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ALL CHARACTERS, ORGANIZATIONS AND EVENTS ARE FICTITIOUS

Previously on The Penthouse: War in Life…

Get Logan no matter what.

We must keep him alive.

I'll tell Soo-ryeon everything. That you knew Logan would die that day.

Logan is dead.

I don't want to see Mom again. Ever!

You killed Ms. Oh.

It's better to forget bad memories quickly.

Cheonsu District.

Once Cheonsu District is selected again, Cheong-a Construction will get the deal.

Isn't that him? That's Joo Dan-tae.

An evil man must be fought by evil.

Dohae Construction, again?

They have a lobbyist working for them, but can't figure out who this lobbyist is.

Hello.

I'm honored to meet you in person.

You're Vice-Minister Yoon Kyung-eun of the Ministry of Education.

Thank you for your time, ma'am.

Why did you want to see me?

You've made a name for yourself as a scholar of virtue,

so I've always wanted to meet you.

I wanted to become the lamp of your journey.

My lamp?

Who in the world are you?

Hello, Ms. Yoon.

I'm Jessica, one of the club managers.

Club manager?

Gosh, stop staring at me. You're making me embarrassed.

I may not look like it, but I'm highly interested in education.

I'm a fan of yours.

There's still ice in the air.

Shall we down this drink to break the ice?

-Ms. Yoon. Let's chug this down-- -I do not drink with strangers.

Then please have a piece of fruit.

I can eat by myself.

Goodness, please don't be so rigid.

You can make yourself at home. Please make yourself comfortable.

This is very uncomfortable.

I wouldn't have come if I knew it'd be like this.

Please excuse me.

She's very talkative.

Ms. Yoon!

-What did you say? -What are you doing?

Wait, what did you say? What?

I didn't ask you to come to joke around.

There's something you must see.

Ms. Yoon.

This is nice.

These are our VIPs, right next door.

-Goodness. -Nice.

Minister Kang?

-Goodness. -My goodness.

My gosh.

-What a nice day. -Goodness.

Are you asking me

to take this darned bribe from you?

Mr. Kang, where in this room do you see a bribe?

Please don't say that.

We do not have eyes or ears.

I mean, how did you know what I wanted?

This is just too touching!

You're so cool.

Please do your best to relocate the top high schools

into Cheonsu District from District Eight of Gangnam.

We need those prestigious high schools in Cheong-a Construction's blueprint.

Please make your decision.

You won't be the minister forever.

Now that you made a name for yourself, it's time for you to get rich.

-Keep it going! -Yes!

Like this?

Girls.

Mr. Kang.

I'm not sure if I can do this.

These ladies are so beautiful.

Number two, over here.

Darn it, what the heck.

Kindness received, kindness repaid!

-Kindness received, kindness repaid! -Kindness received, kindness repaid!

-Mr. Kang, you should sing something. -Okay. Let's get the party started!

Cheong-a Construction has been lobbying Mr. Kang to have

the high schools of District Eight

relocated to Cheonsu District.

I knew he'd be trouble.

That man and his love for money.

Once the best high schools in Korea are relocated to Cheonsu District,

young couples will rush in to apply for a unit,

then the price per unit will skyrocket.

It'll turn into an education district as big as that of Daechi-dong.

They're taking advantage of education to increase the value

of their real estate properties.

Why are you showing me this?

You don't get along with Mr. Kang.

The entire world knows you're his worst enemy.

We're after the same ending.

We want them to go bust.

It'll become your secret weapon to get rid of Minister Kang for good.

I don't know what you're after,

but it's also considered lobbying to make such a deal with me.

I'm aware of that.

You won't have to get your hands dirty.

I'm going to expose everything.

I just need you to clean up a few things.

"Clean up"?

Please make sure those schools in District Eight

of Gangnam do not get relocated.

We can't let them take advantage

of our children's education over some housing prices.

Isn't that your pride as an educator

who devoted your life?

Tell me.

Who are you?

Save Logan no matter what.

He doesn't have to fully recover.

I just need him alive.

This is

why I got you out of jail.

I'm not a burn specialist. He won't survive at this rate.

He could die any moment now.

I need more medicine, and he needs to be at a big hospital.

Let's meet and talk.

Tell the nurse what you need.

What's that medicine?

I said you aren't allowed to use anything you brought from the outside.

You told me to keep him alive.

I'm simply doing my best to treat him, just as a doctor should.

Do you think you're some great doctor?

Stop pretending like you're an amazing doctor.

Just keep him alive. That's all.

Even a doctor who lost his license should be able to do that much.

How much do you know about me?

Are you hiding up there watching me?

Who are you?

What's your relationship with Logan?

None of your business.

Shut up and do as I say.

If you're worried about the patient, use the medicine you'll find there.

It'll take the edge off severe pain.

Why are you trying to save him?

That's none of your business!

And you cannot tell anybody that Logan is alive.

If that secret gets out,

your daughter's life will be in danger.

What?

Remember. No matter where you are and what you do, I can see everything.

Don't even dream of doing anything rash.

If I got you out of prison,

you should be able to lick my feet.

No?

You.

Are you Joo Dan-tae?

Wrap up the treatment.

You can go when the nurse comes.

Who are you? Show yourself, you jerk!

Joo Dan-tae!

Show yourself!

You!

Just think of your daughter.

I'll even lick your feet

if you tell me to.

Good.

Think of me as Joo Dan-tae.

That's what I wanted.

My gosh, this is awesome, right?

-Let's go. -We had a great time.

They have all kinds of awful ways of showing how vulgar they are.

They're busy bribing the powerful,

then they're busy exploiting their subcontractors.

People like Yoon-hee suffered unfairly because of heinous men like them.

I'll cut out everything that's rotten,

every single thing.

CHEONG-A GROUP

-Thank you. It's great to work with you. -Sure.

-Why don't we take a photo to remember? -Sounds great.

All right, come on in.

-Looks great. -That was fun.

-You two should talk. -Sure.

That was a wonderful meeting we had.

THE GAUDI OF KOREA, ARCHITECT BAE CHAE-SIK, CHEONSU DISTRICT

HIGH-CLASS, CHEONG-A CONSTRUCTION

CHEONG-A GROUP

I don't know what this is about.

How dare you fabricate evidence?

Fabricated?

Did you just say it was fabricated?

Fabricated?

Sign this.

This is a disclaimer that says you won't work with Cheong-a Construction.

-I… -You won't sign it? You won't?

-You won't? -I will. I'll sign it.

And keep the gold bars.

I'll keep it a secret to Cheong-a Construction for a while.

Gosh.

-Sign it. -Yes, ma'am.

DISCLAIMER OF BUILDING, CHEONSU DISTRICT

SIGNED BY BAE CHAE-SIK

I drank so much every single day to serve everyone and their mom.

I feel like my liver has given up.

We only have a little more to go.

The best educational district with the best architecture and landscape,

it's already game over.

Did you get the business plan from Dohae Construction?

Their main theme is keeping the district eco-friendly.

Education versus environment.

This won't be easy.

A game isn't fun if our opponent is easy.

Anyway, I still find it weird that a brand-new construction company

jumped into this huge project without any capital.

Did you find who Dohae's lobbyist is?

There's not a lot of information on her,

other than how pretty she is.

Also, she has this woman

who's like her bodyguard, and her name was…

Right, Jessica.

She's in her 30s.

She makes amazing cocktails,

and she can carve flowers and cranes with fruit.

She's also amazingly charismatic that she even makes men shudder.

Jessica?

SAUNA

What are you doing? Let me go.

Let me go! Darn it.

Are you in league with Dohae Construction?

When we met first, you lied to me and said your name was Jessica.

What are you up to?

Mind your own business.

We'll be strangers once we get divorced.

If we don't betray him, he won't mess with us.

Why are you doing this? Think of Je-ni.

You idiot. Do you live as Joo Dan-tae's dog

because you're worried about Je-ni?

I'm not a dumbhead like you,

so I'm not scared of Joo Dan-tae.

Do you want Je-ni to live as his children's dog too?

What happened to the Fiery Punch of Jincheon?

Ma-ri, please.

Whenever I think of how you threw

Yoon-hee's body in that lake, you still make me frightened.

If you're going to cover for Dan-tae, don't appear before me

or lurk anywhere near Je-ni.

-Je-ni and I share the same feelings. -No, Honey.

Will you let me go?

Ma-ri! Hey, Lady Jincheon!

SAUNA

SEOK-KYUNG

Seok-hoon, it's me.

Hey.

What is it?

Are you busy?

Tell me what this is about.

I'm going abroad to study today. To Italy.

You're going abroad to study?

And you're telling me this now? Did you get Mom's permission?

No, you can tell her for me.

What on earth is wrong with you?

You decided on something this important without talking to Mom first?

If anything, you should've told me.

Are we even family anymore? How can you do this to Mom?

Why are you getting so mad?

I'm telling you now.

Mom said she doesn't think of me as her daughter.

And you believe that?

You fool, she's waiting for you to call.

Can you…

come out to the airport?

I haven't seen you for such a long time,

and I won't see you for a while.

No.

If you're going to do as you like, why do you need me?

Don't get in touch with me no matter what. I'll live thinking I never had a sister.

Bye.

Seok-hoon.

What?

Today?

She never mentioned that.

What time is her flight?

I didn't ask. She'll call once she arrives.

Don't worry about her.

Which school in Italy?

Did your dad tell her to go?

She always wanted to study abroad.

I'm sure she'll adapt all right.

It'll be better for her to stay away from Dad.

I didn't think she'd leave so suddenly.

Anyway, has something been

going on lately?

I've been busy with work.

Does it concern Ms. Oh?

If you're finding the truth of her death, I'll help you.

It's all right. I'll manage.

I'm a college student now. I'm not a kid anymore.

Ro-na's having such a tough time, so I want to do something to help.

Seok-hoon.

I know how dear Ro-na is to you,

but I think you should stop here.

What do you mean?

Your dad is involved

in Yoon-hee's death.

What?

Are you serious?

No, right?

One day, Ro-na will find out,

and both of you will be greatly hurt.

If someone who tried to hurt her even ended up killing her mother,

how can she ever forgive him?

-I know it's not your fault, but-- -Stop.

Stop it.

I get it now, so stop it.

It's my fault.

Just as Dad said, if he's evil, I'm evil.

If he's a snake, I'm a snake.

I'm just an evil snake,

yet I dared to like Ro-na.

I didn't even realize my place.

I'm the jerk.

Where are you going, Seok-hoon?

DOCTOR HA YOON-CHUL

This is Ha Yoon-chul.

There is something I must tell you.

May I see you now?

I'm sorry. This is such bad manners.

I'm stuck in traffic, so I'll be about ten minutes late.

I see. It's all right.

I just arrived too.

Take your time.

RESTRICTED NUMBER

RESTRICTED NUMBER

What are you doing? Why do you have Eun-byeol's photo?

I thought of your biggest weakness,

and I thought it'd be your child.

What kind of nonsense…

Don't you dare lay a finger on her.

Otherwise, I'll kill you.

I'll make sure I kill you. Do you get it?

That depends on what you do.

If you say anything stupid to Sim Soo-ryeon…

Mom!

This will be the last time you see her.

If you don't want a tragic ending, get out of there now.

You scumbag.

I never warn anybody twice.

Make a wise choice.

The phone is turned off. You'll be redirected to voicemail.

How dare you come here?

Why not?

Am I not allowed to be here?

I need you to empty out this office.

I'm going to tear this place down.

Who says you can?

The penthouse and 27 Cheonsu District. They're mine. Did you already forget?

I've been too generous until now.

I can't put it off anymore. This is my ultimatum.

Why are you obsessed over this land of all those properties you own?

I'm not sure.

You should

probably ask your late father.

What happened to Seok-kyung? Why did you suddenly send her abroad?

Because she wanted to leave

for a place where you can never find her.

That's why I let her do as she wishes.

After all, I'm a good dad.

Anyway, I'm busy, so I should get going.

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE BY ROSSINI

What are you looking at?

You didn't make Cheong-a's audition.

You failed every audition. Do you still want to try?

Just go abroad to study as my mom said.

-I hear Seok-kyung ran to Italy too. -I don't want to run away.

Everyone says I'm a murderer's daughter who has zero talent.

Where would I run to?

Why do you read those comments? It only makes you mad.

People who write malicious comments without knowing the full story

need to come at you with all of their identities exposed.

I read them on purpose to never forget.

To remember what happened

to my mom.

This isn't good.

Leave this here and follow me.

Where are we going?

-Have some beer and forget everything. -Give me.

You love tteokbokki and fried chicken. Eat up.

It looks great.

Isn't the audition for a resident musician just a huge show?

It's a show to let Eun-byeol win.

I heard Vienna Philharmonic will be performing at Cheong-a Arts Center too.

It looked like Ms. Cheon is determined to make Eun-byeol successful.

They make me so angry.

Hey, you got into SNU too. Will you just be Eun-byeol's sidekick?

Where's your pride?

You should all just refuse to audition.

At least that'll destroy their reputation.

What brings you to school, Mom?

I have great news.

You know that Vienna Philharmonic will be performing in Korea next week, right?

And the conductor, Clark Lee, will hold a press conference at Cheong-a Arts Hall.

I'll do anything to make it happen, so get ready to audition to Clark.

Audition to him? Me? But how?

He and I were friends while I was studying abroad.

Once you receive his recognition,

many world-renowned conductors will want to perform with you.

Then you can perform around the world with Vienna Philharmonic.

You'll be the prima donna in every famous opera house

in Italy, Austria and more.

I can be the prima donna for Clark's concert?

No matter what anyone says, you're the best in Korea.

You've already won every domestic competition,

and Korea will be too small for you to perform in.

Unfortunately I ended up staying in Korea,

but I'll support you in every single way so you will perform all around the world.

Could I really do that?

No one else can do this but you.

Mom. Can you hear my heart racing?

What should I sing for the audition?

Will you give me some lessons?

Of course I will.

We have to do everything we can to bring out the best in you by next week.

This audition will be completely different from the other ones.

If you want to perform around the world, you can't just be a good singer.

You must express emotions to perfection, and act it out with your entire body.

Do you understand?

You must surpass me. That's the only way

I can be compensated for the life I lived.

I won't lose this chance you brought for me.

I love you, Mom.

That's my girl.

I knew you would learn to escape from that tormenting memory.

I'm so glad I put my trust in you.

Goodness, is this Eun-byeol's breakfast?

You two must be getting along well.

You're looking after her so dearly.

You aren't here to eat with her, are you?

No way. I have a rather weak stomach.

Cheong-a Construction will secure

the construction rights for Cheonsu District very soon.

That's why I need some more money from Cheong-a Group.

Again?

I hear Dohae Construction won't be an easy fight.

A tiny company like that can't compete against us.

Even so, you can't use more money.

I only trust the money I have,

not the money that left my hands.

And I can never trust you.

Eun-byeol, breakfast is ready.

Wasn't your wish…

Wasn't your wish to make the company bigger

and split up with me as soon as possible?

Once we win over the rights, it'll be so easy to raise the price of our stocks.

My life's work is upon Cheonsu District.

It's our best chance to sell this company when it peaks.

What if it fails?

That's impossible.

And I need 50 billion won to stroke the executives of the association.

These are the people who'll fight for us at the very front.

Trust me. This is the last time.

Fine. But under one condition.

Give me ten percent of the group's shares. Then I'll consider it.

Ten percent?

Are you trying to rob me? How does this make any sense?

If you don't want to, then forget it. I don't want to do it anyway.

And I won't accept any other offer. Let me know if you change your mind.

Eun-byeol, breakfast is ready.

That crazy woman.

Fine. Ten percent it is!

Cheong-a Construction plans to secure a trillion won for this business.

The best schools of District Eight in Gangnam will be relocated.

It'll only take 20 minutes to get to Cheonsu from Jongno,

and only ten minutes from Apgujeong to Cheonsu

with Cheonsu Express Subway.

-That's amazing. -Sounds wonderful.

The asking price will be 100 million won per pyeong.

However, the members of our association will be offered 50 million per pyeong.

That's wonderful!

PRESIDENT OF THE ASSOCIATION

Also, don't worry about your taxes.

I, Lee Kyu-jin, a former assemblyman,

will find a way for you to save on your taxes as much as possible.

They're so ready.

Wait.

It says if you fail to keep any of your promises,

you'll compensate by 200 percent. Is this true?

Ms. President, you don't even trust your husband, right?

We'll write up a document, then have it notarized as well.

If we fail to fulfill the promises, you can file a class action against us.

-Goodness. -My gosh.

Which means we're very confident we will fulfill all of our promises.

Please take a look at the last page of our business proposal.

-What? -Oh, my.

-What is this? -What's this?

Please help us persuade the members of the association.

Goodness.

The best new town with only the strengths

of Apgujeong and Daechi-dong will soon be in your hands.

-Thank you. -Welcome to the center, Clark.

How long has it been?

It's very nice to see you again.

It's nice to see you too.

You've become even more beautiful.

Congratulations on your directorship.

Thank you for choosing our center for your press conference.

The reporters are waiting for you. Shall we?

Let's do that.

Escort him, please.

-Where's Eun-byeol? -She's practicing in the green room.

When the press conference is over, bring her backstage on time.

Make sure those reporters don't smell anything.

VIENNA PHILHARMONIC PRESS CONFERENCE

The news of Director Cheon's return

to the stage as a performer was

the biggest present for me.

I'm already thrilled

to meet many talented new singers

up on this stage.

It's a great honor to have Vienna Philharmonic, led by Clark Lee,

as the first concert held here at Cheong-a Arts Center.

Please give him lots of attention to turn this concert into a success.

Let's wrap up the press conference here.

Members of the press,

please enjoy the refreshment we prepared in the green room.

Thank you for coming.

-Great work. -Great work.

Shall we have a cup of tea in the back?

Sure.

What's that? Who let someone in?

VIENNA PHILHARMONIC PRESS CONFERENCE CONDUCTOR: CLARK LEE

Clark.

Bae Ro-na.

Goodness, I didn't know someone was here.

I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.

I'm sorry.

Someone with your talent shouldn't be back here preparing food.

It seems like I just discovered an amazing talent.

Is she a musician here?

No.

I never got a chance to audition here.

My application never passed.

Someone who can sing such a perfect high F didn't get to audition?

That can't be right.

I believe something has gone wrong.

I can't lose a talent like her.

If you trust my ears, give her another chance.

You'll do that, won't you?

What's your name?

My name is Bae Ro-na.

The daughter of that murderer.

-What? -She's that girl?

Let's go. Ms. Bae, could we have an interview?

Your talent was acknowledged by Clark Lee. How do you feel right now?

Are you giving me a chance to audition, Director Cheon Seo-jin?

I'd like to ask for your confirmation.

Clark, if you ask me to do this,

how can I say no?

I'm deeply indebted to Director Cheon who gave me this chance

without prejudice against me.

I'll be thoroughly prepared, then I'll make sure I repay your kindness.

How will you prepare for your audition?

-Any plans? Any other words? -Where do you practice?

Ro-na.

You. You did that on purpose, didn't you?

You were waiting there on purpose to steal Eun-byeol's opportunity.

How did you know?

Is this how your dead mother taught you?

Everything you do is exactly like her.

You shouldn't be the one to say that.

You finished your 20th-anniversary concert,

thanks to my mom, who sang in your place.

My mom also sang "Una Voce Poco Fa" back then.

You remember, don't you? That perfect high F.

It received great recognition that you surpassed

the prime of your career with that song.

Have you gone insane?

How dare you say that so brazenly?

There is no way I can win against you unless I am brazen.

But still, I guess luck is on my side.

I got a chance to be complimented by a world-renowned conductor.

It's all thanks to you, Ms. Cheon.

Shut up.

I'm not a kid anymore.

You shouldn't be so confident either.

The truth always comes out in the end.

Bae Ro-na!

That cheeky brat.

I won't let you do this.

Eun-byeol.

You don't have to be disappointed.

I can find another day with Clark.

Why would I be disappointed?

Ro-na isn't my competition.

A high school graduate like her can't win against an SNU student.

I'll do as I always have.

I'll make sure I show what I can do at the audition.

I knew you'd be amazing, Eun-byeol.

I was worried you might have been disheartened.

I have to go see Clark off.

Don't worry and get to work.

Ms. Jin, it's me.

May I see you tonight?

Thank you for inviting me to Korea.

The honor is mine.

Do you like the hotel?

I do.

If anything feels uncomfortable or if you need anything,

feel free to let me know.

I will.

Right.

Have you been to Cheong-a Arts center?

The size and the facilities are wonderful.

I look forward to performing there.

Right.

I came across someone very special.

She has such a beautiful voice,

and the scales of her high notes were amazing.

I think

I know who that is.

Really?

She was very impressive,

so I recommended her for Cheong-a's audition.

I actually have

a favor to ask on her behalf.

That's why I wanted to meet you.

Yes, I'm on my way up.

Okay, I'll see you in the community room.

I guess you're here to see Eun-byeol.

You kept avoiding my calls.

Who knew I'd see you here? I have nothing to say to a kid like you.

You must know how my mom died.

Are you hiding it for Eun-byeol's sake?

Or are you trying to cover up what you did?

Move aside, will you?

As you can see, I'm very busy.

Don't run away like a coward. Tell me! What really happened that night?

What are you doing? This is hard to get!

Darn it!

Hey, I'm warning you.

Don't you dare get in Eun-byeol's way.

Eun-byeol is as pure as snow.

You can't stomp on her and dirty her.

I'll risk my life to protect her. Do you understand?

How come there's so little?

The thing is, it's hard to get this medicine these days.

This won't last me until the audition.

Without this, I get severe headaches,

feel nauseated, and feel as if I'm sinking.

Get me more.

It's a prescription drug,

-so I can't get more… -So what?

You can't do it for me?

Even you are going to abandon me?

You're the only one I can ask!

Right, I understand. I'll do my best to get you some more.

Don't worry about a thing.

Just focus on the audition.

Ro-na is auditioning too.

Does she get on your nerves?

What can I do to help?

I don't need your help.

I'll win anyway.

I stepped out during my lesson.

I should get back. My mom will get suspicious.

Eun-byeol.

I want to live with you again.

Without you, I can't sleep or eat.

Life is not enjoyable anymore.

You should not be living with Ms. Cheon.

She doesn't love you.

She'll keep torturing you and make your life miserable again.

I am the only person who loves you unconditionally.

You know that.

Gosh, Eun-byeol!

Eun-byeol! What's wrong?

Are you okay? Eun-byeol!

Eun-byeol. Can you walk?

Did you overwork yourself preparing for the audition?

Ms. Jin. When did you get here?

Do you know how long I waited for you?

What took you so long?

Did you manage to get the pills?

I just gave it to you. Look.

When did you give me this?

Please be on time, will you?

Because of you, I couldn't study at all today.

What will you do if I can't get into college?

You're so annoying!

Eun-byeol!

Eun-byeol, let's talk.

Eun-byeol, what's the matter? Eun-byeol!

She's a total mess now. Why hasn't Joo Dan-tae called?

JIN BOON-HONG

What's her problem?

Please leave a message after the tone…

He's screening my calls?

You can't do this to me, Joo Dan-tae.

You want to get rid of me already?

I'm sorry, sir.

What are you doing?

I told you to lie low. Why are you back here?

Why did you screen my calls?

Would you pick up if you were me? You're acting like a total lunatic.

Whatever.

I need money.

I gave you money recently. Did you spend it all already?

Jeez.

Like you gave me so much.

Should I go to Soo-ryeon and tell her everything?

That you killed Oh Yoon-hee? Or should I tell the cops everything?

I told you. I did not kill her. Should I rip your lips off?

Who cares whether or not you actually killed her?

I'll just make Soo-ryeon believe that you did.

I'll have Secretary Cho send you money. Don't do anything rash. Lie low, okay?

Do as I say, please.

Don't touch me.

Scumbags like you disgust me.

I'll never see you as a man even if that gets me killed,

so if you're interested in me, wake up and give up already.

So…

it was you, after all.

Why did you do that?

Why did you do that? Why?

How can I face Ro-na now?

I should just die, shouldn't I?

Must I remove all my cursed blood

and atone for being born as your son for this to end?

Put that down

before I break your arm.

Who are you?

James.

This is Logan's grandmother.

It's a pleasure to meet you. I didn't know you were coming.

Forgive me for my rudeness.

What is going on?

Have you still not found Logan?

It's been six months already.

Have you been deceiving us all along?

The police said

the bones found in the car were from an animal, not a person.

Logan is alive.

He wouldn't die like that.

You know that.

Then why can't you find him?

Don't tell me you've grown weary already.

I risked my life

and moved into Joo Dan-tae's home to keep my promise to Logan.

I'm fine with stopping here.

I can just kill Joo Dan-tae

and take off.

I understand.

I'm tailing Joo Dan-tae and his people, so we'll find something soon.

Please wait a little longer.

If we do anything rash, it may backfire on us.

You are

the only person

my family can trust now.

Mr. Hong.

-Bring it. -Yes, sir.

Use it to pay for everything.

If we can find Logan,

we'll gladly spend our entire fortune.

Logan…

must be alive.

Yes.

-Let's go. -Okay.

That's enough.

Thank you.

My gosh!

What are you doing here? What if someone sees you?

Who cares?

They'll just find out about our secret relationship.

That's not so bad.

Behave yourself. Do you want to die?

Hello.

Stop messing with me. Tell me why you're here.

Logan's family came to see me.

What did they say?

They said they're willing

to give me their entire fortune if I find him.

But I thought about it and realized

I'm getting the short end of the deal.

All you do is hide behind me. You don't even need to lift a finger.

You want to just sit back and take trillions of won?

I'm the one doing everything I can to save Logan.

Based on whether or not he's alive, his value changes drastically.

You want me to take the bullets for you. I know you're using me.

If things go wrong, I'll be the only one in trouble.

So pray with all your heart that Logan survives.

Once we get the money from James, I'll give you exactly half.

If it's ten trillion, you'll get five. If it's twenty, you'll get ten. Okay?

Now, get lost.

How dare you try to threaten me?

You're one interesting lady, Cheon Seo-jin.

Why put in so much effort to look even better?

-You're already blindingly beautiful. -My gosh!

I'm going golfing with Minister Kang's wife.

Do you know how busy I've been, trying to be a supportive wife?

By the way, what is this?

A gift for the wives.

It has red ginseng, which is good for the skin.

Don't you think it's a perfect gift for those classy ladies?

This is great. Perfect.

They're deciding on the construction company today,

so let's keep it up.

Our son got into SNU, and the business is doing well.

And you're so pretty.

My, everything's going so well this year.

We've been so lucky, and it's making me a little nervous.

Gosh, don't be.

Just enjoy it.

Our family motto is, "Joy always comes after suffering."

How do I look? Do I look radiant?

Just so I can be your ideal wife,

I bought new clothes, handbags, and even a car!

Great, well done!

My goodness, you sure know how to splurge.

But don't swap out your husband, okay?

Come on. I'm not like Ms. Cheon.

How can I help you?

I found an illegal spy camera

in the VIP room of my establishment.

I don't want to be involved in something like this,

so I came to report it right away.

It was placed inside a decoration, so I had no idea.

Please take a look.

-Sir! -Let's dance!

Isn't he Kang Sin-mo, the Minister of Education?

This just came in.

Minister of Education Kang Sin-mo is suspected of accepting a large bribe

for promising to move prestigious schools from Gangnam to Cheonsu District

and is under investigation at the moment.

The Ministries of Education and Land will launch a joint inspection

on the rumored school moves and the overheating of investments

-caused by it -Kyu-jin is here!

and re-evaluate Cheonsu District's

-redevelopment plan. -What is it?

Is someone famous dating?

The Ministry of Land stated that since all eyes are on this project,

they plan to thoroughly investigate Minister Kang's recent incident.

-Minister Kang? -So the project can be well underway…

What is this about?

Who did this?

Who ratted us out?

I'll kill any traitor!

It wasn't me.

It obviously wasn't me.

Chairman Joo.

What is going on?

Does this mean we can't get those prestigious schools?

EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS DEMAND MINISTER KANG TO RESIGN

The construction company was just announced.

Who got the deal?

We got it, right?

Well… Dohae Construction got it.

What is going on?

Do the subcontractors already know?

They'll want their money back!

What should I do?

It's the bank manager. The first loan payment is due today.

The loan sharks must have found out too.

-What will you do about this? -I can't believe this!

-My money! -There they are.

-Why won't you answer your phones? -What happened?

We totally trusted you and even gave you illegal loans!

I'm about to lose my job now!

Forget everything else. Pay me back first.

Before I destroy this place!

Before they go bankrupt,

we should take anything with any value at all!

-Let's go. -What's there to take?

-Gosh. -Move!

-This is mine. -It's mine! Hurry!

-Let go. -My gosh!

-Hey. -It's mine!

Take what you can!

Come on. Hurry.

Move!

What about this?

Grab whatever you see!

You said you were sure you'd get the deal.

You took a fortune from Cheong-a Group.

You didn't suffer any harm.

I gave you my shares. Isn't that enough?

What about the plummeting stock price?

Five hundred billion evaporated today. What will you do about that?

How could the great Cheong-a Construction lose to Dohae Construction?

From what I know,

they don't have the resources to take on a project this big.

Who cares?

They got the deal.

I can get this sorted out.

I'll meet the CEO myself.

I'll do whatever it takes to get the deal.

If I can't do that,

I'll just buy Dohae Construction.

With what money?

I won't let you touch the company's money.

Why don't you just hand over your shares and get lost?

Then I might help you a little.

CHEONG-A GROUP

Chairman Joo.

Did we really just lose everything?

I poured so much money into this project!

Didn't you take more than you put in?

Have you gone mad? I bet you're the snitch.

You little… Come here.

It's not the time for that!

It's not over yet.

Dohae Construction must pay 100 billion won by this week

to secure the deal.

We'll make them give up.

If we fail to do that,

our money will be gone forever.

I will not let that happen after everything I did to get here.

Set up a meeting with Dohae's CEO. Drag him here by the collar if you must.

I'll get the money together.

No one will lend you money.

The loan sharks won't even talk to you.

There's someone.

Just one person.

HAEYEON GROUP

I didn't think you'd ask to see me first.

I came to ask for some cash.

I'm in…

a tight spot now.

Right, I heard.

Dohae won the Cheonsu District contract.

That tiny company totally blindsided you.

But with your help, I can get this sorted out.

I'll pay whatever interest you want.

How much do you need?

Write down the amount.

CHECK

Thank you.

100 BILLION WON

I'll send it in an hour.

I don't need any interest.

However, I do require collateral.

This is the problem with listed companies.

I can't even spend 1,000 won on my own.

Sure, I don't mind. What can I use as collateral?

Well…

The penthouse. I'll take that.

You know, it's just a formality, so there's no need to worry.

If you pay me back, there won't be a problem.

-Let's do that. -All right, then.

I have a meeting, so please excuse me.

Ask my secretary for some tea and have that before you leave.

No, it's okay.

I should get going too.

Thank you for your help.

He must be in a bind, seeing how he came to borrow my money.

Oh, is it not my money?

I'll send you what he asked for. Thank you, Ms. Song.

Tell me if you ever need anything.

Looks like you could use a lot of help.

I'll do anything for Lady Jincheon.

Sir, your guest is here.

Let her in.

Nice to meet you. I'm Joo Dan-tae, the chairman of Cheong-a.

What are you doing here?

Don't tell me…

That's right.

Dohae Construction's lobbyist you've been looking for.

That's me.

What?

First, let me hear what you have to say.

What are you doing?

What have you been doing behind my back?

Did you take down Minister Kang?

What do you have to do with Dohae Construction?

Aren't you after the deal that Dohae got?

Then you should be begging me on your knees now, if anything.

Don't give me such an attitude.

From what I know, you've invested

a huge fortune in Cheonsu District.

Are you okay with losing all of it?

Do you want to die?

Are you begging me to kill you or what?

-You'd better hand over the project now. -I can't.

Why should I?

I must see you losing everything you have.

Just give up. You don't even have Logan anymore.

Do you really think you can handle me?

Shut it!

How dare you say his name?

Why are you so on edge?

He died because he deserved it.

I still remember it crystal clear.

That creepy metal sound.

It was from your handcuffs.

You really want to die, don't you?

Darn it.

GUARANTEE HOUSING OR REVISE THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN!

DO NOT INFRINGE OUR PROPERTY RIGHTS

REDEVELOPMENT OF 27 CHEONSU DISTRICT HAS NOW BEEN AUTHORIZED

Who are you, mister?

What are you doing now?

No!

My mom and sister are asleep.

I warned you people that I'd bulldoze it today.

Jeez, these beggars without homes.

Bulldoze it.

THERE ARE STILL PEOPLE LEFT. COME UP WITH RELOCATION PLANS!

-Hey! -Please don't do this.

My mom and sister are inside!

Let go of me!

Mom!

Jun-hee! Come out!

Please don't tear down my house.

Who are you to destroy my house?

Goodness, this little beggar.

Mom.

Jun-hee!

Hey.

Don't report this to Chairman Sim at Simwoon Construction.

Keep your lips sealed.

Mom, Jun-hee!

Mom.

Jun-ki.

Jun-ki, you…

You must live.

Earn a lot of money and become successful.

Build yourself a nice house too.

You must

live…

and become a wealthy man.

No.

No, Mom.

Please don't die.

Don't die. Please don't leave me…

Jun-hee.

Wake up.

Please breathe.

COME UP WITH RELOCATION PLANS!

REDEVELOPMENT ZONE

Mom.

Mom.

No!

What's going on?

What is this?

What? Darn it.

Who are you?

Who are you?

Stop!

Stop! Don't kill me.

What was that? Gosh…

Sim Soo-ryeon? Are you trying to kill me?

Why? Are you scared?

I'll give you a chance to repent before you end up in the fiery pit.

Stop!

Confess that you killed Yoon-hee.

Admit to killing Logan!

I didn't kill them, you crazy witch!

Stop!

No! I said, stop!

You still have zero consciences and won't even apologize.

You don't deserve to live.

I'll make sure you can't do anything anymore.

Sim Soo-ryeon, that psycho.

Stop!

Hurry. Seok-hoon!

What have you been up to that Mom has completely lost it?

I didn't do anything.

Now that Oh Yoon-hee and Logan are dead, your mom is putting all the blame on me.

I did nothing wrong.

By the way,

I thought you hated me.

I suppose blood is thicker than water after all.

Isn't that why you came to save me?

I didn't save you because I like you.

I just couldn't let Mom kill you.

You can be honest with me.

You naturally don't see eye to eye with your mom

because you're my son.

How can you get along with her?

That woman hates you as much as she hates me.

Whenever she sees you, she'll be reminded of me.

How can she love you as her son?

Hey.

Stop deceiving yourself.

Just accept me as your dad.

Then I'll happily give you everything I have.

Just promise me one thing.

Don't ever hurt Mom.

Then I'll stop pushing you away.

I will live the kind of life

you want me to live.

Fine.

You have my word.

Come work for me.

Take a leave of absence from that lousy school of yours.

Ms. Jin had this pill.

It seemed like it was for Eun-byeol.

Can you find out what it's for?

Okay.

I'm participating in the Cheong-a audition.

Really? Congratulations.

You can get through it, right?

I want to be acknowledged for my talents.

If I want to restore my mom's honor,

it's the only thing I can do at the moment.

Seok-hoon.

You haven't gone to school yet?

I'm taking time off from school.

I'll get busy once I start working.

You're taking time off?

But why?

Seok-hoon.

Did something happen to Seok-hoon?

What kind of job is he starting?

He wants to work for his dad's company. He wants to learn the business.

What? Seok-hoon said that?

-Seok-hoon. -Stop right there.

Don't come near me.

Come to your senses.

Why are you being like this too?

Your mom needs you now.

I've finally come to my senses. I was too childish all this time.

I thought I'd be able to do something for you and my mom. But it turns out…

I'm not that different from my dad.

I care more about my life than others'.

Why are you acting like this suddenly?

We would never work out.

What can we even do when we both know that my dad tried to kill you?

Let's break up.

I can't do this anymore.

Do you really mean it?

Yes, I mean it.

I won't even say hi to you anymore.

Even if something happens to you, I won't look for you.

Let's go back to being strangers.

I don't care if you hate or resent me.

I think it'd be best for both of us.

Okay.

Let's do that.

If that's what you want.

But, Seok-hoon.

It's not your fault.

We couldn't choose our parents.

So please.

Just know that you can put down your burdens.

I'm sorry.

Ro-na.

I'm really sorry.

Hello?

Yes.

I'm her daughter.

We're Oh Yoon-hee's family. We received a call from you.

Speak with that detective over there.

-Thank you. -No problem.

This belongs to Ms. Oh Yoon-hee, right?

Yes, it's my mom's watch.

Where did you find this?

This man found it at the construction site by the cliff.

Thank you.

My mom was wearing this in her last moments,

but it's broken now.

Can you fix it?

I have to get it fixed.

The impact might have damaged the data, but I'll do my best to restore it.

The watch doubles as a voice recorder.

I was able to restore it.

VOICE MEMO 003

Help!

RECORDING

Soo-ryeon.

Soo-ryeon, can you hear me?

You need to hear this.

Soo-ryeon.

Your daughter is still alive.

Your real daughter is alive.

Seok-kyung is your biological daughter.

She is Seol-a's twin sister.

I'm sorry.

-Please take care of Ro-na. -Seok-kyung…

-My dear Ro-na… -Seok-kyung is my daughter?

Who are you?

Isn't this Italy?

What's she saying? "Italy"?

-She thinks she's in Italy. -What are you doing here?

Who brought me here? Go get the person in charge.

Who are you lowlifes?

Did you kidnap me or something?

Do you know who my father is?

Show some respect, will you?

Talk politely!

Stay away.

If you lay a finger on me,

I will kill you all.

Stay away!

Don't come near me!

Stay away!

You must wake up.

I'll save you

no matter what.

Logan. Can you hear me?

If you can hear me, try moving your hand.

I'm Ha Yoon-chul. You can trust me.

Soo-ryeon…

Can you bring Soo-ryeon here?

Let's begin the resident musician audition for Cheong-a Arts Center.

-Uncover the truth behind Ms. Oh's death? -You must remember!

I have the blood of a wicked man, so I'll become wicked as well.

Well done, Logan.

-Then will this be the end of Joo Dan-tae? -What did you do to Seok-kyung?

Your biological daughter? I'll kill her.

I'll make sure you can never hurt Seok-kyung again.

I'll get rid of Sim Soo-ryeon for good.