As the family car rolls to a stop at the grand chaebol estate, Jin Do-jun and his family step out—only to be met with subtle disdain from the crowd. As expected, no one bothers to greet them. The rest of the powerful Jin clan treats them like outsiders.
Do-jun watches silently, noting the true hierarchy within this cold, calculating family.
Things escalate quickly when his glamorous mother, Lee Hae-in, becomes the target of venomous jabs from two petty and condescending sisters-in-law—Sun Jung-rae and Yoo Ji-na. They mock her lateness and past as a celebrity with no trace of kindness or civility. But Do-jun, no longer the timid child they remember, responds with biting sarcasm masked under an innocent smile.
Just as tensions rise, the family matriarch Lee Bi-ok—the very woman who would later commission a hit on someone in the drama—makes a gentle appearance, warmly hugging Do-jun. Despite knowing her dark side, he plays along with a sweet demeanor, masking his wariness with charm.
Then, it happens.
Jin Yang-chul, the founder and patriarch of the Soonyang Group, arrives in full force. The aura of power and authority he exudes silences the crowd. Even at 66, the man walks like a king—sharp, observant, and full of hidden fire.
As family members bow, Do-jun remains the only one who holds his gaze—unflinching. Intrigued, Jin Yang-chul pauses to study him. It's their first encounter, and Do-jun knows this is his chance to make an impression. Despite the pressure, he remains calm.
Later at the birthday banquet, Do-jun watches with cold fury as his mother is humiliated—openly ordered to serve food and clean up like a maid by the other women. His fists clench in silent rage.
But just as he's about to act, a surprising ally appears—Jin Young-hwa, the chairman's daughter. She stops the cruelty and gives Hae-in a rare moment of dignity, earning Do-jun's quiet respect.
Then comes the gift ceremony.
As expected, his father's humble gift—a vinyl record—gets scoffed at by Jin Yang-chul, who leaves the event shortly after, uninterested.
That's when Do-jun notices something suspicious:Jin Sung-joon, the heir-apparent, sneaking off to the second-floor collection room.
Curious, Do-jun follows quietly—only to catch him red-handed stealing one of Jin Yang-chul's prized watches. When Sung-joon realizes he's been seen, he panics and accidentally knocks over a priceless white porcelain vase.
To save himself, he immediately frames Do-jun."You broke it," he hisses. "No one will believe you—I'm the heir, and you're just a forgotten grandson."
But Do-jun only smirks.
Then, with explosive defiance, he kicks over two more priceless vases—shattering them on purpose.
Sung-joon stares, horrified.Do-jun grins."You wanted me to take the blame? Fine. I'll give you something worth blaming me for."