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I brought Ms. Kim's witness. Shall we hear the witness testimony?

Witness?

Come in.

You're K's witness?

There are plenty of rebel sons and uncles in Korean conglomerates.

But never a daughter-in-law.

Who would have thought JK would be the first?

Tell me, how's it feel?

A rebel? Have you lost your mind?

Get over here!

A spiteful girl colludes with a JK lawyer?

The legal and political power is in my hands.

The losers' rebellion will fail.

Shall we listen to this spiteful girl before jumping to conclusions?

Oh, by all means, let's listen.

Your office was bugged.

You did this?

Well, you know me and my bad habits.

Yunso!

Let's hear it.

Dongho is forgoing his inheritance.

Forge a document to get it all, even the JK Medical stock left him by his father.

Are you prepared to go that far?

We have to tie him down so he can't run off.

No need to embarrass you.

You've made a lot out of nothing.

It's hardly admissible in court.

Speaking as Ms. Kim's counsel, what good is the law here anyway?

It's not as though you hold yourself accountable to Korean law.

Could I beat you in court?

How would you use the CCTV of Ms. Kim and me?

Indecent exposure? An illicit affair?

I decided to use your tactics against you.

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

A frame for a frame.

[Episode 15]

Let's talk.

Talk to the Guseong legal team.

Yunso.

I told you, I hate violence.

I tried not to marry him.

I knew if I left, Dongho would find me. Again and again.

So I asked for your help.

I knew you opposed the marriage. And I knew my place.

So I bought you a ticket and told you where to go.

Yes. And I was grateful to go. Without Dongho knowing.

But then they took me.

Tried to haul me on a boat.

That's when I fought back. They beat me, battered me, hurt me.

When I woke up, Dongho was crying.

And that's when he swore he'd have his revenge on you.

He wouldn't be your successor.

We'd give our lives to charity in penance for your sins.

You know why? You know who took me?

You know the island they were taking me to?

You know what a whore island is?

Why did you do it?

I said I was leaving. Why, why did you do it?

My husband!

Dongho might not bring you back again and again, but my husband would.

And?

And he said he'd bring you back, whether I accepted you or not.

You really don't know why? He wanted me to marry Dongho.

Why?

Why?

He hated the women you chose for Dongho.

That's how it is here.

Anyone that comes here has to choose, you or your husband.

You even competed over your son's marriage.

Your need to control everyone made you doubt...

Doubt that dragged you through hell...

And made the estate a living hell.

A hell that created a monster like me.

I don't know how to stop.

If you do, tell me.

Did you call Jihun?

Yes, and I called him to the safe house.

Why? Why would you do that?

Did you tell him everything?

Only what he needed to know.

Get Yunso.

Why'd you come back? I don't need you now.

I said the same thing when I was suspected of murder.

But you trusted me 100%.

Now I'll trust you 100%.

A suit against JK, the Johnny case, anything.

I feel confused and betrayed. But more than that, I feel compassion.

And a need to trust you.

That's why I came back. I couldn't break free of those feelings.

So I'll trust you 100%.

To help you win and to prove your innocence.

You asked me what good is the truth.

Look how my truth, and you trusting me, changed me.

Your trust got me acquitted. You saved me.

That gave me faith in humanity.

That faith gave me hope.

Hope gave me desire. And made me who I am today.

So I believe in you.

My desire to trust you can save us both.

Do you want a divorce that bad? To team up with K?

Yes. Most of us can't get divorced just like that.

I envy people who can.

Your timing is a little odd.

Dongjin is the de facto successor. Aren't you being foolish?

De facto? Is he really?

Have you indicated as much in your will?

Are you still demanding to see it?

- You seem to have forgotten your prenup. - Prenups are not legally binding.

It was essentially an agreement between JK and Guseong.

Guseong isn't some small subcontractor. They can fight back.

You realize there's no going back?

Yes. Unless you give full control of JK.

Full?

My decision is final unless you give full, irrevocable control to Dongjin right now.

No, I know you won't, but even if you did, I might not change my mind.

You're fond of saying how you've never been less than candid.

I've given up on greed. All I want is what's mine.

It's quite liberating.

How long have you planned this?

Must I answer?

Did you know the contents of Mother's will?

I'll make you one last proposition.

The day I win, I'll save you and Jihun.

Hyunjin, you say that knowing how badly Mother wants us gone?

Knowing you've decided to give up Jihun?

"Trust me, I'll save you later, just wait." Doesn't that sound like your mom?

I had hoped to be gracious in victory.

We understand each other. No pity or complications.

I like you better without the long-suffering routine.

You should let Jihun see this side of you.

So he won't be stuck fighting for poor, sweet Insuk.

What are you doing?

This fight betrays everything you said, everything you stood for.

Answer me.

Betrays... You're right. I've changed.

You haven't. Not one bit.

What is Insuk to you? Why follow her through fire and water?

She still your angel, is that it?

Don't you realize there's another side to her?

Or are you still blinded by pity for her?

Is that it?

Yeah. I guess so.

Okay. Fine.

Then we'll fight.

More than we actually thought...

Let them know I'll be staying on at the club.

Yes, ma'am. I'll tell them.

Locking the stable after the horse is stolen worked once or twice,

but enough is enough.

Mother is protective of you so it's up to me.

You have to take responsibility this time. You let it get out of hand.

I'm at fault, it's true, but didn't you let it get out of hand, too?

I can't read Ms. Kim's mind, but surely you should have guessed.

About your wife, I mean.

Let's dispense with the pleasantries.

You should have done this while Dongho was alive.

Then I'd have been scared.

Strength doesn't ensure survival. Survival makes you strong.

Dongho died and I survived.

So? Shall we see which of us will survive?

Shouldn't you work things out with Yunso before threatening me?

Now if you'll excuse me. This is my home.

Are you looking into Mr. Om?

Yes, but much of what he does is secret. It's not easy to tell which is which.

Mr. Om's number wasn't on the cell Dongjin gave you?

It wasn't an ordinary phone.

And if it was Mr. Om, he'd hardly have him call his regular number.

He has 10 phones at least.

He's always been so competent. I trusted him too much.

I've waited and waited for this day. Why now of all times?

It was a marriage of convenience. There's no need for tears.

- Convenience? - Wasn't it?

Yes, but... But wasn't it more?

More what?

Would you believe...

Love?

You're the one that pushed me away.

If you'd loved me even a little, you'd never have hurt my pride that way.

Why not admit it's because of Mr. Om?

This is the reason. This is why I can't talk to you.

You should doubt your mother before your wife.

But since we live together I'll tell you this.

If you have time to be jealous, use it to read your mother's will.

Jihun and the CID?

There's something interesting about that.

Interesting?

Mr. Yang at the DA's office is looking into it.

Looking into what? Let me handle it.

Try to relax. You're all worked up.

Not at all. I want to do my part in all that's going on.

Mr. Han and Insuk have drawn the line. I have a part to play.

And so you're worked up.

The more things happen, the more you should get out.

Take over the Club for K. Focus on Pyeongchang investments.

You want me to go to Pyeongchang now?

I think you'd prefer not seeing things get nasty.

So thoughtful.

Send Hyunjin down the easy road. Leave me with the nasty.

Her road is clear!

Sir, trouble.

- If it's not an emergency, save it. - Guseong acted first.

First? How?

Guseong is launching a new Bubble Washer.

What?

[JK Headquarters]

Lights.

They're openly disregarding our arrangement.

I don't know what to say. I'm to blame.

Have legal block the sale.

- Yes, sir. - Stay out of it.

You're on the verge of divorce as it is.

K and Jihun could be behind this.

JK Electronics stock is in sharp decline.

Is it bad?

At closing, yes.

- Over the Guseong washer? - Don't lose your head.

The ants will stop scurrying in a few days.

It's just one washer, not a major item. It won't ruin JK Electronics.

It's not just JK Electronics stock.

Guseong Holdings stock is skyrocketing.

Guseong Holdings?

They expect Yunso's alimony to be astronomical.

Astronomical? Who's going to pay that?

At the exchange, they say she'll invest

her alimony and JK Medical shares in Guseong.

- Is it on the boards? - Yes.

A "Spartacus" started posting today.

Did you track him?

There's no doubt the information came from Guseong.

It's just gossip at this point.

Once the divorce is a certainty, things will get much worse.

It won't be easy to tackle the issue of Guseong laundering money for us.

Out, all of you.

You, too.

- You're still... - Out.

The Guseong strategy people want to know what you'll do...

However Ms. Gong reacts.

- What do you think? - As Jihun, or as your counsel?

You want the world to see what kind of person she is.

As your counsel, I urge circumspection.

If they apply pressure, isn't it better to feign failure?

Wait for now. We have the initiative.

How is Sunae?

Fine. My friends treat her like their long-lost mother, too.

- Go see her. - You'll be okay?

I'll call if Mother says anything.

Time for Act Three.

Tell me this "something interesting."

Ma'am. The facts suggest Jihun is connected to the murder of a foreigner.

Can we connect him?

Look at this.

It's the teddy bear. Jihun has one just like it.

They're not handmade.

It may be a coincidence so it was deemed inconclusive.

But?

There may be a way.

What way?

I've already given Mr. Ha his instructions.

If you help us you'll be compensated accordingly, JK will see to that.

Ms. Gong has given me carte blanche. Trust us.

Han Jihun...

Help us.

Just help you?

I'd help willingly, even without compensation.

[JK Club]

We've installed the bubble shower in the fitness area per your instructions.

We've heard only good things from the members.

It's done.

He said he'll cooperate.

Well done.

Mr. Yang. Regarding the information you provided.

Yes, I have something for you. Come to the estate.

Yang, Yang...

With the DA's office? Are they after Jihun?

- Here, Mom. - Oh, thank you.

- Jihun. - Hey!

And for you...

- You making long-term plans? - Come on...

- You set the date? Congratulations. - Thank you.

- You'll be there? - Of course.

Now when are you getting married?

He's got someone. Hyunjin, the youngest JK girl, you met her.

She's so gone on him, I mean.

Yak-yak-yak, do you ever stop?

It's not impossible.

But as Mr. Kim will tell you,

it's difficult to prove a similar bear is actually the same bear.

I told you I have something for you. Suppose I have the proof?

Then no problem, of course.

I'm at your convenience.

- I knew I could count on you. - Ma'am.

And this young lady...

Yes, ma'am. A rookie on Kang Chungki's team.

She's working with me on this case.

Pardon my rudeness. I'm sure you'll make the most of this.

- I won't make anything with JK. - Hush.

I came with Mr. Yang to see if there's any connection between

the Johnny Hayward case, Han Jihun, and JK.

Really?

- Pardon us. You! - No, it's fine.

Prosecutors have to be committed.

Trouble. Jihun is being summoned.

What? Jihun? What are you talking about?

- Mr. Yang stopped in. - And?

He'll be questioned in the Johnny case.

She looked into the case without my knowing.

They're using Jihun to get to you.

No. Not Jihun, not him.

First, calm down. Where's Jihun?

- You comfortable? - Enough.

You're wearing me out. Enough.

- Start at the knuckles, see... - Ms. Kim.

Where are you?

Why? Has Ms. Gong opened Act Three?

Are you okay?

- Yes, coming. - Why wouldn't I be?

Get out of there.

- Is that Han Jihun? - Yes.

Hang on.

Jihun. Jihun!

That's me. Why?

We're arresting you in connection to the Hayward murder, Prosecutor,

I mean, Mr. Han.

Huh?

You're doing what now? Arresting?

Ms. Kim, it's nothing. I'll call you back.

Come with us. You know the rest.

You have the right to remain silent... And you know the drill, right?

What is this?

Darling.

What's that? You didn't kill anyone.

Mom.

Darling, you never killed anyone. Where are you going?

Darling.

Jihun's dad didn't kill anyone. Never.

- Try to calm down. - Jihun's dad wouldn't kill anyone.

- Please calm down. - He didn't kill anyone. He didn't.

Never!

- Let's go. - He never!

Never!

Arrested. Arrested!

They can't arrest him. It's ridiculous.

Don't let them hurt him.

You're right, they can't. So calm down.

He had nothing to do with it. They're just applying pressure.

No. You can't just have someone arrested.

There's more to it. Something we don't know.

Mother has something to connect Jihun to Johnny.

Why am I a suspect? Once a suspect always a suspect, is that it?

- We have circumstantial evidence. - What evidence?

- Why not summon me as a witness? - Come with us.

Before the reporters get here.

[JK Pyeongchang Club]

This is the most attractive spot to investors so play it up.

Yes, Miss.

This is the new model.

Are the stalls all the same?

The Olympic Stadium is under construction.

Investors are watching the bid with great interest.

- Send me the list of investors. - Yes, Miss.

This is Jo Hyunjin.

Hyunjin? Jihun.

- Mary killed him! - He's under arrest.

- What? - Mary killed him! Not my husband!

What's going on?

Sunae saw them take Jihun away. She's having an episode.

They arrested Jihun?

It was you. You gave the information to Yang, didn't you?

Yes.

- Rookies. - I'm sorry, sir.

Sorry? Are they teaching rookies to disregard their superior's orders now?

They taught us everyone is equal before the law.

- What? - Mr. Han, your friends, everyone.

Get out. I can't stand the sight of you.

Reason and logic dictate Mr. Han should be questioned in this case.

So?

I don't think he killed Johnny Hayward either.

But he's connected to the case somehow.

He's not.

Stop denying! You already think he is!

What? I killed Johnny? You nuts?

What's with the macho routine?

Hey, Chungki.

Never mind.

Your teddy bear. Where is it?

Bring it and you're off the hook.

The bear at the scene is similar to yours. Mr. Yang asserts they're the same.

He says Johnny was holding your bear.

It's absurd, seriously.

What did you do to tick off JK anyway?

Anyway, produce your bear and he can't say anything.

Where is it? I'll send some men to get it.

Jihun.

It's gone.

What?

I threw it out.

Threw it out?

Yeah.

You pampered that bear your whole life.

Now, of all times, with Johnny dead and you a suspect, you threw it out?

- Does that make sense? - It's true.

Jihun.

- It's true! - You want me to believe that?

If you were me, would you? I want to help you more than anything.

But you're not giving me anything. How else can I help you?

Tell me. Tell me what you know!

Let me assess the situation first.

I have an idea what the third act is.

Suspicion of murder. She's made Jihun a suspect.

But I won't let her. I won't let her push him into the abyss.

Yes.

I understand.

They're questioning Jihun now. Shall we alert the media?

Not yet. Let's wait to see what K does.

Mom. What are you planning?

Mr. Han? Is this a good plan?

- I thought you were over that. - I'm not asking out of concern for him.

But one mistake with the police can come back to bite us.

This is Act Three.

When I put an end to little Miss Insuk.

If you wanted me angry, you succeeded.

Did you think I'd do nothing while Jihun was arrested for murder?

This should be fun.

The boy you saved 15 years ago is back in jail because of you.

The fall of the star prosecutor and his angel.

Makes a nice headline.

The ugly truth about you will be revealed as well. That should be fun, too.

As you know, I love a good fight. It's what got me where I am.

Keep this up and I'll have the acquittal from 15 years ago overturned.

Statute of limitations or not,

prosecuting him again is as easy as waving my hand.

You're fighting JK now. You're fighting Gong Sunho.

You've been cloistered on the estate too long.

Now you'll see what cruelty really is.

Can you cut him off? Mr. Han.

You've got to keep your promise. To take care of my prenup.

I said I would. But now...

- And if you can't? - Yunso.

If you can't, then I lose JK, Guseong, everything.

You know that?

If we give you the prenup now, Mr. Om will be exposed.

You know we're in a fight to the finish.

You used my files to track Johnny like a crazy person.

Where he stayed, everything.

Why was that?

Why did you go to the murder scene?

You were seen crossing the police line.

Why?

Can you explain why the JK CCTV tapes were destroyed, that day of all days?

Did you do it?

Most of all, Mary Kim.

Mary Kim.

She's still alive, right?

And you know.

You know where she is.

Mary.

Mary...

Didn't kill him.

Right to remain silent, huh?

Are you trying to drive me nuts?

Chungki.

Tell me.

Even if I threw mine out, you can't prove the bear at the scene is mine.

Of course not.

Because it's not mine. It just looks similar.

You don't have a case.

We do.

We have a witness that will state that bear was yours.

What goes around comes around.

I hoped I'd get you before I died.

I didn't think it would be this fast.

- You. - Don't worry.

I'll just tell the truth. The truth.

That's it.

You're stating this is Han Jihun's teddy bear?

You think I don't know this bear?

It changed my life. I'll never forget it.

I see it in my dreams.

This is Jihun's bear that was found with the murdered orphan girl 15 years ago.

Mr. Choi, we know you hate Han Jihun.

We know you feel done in by the boy you raised.

But that's no reason to commit perjury.

But you're serving for murder. What's a little perjury, right?

The same guy committed the same crime, what's to think about?

He killed that girl 15 years ago.

Now Mr. Choi...

Senator Kim!

He didn't want his affair exposed. He committed perjury, him!

Nothing on Mr. Han, yet?

Yes. Nothing new as yet.

We could change the prosecutor.

There are grounds considering Kang Chungki's relationship with Jihun.

Yes, I'll see to it.

And Choi Jaesik?

He hates Jihun. He'll be all right.

We may even reopen the case from 15 years ago.

Prepare an interview with Senator Kim.

Saying how Jihun threatened him.

How he was bullied into perjury for fear of losing his political funding.

If he refuses, tell him JK really will cut off his funding.

Yes, ma'am.

We can't give K an opening.

That Kang Mija woman is overseas? Take care of her, too.

Yes, ma'am.

- Long time. - Where are you?

On a story. Why?

Jihun has been arrested.

What? On what charge?

That's what I want you to find out.

I'll call you later.

Looked important.

You look uneasy.

Not as much as you.

Are you through with Jihun?

I don't use a card once I've tossed it out.

Your brother's getting a divorce. What's that about?

And Jihun's got himself accused of Johnny's murder?

Ms. Gong is really something.

Is this on the record?

Yeah.

Don't change your words later.

Write it up. Print it when I give the okay.

The evidence in the Johnny Hayward case.

Jihun took it from evidence. Shall I send it back?

- Yes. - Ma'am.

K hasn't done anything yet?

- Mary. - Jihun?

It doesn't look good. Mr. Choi is testifying.

He swears Johnny had Jihun's bear.

I should have watched Ms. Gong more closely.

I didn't see this coming.

It's likely he'll go to trial.

What are you thinking?

If you're giving up, I will, too.

- Kido. - Yes, Mary.

There's no need. It just takes one of us.

You don't have to.

What do you mean?

Whatever happens to me. However this ends.

I don't blame you.

Mary.

I hope you don't blame me.

The tape.

I haven't heard an answer yet.

Mr. Yang is waiting for my call.

Don't you want to help the boy you saved?

Won't that restore your precious dignity?

Removing case files, destroying evidence.

That's enough to put you away, I think.

What, got something to say?

Reopen the case.

You've got evidence and a suspect. Stall now,

and you go down with him, got that?

Will Insuk give up?

She will.

She should know she's staring at the abyss.

Will she fold quietly?

There are people like that.

Fools that sacrifice themselves in the name of love or family.

If I'm right, that's just what she'll do.

My review of your tale so far.

Is this...

Is this true?

Yes. Unfortunately.

Watching you shake is more fun than I thought.

Fun?

Yes. You're still doing it.

Why are you doing this?

To give you a chance.

A chance?

I told you, if I'm at the brink, push me over.

This... This is your chance.

If you hesitate, it will be you. You'll be the one that falls.