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(One month later)

Did you eat dinner?

(Episode 16)

You should've eaten a proper meal.

I feel bad about staying home because of my pregnancy...

at a time like this.

Se Hoon, are you waiting near the public prosecutor's office?

No, I'm waiting in the office.

My dad will be in a bad mood...

once the investigation is over,

so you should try to humor him a little.

By the way, is he going straight back to the office...

instead of coming home?

You know he never tells me anything.

If the investigation ends late, he'll probably go straight home.

Mr. Park told me to wait, so that's what I'm doing.

Yes.

Let's hang up. I'll call you later.

Bye.

Were you reporting things to your wife?

Se Hoon, you're always busy pleasing the chairman...

and reporting things to your soon-to-be successor wife.

So you must be tired.

But then again, a dog should wag its tail...

when he sees his owner who gives him food,

so just think of it as fate.

Are you purposely trying to offend me?

Come on. Don't take it so seriously.

Do you expect me to treat you like my boss...

just because you are...

the chairman's son-in-law and Ms. Lee's husband?

Mr. Park, you know that's not the point.

"The point"? Listen, Se Hoon.

The point is that your boss...

is the team manager of the finance team which is me.

Is it so wrong to make a few jokes to my subordinate?

Do you know why the chairman sent you here to work with me?

There are many reasons,

but it's mostly because he wants you to get rid of your stubbornness.

So if you want to succeed, change your attitude.

Here are the transaction history regarding our branch in Hong Kong...

and the expenditures and sales of our overseas branches.

We need to do the groundwork...

for the slush fund that got sent to the gallery,

so make sure the numbers are correct by tomorrow morning.

You should know your hands get dirty when you're in finance.

It's hard to play fair when you're in this team.

You need to become someone useful to the chairman.

And the same goes for me.

But don't ever forget that I'm always on your side.

Okay then. You can go home.

The chairman is here!

Chairman Lee Sang Bum, who’s currently suspected of...

having created a slush fund...

by establishing a paper company abroad,

voluntarily showed up at the public prosecutors’ office.

His wife, Ms. Jo Hyun Sook,

the owner of Young Gallery that’s owned by Bisang Apparel,

was recently suspected of...

committing tax evasion and money laundering...

by wiring money to a paper company in Switzerland...

on top of having caused a scandal regarding art forgery.

This is a forged painting...

of an art piece called "The Woman in My Dreams"...

that was painted by Lee Tae Baek, a painter who died young...

while he was an active painter in France in the 1980s.

However, Ms. Jo claims...

to have bought this piece thinking it was real.

And after having paid five times the market price,

she took out a loan that surpassed five billion won...

by letting the bank take the art piece as security.

This is driving me crazy.

I can't believe I got so unlucky.

We only got involved in this mess...

because that art forger got caught in a gambling house.

Sang Bum voluntarily went to the public prosecutors' office...

to show them we're willing to cooperate with the investigation.

And we already found a way to deal with this, so it'll be fine.

Don't worry.

There's nothing that can't be done with money.

We bribed a lot of people. It's time they do their job.

Put it inside a drawing sheet container...

and keep it in the safe in the villa owned by your in-laws.

We never know what might happen.

So let's keep the real one somewhere safe.

You seem awfully intimidated.

We just need to act like we were the victims.

That will solve everything.

Even if the art forger testifies everything,

there's no evidence to prove that we made a deal with him.

We already sent an appraisal statement...

when we filed to have the painting set as security.

But of course, we changed it with a forged painting...

and kept the real one for ourselves.

They say you become unlucky...

if someone unfortunate joins the family.

Nothing's been working out...

ever since Se Hoon moved in with us.

That's nonsense.

Am I not even allowed to say what I think in my own house?

Se Hoon is trying really hard to mix in with our family.

He's not trying hard.

He's never kind or amiable.

He just stares at people...

and makes people feel uncomfortable.

Can you not make me feel uneasy?

I can't even go to work...

because of my morning sickness.

I'm always lying down at home.

Good for you, young lady.

What's this golf bag?

Your dad told me he doesn't need it, so I'm here to take it.

Mom, did you make my avocado juice?

Do you expect me to serve it to you?

You'd better not tell her anything.

Darn it.

You don't think they'll summon me as well, do you?

We have 12 lawyers.

And the head of the team...

is the general prosecutor general who retired last year.

My gosh, stop drinking.

Dad will be home after he gets investigated.

You don't want to be drunk then.

He's probably having fun making jokes over dinner...

with the other prosecutors at the public prosecutors' office.

There's no need to worry about him.

This fight is all about money anyway.

Please try not to get on his nerves today.

Why would you say that?

You never leave anyone alone.

Why did you bring it back inside? I threw it away.

Why did you throw it away?

When did you throw the crib away?

Se Hoon made it himself.

You can't just throw it out without saying anything.

It doesn't go with the baby room.

I already made a special order at a high-end furniture brand.

Do you really want your baby to sleep in a crib...

that was made with cheap wood?

What if that causes atopy?

This is all for your baby.

You should be grateful...

instead of complaining.

You like getting things for free, but you want to protect your ego?

Don't you think that's a bit too selfish?

I never asked you to buy a crib.

What did you just say?

Watch what comes out of your ungrateful mouth!

Mom, watch what you say.

You shouldn't talk to your son-in-law like that.

Do you only care about your husband?

He just yelled at me.

- How could you take his side? - That's enough.

Se Hoon made the crib himself, so I'm sure he was upset...

when he saw that it was thrown away.

And I know you're stressed about what's going on,

but you were a bit too harsh just now.

Go ahead and ask anyone you know.

You got yourself a better life after having married someone rich,

so the least you can do is try not to cross our family.

But you're always butting heads, so how do you expect me to be nice?

Do you think I'm trying to benefit off of Ji Eun's life?

Se Hoon, that's enough.

She keeps crossing the line...

because I keep enduring everything like an idiot.

Se Hoon, that's enough!

Like it or not, she's your mother-in-law.

And you did nothing right either.

The more you take his side,

the more it upsets your mother. Don't you know that?

I guess this is why they say it's useless to raise a daughter.

I get frustrated every time I even look at you.

My mom was only trying to get what was best for our baby.

So let's just let it slide.

Let what slide?

Will you stop yelling at her?

She's pregnant.

My goodness, good for you guys.

It's not like anyone forced her to get pregnant.

You're never satisfied with anything I do or say.

Why did you even ask me to move in here?

Se Hoon, please.

I'm really sorry, but I can't do this anymore.

It's so suffocating!

Se Hoon.

Why is she such a fool?

Why is she so head over heels...

for someone who has absolutely nothing?

Must you do this?

Are you going to run away to your workshop...

every time you're faced with a problem?

My mom's just overly sensitive today...

because the prosecution keeps investigating her gallery.

She tends to say everything that's on her mind,

and because of that,

I told you my sister and I got hurt a lot as we grew up.

That's why I don't want to raise our baby here.

You mother says whatever that's on her mind.

What will our baby learn from her?

Let's talk about moving out a little later.

The company is in a mess right now,

so let's discuss this once you do your best with your job.

I play with numbers and manipulate our bank accounts.

You call that my job?

The company is going through a moment of transition.

I know it will take some time,

but I will keep things legitimate once I take part in management.

For some reason, I find it hard to believe that.

Doesn't it ever cross your mind...

that I'd get disappointed if you keep behaving like this?

I'm the one who's disappointed...

by all the forged documents that will shock the world,

your family who are all corrupted,

and you for staying quiet about all this!

All companies create slush funds...

through internal transactions.

When you run a company,

some financial records need to be kept secret.

Doing the right thing isn't always best for the company.

Are you really the woman I fell in love with?

These days, I feel like I'm living with a different woman.

Do you not care about anything else...

other than money?

I won't be able to take over my dad's company...

if I focus on being conscientious and pursue value.

Just because our family doesn't meet your ethical standards,

you can't just blame everything on me and my family.

Otherwise, we'll all just become miserable.

I don't think I need to think about anything anymore.

I think my initial choice was right.

What's that supposed to mean?

Once you feel better,

come back home even though it's late, okay?

All companies create slush funds...

through internal transactions.

When you run a company,

some financial records need to be kept secret.

Doing the right thing isn't always best for the company.

I guess I never knew you properly.

No.

This isn't the Ji Eun I expected.

It's all so burdensome.

The investigation lasted longer than expected.

Are they going to help us get acquitted?

They're doing this because they have evidence.

Where did you hide the real painting?

I seriously thought that painting was real.

There was even an appraisal statement.

How was I supposed to know that it was fake?

We all know it's not that difficult...

to forge an appraisal statement.

Why won't you believe me?

If something happens, and I don't know about it,

I want the two of you to use your cunning brains...

and deal with it yourselves.

Ji Eun, come with me.

Don't you think Ji Eun is a bit too close with Sang Bum these days?

Stop thinking...

and just do what you're told.

Why isn't Se Hoon home?

Oh, he's working late.

They agreed to say they found no evidence.

We'll going to get acquitted.

But if the public raise questions with the investigation...

and the case becomes an issue again,

we agreed to settle it...

as your mother's personal irregularity...

instead of connecting it with the company.

Business and politics must always keep a harmonious relationship.

I want you to start getting acquainted with all the prosecutors.

I'll introduce you to the man behind the curtains.

I think...

it's finally time to give you this.

It's too early for me to receive this.

You have a lot to do now.

Once you receive your mother's shares,

I'll start by changing the holding company.

If anything gets in the way...

of your succeeding the company,

I'll deal with it.

And I'll do everything to make sure everything goes smoothly.

However, Ji Eun, I can only be your stepping stone.

When it comes to power, you need to gain it yourself.

Your grandfather told me that as he gave me that fountain pen.

Don't let anyone else have control.

You need power to suppress your opponent...

in order to lead a company.

And that's how you can protect yourself...

from those who try to sway you.

I'll never forget what you just told me.

You have my faith, Ji Eun.

Ji Eun.

Your shoes.

My shoes!

I guess the rumors were true.

Ji Eun, did you really get kicked out from home?

Are you here to buy furniture?

Or are you here to do an interview?

I'll buy whatever furniture you want me to buy.

So tell us what happened.

What kind of guy are you seeing...

to have made up your mind to live a life like this?

You guys are materialistic, so you wouldn't know anything about love.

I can live without money,

but I can't live without love.

Does that mean you won't be able to come to our gathering anymore?

Of course.

She won't be able to pay for the fee.

You have low self-esteem,

so I understand you're using money to make yourself feel better.

Now leave if you're not going to buy any furniture.

When are you going to pay the overdue rent?

And why isn't the owner here these days?

He's outside the city.

I'll tell him to call.

If he doesn't pay the overdue rent by the end of this month,

I want you guys to move out!

I won't ever live without money again.

In order to live a nice life,

you need to be born with rich parents.

Hey.

Hello.

What's he doing here so early in the morning?

Just a second.

I came to give you this.

I bet you were startled to see me here.

I was going to leave it by the front door.

This was made with snakehead fish.

I heard it's good for pregnant women.

Father, I need to go to work today.

I see. Where is Se Hoon?

He's already at the office.

Ms. Lee, we need to get going now.

Can you put this in the car?

I finished boiling the snakehead fish early at dawn.

And I wanted to give it to you while it was still warm.

That's why I came so early.

Thank you. I'll enjoy it.

You came all the way here.

I'm sorry I can't invite you inside.

No, it's okay. You should go to work.

I'll be off now.

Darn it.

Your father-in-law offered a ride,

but I refused.

Don't talk nonsense.

Those people are used to looking down on everyone.

I'll drive you back.

No, you should go to work.

But she told me you were already at the office.

Se Hoon.

Don't cause trouble.

You should be the one to yield.

Ji Eun is pregnant, so imagine how hard it must be for her.

That's why I'm doing my best to endure it all.

But no matter how hard I try,

I don't think I'll ever become close with Ji Eun's family.

I started working on Se Hoon's job...

after I got a call from you yesterday.

So I had to stay up all night.

I hope you'll treat me to a nice drink.

Yes, of course.

Thank you for helping.

My gosh, there are eyes at the office.

He can't just refuse to come to work...

because he doesn't feel like it.

On top of that,

some people talk behind his back saying he gets special treatment.

It's his first time working for a corporation.

So he just needs time to adjust.

Please guide him well until he does.

Wait. I have something to give you.

It's a detailed list of our paper company.

It's confidential, so take a look at it first...

and secretly pass it over to the chairman.

The phone is turned off. You will be directed to voicemail.

Mr. Kim, I need to go somewhere for a minute.

- I'll be right back. - Okay.

How could you not come to work...

without even calling?

I asked Mr. Park to fill in for you,

but my dad thinks you spent the night at work.

If my dad finds out, he'll get furious.

I don't care about your father.

He may be a great father to you.

But he's just a deceitful man who makes me...

commit irregularities.

Watch what you say.

He needs to watch how he treats me.

Why are you suddenly acting different?

You chose to move in...

and become a member of our family.

And I'm seriously regretting the choice I made back then.

Aren't you old enough to know...

how to endure and withstand things?

You should at least put up with everything...

so our baby can have the best life.

I always knew rich people...

were born selfish,

but I didn't know you could be so materialistic.

Some rich people have a lot to look up to.

And many children from rich families are just and honest.

I also plan to manage the company legitimately.

And of course, I'm going to teach ethical management to our kid...

and have him or her take over later on.

What am I to you?

Isn't marriage about a husband and wife...

starting a new life of their own?

But you didn't need a husband. You just needed a supporter.

You're having such a hard time adjusting to things,

and it's really giving me a hard time.

I give you a hard time,

and you make me go crazy.

Do we really need to keep living like this?

Must we keep this up?

Already?

Okay, I'll be right there.

The meeting with our client got moved up a bit.

If my dad asks about you,

I'll explain what happened.

So today, just get some rest and calm yourself.

I'll call you later.

(Details of paper company)

(Oh Jun Won, Lee Hye Chang, Kim Jae Cheol, Jang Se Hoon...)

(Jang Se Hoon)

(List of paper company owners)

Why is my name...

on the paper company list?

Are you scared I might make you do time in jail?

Because I'm so dumb,

it took me a while to get to my senses.

Se Hoon, why are you disrespecting my dad?

What about your family? Why would they do this to me?

How can you call yourself my wife when you're just using me?

It's legal to establish a paper company.

And the commercial law can't do much with accounting fraud.

I can't quite agree with that.

You think you have the world at your feet,

but there are things you should never mess with.

How could you do this without my permission?

Why would I ask for your permission?

You need to learn that you can't always...

get away with everything.

Are you saying you'll take the documents...

and report me to the prosecution?

Yes, if necessary.

This is the last time...

I'll let you mistreat me like this.

Shut your mouth and get out.

Get out!

Se Hoon, wait!

I told you he isn't the right guy for you!

Se Hoon, please hear me out.

I changed myself because I loved you.

But this is all I get in return?

That document was a draft written by Mr. Park.

I haven't looked over it yet,

and it hasn't gotten confirmed from my dad.

Ji Eun, stop putting on a show.

Your family is crazy about money.

And you're using our baby to fulfill your materialistic needs.

I'm so sick of all of you. You guys make me want to throw up.

Se Hoon!

Ji Eun!

Ji Eun!

(Phoenix 2020)

I should've been more careful.

You died because of me, Sarang.

In order to file for an annulment,

Se Hoon needs to go to jail for embezzlement.

Do what you need to make it happen.

Let me go! Ji Eun!

Ji Eun, are you okay?

My baby died because of you.

You deserve to die as well. Just die!

Go kill yourself!