Original subtitles

I was here when this was moved here.

How much is that in Korean won?

It's 1.5 billion won?

Gray areas that are neither black nor white exist in this world.

The gray areas that weren't gray since the beginning

but could seem both black and white.

EPISODE 3 THE GRAY AREA

I will announce the directorate's decision.

The newly-appointed president of Hyowon Group will be…

Han Jin-ho, the current CEO of Hyowon Hotel.

Okay.

That's what the directorate decided, so let's all follow the decision.

Should we invite the directorate over for dinner?

It's only a temporary position in case Father doesn't recover soon.

Please don't make a big deal of it.

Congratulations.

Thanks.

You too.

I don't care about the result.

However,

it's only natural for Jin-ho to be chosen since he's the eldest son.

Ma'am.

Yes?

Drink this, ma'am. It's jasmine tea.

Thank you.

Jasmine tea is good for soothing a troubled mind.

Aren't you disappointed that your husband wasn't chosen?

Why would you say that?

And how are you so well aware of our family matters?

It's for Ha-joon's well-being.

I keep myself updated on everything regarding Hyowon.

I believe it's my duty.

Fine.

I won't lie.

I am a bit disappointed.

I knew he wasn't greedy, but…

Do you think you know everything about your husband?

Of course. I can always see through him.

I saw every side of him.

Has it ever occurred to you that you might've seen only what he showed?

What are you implying?

It's just…

something from experience.

There's always more than meets the eye.

You're right.

There is always more than meets the eye.

Hello?

Lunch?

Prepare yourself.

You have a lot to explain.

I wonder why the directorate supported Jin-ho instead of Ji-yong.

Mr. Han Ji-yong asked the directorate

to pick Mr. Han Jin-ho instead.

That's exactly what I'm wondering. Why would he do that?

You may leave.

Book the tickets for the Basel Fair.

And tell them how many of us are going as well.

Yes, ma'am.

Take this.

CASHIER'S CHECK ONE MILLION WON

What is this money for?

The chairman's study, Jin-ho's study, and Mother's bedroom.

If you find anything while cleaning these rooms…

I'd like you to tell me.

Soo-hyuk's room as well.

If you do the job well, I'll also give you an incentive.

I hope we get along.

You may leave.

CASHIER'S CHECK ONE MILLION WON

-Welcome, you, who's come for me -Welcome, you, who's come for me

Welcome

-I've been waiting for you -I've been waiting for you

-Welcome -Welcome

-I want to be your flower -I want to be your flower

-Let's spread love -Spread love

That's enough. You're done for the day.

-Have a good day. -You too.

I feel great.

No-deok.

Spread your feathers.

Spread them for me.

Spread them.

You brat. Spread them.

Spread them now!

Ma'am, you shouldn't raise your voice outside.

But he's refusing to spread his feathers.

It's like he's a chicken, not a peacock.

Manage the maids better, okay?

Make sure they don't record my voice

like that wench who got kicked out.

Got it?

Of course, ma'am.

I want some bread.

Yes, ma'am.

Let's see.

-Ms. Joo. -Yes, ma'am?

I want you to look something up for me.

Find articles about Jin-ho's appointment.

I don't have my phone with me.

Why not?

We're no longer allowed to carry a phone while working.

What?

Please use this to summon the maids from now on, ma'am.

You just need to press one of these five buttons.

Press them, and you'll know which maid--

Goodness.

Is this a system upgrade? How nice.

Goodness.

Having been at the center of controversy for throwing a cream bun,

President Han of Hyowon Bakery and the video of her assault

continues to shock the public.

In the video, you can see her punching the manager's chest

because the cream buns have had bad reviews lately.

She smears the cream on his body

-as she gets furious -Hey!

and curses him out.

-Then she curses the other employees -Hey!

-out as well… -Hey!

Do you know…

how much I love Ha-joon?

Of course.

Do you love him?

How could you even ask that?

Because it doesn't seem to me like you care about him at all.

What do you mean?

Why did you give the position to your brother?

Give me a convincing reason

so I can understand you.

Ha-joon will never be the heir.

Because…

he's like me.

-Ji-yong-- -He's not your son.

Hear me out first.

He's an illegitimate child.

It was never announced, but all the directors are aware of it.

It's an open secret.

If I become the president, he will be the center of attention.

Then the issue will naturally surface.

In the end, he'll get hurt.

I don't want him to go through…

what I went through.

You don't know

what kind of ambitions he'll have.

Rejecting an opportunity out of one's own volition,

and being rejected from the get-go are very different.

I want to provide him with everything I can.

Maybe you just want the crown.

-I'm sorry. I-- -Wait.

Do you think I'm using him to get what I want?

You of all people shouldn't treat me like this.

Do you even know what I've done for him?

The sushi reeks.

I can't eat it.

And Ha-joon…

is my son.

They're all so cruel.

As you wished,

I made Han Jin-ho the president.

What are you doing here?

Hello, ma'am.

One of Ha-joon's textbooks is missing.

I thought it might be here.

MOTHER

I'll be busy today. Please keep Ha-joon away from Cadenza.

Yes, ma'am.

-Hello? -Didn't I tell you to fix it?

You call yourself a celebrity when you can't even fix something like this?

I'll come over right now.

Let's talk face to face. You'll like that better.

Explain this to me.

I let you break the ten family rules

so you could meet with the reporter.

Then you should've stopped him from covering this!

I told you that I wouldn't be able to stop it.

I heard you gave him permission to cover it!

Have you gone crazy? Have you?

Why won't you answer me?

Are you trying to drive me up the wall?

He demanded something bigger in return for the scandal.

What was it? Tell me.

Just hand it over to him.

What? Is it about you and your husband?

Is it? Or what?

You always speak your mind!

Why can't you say anything now? Why?

What was it? Did he ask about your past dating life?

You should've just spilled the beans.

What's there to be embarrassed about for a former actress?

At this crucial time where Jin-ho is going to be the president,

how could you let this happen and ruin everything?

You won't be able to understand, so I won't tell you.

-You can just scold me. -Understand what?

Understand what?

Just say it! I'll understand!

Tell me! Just say it!

Even though no one appreciated it,

Hi-soo was willing to do anything to protect Ha-joon.

-There she is! -There she is!

-Is it true? -Please say something!

Please comment!

Please share a word or two!

I'm sorry.

Is this how you run your company?

Please say something!

Please comment on the incident.

What's your take on the boycott of your bakery?

The citizens are furious. Are you repenting?

Say something to the victim.

I'm truly sorry.

-Excuse us. -Do you mean that?

-Excuse us. -Please move.

How do you feel about the boycott?

-Please comment. -How do you feel?

Please say something!

How do you feel?

-Please! -Ma'am!

What did that reporter want from her?

It was regarding Ha-joon.

A story about him not being her biological son.

She decided to protect him

and allow Hyowon to get attacked instead.

Goodness, Hi-soo.

You're so different from me.

Okay.

DIRECTOR JUNG SEO-HYUN

Ma'am, we have an emergency.

We're truly sorry.

I brought my kids here on my day off.

She thought this was an ordinary chair.

It had a big "do not touch" sign,

but I think she missed it.

Did you miss the sign, or see it and still sit on it?

I didn't know that "do not touch" meant

do not sit as well.

You thought you could sit on it

as long as you didn't touch it?

Yes. I thought

it'd make a funny sound if I sat on it.

I'm sorry. We should've been more descriptive.

It's worth 200 million won.

It's 190,000 dollars. Are you just going to let them go?

It was our fault.

Have a great day with your children.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Write about what happened and send the chair to S.H. Museum.

We can use it as a special chair in the terrace cafe.

Doesn't it suit the multicultural complex?

Wire the money to the artist.

S.H. Museum will be the buyer.

Sir, please look this way.

This time with a nice, big smile.

Great, that's perfect.

All right, sir.

Why don't we try another angle this time?

Look this way and smile.

Enjoy your food, sir.

-You too. -Enjoy.

-May I sit here? -Sure.

-Enjoy your food. -Enjoy your food.

-Enjoy your food. -Enjoy your food.

You too.

-There she comes! -There she comes!

How will you compensate the victim?

Please say something.

Please share a word or two.

How do you feel?

How will you compensate him?

-Hold on! -Move aside!

-What will you do? -What will you do?

-Please move! -Say something.

-She's out! -She's out!

-How will you compensate? -She got out!

Excuse me!

Let me through!

Excuse me, coming through.

Let us through.

Excuse us, let us through!

This buggy shakes too much!

Damn it.

Don't follow me.

Gosh, what a poor woman.

What did I say?

Didn't I tell you to behave?

I told you to control your anger.

Who do you think I learned it from?

Are you saying it's me?

Didn't you know? You're unlikable.

Did you not know?

How dare you say that to your mom?

You shouldn't say that!

How could you eat cream buns right now?

-I got this temper from you. -Ms. Yang's here.

Do you know what they call me?

Little Yang Soon-hye!

Where do you think I learned to act like this?

How dare you talk back to me?

I learned this from you when I was a kid!

Enough!

That's enough! Do you want everyone to know?

She says I'm unlikable.

-Unbelievable. -This is all because of her.

Did you speak with Hi-soo?

Why did she do that?

She always felt inferior to me.

Damn it!

She's happy that I'm suffering, right?

That's not true.

-Then what is it? -What is it?

Up until this moment,

Ms. Jung neither sided with nor understood Hi-soo

because she had no interest in getting involved in any conflicts.

That's how she felt until then.

Anyway, stop causing a scene and just leave.

Jin-hee.

Didn't I tell you not to come here?

Don't come for the time being.

What?

What should I do now?

We're back.

Hi, Ha-joon.

Ha-joon.

I had a long day today.

Cheer me up.

Ha-joon.

It's best to give him space

when he wants it.

All right.

LOTTERY 500 MILLION WON

I want you to buy a piece.

Not under the gallery's or my name.

Buy it under yours.

It's my gift for you.

The piece is going to become very valuable soon.

I'll send you the link.

Are you asleep?

What are you doing here at this hour?

I couldn't sleep.

I'm afraid I can't help you with that.

Why don't we take a walk?

Yes, you can just leave it there.

Is there a reason

we should keep this a secret?

Yes.

I live from paycheck to paycheck

so I can't afford to lose this job.

But then again, you wouldn't understand.

Come out for a minute.

Yes, ma'am.

My goodness.

They're so plump.

You're still in a bad mood.

It's written on your face.

Ha-joon's been strange lately.

How so?

He doesn't seem to be in a good mood, but he won't talk to me.

He's never kept anything from me.

Don't worry too much. We have Ms. Kang now.

What do you mean?

Don't worry because we have her?

She's an expert.

She's not here to raise our son.

She's just our assistant.

Isn't that what you said?

Yes, I know. It's just that she seems trustworthy.

What makes you say that?

It's just…

She seems sincere towards Ha-joon.

We'll see about that.

In my opinion, she's a bit too much.

It feels like she crosses her boundaries.

-Anyway-- -Just think of Ha-joon.

Just think about his well-being.

You startled me.

What are you doing here?

What about you? Why aren't you asleep?

I couldn't sleep, so I took a bath.

Look at her.

We found a great tutor this time.

So you're saying they were together all night?

Yes, ma'am. He went to Yu-yeon's room at around 11 p.m.

and returned to his room in the early morning.

Okay.

Wait.

How did you know that Ms. Joo

was recording everything that was going on

in this house?

It's okay. You can tell me.

I stumbled upon her watching some video.

What kind of video was it?

I'm not sure.

All I saw was the interior of this house.

Okay. You may go.

I don't want cream buns anymore!

Give me a different dessert.

Chef Jung!

Chef Jung!

Is there anything you should tell me?

No, ma'am.

Are you sure?

Yes, ma'am.

You have to take responsibility for your own actions in this house.

Here.

I can eat on my own.

You told me

that I should do that once I started school.

You should still eat what I give you.

You can eat it.

Ha-joon.

Is something wrong?

I'm done eating.

Come on. You shouldn't skip breakfast.

It tastes bad.

I'll take care of him today.

But I don't think he'd like that.

I'll take him to school today.

Let's go.

I had your favorite rapper sign this CD for you.

It wasn't easy to get this.

-Hello. Please take good care of him. -Sure.

-Study hard. -Okay.

-Bye. -Bye.

One minute, Mr. Kim.

Did you get your mom's autograph?

I told you that my mom wants it.

What's wrong? Did she refuse because she's not your real mom?

Say something. Why aren't you saying anything?

Make sure you have her autograph tomorrow.

-Ha-joon! -It's his mom!

Why didn't you tell me?

We agreed not to keep secrets.

How was I supposed to tell you?

What was I supposed to say?

I'm terrified

that it might turn out that you're fake.

I'm not fake.

I'm your one and only mom.

I am your real mom.

Let's go.

I'll walk you to your classroom.

Ji-won said he didn't invite Ha-joon to his birthday

because he doesn't have a biological mother.

Soo-young, it's me.

I'm meeting with Ha-joon's classmates' parents.

Please pick him up after school.

-Welcome. -Hi-soo, you're here.

-Hello. -Have you been well?

Oh, my.

-Do you recognize me? -Of course.

You're actress Seo Hi-soo.

You're wrong.

I'm Ha-joon's mom.

Please tell Ji-won's mom that I'm here to give her an autograph.

Why do you look like you've just seen a ghost?

Oh, right. Ji-won said…

that Ha-joon's real mom is dead.

Why would he make such a thoughtless comment?

Who are you calling thoughtless?

It's true that she's dead.

I see.

You're the one who's thoughtless.

Don't you know the consequences you'll face?

It's not like I made it up. What consequences would there be?

Then would you like to find out?

You can bash me as an actress since I got used to it during my career.

However, what you did is badmouth me as Ha-joon's mother.

I'm seeing red right now.

Do you want to be banished from Korea?

Should I make an issue of it?

Would you like your little son to be known for verbally assaulting his classmate?

Do you think you're a mom because you gave birth?

What kind of mom leads her child down the wrong path?

Tell him to apologize to my son at once.

If he does, Ha-joon will forgive him.

Because I raised him that way. As someone who knows how to forgive.

I can't give you much time.

I hate to see him in pain for a minute longer.

I'm afraid I can't attend the party.

We have to go to our in-laws. I'm sorry.

I'm sorry. Something suddenly came up.

I forgot about a dentist appointment.

I'm sorry.

I'm afraid Ji-won won't be having

a birthday party this year.

No one will be coming.

Because everyone will be getting VIP tickets to Hyowon World that day.

Except for your son.

But if he apologizes, he can have his party.

Ha-joon!

Ha-joon!

Hang tight!

Hold the reins tightly!

Ha-joon!

Hold tight!

Ha-joon!

Ha-joon.

Ha-joon. Are you okay?

You're okay now.

Ha-joon.

How was horseback riding? Was everything okay?

Yes.

It was fine.

I think he has a knack for horseback riding.

Go rest up.

Okay.

Ma'am.

Could you attend the English camp orientation?

He's not in a good mood today.

I'll stay with him.

What are you talking about?

His mom should be with him.

I don't think that'll help.

What did you just say?

After all, I'm a professional tutor.

We need to talk, Ms. Kang.

What are you trying to do?

I heard about what happened to Ha-joon at school.

Ms. Kang.

I appreciate you cherishing my son.

I really do.

I'm not sure if I'm oversensitive or misconstruing this.

But you're crossing the line.

Please be careful.

You just invaded my territory. I am his mother.

But he's in pain.

Who is?

-Ha-joon? -Yes.

-Why do you think that way? -No matter how much you cherish him,

you're still not his real mom.

Listen. I don't know what you've heard, but--

You can't hide this.

-Look, Ms. Kang. -You've been married for six years,

but your son is eight.

Did you think they wouldn't know?

I don't care. I will protect him no matter what.

I will never publicly announce that.

The moment I admit it, Ha-joon will get hurt.

Do you truly think you're protecting him?

Then you think I should tell him

his birth mother is dead?

What if she's still alive?

What do you mean?

I'm sorry.

I just…

I'm his real mom.

Yes, his birth mother died in an accident,

but I am his real mom.

And I will protect him.

He's my son no matter what anyone says.

My heart is ripped into pieces whenever I see him in pain.

Do you…

truly love him?

Of course.

I can do anything for him.

I can endure any kind of humiliation for him.

So please.

Please don't let him know about any of this.

Thank you.

Then I'll go attend

the camp orientation.

Do you have something to say?

I do.

I don't think I can accept this money. I apologize.

You'll be needing it soon.

Tell Mother…

everything you told me.

Yes, ma'am.

No one wanted to get blood on their hands.

They probably had no idea back then

that the blood would spatter on everyone's hands.

Ha-joon.

Should we order in some fried chicken without anyone knowing?

If you want,

I'll tip-toe around the tight security to get it.

Forget it. Don't do that.

My son.

Do you need more time?

But don't stay gloomy for too long.

Then you think I should tell him

his birth mother is dead?

What if she's still alive?

Does it really not hurt?

No, it doesn't.

You didn't get hurt.

That's all that matters.

Why do you act like my mom

when you're not?

Thank you.

Ha-joon.

Let's keep what happened today a secret, okay?

-Even from my mom? -Yes.

She'll be heartbroken if she finds out that you were in danger.

Okay.

Why did you yield the position to me?

Tell me the truth.

Because it's only right.

We need to be in our right places

to bring peace.

You belong there for now.

For now?

Does that mean you'll take it from me someday?

Are you saying you call the shots?

I know you're smart,

but that doesn't mean you'll always get your way.

What an impudent bastard.

That asshole.

Thanks.

Something's wrong, isn't it?

I can see it in your face.

I can never hide anything from you.

What's wrong?

It's about Ha-joon.

He's been strange lately.

I'm telling you, he's your entire world.

Say hello.

This is Mother Emma from Daoom, a foundation for single moms.

And this is Ms. Kang Ja-kyeong, Ha-joon's tutor.

I see.

-Nice to meet you. -Nice to meet you too.

Please take good care of our prince.

I'll do my best.

Thank you for today.

I'll take care of him for a few days.

You can take some time off.

Ha-joon is sensitive nowadays.

That's not necessary.

Okay, then.

Ma'am.

We appreciate your donation, but you should attend our meeting

and visit the foundation as well.

That's not necessary.

TO HA-JOON WOO WON-JAE

Ha-joon.

You shouldn't listen to such depressing songs when you're down.

Okay.

This necklace brings luck.

They say it keeps you safe from any misfortunes.

Someone gave it to me as a gift.

I had no idea it'd circle back to you, though.

Will you accept it?

Ha-joon.

What did you say was the name of the boy who bullied you?

Are you Ji-won's mom?

Yes. What is it?

Are you crazy?

Perhaps the difference between art and furniture is the number of people

required to move it.

Ma'am. Here.

NOBLESSE OBLIGE

DIRECTOR JUNG SEO-HYUN APOLOGIZES FOR LACK OF BETTER DESCRIPTION

This isn't what I wanted.

Will this help Jin-hee's cream bun scandal subside?

Or…

will I be criticized for media manipulation?

I won't be coming home tonight.

Okay. See you tomorrow then.

If you have trouble sleeping while I'm away,

-feel free to sleep in my room. -No, I'm good.

Take care of yourself while I'm gone.

Eat and sleep well.

Wait.

We're not friends.

I never said we were.

Okay.

You visited Ji-won's mom?

Why?

That's my job, not yours. I told you not to cross the line.

In that case,

you should've done it properly.

What?

Do you really love Ha-joon?

You took care of it too rationally since you don't truly love him.

A real mom wouldn't do that.

What do you mean?

A real mom…

can never react so rationally.

Do you have a child?

Because you sound like you do.

I was so emotional that I felt like I was embarrassing myself.

You're a mere tutor, so how dare you act like his mom?

Were you like this at your previous job too?

Do you know that you've worsened the situation?

Get a hold of yourself and don't cross the line!

You are just an employee.

I need to reconsider.

Reconsider what?

Whether you should be here.

I'm sorry.

We'll see…

whether you truly mean that

or if you're just saying it to get out of this.

SPECIAL THANKS TO KANG YOUNG-MIN OF 1S1T

Subtitle translation by: Soo-ji Kim

It's better to leave her alone.

For Yu-yeon as well.

I'll send the related files now so please find out as much as you can.

I need the most sensitive information.

Mother did?

Something about Kang Ja-kyeong feels off.

How could a mere tutor get so emotional like that?

I still remember the look in her eyes.

I think I got on the wrong side of Ms. Seo.

Ms. Kang. You should leave.

Subtitle translation by: Won-hyang Son

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