(Episode 73)
Where's my dad?
He says he has to unpack...
and has too much to do.
Is that more urgent than seeing his daughter?
We'll have to pretend to be strangers in the office.
He should've come.
Hush.
I'll be careful.
Thanks for sending me documents for all these years.
How are things going with Lora Shoes?
It's all in here.
I knew you were good.
Thank you.
Who was it?
Who bought over three percent...
of our company's shares last month?
- I don't know. - Was it Ju Hyung?
Why do you think that?
What's going on?
Was it really Ju Hyung?
Or... Was it not him?
I didn't think you'd come back.
Did you leave something?
I guess you were having a drink.
I'd like one too.
So,
how does it feel to be back in Seoul after all these years?
It hasn't been years.
I came briefly last month too.
It was only for a few days.
I didn't want to burden you. That was why I didn't call.
I guess you came often.
Often?
Is that considered often?
Then did you...
buy our company's stock?
That's a private business matter,
but you ask so casually.
I'm going to live here for the time being,
so we can chat about it later.
Tell me.
You can fool your dad, but not me.
You must be buying up our stock to stab me in the back,
but Lora Shoes is mine.
Don't you dare.
More precisely,
it's my maternal grandfather's.
That would make it my mom's,
which would make it...
mine.
Come now. You know that, Stepmom.
I need to put everything back to how it was.
That is...
my duty as my mom's son.
Ju Hyung.
My son.
My baby.
Will you...
call me Mom?
- Mom. - Yes.
My son. I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
Madam. President Kwon and Min Hee Kyung are coming.
We must go.
Ju Hyung.
- Let's go. - Ju Hyung.
- Mom. - Madam.
Mom.
No.
Hey.
Why are you so busy?
What's going on?
When did you come?
Are you back from the US for good?
I'm not sure. I'll have to see whether or not...
I want to go back.
You are impossible to read.
You know...
you can't trust anyone.
This world is filled with jerks who will betray you.
Lying, being lied to, taking, losing...
Am I wrong?
You're as cynical as ever.
Why don't you change your mindset? Be more optimistic.
You're the one to talk.
You lost your girl to your brother.
If I were you, I wouldn't just be cynical,
I would've become a pessimist.
Let's stop.
My bad.
Is that wound still too fresh?
It's not a wound.
I'm just so pathetic, that's why.
Let's go out and eat since you're here.
Of course.
Do something about Ju Hyung. Please.
We worked so hard to get rid of Gemma.
Now, it's Ju Hyung?
Why didn't you tell him not to come because the wedding was called off?
Stop it. If you're going to keep coming here to whine, then quit.
Just bum around or go to the US.
Mom.
Darn it.
Did you look into it?
Who's the new chief that Ju Hyung is bringing?
Is it a man or a woman?
Well... I'm not sure yet.
There's a lot of talk...
Like what?
Some say it's his girlfriend.
Some say it's a college classmate.
There are even some who say it's someone Mr. Hong knows.
Someone Mr. Hong knows?
Are you kidding me right now?
He wants to make someone Mr. Hong knows chief instead of me?
Ju Hyung is a total head case.
I hear the new chief is starting today.
Yes, Father.
What did the person do before?
You can see once they officially start.
Thank you for breakfast. I'll excuse myself.
I can't stand that jerk.
Hey, Hye Bin. That's your older brother.
He doesn't act like one though.
Sure. You don't care about your real brother.
The only older guys you care about are the ones you go out with.
Ju Hyung isn't like those guys. He's your real brother,
so be good to him. And be polite. Got that?
Why are you lecturing her so much so early in the morning?
I'm teaching my niece. Is that a problem?
I'm her aunt after all.
Am I wrong, big brother?
But then again, it's not like my brother cares about me.
Especially not when his wife and kid are glaring at me.
Soo Yeon.
It's late. Get ready for work.
The new chief starts today, right?
Why isn't he or she here yet?
Hello.
How have you been, Hye Bin?
Are you the new chief that's starting today?
You're here early.
The coffee smells good.
I picked some up to celebrate my return.
It has a nice scent.
It looks like you all figured it out,
but let me formally introduce you.
She's the new chief of marketing, Kim Gemma.
Hello. It's good to see you again.
This is...
Chief Kim Gemma's desk.
Ms. Kwon, you'll have to move to that desk.
All of you are jumping for joy, aren't you?
I'll let you catch up since it's been a while.
And then we can start the meeting.
Congratulations on getting your job back.
I mean, on your promotion.
I'll do my best so you don't have to worry.
Thank you.
What? Gemma?
How is this possible?
He's making a mockery out of us.
Tell Ju Hyung to fire her right now.
You wanted to see me?
Is the company a joke to you?
Are you trying to annoy me?
Kim Gemma?
She's the wench that ruined my wedding.
You want to bring her back and make her chief of marketing?
You know she dropped a bomb on the company...
and left on her own.
A bomb?
It was the two of you...
that dropped the bomb from what I hear.
Changing the quantity on the order form.
Stealing designs from unknown designers.
The Lora Shoes boycott...
even made Stepmom hold a press conference.
You must've thought I didn't know just because I was across the ocean.
But everyone in the know already knows.
Shut it.
What do you know?
What do I know?
You've gotten old. Your judgment has gotten skewed.
But then again,
even if you dye your hair, you can't hide your grays.
And even if you pile on makeup to hide your wrinkles...
You're so old.
Ju Hyung.
Was I too straightforward?
Sorry, Stepmom.
I've been too irritable lately...
to remember to sugarcoat things.
That's enough of your nonsense...
and fire Kim Gemma.
Keep your friends close,
your enemies closer.
Her post that you deleted...
was floating around online, so I read it.
She won't take things lying down. She'll see things through.
In that case,
it's better to be cool about it.
If I bring Kim Gemma back,
people will stop talking.
Give me a break.
We spent good money to educate you, and that was your conclusion?
That would be admitting...
the company and I were wrong. Don't you realize that?
She's right. It's ridiculous.
You should stay out of it.
In that case,
I'll have our auditing team reinvestigate.
This company was built on skills and transparent management.
We can't let it suffer because of the owner family's messy fight.
Hold on.
The internal auditing team won't be as credible.
Maybe we should hire an outside auditor.
Do you not like that?
Because you're too corrupt?
How dare the likes of you...
You see,
I've lost my mind.
I lack the ability to reason. In other words...
I'm this.
You should know.
My mom was like this too.
It would be best for us both if you were careful.
And polite.
Okay, then.
He must have lost his mind.
Ju Hyung really is insane.
Crazy punk.
Oh, right.
I think you should know...
Mr. Hong...
will become a member of the board of directors next week.
I'm the new chief of marketing, Kim Gemma.
I'm surprised...
that you're the new chief.
Have a seat.
Tell me. Was my son always included...
in your little play from the get-go?
Of course, not.
This was all thanks to you.
Thanks to you speaking so highly of me,
word about me spread to the US as well.
Me?
True. You were very talented.
So,
did you dump Hyun Seok, who was supposed to be my son-in-law,
and switch over to my son, Ju Hyung?
I'm not sure.
That depends on what I decide later on.
You really can't hide from your genes.
You have Hee Kyung's confidence.
You're very ambitious and very obsessive.
And you're beautiful too.
But...
there's something you don't know.
The one who controls that amazing woman...
is me.
I'll let you be if you keep your antics to a minimum.
My son brought you...
because he thought highly of your skills,
so I can't refuse him right away.
So I have to let you be.
But you should be careful.
If you knew what kind of person I was...
I've left my desk for too long on my first day here.
I'll go back then, sir.
Sit down.
I said to sit, Gemma.
I give the orders.
You can't leave as you wish...
just because you say you need to go.
Orders...
are what you give in the military.
This is a company.
I'll keep my eyes peeled...
to see how long you can be this impertinent.
What do you plan to do?
This happened because you called Ju Hyung in.
Quiet.
Gemma approached us because she knew everything...
and had Hye Bin's wedding called off.
But you want to just let her be?
You always acted like you were so great,
but you can't stop that little wench.
If everything gets out...
The statute of limitations expired. It's all over.
What about So Ok Kyung?
You killed her.
Gemma's adoptive mom.
That's right.
I killed her.
You dragged Gemma in and complicated everything,
so I did it to resolve that. So?
Are you mad because I messed up...
and didn't kill your daughter?
Hong Chul Soo.
I hear Mr. Hong is going to be a board member.
You knew all along but didn't say anything...
It's my business. It's about Lora Networks!
Get out. Leave right now.
(Chairman Kwon Hyuk Sang)
(Hye Bin)
What?
Did you know...
that Gemma is coming back to work?
What do you mean?
I knew it.
Of course, she didn't tell you.
She started today...
at Lora's Marketing Department of all places.
As the chief too. Talk about a promotion.
Do you know how stressed I am?
What?
What? How?
You know...
Ju Hyung, my brother that I'm not related to at all.
That jerk scouted her.
Ju Hyung?
Wake up from your fantasy about Gemma.
Do you know how weird she is?
Ju Hyung came to Korea last week...
and Gemma started today,
but everyone at the company is talking already.
They're talking about Gemma and Ju Hyung having a thing.
This is the office, not your home.
You shouldn't say such garbage so recklessly.
If you can't work with me because you don't like me,
just leave. Problem solved.
You must plan to do something by using Ju Hyung...
Oh my. Am I that powerful?
This is why I hate you.
You act innocent and polite,
but you annoy me with your words. I can't stand it.
Do you want to die?
Even if you're a rude shrew with no respect for elders,
I'm your chief...
and you're at work.
Yes, ma'am. I apologize.
I apologize,
Chief Kim Gemma.
I accept your apology for now.
However, you need to watch it.
You abuse your power, you're incompetent,
you act like you're superior and cause everyone else harm.
I'm wondering how long I should put up with you.
The chief director whom you hate... Yes, your brother.
He seems to feel the same way I do.
I heard you were sick.
You look like you haven't fully recovered yet.
Why don't you go back to the hospital?
Someone pack her things for her.
I think she's leaving early today.
Go see a doctor.
Or rest at home.
Your absence has no effect on this department's performance.
And it never did.
I'll let you get back to work.
You wanted to see me, ma'am?
Dig up what you can on Hong Chul Soo.
He had worked for Ju Hyung's mother's family.
Mr. Hong?
Yes. You should know who he is.
He was like a father to Ju Hyung.
Check his call records, bank accounts,
emails, everything you can.
What and how much information did he send him?
Is it because of him scouting Gemma?
That too, but there are many things that are suspicious.
He was barely in Korea, but he seems to know...
way too much.
Move quickly.
Yes, ma'am.
Min Hee Kyung requested everything we can find on Hong Chul Soo.
Please send it to me asap.
Okay.
How does it feel to be back at Lora?
Thank you, sir.
But it'll take some time for it to sink in.
You need time to figure me out, is that it?
To determine whether I'm an ally or an enemy?
You seem like an ally for now.
I tend to be quick at reading people.
I've had to be ever since I was a child.
We have that in common.
May I ask you something?
How did you think to contact me?
And who gave you all that information?
That's not important.
I want to get back...
what my late mother had left me.
Shares in and control over...
Lora Networks which was mine from the start.
That is what I'm after. And one more thing.
Just as you dug into your father's death...
and uncovered the truth,
I also want to know the truth.
The truth behind my mother's death.
Do you believe...
your mother was murdered?
She did have mental issues,
but she was always healthy from what I recall.
Even when she first married my stepfather, she was fine.
I was a young child,
so I was happy that I was getting a dad.
But one day,
they sent Mr. Hong and me to the US.
That must've hurt.
Then one day,
Mr. Hong said...
we were going to visit my mom.
That if I didn't go then, I may never get to...
see her again.
President Kwon and Min Hee Kyung are coming.
We must go.
Ju Hyung.
- Let's go. - Ju Hyung.
- Mom. - Madam.
Mom.
That was the last time I saw my mom.
From what Director Kwon Soo Yeon told me,
your late grandmother had kept a diary.
The secret behind your mother's death...
may be in that diary.
My grandmother?
Excuse me.
Hello?
You're right outside.
Do you want to come here?
Okay.
I'm supposed to meet someone, and he's here already.
Do you mind if he joins us?
Didn't you already invite him?
I guess so.
I'll just go then.
It's okay. You can stay.
He's a friend of mine, but he's the biggest loser.
He lost the love of his life...
to none other than his little brother.
Yoon Ki Seok.
I have a feeling you know him.
Come in.
How did this happen?
Mr. Kwon contacted me from the US,
saying he wanted to scout me as the new chief of marketing.
I didn't know you knew him.
Does Hyun Seok know...
that you're back at Lora as a department chief?
I spoke to him briefly earlier.
I don't know what's going on.
Will you keep going...
with the wedding and the revenge against Ms. Min...
and Chairman Kwon?
I told you I wouldn't give up.
What about Hyun Seok?
Will be he used and then discarded?
Place your hand on your heart and ask yourself.
I...
will try.
I'll live...
happily with him.
Without love?
I can do it.
I'll try.
(Red Shoes)
Ju Hyung definitely knows that Gemma is my daughter.
He probably knows everything that you did.
Ju Hyung won't betray me.
They say Hong Chul Soo was the one who bought our shares.
Are you really marrying Mr. Yoon's brother?
Can we meet right now?
Listen carefully to what I'm about to say.
My birth mother...
is Min Hee Kyung.