Love & Secret (Sweet Secret / Dalkomhan Bimil / 달콤한 비밀)

Episode 35

What are you insinuating?

But my daughter was promoted to team leader

and was given the ministry of culture project.

Was that by chance, too?

You didn't send this expensive art work

sheerly out of a friendly gesture, am I right?

I got the short end of the stick in this deal.

How dare you claim innocence after all this?

My daughter had no idea so she gave

her all for this company, which she thought

believed in her, with heart full of hope.

Her only fault was

not realizing how naive she was being

by daring to dream so big.

She had no idea it was a company ploy.

A ploy?

Please refrain from making accusations.

We hired Han Areum

because she won the contest.

And we made her team leader

because she said she was confident. That is all.

I see.

Return things to where they should be then.

Pardon?

In order to show what you're saying is true,

let her chase her big dreams as a designer.

Let her keep her innocent dreams alive.

If you don't, I will get to the bottom of this

and investigate this "special promotion."

Man!

He got me good!

He got me good...

Louis, come to my office now.

The report isn't ready?

What do you mean?

I'm sorry. Are you okay?

Vice minister Han Panseok?

What's he doing here?

Areum

I could've helped you carry her.

No, you're busy.

And Jiwu got me a cab.

No reporters these days, huh?

Yeah.

They were here daily like pests,

but it's quiet now.

Isn't she the vice minister's wife?

You're right.

That must be the baby.

Doesn't she have any pride?

Mom, let's eat spicy chicken stew for dinner.

Dad loves it, too.

Okay, let's do that.

Ms. Oh, it's been so long.

Hello.

That must be the baby.

You're really amazing.

You've decided to raise her?

Good for you.

Now that everyone knows, kicking the child out

will only create even worse rumors.

You made a good decision.

Thank you.

I'm sorry.

But please mind your own business.

Stop it, Jinwu.

Goodbye.

Stay warm this winter.

Bye.

I was glad the reporters were gone,

but now, we've got the gossipers.

We need to move or something.

Dad and this baby is none of their business.

We must be prepared for such things

since it's come to this.

But they just talk right in front of us.

Just let them be.

They're not being malicious.

Life is difficult

so that's their coping mechanism for stress.

It's annoying.

He should've just said she was my daughter.

Why would dad...

Don't you have to be somewhere? Go.

Okay.

Come home early for dinner.

Your father and Areum

aren't comfortable with each other yet.

Come home early to lighten the mood.

Okay.

It's good. You did a great job on this.

I'm glad that you finally approve.

I understand it overall, but there are parts

I'd like for you to explain further.

Let's have a meeting.

A meeting?

What would you like to know more about?

Having the Hallyu star who's most popular

in China delivering the clothes in person

to the kids at the orphanage is a great idea.

But how will you link that

with the fashion concert?

Well...

Don't be nervous. Just tell me.

I'm asking because I think it's a great idea.

Well...

I'll have to consult first and let you know...

Consult?

If it's their idea, let's have a team meeting.

Actually, that's not it.

How should I put this?

Actually, Areum wrote up the report.

What?

We couldn't come up with anything.

We were afraid we wouldn't get answers

within the year so I asked Areum for help.

But she's working in the warehouse right now.

I'm not sure if she can come.

Okay, I got it.

I'll talk to President Cheon and call you.

You may go.

Okay.

That's quite good.

The idea's great.

Louis is better than I thought.

I have something to tell you.

What?

Actually...

Areum wrote that report.

What are you talking about?

It seems Louis and the design team

asked Han Areum for help.

What? They asked Areum?

There's a bunch of people on that team

and they asked Areum for help?

They had to take on the project suddenly,

so it's a bit chaotic at the moment.

They don't know how it started

so they wouldn't know how to finish it.

This is awful.

The company lacks talent to this degree?

I'm afraid...

We need to bring Areum back on the project

since she knows the project most in-depth.

Otherwise, it will continue being a mess.

We should've fired her, not promote her but...

I think I saw vice minister Han at the office.

Was he here to see you?

I think Areum ratted us out to her father.

He said if something happens to Areum,

he'd get back at us.

He should be taking care of his own issues.

Everyone is talking about

that illegitimate child of his.

Might as well. We can concede to his threats

and benefit the company at the same time.

Let's leave the donation project to Areum

just this once.

Do whatever you want.

Okay.

How's the production order for it going?

It was on hold due to this season's new line.

But I'll tell Areum to send the order next week.

Okay. Now, get out.

Cheon Seongun,

trying to keep Areum by your side, huh?

Welcome home.

It's cold out today, isn't it?

I'm home.

Hey.

Your dad just got home, too.

Oh. Was Tiffany good today?

I brought her things over during the day.

I think your dad is still uneasy seeing her.

I'm sure he's that way because he feels bad

about how he tried to get rid of her before.

Mom, I'm hungry.

Okay, okay.

Go change.

Boo. Boo.

She's gotten so big.

Give her to me.

Your hands are too cold.

Where's dad?

In his room.

Dad, I'm home.

Hey.

What did you do all day?

You must feel so confined...

Not at all.

Dad, why don't you go on a trip

to get some fresh air and clear your head?

You always wanted to go backpacking.

I'm fine.

I don't want to do anything.

I just want some rest.

About...

About Winners Group.

Yes?