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Back when I was young,
I sometimes used to lie.

Especially when
I didn't want to go to school.

(43 years ago, 1977)

(Episode 48)

My goodness, you're over 38°C.

I don't think you should
go to school today.

Let me call your teacher.

If you don't want to go to school,
you don't need to.

And that's when I learned...

that the moment you lie, you must
remember things meticulously.

And these days, I still lie.

Because I begin each morning
with a new lie.

Isn't it bothersome
to do this every morning?

Your health is the most important,
and I enjoy taking care of it.

Seo Mun Su, the man who destroyed
my life and my parents'.

In order to get the revenge
that he deserves,

I decided to trick him
by lying to him.

I lived with him for the past
10 years at the risk of my own life.

The D-Day is in 19 hours.

If anyone asks me if humans have
the right to judge others,

this is what I will say.

"It's useless to have
a moral compass."

I know we all lie
to our own advantage.

But now that I think about it,

it looks like she lied to me
from the very beginning.

(10 years ago)

It's nice to meet you again.

Oh, right. My invitation.

If you come with me,
they'll let you in without checking.

Let's go.

Just a second.

(Gold Painting Exhibition
by Kim Il Tae)

I was invited,

but I'm a curator, so I didn't
care much about the dress code.

What's your name?

Lily.

She suddenly gives me the creeps.

What kind of grudge
does she have against me...

for her to live with me...

for the past 10 years
with a fake smile?

Her lies, secrets, and cruelty.

Now that I know
she's been lying to me,

does that mean I will be able
to avoid danger by 50 percent?

How am I going to deal with this?

Why did you suddenly get me flowers?

An entire year has passed.

It's our year-end date,
so I couldn't come empty-handed.

Every time I see lilies,

they remind me of you.
They look exactly like you.

Do you know what their meaning is?

"Unchanging love".

"Unchanging love"?

But lilies also have
a very strong fragrance.

So some say you could even die...

if you sleep
in a room full of lilies.

My goodness.

It's probably a way to express
their strong fragrance.

It might also be a way
to express how beautiful they are.

You're as beautiful as those lilies,

and that's why I fell for you.

You completely changed my life.

So let's say I fell for you.

What did Mi Ran say?

She'll proceed with
tomorrow's press conference.

This world is run
by morals and rules.

You can't just live
however you want.

She can do whatever she wants...

to cling onto Jang Se Hoon.
I really couldn't care less.

But how dare she lie at our event
and cause a mess...

when she could walk just fine?

How could she be so shameless?

An issue can be covered up
with another issue.

And now that Mi Ran can walk,
she'll become a superstar.

She was a celebrity anyway.

People are starting to focus
on Mr. Jang's love for her...

thinking that their love was able
to overcome immense hardships.

And now she even has more than
a million social media followers.

I know we're worried
that this might cause damage...

to our company.

But the fact that she can
finally walk again...

is a huge miracle.

So what? Are you saying
we should congratulate her?

Her love story with Mr. Jang...

enabled our company
to gain a more positive image.

And thanks to that,
our stock price went up.

On top of that, once Mi Ran
does a press conference...

and announces
that she can walk again,

we'll also gain attention
since we're her sponsor.

If we gain more attention,
my head might explode.

Now that I think about it,
you're a very lucky man.

The fact that the reporter called
and blackmailed you...

eventually turned out to be
a good thing for you.

That reporter's probably a pro
at threatening people for money.

And I already paid him,
so he won't say anything.

But I have no idea who leaked
the information in the first place.

I know, right?
I'm also curious myself.

But seeing that things have been
pretty calm,

I don't think the situation will
get any worse.

But let's be honest.
Isn't Ji Eun the one to blame...

for having let Mi Ran
go up on stage...

even when she knew
Mi Ran could walk?

Let's just allow Mi Ran
to go up on stage.

I work for both Seorin
and Chung Group.

I can't turn a blind eye to this...

when I know how much
it will harm the company.

Let's eat.

Why don't we order the special menu?

Sure.

By the way, are you going to let
Ji Eun stay at the company?

I know Chairman Chung...

recommended her
for the joint project.

But how should I put it?

She's not just strong-minded,
but she's also too ambitious.

And I personally think
we should be careful of her.

And the way she sometimes
does things out of the norm...

reminds me of her mindless mother.

Ji Eun's mother once grabbed you
by your hair,

and you used to work for her,

so you must feel embarrassed
every time you see her.

I should use this chance
to kick her out of the company.

(Hong Kong)

Who are you?

Forgive me.

I'm Seo Jung Min from Seorin Group.

I can't speak Chinese,

but Ji Eun told me you prefer
speaking Korean these days...

because of your Korean wife.

So may I speak to you in Korean?

Do you expect me to understand
what you're doing right now?

I kept calling you,

but I couldn't reach you.

And tomorrow, I must get on
my flight back to Korea.

So I had no choice but to do this.

Just operate the elevator again.

I can't let you out
of this elevator...

until I get the answer I need.

I can't just give up here.

Please just give me 30 minutes.

Then for the next 30 years
of my life,

I will spare three hours of my time
wherever and whenever you need me.

I'm impressed.
I give you my acknowledgment.

A strong man always puts in his all.

Will 30 minutes be enough?

Thank you. Let me escort you.

I thought black label lamb
would taste different.

But it's just a normal lamb steak.

Didn't you like it?

It was okay.

It's been a while since your brother
emigrated to New Zealand, right?

I only met him a couple of times
before we started living together.

I feel like we're too distant
even though we're brothers-in-law.

My brother is an average person.

You can't expect him
to feel comfortable around you.

He used to be a detective.
Why did he suddenly move abroad?

Did something happen?

He dreamed of owning a ranch
ever since he was little.

He went to the Korean National
Police University...

only because of our late dad.

But he was very introverted,

so the job never suited him.

On top of that, my sister-in-law's
family lives in New Zealand.

I did a background check
on Ms. Choi,

but I didn't notice
anything strange.

Her older brother still runs
a sheep ranch...

in Christchurch, New Zealand.

He's become pretty stable,

so he recently started
an ostrich ranch as well.

Where did you say your brother's
ranch is located in New Zealand?

Christchurch.

I talked to him last month,

and he told me he started
an ostrich ranch.

We should visit him next year.

If we have time.

Talking about my brother
is making me miss him.

I miss my sister-in-law too.

(Director Choi Myung Hwa)

You shouldn't visit me like this.

You've been living as my sister
for too long of a time.

So I bet you forgot
that it's your birthday today.

Happy birthday, Ms. Baek Soon Ju.

What if Myung Hwa
gets angry at me...

once I meet her in paradise
after I die...

for getting her older brother
involved in this.

I volunteered to help.

And although she's dead,

you helped her get
a bone marrow transplant.

Life really doesn't go your way.

And I feel like
life can be so cruel.

Life is cruel and short.

I know you deserve to take revenge,

but I'm always worried that it might
end up backfiring on you.

So for the past 10 years,

I found myself regretting it
from time to time.

Let's think about that later...

after we see that son of a gun
fall into the fiery pit.

Is your family doing well
in New Zealand?

Thanks to you,
the ranch is doing well.

And my wife recently told me
on the phone...

that the ostrich ranch is also
doing great.

Yes, she told me too.
We talk quite often.

What's on your mind?

This is Jung Min's favorite wine.

Why did you send Jung Min
on a business trip to Hong Kong?

How do you know that?
I never told you.

I know because I talked to him
over the phone.

Since when did you two
become so close?

What's so weird about
calling my son?

Don't tell me you're jealous.

It looks like
he's being nice to you...

so you'd help him out
with his relationship with Ji Eun.

But you know it's useless, right?

I also don't approve of her
as Jung Min's wife.

But if I also disapprove,

it'll only make him feel suffocated.

You know what they say.
"Just wait eight months."

"Then your heartrending emotions
will disappear,"

"and the dating phase will end."

If I had another son,

I'd let him go ahead
and live however he wanted.

If my late wife were still alive,
we would've had more children.

If you had more children,
it would've been a headache.

There are many siblings
who fight over...

their parents' inheritance
and their position in the company.

Even if people are born
with the same parents,

we all have
different amounts of greed.

And these days,
money is thicker than blood.

So people become ruthless
when it comes to money.

But thankfully,
Jung Min is the only son we have,

so we won't have to go through that.

Are you having problems with...

letting Jung Min
succeed the company?

Why would there be any problems?

I know money is the law...

and that you can do anything
with money.

But sometimes,
money can't solve everything.

I'm just concerned.

You used the holding company...

to issue convertible bonds
at a very low price.

And although the stockholders
of Seorin Fashion Group...

should be given priority
over those bonds,

you're pretty much forcing them
to give up their rights.

I know that's how Jung Min
will be able to become...

the second biggest stockholder
of the group,

but people can always
change their minds.

But then again,
you made them sign a memorandum,

so I guess it will prevent them
from breaking their promise.

I always knew you were clever,

but you know a lot more
about business than I thought.

I've been living with you
for many years.

But of course,
I only picked up a few things.

You're making me contemplate.

Instead of forcing Jung Min...

to take over my position,

I feel like our company...

will do well for years
if I let you take over instead.

Don't even joke about that.
It's complete nonsense.

I'm not competent enough
for that position.

My dream is to travel
the world with you...

after you hand over
your position to Jung Min.

I've always dreamed of...

traveling around the world...

and visiting all the famous
art galleries and museums with you.

By the way, honey,

I know you're secretly getting ready
for Jung Min to take over,

but if things go south,
he could end up getting arrested.

And you'd be guilty
for dereliction of duty.

Why would you say that
after eating an expensive meal?

I'm just saying
you should do your best...

to please those who have
decided to support you.

Give them some valuable paintings
from the gallery.

You really do deserve to be
the chairman's wife.

Should we ask for dessert?

Sure.

Choi Myung Hwa.

Sit back and watch
how I turn the tables around.

My gosh.

We'll be meeting in a few hours.

Why would you wake me up
to talk nonsense?

My gosh.

I thought you wanted me
to move in with you.

Why do you suddenly
want me to move out?

Listen carefully
to what I have to say.

Don't trust people.
Only trust the situation.

And if you make the wrong choice,

you must do everything you can
to get rid of what harms you...

even if that means
you need to hurt yourself.

Never forget what I just said.

My goodness.

What time is it right now?

It's almost 4 a.m. in Korea.

Why did he call...

to tell me that all of a sudden
instead of going to bed?

He wants me to move out? He wants...

I guess he doesn't feel the same way
about my stepmother anymore.

(Melatonin:
Medicine to treat insomnia)

(Demerol: Narcotic analgesic
used before anesthesia)

It always feels nice
to wear a white dress shirt.

Simple is the best.

You always look the best
in a white dress shirt.

Ji Eun, how you dress is also
a part of how you do business.

It shows that person's
determination and attitude.

I'll keep that in mind.

I'm not saying this
because you're my daughter.

I can easily tell that you're fit...

to lead Bisang Apparel.

Don't befriend anyone
who's obsessed with money.

Your relationship will
fall apart no matter what.

You gain a good eye for people
if you put down your authority.

So keep a comfortable relationship
with your colleagues.

But you must be relentless
when they must be held responsible.

I'll remember that.

When you're struggling
to find the answer,

think about what you really want.

Then prioritize the thoughts
in your mind.

Your daughter will do well.

I have faith in you, Ji Eun.

(I'm Chief Prosecutor Kim Jong Hyuk
of the Seoul Southern District.)

"Chief Prosecutor Kim Jong Hyuk
of the Seoul Southern District"?

I guess he eventually became
the chief prosecutor.

When is a good date for you?

It's not serious,
but you need to get surgery fast.

It's less than 2mm.

There's no rupture,
so you'll be able to recover...

as long as you get an aneurysm
embolization, so don't worry.

There's something I need to finish.

It'll be done in less than a week.
Let's have the surgery then.

I know you're the chairman
of Seorin Group,

but I can't fix a schedule
whenever you want me to.

I have to attend a lot of lectures
abroad because of my thesis.

I always brag to people...

that the world's best neurosurgeon
is my best friend.

Don't make me lose face.

You're just as stubborn
as you were when you were young.

You haven't forgotten about
the favor I asked you, right?

Will you please knock
before you come in?

Why is your headache
getting worse these days?

The test results came out fine.

My head hurts like crazy.

When is Dr. Lee coming back
from the conference?

I went to hear the results
because you were busy last time,

and that's when he told me...

that the test results show
that you're healthy.

I want to make sure I live
at least a day longer than you.

We'll live a long life together,

and once it's time for us
to leave this world,

I should make sure
I die the day after you die...

so I can see you off
and follow you soon after.

We still have
many more days to live.

Don't be so depressing
starting from the morning.

I feel a bit restless today...

because I dreamed of
Jung In last night.

I guess you had a lot
to take care of before work.

Yes, I sent an email
to Chairman Chung...

saying I'd like to fire Lee Ji Eun.

Can you open the safe
and bring me a box?

I don't know the passcode
to your safe.

It's your birthday.
Didn't you know that?

Really?

Bring out a box and wrap it nicely.

- It's a gift for Chairman Chung.
- Sure.

Did you have to make me
buy this for you before work...

when you're not even
going to wear it today?

Gosh, you brat.

That's what friends are for.

"Friends"?

You only treat me like a friend
when you need me.

Why are you so cranky with me
these days?

Are you jealous of me
now that I've become famous...

on social media?

Don't be absurd.
Why would I be jealous?

Now that I have a famous friend,

it'll help me with my career in PR.

But Mi Ran, there's a saying
that goes like this.

"A flower blooms
for no more than 10 days."

I bet you never heard of that
since you're from the States.

"A flower blooms
for no more than 10 days"?

It means no flower blooms
for more than 10 days,

which also means
nothing lasts forever.

You could lose your fame overnight
if you make a mistake.

Does she know that I can walk?

I know you can walk.

Why are you staring at my legs?

What?

Your shoes are really pretty.

It's a limited edition.

You really have good taste.

I'll give them to you
after the press conference.

Why?
You said it's a limited edition.

Because I need to wear heels
in order to stomp on my enemies.

But of course, I might end up
getting stomped on instead.

(Seorin)

My goodness.

Do you want to quit too?

To not do something...

is to stop yourself
from doing something.

Why quit when it took you
so much effort to get a job here?

If someone abuses their power,
stoop lower in return.

Be professional and quick-witted
and butter up your superiors.

And you're just supposed to keep
your resignation letter.

You're never supposed
to actually hand it in.

I should make you trust me again.

This guy should get some rest.

It's nice to have a rich boyfriend.

But weren't you supposed
to come back in the afternoon?

I couldn't wait
to give you your gift.

I put something inside that
to show you my love.

Make sure you watch it by yourself.

I need to give a briefing
to the chairman,

so I'll be off now.

(My love)

What do you want?

I'll buy it for you.

Everyone makes mistakes.

If you have discernment,

you should acknowledge
your mistake and fix it.

Things got complicated
because you used that reporter...

to expose everything
to Chairman Seo.

But thanks to you,
I got myself an alibi.

Are you sure we helped each other?

I told you I'll make sure
you won't have to take the blame.

It will no longer be an issue
once Mi Ran announces...

that she's able to walk again.

And things will go back to place
thanks to your trust.

It's important for everything
to find its place.

Director Choi.

Did you find the real painting?

That's none of your business.

I'll take care of it,
so just trust me.

The fact that you want me
to trust you again...

seems like you want
to fool me once more.

I decided not to get involved
in a losing fight.

Now I know that everything
about you is a lie.

The phoenix painting you have...

is the real painting.

So what?

What do you think you can do?

I'll show you what it is
that I can do.

(Phoenix 2020)

I know you were the one
who suggested Mi Ran...

to go up on stage that day.

Ji Eun was the one
who let her up on stage...

even after she found out
Mi Ran could walk.

Why do you keep getting involved
in my business?

Can't you understand
how I feel for you?

You keep failing
to get a grip of yourself.

How many more people
must suffer because of that?

Does Mr. Jang know about
the co-presidency?

- Don't do anything you'll regret.
- How dare you threaten me?

You keep abusing your authority
and acting out of the norm.

I'm done overlooking them.
Do you understand?