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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]

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[Pearl in Red]

[Jung Yoon Jung, Kim Myeong Hui, Park Min Jun, Park Tae Ho]

[Oh Jung Ran, Song Geun Tae, Choi Sam Sik, Choi Yu Na]

[Episode 16]

Once it's day, and you walk into Adele,

a full-scale battle against them all will start.

Park Tae Ho and Choi Yu Na are the combatants.

They'll tear each other apart by my hand,

with their same clasped hands that took my father's life.

But first, your safety is the priority,

and that means deceiving every player on this board.

This took years of preparation.

I'm Chloe now, completely.

No matter how careful your planning, things can still go wrong.

[Kim Myeong Hui]

[Park Min Jun]

You have to be really cautious with those two.

It's not Choi Yu Na or Park Tae Ho,

but them?

Exactly.

One of them may either fight for you or against you.

As for the other one...

he's your biggest weakness.

He can draw Baek Jin Ju out

from behind the Chloe mask.

Would you say you believe in fate?

No.

I don't accept that type of thing.

In that case,

just this once,

would you let me hold you?

What?

Every time you insist I have it wrong,

yet my eyes,

my hands, and my heart

already know the truth.

Is it you who is hiding the truth,

or have my feelings deceived me?

Jin Ju.

Why is Min Jun...

This is exactly what James warned me about.

These two are my greatest threats.

More than anyone else,

these two are the ones that my lie has to fool.

So I have to sell them a flawless act

and prove that I'm Chloe in every way.

"Jin Ju"?

It sounds like a woman with that name existed.

It seems things between you two ended badly.

So what happened; did she die?

Now it all makes sense.

No wonder everyone stared at me like a ghost.

Am I honestly

such a replica of this dead girl?

Then tell me exactly what you need from me.

Should I play stand-in and let you hold me,

while I hold you back?

Playing a stand-in for a dead woman isn't my thing.

Why not... enjoy ourselves?

Keeping it light is all right,

but I prefer things hot and heavy.

What do you think?

No,

that wasn't...

Mr. Park Min Jun.

A dead woman stays dead.

Love

and fate,

neither holds any real power.

It looks like...

I got the wrong idea.

Forgive me for overstepping.

Executive Director Park is my son,

and what just happened here needs an explanation.

An explanation doesn't seem necessary here.

You saw exactly what occurred.

A mutual attraction sparked between us,

and we got physical to test it

to see where things might lead.

Yet your expression says

I'm the one at fault.

Such conduct won't be tolerated at Adele.

He's engaged to Team Leader Choi Yu Na

and waits to get married.

For the sake of avoiding gossip and disruption,

watch yourself from now on.

Got it.

Am I free to leave?

Right.

It's funny how a man on the verge of marriage

looks absolutely miserable.

Do you actually intend to proceed with this marriage?

What's your real story?

Are you going to help in my plan

or stand in my way?

Every decision I make is for a single purpose.

Shielding my son and Adele is all that matters.

Partnering with you shouldn't become a regret

so give me your full cooperation.

Shielding,

partnering, and demanding cooperation.

Wrap it in nice language all you want,

but the message is "Back off."

Got it.

Point taken.

Actually, you just showed me

exactly what my next move should be.

All right then.

[Kim Myeong Hui, Jewelry Division Director]

Chloe...

That's Chloe then.

She is Jin Ju.

Most people wouldn't be able to tell,

but my gut knows the truth.

So you're actually Min Jun's friend?

About that...

It's a pleasure to meet you.

I'm Chloe.

I know it too.

Whoever you really are, deep down I'm certain...

letting you go isn't an option.

Hesitating again like before...

would lead to only more regret.

About this whole becoming in-laws talk...

Truly, my heart just breaks for you.

A daughter marrying into the Adele family

should pick the legitimate heir.

Well, our family...

Trust me, I understand your family's background.

Wealth and prestige aren't in your bloodline.

Going after Hyun Jun was unthinkable

because he was a tree too high to climb.

E-Excuse me?

Since the top choice was out of reach,

you settled for the second best.

That's how you ended up clinging to Min Jun.

Luckily for you, I'm feeling generous.

Drop the runner-up and aim for the grand prize.

Trade the chicken for a pheasant.

But...

Here's the thing.

Pheasants and chickens are the same to us.

Honestly, nowadays, what gives you the right

to look down on people?

So tasteless.

Was she just calling me senseless?

So our family isn't good enough for you?

Also,

most things don't matter to me,

but one thing in my child's in-laws is non-negotiable.

Really?

Go ahead.

What does such a refined, tasteful person value?

How the groom's mother behaves.

Hey, Honey, stop.

Say that again.

That other mother-in-law? A pheasant...

Actually, forget that. She's more like a graceful phoenix.

However, you...

And me?

Wh-What would you call me?

Above our level?

For the record, it's league, not "tree."

Hey!

- Are you serious? - Good grief!

- Come here. - Have you lost your mind?

- Hey! - Please don't!

[Consultant, Chloe Lee]

That's impossible.

There's no way Baek Jin Ju could still be alive.

It's Chairman Park Tae Ho!

There's no way she survived.

Watch her closely.

Then prove to me that Chloe isn't Baek Jin Ju!

Right.

I need to find evidence and check for myself that she isn't Baek Jin Ju.

But how on Earth will I get my hands on that proof?

She doesn't exactly have an identifying mark.

You had a private meeting with Director Kim Myeong Hui too?

There's nothing to worry about.

In fact, it confirmed what I suspected.

Without a doubt, Director Kim Myeong Hui

will be troublesome for us.

[Chloe's Project File]

Our plan absolutely needs Chloe.

Absolutely.

Everything she touches turns to gold.

Reviving and rebranding the bio division

would stop the chairman and board from pushing you.

Consider it your armor for the succession war.

Still...

Chloe even unsettled Min Jun completely.

Her hold on everyone

still baffles me,

which makes this partnership unsettling.

Walking away from this deal isn't an option.

Plus, for Min Jun's sake, gaining more power

through a great bio rebrand would help.

So I'd finally have leverage against the marriage?

It goes beyond just your interests.

Min Jun's future depends on Chloe too.

Even if it shakes things up a bit.

[Chloe's Project File]

[President Choi Sam Sik]

Kim Myeong Hui speaking. What can I do for you?

Pardon, a fight?

My blood boiled for the first time in a while.

Whom does she think she's messing with?

Seriously, you'll put me in my grave.

Going there to become in-laws meant you should behave!

Now how do you plan to clean up this mess?

Okay, so I yanked her hair.

So what?

Your greed was obvious, but I assumed you had dignity.

But after this little stunt?

Clearly, I was dead wrong.

Wh-What did you just say?

Stealing my son's fiancée led to a cat fight.

And here you are, caught red-handed, yet still shameless!

Honestly, it's just embarrassing.

That's rich, coming from the tramp who snuck in here.

You're acting so high and mighty

while using your son to strip mine of everything?

Fine then.

Let me rip your hair out while I'm at it.

I'm tearing you apart today so come at me!

Hold on. Just stop it.

Cut it out.

Laying a finger on Director Kim

would be signing your own death sentence.

Chairman Park is on his way...

Any minute now, the chairman will be home.

If he finds out about this, we will be finished!

I guess I'd better make this fast!

Make what fast, exactly?

Unbelievable.

How did you end up looking like this?

What kind of mess are you in now?

Look, it's not what it seems.

We just had a small disagreement.

Her constant yelling about Min Jun's wedding,

saying it's the only path to Hyun Jun's marriage, got to me.

I said Min Jun's wedding was my call,

and she needed to stay out of it.

After that, she boiled over.

Is that what happened?

W-Well...

My temper got out of control, that's all.

All you ever consider is yourself, isn't it?

Quit meddling and mind your own business!

Aigoo, unbelievable.

Myeong Hui, talk with me for a minute.

Keep your mouth shut unless you want him to know.

None of this is for you. Min Jun is all I care about.

I'm holding back only to prevent more trouble.

Who's really the one holding back?

If I had the chance, I'd have strangled her 12 times by now.

Chairman Park swore he'd even disown Hyun Jun over this.

That's the only reason you're still breathing!

Right.

Let's talk about Chloe.

Walk me through how you got her

to agree to the contract.

It's nothing unusual, just a normal recruitment.

After I sent a proposal, she showed interest,

and things moved on from there.

What's prompting this?

Were you dissatisfied meeting Chloe?

Hardly.

Reporters and rival executives

keep demanding to know

how we snagged Chloe. That's why I asked.

It was really good timing. She wanted a new project,

and our proposal caught her eye.

And a bit of luck sealed the deal.

"Luck"?

Go freshen up. Dinner will be waiting.

Also, how is Min Jun doing?

Has he said anything more about Chloe?

You know what Min Jun is like.

Why would he comment on a new team member?

Actually,

something about Ms. Choi seemed a bit off.

She rushed out to find you right after seeing Chloe.

By chance,

is a reason or history between them that I'm missing?

"History"? That's absurd.

Word reached me that Chloe was here

so I went to check for myself.

That will be all.

Right.

Dropping my guard or second-guessing myself

means Oh Jung Ran takes everything.

Why are you returning to the office at this hour?

Too much is on my mind so working seemed better.

Oh Jung Ran really never lets you catch your breath.

The office probably feels more like home now.

Your new office setup is finally done.

How does it look? [Biontech]

Leading the bio division must feel real now.

It really does.

Once Chairman Park follows through on that presidency promise,

a shiny nameplate will look perfect on this desk.

Any regrets about walking away from

gemology and your place in the jewelry division?

Jewelry was never the goal. It's just a stepping stone.

My aim was to earn recognition

as an Adele executive, not the chairman's mistress.

With that respect earned, Min Jun would stop being looked at

as some mistress' child,

to be seen as Adele's rightful heir.

It still means walking away from 30 years of work...

The 30 years have transformed Adele fully.

Rather than remaining trapped

in jewelry the way Chairman Park insists,

forging a new direction makes more sense now.

Moreover, it's an opportunity

to honor and expand Dr. Baek's work.

Which is exactly why Chloe is my play,

risky as it may be.

[Biontech]

[Kim Myeong Hui, Adele, Director]

Every decision I make is for a single purpose.

Shielding my son and Adele is all that matters.

Sorry to tell you this,

but nothing you love will survive.

All the things you're desperate to save

are going to be crushed,

demolished, and turned into fuel...

for the sake of my revenge.

[Park Min Jun]

Whenever thoughts like that cross your mind, you come straight to me.

I'll make sure you remember how valuable and wonderful you are.

Am I honestly

such a replica of this dead girl?

Playing a stand-in for a dead woman isn't my thing.

Why not... enjoy ourselves?

Keeping it light is all right,

but I prefer things hot and heavy.

What do you think?

A day like this calls for a drink.

Did a second look change anything?

She's Chloe, right?

This hits the spot.

Starting tomorrow, she's there daily. Do you think you'll be okay?

If you feel odd about it, just keep your distance.

I don't intend to avoid her.

It was just one more look, that's all.

And?

How many looks will it take?

For even the slightest chance she's Jin Ju,

my eyes won't stop searching

until that last shred of hope is gone.

Maybe I should hold off until Min Jun lets go?

Right now,

it's Chloe, not Baek Jin Ju.

And I want to get to her first.

Hey... Choi Yu Na!

Answer me already, you little brat!

What's going on between you and Park Hyun Jun?

Are you serious right now?

That loser Park Hyun Jun with me? Please.

Chairman Park's wife stopped by today and...

Small as she is, that woman has a shockingly strong grip.

Now where did it go?

What are you looking for?

Here it is.

What's this?

What?

What are you looking for?

Your coffee is here.

Thank you.

I know every regular who stops in before work.

You must be new.

She absolutely is.

Her first day at work starts today.

Without any delay,

you picked the best cafe around, smart choice.

Researching Adele right down to the coffee spots?

A new start at Adele Group?

Congratulations. I hope to see you here a lot.

- Yes. - Thank you.

Surely you haven't forgotten me already.

We met yesterday.

Not at all, Director Park Hyun Jun.

Hearing you remember my name means a lot.

So you... actually remember me.

That same odd look is in your eyes, too.

Apparently, I resemble some dead woman.

Is that what this is about?

Sizing up the resemblance?

What I see are the differences.

It's exactly what I expected.

There's no resemblance.

What makes me different?

Right now, sitting before me,

you're alive.

Because of that,

ignore whatever anyone else tells you.

And stop fixating on whether you resemble someone or not.

At the end of the day, you're simply...

Chloe.

Wait for me.

So that's Chloe, the one Noona Dan Hui recruited.

Oh, no!

Are you all right?

Are you serious?

My hand must have slipped.

I'm sorry.

It's fine.

Your shoes are soaked.

Will you still wear them?

You might as well take them off.

Or maybe...

taking them off is a problem for you?

Timing and subtitles brought to you by Pearls of Vengeance Team @Viki.com

♪ 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]

Care to explain what you two are up to?

That woman is not Baek Jin Ju.

Quit acting like she is!

Cowardice and irresponsibility defined him until the end.

You brutally murdered my father,

and you call him a reckless coward?

A shoot like this needs prior clearance.

Today was the only option for this shoot. Right, Dad?

♪ I wish to end the rising pain ♪

[Pearl in Red]