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EPISODE 14
I'm so touched.
- Give it back.
- Why? No.
It's cold.
Why are you sleeping here? Go home.
I fell asleep.
I have a lot of things to prepare for.
- For the buyer in China?
- Yes.
I've taken care of all their requests.
The contract will be renewed
at the next meeting.
You're busy.
What's wrong?
Did something happen?
The old man
is dying?
A shareholder meeting will be held soon
to appoint a new chairman.
He'll want Jang Geun-soo
to be his successor.
So? You want to stop him
from getting appointed?
Our ultimate goal
is Chairman Jang's dismissal.
But how?
He's in good terms
with two of the non-executive directors.
Right, Yang Sang-un and Shin U-je.
The board members and the CEO
should never be too close.
As for Mr. Yang, he even manages
Chairman Jang's borrowed-name stocks.
It provides enough grounds.
We'll remove Mr. Yang from the board
and use that
to weaken Chairman Jang.
Will you be all right though?
Didn't you say
Geun-soo used to work at DanBam?
Are you sure
you want to go at him like this?
Mr. Park?
Geun-soo wouldn't expect me to be
that considerate. The same goes for me.
Then who will replace Mr. Yang
after we get him removed?
Saeroyi doesn't qualify
because he's a CEO of a corporation.
Me.
But in most cases,
renowned professors or public officials--
A business management specialist
who can act as an advisor.
And as an inspector who can prevent
the CEO's dogmatic decisions.
Isn't that what the board members do?
That's right.
Named as one of Asia's
power businesswomen by Forbes.
The businesswoman who turned
a tiny pub into the company
that is known as IC Co. today.
That's me.
- That's true.
- Definitely.
It's just that you're too young.
Right, but she'd be perfect for the role.
She's extremely competent.
We've seen what she can do.
Let's go for it.
It'll go well, right?
Yes, there won't be any problems.
I said I support it,
but with the thing in China too...
Can you handle everything?
Do you have time to worry about that?
Well...
If you feel that bad,
grant me a wish.
What's your wish?
Please go on a date with me.
I told you not to cross the line.
It's my wish.
So is Chairman Jang
in the hospital now?
I'm not sure.
There hasn't been anything about it
on the media yet,
but they can't keep it
from the media forever.
People will start talking about it
if he continues to miss work.
There's been an article about
corruption allegations against Mr. Yang.
I read it.
I bet it was Park Saeroyi's doing.
What should we do?
We can't bury this.
I must oust Mr. Yang myself.
The important thing is,
who will take his seat?
As the new non-executive director.
I'll come up with a list of candidates
who are in support of us.
Forget it.
Pardon?
I bet Park Saeroyi
is also thinking of someone
who's in support of him,
so we will
vouch for someone
who meets all the qualifications.
We'll fight fair and square.
Right.
Just one non-executive director
can't affect the voting rights that much.
It'd be better for us to focus
on protecting your public image.
Then proceed accordingly.
You seem to be
doing a little better.
- I'm not sure about that.
- Punished by Heaven?
Who said you can do that?
You should be punished by me.
Don't die just yet.
I feel relieved
for a change.
I've seen this man before.
He and Ms. Kang are close.
I'll set up a meeting.
Him and this man too.
You should take a break.
I'll go over the rest.
OH SOO-AH
Hello?
Today?
I'm pretty busy today.
Can we meet another day?
Gosh,
it's practically impossible to see you.
It's all right. I'll see you another time.
But call me, okay?
All right.
Was that Soo-ah?
Yes.
She wants to meet now?
Someone can't even go on a date
because she has to work all night,
but look at you flirting with a girl
on the phone.
Don't...
do that to me.
What?
Stop doing and saying things
to show that you like me.
I clearly told you
that I don't have any feelings for you.
I know.
Go ahead and meet her.
I was going to do this alone anyway.
Why do I have to feel sorry for you?
What's with you all of a sudden?
I'm fine, so just--
Why do you have to make me feel so uneasy?
Never mind.
Sorry. Just ignore what I just said.
Don't go home too late.
Do you know why you feel that way?
What?
I guess you are starting
to have feelings for me.
- What are you--
- I know you better than anyone.
You finally
think of me as a woman.
We've settled things with the press.
How are we going to retrieve the stocks
that are under Mr. Yang's name?
There's not that much.
Just let him have it.
He can use that to support us.
Yes, sir.
Chairman Jang fired Mr. Yang
without hesitation.
What is he thinking?
Is Yi-seo getting ready?
Ms. Kang is helping her meet people.
To be honest, I'm a little worried.
About what?
We both know how competent she is.
But others will think of her as a kid.
Plus, Jangga Co. tends to be
very conservative.
She'll do well.
How can you be so sure?
It's Yi-seo.
Welcome.
It's nice to meet you all.
You all know her, right?
She's Jo Yi-seo, CFO of IC Co.
- This is--
- President of Sungyoon University.
Business professor at Gwangjin University.
Former bureau chief of TJBC.
Former president of Mingu Bank.
Did I get that right?
It's an honor to meet you all.
Nice to meet you.
She really is clever.
Thank you. Take your seats.
- Hello.
- Hello, I'm Jo Yi-seo.
Hello, I'm President Jo.
It's nice to meet you.
- I'm glad we got to meet today.
- Same here.
Number one. Chicken vegetable tacos.
Number two. Broccoli and chicken wraps.
I look forward to working with you.
- See you at the stockholders' meeting.
- Okay.
How many tables?
I think 14 will do.
Did you make sure to leave some space?
Gosh, of course.
Toni, you're a professional now.
It's been years already.
Yi-seo, your nose is bleeding.
You'll fall ill at this rate.
You should get some rest today.
It's okay. I need to meet
the stockholders soon.
Hey.
Are you ready? Shall we get going?
I just got a call from Mr. Kim.
And he asked for a raincheck
because his wife went into labor.
Really?
It's actually for the better.
You should get some rest today.
Geun-soo?
What are you doing here?
Are you here to meet the stockholders?
I'm sorry.
But I b*at you to it.
I haven't seen that face in so long.
Have you been well?
Whatever.
The meeting agenda really surprised me.
I didn't know
you would try to take that place.
I heard you worked overseas.
Are you back for the chairman position?
- What?
- Your dad's going to...
I heard he's going to pass away.
Was I too straightforward?
No, I'm just surprised you know already.
Why aren't you using that card?
Well, it's always nice to have
as many cards as I can.
Right.
Are you free?
Why don't we go to Itaewon
and grab a drink?
Why would I drink with you?
Who knows?
I might get drunk
and tell you some company secrets.
It's always nice to have
as many cards as you can.
What's gotten into you?
I'm surprised you called me.
You're busy these days.
I had some free time.
How are you? Is everything the same?
No.
I bought a house.
Really?
That's amazing.
I don't own my own place yet.
Whatever. You're the CEO of IC Co.
It's only because
you spend all your money on stocks.
A nice car, a nice house,
and an independent and relaxed life...
They were my dreams
ever since I was young.
Your dream came true.
Yes.
I lived really diligently.
But something bothers me.
I feel a bit weird these days.
This is the kind of life
I've always wanted.
But I feel a little empty.
I feel so lethargic.
What about you?
What?
If the stockholders' meeting goes well,
does that mean I'll soon be able
to quit my job?
I guess?
I feel like the end is near.
You're rich, and you're very close
to achieving your goal.
What's next?
Do you still like me?
Why the sudden question?
I've already said it so many times.
Tell me you like me.
What?
Don't go.
Do you like
Yi-seo?
- Soo-ah--
- It's been 15 years.
You...
You promised to make me quit my job.
You of all people
should still like me.
- You--
- You're right.
Everything you said is right, but...
I'm sorry.
I was kidding.
Tomorrow's the stockholders' meeting.
You should go talk to her.
Go on.
I'll call you again.
Why are you here?
When are you going to stop
using Yi-seo like that?
What do you mean I'm using her?
You know how she feels.
Are you going to accept it?
You can't accept her feelings,
but you can't push her away.
I understand.
Yi-seo is a very important talent
to IC Co.
- Geun-soo--
- If IC Co. disappears,
will you let go of Yi-seo?
I'll see you at the meeting.
Soo-ah.
Soo-ah.
Geun-won.
I didn't know you got discharged.
Don't you still have
some time left in prison?
I escaped because I missed you.
What?
I'm kidding.
I was a model prisoner.
They let me out early.
It must've been tough.
What's your plan now?
Do you plan
to return to Jangga Co.?
No.
I need to do something else.
Something else?
Come to think of it,
this is our first time drinking together.
We've known each other for years.
I guess today is a special day.
Thanks, Soo-ah.
You made my dream come true.
- Geun-won.
- I know.
I'm not hitting on you.
I know I'm a jerk.
But I don't want to ruin the life
of the woman I like.
What's that supposed to mean?
Nothing.
Do you
still like Saeroyi?
You haven't changed at all.
No.
I guess I'll always be
a horrible jerk to you.
What?
This looks nice. Try a bite.
You're home.
When did you come?
About five days ago.
I was just about to leave.
I'm going on a trip to Europe tomorrow.
I thought I'd drop by before I left.
I'm jealous.
Europe sounds nice.
Why didn't you come home?
Where have you been sleeping?
I was busy.
I went on business trips,
and I sometimes slept in the office.
That's it?
I was hoping things might be
going well with your boss.
I thought you didn't like him.
Well...
Back then, he used to own a small pub.
You're so materialistic.
But I have to say,
nothing happened
between you two for years.
Are you sure you really have a chance?
Yi-seo?
Boss, what are we going to do?
What's the matter?
I think she has a cold or something.
She has a fever.
I'm okay.
Today's the stockholders' meeting.
I don't care if I have a cold. Let's go.
- Will you be okay?
- Yes.
Okay.
Ms. Kang and Ho-jin
will head straight to Jangga Co.
Did they receive a lot of voting rights?
- Gosh.
- Yi-seo!
Yi-seo.
I knew this would happen
when she kept overworking herself.
Call an ambulance. Hurry. Yi-seo.
Yi-seo, are you okay?
Yi-seo collapsed.
We're on our way to the hospital.
I'll call you later.
What's the matter?
Yi-seo apparently collapsed.
What?
What are we going to do?
She doesn't necessarily need to be there
since she won't be voting.
But what about Saeroyi?
He needs to be there.
Yes.
He's a major shareholder,
so his vote matters.
He needs to be there.
As you already know, he's...
There's an hour left
until the meeting, sir.
Do you feel okay?
Let's go.
JANGGA CO. NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ELECTION
STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING
Long time no see, sir.
Yes.
I didn't know you were involved.
But then again,
you were never the obedient type
ever since you were young.
I heard about
your severe condition.
I'm sure it would've been a nice card.
But you didn't use it against me.
Because what matters to me is Jangga Co.
Yes, you're trying to invite an executive
from outside the company
instead of going public about my health.
And I'm sure you're doing all that
for the company.
I have no doubt about that.
- Sir--
- But the problem is,
you always make the wrong choice.
That punk is motivated by revenge,
so you should've discarded him by now.
You don't keep that kind of person on top.
Where is Saeroyi?
There he is.
What about Yi-seo?
Didn't she come with you?
She's not coming today.
How do you think it'll go today?
You heard what the chairman said.
You always
make the wrong choice, Ms. Kang.
What?
I'll see you later.
That rude little punk.
How is Yi-seo? Is she okay?
We will begin the stockholders’ meeting
regarding the appointment
of Ms. Jo Yi-seo as
a non-executive director.
- Yi-seo!
- Yi-seo.
How do you think it'll go?
How would I know?
I don't know how things work
with this kind of stuff.
So you don't care if we win or not?
Don't take it so negatively.
She worked so hard,
so it'd be great if we win.
But I just want her
to take a break once in a while.
The stockholders' meeting.
How did it go?
The proposal to appoint Ms. Jo Yi-seo
as a non-executive director
has been rejected.
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ELECTION
STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING
Our foreign branches?
If we gather the stockholders in the US,
that already exceeds ten percent.
But no one really has authority over them.
We should be more attentive.
So you're going to bring them to our side?
VOICE RECORDING
Don't worry, Director Jang.
They know we're going to partner up
with All Food Market in LA.
So over 70 percent of the US stockholders
will give you their support.
Like I said,
I can't wait for too long.
Today, let's focus
on calming the stockholders.
Saeroyi, cheer up.
Ms. Kang, I need to go to the hospital.
What? Oh, yes.
What do you mean? We--
Don't worry. You should go.
LIA NATIONAL HOSPITAL
Hey, over here.
- Is she in here?
- Yes.
Why didn't you pick up your phone?
I was busy running.
- How did it go?
- What about you? Are you okay?
She overworked herself.
Don't worry too much.
She'll be fine after she gets some rest.
Tell me how it went.
It got rejected.
Are you really okay?
I bet it was Geun-soo's doing.
He recently went to the overseas branches.
I guess he convinced
the stockholders there.
That damned vixen.
Don't worry.
- I have plan B.
- For now, you should--
I've been meeting
with the stockholders and directors.
What are you doing now?
A lot of them had complaints
even though they didn't speak out.
I will stir them all
with Chairman Jang's cancer.
Stop it.
Get some rest.
What are you talking about? I can't rest.
If you keep moving,
you'll be fired.
You guys watch Yi-seo.
If she moves, tell me immediately.
I'll just fire her.
Okay.
- Boss--
- Please.
Get some rest.
I'm begging you.
Boss.
Why are you here?
I told you to watch Yi-seo.
Hyun-yi is there.
I will look around the stores
instead of Yi-seo.
Okay.
Why do you look so down?
Is it because of the meeting?
Or is it about
Yi-seo?
What?
Things will go better
at the next stockholders' meeting.
And about Yi-seo,
you can just go after your heart.
What are you trying to say?
You know what I mean.
Yi-seo has feelings for you.
And you like Soo-ah.
Are you being confused?
You're being silly.
The age gap between Yi-seo and I...
Work, age gap, and all that.
They are just excuses.
If you don't like me,
that's just what it is.
Do you really need
excuses like that?
What about age?
It doesn't matter
even if people point fingers at you.
Your first love from ten years ago?
It's okay to hurt her feelings.
Why are you being so talkative?
I'm just saying.
This is really not like you.
I should get going then.
- See you.
- Bye.
Look at this necklace.
Isn't it so pretty?
I don't think he really meant it.
He just said
that because he cares about you.
No, I know that look on his face.
If I moved there,
I would've been fired right away.
It's all about timing.
This is not the time
for me to lie in bed like this.
Hyun-yi.
Will you cover up for me?
Gosh, no. I'd end up getting fired too.
What? Whose side are you on?
Don't be silly.
Of course, I'm on your side.
Saeroyi will take
care of the business in China.
And Seung-kwon will
take care of the stores.
Can't you trust them?
It's not like that.
Seung-kwon is better than me
when it comes to the stores.
Then why are you trying
to overwork yourself?
These days,
I keep telling Boss
that I love him.
That's not surprising.
If he thinks my feelings for him
are a reason for dismissal,
he should fire me, I said.
What's that?
The company can't run without you.
That's it.
The reason
I can show my affection like that
is because I am a competent employee
who's needed in the company.
Whatever I say,
he needs to have me around him.
I have to be someone who he needs.
You fool.
Do you think he will fire you
if you are not good?
Would Saeroyi do that?
You've worked with him for years.
Do you still not know him?
I know.
I just need to justify my actions.
I need the right to say
that I love him.
I will be too busy to take care
of Jangmun Market Street for a while.
You are the only person
whom I can ask for a favor.
I should do as I'm told by the director.
Thank you.
By the way, things are a little
uneasy in the company these days.
The next chairman will be announced soon.
The next chairman?
Well...
I guess you should know that.
What's the matter?
Chairman Jang
has only a few months to live.
Geun-soo, that fool.
He didn't have to tell you.
I was going to tell you anyway.
Besides Mr. Kim,
you're the one who stayed with me
for the longest time.
But you had a different motive.
I know how you've felt
around me the whole time.
You resented me
for what happened to Mr. Park.
But you were afraid of me
at the same time.
Yes.
That's true.
Someone you hate is dying.
Isn't it a good thing?
Why
are you crying?
I don't know.
You fool.
I know
I've given you hard times with my orders.
You're a competent woman,
but you didn't leave your boss
whom you hate.
Do you know why?
I don't know.
It's servility.
You've been tamed
to my taste.
I pressured everyone around me
with power to tame them like that.
It's easy
to control them.
And I despise them.
Is that how you want me to feel about you
at the last moment of my life?
Why are you
telling me all that?
I don't know.
I'm literally close to death.
So I guess I'm being strange.
He's waiting.
Sir, your customer is here.
Gosh, welcome.
It's been a long time.
What we talked about before.
I'd like to start it.
When do we start?
Mr. Park, it's been a while.
Toni, why did you bring them?
Yi-seo is sick, so Seung-kwon called me.
That's a lot.
This is about half of it.
Yi-seo's drawer is locked,
so I didn't bring the files for China.
I don't know the password.
Shall I call her?
No. I know it. I'll take care of it.
Why are you lying down here?
I need to sign the proposals.
I'm doing this for Yi-seo.
It's locked.
I know the password.
Good. All the important
documents are in there.
What's the password?
What?
The password.
My birthday.
Gosh, she's so devoted.
What's the proposal for?
It's no big deal. It's about an event.
An event?
All right.
"With the person at DanBam".
"Whom do you hate the most this winter?"
"Come to DanBam with the person."
"You'll get free Ugly Duck Bulgogi."
What's that?
We will hear their stories
and give out free dishes.
"Who's the first person
you want to thank?"
A person I want to thank?
For me,
of course, it's you.
Someone I'm grateful to?
Boss.
Boss, I recorded everything.
I recorded that bastard confessing
the m*rder of your father.
If we use this and involve the media,
the police may reinvestigate the case.
"Who's the first person
you want to apologize to?"
Don't like me.
"When was the scariest moment
that comes to your mind now?"
Yi-seo!
Yi-seo.
"What's the best luck in your life?"
I want to
work here.
I will
help you achieve your dream, Boss.
"Are you
in love with someone?"
It's
all you.
The reason
I can show my affection like that
is because I am a competent employee
who's needed in the company.
Whatever I say,
he needs to have me around him.
I have to be someone who he needs.
Jo Yi-seo. Where is she?
What's your relationship with her?
Her friend.
Jo Yi-seo...
She refused to see anyone
other than family and authorized people.
What?
If you're a friend,
you should give her a call.
Well...
Geun-soo.
GET BETTER, FROM SAEROYI
Get better.
- Ms. Jo Yi-seo.
- Yes?
I'll get you an IV injection.
Okay.
About the non-executive director issue.
Is it okay if I don't feel bad about it?
Sure.
You totally got us.
I guess
you just did your job.
I knew you would say that.
Did you read articles about Yi-seo?
Yes.
And the next thing I know,
I'm here.
Do you
still like Yi-seo a lot?
It's been four years.
I've thought about her every single day.
You know it.
The reason I left DanBam.
The reason I want to take over Jangga Co.
The reason
I want to destroy IC Co.
It's all
because of Yi-seo.
I understand.
She's someone
whom you can bet your life on.
Yi-seo.
What?
She's a woman my friend loves.
I should give up
even if I have feelings for her.
A woman?
It's a betrayal.
It's an awful thing to do.
Saeroyi.
I'm doing it now.
The betrayal.
The awful thing.
- What are you--
- You can curse at me if you want.
- If you punch me, I'll let you do it.
- What are you talking about?
I
like Yi-seo.
I won't apologize though.
PATIENT JO Y SEO
Yi-seo.
Damn it!
You said you never had feelings for her.
Why did you change your mind?
What about Ms. Oh?
EUNMA-RO 29GIL PAJIN CITY
DON'T CALL ANYONE AND COME ALONE
Yi-seo.
What is going on?
Gosh, that was quick.
Where's Yi-seo?
What's going on?
Where's Yi-seo? Why isn't she in her room?
You...
I feel so bad for my dad.
Jang Geun-won.
The two guys I hate are here together.
Where's Yi-seo?
I don't know.
Why do you even care
when you're about to die?
Where's Yi-seo, you idiot?
Saeroyi!
Saeroyi!
Follow my heart
and be myself.
A life without regrets
regardless of consequences.
That's how I wanted to live.
Have I been committed?
Now
I regret
that day a lot.
Right now, I...
I love you.
I love you, Boss.
I love you.
I really love you.
I miss you like crazy.
ARE YOU IN LOVE WITH SOMEONE?
BRING THEM TO DANBAM