Kwon Seung-jo takes Chairman Kwon Ju-cheol to a local Jeju restaurant serving traditional bracken-gukbap. Chairman Kwon enjoys the meal and even takes photos and signs autographs for the owner. He then offers Seung-jo a drink of soju, joking that they rarely get the chance to drink together.
Although the chairman is enjoying himself, his sudden trip to Jeju causes chaos throughout Seoryang. Security guards are overwhelmed by the unexpected number of guests, Team Leader Jang is already flying to Jeju, and several executives immediately book flights after hearing that Chairman Kwon has come down there. Seung-jo privately thinks everyone must be extremely anxious about the chairman’s movements.
After drinking with his grandfather, Seung-jo carefully escorts him back to the private hanok-style villa. Chairman Kwon reminisces about how he built Seoryang from nothing and how he persevered when Japanese electronics companies dominated the market. Seung-jo listens patiently, massages his grandfather’s rough hands, and deliberately plays the role of the affectionate grandson. He is satisfied that this performance may earn him some points.
The private Jeju residence, normally opened only for state-level VIPs, was actually designed by Seung-jo himself based on Seogeumjae. Seung-jo has consciously chosen to become the clever fox rather than the foolish tiger, believing that cunning will serve him better.
After leaving his grandfather with the security team, Seung-jo returns to the main hotel building. He asks for the lounge manager, Han Ji-hee, and immediately questions her about Sonamu. He learns that Sonamu was recommended by Professor Cheon Woo-kyung of the Seoryang Art Center.
This immediately makes Seung-jo realize what is happening: Professor Cheon is essentially one of Chairman Kwon’s people, so Sonamu’s arrival at the hotel was most likely arranged by his grandfather. Seung-jo concludes that Chairman Kwon deliberately placed Sonamu in front of him to shake his resolve about marriage.
He asks for Sonamu’s résumé.
While looking at her photograph, Seung-jo carefully observes her appearance. He remembers her as the woman he once desired and wonders why she failed to recognize him—or whether she is deliberately pretending not to know him. He also remembers the sweet scent he noticed when they were together in the elevator.
He notices that her address and phone number have changed. Then he asks Han Ji-hee which room Sonamu is staying in.
Meanwhile, Sonamu wakes early after receiving an email from her former professor at the Paris Conservatoire. The professor is contacting her about matters involving her degree and performing career. She prepares to check out and packs her belongings.
Among her sheet music, she finds the copy of Tony Bennett’s “Body and Soul” that Kwon Seung-jo stepped on. Annoyed by his childish behavior, she tears the damaged sheet music apart, deciding she can simply obtain or recreate another copy.
When she opens her hotel room door to leave, she discovers someone standing outside.
It is Kwon Seung-jo.
She recognizes him through his clothing, expensive watch, and especially the perfume she remembers from the previous day. Although she cannot identify faces normally because of her prosopagnosia, her other memories allow her to realize who he is.
Sonamu initially stays silent, hoping that perhaps she is mistaken. But when Seung-jo calls her by name, she confirms his identity and addresses him directly.
Their conversation quickly becomes tense. Sonamu insists that they are no longer connected and says they should simply part ways. Seung-jo is angered by her cold attitude and argues that their relationship cannot be dismissed so easily.
When Sonamu tries to maintain her distance, Seung-jo enters her room and closes the door. He tells her to sit because it is nearly time for breakfast. She refuses, saying she isn’t hungry.
Seung-jo sarcastically asks whether living in Paris for so long has made her forget basic Korean customs. His irritation is obvious, but his exact emotions remain difficult for Sonamu to read.
As she stubbornly stands against the wall, Seung-jo grabs her arm and tells her that the more stubborn she becomes, the more foolish and insignificant she appears. He then provocatively asks whether she is afraid of him, before admitting that he is the one who is struggling with her—particularly because she can ignore him without even changing her expression.
