now.

Hye-ran.

Hye-ran?

Hye-ran.

Hye-ran.

Were you dreaming?

I guess I was.

A bad dream?

A bit.

What's up?

Mr. Jung called me just now.

The Kevin Lee case was just sent over to the Prosecutors' Office.

What are you thinking?

I heard you asked the chief prosecutor

to put you in charge of the Kevin Lee case.

There is cause for concern.

You need more than cause for an indictment.

We'll get something once the investigation is underway.

All of this rides on my assignment to the case.

Why are you going to such lengths to get your hands on this case?

It's Tae-wook's case.

I'd like to take this opportunity to prove myself to you, sir.

I see.

Given the turn of events,

you'll have to come in for questioning.

Apologies for the inconvenience.

No worries.

I don't mind.

Rather, I'd like to thank you

for not giving up on my husband's case.

Let me get some tea.

That's odd.

She's the one who wanted to bury it in the first place.

Why the sudden change?

Who knows?

I wonder why.

It's all right.

You'll be fine

like you have been until now.

The same goes for the future.

I wonder which...

will have the bigger impact, Hye-ran.

A murder charge?

Or...

your past?

CONVICTION

Hye-ran.

I think I hit the jackpot.

Kanghae Construction.

I went to the scene of the collapse

and there's nothing there.

The building is in ruins.

The funny thing is, the accident hasn't properly been addressed,

yet Kanghae Construction and Hwanil Steel have already entered another bidding.

Where is this?

Valley City, a mixed-use logistics compound

being built in Witan's new urban development.

Wasn't that Mirae Construction's project?

They filed for bankruptcy.

So it was opened up for bidding again,

but all the companies pulled out because it was a difficult process.

However, as soon as Kanghae entered a bid, the conditions were relaxed.

Kanghae was the only bidder and got a free pass.

And Hwanil successfully secured a supply contract as well.

Just as expected.

Did you check who was in charge of relaxing the bidding conditions?

-No, not yet-- -Then we can't air this.

-Excuse me? -You haven't checked all the facts.

Next.

-Mr. Jang-- -He's right about this.

We can't air something that hasn't been fact-checked.

Every time something happened, the CEO of Hwanil,

the CEO of Kanghae,

and a notable famous government official

played golf together.

What do you think of this amazing coincidence?

Do you have evidence?

I recorded my conversation with a person who was there.

How can we believe him?

Some people use the power of media for their own gain.

There's more than one. I secured interviews with three people.

The three are neither close nor connected.

They're okay to go public?

I got their consent.

They'll cooperate as long as we don't air their faces and alter their voices.

Did you hear that, Mr. Jang?

Any grounds to back up their story?

Well...

There is something.

-There is, but-- -You couldn't get it.

You don't have it.

In that case, we'll scrap this.

Find me something else.

-The news... -Is fact.

There was a round of golf played on the day of the gymnasium collapse as well.

They were captured on a selfie taken by a restaurant employee.

We have their faces on camera.

You're sure?

Can you bring me the photo?

Will you expose their faces?

You've got to be bold if you want to cover this story.

Do you know how many times we attempted

to put together a special on Kanghae and Hwanil?

Every time, it was scrapped at the last minute.

And if I bring you the photo?

Can we air the story?

I'll leave a slot open for an in-depth coverage.

Eight minutes should do it.

I'll give you six. Prepare a script.

Will do.

Your wife is really something.

The guy from CBC is no pushover,

but he stepped down without a peep.

Really?

Remember what we used to say about her?

That Ko Hye-ran is a stubborn loon,

that she'll either do something crazy or become somebody within ten years.

A stubborn loon.

She won't be one to compromise or shy away from what needs to be said

in order to hold onto her position.

How do you think

the Kevin Lee case will pan out?

Will bringing her on

cause trouble?

Woo-hyun has his claws out.

Are you saying

it'll be difficult?

Most likely you will get your way.

That's already been settled.

So can I bring her on?

Kang Yul Law Firm...

will take care of Hye-ran.

Kang Yul?

Then I guess it's a done deal.

All right.

Welcome back

to Kang Yul.

Pardon?

You're closing down your practice? Why so suddenly?

I've decided to work at Kang Yul starting next month.

Sir...

Really?

Have you made up your mind?

I'm afraid so.

I see.

I was hoping you'd join me.

You want me to come?

Would that really be all right?

If it's okay with you.

-Woah, now. -Thank you!

-Mr. Kang, I knew! -Yes?

I knew this day would come!

-Thank you. -Sure thing.

Just a moment.

Hello?

Honey! It's me.

I'm going to work for Kang Yul.

No, no. Stop talking nonsense.

Kang Yul Law Firm!

Yes, really.

Okay, gotta go. Bye.

Mr. Kang, you're expected at Hwanil Steel.

Your appointment is at 3:00.

Let's wrap this up before we start at Kang Yul.

-Okay. -Okay!

Would it be okay to start house hunting?

Oh.

You didn't have to come today.

I couldn't just sit at home.

I'll get the lift.

It might take some time.

I'll call you as soon as we're done.

You should wait at home.

I'll come with you.

-Mr. Kang? -Coming.

Let's go.

Did you know?

The lawyer working on Kevin Lee's breach of contract suit

is Ko Hye-ran's husband.

That's crazy, isn't it?

That means Kevin Lee's wife

got with Ko Hye-ran's husband this time around.

She must have lost it.

How can she hire the husband of Kevin Lee's mistress

to handle the case?

-Seriously. -I don't understand. It's ridiculous.

Same here. And he's a fool for taking it.

-Exactly. I just don't-- -Ahem.

By the way, who made the first move?

-Was it Ko Hye-ran? Kevin Lee? -Why would she? Of course it's Kevin Lee.

I also say it was Kevin Lee.

Let's say you're Kevin Lee.

You're wealthy and successful. And who's the woman?

It's Ko Hye-ran.

He'd be a fool not to try.

It's a shame.

I always thought she was great.

She blew her hard-earned image in one go.

I used to really like her.

I feel for her.

-Poor thing. -It sucks.

Really.

Ms. Seo.

I would've gone for it as well.

'Course you would've.

Excuse me.

Wait.

Did you see it?

Do you have evidence Kevin had an affair with Hye-ran?

Who are you?

I'm Seo Eun-ju,

Kevin Lee's wife.

Don't.

How can you blab such nonsense like it's fact?

Did you see or hear it for yourselves?

Did any of you see or hear my husband having an affair with Hye-ran?

There's so much chatter online,

-so we-- -So do you have evidence?

-Ms. Seo. -There's no truth or basis to it.

If there was, then okay, never mind.

Do you know how much pain you cause with such scandals?

Have you ever thought about that?

Would you be able to laugh and giggle and have a grand old time

if this concerned you or your family?

Sorry. We were just talking is all.

My husband is dead.

My unborn baby doesn't know her dad's face.

These thoughtless jokes you make will forever remain online

and my unborn baby...

My baby will be branded for life.

Do you know how horrific that is? Can you imagine?

Have you ever thought about it?

Eun-ju.

Ha Myung-woo, right?

Could you tell me where his current place of residence is?

He has no obligation to tell us since he served his sentence in full.

We don't know where he went.

I see.

Thank you.

Hi, Song-yi.

Congrats?

A reliable source just told me

that you got the job

as Blue House Press Secretary.

No way.

The Kevin Lee case got sent to prosecution this morning.

I heard that too and thought it was a lost cause.

According to my source from this afternoon,

they pretty much confirmed it.

I don't know who cast a magic spell, but that's the truth.

-Careful, it's hot. -Thanks.

How are you?

I'm sorry.

I should've let it go,

but I couldn't help it.

I know.

I can guess how you felt.

I don't think you can.

Actually,

I hate my husband so much right now.

Why did he have to die like that?

And why did it have to be Hye-ran?

How are you doing?

Don't you hate her when you hear such things?

I...

wasn't a great husband.

I caused her pain

and I made her lonely.

If what people are saying is true,

then it's probably my fault.

Because I was a lousy husband.

But if it isn't true,

that's also my fault.

Because I couldn't prevent

such rumors from circulating in the first place.

I have a lot I'm sorry for.

But the thing I'm most sorry for

is that I was doubtful and wondered...

if what they were saying was true.

I regret that the most.

What if it's true?

Pardon?

What if Jae-young and Hye-ran

had been in a relationship

and evidence of it is out there somewhere?

Would you still be so relaxed?

Would you?

Hye-ran told me it wasn't true.

And I...

will trust Hye-ran until the end.

I see.

I understand.

I should get going.

-I'll call you a cab. -That's fine. I can go by myself.

Did you know

Hye-ran has a painful past that she can't talk to anyone about?

-I know the gist of it. -Nope.

You probably don't.

There's no way you could know.

Taxi!

We'll announce it in a month's time.

Do you know the Kevin Lee case was sent over to prosecution?

I was told Kang Yul was put on the case.

So you don't trust me.

You believe in Kang Yul.

When will you step down from News Nine?

We're concerned about the optics should you take office

right after leaving News Nine.

Please wrap up at News Nine this week.

Please take the time to tie up loose ends before the official announcement.

Can I ask you one thing?

I've been implicated in a controversial case.

I'd like to know why you chose to appoint me despite that.

Despite your implication in a controversial case,

a study has found that the public still holds you, Ms. Ko, in high regard.

The people trust your word more than gossip.

This is how the higher-ups interpreted the study results.

It also means that there is no one as talented as you.

To tell you the truth,

I still have doubts about you.

I believe I'm not alone.

What can dispel those doubts is ultimately your sincerity.

Your innocence and worth can be proven with that too.

I'll step down from News Nine this week.

I'll make sure there's no unnecessary chatter.

Okay, then.

Congratulations.

It hasn't hit me yet.

Do I deserve to be congratulated?

You worked harder than anyone to get to where you are.

Of course you should be congratulated.

It was an audition for the nine o'clock news.

You know how long I waited to get that position.

I'll accept this...

as a congratulatory gift for becoming anchor.

We can have another baby, but an audition happens only once!

Back then,

I shouldn't have waited for you.

It's the same as going through childbirth.

Please take good care of yourself.

Thank you.

I wanted...

to hear those words from you the most.

"Congratulations."

Congratulations. Really.

What if it's true?

What if Jae-young and Hye-ran

had been in a relationship

and evidence of it is out there somewhere?

It's finished.

Here you go.

Oh.

Thank you.

Hye-ran said it wasn't true.

And I...

will believe her until the end.

Really?

Will you be able to say that after seeing this, Mr. Kang Tae-wook?

SEO EUN-JU

Hello,

Detective Kang.

This is Seo Eun-ju.

I need to speak with you.

Actually,

there's something I couldn't tell you before.

SEO EUN-JU

Okay. I'll meet you there at 7:00.

What should I say?

Should I congratulate you or cuss you out?

As you wish.

You can do both, even.

You stubborn brat.

So you're really leaving?

I got notice of the nomination.

This will be...

my last week at News Nine.

I'll resign sometime next week.

You think it'll be any different there?

It's survival of the fittest.

Every man for himself.

It's a much harsher environment.

I recommend Ji-won as my replacement.

Think it over.

-I'll teach her well before I leave. -Hye-ran.

I've been watching you ever since you came here as a rookie.

I had a hand in making you who you are today.

Which is how I know

this is your place.

This is also the place that suits you best.

For someone who cares so much,

you sure worked hard to get me to step down from News Nine.

Worked hard, my ass.

There's a lot more you can do here.

Like what?

Taking a step back with my arms crossed,

criticizing my juniors and eventually becoming one in the background?

Or securing either the morning or evening news, collecting my paychecks

only to be slowly forgotten?

I can't live like that.

You know that.

You'll regret this for sure.

It's better than regretting not trying.

It's always been like that.

Mr. Jang.

Oh, hey.

Ji-won keeps pushing to dig into the Kanghae story.

What do I do?

She's being so stubborn.

-I told her to do it. -You did?

-Put a stop to it. -Mr. Jang.

You'll carelessly break a story you can't take responsibility for

and get off scot-free?

If you feel a shred of duty towards News Nine,

don't cause trouble and quietly leave.

Leave? Who's leaving? You? Where are you going?

I'll air the story once Ji-won brings me the evidence.

Then stay and take responsibility for your actions! Give up the Blue House.

Do you have family working at Hwanil or Kanghae?

Or do you have some connection with them?

Why do you become sensitive whenever their names come up?

How about you?

Why are you so out to get Hwanil Steel?

During Kam's case and even now.

It's not because it's Hwanil Steel.

They happen to be involved wherever there's trouble.

Is that my fault?

I thought you wanted to move up!

If you want to move up,

don't poke around pointlessly causing trouble.

Spare yourself and satisfy your interests.

Understood?

I will decide

whether or not it airs after reviewing Ji-won's final submission.

Mr. Jang.

Is Hye-ran going to the Blue House?

Wow.

It seemed pretty final.

Why would the Blue House make such a decision?

I heard the case was sent to prosecution.

Is it true? Really?

Is she really going to the Blue House?

That seems to be the case.

Hye-ran just notified Mr. Jang.

He's in a state of panic right now.

You've got to hand it to her.

Wow. The Blue House?

-Who knew she'd climb that high? -Goodness.

Are you sure it's been decided?

Seems that way.

Is Kang Yul that powerful?

She wasn't just a key witness.

She's a suspect in a murder case that was sent to the prosecution.

And she's been nominated as the Blue House Press Secretary?

This doesn't make any sense!

Kang Tae-wook, that jerk.

He's got quite the influence, doesn't he?

Where are you?

Tell me.

Where are you?

Bastard.

Jae-young, you bastard!

Who?

She said her name is Seo Eun-ju.

She's waiting in the conference room.

Eun-ju. What brings you by?

Would you like something to drink?

Hold on.

Your husband...

is a really good man.

I felt so small in comparison.

Did you also know that your husband is a good man?

Where's this coming from?

I wouldn't give a jerk like Jae-young a second glance

with a husband like him by my side.

Were you that excited to see him again after ten years?

Was it so great that you didn't mind making a mockery of your husband and me?

What...

are you talking about?

I...

have the dash cam memory chip.

What you talked about with my husband

and what you did with him

in the car that night.

I saw it all.

I didn't just lose my husband because of you.

I lost the ten years of my life that I gave up for him.

All that time that I sacrificed for him...

was in vain.

But look at you.

You have everything.

Your perfect husband is by your side.

You became a murder suspect and yet

you were still able to hold onto your anchor position.

Seriously,

isn't this so unfair?

So what?

What do you want?

What would you like?

Is that a threat?

I'm giving you a choice.

What would you like?

If I give the memory chip to your husband,

you'll lose your husband.

If I get rid of it,

you'll remain a murder suspect.

So which is it?

Do you want to reveal the footage and become an adulteress,

or cover it up and remain a murder suspect?

Which of the two will cause you more pain and suffering?

They'll both...

be painful for me.

It's not like I can appease your anger

by apologizing on my knees.

I'll appear despicable instead.

You'll think there's nothing I won't do to live.

Probably.

So...

there is no real choice for me to make.

In the end,

you'll do as you wish.

Right?

So what, then?

You won't even apologize?

If there's anything I did wrong,

it's not killing Jae-young with my own hands that night.

If there's anything I regret,

it's not killing Jae-young with my own hands that night.

I wanted to live.

I cajoled him with empty words so I could live.

That memory keeps provoking shame and causes me pain.

If I were to kneel in front of you so that I can live,

I will be mortified of this moment until the day I die.

So you refuse to say you're sorry. That's what you're saying!

If I have to say sorry to you,

now is not the time.

Later.

If after the dust has settled on this messy situation

and if there is still something I did wrong,

then I will come apologize to you.

You want to maintain your dignity in this mess of a situation?

It's not dignity.

I don't have any.

It's just...

my lowly pride

that I wish to protect.

Hye-ran.

Have you seen Hye-ran?

Is she in makeup?

She headed to the conference room to meet a guest.

-Thanks. -Sure.

Hey, Ji-won.

What is that?

-It's nothing. -Give it to me.

-Sir. -Ji-won!

Certain enough?

Give it to Ki-seok.

Okay, will do.

-What do you think you're doing? -What do you mean?

If you think you'll report a story without my approval--

Then what?

What will you do?

Just leave quietly

if you really want to be Press Secretary.

Don't touch Hwanil Steel. Just leave.

Are you worried about me? Or is it a warning?

It's both, so listen to me.

Do you know why I keep wanting to move up?

It's because of stories like this.

I don't wanna be censored and kept from reporting stories that need to be heard!

I don't want to lose to the jerks who stand in my way.

That's why!

I know I'm rude, spiteful and self-centered.

I'll do anything to reach my goal.

I could even sell my soul.

But my news was real.

I never once gave into money or power.

I was always firm with those who tried to cover up and conceal the truth.

That's how I protected News Nine.

I know.

I can't compromise in the last moments.

Then everything I've done until now becomes a lie.

My justification for bringing Jung Hyun-sun down to get there

becomes a joke. Doesn't it?

If you're not careful,

you could get hurt before moving up.

You still don't care?

If I back down now,

I'll never win on top.

Like you said, this may be my last news story.

Please don't block it, Kyu-seok.

I was surprised to receive your call.

Ms. Seo?

That night,

he received a phone call.

He left after answering that call

and got into the accident.

Do you know who called him?

It was a woman.

I think it was Hye-ran.

How did it go?

Did you put the brakes

on Hye-ran's story tonight?

Kyu-seok.

As far as I know, it's a no-go.

So I don't have to worry?

No, you don't need to worry.

Well done.

It's been taken care of.

I'm sure Hye-ran won't cause problems before her big move.

This is Kang Ki-jun.

I just got a new statement.

She thinks the last person Kevin Lee spoke with on the night of the accident

is Ko Hye-ran.

Whose statement is this?

Ms. Seo, Kevin Lee's wife.

She made a formal request that we investigate thoroughly.

Can I get a search and seizure warrant to start with?

CHIEF PROSECUTOR JANG JOO-WON

Five minutes to go. Everyone, stand by.

She's glowing today.

I mean, being nominated to Press Secretary without serving as deputy

means the Blue House acknowledges her too, right, Dae-woong?

Don't ask me. I'm not the Blue House. How would I know?

Be happy for her. She's your teammate.

You've been sulking all day.

-Two more commercials to go. -Camera 2, stand by.

There is only one choice I can make in this moment.

That is delivering my news.

Good evening, viewers.

We go where the news is. This is Ko Hye-ran's News Nine.

Starting now.

In-depth coverage with News Nine.

Tonight, we will address the gymnasium collapse accident

which occurred on the fifth of this month

along with an apartment building's collapse from last October.

We're here with Han Ji-won who visited the scene.

We had yet another building collapse accident

as a result of poor construction.

Both incidents involve buildings built by a prominent steel company

and a famous construction company.

So you're saying the construction company

and materials supplier for these two buildings are the same?

That's correct.

What's worse is that Kanghae, the construction company involved,

recently became the sole bidder

for the construction of a mixed-use logistics compound

in a new urban development.

The investigation into the reason behind the collapse is ongoing,

but they applied for another project?

If they are the sole bidder,

that means there is a high probability that this company

will end up as the builder.

That's right.

And it looks like the same company will be supplying the materials again.

Are you talking about Hwanil Steel?

Yes, I am.

Kang In-han speaking.

To what do I owe this call?

Yes.

-Turn on JBC's news. -Yes, sir.

Hwanil Steel was recently

the target of public scrutiny for holding back wages

-for a foreign laborer. -Yes, I'm watching right now.

...slush funds under suspicion for lobbying...

KANG IN-HAN

You came across new information while you were covering this story.

What is it?

By chance, I stumbled upon a photograph. Why don't we take a look?

Start!

It appears to be a photo taken during a friendly round of golf.

How is it related to this case?

Coincidentally, the three individuals in the photograph

met up for a gathering on days when one of Kanghae's buildings collapsed,

were tendered a contract, and met on other dates of significance.

It seems like a stretch to conclude that there is anything suspicious going on.

Please explain who these three individuals are.

From the left, this is the CEO of Hwanil Steel,

the CEO of Kanghae Construction

and at the far right is Congressman Jung Dae-han.

He is a former chief justice

who also served as Secretary of Civil Affairs.

While we cannot yet make a final statement,

it's doubtful that the overlapping of the dates of the building collapse

with the golf meetings of the three individuals was merely a coincidence.

In particular, Former Secretary of Civil Affairs,

Congressman Jung Dae-han,

is widely known for his role in dismissing the slush funds case

against Hwanil Steel as a prosecutor before entering into politics.

It'll be interesting to find out

how Hwanil Steel and Kanghae Construction are interrelated.

It would be useful to find out more about the bidding process

for the mixed-use logistics compound from earlier.

If possible, I'd like to run a follow-up tomorrow to find out more.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Thank you, Reporter Han.

The weather forecast is coming up.

Hello? It's me.

Are you serious?

Yes, I see.

I'll do my best, sir.

Detective Kang, this is Byun Woo-hyun.

I finally got assigned to the Kevin Lee case.

Thank you for watching.

This was Ko Hye-ran's News Nine.

-Well done. -Good job, everyone.

-Good job. -Thank you.

Good job.

You did well today, Hye-ran.

This is enough.

-Let's go! -Surprise!

We love you!

Thank you, Ms. Ko!

Well done, Hye-ran!

-Good job, Hye-ran. -Good luck in your new position!

-Congratulations! -Congratulations!

Can you stay?

No, no. She has to go. She's got to go.

Hey, I bought this. It's really expensive.

I bought this expensive bottle for you

so you'll never come back.

This is the end of the road for us. That's what it means.

So, this is goodbye forever. Got it?

I'll finally get a good night's sleep and put on some weight.

Goodbye!

Thanks, everyone.

Thank you.

But I'm not done.

I'll be on News Nine for the rest of this week

and I'll push for the special on Hwanil Steel this week, Ji-won.

Yes, ma'am.

Congratulations anyway, Hye-ran.

Same here.

Thanks anyway.

-Mr. Jang! -Mr. Jang.

Why are we popping champagne for a traitor?

Give me a glass.

Thank you.

Anyway, here's to a peaceful future

without Hye-ran in the newsroom.

Everyone,

-cheers! -Cheers!

Ms. Ko.

-Huh? -What's going on?

I'm Detective Kang Ki-jun of the Violent Crimes Unit.

What brings you here?

We're here to arrest Ko Hye-ran as a suspect in the murder of Kevin Lee.

Ko Hye-ran, you have the right to remain silent.

Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.

You have the right to an attorney.

Please come with us.

Kevin Lee was murdered. Ms. Ko is the prime suspect.

Bring me evidence.

We're here for a search and seizure on suspect Ko Hye-ran.

The oppression of media is happening right before my eyes!

She's completely tangled up in this.

What can I do?

We'll report the facts and the viewers will decide.

Don't broadcast anything but facts.

You should pay for your crime.

They've got nothing.

They're just holding me.

If I say no, will that change anything?

The night the two of them...

I love Hye-ran.

I love...

that woman.