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

Flames Of Ambition

Episode 17

Tell me.

How much you want for him.

I'll give you whatever you ask.

Sell this place to me and leave for the States.

I'll start sending you living expenses again.

You're the one who's not to be trusted.

You were the first to cut contacts.

Shouldn't I know where you are, to send you that money?

Think I didn't call you on purpose?

How am I supposed to know that?

The reason why you stopped calling.

I'm sure you know that better than anyone...

Know what?

I saw it clearly.

You driving that car.

So, what, I would have caused that accident to kill you?

Give me a break...

If I really wanted to kill you,

I'll be hit by thunder the moment I get out of here.

I hated you with every inch of my body.

And I even thought of reporting you to the police.

But then Minjae's face would come to mind,

the reaction he would make if you were arrested.

So the cat worries about the mice in its trap...

I guess that's how you could put it.

A misunderstanding was more than likely.

I'm sure you thought it was me.

If a car was racing towards you, I'd be the first person coming to mind.

Yes...

It's understandable.

It doesn't matter who was driving that car.

Since you've already earned my forgiveness.

Forgiveness?!

What did I ever do, to need your forgiveness?

Making Minjae my son?

Didn't we already settle that long ago?

No... You didn't leave him to me.

Didn't you just send him to his father?

I'm not looking for anything.

If I could just be allowed to meet Minjae...

I'm asking you. It won't last for long.

I'll leave soon.

For a place where I won't be able to meet Minjae again.

How long did they give you?

I'm not saying I believe it, mind you.

One year...

Give me a break...

But it won't take that long.

Six months?

Maybe I could only have a few months left.

Believe me!

Why would I try to ruin his future?

Can you promise this?

What?

Tell me. I'll do everything.

Every word you tell Minjae, and everything he tells you.

Anyhow, whatever that is, tell me everything.

Then I'll let it slide.

Minjae doesn't really tell me much. We just talk of this and...

You said he tells you everything!

You won't do it?

All right... I will.

- You want me to record it, or something? - Listen well.

Even if people learn that Minjae wasn't my son, I have nothing to lose.

On the contrary, it'd earn my in-laws' praise.

Since I've raised someone else's son like my own.

Am I making myself clear?

Minjae is the only one who'll lose out in the end.

You love him even more than I do.

Every time I resented you, I was reminded of that and it killed me inside.

Sure... I would have done the same.

If it was to protect my son, I would have tried to kill anyone getting in the way.

You're right... What affection could I possibly feel for him?

I gave him to someone else the very moment I gave birth to him.

To me Minjae was just a cash cow.

Because if I ever threatened to reveal I was his mother,

money would be pouring down on me.

But now I don't see it that way anymore.

I want to do something, anything for him as his mother.

If I don't do that, I don't think I'll ever be able to die in peace.

Fine.

I'll believe you.

Thank you.

I finally feel relieved.

Those wounds on your neck are from that accident?

When I'd heard of your accident, I thought this was your punishment...

I really have no excuse.

It wasn't me.... Think I would go that far?

Yes. I'm sure I saw wrong.

Actually, I don't even remember it that much.

I was really drunk that night.

Be nice to Minjae.

Since he listens to you.

But don't forget.

You must tell me everything you talk about.

You shouldn't have run away like that.

You should have checked if she was still alive, you idiot!

So, what, you were freezing outside all by yourself?

What else could I do? It's not like we could sleep together inside.

Couldn't you get yourself a date and bring her to your dorm, too?

That's not how it works with Asians, Dad.

Then again, I went through the same thing a few times.

- Back in school, in the States. - So how did you deal with it?

Me? Just had them pay for the room.

Then I'd take that money, and spend it drinking outside all night.

I never really thought of that?!

Ohh... Honey. Come here and listen to him.

His roommate brought a date to their dorm,

so he had to stay outside freezing all night long.

Really?

Minjae, dinner?

I've already had it.

Minjae.

Let's talk a little more.

I have something to do.

Mom.

I was just teasing you.

So forget about it.

What is he talking about?

I really have no idea.

I guess he felt sorry.

About that actress?

He said he won't meet her again, so that's it.

- Want a cup of tea? - Honey.

Just give it a few days, the Yang Insuk issue.

That...

I've already settled it.

Hearing what she had to say, it's understandable.

She doesn't have much left to live, so I couldn't possibly tell her to leave.

She's kept quiet all these years, would she suddenly tell Minjae?

We'll just have to trust her.

Sorry.

Promise me just one thing.

That you won't give her any money behind my back.

You need to handle this with composure if she's to listen to me.

Are we clear?

I'll go shower.

Right...

I was thinking I could work at the department store, what do you think?

Department store?

Staying home all day just seems to make things even more complicated.

And there's Minjae's issue as well.

All right, go ahead.

I'll tell Father myself.

Right...

Almost forgot another thing.

You don't need to avoid her on purpose.

If you need to meet her, go ahead.

Just... Do as you wish.

You really think I don't know how you lived in the States?

I'm sure you resented me.

Seeing me frantically run to you for every little problem must have been a thrill.

But now I won't forgive it anymore, you acting up like that.

Listen well to what I'm about to say, Minjae.

I'm really sorry about forcing such a lonely childhood on you.

But let's forget everything that happened in the States.

I apologize.

All right, Minjae?

I'm sorry... How could I dare slap you...

Forgive me, Minjae.

- Is it true you will make a comeback? - How about your relationship with Kim Minjae?

What is the truth about your retirement rumors?

Here... Folks!

Baek Ingi is here to sign a contract for Director Kang Seonggu's Who Shot the Swan.

Once the negotiations are complete, we will have a press conference,

so please be patient.

Director.

I'll be counting on you.

Come on in.

- Here... Let's do our best. - Yes.

When will the film start shooting?

I really can't wait.

Ingi and I will do our best to create a great film.

Yes, thank you. Director, I'll be counting on you.

How do you feel about this film comeback of yours?

Yes, it's... a very important project for me.

So Baek Ingi is starring in a film, Sis?!

Day and night, that damned TV...

Aigoo, my dream was becoming an actress...

Guess all the other actresses would have to starve first.

Aigoo, Chief!

Ahh... You're not around too often these days, are you?

I'd like to see Miss Yoon Jeongsuk.

Aigoo... She's been waiting for you all along, uh?

Jeongsuk!

Because of the shipyard, Jeongsuk is falling on everyone's bad side.

Think about it.

Everyone in the neighborhood is against the shipyard,

imagine how awkward all this will feel for her.

I didn't come here for that reason.

Then, is there any other reason?

Hurry up and go meet him.

People will misunderstand you.

They'll think there's something going on between you two.

It's not like that.

You broke your promise, President Hwang?!

I didn't break any promise, Ma'am.

Then?