Egg Attack

Oliver asks Riley if she’s serious about letting him leave. She takes his clothes off the coat rack and throws them on the bed beside him. She tells him to go to the luncheon and finish the contract with the mayor. Quietly, he tells her to stop it. Almost sarcastic, she asks what they should stop. He says that the two of them aren’t compatible. A chaebol’s daughter with a farmer's son. So he’s the son of a farmer… Isn't it funny?

Riley says his name with a warning in it. He says that no matter how much passion he puts into the company, the way the chairman and his wife look at him was always the same: Don't covet my company! Her expression softens – because she knows it’s true. And that has got to hurt, since she does love him on some level and knowing that it hurts him has got to hurt her. But Dad is a piece of crap, so they shouldn’t care what he thinks.

Oliver says that he knows that she’s been suspecting an affair between Emma and himself. He was going to let it go until the misunderstanding is resolved. His voice sounds like he’s hurt by it. Working his best puppy-dog eyes, Oliver stands to look at her and asks how she could doubt him like that? His voice is perfect in how pained it is. Tears have started to form in Riley’s eyes. Controlled, but still sounding afraid, she asks if he’s saying he wants a divorce. He replies that he already told her. Hurt, she asks how he can do that to her. He replies that she started it. Wow, he is really good at manipulating people.

Like he’s the injured party, Oliver says that he came empty handed, so he’ll leave empty handed. He tells her to take care. He starts to walk away – leaving his clothes on the bed – but Riley grabs his wrist to stop him. A little smile parts Oliver’s lips as he knows that he’s got her. As he turns around to look at her, Riley’s face looks genuinely pained.

Charlie and Aria are leaving the hospital. She asks him to keep things to himself about the police involvement and to say that it was a hiker that found Mom. She’ll explain everything later. Now, all business again, Charlie says that she doesn't need to explain. They already agreed that they wouldn't worry about each others' business. He reminds her not to forget the promise she made that she would do anything he tells her to.

They run into Oliver and Riley as they’re leaving the exact same hospital. Which, in this context, could make perfect sense, since it was probably the hospital closest to both his car accident and where they found Mom. Charlie asks what they’re doing there. Riley asks the question back. Aria won’t make eye contact. Playing up the concerned brother-in-law, he asks if Aria found ‘her.’ The missing nanny, did they find her? Both Riley and Charlie look at Aria for her answers. She takes the explanation and says that they did find her.

Oliver acts completely relieved and happy. It’s such a relief! She was like a mother to Emma. Nanny took care of Emma since she was little, like Emma was her own child. Emma must have been very worried. Charlie’s face says that he’s not sure if he buys it. Charlie asks Oliver what's wrong with his face? And I have to laugh at that phrasing. A lot. Riley answers that Oliver got into an accident after rushing to chase after Emma. Oliver said something worse could have happened. Aria says that it’s a relief, that nothing worse happened.

Charlie looks at his watch and suggests they talk later. They’re already late for the luncheon. Still looking at Aria, Oliver agrees that if a problem arises with the investment agreements, Charlie could face a big problem, too. Aria replies that Oliver doesn’t have to worry. She will somehow do her best. Charlie files that exchange away for later.

Back at the house, as the luncheon is being cleared away, Leo’s feeling bad about the eel. Sia feeds him multiple pieces and says suggestive things – since eel is supposed to an aphrodisiac. Charlie and Aria arrive. Charlie sighs, annoyed, and Aria asks what happened. Leo reports that the mayor and his wife left a while ago. Aria feels bad.

King Dad is eating. Charlie declares that no matter what, he’ll press for the investment. Aria apologizes and says that it was because of her. Charlie immediately counters that it was his error. If Dad is disappointed, he’ll make it up to Dad. Dad declares that he’s not disappointed, so there's no need to be concerned. And because he’s a bush-league wanker, he adds that you're only disappointed when you have expectations. He declares that the position of director of the planning department will be vacant at headquarters soon, since its current holder was promoted to vice chairman of the group. He plans to appoint Oliver for that position at the anniversary party.

Charlie says, “Dad” in protest. And I agree. It’s way too harsh. But that’s why Dad is a bush-league wanker. Dad says that if you're not working but still want to eat, you need someone who will work hard for you. Plus, Oliver is very skilled and capable. Implying that Charlie is not. Dad’s voice is rebuking. Charlie sadly looks at his father and Aria feels bad since it’s her fault.

Oliver and Riley are walking with Stepmom. I never realized how short she is. Stepmom says that the old market merchants are picketing at city hall against the shopping mall construction. The mayor and his wife left right after he heard the news. Oliver says that The mayor will have a hard time convincing the investors if the discussion forums become negative. Stepmom adds – like she’s telling him to sabotage things – that the deal could be cancelled if that happens. She adds that Dad has high expectations for Charlie. Which, based on what Oliver said earlier, has got to dig. Oliver smirks ever so slightly at the thought of Charlie failing.

Doctor examines a non-conscious Mom. Archie gently but firmly tells her to tell them where she’s going from now on. Otherwise, Dad and he will worry. Mom says that she saw Aria. Aria came to her and told her just to live. Then she said they would eat good food and move houses. Dad and Archie are both worried at this pronouncement.

Away from her bed, they get Mom’s prognosis from the doctor: She has high blood pressure and arrhythmia. If she fell in the mountains, we can also suspect concussion. Saying that she saw her dead daughter might be because of some brain damage. Doctor wants to hold her and do some tests. Dad worries about the cost. Archie immediately tells the doctor not to worry about the money. He asks about the hikers who found Mom. He wants contact information ‘to thank them.’ Nurse says that they didn't leave any contact information. They just left the payment for the emergency room visit and left. She said she didn't want the reward and he said that he'd be out of the country for a while.

Oliver is plotting on how to rile the merchants up even more. He’s behind the recent protests, since he had information about the project leaked to the merchants. Oliver knows that Dad will appoint Charlie as the new director at the anniversary party, because the Chairman will give everything to his son eventually. The contract with the mayor will give him the excuse. Charlie’s going to do anything to get it. Charlie thinks that money can move anything. And I don’t think that’s true. Dad, yes. Charlie, no. But that goes back to Oliver’s weird vendetta with Charlie.

Oliver says that they should use that mindset against Charlie. He tells his lackey – who I recognize as the BIL from ‘Master’s Sun’ – to entice the mayor to do illegal lobbying, and let the reporters and the prosecutors gather to see that moment when Charlie is caught. The guests will hold up their glasses at the ceremony, but Charlie’s hands will be cuffed. Uh-oh.

Switch to the very organized merchants protesting at City Hall. And it’s mainly elderly people, too. Protest leader declares that street vendors are dying because of the big businesses. Crowd chants: All dying! All dying! Charlie approaches the leader and says that SJ Shopping Mall will be offering free classes on marketing, item display and sanitary maintenance. They will provide a lot for free parking. Leader waves an envelope at Charlie. They already know SJ’s plan! If Charlie’s company buys the land from the city, the merchants occupying that land will be all kicked out! Charlie looks over the papers in the envelope.

Aria suggests to Charlie that they leave. Charlie’s not going to give up. He says that this was one of the subjects they had discussed but after negotiating with the merchants… Before he can finish, one of the offended protesters hurls an egg at Charlie.

Next thing we see is Luca driving the car… with egg on his face. Literally. Aw, he couldn’t even pause to wipe off the egg? He remarks that someone leaked their minutes to the merchants. Charlie sighs and rubs his face, frustrated. Aria asks if they really have to do the construction. Charlie’s surprised by that. She says that SJ Group is rich and have lots of money, too. If the new shopping mall is build then all the old market merchants will go out of business. It is their lifeline. They may not be able to earn enough money to survive.