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Now that your old picture was revealed,

...why don't you tell us about your past?

You moved to America in your early 20's.

That means you lived in Korea until then.

Well? Can you tell us about your 20's?

My guess was right.

Lena Jeong is Eunhye.

Wow, Eunhye!

You've risen from the gutters!

What? 'Lena Jeong veiled in a mystery?'

If she is unveiled, you'd be shocked.

Yes. What's going on with it?

I just found some comments.

Really? Like what?

About Lena Jeong's younger days.

They're added on every malicious comment.

It seems strange.

What do they say?

'I know her from her childhood. She's naturally pretty.'

'Her nickname was Miss Korea,' and etc.

They're all about her childhood.

Were they posted by one man?

Yes, under the same I.D.

Did you contact the person?

I left my number.

I see. Let me know when you get a call.

Why don't you say anything?

I was surprised since it's an old picture.

If it even surprised you,

...I succeeded in prying into your secret.

Prying into my secret?

Since you save your breath,

...viewers are very curious about your past in Korea.

Heeyon.

Shall we start with Q&A's?

You lived in Korea till your early 20's.

Then you must've had a Korean name.

What was it?

Sorry?

Why don't you answer?

Is there some reason you cannot reveal the name?

Of course not.

I didn't reveal it since I didn't really need to do it.

You didn't need to do it?

Why?

Because it's just like my English name.

Different spellings though, L-A-E-N-A.

Very similar to Lena.

Really?

Then shall we travel back in a time machine...

...to the days of your youth?

What comes to mind when I think of those days...

...are old worn-out sneakers.

I put on sweaty sneakers year-round...

...and did all sorts of part-time jobs.

Part-time jobs?

People who are brought up rich, like you, won't understand.

I had to do two jobs to pay for my tuition.

That's why I didn't bring up my past.

I couldn't sing the praises of youth unlike other girls,

...and that memory still hurts me.

But I don't think those days were a waste.

Without Laena, I wouldn't have become who I am now.

Laena Jeong...

I'm disappointed, Eunhye.

I clearly remember your real name.

What's this?

Do you know well about Lena?

Please call this number. A big reward will be given.

What is this?

You should get changed.

Give me your phone.

-Sorry? -Now!

Here you are.

Nuts! It's on the main.

Call the media and ask to pull all the articles about me.

Ms. Jeong.

Hurry!

I'm going to meet Ms. Bae.

Lena! Great job today.

People talked a lot about your past...

...but since you revealed it, the media is in favor of you.

You are the solo MC from next week, so...

Do me a favor.

Edit my old picture out from today's episode.

What? That's the kernel.

But I don't want it!

You can't put it on the air without my consent!

Edit it out.

I really can't understand you. What's the matter?

There's nothing wrong with the picture,

...and you can ride out rumors about your past with it.

So what's the big deal?

I am the judge of this matter.

Edit it out. Please.

She's really strange.

Usually the guilty are afraid of old pictures.

[Heeyeon Jeong's Healing Recipe]

We need to talk.

Where did you get the picture?

Why are you curious? Something bothers you?

What?

I'll ask again.

What's your ulterior motive to show my past on the air?

Lena, why does it matter if you are blameless?

Seeing you already being frightened,

...I think my plan is effective.

Your plan?

Plan to reveal your shameless past to the entire world.

That's all? Then I can tell you.

Present is the key to past.

I worked hard in the past as now so you'll be disappointed.

So don't waste time anymore.

I feel so sorry for you walking on a tightrope.

Always restless, anxious about a fall.

What do you think you will get after going across the wire?

Are you worrying about me now?

You are a loser.

Mind your own business.

Yes, you won.

But do you think you can paint over the path you've come?

Wrong.

In a course of time,

...the paint will be peeled off, revealing your ugly traces.

You have no right to say that to me.

Look back how you treated me on your high horse.

Don't blame me for your fall.

You've got what you deserve.

Right.

But I've become mature though...

...to learn nothing lasts forever.

Just like me today, you will have to resign someday...

...in a sorry figure, of course.

Far from it. I won't tread in your step.

You reached the top easily,

...but I made desperate efforts to come this far.

Easy come, easy go.

But hard-won success will last long.

You think so?

Take a good long look at that.

When you step down before long,

...you'll remember my words.

[Lena Jeong's Healing Recipe]

Heeyon, you will see.

I am on the top now.

No one can drag me down from here. No one.

[Lena Jeong's veiled identity revealed.]

[Lena was like Miss Korea in her high-school years.]

[Laena? LOL. Laena, I know your childhood days!]

Shinzzang? Is this the one?

Heera.

Have some paprika juice. It tastes good.

This is good for your immunity. Drink it up.

Okay.

What are you watching so intently?

Who is this? She's pretty.

-Mom. -Yes?

It's Lena, in her younger days.

Really? Oh, she was beautiful!

With the round eyes, she's just like me at her age.

Eyes are window of the soul.

People with such eyes cannot be evil.

Since she joined our family,

...the household ambiance has turned cheerful.

Minjoon has brightened up too, smiling big every day!

Mom.

Keep dignity.

You think she likes you since she curries favor with you,

...but she's black-hearted. Don't be taken in.

If you put it like that, we're all black-hearted.

Hi. I was going to call you.

Is that person's I.D. Shinzzang?

I saw similar comments on other websites.

Yes, right. It's Shinzzang.

Did you hear from that person?

I just arranged a meeting.

Where?

You shouldn't have been born.

Yes, sweetie.

You are my child. You are.

You are my daughter.

I've raised you since you were a newborn baby.

You're my daughter and I am your mom.

Of course I am your mom.

How was your work today?

Your grieved look weighs on my mind so I can't do anything.

I'll wait until you tell me...

...what the problem is and how I can help you.

I love you.

I'm sorry to worry you.

But no one can help me.

I'll call you after I take my time.

This is the DNA test result.

She is your child as expected.

Attorney Choi, I am resentful.

Like a bolt out of the blue.

I didn't want that child.

She lived as someone else's daughter for 22 years...

...and appeared all of a sudden.

I care nothing about her and don't think her as my child.

So how can I possibly avow her for my child?

Can you be quiet?

I can't stand you cutting off your nose to spite your face.

Have you studied on our case?

To say the conclusion first, there's no way.

If she claims her inheritance rights after Dr. Seo's death,

...the law will grant her the rights.

And if she puts in a claim for child support,

...things will get complicated.

That's absurd.

She has contributed nothing to accumulate our wealth.

But we should share our asset just because she's his child?

Right. I told you.

I can never accept her as my child.

How having her sign a written promise?

Useless. To make it valid,

...you have to ask her to sign away her inheritance...

...within 3 months after his death.

So we can do nothing within his lifetime?

As long as Dr. Seo has property, she has the same rights as Yura.

Does it make sense?

Yura is my beloved daughter,

...but that girl is like a total stranger to me.

Wait.

So is it a precondition?

'As long as he has property.'

Does that mean she can't touch my property?

Of course she can't.

I see what I should do from now on.

What time is it?

No, I'd better go out myself.

Why?

Is it because you're worried about Esol?

Of course I am.

She shut herself in her room all day...

...and went to work today.

You never know what they might do to her.

I'm going to fetch her at the bus stop.

You're worrying over nothing.

You'll see. The woman took Esol's hair, right?

Their attitude will change if she's confirmed as his child.

Their attitude will change?

Because it's firm evidence.

They will try to buy your silence to keep it a secret.

Really?

Yeah. The upper class fears a scandal the most...

...since it gives them a bad name.

Now it's you who have the say, so ease yourself.

It's already this hour?

I'm going to pick up Youngu.

Right.

They can't dare to face us if they are human beings.

I think it's here.

Call her.

Is anyone home? Ms. Gu!

Ms. Gu! Is no one home?

Who is it...?

We heard you're off today so we came here.

We need to talk for a minute.

About what?

We have nothing more to talk about, so go back.

Wait.

This is important.

If Esol is on your mind, we can talk outside.

Make it snappy. What is it?

Aren't you uncomfortable to meet us?

Same here.

So if you want to settle the matter today, cooperate with us.

Cooperate? On what?

Read and sign, please.

What is this?

Memorandum?

What is all this?

Are you asking me to promise...

...not to ask Dr. Seo for money in regards to Esol?

You said it yourself...

...that since she is your daughter,

...you don't want her to be related with him.

As you wish, we're going to tidy up legal issues.

Look here. You thrust this at me,

...treating me like some swindler, and say what?

'As you wish?'

All I want is that you don't come here again...

...and just let her live in peace.

Then you shouldn't have brought up money.

Money? When did I ask you for money?

Did you forget?

The first time you came to see me, you talked about money.

You asked me for help, saying you were badly-off.

Well, it was because I wanted to put Esol through college.

And that's not all.

You took $100,000 from him.

I didn't ask for it, but Dr. Seo forced me to take it...

...so we could move far away.

Since you reported it stolen, I couldn't even use it.

Exactly. You took our money anyway.

To nip the evil in the bud, you'd better sign it now.

Then I'll believe you raised her out of pure intention.

Sign the paper.

Then we don't have to meet again.

I'll never come see you again, so promise...

...you won't demand anything from me again.

Come on.

Alright. I will sign as you want.

Just promise this for Esol.

For Esol? What is it?

If it's about her inheritance...

I don't even wish for it.

I will sign the paper as you want,

...so please, please don't bother us again.

Don't ever meet and distress her again.

I'm begging you.

Okay. That's why we came. Just sign it.

Esol.

Yes.

Jaejoon. Hello!

Hi, Yura.

I bought some cake. Share it with your colleagues.

So this is your office.

What a big face.

Like a steamed bun.

Take a seat. I have questions.

Hold on.

Well? Do I look like her?

Yura, I asked you to come for a reason, so stop kidding and...

I'm not kidding. I'm serious.

Do we look alike?

When you called me to talk about Esol,

...I knew what you will ask.

So I'm telling you the conclusion first.

Do I look like Esol?

Why do you ask that out of the blue?

It's not out of the blue.

Esol and I...

We are sisters.

You're home early.

They will leave shortly. Go stay in your room. Go.

How thorough you are to even prepare this.

What? Esol Kang, who do you think...

How are you, Dr. Seo?

We've met before at the boutique with Ms. Lena Jeong.

Oh, right. I think we met before then...

...when you abandoned me 22 years ago.

Am I wrong, Father?

What's wrong with you? Go to your room. Go!

Don't stop me. I have much to say to them.

Much to say?

Yeah, let's talk then.

What did you just call him?

'Father'?

Are you going to play his daughter? Is that it?

Why? I can't?

Seems it is confirmed that I am his daughter.

Why, isn't it natural I look for my father?

Okay, so what? What will you do then?

I don't think you're suddenly attached to him.

What do you want?

Are you going to threaten him for his fortune?

Or file a suit to claim your rights?

Yeah? I didn't know I could do that.

If I can live well-off in that way, why not?

Esol, what's wrong with you?

Why are you saying what you don't mean? Go to your room!

Yeah, now you show your true colors.

My hunch wasn't wrong.

But know this.

You may resent him for having abandoned you,

...but he is a victim.

If you want to blame, blame your real mother!

Hey, enough. Just go back!

What did my real mother do?

What did she do that he is a victim?

She deliberately approached him for money.

And she got pregnant with you to hold onto him.

Like mother, like daughter.

Her dirty blood runs in your veins.

Hey, watch your language!

How could you put things in such a mean manners to a kid?

Get out. Just get out! Get out!

Then she should've behaved herself!

Do you even know how she behaves outside?

She hit on another's fiance for a better social status...

...and stuck to him like a leech.

She deserves my insults.

You are so!

Stay back. I'll speak out today.

Dr. Hyejin Choi.

The poor and the weak are not humans to you?

So you judge, abuse, attack us at your whim...

...and even walk all over us, pouring insults.

You don't even regard us as human beings?

If you don't like it, sign the paper.

When both you and your mom are after money,

...how can I treat you well?

If you have any conscience,

...sign this paper and don't ask for money again.

Okay. I'll sign it. Give it to me.

We can't. No, I won't.

I'll treat you the same way as you treated us.

No matter how long it takes, I'll take my rights I deserve!

My inheritance?

I will fight and take the last penny I deserve!

Spiteful wench.

Yeah, I knew you'd be this way.

But you know that?

I already made your father penniless.

He has no property under his name, so do as you like.

However hard you try, just like your real mom,

...you will get nothing.

Get out. Stop torturing her and just get out.

She didn't mean what she said, so don't worry and just go.

Just get out!

Honey, let's go. Let's just go.

Get off of me!

Sign and bring it to me.

Then we will not have to see each other again for good.

Got that?

So why did you say what you didn't mean?

It only broke your heart, so why did you say that? Why?

Mom.

He is my father anyway.

He gave birth to me but...

...how could he be like that?

Forget about him.

How could he...

Just forget about him.

Forget about him. You have no parent, but me.

How could he...

Honey, do you mean it?

Are you really going to make me penniless?

Didn't you hear what she said?

She said that in a fit of rage.

Are you siding with her now?

No, it's not that.

You're so slovenly that I can't live with you.

Honey, I did wrong.

But you should understand me.

I'm a victim too.

I bitterly regret that I met her.

Regret? Why couldn't you regret before sleeping with her?

Why?

Honey. Please calm down.

What a shame.

That I have to deal with the likes of them.

It hurts my pride!

Is it true?

Is Dr. Seo really her real father?

I'm ashamed, but it's true.

That was why.

Esol looked gloomy, filled with pain.

She must have mixed feelings now.

I think she was shocked, but more than that...

...she's upset by her real dad being evasive of responsibility.

[Memorandum]

Everything will be okay?

Articles were pulled and the episode will be edited.

No one who knows my past is likely to recognize me.

Also, my baby is no more. They can't find out.

As long as Inchol and I don't talk, no one will know.

Hi, honey.

I'm calling to see how it went.

They are supposed to decide your position today.

Guess what they decided?

Either way is fine with me.

I'm just worried you might be too busy to see me.

How did it go?

I'll tell you in person.

Then can you come over to the company?

Father wants to see you.

Okay. I'll be right there.

Wait.

Could it be that man?

Are you Shinzzang?

What do you want?

It seems you know well about Lena Jeong's past.

Do you?

Why?

Can't believe me?

When it comes to Lena,

...I think I know better than anyone else.

I was her sweetheart.

We came, Father.

Oh, hi.

Let's have seats.

Yes.

You look happy? Any good news?

He's been curious about the result.

Hold on.

Take a look.

I brought it to show you.

[Lena Jeong's Healing Recipe]

You made it at last.

Congrats, honey. Great job.

It's thanks to your trust in me.

Not at all. You worked hard.

I'm proud of you.

Because you're that zealous,

...he's been looking great since you two got married.

That's not all.

Thanks to her, our sales and inquiry calls increased.

So we're going to hold a start-up presentation next month.

Hang it.

One monkey man is enough.

Anyways, you are a blessing.

I had you come to give you a present.

Tell me whatever you want. I'll buy you.

It's okay, Father.

Come on. I didn't give you a wedding gift.

Do you want a set of jewelry?

Or a new car?

If you insist, I have only one wish.

What is it?

His reinstatement to the Director position.

I've felt sorry to him all the while.

He's competent enough, but because of me, he works in the store.

I don't need anything. Just reinstate him.

No, Father. I'm okay with working in the store.

I think there's a lot to learn in the field.

I see.

That was enough.

The scandal was about your marriage.

Since you both are living happily,

...I think there will be no problem to put him back.

I will get it approved at the board meeting.

Thank you, Father.

I will work harder. Thank you.

Don't work harder. Just do as you do now.

Sweetheart?

You mean you went out with her?

That's not all.

We lived together.

You lived with her?

For a very long time.

By the way, who are you?

Who are you to pry into my Lena?

You don't need to know.

Can you prove your words?

Of course.

You think I came here without evidence?

We took it when we were very intimate.

Isn't it a nice picture?

Then since high school?

What do you want to know?

Just tell me. I'll satisfy your curiosity.

What the heck are you looking for?

Her child.

There's a rumor she gave birth to a child at 21.

Are you that child's father?

Tell me. The child must be 23 by now.

It that right?

Well.

Where is the child?

If you bring her to me, I'll reward you handsomely.

Reward?

Then I will think about...

...if I can bring the child to you or not.

What is your name?

You don't need to know.

Tell her. It won't be a losing business.

Doshin Kim.

Mr. Doshin Kim,

...I'll buy this picture.

If you bring the child to me,

...I'm willing to pay 10 times of that amount.

I'll call you tomorrow. Give it a thought.

You drank much. This is the last glass.

Come on. I want get drunk tonight.

My lifetime dream has come true. Let me celebrate it.

Alright.

But don't pass out after this drink.

Why?

You're too tall for me to carry.

Why?

You know what?

We laugh quite often these days.

Yeah.

I think I laughed more while living with you than during my lifetime.

Thank you.

For what?

For being with me on a happy day like this.

Throughout my life, when I'd go through tough times,

...I was sad I had no one to comfort me.

But what's sadder was...

...that when I was happy...

...and wanted to boast,

...I had no one to share my joy.

Really?

Then boast about yourself as much as you want. I'll listen.

You sure?

Then I'll put on airs now.

I am really proud of myself.

I've come this far without any help from my parents.

I wanted to give up so many times, but I didn't.

The poor little nuisance...

...has become a star everybody envies.

No one would've known it.

So I really want to be praised today.

Yes, great job.

I'm really proud of you.

You are the best.

You mean it, right?

Can I live happily and gloriously forever?

You can.

Taesoo, Lena is really popular these days.

Her solo MC news covered the Internet.

I know.

She revealed her Korean name too, right?

See? Mom, people feel familiar with her after she revealed her real name.

So you'd better reveal your real name too.

Reveal what?

Isn't your name Eunah Bang?

Right, it's Eunah Bang.

Meaning 'Gracious and Clear.'

Oh, come on. Your real name is Gubong.

-Gubong? -Yeah.

-Really? -Yeah.

Not Gasbong?

Geez! Don't make fun of my name. It's a nice name.

There were nine peaks of a mountain in front of my house.

Nine peaks. So my parents named me Gubong.

Then your sister's name must be Palbong.

Oh, then is the aunt living in Hawaii Palbong?

Honey, stop.

She doesn't like people poking fun at her name.

Look delicious.

-We're home. -Oh!

Hi. We were waiting for you.

Lena, congrats on becoming the solo host.

Thank you, Jaejoon.

Thank you, Mother.

You're welcome. We're family.

Minjoon, blow out the candle together.

You should be congratulated too.

I told her you'll be reinstated.

Actually, I was worried about it but...

...I'm so glad.

Your succeeding your father will shape up nicely.

Congrats.

Thank you.

The candle is melting.

Blow it out and let's eat cake.

Your mother prepared this herself to celebrate it.

Give them a word of congrats.

I'm embarrassed.

I'm just amazed by Lena as a fellow woman.

You got over all adversities...

...and achieved success.

I congratulate and respect you.

Don't mention it. Thank you, Mother.

Let's cut the cake.

Yes.

You've achieved your dream. Live in contentment.

Only good things will happen.

You haven't gotten over everything yet.

There is Doshin Kim left.

Sign and bring it to me.

That will put an end to this ill-fated relationship.

Why do you keep looking at it?

I'm going to say my piece to them.

That if they bother you again, I'll wreck the hospital.

I feel reassured.

But don't put it in action.

Esol, cheer up.

We've lived well without them. Just ignore them.

We can continue to live happily. Okay?

Okay. Thanks.

Esol, I'm going to work.

Did she sleep well?

No. She tossed and turned all night.

But not anymore.

If they give her a hard time again, I won't forgive them.

I will post malicious comments on...

Don't do that.

Don't stir this up into a big thing.

Mom. Can we talk for a minute?

I'm going to meet Dr. Seo today.

What? Why? What for?

Youngu.

Get ready to go to school. Stop watching TV.

Right. Go wash your face.

Father, Dongu. Tell me the truth.

What truth?

Something came to mind as I watched Esol these days.

Like what?

I'm a big boy. Tell me the truth.

I was adopted, right? I have another dad, right?

What are you talking about?

Another dad? Who can it be?

That man!

My friends say I look like him and I think so too.

Isn't he my real dad?

Dad, I'm your son.

-Dad... -Hey!

Don't you see me making kimbap to feed you?

But you say what?

Yeah. I saw Mom give birth to you.

She had a hard time because of your big head.

Really? Why didn't you tell me earlier?

What a rascal.

I'm sorry to make you even do this.

It's not your fault. It's me who should be sorry.

I shouldn't have started it.

Esol, are you sure you can meet him in peace?

Can you keep your head when you're upset?

If you can't, I'll take it to him.

No. I can handle it.

He's my father in anyway, so I want to part him in peace.

Today will be the last time I see him.

Think as if you never had a father.

Like Eunsol said, you've lived well without him.

Well, I'd better go with you.

I'll call my boss to tell him I'll be late.

No. I have to deal with it by myself.

And...

...there's something I want to know.

Something you want to know?

Is it about your real mom?

Do you want to find her?

Well, I'm just curious why she gave birth to me...

...and abandoned me.

Esol.

Mom...

You're the only mom to me.

So don't feel sad. Okay?

I'm sorry to call you out from the morning.

But I was worried about Esol.

What do you mean?

I heard everything. Yura told me.

I see.

How is Esol doing?

She keeps avoiding me.

I don't know what I can do for her.

She needs some time.

She's having a hard time.

No wonder.

She found out her parent that raised her is not her real parent.

What are you going to do?

Is it okay when Esol and Yura are related like that?

Nothing changes for me.

I didn't love her as someone's daughter.

Then hold onto Esol before she runs away.

She went to meet Dr. Seo.

Dr. Seo?

We have the surgery schedules for next week.

You do nighttime surgeries by way of apology.

Okay.

You'll forgive me instead, right?

Forgive? To hell with it.

Repent it for the rest of your life.

I'll think about if I will forgive you or not.

Then how about this?

Now that we resolved this matter,

...let's go on a family trip.

Where did you get the money to buy these?

I thought I froze all your accounts.

Do you have secret funds?

No, never.

Honey, I'll be really nice to you.

I can even make straw sandals with my hair,

...so forgive me. Please, honey.

Don't you smile at me!

Dr. Seo, you have a visitor.

Visitor?

Who can it be?

[In cheol Seo]

What brings you here?

I have something to tell you.

Like what?

This might take a while.

Well, take a seat.

Do you want some tea?

This is what you requested.

Ms. Esol Kang,

...well...

I don't know what to call you.

Don't be upset since I asked this.

My wife is quite a perfectionist...

...and since we needed to prevent any possible problems...

There's something I want to know.

What is it?

My biological mother.

What was she like?

Tell me.

Was she really like what your wife described?

Did she approach you and gave birth to me to marry you?

She didn't love you and only used me to marry you?

I want to know, so tell me.

Yes. She was that kind of a woman.

Well, she was much worse than that.

Since I refused to marry her, she sold you at $10,000.

I see.

Then is she alive?

Do you know where she is now?

Have a nice day, Director Park.

Don't you think you pop the champagne too early?

I am unfortunate, but you are not.

Everything will be fine.

Take this.

What is this?

Mother likes classical music.

It's for Beethoven Concert. Accompany her to the concert.

Honey.

Please.

She's given a lot of ground. Now it's your turn.

If you get along well with her, you'll be the best wife.

No flattery, please.

Alright.

Well, she even prepared the cake yesterday. I know she's trying.

I'll ask her.

That's my wife.

Get going. You might be late.

Mr. Doshin Kim.

We met yesterday.

Have you thought about my offer?

Let's meet.

Are you saying you can bring the girl to me?

Sure. That's why I'm taking time off to meet you.

Make sure to keep the promise.

Of course.

If I verify the existence of Lena's child,

...I will reward you handsomely as promised.

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Hang in there until I can protect you.

She's digging my past to kick me out.

I want to be your family, a real family.

What should I do to be accepted as your family?

I will find Lena's child for you.

She sold you at $10,000.

Don't try to know anymore.

Open it.

You should at least know your mother's face.