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[Episode 12: "Her Absence - It Feels Like My Heart Is Going To Disappear"]
I knew something was weird about the fact
that Jae In was dating a woman like you.
I should've known that it had something to do with money.
Isn't it a bit immature to cling to someone just because of some will?
I know, right?
Mr. Jae In is clinging to me because of something so inconsequential.
This is why people like us shouldn't mingle with poor folk.
Put an end to the contract between you and Jae In now.
I'll give you all the money you need.
So take the hint and disappear now, sweetheart.
Do you really believe we're only dating because of our contract?
I guess you don't truly know what kind of man Jae In is.
He's not the type to be forced into doing something he doesn't want to do.
Who would he obey, when he even disobeys his grandfather?
Also, I'd never date a man who I don't want to date, either.
So I'll be completely fine without your money, thank you.
Where did she go?
Do you know why Jae In and I broke up three years ago?
It was because he wanted me to sign a prenup.
Do you think you'd be able to sign something like that?
Something like that is on a completely different level than a dating contract.
I'm sure you won't be able to do something like that, Ms. Kim Da Hyun.
Well, who knows?
I'll think about that when that happens.
Do you really think that you'd be able to marry him?
Jae In has been my man since three years ago.
I... love that man.
Ms. Han Joo Hui.
You're supposed to make confessions to the person you actually love.
Not to his girlfriend.
Oh, yes.
And I think you've misunderstood something, but...
it's not that Mr. Lee agreed to date me.
Rather, I'm dating him because he asked me to.
So this is where you were, Ms. Da Hyun!
Oh, yes. It felt a bit stuffy in there.
Can you let me know when the chairman arrives.
Yes, of course.
Why are you here? You're bothering Ms. Da Hyun.
Let go of me!
Just a moment.
Stay here for a bit.
Something urgent came up, you see.
Why are you here by yourself?
This isn't very fun.
I thought it'd be a big deal because you said this was a party.
To these people, only talking about themselves is a "party."
Did you eat anything?
Do you want me to get you something?
No, it's fine.
You have to stay here, don't you?
It's okay for me to be absent for a little while.
Let's go in together.
I thought you said you didn't want to do this.
I don't.
But, right now, I want to do this.
Sit here.
So we meet again.
Hello.
I don't know what you may be thinking
but don't even entertain the idea that Jae In might marry you.
Aunt!
He's someone who's so desperate to become the heir of SH Group
that he doesn't even acknowledge his birth parents anymore.
Young Miss!
How dare you!
Why are you acting so uncouth?
I'm sorry.
There are many people here who are watching us.
And you're not doing you or your husband any favors by acting this way.
I think you've said everything you want to say
so it'd be best for you to go home now.
Are you all right?
Yes, I'm okay.
I'm sure you're not okay.
Jae In's aunt has a special talent for hurting people's feelings.
Is this the young lady that your grandfather introduced to you?
Oh, yes.
This is my mother.
Oh, hello! I'm Kim Da Hyun.
Have a fun time.
I'm sure that there won't be many people you know here
but there won't be anyone else who'll be unkind to you.
Well, then.
Don't worry too much about it.
Jae In?
Oh, yes.
Yes, hello. Nice to meet you.
- Just a moment. - Of course.
You're the host here today. And you're the heir to SH Group.
Don't stick around one person for too long.
Anyone can manage Ms. Da Hyun, but such isn't the case with SH Group.
There's only one Lee Jae In of SH Group.
Yes, Mother.
All right, then.
Go on. I think I'll have to go, too.
Why? Grandpa will be here really soon.
My... head hurts.
I'll just meet him another time.
I'll be going ahead now.
All right.
- I'll take her home. - Okay.
I'll take you home.
It's fine. You have to stay there.
Then, I'll call you a car. Wait just a little bit.
It's fine. I'll just take a cab. It'll be a lot quicker, too.
Hurry and go back inside.
Hurry.
Go on, then.
Oh! Why are you back so early?
Well? How was it? Was it fun? Huh?
Did something happen?
How's your head? It doesn't hurt?
I'm fine.
My aunt said some pretty nasty things, didn't she?
No, I'm sure that it must have been more unpleasant for you.
Those words weren't really directed at me, after all.
You should go. I'm sure the party is still going on.
Talk to you later.
All right, then.
What is it? What happened?
I feel like Jae In lives in a different world than I do.
What, did you just realize that?
Of course he does.
Don't you know how affluent SH Group is?
I think I just realized how different he really is from me.
Why does he have to be rich?
Why is there such a huge difference between us?
See?
I told you that wearing shoes that don't fit you would be uncomfortable.
Damn it. This means that witch was right about everything!
Witch? Who?
Han Joo Hui?
She was there too?
No, Han Joo Hui is the mini witch.
There was a witch that was even worse than her.
Mr. Jae In's aunt.
The chairman is here.
What is it? Is something wrong?
It's just that her voice sounded a bit off.
Whose?
Da Hyun's.
Let's head in.
Yeah.
Did you really introduce that young lady to Jae In?
Yeah. Why, you didn't like her?
To be honest, I feel like Joo Hui would be a better match for Jae In.
Well, it's true that getting Hanjoo Chemicals would be quite nice.
Joo Hui will definitely be able to help Jae In.
Marrying out of one's league will cause a lot of complications.
Jae In may be stoic, but he's a good son to me.
He takes good care of his relatives in Canada
and even his late older brother, without being too ostentatious about it.
So I don't want to see him suffer because of his wife, on top of that.
I want my son to be taken care of by someone now, too.
I don't want to see Jae In struggle any longer.
This isn't really the time for spaghetti, is it?
Huh?
Let's go.
On a day like this...
we need to drink our sorrows away.
I think I need more alcohol.
- Excuse me! - Yes?
- One more beer, please! - Sure!
- No, two, please! - Got it!
Damn it. This is way too much alcohol.
Here you are.
Thank you.
Hey, slow down! You'll get drunk!
And have some snacks in between too, okay?
Why did it have to be him, of all people?
He has such a nasty temper, and I hate what he does sometimes.
That's how it always is.
See, look.
Let's say that there's a person with 99 good traits.
But he has one bad trait.
Then you'll come to detest them eventually over that one bad trait no matter what they do.
But there's this other person with 99 terrible traits, and one good one.
If that one good trait catches your eye, that's what you'll fall for
because that's his charm!
And same goes for the Mr. Lee Jae In, whose charm won you over.
I'm sure that nobody else is aware of his charm besides you, though.
Exactly. That's the problem.
I'm sure Mr. Lee Jae In feels the same way.
I'm sure he's having a drink somewhere while thinking about you, too.
Nah.
That man is really busy.
He doesn't have time to think about others.
- Oh no! - Oh, I'm sorry.
- You should've been more careful! - I'm sorry.
- It's fine. - I'm sorry!
Are you okay?
I'm going to go wash my hands.
Hello?
Oh, geez!
Oh, damn it.
Oh! It's Mr. Lee Jae In!
I thought you weren't coming.
Oh, of course I had to come.
How much did you have to drink?
Oh, I had a ton to drink, but I'm not drunk at all.
You're the definition of drunk!
And why were you ignoring my calls again?
So that you'd be pissed off!
What?
I mean, I got super pissed off because of you.
So this is only fair.
Fair and square! Fair and square!
Ms. Hyun Jin, you can get home by yourself, right?
I need to have a private chat with Da Hyun.
I feel like this is going to get really entertaining.
Do I really have to go?
Ms. Hyun Jin. Please.
All right.
May you have a hot and passionate night together, then.
Oh, no. I'm just going to drop her off, is all.
- Oh, you don't need to do that. - Bye!
- Bye now. - I'll give you a call once she's home.
Yes, goodbye.
Bye, friend!
Bye!
Man, I'm so jealous.
Oh, whatever! Whatever!
I'm not curious in the slightest! You're so mean!
What are you saying?
Are you really drunk?
How much alcohol did you drink, exactly?
Um... four beers?
Four beers?
But you know, I'm not drunk at all. I'm totally fine.
Yeah, you're fine, all right.
It would've been nice if we weren't just dating because of some contract.
Wait, no.
It would've been so nice if you weren't born into a rich family.
I'm not sure you'll understand what I'm saying, since you're drunk.
I...
feel the same way.
And I mean that.
Will you follow me, though, even though it may be hard?
Do you want to be with me until the very end?
Shall we do that, then?
But...
I really want to do that, but...
I mean...
we're not supposed to do that, though.
We're not supposed to.
I mean...
Hello?
What did Mr. Lee Jae In say?
Huh? What are you talking about?
Wait, did you two sleep together?
What?
Oh, shut it! Bye!
I... definitely feel like we talked about something important.
Oh my! It's Mr. Jae In!
Um... what is it?
Get changed. Let's go eat breakfast.
At this time of day?
It's 7 a.m. It's breakfast time.
She didn't even wash her face yet.
You come to places like these, too?
I did a search online for a place with good hangover food.
Why did you drink so much alcohol, anyway?
I have a pretty high tolerance for alcohol!
I feel nauseous.
Yeah, it was clear to me that you can really hold your liquor.
But don't ever drink that much again, okay?
And especially not with any guys.
Thank you.
Can you stomach things like this?
I'm not a picky eater.
Yes, yes. You made that clear.
Ah, that hits the spot.
Eat up!
You're not going to eat it?
I didn't drink any alcohol last night.
- Won't you be late? - No, I'm still good on time.
Um, about what I said last night.
Do you remember it?
No. Was it something important?
No. You should head in now. You'll be late.
What brings you here?
I was curious about how Jae In really feels.
And you're close to Jae In.
Jae In is an amazingly skilled businessman.
And yet, he's ignoring me and the business offer that comes with me.
It makes no sense.
Jae In gets tons of offers like yours.
But still. Not that woman.
I'm sure he wouldn't have even glanced at her if not for that will.
That's why Ms. Kim Da Hyun is so amazing.
Give up on Jae In.
I beat her out when it comes to family, money, education, and connections.
And yet, you're saying I should be the one to give up?
I guess there's something special about her that neither of us know about.
Does she have a complicated past, or another man she's dating?
I don't know about her past, but...
how could she possibly be dating another man, when she's dating Jae In?
You know the kind of guy Jae In is. He'd never let that happen.
Yes, this is Park Hyung Joon.
Then... all I have to do is find another man in her life.
Yes?
I can't come today, Mr. Jae In.
I have to finish preparing something for tomorrow.
I'll come to you, then.
I might finish work late today, too.
Really?
What do you mean, "really?" You should be begging me to come!
Okay, then. Let's do that.
Okay.
This is Min Tae Ha.
Thank goodness. You're still at work.
Even though it's past 9:00.
Who is this?
I'm Han Joo Hui. From Hanjoo Chemicals.
Yes, Ms. Hyun Jin. It's me, Lee Jae In.
Um, are you with Da Hyun, by any chance?
We were supposed to meet up today, but I thought she may have gotten lost.
Oh, I see. All right.
You know about the contents of Chairman Lee Gyu Chul's will, right?
Get to the point, won't you?
Fine.
Do you have any interest in SH Group, Mr. Tae Ha?
What?
I want to make a deal with you.
But I need to know what you think first.
I'm not joking right now.
You may be able to get SH Group for yourself, if that's what you want.
It'd be a lie to say that I'm completely disinterested.
I'm not a fool.
Here.
What's this?
A key to a hotel room?
I caused the tiniest bit of trouble, for your sake.
You can have SH Group, just like you want.
All I need is Lee Jae In.
Yes, I'm sorry to call you at this hour.
Yes, sir?
- Can you check some security footage for me? - Do you mean at the main branch, sir?
Yes. I have someone I need to find, and fast.
Yes, sir. Right away.
They're checking all the footage on the CCTVs monitoring the roads nearby.
It's a school zone, so I'm sure we'll definitely find something.
What is Jae In doing?
Why, that little--
Um, Chairman. Please calm down.
I'm sure everything will be fine.
I'll be sure to report back with any updates.
Chairman?
[Min Tae Ha]
Why are you calling me?
Where are you now?
If you lay even a finger on Da Hyun...
you'd better be prepared to deal with the consequences.
Where's Da Hyun? What have you done to her?
Don't misunderstand. I didn't do anything--
There's no need to worry. She's just asleep.
Call Dr. Kim.
I told you, she's just asleep. She's under anesthesia.
Call him!
Who was it?
Why don't you think that I may be the one behind this?
Because you never would've called if you were.
And I don't think you're stupid enough to have done such a thing.
Is that a compliment, or a threat?
It's my way of saying thanks.
Well? Who was it?
Joo Hui.
Joo Hui?
Han Joo Hui?
She told me to have SH Group for myself.
But in exchange, she said she wanted you for herself.
- Yes, Ms. Hyun Jin? - What about Da Hyun?
You haven't found her yet, right?
Let's just call the police!
No, I found her. There's no need to call the police. She's with me right now.
R-really?
Put her on the phone, now. I need to hear her voice for myself.
Well, um... Ms. Hyun Jin.
It's not that. She fell asleep, so--
Are you people out of your minds?
You don't need to worry.
Geez, what a temper.
Just leave her alone. She'll wake up soon.
It's not good to move her in her current state.
I don't want her sleeping in a room at a hotel.
Get me a car. It's because I can't drive like this.
You want me to be your driver? And at this hour?
Hurry up and move, man.
Thanks.
No problem.
I'm more thankful for what you'll do for me from now on, as my cousin.
Call me "Big Bro," already. You're a year younger than me.
One year? No, it's seven months, to be exact.
At any rate, things have changed between us.
Call me by the proper title from now on, at least.
It'll benefit you to do that, too, when dealing with others.
Are you implying that nobody will dare to mess with me or something like that, if I start doing that?
No. It means that you're someone that I'll be protecting from now on.
So, tell me.
I'm sure you called me because there was something that you wanted.
Complete management rights over SH Mall.
There's definitely something going on.
I'm sure you've noticed too.
There's something fishy going on around SH Mall.
You're saying that your father manipulated the stock prices on his own, then?
He's playing with fire.
Shouldn't you be taking your father's side?
Will you be able to handle this?
He's playing dirty. And I can't forgive that.
And you can't win, either.
That's right.
So I can't be a filial son to him this time around.
I started at SH Mall as a parking attendant.
It was my first job, and my first love.
My life revolves around SH Mall now, just like yours does around your hotel.
But he wants to hand the mall over to someone else, now?
I don't play losing games, either.
This is Lee Jae In.
I'm sorry to call you this late, Secretary Jang.
I'm planning to return to the main branch of SH Group soon.
Yes. I'm planning to tell the chairman tomorrow.
So, um, can you look into Hanjoo Group for me, please?
Anything and everything.
And look into Director Min Hyuk Joo as well, please.
No, this isn't a personal request. It's related to work.
Yes. Please look into it, and I'll meet you at my hotel tomorrow.
Looks like Chairman Han has gotten way too greedy in his old age.
You don't think he's planning to get rid of Hanjoo Chemicals, right?
Why are you asking me that, when Jae In did this?
That's why I'm saying this, sir!
CEO Lee definitely isn't the type to just let this slide.
Hanjoo Chemicals is a powerful company. So if he gets too reckless--
What kind of nonsense is that?
Even we can't just squash a perfectly fine company!
It's not like we're thugs.
Then...
He could probably get the owner of the company changed, though.
At a board members' meeting, of course.
Um... speaking of which, Chairman.
Can't I just remain at the hotel?
Sorry, DaDa.
Nothing like this will ever happen again.
I swear it.