Jeong-in is found dead, grasping a note forewarning her death; in the past, she and Min Tae-chang conspired and killed Baek Seol-ah's father and stole his fortune.

Kyung-sook married Dong-ho for money 22 years ago, introduced by Tae-chang; her materialistic nature emerges after marriage; Dong-ho and Seol-ah see Tae-chang and Kyung-sook leaving a motel together.

Kyung-sook and Tae-chang scheme to steal Dong-ho's insurance money; they also plan to remove Seol-ah; Seol-ah overhears their sinister conversation and escapes.

As new CEO of Jeongin Entertainment, Jeong-in seeks a promising actor to boost the company; Seol-ah completes her drama script for a contest, pursuing her ambition to become a renowned writer.

Tae-chang threatens Kyung-sook for neglecting him; Jin-ho decides to marry Seol-ah.

Jin-ho ends up spending the night with Ju-ryun, who used the audition as an excuse to meet up; Seol-ah is still waiting for Jin-ho at their meeting spot, wondering why he hasn't shown up.