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A WEEK BEFORE THE LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT AWARDS EVENT

Secretary Han, have you checked Mr. Yoon's itinerary?

We need to give it to him by tonight.

Draft the memory equipment investment plan and send it to me by the end of this week.

The two people who asked to verify the retained earnings

Mr. Yoon was investigating

are Executive Director Yoon Na-jung

and Chief Secretary Na Man-seok.

After Secretary Han died, the two of them came to see the chairman.

Okay. I need to hang up for now.

Soon after Ms. Yoon left,

Mr. Na went in to see the chairman.

And…

You need to cover it up quickly, sir.

They both told the chairman the same thing.

That he needs to cover up the case.

On the surface, they were concerned

about the company's image and Mr. Yoon, the suspect…

But they had an ulterior motive.

They feared the investigation would expose their slush fund.

What if

word got out that we know something?

What do you think would happen?

You want to leak our intel?

The guilty will begin to panic.

They'll only take the bait if the rumor sounds convincing.

We'll make it convincing.

We can also find out

how far their connections in the police go.

The guilty will begin to panic.

We can also find out how far their connections in the police go.

He's going to use us?

DAY OF LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT AWARDS EVENT

Last time,

there was one thing I forgot to mention.

I gave Secretary Han a pen with a recording function as a gift.

I found that pen.

Are you submitting it as evidence?

She doesn't have it.

Mr. Yoon asked for it, so she had to give it to him.

What was on the recording?

Did you hear it?

No.

It turns out Lee Hye-jung had a recording pen

in addition to the files.

She says she doesn't know what was on the recording.

Wake up, Hye-jung.

Lee Hye-jung!

Are you guys crazy? What were you doing?

-Hye-jung. -Call the ambulance.

-Yes. -Hye-jung.

Are you okay? Hye-jung.

Are you okay?

Are you all right, Ms. Lee?

Was he inside your home?

Did you see his face?

Tattoos?

Show her the picture.

Was it this tattoo?

Yes.

-Go after him. He might be nearby. -Yes, sir.

Who is he?

He's the man who was seen near Park Min-hwan's house.

The 2026 Korea Leadership and Management Awards

will begin with the opening address

by Taekang Group's Managing Director Yoon Yi-jun.

-Hello? -Hye-jung could've died if we'd been late.

Secretary Lee…

What did you say?

Everything is okay there, right?

You're up now, sir.

Kang Jae-hee.

I have to catch him.

Sir, we need to get up.

Stop them!

Stop taking pictures!

-You can't take pictures. -Stop.

Put those cameras down!

Put them away!

You too! Stop taking pictures!

-You're not allowed. -Are you okay, sir?

What about you?

Stop them.

Hey, I told you not to take pictures.

I apologize for the inconvenience. The opening address for the event

has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.

I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience once again.

As listed on the official program,

we'll begin introducing the guests from around the world.

I'll do a security check.

Are you okay?

Are you injured anywhere?

That's a relief.

Don't ever do that again.

Don't rush in without thinking about

what could happen.

The same goes for you, sir.

Don't ever do that again.

I'm obligated to protect you, but you're not.

-Why? -That's the reason

I am getting paid millions of won every month.

I am simply doing what I'm paid to do.

You just did what you're paid to do?

Yes, so please,

stop getting in the way of me doing my job.

That's enough.

I told you it would be risky.

If you keep provoking them,

you'll become their target like you were today.

You asked me

why I hired you at a time like this.

I needed someone to protect me.

And I'm glad that you're the one to do that job.

But that's also why

I can't have you getting hurt.

So don't say things you don't mean,

like you're just doing what you're paid to do.

Sir.

Please don't act like that again

for my sake.

EPISODE 8

Just for the time being, okay?

Please come inside.

Close the door.

I can stay at a hotel.

Think of my place as a hotel. It's nicer.

-I'll go to my friend's, then. -Come on.

We both know you don't have any friends.

Do you want something warm? Tea or milk?

I can buy medication that will help you calm down.

Forget it.

You can give me a hug instead.

Your loss.

I think you're the one who needs something to calm yourself down.

Your heart is racing.

That's because

you are…

You were tearing up earlier.

You were about to burst into tears.

No one cried, okay?

I'll wear these.

Good.

Look at you finding them. I left them out for you.

Mom.

Mom.

Mom, wake up.

Secretary Han.

Mom.

Mom, wake up.

Wake up.

You're a cop doing an undercover investigation.

I trust you. But don't let him control you.

Everything went black,

but all I could think about was you.

So for now,

let's just stay like this.

Please don't act like that again

for my sake.

-Hey. -Captain.

Did you look up the courier's number?

Gosh, I'm tired.

Did you?

I confirmed the owner of the number.

Please get it done by 10 a.m., sir.

This little brat is gearing up to cause trouble again.

DELIVERY AND COURIER SERVICE

What is it? I'm a busy man.

Someone is here for you.

Detective!

Hey.

I told you, I don't remember.

I deliver dozens of packages a day. How am I supposed to remember everything?

Maybe this will help you remember.

Nod your head if this is you.

Look.

This lady…

She scares me.

But…

she paid me 300,000 won plus the delivery fee.

So I just delivered the package, nothing else.

But why did you run?

If you do this job long enough, you develop instincts.

And you know what?

The man who got it was chasing me like crazy.

What else was I supposed to do?

Like crazy?

Yes.

Did you see this?

Take a look.

-Did you see it? -I did.

Have you looked into it?

Was Yoon Na-jung behind it?

Did she have wild ginseng or something?

Why is she so passionate about this?

The same MO was used to kill Han Eun-young, like using his left hand.

He picked Lee Hye-jung's lock despite us and security being there.

Do you eat wild ginseng too?

Let's just eat for now.

I'll investigate Manager Choi.

Detective Kang has a point.

It wasn't just the courier.

Yoon Na-jung has won over Yoon Yi-jun's people.

If we dig into Manager Choi, things that happened--

Do you think I don't know what you already know?

They say to test the waters first.

Let's eat our lunch first, okay?

I'm worried about Detective Kang.

She might get hurt.

You should look into Manager Choi first.

-Jae-hee can't take on more tasks. -Okay.

Damn it.

You pay for the food.

-He's from the article, right? -He is.

I saw the video. Did you see it?

-I did. -Mr. Yoon saved him.

-I know. -That's interesting.

It's him.

Look out!

Here's your coffee.

Thank you.

KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOR TO THE RESCUE

WHAT HAPPENED AT THE AWARDS CEREMONY?

LEE SI-A

A billionaire heir rescuing his personal secretary.

Yi-jun, you've become a superstar.

Get to the point.

It's getting complicated, right?

Should I hang up?

Life is a lottery, Yi-jun.

In life, 99 things out of 100 won't go your way.

I'll hang up if you keep wasting my time.

How long should I wait?

You know I'm running out of patience.

KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOR TO THE RESCUE

It's all over the Internet.

Even with the face blurred, they recognize you right away.

People are saying it's like a scene from a bromance film.

How does it feel to become a star overnight?

It's very uncomfortable

and unpleasant.

Just stay.

Do you want to go on a blind date?

Assistant Manager Kim asked me to set you up with her.

Is she pretty?

You're asking the right question.

Who's your type?

Someone who isn't picky, smiles a lot, and is innocent.

Brace yourself. It'll soon be Mr. Yoon's mother's death anniversary.

Mr. Yoon goes into full hermit mode ten days before and after.

Didn't she pass away when he was young?

-Is he still having a hard time? -Yes, and probably until he dies.

Even I would be traumatized.

It's very uncomfortable and unpleasant.

Is she pretty?

Is she pretty?

Is she pretty?

Is she pretty?

Is she pretty?

So is she pretty?

Is she pretty? Is she?

Is she? Really?

So she's pretty? I bet she is.

Secretary Jung.

Hey, Ms. Kim.

Kim So-mi, External Relations.

-Hello. -Hello.

-Are you going for lunch? -Yes.

-Did you have lunch yet? -Not yet.

If you don't mind, do you want to join me?

All right, you two, go and enjoy your lunch together.

You two look great.

This is just perfect.

What a good-looking pair.

And here I am, who couldn't sleep a wink because of you.

I'm sorry.

I told Secretary Jung, but I guess he didn't tell you.

He did. I heard you refused the blind date.

But I still wanted to meet you.

You never know when you meet someone.

It'll be fun if you go out with me.

-Enjoy. -Yes, thank you.

Has he been stressed about something?

So the rumors are true.

He does eat a lot when he's stressed out.

Why aren't you eating? It's good.

Toasting it in the oven has made it nice and warm.

Was there anything to stress him out today?

Where's Secretary Kang? He's not having lunch?

You know, Secretary Kang is quite popular.

There are plenty of women, including Ms. Kim,

who are lining up to ask me to introduce him to them.

I see. Secretary Kang is on a blind date?

It's the calm before the storm, but don't worry.

That's why I came up with a bigger picture.

With rumors about you and Secretary Kang going around because of the video…

So Secretary Kang is on a blind date with a woman?

That would stop the rumor about that damn bromance.

You aren't stressed. You're actually in a good mood.

Gosh, look at you eat.

KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOR TO THE RESCUE

MR. YOON KEPT ASKING IF THE SECRETARY WAS OKAY

He can barely handle the sight of a belt.

What are they going on about?

-What? -Stop giving him a hard time.

He has a hard time around this time of year even without you.

Mi-jin, you don't think I have a hard time?

I've been through a harder time than him. Why does everyone take his side?

I take your side, don't I?

Your brother has no one to take his side.

So I should shut up and drink my tea?

Good girl.

What did that secretary record?

Do you know?

It must be nice having no worries.

Just stay as you are, the peace-loving eldest daughter.

You hate it, yet you keep watching.

You're quite strange too.

It's ridiculous how everyone is praising him

for saving his secretary.

They're all going on about how they look good together.

I admit. They do look good together.

Mi-jin.

See you at Mom's memorial.

Where are you going?

Let's go see Yi-jun together.

He won't come out anyway. Just leave him be.

He wasn't mad at him for coming to work 30 minutes late?

And he also gave him his juice?

-Thank you. -I even thought

I was seeing things.

Drink up.

I guess I was too slow to catch on.

Here.

Hold on.

He wouldn't have hidden it at home,

but look for something like a recording pen.

Yes, ma'am.

Manager Choi.

Yes?

What you saw that day…

I didn't tell anyone but you, just as you instructed.

If you want to live,

you better keep quiet.

Yes, ma'am.

-My gosh. -Ms. Choi Myeong-suk.

I'm with the police.

Let's have a chat.

Sorry for coming unannounced.

Did Dad say he'll disown me if I skip again?

If you know that, you should come.

Yi-jun, Mom's memorial…

It's cruel to do this to Mom, who left because she hated that house.

Dad doesn't like holding the memorial somewhere else.

I don't like this either.

I don't even like going there.

What makes you think I want to go that day?

Please understand.

Na-jung said something weird earlier.

Something about your previous secretary recording something.

Is that what she said?

Everything's okay, right?

I'm just worried you'll be in trouble again.

Stop worrying. You'll get more wrinkles.

You protected me.

He caught on so quickly that day, but now that I want him

to know how I feel, he's so slow to catch on.

Is she pretty?

"Is she pretty"?

When it comes to looks, I've never been outmatched.

Fine, go on your blind dates.

It's obvious what will happen.

-I love you. -I love you too.

-Let's get married. -I'd love to.

So Secretary Kang went on a blind date.

Is that why you are in such a bad mood, honey?

You already imagined the two of them walking down the aisle.

They went on a honeymoon too? Gosh, you went too far.

You wanted to keep him around.

You should've seen it coming.

You shouldn't have stepped in at the event, either.

How could I not when it was obvious he'd get hurt?

This isn't a storm in a teapot.

If you can't hide your feelings,

it's only a matter of time before everyone finds out.

CHAIRMAN'S OFFICE

Here we go.

We'll put a hold on your lovesick jealousy.

What are you going to do?

Are you going to leak it?

Taekang's heir and his male secretary.

You can ignore the whispers and pointing behind your back.

But what about Secretary Kang?

The chairman called you in today.

But will he next time?

I'm worried.

I really am.

Cheer up.

TAEKANG GROUP CHAIRMAN'S OFFICE

He got called upstairs.

Did he leave just now?

What was in that box that made you chase him?

If you hadn't done that, Mr. Yoon wouldn't have gone after you.

I had to make sure as his secretary.

Ms. Yoon's secretary team informed us they'd be arriving in five minutes.

They'll make an issue of you, too.

Brace yourself.

So it worked out like this.

My time has come.

Hey.

No wonder you were pretty for a boy.

Family really can be worse than strangers.

I had no idea

he had such a taste.

Did you hit on him?

Or did he hit on you?

I'd rather not hear such vulgar talk.

It doesn't matter who hit on whom.

Thanks to that, he's screwed.

The CM Team is working to stop the video from spreading.

But it's spreading faster than expected. I'm not sure how much we can contain.

Your reckless behavior

is dragging this company through the mud.

I'll find a way to restore the image of the company.

You take responsibility and clean it up.

Have you not submitted the weekly marketing report yet?

The secretary's office is working on it. We'll submit it soon.

It's fine.

I will do the briefing myself.

Managing Director Yoon Yi-jun has significant public recognition,

so despite efforts to limit exposure,

reactions across social media and online communities have been intense.

Sales of the Taekang Electronics Series 7 phones and wearable devices

that I dropped while trying to save my secretary are up 12% from last week.

Taekang Motors CV90 that I arrived in is also receiving

a flood of reservation inquiries.

The clothes and shoes I wore that day

have an exclusive presence at Taekang Department Store.

They have sold out,

putting Taekang in a favorable position

ahead of its upcoming contract renewal with the Italian headquarters.

The group spends tens of billions every year promoting its image.

That pointless awards event?

This was far more profitable than getting some awards.

Right, I forgot to mention this.

Apparently,

the comments and photos posted by the son who visited Fantasy Land

on his mother's birthday are making waves, too.

This is why people should be kind to others.

What goes around comes around.

I will be attending

Mother's memorial.

I have something to tell you as well.

Do you have evidence that he's screwed?

Yes. Move.

Because I do.

I have evidence.

How's this?

Where's my face in here?

I confirmed with the courier.

Should I ask the police to investigate?

Who knows? This may not have been the first time you've done this.

Technically, all this happened because of that box.

Are you still going to see him?

You're pissing me off.

Hey, even if I were the one who did it,

what are you going to do about it?

Thank you for sending me that box, Na-jung.

How did you get the CCTV footage?

Who told you to go digging into something that dangerous?

I couldn't let this one go, so I asked the event organizers for help.

I was going to tell you, but things got complicated.

She's going to use the ill rumor going around to discredit you.

I thought I had to stop it before she went to the chairman.

Ill rumor? Discredit me?

The rumor won't help either of us.

We need to set the record straight while we can.

I didn't go through all that

just to become the star of some rumor.

You should get ready quickly. Otherwise we may not make it in time.

You had a showdown with Yoon Na-jung just now, right?

Just how many informants do you have?

Be honest. The rumor going around.

Yoon Yi-jun likes you, right?

You're trying to close the investigation like the world is about to end.

So you know he likes you.

He likes you even though you're a man?

I know you're a girl, but…

What I'm trying to say is that he thinks you're a man.

He won't get any closer. He won't be able to.

He has too much to lose.

You can't, Jae-hee.

You know you can't. It can never happen.

Don't worry.

Are you okay? That's a relief.

Don't ever do that again.

Don't rush in without thinking about

what could happen.

It would be easier to get over him if he was just obnoxious.

I didn't go through all that

just to become the star of some rumor.

Why are you getting swayed over every word he says?

Pull yourself together.

Could it be that Mr. Kang Jae-hee is seeing someone?

Right? I heard he said he wasn't going to go on a blind date.

So why did he have lunch with you?

I don't know.

He apologized, but he was so polite it actually annoyed me more.

He said he ended up using me without meaning to or whatever.

I can't believe it.

The cleaning king of the month.

It's Bin!

Congratulations.

I'd like to thank Ms. Cho

and all of my colleagues for helping me win this award.

I dare to promise

that I, Jung Wan-bin,

will win the battle against mold!

-Kill the mold! -Kill the mold!

Cheers.

Eat up. It's on Bin today.

Eat up!

-Thanks! -Thanks!

-Thank you! -Thank you!

Could I get more meat?

-Hurry! -More meat!

-Let's eat up. -Let's eat up.

-Only 100,000 won? -Have some more meat.

Bin, are you ready to take a picture?

All right. Smile.

Ma'am.

I have portrait rights.

This isn't a face you can just take a picture of.

You may be one of the Bins,

but there's a line you can't cross.

We still need to keep our tradition.

Here.

What's this?

It's the hall of fame for the cleaning kings of Taekang.

CLEANING KING OF THE MONTH NOVEMBER

Who's this?

That's Mr. Kim.

What floor did he work on? I never saw him.

Did he come here today?

He quit shortly before you came.

I see.

Why is he all covered up?

He had lots of tattoos on his body.

Tattoos?

I asked him in passing,

and he said he didn't want anyone to be surprised.

He's from Taekang Cultural Foundation.

So I was a bit wary of him. I was a bit biased.

But he's very quiet and clean.

It was a shame he quit right when that thing happened,

-so we couldn't say goodbye. -That's right.

That thing?

-Well… -You know.

That thing with the secretary from the TF team.

I see.

Goodness me.

-It's unfortunate. -My glass is empty.

Jeez.

CLEANING KING OF THE MONTH NOVEMBER

Was it Ms. Kim? Did you enjoy lunch with her?

-Yes. -Do you like her?

Are you going to date her?

I'm thinking about it.

Do you miss your mother a lot?

Never mind.

You know,

I'm reminded of that day whenever I see a belt.

People sometimes

make decisions that affect their lives.

My mother

did something similar that day.

Yoon Yi-jun.

Mom said not to bother her when she's drawing.

Mom always smiles when I surprise her.

She likes it.

NA-JUNG

Mom!

She had depression.

If you think about it, Na-jung was only 11 as well.

Mr. Kim!

If I hadn't opened that door,

she wouldn't have seen the hell

-that would be etched into her memory. -Na-jung.

It's okay.

It's okay.

She wouldn't have had the terrible thought

she'd always be second to me in our father's eyes.

Ever since that day,

hiding became a habit

and silence became comfort.

If I remained silent,

nothing worse happened.

That's also what you hoped as well.

No.

I only hoped for your safety, not your silence.

But weirdly,

ever since I met you,

it's getting harder to hide my feelings.

The more I tried to hide it,

the clearer it became.

Perhaps that's why

you already knew

how I felt about you.

Despite knowing everything,

you didn't show it.

It was cruel.

Because it's my job to do so.

What if…

What if…

If I call off my marriage with Si-a,

are you going to like me?

If I gave up my title

and became an ordinary man,

would you like me then?

You said you wanted to keep me around for a long time.

The same goes for me.

This is just a what-if.

What if that happens?

What if one of us were a man

and one of us were a woman?

Would you have liked me?

You said you dislike pointless what-ifs.

Even if that were true, what you said would never happen.

I said I'd protect you.

I never said I'd have feelings for you.

But why does it feel like

you have feelings for me too?

I don't.

Is your heart racing?

Because mine's not.

Is your heart fluttering?

I don't feel anything.

-What are-- -Do you want more proof?

What do you think you're doing?

Even if I kissed you 100 times,

I wouldn't feel anything.

I never would've felt this way

if it weren't for you.

I'll pretend I never heard this.

I'll drive.

If you keep acting like this,

I have no choice but to quit.

Is that the only threat you have?

Do you think I'll stay back

if you dismiss this as one of my power trips?

We don't have time for this.

Didn't you say

you'd find the slush fund?

You even baited the police with that recording pen.

The chandelier, the milk, and the belt…

You've been in danger multiple times.

You need to face reality first

when you're in danger.

I wouldn't be standing here like a madman if that were possible.

You have become

my reality.

I…

like you, Kang Jae-hee.

Honey.

What's wrong?

Put the gear in neutral.

I can't. It doesn't work.

Mr. Yoon!

Kang Jae-hee.

You must be the real culprit.

He's under my protection.

I won't let you.

Then, we'll now begin

the memorial service for Michaela Na Ji-hyun.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Dear brothers and sisters,

we have gathered here today to remember Michaela Na Ji-hyun.

As we commend the departed Michaela Na Ji-hyun

to the Lord's mercy,

we begin this memorial service…

RECORDING PEN ACQUIRED

…with prayers for peace and comfort

for all of us who remain.

ROAD CLOSED

Are you okay? Can you hear me?

You need to take it easy.

Are you in any pain?

I had another person with me.

-My secretary was in the car with me. -Right.

-We just finished treating the passenger. -Yes.

What happened? Is he hurt badly?

Her injuries are serious, so we're taking her to the nearest ER.

Are you that woman's guardian?

Did you say "woman"?

Hold on!

I bet quite a few people had the wrong idea about you in the military.

Has anyone told you that you are pretty?

What are you doing?

I'm your human hanger.

Then why is the hanger turned around?

Are you okay, Special Forces?

Are you really being shy?

Remember I said I would've fallen for you if you were a girl?

If I were a girl,

would you have fallen for me?

It was a pointless what-if.

SPECIAL THANKS TO CHOI HEE-JIN AND JUNG YOO-MIN

Why did you…

I want to be by your side as your man.

I like…

You got clingy and got rejected again?

That didn't happen!

You've lost it.

Why didn't you tell me you lost the recording pen on purpose?

But as time went on, I regretted it.

How could you give him your heart?

You should've told me when I confessed to you.

I was a coward, Mr. Yoon.

Attend it and announce the marriage.

I love Jae-hee.

So leave her alone.

Translated by Leo Chung