Episode 13 begins with Gu Won reeling from the events of the previous episode. The scandal orchestrated by Gu Hwa-ran has left his reputation in tatters, but the discovery of documents related to his mother’s disappearance and the corruption within King Group has reignited his resolve. He knows that these documents are the key to not only clearing his name but also dismantling the corrupt power structure that has plagued the company for years.
Despite the pressure, Gu Won remains calm and strategic. He begins to quietly investigate the information he has uncovered, reaching out to trusted allies both within and outside the company to help him verify the authenticity of the documents and uncover the truth.
2. Sa-rang’s Growing Anxiety:

Cheon Sa-rang is deeply affected by the escalating danger. The pressure of the scandal and the threats lurking in the shadows begin to weigh heavily on her. She struggles to maintain her composure, torn between her loyalty to Gu Won and her fear for their safety.
Sa-rang confides in her close friends, expressing her anxiety about the increasingly dangerous situation. Her friends advise her to take a step back, but Sa-rang feels too deeply involved to walk away. Her internal conflict intensifies as she grapples with the risks they are both facing.
3. Gu Hwa-ran’s Countermeasures:

Sensing that Gu Won might be getting closer to uncovering the truth, Gu Hwa-ran ramps up her efforts to protect herself. She continues to manipulate her allies within King Group, convincing them that Gu Won is a threat to the company’s future.
Gu Hwa-ran also begins to dig deeper into Gu Won’s personal life, looking for any weakness she can exploit. Her desperation grows as she realizes that the tide might be turning against her, and she becomes more ruthless in her tactics, showing no hesitation in using underhanded methods to maintain her power.
4. The Hidden Threat Revealed:

As Gu Won delves deeper into his investigation, he starts to piece together a disturbing picture of the forces arrayed against him. The documents lead him to an old associate of his late mother, who reveals shocking details about the conspiracy that led to her disappearance. This associate explains that a powerful, shadowy figure has been pulling the strings behind King Group’s corruption for years, and that Gu Hwa-ran is just one of their many pawns.
The identity of this mastermind is not fully revealed, but it becomes clear that they are someone with significant influence and a personal vendetta against Gu Won’s family. This revelation adds a new layer of complexity to Gu Won’s battle, as he realizes that he is up against a much more formidable opponent than he initially thought.