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

Flames Of Ambition

Episode 49

- Did you just say debt? - Yes, Father.

I came to settle the debt you had with my father.

You mean for going to prison in my place?

I wouldn't call that a debt.

Then?

Then, what damned debt?

You really don't know?

I've buried what you did to my parents deep down my soul for years.

And I surely didn't want to reopen that wound.

But if you really have the guts to take Minjae away from me,

I won't just sit back and watch.

And what would you do with Minjae?

What the hell can you do for him?

I won't let him become like you, for starters.

I can't let him become a monster like you.

Minjae. Come to Seoul with me.

This is no place for you.

Do as I say, Minjae.

I tried to weigh my options.

And I came to the conclusion that I better stay on Grandpa's side.

After all, that's how you raised me. To eventually inherit his seat as chairman.

It was only through your eyes that I saw the world.

I was nothing but a pawn you manipulated.

- Minjae, that... - And now you've gained all you wanted.

- Since Grandpa adores me. - You can't live like him, Minjae.

But you've shown me what happens to people that do things against his will.

You know what Ingi was? My one and only hope.

She was the only thing that freed me from the chains you and Dad put on me.

Because with her by my side, there was nothing I couldn't do.

But now that courage is gone. Along with the freedom I once sought.

Because even if I had wings, there would be nowhere to fly.

So I'll remain by his side.

And learn to live like him.

So... What did Minjae say?

Is he going to follow you?

Please, come in.

Can I give you something to drink?

How's the movie project going?

A friend I met while studying in the States is working in Hollywood as a producer.

If talks broke down, I can always ask him to help you out.

I'm really thankful, but I'd like to do it without anyone's help.

How will you find the money?

Is it just to leave this place?

I just want to go elsewhere, and live among strangers.

Thank you for the concern you've shown.

This will sound strange,

but I'm ready to welcome you into our family, if you wish.

Family?

Of course it won't be easy.

You want me to spend every day with Minjae under the same roof?

How could that be possible?

I never said you'd have to live with us.

Just that no matter how far apart we might be,

the ties which bind us can help you overcome every obstacle.

You weren't the only one hurt by all this. And neither was Minjae.

In some way, Yoon Nayoung suffered more than all of us.

She's only a victim, after all.

I can forgive someone for abandoning their children.

But I could never forgive someone who tries to hide it to the end.

I'll just go to a place where nobody knows me.

Because strangers will be much easier to deal with.

Should you need my help, don't hesitate to call.

Let me at least pay you back that way.

Director Jang sent us a bill. Prick...

He said that after settling all debts, he was left without a dime for you.

And he took this place as well.

We don't have any money to go to the States.

I can just sell all my clothes and jewels.

He already took anything of value while you were away.

All that's left is a few clothes.

I asked him to check again from scratch, and he told me to ask Chairman Kim Taejin.

Looks like he got the company from Yoon Nayoung.

- What do you want to do? - Why?

- How do you want to live? - You brat...

Don't even dream about it! I'll follow you everywhere you go.

That does it, then.

Just like when we got out of that orphanage, we can just start anew.

Are the US that big of a deal?

Ingi, go meet Yoon Nayoung one last time.

She's still your mother... She won't abandon you this way.

Ingi, you must shoot that film no matter what.

I bet she's already busy scheming.

Her eyes on fire, trying to find a way to survive.

At times I might have hated her... Hated her to death,

but there was something cute about her, too.

Maybe because I went through the same.

Because I did everything to survive just like her.

Dad.

What are you talking about?

You saw Dad?!

Seeing the restaurant getting repairs like that,

Dad's ironworks' shop came to mind.

And I wondered...

You really don't know?

What caused Mom to die.

Seriously, you don't?

I can guess, more or less.

Why, Nayoung?

- Why are you suddenly bringing her up? - Because I can't stand Dad.

For not even being able to protect her.

I apologize!

- I'm sorry... - Shut your mouth!

Shut it and just follow me.

What are you, a beast?

Even animals wouldn't do that.

How could anyone do something like that, you foolish brat?

Say something, will you? Why did you do it?

At least make some excuses!

Or let's just kill each other. What's the point of continuing this farce?

I'm so embarrassed I can't go on anymore.

Let's go.

I'm the only one who deserves to die.

If you die as well, who will raise Jeongsuk and Nayoung?

I will die alone!

You fool...

What's the point of bringing that up now?

You were so young, I thought you didn't know.

You'd already gone to school, and I was playing at home.

Mom boiled some sweet potatoes.

I started eating right away,

but Mom went outside the gates without saying a word.

With a potato in every hand, I went after her.

Mommy, I said don't go!

Mommy, where are you going?

Mommy, don't go!

Mommy...

Mommy...

She kept walking towards the hill, telling me to go back inside.

As if she was dancing her way there...

She kept waving her hand.

Stop it, Nayoung.

You don't need to tell me.

What do I do now, Eonni?

I've lost everything.

Minjae, Youngmin, Ingi... I've lost them all.

So I went looking for my father-in-law, burning inside with rage.

I couldn't stand getting kicked out like this,

but I couldn't even say a word.

Afraid Minjae could be kicked out as well.

Let's just forget it.

Let's forget it all, and live together.

It's because of Mom.

She's probably still lying there in the cold, unable to close her eyes.

Nayoung!

Nayoung! Where are you going?

"Dad."

Dad!

Are you still there?

If you're still there, say something!

Tell me what to do...

Who is Yoon Sanghoon's guardian?

It's me...

Quick, come in.

Dad...

Dad, it's Nayoung. Want me to call Jeongsuk?

I'm sorry...

Dad... You can't die on me, Dad...

At least you... At least you must marry into that clan.

You must get married, have a kid and live a good life.

That will be the best revenge you can get.

Is that clear, Nayoung?

You must have a son...

Make him chairm...

Dad.

Da... Dad, don't...

Dad...

Open your eyes... Dad!!

Dad...

Forget it, Nayoung.

The only way to win this is by forgetting it.

Listen.

If you can't handle living there anymore, come back home.

There's always a way out.

Being rich doesn't necessarily mean having a good life.

- Why should I? - Nayoung...

Why should I give up? It's all going to be mine!

Youngmin, Minjae... I'll get everything back!!

Nayoung! Forget it all and start from scratch.

You can't get the better of him.

You'll never beat Chairman Kim!

Want me to turn on the lights?

Seeing you sit like that in the dark, you look so pathetic I'm all teary eyed.

You little...

Keep quiet.

We're the only ones here.

Shall I give Minjae a call?

Afraid I'm going to say something you wouldn't want him to hear?

You're right... He shouldn't hear it.

Because forget everyone else, but you want him to respect you.

You can't let him find out what kind of man you are.

Fine... Let's hear what you've got to say.

You two were inseparable friends.

Enough that my father went to prison for your sake.

Thanks to that, you were able to come to Seoul and open that bottle factory,

after which you called my father to Seoul to repay your debt.

Want to bring up your mother?

Look.

She never loved him.