(Episode 51)
Are you saying Yeol Mu's dad, Mr. Kang Jin Gu's escape...
was arranged by someone else?
I don't know his name,
but I've talked to him on the phone a couple of times.
Give us his phone number.
We'll meet him and ask what happened.
I tried to call him a few times,
but it seems like he changed his number. I couldn't reach him.
How does he look?
He is not that big,
has curly hair, and was wearing glasses, I think.
He has quite fair skin.
Is this the guy?
Oh, that's him.
Who is he?
He's Director Son Byeong Gi.
He was Jin Gu's boss.
I thought he was suspicious, so I met him a few times.
Do you have his phone number?
Yes.
Give me your phone.
- What? - Come on.
He wants your phone.
Enter his phone number here.
Tell him you need to see him tomorrow.
Say you'll give his briefcase back to him.
If you cooperate, we'll make sure you don't end up in prison.
Come on.
Hello.
Yes. How are you?
I'm Captain Kim of the Taeyang.
Yes, that's right.
It's about the man who died in the fire...
that broke out at the storage.
I've been holding on to his briefcase...
and haven't been able to give it back to you.
Yes, I was thinking...
I should return it to you.
Can we meet?
Yes. Okay.
All right.
Let's meet this Mr. Son tomorrow...
and settle the matter.
Mr. Choi,
were you a homicide detective or a prosecutor when you were young?
- Me? - When you interrogated the captain,
you were full of charisma.
You'll soon find out.
By the way,
I don't see Woo Jae.
He said we should leave without him.
What is he going to do here?
I have no idea.
I asked him, but he wouldn't tell me.
He can be so stubborn.
I know you can't forgive me whatever I say.
So I can't keep saying I'm sorry.
I'll pay for...
what I did.
We have to find him.
- What do you mean? - We don't have time for this.
We have to stop him.
So the fired started while you and Mr. Kang were arguing?
Yes, it wasn't a suicide.
I was there.
Do you have any evidence?
- No, I don't. - No security camera footage?
No.
Then we can't start a reinvestigation.
Your claim isn't enough to reinvestigate a terminated case.
Also, you didn't do that on purpose.
It was a mistake.
Still, once it's proved to be an accident, not a suicide,
it can be reinvestigated, right?
Then...
tell Mr. Kang's immediate family...
to officially request a reinvestigation.
We can't do anything based on a third party's claim.
Woo Jae.
How did you know I was here?
I'm Kang Jin Gu's wife. This person is innocent.
What are you doing here?
Come with me.
I told you that you did nothing wrong...
and you didn't have to feel guilty.
How could you come to the police station without talking to me first?
I thought it'd make me feel better.
Do you only care about your feelings?
Now that my husband is gone,
are you leaving me too?
- Bak Ha. - If you feel that bad...
and feel that sorry for me, you should stay next to me.
Stay next to me and Yeol Mu. You can't do this.
I'm sorry.
I should have known better.
Don't do...
such a stupid thing again.
Okay.
I won't.
I'll stay next to you and Yeol Mu.
I'm really sorry.
Gosh, you're so unpredictable.
Did you stay back to come here?
You didn't commit a crime.
You just made a mistake.
You're too righteous for your own good.
Try to become a little like me.
No, never.
You should never become like Poong Ki.
I don't want a nice man like you to get ruined.
What?
Should I go buy some tofu or something?
Don't be ridiculous.
It's not like Woo Jae just got released from prison.
I just thought it would be nice.
Hearing you talk about tofu makes me hungry.
Let's go home and ask Mak Rye to make tofu stew.
- Okay, let's go. - Let's go home.
Let's go.
You got off work late.
Then again,
there must be a lot to do before you leave.
I never said I was going to the US.
Hae Jun.
I told you I needed some time to think.
What's holding you back?
Grandpa is giving you a chance to make up for your mistake.
Why would you hesitate?
Is it because of that woman?
You can't say anything because it's true.
I'm sorry.
What's with you?
Why is that widow more important to you than Grandpa or me?
Mom.
I don't know how that widow lured you...
but come to your senses. Your future depends on this.
You can't let a widow with a kid hold you back!
Mom, can you please stop calling her a widow?
What?
You can just call her Ms. Geum.
Why do you keep calling her that?
I can't believe this.
Fine, maybe it's a good thing that this happened.
This is your chance to leave that woman.
So forget everything and get ready to leave for the US.
(Director Son Byeong Gi)
Get some rest.
You found the briefcase? Where?
The boat captain had it.
I'm going to meet him and get the briefcase back tomorrow.
Why has he been lying to us?
He says he was afraid.
He took the briefcase out of greed for the moment,
but he's been hiding it since he was afraid.
What a nasty guy.
Now that things have settled,
I guess he got the nerve to do this.
That's good. It's a lot of money.
Get the money back tomorrow and make sure he keeps quiet.
Slip some money into his hand so he won't change his mind.
Yes, ma'am.
Because of what he had done,
he won't be able to say much about it.
I owe you a lot, Director Son.
Once this thing works out well, I'll give you a big cash reward.
Okay, Director Oh.
I'm counting on you.
Why would she go all the way to Anmyeon Island for a test drive?
It's almost 10 p.m., and she hasn't even called.
She has her own way.
If I buy her a car,
there won't be a day that I won't worry about her.
(Nakwon Inn)
We're home.
It's been a long day.
Ms. Bang.
Thank you for driving the whole way home.
My pleasure.
We should do this more often. Call me anytime.
We moved comfortably around thanks to you.
We also had good seafood too.
Thank you.
Don't say that.
Forget about the whole thing and get a good sleep tonight.
Your husband is gone already.
You still have your life to live.
Woo Jae, you should put your mind at ease now.
- Okay. - All right.
Room Six.
Isn't it too late? What if President Na is upset?
My boyfriend isn't so small-minded.
Don't worry.
You don't seem to know much about your boyfriend.
Na Wang Sam, that jerk is very narrow-minded.
He has a tiny heart.
I know what he's like because we used to live together.
Please don't think too ill of him.
Please consider the good in him.
That wouldn't be easy for me.
All right. She should go then. Let's go in.
Room Six, thank you for today. See you.
- Bye. - Ms. Bang, good night.
Bye.
Drive home safely.
- I'll see you later. - Bye.
Good night.
Have a good night.
If I ask Mama Bok to let me stay for the night,
she will probably get furious, right?
We're home.
You must've had a hard time in the cold weather.
It's late. You guys must be tired.
It must've been a long day. I'm so sorry.
I was so worried that I couldn't get down to work.
Did you catch the guy who stole the briefcase?
I made a clean finish.
Thank you all for doing this for me.
- No problem. - I'll be in my room.
Okay. Go get some rest.
Good night.
- Go get some rest. - All right.
What on earth happened?
Was her husband really trying to flee the country?
Yeol Mu, you better sleep with me tonight.
Do you have any idea what time it is?
Gosh, you startled me.
Didn't you think I'd be worried about you?
I'm sorry.
It's been a long time since I drove, so I lost track of time.
Still, it's unacceptable.
You just went out for a test drive.
You can't drive around until 11pm.
They must've been flustered.
Now that it happened, we should buy the car.
What?
You were going to buy me a car anyway.
No.
If I buy you a car, it will send me to an early grave.
Buying a car will remain on hold indefinitely.
What kind of a man is so capricious like that?
What did you say?
- You're narrow-minded. - "Narrow-minded"?
You just don't want to spend money on me.
Do you think I'm being fickle just to save some money?
Yes. That's what I think.
- What? - You're a coward.
You're an old woman.
A small-minded coward.
What a small-minded coward.
My goodness.
How dare she call you a small-minded coward?
This is like a mutiny, Father.
It's not too late.
Just kick her out of this house immediately.
If it's hard, I can do it for you.
Don't you even know...
when you should stay quiet?
Why would you meddle in your father-in-law's relationship issue?
What?
It is a waste of your age.
Why are you so tactless?
My goodness.
Oh, dear.
I'm too old...
to walk on eggshells around my father-in-law...
when he has a lovers' quarrel.
Gosh, I'm so sick of this.
My goodness.
I've been calling you all day,
I guess something's wrong.
Like I did to you,
I hope you can pour your heart out to me.
I couldn't see you and hear from you all day,
so I can't fall asleep.
Call me as soon as you get this message.
I have something to tell you.
Wait. Didn't you add salt already?
- No. - I think you did.
Hang on.
Let me see.
Gosh, it's salty.
It's too salty.
How much salt did you put in?
Are you still half asleep?
I was somewhere else for a moment.
I'm sorry.
No, it's okay.
I just can add some water and boil it.
- Take the rice out. - Okay.
What's wrong with her?
She seems to be out of her mind.
I'm sorry I slept in.
It's okay.
You must've been tired yesterday.
As long as you got a good sleep.
- Let me take care of the stew. - No.
This is too salty now.
I need to add more water and boil it a little longer.
Oh, right. Yesterday,
Na Wang Sam's grandson was here.
Director Na?
Yes. He said he couldn't reach you,
so he was worried about you.
He also said he chases you around because he likes you.
Is that true?
I guess it is.
I know it's your business,
but make sure to behave yourself.
His family isn't ordinary people.
They won't let you two like each other.
They will pester you about it and chew you out.
I know. Don't worry.
I guess Yeol Mu is up. Woo Jae took care of him last night.
I'll go see him.
I guess we need some exorcism or something.
I don't understand why our family keeps getting involved with Guseong.
I'm sorry, Yeol Mu.
Thank you.
Likewise.
Bigger companies...
have stricter protocols when it comes to their finances.
A company as large as Guseong Group...
wouldn't let...
one of its low-ranking employees...
alter its auditing program...
without the approval of a superior.
Even gaining access to it...
seems absurd.
I concur, sir.
You're probably right.
That being said, I'm almost certain...
that Director Son...
and someone higher up are involved.
Are you sure?
It'll all eventually be revealed.
So eat up...
and let's properly plan our next move.
Yes, sir.
Right, let's eat up.
- Thank you for the meal. - Thank you for the meal.
They say that deodeok roots these days...
are even better for you than ginseng.
Thank you, Mak Rye.
Very much, so to speak.
My gosh.
What are you all looking at?
Thank you for coming all the way to Seoul.
Have you been well?
Well,
I haven't been at ease ever since that incident.
It's why you should've turned over the briefcase.
You know what they say.
Seeing it made me get greedy.
Have a look.
Right.
You must not tell anyone about that man's escape.
It won't be good for either of us.
Here.
I'm good.
It's for the hassle you went through, so please accept it.
How did you know to call me on my new number?
What are you doing here?
Only someone guilty would be that startled.
The captain told me everything.
You set things up so that Jin Gu could get out of the country.
What else could I have done?
A junior colleague of mine that I was fond of...
was about to be arrested.
I had to help him.
Do you expect me to believe that?
It's up to you whether you believe it or not,
but my life is in shambles too because of this incident.
I wouldn't have had to quit my job had it not been for Jin Gu.
Are you saying that...
he embezzled company money by himself?
I know you don't want to believe it, but that's the truth.
I'm also a victim, you know.
Give me that briefcase.
What are you doing? Let go!
You said you're not involved,
so give me my husband's briefcase.
This money belongs to the company.
The company should have it back!
Then I'll give it back myself. Give me that.
Don't be absurd. Let go.
- Give me that! - Let go.
How dare you push a woman?
Who are you people?
Us?
We're Bak Ha's family.
He's her father...
and we're her brothers. Why? Are you scared now?
What is this? Are you all threatening me?
Give us the briefcase...
and turn yourself in to the police.
Don't risk your chances...
and go to prison when the truth comes out.
What truth are you talking about?
I'm sure you know.
All I did was help Jin Gu...
and introduce him to the captain.
Think wisely or you'll end up in flames too.
We're giving you one last chance.
Are you blackmailing me now?
Get out of my way before I call the police.
We'd love to call the police too.
Sir,
what will you do with the gold and money?
It should be kept at the bank for now.
Let me, sir. I'll take it to the bank.
I already told you.
I'd rather leave a fish with a cat than give you this briefcase.
But sir...
What should we do about Mr. Son? I doubt he'll ever come clean.
Today's event only proves that he's involved with Jin Gu somehow.
I have a plan in mind,
so be patient for a while, Bak Ha.
Sir.
You could've summoned me to your office.
A man should know how to clean his office himself.
Must I do this for you too?
This nameplate doesn't suit you anymore.
Get your MBA if you want it back.
- Ms. Park. - Yes, sir.
I want his desk gone immediately.
Also, have him turn in...
his access pass and company credit card.
Yes, sir.
Until you gain your reputation back,
you will never be allowed back at Guseong.
Understood?
(Episode 52)
I'm back.
I've been away for too long, haven't I?
I'm sorry.
- You have a visitor. - A visitor?
Please wait.
This is the only place where we can talk.
I can hang out the laundry...
and get some rest here when there are no customers.
Please have a seat.
Where are you going?
I'll get you some coffee.
It's okay. Just sit.
Do you have something to tell me?
I'm not sure if you heard from Hae Jun.
Because of what just happened, he didn't get the CEO position.
He even turned in his access pass and company credit card.
President Na ordered to get rid of his desk.
But fortunately,
President Na said he'll take Hae Jun back...
and make him the CEO once he gets his degree.
But Hae Jun hasn't made up his mind yet.
You know...
it's because of you, right?
Did you...
ask Hae Jun not to go to the States?
I didn't say that.
Gosh, what are you doing?
If you need more than my knees,
I'll beg you with my two hands.
Please don't do this, Director Oh.
Please get up.
I've been...
nothing but harsh to you.
Maybe I tried to get you fired...
because I knew deep down that...
something like this might happen.
Please let my son go.
Just like you, I became a widow at a young age too.
Hae Jun was all I had to live for.
But because of you, our lives are a mess.
Please help...
both Hae Jun and I regain our reputation.
If you do so,
I'll repay you in any way I can.
Ms. Oh,
I don't intend to be with Mr. Na in any way.
I wouldn't dare to stop him from going to the States to study.
He has helped me and my son...
in more ways than I can think of.
Why would I even consider dragging him down?
There's no need for you to worry.
Are you sure?
Can I trust what you just told me?
For Hae Jun,
I could get down on my knees a hundred times.
I'd gladly do so.
Yes, Mr. Son. Did you get the briefcase?
Kang Jin Gu's wife has it? What are you talking about?
How could that have happened?
I will put my reputation on the line...
and support you...
in any way I can until the very end.
So I hope you'll also do the same...
and fight alongside me.
(Kim Gwan Seong, Jo Yeong Su)
(Kim Jeong Mi, Woo Seong Gyoon)
Let us begin then.
These documents were collected...
by Mr. Choi in person over the past 10 years.
You'll realize this once you see it,
but what is most questionable is the complicated governance...
of its subsidiaries through mutual investments...
and the unclear flow of finances.
We urge you to take a closer look in this area.
We haven't seen each other for a day,
but you don't seem thrilled to see me.
I'm busy.
I don't have time for jokes.
Why couldn't I reach you yesterday? Was something up?
What if there was?
It's not like I have to report to you about it.
Why are you being snappy today?
Are you upset about something?
What if there was?
Must I report that to you as well?
You're being this way because you don't want me...
to go to the States, right?
Don't worry.
I won't go if you tell me not to.
You're going there to get your degree,
so why would I stop you?
Because I like you.
Because I want the person I like...
to tell me to stay.
Please leave if you don't have anything better to say.
I need to work.
I won't go if you tell me not to.
I'm not joking.
Tell me not to go...
and I won't.
What should I do?
Why are you asking me that?
What does it have to do with me?
Are you fine...
with me leaving?
How many times must I tell you this?
You...
are just someone I owe a lot to.
So stop coming by to say such silly things.
Silly?
All I care about right now is Yeol Mu's dad.
Why on earth did he die?
Is it true that he embezzled from the company?
That is all I have been thinking about.
You don't know this because you're not a father,
but you can't easily forget someone you had a child with.
I have no room...
for you in my life.
Do you mean that?
How many times must I tell you this?
Yes, I mean it.
I mean it, Mr. Na.
Even after all this,
if you keep harassing me,
I'll consider it disrespect.
Right, whatever.
I'm done pleading with you.
If you'd rather suffer alone...
and have your life end this way,
then so be it.
I can't let you ruin your life...
just because...
I want a different ending for myself.
Come on. Stop dragging your feet.
Are you sure about this?
- We should tell your mother... - Honey.
She'd kill us both if she found out.
Would you rather have a funeral in your tuxedo?
I'm going to consider your lack of enthusiasm...
as you not wanting to marry me.
That's not it at all.
Then follow me.
Woo Jae, you look awesome in that tuxedo.
Have you seen a groom-to-be this handsome before?
I haven't.
Right?
Try on the next one.
Do you have the one I chose yesterday?
Sure.
Isn't this where the bride tries on wedding dresses?
It's odd for a man to try on tuxedos.
What's wrong?
Don't you like the dress I chose?
I chose it while waiting for you last night.
You look amazing. I love it.
The other tuxedo is ready.
Hurry.
Honey, you look incredible.
Yes, Ms. Park. It's me.
Is Father still at the office?
I just have something to tell him in person.
All right.
I'll be there on time.
Gosh, is it something I ate?
Why is my stomach rumbling?
Goodness.
Let me take those.
It's quite all right, but thank you anyway.
You can sort out the groceries you shopped.
I'll take these.
Whose clothes are these?
They are Ms. Do's from the dry cleaner's.
I'll take these to her then.
Thank you.
She left her door open.
I didn't think she was going to work today,
but I guess she did.
All right.
Wait, these people look familiar.
Oh, my gosh. No way!
Room Five and Ms. Oh?
Hold on a second.
Room Five has been putting his moves on the younger daughter-in-law?
Oh, no.
But...
I see that my clothes are back.
Where did the photos go?
I left them here a minute ago.
Ma'am?
Ma'am!
Ma'am? Ma'am.
Yes, Ms. Do.
Have you seen the photos I left on my bed?
Photos?
Yes, I was just looking at them and left them on my bed.
But they were gone when I came out of the bathroom.
Didn't you come inside and leave my clothes on my bed?
That wasn't me. That was Ms. Bang.
What? Bang Eun Ji?
Hey, did you take something from my room?
Did you?
Stop right there.
- What the... Hey. - Move.
Why did you take them?
My goodness, Ms. Do.
Are you okay?
She's more than just a gold digger. She's also a thief.
How dare she steal something from me?
My gosh, what is it?
Oh, my gosh. I can't believe this.
Where... Where did you get this?
That's not important.
The woman you're hitting on is Wang Sam's second daughter-in-law?
Yes.
Are you serious?
Of all the women you could date, why does it have to be her?
That's what I want to ask you.
Of all the guys out there, why do you have to date...
her father-in-law?
This is driving me crazy.
I will never approve of this relationship.
Who do you think you are? You have no say in this.
Don't make things get complicated.
Don't expect things to work out between you and her.
I started hitting on her way before you started dating him.
I hit on her first.
You should be the one to give up.
So what if you hit on her first?
I'm already living with Wang Sam.
- Break up with her right now. - Why would I do that?
Never.
My gosh, where in the world did you get this photo?
Do Hee had it in her room, and I saw it by coincidence.
What?
You saw this in Witch Two's room?
Why are you eating bread? You just had a meal.
I had a meal?
No, I didn't.
We had noodles together, honey.
What are you talking about? I never had noodles.
I'm starving because I started working early this morning.
Honey.
Do you think it's a waste that I'm eating your bread?
What are you talking about? I don't think it's a waste.
- We had lunch together. - No, I didn't.
I haven't eaten anything ever since I started working this morning!
Okay, fine. Go ahead and eat if you're hungry.
Forget it.
You're making me sound pathetic, so I don't want to eat anymore.
What is the matter with her?
(Geo Bok, My Love)
Hello?
- Mak Rye, it's me. - Yes?
Why don't we...
eat out today?
I was just about to cook bean sprouts with rice.
We can have that next time.
Meet me outside.
Who's going to take care of Yeol Mu?
I already called Man Ho and asked him to babysit him for us.
You don't need to worry. Just meet me outside.
Can you please hold this?
I know you wanted to eat out,
but why did you bring me to such an expensive restaurant?
This place might look a bit old and tacky,
but the food here is nice. Follow me inside.
Hello, sir.
- It's been a long time. - Yes, sir.
Well, then.
What's the chef's special today?
It's the usual menu, sir.
I'll have a medium-rare steak...
for my main dish.
And as for her,
she likes fish.
You have freshly caught fish, right?
She'll have a fish steak.
Okay, sir.
What would you like to drink?
I'd like the usual. You can serve her white wine.
- Meanwhile, I'll have the red wine. - Okay, sir.
And we're both very old,
so please give us our food in the right order.
Don't give us everything all at once.
Okay, sir.
Is it really okay for you to spend money here?
It's not like I'm going to spend a fortune here.
How can we even afford to eat at a place like this?
Did you steal money from the briefcase?
My gosh, what do you take me for?
I have enough money to last me a lifetime...
thanks to the credit card I got from my son and daughter-in-law.
Is it really okay to spend your children's money like that?
Will you stop worrying already?
Just enjoy your meal.
You really haven't changed at all. You're still so brazen.
Mak Rye, back when I was a poor working student...
living at your inn,
I always got hungry again not too long after I had dinner.
And somehow, you happened to notice that.
So you secretly cooked for me without telling your mother.
Yes, I did.
Do you know what I told myself back then?
I promised myself that I'll feed you the most delicious foods ever...
and that I'll let you live a luxurious and comfortable life.
But it took me so long to keep that promise.
Anyway, I'm sorry.
I'm just grateful you got to keep your promise.
What if I died before you came back?
What would you have done then?
Then I would've died as well.
You're such a liar.
You think I'm lying?
I know it's a lie, but it's still nice to hear.
- Is that our meal? - Yes, sir.
Here.
Cheers to Nakwon Inn...
and paradise.
What a grand toast.
I haven't done this in a while. Will you just play along?
Okay, fine.
Cheers to Nakwon Inn and paradise.
Cheers.
- Next week? - Yes.
I took a day off next week.
So let's get married that day and go on a honeymoon.
If you make another lame comment, I'll really get angry at you.
Okay, let's do that.
Let's start out in a small studio.
Don't tell me you can't move out of that inn again.
If you do, I'll really get angry.
Okay, fine.
Once I move out and Hae Jun goes to the States,
our place will feel really empty.
He's going to the States? What do you mean?
All I care about right now is Yeol Mu's dad.
Why on earth did he die?
Is it true that he embezzled from the company?
That is all I have been thinking about.
You don't know this because you're not a father,
but you can't easily forget someone you had a child with.
I have no room for you in my life.
Hey.
Hello.
You must be here to see Bak Ha.
Wait here. I'll go inside...
No, there's no need. I'm sorry to ask you this.
But can you please give this to her?
I got it for her when I went to Las Vegas for a business trip.
And I forgot to give it to her.
Why don't you give it to her yourself?
No, please give it to her on my behalf.
I heard you're planning to go to the States.
Yes, I'll be leaving.
But don't you have feelings for Bak Ha?
- If you just leave like this... - She told me...
that she has no room for me in her life.
What?
I guess I was totally mistaken.
I got rejected big time.
Can I go inside?
Yes, sure.
What's up?
What's this?
Director Na asked me to give this to you.
He got it when he went to Las Vegas for a business trip.
He apparently forgot to give it to you.
I heard he's leaving for the States.
Why didn't you ask him to stay?
I can't do that.
I have no right to ask him to stay.
That's nonsense.
It will do him no good to get involved with me.
Those who need to leave should leave.
And those who need to stay should stay.
That's life, isn't it?
Bak Ha.
I don't want to talk about this anymore.
I'm leaving, Grandpa.
We only just met, and we're saying goodbye...
before we even get to know each other.
Please take good care of Grandpa.
Don't worry about my sweetheart.
Why can't she stop calling him that?
Take care. Good luck.
Thanks.
What's all the fuss? This is totally unnecessary.
You'd better hurry if you don't want to miss your flight.
Bye.
I can take care of myself. Don't worry too much.
Take care.
I'll come with you to the airport.
No, I called a taxi.
Why?
I don't want to leave you alone at the airport.
I'll go alone.
Hae Jun.
My poor boy.
You'll be so lonely, abroad all alone.
A cold wave watch has been issued.
Pack up and go home.
I'll just finish this up first.
My goodness.
I'm going home now.
- See you tomorrow. - Get home safe.
Okay.
Mr. Na...
is leaving tonight.
Are you letting him go like this?
What can I do?
I have to.
I can't be too greedy.
I have to let him go.
Never show up in front of me again.
In Sook!
Take this and get lost!
I'm so upset.
Why is my heart racing?
Stay here for the time being.
Thank you.
I like you a lot.
Do you mean it? You can't change your mind later.
The new CEO...
Marketing Director Na Hae Ri...
will run the company from now on.
Woo Jae and I are getting married.
I'm sorry, Mom.