We see Soon-jung busy drying another secretary’s tears. She shares a story about her own past blunder to cheer the secretary up about getting scolded for her manicured nails. Although Soon-jung is smiling, her white hairpin indicates that she’s still in mourning. Min-ho’s resolute businessman ways haven’t changed despite his literal new heart. He’s as determined as ever to follow through with the plans to leave Hermia and his uncle in a state of destitute. After whisking Soon-jung away from running yet another company errand, Joon-hee tells her that her unaffected attitude in the workplace has spurred gossip among the employees. She laughs at the “pretentious smile” nickname, remarking offhandedly that putting on a smile is better than crying.