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00:00To save my dad, my mom was raped by kidnappers. From that day on, everyone called me a bastard.
00:07They said I was the child of a rapist. My dad is an executive at the world's top wealth group.
00:1222 years ago, my mom was pregnant with me. She went to the beach for vacation with my dad.
00:18But they met kidnappers. To save my dad, my mom led the kidnappers away alone.
00:24Dad ran away on his own. He was survived in the end.
00:27But the kidnappers were inhuman. They raped my mom, who was already pregnant.
00:32Everyone said my mom was a shame for the Anderson family. They said she should die.
00:37But my mom refused. For me and her belly, she tried hard to live.
00:43My dad cared about his reputation. He couldn't take the initiative to divorce my mom.
00:48Because my mom saved his life. If he broke up with her, he would be ungrateful.
00:53That would hinder his promotion. So he put my mom under house arrest in a remote mountain villa.
00:59He told everyone it was to let my mom rest well during her pregnancy.
01:03But that villa was dilapidated. It had long been abandoned.
01:08How could it be a good place to rest during pregnancy?
01:11Soon after, my mom only received divorce papers.
01:15Dad quickly brought his mistress into our home.
01:19On his wedding day, my mom gave birth to me.
01:23My mother and I lived in a remote villa for eight years.
01:26In those eight years, my father never visited us once.
01:30Only two servants were there to care for us.
01:33But they were really there to monitor and imprison us.
01:36We were not allowed to run away. No outsiders were allowed to contact us.
01:41The villa was deep in the mountains and forests.
01:44Guarding us was a miserable job.
01:46The two servants were bitter and angry.
01:49They always took their anger out on my mother and me.
01:51They called my mother a bitch.
01:53They said she should just die.
01:55They called me the child of a rapist.
01:57My mother tried to protect me and fought with them.
02:00But every time, they beat her until she was covered in bruises.
02:04One night, after they beat her again, I hid under their bed.
02:09I wanted to pretend to be a ghost and scare them.
02:12But I overheard them talking.
02:14The insults and the beatings were all ordered by my stepmother.
02:17She wanted us to suffer so much that we would end ourselves.
02:21I believe my stepmother would kill us herself if she could.
02:24But my father's business was booming.
02:27If they were caught killing us, their reputation would be ruined.
02:31My stepmother didn't dare take the risk.
02:34They were very clever.
02:35Even if they were discovered, they could make the servants the scapegoats.
02:39Ourselves ending was the best possible outcome for them.
02:42They were waiting for that day so long.
02:45Life goes on.
02:46I have kept this secret for three years.
02:49Until one day.
02:51I told my mother about this.
02:53But she didn't make a scene.
02:55She just started teaching me how to read and write.
02:58And some rules I didn't understand.
03:00I wasn't satisfied.
03:02I wanted to find my father and ask for the truth.
03:05But my mother strictly stopped me.
03:07I was rebellious and didn't listen.
03:09I tried to run away.
03:11One day, a delivery truck came to the villa.
03:14I snuck onto the truck.
03:15Three days later, I followed it back to the Anderson estate.
03:18That was the first time I saw Anderson mansion.
03:21It was grand and magnificent.
03:23I was dressed in rags.
03:24They treated me like a beggar and kicked me out.
03:27At the gate, I saw my father coming back in a luxury car.
03:32He was with a girl dressed in fancy clothes.
03:34I ran forward and called him Dad.
03:37But my father's bodyguard kicked me to the ground.
03:40My father looked at me with pure disgust.
03:43He coldly ordered them to send me back to the villa.
03:46He looked at me like I was a piece of trash.
03:48I heard the girl ask him who I was.
03:51My father spoke to her gently.
03:52Don't look, Sophia.
03:54Just a beggar.
03:56Beggars are dirty.
03:58Later, I found out that girl was my stepmother's daughter.
04:01Sophia Anderson.
04:03At only seven years old, she was already the pride of the family.
04:07And I was just a beggar in their eyes.
04:11I thought if I studied hard, Dad would love me too.
04:14Just like he loves Sophia.
04:16So I studied with my mother as if my life depended on it.
04:20As I grew up, I became more and more beautiful.
04:23But my mother only grew more worried.
04:26She forbade me from dressing up.
04:28She even forced me to look ugly.
04:30She didn't want the servants to see my real face.
04:33When I turned 22, something changed.
04:35My mother said something to the guards.
04:38They actually took her back to the Anderson estate.
04:40She was only gone for half a day.
04:42When she came back, she was drowning in sadness.
04:45I didn't know what happened there.
04:47She wouldn't tell me anything.
04:48But she became very strict.
04:50She forced me to practice piano and dance.
04:53She pushed me to study non-stop.
04:56Sometimes, I couldn't handle her pressure.
04:58Then she would hold me and break down in tears.
05:02Only a few months later, my mother passed away.
05:05It happened without any warning.
05:07She left a note filled with confessions.
05:10She wrote that she was the shame of the Anderson family.
05:13She wrote that she didn't deserve to live.
05:15I didn't believe a single word of that note.
05:18She couldn't be so cool as to leave me all alone in this world.
05:22I fought with the two servants.
05:25I screamed that they had forced her to do it.
05:27But they beat me until I passed out on the floor.
05:31When I woke up, my mother had already been cremated.
05:34All that was left was a jar of ashes.
05:37The forensic report was cold and final.
05:40It said my mom had brought all this upon herself.
05:43The servants mocked me.
05:46Stop struggling.
05:47She made a deal with your stepmother.
05:49She died to save the Anderson family's face.
05:53In exchange, you get to marry into a good family.
05:56Your stepmother is kind.
05:57She found you a husband.
05:59He's a butcher.
06:00For someone like you, this is a blessing.
06:03The Andersons won't feed you for another day.
06:05Tomorrow, you'll be handed over to that butcher.
06:08The servants laughed, feeling triumphant.
06:10They were finally free from guarding us.
06:12This time, I didn't scream or fight.
06:15The servants thought I had given up.
06:16But in the middle of the night, I waited for them to sleep.
06:20I took my mother's ashes and ran away.
06:23By the time I walked to the Anderson estate, it was broad daylight.
06:26I held my mother's urn tightly in my arms.
06:29I only wanted one thing.
06:32Justice from Thomas Anderson.
06:34I wanted to ask my father face to face, why did he drive my mother to her death?
06:40But at the gate, I saw a massive line of wedding cars.
06:44It was incredibly grand.
06:46I heard the people around me whispering.
06:49Today was the engagement day for my dear sister, Sophia.
06:54She was becoming the fiancé of the CEO of the Crown Group.
06:58I saw my father standing at the door, beaming with joy.
07:02Business partners were showering him with flattery.
07:05His face was full of pride.
07:08My mother's death had no effect on him at all.
07:10To him, it was just one celebration after another.
07:14His prized daughter was marrying his top boss.
07:18No one could threaten his position now, except for the CEO of the Crown Group.
07:23I stood in the crowd, holding the urn and watching silently.
07:28The servants shoved me aside as they cheered for the parade.
07:32Flower petals fell on me.
07:33The world felt like a sick joke.
07:36I clenched my fists until my nails dug into my palms.
07:40I made a silent vow.
07:42I will get revenge for my mother.
07:44I will make Thomas and the entire Anderson family pay for their lives.
07:50Treasure Haven Auction is the city's largest underground auction house.
07:54They have all kinds of rare treasures from around the world.
07:58The best part is, they auction anything.
08:01No one knows who the boss is.
08:03But even the most powerful families dare not cause trouble here.
08:07Right now, I am standing on the top floor of Treasure Haven.
08:12I am looking at the manager.
08:13Miss, what would you like to buy?
08:15I'm not buying. I'm here to sell.
08:18What are you selling?
08:20Something worth 500 million.
08:23Can you handle that?
08:25The manager smiles.
08:28Absolutely. Please go on.
08:30I want to sell myself.
08:33The manager stopped smiling.
08:34Stop joking.
08:36My father Thomas is the second in command of the Crown Group.
08:39I am also the older sister of the CEO's fiance.
08:43Today, I am selling myself to bury my mother.
08:46This news will make you the talk of the entire financial world.
08:49This is a winning deal for you.
08:52Treasure Haven claims there is nothing you dare not auction.
08:55So, do you dare to take this deal?
08:58I use the simplest provocation.
09:00The manager looks at me deeply.
09:02After a while, he says...
09:03Wait here a moment, miss.
09:04He leaves, clearly to ask the mysterious boss.
09:07After a short time, the manager returns.
09:09We accept your deal. The auction starts in three days.
09:13Wait. Before the auction, I need Treasure Haven to do two things.
09:17I look at the manager. He says...
09:19Go ahead.
09:19First, spread the news. Make sure everyone knows my identity information.
09:24This spread through of every street and reach the Crown Group and the Andersons.
09:28Second, protect me for three days, no matter who pressures you.
09:31You cannot cancel the auction and you cannot hand me over.
09:35The manager nodded.
09:36Miss, you are starting a war with the Andersons family.
09:39Since we agreed, we will keep our word.
09:42I smile.
09:42Of course, it's a war to the death.
09:44Thomas is powerful and has many followers.
09:47But there are always people who want to drag him to hell.
09:49On the day of the auction, I will make Thomas the laughing stock of the city.
09:53More importantly, I will get justice for my mother.
09:55The news of me selling myself to bury my mother spread like wildfire.
10:00In less than half a day, the whole city was in an uproar.
10:03Along with the news, I leaked what happened 22 years ago.
10:06I told everyone how my mother was ruined by kidnappers to save Thomas.
10:11Most people had forgotten after 22 years, but I remembered.
10:14My mother died because of that tragedy.
10:16Thomas, the one who benefited, was living a luxurious life.
10:20It was unfair, so I made sure the world knew.
10:22People started saying Thomas abused us.
10:25They said he wouldn't even pay for a funeral.
10:27They called him ungrateful and a traitor to his first life.
10:31Some even said the CEO's fiancé should have been me.
10:34The CEO was supposed to marry the eldest daughter of the executive.
10:38I am the eldest daughter.
10:40Sophia is just the child of a stepmother.
10:43Basically a bastard.
10:44Thomas was the king of his father for the news.
10:47He brought thugs with clubs to Treasure Haven auction.
10:50He said he wanted to take me home, but his face said he wanted to kill me from a spy.
10:54Luckily, I was already hiding in a safe place.
10:57Thomas searched everywhere but couldn't find me.
10:59I had to leave in frustration.
11:01The manager told me Thomas left spies outside.
11:03The Anderson family was watching the building.
11:06Even Thomas' business rivals were waiting nearby.
11:08I wasn't surprised at all.
11:09I expected this, so I stayed hidden for three days.
11:12The manager also told me something interesting.
11:14The CEO skipped his first date with Sophia because of my scandal.
11:19I smiled.
11:20This is just the beginning.
11:21The Anderson's debt is finally coming due.
11:24Three days passed quickly.
11:25The auction hall was packed.
11:27And I appeared on stage as the only treasure of the night.
11:30I stood on the stage.
11:32The buyers were everywhere.
11:34They stared at me like I was a piece of merchandise.
11:37I stayed calm.
11:39I looked around and saw Thomas in the front row.
11:44He was boiling with rage.
11:48He looked like he wanted to kill me right there.
11:51I glanced past him without stopping.
11:55Then my eyes moved to the VIP room on the second floor.
12:00Manager told me the CEO of Crown Group was there.
12:03That was the first time I knew his name.
12:05Mr. William.
12:05The manager stepped forward.
12:07He didn't need to introduce me.
12:08Everyone already knew who I was.
12:09He announced the rules.
12:10Today would be a blind auction.
12:12The starting bid was 100 million dollars.
12:14Everyone would write their price on a piece of paper.
12:16I would check them all.
12:17The highest bidder wins me.
12:19I saw the look in Thomas' eyes.
12:20He was determined to win.
12:22He stood up and shouted.
12:23I am this bastard's father.
12:25She is shame to our family.
12:26It's my fault for not raising her well.
12:27Bid two by win.
12:28I hope nobody respect me and stay out of this.
12:30He glared at the crowd like he was taking names.
12:32I smiled.
12:33He was threatening them.
12:34Not many people would dare to bid now.
12:36But since it was a secret auction, maybe someone was brave enough.
12:39Half an hour later, the manager handed me the slips of paper.
12:44I opened them one by one.
12:46The elites gave their prices.
12:48100 million.
12:48120 million.
12:50They were playing it safe for Thomas.
12:51They didn't want to offend him.
12:52I took a deep breath.
12:54Then I opened the last slit.
12:56Thomas.
12:56200 million.
12:58That was the highest bid in the room.
12:59The manager looked at the bid.
13:01He whispered in my ear.
13:02We only recognize the highest price.
13:04We cannot protect you anymore.
13:06I knew what he meant.
13:06He thought if Thomas bought me, I was dead.
13:09I smiled and looked at the smug Thomas.
13:11The winner is Mr. Thomas.
13:13He bid 500 million dollars.
13:15Thomas froze.
13:16He stood up to argue with me.
13:19I didn't give him a chance to speak.
13:21The second highest bid was 490 million.
13:25Only a 10 million dollar difference.
13:27Thomas hesitated.
13:28He knew I was lying, but he didn't dare to gamble.
13:30He had to take me back and kill me.
13:33If someone else bought me, he would lose everything.
13:35He would lose control over me.
13:36So he had to swallow this bitter pill.
13:38His face turned blue with anger.
13:40He handed a 500 million dollar check to the manager.
13:43Then he tried to grab me and drag me away.
13:46I broke free from his grip.
13:47I took my share of the money from the manager.
13:49The auction house takes 20%.
13:51I walked away with 400 million.
13:53Thomas glared at me.
13:54You bastard.
13:55I'll get that money back once we're home.
13:57I looked at him with contempt.
13:59Mr. Thomas, I'm afraid you'll be disappointed.
14:02I want to donate 400 million to the crown group for charity.
14:05And I have a priceless treasure for you.
14:09Thomas went pale.
14:10He stared at me, yelling toward the VIP room.
14:13Don't believe this jerk's lies.
14:15But I knew the truth.
14:16William just got the group.
14:18The market was wobbly.
14:19He needed a big win to prove himself.
14:21He wanted to scare his enemies and show his power.
14:24But Thomas and other bosses refused to let go of control.
14:27They kept stopping William's plans.
14:29The company had no cash left.
14:31Everything was stuck.
14:33Giving 400 million?
14:34I was handing William a weapon.
14:37I knew he'd say yes.
14:39Suddenly, a smooth voice came from the VIP room.
14:42What treasure are you talking about?
14:44In a second, an assistant ran down to me.
14:46I gave him a list.
14:47It had all crown group bosses who just bid for me.
14:49They always told William they were broke.
14:51But here they were, spending millions on a girl.
14:53If they had money for me, they had money for the company.
14:56With this list, William could make them pay.
14:59It was just a piece of paper.
15:00But for William, it was exactly what he needed.
15:02A minute later, he spoke again.
15:04You're giving me everything.
15:07What do you want back?
15:08I knew this was my last chance to get away from Thomas.
15:11I only have one request.
15:13I want to be your personal secretary.
15:15It went exactly as I expected.
15:18The assistant spoke for William.
15:20Mr. William has made an exception.
15:22Evelyn is now his personal secretary.
15:25A car will arrive shortly to pick her up.
15:27I had finally taken this step.
15:29Thomas' face turned ugly instantly.
15:31He glared at me with pure hatred.
15:33How can this be allowed?
15:35Mr. Thomas wouldn't mind if the CEO takes Miss Evelyn away, right?
15:39You are just as insufferable as your mother.
15:42I didn't care at all.
15:44I looked at him calmly and spoke.
15:46Mr. Thomas, you used my mother's connections to get your high position.
15:50Are you going to show your ingratitude in front of everyone?
15:52Thomas turned pale with rage.
15:54You never should have lived this long.
15:56I should have ended you the moment you were born.
15:59William can't protect you forever.
16:00I can still end your life.
16:02I didn't care about his curses.
16:04They just sounded pathetic to me.
16:06I sat in William's car on the way to his estate.
16:08I felt truly happy.
16:10I won this round, but I knew it was partly lucky.
16:12Thomas was unprepared because I donated 400 million.
16:16William took me seriously.
16:17He gave me many privileges.
16:18That included living under the same roof as him.
16:21Even his fiancée, Sophia, didn't have this treatment.
16:23I moved into a private guest room at the mansion.
16:26Half a day later, the head of administration arrived.
16:29He brought a row of servants to my room.
16:30Miss Evelyn, these servants are professionally trained.
16:34Please see if you like any of them.
16:36He was all smiles.
16:37I scanned the line of servants.
16:39Then I looked at him.
16:40Pick a few for me.
16:42I only have one rule.
16:43They can never be Sophia's or Thomas's eyes.
16:46If I find out, I will risk everything to take you down.
16:50Think carefully.
16:51Is Thomas money more important or your life?
16:55Beads of sweat formed on his forehead.
16:57He kept his head low.
16:59I took a sip of my coffee.
17:01I spoke with chilling calmness.
17:03I'm not joking.
17:05If I catch you plotting against me, it's a fight to death.
17:08It went exactly as I expected.
17:11My words made the manager's face turn pale.
17:14Then he forced a smile.
17:16Miss Evelyn, you're overthinking it.
17:19How would I ever dare?
17:22I sipped my coffee and ignored him.
17:24The manager scanned the servants.
17:27He picked two of them.
17:28Then he led the others away.
17:31Soon, William gave me my first task.
17:34I was to be his date for tomorrow's charity gala.
17:38When I walked into the gala on William's arm,
17:41the room was already filled with powerful people.
17:44My posture was elegant.
17:46My smile was perfect.
17:48It was as if I had practiced it a million times.
17:52The socialites were waiting to laugh at me.
17:55They only knew me as the bastard locked in a villa.
17:59They thought I would be crude and uneducated.
18:03They never expected me to have such grace.
18:06This was all thanks to my mother's constant teaching.
18:10They were even more shocked by William.
18:13Why did he ignore his fiancee?
18:16Why was he inseparable from a secretary?
18:20The crowd started whispering.
18:22Rumors of a broken engagement were everywhere.
18:26Sophia was also at the gala.
18:28She looked like she wanted to eat me alive.
18:31Her eyes were full of hatred.
18:33She said,
18:37Sister, your mother died just three days ago.
18:41And you couldn't wait to crawl to William.
18:44Selling yourself for a funeral?
18:46What a pathetic act.
18:48I wonder if your mother can rest in peace knowing this.
18:51It wasn't surprising that Sophia was so desperate to insult me.
18:55Because I donated 400 million to the group.
18:58Sophia was now being roasted over the fire.
19:02We are both Thomas' daughters.
19:05As the fiancee, should she also donate her fortune?
19:09If she doesn't, she looks selfish.
19:12If she does, it will break her heart to lose the money.
19:16This is exactly what I wanted.
19:19I want everyone in the Anderson family to live in agony.
19:23The other socialites were happy to watch the drama.
19:27They stood behind Sophia, enjoying the show.
19:30But I am not a pushover.
19:33I looked at Sophia coldly.
19:36How does a bastard like you have the nerve to shout here?
19:41I am Thomas' legal eldest daughter.
19:44And I am William's hand-picked personal secretary.
19:47I belong by William's side more than you do.
19:50You've been trying to get rid of me and keep me away from William.
19:54My words made Sophia's face turn blue.
19:57The rumors were already spreading.
20:00People said a bastard stole her sister's place to get engaged.
20:05William hadn't denied the breakup rumors for three whole days.
20:09This made her a total laughing stock.
20:12She was about to fight back, but William interrupted.
20:17That's enough Sophia. Leave us now.
20:23Evelyn, stay here. I need to talk to you.
20:26Sophia was unwilling to leave.
20:29But she had no choice.
20:30She followed the other socialites out of the room.
20:33William led me to a private luxury lounge.
20:35He looked at me.
20:37Miss Evelyn, I know about your history, Wythe.
20:39You helped me so I can protect you as promised.
20:42But there is one condition.
20:45Stop trying to destroy Thomas.
20:48A war with him is bad for me and the Crown group.
20:51I looked at him in the eye.
20:53I appreciate your kindness, Mr. William.
20:56But my war with the Andersons will only end when they are gone.
21:00William sighed.
21:03You have no power.
21:05How can you win?
21:06I stayed silent.
21:07My eyes were full of stubbornness.
21:10William turned his back to me.
21:13Evelyn, Thomas came to see me today.
21:15He asked me to kick you out.
21:16I walked up to him and stared into his eyes.
21:20And what did you say?
21:21He didn't answer me directly.
21:22I just took over this group.
21:24There is a lot of infighting.
21:26Thomas leads the executives.
21:29If he supports me, I can take full control.
21:31William looked troubled.
21:34He took a sip of his coffee.
21:38I gave a small laugh.
21:40You really want to agree with Thomas, don't you?
21:42But, I just helped you.
21:44I donated four Bailawen to your sepsh.
21:47Everyone knows what I did.
21:49You know you Senziron Wachooch.
21:51Your own from Indo Wadil's heart.
21:52William looked at me with surprise.
21:54Evelyn, you are very smart.
21:56You have planned every step since the auction.
22:00Since you're so clever, guess my answer.
22:03Did I agree?
22:05I shook my head.
22:07No, Mr. William.
22:08You didn't.
22:09William smiled at me.
22:11Those reasons aren't enough to make me reject Thomas.
22:14I could wait six months until people forget you.
22:17Then I could kick you out for any reason.
22:19I looked at him with firm eyes.
22:21Because you are the leader of this group.
22:24You cannot be controlled by others.
22:27You can rely on Thomas once.
22:30But what about the second time?
22:32Or the third?
22:33He said nothing and stared at me coldly.
22:35After a long silence, he suddenly burst into laughter.
22:38Evelyn, if it were possible, I would love for you to take Thomas' place.
22:43I could tell he was praising me.
22:45But in reality, he was feeling murderous.
22:48The CEO of the crown group never allows someone too smart to stay by his side.
22:53Mr. William, how about a deal?
22:56Go on.
22:58I will help you take Thomas down.
23:01Once he falls, I will leave the crown group.
23:04I will move abroad and live in secluded.
23:06My answer was exactly what he wanted to hear.
23:10But he still had doubts.
23:11I can agree with that.
23:14But do you know how much influence Thomas has?
23:17Do you really think you have the power to do it?
23:20I knew it, clearly.
23:22Thomas had spent years filling the company with his people.
23:25Almost everyone in the Anderson family held a key position.
23:28He was second only to William.
23:30Even William couldn't touch him for now.
23:32I remained calm and nodded.
23:34This would be a hard battle.
23:37But I had to win.
23:40William didn't waste any more words.
23:43Then I'll be waiting to see.
23:44Ever since I started living under the same roof as William,
23:47he came to my room every day for an hour.
23:49Most of the time, we were planning how to take down Thomas.
23:52But to others, I was with him day and night.
23:55I had become his most precious secret lover.
23:57I heard that Sophia had already smashed several sets of furniture,
24:00but she still couldn't vent her rage.
24:02I could tell William was leaking these rumors on purpose.
24:05He wanted to trigger Sophia and her father Thomas.
24:08The Anderson family couldn't take it anymore.
24:10Thomas announced that my mother and I were the shame of the family.
24:13He officially cut all ties with me.
24:15I only wanted to sneer at that.
24:16I was the one who thought the Andersons were a disgrace.
24:19I had already changed my name to my mother's maiden name.
24:22I am Evelyn Hunt.
24:23I am no longer that weak child.
24:26Thomas is about to make his move.
24:27I am ready for whatever he throws at me.
24:30William is hosting a family dinner tomorrow.
24:32He invited all the high-level executives to the estate.
24:34I asked William to let them bring their families.
24:37He was hesitant at first, but I told him this would help break their alliance.
24:40He finally agreed.
24:42The next day, Thomas finally arrived with that woman.
24:45She was the real monster who ordered the servants to torture us.
24:48Thomas was second only to one person in the group.
24:51The servants all bowed to him.
24:52He clearly loved the feeling.
24:53A smug look crawled onto his face.
24:55He even sat in the main chair.
24:57That seat belonged to William.
24:58I glanced at Thomas.
25:00Then I looked at the woman beside him.
25:01She wasn't young, but she was beautiful.
25:04Sophia definitely got her looks from her.
25:06Thomas saw me, and his eyes burned with rage.
25:08Then he started laughing.
25:11Don't expect me to ever call you my daughter again!
25:15Clearly don't respect Mr. William.
25:17You took his seat without even asking.
25:19Thomas froze.
25:20He gritted his teeth and got up from the chair.
25:23You bitch!
25:25Who do you think you are to speak here?
25:27This is a family dinner for executives and their legal families.
25:31As far as I know, you and Thomas aren't legally married.
25:34I immediately called the guards.
25:35Throw this woman out.
25:37Who dares?
25:38The guards hesitated.
25:39The woman looked at me with a smug face.
25:41She rolled up her sleeves to slap me.
25:43I caught her hand with one arm.
25:45Then I slapped her across the face.
25:47Thomas was livid.
25:48This is self-defense.
25:49Think carefully, Thomas.
25:50I am William Special Asildi.
25:52Do you really want to be this reckless in front of everyone?
25:55Thomas spent his whole life chasing a reputation.
25:58He would never risk it for a woman.
25:59That woman thought she had won his heart.
26:01She thought she would beat my mother.
26:03Thomas loved nothing but himself and power.
26:06Thomas was shaken with anger.
26:07But he didn't strike me.
26:08I turned back and gave the woman another slap.
26:10She looked completely stunned.
26:12But compared to what they did to my mother,
26:14this was nowhere near enough.
26:15I held back before because of our blood.
26:18But after today, I will show you no mercy.
26:21Thomas, the day you drove my mother to suicide,
26:24it became a war to death.
26:26As soon as I said that, the executives turned their heads.
26:28They were clearly shocked by the news.
26:30For all these years, Thomas wore a mask of kindness to win people over.
26:34But if he could kill his own wife, he would never care about his loyal followers.
26:38Thomas didn't answer me.
26:39He just rushed out with that woman.
26:42Half an hour later, a complaint was sent to William's inbox.
26:46William found me soon after.
26:47He was very calm.
26:49Evelyn, you went too far this time.
26:52I have to punish you.
26:55I'm suspending you for one month.
26:58I nodded.
26:59I am ready for the punishment.
27:02William looked at me deeply.
27:04You know we are at a critical moment.
27:07I need Thomas to lower his guard.
27:08I stared at the children playing freely in the estate.
27:11William looked at them too.
27:13To control a giant like the crown group, you must calculate every move.
27:17If you want a peaceful life, I can send you abroad now.
27:19Find a place and live in peace.
27:22Ever since the first day, I felt he treated me differently.
27:26Why are you doing this?
27:28A CO doesn't offer his subordinates a quiet life.
27:31You might not believe me.
27:33I see a sense of freedom in you.
27:36I've been trapped by fame and wealth for too long.
27:39But you are different.
27:41You have so many possibilities.
27:43Since I was suspended for a month, I didn't have to show up at the crown group.
27:47I planned to rest at William's estate.
27:49I needed to think carefully about my next move for revenge.
27:52But I didn't expect trouble on the very first day.
27:55When I returned to my room, Sophia was waiting for me.
27:59She had brought a group of people with her.
28:02Evelyn, you monster!
28:03She tried to rush at me and fight, but her maid held her back.
28:06Miss Sophia, you are William's fiancé.
28:08There's no need to get your own hands dirty.
28:10Sophia gave a smug smile, but her joy didn't last three seconds.
28:14I looked at her in the eye.
28:16Do you want to get slapped like her?
28:18Sophia's face, twisted.
28:20You think you've won because William favors you?
28:22Let me tell you, our wedding will happen as planned.
28:25When that day comes, I'll be the first to kick you out of this estate!
28:28After her little speech, she left with her servants.
28:31I heard that for the rest of the month, Sophia was busy.
28:35She used every excuse to visit William's office every day.
28:38In the past, she never would have done that.
28:41She was proud of being Thomas' daughter.
28:43She looked down on everyone else.
28:45She used to think visiting William's office was beneath her.
28:48Now, she was desperate enough to do exactly that.
28:52But today, she asked William to have dinner with her.
28:56William rejected her flat out.
28:58Instead, at exactly 8pm, he returned to the estate.
29:02And he walked straight into my room.
29:05To save my dad, my mom was raped by kidnappers.
29:08From that day on, everyone called me a bastard.
29:11They said I was the child of a rapist.
29:13My dad is an executive at the world's top wealth group.
29:1722 years ago, my mom was pregnant with me.
29:20She went to the beach for vacation with my dad.
29:22But they met kidnappers.
29:24To save my dad, my mom led the kidnappers away alone.
29:28Dad ran away on his own.
29:30He was survived in the end.
29:32But the kidnappers were inhuman.
29:34They raped my mom, who was already pregnant.
29:37Everyone said my mom was a shame for the Anderson family.
29:40They said she should die.
29:42But my mom refused.
29:44For me and her belly, she tried hard to live.
29:47My dad cared about his reputation.
29:49He couldn't take the initiative to divorce my mom.
29:52Because my mom saved his life.
29:54If he broke up with her, he would be ungrateful.
29:58That would hinder his promotion.
30:00So he put my mom under house arrest in a remote mountain villa.
30:04He told everyone it was to let my mom rest well during her pregnancy.
30:08But that villa was dilapidated.
30:11It had long been abandoned.
30:13How could it be a good place to rest during pregnancy?
30:16Soon after, my mom only received divorce papers.
30:20Dad quickly brought his mistress into our home.
30:23On his wedding day, my mom gave birth to me.
30:28My mother and I lived in a remote villa for eight years.
30:31In those eight years, my father never visited us once.
30:34Only two servants were there to care for us.
30:38But they were really there to monitor and imprison us.
30:41We were not allowed to run away.
30:43No outsiders were allowed to contact us.
30:46The villa was deep in the mountains and forests.
30:48Guarding us was a miserable job.
30:51The two servants were bitter and angry.
30:53They always took their anger out on my mother and me.
30:56They called my mother a bitch.
30:58They said she should just die.
30:59They called me the child of a rapist.
31:02My mother tried to protect me and fought with them.
31:05But every time, they beat her until she was covered in bruises.
31:09One night, after they beat her again, I hid under their bed.
31:14I wanted to pretend to be a ghost and scare them.
31:17But I overheard them talking.
31:19The insults and the beatings were all ordered by my stepmother.
31:22She wanted us to suffer so much that we would end ourselves.
31:26I believe my stepmother would kill us herself if she could.
31:29But my father's business was blooming.
31:32If they were caught killing us, their reputation would be ruined.
31:36My stepmother didn't dare take the risk.
31:38They were very clever, even if they were discovered.
31:41They could make the servants the scapegoats.
31:44Ourselves' ending was the best possible outcome for them.
31:46They were waiting for that day so long.
31:49Life goes on.
31:51I have kept this secret for three years.
31:54Until one day.
31:55I told my mother about this.
31:58But she didn't make a scene.
32:00She just started teaching me how to read and write.
32:02And some rules I didn't understand.
32:05I wasn't satisfied.
32:07I wanted to find my father and ask for the truth.
32:10But my mother strictly stopped me.
32:12I was rebellious and didn't listen.
32:14I tried to run away.
32:16One day, a delivery truck came to the villa.
32:19I snuck onto the truck.
32:20Three days later, I followed it back to the Anderson estate.
32:23That was the first time I saw Anderson Mansion.
32:25It was grand and magnificent.
32:28I was dressed in rags.
32:29They treated me like a beggar and kicked me out.
32:32At the gate, I saw my father coming back in a luxury car.
32:36He was with a girl dressed in fancy clothes.
32:39I ran forward and called him Dad.
32:42But my father's bodyguard kicked me to the ground.
32:45My father looked at me with pure disgust.
32:48He coldly ordered them to send me back to the villa.
32:51He looked at me like I was a piece of trash.
32:53I heard the girl ask him who I was.
32:55My father spoke to her gently.
32:57Don't look, Sophia.
32:59Just a beggar.
33:01Beggars are dirty.
33:02Later, I found out that girl was my stepmother's daughter.
33:06Sophia Anderson.
33:08At only seven years old, she was already the pride of the family.
33:12And I was just a beggar in their eyes.
33:15I thought if I studied hard, Dad would love me too, just like he loves Sophia.
33:20So I studied with my mother as if my life depended on it.
33:24As I grew up, I became more and more beautiful.
33:28But my mother only grew more worried.
33:30She forbade me from dressing up.
33:32She even forced me to look ugly.
33:35She didn't want the servants to see my real face.
33:38When I turned 22, something changed.
33:40My mother said something to the guards.
33:42They actually took her back to the Anderson estate.
33:45She was only gone for half a day.
33:47When she came back, she was drowning in sadness.
33:50I didn't know what happened there.
33:52She wouldn't tell me anything.
33:53But she became very strict.
33:55She forced me to practice piano and dance.
33:57She pushed me to study non-stop.
34:00Sometimes, I couldn't handle her pressure.
34:03Then she would hold me and break down in tears.
34:06Only a few months later, my mother passed away.
34:09It happened without any warning.
34:11She left a note filled with confessions.
34:14She wrote that she was the shame of the Anderson family.
34:18She wrote that she didn't deserve to live.
34:20I didn't believe a single word of that note.
34:23She couldn't be so cool as to leave me all alone in this world.
34:27I fought with the two servants.
34:29I screamed that they had forced her to do it.
34:32But they beat me until I passed out on the floor.
34:35When I woke up, my mother had already been cremated.
34:39All that was left was a jar of ashes.
34:42The forensic report was cold and final.
34:45It said my mom had brought all this upon herself.
34:48The servants mocked me.
34:51Stop struggling.
34:52She made a deal with your stepmother.
34:54She died to save the Anderson family's face.
34:57In exchange, you get to marry into a good family.
35:01Your stepmother is kind.
35:02She found you a husband.
35:04He's a butcher.
35:04For someone like you, this is a blessing.
35:07The Andersons won't feed you for another day.
35:10Tomorrow, you'll be handed over to that butcher.
35:12The servants laughed, feeling triumphant.
35:15They were finally free from guarding us.
35:17This time, I didn't scream or fight.
35:19The servants thought I had given up.
35:21But in the middle of the night, I waited for them to sleep.
35:24I took my mother's ashes and ran away.
35:27By the time I walked to the Anderson estate, it was broad daylight.
35:31I held my mother's urn tightly in my arms.
35:34I only wanted one thing.
35:36Justice from Thomas Anderson.
35:39I wanted to ask my father face to face.
35:42Why did he drive my mother to her death?
35:45But at the gate, I saw a massive line of wedding cars.
35:49It was incredibly grand.
35:51I heard the people around me whispering.
35:54Today was the engagement day for my dear sister, Sophia.
35:58She was becoming the fiancé of the CEO of the Crown Group.
36:03I saw my father standing at the door, beaming with joy.
36:07Business partners were showering him with flattery.
36:10His face was full of pride.
36:12My mother's death had no effect on him at all.
36:15To him, it was just one celebration after another.
36:19His prized daughter was marrying his top boss.
36:22No one could threaten his position now.
36:25Except for the CEO of the Crown Group.
36:28I stood in the crowd, holding the urn and watching silently.
36:33The servants shoved me aside as they cheered for the parade.
36:36Flower petals fell on me.
36:38The world felt like a sick joke.
36:41I clenched my fists until my nails dug into my palms.
36:44I made a silent vow.
36:47I will get revenge for my mother.
36:49I will make Thomas and the entire Anderson family pay for their lives.
36:55Treasure Haven Auction is the city's largest underground auction house.
36:59They have all kinds of rare treasures from around the world.
37:03The best part is, they auction anything.
37:05No one knows who the boss is.
37:08But even the most powerful families dare not cause trouble here.
37:12Right now, I am standing on the top floor of Treasure Haven.
37:16I am looking at the manager.
37:18Miss, what would you like to buy?
37:20I'm not buying.
37:21I'm here to sell.
37:23What are you selling?
37:25Something worth 500 million.
37:28Can you handle that?
37:30The manager smiles.
37:32Absolutely. Please go on.
37:35I want to sell myself.
37:37The manager stopped smiling.
37:39Stop joking.
37:40My father Thomas is the second in command of the crown group.
37:44I am also the older sister of the CEO's fiancee.
37:48Today, I am selling myself to bury my mother.
37:51This news will make you the talk of the entire financial world.
37:54This is a winning deal for you.
37:57Treasure Haven claims there is nothing you dare not auction.
38:00So, do you dare to take this deal?
38:03I use the simplest provocation.
38:04The manager looks at me deeply.
38:06After a while, he says...
38:08Wait here a moment, miss.
38:09He leaves, clearly to ask the mysterious boss.
38:12After a short time, the manager returns.
38:14We accept your deal.
38:16The auction starts in three days.
38:18Wait.
38:18Before the auction, I need Treasure Haven to do two things.
38:22I look at the manager.
38:23He says...
38:23Go ahead.
38:24First, spread the news.
38:26Make sure everyone knows my identity information.
38:28This spread through of every street and reach the crown group and the Andersons.
38:33Second, protect me for three days.
38:35No matter who pressures you.
38:36You cannot cancel the auction and you cannot hand me over.
38:40The manager nodded.
38:41Miss, you are starting a war with the Anderson family.
38:44Since we agreed, we will keep our word.
38:46I smile.
38:47Of course, it's a war to the death.
38:49Thomas is powerful and has many followers.
38:51But there are always people who want to drag him to hell.
38:54On the day of the auction, I will make Thomas the laughing stock of the city.
38:58More importantly, I will get justice for my mother.
39:00The news of me selling myself to bury my mother spread like wildfire.
39:04In less than half a day, the whole city was in an uproar.
39:07Along with the news, I leaked what happened 22 years ago.
39:11I told everyone how my mother was ruined by kidnappers to save Thomas.
39:15Most people had forgotten after 22 years, but I remembered.
39:19My mother died because of that tragedy.
39:21Thomas, the one who benefited, was living a luxurious life.
39:25It was unfair, so I made sure the world knew.
39:27People started saying Thomas abused us.
39:30They said he wouldn't even pay for a funeral.
39:32They called him ungrateful and a traitor to his first life.
39:35Some even said the CEO's fiancé should have been me.
39:39The CEO was supposed to marry the eldest daughter of the executive.
39:43I am the eldest daughter.
39:45Sophia is just the child of a stepmother.
39:48Basically a bastard.
39:49Thomas was supposed to marry his father for the news.
39:52He brought thugs with clubs to Treasure Haven Auction.
39:55He said he wanted to take me home,
39:56but his face said he wanted to kill me from a spy.
39:59Luckily, I was already hiding in a safe place.
40:01Thomas searched everywhere but couldn't find me.
40:03I had to leave in frustration.
40:05The manager told me Thomas left spies outside.
40:08The Anderson family was watching the building.
40:10Even Thomas' business rivals were waiting nearby.
40:12I wasn't surprised at all.
40:14I expected this, so I stayed hidden for three days.
40:17The manager also told me something interesting.
40:19The CEO skipped his first date with Sophia because of my scandal.
40:23I smiled.
40:24This is just the beginning.
40:26The Anderson's debt is finally coming due.
40:28Three days passed quickly.
40:30The auction hall was packed, and I appeared on stage as the only treasure of the night.
40:34I stood on the stage.
40:36The buyers were everywhere.
40:39They stared at me like I was a piece of merchandise.
40:42I stayed calm.
40:44I looked around and saw Thomas in the front row.
40:48He was boiling with rage.
40:53He looked like he wanted to kill me right there.
40:55I glanced past him without stopping.
40:59Then my eyes moved to the VIP room on the second floor.
41:04Manager told me the CEO of Crown Group was there.
41:07That was the first time I knew his name.
41:09Mr. William.
41:10The manager stepped forward.
41:11He didn't need to introduce me.
41:13Everyone already knew who I was.
41:14He announced the rules.
41:15Today would be a blind auction.
41:16The starting bid was $100 million.
41:19Everyone would write their price on a piece of paper.
41:21I would check them all.
41:22The highest bidder wins me.
41:23I saw the look in Thomas' eyes.
41:25He was determined to win.
41:27He stood up and shouted-
41:28I am this bastard's father.
41:29She is shame to our family.
41:31It's my fault for not raising her well-bid too, Bywin.
41:33I wouldn't have to respect me and stay out of this.
41:35He glared at the crowd like he was taking names.
41:37I smiled.
41:38He was threatening them.
41:39Not many people would dare to bid now.
41:41But since it was a secret auction, maybe someone was brave enough.
41:44Half an hour later, the manager handed me the slips of paper.
41:49I opened them one by one.
41:51The elites gave their prices.
41:52$100 million.
41:53$120 million.
41:54They were playing it safe for Thomas.
41:56They didn't want to offend him.
41:57I took a deep breath.
41:58Then I opened the last slit.
42:00Thomas, $200 million.
42:02That was the highest bid in the room.
42:04The manager looked at the bid.
42:06He whispered in my ear.
42:07We only recognize the highest price.
42:09We cannot protect you anymore.
42:10I knew what he meant.
42:11He thought if Thomas bought me, I was dead.
42:14I smiled and looked at the smug Thomas.
42:16The winner is Mr. Thomas.
42:18He bid $500 million.
42:20Thomas froze.
42:21He stood up to argue with me.
42:24I didn't give him a chance to speak.
42:26The second highest bid was $490 million.
42:29Only a $10 million difference.
42:32Thomas hesitated.
42:33He knew I was lying, but he didn't dare to gamble.
42:35He had to take me back and kill me.
42:37If someone else bought me, he would lose everything.
42:39He would lose control over me.
42:41So he had to swallow this bitter pill.
42:43His face turned blue with anger.
42:44He handed a $500 million check to the manager.
42:48Then he tried to grab me and drag me away.
42:50I broke free from his grip.
42:52I took my share of the money from the manager.
42:54The auction house takes 20%.
42:55I walked away with $400 million.
42:57Thomas glared at me.
42:59You bastard.
43:00I'll get that money back once we're home.
43:02I looked at him with contempt.
43:03Mr. Thomas, I'm afraid you'll be disappointed.
43:06I want to donate $400 million to the Crown Group for charity.
43:10And I have a priceless treasure for you.
43:13Thomas went pale.
43:15He stared at me, yelling toward the VIP room.
43:18Don't believe this jerk's lies.
43:20But I knew the truth.
43:21William just got the group.
43:22The market was wobbly.
43:24He needed a big win to prove himself.
43:26He wanted to scare his enemies and show his power.
43:29But Thomas and other bosses refused to let go of control.
43:32They kept stopping William's plans.
43:34The company had no cash left.
43:36Everything was stuck.
43:37Giving $400 million?
43:39I was handing William a weapon.
43:41I knew he'd say yes.
43:43Suddenly, a smooth voice came from the VIP room.
43:47What treasure are you talking about?
43:48In a second, an assistant ran down to me.
43:50I gave him a list.
43:51It had all Crown Group bosses who just bid for me.
43:54They always told William they were broke.
43:56But here they were, spending millions on a girl.
43:58If they had money for me, they had money for the company.
44:01With this list, William could make them pay.
44:03It was just a piece of paper.
44:05But for William, it was exactly what he needed.
44:07A minute later, he spoke again.
44:09You're giving me everything.
44:11What do you want back?
44:13I knew this was my last chance to get away from Thomas.
44:16I only have one request.
44:18I want to be your personal secretary.
44:20It went exactly as I expected.
44:22The assistant spoke for William.
44:25Mr. William has made an exception.
44:27Evelyn is now his personal secretary.
44:30A car will arrive shortly to pick her up.
44:32I had finally taken this step.
44:33Thomas' face turned ugly instantly.
44:35He glared at me with pure hatred.
44:38How can this be allowed?
44:40Mr. Thomas wouldn't mind if the CEO takes Miss Evelyn away, right?
44:43You are just as insufferable as your mother.
44:47I didn't care at all.
44:48I looked at him calmly and spoke.
44:51Mr. Thomas, you used my mother's connections to get your high position.
44:54Are you going to show your ingratitude in front of everyone?
44:57Thomas turned pale with rage.
44:59You never should have lived this long.
45:01I should have ended you the moment you were born.
45:04William can't protect you forever.
45:05I can still end your life.
45:07I didn't care about his curses.
45:08They just sounded pathetic to me.
45:10I sat in William's car on the way to his estate.
45:13I felt truly happy.
45:14I won this round, but I knew it was partly lucky.
45:17Thomas was unprepared because I donated 400 million.
45:20William took me seriously.
45:22He gave me many privileges.
45:23That included living under the same roof as him.
45:25Even his fiancée, Sophia, didn't have this treatment.
45:28I moved into a private guest room at the mansion.
45:31Half a day later, the head of administration arrived.
45:33He brought a row of servants to my room.
45:35Miss Evelyn, these servants are professionally trained.
45:39Please see if you like any of them.
45:41He was all smiles.
45:42I scanned the line of servants.
45:44Then I looked at him.
45:45Pick a few for me.
45:46I only have one rule.
45:48They can never be Sophia's or Thomas' eyes.
45:51If I find out, I will risk everything to take you down.
45:55Think carefully.
45:56Is Thomas' money more important, or your life?
46:00Beads of sweat formed on his forehead.
46:02He kept his head low.
46:03I took a sip of my coffee.
46:05I spoke with chilling calmness.
46:08I'm not joking.
46:09If I catch you plotting against me, it's a fight to death.
46:13It went exactly as I expected.
46:15My words made the manager's face turn pale.
46:19Then he forced a smile.
46:21Miss Evelyn, you're overthinking it.
46:24How would I ever dare?
46:26I sipped my coffee and ignored him.
46:29The manager scanned the servants.
46:31He picked two of them.
46:33Then he led the others away.
46:36Soon, William gave me my first task.
46:39I was to be his date for tomorrow's charity gala.
46:43When I walked into the gala on William's arm, the room was already filled with powerful people.
46:48My posture was elegant.
46:51My smile was perfect.
46:53It was as if I had practiced it a million times.
46:57The socialites were waiting to laugh at me.
47:00They only knew me as the bastard locked in a villa.
47:04They thought I would be crude and uneducated.
47:07They never expected me to have such grace.
47:10This was all thanks to my mother's constant teaching.
47:15They were even more shocked by William.
47:18Why did he ignore his fiancee?
47:21Why was he inseparable from a secretary?
47:24The crowd started whispering.
47:27Rumors of a broken engagement were everywhere.
47:30Sophia was also at the gala.
47:32She looked like she wanted to eat me alive.
47:35Her eyes were full of hatred.
47:38She said,
47:42Sister, your mother died just three days ago.
47:45And you couldn't wait to crawl to William.
47:49Selling yourself for a funeral?
47:51What a pathetic act.
47:53I wonder if your mother can rest in peace knowing this.
47:56It wasn't surprising that Sophia was so desperate to insult me.
48:00Because I donated 400 million to the group, Sophia was now being roasted over the fire.
48:07We are both Thomas' daughters.
48:09As the fiancee, should she also donate her fortune?
48:13If she doesn't, she looks selfish.
48:16If she does, it will break her heart to lose the money.
48:21This is exactly what I wanted.
48:23I want everyone in the Anderson family to live in agony.
48:28The other socialites were happy to watch the drama.
48:31They stood behind Sophia, enjoying the show.
48:35But I am not a pushover.
48:38I looked at Sophia coldly.
48:41How does a bastard like you have the nerve to shout here?
48:46I am Thomas' legal eldest daughter.
48:48And I am William's hand-picked personal secretary.
48:52I belong by William's side more than you do.
48:55You've been trying to get rid of me and keep me away from William.
48:58My words made Sophia's face turn blue.
49:02The rumors were already spreading.
49:05People said a bastard stole her sister's place to get engaged.
49:10William hadn't denied the breakup rumors for three whole days.
49:13This made her a total laughing stock.
49:17She was about to fight back, but William interrupted.
49:22That's enough Sophia.
49:23Leave us now.
49:28Evelyn, stay here.
49:29I need to talk to you.
49:31Sophia was unwilling to leave.
49:33But she had no choice.
49:35She followed the other socialites out of the room.
49:38William led me to a private luxury lounge.
49:40He looked at me.
49:41Miss Evelyn, I know about your history with.
49:43You helped me so I can protect you as promised.
49:47But there is one condition.
49:50Stop trying to destroy Thomas.
49:52A war with him is bad for me and the Crown group.
49:56I looked at him in the eye.
49:57I appreciate your kindness, Mr. William.
50:01But my war with the Andersons will only end when they are gone.
50:05William sighed.
50:08You have no power.
50:09How can you win?
50:10I stayed silent.
50:12My eyes were full of stubbornness.
50:15William turned his back to me.
50:17Evelyn, Thomas came to see me today.
50:19He asked me to kick you out.
50:21I walked up to him and stared into his eyes.
50:25And what did you say?
50:26He didn't answer me directly.
50:27I just took over this group.
50:29There is a lot of infighting.
50:31Thomas leads the executives.
50:34If he supports me, I can take full control.
50:36William looked troubled.
50:39He took a sip of his coffee.
50:43I gave a small laugh.
50:45You really want to agree with Thomas, don't you?
50:47But, I just helped you.
50:49I donated four by Lawen to your sepsh.
50:51Everyone knows what I did.
50:56William looked at me with surprise.
50:59Evelyn, you are very smart.
51:01You have planned every step since the auction.
51:05Since you are so clever, guess my answer.
51:08Did I agree?
51:09I shook my head.
51:11No, Mr. William.
51:13You didn't.
51:14William smiled at me.
51:15Those reasons aren't enough to make me reject Thomas.
51:19I could wait six months until people forget you.
51:22Then I could kick you out for any reason.
51:24I looked at him with firm eyes.
51:26Because you are the leader of this group.
51:28You cannot be controlled by others.
51:31You can rely on Thomas once.
51:34But what about the second time?
51:36Or the third?
51:37He said nothing and stared at me coldly.
51:40After a long silence, he suddenly burst into laughter.
51:43Evelyn, if it were possible, I would love for you to take Thomas' place.
51:48I could tell he was praising me.
51:50But in reality, he was feeling murderous.
51:53The CEO of the crown group never allows someone too smart to stay by his side.
51:58Mr. William, how about a deal?
52:01Go on.
52:02I will help you take Thomas down.
52:06Once he falls, I will leave the crown group.
52:09I will move abroad and live in secluded.
52:11My answer was exactly what he wanted to hear.
52:14But he still had doubts.
52:16I can agree with that.
52:18But do you know how much influence Thomas has?
52:22Do you really think you have the power to do it?
52:25I knew it, clearly.
52:26Thomas had spent years filling the company with his people.
52:29Almost everyone in the Anderson family held a key position.
52:33He was second only to William.
52:35Even William couldn't touch him for now.
52:37I remained calm and nodded.
52:39This would be a hard battle.
52:42But I had to win.
52:44William didn't waste any more words.
52:47Then I'll be waiting to see.
52:49Ever since I started living under the same roof as William, he came to my room every day for an
52:54hour.
52:54Most of the time, we were planning how to take down Thomas.
52:57But to others, I was with him day and night.
53:00I had become his most precious secret lover.
53:02I heard that Sophia had already smashed several sets of furniture, but she still couldn't vent her rage.
53:07I could tell William was leaking these rumors on purpose.
53:10He wanted to trigger Sophia and her father Thomas.
53:12The Anderson family couldn't take it anymore.
53:14Thomas announced that my mother and I were the shame of the family.
53:17He officially cut all ties with me.
53:19I only wanted to sneer at that.
53:21I was the one who thought the Andersons were a disgrace.
53:24I had already changed my name to my mother's maiden name.
53:27I am Evelyn Hunt.
53:28I am no longer that weak child.
53:30Thomas is about to make his move.
53:32I am ready for whatever he throws at me.
53:34William is hosting a family dinner tomorrow.
53:36He invited all the high-level executives to the estate.
53:39I asked William to let them bring their families.
53:41He was hesitant at first, but I told him this would help break their alliance.
53:45He finally agreed.
53:46The next day, Thomas finally arrived with that woman.
53:49She was the real monster who ordered the servants to torture us.
53:53Thomas was second only to one person in the group.
53:55The servants all bowed to him.
53:57He clearly loved the feeling.
53:58A smug look crawled onto his face.
54:00He even sat in the main chair.
54:02That seat belonged to William.
54:03I glanced at Thomas.
54:04Then I looked at the woman beside him.
54:06She wasn't young, but she was beautiful.
54:08Sophia definitely got her looks from her.
54:10Thomas saw me, and his eyes burned with rage.
54:13Then he started laughing.
54:15Don't expect me to ever call you my daughter again!
54:20Clearly don't respect Mr. William.
54:22You took his seat without even asking.
54:24Thomas froze.
54:25He gritted his teeth and got up from the chair.
54:28You bitch!
54:29Who do you think you are to speak here?
54:32This is a family dinner for executives and their legal families.
54:35As far as I know, you and Thomas aren't legally married.
54:38I immediately called the guards.
54:40Throw this woman out!
54:42Who dares?!
54:42The guards hesitated.
54:44The woman looked at me with a smug face.
54:46She rolled up her sleeves to slap me.
54:48I caught her hand with one arm.
54:49Then I slapped her across the face.
54:51Thomas was livid.
54:52This is self-defense.
54:54Think carefully, Thomas.
54:55I am William Special Aseldi.
54:57Do you really want to be this reckless in front of everyone?
55:00Thomas spent his whole life chasing a reputation.
55:02He would never risk it for a woman.
55:04That woman thought she had won his heart.
55:06She thought she would beat my mother.
55:07Thomas loved nothing but himself and power.
55:10Thomas was shaken with anger.
55:12But he didn't strike me.
55:13I turned back and gave the woman another slap.
55:15She looked completely stunned.
55:17But compared to what they did to my mother, this was nowhere near enough.
55:20I held back before because of our blood.
55:23But after today, I will show you no mercy.
55:26Thomas, the day you drove my mother to suicide, it became a war to death.
55:30As soon as I said that, the executives turned their heads.
55:33They were clearly shocked by the news.
55:35For all these years, Thomas wore a mask of kindness to win people over.
55:39But if he could kill his own wife, he would never care about his loyal followers.
55:43Thomas didn't answer me.
55:44He just rushed out with that woman.
55:47Half an hour later, a complaint was sent to William's inbox.
55:50William found me soon after.
55:52He was very calm.
55:54Evelyn, you went too far this time.
55:57I have to punish you.
55:59I'm suspending you for one month.
56:03I nodded.
56:04I am ready for the punishment.
56:06William looked at me deeply.
56:09You know we are at a critical moment.
56:12I need Thomas to lower his guard.
56:13I stared at the children playing freely in the estate.
56:16William looked at them too.
56:17To control a giant like the crown group, you must calculate every move.
56:21If you want a peaceful life, I can send you abroad now.
56:24Find a place and live in peace.
56:27Ever since the first day, I felt he treated me differently.
56:31Why are you doing this?
56:33A CO doesn't offer his subordinates a quiet life.
56:35You might not believe me.
56:38I see a sense of freedom in you.
56:40I've been trapped by fame and wealth for too long.
56:44But you are different.
56:46You have so many possibilities.
56:48Since I was suspended for a month, I didn't have to show up at the crown group.
56:52I planned to rest at William's estate.
56:53I needed to think carefully about my next move for revenge.
56:57But I didn't expect trouble on the very first day.
57:00When I returned to my room, Sophia was waiting for me.
57:03She had brought a group of people with her.
57:06Evelyn, you monster!
57:08She tried to rush at me and fight, but her maid held her back.
57:10Miss Sophia, you are William's fiancé.
57:13There's no need to get your own hands dirty.
57:15Sophia gave a smug smile, but her joy didn't last.
57:18Three seconds, I looked at her in the eye.
57:21Do you want to get slapped like her?
57:23Sophia's face twisted.
57:25You think you've won because William favors you?
57:27Let me tell you, our wedding will happen as planned.
57:30When that day comes, I'll be the first to kick you out of this estate!
57:33After her little speech, she left with her servants.
57:36I heard that for the rest of the month, Sophia was busy.
57:39She used every excuse to visit William's office every day.
57:43In the past, she never would have done that.
57:46She was proud of being Thomas' daughter.
57:48She looked down on everyone else.
57:50She used to think visiting William's office was beneath her.
57:53Now, she was desperate enough to do exactly that.
57:57But today, she asked William to have dinner with her.
58:01William rejected her flat out.
58:02Instead, at exactly 8pm, he returned to the estate.
58:06And he walked straight into my room.
58:09He was desperate and he was desperate, she got into my room.
58:09She was desperate for this all.
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