Cinderella at 2AM (새벽 2시의 신데렐라)

Yes, I understand.

I will break up with Ju Won.

My boyfriend, who I had dated for a year and six months,

was the youngest son of the major shareholder of my company.

I'm glad we're on the same page.

I guess this is how they give out money these days.

Thank you.

Actually, I was worried we'd have to raise our voices at each other.

I'm glad we're able to talk without doing so, Ms. Ha.

There's no need to thank me.

I'm grateful too.

You're treating me to a meal at a nice place like this,

and you also brought this up after we finished eating.

When will you be able to put an end to the relationship?

I think I will need some time for that.

- And the reason? - Until just a while ago,

the two of us were getting along fine.

What would Ju Won think if I suddenly wanted to break up?

He's already worried ever since I found out...

that he was your son.

But if I ask him to break up at this moment,

he'd figure out that you came to see me soon enough.

That would put you in a tough spot too.

So?

What do you want to do?

I will make him lose interest in me...

slowly and on his own.

It looks better to others to break up over differences.

And that would leave Ju Won with fewer lingering feelings as well.

I will sort things out within two months.

You seem to be very honest,

so I'll ask you honestly too.

Did you really...

date my son without knowing who he was?

Did you even...

like my Ju Won?

Ms. Ha.

Ms. Ha Yoon Seo.

Are you going home now?

Ju Won...

I liked him a lot.

But if our differences are this great,

I'm not sure I can handle it.

Don't worry.

I'm good at knowing my own place.

I have no intention of not accepting the money you give me...

just to maintain my pride.

Within two months,

I will make a clean break with Ju Won.

Midnight.

What did Cinderella think after the magic had worn off?

At first, she would've been amazed that she went to the ball...

and would've been elated that she had met the prince,

finding it hard to fall asleep.

However, how did she feel at 2am?

Would she have felt nothing but giddiness then too?

I don't want to be in a relationship that would damage my self-esteem...

and cause me heartache.

Goodbye,

Seo Ju Won.

What? You're going to break up?

Hey.

You and Seo Ju Won will split up...

like this pair of chopsticks?

Yes, I will.

So, you mean you and Seo Ju Won...

will break apart...

like this piece of tofu?

Yes, that's right.

How many times do I have to say it, Uncle?

Well, I can't believe it, no matter how many times I hear it.

You were getting along just fine until recently.

So? Why do you suddenly want to break up?

Ju Won is...

the youngest son of AL Group.

Yes, Ju Won is the youngest guy on your team.

I'm sure everyone adores him like he's the youngest son of the family.

No, my company, AL Group.

He's the son of the chairwoman.

- A third-generation conglomerate. - What?

The youngest son of a conglomerate? Since when?

I'm sure it was since he was born.

That's not what I mean. When did you find out?

About a month ago?

It was something I never even imagined either.

That he was the chairwoman's son.

Hello, I'm Seo Ju Won, the new recruit.

Please look kindly upon me.

Yes, please look kindly upon me as well.

Everyone, let's give him a hand!

Oh, have a seat over here. Sit down.

- Gosh, he's handsome. - Hello.

He looks just like I did when I was young.

I had heard that conglomerates are a meritocracy these days,

but neither I nor anyone on our team...

ever imagined...

that our team's newest member was the chairwoman's son.

I didn't realize even while dating him.

Our relationship started while he was keeping his identity a secret.

I'm sure Ju Won missed his opportunity to tell me too.

It's a shame to say goodbye. Should I take you home?

No.

It's fine. You must be tired.

You always bring me home.

Why won't you let me do the same?

Well...

Now that I think about it,

I could've figured it out.

- Ta-da. - What's this?

I thought it might look good on you.

I see.

You thought this would look good on me?

Yes.

I look even better when I'm getting a refund.

Let's go and get that refund.

A refund? Why?

- Give me the shopping bag. - No.

- What about the receipt? - I don't have it.

- When he bought me... - Quickly.

an expensive bag for our anniversary,

I should've known.

I didn't realize that he was from a rich family...

where a bag like this wasn't even a big deal.

Then, last month...

Yes.

All right.

Let's go upstairs together.

I have a bottle of whiskey I got as a gift.

Let's have a drink.

Why is he with the vice chairman...

It's fine. Let's not interact at the office as much as possible.

Brother.

"Brother?"

Why do you have lint on you?

How clumsy. You're the vice chairman.

Who are you calling clumsy?

You used to have snot all over your face as a kid.

You don't remember how I'd follow you around with tissues...

and wiped your nose, do you?

Should I check with Mother?

- Let's see... - The chairwoman is insanely busy.

You're just a mere employee.

What is this situation?

The chairwoman's son is the vice chairman.

If the vice chairman's brother is Seo Ju Won...

Anyway, come upstairs if you change your mind.

I'm off.

Gosh...

Mr. Seo Ju Won!

Wait... So...

Since when were you standing there?

Seriously...

Were you the son of a rich family?

Oh, sweetie. That's not it...

Why didn't you tell me?

And all this time,

you've been making me pay for meals?

Is that what made you mad?

No way.

So, the Seo Ju Won who has been drinking makgeolli with you here...

is the youngest son of AL Group?

What... This cell phone...

And this credit card...

His family's company makes these cards?

Wait, but if you found this out a month ago...

and were fine until now,

why did you decide to break up with him today of all days?

Excuse me!

Hey, they're calling for the owner. Hurry up and get over there.

You should go.

The employee should be the one hustling around here.

Now!

Gosh, I want to hear what Yoon Seo has to say.

- Darn it. - Gosh.

Okay, so?

Why are you suddenly breaking up with him today?

His mother didn't give you an envelope full of money...

like in the dramas, did she?

No. She gave me a piece of paper.

To write my bank account number down.

What? Is that how it's done these days?

So? Did you write it down?

- Yes, I did. - Really?

- Really. - What's this?

- What do you mean? - I mean...

Are you the type of girl...

who'd easily accept money from your boyfriend's mom?

What on earth is the reason?

I'm going to use it for Ji Seok's studies.

Who are you trying to fool?

You worked yourself to the bone to put yourself through college,

not even buying yourself a cup of coffee.

After you got a job, you didn't even buy yourself any clothes...

until your fifth year on the job, looking like a beggar,

to save up for Ji Seok's tuition.

Do you think I don't know that you would've already saved enough...