(Episode 55)
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.
(Chairman's Office)
Mr. Kang. This is awfully rude of you.
And what illegal financial activities?
Only claim what you can be responsible for.
I'm not that reckless enough to bring things up irresponsibly.
You should look at this first.
After receiving an anonymous tip-off,
I investigated it with doubts.
But it was much dirtier than I had imagined.
Look here, Mr. Kang.
As if providing the company's public funds to use...
for illegal National Assembly election campaign funds weren't enough,
you pocketed more funds to a Hong Kong-based shell corporation...
managed by Director Ma multiple times.
It was quite a list.
So it seems...
you got Director Ma's materials.
But these were done solely by Director Ma.
It had nothing to do with SA Group or me.
Are you sure?
The company funds Director Ma stole had been laundered...
and deposited into...
a borrowed-name account under Mr. Kim, which you had made.
You should check...
whether this is true or not with the prosecution.
We, Bareun Partners, do not wish...
to get intertwined with such an issue.
And as SA Group has lost our trust,
it seems meaningless to maintain our investment.
(Chairman Cha Hwa Yeong)
SA Group had signed...
the investment contract with Bareun Partners' headquarters.
So it makes no sense for you...
to withdraw the investment arbitrarily.
That's too bad.
Headquarters gave me full power over this.
You'll need to come up...
with a convincing explanation to change my mind.
Otherwise, it'll cause an uproar both inside the company and publicly.
Let's go, Ms. Yoo.
(Investment Development Team)
Mr. Kang, hold on a second.
You can't pull out of SA Group like this.
Wasn't your goal to take your father's company back?
- Yes. - So why?
It's because of me, right?
Aren't you doing this so I can get Seo Jun back?
Even so, this is wrong.
At this rate, you might lose your own goal.
Are you worrying about me?
This is no time to joke around.
I only made a move because it was about time I did.
And yes. I visited Chairman Cha as I was worried about Seo Jun too.
But to get control of SA Group,
I had to cut off their source of funds first.
This is the real beginning of it all.
That means...
I was only putting pressure on Chairman Cha...
and had no intention of withdrawing the investment.
You wanted to see SA Group's financial data, right?
Let's head over together.
Hey, welcome.
- Hello, Chairman Ko. - Forget about the greeting.
Mr. Kang, I heard from Mr. Ko.
It's good that you found evidence...
of Chairman Cha's illegal finances.
But how could you confront Chairman Cha without asking me first?
Do you have a countermeasure?
Of course. You are my joker card, Chairman Ko.
That's a good thing, right?
Totally.
You're my card that will win against any other card.
Since you made a big deal out of it,
I can't sit still and do nothing.
Let's see.
I leave it to you.
I was going to feel her out, but that seems unnecessary.
The only person Chairman Cha...
can rely on is me now.
Who do you think understands those who need money the best?
Chairman Ko Mi Sook.
Correct. I'm the best at it and nobody else.
She's going to come begging for my help...
after she burns the candle at both ends,
so I don't need to feel her out. Aren't I right?
Yes.
I need to hold my head high.
Should I put on a neck brace...
or get botox to look snobby?
I must look much snootier than Chairman Cha.
You're already like that.
Stop flattering me.
Putting everything aside,
Chairman Cha is the snootiest person on earth.
I better go and work.
I know it won't happen.
But you're not allowed to see each other.
Ms. Yoo, you need to take revenge.
And you should devote yourself to it.
You will gain nothing if you fail.
Understood?
Yes.
Get to work.
Please give me the data.
I can't leave the office for too long.
Oh, Dae Chul!
Hey, Friend. I'm glad we bumped into each other.
I have never had such a relationship before,
so I'm filled with questions.
There were several kinds of friends.
Guy friends, female friends,
boyfriends, and girlfriends.
And by getting to know each other,
how far did you mean?
Here are some examples.
Eating habits, sleeping habits,
family relationships, acquaintances,
- and best... - Gosh.
These are all useless.
If you have to define our relationship,
we have something going on.
Between you and me.
You should practice rather than study the theories.
- Just follow me. - People are watching us.
Please let go of my hand.
(Recruiting a part-time worker!)
A part-time worker?
(Recruiting a part-time worker!)
Mother. Please hire me as your part-time worker.
- Goodness. - I want to work here.
It's hot. Stop clinging to me.
And no. You can't work here.
Hurry up and go home.
Come on, Mother.
Please let me work here part-time. Pretty please?
Why am I your mother?
Your mother is at home, isn't she?
So go home to your real mother.
Mother, I can't leave until you hire me.
No, I won't.
Jin A.
You're going too far with your jokes.
I can imagine how your mom raised you.
I bet you never once did the dishes.
So stop spouting nonsense.
What would I use you for in this store?
I did, at least, wash myself.
That's no different from doing the dishes.
Goodness. For the first time, I'm feeling bad for your mom.
I wonder how she gave birth to such a child.
Working in such a cramped burger shop is easy peasy.
"Easy peasy"?
Fine. You can work starting tomorrow.
Really?
Mother, you're the best!
Mother. You'll let me marry Dong Ha...
if I do a good job, right?
Pinky promise.
Forget it. Get away from me.
- Mother, where are you going? - Oh, my gosh. Seriously!
Mother, I'll take over your burger shop...
and live a lovey-dovey life with Dong Ha.
Why would you take over this store? I'm not giving it to you.
Why are you counting your chickens before they have even hatched?
- Go away. - Mother!
- Jin A. - I'm telling my mom everything...
if you don't let me work here.
You little...
You'll hire me, right, Mother?
Can you drive a motor scooter?
That's strange.
He used to come around this time.
I must be out of my mind.
It's only natural he might not come.
I should stop blabbering.
Gosh.
I won't be able to stop by for a while due to a family matter.
Don't overwork yourself and take breaks.
And be careful not to hurt your hand.
It's me. I saw it just now.
Is Mr. Kim still tailing me?
Since when?
Are you sure?
You're almost done with work, right?
How about we have dinner together?
No. I promised to call Seo Jun at night, so I must go home.
Is that so?
Then let me give you a ride.
That's okay. It's rush hour, so taking public transportation is better.
Do you feel uncomfortable being with me?
- Ms. Yoo. - I'm sorry.
Seo Jun is all I can think about right now.
I appreciate you for helping me and my mom.
I said I would wait.
No. My feelings haven't changed.
They won't change.
What if I say you don't sound sincere right now?
Didn't you hear Chairman Ko?
I might not succeed even if I try my best.
I don't have time to think about other things.
I only have one goal.
If I fail to reach my goal because I'm thinking about you,
I'm going to resent you for that.
I'm sorry. I'm going to hang up now.
(Design Room)
(Divorce Agreement)
Didn't you hear Mother?
Even if she's against it, I want to.
I no longer want to be involved with a child abuser...
that hurt my son.
So stop being so desperate and sign the papers.
When we got married, we promised each other...
that we would trust and love each other until we died.
I'm going to keep that promise.
How shameless.
I'm so upset about the time I wasted on you, I could throw up.
You're not good enough for my family.
Go con someone who's more on your level and live with them.
This is my response.
I knew you would do that, so I prepared a lot of copies.
Let's see how many you can tear up.
Also, give me your car keys.
Why?
I sold the car.
The dealer's going to come and pick it up.
Whatever it is, shut your mouth and get out.
Come back later.
Jin Woo wants a divorce.
I'm the daughter-in-law of SA Group and Hong Jin Woo's wife.
Make sure Jin Woo gets that through his head.
Why should I?
Mother.
I would love for you two to get a divorce.
I'm only holding back because I'm worried about SA Group and Jin Woo's public image.
This is all karma.
If you hadn't lied to us...
and got involved with my family, all of this wouldn't have happened.
So what?
What goes around comes around.
Stick it out. Endure it.
That's what you have to do now.
No. I'm not like Yoo Soo Yeon.
There's no reason I should be treated like this.
Do you know how much money I invested in SA Group?
Do you not know?
Did you think a threat like that would scare me...
because the company is in an emergency situation?
All we have to do is to give back...
the money you invested in line with profits.
We can do that now even if you want.
If you think I'm hesitating to kick you out...
because of that small sum of money,
you're mistaken.
So stop acting up and behave yourself.
If you provoke me again,
I can't promise what'll happen next.
What did you say?
How can they look down on SA Group like that?
We asked for an investment. Why are they asking for a merger?
That just means they're wanting to take control of the company.
Forget it. Don't talk to them anymore.
What's wrong?
Bareun Partners wants to withdraw their investment.
Why all of a sudden? What's the reason?
It's because of Yoo Soo Yeon. What else would it be?
Do you really think that's plausible?
Why couldn't it be?
Chief Director Kang did an investigation on Director Ma and found out a lot.
He found out about the illegal funds we gave to the national assemblymen...
and also about our slush fund.
Who do you think he did all of that for?
It's for the best. Tell them to take back their funds.
We have investors lining up asking to invest in our company.
We had a lot of scandals this year.
Public opinion has gotten pretty bad because of the issue with the materials.
Most investors are hesitant.
That can't be true.
We have to figure out a solution before the shareholders hear about this.
More importantly, if the directors find out about this...
and take issue with it, it's going to be troublesome for us.
I underestimated Yoo Soo Yeon.
I'll look into things as well. Don't worry too much.
Send Seo Jun to kindergarten and go back to work starting tomorrow.
You don't have time to spend on him.
There's a lot for us to take care of.
I don't want to leave Seo Jun alone.
I'll send him to Soo Yeon.
He has his grandpa and Ms. Lee here.
I already kicked Seo Yu Ra out. What's the problem?
What's best for the company is what's best for Seo Jun.
Yes, ma'am.
Where's Jin A?
She's not home yet.
What is she up to?
What good are kids?
I was wanting to talk to you, so this is good timing.
I don't know who you're informant is, but I'm sure they told you about this.
We have an emergency. Bareun Partners wants to withdraw their investment.
We started many new businesses because we were relying on the investment.
So we have to get through this situation somehow.
I'm planning to liquidate any available funds we have...
between the two of us so that we can get through this crisis.
Why do I have to do that?
Didn't you hear what I just said?
SA Group is at risk.
If you had run the company transparently, none of this would've happened.
You were on the front lines of running this company before. Don't you get it?
What good is it if only we are transparent?
Other companies are all like us too.
We were just unlucky.
Do as I say.
We need the cash, so let's sell the land in Yangpyeong...
and the land where the Uijeongbu distribution center is.
Are you my master or something?
Why do I have to do as you say?
Seeing as how you have the ability to have me followed,
I'm sure you can resolve this on your own.
If Mr. Kim tails me one more time,
I'm going to proceed with the divorce suit right away.
I was planning to end things quietly as soon as you were ready,
but I can't wait any longer.
Aren't you curious as to why I had you followed?
I don't want to know.
I've warned you, so do what you want.
Did you eat dinner, Seo Jun?
Yes. I ate with Dad and Grandpa.
I see.
I heard you tried drawing today.
- Was it fun? - Yes.
I was brave...
and beat the monster lady,
so I'm not scared at all.
Gosh. You're so awesome, Seo Jun.
Grandma and Grandpa are nice to you, right?
Yes. Mom. Is Sunny doing well?
Sunny must be bored because I'm not there.
Yes. Sunny is doing well.
Seo Jun. Can you give Daddy the phone?
Hello? It's me.
Hi.
I'm going back to work starting tomorrow.
Ms. Lee is going to take care of Seo Jun. Don't worry.
Make sure Seo Yu Ra never comes into that house while Seo Jun's there.
Okay.
I heard from Mother...
that Chief Director Kang wanted to withdraw his investment.
It seems like it.
Is he really going to do so?
I don't know the details either.
He's talking to headquarters.
I'm tired, so I'm going to go.
Please take good care of Seo Jun.
I'm sleeping next to him every night, so don't worry.
Get some rest.
You had to come in on the weekend because of me. I feel bad.
I was curious to see how much love our shoes were getting.
Staying at home only made me miss Seo Jun.
I was feeling kind of sad, so I decided to come here.
This product just launched.
I was thinking the heels were unique.
- Do you want to try them on? - Yes, please.
Follow me.
Gosh. It doesn't feel like I'm wearing high heels.
They're so comfortable.
I tried wearing them all day, and they were really comfortable.
The design is nice as well.
I'd like to get a pair of these.
Follow me.
Help her check out, please.
People seem to be liking our new product.
People are saying they're comfortable and pretty.
The new product topped the sales charts again today.
I'm glad that your hard work is paying off.
It's all thanks to you.
Yes, Chairman Ko.
Yes, ma'am.
Chairman Ko said that Chairman Cha came to her house.
Our expectations were spot on.
She's trying to find a way to cover the losses...
if Bareun Partners were to withdraw their investment.
If Chairman Cha doesn't get what she needs...
by swallowing her pride to ask for help,
she'll start to show her true self.
So what you're asking...
is for me to fill the hole...
if Bareun Partners withdraws its investment?
I wouldn't put it that way.
SA Group has a lot of growth potential.
I'm sure you know that better than anyone.
That's why you invested in our company.
You'll be the one...
to profit the most from taking Bareun Partners' spot...
as our main investor.
I wish you had told me earlier.
I don't have a lot of liquid funds...
at the moment.
I know you're really desperate,
but I can't get that much money together.
What do we do?
You're like family. I can't just neglect your problems.
Okay. Let's do it.
I'll gather as much money as I can so that I can help you.
I know how moneylenders work, inside and out.
You know that, right?
I know it must hurt your pride,
but you should try to appease Bareun Partners.
I can get you the money somehow,
but if people find out that a global investment company...
like Bareun Partners withdrew their investment from SA Group,
it can't be good for SA Group.
You know that very well.
You should make the first move.
Wouldn't it look better that way?
Chief Director Kang is an investor,
and you two signed a contract.
I'm sure he won't withdraw the funds just like that.
I'll think about it.
You do that.
I don't really care about Bareun Partners.
Let's get to the real issue at hand.
My conditions of investment are simple.
I want SA Group shares.
Shares?
I'm only a non-executive director by name.
I want to officially own a part of SA Group.
If so, I'm sure my loyalty to the company,
as well as my willingness to invest in the company, will both grow.
I'm not asking for the whole company,
just something that's equivalent to the amount of my investment.
That's all.
Let's do that.
She's gone.
- Did Chairman Cha give you that? - She did.
She's acting so nice now that she needs money.
She really is a cunning hag.
You're the only lifeline she has left.
By the way, how has it been going with the companies...
that supply raw materials to SA Group?
It's going well.
I've been quietly working on buying each factory that sells raw materials...
to SA Group one by one.
I hope she continues to do nothing...
because she doesn't realize her house is falling apart.
Let's make sure that she ends up having to leave everything empty-handed.
I've learned...
that it isn't a misfortune...
if you get a warning before it comes.
- That's so wise. - Here.
- Pour me a glass. - Yes, ma'am.
Here you go, Chairman Ko.
Fill it up.
It'll be too much to drink in one go.
Bottoms up.
(Moran Footwear President Kang In Han)
I want to be proud of myself...
when I get...
to see you again.
I'm going to make them pay...
for what they did to you.
I'm going to come to you...
with my head held high.
Just wait a little bit.
Give this to Seo Jun.
He always plays with this at home.
Really? Okay.
Did you think about signing the consent to change custody form?
There's a better solution than that.
I told you I was getting a divorce.
Let's get back together.
Why aren't you saying anything?
Your mother will oppose. You know that.
She was also against it when we first got married.
But we ultimately did it.
Let's talk about that later.
Seo Jun is the most important right now.
I need custody to get Seo Jun back.
There's no reason to wait any longer.
Give me a few days.
Jin Woo.
Just think about what's best for Seo Jun.
Think about what would make him happy.
Were you talking to Jin Woo?
(Design Room)
I want to be a good person.
So stop getting in between the two of us.
Or else, Seo Jun's going to get hurt.
Don't you dare touch a hair on his head.
What if I do?
I'm going to show you what it feels like to have your heart torn to pieces.
Tell Ms. Yoo in the Investment Development Team...
to come to my office.
Email me daily sales reports for each store.
Visit any stores with lower sales and find out what problems there are.
- Yes, ma'am. - Yes, ma'am.
This is our last chance.
Unless you want the brand we worked so hard to create to go to waste,
you two have to do the best you can.
- Yes, ma'am. - Yes, ma'am.
First, let's hear...
what exactly you want from me.
I'm going to raise Seo Jun.
Is that all?
I also want to know why you manipulated the autopsy results.
Did you...
kill my dad?
To answer your first question,
I can't give you Seo Jun.
As I said before,
it's better for Seo Jun's future if we raise him.
I'm not done.
Do you really want to know about your father's death?
To make it clear, it wasn't me.
However, I'm willing to tell you who it was.
I have the evidence.
But there's one condition.
If you fulfill this condition,
I'll give you the evidence regarding your father's death.
What do you think?
What's the condition?
I want you to change Chief Director Kang's mind.
I want him to stop the withdrawal of his investment.
Also, I want you to leave the company...
as soon as you get the evidence.
What do you want to do?
I can't trust what you say.
You can't trust me?
You could just be lying to get out of this situation.
You know SA Group is everything to me.
Do you think I'd swear on that?
If you can't trust me, forget it.
It was Chief Director Kang's decision. How am I supposed to stop him?
I guess you're not that desperate.
You were acting as if you'd do anything...
to uncover the truth about your father's death.
Was I wrong?
(Chairman's Office)
Seo Jun. Daddy's home.
Dad.
- Did you have a fun time at kindergarten? - I did.
Then I should give you a present.
- Ta-da! - Sunny!
Mommy must have bought you one, knowing you love bears.
It wasn't Mommy. Mr. Tunic had given it to me as a gift.
Mr. Tunic?
He's Mommy's friend.
But he and I became friends too.
Mr. Tunic is super cool.
I see.
I don't want much.
Admit to fabricating the affair...
and apologize to Soo Yeon.
(Voice Recording)
(Gold Mask)
She must have something about her father's death.
We must get that evidence.
Because of me, Chairman Ko and Mr. Kang's plan...
could get messed up.
Please don't come here anymore.
What do you want?
You already know.
Kick her out again at once.
- If I get back together with Jin Woo... - Are you serious?
I'm going to get your place back in my family.
Trust me.