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(All people, incidents, and backgrounds...)

(in this drama are fictitious and unrelated to reality.)

(Also, children were filmed under production guidelines.)

We're from the Prosecutors' Office.

We're here to execute a search and seizure warrant.

A search and seizure?

This is regarding a violation of the Act...

on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes...

and charges of bribery.

So this is about the slush fund?

Yes, we've already secured the ledger.

So please cooperate. All right, let's begin!

What? Hey, where are you going?

Where do you think you're going? Look here.

Cut this out right now!

What?

These punks... Hey!

Darn them.

Hyun Jun, hey!

What on earth just happened?

Park Min Jun tricked us.

He got someone else to hand the ledger over to the prosecution.

I think him trying to run was just to buy time.

Park Min Jun...

Then what's going to happen now?

What about the company?

(Adele)

Begin.

(Prosecution Service)

What's really going to happen to the company?

Tell me about it. A slush fund, of all things?

Unbelievable.

What on earth?

Kim Dan Hui, Park Min Jun.

You stole the slush fund ledger and gave it to the prosecution?

Yes, that's exactly what I did.

You've probably already received a summons from the prosecution.

And your powerful backers in politics and business?

Assemblyman Kwon is already being investigated.

Everyone else will be trying to save their own skin,

so they'll be busy cutting ties with you.

You'd better not expect anything from them.

There's nothing...

you can use anymore.

That dirty money that protected you,

and the power you had,

are all gone.

You dirty rats. Darn you!

That's enough.

Do you want to add assault charges?

What? Assault?

You brat!

Min Jun!

What do you think you're doing?

My own son deceives me and steals the ledger?

And to think I favored you for being the eldest son.

Just like your mother 30 years ago,

you should have died.

Shut it!

You're the one who should've died.

Someday,

you'll definitely regret what happened today.

I'll regret this?

Do you really think I, Park Tae Ho, would be taken down...

by a bunch of pathetic cops and prosecutors?

Don't be ridiculous...

Father!

- Honey. - Father.

- Honey! - Father.

Honey.

Father?

Okay, I understand. We'll talk about it.

James looked into it,

and it appears the prosecution will delay issuing...

the summons for questioning.

Apparently, Park Tae Ho cited health reasons...

and asked them to reschedule.

Health issues?

He could be lying.

To avoid the summons for questioning,

he pretended to be sick?

Knowing Park Tae Ho, that's entirely possible.

Get up already.

You're quite an actor.

I can't believe you faked passing out back there.

Darn it. I mean, just darn.

Look.

Don't you see this summons?

I had to do this to buy some time.

How else am I supposed to come up with a plan?

What kind of plan?

To run away overseas and avoid the investigation?

Do you take me, Park Tae Ho,

for a man who runs and hides?

Did you ask the prosecutors' office to reschedule my summons?

Yes, and it seems they're willing to reschedule.

Good. Now that we've bought some time,

contact the top law firm immediately and assemble a legal team.

Tell them to report back on our preparation for questioning.

That...

I'll do it.

You, Mom?

If we need to squeeze a plan out of those lawyers,

I'm much better at it than you are.

Sure.

We don't have a lot of time. Tell them to bring me a plan, fast.

If there's no avoiding the investigation,

I'll prepare for everything...

and push through.

Of course. Absolutely.

Right. We can't give Park Tae Ho any room for excuses or extra time.

I'll double-check if there's really an issue with his health.

I need to find a way to move up the summons for questioning.

Wait, how about this?

What's that?

You need to stay out of this.

What?

You have nothing to do with the slush fund,

so there's no need to get involved and be dragged down.

I'll get the lawyers and handle the preparations,

so you just focus on the company.

You're after something else, aren't you?

We're facing a crisis here.

Don't go causing trouble by acting alone,

and let me help you.

Park Tae Ho will have a hard time getting out of this.

Honestly,

why go to the trouble of getting him out?

You're the chairman now, after all.

We'll use this chance to take over his stocks and assets.

That's enough.

What are you trying to do now?

You framed Baek Jin Ju just to take the chairman's seat,

and now you're after Chairman Park's shares and entire fortune?

Why are you suddenly taking his side?

I'm not taking his side. It's Hyun Jun I'm worried about.

Stop trying to steal from others...

and think about our Hyun Jun.

Help him get back what he's lost first.

What exactly has he lost?

He's the chairman now,

and I got rid of everyone in his way.

So what's the problem?

Exactly.

I'm beginning to think that you're the real problem here.

Excessive greed will lead to your downfall.

Besides,

the fight between both sides is getting worse.

Why do you keep pushing our Hyun Jun into the deep end?

What deep end?

Once we secure Park Tae Ho's stocks and assets,

even if his secret gets out,

he can keep the chairmanship and live comfortably.

Hyun Jun knows all of that, which is why he wants it all, too.

So don't needlessly interfere and get in the way.

I may have lost the slush fund ledger,

but the stocks and assets...

must belong to me.

What? Do you have something else to say?

I get it.

Are you spying on me hoping to find out...

about Father's condition?

Yes, and seeing you here confirms it.

Him passing out was an act, wasn't it?

A ploy to buy time before the summons for questioning.

Well...

Think what you want.

Whatever your plan is, it won't go your way.

Park Tae Ho...

There's no escaping the law this time.

Fine.

See how far you can push this.

Whether Chairman Park Tae Ho...

ends up dragged off by the prosecution or not,

I'd like to see that for myself.

A prosecutorial summons for questioning?

We turned over the slush fund ledger,

so no matter how much Park Tae Ho tries to stall,

he can't escape the investigation.

Naturally, Manager Kang, you, who helped create the slush fund,

and I, who was briefly involved,

will face punishment too.

But...

if you come forward, confess, and cooperate with the investigation,

you could get a lighter sentence.

Please testify about everything you did...

for Park Tae Ho.

What? Say that again.

You want me to sign my stocks and assets...

over to Hyun Jun?

Yes.

I spoke with the lawyers,

and the evidence in the slush fund ledger...

is just too strong.

You'll be arrested as soon as the investigation starts.

The stocks and assets under your name...

will likely be investigated too.

They said transferring them to Hyun Jun...

is the only way to protect the management rights.

Protect the management rights?

If your stocks are frozen,

do you think Kim Dan Hui and Moon Tae Jin will just stand by?

They'll immediately demand a new chairman election.

We need your stocks...

to protect our Hyun Jun and Adele Group.

Darn it.

Rather than letting them take over Adele Group,

it's safer to transfer your shares and wealth to Hyun Jun...

to protect the company.

Do you agree with her?

I suppose that's why you drew up this contract...

and brought it here.

- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.

Why you... You imbeciles!

This is unbelievable.

How dare you conspire behind my back?

What are you talking about?

I told you to prepare for the investigation,

not scheme to steal my shares.

And you call yourselves lawyers?

Get out. Get out right now!

Hey, you. Get over here.

Of course.

I knew something was off when you offered...

to talk to the lawyers.

Unbelievable. You never planned on helping me.

You were just plotting to rob me.

Word is you're finished this time.

So I need to at least look out for Hyun Jun.

You'd hate to lose Adele Group,

which you cherish more than life itself.

- Why, you... - Father!

The summons for questioning...

It's happening tomorrow.

Wait, what?

But why?

Under orders from Chairman Park Tae Ho,

Manager Kang and I helped manage the slush fund.

Please arrange a cross-examination with Park Tae Ho at once.

With such a key informant and witness coming forward,

don't you have...

more than enough grounds to summon Park Tae Ho?

What? Kim Dan Hui, and even Manager Kang?

See?

The prosecution is armed with the ledger and witnesses.

If the investigation starts tomorrow,

you'll lose everything.

Will you be quiet?

Have you forgotten what happened because you held on to everything?

Had you entrusted your slush fund to Hyun Jun or me,

you wouldn't be in this position.

Because you couldn't trust anyone,

Kim Dan Hui took everything from you.

Are you really going to hoard...

your shares and assets until you lose those, too?

If you do, you'll end up losing the entire Adele Group.

Still...

Not my shares and assets.

Father.

Please, look at the situation rationally.

The summons for questioning is tomorrow.

Between the slush fund ledger and Manager Kang,

the evidence and testimony are airtight.

Once your shares and assets are frozen,

I can't protect Adele Group,

nor can I protect you.

You, protecting me?

The investigation and trial will take years.

What do you think you can do on your own?

You need someone on the outside...

to manage the lawyers and support you.

If I hand over all my shares and assets...

You could betray me.

If you can't trust me,

then I'll step down as chairman...

of Adele Group.

Park Hyun Jun!

After all,

without Father's shares and assets, I'll get kicked out anyway.

It's better to give up now.

Your son or your stocks.

Choose which of the two...

you're going to keep.

- Here you go. - Drink up. It's nice and cold.

All that's left now is for you to get your sweet victory.

Oh, thank you. I'll enjoy it.

Boss, you're on closing duty today.

All right. Go on home.

Okay, I'm heading out then.

- Enjoy. - You have to leave the tray.

- See you. - I thought she was taking it.

I bet the questioning was tough.

Not really. They just confirmed a few things.

When Park Tae Ho is summoned, I'll be questioned further.

Manager Kang is the one getting grilled right now.

He's been by Park Tae Ho's side doing his dirty work for years.

Manager Kang...

Turns out watching his whereabouts was a great call.

Jin Ju persuading him that he could receive a reduced sentence was key.

Since you were watching over his mother's new nursing home,

he must've figured he could at least trust you, Dan Hui.

I guess a lot of things just fell into place.

Right, and thanks to their efforts,

Park Tae Ho was immediately issued a summons for questioning.

You did great, Mother.

But where's Jin Ju?

She went to see Choi Yu Na.

- Choi Yu Na? - Yes.

To inform her about Park Tae Ho...

and push her to testify about the incident seven years ago.

Once the slush fund investigation is underway,

it'll connect to the case from seven years ago.

Securing testimony from Park Tae Ho's accomplice...

will give the investigation a huge boost.

Yes. And regarding Deputy Chief Yun,

Choi Yu Na must be held accountable as well.

What happened?

Will Oh Jung Ran get me out of here?

Get you out?

She didn't even bat an eye.

She said if you run your mouth,

you'll be charged with murder, not attempted murder.

I was the one being threatened.

What?

That's ridiculous.

How could she do this to me?

Do you see it now?

That family...

is a heartless bunch without a shred of decency.

No matter how I look at it,

they're not the ones who can help you. Jin Ju is.

So get down on your knees and beg Jin Ju to help you.

- Just please. - Are you crazy?

Why should I beg?

Right.

You couldn't even do what I asked properly,

and now you bring Baek Jin Ju here?

What is it that you can actually do?

Do you even want to help me?

Choi Yu Na, how can you talk to her like that?

Jin Ju, I'm fine.

Can you just look after my Yu Na?

Please, I'm begging you.

Why are you begging?

Why are you groveling again like you did seven years ago?

Why do you think I tried to get rid of her?

It's because you and Dad were always groveling...

So why are you begging again?

Because I have to save you.

To find a way for my child to live,

I have to beg.

That's why you have to beg Jin Ju too.

This really is your last option.

Just get lost.

I'm never going to beg you, so get out.

Then who are you going to beg?

Oh Jung Ran, who's turned her back on you?

Or Park Tae Ho, who's been cornered?

He's cornered?

We handed his slush fund ledger to the prosecution.

Park Tae Ho will be summoned for questioning soon.

As they investigate the slush fund,

everything from seven years ago will come to light.

What?

It's over now,

so you might as well give up.

Confess to your crimes and pay the price.

If you do, I'll take care of your mother.

Shut it.

It can't end like this. This is ridiculous.

My life can't end here like this.

This is all your fault.

Baek Jin Ju. You ruined everything!

You ruined it, Baek Jin Ju.

Baek Jin Ju,

I'm in this mess because of you. It's all your fault!

Let go!

Choi Yu Na.

You're the one...

who ruined your own life.

If you can't admit to your mistakes or reflect on them,

you'll only fall further.

Is hitting rock bottom like this...

the price you're paying for your sins?

(Stock Gift Agreement)

He'll just give up the chairmanship instead?

If Hyun Jun gives up the chairmanship,

I don't have a backup plan.

There's no one else I can trust with it.

Kim Dan Hui, Moon Tae Jin, and Baek Jin Ju.

The three of them will pounce and come after Adele Group.

Adele Group is my life's work.

There's no way I'm letting anyone take it.

(Stock Gift Agreement)

(August 3, 2026, Park Tae Ho)

Father.

I'm only handing over my shares...

to protect the chairmanship of Adele.

Kim Dan Hui, Moon Tae Jin, Baek Jin Ju,

and even Park Min Jun.

Don't let any of them take it from you.

Secure the position.

Don't worry.

If you lose your position or turn on me,

you'd better brace yourself.

Of course. You can count on me.

Why are you so happy this morning?

It's the day Chairman Park is being summoned for questioning.

Hyun Jun has it all now.

The chairmanship, the stocks, and the fortune.

He has it all.

And you're that happy about it?

Every single one of those is a heavy burden.

Hyun Jun has to carry all of that...

and live his life protecting it.

A crown is meant to be heavy.

That's why not just anyone can wear it.

I'm going to escort Father now.

While I'm gone, don't stir up any unnecessary trouble,

and stay put.

Of course. Don't you worry.

To make it look like you really passed out,

get in this.

We've finally made it this far.

We'll get to see Park Tae Ho face justice...

and finally get arrested.

Yes, today is just the beginning.

The investigation is starting with the slush fund ledger,

but they'll also investigate the case from seven years ago,

and what happened 30 years ago will be brought up too.

That's right. All of Park Tae Ho's evil deeds...

are part of a long, interconnected chain.

Once Park Tae Ho goes down,

Choi Yu Na and Oh Jung Ran will face justice too.

Shall we go, then?

- Chairman Park has arrived. - He's here.

It's Park Tae Ho.

Do you admit to the slush fund and bribery charges?

We hear the entire slush fund ledger was handed over.

Do you have a comment?

What will happen to the Adele Group?

Will you take responsibility for this management risk?

- Please, just one comment. - Is it true?

Do you have anything to say?

Is it true?

- Please give us a comment. - Please give us a comment.

Park Tae Ho, former chairman of Adele Group,

has arrived for prosecutorial questioning...

over allegations of slush funds and bribery.

The prosecution has announced an intensive investigation.

It's been reported that they will request an arrest warrant,

making it seem increasingly likely that Chairman Park will be arrested.

Is Chairman Park being investigated by the prosecution?

Keep it down.

If everything comes out and he's arrested,

what will happen to me?

Is there really no one who can save me?

My father is not in good health,

so I will be answering questions on his behalf.

First, I'd like to sincerely apologize once again...

for the concern this situation has caused.

Park Hyun Jun.

Is he trying to protect Park Tae Ho to the very end?

He's going to live as the chairman of the Adele Group.

It seems he's made up his mind.

Furthermore, right here and now,

I'd like to announce...

my resignation as chairman of Adele Group.

- What? He's resigning? - What is he talking about?

Are you resigning as chairman?

Why the sudden decision?

Is this how you're taking responsibility?

Then what happens to the Adele Group?

Who will be the next chairman?

- Please give us a comment. - Who will be the next chairman?

- So what happens now? - Is there another candidate?

What is your reason for doing this?

What's all this nonsense about you stepping down as chairman?

Did you forget the condition I set when I gave you...

my shares and assets?

Right.

Now that it's all mine, I realized I overlooked one detail.

I'm not qualified to be chairman of Adele Group.

You're not qualified?

The reason...

I'm resigning as chairman...

is because I'm not Chairman Park's biological son.

What? He's not his biological son?

- Then who's his real father? - Is that really true?

Who's your biological father?

Who is your biological father?

Why are you only revealing this now?

What did you just say?

Hyun Jun is resigning as chairman?

But why?

In front of everyone,

he announced it himself.

That he isn't Park Tae Ho's son.

What the heck are you talking about?

Park Hyun Jun, you...

This was your plan all along.

All the way to the end,

I'll be right beside Park Tae Ho.

While proudly by his side,

I'll show you the choice I've made.

Baek Jin Ju,

this is my choice.

- Park Hyun Jun! - Wasn't he ill?

- Is your leg all right? - What is this nonsense?

What do you mean you're not my son?

This is no place to be pulling a stunt like this.

Even if I had lost my mind,

I wouldn't joke about something like this.

Chairman Park Tae Ho,

I'm not your biological son.

Once you're done being questioned,

the son who promised to protect the chairmanship,

along with all your shares and assets...

will be gone.

Park Hyun Jun...

All you have left now...

is a mountain of regret...

and your punishment.

Enjoy paying your dues,

Chairman Park Tae Ho.

This can't be happening.

Hyun Jun, how could you?

I won't let you get away with this. You and Oh Jung Ran.

I'm going to destroy you with my own two hands.

Whatever it takes!

(Pearl in Red)

Kim Dan Hui, you set this up too, didn't you?

Is this pathetic little stunt what you call revenge?

I hope I'm overthinking this,

but I'm worried about what Park Tae Ho might be plotting.

Ms. Oh...

You tore my life to shreds without a second thought for me.

How could you do this? How?

(Subtitles are provided by KOCOWA.)