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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]

Forget the deal!

What...

I am not making any deal with Adele Group.

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[Episode 8]

At the start, I thought it was just a forceful acquisition.

Your business started in jewelry.

After that, you bought fashion, cosmetics, and food stores.

I thought your next move would be the bio sector.

Yet you planned an acquisition without the CEO knowing?

And you...

Did you seriously agree to an illegal thing like this?

H-Hold on, CEO B-Baek.

You...

took your family to USA and pleaded for a position.

You swore you would give your best to this company.

That was over 10 years back.

So all the years we worked together meant nothing?

Right.

I spent over a decade here. What did it earn me?

This company made it big. I deserve my portion.

I'm done tiptoeing around you.

- I'm done being just an employee. - All right.

Then go ahead and resign.

The second I return to USA,

I'll dismiss you as the Korean branch chief.

I have evidence that you tried to sell the company.

What? E-Evidence? What are you saying?

You do shady backroom agreements

to seize others' businesses,

and you siphon funds by raising transaction prices.

Rather than operating the company well,

you've been filling your slush fund.

Do not attempt to buy my company again.

I can reveal Adele Group's illegal activities,

and I can absolutely fight back.

Hold on,

CEO Baek! CEO Baek!

I am grateful for what you did for me previously.

About this...

I feel obligated to give it back.

[Ihwachae]

Thank you for the invitation,

but I do not plan to marry my son off yet.

I understand your son is still young.

But when it comes to a succession battle,

arranging his marriage early will be beneficial.

My son is already doing enough just holding his place.

I plan to take care of the rest myself.

You really stand out, Director Kim.

Pardon me?

I've met many parents

who use their children's marriages to push their own ambitions.

So when I happen to meet...

someone like you who is different,

I feel the urge to help in any way I can.

Even if it isn't marriage,

if you ever need anything, please come to me.

Please allow this old woman the favor.

[Ihwachae]

It would make me very happy if you keep it.

Thank you very much.

[Ihwachae]

Your son is quite fortunate.

While everyone else is busy arranging marriages for succession,

he has the chance to study in the UK,

and moreover, with his girlfriend.

Looks like I know a lot, doesn't it?

That's right.

This is the nature of Ihwachae.

Through ties built across decades,

we learn about many things.

I understand.

Min Jun is going to study abroad? With his girlfriend?

Oh... Mother.

Hello.

It's nice to meet you.

Why did you come to the campus today?

I came to speak with you about something,

but it looks like you were with your girlfriend.

No, you're mistaken. She is only...

How did you know about my girlfriend?

Mother, did you...

Since we are here, let's discuss your plan to study abroad.

You should head to the UK on your own.

I'm sorry, but our Min Jun won't be going.

Mother.

I was just going to ask which university he chose.

Is he not going to study abroad?

So his family opposes it?

Then...

he can't go with Baek Jin Ju.

Studying abroad is not allowed!

Things can easily go wrong abroad. It's not safe.

Once the fight for succession begins, they might target you.

Once Dr. Baek's evidence arrives, and they feel pressured,

Oh Jung Ran might actually try to murder you.

Stay with me

so I can protect you.

Nothing harmful will occur...

because I will abandon my claim to succession.

What?

I never wanted to inherit Adele Group.

I wish you could walk away from all this

and live calmly without pressure.

No!

You are the legitimate heir of Adele Group.

We are nearly at the finish line.

When we play our last card,

victory will be ours.

If you care about me,

for my sake,

you must take over Adele Group.

I believed you were different from them.

But you turned out just like the rest, didn't you?

You don't try to protect me.

You were using me the whole time...

to take the company for yourself.

Are you saying I used you?

You should not do this!

All I built for 20 years and your future are at risk!

You can't just escape this

because of a simple crush on some girl.

I'm not running away! I'm choosing courage!

I found the courage to dream of a future I chose.

I'm an adult.

I don't need your permission.

Yes, you're right.

I genuinely wanted to protect you,

but maybe I used you too.

Despite that...

I...

Even so,

do not make any reckless decisions.

It will get messy if your father finds out.

Are you okay?

You look very pale.

Perhaps you should see a doctor.

I'm okay.

Where is Min Jun?

He went upstairs to his room.

I'm going...

to have someone watch Min Jun for now.

You mean a spy?

Are you planning to have him followed?

If so, just say it's security.

Call it security if that sounds better.

Even if you say security, he will think he is spied on.

That should prevent his reckless moves.

Even if it comes to this, I must stop him from going abroad.

Just until Dr. Baek's evidence arrives,

for the time being.

But...

I cannot just watch and do nothing.

I must keep this a secret before Chairman Park finds out.

Please.

Okay.

I'm sorry.

The director ordered it so I have no choice.

Security is just a cover story.

She just wants me to stay at home.

So is she stopping me from doing anything?

She is concerned only for you.

She's probably worried about something else!

You probably understand her best.

The situation is really complex right now.

Please try to be understanding.

Do not be too upset.

I will head out now.

You know what?

Something has been on my mind for a while.

You and Secretary Jung...

You both go quiet the moment I walk in.

I'm quite cool, but this really gets to me.

What is the big secret that I am excluded from?

Well?

What does she worry will upset you?

Now you just stay silent? Fine then.

It's nothing new to me.

What is it? Why are you acting like this?

Just give up.

This is your mom's doing, not my mother's.

You should give up on going abroad to study.

I actually hoped things would work out for you.

I honestly wished you could make it happen.

Sure.

Once I'm out, the Adele heir spot is yours.

Hey.

Why do you always treat me like I'm the same as my mom?

I've got my own plans,

like your dream of going abroad.

But unlike you,

I couldn't go after it yet.

We both are suffering due to being caught between them.

That Adele successor role isn't my thing, either.

I'm still trying to figure out my path so I've kept myself out of things.

The moment I find my calling, I'll go.

So you had something in mind the whole time.

Of course, I had!

What kind of person did you think I was?

You always acted like nothing weighed on you.

You really thought I was just cruising through life? Wow.

I bet I was miserable in your view.

In some ways,

I was actually a bit jealous.

From where I stood,

it seemed life was good for you.

So is that why you stayed away from me?

As you were jealous of me?

No, you were just too irritating.

You little jerk.

Why does this feel so strange?

It almost feels like we are real brothers.

Don't over analyze.

We're just slightly closer than before.

Yes, let's just say we're brothers who are like friends,

or friends who are like brothers.

Since you cannot go abroad anymore,

I'll go easy on you.

Who says that's the end result?

I'm still going for it.

How do you plan to deal with your mom?

Actually, about that...

I need you to go talk to Jin Ju for me.

Me? You ask me to meet Baek Jin Ju?

Just complete the prep work with her.

When everything is finally ready,

I'll find a way to leave.

I'm trusting you with this.

Seriously? We just got close, and you're asking for this?

Like I could say no to that.

Okay.

I'll help you escape here first.

But in return,

when my time to escape comes, promise me you will...

I'll help you out.

Deal.

Deal.

- Park Hyun Jun! Park Hyun Jun! - Aiyo.

Where could he have gone now?

Does he know I'm losing sleep over him?

I cannot stand this anymore.

Come on.

Why did Kim Myeong Hui get an invitation while I didn't?

What if Kim Myeong Hui marries her son into a rich family?

I cannot let that happen.

I'll do whatever it takes to stop her.

Didn't I already warn you about this?

I clearly said not to get involved,

since I decide issues of marriage and succession.

Just a moment.

Kim Myeong Hui had the nerve

to go to Ihwachae on her own.

That's right.

She will get exactly what she did to me.

I'll return the same treatment to her.

[Adele]

But you turned out just like the rest, didn't you?

You don't try to protect me.

You were using me the whole time...

to take the company for yourself.

The New Design Competition preliminary results are in.

Three people were selected representing jewelry, fashion, and cosmetics.

After we receive more designs, we will head to the finals.

Here are our jewelry division winners.

[Kim Myeong Hui, Jewelry Division Director]

Do not let it weigh on you.

Dr. Baek's evidence will arrive soon.

When the truth finally comes out,

I'm sure Min Jun will understand everything.

Am I worthy of his understanding?

I used Min Jun to carry out my revenge.

What do you mean, used him?

You did what you could for Min Jun.

No.

I was chasing revenge, not thinking of Min Jun.

I convinced myself that Min Jun would inherit Adele.

I thought that was the only result possible.

I never once thought of the future

that Min Jun dreamed for himself.

But that is just...

Just look at me now.

Min Jun wants to pursue happiness

and decide his own future.

And I... don't have any time to think about it.

I can't let him leave

because I still have to see justice done.

Your sister died under such evil circumstances.

You've struggled two decades to clear her name!

How can you quit after all you've done?

Even if Dr. Baek's evidence shows up,

Jung Ran still won't go to prison

since the case passed the statute of limitations.

The only way to make Oh Jung Ran suffer for this

is to take Adele Group away.

What other option is left?

There is no option but to continue.

So even if you hate that Min Jun suffers,

stop being hard on yourself.

Are you actually Min Jun's friend?

You know...

We're somewhere between friends and brothers.

Then you must know.

Know what exactly?

What happened to Min Jun?

He insists it's nothing serious,

but something about it feels wrong.

Something happened at his home, right?

Why not just call him?

Going there will just complicate everything!

I'm going no matter what. I want to stay by his side.

Hey!

I've always noticed he dodges talk of family.

I always suspected his home life was not great.

So he can't even leave the house and is stuck there alone.

I may not know details, but I want to be there for him.

Even if I cannot meet him, I will stay at the gate.

You really care about him.

Okay then.

So this is the power you hold.

Then I will face it head-on.

I will make sure

to take you inside my family's home before Park Min Jun does.

Hello?

Is this the student Choi Yu Na?

Yes, speaking.

Hi, this is the Adele Group calling.

You applied for our New Design Competition.

Yes, I did.

You made it past the first round.

Please submit extra designs for the final evaluation.

"Extra designs"?

I already submitted my best pieces.

How can I suddenly design more?

- What the... - Hey!

Hey, you!

Get over here.

What?

We're at the office.

Wait, is she... Park Min Jun's mom?

You have some nerve.

You messed my plan to match Hyun Jun with a good woman,

and you even went to Ihwachae to set up your son?

You think a mistress' son can just claim Adele like that?

My son owns Adele, and that will not change.

Do you know the saying I like?

"An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth."

It means I'll make you pay the same.

So you'll get even with me;

is that what you mean?

Unnie.

Unnie, don't go!

Please, don't go!

Unnie!

How am I supposed to let you go?

Unnie...

Just wait and see.

I will ruin it all for you,

Ihwachae and everything else.

Right.

I always knew

I could never forgive you for this.

If seizing Adele is the only way to destroy you...

Then I will see it through to the end.

So that means...

Park Min Jun... is the Adele Group successor?

[Adele Group: New Design Competition]

[Jewelry Division, Choi Yu Na]

[Park Tae Ho]

Are you ready?

If someone spots me entering with a girl,

it will create trouble.

Thanks for doing this for me.

Well then,

just don't let anyone see us.

Hyun Jun?

Who is that with you?

- Is that your friend? - Yes.

A friend.

You actually brought a friend home?

This is the first time you have done that.

That is right.

That is why I wanted to experience it one time.

I thought I should try it before graduating.

Is that so?

Why come here and not the annex?

Exactly. Hold on a second, Ahjussi.

I have never brought a friend home before,

and it would feel quite humiliating

if I brought him to the annex.

I can't explain to him that I was forced out.

That actually makes sense.

So please keep anyone from disturbing us.

Sure, go ahead upstairs.

- I appreciate it. - No problem.

Just head up now.

O-Okay, let's head up.

How about trying a game?

Interested in playing something?

He brought someone home with him.

What is all this about?

She insisted on seeing you no matter what.

So I came up with a little trick.

Park Min Jun belongs to the Adele Group family.

If I make him mine, I can have Adele Group.

But Baek Jin Ju is the one with him...

Adele Group could become hers.

You just scared the life out of me!

Where is Jin Ju now?

All I hear from you is Baek Jin Ju. That's enough!

You should be the one stopping!

Call her to come here at once!

Why would I do that?

If you want her here so badly, you call her.

Don't avoid me like earlier today.

If your mother learns about us, let's persuade her together.

If we team up,

we may figure something out.

You are right.

If we take this on together...

If you stay with me, I feel like nothing can stop me.

Do you expect me to go beg Baek Jin Ju?

That is the only way CEO Baek will listen.

He is extremely fond of her

so if Jin Ju requests it, he will let it slide.

Dad!

I know.

I understand how humiliating this is.

If I get dismissed, we can't recover from it.

If you bear with it and help me out this once...

Why don't you kill me instead?

Choi Yu Na!

I know you hate this idea,

but how could you ask me to kill you instead?

I'm not talking about myself.

So kill CEO Baek, not me.

What?

You talk of friendship, and you keep trying to please him.

Your pathetic behavior is why I keep losing to Baek Jin Ju!

Losing to her...

would be worse than dying!

So you had better not lose, either.

If you can't get what you want, kill to keep what is yours!

Don't make me miserable

just because of you!

Rather than using Choi Sam Sik for this,

Choi Yu Na would be the better option.

Understood. I'll set it up.

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♪ Deep in my heart, it spreads crimson ♪

♪ Like my fate that burned away ♪

♪ Where you erased me, I leave only scars ♪

♪ At the end of this cruel road ♪

[Pearl in Red]

Myeong Hui, that is enough already.

If you make another scene, it won't end well for you.

Choosing Adele is not wise.

The danger could be worse than you imagine.

Why is Baek Jin Ju the one who gets everything?

Park Min Jun and Adele are hers now. Why?

What's the matter? I thought you said it already.

Whatever you ask of me, Chairman Park, I'll do it.

♪ I let it out through tears ♪

♪ I wish to end the rising pain ♪