Oh, my. I must be getting old.
My feet hurt. My back hurts.
Welcome home, Mother.
Why are you here?
Hello, Chairman Ko.
What do you think you're doing in someone else's empty house?
Mother. How is this someone else's house?
Dong Ha and I live here too.
I was preparing dinner for you, Mother.
Hey, wake up.
Didn't Dong Ha send you a divorce petition?
The only place you two will meet now is at court.
Please don't say such a thing, Chairman Ko.
Jin A has reflected on herself.
She will never bother Dong Ha again.
Here. It's a memorandum signed by Jin A proving that.
I can understand the daughter,
but even the mother has lost her mind now.
Get out of my house at once.
- Must I call the police? - Please calm down.
I will leave, so don't worry.
Take your daughter with you.
Hong Jin A.
Once a woman gets married, she is the ghost of the husband's house.
It means you must die in this house.
If you leave, you will never be able to see...
your beloved Dong Ha. Understood?
Yes, Mother.
What?
I'll leave you two to talk.
Please excuse me.
Look here, Chairman Cha.
Hey. Cha Hwa Yeong.
That little...
What on earth is she doing now?
Why are you on your knees? Get up.
Mother, I'm terribly sorry.
Please forgive me.
I can never split up with Dong Ha.
Darn it. Were we sworn enemies in our past life or what?
Can you not understand me?
- Get up and follow your mother. - No.
I must become the ghost of this house no matter what.
I let you have your way until now. Is that why you're looking down on me?
Hey, I'm Ko Mi Sook.
Get up this instant. Follow your mother.
- Get up now. - No.
- Oh, my gosh. It hurts. - Gosh.
- It hurts so much. - Ouch.
Seriously, you...
- You're the one who started it. - You.
What did you say? Go home at once!
(Chairman's Office)
(Chairman Cha Hwa Yeong)
It took so much effort to get to this position.
I poured my heart into building this company.
What do you know?
You all know nothing about me.
Nothing, you hear me?
Nothing.
Vice President, check every nook and cranny of this place.
Renovating this place might cost us a fortune.
Is trespassing one of your hobbies?
You even broke into my office as if my house wasn't enough.
Don't you know that the owner of this place has changed?
Can't you see my belongings here?
So how is this your office?
Oh, you mean this junk?
Mr. Ko.
- Yes? - Pack up and give...
all of Former Chairman Cha Hwa Yeong's things to her.
Understood.
Goodness.
(Chairman Cha Hwa Yeong)
I don't see a reason for you to be here any longer.
Please leave.
Pass along to Dong Ha to look after this position...
while I'm away.
I will return soon.
You shouldn't count your chickens...
before they are hatched.
Or else, you might kick the bucket.
Mr. Ko. Hurry.
Yes, ma'am.
Former Chairman Cha Hwa Yeong.
Goodbye.
I'm afraid I can't see you off.
Gosh, that must be heavy.
Where's Mr. Kim? He should help her out at times like that.
Who is that sitting there?
Hey, Miss. Are you okay?
What an ugly sight so early in the morning.
I can't agree more.
- Why don't we go inside, Ms. Kim? - Gosh.
For goodness' sake.
I will prep the ingredients.
Okay. I'll clean up the hall.
Goodness, she must be crazy.
Really.
We're not open yet.
I have something to say to you, Ms. Yoo's mother.
Gosh. Why are you being respectful out of the blue?
It's creepy. Just act like you always have.
You're older than me. So, of course, I'd be respectful.
Did you even learn how to respect your elders?
I have nothing to say to you, so leave right now.
I'm busy. It's almost time to open the store.
I will if you promise me something.
Stop Yoo Soo Yeon from meeting Dong Ha.
Don't let him even catch a glimpse of her.
Make her quit dreaming about getting back together with Dong Ha.
Hey, Miss. Why should I do that?
My daughter has nothing to do with Mr. Kang.
Young Ji told me that...
you two were getting a divorce.
So it's your problem to deal with.
Don't drag my innocent daughter into it.
Who's getting a divorce?
We're definitely not. I will never split up with him.
I get it, okay? I do.
So stop screaming and get out.
Get out right now!
Then give Seo Jun to me.
Isn't he Dong Ha's son?
What?
I know everything.
I know she's using Seo Jun to cling to Dong Ha.
As Dong Ha's wife, I will raise Seo Jun.
Give him to me.
You've really gone nuts, haven't you?
Stop spouting nonsense.
Leave at once!
Do you want your daughter to become an adulteress again?
Ms. Kim. There's no need to face her. Just get rid of her.
She's not in her right mind.
You're right. This truly is an ugly sight.
Get out now!
- Give me Seo Jun. - Leave.
Or stop your daughter.
- Give me Seo Jun! - Leave already.
Get out.
How did she find out Mr. Kang is Seo Jun's dad?
I know, right?
Make Ms. Yoo egg Mr. Kang on to get a divorce.
- I should, right? - Totally.
Look at how she's still glaring at us.
Goodness, I'm at a loss for words.
How is Seo Jun's dad Mr. Kang?
I'm telling you, she's beyond crazy.
She never had a sound mind.
But she has totally lost it.
The car is ready. Why don't we go?
Because of SA Group's merger,
even you're going to have it tough, Seok Jin.
That's fine.
Dong Ha, I confirmed everything.
Seo Jun's your son, isn't he?
That's why you want a divorce, right?
It's alright. You may leave.
Okay.
I don't want to argue with you anymore.
Leave quietly.
You should get a checkup too.
What?
Are you telling me I've gone insane again?
No. I'm not crazy.
I heard it all.
Yoo Soo Yeon's mom said Seo Jun was your son.
She's going to make us get a divorce.
Are you still going to deny it?
Do I still look crazy to you?
It's you. You're crazy in love with Yoo Soo Yeon, aren't you?
It's not because of Ms. Yoo!
My father is why we can't continue our relationship.
What?
But you don't have a father.
You told me he had passed away a long time ago.
So what does he have to do with us?
My father had passed away from the shock of your mother,
Chairman Cha Hwa Yeong,
setting fire to Moran Footwear, stealing the patent,
and taking over the company for a song.
What?
No.
That's not true. It wasn't my mom.
My mom would have never done that. You got it wrong.
Even if you did get right,
it isn't my fault.
I didn't do all those, so why must we get a divorce?
It's ridiculous, isn't it?
Do you really not get it?
My father...
Jin A. Your current condition...
is serious enough to worry about.
You can't even make rational judgments.
Really?
Are you worried about me?
Look. You love me too, don't you?
Let's not get a divorce. I'll behave better.
For the sake of both of us,
we should get a divorce.
I feel smothered when I'm with you.
It's not only me.
You're losing yourself because you are obsessed with me.
It's ruining your life.
Can't you tell?
No, it's not an obsession. It's love. It really is love!
You got the divorce petition, right?
I have nothing more to say. See you at court.
I will kill Yoo Soo Yeon.
So don't divorce me.
If you do, Yoo Soo Yeon and Seo Jun are dead meat.
Your threats don't work anymore.
And bodyguards are protecting Ms. Yoo and Seo Jun.
So don't even think about messing with them. Remember that.
You belong to me.
(Chairman Cha Hwa Yeong)
I don't see a reason for you to be here any longer.
Please leave.
This isn't the end.
Do you think I'll go down like this?
No. Never.
I'm Cha Hwa Yeong.
Just wait and see.
I will never...
ever go down.
Here is the list of attendees...
for the meeting with the unions where we'll discuss the merger.
Many of the executives are on our side,
but there are also negative opinions about the previous mergers...
we've done with other corporations.
We were expecting as much.
(Chairman Kang Dong Ha)
Why is the space for the union representative's name blank?
Did they not appoint someone to represent the unions for this merger?
I'm not sure.
I was just told they would come to meet you today.
They must be here.
Nice to meet you.
I'm the union representative, Cha Hwa Yeong.
I'm here to discuss SA Group's merger.
The union's condition for the merger...
is your reinstatement?
That's what the executives want. What can I do?
As the owner of SA Group, I need to carry out their wishes.
You know that you're no longer the owner.
I cannot accept this condition.
If so,
I'll have to let the union know that our negotiations fell through.
You can try whatever you want.
You wait and see how my employees respond...
with me gone.
More than half of the votes were for firing Chairman Cha.
How could they ask to get her back as a condition of the merger?
They haven't even heard...
how exactly the merger will be carried out.
I don't understand why they're already siding with Cha Hwa Yeong.
Chairman Cha was fired because she posed a risk to the company.
What?
I'm puzzled.
What are all these articles?
"Bareun Partners, Currently in the Process..."
"of Acquiring SA Group, Suspected of Being a Predatory Company."
(According to an anonymous source, Bareun Partners approaches companies...)
"Bareun Partners Eating Up Corporations Left and Right."
"Who are they?"
("Bareun Partners, New Owner of SA Group")
"The Chairman of Bareun Partners..."
"is a Predatory Moneylender."
(There are suspicions that Catherine, Chairman of Bareun Partners is...)
(a predatory moneylender.)
("Is There No Way to Save SA Group?")
Did they all get high before writing these articles?
No, they got paid, that's what.
These imbeciles.
Hi, it's me.
I'm fuming inside.
Yes, exactly.
I didn't buy them illegally.
You know that I'm not a predatory moneylender, right?
Seriously. You're the only one who understands me, Mr. Choi.
Please tell them to hurry up and write articles defending me.
Yes. I'm about to pass out.
As a bonus,
I'll send you some material on Cha Hwa Yeong.
Report every illegal act she's committed throughout the years.
Oh, goodness.
Reporters came swarming over here as soon as the articles were published.
It's as if they were waiting for it.
Union members are picketing outside.
It's a complete mess.
We haven't even had negotiations yet.
What are they doing,
being pushed and pulled by Cha Hwa Yeong?
We didn't even say we were going to fire them or anything.
Everyone has misunderstood.
Where are you going?
I'm going to talk with some employees.
I need to know what they're thinking.
Also, I want to clear up any misunderstandings, if there are any.
(We fight in solidarity.)
Ms. Kim.
Are we really going to get fired once the merger process is over?
According to the union members,
Bareun Partners fired over 80 percent of the employees...
at the corporations they've acquired in the past.
That means we are likely to get fired as well.
That's not going to happen.
Those are all rumors.
You haven't heard what Bareun Partners has to say yet.
- Aren't I right? - Yes, but...
I checked with Chairman Kang.
Unless there are special circumstances, there will be no reduction in personnel.
He clearly told me so.
Really?
Did he really say that?
Yes, he did.
I'd like to meet with the union members. Could you help me?
Of course.
They'll be happy to hear that.
Let's go.
(Let us keep our jobs!)
(President Hong Jin Woo)
(President's Office)
Let's talk.
I have a proposal for you, President Hong.
Could you not pack up?
What do you mean?
I'm asking you...
to continue working here...
as the president of SA Group.
Why would I do that?
Is Bareun Partners scared...
because of the protesting union members?
Did you hear what the union is asking for?
They're asking for Chairman Cha...
to be reinstated as a condition of the merger.
I guess you didn't know.
I didn't know because I haven't gone home for a few days.
I only came by today to get my things,
so I didn't know about the union's conditions.
I don't think you were aware of what Chairman Cha...
had done in the past.
Are you saying that you'll be generous...
since I didn't know?
No. I'm saying that because I think...
you're different from Chairman Cha.
I can't promise any extra benefits for you staying as president.
However, I can promise you...
that all of the employees here will be treated with respect.
I'd like your help in wrapping up this merger...
and in dealing with the aftermath of it.
If you are willing to help,
we want to proceed with this merger in a way that reduces risk...
as much as possible for all parties involved.
What are your intentions behind this proposal?
There are none.
There was just someone who believed in you,
while nobody else did.
(Chairman's Office)
Seok Jin. Please reschedule the meeting with the union.
Sorry. The door was open.
Oh, please sit.
What brings you here?
I have something to tell you.
I know you have a lot of experience from previous mergers,
but I thought that it would be best to reduce as much conflict as possible.
There is someone other than Chairman Cha...
that can speak for the union...
and also convince the union to accept the merger.
Are you talking about President Hong?
Yes, I am.
Unlike Chairman Cha, he really tried to do what was best for the company.
I don't know about anything else, but I know he was sincere about that.
I believe in him.
Honestly, I don't have...
much trust in you.
I still feel that way now.
However, I trust Ms. Yoo,
who trusts you.
You don't have to answer right away.
Please take your time to make the best decision for yourself.
Dad!
Hi, Seo Jun.
You didn't call, so I didn't think you were coming.
I promised Seo Jun I'd come today. Of course, I'd come.
Play with Seo Jun. I'll bring out some fruit.
Mom is out with Young Ji and Dae Chul. They're buying her dinner.
You can relax.
Seo Jun. Did you miss me a lot?
I did. You have to play with me a lot today, Dad.
Okay. Let's play a lot together.
"They're still talking and playing as good friends."
How did you like it?
- Did Seo Jun fall asleep? - He did.
Here. Have some tea before you go.
Thanks.
Mother's pretty late getting home.
She is. I guess she's having fun.
Why? Did you want to say something?
I heard that you asked Kang Dong Ha...
to keep me as president.
You more than deserve to keep that position.
You're a better person than your mother.
Even though your mother didn't admit to her wrongdoings,
you did.
I want you...
to have the chance to make up for the past.
I want you to be a dad...
that Seo Jun can look up to.
I know...
that you can do that.
Hi. It's me, Hong Jin Woo.
I'll accept your offer.
Yes. I'll see you at work tomorrow.
What chairman? What work?
Chairman Kang.
What did you just say?
Chairman Kang?
Yes. I'm going to go back to work at SA Group as the president.
I assumed I would be fired,
but he asked me to help talk to and lead the executives and employees,
- so... - So you took his offer?
Yes.
You, my own son, are going to work...
for the very people who ruined me?
Yes.
Hong Jin Woo. Are you out of your mind?
No. Thinking about it rationally,
the executives and employees of SA Group are better off now...
than when they were working for you.
That's why I need to talk to them and make them see that.
I'm going to head upstairs. Get some rest.
Hong Jin Woo.
Hong Jin A. Why are you here?
Didn't I tell you to become a ghost of that house?
They wouldn't let me back in after they kicked me out,
no matter how long I waited outside.
Do you expect me to just wait on the street?
They wouldn't let me in Dong Ha's office or Mother's store either.
What do you want me to do?
You should've stayed there anyway.
You should've gotten on your knees or done something.
If you get divorced like this...
Are you going to get divorced?
- Can you live without Dong Ha? - No.
I'd rather die than leave Dong Ha.
Then why did you just give up and come home?
No matter how much Dong Ha wants a divorce, he won't get one.
We signed a contract.
What are you talking about?
I have this.
(Memorandum)
(Name of Signatory: Hong Jin A, Witness: Ko Mi Sook)
This is a memorandum that Mother signed, saying she wouldn't let us get divorced.
So Dong Ha cannot divorce me.
You go back to that house, immediately.
Even if they kick you out, stay there.
Are you insane? Why would you rip that?
Why are you so slow?
Do you think this has any legal power?
Chairman Ko is a third party to the marriage.
Both you and Jin Woo...
have really disappointed me.
Oh, goodness.
Why did you rip it, Mom?
I can't leave Dong Ha.
Oh, no.
Was it fun to have dinner without me?
Was the food nice?
Of course, it was...
Of course, it wasn't.
It tasted so bad,
I couldn't even eat one bite.
Seriously.
We should've taken Mi Sook with us, even if she was busy.
You would've enjoyed the meal more then.
He took one bite and said he couldn't eat anymore...
because he kept thinking of you.
I'm hungry, but I'm guessing there's no food.
I guess I'll just have to bear with it.
I also had no appetite whatsoever,
but I ate for Junior.
Mi Sook. Let's go together next time.
It was absolutely no fun without you.
Oh, really?
You must be hungry. Should I order some jokbal for everyone?
- Do you want some? - What?
Oh, sure.
My stomach is about to burst.
- I'll put in the order. - Yes.
- Let's have some jokbal. - Oh, yes.
- Sure. - It's okay.
- Order a big one. - Take your time.
- I'm back. - Hi.
Hi, Dong Ha.
Right. What did President Hong say?
Did he agree to stay as president?
He did. I think Soo Yeon talked to him.
Soo Yeon is really our savior.
She met with all of the union members...
and got on her knees to convince them.
Her knees must be all bruised by now.
Now she's gotten President Hong on our side,
who will help us talk to the union members,
instead of Chairman Cha.
Soo Yeon really is the best.
I'm going to head in.
- Oh, okay. - Okay.
Get some rest.
Do you really have to keep Hong Jin Woo as president?
It doesn't feel good.
Gosh, Mi Sook.
This gives us a big advantage.
They're asking for Chairman Cha to be reinstated,
and we're saying that we'll reinstate President Hong in her place.
It makes no big difference...
to SA Group's previous executives.
Also, people's suspicions of Chairman Cha will only increase...
if they find out that her own son turned his back on her.
Figure out a way to throw Cha Hwa Yeong into jail.
She started the fire at Moran Footwear...
and held Park Sang Do and Jung Tae Hoon...
captive in a psychiatric ward.
That's not all.
Mr. Kim is taking the fall for Soo Yeon's father's death.
Detective Lee said that he could do something...
about Jung Tae Hoon being held captive.
But there's no guarantee that she'll get a prison sentence.
Also, Mr. Park isn't a reliable witness,
so prosecuting her would be hard.
We need clear and definitive evidence.
Evidence. I'm so tired of that word.
(Gold Mask)
I look forward to working with you.
Are you really going to work under Kang Dong Ha as president?
Haven't you given up yet?
"I apologize for the pain and frustration I have caused..."
Please get me a list of candidates to take on the chairman position.
Are you wanting to step down from being chairman?
You can do well.
Why do you want to hire someone else?
Take out Chairman Ko's only son.
(Subtitles are provided by KOCOWA.)