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[Pearl in Red]

[Park Jin Hee]

[Nam Sang Ji]

[Choi Jae Sung, Kim Hee Jung]

[Kim Kyung Bo, Kang Da Bin, Cheon Hee Joo]

[Kim Bo Mi, Lee Myung Ho, Cha Kwang Soo, Kyoung Suk]

[Jung Ui Kap, Han Jae Suk, Geum Ho Suk]

[Pearl in Red]

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I don't care even if it's torment.

As long as I can keep you safe.

As long as I can pay back grief and fury,

my very life and my soul,

I'd gladly give it up.

H-How?

N-No way.

- A ghost! It's a ghost! - President!

Gosh, what's wrong?

You are the master of this Hell.

No!

No!

What is this?

How the heck did a dead person get in here?

You were dead.

You were clearly dead!

That's right.

I did die.

The dead woman has returned alive.

Just for you.

[Pearl in Red]

[Year 1997]

[Episode 1]

Don't worry, Grandmother.

His temperature dropped so the worst is over.

Thank you.

Having a nurse around

really makes a huge difference.

Without your care,

my grandson could have worsened.

I tried to manage by myself,

yet I put the child through more pain.

Don't say that.

You've done your best to protect him.

Me? Gosh, no.

If you think of it, he's the one protecting me.

My son and daughter-in-law were both taken from me at once,

and the sole thread keeping me together...

has been this precious child right here.

To me,

this boy is all the kin I have

and the one worth living for.

I was terrified at the thought of losing my grandchild too.

I know that feeling.

I, too, have someone precious I want to protect no matter what.

Of course, you do.

Now...

you're a mom who has to protect her child.

Speaking of which...

I feel bad making an expectant mother go through all this trouble.

Your whole morning must have been draining.

I was so shameless, even at my age.

I'm so sorry.

It's nothing. I'm all right.

That can't be true.

Your baby must be worn out as well.

Hey there, Sweetheart.

I'm sorry.

My baby just told us it's all right.

Like mother, like child. So kind.

Have you decided what to call the baby?

No, not yet.

Better to have a beautiful name ready early.

If you wait until birth registration to decide, it'll be too rushed.

I understand.

Honey!

You're home early! Did your business trip schedule change?

Where were you so early this morning?

I was at the blue-roofed house down the hill.

The woman there is by herself so I cared for her sick grandson.

You were tending to a sick child when you're pregnant?

And you went all the way down that hill?

It really wasn't a big...

It is a big deal by my standards.

Quit sticking your nose in others' business.

Don't interact with the folks down there.

Their side is separated from ours

for good reason.

You need to carry yourself like someone

who belongs up here, not down there.

You must have hurried back from your trip...

and not seeing me this morning

must have worried you a lot.

I’m sorry I made you worry and feel upset.

Here.

- What's this? - Go ahead, open it.

It's a pearl necklace.

Exactly. Here you go.

You know, these pearls...

They stand for purity and nobility.

A pure, noble gem forged through deep pain.

Growing up without parents,

suffering every kind of disgrace...

That describes us both.

It's the ideal jewel for people like us, right?

People say pearls bring a safe birth

so take them.

When I return from my next trip,

I'll get you even bigger ones.

Actually,

could I ask for a different gift?

What's that?

Before the wedding,

I'd love to file our marriage registration.

As you mentioned,

there's no rush for the ceremony.

Honestly, I'm fine skipping the wedding ceremony altogether.

But with the baby almost here,

we have to be legally wed to record the birth.

Another business trip already? Without even a day of rest?

Yes, I have much work to deal with.

Is it because I mentioned the marriage registration?

I'll handle it myself.

Don't think of other things,

just focus on prenatal care.

Right, and about that cash you brought up...

Same amount as before works?

Yes. I'm sorry.

This is the third time already.

You never even question what it's for.

That's...

how much I trust you.

Just as much as I believe in you,

I hope you believe in me the same way.

I do trust you, more than you realize.

I'll head out now.

- Go on inside. It's chilly. - Travel safe.

Maybe I shouldn't have mentioned it.

He's someone I'm really grateful for, and he's just so lonely.

I made things only uncomfortable for him.

I should say sorry to your dad when he comes home, right?

Once you're born,

we will truly become a real family.

Let's give your father the gift of a loving home.

Noonim, hold on. Wait!

W-Wait, wait, Noonim!

No matter what, this isn't right.

What do you mean it's not right? Step aside!

Come on, just think this through for a second.

She's pregnant

and sitting in that villa, flaunting it.

It's game over for you.

No point losing your cool.

Instead, how about...

a fresh start with me?

Move your head out of my way.

How dare she try to snatch him from me?

You!

You miserable wretch!

What's wrong with you?

What are you doing after barging into someone else's house?

"Someone else's house"?

"Someone else's house," you said?

Says the wretch who moved into someone else's villa.

How dare you throw yourself at my husband?

Your "husband"?

What? Have you nothing to fear since you're carrying his son?

You watched that jerk, Park Tae Ho, fawn over his son

and thought you were set, right?

You claimed the villa,

and now you try to replace me as the lady of Adele Group?

Hold on a second.

"Husband"? There is a misunderstanding.

- He told me his wife had passed. - That's why...

I'm right here, politely telling you

it's no misunderstanding. I'm very much alive!

So pay attention.

Having his son doesn’t change anything.

To Park Tae Ho,

you're nothing but a tool to produce his child!

Noonim, enough.

What will you do if this hurts the baby?

Do you think I care?

I've endured more than enough.

I let him fool around with some other wench

since I couldn't conceive.

I tolerated being forced to the countryside, with my health as an excuse.

But he moves this homewrecker into our own villa?

You said so yourself.

Next, he will put her in the master bedroom.

Shouldn't I crush this before it goes any further?

I suggested that you

leave President Park.

Shut it!

- What exactly are you doing? - What does it look like?

- Please, stop this. - Let go of me.

Stop. Don't. Please don't!

See that?

Next time, your baby will get crushed underfoot.

If you want your child safe, watch yourself.

Leave Park Tae Ho immediately! Understood?

Let's go!

- President Park. - Right.

How is the baby?

The baby is all right.

What will you do now?

You hid that you were married so she would carry your child

and now she knows that you used her.

What if Nurse Kim runs away? That would be a problem.

I...

Rather than what others say,

I will trust your words.

So

Call it an excuse

or an explanation,

just give me the honest truth.

Are you actually married?

You said your wife had died.

Was that all a lie?

My wife really did pass away.

That marriage...

ended like that.

"That marriage"?

Up until five years ago,

I was part of Munhwadang, a well-known jewelry brand.

I had married into their family.

The business I'm running now...

is also a jewelry business.

[Adele, President Park Tae Ho]

Five years ago,

both my wife and her father died

so I inherited Munhwadang and rebranded it as Adele.

That woman who showed up...

is the one who helped me lock down the Munhwadang inheritance.

We married strictly for business.

Even going forward,

ending that marriage won't be easy.

Don't give me that look.

The child will be officially listed as mine,

and I'll let you

keep living without any worries.

What are you even saying?

Is that all you have to say to me?

What else do you want?

An apology from me?

Having his son doesn’t change anything.

To Park Tae Ho,

you're nothing but a tool to produce his child.

Why... did you deceive me?

Why did you stay silent...

until I was expecting your baby?

I did that for your sake.

Have you already forgotten how we met?

Am I in debt to you?

I told you no already. Why do you keep pushing?

I'm sorry,

but I'm in urgent need of it.

No matter how urgent, this isn't right.

You've been here just two weeks,

and you're hounding me for cash?

I hired you out of pity since I heard you're an orphan.

Must you make it obvious you grew up without parents?

Please...

Just help me this one time.

That's way too much money for a "one-time" request.

You're asking for a year's wages.

Who could hand over such a huge amount?

I'll do it.

That money might be burdensome for a doctor with parents,

but for an orphan like me,

it's nothing.

Excuse me.

Would it be fine if I helped you out?

I've wanted a child for ages.

With my wife, there was no hope.

I was searching for someone to bear my child.

I visited Dr. Do about it,

and that's when I saw you.

So...

Right from the start,

you planned to use me.

From the beginning...

If I had told you all from the start,

if I had told you that I'd buy you,

you would have taken the deal anyway...

along with the cash.

There's no way you would have refused.

By keeping my mouth shut,

you got to become Cinderella,

and live a happy dream.

- Am I wrong? - Enough!

Stop playing the victim

and just turn a blind eye!

Keep acting clueless,

and I'll let you stay

inside this sweet dream.

That dream is a nightmare now.

Every happy moment with you...

was nothing but a lie.

When I check out of the hospital,

I will leave you.

You bring up leaving so easily.

Was our relationship nothing to you?

It's you who took our relationship lightly!

Fine, let's say that's how it is.

Even so, nothing changes.

Regardless of who started this lightly,

I have no intention of letting this end easily.

Letting go of someone as ideal

for this role as you would be a waste.

You're healthy, single,

with no family to get in my way.

Since you need the money,

I should make full use of you.

Am I wrong?

Tell me I'm wrong!

Here.

The cash you like so much.

Grab the money, stay quiet, ignore the lie,

and keep living your nightmare.

One more thing:

Given what I've already paid you,

it's a fair deal, wouldn't you say?

Hey, it's me.

Send over one of your people,

who can keep quiet and take care of something.

Right.

If I had told you all from the start,

if I had told you that I'd buy you,

you would have taken the deal anyway...

along with the cash.

There's no way you would have refused.

I'm going crazy over this.

Noonim...

Let's not do this. Let's go back to the countryside.

President Park must be furious.

We need to stay out of sight.

"Stay out of sight"? Why would I?

I have nothing to lose now.

"Nothing to lose"? Don't be crazy.

You won't even walk in there. President Park terrifies you, too.

You're just sitting around munching apples you don't even like.

I can tell you're just stalling.

As if you know anything!

I'm not eating this to stall for time.

I'm loading up on energy.

I'm gaining strength and energy to go head-to-head with him!

What's with you?

If you're going to risk it no matter what I say,

I can't just sit and watch. I'm a man.

"A man"? Give me a break.

Okay, then come in with me and...

I'll go buy more apples for you.

"Apples"?

You will need to eat if you lose energy mid-argument.

Trust me, Noonim.

I'll step up like a man...

and pick the reddest, sourest ones for you.

I will.

As expected of that coward.

I should have left him to freeze. Helping him was a big mistake.

I've tolerated him for a decade,

and he's good for nothing except driving.

Forget it.

I can deal with him by myself.

I worked so hard to snatch the role of Adele Group's top lady.

Goodness, y-you startled me!

You nearly scared me to death.

After what you did,

you still dare set foot in my house?

Leave right now.

This is my house as well.

After all I've done to be Adele Group's lady?

What...

I can let you go, but I utterly can't give up the master bedroom.

Oh Jung Ran.

I'm done tolerating you.

Go back to the countryside

and stay hidden quietly!

I can't go. I can't leave no matter what.

I have a stake in this house, too.

You might feel invincible,

but would it be the same if I hadn't altered your father-in-law's will?

You took your father-in-law's wealth all thanks to me.

Since then,

I've followed your every order and endured it all.

The least you could do is cut me some slack this once.

How much more should I suffer?

You were my dead wife's servant, but I brought you in

and made you lady of the house!

Although you couldn't conceive,

I endured you for five years!

I've been far more generous than you have a right to expect!

Yet you still dare

to go after my son?

Without my patience, you...

You'd be in a coffin by now.

Honey...

Now that you understand, leave!

What's this about?

Explain right now.

[Dong Woo University Hospital]

Dan Hui!

Dan Hui, don't!

Dan Hui.

Please don't do this.

Come here to me, please.

Please!

Dan Hui!

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[Pearl in Red]

She refused the operation?

That's heartbreaking. Her younger sister has cancer,

and she flat-out refuses treatment.

Dan Hui, I'm pleading with you. Stay alive for my sake.

- Why are you looking at me that way? - That's not your concern.

I'm carrying the baby you desperately wanted.

Looks like I have no choice but to end this.

Noonim, it can't be!

Are you familiar with this person?

I'm on duty; please cooperate.

Excuse me! Patient Kim Dan Hui has gone missing.

Dan Hui? Dan Hui!

Right here! Is anyone around? [Emergency]

Someone help! Over here!

♪ Now ♪