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THIS DRAMA SERIES IS FICTIONAL AND IS NOT RELATED IN ANY WAY

TO ACTUAL PLACES, PERSONS, ORGANIZATIONS, SETTINGS AND EVENTS

Don't you know that no one can come in here without my permission?

Did you forget that EF Tower wouldn't exist without my family?

Give back the center you stole from my son.

Is the center Seongju's weapon or yours?

If not both, is that what your brother, Jang Noik, wants?

What did you say?

If you're going to pursue that greed to take over Kangoh...

...by using the center, do it properly.

- You're getting above yourself. - Excuse me?

Did you really try to deceive me with the Jang Noik Foundation?

You should've been prepared for this

when you used Jo Sundong as a card against me.

You're a demon.

Well, you're not an angel either.

That's right. Now that you know, return the center back to Seongju!

Do you want to be my enemy?

I'm already your enemy.

This USB contains proof of how you got Milton

and every dirty deed you've done to get to where you are.

I'm going to destroy that foolish dream you want so badly with my own two hands!

We'll finish this...

at home later.

You can't expose my connection with Congressman Jo

because you're afraid you'll tarnish Kangoh's image.

But not me! I don't care about Kangoh's image!

I will do anything for my son!

No, let me be more honest.

There's nothing I won't do for myself.

Go ahead.

You don't think I will?

You shouldn't have messed with me.

I can't take it anymore.

You can take this. I already made a copy.

What is it?

What a waste.

I wanted to bring you down myself,

but it seems there was someone else who wanted to do the same.

We're from the Eastern District Prosecutor's Office.

Please enter together.

Yes, sir!

Hands off the keyboard.

- Please stand up. - Why are you doing this?

Don't block them. Please stand back.

You could be punished if you touch them.

Please stand back.

You can't stop them. Step back.

How dare you mess with me?

Then you come here and to try to make a deal with that lie?

Unfortunately, it's not me.

Do you expect me to believe that lie?

It's up to you whether you believe it or not. Do whatever you want.

Really? If that's the case, I'll show you properly.

911. What is your emergency?

Yes...

Someone has collapsed.

Take anything you see.

Pay particular attention to financial accounting.

GENERAL MANAGER JACKASS

Yes, sir.

Yes, I understand.

Pull out!

What do you mean? Pull out?

The chairman is very lucky.

Okay, let's pull out.

KANGOH GROUP CHAIRMAN KANG JOONGMO'S HEALTH DETERIORATES, IN CRITICAL CONDITION

Why the hell did he have to collapse now?

Why now?

Why?

Mother.

What happened?

I came as soon as I got the call.

Father.

What did you do to my father?

- Are you crazy? - I already know that you were with him.

- Don't lie! Tell me the truth! - Don't be ridiculous!

Everyone, be quiet.

Is this any way to act in front of your father?

It's true I stopped by,

but he was fine until I left.

You all know he has a heart condition.

I only learned recently that his heart...

could stop at any moment.

Oh.

I knew this...

Wait. You kept it to yourself?

No.

Come to think of it,

all three of you knew about this.

What are you all up to?

- Watch your mouth. - Shut up or I'll kill you.

Mother.

I'll ask Director In to get you a room.

Go and get some rest.

Forget it.

I'm fine.

So fake.

Hey, Kang Inju!

Are you insane?

Director Jang.

Hospital Director In Kyudong

says the chairman needs complete rest more than anything right now.

He asked me to tell you

to all leave.

I don't believe this.

That rude bastard.

He should tell us himself.

How dare he make a mere secretary tell us?

If that's what the doctor suggested, we should listen to him.

Let's do what the doctor said and let your father rest.

- Let's go. - Okay.

What are you doing? Let's go.

We should go too. There's nothing for us to do here.

You're not like us.

Arrogant punk.

- What about you? - I have to get back to the art center.

Don't be too late.

The elders at Daejong are stricter than you may think.

- Mom. - Just so you know,

we'll be discussing the details of the wedding soon.

Father collapsed.

And that's why we must hurry.

You need to be supportive of your brother.

Did you find out where Ko Huichan has been?

Damn it.

Father could've given us a warning before collapsing.

At least pretend you're worried.

People can hear you.

Hey, did you hear something?

- No, sir. - Happy?

It would be nice if Han Taeoh were on my side at times like this.

Just buy him.

Do you think he's you?

People are all the same. Do you think he'll be any different?

Shut up already!

Then... how about using Huiju?

What's with you today? Are you crazy?

- Why would you bring that brat up? - Who knows?

She could be the answer.

What if Huiju

- and Han Taeoh-- - Do you want a divorce?

Eyes up front.

Hey, turn on some exciting music.

Yes, sir.

Other than Chu Hyeokjin and us...

who else do you think knows about Milton and Father?

I'm sure it's someone on the inside.

- An insider? - Someone close to your father,

or an enemy.

We have to find out who it is immediately.

And do what?

Will you thank them for taking care of the dirty work for us?

Forget about those useless thoughts.

Take the opportunity when it presents itself.

What will you do?

We must prepare an emergency meeting with the key executives of the group.

Don't you think we should get to work

to make it rewarding for our anonymous informant?

KANG INHA

Come out. I just got to the hospital.

The chairman is still unconscious.

Director In says that...

he can't guarantee anything right now.

You told me to trust you.

Is that still valid?

Or...

- is it over for us? - That won't ever happen.

Keep your word!

Or we all go under for this.

I know what you're scared of.

- I know... - What I'm scared of isn't important.

It's important to me.

If you start to waver, our plan crumbles.

Trust me and wait, no matter what.

I'm asking as a favor.

Let's be honest. There's no other way besides that.

I'll wait. No...

I'll try to wait.

PRESIDENT KANG INJU'S SECRETARY

Hello?

President Kang Inju would like to see you.

How's this place?

It's nice.

You can move in today if you want.

I'm saying you can have it.

Is it expensive? I won't be able to afford it in this lifetime.

This is suitable for you.

It's quite desirable.

However, it seems like you didn't do your research.

You live in a tiny studio apartment that you don't even own.

Do you want me to be your person?

What if I do?

- I thought you hated me. - I do.

But you're desirable.

Are you trying to acquire me

in case the chairman dies?

- Can I not? - The chairman is still alive.

I know that.

- I do... - If you really wanted me,

you should've brought something bigger than this house.

Something bigger...

Tell me what you want.

Why now?

Everything you have

should be enough

to make me want to become your person.

You're out of your mind.

I'd have to be to consider working for you.

MO KIJOON

Where are you?

Come up.

Come up here right now, you asshole!

Oh!

I'm the one hitting you, and I'm tired! Hey, does that hurt?

- No, sir. - That's right.

I told you. I'm hitting you, but I'm the one dying here.

Yes, sir.

Starting tomorrow,

have someone follow Han Taeoh.

No, wait.

I can only trust you.

You do it.

Don't eat or sleep. Watch him closely, okay?

Yes, sir.

What are you looking at? Get out.

If he's a human being,

I'm sure we're bound to find something he's hiding

if we look hard enough.

The situation is bad, yet you seem relaxed.

You and Inha aren't the only ones who need comfort.

I need to be comforted too.

You're not expecting that comfort to come from me, are you?

I can't afford that right now.

Chairman Kang has collapsed.

Kang Seongju will seize the chance to rise while carrying his mom.

What can we do in a situation like this?

Wait.

That's not the answer I wanted.

At the very least, you should have the answer.

You say not to expect comfort from you...

but you want answers from me.

You said to trust you.

Then shouldn't you have all the answers?

Kang Inha is the only person who can demand anything from me.

What if I become...

someone who can demand things from you soon?

Soon?

Marriage?

Why does that sound like a full stop to me?

As if your ultimate goal...

was always getting married.

But it's not, is it?

Are you trying to interfere with my view on life now?

Fine.

Let's say that's your ultimate goal.

Then instead of looking so angry,

shouldn't you use your head...

...to try and find a way to overcome this crisis on your own?

Or at least pretend to?

You could put in the effort...

to achieve your goal.

That's not advice. You're berating me.

Thanks.

Don't mention it.

I'm here, sir.

Can I trust you?

You know my weakness.

If I fail...

I'll expose your weakness.

If I succeed?

- Did this work come at a cost? - Reward and punishment come as one.

You've never once asked for a reward.

I plan on asking for more from now on.

Sometimes I think that I didn't choose you,

but you chose me.

If that's true...

- why me? - I never chose you.

I chose my future based on my judgement.

Your future?

Yes, my future.

Then answer me.

This dangerous act we're performing right now.

Are we doing it for you or for me?

Chu Hyeokjin, you bastard!

Vice President Kang Seongju.

- Tell him to come here now. - Will you call him here and punish him?

How?

A demotion? Pay cut? Will you confine him to his villa?

I won't forgive anyone,

not even you, for insulting my son like that.

I'm sure you can let it slide this time. And after that?

Can you guarantee you can stop him next time?

The question of guarantee.

You bring it up because you're confident you can handle it.

A one-off approach.

It should be finished with a first strike.

Make sure they don't try it a second time.

Eliminate future threats that could come after.

I will...

- file a complaint against you. - What?

An anonymous source

whistle-blowing the dark connection between Milton and you.

We will move one step ahead of them.

Vice President Kang Seongju will never be able to raise this problem again.

Who did you have your eye on in the prosecution?

Prosecutor Ha Myeongjin.

He used to be a cop and has no other connections.

An ex-cop prosecutor with no connections.

I bet he's thirsty.

Whether it's a promotion or money...

or both.

What's my role in your plan?

Just stay silent.

As if nothing has happened.

As for Milton, continue to handle it as usual.

Who will benefit more

from what we're doing right now? You or me?

Neither you nor I.

The biggest beneficiary in this...

will be the Royal Road Project.

A wise answer to a silly question.

It was a pointless question.

Tell me what you want.

Like you said, a reward should follow success.

When I'm faced with a big crisis...

just lend me a helping hand.

You know how to crack a joke.

I mean it.

Just think of it as insurance.

Sure.

Now.

Bring out the last piece of the puzzle you prepared.

Kang Inha.

- Who? - The last puzzle piece that I prepared

is your third son.

Is that child

the best you could do?

Someone to become your scapegoat.

Someone to become the devil for you.

That's who you need.

You're desperate for someone like that as well.

You speak as if you know what I'm thinking.

That's your problem.

You need someone from your bloodline to do what your other two sons can't.

He exists, so why not use him?

Once you're done with him, toss him out.

He was surplus anyway.

He's someone who can be used or discarded when needed.

- There can't be any setbacks. - Yes, sir.

He can't get greedy for Kangoh.

Yes, sir.

Prepare a comprehensive contract outlining his role,

and specifying what he can and cannot do.

Include every detail, and bring it to me.

Do it yourself.

- Yes, sir. - As soon as it's ready...

bring him to me.

Yes, sir.

When you say you need me,

is it you or Kang Joongmo?

Does it matter?

Of course.

What I want...

isn't a dog like you. I want the owner.

The dog has a new owner.

You don't need to look at me like that.

Either way, you're the one that's expendable.

NA HYEWON

- Kang Seongju just-- - Inha disappeared.

His phone is off, and he took some time off from work.

I came to his place, but he's not home.

I don't know where he went.

That...

I've seen it before.

- I'll bring him back. - I'll go too.

Stay here. Nothing will happen.

Mom.

You're here.

Don't leave the headquarters for the time being.

Can't you handle Kangoh Securities at headquarters?

I plan on doing just that. Since we're in a state of emergency,

I'll take care of the urgent matters first.

You need to be swift so your father can recover in peace.

Hey, Seongju!

Why would you stay at headquarters?

With the raid and Father's absence, someone has to deal with this.

Yeah, so why does that have to be you?

Then you do it.

Happy?

You little...

Wait, you can't.

It's been a while since the prosecution lost trust in you, hasn't it?

- You little punk. - A stepmother is still a mother.

Common sense and courtesy.

Is that too much to ask for?

Just pick one role. Either be a stepmother or a mother.

Cut the act. It's sloppy.

- Damn you. - Damn me?

Stop messing around.

Don't piss me off.

Let's not shed unnecessary blood.

Stop huffing and puffing like that.

You little punk.

He's so ignorant.

I think we need to do something.

It's okay, Mother.

Foolish people can only get so far.

That's why he's dangerous.

When someone is dumb, they use brawns over brains first.

Don't you know reckless and impulsive people are the scariest?

Mother.

Don't worry. Okay?

I'll be home later. Please take it easy.

HAN TAEOH

Did you find him?

Yeah.

Go.

I want to be alone.

I'll get to the point.

The chairman's fine. Nothing was wrong with him to begin with.

You should've told me!

At the very least, I should've known!

Calm down.

Just listen to why I lied.

Are you trying to teach me a lesson right now?

You're amazing, Taeoh.

In the end, you didn't trust me. Why?

You thought I'd mess things up, and you're the only capable one!

It wasn't you, I just didn't trust the situation.

- Don't play games with me. - Games?

You think I bet my entire life on you to play pointless games?

If things don't go according to plan, you'll have to survive to start over!

What if I drag you into this and we fail?

It's over then.

I'd do the same thing again. Why?

For you, Inha.

You always say it's for me.

Not for you, but for me.

Making you the chairman of Kangoh is the reason I exist.

That's the reason?

Then what about you?

Does nothing exist for you?

Nothing.

Ah.

If there was anything, it's you, Inha.

Except for me.

The one thing you want for yourself.

Nothing.

The reason I exist...

is you and only you.

Let's go. The chairman wants to see you.

Chairman Kang Joongmo's third son, Kang Inha.

This is the start.

What? Who is this?

I can't bring myself to see this.

As for the rest of you, will you excuse us?

Who are you to tell my friends to leave?

Do you want to be humiliated in front of them?

Or would you rather endure it alone?

Get out.

I said, get out.

What the heck.

Now.

How will you humiliate me? Go ahead and do it.

Ko Huichan...

I will not marry you.

What?

That was it?

I'm glad you feel that way.

Anyway, I don't like you.

So don't dream of marrying me.

I heard our parents all want this.

Then you can marry the parents.

- I hear your dad's in critical condition. - Forget it. I've told you what I want.

Do you have a lover?

I know you have one too.

So you do have one.

I'm glad we have something in common. That's good.

Moron.

- Hey. - You convince your parents.

Mom.

I'm going to do what Dad wants and date her officially.

What are you doing?

At least you'll pretend to know me if I die because of you.

Are you being serious?

When have I ever not been serious with you?

No matter what I did, you've never taken me seriously.

It's late. Go home.

There's no point.

You know I can do this all night.

Go.

I'm going to tell my parents

that I'm going to marry you.

You just wait and see.

I'll take care of everything.

My parents will have no choice if I insist.

Okay, let's get married.

What's next?

Do you think your parents will give in?

In the meantime, what about me?

Shall I endure being treated like scum and dream of becoming your husband?

I'll protect you.

What will you protect me with?

Huiju.

Your job isn't to protect me. It's to protect yourself.

Surviving the Kangoh family.

Do you still think the world is on your side?

This isn't a fairy tale, and there's no happily ever after.

You should've stopped the princess act by now!

Is it a crime to love you my whole life?

Can't I dream of a fairy tale world where we live happily ever after?

I'll turn that fairy tale into a reality!

It's a crime if it's forced.

Don't drag me into your fairy tale.

Wait and see.

See if I marry you...

or not.

If you want to waste your time, be my guest.

I won't change.

KANG INHA, KANGOH GROUP, KANG JOONGMO JANG GEUMSEOK, MARRIED, SON, KANG SEONGJU

KANGOH RESORT CEO, KANG INJU

I know you're all busy.

I won't waste too much of your time.

Let's discuss the main agenda briefly.

According to legal procedures,

I'm sure everyone here is fully aware

that while Chairman Kang is away,

I am obligated to take the role

as the acting chairman.

However, I lack too much to take responsibility of Kangoh Group.

That being said, I know myself all too well.

For that reason, I have decided that...

for the sake of Kangoh and for all of you here,

a much more qualified leader should lead Kangoh Group.

I nominate Kang Seongju, the president of Kangoh Securities,

to be the acting chairman of Kangoh Group.

BUY, SELL, CANCEL KANGOH SECURITIES

Shall we do this?

DIVIDEND, KANGOH SECURITIES AMOUNT: 1000 SHARES

PROCESSING

KANGOH SECURITIES 1000 SHARES

DIVIDEND DEPOSITED KANGOH SECURITIES, 1000 SHARES

A thousand shares per person?

What? It's not 1,000 won per share?

What? I don't believe it!

Sir, something's off with Kangoh Securities.

What is this?

5,013,000 shares?

Call Kangoh Securities! Hurry! Go!

Yes, sir.

You just rest.

Your son, Seongju, will lead Kangoh Group well.

Don't worry about a thing.

Kang Seongju's time is now.

Kangoh will become your world.

Just a moment.

Yes, if it's not urgent, can we talk later...

What did you say?

Kangoh Securities shareholders have received

a substantial amount of stock into their account

instead of small dividends.

An unprecedented selling accident at Kangoh Securities.

Instead of 1,000 won per share,

shareholders received 1,000 shares in this ridiculous accident.

Kangoh Securities has plunged in the stock market today.

Investors were nervous, but it turns out that...

How in the world did this happen?

There seems to have been a technical error in the process.

Mr. Yang!

Does this make sense to you?

Yes? What?

People from the prosecution office came.

Under President Kang Seongju's command,

the Kangoh Securities legal team have called a meeting.

However, this violates excessive issuance of stocks

under Commercial Law Article 629.

There is no way to avoid the prosecution summons

by any means.

Amidst bribery bombs, the stock prices

have plunged by more than 11% during trading hours.

After a sudden drop in stock price,

- lawsuits from regular investors persist.

They certainly went too far with this.

How could they sell over five million shares in half a day?

How is that a technical error?

A hundred and twelve trillion won.

It gives me goosebumps!

But was this really a mistake?

Is something up?

There's a rumor I did it.

- I don't know... - Do I look crazy?

Why would I go through the hassle?

I'd rather kill him than go through the trouble.

What's Seongju going to do now?

All he wanted to do was stay at headquarters.

I bet he's going to get the boot soon.

EASTERN DISTRICT PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE

TO KANG SEONGJU

SUMMONS

I heard you were behind this.

I'm sorry for harming Kangoh's image.

If something like that could harm Kangoh, we wouldn't be at our best as we are now.

I'm sure you did this knowing that, so why did you do it?

This is our first time meeting face-to-face.

I couldn't come empty-handed.

So it was a gift for me.

- That's right. - Which means you want something in return.

I believe every gift comes with a price.

I have also experienced that nothing in this world is for free.

What do you want?

If I save you--

You'll save me?

Isn't that why you were looking for me?

If I save you,

officially acknowledge me as a person of Kangoh.

As Chairman Kang Joongmo's son.

As Kang Inha.

Don't back out now.

The moment you hesitate or waver...

it's game over.

It seems you hold value to the title of being my son.

Not at all.

I am well aware

that being your son is nothing more than just a label.

But?

Please make an exception for me.

"Kang Inha is Kang Joongmo's son."

Please make sure everyone's aware of that.

I want the world to know.

Please, do it yourself.

That's my condition for this deal. It's the only way...

Kang Joongmo's Kangoh can continue.

Read it and sign it if you agree.

We can catch up after that.

HEIR TO KANGOH CONTRACT

What if...

I don't sign? What happens then?

We won't see each other again.

Then I guess I have no choice...

but to sign.

Foreign investors continue to sell amid bad news from Kangoh Securities.

There he is!

Is it true that Gold & Simon were involved?

Do you admit that losses fall on the small investors?

How do you feel about sucking the life out of those small investors?

Do you have anything to say to the investors?

Can you give us a few words?

Please share a few words!

We'll make a statement next time.

Will that really get rid of your anger?

You...

What are you doing here?

Wait.

Did you trick all of us?

Were you just playing with us?

Exactly.

You should've put your plan into action if you wanted to kill me.

You still don't know?

You can't take anything from me.

I'll kill you!

Ah!

You missed your chance.

I'm alive,

and I came back to punish you.

You can look forward to my punishment for you.

I'll see you at the board meeting.

Mother, what did...

Sir.

Prepare a feast for dinner. We'll have a guest.

Tell everyone to attend dinner.

Yes, sir.

Skip the formalities and just have a seat.

Yes, Father.

Inha, welcome.

A big welcome.

Let's begin.

Chairman Kang, do you acknowledge your relationship with Milton?

Do you have anything to say about Kangoh Securities?

Please, say something.

Are you ready, Father?

Father?

Did he say "father"?

- Is he really your son? - Say something please.

Did you have a child out of wedlock?

Please, say a word!