01x11 - Episode 11

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THE CHARACTERS, INSTITUTIONS

COMPANIES, AND PLACES

DEPICTED IN THIS DRAMA

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INCOMING MESSAGES

EPISODE 11

Ms. Kang, there are many articles

assuming that it's Peoplez.

Is it true?

IKONIC BIOTECHNOLOGY, FRAUD OF

20 BILLION WON… CEO VANISHED

The CEO of a pharmaceutical company

called Ikonic Biotechnology vanished

after taking billions of won in investment

while pretending to go public.

A famous search firm "P" is

under investigation

as it was found to be involved

in the investment fraud.

The prosecutors say

the search firm was in charge of hiring

employees at Ikonic Biotechnology…

Kang Ji-yun.

I said that you won't get

to enjoy it much longer.

The investigation will be conducted

while considering the possibility

of Search Firm "P"

being involved in the fraud.

Ms. Kang, is it true

that Peoplez was involved?

Were you aware of the fraud?

Did you recommend the candidates

while knowing?

What will happen to those

hired by the company?

Were you not aware at all?

Is it true that you had

a close relationship with the CEO?

Ms. Kang, how long

have you known Mr. Park?

Do you know the whereabouts

of CEO Park Young-min?

What would you say to the victims?

Were you involved

in recruiting the investors?

- Ms. Kang.

- Please answer us.

- One last question.

- Ms. Kang!

Are you CEO Kang Ji-yun?

We're here to investigate

the Ikonic Biotechnology case.

This is a search warrant.

SEARCH WARRAN

We ask for your cooperation.

We'll proceed with the search and seizure

in the office.

Let's get started.

You guys should go over there.

Still, how could you do this?

You can't go through

our things so recklessly.

What are you doing?

There's nothing in there!

Ms. Kang, could we talk for a minute?

Please wait out here.

Why are you closing the blinds?

Ms. Kang isn't a criminal!

What's going on?

What investment fraud?

Search and seizure for what?

CEO Park Young-min

of Ikonic Biotechnology

embezzled the investment funds

and vanished.

The estimated damage is

over 20 billion won.

Have you been working

with CEO Park Young-min until recently?

Yes, we were in charge

of hiring his employees.

You also have shares

in Ikonic Biotechnology.

You must have been quite close.

I received shares as a down payment.

Is that common between

a search firm and its clients?

It's not common.

Ikonic Biotechnology had a lot

of potential, so I made that decision.

It was planning to go public,

and preparing to grow in size.

That was all a lie.

Going public and signing the contracts

for their new drug.

They were fabricated lies

to commit investment fraud.

You really had no idea?

I'm sure that you verified them.

It's hard to believe that you didn't know.

Are you aware that many made investments

based on their trust in you?

Pardon me? What do you mean?

The mention of you and Peoplez often

came up when these investments were made.

Were you not aware of that?

You didn't turn a blind eye

for monetary gains?

Are you implying that I colluded with him?

That's what the investigation is for.

That is not true.

Other than the shares,

I didn't gain any profit.

Go ahead and trace my bank accounts.

Who would receive such money

in bank accounts that are traceable?

This is enough for now.

After reviewing the documents we seized,

I will contact you again.

See you soon at the police station.

I'm sorry.

It's all because of me.

Kyung-hwa, are you done verifying

the information on Ikonic Biotechnology?

Yes, as you can see in my report,

their financial statements look stable,

and their business report is flawless.

I checked that their new drug

has been patented.

Everything looks good.

The company seems trustworthy enough

to recommend to our candidates.

I sent a request

to a global pharmaceutical company

that signed a contract

with Ikonic's technology.

But I didn't get a response.

All of their documents

seemed to be in order.

There were so many articles

on the export of their technology.

So I didn't think

there would be a problem.

I… I'm sorry.

I didn't expect things to get this bad.

You said all their documents seemed fine.

How else could you have known

it was a scam?

It's okay. Stop blaming yourself and go.

Okay.

How could they…

That's why they paid us in shares instead.

They were planning to disappear

after they became worthless.

They used us to hire decent folk

to look legit,

then scammed the investors

out of their money.

k*lled two birds with one stone.

They could've run this scam on their own.

Why involve us in the first place?

Is someone praying

for Peoplez to go under?

Darn it.

Everything is fine, so come here and sit.

Once you leave the country,

after hiding here quietly,

your life will completely change.

Have all routes been secured?

Of course.

In ten days, the two of us will

completely vanish from Korea.

Don't worry. This isn't my first time.

All right.

Congratulations.

You finally got your wish granted.

Are you happy to see Peoplez go under?

That goes without saying.

How do you feel about stealing

from our investors?

I'm ecstatic!

Are we really going to be okay?

Of course.

Our money has been sent abroad safely.

Our escape route is secured.

What could possibly go wrong?

Mr. Park, what did I say

when I first met you?

You worked hard for a new drug

that would never sell.

Why not turn your life around instantly?

You played your role well,

and now you're so close

to turning your life around.

So enjoy it.

All the work has been done.

Let me ask you one thing.

Why did you do that to Peoplez?

The CEO at Peoplez annoys me.

Mr. Park.

People are all the same.

Looking sophisticated

doesn't make you any better.

We're all on the same boat,

so stop pretending to have a conscience.

The one who accepted our offer

was you.

No, thank you.

That doesn't make him

any different from us.

Will it be okay?

Don't worry. I'll keep an eye on him

and we'll disappear together.

Are the reporters still out there?

Yes, they might wait outside all day long.

How much are they trying to get from us?

There's an article

about the search and seizure

in our office.

What?

"SEARCH FIRM P, INVOLVED IN

20 BILLION WON INVESTMENT FRAUD"

Anyone would recognize that it's us.

Goodness.

Ji-yun.

Articles are getting published.

DIRECTOR HWANG MIN-SIK FROM NEX

Hello, Mr. Hwang.

Pardon?

Cancel the contract?

But…

REQUEST TO CANCEL THE CONTRAC

REQUEST TO CANCEL THE CONTRAC

CANCELING THE CONTRAC

DUE TO BREACH OF CONTRAC

Hello?

Hello? Yes, sir.

The search and seizure?

We're under investigation.

No, that's not it.

We're the victims.

It's a misunderstanding…

You can't breach the contract

unilaterally.

You'd like to stop the hiring process?

But you should wait…

Of course.

There's no problem with the work.

Sir, you can count on me. Sir?

Should I send

the employees home?

Please tell them

to gather around.

First of all, I'd like to apologize

for this scandalous incident.

One thing I can clearly say is

that I didn't do anything humiliating

as CEO of Peoplez.

The truth will be revealed

after the investigation.

We will overcome this crisis.

I promise you.

For now, it will be difficult

to continue working as usual.

Until the investigation results come out,

you'll be working from home.

Until further notice,

please wait while working from home.

Was it you, Father?

How can I understand without context?

Is it you who did this?

You think I have nothing better to do?

That search firm is nothing to me.

It's fine if it wasn't you.

I'm keeping my eye on it.

If things start to go south,

I'll need to make a decision.

Leave Peoplez within a month,

and come work for me.

No.

I don't plan to do what you want.

I will never work for you.

Give it up.

If he doesn't plan to do what I want,

he won't be worth investing in.

CREDIT CARD NOTICE

YOUR CARD HAS BEEN CANCELED

SECRETARY WANG

The door lock to your house

has been changed.

If you'd like to know the new passcode,

please contact the chairman.

Did I get kicked out of my own house?

My old man is relentless.

Fine.

Bring it on.

Everyone's gone home.

We should go too.

Ji-yun.

Eun-h*.

I'm so afraid…

that this will be the end.

It's not the end.

You're not alone.

I'm okay, you can go now.

I'll leave after you've fallen asleep.

Really, I'm fine.

But I'm not.

I'll stay until you fall asleep.

Don't think about it and go to sleep.

Isn't this Kang Ji-yun's house?

Ms. Kang, I know everything, so come out!

Come out, Kang Ji-yun!

What's the problem?

We invested in Ikonic Biotechnology

and lost our money.

If Ms. Kang is inside, I want to see her.

According to the news,

Kang Ji-yun was involved in the fraud.

Stop hiding and come out!

Come out, Kang Ji-yun!

It's not true.

Stop the commotion and leave.

Isn't Ms. Kang inside?

Don't send someone else like a coward.

Come out yourself!

You were all in it together!

How much money did you steal?

Ms. Kang!

Move out of the way.

If you don't leave, I'll call the police.

Call the police.

You think they'll listen to you?

You want me to cause a real ruckus?

Get out of the way.

You'd better leave.

We'll be leaving today,

but we know where she works and lives.

Tell her not to even think

about running away.

Let's go.

Ms. Kang, did you hear me?

We'll be back, all right?

Let's go to my house.

Byeol, something came up

at Ms. Kang's office.

She'll have to stay with us tonight.

- Are you--

- Great, I'd love that.

Bring her home soon.

My amazing sis is coming

to my house today.

Really? But why is she coming?

I don't know.

Something bad happened at her work.

Then shouldn't you be happy?

Should I?

Maybe I made a mistake.

Jung Seo-jun, can I borrow

your colored pencils?

Slowly.

Sis, this is for you.

What's this?

SIS, STAY STRONG

SUPERPOWER VITAMIN

I give this to my dad

when he's having a hard time.

It's very effective.

Right, Dad?

What? Of course.

It's the most effective

and durable medicine I know.

Thank you, Byeol.

Thanks to you, I'll feel better.

You're sleeping here tonight, right?

Yes, I owe you one.

Thank you for understanding, Byeol.

I have a lot to thank you for today.

Then where will you sleep tonight?

What? Well…

I mean,

where should you…

Sis, sleep in my bed.

Dad, I want her to sleep in my bed

with me tonight.

Of course, you should.

Sounds good.

Byeol, aren't you uncomfortable?

How about you?

Isn't it too small?

No, I'm very comfortable.

What's wrong?

You can't fall asleep?

No.

When you have many thoughts,

you can't fall asleep easily.

So you have to clear your mind

to fall asleep.

How can we clear our mind?

- You don't know?

- Do you?

I don't know, either.

I thought that adults knew.

There are many things that

adults don't know.

Shall I sing you a song?

I'm a good singer.

Okay, sing for me.

Sleep well, my baby

In the front yard and the hill in the back

The birds and baby sheep

Everyone is sleeping

Through the window, the moon

Sends silver and gold beads

This night

Sleep well, my baby

Sleep well

- Are you sleeping?

- Shh.

She's sleeping.

Okay.

Go to sleep, Byeol.

That's a relief.

She has small hands, too.

Dad has huge hands.

She smells good.

Why did you get up already? It's early.

No reason. I just got up.

Is it too big?

Sis.

Don't cut it so ugly like that.

It says that the cucumber slices should be

small and round.

It all tastes the same,

once you bite into it.

Besides, you didn't make

the sauce right either.

That's not true. I got it right.

Six spoons of mayonnaise.

Two spoons of sugar.

And pepper powder.

Byeol, you already added that.

Oh, no.

It's okay. We can add

twice as much of everything.

Add more ketchup.

Wait, you two.

Why don't I just do it?

Gosh, we're doing it.

Dad, just watch us.

We need to add more mayonnaise.

You added more sugar and pepper powder.

What's wrong? Did it burn?

We can toast it again, right?

That's done. What's next?

It looks delicious.

I knew it. Cooking should be done

by someone with experience.

- Thank you for the food.

- Thank you for the food.

It looks delicious.

I'll take Byeol to kindergarten.

Have a good day at school.

I'll be back, Sis.

See you later. Don't leave, okay?

Okay, see you later.

Let's go.

Make yourself at home.

Kyung-hwa, now that we're here,

let's be courageous.

We can pretend like we're on a date.

Why don't they just make it official?

We're already here.

We can go in holding hands.

Let's go in. Good luck.

DODAM BOOKSTORE

Why are we here?

This is infuriating.

Please have some of this too.

Keep it up.

- Thank you.

- You can do it.

We can do it.

Gosh, this is…

Hello.

What? Is this everyone?

- What about the others?

- Well,

everyone is figuring out what to do

on their own.

When it comes to loyalty,

Team One is the best.

Everyone, thank you for coming.

Don't thank us.

We can't just sit back and watch.

What can we do to help?

There's something fishy about it

that I just can't shake.

- It stinks.

- I agree.

Why did they get a search firm

involved in an investment fraud?

If it was only about

scamming the investors,

they could've hired anyone at all.

They fabricated everything else,

why bother to hire people for real?

Was it to show that Peoplez was

somehow related to Ikonic Biotechnology?

In other words, they wanted us

to seem suspicious alongside them.

Could someone have

intentionally set a trap

to get Peoplez involved in the scam?

Who could it be and why?

That's what we're about to figure out.

Yes. Who is trying to

screw with us, and why?

What we have so far is

information on CEO Park Young-min.

Let's investigate the people around him.

We'll be able to find something.

Let's also look for people

with a grudge against Peoplez…

or anyone suspicious at work.

Go Jeong-nam?

No, it was about NEXT…

Career Way could be behind this.

Let's keep that open as a possibility.

I will meet with Go Jeong-nam.

There's been an exchange between us.

It'll be a chance to see him

and put an end to it.

Let's not let them get away with it.

It'd be unfair to let them

harass us like this.

- Split up!

- Okay.

- Right now?

- Yes.

- Are we starting now?

- Yes.

Right now and right here.

- Ms. Seo.

- Yes?

- Another article was published.

- What?

TRUTH BEHIND

THE INCIDENT 5 YEARS AGO

What's this about?

FALL OF THE FANCY CEO

20 BILLION INVESTMENT FRAUD,

FORESEEN FIVE YEARS AGO?

What… What's this?

My hands are trembling again.

Darn it.

Ji-yun?

Ji-yun?

Ji-yun.

Ji-yun?

Ji-yun, where are you?

I'm here to meet CEO Kim Hye-jin.

I'll call you after my meeting.

Okay.

Please, drink.

I'm sure you can't eat much these days.

You haven't changed.

You're still good at harassing people.

It doesn't seem like a coincidence

that the incident from five years ago

is repeating itself.

Exactly. You should've behaved better.

It comes back as bad karma.

How does it feel to personally experience

the likes of that incident now?

Why are you doing this to me?

Because I hate you.

I don't like you showing off either.

You think you're better than me.

It's annoying how you pretend

to be righteous.

Your record isn't that clean, either.

Are you that scared?

The employee who was saved by the

death of CEO Lee Yong-hoon five years ago.

Is it because I know that it was you?

What?

Do you think I would make you pay for it?

This is why I hate you.

You're pressed for time.

Your company is about to go under.

I want you to beg.

Or use that leverage of yours

to threaten me.

You can't do it

because it hurts your pride?

Why? Because you and I are so different?

Ji-yun, don't flatter yourself.

You and I are both in the same business.

We put a price on people's value

to get higher commissions.

That's what we do.

Do you think it's fine for you,

but dirty business when I do it?

You don't treat your employees

like people.

Don't be conceited

just because people recognize you.

Once Peoplez goes under,

will anyone stay by your side?

As you know,

you and I are the same.

Once Peoplez goes under,

will anyone stay by your side?

Hey, bro.

There was something I wanted to ask.

I'm looking for Park Young-min

among your alumni.

Starting class of 2004.

Yes, a chemistry major.

Do you know anyone who might know him?

Yes, send me a text message. Thank you.

Hello, this is Oh Kyung-hwa from Peoplez.

You've been working in pharmaceuticals

for a long time.

Are you in contact with anyone

at Ikonic Biotechnology?

The first few employees work, too.

Us? Yes, we're fine.

It's all a misunderstanding.

It'll be resolved

once the investigation concludes.

Bye.

Are you going somewhere?

I got in touch with a researcher

who worked at Ikonic until last year.

I'll be back.

Good luck!

By the way, where's Mr. Kim?

When will this be over?

- Goodness.

- You're right.

Go Jeong-nam!

You have nothing to say to me?

How could you?

How could you use me like that?

You're one to talk.

You gave me bad information,

and now I'm unemployed.

I'm not

sorry about that at all!

We need to talk, so follow me.

I have nothing to say.

Well, I do.

Jeez. Let go of me first.

Hello, Eun-h*.

Where are you? I'm at the bookstore.

- Eun-h*.

- Ji-yun.

I found Go Jeong-nam.

Why is Ms. Kang here?

Hello, Ji-yun.

What are you all doing here?

So you got together to investigate?

Yes.

You told us not to worry

and work from home,

but we couldn't just sit back.

Why not?

Well, it's our company too.

- That's right.

- Right.

Yes.

Ms. Kang, brace yourself.

I found out something unbelievable.

There's someone behind this incident.

Do you know who it is?

It's CEO Kim Hye-jin at Career Way.

Dang! I knew it.

You must be shocked.

I was very shocked and angry.

I got the hint when I met Go Jeong-nam.

Even before the incident,

it appears Park Young-min

had been frequenting Career Way.

I even got my hands

on surveillance footage.

- You know how hard that is, right?

- Oh, extremely difficult.

We're also looking into his acquaintances.

According to his coworkers,

his personality had changed drastically.

He'd been a hard worker

until the new drug got patented.

At some point,

investments stopped coming in.

He couldn't pay his employees.

He became irritable and stingy.

Considering the circumstances,

he must've been

persuaded to commit investment fraud

due to financial difficulties.

I'm still looking into Park Young-min.

We'll probably find

more significant information.

I'm investigating

to help you clear your name.

Please don't worry.

Peoplez?

We will protect it.

Thank you.

Are you thanking us?

There's no need.

Getting information is part of our job.

As long as we take the initiative,

we can do anything, right?

Ms. Kang, will you join us

in the investigation tomorrow?

You'd complete this group of Avengers.

- Hey, Kwang-hee.

- No?

We need to figure it out

on our own without Ms. Kang.

You were doing so well, but now…

We could become like the Avengers.

Ms. Kang.

I'm sorry.

What are you sorry about?

I made the final decision.

I'm the one who's responsible.

Kyung-hwa, you did the best you could.

It's okay,

so don't worry about it anymore.

Ms. Kang!

Excuse us. Kyung-hwa, Kyung-hwa.

Give her a tissue.

Kyung-hwa, here's a tissue.

Kyung-hwa, stop crying.

You still have your eye boogers.

Stop crying. That's enough.

Stop crying.

Stop crying.

Kyung-hwa, stop crying.

It's okay. Keep going.

Everyone knows anyway.

- Everyone knows?

- Yes.

Who wouldn't?

Kwang-hee!

We're dating.

Please stop crying.

Stop.

Dad!

My goodness.

Say hello to my coworkers.

- Hello.

- Hi.

Oh, Sis.

Will you sleep at our house tonight, too?

What?

- Are you two already…

- What?

…living together?

- No, that's not it.

- Goodness.

Let's go.

- Let's go.

- Where are you going?

Hurry and go home.

What about tomorrow?

We should meet here again tomorrow.

Isn't it nice to have people over?

Right, Kang-seok?

Yes, of course.

Anyone from Peoplez is welcome here.

If we're getting together,

can't we meet at the office?

Come on. We're supposed

to be working from home.

Let's meet here tomorrow.

See you tomorrow.

- But I…

- Goodbye.

- See you.

- See you tomorrow.

See you here tomorrow.

I can't think straight.

It's not true.

Why are you… No.

- It's not true. It's not!

- What's not true?

- It's not true.

- What is?

Dad and Sis, let's go home.

- Okay.

- Yes.

What?

Let's go, Byeol.

- Let's hurry home.

- What?

It's not true.

- It's not true.

- I guess it's not.

They're not saying the truth.

Hmm, this is the taste.

Sis, will you sleep at our place

for ten nights?

We can draw,

paint our nails, and play board games.

We should watch movies too.

We can also play with dolls.

Byeol, why don't we talk about it

after we eat?

Byeol, I'm not going anywhere.

Okay.

Both you and Dad.

Why aren't you at work?

Are you out of business?

Byeol, that's not it--

Byeol.

Do I look like someone

who would let my company go under?

- No.

- Correct.

Things are a little difficult now,

but I think I found a solution.

I thought that I was alone,

but I have so many on my side.

The one with more on her side wins.

You know that, right?

Yes, I'm on your side, too.

Sis, eat up.

You have to save your company.

Yes, I'll eat a lot and stay strong.

- Bye.

- Bye. Get home safe.

- Director.

- Oh, hello.

Seo-jun and Byeol will be out soon.

- Please wait.

- Okay.

Woo Jeong-hoon. What's up?

I'm busy sending children home.

Get to the point.

In my office?

Why would you sleep in my office

all of a sudden?

What about your apartment?

So you really got kicked out?

- Mom!

- Auntie!

My sweethearts, let's go.

Let's go. What should we eat?

Goodness, it collapsed.

Start from the beginning.

We have to start again.

What did he do wrong

to get kicked out of the house?

Things aren't going so well

at his company either.

Does he even have a place to sleep?

What is it? Are you having a hard time

with the drawing?

Isn't your deadline next week?

Oh,

it's not what you think.

The work is going well.

It's not what I think?

You've been mumbling to yourself

all evening.

Why don't you get some fresh air instead?

I heard that writers do that

when they're having writer's block.

Want to step out for a minute?

Should I?

Ms. Jung!

Gosh, Jeong-hoon!

What are you doing here?

All the children went home.

The water bottle.

Seo-jun left his water bottle again.

By the way, what about you?

Oh, me?

I'm just…

Seong-kyung.

I came to see her.

- The director?

- Yes.

Do you want to come in

to get the water bottle?

- Can I?

- I'll open it for you.

Where could it be?

I'm glad that I came here today.

I got to see you too.

Aren't you happy

to bump into each other like this?

By the way, is everything okay?

What do you mean?

I mean, your work these days…

Yes, it's okay.

Ms. Kang isn't a pushover.

She'll find a solution.

You don't have to worry

about Mr. Yu either.

I mean, you.

Are you okay?

What?

Are you worried about me?

I'm going to feel touched.

Me?

I'm doing a task with my father

that we've postponed until now.

It's time to come to a conclusion.

I don't want to live like my brother.

I'm not guaranteed to win,

but I should endure it

as long as possible.

I can't be running away all my life.

Didn't I sound amazing?

Be honest. Wasn't I amazing?

You agree?

A little.

To be amazing, I shouldn't ask. Right?

Mr. Yu doesn't say things like this,

does he?

Since you're my comrade

for unrequited love,

I'll share two secrets with you.

My unrequited love is over now.

I don't have feelings for him anymore.

Also,

I didn't come here for the water bottle.

Then why…

You should go in.

The director must be waiting.

There are mats for children,

so use them for sleeping.

Best of luck with the task.

Wait.

What? Does that mean

she came here

knowing that I was sleeping here?

She came here

to see me?

She should've told me the truth.

Why the water bottle?

I won't be sleeping tonight.

Chairman Woo is in your office.

Ms. Kang.

Hello, sir.

Your company is in a terrible situation.

What's going on?

The result of the investigation

will prove my innocence.

Then we'll be back on track.

I'll make it happen.

You don't run a business with facts.

It's done with credibility.

Once credibility is lost,

it doesn't recover fast.

Wasn't it you who told me

that if a headhunting firm

loses credibility and fairness,

it'd be no longer valuable

as a search firm?

No one wants to know the truth.

You shouldn't have let

the situation get this bad

as a CEO who's responsible

for the company.

Ms. Kang.

Take responsibility for the situation

and step down.

- Mr. Woo…

- If you refuse to leave,

I'll summon the board of directors

and propose your dismissal.

I refuse.

I've been managing Peoplez,

and it's my company.

I can't leave like this.

If you leave,

I'll promise to keep the employees.

A company wants to take over Peoplez.

Is that company

Career Way?

Under the condition that I leave?

I should also make up for my losses.

The market value of Peoplez

has been consistently high.

Instead of making your employees suffer

to keep your position,

leave after handing over

your shares and management rights.

Your employees need to survive.

Which decision is the best for Peoplez?

Think carefully.

That's it for the meeting.

I have an important announcement to make.

Peoplez.

We're going to acquire it.

Do you mean Peoplez that we know about?

Yes.

Soon, CEO Kang Ji-yun will be dismissed.

Once she's gone,

we'll go through a process

of taking over the company.

Ms. Kim, won't many shareholders

be opposed to it?

Even if we don't acquire it now,

the value of Peoplez will

hit the ground anyway.

No, we're going to take over it.

If the shareholders are against it,

tell them that I'll buy it

with my own money.

Peoplez will disappear completely

from this field.

Career Way will take over Peoplez.

Are you looking for this?

- There it is.

- Thank you.

Kwang-hee, take a look at this.

Before getting their new drug patented,

they wanted a joint development

with a pharmaceutical company.

There must be a reason why

they stopped the joint development.

They must know the internal situation

at Ikonic Biotechnology.

I'll find out right away.

We know a few people

at pharmaceutical companies.

Hello, Ji-yun.

The team and I are at the bookstore.

I'll help Mr. Kim with the search.

I'll look up more articles from that time.

We might find some clue.

Kwang-hee will contact

the pharmaceutical company.

Yes, I left them a message.

Okay, then…

Eun-h*.

Do you want to go to the sea?

Is it because of the nice background?

It came out beautifully.

What were you thinking about?

I was thinking about you.

About me?

Ever since I met you,

so many things have changed.

I always thought

that I was responsible for everything.

Helping Peoplez grow

and protecting it.

I thought that I was alone in it.

After seeing the employees

at the bookstore,

I realized that I was wrong.

Thank you.

I wouldn't have known without you.

Ji-yun, you are not alone.

You never were and won't be going forth.

- It's beautiful.

- Yes.

Byeol, why didn't you go

to the sea with them?

You didn't want to go?

I promised to join them next time.

Today, Dad has a present for Ji-yun.

I wonder if it went well.

Eun-h*.

Just take it out.

Oh, I wanted to take it out secretly.

How could I not tell when it's so obvious?

What is it?

Hold on.

Here.

Ta-da.

Mint chocolate, your favorite.

Yes, I love it.

Thanks.

It's really beautiful.

Don't you think?

Which one do you like the most?

This one.

- Can we take a look?

- This one?

Yes.

What do you think?

It's pretty.

It'd look beautiful on her.

Really?

I'm glad that I can give it to you

at a nice place.

Luckily, I got it beforehand.

It's so pretty.

May I put it on you?

How does it look?

It's beautiful.

Thank you, Eun-h*.

Thanks to you, I became a better person.

Recommending people is what I do,

but I never took a look at myself.

I hated my life.

Ever since I met you,

I started to like myself.

Wherever you are,

I'll never let go of your hand.

Will you be okay?

I can sleep at my place now.

Please talk to Byeol for me.

Go inside.

Drive safely.

I'll go after you leave.

I'll contact you when I get home.

Everyone at Peoplez.

Please come to the office

tomorrow at 10 a.m.

- Wow.

- Seriously.

Gosh, this smell.

It's been a long time.

It's only been a week.

Actually, I missed coming here.

When I got a message from Ms. Kang

yesterday, my heart fluttered so much.

I never imagined coming to work

to be so exciting.

I know!

We get to work here again, right?

Ms. Kang, you're here early.

Good morning.

- Hello.

- Hello, Ms. Kang.

- Hello.

- It's been a long time.

- Hello.

- Hello.

Good morning.

- Hello, Ms. Kang.

- Good morning.

It's been a long time.

I have something to announce.

That's why I called you here today.

Starting today,

I'll no longer be the CEO at Peoplez.

SIS, STAY STRONG

SUPERPOWER VITAMIN

- It will be up to you to protect Peoplez.

- I believe in your decision.

Yu Eun-h*, you were my best secretary.

Kang Ji-yun. Watch carefully

how fast Peoplez and your name disappear.

I pity you.

You're still lost in resentment.

I no longer live with hatred.

It looks like being

unemployed suits you, Kang Ji-yun.

Kang Ji-yun?

Ji-yun.

What kind of relationship do we have?

We're just people

who meet occasionally and say hello?

Instead, let's have

a different relationship.

Whenever I'm with you, I become impulsive.

Usually, I get nervous without plans.

- Isn't it fun?

- I'm in a bind.

The ace at Hansu Electronics' HR.

You're coming, right?

You'll be returning, right?

No, there's no place for you.

Yu Eun-h*, you're fired.