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

Flames Of Ambition

Episode 23

President Kim, is it true that the leak came from within the group?

Was it really the result of a struggle between brothers which started...

You came just at the right time.

My father?

He wanted to leave for Ulsan last night, but with all those reporters...

President Kim Youngjun.

Is it true that you resigned from your post?

Give us a comment on the rumors about your differences with Vice-chairman Kim Youngdae.

- My "differences" with him? - That's the angle the press is pushing.

Isn't that how things go these days? It'll make a lot more noise than simple corruption.

- Did Dad wake up? - He's in his studio.

- Have you read the papers? - On my way here.

What are they talking about?

What on earth happened last night between you two?

Don't try to get involved in this.

How can I just stay out of this alone?

It happened before you joined the group.

Who's out there?

It's Youngjun, Father.

Think about it.

Why Dad left you out of the group for so long.

What is that supposed to mean?

It's something Dad had been planning for a long time.

What did you come here for?

Didn't I tell you not to set foot here again?

I came to get my letter of resignation back.

Your what?

I will handle this.

You still have the guts to say that after all this?

["Atlantic Group Hit by Storm" - Brothers in Upheaval -]

Who's behind this?

It was you, right?

Don't you know that better than anyone?

You little...

I will take responsibility for everything.

Then, I'll consider my resignation invalid.

Don't make mistakes. If you're prepared for the consequences.

Yes, Father.

Accompany Dad to Ulsan.

What are you going to do?

I have a favor to ask you.

Tell me.

Finish the nursing home on my behalf.

I promised it to Yoon Jeongsuk.

I'll be counting on you.

Let's take the back door. We have another car standing by.

I'll take the reporters to our offices.

In the meantime, accompany my father to Ulsan.

We will have a press conference in our offices' briefing room.

If you'd like to ask any questions, you are invited to participate.

All the reporters went after Youngjun. Prepare to leave.

- You remain in Seoul and help Youngjun. - Yes, Chairman.

I couldn't even pack up a few things.

This feels like some kind of war... Aren't you coming with us, Youngmin?

I will follow you soon.

Don't let anyone enter my room. There are plenty of valuables in there.

Yes, Mother.

Are you going somewhere?

Just go to Ulsan and stay out of this.

I'm the only one who knows about the shipyard.

It's something that started before you joined the group.

Why do you think he told you to join him down in Ulsan?

Because he's afraid you might face the consequences as well.

Youngjun Hyung needs my help.

I said don't get involved.

I can't let them send Youngjun to prison instead of Dad.

Then, are you going to go instead?

All the better. It was going to happen anyway.

This can only strengthen your position.

So don't do anything that could threaten your future.

I can't only worry about myself.

But you should still do your best to survive.

Let's make things clear.

Don't try to get involved in anything concerning Yang Insuk or your sister.

Haven't you gained enough?

- So... - You should stop getting involved with that.

I started all that, so I will finish it.

Stop trying to make them suffer.

What about me?

What?

Think I'm not suffering?

They're only the consequences of your own actions.

And who do you think I did that for?

So, what, we're accomplices now?

Honey...

Isn't that what you're implying?

Wait a moment, let me finish...

And Dad?

He's probably heading to Ulsan as we speak.

What's the point of going to Ulsan? He should have gone overseas!

If Dad tried to leave the country, things would get even worse.

Are they going to imprison him?

In the end, they're going to focus their efforts on him.

We'll have to stop that before it happens.

And how do you suppose we do that?

Take a wrong step, and the stray bullets might even hit us.

Have we ever even taken a glance at Dad's secret accounts?

He handled them all on his own.

Just let me take the fall for everything.

So you're going to sacrifice for us all?!

Afraid I can't do that.

If I at least knew anything, I could go to prison in his place.

Right...

Where is Youngmin?

Don't try to get Youngmin involved.

Who ever said I would?

And what's wrong with your attitude?

There'll be a press conference in an hour.

Think that'll help Dad in any way?

There is only one solution.

Either Dad takes the blame and steps out, or this is not going to end nicely.

This could even dismantle the entire group.

If you keep talking like that, one can't help but be suspicious of you.

I have no intention of making any excuses.

Since you clearly believe I was the informer.

Hey...

I even got kicked around by Dad.

No matter how much he might resent me, can you treat your fifty-year-old son like that?

I have no affection left for him whatsoever.

I won't say a single lie for his sake.

Just so you know.

- Kim Minjae! - Yes... Chief.

I told you to organize all promotional data for the shipyard, is this all you could do?

Do it right.

Yes, Chief.

- Kim Minjae. - Yes, Chief.

How about the press conference?

Press... conference?

I told you to prepare the briefing room for that!

Yes... All right. I'll do it right away.

Let's wake up.

And finish that report.

Yes, Chief...

- Minjae. - I'm busy, Dad.

See you later.

What are you trying to accomplish with that press conference?

I'm going to do it alone, so stay out of this.

How can you do it alone?

I agree with him on that.

Let's all join the press conference.

That's not what I meant. Ahh... Really...

I mean, what is the point of a press conference in this situation?

You'll only make more noise for nothing.

We should just keep quiet until the investigation is complete.

Let's first deal with all those rumors of differences between us.

And who do you think is behind those rumors? It was Dad! So he could avoid the blame.

It's time. Let's go.

I said stay out of this.

What are you going to do?

I ought to...

You sure know how to put people in an awkward position.

If I stay out of this, all fingers will start pointing at me.

Tell me...

What is it you're scheming?

That's what I'm really curious about.

What on earth you are scheming.

I can't take this anymore.

How can they try to blame it all on my husband?

What did he ever do wrong?

Nobody is trying to do that...

Yeah, right. Everyone suspects him.

First, allow us to apologize for getting involved in this investigation.

Truth or not, we still ask for your understanding and humbly apologize.

Our apologies.

Aren't you going?

Where?

You should go to Ulsan.

Father said he wants to spend some time alone.

But he told your husband to join him there.

He went to the office.

So, you're not going to?

And who will take care of the department store?

Is that the issue now?

Father is risking a jail term.

Think he'll go to prison for that?

You really believe they'd be lenient because he's a chaebol?

These days they're summoning even bigger shots than him.

And that's why people suspect your husband.

Don't you agree, Nayoung?

Who would possibly wish to see Father's downfall?

Aigoo... Like you're in any position to say that.

Who's responsible for all this mess?

You should have kept your old folks in check.

It only happened because someone else encouraged my uncle.

Then, what, are you saying it was my husband?

Was it "If I can't have it, no one else can"?!

What are you trying to imply? That he couldn't become owner?

He's long lost Father's confidence.

And how about you? Is your husband any better off?

What do you think I came here for? Hanging from Nayoung's lips.

Aigoo... Sure! Have it your way!

First your husbands get together to screw mine,

and now you team up to piss me off?

Be my guest!

Are you really going to Ulsan?

Don't misunderstand.

You really think we'd be in any position to scheme against anyone?

Everything points to that.