Dad, I can't breathe.
Oh, I'm sorry.
Were you worried I might disappear again?
No, it's not that.
I just missed you all day.
You're such a fool for your son.
What?
What is that anyway?
I brought it from the mailbox earlier.
Oh, this is... It's my tax bill.
Did you eat dinner at Ms. Do's place again?
Yes. Ms. Do made...
some side dishes for kids for her new business,
and she wanted me to try them out.
I tried the hamburger steak, and it was really delicious.
Really?
I feel a bit bad that she cooks for you every day.
Ms. Seo and Ms. Do told me it makes them happy...
every time they see me eat well.
I see. You should go and wash up.
- Don't forget to brush your teeth. - Okay, Dad.
What is this?
I guess you got the complaint.
Must you take things this far?
I warned you already.
You should've listened when I offered to negotiate.
Do you even care at all about Ha Neul?
How could you do this to him?
That's what I should be asking you.
I'll see you soon in court.
(Episode 32)
Who did you talk to on the phone?
Oh, Ha Neul's dad.
Who are you calling Ha Neul's dad? I'm his dad.
He must've gotten the complaint.
He sounded a bit shocked.
Who does he think he is to covet my son?
You can't exactly say he's coveting him.
Whatever.
He has no right to claim ownership of my son.
"Ownership"?
Ha Neul isn't an object.
Why are you so angry?
I'm sorry.
I think I'm a bit sensitive because of the lawsuit.
- You should sleep. - Wait...
You want me to sleep alone again?
I have some stuff to think about.
I'll be in the study.
Yu Na, we just got married.
We didn't even do anything last night either.
If we want to bring Ha Neul home,
we need to be prepared.
We're in no place to be enjoying our honeymoon phase.
Mr. Lee will take care of everything for us.
There's nothing for you to prepare.
Didn't you hear what he said?
Our chance of winning this suit is currently very low.
I need to do everything I can to bring Ha Neul home.
- In order to do that... - Okay, I get what you mean.
Tomorrow's your first day of work.
You should sleep.
We only just got married,
but I feel like I'm always sleeping alone.
My gosh.
The law prioritizes your child's well-being and happiness.
So judging by the situation,
it won't be easy unless he has a big flaw.
For example, signs of abuse, negligence,
evidence regarding violence,
or if he's unable to support the child financially.
"A big flaw"?
Meet me in front of the front gate.
Oh, hey.
I was just about to get off work.
Why don't we have some beer at the chicken restaurant?
What's wrong? What happened this time?
(Seoul Northern Family Court, Reinstatement of parental rights)
She must've lost her mind.
I can't believe she actually did this.
I don't know what to do.
My mind's gone blank.
The first thing you need to do...
is to get yourself a lawyer.
- A lawyer? - Don't worry.
I may not know much,
but the law is run by people with reason.
So what if she's his biological mother?
She was the one who caused the divorce.
Do you happen to know any lawyers?
Didn't you say one of the members at the driving range is a lawyer?
You should hire someone you're acquainted with and can trust.
But I have to say, she's really unbelievable.
I really can't seem to understand her.
I'm worried about Ha Neul.
If he finds out his parents are fighting over him...
I really don't want him to find out.
What do you think you're doing?
I noticed you planned everything very meticulously.
I can't believe the housekeeper is your mother.
I just thought she was someone you bribed.
So what? What's your point?
You hired your mother as a housekeeper...
and switched the chairman's medicine?
If you want to keep my mouth shut,
you'll have to give me one more big one.
Please.
Can't you just pretend like you don't know anything?
Please do me a favor.
Is this how you thought I'd react?
You just proved your own incompetence.
Watch how you speak.
Don't you know I can make you lose everything in an instant?
Yes, I know that it'll be over for the both of us.
But...
is that what you really want?
If your goal is to get some pocket money,
then I can give it to you.
But can't you think bigger?
Don't make it sound complicated.
Just get to the point.
You saw how I became Chairman Jang's daughter-in-law.
It's only a matter of time before I take over Lara Group.
Imagine how much your future will change...
once I take over Lara Group.
Is that hard to imagine with that dumb brain of yours?
If you get what I mean, don't act up.
You don't scare me at all.
What's your plan?
- Is that even possible? - You don't need to believe me.
But how dare you try to threaten me.
Are you sure you can do it?
Are you sure you can become the owner of Lara Group?
Can I really trust you on that?
Depending on...
how much you help me,
it could happen a lot quicker than planned.
Are you going to keep your promise...
and give me one of the affiliate companies?
(Standard)
Have you been recording me...
just in case things don't go well?
Answer me. Are you going to keep your promise?
No, I can't promise that right now.
What?
You're always ready to backstab me.
How do you expect me to trust someone like you?
Tell me.
I'll do everything you ask.
Come in.
- You're still up? - Yes.
Gosh, I can't seem to fall asleep.
Is it because of the place we saw earlier?
Yes.
I really think it's the best location.
Honestly, I love the location too.
The realtor has a point.
Once we pay the premium and deposit,
we would've already spent half of our money.
But after that, we'll also have to pay rent.
We'll have to pay rent every month,
and we'll be left with very little...
no matter how hard we work.
Yes, I know.
But if we spend all our money on buying the place,
we won't have enough money for other things...
such as the interior design, appliances, and ingredients.
I feel like I've been living such a useless lie.
I can't even afford to help you start your own business.
What are you talking about?
You paid for this house and all the furniture.
I'm the one who's ashamed.
Gosh, let's not get started on that.
Then why don't we sign a contract...
and take out a loan...
by setting that place as collateral?
- A secured loan? - Yes.
We can just think of it as our monthly rent.
I know we'll have to pay interest,
but it's much better since we'll have our own restaurant.
You have a point.
You should sleep.
You need to go to the hospital tomorrow.
Good night, Mom.
That tie color is too dark.
What?
You should wear this.
You're the best.
Thank you.
It's your first day of work today. How do you feel?
- Can I be honest? - Yes.
I don't know why,
but I feel like someone's suffocating me just like this tie.
Account books, stock market activities, and things to sign.
I feel suffocated just by thinking about those things.
You shouldn't be saying that as the future chairman of Lara.
Why would I be the chairman? That's my dad's job.
I'm only doing this because I don't want Ha Neul...
to think I'm an embarrassing dad.
Good thinking.
- Are you proud of me? - Yes.
- Then give me a prize. - A prize? What prize?
Aren't you done yet?
My gosh, I'm sorry.
I'm off to work now.
Watch how you behave.
Do everything that Mr. Seo tells you to do...
until you finally get the hang of it.
Okay, I will.
He's the future chairman of Lara Group.
Why did you have to appoint him as the vice-CEO?
- Couldn't you just... - That's enough.
Jun Ho? The future chairman?
Says who?
No one has to say it.
He was born that way.
Gosh, I'll be off now.
Have a good day at work.
Father, let me help.
Mom, times have changed.
Don't consider him as the heir just because he's a son.
I also have the right to be a candidate.
What? What did you just say?
Hey, what was that smirk?
Are you mocking me?
Gosh, that's nonsense.
That's enough.
- Are you going to the hospital? - Yes, Mom.
I'm sure it'll come out fine.
Don't worry, and I'll see you later.
I thought about it all night.
Let's visit the place after I'm back from the hospital.
It's too great of a location to just give up.
Okay, sure. Go on now.
- See you later. - Okay, bye.
I'll do my best. I look forward to working with you.
You guys should all do your best to support him.
Let's begin our meeting.
Yes, sir.
I'll begin.
Here's our sales report of the first quarter...
in fashion, driving range, and resort.
The sales for our resort increased by 7.8 percent,
and the sales for our driving range increased by 11.3 percent.
But our sales for fashion decreased by 2.4 percent.
In order for our sales in fashion to recover,
we must come up with innovative designs...
that overcome our past limits.
(Vice-CEO Jang Jun Ho)
I can't believe a guy with such a free soul like me...
eventually got locked up in such a suffocating office.
What do you think?
Do you like your office?
What if I don't? Will you let me have your office?
I want you to go over these documents.
They'll help you understand the overall business.
You want me to read all that?
Can't you just give me a short summary of everything?
No, I mean...
You know I'm not interested in stuff like this.
I'm a creative and liberal person.
I'm not the kind of guy who cares about numbers.
Mr. Jang.
Do you think you can keep this position...
merely by doing what you're interested in?
Min Koo.
From now on, I want you to refer to me as "Mr. Seo" at work.
Do you understand, Mr. Jang?
What was that?
It's my first day here, and he's already acting like a boss?
My gosh.
Fine.
This is my journey to become a proud dad to Ha Neul.
I'll read it over.
(Sehwa University Hospital)
How were you for a month after you got discharged?
It's been great.
The pain's gone too.
What do you eat?
Now that it's been a month, my body seems to have recovered.
So I'm trying my best to eat different things.
That's good.
It's not good to be picky with food.
It's better to make sure to maintain a nutritional balance.
First, you should head to the examining room...
and take a few tests. I'll see you after you're done.
Okay.
You're whom? The realtor?
Gosh, I'm sorry.
Someone's on their way to sign the contract...
for the place you took a look at yesterday.
What... What?
But I really think...
it's a great place to start a side dishes store.
I called to ask you one last time if you're interested.
My daughter's outside right now.
Can you please wait a few more hours?
Tons of people are waiting in line to buy this place.
So it'll go to whomever wires the money first.
I can't just wait forever.
I normally wouldn't have called.
But you remind me of my mother. That's why I called one last time.
Let me try calling my daughter.
Please wait a little bit.
Okay, sure.
By the way, you said you don't have enough money yesterday.
So just know that I'm willing to give you...
a 20,000-dollar discount.
What? 20,000 dollars?
Let's hang up. I'll call you back.
What should I do?
I can't miss this opportunity.
My gosh.
The receiver cannot be reached.
- You will be directed to voicemail. - Why isn't she picking up?
Please leave a message after the beep.
I can't seem to reach my daughter.
I'll wire you the down payment first.
No, that won't work.
Someone just offered to make a full payment,
but I told him to wait.
You don't have time to make a down payment...
and pay the rest of the money later.
Gosh, what... What should I do?
Goodness.
Well... I... I get what you mean.
I'll get the money and go to your office.
Don't sell it to anyone else.
Gosh.
I'm sure Yeon Hee will be happy.
Where are you going in a hurry?
I'll tell you after I'm back.
What...
I wonder what's going on.
Yu Na, can you make me a vitamin juice?
What?
Yeon Hee used to make one for me every morning.
What's wrong? Can't you make it for me?
Sure. I'll make you one.
My goodness gracious. This is so hard.
This just shows how old I am.
My gosh, I'm tired.
Yu Na, are you making juice?
My goodness.
I'm not giving her a hard time,
so why are you?
My goodness gracious. What am I going to do with her?
Don't add a single drop of water.
I want it to be 100 percent juiced, Ms. Kang.
I mean, Yu Na.
Don't you go outside these days?
You used to be really busy.
But that doesn't seem to be the case anymore.
I know.
The stuff that recently happened at home...
were unbelievably shocking.
Things are just so interesting at home...
that I don't feel the need to go outside.
I see.
If you want to drink juice,
you can make it yourself.
What?
Are you serious right now?
You seem really bored.
So just make your own juice.
My goodness.
Mom! Mom...
So you're going to start showing your true colors?
Unbelievable.
How did it go?
A law firm?
Okay, let's slowly get ready.
How did this end up happening to you?
But don't worry too much.
Even if she's his biological mother,
you'll win the suit as long as the situation...
doesn't change drastically.
What do you mean by that?
Unless you lose your job and become unable to support him...
or end up committing a crime,
you'll surely have the upper hand.
You never took any lessons in the evening...
or even went to a single team dinner because of your son.
I know that better than anyone.
So don't worry too much.
Just give me a legal response within a month.
"A legal response"?
Yes.
You need to write about how you've been raising your kid.
It'd be even better if you attach evidence...
and gather people who will testify in your favor.
Okay, I get what you mean.
I'm never going to give up on my son.
Please help me out.
- Yes, of course. - I'll get going now.
Make sure not to cause any trouble until the trial.
Even the slightest issue...
could mess up the trial.
I'll call you as soon as we get the results.
I'm sure it'll be fine.
Okay. Thanks.
How's Seo Woo these days?
She tries hard not to show it,
but she seems to be having a hard time.
If I had more time,
I'd meet up with her more often and console her.
I'm relieved that she has you by her side.
I need to be there for her more often.
I lack in many ways.
Are you still not ready to get married?
"Married"?
I know it might not seem like the best timing.
But if you both want the same thing,
I don't think it'd be a bad idea to get married right now.
Do you think I'm being too selfish?
No, it's not that. I'm really busy with work,
so I was worried Seo Woo might end up feeling lonely.
That's why I was hesitant to get married.
But I'll reconsider it.
Mother, they're asking me to come.
Oh, okay. I'm sorry I took too much of your time.
- You should go. - Okay, I'll see you next time.
(12 missed calls: Mom)
Okay, right there.
(Do Yeon Hee)
Okay, good. And...
one more right here.
Congratulations.
You're all done now.
Now you just need to get ready to make lots of money.
My goodness.
Hey, Yeon Hee.
Come home right away, okay?
Have a safe trip home, ma'am.
Will you stop calling me that?
Oh, okay. I hope you become rich.
How did this happen, Mom?
We almost lost it to someone else.
You didn't answer your phone, and I was in a rush not to lose it.
You have no idea how worried I was today.
The realtor was kind enough...
to give us a 20,000-dollar discount. Thank goodness.
So that place is ours now?
Yes, that's right. I went to the bank and asked,
and apparently, if we own that place,
we can get a secured loan with a low-interest rate.
Gosh, this doesn't feel real.
Goodness.
This place is really popular.
It's near the station and a huge apartment complex.
It's a great location.
Do you also think it's great?
Yes, of course. Because this place was so popular,
tons of realtors once swarmed in so they could sign deals.
You went to a legitimate realtor, right?
Yes, of course. He had his own office.
And I even saw his license.
I bet it was pretty expensive.
Yes, it was.
We spent every single penny Yeon Hee received from her in-laws.
If there was any leftover space in my building,
I would've let you start a business there for free.
But the place you bought is way better than here.
So I'm sure you'll do great.
Yes, now that we have our own store,
let's make amazing side dishes...
and secure some regular customers.
Then things will go great from there.
Congratulations.
You own a business now.
No, I'm just the cook. Yeon Hee's the owner.
We'll have equal ownerships, Mom.
Sure, Ms. Do.
You guys are funny.
Gosh, I'm so tired.
- Do you want a massage? - Yes.
Come here.
How was work today?
- Was it okay? - It was my first day.
So there isn't much to say.
But you won't believe how Min Koo behaved today.
Why? What did he do?
I get that he's the CEO.
But he treated me like his subordinate...
and ordered me to do this and that.
Then he asked me to refer to him by his position when we're at work.
He's unbelievable.
He's not entirely wrong.
- What? - So just do a good job.
You're going to become the chairman one day.
You should do a good job so that no one disrespects you.
I'm not going to be the chairman. My dad's the chairman.
He won't live forever.
Plus, he's not very healthy.
So it's time he slowly steps down from his position.
Either that, or he can be an honorary president.
That's absurd.
My dad worked his entire life to build this company.
Let's stop talking about the boring stuff.
What did you do today?
It's your first time being a housewife.
Wasn't it hard?
Of course, it was hard.
Gosh, I feel bad that you have to do this.
It's okay.
I'm going to do my best...
until your parents fully acknowledge me.
You're adorable.
Come here. You must be tired.
How's Jun Ho doing?
Not too well.
He lived such a free life.
It'll be hard for him to get used to the office life.
I bet it'll be harder for you...
since you're the one who needs to lead him.
He's the chairman's son,
so you can't even treat him like a proper subordinate.
I just stick to the standard procedure.
It's not always good to be too upright...
and inflexible like that.
Just take it down a notch.
How's your boutique doing? You're getting ready for a launch.
We haven't been doing so well after Director Kang left.
Still?
I hired two more designers,
but they're nothing compared to Director Kang.
That girl really knew how to do her work.
You shouldn't call her that anymore.
She's the chairman's daughter-in-law now.
It's still hard to believe.
My gosh.
(Gadeuk Building)
- Are you ready? - Yes.
Did you look into a designer?
Yes, the person who did the interior design...
for my chicken restaurant is going to meet us there...
to take a look and tell you the price.
- Let's go, Mom. - Okay.
Come on.
What do you think?
Doesn't it look even better now that it's ours?
Yes, it does.
You really picked the best place for a side dishes store.
The infrastructure is great too.
Let's do our best to become successful here.
It's nice.
Who are you people?
What? Who are you?
I'm the owner of this place.
What? What are you talking about?
- I'm the owner. - What?
What do you mean?
I guess you got scammed.
What... What do you mean we got scammed?
You should go check the real estate office.
There are tons of scammers around here these days.
Dozens of people already got scammed thinking they bought this place.
What?
What... What is he saying?
Yeon Hee, let's go. Ms. Seo, we need to go.
That money was everything I had!
My goodness!
Gosh, my money!
I worked so hard for that money.
What is this? What is this mess?
Does this really mean we got scammed?
What are we going to do, Yeon Hee?
My goodness, my money!
My gosh, give me my money back!
- Mom. - My goodness.
My gosh, my money!
(Amor Fati)
Must you bring Ha Neul here?
Ha Neul is the only reason...
he's putting up with me right now. Don't you get that?
I'll go and ask how the investigation is going.
I'll go with you.
You should've been more careful.
You can't blame the victims.
Are you her husband?