The CEO wants to see me?
(Episode 45)
What for?
(Team Leader's Office, Kim So Woo)
Come in.
- Take a seat. - Okay.
Ms. Pi Seon Ju.
I don't want my company...
to be reduced to a laughingstock.
I want you to leave.
I'll pay you a year's salary. Please do as I ask.
I'm not sure how to phrase this.
I'm not used to speaking with a CEO.
I don't know if I can get my thoughts across clearly.
But I'd like you to see I'm sincere.
I've been struggling a great deal lately with many things.
But Mr. Kim thought highly of my skills...
and got me back into the design field.
Ever since I was young,
I enjoyed creating pretty spaces that also felt comfortable...
that made people happy.
I ended up here because I was able to do that.
I didn't join the company to spread rumors...
or to get revenge.
But now that you, the CEO,
are asking me in person to leave...
I don't think it's right to stay on.
I'll do as you wish.
Goodbye.
She acted like she'd stutter,
but she spoke just fine.
Where were you at? You have a lot to do.
What is it? Is something wrong?
What should I do with this desk?
I only used it for one day.
Can it be returned?
What?
The CEO asked you to resign?
Yes.
I joined the company my ex-husband works at...
who happens to be his daughter's affair partner.
I get he's doing what he can for his daughter's sake.
The company he established...
is now the center of attention of people who love to gossip.
He won't want to be humiliated.
I totally understand.
My time with this place has come to an end.
After I survived and got this far.
Right?
Wait.
Just a moment.
Wait here.
Sir. I'd like to speak with you for a minute.
About what?
I heard you asked Ms. Pi to resign.
I can't give people more reason to gossip about us.
That will die down. It just takes time.
Please trust what I see in her.
Are you sure you have no feelings for her...
when you vouch for her and defend her like this?
Yes.
She's on the Hansung project as my team designer,
and we already got to work.
If we change everything now for this, people will only talk even more.
Let her stay on at least until this project is over.
Please, sir.
He said no, didn't he?
Hello?
So Woo.
For as long as you work with her,
are you confident you won't humiliate me or my company?
Yes, I am.
Okay, then. Make sure no one has reason to mock us again.
I'll see how you both do on this project.
Okay. Thank you.
Was that the CEO? What did he say?
It's done.
You can work on the project.
Can I really? My gosh.
He really is a great man.
He looked nice too.
It looks like...
I climbed all the necessary mountains to get a job here,
so I'll work really hard.
I'll quench the gossip...
with my fiery passion.
- Are you confident? - Yes.
Why are you so confident?
I don't know where the confidence comes from,
but I have it.
(Hospital)
Woo Sang. You work this afternoon, right?
Where are you right now?
I'm at home. Why?
Woo Sang.
I fainted and now I'm in the hospital.
I must've been overworked. I was walking along...
Go elsewhere while I clean the room.
My room is not that dirty.
It still has to be vacuumed.
Does Pi Mi Ju come into your bedroom?
What? Yes.
- Why? - And that T-shirt.
Take it off. You wore that for days.
It's not that dirty.
What did you say?
Forget it. Bye.
I wish I could barge in there.
I can.
I went to where he lived and asked for a cup of tea.
I can do the same.
She lives there.
I showed you every available place in the neighborhood.
If you don't like any of them, you can't buy a place here.
This neighborhood.
It's so hilly. Even if they build an apartment complex,
it'll have so many levels that it won't look that pretty.
It is a bit hilly for a residential area,
but global warming is a huge issue.
The sea level is rising,
and most places will end up underwater.
Only hilly areas like this will survive.
That's pretty plausible.
Is that what you expected me to say?
Back when we were in school and even now, you still have such weird logic.
I always beat you in debate class.
You did not.
Your memory is all wrong.
Are you serious about investing in property?
You bet I am.
Why else would I spend my precious time to come here?
Then which place did you like the most? Name one.
Well...
Let me think about it some more.
Come back only after you're done thinking.
Hey.
You always try to take back what you offered. That's not nice.
Thanks for that.
Does he come here to taunt me?
The most important task...
is to create a nice showroom.
To make sure Hansung's signature chandelier pops,
we must decide what approach to take.
It must be as flashy as possible.
So people feel it's a successful company the moment they step inside.
They must feel overpowered.
That sounds good.
Where are you going?
- To the men's room. - Okay.
Our final court date.
Be sure to come.
Don't back out at the last minute.
Why would I back out? I really hope you don't.
I'd love to sue you both and get a hefty alimony and compensation,
but you need to know I'm holding back with the grand intention...
of not causing any more trouble for the company.
What? Alimony?
My gosh.
Do you still think I provided the cause for our divorce?
What are you on about?
You went on a blind date.
- What? - You proudly gave an interview too.
That man is perfect for you.
- What? - You called me all sorts of things...
for having an affair.
Why did you go on a blind date even before our divorce was final?
My goodness.
It's unbelievable.
What the...
My gosh.
Darn it.
Shoot.
Hey. Why didn't you blur my face?
You said you would.
I asked the editor to blur your face,
but usually, agreeing to an interview means you agree to show your face.
So I think the guy forgot.
How could he forget something like that?
This is such a mess.
You looked pretty good on camera.
You're photogenic.
That's not the point of my call.
I'll make an official complaint to your TV station...
Then the editor will lose his job.
He made a similar mistake once before.
His second child was just born too.
Can't we just blur your face in the reruns?
What's the point when everyone has seen it...
Just do it now.
Darn it.
Are you done vacuuming?
Yes. I'm about to steam-clean the floor now.
I'll just mop the stairs before I do that.
Okay.
Who could that be?
- Go and see. - Okay.
Ms. Oh.
Hey. How did you get in?
The door was open.
Did Mr. Jang not shut it on the way out?
Why are you here?
To eat this with Woo Sang then go to work together.
- Where is he? - Woo Sang?
Woo Sang!
Woo Sang! Come downstairs!
You found your calling.
He can't hear me. Can you go get him?
Okay.
Mr. Jeong.
Mr. Jeong. Come outside.
- What is it? - Jin Chu Ah is here.
What for?
She brought a pizza to share with you.
Why on earth...
Let's go.
What's wrong? What happened?
Nothing happened.
Why did Chu Ah scream, then?
I don't know.
She startled me.
Goodness.
Hansung's CEO's priority...
was the showroom.
Yes.
You said he wanted their signature chandelier to stand out.
- Excuse me. - Sure.
- Hello? - Someone is here to see you.
Who is it?
My gosh.
Hey. Why don't you take my calls?
What are you doing here?
Did you get a job here to bother my Nam Jin?
Come with me.
Yes or no?
- Get in here. - Don't push me.
- You're embarrassing me. - Am I?
Take a look at this.
You even introduced her to your mother.
I hope your well-educated witch...
Did you cause a fuss at the salon?
Nam Jin aged a good few years because of you.
You never know how things might pan out.
Nam Jin might change his mind and go back to you.
Don't you give up on that hope.
But if you wish for that,
you shouldn't go around doing this.
- Mother. - A friend who saw this called me...
to ask if this were you and Nam Jin.
I was too embarrassed to say yes,
but then I saw you on the news on the blind date.
She'd seen that too.
Everyone is asking...
if you left him over an affair and scored a new date.
You said some pretty harsh things here.
You just have to watch the clip once and it stays with you.
It's humiliating.
If you're doing this to win Nam Jin back,
you're using the wrong tactic.
How sick of you would he be after this?
He can't go back to you even if he wants to.
You dug your own grave.
Mother. No, wait.
You're no longer my mother-in-law.
Ms. Wang.
I wanted to live in peace and quiet.
I didn't want to remain in everyone's memory.
All this happened because of what your son did,
so go and complain to him.
Look at you.
I'm trying to help you out.
You should say, "Yes, thank you."
I defended you a lot, you know.
I said you might be dull, but at least you weren't a schemer.
But now you're talking right back at me.
You dress pretty nicely for someone who sleeps on a friend's couch.
You even set up a karaoke machine.
- How do you know that? - I'm busy.
Don't come to see me over this issue again.
Seon Ju.
Why would you be busy?
All you can do here is make coffee and sweep the floor.
Could you be busier than Nam Jin?
I even got the CEO's clearance to work here.
I have a job here...
and I'm treated as an equal to your son.
I happen to have this with me.
Here. Do you see this?
It's my business card.
It's for you to look at,
not to contact me, so just look at it.
Push the chair in before you leave.
My gosh. What got into her?
Why did she change so much?
My word.
(Pi Seon Ju, Design Team, Design Assistant)
Grandma, you got a letter.
A letter?
It's from Auntie Mi Ju.
Is it?
Mom. How are you doing?
Are my sisters and the kids doing well?
I'm crazy busy with work.
I'm working and living hard, so don't worry about me.
I'll make lots of money...
and get back the house you lost because of me.
I won't come home before I can do that.
Pretend I don't exist.
Don't age too much until I come home.
Don't die.
What does this mean?
It feels weird.
Wasn't she on a business trip?
Maybe not. It sounded more like she left home.
She left home?
Dong Won. Call your aunt.
Hurry.
Don't expect anything from me.
How can I not?
You're my only hope.
Chu Ah. You need to sound desperate.
Don't call me, Mom.
I put everything in the letter.
You.
She won't pick up.
What?
Why are you still here?
Give me the phone.
Text her.
"Where are you right now?"
Where are you...
Mournfully, with teary eyes.
I'm on set. I'm working.
"What work do you do on set?"
"I want proof you're there."
Proof...
Woo Sang, cue.
Don't expect anything from me.
How can I not?
You're my only hope.
Mournfully, with teary eyes.
Okay. Keep going.
Let's shoot while they're in character.
Don't expect anything from me.
How can I not?
You're my only hope.
Give me that.
Hey.
Do you think she was kidnapped?
This is what kidnappers record to send to the victim's family.
Poor Auntie.
Send her another text.
"Send a photo that shows your face."
- Action. - Darn it.
Don't expect anything from me.
How can I not?
You're my only hope.
Okay. Cut.
That was good.
Okay? Now stop calling.
Good. Let's move on.
Has she gained some weight?
It doesn't look like she's locked up, right?
No.
When will she be more mature?
What does that mean?
It means to think like an adult too.
What happens then?
Then she'll be like a grown-up and not like a headless chicken.
My gosh.
Do you want fried chicken?
- Yes! - Yes!
Goodness. Okay. I'll order you one soon.
I can't order one right now when I don't know...
how your aunt is doing. Don't laugh.
What should I do about her?
- Did you have a good day? - Yes.
What about the new hire?
I talked to her in person.
I don't think she'll cause the company any harm.
She's brazen but honest and sincere too.
I can see why So Woo recommended her.
What did you decide to do?
I'll watch how she does.
You can't let her stay when people are laughing at us.
Don't you care how Sang Ah feels?
You need to stay neutral and do the right thing.
Do you want So Woo and Sang Ah to reconcile...
or are you getting in the way?
If they're meant to reconcile, they will even if we get in the way.
If we do anything, it might actually backfire.
Even so.
It might seem weird and silly to others,
but Sang Ah started it by having an affair.
It felt wrong and even worse to ask the new hire to quit.
I need to shower.
Okay.
(Seoul Family Court)
Jeon Nam Jin, Pi Seon Ju. Are you both present?
- Yes. - Yes.
Have you truly and honestly decided to get divorced?
- Yes, I have. - Yes, I have.
You have one underage child.
The mother Pi Seon Ju gets custody and parental rights.
On the last day of each month, the father pays 1,000 dollars...
for child support.
Is that correct?
- Yes, it is. - Yes.
I hereby confirm you both consent to a divorce.
This form.
Only one of us has to submit it.
I'll do it. I don't trust you.
I'll hand it in right now.
Okay.
Take good care of Ji Hyun.
Bye.
Yes.
Yes. It's over.
Okay.
(Manjang-gu Office)
(Seoul Family Court)
(Manjang-gu Office)
Now it's really over.
Welcome.
We can date proudly now, can't we?
There was no reason not to be proud before,
but we're free now.
A gift to celebrate your divorce.
I wanted to get you something that would suit you.
From now on,
you can become a man that suits me.
Okay.
I'll do that.
Hey, what's that?
What's this?
Give me your hand.
I wanted to...
celebrate too.
It's your turn.
Now it's your turn.
Once your divorce is final,
let's get married right away.
It's beautiful.
You are much more beautiful.
(Manjang-gu Office)
It's done.
Is it all over now?
Yes.
(Desperate Mrs. Seon Ju)
Have you ended it with Nam Jin?
You don't have regrets. Are you all right?
I can fill in the remaining pages.
I'll get you a scoop soon.
Can you call us a driver?
Cloud Hotel?
What if you really lose your dad's favor?
Isn't that what you want?
Why do you keep acting like you're my mom?
(Subtitles are provided by KOCOWA.)