White Nights (불야성)

For Chairman Son Ui Seong, I'm like a thorn in his side.

Then, what would be the reason for you to meet him secretly like this, Head Director?

Give it up, Se Jin.

You... won't win in the end.

What about the file I sent?

It has been planted.

Some misunderstanding, it seems...

They say I stole technical info from CEO Gang's Korea Works.

Se Jin!

I liked CEO, after all.

I wanted to be loyal to her like you, you see.

I'd go through it, and stick with it... so I'd think,

but in the end, only I would get ruined..

It was too brutal and difficult,

which is why I left the CEO.

Not sure if this is the case with you,

but I'll have no kind of regret.

Suspicion. Self-blame. Resentment.

They are all silverfish-like insects that gnaw at the soul.

Now Se Jin would be... getting eaten up bit by bit.

=Episode 17=-

You picked out so many of them!

Isn't this like a mid-flight disintegration of Seongbuk-dong?

New wine must find new silverware too.

Isn't that right?

Director.

It's the list of people from all walks of life for the new party.

All are with no record of corruption or scandal,

so they'll only help CEO Gang's image.

Soon after we officially found the new party,

it will be a cinch to boost the ratings, isn't it?

In politics, people form one half, and funds the other half.

The donation bank is not established yet, and

Foundation fund-raising is below target too, as far as I know.

Worrying and fixing things, are for me to do.

Old sir, you can just keep smiling from behind CEO Gang.

An expression like now... won't be good.

CEO Seo.

Once the new party is set up, you need a business card too.

Not too conspicuous, but showing enough weight.

Not sure... as I'm really not interested in turning dark.

What weak point do you keep, on him?

Seeing you controlling Old Sir just as you want,

it must be a fatal weapon.

CEO.

I will keep it confidential, so just tell me!

Half of your current approval rating comes from Old sir's patronage.

The fact is, you two are in a symbiotic relationship.

Please don't forget that.

I too feel rather sorry for Old Sir, which is why!

Ever since that Head Director Nam Jong Gyu was sent out, he has looked so out of it.

If possible, how about we ask Head Director to return?

Even if we call, he won't come back.

He is busy with something on his own.

I know you are a subordinate that CEO Seo treasure,

but I'm still a bit taken aback.

She knows a lot about Gallery S.

She had rescured me from the hospital too.

What is the reason you split from CEO Seo?

Even if I tell you, you won't understand.

Then say it in a way I can understand.

If we want to do important things together,

trust is the first thing, right?

Looks like you do not believe me.

I am sorry, chairman.

Look here...

Although I don't know what exactly you're plotting,

let me tell you just one thing.

When you meet outside, keep an eye on the surroundings.

To CEO, you two are of interest, and requires attention.

CEO Seo has sent someone to monitor us, you mean?

Today, it is fine. I had checked before I came in.

Then...

Please wait. Let's have some tea and talk at leisure.

Having tea with someone of no trust, upsets the stomach.

This Group's lawyers have incredible might.

I too should take off my official clothes,

and become an advising lawyer for Mujin Group, maybe?

You would be welcome anytime.

But, is such a pointless investigation

that wastes taxpayer money, okay to do?

Then, why steal another company's patented technology?

If I say it again, it's for the 100th time... so I'll skip it.

Regardless, it will be hard to take this to a lawsuit.

Instead, how about betting on a more worthy investigation?

What do you mean?

A former president who gives support from behind,

to a popular presidential candidate.

The heavy-weight wizard who makes these two people dance.

Don't you want to dig up something here?

For me, my escape route. For you, your official career.

That comes up to a nice deal, doesn't it?

A heavy-weight wizard? Who would that be?

I told you to take rest. Why are you already here?

Rest is for the 3-meals-a-day folks!

I'm the over-working kind.

There is nothing to do while resting.

Why are you looking at me like this?

Feeling uneasy?

Afraid of Se Jin causing some trouble?

No. I didn't hurry back because of that.

Is that so?

I feel rather uneasy though.

In any case, welcome back.

Give some excuse to Head Director and Writer Gim there.

They don't know the real reason you got fired.

I understand.

How did it go?

Agreed for you to come back to work?

She didn't say anything?

That's right.

This is great! It's great!

I'll go and get my bags from the car.

Need help?

I can do it myself.

What's wrong, Director?

The intelligence you got from Korea Works...

The one who planted that in Pak Geon-U's office,

must be Tak.

Let's just pretend to not know.

Something must be important, for it to be hidden from us.

The target was not Pak Geon-U.

CEO was hoping to isolate Se Jin.

Just so neither Pak Geon-U nor anyone else would be able to help her.

Did you want to make me into a monster?

Like you, CEO?

Do you believe you can change me?

Completely.

Se Jin, you... will someday be like me.

I thought you would be happy.

You are not?

I'm happy. It's now that it became clear,

that what you can do, CEO, is what I can do too.

Let me meet you in hell.

That man Head Director Nam, is by nature thoughtful and very suspicious.

Even if it was unpleasant, be understanding.

It's all right.

That kind of cautious nature

must be the secret behind his long tenure at Seongbuk-dong.

For what reason did you ask to meet separately?

Something that the Head Director shouldn't hear?

Yes.

Because, not just CEO Seo,

but the Seongbuk-dong person also will be harmed from this.

It's clear that Head Director will oppose it.

President Son wants to split up the company, right?

That must be orchestrated by CEO Seo from behind.

If you are to declare war, you need a weapon too.

Weapon?

Chairman, you know more on TJ Foundation than anybody else.

Please get hold of their weakness there.

There will be no issue in the paperwork.

The books are made with 2 and 3 layers of assurance.

If it's not possible with the message, attack the messenger.

Shouldn't you aim at the person?

The Finance team guys and lawyers checked it many times.

This 50-50 split seems to be difficult.

Of course it is.

The one who built up Chunha Finance into a big firm

is Chairman Son, isn't he?

Then what do we do, CEO Seo?

If I only take my shares and invest in the charity bank,

it's just a drop in the bucket.

Still you should keep showing that you're splitting away.

It will be Chairman Son's side that will blink first.

Really, if we can make that happen, it would be nice.

No parent wins against children, right?

I swear!

Weren't you dismissed? Why are you here?

That punk, seriously!....

Please take care.

Let's have a quick talk!

What?

Writer!

When you were away from the Gallery,

were you working with Se Jin?

Was the trap set on Pak Geon-U your doing?

It's a violation of the 3rd rule.

Don't ask about CEO's orders, and not be curious.

How could you?

Chairman Son Ui Seong?

Yes.

She went into Chunha Finance, and left soon after.

Mr. Nam Jong Gyu also would've been there.

I saw nobody except Se Jin.

The Director and Writer have sensed something.

They seem down about it.

So, Nam Jong Gyu pulled out, huh?

CEO?

Forget Chairman Son, and stick to Se Jin.

If Pak Geon-U isn't there and she's moving alone,

she would be meeting people randomly.

The Director and the Writer...

What about them?

They've sensed what I was up to, while I was away.

Ask Writer to bring the Korea Works files up here.

Yes, chairman.

Tomorrow?

I understand.

No need. I will find my way up there.