(Episode 23)
Soo Yeon.
Young Ji. Keep a look out for me.
Okay.
What's this noise?
What's going on? Why isn't she coming out?
What's going on?
I don't know. Something just suddenly went off.
I'll go and check, sir.
Yes.
It's the security company.
Yes?
There aren't any problems, but the alarm just went off.
Okay.
There's an issue with the sensor.
They'll come right away to check.
By the way, why did you come back?
Oh, right. Can you get me my phone?
- Excuse me? - It's on the dining table.
Okay.
Yes?
What brings you all the way here?
I'm here to see Ms. Yoo Soo Yeon.
Have you come to a decision on the investment?
I want Ms. Yoo to be excluded from our business.
I'm sure I made my stance clear.
And there aren't any changes to it.
You will never win against our chairman's stubbornness.
The same goes for our CEO.
If I report that there was a setback to the contract due to personal reasons,
they may cancel the investment.
You can deal with it without reporting it to them, can't you?
But there's no reason to do that.
Here's some advice.
I want you to look at this situation objectively.
Don't you need the investment?
Do you even know why I divorced that woman Yoo Soo Yeon?
I read the articles.
Hiring such a woman is a huge mistake.
You made the wrong judgment.
That's such an old mindset.
Is divorce still taboo in Korea?
Or is it your philosophy?
Those who haven't experienced it won't know.
Here's some advice for you.
Don't trust her.
She'll cause you harm.
You got the wrong idea.
She's just an employee, not my woman.
Does Jin A know that too?
How many times must I repeat myself?
I keep my private and public life separate.
And there's no reason to tell her that. We're not in that relationship.
Impudent jerk.
I see.
I have no other intention.
Think of it as advice from a life senior.
Thank you for that.
(Chairman Cha Hwa Yeong)
- What is it? - I came to negotiate.
What?
Are you really not going to sign the investment contract?
From what I know, you're financially unstable.
So are you sure about it?
Even if you want to sign it,
I could stop that from happening.
A low-life like you will do what?
Get off your high horse and leave.
Didn't you hear me? Leave.
Say that after you look at those.
Do you know what those are?
It's proof that SA Group has a second set of books.
(Income Statement)
It looked awfully different from the 2018 financial income statement...
you sent to Bareun Partners.
I wonder what will happen if I reveal this proof...
that SA Group has a double ledger to Mr. Kang.
Don't try any funny tricks.
Did you think I'd fall for such pieces of paper?
How dare you set me up?
I've never done anything shameless.
I should believe it if you say so.
Those in SA Group, the palace you've built, would too.
But what about outside the company?
They say a little leak...
will sink a great ship.
Get out.
Didn't you hear me?
Get out of here!
I'm reminded of what you said to me.
"Stop pretending to be nice. I'm sick of it."
So I'm going to stop pretending now.
I'm sick of it too.
If you want the investment, I'll overlook this on the condition...
that you'll allow me to participate in SA Group's product development...
along with Mr. Kang.
Or I'm handing these over to him.
I'll give you a day to think.
Ms. Cha, guess who's here!
I didn't know you had a guest.
Where have I seen her before?
My gosh!
Isn't she your ex-daughter-in-law?
The server at that French restaurant.
It's her, right?
What brings you here?
You cut contact with me the last time I refused to invest.
So I was curious. That's why I'm here.
I miss you when I can't see you
But when I do see you
I'm busy. Let's talk next time.
Mr. Kim.
- Yes, ma'am? - Get the car ready.
Yes, ma'am.
It's been a while since I last came.
How about offering me a cup of coffee?
This isn't some coffee shop for you to hang out.
My apologies. I'm just too busy.
Please leave.
I don't know what's going on, but you seem urgent.
Why don't you leave first?
My face feels hot all of a sudden.
I'll see myself out after I fix my makeup.
Please go ahead.
I wonder why she came here all alone.
Why did they meet separately?
Since nobody's around,
why don't I test out that chair?
(Chairman Cha Hwa Yeong)
Oh, right. Mr. Kim?
That's not it. Mr. Ko!
Why are you here, Yoo?
I had some business.
What business?
Are you here to make a move on Jin Woo again?
You still haven't come to your sense, have you?
Stop acting up.
What?
What was that? Did you just say that to me?
Who else is there beside you, Hong Jin A?
"Hong Jin A?"
Yoo, are you crazy? Have you lost it?
I'm more normal than you.
You've gone mad, haven't you?
Remember what Chairman Cha always pointed out?
Keep your dignity.
It's not only your behavior but your words that show your dignity.
Act like an adult if you are one.
You little...
And fix this habit of slapping people.
Touch me again...
and you'll pay double or even triple the price.
Hey.
Hey!
Mom! I just bumped into Yoo.
And she's out of her mind. She's a nutjob!
Mom? Are you listening to me?
Oh, my goodness!
Gosh, did I scare you?
Why are you sitting there, lady?
I wanted to know how comfortable it was.
I was testing it out.
What the heck?
Hey, lady.
Who on earth are you to sit in an empty office?
Secretary Jung!
How loud. You'll make me deaf.
If only I could stitch those lips of hers together.
I'm calling the police the moment you do that.
I'm leaving.
But do be careful of that mouth of yours.
You really...
Hey, lady!
What did she just...
She didn't steal it from here.
If she had opened the safe, she would've seen her father's phone.
She would've gone wild if she did.
Then where did she get those?
Chairman Cha will call you tomorrow...
to sign the contract.
How did you change her mind?
If I tell you the truth,
you might end up changing your mind.
I found something strange in SA Group's financial income statements.
I remember because...
back in 2018, that's when Hong Jin Woo became the president.
And he had a hard time as his new project failed...
and suffered a huge loss.
It was a deficit and not a surplus?
Yes.
Is there any evidence?
(Income statement)
Where did you get this?
I went to Chairman Cha's house.
I'll be back.
Okay.
Please give me a cup of coffee.
Yes, sir.
Oh, no! Gosh!
- Oh, my. - Are you okay?
Yes, ouch!
Be careful.
Yes. Oh, no. I broke the cup.
(Financial statement)
(2018 financial statement)
(Cash flow statement)
(Income statement)
I have important documents on my laptop as sometimes I work from home.
It's organized by year, so I found it and checked it.
I showed it to Chairman Cha.
On the condition that I don't reveal it to you,
I told her that I would continue to work.
Then why are you telling me?
Although the things in my personal life are important,
I thought I shouldn't cause problems for you and the company.
Are you going to pull out of the investment contract?
No.
I had a rough idea that there was a double ledger.
I was suspecting accounting scandals.
In that case...
It doesn't affect the investment contract.
If the problem is serious, there's a price.
What kind of price?
I'll take over SA Group.
Will you share this with them?
No. Never.
I'll trust your words. You may leave.
Yes.
Oh, right.
Refrain yourself from doing dangerous things.
You'll end up in prison one day.
I'll be careful.
The safe behind the picture.
It must contain accounting scandals or whatever...
that will be their Achilles' heel.
Shoot.
Hi.
(Chief Director Kang Dong Ha)
Why? Are you waiting for someone?
No. Isn't there a person outside?
There should be. I don't care.
I can only see you.
I'll say this again.
Don't come to the office without notice.
I'm here on business.
What?
I heard you were investing in our company.
Why aren't you signing the contract?
Did my mom decline?
As a result, yes.
What? Why did my mom decline?
I don't want to talk about work. Go and ask her yourself.
This is your problem.
Make use of me. I'm the insider.
My mom never says no to me.
I'll make that contract work for you.
Aren't you going to say something?
Like what?
Shouldn't you say thank you as an empty word?
Do you even know what that means?
It's a greeting that one doesn't mean.
It's better without it.
You're mean.
Women want to hear that they're pretty again and again.
They want to hear "I love you" repeatedly.
That's what a woman is.
Why is the topic slipping?
- Jin A, I don't see you as a woman. - Oh, stop.
Keep that for yourself.
You'll regret it later.
I shut you up to prevent you from regretting it later.
My day is really bad today.
Do you know whom I met while going to see my mom?
My brother's ex-wife. That crazy...
She threw her manners away on the street.
She threatened me, and I almost went crazy.
Hey, do you want some coffee?
What?
- Yes! - Okay. Wait just a second.
Let's go together.
Why don't we go out for a cup?
No, have a seat. I'll make it for you.
Oh, my gosh.
You may leave early today.
There's still a lot of time left until I get off work.
In our office, if you get to finish work early,
you get to leave early.
- Okay. - Yes.
But come out early tomorrow, okay?
Okay.
- Oh, my. - Oh, my gosh.
Oh, gosh.
Are you okay?
Yes, I'm fine.
Are you really okay?
Yes, I'm fine.
Please be careful.
Yes.
Thank you.
She's an angel.
She's my ideal type.
Gosh, that's good news.
That's why Cha Hwa Yeong went out with a panicked face.
I bet she went back to her house, right?
You'll be hearing from her tomorrow with her head slumped.
I guess I'm good at finding the right person.
You have guts.
I should be stronger.
I must for my dad and for Seo Jun.
I'm relieved.
It must've worked out well.
I feel like ten years have passed after being so nervous the whole day.
I'll go straight home today and sleep.
I'm not sure where she got it from.
What will you do?
Are you going to decline the investment?
No, we need it.
Then...
I have no choice.
She came and threatened me,
so I should keep her near and keep my eyes on her.
Someone is definitely behind her.
- Who? - I'm not sure.
We'll know if we keep an eye on her.
Mom!
I'm in front of you. Stop calling me.
What's your relationship with Kang Dong Ha?
Why? You know already.
Never mind. It'll make it more chaotic.
What is it? What's going on?
I said not to worry about it.
I'll go upstairs.
What is it?
What's going on?
Why is he leaving without saying anything?
Anyway, why did you look for me?
Mom.
Do you know whom I met in the office?
I met Yoo.
Why aren't you surprised?
I already know.
You knew?
Then do you know that Crazy Bouquet who was in your office?
What do you mean? Tell me so I can understand.
You know...
The weird lady with rainbow makeup plastered over her face.
But why is she Crazy Bouquet?
You know her?
She was sitting at your desk.
Who is she to sit there?
How do you know her?
How about you?
What? The airport...
No, I bumped into her in a clothing store.
She's a cougar.
She dates a younger man.
I saw her arm in arm with a man.
He was almost as young as her son.
What an eyesore.
Who is he?
- Do you know him? - What?
No, I don't.
But Mom...
Are you going to decline the investment from Dong Ha's company?
Can't you just accept it?
Stop it. I have a headache.
Also, mind your language.
Crazy Bouquet...
That's that.
Old-fashioned, a cougar...
It's low-grade.
- Mom. - Don't follow me.
I'm going to rest.
Where did she get it from?
(Recently used files)
(Financial statement)
(Income statement)
Hey, you came home early.
I thought you were working outside of the office.
Did you use the laptop?
No. Why?
You really didn't use it?
I don't even know the password.
Hello?
It's me. Meet me in person.
You're home, right? Come out.
I'm not home.
For real?
Then where are you? I'll go there.
Hello?
There's no need to call me back.
Did you come to my house today?
- No. - Stop lying.
You used my laptop, right?
I didn't.
For real? You didn't use it?
There are so many people in your house.
Ms. Lee is there. Do you think it makes sense?
Then who used it?
You came here to ask me that?
Do you know how many times you've been in front of this house...
for seven years since you got married?
Whatever.
Then where did you get that document from?
There's no reason for me to tell you.
Do you want to see my mom before you leave?
She'll have a lot of questions for you.
There was a little trouble, but I look forward to your cooperation.
Yes, I hope Bareun Partners and SA Group...
can be together until the end.
Don't worry. We're on the same boat now.
We shouldn't be shipwrecked.
Then I'd like the new product development...
to move faster according to the pre-contract conditions.
I think the cooperative synergy between our two companies...
will have a good effect on the market.
President Hong, try to reschedule that.
Yes.
Ms. Seo.
President Hong's ex-wife is here.
Where?
Here.
You're going to come crawling into our company and work?
Say it right.
I'm here to work as Mr. Kang's secretary.
Why do you want to work for our company's investor?
What are you trying to do to our company and our family?
What are you so scared of?
What?
You're threatening me because you're scared.
Don't you think it's cowardly?
You seriously...
Don't ever call me out like this.
We're not close enough to see each other personally.
Ms. Yoo.
(Design room)
You seriously are a shameless person.
I heard you were working as a secretary for Bareun Partners' chief director.
Was it not enough to ruin someone's wedding?
You're doing everything to be around Jin Woo.
Do you want to get back to your place?
I don't want that.
I don't care what your intentions are.
I don't even want to know.
But I beg you.
I hope there will be no harm done to my man,
my family, and my company.
I'm at my limit too.
Wait a moment.
Be strong.
Don't forget that we're at a war.
Yes, I won't lose anymore.
I'll definitely win.
Let's go.
(Gold Mask)
Please wait a little longer, Dad.
They're trying to slowly take over my company.
That can never happen.
Do you want to directly participate in the new product development?
Look into Kang Dong Ha.
Don't worry.
I'd recommend Ms. Seo as the manager of the new product development.
I have a designer to recommend too.
Come in.