Flames of Desire (Flames of Ambition / Yokmangeui Bulkkot / 욕망의 불꽃)

Flames Of Ambition

Episode 13

It's Ingi Eonni!

Ingi.... No more secrets between us, got it?

I have none.

You said you ran away because your foster parents acted strange.

So... What?

Then, yesterday you said your father was hanged.

Eonni, I said I wanted a fresh start, right?

So stop bringing that up.

Okay?

All right.

Still, no more secrets.

I'll go meet Director Jang.

You wait here.

The director?

I thought I was going to meet the director today.

Ingi.

Take a break for the time being.

When things get noisy, better stay at home and avoid the tide.

I'm ready.

I'm going to focus on that film.

- Director Jang. - Yes, Hyungnim.

Cancel her entire schedule.

And if the journalists start asking,

tell them she needed a breather.

Yes, Hyungnim.

Wait!

Don't start, Ingi. Just do as you're told.

I've decided you'll take a few months off,

so don't try to rile me up and...

force me to ruin that pretty little face of yours.

I'm going.

Yes, Hyungnim.

What is this?

I said I was ready to focus on that film!

What are you two scheming?

The hell I know?

I'm just following orders.

This is a breach of contract.

Even if I have to sue you for it, I'll cancel our exclusive contract and star in that film.

Then they'll start taking out the knives.

I told you it doesn't scare me, didn't I?

What's wrong, Ingi?

Ingi!

Ingi...

He's here, Ma'am.

Come in.

Come on in, Ma'am.

I've dealt with it right as you requested.

For the time being, Baek Ingi will leave the scene.

You know why I'm doing this, right?

Certainly.

Of course I do, Ma'am.

My boy has gained the interest of a clan that would need no introduction.

You needn't say another word, Ma'am.

Anyhow, thank you.

Ma'am.

What are you doing?

Need to pay back the courtesy.

Listen to you...

I didn't do this for the money, Ma'am.

Is that so?

Then, I'm even more grateful.

I'm sure you're well aware of this,

but back in the day, I've had my share of dealings with the underworld.

But the older I got, the more embarrassing facing my kids had become,

so I'm focusing my efforts on the construction sector, these days.

Really?

Ever heard of enforcers?

I really have no idea.

Is there anything I can help you with?

Let's save that for another day, then.

Ahh... Take a look at this, for starters.

Looks like things between the two are heating up.

Seeing how she refuses to listen no matter what.

Baek Ingi is not a pushover for sure.

But you don't need to worry.

If she really keeps this up, I'll just make sure she can't...

I'll have to ask you that favor.

Favor? We're just helping each other here.

Don't you agree, Ma'am?

Come on in, Ma'am.

Is the curator here?

Yes, she was actually waiting for you.

Curator.

Your sister-in-law is here.

Come in, Nayoung.

You know him, right?

Yes, you introduced him to me last time.

He kept pestering me to meet you.

When did I ever?

Already up in arms... Can't I even joke?

Have a seat. I was just called here by Madam Nam.

I see...

I wonder, did you two already know each other?

'Course not, you just introduced her to me last time!

Got you again...

He must have already fallen for you.

Really?

Thank you.

Aigoo.... Yes.

Don't even mention it.

I've granted your wish, so go ahead and have a talk.

I need to go out a moment.

Just sit, Madam Nam, and stop trying to embarrass people.

Why not? I was interested in you myself.

Uh?!

Wasn't he the one who helped you with those drafts last time?

But... why are you asking?

Just wondering if he could help me out, too.

I hope I can count on you.

I'd really appreciate your help, Director Park.

Ahh... Don't misunderstand.

I just run errands for my father-in-law's credit institution, that's all.

Is there anyone scarier than people who deal with money like you?

Don't you agree, Aeri?

Ohh?! What were you talking about?

Sorry, I got distracted for a moment.

Just said that nothing beats people who deal with money.

I guess I misunderstood all this?!

I just felt like the two you already knew each other, that's all.

Might be true.

Actually, I did get the impression I might have seen you somewhere already.

I have a pretty ordinary face, that's why.

I wouldn't say it's all that ordinary.

If you'll excuse me, I better go.

I'll see you again.

Yes.

If we get the chance.

So was I wrong?

All this was starting to smell a little...

How can you be so nasty with me?

What?

Now you're even digging up info behind my back?

- Who do you think.... - Nam Aeri.

Digging up someone's past should be your last resort,

once everything else fails.

How cunning of you...

- Who, me?! - I already have figured you out.

How you act all servile with the elders, and then belittle them behind their backs.

So Aeri, just worry about what's on your plate and leave me alone.

What are you all about?

The daughter of an ironworks shop's owner from Ulsan?!

Not that...

If I really started digging up your past, I bet there'd be plenty to find?!

Then all your dirty secrets would come back to bite you when you least expect it.

As if your past was clean as a whistle?!

Could it compare with yours?

My only crime was that of being poor.

Of being born as the daughter of someone too honest and clueless to escape from poverty.

You don't even imagine how that feels, do you?

No... I guess curiosity tempted you to discover what it was all about,

as if staring at some mysterious object.

The urge to peek into that inexplicable question mark called poverty.

What are you trying to say?

I hear you already had quite the reputation in college?

With your beauty, a minister as father,

your uncle was a high-ranked army officer, and plenty of judges to round up the family.

I hear everyone knew Nam Aeri back then?

That men just stood in line trying to make a move on you.

All right... Let's stop talking about the past.

Since we both have nothing to gain from trying to dig that up.

Careful.

Or I'll expose all your dirty laundry for everyone to see.

Be my guest.

I have nothing to fear.

Were you referring to this?

Yes...

It's my favorite here.

Miss Lee.

What are you doing?

You told me to choose any painting I liked, remember?

No need to wrap it up, right?

Just put it in my car.

Yes.

Sure, go ahead. Help her out with that.

Thank you, Aeri.

- Is this painting expensive? - Yes.

It's the most expensive in the entire gallery.

I hit the jackpot?!

We'll bring it to your car.

I'll get going, Aeri!

Think acting like that will make me lose it?

So you're no pushover...

Is that it?

Wow... Thought Aeri had found out, and the cold sweat was killing me.

What?

What is it?

I just feel pathetic for liking someone like you.

I wouldn't call it just "liking."

Thinking back, I really...

Fine, I admit I went a bit out of line.

Glad you realize it.

You know what still bothers me whenever I think about you?

The fact you showed up at my door with that big belly on display.

Right... My father kicked you out throwing all sorts of insults your way,

and not being able to do anything about it was just...

I'm sorry, Nayoung.

I should have just let my instincts prevail, hugged you with all my strength,