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[Pearl in Red]

[Park Jin Hee]

[Nam Sang Ji]

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[Episode 28]

You're completely right about that.

- Exactly. - No question.

Why on earth is she here?

Seriously, I can't believe this.

- I know, the audacity of showing up like this. - That's exactly it.

She seriously has zero shame.

I mean, really.

- Oh no. - Unbelievable!

Goodness.

This is unbelievable.

Distinguished members of the Women's Business Association.

A kept woman showing up at an event like this?

I was so shocked I had to rush over here.

- I hear you. - For real.

This reflects badly on every single one of us.

This is out of line. Just awful.

Look at you, still acting like you're better than everyone.

You make me sick just looking at you.

I apologize for the disruption.

I'll be heading out now.

I'll see you at the next one.

You think there's a next time?

You think I won't be there next time?

I'll track you down everywhere and call you out.

A president? A businesswoman?

That's a joke.

You're nothing but the chairman's side piece,

and that's all you'll ever amount to.

It's been handled, just like you asked.

Okay.

She's going to regret

going behind my back like that.

Isn't today's scene going to hurt Adele Group's image?

Oh Jung Ran causing a scene is nothing new.

People will talk for a while, then it'll die down.

Plus, Kim Myung Hui needed a reality check anyway.

She had to be put in her place.

Right, I get it.

With Jung Ran back in the picture,

she will figure out who she's really up against.

She'll know exactly where she needs to direct her energy.

She can't afford to waste time chasing after Temi Bio.

Keeping Myung Hui on the track I've laid out for her,

and making sure Jung Ran plays her role right,

having everything lined up the way it needs to be is,

at the end of the day,

still a way of protecting

Adele Group's name and standing.

It was your first time being invited to the Women's Business Association.

It was a real chance to impress the board and shareholders,

but Oh Jung Ran...

How did she find out you'd be at that event?

She's thrown out, and her first move is to hunt you down and cause a scene?

It makes my blood boil.

I can't believe this.

Do you actually think this was just her venting at me?

Sorry?

I think Chairman Park is the one pulling the strings here.

He's behind this?

All because we started digging into Temi Bio?

Just like Oh Jung Ran needed to protect that bribery ledger,

Chairman Park wasn't about to sit back

and let me keep turning over stones about Temi Bio.

That puts us in a really dangerous position.

What are you going to do if Chairman Park decides to come after you?

It might even cost you ground in the succession.

We need to think this through carefully.

We should pull back from the Temi Bio investigation for now.

I'll shift my focus to the Eunhwa Trading artwork

that showed up in Oh Jung Ran's ledger.

Does that work for you?

[text] Adele

So what you're saying is, you didn't bring me home

because of the ledger, but because of Kim Myung Hui?

Because her nosing around Temi Bio is getting under your skin?

Watch Myung Hui closely and keep her from stepping out of bounds.

And if it ever comes up

that she thinks I had anything to do with the Temi Bio situation,

let her think it was you.

That's the whole reason you're back.

So I'm nothing but your cover and your fall guy?

Someone to take the blame so she never sees your cruelty,

a buffer to keep her from ever suspecting you?

If you can't accept that, don't bother coming back.

After everything, what do I even mean to you?

I've spent over 30 years by your side, raising your son.

And yet you'd... treat me like some kind of tool?

Does it mean nothing to you how much this is hurting me?

Is she really all that matters to you now?

Kim Myung Hui...

made it through what you tried to do to her and kept my son safe through all of it.

And that's not the only reason you're still here...

still holding your place in this house,

instead of answering for what you did!

[Chairman Park Tae Ho]

You're back because I need you to manage her,

so quit stirring up trouble over nothing.

Whatever you're feeling inside,

that's yours to sort out.

Because of her, of all people?

You really are... a cold and ruthless man.

How do you want me to handle Ms. Oh's ledger?

Just let it be.

It only brings her shameful past to light.

[The Rapid Expansion of Adele Group]

Jung Ran?

Are those tears?

Not a word.

Isn't this what you wanted, being let back in by Tae Ho?

What's the matter?

I'll take back my rightful spot at Adele,

and make every single one of them see

exactly who they're dealing with.

Jung Ran, hold on.

Oh my.

Chairman Park actually let her come back?

How on earth did Oh Jung Ran

talk Chairman Park into changing his mind?

Did she find something on him or twist his arm?

You're planning to see my mother?

I caught wind near the chairman's office that she's coming back home.

Really? I wasn't expecting it to be this quick.

She actually had someone kidnapped

and put you through all of that.

I wish she'd faced more consequences for what she did.

You don't need to say sorry.

For me, it's done and finished.

That's exactly why I need to handle things on my end.

It's about your mother's phone.

Oh, right, the phone...

Yeah, I remember that.

If it's only about the phone, I can take it to her.

After everything that happened,

you don't have to face her yourself.

That's actually the reason I have to see her.

I don't want any bad blood left between us.

I'll give her phone back, say I'm sorry, and try to patch things up.

Hearing you say that,

I can't help but fall for you all over again.

Let's head out after work. I'll take care of everything.

What is that?

[Bion Tech]

It's just that...

I was feeling guilty.

What're you feeling guilty about?

The bogus accusation?

Or for hitting me with those weird questions?

Even after all of that,

I'm still waiting for your reply.

I know my questions came off as odd and uncomfortable, and I'm sorry,

but what I heard was real, and I need you to tell me the truth.

This isn't me imagining things or remembering things incorrectly.

That's why I can't just drop it.

When you look at me, all you see...

is the woman who passed away.

I can't take in feelings that come from that place.

You need to sort out where your heart

actually lies.

Mrs. Ok.

Mrs. Ok!

Welcome back, ma'am.

Word got to you that I was on my way, right?

Yes, Manager Kang let me know.

In that case,

get over here and stand right in front of me.

Sorry?

I said, stand in front of me. Did I stutter?

Why are you just standing there?

I said, come here, now!

What's the matter with you?

Keep quiet and don't get involved.

Get on your knees.

Excuse me?

The audacity of a housekeeper

failing to greet the lady of the house at the door

when she knew I was coming back.

You didn't even bow your head.

What a nerve you've got.

Either pack up and walk out that door now,

or drop to your knees and beg me to forgive you.

That's quite enough.

Don't take your frustration out on her.

- Ma'am! - Jung Ran!

Right, of course.

The help talks back because the mistress is full of herself.

Before lecturing anyone about manners,

figure out how to behave yourself.

Lower your head and say...

"Yes, ma'am."

It's entirely my fault.

Please forgive me, ma'am.

That's enough. I think they heard you loud and clear.

Listen up, everyone!

You'd better shape up starting now.

Don't even think about crossing me. Say "Yes, ma'am,"

and know your place.

You hear me?

Yes, ma'am.

You're still refusing to say it?

All right then.

Keep it up, and see what happens.

I'll slap Butler Ok till her face is swollen.

Stop it.

Please, ma'am, that's enough.

Whatever you try, Park Tae Ho can't push me out.

Till my dying day, I'm the Adele chairman's wife,

and the one taking over Adele

will be my son, not yours. Ever.

You okay?

I'm fine.

How about you, ma'am? You okay?

Yeah, I'm okay.

What went down in the chairman's office?

What did that creep, Park Tae Ho, say to you

that's got you taking it out on them?

Quit pestering me and get out.

What's up with you two?

What happened to your cheeks?

Mrs. Ok.

Ms. Oh told us we were stepping out of line.

So she hit you for that?

Goodness. Come here.

Hold on.

What is it?

Nothing, really.

It's just, Jung Ran doesn't look too well.

Mind looking in on her?

She lost it and smacked people around,

and now she's the sick one? Please.

Even so...

If she's really hurting, she should see a doctor.

I've got a dinner meeting to run to.

Honestly, Oh Jung Ran's a piece of work.

I never wanted Myung Hui caught in the crossfire.

You must be holding a grudge

for letting my wife back in

and dragging you through all this.

It stung less than wine in my face

at the Women's Business Association mixer.

That was your doing, wasn't it?

You're the reason

your wife showed up at that event.

What exactly did I do wrong

to set you off like this?

I was just trying

to keep the peace around this house.

Until Adele's successor is named,

my wife and you both need

to know your boundaries.

I see.

Got it.

What a liar.

You, Park Tae Ho,

you'll do anything to shut me down.

My poking into Temi Bio on the side

must be why you're hitting me where it hurts.

What are you going to do if Chairman Park decides to come after you?

It might even cost you ground in the succession.

We need to think this through carefully.

We should pull back from the Temi Bio investigation for now.

No way.

I need to know why Temi Bio rattles him.

If I let one slap send me running,

I'll never take down Oh Jung Ran or Park Tae Ho.

Is this really how I go out,

with nothing left, tossed out on the curb?

None of this is on me.

It's Chairman Park Tae Ho's fault!

No way.

Why did I even agree to do his dirty work?

I won't let anyone steal the life I've built myself.

I need to figure something out

to keep my future safe from Chairman Park.

We're going to have a hole in our front porch

with all these rich folks from Adele constantly dropping by like they own the place.

Keep your voice down.

We have to look good so Yu Na can get rehired.

What are you doing here so late at night?

Is Ms. Choi in right now?

What are you trying to sniff out this time?

Look all you want.

I've got nothing to hide.

It might not be physical evidence,

but you're definitely acting like you have a secret.

What are you talking about?

Temi Bio.

I saw you and Ms. Oh

practically begging the chairman for mercy.

Why on earth did you try to use Temi Bio as leverage to get

your firing overturned?

So, between you and the chairman...

along with Temi Bio.

A secret connects all of you, right?

Is the chairman aware that you're...

secretly investigating Temi Bio?

Should that be kept hidden from him?

My hunch was right. A secret exists.

Which secret are you talking about?

My question came from your suspicious behavior

even though nothing is there.

That makes sense.

The thought that it was nothing crossed my mind.

Her bribery ledger helped Ms. Oh return,

yet your Temi Bio strategy seems to have failed.

Did Ms. Oh return home? He allowed her inside?

It seems the bribery ledger did the trick.

My intent was to see if you'd return to work.

Since nothing is here, I should get going.

If they're really hiding something,

that Temi Bio card will be her next move.

Take this. It's Ms. Oh's phone.

Is going there yourself absolutely necessary?

Her temper means she'll probably make things tough.

I have to take that risk if I want answers.

If I can get on her good side this time,

it'll help our plan.

Chloe.

I didn't notice you were there.

I was only returning the phone.

I heard she's going to visit your mother.

Please look after my Chloe carefully.

Yes, of course.

The way you put it,

it sounds like we're a couple meeting my parents.

Sorry?

Forget it, it's really nothing.

She'll be safe with me, so take it easy.

Now that she's apologizing face-to-face,

I bet my mom will eventually soften up.

It's time for us to head out.

We're going to head out now.

Oh, Hyun Jun!

It's incredibly wonderful to see you again.

We've finally made it back.

Hold on. Why is Chloe, or that girl, here?

Call her Chloe, Mr. Song.

Apologies. That's just how your mother refers to her.

Is Ms. Oh around?

She's in her room, but...

she's feeling grumpy.

Ms. Oh.

You behaved as if we'd never meet again.

Don't tell me you're unhappy I'm home.

It isn't that at all.

There's a guest here for you.

This is Chloe.

You haven't forgotten her, right?

You miserable little thief.

- What gives you the nerve to show up? - Please, Mom.

I'm truly sorry for everything.

I was so frantic that I made a huge mistake.

Since it's over, I hoped we could reconcile.

Here are the clothes and the phone you wanted.

Give her a break, Jung Ran.

You should at least take these peace offerings.

As she suggested, we should just let this go.

Don't be ridiculous.

And now this little thief has the nerve to disrespect me too.

Did you honestly believe some cheap outfit would shut me up?

Do you really think you can step all over the lady of Adele?

Ms. Oh, please stop.

And you, snap out of it.

She's only using you as a way to get to me.

What's your angle?

What exactly do you want from me?

Why are you playing games with my son like this?

Mom!

Hold on!

Just where do you think you're headed?

Do you see now?

That girl Chloe, or whatever she's called, is in on it with Kim Myung Hui.

That's the reason Min Jun keeps rushing to her side.

As if you know the first thing about her!

Watch how you talk about her.

Chloe, wait!

Just what do you think you're doing?

That's my question for you.

Why does a person like you just stand there and put up with that?

I'm capable of handling myself.

Whatever choices I make, please stay out of them.

I'm not the woman who passed away.

Park Min Jun!

Just what is this behavior?

How is walking out supposed to fix anything?

Am I supposed to stand there and do nothing...

while she gets torn apart like that?

And who asked you to step in?

Because you weren't stepping up yourself!

As your mother poured out all that cruelty,

you sat there silent.

Trust me, I understand exactly how deeply that wounds a person.

Both of you, stop it right now.

I'll see myself out.

Let me come along. I'll drive you home.

Remember, she came here as my guest.

The truth is,

she's the woman I have feelings for.

At this moment, Chloe and I...

need a little space to ourselves.

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So let go of her hand

and step away.

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Absolutely not.

Letting her go isn't something I'm willing to do.

Regardless of what anyone says or their reasons,

I refuse to let her go.

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Much like you're following what your heart tells you,

I plan to do the same with mine.

- What if what you're feeling isn't genuine? - Not genuine?

The only thing you two think about is how you feel.

Doesn't it strike you as incredibly selfish and disrespectful?

- At last, I can reclaim everything. - Choi Yu Na, how dare you...

Both my future and Park Min Jun.

Is Ms. Choi actually returning?

- So it seems. - Good morning to you.

It's so good to see you again.

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