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Ms. Oh Jin-sim.

Yes?

Until now, I have never thought of you

as my secretary.

You were a person who'd stay briefly and leave.

It's true that I used to think of you as a nuisance.

But I'd like to change how I think of you from now on.

- What? - I'd like to give you

a chance to work properly as my secretary.

Let's start over from the beginning.

Really?

Thank you, Mr. Kwon!

I'm really going to try my best!

I...

didn't dodge this time.

Anyway,

I look forward to working with you.

Yes, me too.

- I'll be off now. - Bye.

Ms. Oh Jin-sim.

- Yes? - You need to go this way.

Oh, right. It's that way.

Seeing that he caught me to prevent me from falling,

he must have a sense of comradeship.

And he's not as rude as I thought he'd be.

Im, a 35-year-old woman,

who is being suspected of having murdered her husband,

got taken into custody by the prosecution tonight.

Her husband's corpse was severely damaged

along with two stab wounds.

And Im ended up getting hospitalized for nine weeks.

- You're late. - Yes.

What's wrong? Did you miss me?

Of course not.

I had to take a look at some case files.

- By the way, did you drink? - Yes.

- You have a lot of team dinners. - It wasn't a team dinner.

Then was it a date?

It wasn't a date either.

Something's up.

Nothing's up.

I had a few drinks with the new secretary.

Was it just the two of you?

I thought you didn't like her.

- Yes, that was the case. - "That was the case"?

She must be okay now seeing that you're speaking in the past tense.

Yes.

Is she pretty?

- You lunatic. - You just said she's okay.

I meant she's okay as my secretary.

As your secretary?

Gosh, you punk.

Hurry up and wash. You have fine dust all over you.

Now that I officially got acknowledged as his secretary,

I should really do my best.

Then I'll need to dress properly like a real secretary.

I should go shopping on the weekend.

Hey, are you here already?

What? You got injured?

- Where did you get injured? - Well...

I sprained my leg during my civil defense training yesterday.

I'm sorry.

I don't think I'll be able to pick you up for a few days.

That's the least you should be worried about.

- It's not serious, is it? - No, it's not.

I asked another manager to drive you to and from work, so don't worry.

And call me if anything happens.

By the way, let me know right away if that rude attorney

is mean to you again. Okay?

He won't be mean to me anymore.

I think he finally realized my true value.

He officially asked me to work for him as his secretary.

He even bought me beef tripe.

So don't worry about me,

and just make sure you get better. Okay?

LIFE

Good morning, everyone.

- Good morning. - Hello.

I hope you all have a great day. Good luck!

Ms. Oh seems to be in a good mood today.

I wonder if it's because she saw me.

Yes?

Good morning, Mr. Kwon.

You must be exhausted from a long day yesterday,

but you're still here early.

Right, well...

Anyway, that necktie suits you quite well.

You seem to have a good sense of fashion.

Do you perhaps do your shopping yourself?

Ms. Oh Jin-sim?

Take this.

I put together a list of tasks for you.

Tasks for me?

Connecting calls and making copies

aren't the only things a secretary of a law firm does.

This diary was your predecessor's.

Detailed instructions will be in here.

Thank you.

Right.

Gosh, what was that?

I thought we'd become friends.

"Check the court's schedule and inform clients.

Check for typos

and hand in the file in a PDF format."

What's with the long list?

All cases must be sorted into codes

and then categorized depending on received or sent.

CASE NAME, CASE NUMBER

All files related to the case must be stamped

as "For opposing party," "For court use", or "Archives."

Also, bring me the certification of contents.

Would you like to put a rush on it?

- The faster the better, I guess. - Sure.

I'm all done.

Ten of these, ten of these,

and 15 copies of these, please.

I'll meet the client and call it a day.

He said he'll give me proper work, but this is close to slavery.

I shouldn't have had dinner with him yesterday.

LOVE HURTS

But I really want to be in this series.

This scene especially.

The one where the lead actress explodes with charisma in court.

I think I'll look really cool.

Bujin Constructions, your place of work,

signed a demolition contract with the defendant

which was implemented.

Yes.

The defendant had Bujin Constructions

complete the demolition,

but failed to pay the cost

due to the lack of funds!

Your Honor, the witness

is lying on the stand!

I love you!

I bet he'll have another list of tasks for me tomorrow.

Seeing attorneys in action is what'll help me, though.

What? Really?

Can I really go with you

to meet a fellow attorney of yours?

He's not just another attorney though.

He's the opposing attorney on the JN Company

victim compensation case.

Don't you normally meet the opposing attorney

to sense them out, see what they have,

and get into a war of nerves?

I'm not sure that's a place for me.

We're just getting together for a friendly meal.

You don't have to come if you don't want to.

I just thought it'll help you with your work as a secretary.

Of course. It sure will. I'm going.

It's a secret that I work here,

so I'm going to need a disguise.

What if I added a mole here?

Would that really be enough?

I'm already prepared for it, so leave it to me.

Really?

You sure are meticulous, aren't you?

What do you think? No one will recognize you, right?

ALWAYS LAW FIRM TRACK MEET

Of course.

Who'd recognize me in this state?

Gosh.

Is this really necessary though?

It makes no sense

for a law firm secretary to wear this to work.

People rarely recognize me when I wear sunglasses anyway.

- He's not just anyone though. - What?

He's a passionate fan of yours.

Still, it...

Sorry? He's a fan of mine?

Yes, he's watched every show you've been in.

Goodness gracious.

I see that this attorney has great taste.

You should just lose this case, you know.

Why try to win against someone so sweet?

Sorry?

I'm only joking.

Anyway, once he finds out that you accompanied me,

he'll be solely focused on you.

It'll make you uncomfortable,

and I'm not fond of those situations.

If that's the reason, I'll put these on.

I will right away.

- I have one more favor to ask. - What is it?

You can't say a single word.

Why is that?

Because he might recognize my voice?

Got it. Don't you worry.

Hello.

Jung-rok, it's been a while.

- You look great. - Thank you.

This is my secretary, Ms. Oh.

She's been accompanying me in most of my meetings

to familiarize herself with the job.

What's with her outfit?

Her clothes were ruined on the way to work,

so she put on the company's tracksuit.

Meanwhile,

her face is all blotchy due to a skin condition.

Ms. Oh, can you take off your mask briefly?

You have to eat with us.

Sir, do you still play golf?

I have no time for that. I have too much work to do.

And the lawsuit I'm working on lately is quite bothersome.

- Shall we go golfing next time? - Shall we?

Sure. Let's play a round, and go eat some healthy food.

I know a place that makes amazing grilled eel.

That sounds great.

By the way, I'm sorry we're the only ones eating.

She's on a diet, so you don't have to mind her.

She put on 3kg lately,

and none of her clothes fit her.

What? My face is all blotchy due to a skin condition?

I put on 3kg and nothing fits me?

He said he was the opposing lawyer, so I thought they'd play mind games.

Why are they talking about menial things?

If I knew this wouldn't be helpful, I wouldn't have come.

I look so lousy right now.

Ms. Oh, was it?

You didn't have a single bite to eat.

Aren't you hungry?

By the way, I'm curious about something.

Mr. Kwon is good at his work, but his personality is messed up.

Isn't it tough to work for a boss like that?

If you have any second thoughts, you can call me anytime.

One of our secretaries quit recently, so there's a vacant position.

What are you doing? Take it.

Those fingers look strangely familiar.

Your face seems familiar too.

Where did I see you?

Can you take off that mask?

Or those sunglasses. I know it's an excuse,

but even your neckline seems strangely familiar.

This isn't sexual harassment.

It's just because you seem really familiar.

Can you please take off that mask?

I can't stand it when I'm curious.

What are you doing here?

- Did you hear us talking? - Yes.

Don't act rudely anymore

to my secretary.

Let's go.

Are you all right?

What?

Sure, although he was very rude.

- Why are you staring at me like that? - I was reminded of another rude person.

I don't have skin trouble!

I have great skin.

And I didn't put on 3kg!

I'm always maintaining a weight of 48kg.

I'm sorry. That seemed like the most persuasive excuse at that moment.

I know.

I know, but it's still so annoying.

Let's get something to eat.

You must be hungry since you didn't eat anything.

I'll buy you something tasty.

Forget it. I'm not hungry.

I'll go to the closest restaurant then.

How is Yoon-seo doing?

She's doing great. She's adapting so well.

She can even stay 30 years, not just three months.

She's good at work, kind and even pretty.

She gets along with the employees so well too.

But I heard that she's not on good terms

with the attorney she's working for.

I heard they clash with each other often.

What was his name? Kwon Jung-rok?

- I heard he's really obnoxious. - Obnoxious?

Obnoxious...

Well, you can say that.

Why did you team Yoon-seo up with a guy like him then?

He's the best at his work.

He wins most cases.

and he's the most preferred attorney among our clients. He's our star.

That's why you can't control him.

Do you know how much money he makes for us?

Goodness. You're so frustrating, Jun-gyu.

A CEO must have charisma.

The moment it seems he's invading your dignity or class,

you have to fire him, whether he's a star or not.

That's how you'll earn his respect as a CEO.

- Why? Are you offended? - A little.

It does sound convincing though.

I'm the CEO of Always Law Firm,

and I can't lose my dignity and class because of a punk like him.

I'll call in Mr. Kwon soon and tell him off strictly.

I'll tell him to prepare for a major restructuring in our staff.

That's it.

What is that? Someone's calling.

Yes, Min-ji.

Min-ji? The first love of all men in Korea?

What's wrong?

What about the shooting scene?

What?

You want to quit shooting that program?

Are you kidding me?

Hey. When did I get angry at you?

What? You won't extend the contract?

Min-ji, what are you talking about?

Hello?

Min-ji. Come to think of it,

I understand why you're mad.

You must be very upset.

I'll call the director and have a nice good talk with him.

So let's just extend the contract as planned.

Beef tripe? Sure, let's have beef tripe.

And remember, I didn't get angry at you just now.

Something got caught in my throat,

so my voice came out all hoarse. Don't take it the wrong way.

Okay, Min-ji. Good luck!

Okay, I'll see you later.

My throat...

You look so dignified.

If something like this happens again,

you might be begging on your knees.

- Why? Are you offended? - No.

This isn't easy.

I just dropped by to tell you how she's doing,

but if I keep staying, I'll just see how pitiful you are, so I'll leave.

Okay, Jun-gyu. Bye.

What?

Why do I never get used to you calling me my name?

It doesn't matter when we're alone.

You can call my name when we're alone and show you're younger.

But how do you think I'd feel if you call me that in front of others?

Jun-gyu, I went to see a dermatologist recently.

Do you know what she said?

She told me to wear a school uniform.

Look at this clean, smooth skin.

It's like a baby's skin.

I just imagined you wearing a school uniform and it's creepy.

Your skin isn't the problem. Go and see an otolaryngologist.

I think you're hearing things. I'm leaving now.

Okay, Jun-gyu. Wait.

Take some macarons.

This came in as a gift. You can share it with your employees

or play hockey with it.

This is so random.

- See you. - Okay.

Enjoy your meal.

This looks so delicious!

Are you really going to eat all of this?

Even if I can't, I'll try since you're buying today.

I'm going to get revenge for being rude to me.

By the way, you did that on purpose, didn't you?

- What do you mean? - What you made me do.

You made me wear that outfit intentionally.

I don't know what you mean.

Like I told you, he's a passionate fan of yours.

- I have to protect-- - If you were that worried,

you shouldn't have taken me there in the first place.

I thought about it, and it was so strange.

You shouldn't have taken me from the start.

I wondered why you took me by taking such extreme measures.

Did you do it to draw attention intentionally?

What is on your mind?

To be honest, he's notorious in this field.

He pretends to be kind and uses his outgoing personality

to take information from the opposing attorney.

There are many attorneys who were fooled by him.

I knew he was a jerk.

But he gets distracted easily.

He's good at one-on-one meetings, but if there's another participant,

he gets distracted easily and tends to make mistakes.

Is that why you took me with you? To make me distract him?

I also wanted to let you get familiar with work.

But yes, that is true also.

I'm sorry I didn't tell you in advance.

I thought about telling you, but you might've acted awkwardly.

What? Act awkwardly?

That's what everyone says. You're awkward when you act.

My goodness. I can't believe it.

No one has ever said that to me before.

Can I sue you for defamation?

Well, yes.

But does that mean you're also going to sue everyone in the country?

What?

Gosh, forget it.

Here are the cases for this week.

- Hey, you're here. - Hey.

Come here.

Okay, everyone. You're all running low on sugar, aren't you?

How about some macarons for dessert?

Gosh, this is my favorite dessert.

Strawberry macarons are my favorite.

It's okay. I don't want any.

Why not? I thought you'd love them the most.

But then again, why do you look so down?

She got rejected by the part-timer at the sandwich shop.

Gosh, that's why?

You got rejected by the second son of the pork rib soup restaurateur.

You got rejected by a chef that works at an Italian restaurant.

And you got rejected by a barbecue restaurant owner.

You've already been rejected so many times.

But you always quickly got over it and started liking someone else.

This time, it was different.

This time, I really loved him.

I won't ever be able to fall in love again.

I'm sorry.

I guess I made a mistake.

Is Ms. Dan Mun-hui here?

Yes, that's me.

Oh, okay. Here you go.

Okay.

Can you please sign this?

- It's right here. - Oh, okay.

Thanks. Have a good day.

Thank you.

Wait.

You must be running low on sugar since you're going here and there.

You should have a macaron before you go.

She fell for that delivery man like a flash of lightning.

Don't you think she falls for guys way too quickly?

Let's eat.

Hey, Jung-rok. Come over here.

- Hello. - Hey.

Didn't you leave with Yoon-seo? Why are you coming back alone?

She went to the District Attorney's Office.

What?

Did she get arrested again?

No, she went there to copy a litigation record.

Gosh, you startled me.

Then that's what you should've said.

But wait. Are you telling me that she already

knows how to copy litigation records on her own?

Yes.

It only took her this much time to become a professional?

My goodness, she's become a true member of our firm.

I am extremely moved. I really am. Aren't you?

Next year, she could become an attorney herself.

The ox bone soup we had today tasted pretty good.

Yes, it's a great meal to eat when it's cold.

- Let's eat there again next time. - Sure.

The victim got hospitalized for nine weeks!

- Hospitalized for nine weeks! - Hospitalized for nine weeks!

Her imprisonment is completely absurd!

- It is absurd! - It is absurd!

Acknowledge that she was only trying to defend herself!

Sir, I know I've already asked you this before.

But can you put me in charge of that case?

Why? The news is always talking about it.

Do you want the case because the press is focused on it?

No, that's not why.

I just find it weird that both her ex-husband

and current husband died.

What's so weird about it? Let's hurry up and go inside.

The victim got hospitalized for nine weeks!

- Hospitalized for nine weeks! - Hospitalized for nine weeks!

Her imprisonment is completely absurd!

- It is absurd! - It is absurd!

Acknowledge that she was only trying to defend herself!

- Acknowledge it! - Acknowledge it!

Mr. Kwon, I found the case you told me about

and sent you the list of evidence via email.

I did a perfect job.

Great work.

You worked hard today, so you can get off work now.

- Get off work? - Yes. Goodbye, then.

But it's only 3 p.m.

Am I really allowed to just go home?

It'd be nice if I could see a trial since I came all the way here.

Then why don't you?

Gosh, you startled me.

Ms. Oh, who do you call when there's a fire?

Pardon? Oh, well, a firefighter.

- What if someone steals something? - A police officer.

Then how about when there's something you really want?

Well...

- What? - Me!

You can call me when that happens.

I happen to have a trial today. It's a pro bono case.

In other words, it's a case given to me by the government.

Sorry?

It's pro bono.

It's kind of like volunteer work where I defend people

who don't have enough money to hire an attorney for free.

You could call it "noblesse oblige."

Excuse me. You're not allowed to wear sunglasses in court.

Okay.

I forgot to tell you. It's illegal to hide your face in court.

The rules are strict, aren't they?

That's probably why people get nervous when they're in court.

I'm more excited than nervous.

You're excited?

I guess it's because I'm sitting next to you.

No, that's not why.

The thing is, I watched a courtroom drama yesterday.

And it was really cool.

So I'm really excited at the fact that I'm getting to watch it in real life.

Everyone, please stand.

Let's get up.

The defendant got into a quarrel with the victim

while he was trying to park his car. And when he got angry,

he continuously punched the victim's face and chest

which eventually made the victim get hospitalized for eight weeks.

What is your opinion on the charges pressed against you?

I really feel upset about this.

That guy hit me first.

Even so, you made him get hospitalized for eight weeks.

So it's inevitable that you get punished.

- He got hit first? - Goodness.

Kim Yun-ha, the defendant, told the victims that she's close friends

with Ji-yong, a famous idol star and member of X-Teen.

Then she lied to them saying she'll get him to sign autographs

and received 530,000 won in return for promising to do so.

Defendant, do you admit to all the charges?

Yes, I admit to the charges.

If you don't come to a settlement with the victims,

you won't be able to receive a mild punishment.

I already settled with them.

Really?

But I don't have the documents to prove that.

It says here that the victims do not wish to settle

and want you to receive punishment because you didn't pay them back.

I did pay them back. I just didn't pay the full amount.

So that means you only paid back a small part of the total sum.

To whom and how much money did you give?

I don't know. I can't remember.

Is she lying to the judge right now?

Yes.

The quality of this trial is a mess.

You should pay attention to the next one.

The attorney will be interrogating with a very sharp insight.

It's my turn.

Your Honor.

The defendant raised two children on her own--

Wait.

It says here that she doesn't have any children.

Pardon?

You told me that you have children.

I was talking about my cats.

I think of them like my children.

Anyway, Your Honor.

The defendant had to raise two cats

all on her own

and also had to take care of her single mother at the same time.

And all her neighbors admired her for her filial love.

This kindhearted defendant made

just one mistake--

No, I didn't do anything wrong.

It wasn't my fault.

I can't admit to the charges.

Please...

Please just stay still.

- Ms. Oh. - Yes?

I may have lost the trial today,

but I didn't exactly lose.

- Pardon? - My client committed a crime.

And she ended up getting punished

which means justice won.

I may have lost the trial, but justice won.

So that means I didn't really lose.

What exactly are you saying?

Anyway, I need to talk to my client.

- Sure, go ahead. - I'll see you tomorrow at the firm.

I guess not all attorneys

are competent and charismatic like the great Mr. Kwon. My goodness.

What did I just say?

"The great Mr. Kwon"? I must be out of my mind.

My gosh.

- Hello? - It's me, Su-cheol. I just arrived.

I'll see you at the entrance.

Okay, I'll be right there.

Do you need coffee or anything? I'll buy it for you.

It's okay. I don't need anything.

Wait. You'll probably see a bookstore nearby.

Can you go there and buy me a book?

It doesn't matter whether it's civil law or criminal law.

Buy me all books on law that you can find.

I checked the email. Good job.

Even his messages are cold and stern.

Mr. Kwon, I bought books to brush up on my knowledge about the law.

It's 128,000 won's worth of books.

I'll study hard

to become a secretary that can be of assistance.

A case fell on your lap.

It's the public defender case you applied for.

COMPLAINT

A female high school student received money from friends

in return for an autograph from a member of X-Teen.

She pocketed the money though.

She's still young, so punishment would be harsh.

Can you look into the case?

Sure.

You want me to get petitions?

They'll help us get her a lenient sentence.

When I went to court with Mr. Choe yesterday,

I was able to see her case as well.

She's obviously guilty.

A judge decides whether one is guilty or not.

My job is to just represent my client.

Still, she committed fraud and lied to the judge.

She wasn't nice at all.

Do you think it's possible to only represent the innocent?

Of course not, but...

I already talked to Ms. Yang, so get it done please.

Right, sure thing.

I HAVE A HEADACHE AND A FEVER. I WILL WAIT FOR YOU AT HOME.

Ms. Yang,

Mr. Kwon told me to get the petitions with you.

When can we leave?

Gosh, I'm terribly sorry.

My daughter just contacted me.

She left school early today because of a fever.

There's no one to take care of her,

so I was going to head home after letting Mr. Yeon know.

Of course you should go.

What about the petitions then?

I'll go with you.

- With you? - Yes.

I collected many back when I was a detective.

I'll accompany Ms. Oh, so head on home.

Thank you.

EVIDENCE LOG

It's the Im Yun-hui case.

The one where the wife murdered her violent husband.

Wasn't this case for Mr. Im?

Is it because of the women's organization?

Yes, they're already saying we're on a witch hunt.

Our bosses think it'll be better for a woman to take the lead,

and I agree.

- I'm being put up as a shield. - Don't you want it then?

No, it's good.

I was interested in this case anyway.

Handle this case properly,

and you'll be able to work at the department of your choice.

I'll do my best.

- Hey, Yeo-reum! - What's going on?

What's with him?

- Yes? - You insolent cow.

Are you that greedy for success?

How greedy do you have to be to take the case your senior wanted?

From what I know, the case was never yours.

Is that why you just took it?

Like you said, I thought it'd propel my career,

- so I just didn't decline. - Hey!

- I think you should stop. - Let go of me.

Didn't you just hear this wench?

Later. You should talk later.

- What was that? - Seriously?

You'd better behave.

I'll be watching you.

What's with him?

- Who does he think he is? - Mr. Im!

- What's going on? - She took his case.

How can she take a senior's case?

It's just nasty.

- I know. - She's known to be like that.

- No way. - I knew she'd cause trouble.

Did she steal his case?

Which one?

Oh, the one with the murdered husband?

That sure is bold of her.

PROSECUTOR YOO YEO-REUM

- Ms. Yoo. - Yes?

Take this if you aren't feeling well.

It's digestive medicine.

How did you know?

Mr. Kim Se-won handed it to me.

I don't have much time.

Here. I heard you gave me this.

I don't need it.

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Do you have more to say?

Don't bother with useless generosities.

It's not like we're dating anymore.

What do you mean by that?

You might not know it since you're selfish,

but even colleagues treat each other this way.

You're the one misreading our situation.

I won't, so don't worry.

- Is that all you have to say? - Yes.

Ms. Oh.

You can stay in the car if you're worried about being recognized.

It's all right. I've been out and about these days,

but no one's recognized me.

Let's go then and get these petitions.

Sure.

A petition, my foot.

I won't write such a thing.

The autograph isn't all she lied about anyway.

She said her grandma was Korea's best fortune-teller.

As her blood relative, she said she'd soon have the gift too.

It turns out that she doesn't have a grandma.

She said she had the final stage of esophageal cancer.

I was good to her because I felt bad, but it was all a lie.

What she has isn't cancer but mythomania.

She craves attention.

She said she was a K-pop idol trainee, but that was a lie too.

Anyway, she can beg like this all she wants.

There's no way I'm forgiving her.

Hold on.

What's this though?

Is it true that you're close friends with Ji-yong of X-Teen?

Then why didn't you get the autographs?

It just happened.

Why did you receive money in exchange for them?

Because I needed it, that's why.

Couldn't you have asked your parents for some?

I don't have parents.

DOCUMENT OF FAMILY RELATIONS

According to this document, you do have parents.

She's lying again.

Giving the money back to the victims will help you get a lenient sentence.

I spent it all.

Hey, you!

Mr. Kwon isn't your peer, you know.

Stop lying to him!

Lady, it's none of your...

- Are you Oh Yoon-seo? - The resemblance is uncanny, right?

I'm not her though, so don't think otherwise.

Anyway, I saw you in court yesterday.

You even lied to the judge!

Also,

I just got back from meeting your friends.

All they had to say was that you only told them lies.

Anyone can tell that you must be punished.

Still, he offered to help you with your case.

You can't treat him this way.

Stay out of it, you washed-up actress.

Washed-up? Did you seriously just say that?

- What are you doing? - Exactly! What are you doing?

I mean you, Ms. Oh Jin-sim.

Me and not her?

- Is Jin-sim your real name? - It's not.

I'm not Oh Yoon-seo either!

Why did you butt in?

She kept lying to you.

When an attorney and client meet for the first time, it's essential

to find a way to solve the case.

Why did you interfere when I was trying to find out the truth?

What do you mean, interfere?

You still don't know?

She has no intentions of telling you the truth.

I went to get the petition signed, but no one believed her.

Can't you tell by that?

I just don't think you should waste your time listening

to meaningless lies like that.

Whether I'm taking cases or not

is not your area of concern.

Working hard and exceeding your authority are different.

It's clear you have no authority in this, so stop interfering.

I was just trying to help you.

If you say it like that, it makes me so upset.

Stop being emotional.

That kind of attitude won't help at all.

Stop being picky and eat up.

Eating and resting well is the best when you feel ill.

I've had enough. I'll go to my room and rest.

You should have some more.

Take your medicine.

Right, water.

Jin-hui, water.

What were you doing?

SPECIAL INTERROGATION REPORT

Here. I made copies like you asked.

There are five copies. I only asked for three.

Oh, gosh. I'm sorry for not listening and making more copies.

Is this an abuse of authority too?

I'll be more careful.

What are you doing?

Oh, right. You told me not to be emotional.

I'm sorry for having a grudge and being so emotional.

Before you hate me for not going home in time, I'll leave.

Bye, then.

"Bye, then"?

"Abuse of authority"?

"Stop being emotional"?

All I wanted to do was help him.

THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

ATTORNEY'S OPINION

This tastes so much better after changing the coffee beans.

Is that so? I don't taste the difference.

Einspanner coffee of Vienna is the best coffees of them all.

Last winter, I was feeling low

and went on a sudden trip to Vienna.

The moment I had a sip of that bittersweet Einspanner coffee,

I still cannot forget that feeling.

You two seemed quiet these few days.

Did you fight again?

No, it wasn't actually a fight.

Something happened.

Don't keep it to yourself and tell us.

Well, it's just...

You know, that high school girl Mr. Kwon was talking to.

She kept lying to him.

Does it make sense to lie to someone who's trying to help her?

So as an adult,

and as Mr. Kwon's secretary,

I scolded her and told her she shouldn't lie.

But Mr. Kwon took her side.

My goodness.

I want to scold Mr. Kwon.

That was too harsh, Mr. Kwon!

What do you mean?

What Mr. Kwon said was right.

Interfering with the conversation of an attorney and a client

is not the concern of a secretary.

But why did that girl commit such a fraud?

She probably needed money.

Judging by the public defender, her family doesn't seem well-off.

Well, I heard she's coming with her parents today.

We'll get to learn more then.

Wait. She came alone?

I thought I told you to come with your parents.

They're busy working.

Tell me your parents' phone numbers.

They don't have phones.

Then tell me their numbers at work. They must have a phone there.

Oh, right. They quit work yesterday.

You...

I don't have anything else to say. Can I go now?

If you act like that in court, you may receive additional punishment.

You may also be sentenced to prison.

Are you trying to scare me?

I'm not scared of anything like that.

You pretending to be tough just sounds like a cry for help.

- What do you-- - The trial will open soon,

and people with the right to take away your freedom will gather.

According to their decision, you may become an ex-convict.

The only person who can help you in that trial will be me.

If you want my help, you should trust me more.

Trust who? Forget it.

Why does she keep lying all the time?

And why doesn't she close the door?

I can't go on the weekend.

I think I'll have to spend time with Jin-hui.

I thought she was all grown up,

and thought it was a relief she grew up into a nice girl.

But she must've been really lonely.

I'm the only family she has, but I was too busy.

She was sick yesterday, and came home early from school.

But it turns out she was lying.

She pretended to be sick to get my attention.

Attention?

Yun-ha? Kim Yun-ha?

Right, she was a trainee at our agency until last year.

Really?

She really was a trainee?

Yes. Last year,

she didn't make it as a final member of a girl group, so she quit.

She joined when she was 14 years old,

so she stayed for about five years.

Do you know Ji-yong from X-Teen?

She auditioned together with him, so they were really close.

Ji-yong joined JD Entertainment later.

He made his debut and became famous.

It's unfortunate for Yun-ha though.

I remember that she had quite a lot of talent,

but her family wasn't well-off,

so she never came to practice because of her part-time job.

What use is staying here for five years? She never improved.

So we had no choice but to kick her out.

Why do you ask, by the way?

It's nothing.

Did she start getting rebellious after she was kicked out?

Good job.

Hyeok-jun, I know it was tough following me around lately.

It must've been tiring, since Yoon-seo had no work at all.

It was nothing. Great job today.

I think you and I get along very well together.

Why don't you just work with me now?

What are you talking about?

Do you know how long it's been since I've worked with Yoon-seo?

That's why I'm asking.

It seems she won't have any work for a long time.

Honestly, all the actors are talking about it.

Her reputation is already ruined,

and they say it's impossible for Yoon-seo to make a comeback.

Hey, Kim Min-ji!

Yoon-seo.

Hi, Yoon-seo. It's been a while.

Don't mind what I just said.

I just feel sorry for Hyeok-jun being like this.

Honestly, the whole nation knows you're on the edge of a cliff.

What if Hyeok-jun stays with you and goes down with you too?

Don't you agree?

Gosh, I have to go to a meeting for a commercial shoot.

You once used to be a busy actress too,

so you understand, right?

Hey. What do you think you're doing?

What is wrong with you? Are you insane?

Yes, I am insane.

How could I be sane when you're disrespecting me like this?

No, Yoon-seo.

My gosh. You darn wench!

- Hey, stop it. Hey! - Stop it!

- Let go! - Are you crazy?

Don't take pictures.

You can't take pictures. Stop taking them!

- Put that down! - Let go!

- Let go of me! - Hey!

- Stop! - Let go!

- Stop! - I'm going to kill you.

Gosh, what an amazing view.

Doesn't it feel so comforting at an open place like this?

Right?

Yoon-seo, I'll go and get some sweet coffee for you.

You feel better whenever you have something sweet.

Wait for me.

Yoon-seo. Wouldn't it be better to just go home?

Just call the law firm and tell them you're sick.

If you go to work like this...

No. I'm okay now.

Hyeok-jun.

I'm going to finish this three-month project by all means.

And I'm going to make my comeback as an actress.

I'll prove it to everyone.

- And Hyeok-jun... - Yes?

Don't lie to me from now on.

I'll forgive you once, but there will be no second chance.

- Do you get it? - Of course I do.

I'll do a better job.

Yes, sir. Yun-ha called me.

I'm on my way to the police station now.

What do you mean? The police station?

Did something happen to Yun-ha?

The mother of the victim of the fraud case sued her,

and she's been arrested.

You can go home after finishing up your work.

I'll go with you.

Okay, let's go.

TRUSTWORTHY POLICE, POLICE FOR THE PEOPLE

SEOUL NORTHERN DISTRICT POLICE STATION

But why didn't she call her parents first

and call you instead?

Yun-ha hasn't been able to reach her parents for years.

What? She can't reach them?

Her mom ran away when she was a kid,

and she hasn't talked to her dad for the past two years.

People may see you, so you should stay in the car.

Okay.

Hold on.

It's true she was a trainee at Yeon Entertainment,

and she really knows Ji-yong.

I mean, she's not such a bad kid.

Take good care of her.

Listen to me.

- Calm down, ma'am. - Forget it!

Put her in jail immediately.

I'm Kwon Jung-rok, Kim Yun-ha's attorney.

- What's the matter? - This girl

came over to my house and made a commotion.

I didn't make a commotion.

I just wanted to apologize to Min-a.

Hey. If the victim considers it as a commotion,

it is a commotion.

You came as you pleased to settle this issue, didn't you?

I can't believe it.

I heard you live alone without your parents.

Is it because you have no one to learn from?

You're just an ill-bred brat, aren't you?

Watch what you're saying.

What you just said can be subject to contempt.

- What? - Also,

going to your house to apologize and causing a commotion

are not relevant at all.

If it turns out you made a false report that she caused

a commotion when she really went to apologize,

you may be charged for making false accusations.

Why are you being so serious suddenly?

We tend to overreact when we're angry.

Do you even understand how I feel?

Do you know she's a swindler?

She lied that she was friends with some entertainer

to take money from my daughter.

This case hasn't been ruled as a fraud yet,

and if you spread rumors that she's a fraud, it's subject to defamation.

Goodness. You talk as if everything I say is a crime.

Sir. A trial is currently in progress for this case,

so there's nothing left for you to investigate.

It seems like she made a false report too.

Yun-ha came with you voluntarily anyway,

so I will take her.

- Suit yourself. - Okay.

How did it go? Did you take care of it?

Are you all right?

You should eat up.

I told you I'm not hungry.

This is from an important client.

Yes?

Why are you staring at me?

Yun-ha.

I know it's tough.

It's tough, and you feel lonely.

That's why you lied, right?

Because you want to be loved.

What are you talking about? That's so lame.

Why? Is wanting to be loved something to be embarrassed about?

You're right.

I'm Oh Yoon-seo.

Like you said, a washed-up actress.

That was...

People say that I'm hopeless

and that I'll never be able to come back.

They say I'm standing on the edge of a cliff.

But I...

I want to be loved again, like before.

I want to go back to where I shined brighter than anyone.

Should I be embarrassed about how I feel?

No, well...

I think I know how you feel.

Your dream was to make your debut,

but you were kicked out from that world.

You were in despair, thinking that everything was over.

You felt lonely, thinking there was no one on your side in this world.

But Yun-ha,

I hope you stop abusing yourself.

By acting like this,

you're abusing yourself the most

rather than doing anyone else wrong.

Do you think I'm being too nosy?

I was afraid,

to be honest.

If I tell people the truth about me,

they wouldn't ever love me.

That's why I started to tell lies.

Before I knew it, all those lies

became out of control.

No, it's still not too late. You can go back to how it was.

So,

don't you ever give up on yourself.

I'm sorry. I'm really sorry.

Don't cry.

We prosecute the defendant Kim Yun-ha on charges of fraud

according to Article 347 of the Penal Code.

Attorney, how do you plead?

We deny all charges and allegations.

The defendant pleads not guilty.

In the previous trial, you admitted to all the charges.

Why are you suddenly pleading innocent?

Fraud is a wrongful or criminal deception

intended to result in financial or personal gain.

However, my client is missing one of its components.

She did not deceive anyone.

As a former K-pop idol trainee,

she was close to Ji-yong of X-Teen

due to being trainees at the same agency.

She only suggested getting his autograph

because, as his friend,

she believed she'd be able to.

Since she had no intention of defrauding her friends,

we plead that she is innocent.

Can the fraud charges really be dropped?

I'm almost certain of it.

I only thought of getting her a lenient sentence,

but you came up with a way to win the trial.

I'm truly impressed.

I'm sorry.

What?

I told you before not to get emotional

because it wouldn't help with cases.

I apologize.

Thanks to your emotional actions,

Yun-ha finally opened up.

It was nothing.

You did well, Ms. Oh Jin-sim.

Can you say that again?

Sorry?

Can I hear the compliment once again?

It was actually really nice.

Can you please say it again?

You did well.

You did well, Ms. Oh Jin-sim.

As a reward, can you tutor me?

This feels like a date on a school campus.

My secretary wanted to brush up on law.

We only went there to study.

The last thing I expected was to see you in a relationship.

It's not like I'm interested in Mr. Kwon or anything.

- Jung-rok! - Hi, Yeo-reum.

He let his walls down completely when he was with Yoo Yeo-reum.

You shouldn't be that easy with your smiles.

No one's ever said that to me before.

It's as if you're jealous.

I'm jealous? Unbelievable.

- So what? What about it? - I'm jealous.

There's something I want to say to you.

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