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Hello, Si.

Hello, Si.

Hi.

Too bad Panpit's busy. I wish she could come.

Indeed.

But I've taken some photos.

I can show them to her later.

That's great.

Uh...

This order is very important.

I know your factory always produces quality work.

But I'm asking for it to be especially top-notch this time.

Oh, I completely forgot.

The client for the latest order asked me

to pass on their compliments to you

that the quality is excellent.

Ah! Oh, Ruja. You startled me.

Hello, Boonnate.

Gee, another massive order?

Well, the client is Chinese.

Hello, Boonnate.

Oh, hello.

If I didn't get to collaborate with you,

I wouldn't have had the chance to receive such a huge order.

The other factories can't compete with us.

It's my pleasure.

Uh, um...

Oh.

This is Surasit.

Hello.

Hello, hello.

We're doing a collaboration.

Oh, is that so?

You've made the right choice to a collaboration here.

Are you interested in expanding your market in China?

The thing is

I'm happy to help you with introductions.

But please don't tell anyone.

I don't have that many quotas on hand,

but since you're partnering with Si.

- That'd be great. Thank you. - No worries.

Oh. Dad's here.

Ah, the head honcho's arrived.

Hello, Tiwa.

- Oh. Hello, Ruja. - Hi.

Hello, Tiwa.

Hello, Boonnate.

There's no need for formality.

Hello.

You don't have to be too polite.

You...

You must be...

Surasit,

the son of a shoe factory owner?

That's right.

It's a pleasure.

A pleasure indeed.

Very nice.

Well, I'd like to listen to the plan

about your collaboration with my daughter.

Gladly, Tiwa.

The pleasure is all mine, Surasit.

Let's shake hands.

(Liar)

(Liar)

This is Si's factory.

You visited her factory without telling me?

I noticed you've been rather busy lately.

And visiting Si's factory is

part of my business too,

so I didn't want to bother you.

The clothing factory seems all right.

They're as professional as ours.

Many entrepreneurs who are expanding their market in China are using

their services to manufacture products in bulk.

Mother,

I'm sure Si's factory meets the standards required for my business.

Thank you so much

for your help this time, Boss.

Mm.

And did things

go well today? Were there any problems?

Everything went smoothly.

Mm.

Si,

from now on, no matter the problem,

can I ask you to be direct with me about it?

Sure, Boss.

Uh...

Is something wrong?

I know

your family's probably really struggling.

Otherwise, you wouldn't have lied to me.

What's the name of Simala's family factory?

Why do you want to know, Mother?

I know

your family doesn't own a clothing company.

And they don't own a factory.

What do you mean?

This is proof the address is fake.

It's not my intention to accuse you of anything.

I did it

because I'm really interested in you.

I looked up your full name.

There was no information about your family's factory.

Before you asked me for help

I tried asking my relative, the one that runs a factory.

I figured you were in

the same business circle.

But she's never heard of your family.

Tell me first.

What's the name of Simala's factory?

Why is it necessary for you to hide the truth about your family?

So what's really the deal

with your family?

What about you?

Who actually are you?

If there's anything I can help you with,

you can just let me know.

You have my sincerity, Simala.

Well...

Well, I...

There, there.

It's okay

if you're not ready to tell me about your private life.

I'm only asking you to accept my help.

I'm more than willing to keep everything secret,

whether it's about the factory,

your family,

or anything, really.

Trust me.

But you have to agree to let me take care of you, Simala.

Boss.

Boss,

I need your signature...

Excuse me.

Why didn't you knock...

I did!

I'm not finished talking!

You need my permission to come in after knocking!

Darn it!

Your diligence is such a pain.

Hm.

I knew that'd be the case.

I could tell right from the start.

Despite being a posh girl, she likes ensnaring rich guys

even though they're married.

Who are you talking about?

Oh?

I'm just reading some gossip online.

What is that? Let me see.

- I want to see it. - Si, stop.

- Let me see it. - I'll send you the link!

Why would you? It's already there on your phone!

Just show it to me!

I want to know if it's true or just a rumor,

even though the spreader has zero clue!

I thought you'd have the guts.

Who are you referring to?

The netizens.

I meant the people online.

They always blather about things.

They act nice in your presence

but yap behind your back

and talk nonsense even though they know nothing about the truth

and harm others in the process.

The maids at my house call

these kinds of people

busybodies.

Oh.

I've never seen you being this harsh.

Who are you talking about?

The netizens.

Do you want to know anything else about me?

By "you," you mean the netizens?

I'm talking about you.

Is there anything else you want to know?

Is there anything else about me you want to know?

I'll tell you if you're curious!

You can just ask me then. I'll tell you!

Because I believe you're not

like those people online

who always express their opinion

despite knowing nothing!

And keep this in mind.

I'm not anything

like what you're parroting from the internet!

I wasn't saying anything about you.

Si,

aren't you about to go on leave?

You can go now if you want.

Okay.

Joobjang,

whatever happens

in the company

or in this office,

pay it no mind

if it doesn't concern our work here.

Do you understand?

Yes, Boss.

Mm.

You can leave now.

Oh!

Mhm! This is so sour!

Our plan was a success.

All right. Cheers!

- Cheers! - Hey!

- Wow, this is... - How is it?

The wine you stole from those rich ladies' houses is awesome.

Stole, you say?

It was given to me.

Don't you dare.

You and your silly mouth.

You don't have to drink it if you don't want to.

Hey, hey.

Take it slow, or you'll spill it. That's nice stuff you're drinking.

Mm!

So? Aren't I good?

I don't really want to brag, but I'm so talented.

I helped Si plan it all out,

and Surasit had a nice visit at the factory.

And how did it turn out?

You showed up.

You're a great entrepreneur

who's expanding his market into China.

Aren't I good at scheming? Shower me with praises.

You're good, indeed.

But you actually have to thank me too.

My acting skills are top-notch, like a chef's kiss.

If it were during my younger years,

I would've chosen to be a superstar.

I'd run out of places to store money.

That's great.

Now that Surasit's completely taken our bait,

we can proceed with the next step in our plan.

We're awesome.

Cheers.

Now we'll be drowning in cash.

One more time.

Another.

Hey, we're running out.

Oh, Si?

Take it slow, or you'll choke.

You're back.

Oh? Hey, Si.

Si, here.

Let's sip on some wine and celebrate.

You have to practice.

Do you know why? Because it'll help us look like socialites.

- It's okay. - Huh?

Would you like some?

Are you okay?

You said you went to thank Krachang

for lending us his relative's factory.

What did he say?

Nothing.

Uh, well...

It's warm.

I'm going to take a shower.

Wait, Si!

Si,

I think Krachang's okay.

If you missed out on Surasit, Tassanai, or any other man,

there's still him, understand?

Follow the plan.

No, I won't do that.

- Why not? - Have you forgotten?

Krachang already has a wife.

So what?

I will not become anyone's mistress!

Excuse me.

Hey.

Ruja,

I won't let my daughter become anyone's mistress either.

All right. I understand you love your daughter.

But use your brain.

We're all dirt poor here.

Don't you want to live comfortably?

Do everything in your power to escape poverty!

Don't you understand?

Oh, come on!

Why would we discuss other people and give ourselves a headache?

Just Surasit is enough.

Our plan is about to come to fruition.

He's our hope.

We're about to be rich.

Cheers!

You can keep playing. No one's going to join you. Go on.

I'll drink alone then.

Yes, Surasit?

Mother wants more details about your factory.

She does?

Yes.

But don't worry.

I've handled everything.

And what did you tell her?

I told her

I wanted our investments to stay private

just between the two of us.

She doesn't have to be involved.

Si, don't worry.

You agreed to collaborate with me.

I want you to feel comfortable working with me.

If she finds out about us,

she might try to intervene

and make you feel uneasy.

I won't let that happen.

I'll do my best to take care of you.

I guess we'll have to discuss work somewhere else from now on.

It can be anywhere,

just not at our factory.

Let's arrange a time later.

Okay.

Thank you so much.

You're welcome, Si.

Dad,

Boonnate and Ruja are gone, aren't they?

What did Surasit say?

It was all right.

Everything's going well.

Is something the matter?

I don't think

Surasit is suitable for me.

Oh?

How come?

Well...

I think

I'm doing everything right now

because I just want to defeat Panpit.

But they're family.

I'll never be able to get away from her.

But now,

I can feel

her watchful eyes on me.

I think we should follow our plan for now,

get a lump sum from Surasit

so that we can pay off your debt.

Then I'm going

to tell him the whole truth.

I believe

he likes me enough

to understand and forgive us.

Dad,

we can't keep conning him forever.

He'll find out the truth eventually.

And I can feel

Panpit scrutinizing us right now.

Si.

About Krachang,

please don't be angry with Ruja.

I know

my daughter will never become anyone's mistress.

But we still need Krachang's help.

We still have to rely on him regarding the factory.

You don't have to do anything.

Just make sure he doesn't feel disliked

so we can be sure our plan's going to be a success.

Then we won't need his help anymore.

Okay, Dad.

Don't worry.

I won't let my angel become

anyone's mistress either.

Mm.

Right, Si.

When I asked you to join me here for coffee,

why did you turn me down at first?

I thought

you'd like the place.

I noticed you coming here often.

Hm?

You even...

Here.

You posted on your personal social media account.

Who took that photo for you?

When did you take a photo of me?

In the cafe just now.

Oh.

One of the staff took it for me.

Actually,

I was just bored of this place.

I've been here lots, that's all.

Oh?

Why didn't you tell me before?

We could've gone to another place.

Let's do it this way. We'll find another cafe in the area next time.

We'll just sit down and keep chatting.

If we do that in the office,

we'll only be talking about work because of the vibe.

I don't want you to stress.

Oh.

Sure.

But I think we should go for now.

You still have a lot of meetings waiting for you.

See?

We're talking about work again. I knew it.

Mm.

All right, all right.

Since you've been

a good and lovely secretary,

reminding me about work,

that's good.

All right. Let's go back to the office then.

Come on.

I don't really like Americanos. I find them too strong...

Oh, Boss!

Si?

This is Krachang, my boss.

And this is Warodom, Boss.

Hello.

Hello.

Dom, how come you knew Si?

But you still don't know we're colleagues, right?

She's...

I'm working at Krachang's company like I've told you.

That's right. We work at the same place.

Mm.

My work involves real estate.

Let me know if I can help you with anything.

I see.

I work as a private investment consultant.

If you need my help,

then I'm happy to lend a hand as well.

Okay. I'll exchange your contact information.

Boss, I have to discuss something with him.

Do you mind if I get back to work later?

Not at all.

Anyway, I have to excuse myself now.

Let's go.

(KJ PROPERTY)

Si.

You seem upset

about that man knowing you work here.

I guess you don't want anyone to find out

you work at this company

only as my secretary.

Yes, Boss.

Especially

that Warodom.

Seriously,

is there anything more between you and him

than being acquaintances?

No.

There's nothing more

between the both of us.

I just don't want anyone to know much about me.

I guess.

That's why you seemed uncomfortable.

So I assumed

there was something more between you and him.

There really isn't anything.

Good.

Well then.

I'll believe you.

Dom, come on in.

Are you alone?

Oh, don't worry.

My son's gone on a trip overseas. He'll be gone several days.

No one's going surprise us this time.

Come in.

I'm afraid we might not be hitting the target profit margin.

I'll invest it so we can earn more.

You can have it. Just take it.

I beg your pardon?

You can have the small profit you've been making

on my behalf.

You can spend it on anything you like.

Consider it a bonus

for taking good care of me.

Thank you very much.

And from now on,

you can manage the money I pay you however you want.

There's no need to give me an explanation.

Let's spend our time talking about something else.

I don't know what's gotten into me.

I must've slept wrong.

My neck feels sore.

You really know how to pamper

a lonely widower like me.

It'd be nice

if you can do even more to take care of me.

And...

how is your family doing?

Are there any problems?

You can tell me.

Okay.

Where's the gold necklace that was in this box?

You took it, didn't you?

I did. So?

Where did you take it?

You sold it and gambled away the money again, didn't you?

- That was my mother's! - What's up with you?

It's all I have left!

How could you do that?

I thought you said there was nothing left to sell.

It means it doesn't belong to you if I find something.

Give it back!

Mom!

I already feel like crap

for losing in gambling.

And now you're ruining my drinking mood!

Really.

When are you going to do something to improve your life

apart from gambling

and drinking?

Do you know

our house is about to be foreclosed on?

Don't you understand?

That's none of your business.

I would've done better if I could!

I wouldn't wait until you say silly things to me!

- Dad! - Noon?

- Noon! - Dad!

Noon!

Noon, what's wrong?

- Noon! - Dad!

- Noon! - Dad!

What's wrong, Noon?

Is the medication cheaper if we buy it somewhere else?

I suggest you ask the pharmacy.

Excuse me.

How's he doing?

The doctor said he has stomach ulcers

from drinking too much. That's why he threw up blood.

He suggested Dad stop drinking until he's recovered.

Oh.

I keep telling him to quit drinking, but he never listens.

He's withdrawn all the money from his insurance as well.

That's why we had to come to a public hospital.

I just hope nothing worse happens to your father.

We don't have enough money to afford a private hospital.

I have to go check the account balance.

Mom.

Are you really going to keep putting up with him?

It'll never make you happy anyway.

You saw him.

He sold your things without any regard for your feelings.

Mom,

pack your things and move in with me.

I can't do that, Dom.

I really can't abandon him.

Dom,

did you misunderstand?

Dom?

Yes, Dom?

Hello, Si.

We haven't seen each other in a while.

Would you like to meet?

You took me for roadside congee

for our first meal out.

But tonight is

such a great comeback. The food's really nice.

That's right.

You ran into me

and Krachang at the cafe today.

I hope you didn't take things the wrong way.

Krachang and I are

just a boss and an employee who are very close.

Is that so?

And...

why are you telling me this?

No reason.

I just wanted to let you know

in case someone might be getting the wrong idea.

But however you feel

or whatever you think, it's your business.

It doesn't concern me.

I haven't heard you talk like that for a while now.

Talk like that? What do you mean?

With so much confidence.

You've disappeared for a while.

Well...

There were a lot of things for me to deal with.

But I actually went...

to that cafe quite often.

I like the feeling of running into you by chance.

And I want to know

what fate has

in store for me.

But you have my number.

Why didn't you call me?

- I... - Are you waiting for something?

Dom, I don't understand.

And I completely disagree.

I don't understand why we have to wait for fate to guide us.

If it's what you want,

shouldn't you do anything in your power

to get it?

Well...

Sometimes,

it might be too late.

What we want could slip through our fingers.

Si, I...

Excuse me.

Are you angry

because I didn't reach out to you?

After all this time,

it feels as if you've been trying to avoid something.

And I don't know what it is you're avoiding.

If only you'd tell me

how you feel.

I'm sorry.

You...

You shouldn't be with a guy like me.

I'm really sorry.

I really don't understand you.

Don't touch me! Let me go! I can walk on my own!

Huh?

Oh?

Huh?

Huh?

Where's my booze?

Hey!

Where's the booze?

Where's my booze?

You can't drink! Doctor's orders! Your stomach has to heal first!

- What's up with you? - No, you can't!

- I drink every day! It's okay! - Dad!

- No, you can't! - Give me my booze!

- Dad, stop! Dad! - Where's my booze?

I've thrown them all out!

You threw out my booze!

How dare you?

Noon, stop!

- Noon! - Get off!

- How dare you? - Please don't!

Ah!

How dare you?

- Dad! - Noon!

Let go of me!

- Hey! - Stop, Dom!

Were you about to punch me?

- Were you? - Stop!

- No! - Get off me!

- I'll just buy some more! - No!

- Give it to me! - No!

- Give me the money! - No!

- No! - Get off!

Dad!

Take it!

Drink yourself to death for all I care!

I'm your father!

Don't raise your voice with me!

Noon, no!

- You can't drink! - Mom!

- You can't drink right now! - Just let him go, Mom!

- Noon! - Let him go!

- Don't drink anymore! - Mom!

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

- Mom! - What are you doing?

We can't stay here anymore!

- Come with me! - Let go!

Dom, how can we just abandon your father?

He's still unwell!

I'm not leaving!

- Mom! - I said I'm not leaving!

Mom.

Let go!

Mom. Mom!

- I said let go! - Mom, come with me!

- Please! - I'm not going!

Mom!

Mom!

I really can't just abandon him!

Hey, Noon!

When are you going to pay back

what you owe the casino?

- I don't have it. - Hey!

I've lived here since before you were born.

I've been with your father

ever since we had nothing.

You can't cough up anything?

We built ourselves up from the ground.

But one day, we made a mistake and lost everything.

He and I have

gone through a lot.

I really can't leave him!

Hey!

I hope

everything will go back to normal again.

Please don't force me to leave this house, Dom.

Please don't. I'm begging you.

Hello?

I'm afraid your husband was stabbed.

He's at the hospital right now.

Noon!

Ma'am, you can't go in there!

- Ma'am! - Excuse me!

- Ma'am! - How's my husband?

- You can't go in there! - Please let me see him!

- Please! - You have to wait outside!

Mom!

Doctor, how is my husband?

He's safe now.

He's currently in recovery.

We'll have to keep him under observation.

- Thank you so much, Doctor. - You're welcome.

- Mom. - You can't go inside.

The person who dropped your dad off at the hospital told me

he was assaulted by a loan shark.

He must be neck-deep in debt.

What are we going to do?

If we can't afford to pay them off,

they're going to come back and assault him again.

You rushed over to see me. Is something the matter?

Surprise.

What's the meaning of this?

Si,

I want you to know

how important

you are to me.

Yes, Dom?

Do you need my help?

Let me be the one to take care of you.

Boss, but...

Well...

I'm serious about us.

Please accept my good intentions.

I'll keep our relationship secret.

And I won't let anyone look down on

or insult you anymore.

Si?

Are you okay?

Dad,

why did we have to be born poor?

Why, Dad?