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(Episode 18)

How is Ji Eun doing?

She's all droopy and depressed.

She won't even eat.
All she does is stay in bed.

She's sensitive right now,
so just leave her be.

You have no idea how many times
she made me walk on eggshells today.

What's with the smile?

You're always frowning at home.

I just feel relieved to have
gotten rid of him.

I also feel like
my blood circulation...

has gotten better
now that he's not around.

Honey.

I'm sure he'll sign
the divorce papers.

But you know how stubborn he can be.

Do you really think
he'll do as he's told...

and testify that he registered
their marriage...

without Ji Eun's consent?

He can get locked up in jail
for embezzlement in the workplace.

If he's in his right mind,
he'll do what he needs to do.

I already talked to the prosecution
in charge...

and drew up a big picture
to get what we want.

He'll eventually give in
to the pressure.

We need to make sure
he never mentions anything...

about Ji Eun or our family...

until the day he dies.

I also have everything ready
to put a leash on his father...

who's busy
participating in labor movements.

Things will go down the drain
if Ji Eun finds out.

It'd be great if we could
send her abroad tomorrow.

I'll make her go abroad voluntarily.

So don't get involved.

Open a bottle of wine.

I'm going to drink with Ji Eun.

Ji Eun.

Nothing's more important
than yourself.

I'm just worried...

that you might punish yourself
for too long.

That's what bothers me the most.

I understand that you need to get
good rest...

in order to gain power
to get back up again.

But you shouldn't look back
on the past.

I guess you never know
what will happen in life.

I've also come to realize
that you and Mom...

weren't against our relationship
just for the sake of it.

I may have been displeased, but when
I decided to accept him as family,

I was ready to turn him into a man
who suited us.

We were too different.

We were bound to break up.

So I have no regrets.

You can go ahead
and file for divorce tomorrow.

There's no need to drag things on
if you've made up your mind.

It's also better for Se Hoon
to get it over with...

and move on.

What brings you to call me?

Yes, I can talk.

I'm drinking wine
with my daughter at home.

Oh, really? Just a second.

Ji Eun, can you get me my note
from the study?

I know he's not an easy fellow.

But you had him arrested right away.

And you can do everything
once you put your mind to it.

Even brutal criminals have
human rights.

I have to say,
I feel a bit uneasy about this.

You already arrested him,

so cut off his connections
with the outside world...

and have him stay...

in an interrogation room
or a lock-up for just one month.

I'm pretty close with
the public prosecutor general,

so I already told him...

about this case.

Why are you fighting this?

You may be stubborn,

but you should face reality...

and realize what it is
that you did wrong.

You're using your authority
as a prosecutor...

to fabricate a case
and accept bribery.

Not only did you arrest me
without a warrant,

but you even refused to let me
have visitors or talk to a lawyer.

What's next?

Hey.

All the evidence of embezzlement
are pointing at you.

Listen, you punk. I'm going
to give you a hard time today.

Korea is a law-abiding country.

Do you think you'll be able
to get away with...

arresting an innocent man?

That's why I haven't uncuffed you.

It's the least I can do
to keep things orderly and safe...

in the interrogation room.

How dare you lecture me
about the law?

I want you to carry out
a drug test on him.

Okay.

You'll get tested anyway
once you go to a lock-up or prison.

- So just get it done here.
- You scumbag.

Listen, you punk.

Look around
and think before you speak.

If you go to jail for embezzlement
and drug abuse,

it'll completely ruin your life.

You don't want to die early, do you?

Sit down, you punk!

It hurt my neck to look up.

What's this doing on the floor?

Se Hoon.

Se Hoon.

Where did he go
with the door unlocked?

Why don't you go on a trip abroad?

If you stay home,
you'll only feel more depressed.

The only thing I can do is
focus on work.

So I'll just do that.

Then actually,
there's a long-term business trip.

Can you go to China?

Never mind.

It's not really
the best environment.

Where is it?

It's a small town in China.

And there's a master craftsman
in natural dyeing,

and his family has been
doing it for generations.

More and more people are
going to be interested in...

eco-friendly dye products.

So I think we should also start
showing interest.

I'll go.

If I send you there,

I'd be too worried
to fall asleep at night.

It'll be a good chance for me
to pull myself together.

Let me leave tomorrow.

I guess it could be a nice place
to get some fresh air.

Look at you guys together.

Can Mom and I join you guys?

Go ahead. Young Eun, you brought
a bottle of expensive wine.

I don't know how expensive it is,

but the oldest wine
is the tastiest, right?

Wine and humans
both get better with age.

But of course, there are exceptions.

Why are you looking at me?

I need to irritate you
in order to make you get angry.

It's all for the thrill.

My gosh, at least you know
you irritate me.

Will you guys stop?

Let's be a harmonious family
for once.

It's been ages since the four of us
gathered together like this.

Ji Eun.

I'm sure you know this,

but you're what keeps me going.

I understand how you feel
as you cry day and night.

Let's stop talking about
depressing things.

It's making me think of Joon Young.

Mom.

Mom.

How did you manage
to hang in there...

after Joon Young died?

After I lost Sarang,

I realized that it must've been
torturous for you.

I'm able to endure the pain
thanks to you and your sister.

Do you think you can endure it too?

I...

want to dance.

Go ahead.

Then here.

Mom. Mom.

Mom.

Mom, you're good.

Am I back to being
my mom and dad's daughter?

This is where I belong.

But does that mean...

it was all just a dream?

Jang Se Hoon.

I liked him so much.

I thought I loved him.

But I guess I might not even know
what it means to love.

All that's left...

is for me to accept
that it's over between us.

I've been a prosecutor for 15 years,

and it's been a while since I've met
a persistent guy like Jang Se Hoon.

I figured you might need
a little more help,

so I sent my brother-in-law there.

He'll be there soon.

You really are merciless.

It's going to take a lot of work...

to make sure no one
gets suspicious of anything.

Yes.

I'm getting a call.
I think your brother-in-law is here.

Wait.

What case is the deputy prosecutor
general investigating himself?

Internal embezzlement
within Bisang Apparel.

I need to get going.

"Bisang Apparel"?

Gosh, stop it.

I'm serious.

Everyone becomes the same
once they come here.

Anyway, this is your last chance
before we start pushing things.

So try your best to convince him.

I know I was given orders
by the higher-ups,

but you know you put us in a pickle
by getting us involved...

in your family feud, right?

The prosecution sometimes keep quiet
regarding those who are guilty,

but you guys also know
how to frame an innocent man.

And I bet he learned that,
so I'm sure he'll listen.

What did you just say?

I was told to open my wallet
and keep my mouth shut.

I apologize
for my slip of the tongue.

Are you kidding me?
Do you think you can joke around...

because I'm helping you with this?

My tongue is always
what gets me in trouble.

Don't take too long.
Make it quick, okay?

I know you feel wronged.

But my brother-in-law
is furious right now.

Why are you doing this to me?

You got your way once,
so you should yield this time.

You ruined Ji Eun's life.

If you have some conscience,

you should cooperate and help us
turn things back to normal.

They're keeping you here...

so they can file for an annulment.

Testify that you registered
your marriage without her consent...

and go through
with the legal process.

Then everything will be simple.

They just don't want Ji Eun...

to become a divorced woman.

Does Ji Eun know about this?

Will you believe me
if I tell you that she knows?

Don't lie to me.

I know she hates me,
but she'd never do this to me.

You guys are done.

Ji Eun gets angry
whenever anyone mentions your name.

I told you what I'm here for.

Will you accept the showdown or not?

(Showdown: A final confrontation
to settle a dispute)

I want you to bring Ji Eun here.

If she tells me herself
that this is what she wants,

- I'll think about it then.
- If you don't cooperate,

things will only get worse.

You're a clever guy.
Don't you get what's going on?

I'm sure you know...

that this was only possible
because we put in some groundwork.

And you noticed how fast
things proceeded from there.

If you don't listen,
they'll issue an arrest warrant.

And they think you embezzled
a lot of money,

so you'll get locked up
for a very long time.

So just do as you're told...

You people are like trash.

Then just do as you're told
and get out of the dump.

What if I refuse?

Don't try to fight
my brother-in-law.

Do you think he's only
going to do this to you?

He already has your father
on a leash...

for all the labor movements
he participated in.

If you mess with my dad,

I swear I'll bring this to
another level.

I heard the prosecution
can keep people locked up...

for a maximum of 20 days
as a means to investigate.

Their target is Jang Se Hoon,

so they just need to make sure
they keep cornering him.

The evidence is loud and clear.

So Se Hoon won't be able
to get out of this.

And in the end, he'll give up.

The only problem is that
the deputy prosecutor general...

keeps asking for more.

Are you done
fixing the financial documents?

I perfectly organized
the references, bank statement,

bank balance, sales,

overdue payments,
and the loan we took out.

There’s not a single error regarding
even the smallest things...

including the distribution
and administrative expenses.

I want you to send the files...

to an accounting firm
and get it audited.

Why do you want it checked
by an external audit institution?

I want to use this chance...

to get our brand reevaluated.

Okay, sir.

I've seen that face before.

What?

I can tell that you're
scared to death right now.

I don't get what you mean.

I heard you visit Jeongseon
quite often.

My nephew told me...

that he saw you last weekend
at a casino.

People who gamble...

obviously go crazy
when they see money.

And you're in charge
of the finance team,

so I'm pretty sure you embezzled
some money here and there.

Sang Bum may be a ferocious man,

but he too must have a hard time
seeing what's right under his nose.

You have no right to accuse me
of something so absurd.

We all tend to have trouble
admitting the truth.

Gwang Cheol.

The more you trust someone,
the more betrayed you will feel.

If Sang Bum finds out
his right-hand man betrayed him,

do you think he'll forgive you
considering how spiteful he can be?

I'm just worried. That's all.

If you don't have
any other options, call me.

We should help each other
when we're in need.

I guess this is why they tell you
to be careful of whom you befriend.

I might end up getting investigated
by the prosecution just like you.

They closed the case
because they couldn't find evidence.

My clumsy wife
just happened to buy...

a few paintings
without knowing they were fake.

I'm relieved that she got acquitted.

Why are you here
without calling beforehand?

Just get to the point.

Why are you so edgy?

Just tell me why you're here.

I think they might accuse me
of my irregularities.

I did make some unfair profit,

but they're even
looking into my past...

illegal foreign exchange
transactions.

And they might even
raise an issue...

regarding the succession
of my company.

A rookie prosecutor...

at Seoul District Public
Prosecutors' Office...

is trying to find everything he can
to get me indicted.

Then pay the penalty.

They want me to pay
10.7 million dollars.

You got what you deserved
for being greedy...

and crossing the line.

I came to urgently ask for help.

I heard the Ministry
of National Defense...

decided to nominate Bisang Apparel
for the bidding.

Why don't you let Seorin
join the project?

Why would I do that?

Come on. Be a good friend.

"Friend"?

How can you be so shameless?

You coaxed my dumb brother-in-law...

to get your hands on borrowed-name
bank account statement.

And you call yourself my friend?

A friend is someone who shares
a deep and meaningful relationship.

Someone who stabs me from the back
is called an enemy.

When you were suspicious
of your brother-in-law,

- your wife came to me and asked...
- I don't want to hear it.

I'm sorry.

I was too thoughtless.

That's too grand of an expression
for someone cunning like you.

And don't ask for something
I can't do for you.

Look at how much you've grown.

You even know how to fight back.

Watch what comes out
of that mouth of yours.

You must feel all proud
and high in spirit...

now that you've overcome a crisis.

But this isn't the end, you know.

I'll make sure I pay you back...

for the mistreatment...

I received today.

Who does he think he is
to threaten me?

Do you think he went to get some air
and clear his head?

Without even closing the studio?

I have a bad feeling about this.

I understand that he doesn't
want to answer our calls,

but he still always texts back.

I feel like something might happen.

Do you think...

What?

You don't think he's thinking of
doing something drastic, do you?

Are you kidding me?
Stop talking nonsense.

You never know what people can do...

once they lose their minds.

He won't ever leave
his father behind like that.

Do you think he might be
with Ji Eun?

You really know nothing about women.

Women never turn back
once a relationship is over.

Plus, Ji Eun is
really twisted right now.

She keeps blaming everything
on Se Hoon.

I'm definitely sure
they're not together.

But still, you never know.
You should call her.

No.

These days, it feels like...

she's searching for targets
she can take it out on.

But of course, I understand
how tormenting it must be for her.

I'm sorry,
but still, you never know.

You should try calling Ji Eun
and ask her if Se Hoon ever called.

I'm just worried.

I'm Se Hoon's friend,
so it's awkward to call her myself.

Bok Ja, will you please cooperate?

- Why do you keep asking me to...
- Hurry!

Well, I know I should call,
but still...

Sometimes, it's better
not to console someone.

I don't want to talk
to anyone right now.

I'm sorry, Bok Ja.
I'll call you next time.

Ji Eun, wait. I have a question.

Did you ever talk to Se Hoon
over the phone recently?

Why would I talk to him
over the phone?

You're unbelievable.

You called me to ask about him?

Are you really my friend?
Don't ever call me again.

He's probably having fun
buying wood.

Ji Eun got angry at me
because of you.

You're so annoying, Ho Jin.

I need to go to my part-time job.
Are you going to stay?

I'm so worried.

Gosh, where in the world
did he disappear to?

It's like someone
secretly kidnapped him.

Hello?

Yes, I'm Kim Ho Jin.
Who's calling?

I'm a prosecutor at Seoul Central
District Prosecutor's Office.

I'm your senior.

I want you
to listen to me carefully.

Okay, sir.

Yes.

Why are you helping me?

Because it's a prosecutor's job
to do what's right.

In order to find out
if I'm trustworthy or not...

is to trust me first.

It's up to you to decide whether
you're going to trust me or not.

Then what is it that you're after?

I'm a financial prosecutor,
so what I want is...

evidence regarding
Bisang Apparel's law manipulation.

I was forced to close...

the recent case
on Bisang's art gallery.

But I want to use this chance
to raise an issue about it again.

I know this is
an illegal investigation,

but all the evidence
fit like a puzzle,

and the deputy prosecutor general
is in charge of the case.

That means you're facing a dead-end
if you don't turn the tables around.

You worked in Bisang's finance team.

So I'm sure you have a few things
up your sleeve as a safety net.

Keep this in mind.
They call me Crazy Lunatic.

(Interrogation room)

So tell me.

Will you admit
to the embezzlement...

and sign the written statement?

Or will you give Chairman Lee
what he wants...

and come to a settlement?

You should know your place.

Accept the option
that's given to you.

The chairman sure did lie down
a lot of landmines...

to make sure
you can't get out of this.

If you don't end it here,

your father will get hurt.

(Arrest Warrant)

It turns out your father
committed a lot of crimes...

including illegal protests,

squatting, obstruction of business,

and causing damage to property.

That's good enough
to get him imprisoned.

Plus, he's a hardliner,
so he'll get a long sentence.

I'm sure you know by now
that it's easy to get a warrant.

And the judge who issued the warrant
will even let a murderer...

get away with murder
as long as he gets paid.

Do you understand what that means?

Will you order me some food?

I can't think straight...

on an empty stomach.

Okay.

Let's eat.

After all, we all work hard
to make a living.

So yes, we should eat.

Oh, right. The fountain pen.

It fits perfectly.

It's beautiful.

I guess your mother had the same
ring size as me.

Doesn't it look too old-fashioned?

Do you want to change the design?

It's pretty much a keepsake
from your mother.

If I change the design,
I'd be a horrible daughter-in-law.

I should wear this
on the anniversary of her death.

Ji Eun.

How is it that everything you do
is so kind and touching?

It's so I can get you
to love me more.

It's beautiful.

You must be
thinking about your mother.

I'm a financial prosecutor,
so what I want is...

evidence regarding
Bisang Apparel's law manipulation.

The recent case
on Bisang's art gallery.

You worked in Bisang's finance team.

So I'm sure you have a few things
up your sleeve as a safety net.

The chairman sure did lie down
a lot of landmines...

to make sure
you can't get out of this.

If you don't end it here,

your father will get hurt.

It turns out your father
committed a lot of crimes.

That's good enough
to get him imprisoned.

Plus, he's a hardliner,
so he'll get a long sentence.

How dare you act up!

Stay calm.

(Phoenix 2020)

Why don't you deal with him
tonight...

after my daughter gets on a plan?

Put your emotions aside
and try to stay logical.

You're even framing him
for embezzlement.

Must you file for
an annulment as well?

Even if he holds a grudge for
getting framed for embezzlement...

Have you lost your mind?

You framed him for embezzlement...

so you could file for an annulment?

I should've just let him be.

I was too greedy.

I need to help him
get his old life back.

Ji Eun.