We worked so hard to come up with this design.
Ms. Han.
We received an anonymous letter.
- An anonymous letter? - Apparently, someone on our team...
leaked our design to one of our competitors.
Someone on our team? Who?
So Won.
What?
What are you talking about? I leaked the design?
That's what Mr. Jeong told me just now.
It was written in the anonymous letter addressed to the chairman.
- Are you sure? - Yes.
I clearly heard it.
My gosh, how could you do such a thing?
It's not true.
I never did such a thing!
What?
Isn't Choi So Won that part-timer?
That's right.
Gosh, what on earth is happening?
The article and now this anonymous letter. What's going on?
What is going on?
So Won, say something.
I really didn't do it. It's not true at all.
Then why did we get the anonymous letter?
I really didn't do it.
You didn't do it?
Then what is this?
Isn't he Mr. Shin from Hwai Apparel?
You met him?
This is irrefutable evidence.
I can't believe this.
Ms. Choi, can you explain this?
You said you didn't do it. Then what is all this?
I swear. I know nothing about this.
Then explain this. Why did you meet him?
That's...
Why can't you answer the question?
Well, I cannot tell you.
But I can tell you that I met him for a different reason.
Do you think that can be an excuse?
I really don't know anything about it.
Hold on.
I saw you received an envelope filled with cash.
What was that for?
An enveloped filled with cash?
So you got paid for selling our design?
It must be true.
I never thought you'd do such a thing.
Ms. Choi, please spare me a moment.
What happened?
Tell me.
Ms. Choi, is it true that you received money for the design?
Gosh, that's... That is not what happened.
The money was delivered to my house.
Neither the name nor the address of the sender was written.
The only thing it had was my name.
Then why did you meet Mr. Shin?
Why did you meet him...
if it wasn't to sell the design?
That's...
It really wasn't about the design.
It was for a personal reason.
"A personal reason"?
You won't answer the question, knowing what's going on?
You still can't gauge the situation?
It really wasn't me. Please believe me, Mr. Han.
Forget it.
The disciplinary hearing will be held soon.
Keep that in mind and get out.
I said, get out!
The person you're trying to reach is unavailable...
Hey, it's me.
Jang Hwa Ran keeps ignoring my calls.
What? Her number changed?
Then what's her new number?
You don't know?
Is she trying to be all mysterious or what?
Then why bother attending the alumni reunion?
I forced her to join the alumni association...
so that we can at least use her name.
She's way out of our league.
What do you mean?
You don't know? Her husband is the chairman of Noyu Group.
What?
She's married to Noyu's chairman?
Are you serious? I'll call you back later.
What? How did she manage to marry the chairman of Noyu Group?
My goodness. I can't believe this.
Her family was dirt poor. How did she...
My gosh.
I'm in debt, but she's married to the chairman of Noyu.
Jang Hwa Ran, you witch!
Hold on. Does that mean I grabbed...
the hair of the wife of the chairman of the company where So Won works?
My gosh, I'm in deep trouble.
Gosh, what do I do?
My goodness.
(Hwai Apparel Launches Trendy New Design)
This looks exactly like the windbreaker we designed.
I'm utterly speechless.
Do you have no conscience?
I told it wasn't me. Why would I do such a thing?
Then how will you explain all the evidence?
The photos, the anonymous letter, and the money.
Let me ask you something.
I heard you were the one that found the envelope with the money.
What about it?
By any chance, are you behind...
What are you trying to say?
Don't tell me you're suspecting me again.
I wasn't the only one that saw it. Ms. Han and I saw it together.
Actually, that's beside the point.
Why would I do such a thing, fully knowing...
how detrimental it'd be to the company? Just to kick you out?
How dare you accuse me of it?
You're utterly shameless.
I really have no idea what's going on.
- I can't believe it. - Do you think she could do that?
- She even received money. - Exactly.
You heard, right?
A disciplinary hearing will be held soon.
Yes.
You'll have to explain everything.
Hey.
What is going on? The design got leaked?
I heard it was Choi So Won's doing.
Isn't she the part-timer...
that lost the sample and messed up the uniform order?
- Yes. - Who is she, really?
Did she join Noyu with an ulterior motive?
Why do this unless she's...
deliberately trying to sabotage the company?
Jae Hyuk lives at her house.
I wonder if Jae Hyuk was involved in it as well.
No way.
Never trust anyone.
You can only trust the situation.
Honey.
About that girl, Choi So Won...
Let's talk another time.
We should've fired her a long time ago.
You must fire her this time and make sure she takes responsibility.
Okay.
How can I explain it?
I know nothing about it.
A disciplinary hearing?
Yes, okay.
I heard the news. What happened?
What should I do?
I really didn't do it.
I mean, why would I do such a thing?
But no one believes me.
No one even listens to me.
What should I do?
So Won.
What is going on? I heard about the design leak.
Someone took photos of you? And even an anonymous letter?
Yes.
I have no idea what's going on.
The way the situation is unfolding feels very scripted.
I mean, you received the money just before this happened.
This simply can't happen unless someone...
is deliberately trying to set you up.
But who would do this?
I'm a nobody.
Why spend money to make me look like a spy?
That man, Shin Jae Yong...
You said he wanted to tip you off about something.
Yes, that's right.
It's just so odd that the design file was sent to him.
Don't you think the timing of all this is just too perfect?
I thought that was strange too.
Anyway,
I'll go to your office tomorrow...
and look through the security footage and everything else.
Maybe I can find out who sent...
the anonymous letter at least.
Thanks, Ho Jin.
- There you are. - Yes.
What are you guys talking about?
About me spending the money?
Don't worry too much.
I'll pay you back at all costs.
- So Won. - Yes?
- Let's talk for a minute. - Okay.
Gosh, what's going on?
What should we do?
I grabbed your chairman's wife by the hair.
What do you mean?
Why would you grab her by the hair?
What a cruel twist of fate.
She is the hammer witch I told you about.
What? You mean, that old friend of yours?
Are you serious? How is that possible?
I almost jumped out of my skin when I found out.
Her family used to live...
in one of our rooms because their business went bust.
How did she marry into a conglomerate family?
By the way, what if you get fired because of me?
What if you lose your job on top of everything that's going on?
Mom, you could've just talked to her.
Why did you grab her by the hair?
That's what I'm saying.
I have no idea why I did that.
Mom.
Yes?
Are you crying?
No, of course not.
What's wrong?
Are you upset because of me?
No, why do you say that?
Because I gave you a hard time.
What do you mean?
You're so sweet and adorable.
No, I got all mad at you and threw a tantrum.
Mom, I'm sorry.
No, I am sorry.
Mom, I'll never do that again.
I know Daddy is watching over me.
Ha Eun.
Mr. Get Out told me...
that Daddy is like the wind.
Just like the wind, I can feel him even though I can't see him.
- He told you that? - Yes.
Mom, I'll be a strong girl from now on.
Ha Eun, you're such a good girl.
I'll toughen up and get through everything, just like you.
Come here.
Thank you.
Ms. Han.
Hey, J. I guess you heard the news.
What's going on?
She'd never do such a thing, you know.
I can't believe it either.
But what can I do? There's firm evidence.
You mean, photos of her meeting with someone from the competitor,
the anonymous letter, and the envelope with the money?
That's right.
They're all lousy evidence.
But the thing is,
there are photos of her meeting with Mr. Shin.
And she won't tell us why she met with him.
That's the part I don't understand.
Why can't she just tell us?
Gosh, I really have no idea what's going on.
Mr. Shin! Why didn't you answer my calls?
What happened?
What's up with the article,
saying Hwai Apparel is launching our design?
Are you the one that sent me the money by any chance?
We met because you wanted to tip me off about something.
What is happening?
Let go! I don't know anything!
Gosh, wait.
Everyone at my work thinks that I'm a spy.
Come with me and tell them I didn't do it. Please?
Mr. Shin.
Mr. Shin!
Mr. Shin.
My gosh. Wait, Mr. Shin!
What do I do?
The damage caused by the design leak...
will be pretty huge.
We now have to cancel all the events that we had prepared...
to coincide with the launch.
The fashion show we were planning with another company got canceled,
and they sued us.
And the model, the K-pop idol, wants to cancel the contract...
due to the delays.
Call an executives' meeting.
Okay.
Come in.
You must be stressed out.
So many people are stressed out because of Ms. Choi.
Regarding the model contract, I'll try to talk to them again.
Talking to them won't solve anything.
I know the CEO of the agency very well.
I helped him when we were both studying in France.
I'll talk to him in person.
Okay. Meet with him, then.
Will do.
(Choi Ho Jin)
Why did you want to see me?
If it's about the design leak,
I have nothing to tell you.
You know that So Won would never do such a thing.
Yes, I know.
I checked all the security footage...
but found nothing.
I have to somehow prove that So Won didn't do it.
I was wondering if you'd know anything.
What would I know?
I'm baffled and shocked as well.
I really don't understand why these things are happening.
Anyway, I'll obviously look into it,
but please help me.
All right. I'll help if there's anything I can do.
That man, Shin Jae Yong. He left the company.
I'm trying to track him down. I must meet him no matter what.
- I should get going. - Okay.
The person you're trying to reach is unavailable at the moment.
Why isn't Mr. Shin picking up?
How is Tae Seok?
He skipped dinner and wouldn't come out of his study.
His study?
He always does that when there are problems at work.
What's going on with that?
We haven't launched it yet,
so we have to sort it out before the launch.
But it's so chaotic in the office.
I'm frazzled.
Look at all this mess caused by that sneaky part-timer.
I can't believe you hired her without even vetting her.
Hwa Ran, the disciplinary hearing hasn't been held yet,
and all we have is circumstantial evidence.
Don't jump to conclusions and accuse her of it.
Gosh.
Hey, do you have some time?
How are things at work?
I'm just doing my best to sort it all out.
Right, I'm sure. It must be very stressful.
Did you want to meet because you're worried?
Ms. Choi would never do something like that.
How do you know?
Because I live with her.
Then what about all the evidence?
They're all too lousy to be called "evidence."
Also, they're all pointing...
at one person, which seems too calculated.
Are you saying that someone fabricated the evidence?
I guess we'll find out.
By the way,
why do you care so much about her?
I can't just sit back and watch...
an innocent employee being falsely accused.
Is that really all?
- What? - I just find it odd.
You shut yourself off from everyone for five years...
and have just come back out into the world.
You came to see me just because of a woman?
I stopped by on my way to the gallery...
to check a few things.
Where have you been?
I saw Jae Hyuk. He wanted to meet.
- Jae Hyuk? - Yes.
He believes that Ms. Choi didn't do it.
He asked to meet up just to tell you that?
I don't get it.
Why is everyone trying to protect that girl?
Song Dan Shil.
She doesn't even know what her daughter did to the company.
How dare she treat me like that?
Mr. Park.
We have some time until their arrival, right?
Yes, ma'am. They said they'd be there in an hour.
We have to stop by somewhere.
No problem.
My temper is always the problem.
I should've talked to her nicely.
Why does Hwa Ran, of all people, have to be the chairman's wife?
Gosh.
Who's here?
Who is it?
- Hey, why... - Where's your daughter?
Where is Choi So Won?
Hey, Hwa Ran. I'm sorry.
Is this about me grabbing you by the hair the other day?
I wasn't in my right mind at that moment.
Gosh. My daughter didn't do anything wrong, you know.
Just curse me all you want, okay?
And...
I'll just forget about that money. Then we're even, right?
What are you talking about?
Do you not know what your daughter has done?
What do you mean?
Your daughter...
leaked our design to another company.
She's a spy. Do you know that?
What is this nonsense you're spewing now?
Hey, take it up with me if you're holding a grudge against me.
How dare you call my dear daughter a spy?
Grab my hair.
Pull my hair out, and we'll call it even, okay?
You still don't get what's going on?
As they say, "Like mother, like daughter."
Both the mother and her daughter...
are so ignorant and clueless.
What?
Cut the gibberish, will you?
I heard she got money from someone.
Where's that money?
Money? What money?
By the way, this came for your daughter.
What is it?
When we find out exactly what happened, she'll get fired.
And she may end up behind bars, okay?
No way.
No, there's no way she did such a thing.
Know your place before you act up, please.
Are you Choi So Won?
Yes. Who are you, ma'am?
What are you doing?
I slapped her because she deserves it.
How could you say such a thing?
What are you doing? Who are you?
- You don't have the right to... - "Right"?
My husband owns Noyu. What more do I need?
Sorry?
My husband is the chairman of Noyu Group.
I think I have the right to do this...
to an employee that did harm to the company.
This is why I absolutely despise the poor.
You completely lack conscience and common sense.
All you have is greed.
You'd better brace yourself.
Multiply the damage you caused by 10.
No, by 20. That's the price you'll have to pay.
You need to explain this.
I heard you sold a design to another company. Is it true?
I heard that's what the money was for.
Mom.
Be honest. Is it true?
No, I didn't do it. Believe me.
Right?
Yes, you'd never do such a thing.
But that witch...
I mean, the chairman's wife. Why did she come here and tell me that?
I don't know either.
We'll find out who's trying to frame her.
"Frame her"? Who'd do such a thing?
Who is trying to dump this on my daughter?
Oh, dear.
It's my fault. It's all my fault.
I spent the money without knowing that's what it was for.
Gosh, it's my fault.
My goodness. What do we do now, So Won?
What should we do?
Put this on your cheek. If you leave it, it'll get swollen.
Thank you.
Why am I like this?
I really want to do a good job, but things like this keep happening.
Am I doing something wrong?
Does saying things like that make you feel better?
Looking disheartened and devastated over something like this...
simply does not suit you.
Do you think my heart is made of steel?
You told me to just go for it.
You told me to face things head-on.
Whatever the problem is, you need to deal with it head-on.
Who cares? Just go for it.
You have good memory.
Just deal with it head-on.
I'll help if there's anything I can do.
Hey, Ho Jin.
So Won, I found out where Mr. Shin lives.
Where's his place?
Okay, I'll leave right now.
Ho Jin found out where Mr. Shin lives.
He's there now. I should go.
I'll go with you.
- So Won. - Hey, Ho Jin.
What's going on?
He lives in the unit on the right on the second floor.
I kept ringing the doorbell, but no response.
I asked his neighbors,
and they said they haven't seen or heard anything for a few days.
- Maybe he moved, then. - No, it's too soon.
I bet he's lying low somewhere.
He'll stop by at least once to get his stuff.
I really hope he shows up.
Hello, sir. Now?
Okay.
So Won.
I have to go back to the office.
I'll come back after taking care of an emergency.
Okay, get going.
Please stay here with her until I come back.
Don't worry. Just hurry back to work.
Gosh.
I can't believe what Jae Hyuk did.
Why did he try so hard to protect Choi So Won?
Gosh, it's so cold.
It's freezing.
- Are you cold? - What?
No, I'm fine.
- It's fine. - Just put it on.
I rarely feel cold.
It's so cold.
Let's go inside for a few minutes.
What? No, we can't.
What if he shows up?
I'll keep watching from inside.
No, we can't.
What is Ho Jin trying to investigate?
Hey, So Won. Mr. Shin hasn't shown up, right?
I'm on my way now. Okay.
Yeon Su.
Where are you?
I'm on my way to Mr. Shin's place.
So Won and J are there too.
What?
Have this.
- What is it? - Where are you now?
I'm on my way home to pick up some stuff.
Don't go. If you go home now, you'll get caught.
They're on a stakeout in front of your place.
Over there. That's Mr. Shin.
J, get him!
(Bad Love)
So Won is not that kind of person.
Even if you do this, I won't help you.
I have no reason to help you. You'd better leave.
- Jang Hwa Ran! - Hwa Ran.
Stop calling my name.
- Don't you dare call my name. - Hey!
Let's go somewhere else.
Why? It's nice here.
It's lively and filled with passion.
It makes you feel alive.
I'm looking for Mr. Shin as well, but it's not easy.
Ms. Choi is innocent. She's an honest person.
You should move out of their house.
Move back home.
I came here with this man a while ago.
Do you happen to remember us?
Can I check the security footage from that camera?