(Episode 62)
If the chief prosecutor had the confidential records,
he would've filed for an arrest warrant.
And if Jung Min really did give it to him,
we just need to take it back.
The chief prosecutor only cares about money,
so I can handle him.
How is everything going with the news article?
Like you asked, we made up a story...
and said Director Seo did this to get back at you...
for constantly postponing his appointment as the successor...
due to his poor performance in the company.
I want that fool...
to be sent to a place abroad,
so find me an overseas branch that's farthest away from here.
Okay, sir.
Are things going well with Ji Eun?
Chairman Chung also gave his ready consent.
So don't delay the issue.
It won't be that difficult...
to separate the TF team and switch it into Bisang Textile.
You can talk to Ji Eun tomorrow and handle the details.
Go on now.
Throw out the trash in my house.
I don't even want to see a single strand of her hair.
And why haven't you found Jung Min yet?
What is the secretary team doing?
He turned off his cell phone, so it's hard to track him down.
We're trying to find him...
by looking into his credit card records.
You're always busy look into things.
I don't care if Jung Min gets hurt,
so bring him to me.
What time is it right now?
What time is Ji Eun going to be here?
(Bisang Textile Investment Contract)
You always look the best in a white dress shirt.
Ji Eun.
How you dress is also a part of how you do business.
It shows that person's determination and attitude.
I'll keep that in mind.
I'm not saying this because you're my daughter.
I can easily tell that you're fit...
to lead Bisang Apparel.
I should make you trust me again.
It's nice to have a rich boyfriend.
But weren't you supposed to come back in the afternoon?
I couldn't wait to give you your gift.
I put something inside that to show you my love.
When you're struggling to find the answer,
think about what you really want.
Then prioritize the thoughts in your mind.
Your daughter will do well.
I have faith in you, Ji Eun.
I've already prioritized what I want, Dad.
Where are you going at such a late hour?
To meet Chairman Seo.
Why?
I have good news.
Is he going to let you marry Jung Min?
No, it's even better than that.
We're going to rebuild Bisang Apparel.
Chairman Seo agreed to help.
At first, it's going to start out as Bisang Textile...
which is going to be one of Seorin's affiliates.
But once we pay off the investment...
and make more than 40 percent of profit,
he promised to separate it into a different firm.
Your dad will be so happy.
He'll be so happy about this.
Ji Eun, I had a dream two days ago,
and our entire living room was drenched in water.
That must've been a lucky dream.
You're unbelievable, Ji Eun. I'm so proud of you.
But what made that greedy man agree to help you?
- Does it come at a cost? - Yes.
He agreed to help in return for breaking up with Jung Min.
Have you lost your mind?
Then what about Jung Min?
I broke his heart.
That's why Bisang Textile must be a success no matter what.
You'll get punished for hurting Jung Min, you know.
He's been nothing but loving to you,
but you abandoned him for your own success?
Tell him you won't do it.
No.
I guess the apple really doesn't fall far from the tree.
You're just like your dad.
You put your needs first,
and you're ruthless. You're exactly like him.
Have you thought about how heartbroken Jung Min must be?
Think about how betrayed he must feel.
He has a soft heart, but he's also resolute.
So I'm sure he'll overcome it.
I'll see you later.
I feel so bad for Jung Min.
I bet he was completely heartbroken.
That poor guy.
What are you going to do now?
They're going to put you in prison.
Why are you trying to take responsibility...
for something that happened without your consent?
I'm sick and tired of having my life controlled...
by my greedy and self-righteous dad.
It's time to stop living like that.
When someone plays tricks on you, you respond with your own tactics.
And what exactly is your tactic?
I need to go to jail...
in order to make my dad step down from his position.
All the executives who agreed on the illegal succession...
will all get fired.
That's the only way Seorin can become a new company.
I know this could make the company go through a rough patch,
but Seorin has too many affiliates.
We need to downsize...
in order to become a strong and steady company.
You're going to sacrifice yourself...
to show off how worthy you are to become the head of the company?
Impressive, right?
You're unbelievable.
But I have to say, all the articles are praising you...
for being so just and honest.
You're really popular on social media too.
Did you press like?
No.
People who aren't involved might think this is interesting,
but as your friend, I know you'll end up in prison.
So how could I like anything?
Gosh, no matter how much I hate him, he's still my dad.
So it's better that I get locked up instead.
If I get locked up,
he'll just get indicted for dereliction of duty.
When the father and son both get investigated,
it's the norm to only have one of them locked up.
Let's go.
Where?
Where do you think? To grab the bull by its horns.
(Bisang Textile Investment Contract)
Now that I've signed it,
you've become the CEO of one of our affiliates.
Now it's time to show me your ability.
I had to give up my heart to get this opportunity,
so I should use it to turn my life around.
Business is all about satisfying your greed.
If you want to succeed, you need to become ruthless.
Sir.
I think that's enough advice from you.
Let me say one more thing.
If you deceive me and get back with Jung Min,
I'll make sure you pay for it.
I'm pretty sure Jung Min is sick and tired of me now.
I bet he's had enough of your ambition.
Let me also ask you something.
Why do you hate me so much?
I could've turned a blind eye on your divorce...
considering how much Jung Min was crazy about you,
but you have a different problem.
Why not be a bit more honest with yourself?
You can't have kids.
I did a thorough background check,
and I read a doctor's note...
saying you're unable to have kids due to your previous miscarriage.
Do I need to explain more?
You really are brutal, sir.
Jung Min is the only child I have left.
And there will be no one to carry on the family line.
Seorin's been run by my family for generations.
But who will run it after Jung Min?
You just gave me a strong will to succeed.
Like you said, I should become a lot more ruthless.
Just use your smart brain to do business with me.
(Bisang Textile Investment Contract)
You guys are unbelievable.
I'm glad things didn't work out between you and my son.
He's crazy enough to destroy his own company.
How do you expect me to stay sane as your son?
You've completely lost it.
Who do you think you are to make a mess of my business?
You want to succeed the company legitimately?
Cut the nonsense.
If I don't give it to you, it'll never be yours.
I never said I wanted it.
You proceeded with the succession without my permission,
and that shows you wanted to have control over me.
I'm just doing what I want just like you.
So you have no right to get angry at me.
I don't have the energy to argue with a fool like you.
Did you give the confidential record to the chief prosecutor or not?
Tell me.
Stop being so stubborn.
I need to know to prevent the worst case scenario.
"The worst"?
You're the worst, Dad.
Did your hands not shake...
when you poured alcohol over Jung In's body?
Did Na Kyung tell you?
She must've told you to provoke your sympathy...
because she thought I wasn't going to get better.
This isn't something you can hide.
And you shouldn't have tried to hide it either!
How could you not even care...
to meet Jung In's son?
What's the use? It'll only break my heart.
I guess you do feel guilty.
Seeing that kid will remind you of what a terrible father you were...
to have used your own son's death to your advantage.
He betrayed me first!
He conspired with people who weren't happy with me...
and tried to bring me down from my position.
It's time for you to go to prison.
Do you think you'll get your way just by giving them...
the confidential record?
This fight will only end once someone collapses.
And I'm going to do everything I can to make you get on your knees,
so do what you can to fight me back, Dad.
Those ungrateful punks.
I had to get my hands on...
all sorts of dirt...
for their own good.
So how dare they...
condemn me?
I will never...
collapse.
Although my loneliness will not let me smile
I will still smile
I think you need to come.
She's not in a very good state.
I don't think she should be left alone.
Okay. Yes, sir.
You should go back.
This has nothing to do with me, so I'm not interested.
No matter how much you hate her, she's still your mother.
Don't you think you should know the horrible stuff she went through?
I said I'm not interested.
Your mother...
even had to kill someone because of Chairman Seo.
She lived a terrible life.
She's a pitiful woman.
You're the only person who can reach out to her...
and help her have a more comfortable life.
Whom did she kill?
Your father.
She was raped.
(Baek Soon Ju)
If she really wanted to abandon you, she never would've given birth.
Chairman Seo...
bribed someone so he could steal...
your grandfather's technology.
When your grandmother found out, she got into a fight...
and died at the factory due to a fire.
And your grandfather committed suicide after he went bankrupt.
Your mother found him after he had already hung himself,
and she was only 17 years old.
After she was raped,
she slit her wrist to kill herself.
But after she found out she was pregnant,
she decided to live.
(5 days later)
(Chairman Seo Mun Su)
Chairman Seo.
My little brother.
How could you die like this?
I know it's impossible for us to know the future.
But how could you die such a futile death?
I feel so bad for my little brother.
Please let go, Ms. Lee.
I'm not going to let go until you hear me out.
Why? Did my dad ask you to do something again?
Did he tell you not to give the files to the prosecution?
Tell me.
What did he promise you this time?
Did he promise to let us get married...
if you stopped me from telling everything to the prosecution?
Well, that's too bad. I don't like you anymore.
Will you stop being sarcastic?
Your father told me you had nothing to do...
with the illegal transfer of management rights.
He told me you did nothing wrong...
and that Director Choi has something on you.
He insisted on making sure you didn't get in trouble.
So why are you trying to take the blame for it?
What do you care if I take the blame for it or not?
It's already over between...
Is that why you've been...
helping my dad?
That's how it started at first, but it wasn't the only reason.
I don't know what to say.
You don't know what to say?
Then just go.
(Seorin)
Chairman Seo passed away,
and Director Seo is getting investigated by the prosecution.
Because of that, the office is so gloomy.
But don't you think Director Seo was really brave and manly?
He has tons of fans on social media.
And he's become a huge star on online communities.
What's the point? He'll get locked up in jail.
He might bail himself out.
I heard that's going to cost a lot.
If he pays all that,
the owner of Seorin might change.
That has nothing to do with us.
Of course it does.
A lot of things could change depending on the chairman.
Even if there's no chairman at the moment,
Se Hoon is still the CEO,
so the company will do well.
We just need to focus on our jobs.
I must say, Se Hoon is really lucky.
What's that supposed to mean?
You know what I mean.
His dismissal got canceled because of what happened.
Are you seriously...
Forget it.
We'll get into a fight while trying to defend our friends.
Let's get back to work.
Director Nam, I heard your friend, Ms. Lee,
became the CEO of one of our affiliates.
Is that true?
Where do you hear that kind of stuff?
There are a lot of people who tell me these things.
I also heard she broke up with Director Seo.
Lots of people told me that they saw them...
walk past each other without even saying hello.
And this one is really off the record.
But I heard she received Bisang Textile...
in return for breaking up with Director Seo.
(Bisang Textile, CEO Lee Ji Eun)
You'll receive the money on the date that's written in the contract.
The late chairman had already given his orders,
and the joint project with Chung Group has been transferred...
to Bisang Textile.
So you can continue with what you've been doing.
Chairman Chung and I talked about the details via email.
You can hire your own employees.
Okay, thank you.
I'll meet you again for the monthly report.
Okay.
(Bisang Textile, CEO Lee Ji Eun)
Although Bisang Textile got separated,
it's still one of our affiliates.
And I was asked to work with you,
so I think we need to talk.
Go ahead, sir.
"CEO Lee Ji Eun".
It suits you.
But for some strange reasons, I can't seem to congratulate you.
Did you get this in return for breaking up with Jung Min?
It's none of your business.
Let's just focus on work.
You're a scary woman.
Mom.
It felt so embarrassing to carry around a notepad.
We live in a smart era. Why couldn't I use a smartphone?
Why don't you live a normal life?
I have nothing to say about that.
How are things at work?
Are people hostile against Jung Min?
No, there are a lot more supporters.
The employees aren't stockholders, so it doesn't matter.
You have a weird personality.
Then why did you make me eavesdrop on the employees?
Office politics are still important.
So I need to know what the employees think.
Mom, you're so coy and two-faced.
Good luck.
Jung Min, can we talk?
Hey, brother. I'm busy, so I should get going.
I know we're done with your father's funeral,
but I have something to say to you.
Go ahead.
Jung Min, get up.
You ungrateful punk.
Your father died because of you.
You know you deserve a slap in the face, right?
I'll just cut right to the chase.
I'm going to take over your father's position.
I can't let you do that.
I'm impressed by how bold you are.
Get out of my house right now.
(Phoenix 2020)
We both have one thing in common now.
We both got abandoned by Ji Eun.
You can go ahead. We'll take the next one.
Get in. We need to work together.
You can't keep avoiding me.
Is he suffering from a heart disease again?
What worries me more is that he might have delirium...
- Wake up! Will! - which could cause...
distorted memories or memory loss.
Did it go well?
What are you talking about?