Chairman Ji Kun’s second wife is the mother of Ji Wangyu. She is not seen in the story but is mentioned as the source of Ji Wangyu’s status as an “illegitimate child.” Her background is not detailed, but her existence creates the family conflict that fuels the tension between Ji Wangyu and the first wife’s children. She represents the cause of the fractured family dynamics. Ji Wangyu’s position in the company is constantly questioned because of her marital status. She is a shadowy figure whose role is defined entirely by her social and familial position.