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Squinters still considers Soon Ae his wife - there more to it than meets the eye.

NJ's mum has a way of softening his serious demeanor, making his heart flutter just a bit. Around her, he will feel at ease enough to reveal a side of himself that others rarely see—a smile that replaces his usual intense presence. He often appears so composed and authoritative that people might feel intimidated approaching him, but her presence would encourage him to loosen up, allowing warmth and approachability to shine through.

It’s remarkable how the right person can bring out hidden layers in someone.

There are some similarities in the themes in both dramas.

If 20 people or more rate the show, it will go up another notch.

I will miss it too! It is one of the two dramas that I have ever commented on and invested my time.

You made a comment that the Actor was a loser etc....I responded , that the Actor's reaction - hunger strike and emotional response - check Ep 107 - mirrored the actions of the heiress when she was confronted with family opposition to her relationship with the bodyguard.

Netflix series Queen of Tears loosely based on her story.

Geo Nam hasn’t truly been seeking a connection with TS, it raises serious doubts about their biological relationship. Typically, if TS were his real son, Geo Nam might have felt a natural pull toward him, a desire to bond or at least acknowledge their shared history.

The Actor is drawing inspiration from the real-life story of Lee Bon Jin, the Samsung heiress who married her bodyguard. When faced with opposition, she reportedly said no dating, no marriage and will live forever at home as a single person - even threatened a hunger strike.

If Pi Su Il was closely associated with Geo Nam and Soon Ae, then his past is likely filled with hidden layers that haven’t been fully uncovered yet. Given their history of deception, manipulation, and secrecy, it’s hard to believe that Pi Su Il was just an innocent bystander in their schemes.

He could have been a threat to them if he knew too much. There’s definitely more than meets the eye when it comes to Pi Su Il’s connection to them.

NJ’s best chance at avoiding jail is to record and report SA’s fraudulent activities. With his five-year probation hanging over him, any further involvement in illegal schemes—especially SA’s paper company scam—could seal his fate and send him straight to prison.

I think Squinters still has the million stacked up somewhere.

I have to dig a little bit more about Pi Su Il to find out how he led his life prior to meeting SW's mom. Just curious as people judge you by the company you keep.

With Pi Su Il gone at sea, Man Eu naturally assumed the child left at her doorstep, with a note, was his and took on the responsibility of raising SJ as if she were his daughter. This assumption would have shaped SJ’s entire identity, influencing how she saw herself and the family she believed she belonged to.

The real question now is: who orchestrated this deception?

- If Soon Ae and Geo Nam were involved, they must have carefully planned how SJ was placed in Man Eu’s care to avoid suspicion.
- If there was another unknown figure, this person may hold the missing piece that ties SJ’s origins to the larger web of deception.
- Pi Su Il’s return threatens to unearth the truth—his denial of fathering SJ directly contradicts the story Man Eu has believed for years.

Now that Pi Su Il is back, the true parentage of SJ is bound to be exposed. And how will SJ react when she learns the truth?

The mystery surrounding the father of the male child (Soon Ae’s) suggests there are deeper layers of deception waiting to be uncovered. If Man Eu knew about the child, then it’s highly unlikely that Pi Su Il or Geo Nam were completely unaware—meaning there’s either a deliberate cover-up or an unspoken agreement keeping the truth buried.

Here are some possibilities that could add complexity to the story:

- The True Parentage – If the child isn’t Geo Nam’s but Pi Su Il’s or even another man’s, Soon Ae may have gone to extreme lengths to erase any trace of the truth.
- A Hidden Connection Between Pi Su Il and Geo Nam – If both men were aware but chose to stay silent, there could be an unspoken agreement or a deeper betrayal that hasn’t surfaced yet.
- Soon Ae’s Ultimate Plan – If she was willing to kill to protect her ambitions, what else was she hiding? Could there be another deception waiting to be exposed—one that ties all these loose ends together?

Now that Pi Su Il has reappeared, the truth is clawing its way back to the surface. Soon Ae’s world is on the verge of collapse, and the revelation of the child’s true father could be the final blow.

This split perception of Pi Su Il’s fate adds an intriguing layer to the mystery. Soon Ae and Geo Nam, who likely benefited from his absence, assumed him dead—possibly because that outcome was most convenient for them. Man Eu, on the other hand, held onto the belief that he was simply out fishing, never truly accepting that he was gone forever.

The contrast between these perspectives suggests:
- A hidden truth about his disappearance – If Pi Su Il was presumed dead but later returned, was there deliberate deception involved?
- Man Eu’s unwavering faith – Was her belief rooted in sheer love and hope, or did she receive cryptic signs over the years that hinted at his survival?
- Soon Ae and Geo Nam’s silence – If they assumed he was dead, they played a role in ensuring that narrative remained unchallenged.

Now that Pi Su Il has reappeared, the truth is clawing its way back, and Soon Ae’s world is about to collapse. His return will expose the deception surrounding SJ and the male child who has not been acknowledged by Geo Nam.

Besides, SA is like a wounded predator, retreating not in defeat, but in cold calculation. She doesn’t tend to her wounds—she sharpens her claws. Stripped of her CEO title, she should be powerless. But power isn’t just in position—it’s in opportunity, and she still has one last lifeline.

If SW and SJ don’t cut off her access to company funds, they’re standing on thin ice over dark waters—one wrong step, and everything they’ve fought for will disappear beneath them.

SA isn’t looking for redemption. She isn’t seeking justice. She wants destruction, humiliation, and complete control. Her mind is a battlefield, every move calculated with ruthless precision.

SW and SJ must stop reacting and start anticipating. If they follow the rules, they’ll never defeat someone willing to rewrite them in blood.

One thing is certain—when SA strikes, she will strike without mercy.

Because in the end, revenge is best served cold.

She is banking on fact that some are discovered months, years or decades later - my theory

When you are an outsider looking in, the road of the rich appears to be paved in gold, well that is what NJ thought.

Beneath the golden veneer of prosperity, NJ had once stood firmly rooted in his modest but fulfilling life, content with the simplicity of genuine effort. He used to believe that wealth was merely an illusion, that happiness was crafted in quiet moments, not in towering mansions or expensive suits.

Then came SA—the embodiment of opulence, effortlessly moving through a world where doors swung open without a knock. To NJ, she was intoxicating, not just for her beauty but for the effortless way she lived, free from the hesitations of the common man. It didn’t take long before he found himself questioning his principles.

The world NJ had stepped into shimmered like gold, reflecting the grandeur of wealth and status, promising ease and admiration. But he had not truly built it; he had stolen the foundation, layering lie upon lie, constructing a façade that gleamed under the right light but was brittle at its core.

Every step on this gilded road carried the weight of deception. When he had pocketed SJ’s lottery winnings, he had told himself that it was survival—that wealth was merely a ticket to acceptance, an emblem of power he deserved. He wove his story carefully, trading honesty for prestige, masking theft as triumph.

The illusion held—for a time. NJ moved among the elite, smiled in rooms he once dared not enter, dressed himself in confidence that had never truly been his. But as with all things built on lies, the foundation shook. The gilded road had been paved not with gold, but with the restless whispers of truth pressing against its surface, waiting to break through.

And then his mother spoke.

Her words shattered the illusion in a single breath, peeling away the layers of deception NJ had crafted so meticulously. The stolen fortune, the fabricated success—it all unraveled in an instant. The golden road, once so enviable, cracked beneath his feet, revealing the dirt and dust it had hidden all along.

Because wealth built on lies can never be true wealth—it is borrowed time, an illusion waiting to dissolve, a dream that vanishes upon waking.

The truth will always set you free.

Here’s the English translation of the dialogue between ME and Pi Su Il.

Scene Summary: A dramatic confrontation unfolds as one character accuses another of attempted murder and questions their involvement in past crimes. The accusation reveals that Shim Won-jang killed someone named Pi Su Il and also attempted to kill another person but failed.

Meanwhile, a new revelation surfaces—one character is unaware that Pi Seon-ju is their daughter, having abandoned her years ago. Shock and denial follow as they vehemently reject the idea, insisting they never did such a thing. The conversation takes a tense turn, hinting at deeper secrets that must soon come to light.

This translation captures the intensity and mystery of the scene.

From the conversation Soon Ae has used so many aliases in her life. Her family knew her by a different name, ME knew her by another and now we have another name linked to her.

Few episodes ago Squinters reminded Soon Ae of what she did to Pi Su Il, himself and now the CEO.

Squinters and Soon Ae do not know he is alive and well - Pi Su Il - my theory.