Oh, my gosh. Watch your step.
Why did you drink so much?
Be careful.
Mom.
Why is the world so cruel to me?
Why must I be the one to suffer?
Because you did a lot of bad things.
What?
What did you say to me, Han Byeol?
What did you say?
Did I do bad things? Like what?
Stop it. You're scaring her.
Tell me.
What did Daddy do?
My sweet pumpkin. Are you scared?
Poor thing. Will you stop it?
Mom. Han Byeol said I did bad things.
How could you say that to your dad?
Who told you that?
Was it your mom? In Ha?
My poor baby. Stop it, will you?
- Mommy... - Yes, it's okay.
I know. Don't cry.
My gosh. Han Byeol.
Why are you out here?
Did you wake up?
- Grandma. - Yes, what is it?
I want to go to Mom's home.
What? In the middle of the night?
Take me to Mom.
You need Dad's permission.
Then I'll go on my own.
I'll take a taxi.
You can't do that.
If you leave too,
your dad will have no one.
Mom.
Han Byeol. What happened?
- Mother. - I don't know, either.
The kid was so stubborn...
that I couldn't change her mind.
Mom, I want to stay at your place.
Yes, Han Byeol.
You can live with me.
You can stay forever.
Okay.
- I love you, Han Byeol. - I love you too, Mom.
You did a lot of bad things.
What did you say?
Did I do bad things? Like what?
What did Daddy do?
Darn it.
Han Byeol.
Mom.
Where did you go, leaving Han Byeol alone?
Han Byeol's not in her room.
What do you mean?
Say something, Mom.
She went to her mom's.
What nonsense is that? Why would she go there now?
You fool. Why did you yell at her?
You shouldn't have vented your frustration on the kid.
It was the alcohol.
However drunk you were, you shouldn't have upset Han Byeol.
She was already upset about you.
I know.
I shouldn't have yelled at her just because I was stressed out.
I'll bring her home.
No, Ji Ho. Let her stay a few days.
She won't come back with you tonight.
I should at least apologize to her.
Do as I say and let her be.
This is just crazy.
You idiot.
Yoo Ji Ho. However upset you were,
how could you shout at Han Byeol?
I must get Han Byeol back...
for good.
Spit it out.
Good girl.
Now let's wash your face.
Mom, I'm a schoolgirl now. I can manage.
When did you become such a big girl?
I used to have to wash your face for you.
Let's do a facial mask after school.
A facial mask?
You're all grown up.
Let's go to school.
Good morning.
Ta-da. I brought you ladies breakfast.
Han Byeol.
Do you prefer what I bought, or what your mom made you?
You're so childish, Uncle.
That's harsh.
I'm upset.
I know you're not upset. I'm old enough to tell.
Yes. Han Byeol will be ten soon.
Your uncle still thinks you're still a little girl. Right?
You two are ganging up on me. Now I'm really upset.
While you're busy being upset, can you pass me another sandwich?
Childish Mr. Yoo In Ha?
Which sandwich?
Who is this one from?
Green Apparel's CEO's wife.
And this too is from Cheonha Gallery?
I guess he still doesn't have enough money.
He must be forcing our suppliers...
to buy paintings at exorbitant prices.
Why did you want me over this early in the morning?
Did you force people to shop at Cheonha Gallery?
"Forced?" What on earth...
Why do you have these?
Word must've gotten around that I'm Ms. Ma's sole heir.
I've been getting quite a few expensive gifts.
Good for you. These artists are popular these days.
Are you trying to broadcast that you're short on cash?
You agreed to help me then backed out.
And I lost a few big investors.
You can't give up on Femme Fatale?
It will take off. It just hit a roadblock.
Why don't you lie low for a while until the scandal blows over?
Why do you keep going out on a limb?
I need to prove myself.
That way, the rumors will go away, and I can get Han Byeol back.
What does that mean? Han Byeol's not with you?
She's with her mom for now.
What?
(School Sheriff)
Han Byeol. Shall we skip school today?
No, I'll go to school.
I'll tell my friends that the evil dad is still my dad.
- Han Byeol. - I'm okay.
At least you're a good person.
My pumpkin.
Have a nice day.
Han Byeol.
Have you lost your mind?
Why are you shouting?
- Whose daughter is she? - She's mine, of course.
You simpleton.
- What? - Who is Han Byeol's mom?
What are you up to? I'm not a toddler.
You're more stupid than you look.
How pathetic.
Hang on.
Is Hye Soo thinking of taking Han Byeol from me?
Even if the whole world were to realize you aren't Ms. Ma's grandson,
who do you think is the only being that could keep your castle intact?
A castle that will never fall or change.
Seol Yu Gyeong's granddaughter and Hye Soo's daughter.
- Han Byeol? - That's right.
She's a legitimate Yoo heir.
And that's something even Ms. Ma's supporters can't deny.
Are you getting it now?
You'll be left with nothing if Hye Soo takes Han Byeol.
I won't lose her. I have parental rights.
Then get her back right now.
Unless you want to lose parental rights and custody.
So,
why are you helping me and telling me about Han Byeol?
It's for your own good.
What do you want? I'm busy.
- Where's Han Byeol? - At school.
I said she didn't have to go if it was too much.
But she acted like an adult and comforted me.
I dropped her off at the gate, and I still feel anxious.
- You took her to school? - Yes.
You think so much of her, and you yelled at her in a drunken stupor?
Why vent your anger at her?
I wasn't angry.
I was under a lot of stress, and I lost control while I was drunk.
You can't keep her close if you can't control your emotions.
Keep her for a few days. I'll come for her when she feels better.
I'll just keep her.
What do you mean you'll "just keep her?"
I'll raise her from now on.
I think that'll be better for her emotional well-being.
I have parental rights.
And I raised her so far.
I'm not talking about the law here.
I'm talking about what environment is better for her.
Why do you think you get to decide?
You seem to be trying to take Han Byeol from me.
Don't even dream of it.
What?
She wants to live with me.
Isn't her will most important?
She's just nine years old.
Legally, a child must be 13 if their opinion is to count in court.
- Han Byeol's still too young... - Not at all.
Han Byeol doesn't belong to either you or me.
Making it all about the law...
and fighting about who has more right is what's hurting her.
Don't you see that?
Stop it. Don't argue.
Remember, you only get a few days with her.
Yoo Ji Ho. Whose fault is it that this happened?
Is it mine?
I won't let you off.
Han Byeol.
It's only been a few days, but it feels like it was a long time.
Daddy missed you a lot.
You saw me now. I think you should go.
Shall we talk over a nice meal?
Here we go.
(Mom)
Come on over.
Sit down. Doesn't it look good?
It's pasta, your favorite. With lots of cheese.
Where's Grandma?
She's at her store. She'll be home soon.
Han Byeol.
Are you angry with Dad?
I'm really sorry. I am.
From now on, I won't get drunk...
and shout or get angry with you.
I felt really bad about it.
Will you forgive me?
Isn't it Mom?
Did you turn off my phone?
Well...
I wanted to spend time with you...
without any distractions.
You shouldn't have turned it off. Mom could call.
Turn it on after you eat.
- You have changed. - What?
You've done bad things, but you're still my dad.
So I thought it couldn't be helped.
But you take me for a kid because I'm your daughter.
You ignore what I think.
I don't like that about you.
Han Byeol.
Both Han Byeol and Ji Ho's phones are off.
I bet they're together.
Let's hurry.
What do you think? Tell me, and I'll respect it.
I will live with Mom now.
You can't do that. Don't say that again.
I lived with you for a long time.
I want to live with Mom now.
I told you to stop it!
I'm sorry.
We agreed it would just be a few days.
It's not just me. Grandma feels lonely too.
I'll visit her at the store often.
And we can meet sometimes and eat and talk like this.
- Han Byeol. - Give me my phone.
It must be Mom.
Mom!
Mom.
Han Byeol.
You should've called to tell me you'd be with Dad.
Dad said he'd called you.
What?
I just wanted to make her some pasta.
In Ha, why are you here?
- Are you Hye Soo's hound? - Yes.
Let's go, Han Byeol. Don't forget your jacket.
You only have her for a few days. Remember that.
You took her without calling me?
Don't ever do that again.
She's my daughter too.
I can see her when I want to.
I prefer iced black coffee.
Herb tea helps you relax.
Drink this tonight.
Here.
Thank you.
- How fragrant. - You like it?
Since he made sure it was just for a few days...
I'm talking about Ji Ho.
I don't think he'll give up Han Byeol.
Ji Ho said he'd take Han Byeol back?
Yes. He's serious when it comes to Han Byeol...
He would be serious.
What do you think he fears the most right now?
If the whole world were to find out he actually wasn't related to Ms. Ma...
and were to get rejected,
Han Byeol would be his only way out.
No way.
I didn't want to think he'd go that far.
He'll do all within his power to keep parental rights.
Yes. And he'll rely on the law to do so.
You must see this.
(Medical Certificate)
(Confirmation of Adoption)
(Confirmation of Adoption: Joo Se Young)
(Date of Adoption: April 1, 2023)
(Alzheimer's disease, dementia)
(Date of Diagnosis: March 27, 2023)
My gosh.
Ji Ho faked Ms. Ma's diagnosis...
to cover up the fact he's not her grandson.
And now he'll use these to annul Se Young's adoption.
That would benefit him.
He already served her the papers.
Ji Ho has Se Young's weakness.
Se Young knows Ji Ho isn't Yoo Min Sung's son.
Like a crocodile and a crocodile bird, they'll cover for each other...
to form a symbiotic relationship.
The two of them.
They'll fight each other fiercely before deciding to help each other live.
We must prevent that.
I'll take care of Femme Fatale first.
Okay. Let's move as planned.
Why did you let Ms. An go?
If we keep her in,
it'll become harder to uncover Yoo Ji Ho's crimes.
Ms. An is his troubleshooter,
so it makes sense.
I put a plainclothesman on her tail.
A tail long enough is bound to get stepped on.
Well done.
You were pretty good, even in your investigator days.
Thank you, sir.
I could bring her in right away,
but I want to be thorough so there's no getting out this time.
Make sure the net is fine enough...
that they can't squirm out.
Yes, sir.
(Yusimwon)
I haven't been here in a while.
The annex used to be my home, and it's quite emotional.
Do those emotions...
have anything to do with me being your one-time fiancée?
Of course not. That would be crazy.
Then why did you want to drink with me?
To be exact, I'm here on business.
What business could you do with me?
Femme Fatale.
You take it over.
What?
Merge it with Poison.
That will make you Femme Fatale's CEO.
What are you up to, In Ha?
Do you want me to ruin Ji Ho?
If you can, that would be great.
I could side with him and take you, Ms. Seol, and Hye Soo down.
We'll worry about that later.
Right now, I need your help to take down Ji Ho.
You're up-front. I like that.
Shall I give you an even better idea?
- What's that? - Your adoption lawsuit.
Tell Ji Ho to drop it...
in return for saving Femme Fatale.
Give me a little time. I'll get the funds.
I told you it was not a lost cause.
Hang in there. I'll get you the money.
I can't give up Femme Fatale after all I did to get here.
I won't ever.
Chairman Yoo has been waiting for an hour.
I think you should come back another time.
What?
I had so many cups of this horrid tea for 90 minutes,
and you want me to leave?
Ma Se Young, are you kidding me?
Hey, Ji Ho.
- You're still here? - Let's talk.
Sorry. I'm on my way somewhere.
Where to? Let me tag along.
How about this?
- This? - No, the white one.
The white one? This?
No, darn it. That one.
Shall I hold them up?
How about this one?
- Anything else? - Black. This one.
I look horrible in black. Give me that.
This is weird too.
Try this on, Se Young.
I bet it'll suit you well.
Get out of the way. It's not my size.
- The next one. - This one?
These? They look like they'll fit.
You look like a princess.
They're not bad.
My gosh.
What's wrong? Are you exhausted?
Not at all. That was enjoyable.
That's a relief.
It's nice to know what pleases me pleases you too.
Then shall we...
get into something called a conversation?
A conversation?
Why not?
Follow me.
You want me to fund Femme Fatale?
Yes. I just need to overcome this crisis.
You can't give up on it?
I'd have given up long ago if I was going to.
Okay, then.
I'll buy Femme Fatale.
What?
I'll buy the brand.
Let's merge it with Poison.
You'll become Femme Fatale's CEO?
Yes. You're Cheonha Group's chairman.
Femme Fatale's a subsidiary.
I have more shares than you, so I should be the CEO.
There's no other option right now.
I need her money.
Yes. Fly high while you can, Ma Se Young.
But I have a condition.
Drop the suit to cancel my adoption.
- Is that the only condition? - Of course not.
You and I should get back together.
Han Byeol will be our daughter...
and a set of wings that'll never break.
That's what you were after. I knew it.
Sorry, but legally, you're still my aunt.
You'll be fine as long as you have Han Byeol.
It would be best for you to confess you're not Ms. Ma's grandson.
That'll clean it all up.
What nonsense is that?
You want me to self-destruct?
Make a last-ditch effort.
(Game of Witches)
I think someone's tailing me.
"Someone?"
I think it's Prosecutor Yoon.
Bear with me.
We could charge him with amassing an illegal slush fund.
Se Young's becoming more powerful.
It's Se Young. She's still under my control.
Yoo In Ha.
I should award him for his great advice.