(Episode 96)
You... Despite knowing everything,
you simply watched from the sidelines?
I was saving this card, wondering when I'd use it.
Today was the day.
You spiteful wench.
You're the real spiteful one, Father.
The accident 31 years ago.
You... How much do you know?
Well, I don't know how much everything is.
To become the chairman,
you ordered Pyeon Sang Guk to cause Uncle Ji Seok's accident.
Then you killed Gyeo Ul's dad...
for finding that out.
And...
you made Grandfather lose consciousness.
I know about this much.
But this isn't everything, right?
I feel as if you're hiding more.
You...
Well, I don't care if you have more secrets or not.
Anyway.
Don't you dare think about kicking me out again.
If you do,
I will publicize this video right away.
Your shell company matter may have been overlooked.
But you know you're not free...
from Pyeon Sang Guk's disappearance...
and the proxy murder charges of Gyeo Ul's dad,
right?
Does that mean you'll become the director?
And Tae Yang will become the senior manager?
No. It hasn't been decided yet.
Director Park will recommend us after he becomes the chairman.
Didn't you say Director Park is leading the company well...
on behalf of Chairman Nam?
So that director will surely become the next chairman.
Right, Young Jun?
Yes. No other person is as trusted as Director Park in the company.
I see.
The last five years were full of tearful incidents.
But now good things are happening one after the other.
We will soon be able to make your dad's murderer, Chairman Nam,
and Ju Ae Ra and Nam Yu Jin, who accused your dad,
pay for their crimes.
My gosh. I didn't know you two were coming home together.
Yes, we met at the front gate.
I'll excuse myself.
You must be tired, Father. Get a good rest.
Go ahead.
By the way, did something happen?
Why did Ae Ra say you would be tired?
Well, there's a lot to pay attention to regarding...
the chairman candidate.
I see. Then get some rest after taking a shower.
Nam Yeon Seok, the main instigator of the accident 31 years ago.
You, too, are a target of my revenge.
Before I take YJ from the Nam family...
that destroyed my family,
I will not leave this house.
What is it?
Lee Duk Bae woke up.
He has something to tell you in person.
What should I do?
He has something to tell me?
Yes. In return for finding your younger sibling,
he wants to be released.
He said it was your younger sibling that was sent to an orphanage...
when they were still a baby.
"Younger sibling?"
But I don't have one.
We can't trust him.
Look into whether it's true or not.
Don't you dare think about kicking me out again.
If you do, I will publicize this video right away.
Where did you sleep last night, Yu Jin?
Are you still angry?
Blow that steam off already.
Would you be able to do that?
Why must I get disciplined in your stead?
Father already explained it, didn't he?
I'm more angry at you than Dad.
Even if Dad had said that you should've opposed it...
and volunteered to take the blame!
That's a bit upsetting to hear.
Have you forgotten how much I cleaned after you until now?
Can't you take the blame for this one matter?
Be honest with me.
You have something on Dad and are using it against him, right?
You definitely could've done it.
Think however you like.
But just like you said,
if I had something on Father,
how bad would it have to be...
for him to side with me over his own son?
What?
It'll be a while until you get over this.
I'll wait.
What? "I'll wait?" Darn it.
I'm sure something is going on between her and my dad.
Are you asking me to be a candidate for the chairmanship?
Yes.
You're the only one who can make a move on my side.
Most board members have sided with the junior managing director.
Even if I ran as a candidate, I couldn't make it.
I'll find a way to make it happen, so don't worry about it.
If you resign within six months after you are voted as the chairman,
I promise to make you the CEO of one of our subsidiaries.
If Junior Managing Director Park becomes the chairman,
he'll expose all your faults I covered up for you.
Will you be all right after that?
Young Jun, what is it? Why did you need me in a hurry?
Well, I just got a call from the junior managing director.
The senior managing director said he'd run for the chairmanship.
Chairman Nam must be behind this.
What?
I knew Chairman Nam wouldn't just sit around.
He failed to find fault with the junior director.
So he got the senior director on his side...
because he could put up a fight against the junior director.
The senior director has...
similar experience and achievements as the junior director.
We kept arguing that candidates must be management specialists,
but we won't be able to use that against him.
We can't let the senior director become the chairman.
We must persuade the shareholders...
or the board to drop him as a candidate.
Honey, I heard the fried chicken was really good here.
- I guess so. It smells great. - Right?
Would you like to order?
I've been looking around to start my own business,
and then I heard this place had great chicken, so I came by.
I'm glad you're here. Our chicken is light and delicious.
Then we'll take your bestseller.
- Yes, I'll make it tasty. - Okay.
Please enjoy.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
It looks great.
My gosh.
It's so crunchy.
It must've been fried in clean oil.
- It tastes so light. - You're right.
I should start my business with this franchise.
Gosh.
Honey, have some drumsticks.
I like wings.
- Really? But try it. It's good. - I want the wings.
I want the wings too.
Isn't this delicious?
I would've bought you fried chicken long ago...
if I had known you loved it.
I never had it often, but I kept craving it recently.
Really?
There's another drumstick. Eat this one too.
I already had one.
You can have it.
No, I don't like drumsticks.
You can have it.
Really? Who doesn't like drumsticks?
Are you just being considerate?
No, I really love wings.
I have only had wings since I was a kid.
Really?
- I love drumsticks. - Really?
Hey, we must be meant to be.
We're so compatible when it comes to food too.
Tell me about it.
- Eat up. - Okay.
Ms. Seo.
Ms. Seo?
Yes, Young Soo?
What's on your mind?
Nothing.
You seemed pretty troubled lately.
Is it because of your sister's illness?
Tae Yang told me about her.
Her surgery will go well.
Don't worry about it too much.
Thank you.
Gyeo Ul.
Why did Mr. Jung want to see you?
The senior managing director is running for the chairmanship.
What? Really?
This is going to be difficult.
Junior Director Park was vindicated from unfair employment charges,
so I thought everything was set.
Yes. It's one obstacle after another.
Anyway, the senior director was...
one of the final interviewers when I got recruited...
through blind recruitment, right?
Yes, that's him.
The blind recruitment.
My gosh. I can't believe it.
One of the final candidates who applied for the Planning Team was...
the nephew of the senior managing director.
I just saw an exposure on the intranet.
Isn't this unfair employment?
That's right. I forgot about that.
Tae Yang.
I found a way to make the senior director step down.
What is it?
The unfair employment of his nephew.
There was a huge scandal because he was an interviewer...
for his nephew when you were hired.
I believe Chairman Nam covered it up quietly...
so that no one outside heard of it.
He'll have to step down...
if you raise a problem with it.
I must inform the board immediately.
What?
The senior director resigned from candidacy himself?
Yes, you know why too.
He interviewed his nephew...
during the interview when Seo Tae Yang was hired.
Jung Gyeo Ul told the board about it.
Darn it.
They wouldn't have gone after the senior director's history...
if you hadn't staged Junior Director Park's scandal.
Back then, you agreed that it was a good idea.
Why are you blaming me now?
Have you forgotten? You and I are in the same boat.
Darn it.
I don't have enough time to find a candidate I approve of.
In that case, why don't you run as a candidate yourself?
Are you kidding me?
You know I can't make a move...
because of the incident with the shell company.
You can just get rid of it if the situation is the problem.
What? What are you talking about?
Just as Yu Jin took the blame for something I did.
You just have to find someone...
who could take the blame for you.
If that person steps up as if he or she is whistle-blowing,
I think the situation can really turn around.
I already told everyone that it was me.
Even if someone else took the blame, who'd believe it at this point?
You're right. You did it,
but what if you were forced to do it against your will...
by someone you couldn't defy?
People would believe it if you said that.
"Someone I couldn't defy?"
What are you talking about?
Chairman Nam escaped the blame for the shell company?
An article was just published that the honorary chairman...
made the order to create the shell company.
What? "Made the order?"
Who said that?
During the investigation, the puppet CEO confessed...
that the honorary chairman owned the company.
He stayed silent until today, then suddenly said such nonsense?
Grandfather wouldn't do that.
Chairman Nam must have made him say this.
When the puppet CEO confessed,
he also turned in a few files as evidence...
to prove the honorary chairman's ownership.
What? "Evidence?"
Chairman Nam must have forged some paperwork too.
I think so.
The puppet CEO and Chairman Nam figured out their story together.
And the honorary chairman is now sick in bed,
so he knows that no one can come forward and confirm this.
He hid Grandfather's ailment to keep the stock price up,
but he used it to his advantage and framed Grandfather...
just to save himself?
Yes, Young Jun. Did you see the article?
What? Got it. I'm on my way.
- Was it Mr. Jung? - Yes.
The directors called Chairman Nam to their breakfast conference.
I must go and find out what conversations they're having.
Was it really the honorary chairman's order?
Yes. I'm telling you the truth.
In fear of disgracing Father's reputation,
my plan was to take the blame.
But who knew he would've mentioned it in the prosecution investigation?
As expected, you are a filial son.
You must've had it tough until now.
Even if you had wanted to protect the honorary chairman's reputation,
you should've told us.
Then you wouldn't have been dismissed.
He's right.
He's my father.
And my father may have ordered it,
but I was the one who carried it out.
Either way, I'm happy now that it has come to light.
The board members had been stopping the news of the honorary chairman...
losing consciousness from spreading publicly.
But now that the public knows,
the company will be impacted by it.
It was going to get exposed sooner or later.
We should work together to defend against it now.
I will find a way that will help the company.
It was my father who established this company.
As his son, I will do my very best.
(Office of the Chairman)
Goodbye.
You're here early.
The directors must believe every word from you.
Why wouldn't they when it's all true?
You're truly amazing.
To survive, you even used Grandfather after Uncle Ji Seok.
Didn't I tell you?
That I would never step down so easily.
I better go and handle this crisis Father brought to the company.
Dad. Can we really pin everything on Grandpa?
Honestly, I was quite shocked.
I never imagined you'd go this far.
Right now, returning to my office is the top priority.
Father will understand when he realizes it's for the company.
But Dad, you still have reasons for disqualification...
as the chairman.
According to Attorney Han,
the most I will get is a suspension of an indictment.
I won't have a criminal record, so there's nothing to worry about.
And that wouldn't concern...
any of the shareholders or directors...
as long as they gain benefits.
"Benefits?"
Do you have something in mind?
I'm thinking of forming a strong partnership with Kyungan Group...
through a marriage of convenience.
"A marriage of convenience?"
Are you saying you will have Yu Ri marry for convenience?
That's right.
I've already talked with the CEO of the other party.
Isn't Kyungan Group one of the top distribution companies in Korea?
Did they agree to the marriage?
Of course.
To expand their business, Kyungan Group recently promoted...
the luxurious furniture market as their new project.
To hold a good position in the industry,
production facilities, infrastructure, and technical skills are needed.
By joining hands with us, who have that already,
we each will benefit from it.
That's right.
Although our company is in chaos due to various matters,
Kyungan Group can't find a better company than ours business-wise.
If we're the partner of Kyungan Group's new project,
it'll be a large-scale investment.
Nobody will be able to say a word about me being unqualified.
Even if they're brilliant management specialists,
nothing can beat the owner family's marriage of convenience.
The owner family is, no doubt, the best.
When do you plan to tell Yu Ri, Dad?
Dad. Are you telling me to get married?
That's right. You told me you were old enough to get married now.
But still.
Who, in this day and age, gets married out of convenience?
By the way, what's a marriage of convenience?
Gosh, there's no need to know.
Yu Ri. What do you mean by "who?"
Nobody can just marry out of convenience.
It's everyone's dream, you know?
What's more, do you have any idea how great of a family they are?
This is amazing news. It sure is one.
Why don't you get married again instead of me?
I don't plan to get married to some stranger.
My goodness. Why can't you see the bigger picture?
There's no joy if you know each other too well.
Getting to know each other as you live together...
is fun and memorable.
Listen. Here it says, "A marriage of convenience..."
"is when the head of the household makes..."
"their child marry for a purpose regardless of the child's opinion."
Do you have some sort of purpose, Yeon Seok?
Is that why you're making Yu Ri get married?
Gosh. No, Ji Seok. This is also good for Yu Ri.
Anyway, keep that in mind.
Be ready to visit their house soon.
Dad!
Good gracious.
Dad.
I have no plans to get married.
So please cancel it.
How come?
You yourself said you were old enough to get married.
That... I wasn't being serious.
Anyway, I will not go through with this marriage.
No, I can't do it.
Don't tell me it's because of Mr. Jung.
What?
No way.
Even so, I can never accept you two.
Think of who caused this mess.
Dad.
If you feel an ounce of guilt toward me,
do as I say.
I'm full.
- Yu Ri. - What?
It must be because Yu Ri doesn't want to get married.
Yeon Seok. Must she really marry out of convenience?
Uncle. This is all for Yu Ri's sake.
But she doesn't have a clue about it.
By the way, Father, who are you trying to make Yu Ri marry?
The second son of Kyungan Group.
"The second son of Kyungan Group?"
Do you mean Director Kim Jung Wook?
What? You know him, too?
Yes. I met him a couple of times for business.
He's competent and a looker.
Right?
I had this great feeling the first time I heard his name,
Jung Wook.
"Jung Wook?" Is that a good name?
Was that why she called me Jung Wook?
Ji Seok. What did you just say?
What?
What's wrong, honey?
What? Oh, it's nothing. Let's eat.
Ji Seok.
Yes? What is it, Yeon Seok?
Earlier, you said someone called you...
Jung Wook, right?
Who called you that?
Oh, I don't know.
Some random lady on the street...
kept calling me Jung Wook.
Did she really call you Jung Wook?
Yes. I told her it wasn't me.
But she still called me Jung Wook.
Apparently, she got me mixed up with someone else.
Why do you ask, Yeon Seok?
What?
No, it's nothing.
That woman is the only one who would've called Ji Seok...
as Jung Wook.
There must be someone! Who is it?
It's a photo I took with her.
I'm going to give it to her with this present.
Gosh, she's pretty.
You two make a great couple.
She's a wonderful person.
I can live more as myself...
thanks to her.
Hello, Mr. CEO.
Yes, all right.
Then I'll tell our board too.
Yes.
Kyungan Group chose us...
as the partner of their new business and decided to invest in us.
Is this finalized?
I haven't heard anything yet.
I came to an agreement with the CEO of Kyungan today.
They'll also make the announcement soon.
I see.
It's still a little early to announce,
but with this opportunity,
Kyungan Group and my family will soon become in-laws.
I thought you should know.
That means this is decided.
Marriage is always the best solution to create a strong relationship.
This is why a business must be operated by its owner.
Our company will find peace soon...
thanks to your hard work, Chairman Nam.
That means we can feel assured too.
(YJ Group announced an upcoming investment from Kyungan Group.)
Young Jun, did you hear that Kyungan Group was investing...
because of their marriage with Yu Ri?
Yes, I just heard it from Director Park.
Are you all right?
Of course, I'm fine.
I'm glad this happened.
You're glad?
It's evident that Chairman Nam is...
forcing her to marry for his benefit.
But still,
it's better than liking someone like me,
who only takes advantage of her.
- Young Jun. - Let's...
stop talking about this.
How's Mr. Jung?
He says he's fine, but I don't think he is.
He already looked troubled for taking advantage of Yu Ri...
during that incident.
He might be blaming himself for this as well.
He would do that.
Because of this, it probably made it much easier...
for Chairman Nam to return to his office, right?
Probably.
He easily resolved the crisis by using his position...
as the owner family.
Hello? Mom?
You're here?
Yes, I'll come right down.
Why is Aunt Jung Hye here?
We're visiting my aunt together.
I'll be back quickly. See you.
Okay. You should go.
Yes, Mr. CEO.
I was nearby, so I paid a visit.
Yes, let's set a date for our families soon.
Gosh, she's pretty.
You two make a great couple.
Why is that woman here?
Mom!
You didn't have to run. What if you trip?
- "Mom?" - I didn't want to keep you waiting.
It's okay. I was playing with my phone.
Anyway, is it really okay for you to be out of your office?
(Woman in a Veil)
That woman was Seo Tae Yang's mom?
I heard Seo Tae Yang grew up without a father.
Could he be...
I can't get over you, Mr. Jung.
Can you please hold my hand once again?
Is Ae Ra blackmailing you?
Dad, I can protect you.
Did Yu Jin give you this?
I can't believe it.
I just have to make sure Ji Seok stays away from Seo Tae Yang's mom.