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A beautiful and powerful CEO uncovers a shocking plot from a rival company — but when her loyal secretary gets involved, an unexpected romance begins to bloom. As power, jealousy, and beauty intertwine, love becomes the most dangerous game in the business world. Will she protect her heart, or fall for the man who truly sees her beyond her success?
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00:00:00Kang Ji-Yoon is the president of People's Executive Search Firm.
00:00:04She is excellent at her job and makes decisive choices, but she is often confused in other areas.
00:00:09She frequently mistakes other people's cars for her companies and has a messy office.
00:00:14She complains that her friend and CFO, Seo Mi-Ai, has not found her a suitable secretary.
00:00:20Seo Mi-Ai counters that secretaries resign due to Kang Ji-Yoon's temper.
00:00:24And now, no one is applying for the position.
00:00:27Kang Ji-Yoon is tasked by a client to recruit mobile engineer Yang Ho-Joon,
00:00:31who is underutilized at his current company, but could receive the best offer from the client's company.
00:00:37Yang Ho-Joon is tempted just as he is about to receive Kang Ji-Yoon's information.
00:00:42Suddenly, Yu Yun-Ho, the HR manager from Yang Ho-Joon's company, intervenes and interrupts their conversation.
00:00:50The company had dispatched the capable Yu Yun-Ho to retain Yang Ho-Joon by any means necessary.
00:00:57Yu Yun-Ho requests a private talk with Yang Ho-Joon, who then finds an excuse to escape the tug-of-war.
00:01:04Kang Ji-Yoon blames Yu Yun-Ho for sabotaging her plan, and he advises her to give up.
00:01:10On their way down the mountain, without any streetlights, Kang Ji-Yoon uses her phone for light,
00:01:15but it suddenly turns off due to low battery.
00:01:18Yu Yun-Ho uses his phone to light their way down.
00:01:21Before parting, Kang Ji-Yoon tells Yu Yun-Ho that their meeting was a mistake and hopes they never meet again.
00:01:27Under Yu Yun-Ho's meticulous planning, Yang Ho-Joon attends a company gathering with colleagues who have worked with him for many years.
00:01:34The warm atmosphere and a presentation of Yang Ho-Joon's first mobile design remind him of his contributions over two decades.
00:01:42Although moved, Yang Ho-Joon does not commit to staying.
00:01:46Kang Ji-Yoon does not give up and visits him again the next day, learning that he plans to attend his son's soccer game at school.
00:01:54She offers to drive him, but Yu Yun-Ho has already delivered many supportive items to his son's class.
00:02:00Impressed by Yu Yun-Ho's actions, Yang Ho-Joon decides to stay and declines Kang Ji-Yoon's offer.
00:02:06Angered, Kang Ji-Yoon leaves while Yu Yun-Ho is praised at a dinner prepared by HR colleagues.
00:02:12The atmosphere is joyful until the minister sits down and downplays Yu Yun-Ho's efforts, deliberately ignoring him while serving drinks to everyone else.
00:02:20Sensing the minister's hostility, Yu Yun-Ho swallows his pride and politely serves the minister, who then sets his drink aside and has others pour for him instead.
00:02:28Yu Yun-Ho endures the disrespect, helps the drunken minister into a car, and bows politely as he leaves, but receives only disdain in return.
00:02:37Yu Yun-Ho leaves early to care for his daughter, and his colleagues discuss why the minister treated him so unfairly, acknowledging his hard work and good relationships.
00:02:47A year ago, the minister took on an important project and chose the capable Yu Yun-Ho as his assistant.
00:02:53Completing this project would secure a promotion and a raise for him.
00:02:56Unexpectedly, Yu Yun-Ho was informed by a kindergarten teacher that his daughter, Yu Bial, had been drawing only in black and white, depicting herself locked up in every drawing and rarely speaking at school, showing signs of autism.
00:03:10Yu Yun-Ho, a single father, applied for parental leave to care for his daughter.
00:03:16The minister, not wanting to miss the promotion opportunity, ordered him to postpone his leave.
00:03:21Despite threats from the minister about facing difficulties if he abandoned the project, Yu Yun-Ho insisted on taking the leave.
00:03:29He returned to work after the leave ended, only to face retaliation from the minister.
00:03:34The minister had Yu Yun-Ho handle tasks typically assigned to interns, such as organizing meeting documents.
00:03:42After setting up the meeting room, Yu Yun-Ho was about to present when the minister dismissed him, stating that his presence made no difference.
00:03:49Yu Yun-Ho compromised again, handed his prepared presentation to a colleague, and left the meeting room.
00:03:56Feeling unable to endure further, Yu Yun-Ho considered resigning, but his colleagues reminded him of his responsibilities towards Yu Bial and his financial obligations.
00:04:05He decided to persevere.
00:04:07However, the minister soon lashed out at him in front of all colleagues, falsely accusing him of colluding with Yang Ho Jin, who had resigned and allegedly taken many confidential documents overseas.
00:04:19Unable to contact Yang Ho Jin, Yu Yun-Ho thought of seeking help at Kang Ji-Yun's company.
00:04:26Just as he parked, Kang Ji-Yun, confused again, mistakenly entered his car.
00:04:32Realizing the mistake, she hurriedly left.
00:04:35Yu Yun-Ho caught up with her, accusing her of unscrupulous methods to recruit Yang Ho Jin.
00:04:41Amidst the confusion, Yu Yun-Ho received a message from Yang Ho Jin, stating he was at the airport.
00:04:47Without time to explain, Yu Yun-Ho rushed to the airport.
00:04:51At the airport, they discovered that another company had recruited Yang Ho Jin, who explained that he had been removed from the project long ago and could not have accessed confidential files.
00:05:00The company had only pretended to value him to avoid the stigma of employee turnover.
00:05:06Feeling undervalued and needing money, he chose to work overseas.
00:05:11Yu Yun-Ho apologized for not understanding Yang Ho Jin's situation.
00:05:16Yang Ho Jin consoled him, saying that to their company, they were just expendable.
00:05:21Their fate was to be used and discarded.
00:05:23Then, Yu Yun-Ho received a call from a colleague informing him that his belongings had been taken by an investigative team.
00:05:30The minister had framed him for leaking company secrets and issued his termination.
00:05:34Meanwhile, Kang Ji-Yun had collapsed at work due to overwork.
00:05:38Doctors diagnosed her with a neurological disorder caused by excessive stress, leading to confusion, speech errors, and insomnia.
00:05:46She was advised to reduce her workload and stress.
00:05:48Seo Mi-Ai forced Kang Ji-Yun to relax and do something she enjoys.
00:05:54Kang Ji-Yun chose to read at a bookstore.
00:05:57To help reduce Kang Ji-Yun's workload, Seo Mi-Ai believed that hiring a qualified secretary was crucial.
00:06:03The next day, Kang Ji-Yun bumped into Yu Yun-Ho in the elevator and wondered why he was there.
00:06:08To her surprise, he followed her out of the elevator and into her company.
00:06:12At Seo Mi-Ai's call, Yu Yun-Ho approached Kang Ji-Yun and Seo Mi-Ai introduced him as the new secretary.
00:06:19Over the past year, with Yu Yun-Ho's support, Yu Bial's condition had improved.
00:06:24Her drawings were colorful and the characters were more vibrant.
00:06:28Doctors told him that his daughter's emotional barriers had opened and there was no longer a need for concern.
00:06:34To celebrate, Yu Yun-Ho invited friends over for dinner, one of whom was Seo Mi-Ai's husband.
00:06:40On the way to Yu Yun-Ho's house, the friend asked Seo Mi-Ai to consider hiring Yu Yun-Ho at her company.
00:06:48Seo Mi-Ai was hesitant because Yu Yun-Ho had been fired from his previous company, and a background check would reveal this.
00:06:55However, upon arriving and seeing the well-organized and clean household, and how adeptly Yu Yun-Ho managed a near accident with Yu Bial,
00:07:04Seo Mi-Ai was impressed.
00:07:05She saw that Yu Yun-Ho was clean, organized, and able to handle emergencies, perfect as Kang Ji-Yun's secretary.
00:07:14Seo Mi-Ai offered him the job, promising manageable hours to care for Yu Bial and a 50% salary increase.
00:07:22Yu Yun-Ho, needing the money, agreed and started work the next day.
00:07:26When Kang Ji-Yun learned that Yu Yun-Ho was the new secretary,
00:07:29she initially refused to accept him because he had interfered with her attempt to recruit Yang Ho-Jin.
00:07:34Then, Seo Mi-Ai exclaimed that this proved Yu Yun-Ho's capability.
00:07:38She showed Kang Ji-Yun his resume, urging her to trust her judgment in talent scouting.
00:07:44Kang Ji-Yun, needing to meet a client, returned to her office to find her high heels in the mess.
00:07:51Yu Yun-Ho promptly found the shoes for her, and she left without a word.
00:07:55Meanwhile, Seo Mi-Ai introduced Yu Yun-Ho to all colleagues, who warmly welcomed the challenging new secretary.
00:08:01At that moment, Kang Ji-Yun was meeting with a major client who was planning to build Korea's tallest building and needed a project planner.
00:08:09If Kang Ji-Yun could find the right candidate, her firm would be in charge of assembling the entire team.
00:08:15She assured the client she would find the perfect candidate.
00:08:18After meeting with a client, Kang Ji-Yun encountered an acquaintance from another headhunting firm who,
00:08:24taking advantage of being her senior, belittled her.
00:08:26Feeling depressed, Kang Ji-Yun returned to her office where Yu Yun-Ho greeted her,
00:08:32but she coldly walked past him without acknowledging him.
00:08:35Seo Mi-Ai, eager for Kang Ji-Yun to accept Yu Yun-Ho,
00:08:39handed him important client and candidate files and explained work taboos.
00:08:44Yu Yun-Ho used his organizing and planning skills to tidy up the chaotic office,
00:08:49sorting documents by urgency and scheduling on the wall.
00:08:52He hoped for Kang Ji-Yun's approval, but she angrily threw the documents on the table and stormed out.
00:08:59Seo Mi-Ai clarified to Yu Yun-Ho that the angle of the staple pins should be 45 degrees,
00:09:05a peculiar preference of Kang Ji-Yun.
00:09:08She also told him the location of Kang Ji-Yun's favorite coffee shop
00:09:11and reminded him to keep the coffee neither too hot nor too cold.
00:09:15Yu Yun-Ho found the coffee shop in an alley and after a long wait brought the coffee to Kang Ji-Yun,
00:09:20who took a sip and then threw it in the trash.
00:09:23Despite this, Yu Yun-Ho, following Seo Mi-Ai's advice, kept an eye on Kang Ji-Yun.
00:09:29He witnessed her clumsiness firsthand as she bumped her head and twisted her ankle in the office.
00:09:34Meanwhile, Kang Ji-Yun noticed Yu Yun-Ho's competence
00:09:37as he effortlessly fixed the printer and helped staff with technical issues.
00:09:41Her office became tidy and the wilted plants were replaced with vibrant fresh flowers.
00:09:46The coffee he brought was at the perfect temperature, which pleased her.
00:09:51Although internally she recognized Yu Yun-Ho's skills, she was reluctant to keep him on staff.
00:09:57When Kang Ji-Yun went to the storeroom and almost hit a cabinet corner,
00:10:01Yu Yun-Ho timely shielded the sharp edge.
00:10:04Their close proximity led to a strangely intimate moment as they exchanged looks.
00:10:09Yu Yun-Ho handed her the documents she was looking for and told her to let him know if she needed anything.
00:10:14Kang Ji-Yun then asked to talk, telling him there was no need to please her.
00:10:19She wanted a secretary who aligned with her work ethic.
00:10:22Yu Yun-Ho had previously criticized her lack of basic professional ethics and focus only on client acquisition.
00:10:29He apologized for his past remarks and asked for a chance to prove himself based on the standards of a secretary.
00:10:34Kang Ji-Yun reviewed Yu Yun-Ho's resume, noting his parental leave and single father status.
00:10:40She decided to set aside her biases and regard him as a secretary.
00:10:45Their working relationship gradually improved.
00:10:48Yu Yun-Ho would protect her from sharp desk edges while she organized files on the floor and applied soft corners to furniture.
00:10:56Yu Yun-Ho picked up his daughter and a neighbor's son from school each day,
00:11:00helping the single mother who often assisted Yu Byol.
00:11:02Kang Ji-Yun grew fond of Yu Yun-Ho, watching him play happily with the children, and wished time could stand still in those moments.
00:11:10Meanwhile, back at home, Kang Ji-Yun was lonely and reluctant even to turn on the lights.
00:11:16After receiving a caring message from Seo Mi-Ai, she remembered her childhood dependence on her father,
00:11:22who had died trying to save others in a fire, leaving her to grow up alone.
00:11:25Seeing Yu Yun-Ho across the street added to her emotional state,
00:11:30especially when she learned it was the anniversary of her father's death, a day she always found difficult.
00:11:35Seo Mi-Ai asked Yu Yun-Ho to ensure Kang Ji-Yun ate,
00:11:39leading him to take her to a home-style restaurant to provide some comfort.
00:11:43There, Kang Ji-Yun queried why Yu Yun-Ho took a year off during a critical time in his career,
00:11:48to which he replied it was to fulfill a promise to stay by his daughter's side.
00:11:51His words touched Kang Ji-Yun deeply, reminding her of her father's broken promises.
00:11:58She left the restaurant abruptly, struggling to control her emotions.
00:12:02Yu Yun-Ho followed, bringing food and medicine, trying to care for her as she broke down over spilled water,
00:12:09crying out for a secretary who simply followed orders rather than meddling.
00:12:13As she faced a competition from a rival senior trying to steal her client,
00:12:17Kang Ji-Yun confronted him, only to be attacked using her emotional vulnerabilities,
00:12:22accusing her of causing a death.
00:12:24Haunted by past accusations of betrayal and murder, she left the office overwhelmed, hearing echoes of curses.
00:12:32As she nearly collapsed, Yu Yun-Ho ran to her, and she reached out to him, seeking redemption,
00:12:37collapsing into his arms as he caught her.
00:12:45Kang Ji-Yun has a painful past.
00:12:47Investors set up shell companies to deceive employees.
00:12:50A senior colleague wanted to cover up the truth and portray the company as a victim.
00:12:55Unwilling to see others lose their jobs, Kang Ji-Yun chose to reveal the truth.
00:13:00This resulted in the death of a company representative with vested interests.
00:13:04The senior colleague blamed everything on Kang Ji-Yun, causing her years of guilt and self-blame.
00:13:10Yu Yun-Ho tried to take Kang Ji-Yun to the hospital,
00:13:13but she refused and suggested eating at a street food stall to numb her senses.
00:13:17Kang Ji-Yun opted for extremely spicy rice cakes.
00:13:22Yu Yun-Ho carefully prepared chopsticks for her and watched her eat,
00:13:26explaining that he does not eat spicy food.
00:13:29Kang Ji-Yun persuaded him to try it.
00:13:32He took a bite and immediately jumped up, frantically drinking water,
00:13:36which made Kang Ji-Yun laugh, lightening her mood for the day.
00:13:39When she got home, she found a candy in her bag,
00:13:43remembering Yu Yun-Ho had picked it up at the stall and left it for her.
00:13:46The sweet and sour taste blossomed in her mouth, bringing a different feeling to her heart.
00:13:52The next day, Kang Ji-Yun assigned tasks to her employees at a meeting,
00:13:56insisting they be completed that day.
00:13:59The employees were very dissatisfied.
00:14:02Yu Yun-Ho noticed their complaints and bought pizza for his overtime colleagues,
00:14:06encouraging them to take a break before continuing.
00:14:08The colleagues praised Yu Yun-Ho's thoughtfulness.
00:14:13One colleague complained about Kang Ji-Yun's cold demeanor while mimicking her stern expression.
00:14:19Unbeknownst to them, Kang Ji-Yun was standing behind and heard everything,
00:14:24freezing the atmosphere.
00:14:25Seo Mi-Ai intervened to diffuse the situation.
00:14:29Back in her office, Kang Ji-Yun continued working,
00:14:32while Seo Mi-Ai praised Yu Yun-Ho in front of her.
00:14:35Although Yu Yun-Ho's task was to take care of Kang Ji-Yun,
00:14:39he ended up caring for every employee, which moved her.
00:14:43Kang Ji-Yun, at the request of a restaurant, went to hire a celebrity chef,
00:14:47who agreed on the condition that his sous chef be hired as well.
00:14:51They had great synergy, and losing his sous chef would be a significant loss.
00:14:56Kang Ji-Yun agreed to negotiate with the restaurant.
00:14:58Meanwhile, Yu Yun-Ho, waiting outside, helped the sous chef move things and learned about the
00:15:05culinary herbs in the garden, which she passionately used in cooking.
00:15:08During her free time, Kang Ji-Yun visited Seo Mi-Ai's husband's bookstore and encountered
00:15:13Yu Yun-Ho's daughter, Yu Byol, trying to reach for a book.
00:15:17Kang Ji-Yun helped her get it, but the little girl thanked her right before they argued over the book.
00:15:22Kang Ji-Yun had to leave due to a phone call and left the book with the girl,
00:15:26reminding her that she might not understand it.
00:15:29Later, Yu Byol found out the book was an adult picture book not suitable for children.
00:15:33Kang Ji-Yun worked overtime at the company.
00:15:36She typically threw her bag onto the sofa, but this time it landed on a bag rack Yu Yun-Ho had bought.
00:15:42Files and newspapers in the office were sorted and neatly arranged,
00:15:45and her daily schedule was neatly written on a planner.
00:15:48Kang Ji-Yun sat at her desk, while Yu Yun-Ho placed office supplies in a water cup within easy
00:15:53reach for her convenience.
00:15:54A pot of lavender decorated her office window.
00:15:59Kang Ji-Yun received a background check on the employees,
00:16:02revealing an improper relationship between the head chef and the sous chef.
00:16:06The employees explained that there were many rumors at the restaurant about the two.
00:16:11It was said that the sous chef could not have reached his position without connections,
00:16:15especially now that they were both being hired together, which seemed problematic.
00:16:19Kang Ji-Yun analyzed that hiring both could worsen the rumors and potentially ruin their careers.
00:16:24And decided to hire only the head chef, Yu Yun-Ho, who had been silent, suddenly spoke up.
00:16:31He pointed out that the investigation was based on the testimony of colleagues and employees,
00:16:36not the individuals involved.
00:16:38He suggested asking them directly, as there might be unknown reasons.
00:16:42Following Yu Yun-Ho's suggestion, Kang Ji-Yun approached the head chef, who explained that some were jealous of the sous chef,
00:16:49who was exceptionally talented and dedicated to studying ingredients, surpassing many graduates from prestigious schools.
00:16:56This was why he insisted on hiring the sous chef alongside him, and he chose to ignore the rumors.
00:17:01Kang Ji-Yun noticed that the head chef struggled to lift a teacup with his right hand and had difficulty twisting the doorknob,
00:17:07which the sous chef helped with, back at the company.
00:17:10Kang Ji-Yun revisited the head chef's resume and noticed a two-year gap.
00:17:15Yu Yun-Ho discovered that the head chef had undergone nerve surgery on his right wrist.
00:17:21The timing matched when the sous chef became his assistant, coinciding with the head chef's absence from a TV cooking show.
00:17:28Kang Ji-Yun met with the head chef again, who admitted he had wrist issues.
00:17:31Although he had initially recovered from the surgery, the problem had recurred a few years ago, which is why he had the sous chef assist him.
00:17:40This was a secret known only to the sous chef.
00:17:43The head chef explained that while his hand was still functional and he was undergoing rehabilitation,
00:17:49he hoped Kang Ji-Yun would keep this confidential from the restaurant, as he did not want to lose his job.
00:17:54During a break, Kang Ji-Yun made coffee for Yu Eun-Ho, who noticed her finger was cut and offered a bandage, urging her to take care of herself.
00:18:03Kang Ji-Yun remarked that she had been too busy to care for herself and that enjoying life felt like a luxury.
00:18:09After work, Yu Yun-Ho drove Kang Ji-Yun home.
00:18:12Noticing she had fallen asleep in the back seat and recalling her earlier words,
00:18:17he did not wake her but drove around to let her sleep.
00:18:19Only when she woke up did he stop the car.
00:18:21Kang Ji-Yun appreciated Yu Yun-Ho's thoughtfulness.
00:18:24And thanked him subtly before they parted.
00:18:28The next day, Kang Ji-Yun disclosed to the restaurant the issue with the head chef's wrist and the sous chef's secret assistance,
00:18:35stating that it would be difficult for the head chef to work alone without help.
00:18:39Afterwards, Ji-Yun informed the head chef of the decision.
00:18:42The restaurant needed a star-level head chef and decided to hire him alone.
00:18:46The head chef accepted the condition and requested the restaurant find him a new sous chef who could keep secrets and was competent.
00:18:53The sous chef, upon hearing the news, was extremely dissatisfied.
00:18:59She confronted Yu Yun-Ho, complaining about her years of hard work keeping secrets for the head chef and her dedication to developing dishes.
00:19:07She felt it was unfair and expressed her lack of confidence in succeeding as a chef without the head chef.
00:19:12Yu Yun-Ho reminded her that if she didn't believe in herself, she wouldn't be happy working anywhere.
00:19:17He encouraged her, pointing out that she was an excellent chef and should trust in her own skills rather than rely on others.
00:19:25The head chef was successfully hired and meanwhile, Kang Ji-Yun referred the sous chef to a food research institute, encouraging her to believe in herself.
00:19:34The sous chef thrived in her preferred field and regained her confidence.
00:19:38The issue was satisfactorily resolved, and Kang Ji-Yun felt relieved.
00:19:43Yu Yun-Ho was pleased to see a different side of her, noting that the usually reserved Kang Ji-Yun also had encouraging words.
00:19:50As they walked back, a sudden downpour started.
00:19:54The ever-prepared Yu Yun-Ho quickly produced an umbrella, which made Kang Ji-Yun laugh upon seeing its cute, pink design.
00:20:01The umbrella was small, leaving half of Yu Yun-Ho exposed to the rain, but he shielded Kang Ji-Yun as they walked side by side.
00:20:10They ran into a shop to avoid the rain.
00:20:13Yu Yun-Ho intended to fetch the car while Kang Ji-Yun waited, but she was distracted by students eating instant noodles.
00:20:20Yu Yun-Ho quickly had her sit down and efficiently cooked two bowls of noodles, neatly topping them with sausage and cheese, which greatly increased her appetite.
00:20:28After finishing the noodles and cleaning up, Yu Yun-Ho dashed into the rain to get the car, leaving Kang Ji-Yun with the pink umbrella.
00:20:36She stood at the doorway, feeling unusually lighthearted and pleased.
00:20:40Back at the office, a senior colleague challenged Kang Ji-Yun, demanding she attend a celebration for the deceased representative's daughter as if she were a criminal,
00:20:48constantly reminding her of the representative's death because of her.
00:20:51This immediately dampened Kang Ji-Yun's mood.
00:20:54Yu Yun-Ho, hearing all this, took out a pair of flats from the trunk to help ease her mind and suggested a walk.
00:21:01They went to a park where Yu Yun-Ho handed Kang Ji-Yun a basketball that rolled to his feet.
00:21:06She caught it and made a precise shot, joining in a game as the children cheered.
00:21:11Running and jumping, Kang Ji-Yun forgot all her troubles.
00:21:14After the game, Yu Yun-Ho teased her about her competitive nature, to which she admitted she always wanted to win.
00:21:20Yu Yun-Ho promised from then on to let Kang Ji-Yun win.
00:21:25Back at the company, Se-O-Mie told Yu Yun-Ho about Kang Ji-Yun's past experiences at her previous company.
00:21:32Kang Ji-Yun was simply upholding justice.
00:21:35The representative's death had nothing to do with her.
00:21:38However, her seniors pushed all the blame onto her, tarnishing her reputation and causing her to suffer from nightmares.
00:21:44Yu Yun-Ho felt sympathy for her and chose to silently support her, being her pillar when needed.
00:21:51At that time, two employees were arguing over a client in the office.
00:21:55Kang Ji-Yun called them into her office, questioned them, and criticized their focus solely on profits without considering the client's perspective.
00:22:04However, the conflict was not truly resolved.
00:22:06Yu Yun-Ho found the male colleague outside, handed him a drink, and listened quietly.
00:22:11The male colleague explained that he had previously handled this client, and the female colleague should have informed him before making contact, which now embarrassed him as if he were bullying her.
00:22:21The female colleague felt wronged too.
00:22:24She had put a lot of effort into securing this client, and was unaware that the male colleague had been involved.
00:22:29Yu Yun-Ho offered her a cup of coffee and comforted her softly.
00:22:34Eventually, the male colleague stepped back, and the female colleague continued with the client.
00:22:39Yu Yun-Ho realized that, although resolved on the surface, the issue still made the colleagues uncomfortable around each other.
00:22:47He pointed this out to Kang Ji-Yun, but she did not take it seriously, admitting that she always felt awkward around her staff.
00:22:54To help reconcile the colleagues, Yu Eun-Ho, along with Seo Mi-Ai and the investor's son, Woo Jung-Hun, suggested a welcome party for him to bring everyone together for drinks, where it's easier to mend relationships.
00:23:06Kang Ji-Yun showed no interest in such events, and clearly stated she would not attend.
00:23:12After work, Kang Ji-Yun went to a dinner at the investor's home, where the investor, appreciating her abilities, had arranged for Woo Jung-Hun to work closely with her for further training and tried to encourage a relationship between them.
00:23:23Unfortunately, Kang Ji-Yun was not interested in Woo Jung-Hun.
00:23:27She asked Yu Yun-Ho to fetch something for her and realized it was already dark outside, and everyone had left the office.
00:23:33She checked her phone and found several messages from Woo Jung-Hun with the dinner address, hoping she would come.
00:23:41She initially ignored it, but Woo Jung-Hun's last message saying he would wait for her, made her hesitate.
00:23:48The atmosphere at the restaurant was lively, with everyone taking turns toasting.
00:23:53Woo Jung-Hun had deliberately seated the conflicting colleagues together.
00:23:57The female colleague was uncomfortable until the male colleague told a joke that no one understood except her, who laughed.
00:24:04They clinked glasses, reviewed their mistakes, and finally resolved their misunderstanding.
00:24:08Woo Jung-Hun stepped outside to call Woo Byol, who was playing at a neighbor's house.
00:24:13He handed the phone to the neighbor aunt, apologizing for troubling her again to look after his child.
00:24:18The neighbor encouraged him to enjoy the gathering before hanging up.
00:24:21She blushed after the call, feeling sweet even from a brief interaction with someone she liked.
00:24:26Woo Jung-Hun was unaware of her feelings.
00:24:28A passing fire truck startled him, bringing back memories of being trapped in a fire as a child.
00:24:35He was caught up in these nightmarish thoughts, until Kang Ji-Hun's shout brought him back to reality.
00:24:40Kang Ji-Hun noticed his unusual demeanor and asked what was wrong.
00:24:44Before Yoo Yoon-Hun could respond, everyone exited the restaurant, surrounding them, and urging them to continue to the next venue.
00:24:51Meanwhile, Woo Jung-Hun, who had slipped away, returned to the company with snacks Kang Ji-Hun liked, hoping to find her there.
00:25:00Unfortunately, he was too late, and Kang Ji-Hun was not at the office.
00:25:04Unbeknownst to him, Kang Ji-Hun, usually averse to noisy gatherings, had been persuaded by Yoo Yoon-Hun to attend the party.
00:25:12The group went to a KTV.
00:25:14Kang Ji-Hun felt out of place and uncomfortable.
00:25:17Yoo Yoon-Hun, frequently toasted by a female colleague, kept his attention on Kang Ji-Hun.
00:25:23Seo Mi Ai, aiming to change Kang Ji-Hun's image among the employees, had them line up to toast her.
00:25:29Kang Ji-Hun, drinking one glass after another, quickly became drunk.
00:25:35As she struggled to take another drink, Yoo Yoon-Hun suddenly took the glass from her and drank it himself.
00:25:41After the party, Yoo Yoon-Hun placed the intoxicated Kang Ji-Hun on a street-side chair while he went to hail a cab.
00:25:49When he returned, Kang Ji-Hun was gone.
00:25:52He asked Seo Mi Ai, who was still around, if she had seen where Kang Ji-Hun went.
00:25:56Seo Mi Ai reassured him not to worry, as Kang Ji-Hun always went back to the office to sleep off her drunkenness.
00:26:03Still concerned, Yoo Yoon-Hun rushed to the office and found Kang Ji-Hun asleep on the sofa.
00:26:09He closed the window to keep her from catching a cold.
00:26:13When Kang Ji-Hun woke up, she saw a blanket over her, and Yoo Eun-Hun sleeping beside her.
00:26:18Under the influence of alcohol, she touched his face, unable to deny the irresistible attraction of his handsome features.
00:26:25At that moment, Yoo Yoon-Hun opened his eyes, and they found themselves so close they could hear each other's breathing.
00:26:31Slowly, they leaned in toward each other.
00:26:42Just as they were about to kiss, Kang Ji-Hun fainted into Yoo Yoon-Hun's arms.
00:26:46When she woke up, she was startled by the vivid images of being close with Yoo Yoon-Hun, unsure if they were dreams or reality.
00:26:55She asked Seo Mi Ai if Yoo Yoon-Hun had returned to the office after the dinner.
00:26:59Seo Mi Ai informed her that she had sent Yoo Yoon-Hun straight home, so he likely hadn't been to the office.
00:27:06Still uneasy, Kang Ji-Yun casually asked Yoo Yoon-Hun if he had come to the office that night.
00:27:11Concerned that Kang Ji-Yun might feel uncomfortable, Yoo Yoon-Hun lied, saying he went straight home after the dinner.
00:27:20Kang Ji-Yun was somewhat reassured by Yoo Yoon-Hun's answer, but soon noticed the sticker that had been on his phone was now missing.
00:27:27Unaware that Yoo Yoon-Hun was slowly entering her heart, she found herself unconsciously drawing Yoo Yoon-Hun's face in her notebook.
00:27:35When she heard female employees discussing a handsome celebrity, she blurted out,
00:27:39so handsome, thinking they were talking about Yoo Yoon-Hun.
00:27:44To avoid being swayed by Yoo Yoon-Hun, Kang Ji-Yun deliberately distanced herself from him
00:27:50and left for Seo Mi Ai's husband's bookstore before the end of the workday.
00:27:55There, she ran into Yoo Byol, who liked her a lot and invited her to grab a drink at a convenience store,
00:28:00becoming good friends.
00:28:02A client from a luxury goods company asked Kang Ji-Yun to find a brand authentication expert.
00:28:07She assigned the task to Lee Kwong-Hee, a colleague fond of luxury brands.
00:28:13Lee Kwong-Hee shortlisted three candidates, a customs officer skilled at spotting fakes,
00:28:18a popular online authenticator often seen on shows, and a duty-free shop manager with years of experience.
00:28:25Kang Ji-Yun confirmed the customs officer as the client's top choice and instructed Lee Kwong-Hee to hire him immediately.
00:28:31However, after several discussions, a rival offered a higher price and poached the candidate.
00:28:37Kang Ji-Yun ordered Lee Kwong-Hee to find another suitable candidate.
00:28:41Anxious not to be fired, Lee Kwong-Hee frantically made calls searching for someone.
00:28:47To ease Lee Kwong-Hee's anxiety, Yoo Yoon-Hun took him to a bakery.
00:28:51Across from the bakery was a car repair shop, which inspired Yoo Yoon-Hun to suggest that a luxury goods repair expert
00:28:58might also be an ideal brand authenticator.
00:29:01Lee Kwong-Hee reported this idea to Kang Ji-Yun, who praised the novel approach and instructed him to pursue this lead.
00:29:08After days of searching, Lee Kwong-Hee and Yoo Yoon-Hun finally found a repair expert in an unassuming market
00:29:14with 37 years of experience.
00:29:18Anything she repaired looked brand new, and she could identify the brand of a handbag just by touching the material.
00:29:24After learning about the repair expert, Kang Ji-Yun immediately met with her to discuss a job opportunity at a large company.
00:29:31The repair expert felt insecure.
00:29:33Having only elementary education and a lifetime of repair experience, she feared she might not adapt to office work.
00:29:39Kang Ji-Yun reassured her, emphasizing that the time she had spent on luxury goods
00:29:43was the best proof of her value.
00:29:46Yoo Yoon-Hun also comforted her, noting how special her hands were and that a person as skilled as her deserved more opportunities.
00:29:53Kang Ji-Yun gave her time to consider the offer and asked her to contact her once she had made a decision.
00:29:58One evening, Kang Ji-Yun and Yoo Yoon-Hun were working late at the office.
00:30:03While picking up something, Kang Ji-Yun saw the sticker from Yoo Yoon-Hun's phone on the floor.
00:30:08She vividly recalled the close moment they shared that night,
00:30:11realizing it was not a dream but a real event.
00:30:14She handed the sticker back to Yoo Yoon-Hun and asked how much he remembered about that night.
00:30:19Yoo Yoon-Hun asked how much she wanted him to remember.
00:30:22Kang Ji-Yun suggested they pretend the incident never happened.
00:30:26They agreed to restrain their ambiguous feelings and return to a normal professional relationship,
00:30:31yet both were unsettled.
00:30:32At home, they reflected on their conversation, feeling their emotions grow uncontrollably.
00:30:37Yoo Bial was spending the night outside due to a kindergarten camping event,
00:30:41and hoped Yoo Yoon-Hun would find a girlfriend to enjoy a lively Friday.
00:30:45Seo Mi-Ae, hearing this, invited Yoo Yoon-Hun and Woo Jung-Hun to her home for dinner
00:30:50to have a pleasant Friday together.
00:30:53Woo Jung-Hun complained about her cooking, joking that her braised pork was as hard as a rock.
00:30:59Yoo Yoon-Hun, hearing this, invited everyone to his home instead, offering to cook for them.
00:31:05However, when Seo Mi-Ae relayed this to Kang Ji-Yun, she firmly declined, asserting she would not attend.
00:31:14Seo Mi-Ae reminded her it was a good opportunity to bond with colleagues and suggested she bring a cake and come on time.
00:31:21Yoo Yoon-Hun also invited Kang Ji-Yun, wanting to cook homemade dishes for her.
00:31:26Kang Ji-Yun met with a client, and when she finished, it was raining heavily.
00:31:31Returning home hungry, she found her fridge empty and her large room cold and quiet.
00:31:36She remembered Yoo Yoon-Hun's offer to cook for her, and carrying a cake, she ended up at his doorstep.
00:31:41After some mental preparation, she rang the doorbell.
00:31:44Yoo Yoon-Hun was surprised to see her, and Kang Ji-Yun realized his home was empty.
00:31:49Yoo Yoon-Hun explained that the gathering was cancelled due to the rain,
00:31:53and everyone had discussed it in the group chat which Kang Ji-Yun was not part of.
00:31:56Feeling embarrassed, she quickly turned to leave, but Yoo Yoon-Hun took the cake from her hands and invited her to stay for dinner.
00:32:04Kang Ji-Yun sat nervously on the sofa, glancing at Yoo Yoon-Hun busy in the kitchen, his broad back exuding a unique charm.
00:32:11After Yoo Yoon-Hun prepared a full table of dishes, Kang Ji-Yun tasted a bite and was impressed by the delicious food.
00:32:19She couldn't stop eating until she had cleaned every plate.
00:32:22After dinner, she sincerely praised Yoo Yoon-Hun's cooking skills.
00:32:28Unexpectedly, Yoo Yoon-Hun grabbed her hand, complimented her excellence, and stamped her with a reward stamp, which touched her heart.
00:32:36Just then, Yoo Yoon-Hun received a call from Yoo Bial and signaled Kang Ji-Yun to wait for him.
00:32:42After the call, Yoo Yoon-Hun returned to find Kang Ji-Yun asleep on the sofa.
00:32:47He gently adjusted her position and covered her with a blanket, letting her sleep.
00:32:51When Kang Ji-Yun woke up, she was startled to see the sunrise and realized she was still at Yoo Yoon-Hun's house.
00:32:57She hurriedly got up, accidentally stepping on Yoo Yoon-Hun's hand.
00:33:01It turned out that he had spent the night in the bedroom protecting her, calming her from a nightmare by holding her hand.
00:33:07Realizing Yoo Bial would be returning from camping soon, they rushed into the elevator to leave unnoticed.
00:33:12However, as the elevator doors opened, they encountered Yoo Bial and a female neighbor.
00:33:18They pretended to be strangers just going downstairs.
00:33:22Yoo Yoon-Hun stepped aside, allowing Kang Ji-Yun to slip away without arousing Yoo Bial's suspicion.
00:33:28Yoo Bial thought the woman looked familiar but couldn't place her.
00:33:31Kang Ji-Yun was surprised to discover that her new friend Yoo Bial was Yoo Yoon-Hun's daughter.
00:33:36Reflecting on it, she felt it made sense, given the interesting souls both father and daughter had.
00:33:42Looking at the reward stamp on her hand, she was reluctant to erase any trace of Yoo Yoon-Hun.
00:33:48In the elevator, Kang Ji-Yun asked Yoo Yoon-Hun if Yoo Bial had said anything special.
00:33:53Relieved to learn she hadn't been recognized, Kang Ji-Yun did not reveal her relationship with Yoo Bial.
00:33:59The repair expert decided to accept Kang Ji-Yun's offer to work at the luxury goods company.
00:34:03Kang Ji-Yun was surprised at her quick acceptance, while Seo Mi-Ai credited Yoo Yoon-Hun and Lee Kwang Hee for their role, suggesting they should be properly recognized.
00:34:14Kang Ji-Yun casually shifted the conversation to Yoo Yoon-Hun.
00:34:18Inquiring about when he became a single father, Seo Mi-Ai explained that Yoo Yoon-Hun had divorced before Yoo Bial was a year old.
00:34:26They were a well-known couple in college and married soon after graduating, expected to be happy forever.
00:34:31However, their marriage ended sooner than anyone expected, and the reasons were never disclosed.
00:34:37Yoo Yoon-Hun was determined to raise Yoo Bial alone, proving to be a competent father.
00:34:42In the evening, Yoo Yoon-Hun played with Yoo Bial, who wanted to introduce him to a beautiful girl she met at the bookstore.
00:34:48Yoo Yoon-Hun was happy Yoo Bial had a friend she liked.
00:34:51The next day, Kang Ji-Yun presented the repair expert's information to the luxury goods company representative.
00:34:56Seeing the repair expert only had elementary education, the representative doubted her skills and questioned Kang Ji-Yun's professionalism in selecting candidates.
00:35:06Kang Ji-Yun assured the client that they could test the repair expert's skills in any way they wanted.
00:35:12At that moment, a subordinate reported that other luxury goods sellers were posting online, falsely accusing their company's bags of being counterfeit.
00:35:20The representative was anxious to handle this issue, so the recruitment discussion was postponed.
00:35:26Just then, the repair expert arrived.
00:35:28Yoo Yoon-Hun showed her the online posts and explained the recruitment delay.
00:35:32The repair expert carefully examined the photos of the bags and determined they were genuine, not fakes.
00:35:38Kang Ji-Yun explained this to the representative, who then brought a bag retrieved from a client to be authenticated.
00:35:44After closely examining the bag's texture, stitching, and leather coating, the repair expert confirmed it was genuine.
00:35:52The representative, after some hesitation, chose to trust her judgment, issued a statement countering the rumors, and sent the bag to the manufacturer for further verification.
00:36:01After work, Kang Ji-Yun ran into Yoo Bial alone, watching a kitten outside the bookstore she frequents.
00:36:08Yoo Bial guessed the kitten, like her, was abandoned by its mother.
00:36:11However, feeling a pang of sadness, Kang Ji-Yun confided that her own mother had died early, and she had been raised by her father, managing quite well.
00:36:19Yoo Bial smiled at her words, and chased after the kitten.
00:36:23Yoo Eun-Ho received a call from Kang Ji-Yun, learning that Yoo Bial was with her.
00:36:28He rushed to the hospital where Kang Ji-Yun explained that Yoo Bial had been hit by a bicycle while chasing the cat and had been bandaged.
00:36:35Concerned, she had Yoo Bial undergo additional tests, though results were pending.
00:36:40Yoo Bial introduced Kang Ji-Yun as her friend from the bookstore.
00:36:44Yoo Eun-Ho looked intently at Kang Ji-Yun, amazed by the serendipity of their connection.
00:36:50Before leaving, Kang Ji-Yun brought dinner for Yoo Eun-Ho, seeing him blame himself for not taking better care of Yoo Bial.
00:36:56She comforted him, saying that he was always there when Yoo Bial needed him and was a good father.
00:37:02Kang Ji-Yun wanted to offer him some warmth by holding his hand, but hesitated, and ultimately lacked the courage to do so.
00:37:09Soon after, online posts emerged questioning the repair expert's abilities, with many influencers and experts claiming the bag was a fake.
00:37:17This created negative publicity for the luxury goods company and the repair expert.
00:37:22Kang Ji-Yun and Yoo Yoon-Ho immediately went to find her.
00:37:25After seeing the news, the repair expert's daughter asked worriedly if her mother would be held responsible if the bag turned out to be a counterfeit.
00:37:33Kang Ji-Yun assured her that since the repair expert was their recommended person, the company would take responsibility if any was due.
00:37:42However, she mentioned that if the authentication was incorrect, the repair expert might lose this job opportunity.
00:37:49The daughter, not wanting her mother to struggle anymore, had already advised her to close her shop and stop working, but her mother had not listened.
00:37:57Leading to this situation, Yoo Yoon-Ho comforted her by saying that Ms. Zhao had only taken two years off in her 37-year career as a repair expert.
00:38:07He mentioned that she had said she felt happy every time she smelled leather, indicating that her work was not just about earning money, but about pride in her job.
00:38:16The daughter understood her mother's feelings and expressed her belief that her mother would not make a mistake in her assessments, as she had spent her lifetime studying and learning, and was trustworthy in any field.
00:38:29She was willing to support her mother in doing what she loved.
00:38:33The representative received the authentication certificate from the manufacturer, proving the bag was genuine.
00:38:39Excited, he thanked and formally invited the repair expert to work for the company.
00:38:43Kang Ji-Yoon and Yoo Yoon-Ho shared a smile, feeling a sense of accomplishment, as they had successfully debunked the rumors and identified a talented individual.
00:38:53The repair expert caught up with them, to thank both for helping her continue her dream job.
00:38:58She gave Kang Ji-Yoon, a handmade cardholder, and Yoo Yoon-Ho two tickets to a concert organized by her daughter.
00:39:04Back at the company, they encountered Woo Jung-Hoon downstairs, who expressed discontent about their closeness.
00:39:10Going upstairs, he questioned Kang Ji-Yoon about what Yoo Yoon-Ho meant to her.
00:39:15She responded that he was just her secretary, but later that night, unable to sleep, she thought about how well she had slept on Yoo Yoon-Ho's sofa last time.
00:39:25She impulsively dialed his number, but hung up, startled by her own actions.
00:39:29Seeing Yoo Yoon-Ho call back, she built up the courage to answer and asked about the sofa model.
00:39:35Yoo Yoon-Ho said he would check, and also suggested she try warm milk to help with sleep.
00:39:40Kang Ji-Yoon regretfully replied she had no milk at home.
00:39:44The ambiguous atmosphere filled the space between them as they reluctantly ended the call.
00:39:48Feeling as if the other was lying right across from them, they agreed to meet after work for the concert.
00:39:53Kang Ji-Yoon dressed up beautifully, but unfortunately, Yoo Yoon-Ho was taken out on business by Woo Jung-Hoon and didn't show up at the office all day.
00:40:01Distracted, she waited eagerly at the concert venue for Yoo Yoon-Ho.
00:40:06As time ticked by and the concert was about to start without him appearing,
00:40:10she felt disappointed and was about to go in alone when Yoo Yoon-Ho, looking like a prince, approached through the crowd.
00:40:16They gazed deeply at each other, and although they didn't speak, their sweet emotions were clearly visible in their eyes.
00:40:22After taking her seat, Kang Ji-Yoon's heart raced.
00:40:32She struggled to keep from touching Yoo Yoon-Ho's hand.
00:40:35Her affectionate gaze was uncontrollable.
00:40:37Showing no interest in the concert and frequently stealing glances at Yoo Yoon-Ho, he did the same.
00:40:43When their eyes met, a tingling current instantly spread throughout their bodies, making their scalps tingle.
00:40:49After the concert, Kang Ji-Yoon went to the restroom to calm her emotions and reminded herself to restrain.
00:40:55Coming out, she saw Yoo Yoon-Ho waiting at the door and fell for him again.
00:41:00At Kang Ji-Yoon's suggestion, they walked towards the parking lot,
00:41:04reminiscing about their school days and exploring each other's pasts with continuous smiles on their faces.
00:41:09As they walked, their hands brushed against each other's sides, as if they were about to hold hands tightly.
00:41:15Along the way, a family asked Yoo Yoon-Ho to take a photo, and he gladly agreed.
00:41:20Kang Ji-Yoon stood by, admiring Yoo Yoon-Ho with a constant smile.
00:41:25Gratefully, the little girl offered to take a photo of them.
00:41:28They stood together awkwardly, adjusted their poses, and smiled for their first photo together.
00:41:34Back home, Kang Ji-Yoon received the photo from Yoo Yoon-Ho.
00:41:38Despite being a bit blurry, she was overjoyed and saved it immediately.
00:41:42Yoo Yoon-Ho also received a message from Kang Ji-Yoon saying she had a great day and looked forward to seeing him tomorrow.
00:41:49Yoo Yoon-Ho replied that he was also happy.
00:41:52Since realizing her feelings for Yoo Yoon-Ho, Kang Ji-Yoon had changed.
00:41:57During meetings, she would unconsciously look at him.
00:42:00In the elevator, seeing Yoo Yoon-Ho coming, she would hold the elevator button to wait for him.
00:42:05She even changed her diet preferences to match what Yoo Yoon-Ho liked.
00:42:09The president found Kang Ji-Yoon and informed her that the Ministry of Economy and Finance's Korea Investment Corporation was about to recruit talent and hoped to recommend someone through a headhunting company.
00:42:20The president knew someone suitable for the job and asked Kang Ji-Yoon to recommend this person and not worry about further matters.
00:42:28Kang Ji-Yoon firmly refused, as she always adhered to principles in her work.
00:42:32She believed that if a headhunting company lost integrity and fairness, it would have no value.
00:42:39Even though the president was an investor in her company, she insisted on developing the company her way.
00:42:45After Kang Ji-Yoon left, a senior approached the president, asking to handle the recruitment for the Korea Investment Corporation and promising to meet the president's requirements.
00:42:54If successful, the senior hoped the president would hand over Kang Ji-Yoon's people's executive search firm to her, replacing Kang Ji-Yoon's position.
00:43:04Meanwhile, the company was dealing with a case where an office romance led to both parties breaking up and changing jobs.
00:43:10This topic sparked a discussion, and Kang Ji-Yoon was eager to hear Yoo Yun-Ho's opinion.
00:43:17Thus, during a meeting with Seo Mi-Ai and Woo Jung-Hoon, she was distracted, trying to lip-read Yoo Yun-Ho's words but was unable to see clearly.
00:43:25While talking to a client, Kang Ji-Yoon kept her gaze on Yoo Yun-Ho, who was delivering documents.
00:43:31She snapped back to reality only after being called twice by the client.
00:43:35Back in the office, she reflected on her state, realizing that her recent distraction had severely affected her work.
00:43:42She went to Seo Mi-Ai to request a change of secretary.
00:43:46Seo Mi-Ai misunderstood, thinking Yoo Yun-Ho had made a mistake.
00:43:50Kang Ji-Yoon, worried about revealing her feelings for Yoo Yun-Ho, quickly retracted her request.
00:43:57Seo Mi-Ai, still concerned, asked Yoo Yun-Ho about the situation.
00:44:01Feeling down, Yoo Yun-Ho asked Kang Ji-Yoon on the way home what he had done wrong.
00:44:06Unable to control herself, Kang Ji-Yoon confessed her feelings for him, explaining her recent odd behavior.
00:44:13She apologized for making Yoo Yun-Ho uncomfortable and asked him to forget the conversation and focus on work.
00:44:19She then left quickly without giving Yoo Yun-Ho a chance to respond.
00:44:24Yoo Yun-Ho, unable to shake off his agitation, drank a bottle of ice water at home.
00:44:29But it did little to cool his heated mind.
00:44:33The next day at work, Kang Ji-Yoon deliberately kept her distance from Yoo Yun-Ho, refusing to let him join her in meeting clients, not eating the lunch he bought, and not letting him drive her home.
00:44:44Although they outwardly kept their distance, they couldn't help but steal glances at each other.
00:44:49Woo Jung-Hoon, noticing their behavior, realized they liked each other.
00:44:54When Kang Ji-Yoon had an external meeting, Yoo Yun-Ho courageously requested to accompany her.
00:45:01Kang Ji-Yoon, fearing that being alone with him would deepen her feelings, refused.
00:45:06Woo Jung-Hoon, seeing this, deliberately adjusted Kang Ji-Yoon's collar in front of Yoo Yun-Ho, offered to drive her, and provocatively assured Yoo Yun-Ho he would take good care of her, causing Yoo Yun-Ho to panic.
00:45:18Woo Jung-Hoon asked Kang Ji-Yoon if she liked Yoo Yun-Ho, pointing out her cautious behavior around him.
00:45:24Kang Ji-Yoon responded with silence.
00:45:26During a meal, Woo Jung-Hoon expressed his hope that Kang Ji-Yoon would notice him, who had always been by her side.
00:45:32Kang Ji-Yoon tactfully declined, wishing to maintain a long-lasting professional relationship without the awkwardness of romantic involvement.
00:45:39Rejected, Woo Jung-Hoon felt down and went to visit his sister at kindergarten, where he met a female neighbor.
00:45:47Learning that she also had an unrequited love for Yoo Yun-Ho, they drank together for comfort.
00:45:52Waking up with a headache, the neighbor remembered sending a message to Yoo Yun-Ho the night before.
00:45:57She quickly called to explain and took the opportunity to invite him to a movie.
00:46:02Meanwhile, Kang Ji-Yoon, out meeting a client, thanked Yoo Yun-Ho, who waited outside for working late on the documents.
00:46:10When she returned, she found Yoo Yun-Ho asleep in the car and lovingly admired his features, standing in front of the car to shield him from the glaring sun.
00:46:19Yoo Yun-Ho visited a bookstore to confide in a close friend that he harbors feelings for someone, but hesitates to confess, due to his responsibility towards Yoo Byol and modest means, fearing the hardship it might bring upon the other person.
00:46:33His friend advised him to face his feelings bravely, rather than regretting inaction, suggesting that sincerity might be what the other person truly desires.
00:46:41Later, Kang Ji-Yoon ran into Yoo Byol at the bookstore, who excitedly shared that their dad planned to watch a movie with the neighbor lady, calling it a date, which sparked jealousy in Kang Ji-Yoon.
00:46:52Back at the office, seeing Yoo Yun-Ho still working, she coldly told him not to bother with the documents, as there were other things to handle.
00:46:59Yoo Yun-Ho, sensing her coolness but wanting to stay, continued working, actually wishing to keep her company.
00:47:08With just the two of them left, the office fell unusually quiet.
00:47:12Both were distracted, repeatedly glancing at each other until their eyes met, almost overflowing with emotion.
00:47:18Yoo Yun-Ho couldn't hold back any longer and stood up to confess to Kang Ji-Yoon.
00:47:22But at that critical moment, a call from the neighbor lady reminded him to meet her at the cinema.
00:47:28Hearing this, Kang Ji-Yoon stubbornly turned her chair away, refusing to look at him.
00:47:34Yoo Eun-Ho, seeing her turned back, left disappointed to meet the neighbor.
00:47:38At the cinema entrance, recalling his friend's advice about courage over regret, Yoo Yun-Ho quickly turned his car around.
00:47:45Kang Ji-Yoon stood by a window, reminiscing about all her moments with Yoo Yun-Ho and feeling the intense desire to not let him go to someone else.
00:47:54Grabbing her bag, she rushed out.
00:47:57Yoo Yun-Ho returned to the office, only to find her missing, but spotted her computer screen left on a movie search page, realizing where she might have gone.
00:48:05He frantically searched the streets and, spotting Kang Ji-Yoon across the road, received her call urging him not to watch that movie.
00:48:14As he approached, she ran into his arms and kissed him, expressing her strong feelings.
00:48:24Sitting on a bench, they shared their feelings.
00:48:27Kang Ji-Yoon admitted that she used to enjoy solitude, thinking it a luxury, until she stepped into Yoo Yun-Ho's home and felt its warmth.
00:48:35Realizing her place was just a house, not a home, she yearned to be close to Yoo Yun-Ho for his warmth.
00:48:42Yoo Yun-Ho confessed he thought love wouldn't find him again.
00:48:46Initially resisting his feelings for Kang Ji-Yoon, he found resistance futile and fell deeply.
00:48:52On the way home, Kang Ji-Yoon openly admired Yoo Yun-Ho's handsome appearance.
00:48:57Reaching her building, Yoo Yun-Ho intended to stay longer.
00:49:01But Kang Ji-Yoon firmly closed the car door, preventing him from getting out, fearing she wouldn't bear to leave him.
00:49:07Back home, Yoo Yun-Ho cautiously asked his daughter Yoo Byol if she would be unhappy if he started liking someone.
00:49:13Yoo Byol expressed her eagerness for her father to date, saying she enjoys seeing him happy.
00:49:18Encouraged by her support, Yoo Yun-Ho felt content.
00:49:21Meanwhile, the female neighbor invited Woo Jung-Hoon for drinks.
00:49:26Both shared their unrequited love stories, turning to deeper topics such as life and death.
00:49:32Woo Jung-Hoon spoke of his brother's untimely death, who was the only warmth in his family,
00:49:37while the neighbor revealed she had taken on the responsibility of caring for her nephew
00:49:41after her sister and brother-in-law's accident.
00:49:44Despite being seen as an unwed mother, she was only concerned about healing her nephew's grief.
00:49:51Their shared vulnerabilities lessened their loneliness, and they began to develop feelings for each other.
00:49:56Yoo Yun-Ho apologized to the female neighbor for missing their movie date,
00:49:59and when asked if it was because of Kang Ji-Yoon, his sweet smile and nod confirmed it.
00:50:04Seeing his happiness, the neighbor decided to step back and wished him well.
00:50:08At work, Yoo Yun-Ho saw Kang Ji-Yoon in the elevator and hurried to join her,
00:50:13but she kept him out, reminding him of their agreement to keep their relationship secret
00:50:17and maintain professionalism.
00:50:19After reporting on Kang Ji-Yoon's schedule, Yoo Yun-Ho tried to draw the office curtains for some
00:50:24privacy with Kang Ji-Yoon, but was stopped and asked to leave, feeling embarrassed.
00:50:29While working on a recruitment task for a law firm,
00:50:32attorney Zhang expressed interest in switching jobs,
00:50:34asking for conditions such as working from home after 4 p.m.,
00:50:39reduced workload, and at least two junior lawyers' assistants.
00:50:43Before Kang Ji-Yoon could respond, Zhang received a call and left hurriedly.
00:50:47Kang Ji-Yoon knew Zhang was a workaholic and sensed that these demands had significant reasons behind them.
00:50:53After work discussions, Kang Ji-Yoon took Yoo Yun-Ho's hand,
00:50:56deciding to grab coffee before returning.
00:50:58Outside, they were affectionate,
00:51:00but back at the office, they immediately switched to a cold demeanor.
00:51:03Once at their desks, they resumed exchanging glances secretly.
00:51:08They later met with attorney Zhang again, who had brought her unattended son to the office,
00:51:12explaining the conditions she had set were due to her ongoing divorce from her cheating husband,
00:51:17who blamed her career focus for neglecting their child and questioning her qualification as a mother.
00:51:23She aimed to prove she could balance work and childcare to gain an advantage in the custody battle.
00:51:28Today, her babysitter had called in sick, forcing her to bring her child to work,
00:51:33feeling guilty for both neglecting him and delaying work, doubting her adequacy as a mother.
00:51:38Yoo Yun-Ho, who had faced similar parenting challenges, encouraged her.
00:51:43He admired her efforts to balance her responsibilities,
00:51:45emphasizing that no one is born knowing how to be a parent,
00:51:50and that striving to do one's best, despite shortcomings, is admirable.
00:51:54After discussing work, Yoo Yun-Ho went to the restroom to cool off.
00:51:59He reflected on when Yoo Bial was born, his desire to be a good husband and father,
00:52:04and how his overbearing care led to his wife feeling suffocated and ultimately to their divorce.
00:52:09When he returned, Kang Ji-Yoon was waiting for him.
00:52:12Yoo Yun-Ho opened up about his past resentment towards his wife,
00:52:15which had since faded, crediting Yoo Bial for his growth.
00:52:19He mentioned he has two benefactors, Yoo Bial, and another he would reveal to Kang Ji-Yoon later.
00:52:24At that moment, Yoo Yun-Ho received a call about someone who remembered a fire incident,
00:52:29providing him with a contact number to learn more.
00:52:32They relayed attorney Zhang's demands to the law firm,
00:52:35which chose another lawyer instead due to the demanding conditions.
00:52:39Yoo Yun-Ho asked Kang Ji-Yoon to consider Zhang as an in-house lawyer.
00:52:43Although outside her job scope, Kang Ji-Yoon agreed to help
00:52:46and asked Yoo Yun-Ho to prepare a list of firms for potential recommendation.
00:52:51Meanwhile, Yoo Bial, suspecting her father was dating,
00:52:55discussed his unusual behaviors with Seo Mi-Ai's husband,
00:52:59constantly checking his appearance, not parting with his phone, and smiling sweetly at it.
00:53:04They agreed to inform each other if they discovered the identity of Yoo Yun-Ho's
00:53:09girlfriend.
00:53:09Seo Mi-Ai's husband shared this with Seo Mi-Ai,
00:53:13who was puzzled since Yoo Yun-Ho spent all day with Kang Ji-Yoon,
00:53:16seemingly having no time for dating.
00:53:19Suddenly, she realized Kang Ji-Yoon had been unusually cheerful,
00:53:23piecing together the situation.
00:53:25After work, Yoo Yun-Ho, no longer restrained by work hours,
00:53:30embraced Kang Ji-Yoon.
00:53:32Seo Mi-Ai, unable to hold back,
00:53:35directly asked Kang Ji-Yoon if she was dating Yoo Yun-Ho.
00:53:39Kang Ji-Yoon candidly admitted it.
00:53:42Seo Mi-Ai disapproved, recalling Kang Ji-Yoon's difficult past,
00:53:46living with relatives, and wanting her to find a well-matched partner for a fulfilling life.
00:53:51However, Kang Ji-Yoon was convinced of her happiness with Yoo Yun-Ho
00:53:55and cherished their relationship.
00:53:58Kang Ji-Yoon and Yoo Yun-Ho informed Zhang
00:54:01that they had found a company willing to hire her.
00:54:04Overwhelmed with gratitude,
00:54:06Zhang, holding her son,
00:54:08tearfully thanked them for helping her find a job
00:54:10that accommodated both her career and childcare needs.
00:54:13That evening, Kang Ji-Yoon and Yoo Yun-Ho talked on the phone,
00:54:17unable to end their conversation,
00:54:19until Kang Ji-Yoon fell asleep to Yoo Yun-Ho reading aloud.
00:54:23Their sweet night extended into the next day,
00:54:25with the couple tightly holding hands in the elevator,
00:54:28savoring their moments together.
00:54:29Wu Jung-Hoon's father invited Kang Ji-Yoon to an event,
00:54:33where she discovered that the candidate she had previously refused to recommend
00:54:36to the Korea Investment Corporation had been hired.
00:54:39At the banquet,
00:54:40Wu Jung-Hoon's father not only invited her superior,
00:54:43but also praised them in front of the guests
00:54:45for facilitating the recruitment,
00:54:48while mocking Kang Ji-Yoon's capabilities.
00:54:51Kang Ji-Yoon realized this was retaliation.
00:54:54She tried to leave early,
00:54:56citing other commitments,
00:54:57but Wu Jung-Hoon's father stopped her and forced her to drink.
00:55:01Kang Ji-Yoon placed the drink on the table to show her refusal.
00:55:06Yoo Yun-Ho arrived just in time,
00:55:08positioning himself in front of Kang Ji-Yoon.
00:55:11He respectfully stated he was her secretary,
00:55:13and she had an uncancellable appointment requiring her immediate departure.
00:55:18Yoo Yun-Ho then escorted her away.
00:55:21Kang Ji-Yoon,
00:55:21used to handling crises independently,
00:55:24felt her pride wounded as Yoo Yun-Ho intervened,
00:55:27worrying that he doubted her ability to resolve issues alone.
00:55:31Yoo Yun-Ho understood Kang Ji-Yoon's strong-willed nature
00:55:34and her reluctance to show vulnerability in front of him.
00:55:38He was resolute,
00:55:39stating he would protect her again if given the chance,
00:55:42regardless of the circumstances.
00:55:44This firm and gentle support from her lover
00:55:46comforted Kang Ji-Yoon and deepened her feelings for him.
00:55:49Once home, they couldn't restrain themselves
00:55:52and embraced passionately their every action filled with love and desire.
00:56:02The next day in the elevator,
00:56:04they switched to a cold demeanor,
00:56:06creating a tense atmosphere,
00:56:08with other employees too intimidated to speak.
00:56:11Beneath this facade,
00:56:12Kang Ji-Yoon discreetly held Yoo Yun-Ho's hand,
00:56:15sharing their hidden sweetness.
00:56:17Upon reaching the office,
00:56:18her demeanor brightened,
00:56:20contrasting sharply with her earlier coldness.
00:56:23Woo Jung-Hoon visited the company to apologize
00:56:25for not supporting Kang Ji-Yoon at the banquet.
00:56:29He warned her that her father was a deep thinker,
00:56:31who would not let things go easily,
00:56:33advising her to be cautious.
00:56:35Before leaving,
00:56:36Woo Jung-Hoon hesitated,
00:56:38but then turned back to confirm Kang Ji-Yoon's relationship with Yoo Yun-Ho.
00:56:42Kang Ji-Yoon openly acknowledged their relationship.
00:56:44Although Woo Jung-Hoon had suspected as much,
00:56:48hearing it directly from Kang Ji-Yoon still stung.
00:56:51After he left,
00:56:52Kang Ji-Yoon resumed her work,
00:56:54dealing with a website company called Future,
00:56:56which was struggling to keep up with industry developments
00:56:59and had declining profits for three years.
00:57:02The investors had invited two top headhunting firms,
00:57:05offering an exclusive partnership
00:57:06to the one who successfully recommended a capable candidate.
00:57:09Kang Ji-Yoon was confident in her abilities,
00:57:12but her senior, aware of being less competent yet unwilling to concede,
00:57:17mocked her in front of Yoo Yun-Ho,
00:57:19suggesting she was only good at romance.
00:57:21Ignoring the taunts,
00:57:22Yoo Yun-Ho stepped up to defend Kang Ji-Yoon,
00:57:26pointing out the senior's inferior skills
00:57:28and advising fair competition.
00:57:30His assertive defense made Kang Ji-Yoon find him incredibly attractive,
00:57:33and she cherished the feeling of being protected.
00:57:36Woo Jung-Hoon's father learned that Future Company
00:57:38had arranged a public competition between two headhunting firms.
00:57:43Suspecting his father of plotting again,
00:57:45Woo Jung-Hoon sternly warned him not to harm Kang Ji-Yoon.
00:57:49His father revealed that placing Woo Jung-Hoon in Kang Ji-Yoon's company
00:57:53was an investment move,
00:57:54and now, with the investment failing,
00:57:57he wanted to recoup his losses.
00:57:59He declared that since Kang Ji-Yoon
00:58:01was neither willing to be his daughter-in-law nor competent enough,
00:58:05he would sever ties with her.
00:58:06Feeling troubled, Woo Jung-Hoon invited Yoo Eun-Ho for drinks to unwind.
00:58:11Over drinks, Yoo Eun-Ho openly expressed his love for Kang Ji-Yoon,
00:58:16which left Woo Jung-Hoon feeling both bitter and envious.
00:58:19After getting drunk,
00:58:20Yoo Eun-Ho, unable to ascertain Woo Jung-Hoon's address,
00:58:24took him home.
00:58:25Upon entering the neighborhood,
00:58:26they encountered the female neighbor.
00:58:29In his excitement,
00:58:30Woo Jung-Hoon grabbed her,
00:58:32about to reveal her unrequited love for a man,
00:58:34leading to their acquaintance.
00:58:37The neighbor quickly covered his mouth,
00:58:38fearing her secret would be exposed.
00:58:41Woo Jung-Hoon insisted on drinking more,
00:58:43and after barging into her home,
00:58:45he passed out.
00:58:46Waking up and recalling his inappropriate behavior,
00:58:49Woo Jung-Hoon felt embarrassed and apologized to the neighbor.
00:58:53Later, he accompanied her and Yoo Eun-Ho
00:58:56to drop off the children at school,
00:58:58noticing her discomfort around Yoo Eun-Ho.
00:59:01He instantly realized she was in love with Yoo Eun-Ho.
00:59:04Today, the candidate selected by Kang Ji-Yoon
00:59:07was due for an interview at the company.
00:59:09Female colleagues gossiped about his excellent abilities
00:59:11and handsome appearance,
00:59:13making him popular among women in the industry.
00:59:16Hearing this, Yoo Eun-Ho became alert.
00:59:18When the candidate arrived for discussions,
00:59:21Yoo Eun-Ho intentionally sat close to Kang Ji-Yoon,
00:59:24subtly marking his territory.
00:59:26Unperturbed, the candidate asked Kang Ji-Yoon out to dinner.
00:59:30Usually rational and generous,
00:59:32Yoo Eun-Ho felt a sting of jealousy for the first time.
00:59:35While helping at his good friend's bookstore,
00:59:37his mind was preoccupied with Kang Ji-Yoon,
00:59:40and he frequently checked his phone,
00:59:42hoping she would contact him.
00:59:43His friend noticed his distraction
00:59:45and teased him about being jealous,
00:59:47which Yoo Eun-Ho initially denied.
00:59:49Just then, Kang Ji-Yoon appeared behind him,
00:59:53teasing that if he wasn't jealous,
00:59:55she'd go back to dinner with the candidate.
00:59:57She pretended to call the candidate,
00:59:59prompting Yoo Eun-Ho to admit his jealousy
01:00:01and agree to have dinner with her instead.
01:00:04Meanwhile, Kang Ji-Yoon's senior,
01:00:07intent on winning the competition,
01:00:08leveraged his relationship with Woo Jung-Hoon's father
01:00:11to meet privately with future company's investors.
01:00:14He presented a carefully prepared list of new representatives,
01:00:17urging the investors to select
01:00:19and persuade other board members to approve the proposal.
01:00:22Unaware of these developments,
01:00:24Kang Ji-Yoon and Yoo Eun-Ho
01:00:26were the last to leave the office.
01:00:28They went to the balcony to enjoy some intimate moments.
01:00:31Kang Ji-Yoon suggested they go on a date,
01:00:34but Yoo Eun-Ho, looking troubled, declined,
01:00:38saying he had to meet someone important
01:00:39and would explain later.
01:00:41Yoo Eun-Ho met with a person knowledgeable
01:00:43about a past fire incident
01:00:45and learned that his lifesaver had died
01:00:47while saving him,
01:00:48leaving behind a daughter
01:00:49who was poorly treated by relatives
01:00:51and later founded People's Executive Search Firm.
01:00:55Yoo Eun-Ho was astounded by this fateful coincidence.
01:00:58Years ago, Yoo Eun-Ho was sleeping alone at home
01:01:01when he woke up surrounded by a massive fire.
01:01:05Just as he was giving up hope,
01:01:07a man rescued him.
01:01:08After handing him over to the firefighters,
01:01:10the room exploded
01:01:11and the man was buried under the rubble.
01:01:13Yoo Eun-Ho spent years
01:01:15trying to find out about his savior,
01:01:17only to discover it was Kang Ji-Yoon's father.
01:01:20He asked Seo Mi-Ai about Kang Ji-Yoon and her father.
01:01:23Seo Mi-Ai told him that her father
01:01:25was a painful memory for Kang Ji-Yoon.
01:01:27Her mother had died early
01:01:29and Kang Ji-Yoon depended solely on her father.
01:01:32Her only wish was for her father to always be with her,
01:01:35but he died saving someone else.
01:01:37After his death,
01:01:39Kang Ji-Yoon's opportunistic relatives
01:01:40refused to take her in,
01:01:42only to recognize her when she became successful.
01:01:45Recalling a conversation with Kang Ji-Yoon,
01:01:47Yoo Eun-Ho remembered her resentful tone
01:01:49when mentioning her father.
01:01:51He realized that he indirectly caused her pain
01:01:54and the loss of her family,
01:01:56leading her to grow up alone and suffering.
01:01:59Filled with guilt,
01:02:00Yoo Eun-Ho was at a loss
01:02:02on how to face Kang Ji-Yoon.
01:02:04At that moment,
01:02:05Kang Ji-Yoon called,
01:02:07asking him to join her and Yoo Byol.
01:02:10Yoo Eun-Ho quickly joined them,
01:02:12and Kang Ji-Yoon excitedly took a photo
01:02:14of the three of them.
01:02:16On the way home,
01:02:17Kang Ji-Yoon noticed Yoo Eun-Ho's low spirits
01:02:20and pressed him for a reason.
01:02:22Yoo Eun-Ho made up an excuse.
01:02:24Yoo Eun-Ho messaged Seo Mi-Ai to take a day off
01:02:27and went alone to Kang Ji-Yoon's father's grave
01:02:29to pay his respects.
01:02:31Unable to reach Yoo Eun-Ho by phone
01:02:33and getting no replies to her messages,
01:02:36Kang Ji-Yoon felt uneasy all day.
01:02:38Finally, Yoo Eun-Ho called,
01:02:40and they agreed to meet at Kang Ji-Yoon's home.
01:02:42At her place,
01:02:43Yoo Eun-Ho looked around the empty room,
01:02:46thinking of Kang Ji-Yoon's struggles over the years.
01:02:48Overwhelmed with empathy and remorse,
01:02:50he gently embraced her,
01:02:52conveying his deep apologies.
01:02:54After the embrace,
01:02:56Yoo Eun-Ho took Kang Ji-Yoon's hand
01:02:58and seriously confessed that the man who saved him
01:03:01was her father.
01:03:02Hearing the truth,
01:03:03Kang Ji-Yoon froze.
01:03:04Her mind went blank
01:03:05and she instinctively pulled away from Yoo Eun-Ho's hand,
01:03:09stepping back to create distance between them.
01:03:18Kang Ji-Yoon emotionally collapses upon discovering the truth.
01:03:21She weeps and questions why it had to be Yoo Eun-Ho.
01:03:24She has harbored resentment towards her father for years.
01:03:28Now facing Yoo Eun-Ho,
01:03:30she feels utterly confused and uncertain about what to do.
01:03:33Yoo Eun-Ho wants to comfort her with a hug,
01:03:35but quickly feels he's not entitled,
01:03:37choosing instead to silently stay by her side.
01:03:40The next morning,
01:03:41Kang Ji-Yoon wakes up to a note left by Yoo Eun-Ho,
01:03:44who promises to wait until she is ready to understand.
01:03:48To hide her swollen eyes,
01:03:49she wears sunglasses to work
01:03:51and throws herself into her job to numb the pain
01:03:53and keep her mind off her sorrows.
01:03:56Seo Mi-Ai doesn't notice anything unusual between them.
01:04:00Seeing that Yoo Eun-Ho's contract is about to expire,
01:04:03she reminds him to consider his options.
01:04:05Yoo Eun-Ho doesn't respond,
01:04:07so Seo Mi-Ai asks Kang Ji-Yoon what his plans are.
01:04:11Kang Ji-Yoon informs her that Yoo Eun-Ho
01:04:13hasn't discussed this with her.
01:04:15Later, she invites Seo Mi-Ai for drinks
01:04:17and reveals that Yoo Eun-Ho was the boy her father saved with his life.
01:04:21Shocking Seo Mi-Ai,
01:04:23Kang Ji-Yoon condemns her father as horrible.
01:04:26She has strived to escape the shadow of her father's death,
01:04:29only to find that everything is still closely connected to him.
01:04:33Sitting alone in the cold,
01:04:34Kang Ji-Yoon suddenly sees Yoo Eun-Ho.
01:04:37He once mentioned having two benefactors in his life.
01:04:41Now she realizes,
01:04:42besides Yoo By-Al,
01:04:44the other was her father.
01:04:45Yoo Eun-Ho
01:04:45shares how her father once urged him never to give up,
01:04:49a message he has clung to during tough times.
01:04:52Deeply moved,
01:04:53Kang Ji-Yoon lies in bed,
01:04:55tears falling as she remembers her father's smiling face and open arms.
01:04:59The following day at a bookstore,
01:05:01she encounters an upset Yoo By-Al.
01:05:03It turns out today is a friend's birthday party
01:05:05where the girls plan to wear princess dresses.
01:05:08Yoo By-Al,
01:05:09unable to find a dress she likes,
01:05:11blames her father for only caring about work
01:05:14and not understanding her feelings.
01:05:17She even says she hates her dad after being mocked by other kids for her ordinary clothes.
01:05:21Kang Ji-Yoon quickly takes Yoo By-Al shopping.
01:05:24Dressed in a beautiful princess gown and accompanied by Kang Ji-Yoon,
01:05:28Yoo By-Al arrives at the birthday party.
01:05:31She presents a huge gift box to the birthday child,
01:05:33earning admiration and praise from everyone.
01:05:36After the party,
01:05:37they went to the park.
01:05:38Yoo By-Al thanked Kang Ji-Yoon
01:05:39and remembered saying she hated her dad that morning,
01:05:42feeling regretful.
01:05:44She used Kang Ji-Yoon's phone to call her dad.
01:05:47Yoo Yoon-Ho arrived,
01:05:48hugged the rushing Yoo By-Al,
01:05:50and accepted her apologies for hurting him earlier.
01:05:53Meanwhile, Kang Ji-Yoon had already left.
01:05:56Kang Ji-Yoon visited her father's grave,
01:05:59where she found wilted chrysanthemums left by Yoo Yoon-Ho.
01:06:02She cried and told her father about her struggles since his departure,
01:06:06how she lived on resentment,
01:06:08which was actually masking her deep love and longing.
01:06:11Early the next morning,
01:06:13Yoo Yoon-Ho hurried to the elevator and saw Kang Ji-Yoon inside.
01:06:17He stood silently,
01:06:18letting the doors close to let her go first.
01:06:21Surprisingly, the doors reopened,
01:06:23and Kang Ji-Yoon invited him in.
01:06:25They stood side by side.
01:06:27Yoo Yoon-Ho was nervous,
01:06:29unsure of Kang Ji-Yoon's feelings.
01:06:31Suddenly, she thanked him for being a good person
01:06:33and for being in her life,
01:06:35promising never to let go of his hand
01:06:37and asking him not to let go either.
01:06:39Yoo Yoon-Ho held her hand tightly,
01:06:41and they shared a deep look.
01:06:42When the elevator reached their company,
01:06:44Yoo Yoon-Ho released her hand
01:06:46and addressed her as
01:06:47Secretary Kang.
01:06:50Inspired by a surge of courage,
01:06:52Kang Ji-Yoon took his hand again,
01:06:55and they walked into the office together,
01:06:57hand in hand,
01:06:58making their relationship official.
01:07:00Everyone stopped their work and watched,
01:07:02gossiping in the break room
01:07:03about their surprisingly well-kept secret love.
01:07:06A colleague separately called Yoo Yoon-Ho out,
01:07:09confessing a mistake.
01:07:11A former colleague who had resigned
01:07:13invited him for drinks
01:07:14and inquired about the candidates
01:07:15selected for a client company.
01:07:17He realized too late
01:07:19that he had nearly leaked
01:07:20confidential information.
01:07:22A few days earlier,
01:07:23he discovered that this former colleague
01:07:25was now with a competitor,
01:07:26suspecting a deliberate approach
01:07:28for information.
01:07:28After investigating,
01:07:31Yoo Yoon-Ho informed Kang Ji-Yoon,
01:07:33confirming the betrayal.
01:07:35Kang Ji-Yoon instructed her team
01:07:36to set a trap
01:07:37by inviting the former colleague
01:07:39for drinks,
01:07:40then deliberately left a list
01:07:41of candidates on the table
01:07:42while excusing herself
01:07:44to the restroom.
01:07:45The former colleague took the bait
01:07:47and handed the list
01:07:47to the competitor.
01:07:48Kang Ji-Yoon's strategy worked,
01:07:50and she called a meeting
01:07:51to secretly investigate
01:07:52the client company's staff
01:07:54for reasons behind
01:07:55their resignations and chaos.
01:07:56Yoo Yoon-Ho presented the reasons
01:07:59for the client company's chaos
01:08:01to Kang Ji-Yoon.
01:08:02The turmoil was due to a disconnect
01:08:04between senior management
01:08:05and employees,
01:08:07who felt unheard and suppressed.
01:08:09They now needed a new representative
01:08:11with decision-making capabilities.
01:08:13As the day of public tendering approached,
01:08:15the competitor handed over
01:08:17two lists of candidates
01:08:18to the client company's head,
01:08:20one she had chosen
01:08:21and one selected by Kang Ji-Yoon,
01:08:24instructing the head
01:08:25to reject Kang Ji-Yoon's candidates
01:08:26during the meeting.
01:08:28However, to everyone's surprise,
01:08:30Kang Ji-Yoon's candidate
01:08:31was an unexpected choice.
01:08:33In the meeting,
01:08:34she highlighted the existing problems
01:08:36within the company
01:08:37and explained that her choice
01:08:38was capable of making
01:08:39necessary changes.
01:08:41Her candidate was unanimously approved,
01:08:44leaving the competitor
01:08:44realizing she had been tricked,
01:08:46almost crushing the documents
01:08:47in her hand out of frustration.
01:08:49Kang Ji-Yoon triumphed,
01:08:51securing the role
01:08:51as the exclusive headhunting firm
01:08:53for the company.
01:08:54The employees were thrilled
01:08:55and insisted on a celebratory dinner,
01:08:58which Kang Ji-Yoon,
01:08:59usually avoiding group activities,
01:09:01agreed to join.
01:09:02She even toasted her team
01:09:04for the first time,
01:09:05appreciating their efforts
01:09:06and hoping to continue
01:09:07working together.
01:09:08Yoo Yoon-ho gave her a thumbs up,
01:09:11pleased to see her
01:09:11mingling with everyone.
01:09:13After the party,
01:09:14Kang Ji-Yoon and Yoo Yoon-ho
01:09:15took a walk hand in hand.
01:09:18She asked him about his thoughts
01:09:19on work as his contract
01:09:20was nearing its end,
01:09:22expressing her hope
01:09:23that he would make
01:09:23the best choice
01:09:24according to his heart.
01:09:26She didn't want to keep him
01:09:27by her side out of love,
01:09:29acknowledging his excellence
01:09:30and believing he shouldn't be limited
01:09:31to being just a secretary
01:09:33next to her.
01:09:34Yoo Yoon-ho promised to inform her
01:09:35as soon as he made a decision.
01:09:37The next morning,
01:09:38Kang Ji-Yoon was awakened
01:09:39by continuous message alerts.
01:09:42Shocked,
01:09:43she sat up to find out
01:09:44that the representative
01:09:44of the biotech company
01:09:46she was working with
01:09:47had allegedly defrauded
01:09:48investors of 20 billion
01:09:49and fled.
01:09:51She rushed to her company
01:09:52and was immediately
01:09:53surrounded by reporters,
01:09:54the flashing lights
01:09:55reminding her of the time
01:09:56her previous company's
01:09:57representative had died
01:09:59and she faced
01:09:59a similar situation,
01:10:01feeling dizzy
01:10:01and barely able
01:10:03to distinguish reality
01:10:04from illusion.
01:10:05Yoo Yoon-ho suddenly appeared,
01:10:08shielding her
01:10:08from speculation and attacks.
01:10:11The investigation team
01:10:12searched Kang Ji-Yoon's
01:10:13company for evidence,
01:10:14questioning the closeness
01:10:15of her relationship
01:10:16with the biotech company.
01:10:17She explained that she
01:10:19had recruited employees
01:10:20for them in return
01:10:22for a promise of shares
01:10:23as initial payment.
01:10:25The investigation team
01:10:26leader suggested that
01:10:27the biotech company's
01:10:29talk of going public
01:10:30and expanding
01:10:31was merely a facade
01:10:32to collect funds.
01:10:34Many investors had joined
01:10:35because of the company's
01:10:36association with Kang Ji-Yoon,
01:10:39leading to suspicions
01:10:40that she had turned
01:10:41a blind eye
01:10:41to the representative's
01:10:42actions for profit.
01:10:44Kang Ji-Yoon insisted
01:10:46she had not gained
01:10:46any other benefits.
01:10:48The team leader
01:10:49declared the day's
01:10:50investigation over
01:10:51and would contact her
01:10:52after reviewing
01:10:53the seized documents.
01:10:55Seo Mi-Eye suspected
01:10:56that their company
01:10:57was the target
01:10:58of a well-planned scam,
01:11:00and indeed,
01:11:01it was.
01:11:02The missing representative
01:11:03was with Kang Ji-Yoon's
01:11:04former superior,
01:11:05who had orchestrated
01:11:06the entire scheme
01:11:07and even planned
01:11:08the representative's
01:11:09escape route.
01:11:10The scam was intended
01:11:11to burden Kang Ji-Yoon
01:11:12with the fallout,
01:11:13allowing her rival
01:11:14to take over her company
01:11:15and force her
01:11:16out of the business world.
01:11:18Although the representative
01:11:19felt guilty,
01:11:20the senior warned
01:11:21that since he had
01:11:21accepted the plan,
01:11:23he must comply.
01:11:24The company staff
01:11:25were struggling
01:11:26to evade the press
01:11:27when they realized
01:11:27news of the fraud
01:11:28investigation and seizure
01:11:30had spread online.
01:11:32Subsequently,
01:11:33uninformed clients
01:11:34demanded contract terminations
01:11:36due to the scandal.
01:11:38Kang Ji-Yoon
01:11:39urgently gathered
01:11:40her employees,
01:11:41clearly stating
01:11:42as the representative
01:11:43of people's
01:11:44executive search firm
01:11:45that she had never
01:11:46engaged in any
01:11:47disgraceful activities,
01:11:49reassuring them
01:11:50that the truth
01:11:50would emerge
01:11:51after the investigation
01:11:52and advising them
01:11:54to work from home
01:11:54in the meantime.
01:11:56She vowed
01:11:56to normalize
01:11:57operations swiftly.
01:11:59After work,
01:12:00Kang Ji-Yoon
01:12:00dropped her facade
01:12:01of strength
01:12:02in front of
01:12:02Yoo Eun-Ho,
01:12:04revealing her vulnerability
01:12:05and fears
01:12:05of an irreversible downfall,
01:12:08feeling that
01:12:08the company might end.
01:12:10Yoo Eun-Ho
01:12:10comfortingly embraced her,
01:12:13reassuring her
01:12:13that they would
01:12:14overcome the challenges
01:12:15together.
01:12:16Later,
01:12:16Yoo Eun-Ho
01:12:16took Kang Ji-Yoon
01:12:17home and planned
01:12:19to leave
01:12:19after she fell asleep.
01:12:21However,
01:12:22they were interrupted
01:12:23by urgent knocking.
01:12:25Disgruntled investors
01:12:25who had been deceived
01:12:26showed up.
01:12:27Yoo Eun-Ho
01:12:28quickly explained
01:12:29that Kang Ji-Yoon
01:12:29was also a victim
01:12:30and that the real culprit
01:12:32was the runaway representative,
01:12:33but the investors
01:12:34were not persuaded
01:12:35and threatened to return
01:12:36if she did not
01:12:37resolve the issue
01:12:38immediately.
01:12:39To protect her,
01:12:40Yoo Eun-Ho
01:12:41took her to his own home.
01:12:43Yoo Byol,
01:12:44aware of Kang Ji-Yoon's
01:12:45troubles,
01:12:46thoughtfully gave her
01:12:46a painting
01:12:47to encourage strength
01:12:48during tough times.
01:12:50Kang Ji-Yoon was
01:12:51deeply touched
01:12:51by Yoo Byol's gesture
01:12:53and her hospitality.
01:12:55Yoo Byol asked
01:12:56Kang Ji-Yoon
01:12:56to sleep with her
01:12:57and gently sang her
01:12:58to sleep.
01:12:59After Kang Ji-Yoon
01:13:00fell asleep,
01:13:01Yoo Byol snuggled
01:13:02into her arms,
01:13:03finding comfort
01:13:04as if embracing
01:13:05her mother.
01:13:05The next morning,
01:13:07Yoo Eun-Ho woke up
01:13:08to find Kang Ji-Yoon
01:13:09already sitting quietly
01:13:10on the sofa.
01:13:10He gently took her hand,
01:13:12offering silent companionship.
01:13:15Kang Ji-Yoon and Yoo Byol
01:13:16attempted to make breakfast,
01:13:17but as both were novices
01:13:19in the kitchen,
01:13:20Yoo Eun-Ho eventually
01:13:21stepped in
01:13:21and quickly prepared
01:13:22a delicious meal.
01:13:24The three of them
01:13:25sat down together,
01:13:26enjoying breakfast
01:13:27in a scene
01:13:28that resembled
01:13:29a loving family.
01:13:30Yoo Eun-Ho came
01:13:31to the bookstore,
01:13:32which served
01:13:33as a meeting place
01:13:33to strategize.
01:13:35They were determined
01:13:36to uncover the mastermind
01:13:37behind the company's
01:13:38sabotage.
01:13:39The group planned
01:13:39to investigate
01:13:40the network
01:13:41of the fugitive representative
01:13:42to identify
01:13:42his close contacts.
01:13:44However,
01:13:45just as they were starting,
01:13:47a damaging online post
01:13:48surfaced.
01:13:49It exposed the death
01:13:50of Kang Ji-Yoon's
01:13:51former company representative
01:13:52five years ago,
01:13:54directly blaming her for it.
01:13:56Worried about the impact
01:13:57on Kang Ji-Yoon,
01:13:58Yoo Eun-Ho rushed home
01:13:59to find her.
01:14:01Instead,
01:14:02Kang Ji-Yoon had seen
01:14:03the post
01:14:03and confronted
01:14:04her former superior
01:14:05at their company,
01:14:06accusing her
01:14:07of being the real culprit
01:14:08behind the former
01:14:09representative's death,
01:14:11framing her
01:14:11and continuously
01:14:13undermining her
01:14:14due to jealousy
01:14:14of her capabilities.
01:14:16Returning to her own company,
01:14:18Kang Ji-Yoon
01:14:19found it empty
01:14:20and felt overwhelmed
01:14:21by the former superior's
01:14:23mocking words
01:14:23still echoing
01:14:24in her mind.
01:14:26After composing herself,
01:14:28she went to the bookstore.
01:14:30Upon opening the door,
01:14:31she was shocked
01:14:32to see all her employees,
01:14:34who were supposed
01:14:35to be working from home,
01:14:36gathered there,
01:14:37united in searching
01:14:38for the real perpetrator.
01:14:40Moved and comforted,
01:14:42she sincerely thanked
01:14:43everyone
01:14:43for standing by her side.
01:14:45A colleague reported
01:14:46that investigations
01:14:47revealed frequent dealings
01:14:48between the fugitive
01:14:49representative
01:14:50and the former superior's company,
01:14:53implicating the former superior
01:14:55as the puppet master.
01:14:57Kang Ji-Yoon
01:14:57had already suspected this,
01:14:59but patiently listened
01:15:00to the findings,
01:15:01Yoo Byol's arrival
01:15:02interrupted the discussion,
01:15:04excitedly hoping
01:15:05to spend another night
01:15:06with Kang Ji-Yoon.
01:15:08Colleagues were surprised
01:15:09to learn that Kang Ji-Yoon
01:15:10and Yoo Yun-Ho
01:15:11were living together.
01:15:12To not delay
01:15:13their return home
01:15:14as a family,
01:15:15the group quickly dispersed,
01:15:17and Kang Ji-Yoon,
01:15:18Yoo Yun-Ho,
01:15:19and Yoo Byol
01:15:20shyly left together.
01:15:22Meanwhile,
01:15:23Woo Jung-Hoon
01:15:23suspected his father's
01:15:25involvement in the fraud case
01:15:26affecting the company.
01:15:28He confronted his father,
01:15:29who denied any involvement,
01:15:31but advised Woo Jung-Hoon
01:15:32to leave People's
01:15:33executive search firm
01:15:34and work with him.
01:15:36Refusing,
01:15:37Woo Jung-Hoon
01:15:38chose to stand
01:15:39by his colleagues.
01:15:40As punishment,
01:15:41his father cut off
01:15:42his credit cards
01:15:43and changed the locks
01:15:44on his house.
01:15:45Undeterred,
01:15:46Woo Jung-Hoon moved
01:15:47temporarily
01:15:47to his sister's kindergarten.
01:15:50A female neighbor,
01:15:51aware of his situation,
01:15:53came to show concern,
01:15:54and the two,
01:15:55both previously unlucky
01:15:56and love,
01:15:57slowly developed feelings
01:15:58for each other,
01:15:59enjoying the subtle romance.
01:16:01Back at the company,
01:16:02Kang Ji-Yoon was met
01:16:03by Woo Jung-Hoon's father,
01:16:05who blamed her
01:16:06for the crisis
01:16:06and loss of client trust,
01:16:08deeming it a result
01:16:09of her inadequacy.
01:16:11He demanded her resignation,
01:16:13promising that if she resigned,
01:16:14the former superior
01:16:15would take over
01:16:16and retain all employees.
01:16:18Otherwise,
01:16:19the staff would be terminated
01:16:20along with her,
01:16:21forcing her to consider
01:16:22the consequences.
01:16:23Kang Ji-Yoon asked Yoo Yun-Ho
01:16:25to accompany her to the beach
01:16:26for some relaxation.
01:16:28Yoo Yun-Ho thoughtfully
01:16:29gave her a necklace
01:16:30that he and Yoo Byol
01:16:31had chosen together,
01:16:33wishing her everlasting happiness.
01:16:34Kang Ji-Yoon deeply thanked
01:16:36Yoo Yun-Ho
01:16:37for being part of her life,
01:16:38confessing that before meeting him,
01:16:40she couldn't find joy in life
01:16:42and even disliked herself.
01:16:44With Yoo Yun-Ho,
01:16:45her life became meaningful,
01:16:47and she began to like herself more.
01:16:48Yoo Yun-Ho gently held her hand
01:16:50and passionately declared
01:16:52that no matter where she was,
01:16:53he would never let go of her hand.
01:16:55In the evening,
01:16:56Kang Ji-Yoon decided
01:16:57to go back to her own home,
01:16:59reassuring Yoo Yun-Ho
01:17:00that she was ready
01:17:01to face everything calmly.
01:17:02After careful consideration,
01:17:04she messaged her company's group chat,
01:17:06asking all employees
01:17:07to return to the office
01:17:08at 10 a.m. the next morning.
01:17:11The employees,
01:17:12thinking Kang Ji-Yoon
01:17:13had found a solution
01:17:14to the crisis,
01:17:15were excited.
01:17:16They eagerly stood
01:17:17before Kang Ji-Yoon,
01:17:19full of high spirits.
01:17:21Only Yoo Yun-Ho understood
01:17:22that things were not that simple
01:17:24and suspected that Kang Ji-Yoon
01:17:25might have made a tough decision.
01:17:28Indeed,
01:17:29once everyone was assembled,
01:17:30Kang Ji-Yoon,
01:17:32with a solemn expression,
01:17:33announced that as of today,
01:17:35she would no longer be
01:17:36the representative
01:17:37of people's executive search firm.
01:17:49Kang Ji-Yoon resigned
01:17:50as the company representative
01:17:51to protect her employees.
01:17:53Woo Jung-Hoon,
01:17:54realizing his father
01:17:55was behind the sabotage,
01:17:57begged on his knees
01:17:57for his father
01:17:58to spare Kang Ji-Yoon,
01:18:00offering to return
01:18:00to work for him.
01:18:01Aware of his actions,
01:18:03Kang Ji-Yoon advised him
01:18:04not to give up
01:18:05pursuing the life
01:18:06he truly desires
01:18:07for anyone's sake.
01:18:08Kang Ji-Yoon
01:18:08and Woo Jung-Hoon's father
01:18:10signed an acquisition agreement,
01:18:12officially handing
01:18:13the company over
01:18:13to a senior
01:18:14who arrogantly vowed
01:18:16to erase Kang Ji-Yoon's influence
01:18:17from the company.
01:18:19However,
01:18:20she was shocked
01:18:20to find that all employees
01:18:21had resigned
01:18:22in support of Kang Ji-Yoon.
01:18:24As she was reeling from this,
01:18:25the police arrived
01:18:26to arrest
01:18:27the biotech representative
01:18:28who had turned himself in
01:18:29and implicated the senior
01:18:30in fraud
01:18:31and a connection
01:18:32to a death
01:18:32five years ago.
01:18:34The senior
01:18:34was arrested immediately.
01:18:36At the police station,
01:18:38Kang Ji-Yoon testified.
01:18:40The senior accused her
01:18:41of framing him,
01:18:42claiming she must be pleased
01:18:43to see his downfall.
01:18:45Kang Ji-Yoon denied this.
01:18:47Expressing pity
01:18:48for the senior
01:18:49who lived in bitterness
01:18:50while she had moved on
01:18:51and started a new chapter
01:18:53in her life.
01:18:54Kang Ji-Yoon,
01:18:54now jobless and relaxed,
01:18:56enjoyed lazy mornings
01:18:57in bed with Yoo Yoon-Ho,
01:18:59kisses from her lover,
01:19:00watching movies,
01:19:01and snacking on the couch.
01:19:03They lived like any other couple,
01:19:05happy in every moment
01:19:06spent together.
01:19:07Meanwhile,
01:19:08Woo Jung-Hoon's father,
01:19:09mourning his eldest son,
01:19:11met his son's girlfriend
01:19:12who gave him a photo
01:19:13of the father and his sons,
01:19:15urging him to treat
01:19:15Woo Jung-Hoon well
01:19:16and not wait
01:19:17until it's too late.
01:19:18Afterwards,
01:19:19the father invited
01:19:20Woo Jung-Hoon to dinner,
01:19:22showing care
01:19:22and seeking to mend
01:19:23their relationship.
01:19:25For the first time,
01:19:26Woo Jung-Hoon felt
01:19:27his father's love,
01:19:29moved to tears.
01:19:31Reconciled,
01:19:32he returned to work
01:19:33with his father
01:19:33and started a sweet romance
01:19:35with a female neighbor.
01:19:36After some time off,
01:19:38Kang Ji-Yoon decided
01:19:39to start a new company,
01:19:40free from anyone's control.
01:19:42Yoo Yoon-Ho,
01:19:43sitting across from her,
01:19:44wanted to continue
01:19:45as her assistant.
01:19:47However,
01:19:48Kang Ji-Yoon informed him
01:19:49he was fired
01:19:50because a corporation
01:19:51had tasked her
01:19:52with finding a suitable
01:19:52HR manager
01:19:53and she believed
01:19:54Yoo Eun-Ho,
01:19:55with his leadership
01:19:56and communication skills,
01:19:58was the perfect candidate.
01:20:00She urged him
01:20:00to follow his heart,
01:20:01not consider her.
01:20:03Yoo Yoon-Ho
01:20:04pulled out his HR notebook,
01:20:05reflecting on his favorite career,
01:20:07and successfully got the job.
01:20:09Kang Ji-Yoon hosted
01:20:10a celebration party
01:20:11with Yoo Byol
01:20:12for Yoo Yoon-Ho.
01:20:13The family of three
01:20:15playfully smeared cake
01:20:16on each other
01:20:16and frolicked.
01:20:18Later,
01:20:18they collapsed on the sofa
01:20:19with Yoo Byol
01:20:20surrounded by happiness,
01:20:22remarking that this was
01:20:23the blissful moment
01:20:24she desired.
01:20:25Former employees
01:20:26came to celebrate
01:20:27Kang Ji-Yoon's
01:20:28new business venture.
01:20:29Yoo Yoon-Ho
01:20:30found his ideal job.
01:20:31Kang Ji-Yoon,
01:20:33eager to keep fighting
01:20:33alongside her team,
01:20:35invited everyone
01:20:36to join her new company,
01:20:37aptly named Us
01:20:38by Yoo Byol,
01:20:40symbolizing the collective strength
01:20:42that propels the company forward.
01:20:44At the dinner table,
01:20:46Kang Ji-Yoon
01:20:46officially established
01:20:47Us Company.
01:20:49Yoo Yoon-Ho
01:20:49stayed overnight
01:20:50at her house,
01:20:51where she asked him
01:20:52to help secure business
01:20:53for the company,
01:20:54always seeing him
01:20:55as her perfect secretary.
01:20:56Yoo Yoon-Ho
01:20:57confessed that he regarded her
01:20:59as the most outstanding leader.
01:21:01A year later,
01:21:02Yoo Byol
01:21:03smoothly transitioned
01:21:04into elementary school,
01:21:06and Kang Ji-Yoon's company
01:21:07was on track.
01:21:08Kang Ji-Yoon
01:21:09and Yoo Yoon-Ho
01:21:10as negotiating parties
01:21:11met at the negotiation table.
01:21:13After the negotiation,
01:21:15Yoo Yoon-Ho
01:21:16slipped a concert ticket
01:21:17into the documents
01:21:18for Kang Ji-Yoon,
01:21:19who, eager to meet him,
01:21:21rushed off from work.
01:21:22They ran towards each other
01:21:23in a crowd
01:21:24and embraced,
01:21:25their happiness
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