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[Episode 17]

Have you decided what you're going to do?

It's got to end.

This humiliation. This misery.

How will you do it?

Quietly.

She'll be joining her husband.

K.

Alright, Ms. Kim. I'll end it.

I'll end this whole crazy business.

What?

I read Ms. Kim's confession.

So?

I'm worried.

Ms. Gong will alter this before I can help Ms. Kim.

Alter it? How?

Ms. Kim's confession gives Ms. Gong two choices.

Either surrender JK.

Or get rid of Ms. Kim.

Whichever it is, you should stay out of it.

Just tell her the second Ms. Kim disappears, I'll unleash a flood.

[Rest in Peace Om Kido]

It was me.

I knew it was you.

Didn't I say I don't blame you?

I'm sorry you ever met me.

If you're ending this, I should be here.

I'm sorry.

There's no turning back, not now.

I'll finish this for you.

Before anyone else gets hurt.

Here you go.

This is all of Mr. Om's effects?

Yes, we didn't know what to do with it so we called you.

Thank you.

I understand he ran the JK Estate?

Yes.

We had no idea he was with JK. Accept our condolences.

As you know, it was too late by the time we arrived.

I know. I appreciate how hard you tried.

If there's anything else we can do, call anytime.

Thank you.

Twenty years of devoted service...

And this is all that's left?

There's something else.

He sent me something before he died.

Proof that you were at the scene of Johnny's murder.

A good lawyer could use it as proof of innocence or guilt.

It's time you started trusting me.

I can prove you're innocent.

Just stop. I told you to stay out of my life.

I need to keep tabs on you until we get more evidence.

Report everywhere you go to me.

Grab a coffee, take a cab, go to a bakery, everywhere.

Even the bathroom.

Jihun.

You've done enough. You've shown that you believe in me.

I don't know what else Ms. Gong will do, never mind the murder charges...

Less chit-chat, more reporting to me.

What? Dongjin has been summoned? On what charge?

Director Kang died of a heart attack not too long ago.

JK Electronic's finance director?

Yes. There was some $100M in slush fund accounts in his name.

His family wants it.

Didn't we agree to give them half?

So we did. But there's a problem.

K and Yunso again?

Yes.

Please come with us.

[JK Pyeongchang Club]

Hello. Yes, the fundraising is complete.

Well done, all of you. Write up a report.

I'll come down and treat you all to dinner.

Right.

What is it?

Director Jo has been taken to the DA's office for questioning.

What?

Not just Kang.

They've confiscated accounts set up in other company officers' names.

Ms. Jin?

In light of her political position, legal team blocked hers first thing.

And the finale?

Yes.

Working on it now.

Finale? What does that mean?

How are the Pyeongchang investments?

But Kim Insuk... In her desperation to be a JK woman...

She could have stabbed him.

This may prove that Mary isn't a murderer.

I don't know what happened in the panic room.

At that moment, she didn't see him as her son...

Just an obstacle in her way.

Swear to me. Just in case.

I'll protect her, defend her.

Prove it. Prove Mary was a person.

Mary didn't kill him.

What? Really? Okay.

- Alright already. - What's the rush?

They nabbed those park passport guys.

What?

Now you've implicated Dongjin.

You said you still had a use for Mr. Om. I believed you.

Not realizing it was to make Dongjin jealous.

I'm just as upset about his death as you. My condolences.

I'm fighting alone and I'm out of patience.

You'll have to answer me now.

Before I do, tell me something.

Why me?

If what you wrote is true, of all the people that hurt you,

why target me?

Why? Feeling picked on?

Don't you realize that to me the estate is no better than a whorehouse?

Life taught me nothing's free. If I can't take it out on the world...

I'll take exquisite revenge on the epitome of Korean prestige.

How else could I repay you for 18 years of misery?

Just like I can't stop blaming you for Dongho's death.

Yes, I suppose so.

Give me an answer before I get back from Pyeongchang.

Either JK is mine or it's not. Final notice.

What's the rush?

Dongho, Johnny, Mr. Om, I can't put off their requiem any longer.

Sounds like you want me to prepare yours.

That would be fine.

Better to end it now, together, than to plot each other's deaths.

Don't we both want a quick resolution? Let's get to it, Mother.

Alright. If that's what you want, I'll end...

That is, I'll answer you.

Thank you. I'll be waiting.

- Everything's normal. - Huh?

Polygraphs don't lie. What does it mean?

It's absurd. And true.

Mr. Kang. Their lawyer is here.

Lawyer?

Chungki, I'm their lawyer.

You holding them without charges? For how long?

Where were you the first time you saw Johnny?

The bridge overlooking the park.

- Where was he going? - No idea.

But he kept looking behind him like he was being chased.

- Behind him? - Yes.

When did you notice the blood?

Not at first. We couldn't see the blood on his shoes from the park entrance.

So he wasn't bleeding at first.

Right. We figured he was drunk, right, so we followed him.

So it wasn't serious.

You'll get what you want, but take a word of advice.

No one can know about this but you and me.

And no mistakes.

Make sure you finish it the first time.

I will, don't worry.

- We're counting on you. - Of course.

Did you free our suspects to learn something?

Or to hide something?

What was the cause of Johnny's death?

Excessive blood loss.

Blood loss was the direct cause?

Yeah. Why do you ask?

Blood loss.

Where was he going?

Where... Where...

Find out who owns this car.

Yes, ma'am.

You busy?

Yes.

We're going through discovery with the DA.

Much of the material was provided by your wife through Guseong legal.

And submitted by Kim Insuk.

K and Yunso, both of them!

They do this to me while they're sitting pretty at the estate?

I understand she's going to Pyeongchang.

What, checking up on me?

Just saying hello. Making sure you got back.

Thanks to you, I had a nice tour of the DA's office.

What now?

A felony conviction? Or a divorce?

Do we have to do this?

[Im Yunso & Jo Dongjin]

Your other things?

Throw it all out.

Are you leaving?

Yes.

I'm grateful to be better off than you. I can leave when I want.

Get out of this hell while the getting's good.

This is from Richard Kim's house.

Insuk's schedule and daily planner.

And these?

He was at the private JK heliport a few days ago.

Why was he there?

Well...

What does he do?

Not...

Ms. Kim.

Too much pretense is hypocrisy.

You said Johnny was stabbed here, in this room.

But he didn't die here.

He died of blood loss. He'd be alive if he'd gone to a hospital.

Or met a Good Samaritan who called 911 for him.

Stabbed and bleeding, he was desperate to get somewhere.

Where was that?

He wasn't going anywhere.

No?

What makes you say that? He wasn't going anywhere.

There can be no forgiveness.

I can rationalize anything, but not this, never this.

There can be no redemption.

No forgiveness. Not for this.

What? What can't be forgiven?

You've got to stop what Mom is planning.

You know what her finale is.

What is it?

Richard Kim. I know who he is.

Hyunjin.

You must know.

You must know K baited you to destroy you both.

Why lower yourself to fight that kind of person?

Why did Johnny give up his life? What happened?

What does it matter? Only one thing matters now.

Status. Position.

If I can give it meaning, if I can prove I'm a person...

K is mocking us, you, me, all of JK.

We hurt her and now she's using her background against us.

She's forcing you to make the same choice.

The same choice?

Yes. Doing the unconscionable to protect your own.

"The royal family is no better than me." Can't you hear her laughing?

Then she should pay.

Murder is the same for everyone.

Street scum, a royal family, what's the difference?

Enough. You can go.

Not like this, Mom.

Dongho spent his life hating you. You know that.

It was painful witnessing that.

Seeing the two people I believe in hating each other so.

I don't know how Dongho saw you.

But it might have been this.

I know why you chose me over Dongjin.

Because I still have more respect for you than fear, right?

So I'm asking, as your successor and as a daughter that still admires you.

The royal family has to be better than this.

I won't allow it.

Relax. No harm will come to JK.

Your true legacy isn't the millions you'll leave me with JK.

It's the pride in the royal family.

Money is nothing compared to that.

I know. You can stop worrying.

I'm trusting you, Mom.

"Sorry for what happened." Would it kill you?

Yeah. "Sorry."

You're the one. The hero of Mother's will.

- Congrats. - Thanks.

Should the successor just sit back and watch this mess?

You and mom made your mess. Should I jump through fire and water for that?

So after we've cleaned up the trash, you'll sit pretty with your new crown?

I'd appreciate it. You trashed the estate, you should clean it.

How much does Hyunjin know? She can't know about this.

She's the only child I have left that respects me.

I don't want her to see this part of me.

Yes, ma'am.

Look after her, whatever happens to me.

Happens? You'll be fine. Don't let yourself think otherwise.

Three things the royal family can't avoid. Gossip, love, and death.

Yes, what is it?

The cops got a search warrant and are all over the Club.

A search warrant? For what?

Something about that Johnny Hayward murder.

Johnny Hayward?

What are you... Stop!

You're obstructing justice. We're getting evidence here.

- What are we after, sir? - All of it. Don't leave anything out.

Sir.

CCTV tapes for the lobby, stairs, halls, offices, all of it, starting from day one.

We're confiscating your records.

A search warrant?

They're confiscating all the CCTV tapes. But I don't see a problem.

But the investigating prosecutor wants to see you.

Is it Kang Chungki?

Yes. He's waiting in your office.

Jihun or not, this has to be done.

Did you know all the CCTV tapes were destroyed for the day of Johnny's death?

Yes. I heard.

That's what led me to wonder if this might not be the site of the stabbing.

Ms. Kim, as Director, you have to answer for what went on here.

Yes. I'll look into it.

Do you know a Mary Kim?

Seeing as you're so close to Jihun, I thought you might know her.

Ma'am, it's time for the Pyeongchang briefing.

Thank you.

I can see you're busy. I'll get going.

Let me know.

It's not that I don't trust you, but I couldn't do what you asked.

Whatever this is, I think you're in danger.

Danger? Not hardly.

You've been protecting someone, I can tell.

Protecting? I don't even know...

Who's Mary Kim? Are you protecting her?

Protecting?

Yes, protecting. Why would you protect her?

Protect.

Of course. Protect.

Sorry.

Hey!

Johnny had to get away.

He wasn't going anywhere, he had to get as far away as possible.

That's it. Is it?

Was he protecting his mother?

[From the Desk of Kim Insuk. I can't take it anymore]

[I've been so overwhelmed since Dongho's death. I'm so sorry, Byungjun]

[Try to understand. I'm sorry, Mother. Sorry to everyone at the estate...]

Mr. Han sent us as your escort.

Jihun?

Yes.

- To where? - You'll see.

My clothes...

We have to go now.

You're friends with Kim Insuk, is that right?

Call her and tell her to go to the roof of JK Medical.

- What's this about? - Never mind that.

Make the call or Jihun will suffer.

Not Jihun. Not him.

So make the call already.

Your afternoon schedule, ma'am.

Step outside.

What happened here?

Stop it. Leave it alone.

You said you turned your back on him, right?

Yeah.

So you stabbed him.

Yes, I did.

Then why didn't he turn on you?

Why did he stumble 3km down the road?

To protect his mother. He never turned his back on you.

I know. He wanted to protect me.

That's why I can't be forgiven.

According to you, you stabbed your own son and left him to die.

Tell me, what could make a mother do that?

If you're the devil you say you are,

tell me so I can curse you, so I can hate you.

So I can laugh at myself for being a fool enough to trust you.

Tell me. What happened here?

Stop hiding.

Show me who you really are. It's up to me to understand or not.

You won't understand. You can't.

Please. If you don't...

I'll die.

Casting stones at you would be like tearing out my own heart.

Jihun, Jihun.

How can you be so cruel?

Throw them. Cast your stones.

Give me some peace.

Hello?

It's Sunae.

Oh, yes?

They took me. Some men came and took me.

You've got to come or they'll hurt me and Jihun.

Don't tell Jihun. He can't know, okay?

Yeah. Where are you?

The roof of JK Medical.

I'm on my way.

Jihun, I have to go.

Why? Where are you going?

I told you to report everything to me.

Weren't you listening?

That was the event site. Ms. Jin is on the way.

They're worried I hadn't shown up yet. I've got to go.

The suicide note?

I made it look like she wrote it before she left.

- Then wrap it up. - But there's a problem.

- What now? - Mr. Han is in her office.

Get him out of there.

Well, Johnny? Why forgive your mother?

What did you see exactly?

Ms. Kim's birthday?

No. Wedding anniversary?

No.

Wait. The day...

He died?

I'll drive myself.

911 Emergency.

I'm coming, Sunae. I didn't tell Jihun.

Don't call him. I'll be right there.

[EMS - Kim Chulmin]

Hello, this is Han Jihun. I need a favor.

I want to check something.

Can you find out if a particular number called 911?

Yes, if you could. It's important.

I'll be waiting.

I'm sorry, Sunae. I didn't want to drag Jihun into this.

Can I do it? Can I prove that I'm a real person?

Of course. Of course, you can, Mary.

There was a call?

Didn't you send...

You did? Then why?

What?

He said that?

Are you sure?

Okay. Thank you.

Is this it? At last? Is this how I finally prove I'm a person?

Was that it? How you finally proved you're a person?

Is this what Johnny saw in you?

She's not on the helicopter? Why? Does she suspect something?

Her staff said she drove off without a word.

Did Dongjin... Find out what's going on.

Yes, ma'am.

Isn't the Director with you?

- She said she's leaving for the event site. - Pardon?

She was taking the helicopter. They haven't seen her.

[Han Jihun]

What?

Where are you?

At the heliport, why?

The heliport? Did you get there all right?

Of course. I've got to get on now.

- Nothing's wrong? - What could be wrong?

Well, bye.

Ms. Kim.

- What? - When did you see her last?

A couple of hours ago. Some men were taking her to her son.

What men? Without her guardian's consent?

Call Jihun. I'll check outside.

Hey, what's up.

Did you send someone to get Mom?

What's that?

Some guys said you sent them and took Mom away.

When? Who?

Yeah. Where are you?

She was taking the helicopter.

I've got to get on now. Bye.

Some guys took Mom away.

What now? You left JK, you got nothing.

Something's going on at the estate, interested?

All I care about is Dongjin. Did you get something?

A reporter and woman's intuition, pretty scary. Got it in one.

What is this? How many times do I have to say nothing's going on?

Come on now. We heard Ms. Gong is making an announcement.

Have my tips on JK ever been wrong?

- You rock. - And roll.

We haven't heard anything. Please leave.

An announcement? What is this?

Mr. Han has called the media. We're looking into it now.

Jihun? And you still haven't found K?

What?

Mr. Han told me the good news.

Good news?

Dongjin is announcing his divorce today. Shouldn't you have told me first?

Hey.

Out with it. This isn't just about Dongjin, is it?

It's not what you want, but there's an announcement.

Wait a little more.

No, sir.

It's a question of life or death. Let me in.

Let him pass.

Hyunjin, we're friends, but I'm a reporter, too.

Tell your mom if we don't have a story within the hour, we'll make one up.

What is it now? Are you going to reveal Insuk's confession?

Are you going to defend her in court?

I have to find out where she is first.

Sunae!

You okay?

I'm sorry. I couldn't call Jihun.

I know. It's all right. He's not involved in my life anymore.

I don't want your family hurt because of me.

Let her go.

That's up to you. Do it.

Stop!

We only need one, but someone's going over.

So you or the old lady?

There's a guy named James Dean at the Angels of Mercy.

Take her to him and call me.

Once I know she's safe, I'll do what you ask.

Do it.

Sunae, leave this to me. Don't worry.

I'm sorry.

It's really fine. Just go.

I'm sorry!

Just go.

Sorry... Sorry...

It's Dongjin's men.

Where are they?

On the roof of JK Medical.

I'm here to hold up my end of the deal.

Deal?

You said I could take Insuk out, remember?

And if I didn't expect you to keep our agreement?

A deal's a deal.

I've been pulling my hair out trying to think of a way.

I'm here to hold up my end. I figured out how.

I'm going to tell those reporters she's Johnny Hayward's mommy.

And she killed him.

Isn't that the best way to destroy her socially and politically?

Lynching. Murder. What better way to take someone out?

What? Doesn't that suit you?

Mother knows?

So has she mucked up the works?

Not as of yet.

Shall we continue?

I don't know where Insuk is either. What good are threats?

Then it's Dongjin? Just like he did to Mr. Om?

Would you rather have Insuk up on murder charges? Or your son?

Shall I take out Insuk? Or Dongjin?

It's up to you, ma'am.

What? Can't decide? You only have one other choice.

What might that be?

Give up everything.

All of it.