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(EPISODE 24)

Go and wash this right now.

Don't vent your anger at her.

I gave her a job first.

How dare you get in my way?

I'm your stepmother now.

Refer to me as your mother.

I'm married.

Your mother wasn't.

What have you done?

Are you okay?

I just got cut, that's all.

I'm fine.

She humiliated my mother.

- That's why... - Ms Kang, you're going too far.

I know how you and your mother lived.

How could I humiliate her?

Stop lying.

You clearly insulted her.

Father, it's true.

- Apologise to her. - Father!

Like it or not, she's my wife.

How dare you slap her?

Would you like it if I slapped you?

No.

Ms Kang didn't slap me.

Apologise to her.

- I'm sorry. - Kneel down and apologise formally.

No, that's not necessary.

Do I need to repeat myself?

I am sorry.

I was wrong.

I apologise.

This will only make things awkward.

You don't need to do this.

Il Joo, what's wrong?

She got me.

How could I let someone like her...

My father isn't in his right mind.

Calm down.

Being angry means you're on the losing end.

You need to keep your cool...

and quietly think about how you'll deal with her.

I'm going to make her pay just as I was humiliated.

I'm going to make her pay for this.

I'll make her bleed.

All right.

I'll help you.

I will make her pay dearly...

for hurting the woman I love.

It really wasn't necessary...

to treat Ms Kang like that.

This is a problem.

You're my wife.

What will you make of me...

if you don't keep your authority?

People can be held in contempt for being too kind.

All right.

It must be awkward...

for you to be treated as a mother by older people.

But...

you are my wife in this house now.

Don't lower yourself excessively.

Sometimes people will...

mistake modesty as submission.

Act confidently...

like my wife.

Do you understand?

Yes.

I will try.

Because of me,

you're experiencing too many painful things...

that you shouldn't have to.

No.

You're always protecting me.

When I'm with you,

I feel at ease.

Eun Soo...

is my wife now.

She has...

no feelings for you.

Sir, you can't go around littering on the streets.

The fine is 30 dollars.

Go home and sleep it off. Don't freeze to death out here.

Sir?

- Yes? - I'll take this.

One dollar, right?

This man is wanted for attempted murder.

Call us if you see him.

I will.

You can call the number printed here...

or call 911.

Hyeong Woo.

I said I'd pay the rent tomorrow.

Hyeong Woo!

It's been a while.

What... happened?

Look at this place.

Why are you living like this?

You used to be Taepyungyang Daily's rising star.

I'm not the one in trouble now.

What did you do to Mr Kang?

Did you try to kill him?

How did you get out?

Say something.

Why were you so rash?

Let me sleep here.

Hyeong Woo.

Don't ask.

You've been through a lot as well.

This is my business.

Gosh.

Ma'am.

What happened to your hand?

It's not a big deal.

I broke a glass cup by accident.

You should go to the hospital.

Small cuts can become big gashes.

Your will to survive leaves me in awe.

You managed to say "Ma'am" without any problem.

She's my new mother-in-law. What's wrong with calling her that?

You're right. I guess it's better to address her properly than not to.

Hey.

Shut your mouth.

I have no appetite. Excuse me.

Your father is still eating.

She is right.

Where are your manners?

Sit.

It was terrible.

She slapped Ms Shin's face.

That's when Mr Kang showed up...

and put a stop to it.

Il Joo kneeled.

No way.

She's practically Mr Kang's heir.

Il Do is the eldest son.

Don't you see what's going on?

What if he's the eldest?

He lacks the brains.

What do you think?

Do you think Il Do stands a chance?

Did Il Joo really go down on her knees?

I saw it with my own two eyes.

She's a pushover.

Ms Shin reminded me that...

a woman should marry a powerful man.

How dare she talk to me like that?

Who does she think she is?

You should be grateful that she spoke up first.

You're lucky that your father didn't say anything before she did.

This is all your fault.

What did I do?

I know you side with whoever has the upper hand,

but how could the words "Ma'am" come out so easily?

You're right.

It's like you said.

That's how I live my life.

I had nothing to my name and this is how I survived.

Do you think it's worth bragging about?

Wait and see. Everyone will realise that Eun Soo is in charge now.

Do you know what the most powerful thing is?

Deals made in bed.

You're of no help to me.

Goodness.

I need to ask you a favour.

My son.

Let him go.

I have no say in this matter.

Your son is the leading prosecutor.

Set him free.

But he attacked Mr Kang,

which is a serious offence...

and he even assaulted a prosecutor.

It's not a simple matter.

The public knows nothing about the attack on Mr Kang.

And he wasn't seriously hurt.

Your son can make...

the assault on the prosecutor go away.

To be honest,

your son has problems.

He should know better.

This is no time to try to hurt Mr Kang.

If Mr Kang dies now, the money we're after...

will disappear into thin air.

There's no guarantee that he won't try again when he's set free.

If you harm my son,

you will not get away unscathed.

Everything we did...

will reach Mr Kang's ears.

Are you threatening me?

I told you...

that it's just a favour.

You don't have to follow me.

It's Mr Kang's orders.

Hyeong Woo escaped.

He might try to harm you.

I'll walk you to the ward.

Thank you.

No.

What would I do with Beom Soo...

in a big home without you and Mi Rae?

It'll just mean more work.

I don't need that big of an apartment.

He'll send a helper to assist you.

Don't you want to live comfortably?

Goodness. Forget it.

One should live to one's abilities.

I love where I live right now. It feels like home.

I know my neighbours...

and the steps keep me fit.

The air is much better there.

You can see me more often if you live nearby.

I see you almost every day. What more could I wish for?

I can imagine what Mr Kang's children will say...

when they hear about him buying us an apartment.

I won't move,

so don't waste your breath.

Are you trying to buy me over with money...

because I declined your offer for the apartment?

No, thanks.

Just tell your old man to get some herbal medicine.

This isn't from Mr Kang.

This is what I earned.

- Is that true? - Yes.

That's the front money I got when I became his secretary.

You need money to make a living.

How is Beom Soo?

He must be shocked by everything that's happened.

He started studying for the bar exam again.

Excuse me, haven't we met before?

Do you go to this school?

Are you studying for the bar exam, too?

No, I'm studying for the teacher certification exam.

I wish you wouldn't talk to me.

Why?

When you talk to me, I have to talk to you...

and I don't want to do that.

Then, you can just ignore me.

That's not decent.

Are you angry at me about something?

Is it because I dragged you into that Chinese restaurant?

Yes.

Doing something...

on your own decision without other people's consent is...

a very disrespectful thing to do.

Thanks to you, I found out something...

which I didn't want to find out.

You must be someone who likes to be nosy on others' business...

but it makes me feel uncomfortable.

So please disregard me from now on.

Okay...

I had no clue she would say something like that.

If she cares so much about decency,

she should've stayed until I apologised.

I don't think she'll move in to the apartment.

Don't worry about my mum.

I don't think you'll be comfortable...

with your brother and mother still living in that house.

It's okay.

It'll be a chance for me...

to revisit and reminisce about the past.

That's a relief, then.

Nonetheless, I prepared a place just for you...

so your mother may visit you without a burden.

A place?

You probably want to be left alone from time to time.

I asked Ms Ko to prepare a place for you.

I'm not sure if you'll like it.

Go and take a look.

We may have another sibling before we see your child.

Stop overreacting.

Think about Father's age.

He has a bad heart, too.

But she is a young and healthy woman.

What if she has a child young enough to be his grandchild?

You and I will lose all of his favours.

Then, it'll be better for us to stick to our mother-in-law.

Hey, I told you to stop that.

Stop what?

You're not a part of our team to begin with.

There's more to it than just calling her as your stepmother.

You flattered her by giving her presents.

Come here.

You must have lost your mind since I've been going too easy on you.

What would you do if you were in my shoes?

I ought to...

Get out of my way. Come here right now!

How could you hit a woman?

She's your wife.

She's the mother of your child.

What do you know?

Do you want me to hit you as well?

What do you think you're doing?

How dare you raise your arm to my wife?

He did nothing wrong.

It was her fault for trying to meddle.

I've had enough of this!

I stayed quiet as you took her in.

But aren't you ashamed...

that you married a young woman in front of your children?

What did you say?

Mr Kang, please stop.

I don't want to cause any dispute in this household.

I did not force you two to address her as your mother.

But at least...

be polite to someone who is my wife.

If this happens again,

be prepared to leave this house.

I'm ashamed of myself.

I understand your son.

It wouldn't feel great...

for someone like him...

to get scolded in front of me.

He was beaten...

by his mother as a kid.

Words weren't enough for him.

He's thick-headed.

He's still your eldest son. You need to pave his way.

If you keep protecting me like this,

he'll hate me even more...

and we'll always be bitter.

Should I let him treat you badly, then?

Wouldn't they start to like me...

if you began to treat your family...

with more warmth and gentleness...

after I married you?

Please treat your son well...

from now on...

for my sake.

What are you doing?

What is this?

You looked depressed yesterday, so I prepared steak for you.

You'll feel better and energised after you eat some steak.

Forget it.

I'm going to live a restrained life...

without men nor meat.

Homage to the perfection of wisdom.

- What are you doing? - Thy kingdom come.

I need to get rid of some thoughts.

I can't let myself give in to the worldly and instinctive things.

Miss, you're a catholic.

That's just something I write down as my religion.

I need to protect myself from all of these temptations.

Hey.

You need to cut it to the grain.

My goodness.

Did something bad happen?

I heard the bell ring yesterday...

for the first time in my life.

But...

I'm not sure if it was real or not because I was drunk.

You can only discern it after you experience it,

just as how you need to eat the meat to see if it's beef or chicken.

Here, have a bite.

This is delicious.

What if he turns out to be a bad guy?

You never know, he may be good.

He may be real good.

Oh no!

I'm just going to keep eating this delicious meat.

Hi.

What are you doing here?

We have no reason...

to meet.

I'm not here to see you.

I'm here as a customer.

Bring me the best that's on your menu...

and a bottle of white wine.

Enjoy.

Oh my.

Look at this juicy meat.

What a beautiful sea creature.

I love how the juice fills my mouth.

Excuse me, are you here to film an advertisement?

The salmon swam across the ocean...

to make a platter of delicious dish.

And that's why the cow cried as he chewed on his feed.

Oh.

You came back...

on this dish as a platter of a delicious dish.

To become a platter of a delicious dish,

I could not sleep...

last night as I trembled.

Oh.

Please be quiet.

This isn't your place.

You're so ignorant!

You ignorant man, you'll never dip a foot...

inside the vast ocean of my emotional heart.

I knew he was a bad one.

I'm your customer. I won't leave until I finish this.

My goodness.

There. Now leave.

Gosh...

You even drink like an ignorant person.

I still have some left.

Should I go for it?

No, I can't.

I'd rather become a nun...

than date a man who doesn't share my sensibilities.

No. I won't give in.

Mother.

The fact that you're still here,

means that you weren't harmed.

I am safe.

Now that I'm on the run,

I can't help but think of you.

I realise that...

I said many hurtful things to you over the years.

You showed me the world.

I'm sorry for hurting you.

But please think about what I said.

Think about how happy we were when Father was alive.

You were elegant and classy.

Now you're bent with revenge.

You no longer smile.

Please get rid of the hatred that's inside of you.

If we meet again,

I wish to see your bright smile.

I said some hurtful things,

but as your son,

I love you very much.

Look after yourself.

You're back already.

Gosh. I was going to eat that.

Why is a paparazzi like yourself living off of noodles?

There's too much competition out there.

Do you know how hard it is to do everything on your own?

Hyeong Woo.

The video clip you sent me before.

Should we sell it?

It's a scoop.

We could earn millions.

We could take down Mr Kang.

What do you say?

Forget about it.

Did you find out?

I'm giving you food and shelter. You should treat me better.

He has a luncheon at Yeouido tomorrow.

He chairs the group so he should be there.

Tomorrow at lunch?

Can you tell me your plans?

You're not the only one who has a grudge against Mr Kang.

Let me in.

(MEET ME AT MI RAE'S WARD AT 9PM.)

Why did she help me get out and want to meet me?

She left me and married Mr Kang.

Does she really...

miss me?

Mr Kang is here.

Let's eat.

I talked to the head of your party.

Il Do representing Gangnam...

is a good idea according to him.

So am I still eligible to enter the general election?

I don't approve of your actions,

but Eun Soo convinced me.

A happy family means you can focus on your work.

I didn't say much.

The eldest son should show his worth and pull his weight.

Oh.

Someone from the Blue House is running in your constituency.

I suggest you fold this time.

You might not win the primary.

- Father. - Think of your husband.

Have a baby first.

A baby?

I'd love that.

Let's do that, Il Joo.

Having a baby will help you win the mothers' votes.

- Stop it. - Think about it.

Most of your supporters are men.

Gain the mothers' votes and they will...

talk about you and convince their children to vote for you.

The fish is from Beobseong.

Try some.

Thank you.

What did I tell you?

Now do you understand?

Eun Soo has more power than Il Joo.

But in the long run,

it won't help.

Think about it.

She controls my father already.

That means we'll be demoted to mere puppets.

It's not like your father listened to you before.

It turned out better for us.

You might be able to use her to get what you want.

I guess.

That could work.

I will try to get on her good side.

Just pretend to play along.

Deep inside, we both want the same thing.

You do have a smart brain.

We need to get rid of Eun Soo.

Now she gained Il Do's trust.

She'll try to win everyone's trust in this house.

Let her, then.

Meanwhile, you and I...

can work on having a baby.

How can you even say that?

I might not get to enter the next general election.

That means I won't be able to run for the presidential election.

I think that Eun Soo...

brought us closer and I like that.

Before she moved in here,

you didn't care about me at all.

Do you want me to ignore you completely again?

Get that witch...

out of my face.

I will.

Calm down.

Did I ever not do what you asked?

If we move too rashly,

you might...

end up in more trouble.

I will come up with a plan.

Calm down, Il Joo.

- Eun Soo. - Yes, Hye Jeong?

I'm scared.

I'm not sure what it is...

but I think Ms Kang is...

planning with Mr Kwon to kick you out.

Don't be scared.

There are many people who wants me out of this house.

There's nothing I can do.

Don't worry. Nothing bad will happen to you.

Thank you, Hye Jeong.

It's great to have you here with me.

Hey, what exactly do you do?

Don't your parents care that you spent a night out?

What? I didn't spend a night out.

This hotel is mine.

I just slept in one of the many rooms that I have.

- Miss, stop bluffing. - Stop!

Stop calling me "Miss".

You're wrong, I told you.

I'm a single woman.

And I received this hotel...

from my ex-husband...

as alimony.

It's shocking, right?

My father was the former Prime Minister. Don't be shocked.

Everything you say just...

doesn't make any sense.

Stop lying.

Do you know why it doesn't make any sense?

It's because I'm a poet.

I need to compress things and speak in metaphors.

Whatever.

My goodness.

He's not moved...

by my money, my amazing house, nor my awesome occupation.

Maybe he doesn't believe me.

Madam.

Should I call a driver?

No, it's okay.

Did you hear him?

When will you hold your poetry reading?

If Mr Kang and other people are coming,

we should move it to a bigger hall.

My father doesn't understand my poems.

I'll give you a call when I release my new book.

Then, give us a call when the schedule is set.

All right.

See?

You have an amazing father, you're financially set and...

you have an awesome job.

But why do you live like that?

I wasn't expecting this.

Hey, don't you have anything else to say to me?

If you want to hear it, I'll tell you.

No, wait.

I'm not ready yet.

One, two, three.

I'm ready!

Get...

a grip...

and live properly.

I've never seen a guy like that.

Why does it feel good when he's so rude to me?

He said that I should live properly.

What's the Green Barley Association?

It's a gathering of former prime ministers.

It means we should live like a green barley.

But it's just old men gathered to talk about pathetic things.

If I wasn't the chairman of the group,

I wouldn't attend.

That's right.

You still look like a young man.

Won't you come with me?

It would make me feel a little better.

I have to go see Mi Rae.

You look great today.

Thank you.

Why isn't the food fresh?

Why do the fruits taste so bad?

It's probably because it was grown in a greenhouse.

It's winter.

Check the food again and if they are not fresh,

return them all.

Yes, Ma'am.

Stop the car.

Are you all right, Mr Kang?

I'll take you to the hospital.

No.

I'll take the medicine.

Let's go back home.

(OLOF PALME)

Have you read Olof Palme's biography...

which I mentioned to you the last time we spoke?

Mr Kang loved this author, too.

This book will help you assist him.

You...

What happened to you?

Did something happen to you?

Why did you come here?

What if they catch you again?

- Where are you hiding? - What happened to your hand?

Did Mr Kang do that to you?

I'm not the problem right now.

You should leave.

Hurry up and leave before someone sees you.

Then, come with me.

Didn't you send me the paper plane because you wanted to leave?

The paper plane?

Mr Kang.

Go inside.

Hurry.

Why did you come here again?

What have you done to Eun Soo?

Why did she hurt her hand?

That's none of your business.

Leave my house...

before I call the police.

Didn't you hear me?

Get out of my house right now!

Don't order me around.

I'm not your subordinate.

This is my house and Eun Soo is my wife.

Why are you here?

You wicked man.

You have no right to call her as your wife.

Did you forget what you've done to Mi Rae?

This is my last warning.

Don't ever come near my wife again.

If you come back,

I'm going to bury you alive.

Why don't you do that right now?

Mr Kang!

Mr Kang.

Mr Kang, are you okay?

I'm fine.

Please bring my medicine.

Hyeong Woo.

Did you see Hyeong Woo?

He just left.

Where are you?

Why are you here in broad daylight?

I just saved your life.

Never mind that.

What happened to Eun Soo?

Are you worried about her?

Get a grip. You're a wanted man.

Why is she hurt?

Is it because of Mr Kang?

She argued with Il Do.

You know how he's like.

She isn't doing so well.

Il Do mistreated her...

and Il Ran's been very mean.

My father...

seems to doubt Eun Soo.

She's regretting right now.

She chose my father for her daughter's sake,

but you know what my father is like.

He knows that...

Eun Soo has feelings for you.

Eun Soo...

might end up disappearing without a trace.

Do me a favour.

Help me...

meet Eun Soo.

What for?

I'll take her away.

What do you mean?

Do you think she'll leave her child?

I'll take care of Mi Rae.

Please, Il Joo.

Help us.

Do you...

feel better now?

Yes.

I feel much better.

Sir.

Don't be sick.

If something happens to you,

what will happen to me then?

I'm scared of Hyeong Woo...

and I have no one to rely on in this house.

I'm scared of what Il Do and Il Joo might do to me.

I know.

I need to live longer.

Hopefully, spring won't be too short.

She has Mr Kang wrapped around her little finger.

She even pushed Il Joo down a few notches.

She's doing better than I thought.

I'm pleased.

Il Do might run for office again.

Shall I provide the funds as planned?

Why not?

A rock by the road can be of some use one day.

What is Moo Hyeok doing?

The usual, Sir.

He rarely leaves Il Joo's room once he returns from work.

Oh dear.

How come my own son is of less use than you are?

What a fool.

I got this.

Goodness.

You've gotten rusty.

Boss.

- You remember our handshake. - I tracked you down.

I felt a change in the air and it was you.

So,

how about a game?

Take the right.

Don't let them get closer.

- Where? - The left. The left.

You missed my wedding. Why did you come back?

I tried to get away that time,

but I got caught at the airport.

I used what I learned to finally...

succeed in getting away.

I doubt you're here to see me, so...

You know my dad bribed my college to accept me.

He seems to think there's no way I'll graduate,

so he sent Mum a list of bachelors with political backgrounds...

to marry me off.

I highly recommend that you get married.

I have no problem marrying the person I used to stalk.

Like you.

Your dream came true.

Is that why you ran away from home?

I could just go with it,

but I saw an odd name on the list.

Someone my dad would never like.

He's poor but he's smart.

I got interested so I came over to check him out.

Shall I give you some advice?

No.

I already started stalking him.

Where were you? I've been calling you.

Oh.

I met a female friend.

I can't believe you called me so desperately.

A woman?

Wow.

You're beautiful when you're jealous.

I met my niece.

Why did you call me?

We have an opportunity.

Hyeong Woo came by earlier today.

He came because of the trap we had sprung last time.

I gave him a time and place.

How will we get Eun Soo to show up at that time?

We can't use a paper plane like last time.

We have to make her.

We can bait her with what...

she wants to know the most.

She'll make you go to Mi Rae's ward.

She said Hyeong Woo will be there.

What for?

I don't know.

She mentioned a trap.

And a paper plane.

A paper plane?

Didn't you send the paper plane because you wanted to leave?

Eun Soo will go to Mi Rae's ward tonight at 9pm.

You know how to knit?

I'm teaching myself.

A dress of thorns...

turns the swan into a human.

I'm knitting this for Mi Rae.

So she'll wake up from the cursed coma.

Do you think I pushed her down the stairs?

Yes.

But I'm frustrated because I have no proof.

I will tell you who really...

pushed Mi Rae.

Come to her ward at 9pm tonight.

Tell me now.

Why should we talk there?

The person who pushed your child will be there.

I will make the person confess.

Is that good enough?

The person who pushed my child?

You make it sound like someone else will be there.

Come if you're curious.

You might be thinking of the wrong person.

Why are you here?

I have something to discuss with you.

Father.

I have something to say.

If it's about my wife, forget it.

Do you really think...

she's over Hyeong Woo?

I heard he was here.

Why would a fugitive return to the scene of the crime?

They still love each other.

That's enough.

I know them better than anyone.

Think about it.

Hyeong Woo used me for 15 years to avenge his father.

He loved Eun Soo enough...

to give that all up.

The same goes for Eun Soo.

She may have chosen you for her daughter's medical bills,

but she cares for Hyeong Woo more than her own life.

She told me so.

Think however you like.

Her feelings have changed now.

Then keep an eye on her.

You never know.

She goes to see her daughter every night,

but she might be meeting Hyeong Woo.

I'm worried for you.

Hurry up and leave!

Sir.

It's me.

Could you stay home tonight?

What?

I'm not feeling well.

Your daughter won't wake up soon.

I would like you to...

stay with me tonight.

I'm sorry.

I promised Mi Rae.

I will be right back.

Stay here.

You don't have to escort me.

But Hyeong Woo is...

Would he come here?

I don't like the feeling of being watched.

Yes, Ma'am.

She said she'll go alone.

They love each other.

Why aren't they embracing?

I know it's been tough for you.

It's not too late.

Eun Soo.

Let's run away.

I'll find Mi Rae another doctor.

Did Il Joo send you here?

You asked to see me.

I never did.

This.

You wrote this.

You asked Il Joo to help me escape.

Did you...

deceive me all along?

Did you meet him in secret...

- while using me? - No.

- Sir. - You are both here.

How will you explain this?

Jin Hyeong Woo.

You are under arrest for attempted murder,

assault, obstruction and fleeing.