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That's a valid concern. My take is that the Board does not know about the marriage and that the meeting did not meet the quorum. If the Board was unaware of the marriage and the meeting failed to meet quorum requirements, any decisions made could indeed be challenged as invalid.

Quorum is essential to ensure that decisions represent the collective will of the Board and comply with governance standards. Revisiting the bylaws and ensuring transparency in relationships and attendance will be ideal. But we are dealing with a family business whose members have run amok. - it is all in the name of self interest overshadowing collective goals.

Actually it is normal practice, the board can comprise shareholders, CEO and managers. NJ having assumed a managerial position can be in attendance.

Where art thou Squinters? Come and rule the roost!

At the beginning of the series the subs used be a couple hours, but now it is almost five hours later.

I hope the boy will tell his father about the envelope.

You are right on the money!

Money talks or walks

Chua Ah's devotion to her father is evident, but her understanding of business operations remains superficial, leaning heavily toward short-term considerations like her fascination with the actor. Meanwhile, her family dynamics are steeped in conflict and ambition. SA llke her husband, and her mother are more focused on self-preservation than actively contributing to the company’s progress. Their ambitions have taken a sinister turn, with the CEO’s medication deliberately swapped, a dangerous act potentially leading to severe health consequences—particularly if substituted for high blood pressure medication. This act appears to be part of a plot aimed at ensuring his downfall, thereby enabling the three conspirators to seize control of the company.

SA and her husband, in particular, seem eager to take over leadership, viewing the CEO's hospitalization as an opportunity to advance their own position. Adding to the turmoil, SA has been grappling with financial pressures caused by her mother’s debt, forcing her to resort to loan sharks to manage the psychological strain. The family’s actions underscore a chaotic mix of betrayal, ambition, and desperation that jeopardizes both their integrity and the company’s long-term stability.

I thought they had extended it to 127 episodes, one of the contributors here had a link which stated that the show had been extended by seven episodes.

I thought of coming up with SJ’s Growth Arc
1. Promising Beginnings
- In high school, SJ was a top student, ambitious and full of potential.
- She had dreams of attending a prestigious university to further her studies in interior design.
2. Betrayal & Redirection
- Her path was derailed when SA, driven by jealousy or rivalry, sabotaged her entrance exams by giving her a drink that made her sick.
- Unable to attend her preferred university, she enrolled in another institution and still earned her interior design degree.
3. Love, Family & Sacrifice
- SJ met NJ, fell in love, and eventually got married. Together, they had a child, shifting her priorities.
- NJ, ambitious and seeking further education, pursued his studies, and SJ backed him fully.
- Despite her qualifications, she struggled to break into the industry due to the lack of connections, forcing her into the “school of hard knocks,” doing odd jobs to support her family. In the school of hard knocks is survival of the fittest.
4. Navigating the Harsh Reality
-SJ faced societal challenges—needing both networking and nepotism to secure a foothold in her career. Upper echelons of society equate nepotism as networking.
- Some perceived her and her family as “uncouth,” overlooking the fact that people are shaped by their environment.
5. A Breakthrough & Identity Shift
- Through SW’s connection, she finally secured a job at a prestigious architectural company.
-This exposure expanded her worldview, leading to a physical transformation—she adopted new clothes and a refined appearance.
-However, psychological shifts take time, and imposter syndrome lingered as she struggled with self-worth and continued to tolerate abusive behavior.
6. Success & Turmoil
- Despite imposter syndrome, SJ thrived, contributing to major projects and earning respect.
- However, SA’s relentless hatred forced her to leave at the peak of her success.
7. Rebirth & Independence
- While leaving might have seemed like a loss, her experiences in the company gave her the confidence and insight to start her own business.
- This marked the ultimate transformation—taking control of her destiny rather than letting circumstances dictate her life.
8. Old Habits Die Hard
- Despite her growth, some instincts remained—like signing NJ’s document without consulting a lawyer.
- This moment showed she was still a work in progress, proving that deep-rooted habits take time to fully change.

SJ’s arc is a powerful testament to perseverance, growth, and self-reclamation. She’s evolved tremendously, but her journey isn’t just about success—it’s about unlearning old survival mechanisms and truly embracing her transformation. The question is, will she ever get rid of her streetwise tendencies? That remains to be seen. We are products of our environment. Our surroundings, experiences, and the people we interact with shape the way we think, behave, and make decisions. SJ’s journey is a testament to that—she adapted to her circumstances, became streetwise out of necessity, and carried those instincts even as she stepped into a new phase of her life.
Even though she has transformed significantly, traces of her past remain, influencing her actions in subtle ways. Growth doesn’t erase where we’ve been—it builds on it. The key is learning how to harness those lessons without letting them hold her back.

From a different angle, one might see Seri's mother not simply as selfish or dismissive of her daughter's emotions, but as someone acting out of her own unresolved pain or deep-seated cultural values. Perhaps she believes she's protecting Seri by steering her towards what she perceives as a "safe" or "ideal" path, even if it's not what Seri truly wants.

As for Gyeol, rather than relief, there could also be feelings of loss, particularly if there was pressure to conform to family expectations. The dissolution of the marriage arrangement might force both families to confront their assumptions about love, duty, and individual happiness.

This could open up a broader conversation about how generational and cultural differences shape relationships. Maybe Seri and Gyeol's situation becomes a catalyst for change—challenging older traditions while paving the way for more individual-focused choices.

Seri's mother projects her unfulfilled dreams of love onto her daughter, disregarding Seri's true feelings. Her focus seems rooted in fulfilling her idealized vision rather than supporting her daughter's emotional needs. Meanwhile, Gyeol might experience relief in stepping away from a marriage that perhaps lacked genuine connection. This shift reflects how societal views on marriage have evolved—where love and personal choice now often outweigh traditions or familial expectations.

I did not see any butterflies on both sides, so calling it quits at this point will save both of them headaches.

Going on for more than 30 years.

Common sense as i have alluded previously is not common.

Thank God SJ was present, otherwise he could have been a gonner. My theory, he might need a blood transfusion and only people with a certain type of blood can donate - enter SJ and saves the day.

NJ is a typical narcissist you could describe him as: self-centered, egotistical, vain, conceited, self-absorbed, self-important, and self-admiring etc all rolled into one.

She swapped the medication.

My sentiments exactly!

SJ episodes ago, asked her daughter if she missed NJ, her father. She flatly said 'no'. NJ's pursuit of wealth and status, fueled by greed, brought him fleeting gains but left behind lasting consequences in his personal life. His treatment of SJ, marked by ingratitude despite the sacrifices SJ made for him, created a fracture in their bond that could have otherwise been a source of mutual support and admiration. Similarly, NJ's neglect of his relationship with his daughter, exacerbated by his focus on material wealth, led to emotional distance and missed opportunities for connection. These choices, rooted in ambition and self-interest, have ultimately left him surrounded by strained relationships and emotional isolation—proving that the pursuit of fleeting riches can exact a heavy toll on what truly matters.