Episode 10 of "Love Scout" resumes from its cliffhanger, where Eun-ho unveils his profound connection to Ji-yun’s late father. Heconfesses that during a perilous building collapse, her father heroically saved his life at the cost of his own. This bombshell revelation leaves Ji-yun reeling with shock and sorrow—years of resentment towards her father dissipate as she realizes she had harbored a misconception about him all along. Overwhelmed by this emotional upheaval, she respectfully requests some time apart from Eun-ho to grapple with this newfound truth.
From that fateful day onward, a palpable silence envelops Ji-yun and Eun-ho’s relationship, with Ji-yun maintaining a cautious distance. Elsewhere, Jeong-nam, the former employee terminated by Ji-yun for resume fraud, crosses paths with Team Leader Kim. He reveals his industry shift and learns that Peoplez is contemplating lawyers and journalists for the prestigious CEO role at NEXT.
Elsewhere, Ji-yun grapples with the poignant sacrifice her father made. Amid her introspective journey, she serendipitously encounters Byeol at a bookstore. Byeol, destined for a princess-themed birthday bash yet sans an appropriate attire due to Eun-ho’s unawareness of children’s social intricacies, finds herself in a pickle. Seeing an opportunity to alleviate Byeol’s plight, Ji-yun splurges on an exquisite dress, ensuring her a memorable party experience.
Later, Eun-ho fetches Byeol, while Ji-yun ventures to her father’s columbarium, finally achieving closure and reconciling with her past. With her emotional wounds healing, she mends fences with Eun-ho and publicly affirms their relationship by holding his hand at the office, a bold gesture of her unwavering commitment.
Meanwhile, Su-hyeon confronts another wave of malicious gossip about her son. Emboldened by her grandmother’s wisdom, she decides to disclose the truth to him, unveiling photos and videos of his biological parents. She reassures him of his dual maternal love. Subsequently, she encounters Jeong-hun at a playground, where she breaks down in tears, mourning her sister. Jeong-hun offers his heartfelt comfort in her time of need.
In the professional realm, an intriguing proposition crosses Ji-yun’s desk: a potential client offers Peoplez shares in his burgeoning company instead of traditional payment. Ji-yun ponders over this generous offer. Meanwhile, the Peoplez team suspects Jeong-nam of leaking their confidential final candidate list to Career Way. To outmaneuver this perceived betrayal, Mr. Kim deceives Jeong-nam with a decoy list, while the Peoplez team shifts gears. Rather than merely presenting a candidate roster, they conduct an exhaustive internal audit of NEXT, diagnosing the company’s genuine issues and recommending the most suitable CEO accordingly.
On the fateful day of the final presentation, Hye-jin's meticulously laid plans crumbled before her eyes as Ji-yun revealed her ingenious strategy. Instead of proposing high-profile names, Ji-yun unveiled a list comprising HR experts poised to revolutionize NEXT's discriminatory workplace culture. Her master plan, focused on bolstering employee retention and enhancing overall performance, sealed Peoplez's triumph over the competition. The team rejoiced in their hard-earned victory, indulging in a well-deserved celebratory dinner.
However, just as the pieces of their triumph seemed to be fitting seamlessly together, Ji-yun was jolted awake by devastating news—the very client who had generously offered Peoplez a stake in their company had been uncovered for perpetrating an investment fraud scandal.
