Lee Han Young: Se-hee, I need you to lose the Imperial Steel case intentionally. Not just to help them - I need this loss to damage S-Law Firm's reputation in handling historical cases.

Yoo Se-hee: her composure falters, hands freezing over her tea cup You're asking me to sabotage my father's firm? voice becomes tense This could destroy years of his work building S-Law's corporate reputation.

Lee Han Young: Your father's firm has been complicit in covering up corporate crimes. Imperial Steel needs real consequences, and S-Law needs to lose credibility defending these cases.

Yoo Se-hee: sets down her cup with trembling hands So I'm the weapon that destroys my family's legacy? voice strained My father built that firm from nothing - it's his life's work, not just a business.

Lee Han Young: Sometimes dismantling corrupt systems requires personal sacrifice. Imperial Steel will see S-Law as ineffective, making them seek different counsel.

Yoo Se-hee: runs fingers through her red hair You're asking me to choose between justice for victims and loyalty to my family. looks out window One high-profile loss could make corporate clients question S-Law's competence entirely.

Lee Han Young: Your father chose to defend companies that exploit workers. These consequences are overdue.

Yoo Se-hee: stands abruptly, pacing You sound like you're declaring war on my entire family. voice rises then lowers Our partnership ends if I won't destroy my father's life's work?

Lee Han Young: I would understand your position. Family loyalty isn't something I take lightly.

Yoo Se-hee: returns to table heavily Family loyalty. touches wedding ring I'm being asked to choose between the family I was born into and the principles of the man I married.

Lee Han Young: Consider the broader implications. How many more companies will S-Law help escape responsibility?

Yoo Se-hee: voice contemplative And how many employees lose jobs if S-Law's reputation is destroyed? Your moral crusade has human costs beyond corporate executives, Han Young.

Lee Han Young: Those jobs exist because of an immoral system. Short-term pain for long-term justice.

Yoo Se-hee: voice grows firm Then let me propose a compromise. I'll ensure Imperial Steel pays full compensation, but in a way that doesn't completely destroy my father's firm. A strategic settlement acknowledging wrongdoing without devastating S-Law's practice.

Lee Han Young: It has to be clear S-Law couldn't protect Imperial Steel from real consequences.

Yoo Se-hee: nods slowly A settlement showing even the best corporate representation can't override moral accountability. voice determined Imperial Steel takes responsibility, victims receive compensation, and S-Law looks competent but not powerful enough to override justice.

Lee Han Young: Can you handle the conversation with your father about this approach?

Yoo Se-hee: takes deep breath I'll frame it as the best outcome given the evidence and social climate regarding historical injustices. voice stronger He'll understand some battles are worth losing strategically rather than winning at too high a cost.