(Episode 18)
How is Ji Eun doing?
She's all droopy and depressed.
She won't even eat. All she does is stay in bed.
She's sensitive right now, so just leave her be.
You have no idea how many times she made me walk on eggshells today.
What's with the smile?
You're always frowning at home.
I just feel relieved to have gotten rid of him.
I also feel like my blood circulation...
has gotten better now that he's not around.
Honey.
I'm sure he'll sign the divorce papers.
But you know how stubborn he can be.
Do you really think he'll do as he's told...
and testify that he registered their marriage...
without Ji Eun's consent?
He can get locked up in jail for embezzlement in the workplace.
If he's in his right mind, he'll do what he needs to do.
I already talked to the prosecution in charge...
and drew up a big picture to get what we want.
He'll eventually give in to the pressure.
We need to make sure he never mentions anything...
about Ji Eun or our family...
until the day he dies.
I also have everything ready to put a leash on his father...
who's busy participating in labor movements.
Things will go down the drain if Ji Eun finds out.
It'd be great if we could send her abroad tomorrow.
I'll make her go abroad voluntarily.
So don't get involved.
Open a bottle of wine.
I'm going to drink with Ji Eun.
Ji Eun.
Nothing's more important than yourself.
I'm just worried...
that you might punish yourself for too long.
That's what bothers me the most.
I understand that you need to get good rest...
in order to gain power to get back up again.
But you shouldn't look back on the past.
I guess you never know what will happen in life.
I've also come to realize that you and Mom...
weren't against our relationship just for the sake of it.
I may have been displeased, but when I decided to accept him as family,
I was ready to turn him into a man who suited us.
We were too different.
We were bound to break up.
So I have no regrets.
You can go ahead and file for divorce tomorrow.
There's no need to drag things on if you've made up your mind.
It's also better for Se Hoon to get it over with...
and move on.
What brings you to call me?
Yes, I can talk.
I'm drinking wine with my daughter at home.
Oh, really? Just a second.
Ji Eun, can you get me my note from the study?
I know he's not an easy fellow.
But you had him arrested right away.
And you can do everything once you put your mind to it.
Even brutal criminals have human rights.
I have to say, I feel a bit uneasy about this.
You already arrested him,
so cut off his connections with the outside world...
and have him stay...
in an interrogation room or a lock-up for just one month.
I'm pretty close with the public prosecutor general,
so I already told him...
about this case.
Why are you fighting this?
You may be stubborn,
but you should face reality...
and realize what it is that you did wrong.
You're using your authority as a prosecutor...
to fabricate a case and accept bribery.
Not only did you arrest me without a warrant,
but you even refused to let me have visitors or talk to a lawyer.
What's next?
Hey.
All the evidence of embezzlement are pointing at you.
Listen, you punk. I'm going to give you a hard time today.
Korea is a law-abiding country.
Do you think you'll be able to get away with...
arresting an innocent man?
That's why I haven't uncuffed you.
It's the least I can do to keep things orderly and safe...
in the interrogation room.
How dare you lecture me about the law?
I want you to carry out a drug test on him.
Okay.
You'll get tested anyway once you go to a lock-up or prison.
- So just get it done here. - You scumbag.
Listen, you punk.
Look around and think before you speak.
If you go to jail for embezzlement and drug abuse,
it'll completely ruin your life.
You don't want to die early, do you?
Sit down, you punk!
It hurt my neck to look up.
What's this doing on the floor?
Se Hoon.
Where did he go with the door unlocked?
Why don't you go on a trip abroad?
If you stay home, you'll only feel more depressed.
The only thing I can do is focus on work.
So I'll just do that.
Then actually, there's a long-term business trip.
Can you go to China?
Never mind.
It's not really the best environment.
Where is it?
It's a small town in China.
And there's a master craftsman in natural dyeing,
and his family has been doing it for generations.
More and more people are going to be interested in...
eco-friendly dye products.
So I think we should also start showing interest.
I'll go.
If I send you there,
I'd be too worried to fall asleep at night.
It'll be a good chance for me to pull myself together.
Let me leave tomorrow.
I guess it could be a nice place to get some fresh air.
Look at you guys together.
Can Mom and I join you guys?
Go ahead. Young Eun, you brought a bottle of expensive wine.
I don't know how expensive it is,
but the oldest wine is the tastiest, right?
Wine and humans both get better with age.
But of course, there are exceptions.
Why are you looking at me?
I need to irritate you in order to make you get angry.
It's all for the thrill.
My gosh, at least you know you irritate me.
Will you guys stop?
Let's be a harmonious family for once.
It's been ages since the four of us gathered together like this.
Ji Eun.
I'm sure you know this,
but you're what keeps me going.
I understand how you feel as you cry day and night.
Let's stop talking about depressing things.
It's making me think of Joon Young.
Mom.
How did you manage to hang in there...
after Joon Young died?
After I lost Sarang,
I realized that it must've been torturous for you.
I'm able to endure the pain thanks to you and your sister.
Do you think you can endure it too?
I...
want to dance.
Go ahead.
Then here.
Mom. Mom.
Mom.
Mom, you're good.
Am I back to being my mom and dad's daughter?
This is where I belong.
But does that mean...
it was all just a dream?
Jang Se Hoon.
I liked him so much.
I thought I loved him.
But I guess I might not even know what it means to love.
All that's left...
is for me to accept that it's over between us.
I've been a prosecutor for 15 years,
and it's been a while since I've met a persistent guy like Jang Se Hoon.
I figured you might need a little more help,
so I sent my brother-in-law there.
He'll be there soon.
You really are merciless.
It's going to take a lot of work...
to make sure no one gets suspicious of anything.
Yes.
I'm getting a call. I think your brother-in-law is here.
Wait.
What case is the deputy prosecutor general investigating himself?
Internal embezzlement within Bisang Apparel.
I need to get going.
"Bisang Apparel"?
Gosh, stop it.
I'm serious.
Everyone becomes the same once they come here.
Anyway, this is your last chance before we start pushing things.
So try your best to convince him.
I know I was given orders by the higher-ups,
but you know you put us in a pickle by getting us involved...
in your family feud, right?
The prosecution sometimes keep quiet regarding those who are guilty,
but you guys also know how to frame an innocent man.
And I bet he learned that, so I'm sure he'll listen.
What did you just say?
I was told to open my wallet and keep my mouth shut.
I apologize for my slip of the tongue.
Are you kidding me? Do you think you can joke around...
because I'm helping you with this?
My tongue is always what gets me in trouble.
Don't take too long. Make it quick, okay?
I know you feel wronged.
But my brother-in-law is furious right now.
Why are you doing this to me?
You got your way once, so you should yield this time.
You ruined Ji Eun's life.
If you have some conscience,
you should cooperate and help us turn things back to normal.
They're keeping you here...
so they can file for an annulment.
Testify that you registered your marriage without her consent...
and go through with the legal process.
Then everything will be simple.
They just don't want Ji Eun...
to become a divorced woman.
Does Ji Eun know about this?
Will you believe me if I tell you that she knows?
Don't lie to me.
I know she hates me, but she'd never do this to me.
You guys are done.
Ji Eun gets angry whenever anyone mentions your name.
I told you what I'm here for.
Will you accept the showdown or not?
(Showdown: A final confrontation to settle a dispute)
I want you to bring Ji Eun here.
If she tells me herself that this is what she wants,
- I'll think about it then. - If you don't cooperate,
things will only get worse.
You're a clever guy. Don't you get what's going on?
I'm sure you know...
that this was only possible because we put in some groundwork.
And you noticed how fast things proceeded from there.
If you don't listen, they'll issue an arrest warrant.
And they think you embezzled a lot of money,
so you'll get locked up for a very long time.
So just do as you're told...
You people are like trash.
Then just do as you're told and get out of the dump.
What if I refuse?
Don't try to fight my brother-in-law.
Do you think he's only going to do this to you?
He already has your father on a leash...
for all the labor movements he participated in.
If you mess with my dad,
I swear I'll bring this to another level.
I heard the prosecution can keep people locked up...
for a maximum of 20 days as a means to investigate.
Their target is Jang Se Hoon,
so they just need to make sure they keep cornering him.
The evidence is loud and clear.
So Se Hoon won't be able to get out of this.
And in the end, he'll give up.
The only problem is that the deputy prosecutor general...
keeps asking for more.
Are you done fixing the financial documents?
I perfectly organized the references, bank statement,
bank balance, sales,
overdue payments, and the loan we took out.
There’s not a single error regarding even the smallest things...
including the distribution and administrative expenses.
I want you to send the files...
to an accounting firm and get it audited.
Why do you want it checked by an external audit institution?
I want to use this chance...
to get our brand reevaluated.
Okay, sir.
I've seen that face before.
What?
I can tell that you're scared to death right now.
I don't get what you mean.
I heard you visit Jeongseon quite often.
My nephew told me...
that he saw you last weekend at a casino.
People who gamble...
obviously go crazy when they see money.
And you're in charge of the finance team,
so I'm pretty sure you embezzled some money here and there.
Sang Bum may be a ferocious man,
but he too must have a hard time seeing what's right under his nose.
You have no right to accuse me of something so absurd.
We all tend to have trouble admitting the truth.
Gwang Cheol.
The more you trust someone, the more betrayed you will feel.
If Sang Bum finds out his right-hand man betrayed him,
do you think he'll forgive you considering how spiteful he can be?
I'm just worried. That's all.
If you don't have any other options, call me.
We should help each other when we're in need.
I guess this is why they tell you to be careful of whom you befriend.
I might end up getting investigated by the prosecution just like you.
They closed the case because they couldn't find evidence.
My clumsy wife just happened to buy...
a few paintings without knowing they were fake.
I'm relieved that she got acquitted.
Why are you here without calling beforehand?
Just get to the point.
Why are you so edgy?
Just tell me why you're here.
I think they might accuse me of my irregularities.
I did make some unfair profit,
but they're even looking into my past...
illegal foreign exchange transactions.
And they might even raise an issue...
regarding the succession of my company.
A rookie prosecutor...
at Seoul District Public Prosecutors' Office...
is trying to find everything he can to get me indicted.
Then pay the penalty.
They want me to pay 10.7 million dollars.
You got what you deserved for being greedy...
and crossing the line.
I came to urgently ask for help.
I heard the Ministry of National Defense...
decided to nominate Bisang Apparel for the bidding.
Why don't you let Seorin join the project?
Why would I do that?
Come on. Be a good friend.
"Friend"?
How can you be so shameless?
You coaxed my dumb brother-in-law...
to get your hands on borrowed-name bank account statement.
And you call yourself my friend?
A friend is someone who shares a deep and meaningful relationship.
Someone who stabs me from the back is called an enemy.
When you were suspicious of your brother-in-law,
- your wife came to me and asked... - I don't want to hear it.
I'm sorry.
I was too thoughtless.
That's too grand of an expression for someone cunning like you.
And don't ask for something I can't do for you.
Look at how much you've grown.
You even know how to fight back.
Watch what comes out of that mouth of yours.
You must feel all proud and high in spirit...
now that you've overcome a crisis.
But this isn't the end, you know.
I'll make sure I pay you back...
for the mistreatment...
I received today.
Who does he think he is to threaten me?
Do you think he went to get some air and clear his head?
Without even closing the studio?
I have a bad feeling about this.
I understand that he doesn't want to answer our calls,
but he still always texts back.
I feel like something might happen.
Do you think...
What?
You don't think he's thinking of doing something drastic, do you?
Are you kidding me? Stop talking nonsense.
You never know what people can do...
once they lose their minds.
He won't ever leave his father behind like that.
Do you think he might be with Ji Eun?
You really know nothing about women.
Women never turn back once a relationship is over.
Plus, Ji Eun is really twisted right now.
She keeps blaming everything on Se Hoon.
I'm definitely sure they're not together.
But still, you never know. You should call her.
No.
These days, it feels like...
she's searching for targets she can take it out on.
But of course, I understand how tormenting it must be for her.
I'm sorry, but still, you never know.
You should try calling Ji Eun and ask her if Se Hoon ever called.
I'm just worried.
I'm Se Hoon's friend, so it's awkward to call her myself.
Bok Ja, will you please cooperate?
- Why do you keep asking me to... - Hurry!
Well, I know I should call, but still...
Sometimes, it's better not to console someone.
I don't want to talk to anyone right now.
I'm sorry, Bok Ja. I'll call you next time.
Ji Eun, wait. I have a question.
Did you ever talk to Se Hoon over the phone recently?
Why would I talk to him over the phone?
You're unbelievable.
You called me to ask about him?
Are you really my friend? Don't ever call me again.
He's probably having fun buying wood.
Ji Eun got angry at me because of you.
You're so annoying, Ho Jin.
I need to go to my part-time job. Are you going to stay?
I'm so worried.
Gosh, where in the world did he disappear to?
It's like someone secretly kidnapped him.
Hello?
Yes, I'm Kim Ho Jin. Who's calling?
I'm a prosecutor at Seoul Central District Prosecutor's Office.
I'm your senior.
I want you to listen to me carefully.
Okay, sir.
Yes.
Why are you helping me?
Because it's a prosecutor's job to do what's right.
In order to find out if I'm trustworthy or not...
is to trust me first.
It's up to you to decide whether you're going to trust me or not.
Then what is it that you're after?
I'm a financial prosecutor, so what I want is...
evidence regarding Bisang Apparel's law manipulation.
I was forced to close...
the recent case on Bisang's art gallery.
But I want to use this chance to raise an issue about it again.
I know this is an illegal investigation,
but all the evidence fit like a puzzle,
and the deputy prosecutor general is in charge of the case.
That means you're facing a dead-end if you don't turn the tables around.
You worked in Bisang's finance team.
So I'm sure you have a few things up your sleeve as a safety net.
Keep this in mind. They call me Crazy Lunatic.
(Interrogation room)
So tell me.
Will you admit to the embezzlement...
and sign the written statement?
Or will you give Chairman Lee what he wants...
and come to a settlement?
You should know your place.
Accept the option that's given to you.
The chairman sure did lie down a lot of landmines...
to make sure you can't get out of this.
If you don't end it here,
your father will get hurt.
(Arrest Warrant)
It turns out your father committed a lot of crimes...
including illegal protests,
squatting, obstruction of business,
and causing damage to property.
That's good enough to get him imprisoned.
Plus, he's a hardliner, so he'll get a long sentence.
I'm sure you know by now that it's easy to get a warrant.
And the judge who issued the warrant will even let a murderer...
get away with murder as long as he gets paid.
Do you understand what that means?
Will you order me some food?
I can't think straight...
on an empty stomach.
Okay.
Let's eat.
After all, we all work hard to make a living.
So yes, we should eat.
Oh, right. The fountain pen.
It fits perfectly.
It's beautiful.
I guess your mother had the same ring size as me.
Doesn't it look too old-fashioned?
Do you want to change the design?
It's pretty much a keepsake from your mother.
If I change the design, I'd be a horrible daughter-in-law.
I should wear this on the anniversary of her death.
Ji Eun.
How is it that everything you do is so kind and touching?
It's so I can get you to love me more.
It's beautiful.
You must be thinking about your mother.
I'm a financial prosecutor, so what I want is...
evidence regarding Bisang Apparel's law manipulation.
The recent case on Bisang's art gallery.
You worked in Bisang's finance team.
So I'm sure you have a few things up your sleeve as a safety net.
The chairman sure did lie down a lot of landmines...
to make sure you can't get out of this.
If you don't end it here,
your father will get hurt.
It turns out your father committed a lot of crimes.
That's good enough to get him imprisoned.
Plus, he's a hardliner, so he'll get a long sentence.
How dare you act up!
Stay calm.
(Phoenix 2020)
Why don't you deal with him tonight...
after my daughter gets on a plan?
Put your emotions aside and try to stay logical.
You're even framing him for embezzlement.
Must you file for an annulment as well?
Even if he holds a grudge for getting framed for embezzlement...
Have you lost your mind?
You framed him for embezzlement...
so you could file for an annulment?
I should've just let him be.
I was too greedy.
I need to help him get his old life back.
Ji Eun.