(Episode 54)
Yoo Soo Yeon.
How dare you make my son get on his knees?
Lawyer Min. There's something I need you to take care of.
Let's go.
Where should we go?
Is there something you want to eat?
I'm up for anything.
We got Chairman Ko's credit card.
How about we go to the most expensive and elegant place we can find?
- Ms. Yoo. - Yes?
What are you doing?
You have the right to remain silent.
You have a right to an attorney. I'm sure you know that.
You're under arrest for kidnapping Hong Seo Jun.
Hong Seo Jun is my son.
Kidnapping? Do you think that makes any sense?
Legally, the father has custody of him.
But you took him without consent.
And you know best that you're under a restraining order.
Seo Jun's father agreed that I would raise him.
You can check.
Excuse me for a minute.
Hello?
Mommy!
Seo Jun!
Ms. Lee came to pick me up.
Can I play with Daddy for a bit?
Ms. Lee wants to talk to you.
It's me.
I could have taken him by force.
But in concern for Young Master's mental health, I made up a lie.
For his sake, please play along.
Ms. Lee.
Mommy?
Yes, Seo Jun.
Grandma, Grandpa, and Auntie...
miss you dearly.
Have fun with them. I'll go and get you soon.
- Okay? - Okay.
Ms. Lee, let's quickly go to Daddy!
The person you have reached is not available. Please...
Release me.
I'll bring Seo Jun's father and confirm it with you.
I understand the situation.
But because we received a report, we have to follow the procedure.
Even if the law comes first, he's my son.
I'm his mother.
You have no right to pull us apart.
Calm down. The lawyer is on his way.
And I'll look for President Hong.
You have me, so don't worry too much.
Hong Jin A, where's your brother?
Tell me now.
Mr. Hong, open the door!
Mr. Hong! Open this darn door!
Who is it?
Come to your senses, Hong Jin Woo!
Please come to your sense!
What?
Why are you hiding here like a coward?
When was I hiding?
You know nothing, so stop butting in.
Get lost.
Do you even know what's happening outside?
How long does Ms. Yoo have to suffer...
because of you and your family? She didn't do anything wrong.
What will you gain from behaving so cowardly?
Cut the bollocks. What about Soo Yeon?
Explain it to me better.
Ms. Yoo is at the police station right now.
Why?
Didn't you report her for kidnapping Seo Jun?
How could you, as a father? Don't you feel bad for him?
- It wasn't me. - That doesn't matter.
Call the police at once and tell them the truth.
Don't you get it?
Get a grip already!
Grandpa!
Hey, Seo Jun.
You became a lot brighter and healthier.
I think an explanation is needed.
What explanation?
He is our grandson.
Seo Jun. Come here. Let me hug you too.
You can't imagine how much I missed you.
Seo Jun, I'm really sorry I hadn't noticed...
how much you suffered.
I won't do that again.
So forgive me, okay?
Okay.
What about Daddy?
I heard he missed me too.
Daddy will be here soon.
No! Help me!
The monster is trying to bully me!
I see you became braver, Seo Jun.
"If the monster tries to hurt you, don't ignore it."
"Face it bravely." That's what Mommy told me.
And she told me adults who bully kids...
are bad people.
Yes, you're right.
Good job, Seo Jun.
Even he can think critically and look out for himself,
so an adult needs to know how to take responsibility.
If you want Seo Jun in the house, kick her out first.
So he doesn't see her.
Father.
Leaving the kid with his bully in one place is abuse.
And you would be no different from her.
How can you compare her to me?
Hurry up and leave.
Why should I leave, Mother?
Seo Jun is healthy now.
He was simply distressed because he had missed his mom very much.
Be quiet, or you'll scare him.
Ms. Lee!
Yes, Ms. Cha?
Remove that fool.
Understood.
Mother!
"It's your old card."
"Get a hotel room or something."
"But be extra careful..."
"so that you don't become the talk of the town."
Ms. Lee.
That is what Ms. Cha told me to pass on to you.
Goodbye.
What were you thinking?
My grandson was kidnapped, and I got him back. That's all.
You're the one who kidnapped him.
He was doing fine with his mom. So why did you drag him here?
How do you know if he was doing fine or not in that house?
Yoo Soo Yeon comes to work every day. She can't possibly look after him.
There are other family members besides her.
Return him at once.
Nothing good will come out...
of being raised by those unsophisticated people.
But that's much better than being raised by a cold-blooded woman like you.
Above all, Seo Jun wants to live in that house.
Should I take him back?
Are you fine with going out now?
I hear you're frequently leaving the house.
Where to?
Why are you suddenly silent?
Mind your own business.
We're talking about Seo Jun right now.
Both you and Seo Jun are my family.
But telling me to mind my own business is the same...
as telling me to live like a puppet.
Open the door! Open it!
Seo Jun, Mommy's here.
Hong Seo Jun!
Soo Yeon.
Give me back my son right now.
Calm down. I had no idea.
Like I care.
You said I could raise him. You agreed.
Give him back to me at once!
Okay, I will. So calm down.
How can I calm down?
Seo Jun is finally better.
If you make him sick again,
I won't remain still. I will kill everyone.
I will!
Don't worry. I will protect Seo Jun.
Wait here.
Look after her, please.
Let go of me.
The situation might get worse if you go inside.
And Seo Jun doesn't know what's going on.
He might get shocked.
I know it's breaking your heart. But hang in there a little bit more.
Where's Seo Jun?
Have you finally come around?
Go rest upstairs. And start working tomorrow.
I asked where Seo Jun was.
Where are your manners?
Keep your voice down, or you'll scare Seo Jun.
How could you bring him here? What rights did you have?
You're the one who has custody of him.
- We should've brought him... - I gave her consent.
As his dad, I left him with his mom.
It's not something you can decide on your own.
Wake up, Hong Jin Woo.
Do you really think Yoo still has feelings for you?
How foolish.
She doesn't.
She's shaking you up and using you...
to take revenge on me.
Stop being dumb and get it together.
You used me without me knowing.
Don't I get to whine a little?
Stop hurting Soo Yeon.
I won't just stand by and watch.
If you are thinking of fighting me, I don't intend to back away from it.
They say parents always lose to their children,
but I'm going to prove that isn't true.
Seo Jun is with his grandpa.
I told Seo Jun that we brought him here because you missed him.
I suggest you be smart...
if you don't want to hurt your son.
- Daddy. - Seo Jun.
Have you been well?
Hello?
It's me.
What about Seo Jun? Why aren't you coming out? Bring him out now.
There are guards in the front yard. I can't leave.
What about Seo Jun?
I can't live without Seo Jun.
Please bring Seo Jun to me. I beg you.
I will.
I will soon,
so go home for today.
How can I leave Seo Jun in this house? I can't leave.
Mother kicked Seo Yu Ra out.
Nobody here will hurt Seo Jun.
It's safe. You don't have to worry.
Are you sure?
I am. I even made sure that she left to stay at a hotel.
I asked Seo Jun to stay with me for a few days.
If you take him now, he's going to be scared and hurt again.
That's why you went along with it...
when Ms. Lee was taking him, right?
Talk to Seo Jun so he doesn't get scared.
Seo Jun. It's Mom.
Mom.
Hi, Seo Jun.
Mom. Can I stay with Dad for ten days?
Dad said he was scared to sleep alone at night...
because neither of us is here.
Do you want to stay with Dad, Seo Jun?
Yes. I can go back to stay with you after ten days.
Right, Dad?
Of course, you can.
Mom. I know you miss me, but wait just a little bit.
I love you.
Okay. Seo Jun.
Mommy loves you so much too.
Okay. You sleep well too, Seo Jun.
Do you feel a bit better now?
I do.
Here.
You must've gone really far.
There's a vending machine nearby.
I wanted to let you cry comfortably, so I really took my time.
You can't cry comfortably with me next to you.
That was a joke, but you're not laughing.
Thank you.
Thank you for calling the lawyer.
Thank you for finding Jin Woo and getting in touch with him.
Thank you for being kind to Seo Jun.
Thank you for everything.
Then take me out for a meal.
Once a day, for seven days. Let's make it dinner.
What do you think?
Cheer up.
I made myself a promise today.
I'm not going to let you deal with all of this alone.
Hello?
Yes, I'll be back soon.
Okay.
It's my mother.
She must've gotten home.
It's late. You should go.
Please sit. I have something to say.
I didn't come to SA Group...
just for investment reasons.
Moran Footwear...
was actually my father's company.
When you said...
you would revive Moran Footwear, when it had been forgotten by the world,
I was so happy and grateful.
My father spent his whole life getting this patent, and SA Group stole it.
When that happened, the company almost went bankrupt.
SA Group acquired the company right away, almost as if they were waiting for it.
It's my goal to get my father's company back.
It must've been so hard for you all this time.
Now you understand why you don't need to fight alone, right?
We have the same goal.
So I'll take things from here.
- Mom. - Soo Yeon. What about Seo Jun?
How is he? Is he okay?
He thinks that he's just staying there for ten days because his dad missed him.
I should've picked him up earlier from kindergarten.
This is all my fault.
Soo Yeon. What if he gets worse...
from staying in that house?
Mom. Don't worry.
Seo Yu Ra got kicked out of that house.
And this time, I'm going to get Seo Jun back permanently,
so that Chairman Cha can no longer threaten me with Seo Jun.
That's good.
You have to be strong.
I'm talking to the lawyer that Mr. Kang introduced me to. Things will be fine.
The lawyer said they'd do their best to help me get Seo Jun back.
You told her everything...
about your dad...
and how Moran Footwear was taken by SA Group?
I did, but I haven't said anything about you yet.
I think it'd be best if you tell her yourself.
You're really confused, aren't you?
How can you tell her all of our secrets? How can you trust her?
We're a team.
How many times did I tell you that...
above being a team member, she's a stepping stone...
to take over SA Group?
We're in big trouble now.
Now that she knows everything, all of our hard work will go to waste.
All of our plans are ruined.
Mother. Don't you know who Ms. Yoo is?
You can know so much and still not know what a woman is thinking.
She's a woman, but more importantly, she's a mother.
She has a son with Hong Jin Woo.
If they get back together, whose side do you think she'll be on?
She'll be on her husband's side, of course.
She'll be on SA Group's side.
Am I wrong?
No, you're right.
There's no way. I trust Ms. Yoo.
You're really only book-smart.
Can't you use your smart brain for this?
If things go that way, Yoo Soo Yeon won't be able to do much...
because she'll have to protect her family.
Are you saying you're going to keep this secret from her forever?
I don't know about that.
Ms. Yoo has the same goal as us.
There could be a synergy effect if we tell her everything.
Dong Ha is right about that.
You're so wishy-washy. Pick a side.
I'm going to go now.
Hey. No matter how hard I try to look at this in a positive way,
this is just strange. Right?
He never liked somebody that much.
Why is he so protective of her?
You know what follows protective instincts?
Love.
Love... No, that can't happen.
What is going on?
Gosh.
How can I get Dong Ha to like me?
If I can't get in touch with Dong Ha, I need to get close to someone around him.
I don't know any of his friends.
Right, his mother.
The tteokbokki lady.
I'm so smart.
I need to know where she lives first before I can be nice to her.
Crazy bouquet.
Wouldn't she know something?
Dong Ha.
Remember to be your rational self...
with whoever you meet today. Okay?
Don't just be nice to anyone.
I'm not nice to just anyone. You know that.
I'm just worried about you.
- Okay. Remember what I said. - Gosh.
Lady!
Why are you putting your hands on him?
What is this? What's going on?
Jin A. Just calm down.
Dong Ha, do you really...
have some inappropriate relationship with this lady?
Don't you ever sleep?
Why are you here so early in the morning making a scene in front of my house?
Don't change the topic.
Did you spend the night...
with this lady or something?
That's right. I spend every night...
with Dong Ha...
doing private things.
Every night? Private things?
That's right.
Mother. Let's tell her.
She's going to misunderstand.
I told you you'd regret it, right?
Say hi.
This is my precious and only son,
Kang Dong Ha.
No way.
Mom. Something crazy happened.
Mom.
Mom, you know that crazy bouquet...
Chairman Ko Mi Sook.
Tell me everything you know about Chairman Ko Mi Sook.
Tell me everything.
Hong Jin A. Don't you know how much I hate...
people running in the office and coming in without knocking?
Stop behaving like a child. You're reminding me of someone.
Mom. Hurry.
Why do you want to know about Chairman Ko all of a sudden?
So that lady...
Do you want to be with Dong Ha?
Then remember this one thing.
Never...
tell your mom...
that Dong Ha is my son.
Why?
Because it's a secret, that's why.
Okay. Don't smile.
You don't need to know.
What is this?
Hurry. Please?
Mom. I have my reasons. Please?
She's a big player in the private loan business.
Most people in the political world and business world...
have borrowed from her.
She must have some entrepreneurial skills as well...
because she has several businesses.
She has a burger store now.
It's a chain.
A burger store?
Mom. I love you.
Hong Jin A.
They're both my kids,
but they're so different.
What do you need?
You gave me one credit card and kicked me out yesterday.
Did you forget?
You look like you slept well and did some shopping. What's the problem?
Mother.
There are such things as priorities.
We need to make sure Seo Jun feels comfortable.
That way, he can get used to the idea of living with us. Can't you see that?
If you have any conscience,
you should know why I'm caring about Seo Jun so much.
Kids forget easily.
I can't stay out of the house for long.
If you're trying to get rid of me, you should forget it.
If you have nothing else to say, get out.
(Chairman Cha Hwa Yeong)
Jin A signed off on a purchase without properly reviewing it.
She accidentally purchased a large quantity of unnecessary materials.
We can't get a refund, so we suffered a loss.
Putting Jin A in my place in an attempt to get rid of me...
seems too risky.
So what?
I already proved my capabilities...
through all of the partnerships I helped you make...
and all of the collaborations I led with global brands.
I can't give my position to Jin A. She doesn't deserve it.
Even though we tied with Yoo Soo Yeon in the competition,
we're going to have higher sales. I promise you that.
I'll wait on promoting Jin A to senior manager for now.
However, you're still on probation.
Prove yourself with high sales numbers.
I'll decide on whether or not to keep you after that.
- Ms. Chae Yeon. - Yes, sir.
Let the team know that I'll review any reports tomorrow.
Yes, sir.
It's Director Ma's laptop.
Okay.
He said that he always deleted all files...
after he was done doing something for Chairman Cha.
I'm sure there are some traces left.
I think you can find it, Uncle.
All crimes leave a trace.
Leave it up to me.
If we take all of the pieces you find...
and compare them to the documents we've gotten from SA Group,
we should be able to understand the flow of funds.
Sounds good.
Let's do this.
How's Seo Jun?
He's having fun drawing in Father's studio.
Why didn't you take him to kindergarten?
Mom kept waiting for him in front of his kindergarten.
Mother says she can't send him to a regular kindergarten.
When are you going to stop tiptoeing around your mother?
Are you actually going to get Seo Jun back to me?
I mean, do you think you'll be able to do so?
I'm going to try persuading her. If it doesn't work, I'll find another way.
Then please sign the form to give consent to change of custody.
That's the best option we have.
That way, I'll be able to legally fight for custody.
I don't know what your mother will do. We can't just do nothing.
I'm going to stop her this time.
Trust me and wait.
I have to go to Seo Jun. Let's talk later.
You're really something else.
You said I kidnapped my own son?
I wanted to report the abuse to the press,
but I stopped myself because I didn't want Seo Jun to dislike his grandma.
But I can't hold back anymore.
No. I don't have a reason to hold back.
(Chairman Cha Hwa Yeong)
(Notice of Lawsuit)
(Reason for suit, child abuse and return of custody, evidence file attached)
Lawsuit for child abuse and return of custody?
My lawyer offered to send this to you, but I brought it to you myself.
I look forward to seeing...
what the press will say about SA Group...
when the lawsuit starts.
Seo Yu Ra was the one who abused Seo Jun, and I kicked her out.
We didn't do anything wrong.
You have a brain. You should use it.
Seo Jun is my only grandson.
He'll take over SA Group someday.
It's best for Seo Jun if you set your so-called motherly feelings aside.
Isn't that what a true mother would do?
Are you sure you won't change your mind if Jin Woo has another child?
You definitely would.
Seo Jun could be cast aside.
As a mother, I can't let that happen.
No. I won't let that happen.
Mr. Kim. Come in and clean my office.
Please leave.
I'm talking to Chairman Cha.
Come with me.
Let go of me. Didn't you hear what I said?
I'm talking to her.
Get your hand off of her.
We have confirmed SA Group has been engaging in illegal financial activities.
As of today, Bareun Partners will...
cancel our investment contract with SA Group...
and take back all invested funds.
(Gold Mask)
SA Group can't just get away with this.
Are you worried about me right now?
He used to come around this time.
Seeing as how you have the ability to have me followed,
I'm sure you can resolve this on your own.
I can't get that much money together.
If Chairman Cha doesn't get what she wants even after...
she swallows her pride to ask for help, she'll start to show her true self.
I underestimated Yoo Soo Yeon.
You said you'd use me.
Then let's be together again.