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Diwowned, I'm Actually A Genius Heiress

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00:00:00I was kicked out by the Reed family, who had raised me for 23 years, simply because they just found

00:00:05their biological daughter Sylvia.

00:00:09And my adoptive mother blamed all faults on me.

00:00:12Elena, our family has given you everything for the past 23 years, yet this is how you repay us.

00:00:17Such ingratitude! Gather your things and return to that run-down village to find your real parents.

00:00:21Mom, don't be mad.

00:00:23I'm sure Elena didn't mean any harm.

00:00:25She's just struggling to accept that your love and dads belong to me now.

00:00:28Please don't hold it against her.

00:00:30She's the imposter, the one who stole the life meant for you.

00:00:35While you suffered all these years, she basked in wealth and privilege.

00:00:39It's only right that she faces the consequences.

00:00:42Benjamin Reed, my adoptive father, also looked at me with distaste.

00:00:47He accused me of trying to scar Sylvia's face and told me to pack my things immediately and return to

00:00:54Cloudstream Village.

00:00:55To think you'd be capable of such cruelty trying to scar Sylvia's face.

00:00:59With a heart as wicked as yours, you don't deserve to stay in Foytlents.

00:01:03I've already sent for your real parents.

00:01:04Get your belongings together and prepare to return to Cloudstream Village immediately.

00:01:08Two months ago, they discovered my blood type was RH negative.

00:01:12Proof that I wasn't their daughter.

00:01:17After that, they found their biological child, Sylvia.

00:01:20Now, they discard me like something of no use.

00:01:23Elena, you don't want to return to that isolated village, do you?

00:01:26It's understandable.

00:01:28No one willingly trades comfort for hardship.

00:01:30You've enjoyed the luxury of being a Reed, while your real family have barely managed to earn a living.

00:01:34The contrast must be overwhelming.

00:01:36Without another word, I turned and walked upstairs, stuffing a few outfits and accessories into a bag.

00:01:41When I came down, Sylvia's minor injury had already been neatly wrapped.

00:01:45She told me that next month, she and Darren Griffiths would have their engagement party.

00:01:48Oh, Elena, next month is Darren and I's engagement party.

00:01:51Even though you'll be back in that remote village, I hope you'll attend.

00:01:54Darren had been my childhood sweetheart, my once-promised fiancée.

00:01:58But ever since Sylvia returned, his attitude had shifted.

00:02:01Seeing him for what he truly was, I had also lost interest.

00:02:03You and Darren grew up together, but now he belongs to me.

00:02:06Elena, you're not upset, are you?

00:02:08It's shocking that even garbage can have admirers.

00:02:11If you want him, he's yours.

00:02:12I don't make a habit of collecting trash.

00:02:14You're actually doing me a favor.

00:02:16You!

00:02:17You!

00:02:21Mom, Elena must still have feelings for Darren.

00:02:23Otherwise, why would she say that?

00:02:26Elena wouldn't dare.

00:02:27Not after she has stolen your identity.

00:02:30Someone like her, hailing from a humble background, wouldn't even be worthy to serve Darren.

00:02:35Let alone becoming his fiancée.

00:02:37Darren was the Griffiths' only son.

00:02:39And his family wasn't just the wealthiest in Folklunds, but also ranked among Clathy's elite.

00:02:44I grew up with Darren, naturally leading to our engagement.

00:02:47When the truth surfaced that I wasn't truly a Reed, he turned his back on me.

00:02:51Not only did he end our betrothal immediately, but he also got involved with Sylvie.

00:02:55I want nothing from the Reed family, including a fiancée of your choosing.

00:02:59If you don't care about anything from this family, then open your bag and prove it.

00:03:03Don't act like you don't want anything while secretly taking things with you.

00:03:05Exactly.

00:03:06Your village is dirt poor.

00:03:08Stealing even one piece of our jewelry could feed your family for years.

00:03:11I don't think you can steal from the Reed family to support those rural parents of yours.

00:03:14Sylvia stormed forward and yanked my bag open.

00:03:17An emerald necklace tumbled out.

00:03:20She immediately started shouting,

00:03:21Isn't this the necklace my mom gave me?

00:03:23How did it end up in your bag?

00:03:25You filthy thief!

00:03:25Do you know what you've done?

00:03:26This piece was designed by the world-famous Helena Walt.

00:03:29I paid five million for it!

00:03:30You truly are nothing more than a Huck's daughter!

00:03:32I'm calling the police!

00:03:33Mom, don't be too harsh.

00:03:35Helena must have really liked the necklace and took it without asking.

00:03:38Since she wants it so badly, I won't argue over it.

00:03:41Not only did she steal your life, but now she wants a five million dollar luxury necklace?

00:03:45If we let her off, she'll bring nothing but disgrace to the Reed family.

00:03:48This line of Helena's limited trended ones was,

00:03:51Each with a unique pseudomart.

00:03:52We'll have to report this to the authorities.

00:03:54Mom, if you involve the police, Elena will end up in prison.

00:03:57Won't that destroy her reputation?

00:03:59A thief like her belongs behind bars.

00:04:02She needs to learn her lesson.

00:04:03It'd be best if she rotted in jail forever, sparing the Reed family from any future humiliation.

00:04:11After I called them mom and dad for 23 years, they now truly wanted me to struggle behind bars.

00:04:19Whatever affection I had left for the Reeds completely vanished.

00:04:24Call the authorities.

00:04:25If I didn't steal it, how will you compensate me?

00:04:32How is this possible?

00:04:33I bought number nine.

00:04:34Why is this number one?

00:04:36Impossible.

00:04:37This is the number one prototype priceless.

00:04:40Where did you get it?

00:04:40It was nothing more than a design I had created on a whim.

00:04:43It's mine.

00:04:44If you won't call the police, I'll leave now.

00:04:47You'll regret this!

00:04:50We'll see.

00:04:52With my bag over my shoulder, I stepped outside and spotted an old car at the entrance.

00:04:56A man stepped out and addressed me with great respect.

00:05:04Miss Harper, sorry I'm late.

00:05:06No helipath available, so I used this car.

00:05:08I hope you don't mind.

00:05:10Where are my parents?

00:05:12I'm your chauffeur, Declan.

00:05:14Your grandmother is ill, so your parents sent me.

00:05:19Look at that junk.

00:05:21Her real parents are so poor.

00:05:24Mrs. Reed, this is a thank you gift.

00:05:26Please accept it.

00:05:28No need.

00:05:28Leave.

00:05:29Take it and leave.

00:05:31Are you certain?

00:05:33Take it and leave.

00:05:35Declan hesitated, recalling his employer's instructions.

00:05:37The boxes in the trunk contained deeds to 23 properties, 23 high-end jewelry pieces,

00:05:4223 luxury car keys, and a bank card with a balanced $200 million.

00:05:46To thank the 23 years the Reed family had spent raising me, but she refused.

00:05:53Wasn't it from Helena's exclusive jewelry line?

00:05:56No.

00:05:57That couldn't be possible.

00:05:58It had to be an empty case.

00:05:59There was no way it actually contained jewelry from Helena's collection.

00:06:05Declan couldn't stop himself from stealing glances at my face, which bore an uncanny resemblance

00:06:09to my mother's.

00:06:10I had delicate, mesmerizing features, deep expressive eyes, and a naturally flawless complexion.

00:06:15My composed and distant nature strongly echoed that of my biological mother, Jolie Harper.

00:06:19My striking appearance left everyone captivated.

00:06:22Soon, the vehicle pulled to a halt in front of a private aircraft.

00:06:26Declan stepped out and guided me aboard.

00:06:29The surroundings were extravagantly luxurious, and it was becoming clear that my birth parents

00:06:34were far more remarkable than I had envisioned.

00:06:42I turned toward the direction we were flying and suddenly spoke.

00:06:47This route leads to Clathie, not Cloudstream Village.

00:06:51Oh, right, Miss Harper.

00:06:52Your family resides in Clathie.

00:06:54The mountains in Cloudstream Village are part of your family's property.

00:06:57Your mother traveled to see you.

00:06:58However, she unexpectedly went into labor upon reaching Folklans.

00:07:01She had to deliver at the closest hospital, where a fire broke out.

00:07:04She was told her child died, but she swore she heard a baby's cries and never stopped believing

00:07:08her daughter was alive.

00:07:09Ever since, your parents have been traveling between Folklans and Clathie in search of you.

00:07:12As the plane touched down, I caught sight of an imposing estate with elegant architecture,

00:07:17its walls draped in vibrant blossoms.

00:07:19To my knowledge, there was only one estate like this in Clathie, Hillside Manor.

00:07:23It was so prestigious that only the most influential figures in the city could own it.

00:07:30Elena, my daughter.

00:07:32I'm your mother.

00:07:34Now that our daughter has returned, I looked at the two standing before me.

00:07:37A wonderful feeling of joy washes over me.

00:07:39I was almost certain I had seen his face in a magazine before.

00:07:43Elena, we are your real parents.

00:07:46We've spent years scowing Cloudstream Village, never realizing you were in Folklans.

00:07:50We regret that it took this long to find you.

00:07:55Are you Alexander Harper?

00:07:58I suddenly recalled that the man before me, Alexander, was one of the three wealthiest figures

00:08:03on Clathie's rankings.

00:08:05Elena, do you know your father before this meeting?

00:08:08I've come across his name in articles.

00:08:10You've been through so much.

00:08:12There's 10 million on this.

00:08:14It's my gift to you.

00:08:15This is from me.

00:08:16Another 10 million.

00:08:18This set alone was valued at no less than 50 million.

00:08:21I was momentarily stunned.

00:08:23My birth parents were offering me extravagant gifts the first time we met, whereas the Reed

00:08:28family had always disregarded me and never even bought me a simple trinket.

00:08:33My darling, you're finally home.

00:08:34I've longed for this moment for years.

00:08:36The warmth of the embrace left me uncertain.

00:08:39Was this how parents were supposed to be?

00:08:41My mother's embrace was so comforting, something Ceasley had never offered.

00:08:44It became clear that my biological parents were nothing like the Reeds.

00:08:47Let's get in first.

00:08:48As the trio stepped into the magnificent estate, I noticed a girl around my age.

00:08:52You must be Elena, right?

00:08:54I'm Elise Harper.

00:08:55This estate is vast, so if you ever need anything or feel lost, don't hesitate to ask me.

00:09:01No need for formalities.

00:09:03This is your home too.

00:09:04I immediately felt irritated.

00:09:05Why would I need to be formal with Elise?

00:09:07This was my rightful home.

00:09:09I noted that her earlier expression had been anything but welcoming, and her words carried

00:09:13the same and sincere tone as Sylvia's.

00:09:15That won't be necessary.

00:09:17Jolie gently squeezed my hand, explaining that Elise was my aunt's daughter, whose parents

00:09:22passed away when she was young, so they took her in.

00:09:26Aside from Elise, I have three elder brothers who can't wait to meet me.

00:09:30Come on, let's get you some things you'll love tomorrow.

00:09:34At Uchison Mall, Jolie held my hand and headed straight to the jewelry boutique on the fifth

00:09:39floor.

00:09:40It was the only Elena jewelry flagship store in the country.

00:09:46Do you like any of these?

00:09:49I examined them.

00:09:51They were my own recent designs.

00:09:54Yes, I do.

00:09:58Mom, isn't that Elena over there?

00:10:00The jewelry here starts at a fortune and she doesn't have a dime.

00:10:02How could she possibly afford it?

00:10:04Could she have found herself a wealthy benefactor?

00:10:06Just our luck.

00:10:07We introduced her to decent men before, but she turned them all down.

00:10:11She must have found that destitute village unbearable and resorted to being a kept woman.

00:10:17She's nothing but an embarrassment to the Reed family.

00:10:22Elena, do you even know where you are?

00:10:25This isn't a place for broke bumpkins like you.

00:10:29If you too can be here, why can't I?

00:10:32Oh, come on, Elena.

00:10:34The cheapest piece here costs at least a million.

00:10:36Have you forgotten you're no longer part of the Reed family?

00:10:39Your real parents are struggling to make a living.

00:10:42Nothing here is within your reach.

00:10:43That woman doesn't have the money for anything here.

00:10:46You shouldn't waste your time entertaining her.

00:10:48Just get rid of her already.

00:10:50Can't you tell she's out of place?

00:10:52She's ruining our shopping experience.

00:10:55Before the clerk could say anything, Sylvia suddenly snatched the ruby pendant from my grasp.

00:11:04Elena, how could you be so clumsy?

00:11:06You couldn't even hold on to it properly.

00:11:07If you can't afford something, you shouldn't be touching it.

00:11:10Now that it's damaged, how do you plan to pay for it?

00:11:12Do you think everyone here is blind?

00:11:13Sylvia scratched the pendant and now you're trying to pin it on me?

00:11:16You do realize there are surveillance cameras, right?

00:11:18Elena, you were the one who broke it.

00:11:20Don't try to twist the truth.

00:11:21Is this how we raised you?

00:11:22If you admit your mistake now, I might reconsider and let you stay in Folklands.

00:11:28Otherwise, you can kiss city goodbye and rot in that backwater village forever.

00:11:31Some people never seem to learn until it's already too late.

00:11:34My composed demeanor and scornful look instantly infuriated Cecily.

00:11:38Elena, you ungrateful...

00:11:40I'll give you two options.

00:11:42Buy it or involve the police.

00:11:45Um, Elena isn't going to back down and she certainly can't purchase it.

00:11:48We should just buy it.

00:11:48How much is it?

00:11:49We'll take it.

00:11:50It's just a little ruby.

00:11:51Our Reed family isn't lacking.

00:11:53Fifty million.

00:11:54What?

00:11:55What did you just say?

00:11:56Fifty million.

00:11:57Would you like to proceed with the card?

00:11:58Cecily's arrogance disappeared instantly, her eyes widening in shock.

00:12:02She had only five million in her account, which Benjamin had allocated solely for Sylvia's

00:12:06engagement ceremony with Darren.

00:12:08There was no way she could come up with 50 million.

00:12:10Madam, how are we supposed to process the transaction if you don't release the card?

00:12:14Or perhaps the account doesn't have sufficient funds.

00:12:16Elena, you ungrateful ret.

00:12:18You scheming slut.

00:12:19You orchestrated this.

00:12:20Madam, watch your language.

00:12:21You damaged the jewelry first and then insulted Elena.

00:12:24Your arrogance and this unreasonable display.

00:12:26Are you trying to intimidate us?

00:12:27Madam, don't be fooled by her.

00:12:28She's inherently rude, during which she's been nothing but trouble.

00:12:31Now, as my family's company prepares to partner with the Harper family, she shamelessly

00:12:35insists on staying with us, refusing to go back to her shabby home.

00:12:38Enough!

00:12:38The partnership with the Reed family had been her idea, initially intended as a way

00:12:42to repay them for raising me.

00:12:43She never expected them to treat me so poorly.

00:12:45The collaboration between the Reed family and the Harper family is hereby terminated.

00:12:50Do you think you can just cancel the collaboration like this?

00:12:54Who do you think you are?

00:12:55I had no intention of allowing them a graceful exit.

00:12:58They had tried to frame me.

00:13:00It was my backing that had propelled the Reed family to its status today.

00:13:03Do you think you're leaving without forking out that 50 million?

00:13:06A necklace worth 50 million?

00:13:07This has to be some kind of scam!

00:13:09Madam, you are in a Helena-exclusive boutique.

00:13:12Each piece here is a unique creation by Helena herself.

00:13:15There's no fraud involved.

00:13:16If it's beyond your means, you shouldn't have walked in.

00:13:18What was that?

00:13:20Who do you think can't afford it?

00:13:21Cecily immediately dialed Benjamin's number to demand money, only to receive a furious

00:13:26scolding.

00:13:27Idiot!

00:13:27How am I supposed to conjure up 50 million for a necklace?

00:13:29Our stock is tumbling and we're depending on a deal with the Harper group.

00:13:32Come home now!

00:13:33As the color drained from Cecily's face, Sylvia too felt the sting of humiliation wash

00:13:37over her.

00:13:38A crowd began to gather, cornered by the onlookers.

00:13:41Sylvia hesitantly made a call to Darren.

00:13:43Learning of Sylvia's plight, Darren didn't hesitate to transfer 50 million to her account.

00:13:48With the funds now in their possession, Cecily and Sylvia departed in a cloud of shame, tightly

00:13:53grasping the ruby necklace they had managed to buy.

00:13:59How were you able to enter?

00:14:01Did you sneak in here to steal something?

00:14:03Are you blind?

00:14:05Didn't you see me enter just now?

00:14:08Miss Harper, finished your morning exercise?

00:14:11Benjamin's confusion quickly morphed into surprise.

00:14:14So you're a maid for Mr. Harper now?

00:14:16This isn't the Reed family's place, so keep your hands to yourself.

00:14:19If anything goes missing, you'll end up behind bars.

00:14:22Rather than worrying about me, maybe you should think about your own future.

00:14:25From what I've heard, you'll end up in jail soon.

00:14:27Lately, the Reed group's financial situation had collapsed.

00:14:30Employees went unpaid, work halted halfway, and chaos re-aimed due to redwilding funds.

00:14:34Shored my peace, I brushed past them and ascended the staircase, treating the Reed family as

00:14:39if they were invisible. With a cold, unreadable expression, Declan quietly led the Reed family

00:14:43to Alexander. By now, Declan understood perfectly. The Reed family was clueless that I was actually

00:14:48Harper's daughter, whom the Harpers and Cece's blatant disrespect towards me in front of a simple

00:14:51driver revealed exactly how they'd probably treated me all these years.

00:14:55Mr. Harper, could you perhaps clarify why the Harper group suddenly withdrew from our joint venture?

00:15:00The Reed group may not be among Clath's major enterprises, but we always deliver top-quality

00:15:05work. Partnering with us wouldn't disappoint you. This project demands a significant financial

00:15:10backbone, one your struggling little company can't possibly provide. Mr. Harper, surely you

00:15:15wouldn't abandon us completely. Even the smallest share could save us. And what exactly have you

00:15:18done to earn my generosity?

00:15:21The Harper group committed to us already. You can't suddenly go back on your word.

00:15:25Who the Harper group chooses to work with is entirely our decision. This was the same woman

00:15:29from the mall encounter yesterday, not yours. Mr. Harper, Mrs. Harper, you're being misled.

00:15:34Elena is completely unreliable. Her father is just some worthless driver and her mother is from a

00:15:38backwatt town. She's totally uneducated and tells nothing but lies. Worthless driver? A woman from a

00:15:44backwatt town? That's right. You can't believe a word she says. Fresh from my shower, I paused midway down

00:15:50the stairs, clearly hearing Cecily's insulting remarks. The harshness of the insults twisted painfully

00:15:55inside me. Hearing those insults delivered right in front of my parents ignited something fierce

00:16:00within me. There! She's the one! A liar and a thief! She's making up lies about me and openly

00:16:06insulting both of you. Get up right now, Elena! Have you forgotten your place? You have no manners.

00:16:13Go back to that backwood village and stop disgracing us here. That's enough! Take them out immediately!

00:16:17You're no longer welcome in this house. Leave immediately! As of today, the Harper family

00:16:22cuts all ties with the Reed family permanently. You're ending a multi-million dollar partnership

00:16:26over a simple maid? Mr. Harper, you can't do this! This will be the end of the Reed family!

00:16:31I will ask you both to leave now, Mr. and Mrs. Reed. Security swiftly escorted them out of the estate

00:16:36before they could utter another word. Her words were a warm balm on a fresh wound. Don't be upset, Elena.

00:16:44If anyone dares to spread lies about you again, they'll have to answer to me.

00:16:50What sneaky trick did Elena pull? She must have seduced him. Why else would Mr. Harper jeopardize

00:16:56the entire deal? We offered her a good match with a divorced woman. She refused. Now look at her.

00:17:00A mistress! Benjamin, if you show them her true nature, the deal can still be salvaged.

00:17:04We cannot afford to lose this deal if Elena truly crossed this line.

00:17:07I'm so sorry I wasn't there to protect you, Elena. You've suffered so much.

00:17:13I haven't really suffered. But I have something for you and father.

00:17:18These are the first creations by the jeweler, Elena. They sold for 200 million at auction.

00:17:25How did you get them?

00:17:26They were a gift from someone. It's Jeffrey.

00:17:29My eldest son is on the phone. He's coming home to meet you.

00:17:34Where isn't her storied? Are you on it?

00:17:37An old life, a profitable one, was calling.

00:17:39I made my choice. This new life was more important.

00:17:45I can't. The client insisted on you. But my past wasn't ready, Million, to let me fire well.

00:17:53Wesley, I'm off. My sister, the one we've been searching for for 23 years, has been found.

00:17:57I'm going home to meet her.

00:17:59Meanwhile, across town, the man trying to hire me was sitting with my brother.

00:18:03My target, the hacker L, just turned down my request.

00:18:06Said she was in Klaith, reconnecting with her biological parents.

00:18:11What a coincidence.

00:18:12The pieces of two different worlds were about to collide.

00:18:15I'll come with you.

00:18:17Are you sure?

00:18:18You usually avoid these things.

00:18:20I'm suddenly very curious to meet your long-lost sister.

00:18:23Five years. It had been five years since I last saw him.

00:18:26Wesley, after five years, why are you suddenly coming to my home?

00:18:28People offer fortunes to meet you.

00:18:29What could you possibly want?

00:18:31Wait. Are you after my sister?

00:18:33Do you really think that's possible?

00:18:35As we arrived, I saw her.

00:18:37My sister.

00:18:38Elena.

00:18:42Elena.

00:18:43You must be Jeffrey.

00:18:45I didn't bring a gift.

00:18:47Let me give you some pocket money.

00:18:50Would you prefer cash?

00:18:53I can get you a million from the bank if you like.

00:18:56No need.

00:18:58You don't want it?

00:19:01Then, she held up the latest model smartphone.

00:19:05Thank you, Jeffrey.

00:19:06Please scan it.

00:19:07A smile crept across Jeffrey's face as he grasped the unfolding scenario.

00:19:12He was not upset.

00:19:14Rather, he found his sister's antics quite endearing.

00:19:22Is that man also my brother?

00:19:26He is not.

00:19:28You don't need to concern yourself with him.

00:19:30I'll be leaving now.

00:19:31Until next time.

00:19:32You're leaving already?

00:19:33I thought you were set on coming inside with me.

00:19:34It's no longer needed.

00:19:36Drive on.

00:19:40I couldn't see his face, but his voice.

00:19:43It was captivating.

00:19:45As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across the grand estate, a sense

00:19:49of unease that man settled over me.

00:19:51His name is Spencer.

00:19:52He's not someone you should trust.

00:19:53Stay away from him.

00:19:54What are you two doing out here?

00:19:55Dinner is ready.

00:19:56Come inside.

00:19:57My mother, Jolie, took my hand.

00:19:59It was a warmth I had never felt from my mother at the Reed Estate.

00:20:02Elena.

00:20:02The grandma is coming home from the hospital tomorrow.

00:20:04You should come with us to meet her and the rest of the families.

00:20:07But the conversation that followed was anything but casual.

00:20:10Your other brothers will be back as well.

00:20:12They're all looking forward to meeting you.

00:20:16The next day, I came downstairs and saw two remarkably attractive men waiting in the living

00:20:20room.

00:20:21Elena, this is Ellis, your second brother, and Louis, your third.

00:20:24The first, Ellis, regarded me with a cool indifference that was almost unnerved.

00:20:28Elena, you're adorable.

00:20:29I'm your third brother and I'll take care of you.

00:20:30Louis, get off her.

00:20:32Uncle and the others are already at grandma's house.

00:20:34We all headed to the manor next door, where my grandmother was waiting.

00:20:37I was immediately captivated by a breathtaking landscape painting on the wall.

00:20:43Elena, my dear, do you appreciate that painting?

00:20:47What does she know about art?

00:20:49She's just pretending.

00:20:50Elena, please ignore him.

00:20:51Javier is just overly frank.

00:20:53He doesn't mean any harm.

00:20:54You're magnenuous.

00:20:55You wouldn't take it to heart, right?

00:20:56I turned from the art to the artist of this little drama.

00:20:59I said nothing.

00:21:00My silence would be my answer.

00:21:02Javier, say you're sorry.

00:21:04Elena is your cousin.

00:21:05Elise pressed on, playing the part of the peacemaker.

00:21:08She doesn't deserve to be my cousin.

00:21:10His words were meant to ruin, but they only hardened my resolve.

00:21:13I met his gaze, letting the coldness in my eyes speak for me.

00:21:17Suddenly, I wasn't alone.

00:21:19Jeffrey moved to my side, a silent guardian, and the air crackled with unspoken threats.

00:21:24Javier, I dare you to say that again.

00:21:27Do you think I'm unworthy of being your cousin, too?

00:21:30Jeffrey, I didn't mean it like that.

00:21:32Then what did you mean?

00:21:33Javier speaks without thinking.

00:21:35Elena, if the painting has caught your eye, consider it a welcome gift.

00:21:40Absolutely not!

00:21:42Elise wants that painting, and I'm giving it to her!

00:21:45It's all right, Samira.

00:21:47If Elena likes it, too, let her have it.

00:21:50Javier just doesn't want me to feel overlooked.

00:21:55Elena is a daughter of the Harper family.

00:21:57She has everything.

00:21:59My brother, Louis.

00:22:01Always the knight in shining armor, whether I needed one or not.

00:22:04Why would she need to take what others discard?

00:22:07My sister didn't return to be mistreated.

00:22:10Wouldn't you agree, Samira?

00:22:13Of course.

00:22:15Elise can select another painting.

00:22:17We'll let Elena have this one.

00:22:19Elena has fine taste.

00:22:20She chose a Peyton Davis piece I recently acquired.

00:22:24Fine taste?

00:22:25She probably doesn't even know who Peyton is.

00:22:28Be quiet.

00:22:30If you really like the painting,

00:22:31why don't you describe what makes it so special?

00:22:35Elise watched me, ready to shine the moment I was humiliated.

00:22:38She was sure an ignorant girl like me could never appreciate art.

00:22:43Who said I liked it?

00:22:44If you don't know how to appreciate this painting,

00:22:46just say so.

00:22:48It's understandable for someone from the backwater.

00:22:51When did I ever say I liked this painting?

00:22:53Then why did you stare at it the moment you walked in?

00:22:56Elena, it's okay if you don't appreciate it.

00:22:59No one here would mock you.

00:23:00But you shouldn't dismiss a masterpiece just to avoid embarrassment.

00:23:03They thought they had me cornered,

00:23:05painting me as an ignorant fool.

00:23:07But I knew something they didn't.

00:23:09If you're so well informed,

00:23:10then you should have noticed this painting is a forgery.

00:23:13It was time to turn the tables.

00:23:15A forgery? That's impossible!

00:23:17Don't spout nonsense just because you're cornered!

00:23:19It's one thing to not recognize great art, Elena.

00:23:21It's another to pretend you do.

00:23:23You're a fool.

00:23:24Every original piece by Peyton has a distinctive mark.

00:23:26A detail only a true connoisseur would know.

00:23:28When exposed to fire, a lotus pattern appears.

00:23:30We can check right now.

00:23:31That's reckless.

00:23:32You can't just subject a masterpiece to flames.

00:23:34Who will take responsibility?

00:23:36Its value is immeasurable.

00:23:38There's a limit to your nonsense.

00:23:39My daughter wouldn't speak carelessly.

00:23:41Any regimen occurs, I'll take full responsibility.

00:23:45Make sure you don't ruin my painting.

00:23:47She's obviously making up to cover her embarrassment.

00:23:53The air was thick with anticipation.

00:23:56Everyone held their breath.

00:23:59Ten long minutes passed.

00:24:02The painting remained smooth, untouched.

00:24:05There was no mark.

00:24:06I don't even know the Reed family.

00:24:07Why are they here?

00:24:08They must have the wrong address.

00:24:10But since Elena is here, we should let them in.

00:24:12Their eyes swept the room and finally landed on me.

00:24:16I could feel the shock radiating from them.

00:24:18Their face is frozen in disbelief.

00:24:20What are you doing here?

00:24:22Sylvia, focus.

00:24:23We handle our business first.

00:24:25We can deal with that wretch later.

00:24:26Celis, ever the schemer, quickly tried to silence her,

00:24:29her grip like a vice on her sister's arm.

00:24:31Mrs. Harper, we came to ask when you intend to fulfill your promise to us.

00:24:35What promise are you talking about?

00:24:37Samira was losing her patience.

00:24:39After I delivered the painting, you agreed to assist me.

00:24:42But when Cecilia mentioned the painting, something snapped.

00:24:45The painting!

00:24:46So it was you!

00:24:47Tell me, where did that forger come from?

00:24:49Were you trying to deceive me?

00:24:51That's impossible!

00:24:52Who told you such a thing?

00:24:53Cecily's denial was pathetic.

00:24:55The painting is unquestionably real!

00:24:57Samira didn't even look at her.

00:24:59Instead, she slowly raised her hand,

00:25:01and every eye in the room followed her finger.

00:25:05She did.

00:25:06Her?

00:25:06Mrs. Harper?

00:25:07You mustn't believe her!

00:25:08She has a personal grudge against us!

00:25:09Sylvia, seeing her sister cornered, launched into a tancrede.

00:25:12You don't know her.

00:25:12Her biological parents are from a destitute village,

00:25:14but she resents them and refused to leave our family.

00:25:16My mother kindly encouraged her to reconnect with them,

00:25:18but instead of gratitude, she harbored resentment.

00:25:20She's nothing but an unappreciative liar!

00:25:22Don't let her manipulate you!

00:25:24Who exactly are you calling ungrateful?

00:25:27Elena.

00:25:28I'm talking about Elena.

00:25:30Sylvia, before you continue this performance,

00:25:33do you even know who she is?

00:25:36Mrs. Harper, she grew up in our household.

00:25:39She was poorly educated,

00:25:41with a terrible personality,

00:25:42constantly fabricating lies.

00:25:44She resented her birth parents

00:25:46and envied me for being the true Reed daughter.

00:25:50She has repeatedly schemed against me.

00:25:53Honestly, she's nothing but a thief.

00:25:56You ought to keep an eye on her

00:25:57before she walks off with something valuable.

00:26:00Someone remove her from my sight!

00:26:03Now!

00:26:05Exactly.

00:26:06A lowly servant like her doesn't belong here.

00:26:10That vile girl has always had a rotten nature.

00:26:14Enough!

00:26:14Elena, is this how they've treated you all these years?

00:26:17For the first time, someone asked.

00:26:19Someone saw past the facade.

00:26:20Yes.

00:26:21Slandering my name is her usual trick.

00:26:23You shameless brat!

00:26:24How dare you spread such lies in front of Mr. Harper!

00:26:27Blinded by anger, she raised her hand to strike me.

00:26:29But I moved faster,

00:26:31catching her wrist and twisting it back.

00:26:33Ah!

00:26:35Elena!

00:26:36You shameless ingrate!

00:26:38How dare you fight back!

00:26:39Have you forgotten who raised you,

00:26:42you unappreciative parasite?

00:26:44She yanked her arm forcefully,

00:26:45and just as she did, I released my grip.

00:26:48Mom!

00:26:49Elena!

00:26:50How could you?

00:26:52No matter what!

00:26:53She took care of you!

00:26:55Aren't you afraid of karma?

00:26:58Karma?

00:26:59If justice truly exists,

00:27:01it is the Reed family who will face reprobution.

00:27:05The sound of the slap echoed in the grand living room,

00:27:08a sharp crack that silenced everything.

00:27:10You struck me!

00:27:11I am your mother, Elena!

00:27:13I raised you!

00:27:14Not anymore.

00:27:15You don't deserve that title.

00:27:17My wife needs peace.

00:27:18Escort my mother back to her quarters.

00:27:20Mom, you said she was a servant.

00:27:22Why are the Harpers defending her?

00:27:24She must have sadist him.

00:27:26There's no other way.

00:27:27Mrs. Harper, you're being foolish.

00:27:29Can't you see what's happening between your husband and this servant?

00:27:32A sudden crash shattered the tent's silence.

00:27:36Slandering my daughter?

00:27:37Do you have a death wish?

00:27:39Daughter?

00:27:40Impossible!

00:27:41She's the child of poor farmers!

00:27:45If she isn't our sister, are you?

00:27:48Look in a mirror.

00:27:50Elena has our family's beauty.

00:27:52You're just a hideous attention seeker.

00:27:55Mom!

00:27:56You told me she was a servant!

00:27:57What do we do now?

00:27:59I don't know.

00:28:00Elena, we raised you for over 20 years.

00:28:03Now that you've found your rich family, surely you'll repay our kindness?

00:28:06That's right!

00:28:06You owe us!

00:28:08The Harper family must compensate us for all those years!

00:28:10Declan, didn't I prepare a settlement for them?

00:28:13Yes, Mr. Harper.

00:28:14I presented it to them personally.

00:28:16They turned it down.

00:28:18When was this?

00:28:21When I came to pick up Ms. Harper,

00:28:22I offered you 23 estates,

00:28:2523 commercial properties,

00:28:2623 luxury cars,

00:28:28and a bank card with $230 million.

00:28:30I'll take them!

00:28:31Give them to me now!

00:28:32I'll take it all!

00:28:34Now you want them?

00:28:36Too late.

00:28:37Elena, from now on, I'm your shield.

00:28:39If anyone dares to disrespect you, I'll make them regret it.

00:28:42Just say the word.

00:28:43I'll make it happen.

00:28:44Next time, I'll bring you something interesting from the research center.

00:28:46As my brothers rallied around me,

00:28:48I could feel Elise's jealousy burning from across the room.

00:28:52Alexander, Jolie,

00:28:53no matter what,

00:28:54the Reeds raised Elena for over 20 years.

00:28:57Shouldn't we at least let them sit down and talk?

00:28:59I'm not as patient as you, Elise.

00:29:01If you want to listen to their nonsense, go ahead.

00:29:04Elena, how could you say that?

00:29:06I was only thinking of you.

00:29:08They did raise you.

00:29:09I had no other motives.

00:29:11Louis saw right through her act.

00:29:13He never had any patience for her games.

00:29:15Did you not hear the vile things they just said?

00:29:17If you actually cared about Elena, you'd keep quiet.

00:29:20You fooled me with a forgery and still expect my help?

00:29:22Keep dreaming.

00:29:23I swear, this painting is real.

00:29:25Elena, just because you've moved up in the world

00:29:27doesn't mean you can turn your back on us.

00:29:29We never let you starve.

00:29:31Her performance was designed to smear my name,

00:29:33and I could see it was starting to work on some people.

00:29:35So Elena says it's a fake,

00:29:37and you all just take her word for it?

00:29:39Mom, you're being ridiculous.

00:29:41Even Dad, a literature professor,

00:29:44couldn't confirm its authenticity.

00:29:45What makes you think she can?

00:29:47You're just ungrateful.

00:29:50Javier Harper.

00:29:52He has a point.

00:29:53If even an expert couldn't tell,

00:29:55how could you possibly know?

00:29:58His name was a warning, but the damage was done.

00:30:00I saw a flicker of doubt in my mother's eyes.

00:30:03There's a simple way to settle this.

00:30:05We'll retrieve the painting from the Spencer family,

00:30:07and compare them side by side.

00:30:14Without another word,

00:30:15he pulled out his phone and made the call.

00:30:18The truth was about to come out.

00:30:20Jeffrey's voice was laced with a concern I knew all too well.

00:30:24Wesley insists you come and get the painting yourself.

00:30:26Then I'll go pick it up, Jeffrey.

00:30:28It's no trouble.

00:30:29Spencer Manon is not a simple trip.

00:30:32I'm going with you.

00:30:33The gates swung open as we arrived,

00:30:35a silent, imposing welcome.

00:30:37I stepped out of the car alone,

00:30:39leaving Jeffrey's worries behind with the engine's hum.

00:30:42I was led by a butler,

00:30:44his silence as heavy as the shadows,

00:30:46down a long hall towards Wesley's studio.

00:30:48He was lounging on the sofa,

00:30:50his posture relaxed but authoritative.

00:30:53In that instant,

00:30:54I knew he was the man from the car.

00:31:00You came for the artwork?

00:31:02Yes.

00:31:03A girl from Folklex who knows about my private collection

00:31:06and can spot a fake.

00:31:07Do you know Elle?

00:31:09Who?

00:31:10I don't know who that is.

00:31:12Give me your phone.

00:31:14My phone?

00:31:15Don't make me repeat myself.

00:31:17I watched his fingers move across the screen,

00:31:19installing a tracking application right in front of my eyes.

00:31:23A leish, disguised as technology.

00:31:25Take it.

00:31:26The painting is on the first floor.

00:31:28This is a test.

00:31:29He's waiting for me to erase it,

00:31:31to expose my skills,

00:31:33to show my hand.

00:31:35Thank you for your time.

00:31:38I'll be watching.

00:31:39Back at the house,

00:31:40I placed the real one next to the fake.

00:31:42Jeffrey, ever impatient,

00:31:43decided to see the truth for himself.

00:31:45Don't.

00:31:45How did she get it?

00:31:46Wesley would never give it to an uncultured nobody.

00:31:49As the flame touched the canvas,

00:31:50a lotus insignia appeared.

00:31:52Samira tore the counterfeit to shreds.

00:31:54Do you have anything left to say?

00:31:58You thought you could fool me with a forgery?

00:32:01Get them out of my sight!

00:32:04Apologize.

00:32:04Now.

00:32:05Fine.

00:32:06I was wrong, okay?

00:32:08She's not even a Harper,

00:32:09yet everyone takes her side.

00:32:10Enough.

00:32:11In three days,

00:32:11I'll hold a banquet

00:32:12to officially introduce Elena as a Harper.

00:32:14Elena, I'd like you to reclaim our name.

00:32:16From now on,

00:32:17you'll be Elena Harper.

00:32:18Are you willing?

00:32:19Meanwhile,

00:32:20Cecile and Sylvia returned home to their father,

00:32:22who looked desperate.

00:32:23The company is collapsing.

00:32:25How did your meeting with the Harpers go?

00:32:26Weed their money now.

00:32:28Dad,

00:32:28we didn't get to see Samira.

00:32:30The situation is urgent.

00:32:32Maybe I can ask Darren for assistance?

00:32:35You're so thoughtful.

00:32:37Unlike Elena,

00:32:38who never helps.

00:32:39We should have sent her back ages ago.

00:32:44I'm your daughter.

00:32:46It's only right for me to step up.

00:32:48Meanwhile,

00:32:49at the Harper Manor,

00:32:50my parents had bought out

00:32:51my entire jewelry line,

00:32:53filling the living room

00:32:54with billions worth of gifts.

00:32:57I don't even wear much jewelry.

00:33:00Let's return these.

00:33:01Every woman loves fine jewelry.

00:33:03Don't overthink it.

00:33:05Keep whatever catches your eye.

00:33:07If nothing here suits your taste,

00:33:09we'll order more.

00:33:13You deserve the world,

00:33:15Elena.

00:33:16What is all this commotion?

00:33:18Mr. and Mrs. Harper are selecting

00:33:20gowns and jewelry

00:33:21for Miss Harper's upcoming banquet.

00:33:23A banquet?

00:33:24He's always too busy for me,

00:33:26but he personally plans parties for her?

00:33:28She steadied herself

00:33:29and stepped inside,

00:33:31her eyes landing

00:33:33on the lavish gifts.

00:33:34They just feel sorry

00:33:36for what Miss Harley went through.

00:33:37They are just making it up to her.

00:33:42Yes.

00:33:44There's still plenty of time

00:33:46to figure out

00:33:47how to get rid of Elena for good.

00:33:50Elena, my dear.

00:33:51Look at this black gown.

00:33:53It's exquisite.

00:33:54How about this one for the banquet?

00:33:56I like it.

00:34:00What a stunning dress.

00:34:02I've actually never tried

00:34:03wearing black before.

00:34:04But if Elena wants it,

00:34:06then of course it's hers.

00:34:07She played the part

00:34:08of the gracious stepsister perfectly.

00:34:10Elise, do you like this dress too?

00:34:12It's fine, Joby.

00:34:14I'll just choose one

00:34:15from what Elena doesn't want.

00:34:17This dress doesn't suit you.

00:34:18I know you like it.

00:34:19Don't worry, I won't take it from you.

00:34:21Her hypocrisy was nauseating.

00:34:23The dress required a presence

00:34:24she simply didn't have.

00:34:25I'll wear this white one instead.

00:34:27Since she wanted it so badly,

00:34:29I let her have it.

00:34:30Oh, Elena, you are so thoughtful.

00:34:32At the grand banquet,

00:34:33Elise was strutting around

00:34:34in the black dress,

00:34:35soaking up what she thought

00:34:36was admiration.

00:34:37Why is Elise wearing

00:34:38such a nice and rich dress?

00:34:39That's what Saren's

00:34:40doesn't suit her at all.

00:34:42I never realized

00:34:42she was so lacking shape.

00:34:46Elise, where's that girl

00:34:47from the backwater?

00:34:48Is she too embarrassed

00:34:49to show up?

00:34:50She was uneducated,

00:34:51so her etiquette

00:34:52might be lacking.

00:34:53Please don't take it personally.

00:34:54I don't love.

00:34:56I'm sure your father

00:34:57wishes you were

00:34:57his real daughter, Elise.

00:34:59You're so impressive.

00:35:01I made my entrance,

00:35:03flanked by my

00:35:04three powerful brothers.

00:35:05She's breathtaking.

00:35:07Who is she?

00:35:08Wait.

00:35:08That must be her,

00:35:10the long-lost daughter

00:35:11of the Harper family.

00:35:12The moment I stepped in,

00:35:13I could feel all eyes on me,

00:35:15but some gazes

00:35:16were sharper than others.

00:35:17Isn't that the Harper daughter?

00:35:18I heard she was

00:35:19supposed to be unattractive.

00:35:21Unattractive?

00:35:22She's gorgeous.

00:35:23The white dress is perfect.

00:35:25Suddenly, Elise's

00:35:26black gown seems so outdated.

00:35:27Elise, don't listen.

00:35:29It's just the dress

00:35:30making her stand out.

00:35:32You'd wear it better.

00:35:34She planned this.

00:35:36She gave me this ugly dress

00:35:38and arrived late

00:35:39just to humiliate me.

00:35:42Elena, you're a hit.

00:35:44Have you thought about showbiz?

00:35:45I can make you a star.

00:35:47Suddenly, I was surrounded.

00:35:48Everyone wanted a piece

00:35:49of the newly found Harper.

00:35:51Quit spouting nonsense, Lewis.

00:35:53Let her live freely.

00:35:54I'd like to introduce you

00:35:55to some people.

00:35:57He led me to the center

00:35:58of the stage

00:35:59as a spotlight blinded us.

00:36:01I appreciate all of you coming.

00:36:03This is Elena Harper,

00:36:04the daughter we've been

00:36:05missing for years.

00:36:06To welcome her home,

00:36:07I have already transferred

00:36:085% of the Harper Group shares

00:36:10under her name.

00:36:11I hope you'll look out for her.

00:36:145%?

00:36:15He gave her 5% of the company?

00:36:23Why her?

00:36:24She just came home

00:36:25and grabbed all the attention.

00:36:27She has no respect for you.

00:36:29Elise, how about we show her

00:36:30what our rules are all about?

00:36:33Never mind.

00:36:34I can tolerate her.

00:36:36None of you should cause trouble

00:36:37for her on my behalf.

00:36:39I should have known.

00:36:43In this world,

00:36:44kindness is a weakness

00:36:46and jealousy is a weapon.

00:36:54I had just stepped away

00:36:55from Alexander

00:36:56when I saw a woman

00:36:57named Debbie approaching me,

00:36:58a glass of red wine

00:36:59in her hand.

00:36:59But the person on the floor

00:37:00wasn't me.

00:37:01It was Debbie,

00:37:02her face a mess of wine

00:37:03and black eyeliner.

00:37:04Hey, look what you've done!

00:37:05My dress!

00:37:06Perfect.

00:37:07That wretched woman Elena

00:37:08is finally getting

00:37:09what she deserves.

00:37:09I'll let everyone

00:37:10see her shame.

00:37:11Why weren't you watching

00:37:12where you were going?

00:37:13My makeup is ruined!

00:37:15My necklace is soaked!

00:37:18This is a Elena original!

00:37:20You owe me!

00:37:22She raised her hand

00:37:23to slap the timid girl.

00:37:24A bumpian like you

00:37:25wouldn't understand

00:37:26the cost of fine jewelry.

00:37:27But you break it,

00:37:28you pay for it.

00:37:29That necklace is from

00:37:30a Elena line

00:37:31released five years ago.

00:37:32A discounted piece

00:37:33for loyal members.

00:37:35Given how worn it is,

00:37:36I doubt it's worth

00:37:36more than $100,000.

00:37:40How did you know?

00:37:42She's right!

00:37:43That's an old freebie!

00:37:44I have one at home!

00:37:45Trying to pass off a giveaway

00:37:46as a luxury item?

00:37:47How pathetic!

00:37:48Just as Debbie's face

00:37:49turned pale with humiliation,

00:37:51Ellis pushed through the crowd,

00:37:52a triumphant smile on her face.

00:37:54Elena, what's going on with you?

00:37:57Debbie?

00:37:57What are you doing on the floor?

00:37:59Who did you expect to see, Ellis?

00:38:00Her concern was as fake

00:38:01as the pearls around her neck.

00:38:03Elena, I was just worried.

00:38:04When I saw the crowd,

00:38:05I feared for your safety.

00:38:06I'm so glad you're alright.

00:38:07You knew she was going to do this.

00:38:09A real friend would have warned me.

00:38:10She ignored me, of course.

00:38:12Theatrics were her specialty.

00:38:14Your dress is soaked, Debbie.

00:38:16Let's get you changed.

00:38:17Stop.

00:38:18You're leaving without an apology?

00:38:19Isn't that a Scott?

00:38:21I heard their family is failing.

00:38:22Pretending a cheap necklace is valuable?

00:38:24How embarrassing for her.

00:38:25Elise, please!

00:38:26I only did this because you-

00:38:28Elena, she meant no harm.

00:38:29Let's not make a scene.

00:38:30It's improper to leave a guest

00:38:31in drenched clothes.

00:38:32And just like that,

00:38:33she silenced the truth

00:38:34and painted me as the villain.

00:38:35Here, a gift for the girl

00:38:36from Foy Clanks.

00:38:37You've probably never seen

00:38:38real glass before.

00:38:39I found this at a thrift stall.

00:38:40It should suit you.

00:38:41Do you like it?

00:38:42We got it especially for you.

00:38:43It fits you perfectly.

00:38:44Their insults were pathetic.

00:38:45They were just Elise's puppets.

00:38:47Oh my god!

00:38:48It's Wesley!

00:38:49I lifted my gaze and saw him

00:38:51in a tailored black suit.

00:38:52He wasn't just in the room.

00:38:53He commanded it.

00:38:54And in that moment,

00:38:55I knew the night was about to change.

00:38:57The moment he walked in,

00:38:58the entire room seemed

00:38:59to hold its breath.

00:39:00It's Wesley Spencer.

00:39:02Why is he here?

00:39:02I thought he was at

00:39:03the Imperial Club.

00:39:04He's looking over here.

00:39:05Is my makeup okay?

00:39:07I should have worn

00:39:07my backless dress.

00:39:08He moved through the crowd

00:39:09not as a guest,

00:39:10but as a predator

00:39:11stalking his prey.

00:39:12As he strode toward me,

00:39:13I couldn't help but agree.

00:39:14He was colder than last night

00:39:16and even taller

00:39:17than my brothers.

00:39:18Wesley!

00:39:19What a coincidence

00:39:20seeing you here.

00:39:21We must be destined to meet.

00:39:23He walked right past her

00:39:24without a single glance,

00:39:25stopping directly

00:39:26in front of me.

00:39:27He stood before me,

00:39:28an imposing figure,

00:39:29his face an unreadable mask.

00:39:31He opened a velvet-lined box

00:39:33and held it out.

00:39:35This is...

00:39:35A gift.

00:39:37Why?

00:39:38The Spencers don't need

00:39:39to give gifts to win favor.

00:39:41Don't want to?

00:39:42I took it.

00:39:43It made sense to forge

00:39:43a connection with the leader

00:39:44of the Spencer family.

00:39:45What brings you here?

00:39:46Jeffrey sent me an invitation.

00:39:47How does a girl from Foyke

00:39:48don't know Wesley Spencer?

00:39:49That's the pigeon blood ruby.

00:39:50Someone offered billions for it

00:39:51and Wesley refused to sell.

00:39:52He gave it to her?

00:39:53Oh no, what if she tells him

00:39:54what we said about her earlier?

00:39:55When did my daughter

00:39:55become so close to him?

00:39:57That bastard.

00:39:57I knew he had feelings

00:39:58for my sister.

00:39:59Mr. Spencer,

00:40:00your generosity is astounding.

00:40:02But why are you here?

00:40:03Such an extravagant gift

00:40:04is far too much for Elena.

00:40:06It's just a small gift.

00:40:07No big deal.

00:40:08You were supposed to be

00:40:09at the Imperial Club tonight.

00:40:11What do you want with my sister?

00:40:12I came because

00:40:13I wanted to see Elena.

00:40:16You!

00:40:16If you weren't the head

00:40:17of the Spencer family,

00:40:18I'd make you regret

00:40:19looking at her that way.

00:40:21It is our honor

00:40:22to have you here,

00:40:22Mr. Spencer.

00:40:23Just then,

00:40:24my adopted sister Elise returned,

00:40:26her eyes immediately

00:40:27locking on Wesley.

00:40:29Wesley, it's been so long.

00:40:30Do you still remember me?

00:40:32Elise, come here.

00:40:33Now!

00:40:33You're just trying

00:40:34to stop me

00:40:34from talking to him.

00:40:36You want him

00:40:36for your precious Elena,

00:40:37don't you?

00:40:38Wesley!

00:40:39She reached out

00:40:40and placed her hand

00:40:41on his arm.

00:40:42A desperate,

00:40:43possessive gesture.

00:40:44I don't remember you.

00:40:47Ugh.

00:40:48Dirty.

00:40:52She actually thought

00:40:53he'd fall for that?

00:40:54Father?

00:40:55Jeffrey?

00:40:56Say something!

00:40:57You have forgotten

00:40:58how a harper should behave.

00:41:00You were warned.

00:41:01She stared at them,

00:41:02her eyes filling

00:41:03with bitter tears

00:41:04as she realized

00:41:05they wouldn't defend her.

00:41:10If it were Elena

00:41:11being mocked,

00:41:12you would have already

00:41:13started a war for her.

00:41:16In the car

00:41:17on the way back

00:41:17to the manor,

00:41:18the silence was heavy,

00:41:19broken only

00:41:19by the hum of the engine.

00:41:20Did you know Wesley

00:41:21before tonight, Elena?

00:41:22No.

00:41:23I've never met him.

00:41:24He never acts

00:41:25without a reason.

00:41:25He wasn't there for me,

00:41:26he was there for you.

00:41:27I don't know him, Jeffrey.

00:41:28I promise.

00:41:28Okay.

00:41:29Just remember,

00:41:30no matter what happens,

00:41:30you can always come to me.

00:41:31When we arrived,

00:41:32the scene was deceptively calm,

00:41:34but the housekeeper Ailey

00:41:34rushed toward us,

00:41:35her face with worry.

00:41:36Master Jeffrey,

00:41:38Elis ran out of the party

00:41:38crying.

00:41:39It's so dark,

00:41:39we should send someone

00:41:40to find her.

00:41:41No need.

00:41:41She's next door

00:41:42complaining to our aunt

00:41:43and uncle.

00:41:43But she could be in danger.

00:41:45She's perfectly safe.

00:41:46Let her vent.

00:41:47He was right.

00:41:47Across the lawn,

00:41:48Elise was putting on

00:41:49the performance

00:41:49of a life turner.

00:41:50Aunt Regina forced me

00:41:51into that ugly dress,

00:41:52and then Uncle Alexander,

00:41:53he gave her company shares.

00:41:55Shares?

00:41:55He gave that girl shares?

00:41:57If she gets shares,

00:41:58you deserve 5%.

00:41:59Exactly.

00:41:59If you need to tell uncle

00:42:00that Elena is a snake.

00:42:01No, heavily,

00:42:02I don't want to cause

00:42:03any trouble.

00:42:03You are too gentle, Elise.

00:42:05That's why she bullies you.

00:42:06That girl is a menace.

00:42:07As long as I have all of you,

00:42:09I'm content.

00:42:09Don't you worry.

00:42:10Your grandmother's smile

00:42:12on of her doors you.

00:42:12I died out Alexander

00:42:13would dare to ignore her wishes.

00:42:15A silent declaration

00:42:16of a battle

00:42:17she believed

00:42:17she had already won.

00:42:19Bertha's frail condition

00:42:20demanded daily heart medication,

00:42:22confining her mostly

00:42:23to quiet rest.

00:42:24Bertha,

00:42:25if you weren't so unwell,

00:42:26you would have attended

00:42:27last night's banquet.

00:42:28I'm old and lack energy.

00:42:30It's best if you handle

00:42:32the family affairs

00:42:32on your own.

00:42:33You are the elder,

00:42:35and we all ought

00:42:35to heed your words.

00:42:36Even if Alexander's status

00:42:38has shifted,

00:42:38he should still remain

00:42:39respectful towards you.

00:42:40Elise is your granddaughter.

00:42:42That poor girl

00:42:43has suffered immensely,

00:42:44living at the mercy

00:42:45of others

00:42:45and enduring

00:42:46hardships in silence.

00:42:47You cannot neglect her.

00:42:49Get Alexander here

00:42:50immediately.

00:42:51I want to ask him

00:42:52personally

00:42:53if he has forgotten

00:42:53his late sister.

00:42:55All right.

00:42:56I'll call him right away.

00:42:58It wasn't long

00:42:59before Alexander arrived.

00:43:01The moment he stepped inside,

00:43:03the tense atmosphere

00:43:04hit him.

00:43:05He furrowed his brow

00:43:06and asked,

00:43:07Mom, what's wrong?

00:43:08If you still regard me

00:43:10as your mother,

00:43:11then allot 5%

00:43:12of the company shares

00:43:13to Elise.

00:43:15Shifting his gaze

00:43:16to Samira at his side,

00:43:17Alexander asked,

00:43:20Mom,

00:43:21has anyone spoken

00:43:22with you about this?

00:43:23Did you allocate shares

00:43:24to Elena?

00:43:26Elise is your sister's child.

00:43:27You've raised her

00:43:28like your own daughter

00:43:29all these years,

00:43:30so you must treat her

00:43:32just as kindly

00:43:32as you do Elena.

00:43:34Mom,

00:43:35the transfer of

00:43:36share ownership

00:43:37is linked to the company's

00:43:38daily operations.

00:43:39I cannot agree to that.

00:43:45Witnessing this,

00:43:47Alexander's demeanor

00:43:48as he instructed Samira.

00:43:50Call the doctor immediately

00:43:51and summon the rest

00:43:52of the family at once.

00:43:53After overhearing

00:43:54their conversation

00:43:54and observing Bertha's condition,

00:43:56I had pieced together

00:43:57a clear picture

00:43:58of the situation.

00:43:59A sudden cerebral

00:44:00avimage of this nature

00:44:01left only a precious

00:44:0130-minute window

00:44:02for effective treatment.

00:44:03They had spent

00:44:04a significant amount

00:44:05of time getting here

00:44:06and the recent consultation

00:44:07had delayed them further.

00:44:08The patient's condition

00:44:10is critical.

00:44:11What are you waiting for?

00:44:12Every moment wasted

00:44:13diminishes her chances.

00:44:15Phil Benton,

00:44:16the vice president

00:44:16of the hospital

00:44:17and also a doctor.

00:44:18As I mentioned earlier,

00:44:20unless healer arrives,

00:44:21no one will be able

00:44:22to save her.

00:44:23Who said surgery

00:44:24is the only option?

00:44:25Ferris Ortega,

00:44:26the youngest doctor

00:44:26in the room,

00:44:27was irritated by my comment.

00:44:28We are the leading

00:44:29cardiac specialist in play

00:44:30and even we know

00:44:31of no procedure

00:44:32to repair blood vessels

00:44:33non-surgically.

00:44:34For a case this complicated,

00:44:35there are no precedents

00:44:36either here or abroad

00:44:37and I'm sure

00:44:37you don't have one either.

00:44:38Your ignorance

00:44:39is the problem,

00:44:40not her condition.

00:44:41I'm ignorant?

00:44:42If you know how

00:44:43to treat her,

00:44:44then go ahead

00:44:44and do it.

00:44:45Step aside.

00:44:47If you can't manage that,

00:44:48then remove

00:44:48your doctor's coat.

00:44:50If you can cure her,

00:44:51I'll let you take over

00:44:52as department head.

00:44:53Mr. Harper,

00:44:54should we allow

00:44:54this young lady to try?

00:44:55Are you out of your mind?

00:44:57Alexander fixed his gaze

00:44:58on his daughter,

00:44:59his expression heavy

00:44:59with concern.

00:45:00Elena,

00:45:01what is our percentage

00:45:02chance of success?

00:45:03Even the vice president

00:45:04insists there's no chance.

00:45:06How could a young girl

00:45:06possibly have a solution?

00:45:08Alexander paid no attention

00:45:09to Samira,

00:45:11focusing his gaze

00:45:12solely on me.

00:45:1460%.

00:45:15All right,

00:45:15go ahead.

00:45:16Who will bear

00:45:16the responsibility?

00:45:17I'll take responsibility.

00:45:19I produced a set

00:45:20of finely crafted

00:45:20silver needles.

00:45:23I assumed real skill

00:45:24was involved,

00:45:24but it turns out

00:45:25it's nothing more

00:45:25than silver needles.

00:45:26I brought out

00:45:27the silver needles

00:45:27and done it.

00:45:28Does she really think

00:45:28these silver needles

00:45:29can stop intracranial bleeding

00:45:30and repair blood vessels?

00:45:31Then here's what he needs

00:45:32being ignorant.

00:45:33This gets out.

00:45:34Whoever tryst us again.

00:45:35After a brief examination,

00:45:36I had already pinpointed

00:45:37the source of Bertha's bleeding.

00:45:39Due to the fragilied

00:45:39Bertha's blood vessels,

00:45:40I was required to operate

00:45:41with absolute precision

00:45:42using the silver needles.

00:45:44With a steady hand,

00:45:44no margin silver needle,

00:45:46a supported Bertha's head

00:45:46with my other hand,

00:45:47and Destley made the insertion.

00:45:48She didn't even look

00:45:49before inserting

00:45:49the silver needles.

00:45:50She's just messing around.

00:45:51Be quiet and watch carefully.

00:45:53Farrah stared at Phil,

00:45:54confused.

00:45:54What could possibly

00:45:56be so captivating

00:45:56about a fraud

00:45:57attempting traditional

00:45:58medical treatment?

00:45:59Was it really worth

00:46:00paying such close attention to?

00:46:01Minutes ticked by

00:46:02as I maintained

00:46:03my unwavering focus

00:46:04until I finally halted

00:46:05my movements.

00:46:06Blanking at the clock,

00:46:07I noted that the entire procedure

00:46:08had taken merely 25 minutes.

00:46:10Just as planned.

00:46:11Is the treatment over?

00:46:12I offered a nod,

00:46:14ready to explain,

00:46:15and Samira interjected.

00:46:16If the treatment is over,

00:46:18Bertha,

00:46:18why hasn't Bertha woken up?

00:46:19Are you just putting

00:46:20on a show, Elena?

00:46:21What if you made

00:46:22Bertha's condition work?

00:46:23Where did you even learn this?

00:46:24It's far from professional.

00:46:27It seems doctors like you

00:46:29aren't necessary after all.

00:46:31Damn it!

00:46:32Are you deaf?

00:46:33I'm talking to you!

00:46:34Casting another quick glance

00:46:35at the clock,

00:46:36I noted that Bertha

00:46:37still needed an additional

00:46:3815 minutes to wake up.

00:46:40I glanced at the clock again,

00:46:41my eyes filled with impatience.

00:46:43You're really such a hassle.

00:46:44What?

00:46:45Quit the act already.

00:46:46Everyone sees you haven't even

00:46:47located the acupuncture points.

00:46:49Dramatic pause followed,

00:46:50and then he said,

00:46:51you're just jabbing needles randomly.

00:46:52You don't want me to speak up?

00:46:53Are you scared I'll reveal your lies?

00:46:55You're illegally practicing medicine

00:46:56without a license.

00:46:57If anything happens to Miss Harper,

00:46:59you'll be held accountable.

00:47:00Young lady,

00:47:00could you please give me an autograph?

00:47:02Why does he demand her autograph?

00:47:03Could he be gathering evidence

00:47:04to hold her accountable?

00:47:05Absolutely.

00:47:06Benson is being meticulous.

00:47:07He must be preparing

00:47:08for a possible denial later on.

00:47:10Yes.

00:47:10I have no hidden motives.

00:47:12Raising an eyebrow slightly,

00:47:13I noted that Phil

00:47:14did not question

00:47:15my medical skills like others.

00:47:16Sorry,

00:47:17I don't sign autographs.

00:47:18When she did,

00:47:18she always wore a mask,

00:47:19keeping her true identity

00:47:20hidden from everyone.

00:47:23Who do you think you are?

00:47:24Dr. Benton doesn't really

00:47:25want your autograph.

00:47:25Hey, that's not true.

00:47:27Ferris,

00:47:27what absurdity are you spowing?

00:47:29Apologize immediately.

00:47:30Dr. Benton,

00:47:30am I mistaken?

00:47:31She's operating without a license

00:47:32and demeaning you.

00:47:33She ought to be the one apologizing.

00:47:34She didn't convince

00:47:35he was right.

00:47:35I shouldn't have made that request.

00:47:37I'm not retired yet,

00:47:37and are you challenging me?

00:47:38Phil regarded Ferris

00:47:39with a touch of pity,

00:47:40thinking that the vice president

00:47:41she should belong to someone.

00:47:42Ferris,

00:47:42is your throat hurting?

00:47:43Why haven't you apologized yet?

00:47:45Folding his arms,

00:47:45maintaining an aloof stance,

00:47:47he said,

00:47:47I'll only apologize

00:47:48if Mrs. Harper wakes up.

00:47:51Ferris refused to offer

00:47:52any apology to me.

00:47:54Folding his arms

00:47:55and maintaining an aloof stance,

00:47:57he said,

00:47:58Just as Javier and Elsie

00:47:59entered the house,

00:48:00they overheard Ferris' word.

00:48:01With a crowd obstructing

00:48:02the doorway,

00:48:03Javier asked,

00:48:04Who is the murderer?

00:48:05What's this talk of a murderer?

00:48:07Why is everyone crowded

00:48:08around my grandmother's room?

00:48:09If Mrs. Harper wakes up,

00:48:11I'll not only apologize,

00:48:12wheat,

00:48:12and beg her to be my teacher.

00:48:13Unfortunately,

00:48:14I have no need for an apprentice

00:48:15who lack intelligence.

00:48:17You.

00:48:17Elena,

00:48:18you're not a trained doctor.

00:48:20With qualified professionals around,

00:48:22your insistence on helping

00:48:24might actually worsen things.

00:48:26Elise is right.

00:48:27Elena is creating problems

00:48:28for everyone.

00:48:29If you don't do something

00:48:30about her, Alexander,

00:48:30the Harper family

00:48:31will be in constant chaos.

00:48:32If my mother does not recover,

00:48:35I will step down

00:48:36as CEO of the Harper group.

00:48:38Alexander,

00:48:38are you seriously considering

00:48:40resigning from your CEO position?

00:48:42Elena,

00:48:43did your treatment succeed?

00:48:44What caused Grandma

00:48:46to fall ill so suddenly?

00:48:47How dare you address me

00:48:48in such a manner?

00:48:49Bertha is elderly

00:48:49with numerous health complications.

00:48:51She is prone to illness.

00:48:52If you're unwilling to admit it,

00:48:53I'll say it for you.

00:48:54Your envy over my share inheritance

00:48:55led you to distress Grandma,

00:48:57exaverting her condition.

00:48:58A look of shock

00:48:58drained the color

00:48:59from Samira's face.

00:49:00How could I have possibly

00:49:01known this?

00:49:01Elise hissed.

00:49:02Elise realized that I wasn't

00:49:03as easy to control

00:49:04as she initially thought,

00:49:05but that was as far

00:49:06as her realization went.

00:49:07She never considered me

00:49:08to be particularly threatening.

00:49:09Oh, I nearly forgot about you.

00:49:10If not for your interference,

00:49:12Grandma's condition

00:49:12wouldn't have worsened.

00:49:13How can you accuse me like that?

00:49:14At yesterday's gathering,

00:49:16you tried to arrange

00:49:16for someone to ruin my dress.

00:49:18I didn't want to make a scene,

00:49:19so I ignored it.

00:49:20And you have the audacity to speak?

00:49:22You purposely gave Elise

00:49:23an unflattering dress

00:49:24to humiliate her

00:49:25in front of everyone.

00:49:26Jolie's brows futtered,

00:49:27her patience wearing thin.

00:49:28When has Elena

00:49:29ever mistreated Elise?

00:49:30I was there

00:49:31when they picked out the dresses,

00:49:32and so was Alexander.

00:49:33Elise chose that gown.

00:49:34Elena let her have it.

00:49:35There was no attempt

00:49:36to disgrace her.

00:49:37That's true.

00:49:37Ely, didn't you say

00:49:38you liked that dress?

00:49:39Yes, I did.

00:49:40Oh, Samira,

00:49:41she looked as if

00:49:42she was too intimidated

00:49:43to say more.

00:49:44Samira, assuming Ellis

00:49:45was too scared

00:49:46to voice her grievances,

00:49:47immediately jumped to conclusions.

00:49:49Then what about

00:49:49the 5% shares?

00:49:50Elena demanded them,

00:49:52didn't she?

00:49:52My shares belong to my daughter.

00:49:53No one else has the right

00:49:54to question that.

00:49:55That's unfair, Alexander.

00:49:57Elise has no parents

00:49:57to support her.

00:49:58How can you distribute assets

00:49:59to Elena while leaving

00:50:00Ely with nothing?

00:50:01Elise, do you want shares?

00:50:02Her head turned,

00:50:03her voice laced with dismay.

00:50:04Elise, you think

00:50:05we've treated you

00:50:05unfairly compared to Elena?

00:50:07I believed you would understand,

00:50:08but now I'm deeply disappointed.

00:50:11Jolie, I know you

00:50:12and Alexander

00:50:13have always been kind to me.

00:50:14I see you both

00:50:15as my parents.

00:50:17Just then,

00:50:18movement stirred

00:50:19from the bed.

00:50:20Alexander immediately

00:50:21stepped forward.

00:50:22Mom, you're awake!

00:50:25The next moment,

00:50:27Bertha coughed out

00:50:28dark blood.

00:50:29The Harper family

00:50:30was thrown into chaos.

00:50:31Alexander leaned in

00:50:32and spoke softly.

00:50:34Mom, how are you feeling?

00:50:35That blood had been

00:50:36trapped in her chest

00:50:37for years.

00:50:38Now that it's out,

00:50:38she'll recover.

00:50:39What did you do

00:50:40to my grandmother?

00:50:41If anything happens to her,

00:50:42I swear you'll pay.

00:50:43You're not capable of that.

00:50:45You insisted

00:50:46everything was fine,

00:50:46yet now Mrs. Harker

00:50:47is spitting up blood.

00:50:50Elena treated Bertha

00:50:52with apupuncture.

00:50:53One glance at the dark blood

00:50:54and Bertha's improving

00:50:54Kempchen told day everything,

00:50:56and then who performed

00:50:56the apupuncture

00:50:57was no ordinary person.

00:50:58Recognition flashed

00:50:59across his face.

00:51:01These needles

00:51:01belong to Healer.

00:51:03Baby, she's practicing

00:51:03medicine illegally.

00:51:05These needles belong to Healer.

00:51:06That meant Elena

00:51:06was Healer's apprentice.

00:51:07Your mother is out of danger.

00:51:09No one else

00:51:09could have saved her.

00:51:10She's my daughter.

00:51:11Could it be true?

00:51:12Was his daughter

00:51:12really Healer's apprentice?

00:51:14Mr. Sampson,

00:51:15you're mistaken.

00:51:15Elena just returned.

00:51:17How could she possibly

00:51:17know this Healer?

00:51:18Still seizing from his

00:51:19earlier humiliation

00:51:20at my hands.

00:51:20If you said Elise

00:51:21was the apprentice,

00:51:21I might believe it.

00:51:22But Elena, impossible.

00:51:23I am absolutely certain

00:51:25these silver needles

00:51:26are a signature tool

00:51:27of Healer.

00:51:28No one would dare

00:51:28disrespect them.

00:51:29That still doesn't prove

00:51:30Elena is Healer's apprentice.

00:51:31Who knows?

00:51:32Maybe she even took them.

00:51:33Javier, have you forgotten

00:51:34your manners?

00:51:35She is your cousin.

00:51:35Impossible.

00:51:36These needles are crafted

00:51:37from special materials.

00:51:38There is only one set

00:51:38in the entire world.

00:51:39Miss Harper, if you simply

00:51:40found these precious needles,

00:51:41please tell me where.

00:51:42I'd love to acquire

00:51:42a set myself.

00:51:43I finally understood.

00:51:45The needles my mentor

00:51:46gave me were priceless.

00:51:47Miss Harper,

00:51:48I have a question.

00:51:49Healer passed away

00:51:50ten years ago.

00:51:51You were just a teenager then.

00:51:53How did you become

00:51:53his apprentice?

00:51:54Assuming my mentor

00:51:55was Healer mentioned,

00:51:57the timeline didn't add up.

00:51:58What Healer?

00:51:59I'm unfamiliar

00:52:00with any such person.

00:52:02But the silver needles,

00:52:03your acupuncture skills,

00:52:04where did you learn them?

00:52:06I'm afraid I cannot share

00:52:07that information.

00:52:08Apologies for intruding.

00:52:10We'll leave you be.

00:52:11He ultimately chose

00:52:12to honor my silence.

00:52:13Alexander, how's Mom?

00:52:14Vince, Jeffrey, and Louis arrived.

00:52:16Ellis was at the research institute

00:52:17and couldn't be reached

00:52:18at that moment.

00:52:19What exactly happened here?

00:52:20Dad, Grandma is always fine.

00:52:21Why'd she suddenly fall illy?

00:52:22Why don't you tell him, Samira?

00:52:23Regrets were useless

00:52:24at this point.

00:52:25Alexander's lingering resentment

00:52:26assuredly meant he would

00:52:27hyper a grudge against her.

00:52:28It's not all my fault.

00:52:29I merely told Bertha

00:52:30that you gave 5%

00:52:31of your shares to Elena.

00:52:32She got upset

00:52:33that Elise got nothing.

00:52:34You know how she dozed on Elise.

00:52:35You shouldn't have done that.

00:52:36Clearly, the responsibility

00:52:37lay by her.

00:52:38He remembered that Ely

00:52:39had joined Vince Samira

00:52:39complaining last night

00:52:40that they would drag Bertha into.

00:52:42Samira's self-sentiveness

00:52:43undeniable.

00:52:44Samira!

00:52:44None of us brothers

00:52:45hold any shares

00:52:46and we don't believe

00:52:47our parents are being unjust.

00:52:48Who do you think

00:52:49you are to criticize?

00:52:50Exactly.

00:52:51Grandma is fragile.

00:52:52Without you whispering

00:52:52in her ear,

00:52:53how would she even

00:52:53learn about this?

00:52:55So what do you think, Ely?

00:52:56Is it fair?

00:52:57Elise never anticipated

00:52:59that the Harper brothers

00:53:00would shift their focus to her.

00:53:01Grandma cherishes me

00:53:02the most.

00:53:03Why would I ever do anything

00:53:03to make her worry?

00:53:04Please, I know where I stand.

00:53:06Elise, why would you say that?

00:53:07No matter what anyone thinks,

00:53:08you're part of this family.

00:53:09Exactly, Elise.

00:53:10You'll always be

00:53:11my dearest cousin.

00:53:12This is all Elena's fault.

00:53:13Elise, don't dwell on it.

00:53:14You and Elena

00:53:15both belong to this family.

00:53:17Louis, how could you say that?

00:53:18Can't you see she's upset?

00:53:19I didn't do anything to her.

00:53:20Playing the victim

00:53:21doesn't automatically

00:53:21make someone right.

00:53:22I had to fight back a laugh.

00:53:24Louis' remarks were sharp enough

00:53:25to drive anyone to madness.

00:53:27You can't drink anything

00:53:28just yet, Grandma,

00:53:28but this should help.

00:53:29Mom, you're awake.

00:53:30Bertha, you were in critical condition.

00:53:32The doctors lost hope,

00:53:34but Elena's medical expertise

00:53:35saved you.

00:53:36Elena, you were the one

00:53:37who saved me?

00:53:38She couldn't believe

00:53:40that I had mistreated Elena.

00:53:42I can tell you have a kind heart.

00:53:44Promise me that you'll get along

00:53:45with Elisa from now on.

00:53:47And the shares?

00:53:48The shares belong to Alexander.

00:53:50It's his decision.

00:53:51Elise, you're an adult now.

00:53:52You need to learn

00:53:52to be more open-minded.

00:53:53Only then will you

00:53:54true happiness.

00:53:54Grandma, I understand.

00:53:56As long as you're healthy,

00:53:57that's all that matters to me.

00:53:58She had been counting

00:53:59on Bertha's support

00:54:00to secure those 5% shares,

00:54:02but now she realized

00:54:03that I had completely

00:54:04won her over.

00:54:05Jeffrey blocked Elise's path.

00:54:08I know you have a habit

00:54:09of stirring trouble.

00:54:10I used to overlook it,

00:54:11but today you crossed the line.

00:54:13Elena is my sister,

00:54:14and I won't allow anyone

00:54:15to make things difficult for her.

00:54:17Elena,

00:54:18why didn't you mention

00:54:20that you had medical knowledge?

00:54:22No one ever asked.

00:54:24Are you interested

00:54:25in medicine?

00:54:26If you want,

00:54:27I can put you in charge

00:54:29of the hospital we own.

00:54:30No need.

00:54:32After my father left,

00:54:33I went to my room

00:54:34and called Lydia,

00:54:35the head of the

00:54:35Global Hacker Network Pantheon.

00:54:37Enough joking.

00:54:38I have something

00:54:38important to discuss.

00:54:40Lydia instantly straightened up.

00:54:41Go on.

00:54:42Can you look into

00:54:42someone named Healer,

00:54:43who supposedly died

00:54:4410 years ago?

00:54:45I think Healer might be

00:54:46connected to my mentor.

00:54:47Healer?

00:54:47Healer was a woman,

00:54:48but I remember

00:54:49your mentor being a man.

00:54:51Do you think

00:54:51they were related?

00:54:53I don't know.

00:54:55It's the only lead

00:54:56I have right now.

00:54:57Lydia said she'd investigate

00:54:58and let me know

00:54:59if she found anything.

00:55:00Only Jolie,

00:55:01me,

00:55:01and Elise

00:55:02were present at the table.

00:55:04This is your favorite,

00:55:05right?

00:55:07Elena,

00:55:07Eileen made these ribs.

00:55:09They taste amazing.

00:55:10You should try one.

00:55:11She picked up

00:55:11a piece of rib

00:55:12and placed it on my plate.

00:55:14Why aren't eating?

00:55:16Is it because

00:55:16of what happened earlier?

00:55:17I never said anything.

00:55:19I'm really happy

00:55:20that you're back.

00:55:20It's unhygienic.

00:55:22What?

00:55:24Your fork has saliva on it.

00:55:26Elise,

00:55:27you cheat it yourself.

00:55:28No need were Macy.

00:55:29Elise sensed a change

00:55:30in Jolie's demeanor

00:55:31towards her.

00:55:32Jolie,

00:55:33I made you this soup.

00:55:33Please don't be upset with me.

00:55:35Thank you,

00:55:35Elis.

00:55:35Just leave it there.

00:55:36I'm so sorry

00:55:38about what happened

00:55:38with Samara.

00:55:39I never meant to make

00:55:40everyone misunderstand Elena.

00:55:41I just,

00:55:42I get so scared

00:55:43you won't care about me anymore.

00:55:44Elise,

00:55:45I'm not pushing you away.

00:55:46But you feel so different.

00:55:47I've always thought

00:55:48of you as my mother.

00:55:48If you abandon me,

00:55:49I have nowhere to go.

00:55:50Stop crying.

00:55:51No one is casting you aside.

00:55:53But you were wrong.

00:55:54Elena is your cousin.

00:55:55You need to learn

00:55:55to get along.

00:55:56I know.

00:55:57I'm glad she's back.

00:55:58I was so lonely before.

00:55:59From the corner of her eye,

00:56:01she caught sight of me

00:56:01descending the stairs.

00:56:03Without missing a beat,

00:56:04she leaned in closer

00:56:05to Jolie,

00:56:06massaging her shoulders

00:56:07in an affectionate gesture,

00:56:08making sure I saw it.

00:56:10Elena,

00:56:11you're here.

00:56:11What's wrong?

00:56:12You've lost weight.

00:56:13I just came for some water.

00:56:14Eileen will warm some milk for you.

00:56:16You need to sleep better.

00:56:19I'm used to it.

00:56:21On the third day,

00:56:22the sky finally cleared.

00:56:30I scanned the room

00:56:31looking for Lydia,

00:56:32but found no sign of her.

00:56:36Hey there, gorgeous.

00:56:38Drinking alone?

00:56:39Mind if I keep you company?

00:56:41Leave.

00:56:42It's a bit loud here.

00:56:44How about we move

00:56:44to somewhere more private?

00:56:47Didn't you hear me?

00:56:49Come on.

00:56:50Don't act like you're not here

00:56:50for some fun.

00:56:52I've got money.

00:56:53Stay with me,

00:56:54and you won't have to worry

00:56:55about a thing.

00:56:56The man,

00:56:57failing to grasp

00:56:58my clear warning,

00:56:59reached forward.

00:57:06Shit!

00:57:06Who the hell

00:57:07do you think you are?

00:57:08If you don't kneel and beg,

00:57:09you're not leaving this place

00:57:10in one piece!

00:57:10Unbeknownst to him,

00:57:12a silent observer

00:57:13stood on the second floor.

00:57:14Didn't expect someone

00:57:14to stir up trouble

00:57:15in your domain?

00:57:18You like her?

00:57:20Remove him.

00:57:21I don't want to see

00:57:22his face again.

00:57:26Unaware of the attention

00:57:27I had drawn,

00:57:28I was about to deal

00:57:29with the insufferable man

00:57:31when the manager

00:57:32suddenly approached.

00:57:33I'm a regular here.

00:57:35You'll make this right

00:57:36or else.

00:57:36Sir,

00:57:36you need to leave.

00:57:37Now.

00:57:38You're no longer

00:57:39welcome here.

00:57:39Are you kidding me?

00:57:40I spent a fortune

00:57:41in this place!

00:57:42My apologies

00:57:42for the inconvenience.

00:57:43Your bill today

00:57:43is covered.

00:57:45I glanced up

00:57:46and my eyes met his.

00:57:48It was Wesley.

00:57:55Elena!

00:57:56It's been ages!

00:57:57Get over here

00:57:57and give me a hug!

00:57:58You are finally free

00:57:59from the Reed family.

00:58:00That calls for a celebration.

00:58:01No need for special treatment.

00:58:04Who's foolish enough

00:58:05to mess with you

00:58:06the legendary Hacker L?

00:58:08That's a death wish.

00:58:11Let's stick to business.

00:58:12What did you find?

00:58:15Healer died years ago.

00:58:17Information is scarce.

00:58:18But I found this ring

00:58:19in a house they abandoned.

00:58:22It's a man's ring.

00:58:23A dragon design.

00:58:25It likely belonged

00:58:26to your mentor's husband.

00:58:28It's the only clue.

00:58:30After Lydia left,

00:58:31I headed for the restroom

00:58:32and saw him

00:58:33leaning against the wall.

00:58:34a cigarette

00:58:35between his fingers

00:58:37waiting for me.

00:58:48I should have kept walking.

00:58:50Are you trying

00:58:51to kill yourself?

00:58:52Smoking and drinking

00:58:53with your stomach condition?

00:58:55What made you come back?

00:58:57You helped me before.

00:58:59Consider the debt repaid.

00:59:02I took the cigarette

00:59:04from his fingers

00:59:04and pressed my hand

00:59:05against his abdomen.

00:59:07He was just another patient.

00:59:10What are you staring at?

00:59:12You.

00:59:13There's a heavy unhappiness

00:59:14clinging to you.

00:59:15It was more than

00:59:16a physical affailment.

00:59:17A profound sadness

00:59:18emanated from him.

00:59:20What exactly

00:59:21do you want to know?

00:59:22I want to know

00:59:22if you've considered

00:59:23visiting a hospital.

00:59:24These stomach troubles

00:59:25are not a joke.

00:59:26He was dismissive,

00:59:27but I had to make him

00:59:28understand the gravity

00:59:29of his condition.

00:59:30They aren't enough

00:59:31to finish me off.

00:59:32Whoever told you

00:59:33that is mistaken.

00:59:34If you continue like this,

00:59:35you might not have

00:59:35more than five years left.

00:59:38You're not intimidated

00:59:39by me at all, are you?

00:59:41He was actually smiling.

00:59:43I pressed harder

00:59:43on the pressure point

00:59:44until he grunt in pain.

00:59:46Your health

00:59:47is your own responsibility.

00:59:48No one else is here

00:59:49to bear your burdens.

00:59:50Take this.

00:59:53I gave him a pill

00:59:53and turned to leave,

00:59:55but his hand

00:59:56shat out around my wrist.

00:59:58But his hand

00:59:59shat out

00:59:59and locked around my wrist.

01:00:01Where do you think

01:00:02you're going?

01:00:04Who are you?

01:00:05He was playing dumb.

01:00:06Fine.

01:00:07I could play along.

01:00:08Mr. Spencer,

01:00:09I'm Elena.

01:00:10You already know

01:00:11what I'm asking.

01:00:12I don't know

01:00:13what you're talking about.

01:00:14Let go of my wrist now,

01:00:15or I'll tell my brother

01:00:16you're bullying me.

01:00:17Does he know

01:00:18who you really are?

01:00:19I rescued you,

01:00:20and this is your gratitude?

01:00:21I aided you earlier,

01:00:22and this is your gratitude?

01:00:24Then you should explain

01:00:25why you put a tracking app

01:00:26on my phone.

01:00:27So you finally

01:00:28dropped your act, huh?

01:00:32This is Child's Play.

01:00:36If you wish to find me,

01:00:38come to the Harper family.

01:00:39There's no need

01:00:40for such tricks.

01:00:44Elena,

01:00:45come sit with me.

01:00:46Grandma,

01:00:47how are you feeling?

01:00:48I feel much better,

01:00:49all thanks to you.

01:00:51You truly are

01:00:52a devoted child.

01:00:54By the way,

01:00:54do you want to gain

01:00:55some experience

01:00:56at my company?

01:00:57Grandma,

01:00:58the jewelry business

01:00:58you're not,

01:00:59is it Leopard X?

01:01:00Indeed,

01:01:01it's Leopard X.

01:01:03Elena,

01:01:04do you like the idea?

01:01:06Leopard X was a renowned

01:01:07century-old jewelry firm.

01:01:09That is simply intolerable!

01:01:11In her rage,

01:01:12she knocked her cup over,

01:01:13spilling water everywhere,

01:01:15but she barely

01:01:15seemed to notice.

01:01:16Grandma,

01:01:16Grandpa gave you

01:01:17that company as a gift.

01:01:18Elena knows nothing

01:01:19about jewelry design.

01:01:20What if she mismanages it?

01:01:21Ilis,

01:01:22did that burn you?

01:01:23I'm all right,

01:01:23Grandma.

01:01:24Your grandfather

01:01:24gifted Leopard X to me,

01:01:26and I'm certain

01:01:26he would support

01:01:27my decision

01:01:28to pass it to Elena.

01:01:29Bertha,

01:01:29Elise majored

01:01:30in jewelry design.

01:01:31It would be ideal

01:01:31for her to invert

01:01:32intern at Leopard X.

01:01:33Elena,

01:01:34you have no experience.

01:01:35Why not let Elise

01:01:36take over?

01:01:36You can join

01:01:37Jeffrey's company instead.

01:01:38What do you say?

01:01:39I just fixed my gaze

01:01:40on Samira,

01:01:41offering no response.

01:01:42The silence grew thick

01:01:43with tension.

01:01:44Elisa,

01:01:45you are interested

01:01:46in working at Leopard X?

01:01:48Grandma,

01:01:48my peers are eager

01:01:49to intern there.

01:01:50I truly value

01:01:52an opportunity

01:01:52to contribute.

01:01:53I've already promised

01:01:54Leopard X to Elena.

01:01:55It's important

01:01:56we honor her opinion.

01:01:57Bertha,

01:01:58Elena is sensible.

01:01:59She wouldn't contest

01:02:00your decision.

01:02:02Isn't that right,

01:02:03Elena?

01:02:06Since you're unfamiliar

01:02:07with design,

01:02:07Leopard X would be

01:02:08better managed by Ilis.

01:02:09I can set up a position

01:02:10for you at T Jewelry.

01:02:11T Jewelry,

01:02:11a budget brand,

01:02:12hardly a match for Leopard X.

01:02:13She was trying

01:02:14to relegate me

01:02:14to insignificant tasks.

01:02:15You make a valid argument.

01:02:17See?

01:02:17She agrees.

01:02:19Ray knows.

01:02:21Yet I'm no fool.

01:02:23Elena,

01:02:24how dare you speak

01:02:25to me in such a manner?

01:02:26You clearly

01:02:27don't understand

01:02:27jewelry design.

01:02:28Why are you

01:02:29so fixated on Leopard X?

01:02:31We can't

01:02:32let it be destroyed.

01:02:33She was leveraging

01:02:34her one supposed advantage,

01:02:36hoping to pressure me

01:02:37into giving up.

01:02:41Who told you

01:02:42I don't know anything

01:02:42about jewelry design?

01:02:45Elise dismissed

01:02:46my comments,

01:02:47certain I knew

01:02:47nothing about jewelry.

01:02:48To her,

01:02:49I was an uneducated

01:02:50outsider.

01:02:51Jewelry design

01:02:51isn't so simple,

01:02:52Elena.

01:02:53I graduated from

01:02:53Cleethe Arts University,

01:02:54one of the top

01:02:55programs in the nation.

01:02:56If you're interested,

01:02:57you could sit in

01:02:58on some lexers.

01:02:59Then you'll realize

01:02:59it's no simple task.

01:03:01I didn't study in Foilix.

01:03:02Wait,

01:03:02are you saying

01:03:03you never even

01:03:03went to college?

01:03:05No college?

01:03:06You can't even get a job

01:03:07at a normal company.

01:03:08You only bring shame

01:03:09to the Harper name

01:03:10trying to run Leopard X.

01:03:12Bertha,

01:03:13give the company

01:03:13to Elise.

01:03:14She's clearly

01:03:15the better option.

01:03:16Elena,

01:03:16is there a school

01:03:17you'd like to attend?

01:03:18You can study first

01:03:19and take over

01:03:19the business later.

01:03:20Bertha,

01:03:21that's enough.

01:03:22Her concern was genuine

01:03:23and it softened

01:03:24my expression.

01:03:25It's all right,

01:03:26Grandma.

01:03:26I actually earned

01:03:27my PhD from

01:03:28Imperial University

01:03:29three years ago.

01:03:30Imperial University?

01:03:31That's one of the

01:03:32top universities

01:03:33in the world.

01:03:34How could you

01:03:34possibly have gotten

01:03:35in?

01:03:36You're lying!

01:03:36Elena,

01:03:37there's no need

01:03:38to fabulate your history.

01:03:40You're insulting

01:03:41our intelligence

01:03:41by making such a claim.

01:03:43Instead of arguing,

01:03:44I simply held up

01:03:45my phone,

01:03:45displaying my

01:03:46graduation certificate.

01:03:48Take a good look.

01:03:49If you still can't read it,

01:03:50maybe you should

01:03:51get your eyes checked.

01:03:52You,

01:03:53you,

01:03:53this can't be real.

01:03:54A PhD?

01:03:56From Imperial?

01:03:57How is this possible?

01:03:58Elise was stunned,

01:03:59but she wasn't willing

01:04:00to let go of Leopard X.

01:04:02Grandma,

01:04:03since we both

01:04:04have design backgrounds,

01:04:05let's have a fair competition

01:04:06to see who's best suited

01:04:07to run the company.

01:04:08That might be

01:04:09a reasonable approach.

01:04:11Elena,

01:04:12what do you think?

01:04:13Fine.

01:04:14Then it's settled.

01:04:16Leopard X is negotiating

01:04:17a deal with Spencer Group.

01:04:19Whoever secures

01:04:20the partnership

01:04:20will take over

01:04:21the company.

01:04:22Elena,

01:04:23let me drive you

01:04:23to Leopard X.

01:04:24You're new to this city.

01:04:25I'm worried

01:04:26they won't treat you well.

01:04:27But Ivy was worried

01:04:28about to reassure her.

01:04:29Don't worry, Mom.

01:04:29I know the route.

01:04:30The driver can take me.

01:04:31As the car smoothly

01:04:32joined the city's flow,

01:04:33I felt a sense

01:04:34of calm determination.

01:04:35I arrived at the towering

01:04:36Leopard X building

01:04:37for my first day.

01:04:38Walking towards the entrance,

01:04:39I felt a surge of purpose.

01:04:40The lobby was a whirlwave

01:04:41of activity,

01:04:42a testament

01:04:43to the company's scale.

01:04:44My destination was clear,

01:04:45the HR department

01:04:46on the 30th floor.

01:04:47Waiting for the elevator,

01:04:48I steeled myself

01:04:48for whatever came next.

01:04:49The elevator's overloaded.

01:04:50Someone has to get out.

01:04:51And the overload alarm

01:04:52started beeping.

01:04:53Annoyance was etched

01:04:53on every face,

01:04:54but one woman's expression

01:04:55was pure contempt.

01:04:56You, the one in the plane shirt,

01:04:57you should leave.

01:04:58Her eyes found me,

01:04:58and with a flick of her finger,

01:04:59she singled me out.

01:05:00Her voice dripped with arrogance.

01:05:01I didn't flinch,

01:05:02but a cold resolve

01:05:03settled over me.

01:05:04I was here first.

01:05:05The last person on

01:05:06should be the first person off.

01:05:08Are you deaf?

01:05:09You're not even staff here.

01:05:10Stop holding us all up.

01:05:13But before she could react,

01:05:15I made my move.

01:05:16A firm shove

01:05:17was all it took.

01:05:18Miss, who are you here to see?

01:05:19I finally reached

01:05:20the HR department.

01:05:21I'm starting work today.

01:05:22I stated my purpose simply.

01:05:23You must be Elena.

01:05:24That's when I met Paige,

01:05:25the HR manager.

01:05:26Her gaze was like,

01:05:27follow me.

01:05:28Without another word,

01:05:29she turned and led the way.

01:05:30I followed.

01:05:31My expression betraying nothing.

01:05:33She led me past

01:05:34rows of pristine desks

01:05:35to a dusty, forgotten corner.

01:05:36The design team is full.

01:05:37There are no desks.

01:05:38You'll have to make do here.

01:05:39This, she declared,

01:05:40was to be my workplace.

01:05:40We're all too busy

01:05:41to train newcomers,

01:05:42so figure it out yourself.

01:05:43The single bench sat there,

01:05:44a symbol of my welcome.

01:05:45But as I looked from the bench

01:05:46to her snug face,

01:05:46I felt not despair,

01:05:47but determination.

01:05:48Miss Harper-Elise,

01:05:49her demeanor shifted entirely.

01:05:51I would have met you.

01:05:51She practically ran

01:05:52to greet the newcomers,

01:05:53her voice dripping

01:05:53with false sweetness.

01:05:54Thank you, Miss Waller.

01:05:55It's nice to meet you.

01:05:56The young woman, Ellis,

01:05:57responded with practiced grace.

01:05:58From my corner,

01:05:59I watched the performance

01:05:59with cold distraction.

01:06:00Your skirt is exquisite,

01:06:02straight from the latest runway.

01:06:03It looks stunning on you.

01:06:05Your office is all prepared.

01:06:06Let me show you the way.

01:06:08But as she turned,

01:06:09her mask slipped

01:06:10the moment her eyes met my...

01:06:12What are you looking at?

01:06:13Find something

01:06:14to keep yourself busy.

01:06:16The office air

01:06:17was thick with whispers,

01:06:18and I was the storm

01:06:19they were talking about.

01:06:20I heard a Harper family

01:06:22intern join today.

01:06:23There are two new hires.

01:06:25Which one is the Harper girl?

01:06:27The one Paige is fanning over,

01:06:29obviously.

01:06:30It has to be her.

01:06:31My eyes landed on the woman

01:06:32who shoved me in the elevator,

01:06:34then on my desk.

01:06:35Paige gave me a bench,

01:06:37while Ely got a private office.

01:06:39Thanks for the office, Paige.

01:06:41It's perfect.

01:06:42Oh, it's nothing.

01:06:43Happy to help you, Ely.

01:06:46So this is what you meant

01:06:47by no vacancies?

01:06:51How can you compare yourself

01:06:52to Elise?

01:06:53Be grateful we found you

01:06:54a place at all.

01:06:55Know your limits.

01:06:57Let me ask one last time.

01:06:58Is there an empty desk or not?

01:07:01I already told you.

01:07:02If you're unhappy,

01:07:03you're free to leave.

01:07:04I'll personally inform

01:07:05Alexander why you walked out.

01:07:06Elena, don't be too harsh on Paige.

01:07:08She's just doing her job.

01:07:09Leopard X doesn't bend the rules.

01:07:11Even if Alexander himself were here,

01:07:13I'd say the same.

01:07:14Really?

01:07:15A bench for me,

01:07:16while Elyse gets an office,

01:07:18who exactly is receiving

01:07:19special treatment?

01:07:20Elise is a top graduate

01:07:21from Clath Arts.

01:07:22She's set to inherit

01:07:23part of the Harper Group.

01:07:25What do you have

01:07:26to compete with her?

01:07:29Inherit the Harper Group?

01:07:31Elise,

01:07:32does my father know

01:07:33about this grand plan of yours?

01:07:34Elena,

01:07:35stop stirring trouble.

01:07:36If you really want my office,

01:07:38take it.

01:07:38I don't mind sitting

01:07:39with everyone else.

01:07:39Why is she acting so entitled?

01:07:41Eels is the real Harper

01:07:42and she's being so humble.

01:07:43Enough!

01:07:44Elena,

01:07:45if you don't like this seat,

01:07:46leave.

01:07:46No one's stopping you.

01:07:48I reached into my...

01:07:49pulled out a card

01:07:50and tossed it onto the desk.

01:07:56Ask her who should be leaving.

01:07:59You think a business card

01:08:00will get you a private office?

01:08:03I caught her wrist,

01:08:05twisted it,

01:08:06and sent her crashing

01:08:07to the floor.

01:08:10What's with all this racket?

01:08:12Don't you people

01:08:13have work to do?

01:08:14Mrs. Hayes,

01:08:15you're just in time.

01:08:16This new hire

01:08:17refuses to cooperate.

01:08:19I'll have her dismissed

01:08:20right away.

01:08:24Darling,

01:08:25what are you doing here?

01:08:28The moment Monica,

01:08:29the general manager,

01:08:30walked in,

01:08:30she moved with

01:08:31an undeniable authority.

01:08:32She swept past Paige,

01:08:33the woman who just tried

01:08:34to kick me out,

01:08:35without a single glance.

01:08:36And then she ignored

01:08:37everyone else

01:08:37and embraced me.

01:08:38Monica,

01:08:39your employee wants

01:08:40to fire me.

01:08:41Who?

01:08:42I practically begged you

01:08:44to join us

01:08:44and provide guidance.

01:08:45Who would dare

01:08:46even think of firing you?

01:08:48Mrs. Hayes,

01:08:49I had no idea

01:08:50Elena was your friend.

01:08:54You are fired.

01:08:57This isn't fair.

01:09:00Elise has her own office.

01:09:02Surely you're aware

01:09:03of her background?

01:09:04The Harpers!

01:09:05Mrs. Hayes,

01:09:06Paige isn't entirely at fault.

01:09:08The design department

01:09:09genuinely lacks

01:09:10additional office space.

01:09:11Fine.

01:09:12This vacant office

01:09:13will go to Illus.

01:09:14I'll clear out

01:09:15the larger office

01:09:16across from mine

01:09:17for Elena.

01:09:17Just like that,

01:09:18she solved everything.

01:09:20Is that acceptable

01:09:21to you, darling?

01:09:23That works for me.

01:09:27And Paige,

01:09:28you've made a serious error.

01:09:30You'll forfeit

01:09:31one month's bonus.

01:09:33Do not test me again.

01:09:35Later,

01:09:35in the project meeting,

01:09:36Monica put Elise and me

01:09:37in charge of the

01:09:38Spencer Group collaboration.

01:09:39I'm assigning the

01:09:40Spencer Group collaboration

01:09:41to Elena and Elise.

01:09:42Miss Hayes,

01:09:43this project is

01:09:43extremely challenging.

01:09:45Assigning it to newcomers

01:09:46seems too risky.

01:09:47These aren't

01:09:47ordinary newcomers.

01:09:49I trust them completely.

01:09:52But the project hinges

01:09:54on Wesley's approval

01:09:55and he's elusive.

01:09:57I am well acquainted

01:09:58with Wesley.

01:09:59I can find his whereabouts.

01:10:01Monana,

01:10:02please leave the project

01:10:03details to me.

01:10:04Impressive, Elise.

01:10:05If you know Wesley,

01:10:06we actually have a chance.

01:10:11I watched Elise

01:10:12soak in the praise.

01:10:13A smug smile

01:10:14on her face.

01:10:16Well acquainted

01:10:17with Wesley?

01:10:18Is that what she calls

01:10:19being humiliated by him

01:10:20at a banquet

01:10:21just days ago?

01:10:23Some people just

01:10:24don't know their limits.

01:10:25Trying to snatch

01:10:25a project from Elise?

01:10:26She knows Wesley.

01:10:27This is effortless for her.

01:10:28Elise, you know Wesley?

01:10:30The most sought-after

01:10:30man in Claythay?

01:10:31I heard he's so reserved.

01:10:32How did you meet?

01:10:33We've known each other

01:10:33since we were children.

01:10:34He's a wonderful person,

01:10:35really.

01:10:35Oh my god,

01:10:36childhood sweethearts.

01:10:37No wonder he treats you

01:10:38differently.

01:10:39I closed my sketchbook,

01:10:40ignoring them.

01:10:43Well, look who it is.

01:10:44You shoved me out

01:10:45of the elevator this morning.

01:10:47You owe me an apology.

01:10:48So?

01:10:49The elevator was full.

01:10:51You were last on.

01:10:52You had to get off.

01:10:53What's the issue?

01:10:54You shouldn't have pushed me.

01:10:55I don't know what kind

01:10:56of upbringing you had.

01:10:57What did you just say?

01:10:59If you fail to secure

01:11:00this project,

01:11:01you'll be out.

01:11:02That's none of your concern.

01:11:04Maybe you should worry

01:11:05about your own job

01:11:06since this department

01:11:06comment hasn't launched

01:11:07a hit product in years.

01:11:09You!

01:11:10If you're so knightable,

01:11:11why don't you challenge

01:11:11Helena?

01:11:12If I start designing,

01:11:13this company won't need

01:11:14you at all.

01:11:14You're bluffing.

01:11:15You create successful design,

01:11:16I'll subjure.

01:11:17You fail,

01:11:17you quit and apologize.

01:11:18Ruby, please.

01:11:19She just returned to Clayta.

01:11:20I apologize on her behalf.

01:11:21Remember what you said.

01:11:23But I wasn't looking at her.

01:11:24To win this,

01:11:25I needed Wesley's backing.

01:11:26I knew who to call.

01:11:27Jeffrey,

01:11:28where's Wesley today?

01:11:29I need to discuss

01:11:29a project with him.

01:11:30Why do you want to know?

01:11:31Helena Leopard X

01:11:31isn't a major player.

01:11:33I promised grandmother.

01:11:34Just tell me where he is.

01:11:35He's at the Imperial Club.

01:11:36It's members only.

01:11:37Use my name.

01:11:38Thanks, Jeffrey.

01:11:39I arrived at the

01:11:40exclusive Imperial Club.

01:11:42Instead of using

01:11:42my own access...

01:11:44Hello,

01:11:44I'm Jeffrey's family.

01:11:45Of course,

01:11:46Miss Harper.

01:11:47The elevator

01:11:47is right over there.

01:11:51And you?

01:11:53May I see your pass?

01:11:54I'm Elena Harper,

01:11:56Jeffrey's family.

01:11:58You're Jeffrey's family as well?

01:12:01Who else is claiming

01:12:02to be his family?

01:12:04Well, if it isn't Elise,

01:12:05what brings you here?

01:12:06The receptionist

01:12:07doesn't recognize me.

01:12:08That's no issue.

01:12:09I'll vouch for you.

01:12:11Listen up.

01:12:11This is Miss Elise Harper,

01:12:13a member of the Harper family.

01:12:14But this lady also insists

01:12:16she's related to Mr. Harper.

01:12:17Are there two daughters?

01:12:18Hey, gorgeous.

01:12:19One inside?

01:12:20Just call me honey

01:12:21and I'll get you in.

01:12:22Miss,

01:12:22if you can't verify

01:12:23your connection,

01:12:24I must ask you to leave.

01:12:25At once.

01:12:26His friends started laughing,

01:12:27their words full of mockery.

01:12:29I've never seen someone

01:12:29try to sneak into

01:12:30Imperial Club like this.

01:12:31Why struggle?

01:12:31Just name your price, darling.

01:12:32I've got the cash.

01:12:34I let their shameless stares

01:12:35linger for a moment,

01:12:36then placed a sleek black card

01:12:38on the marble counter.

01:12:41Here is my membership.

01:12:44You're...

01:12:45a black card holder?

01:12:47The men who had been taunting me

01:12:48fell completely silent.

01:12:50They knew exactly

01:12:51what that card represented.

01:12:54Damn it.

01:12:56I just made an enemy

01:12:57of someone

01:12:57I should never have crossed.

01:13:00You can't afford my price.

01:13:03Apologies.

01:13:05Can I offer you a drink

01:13:06as an apology?

01:13:07Keep it.

01:13:09Your friend might need it more.

01:13:11A black card?

01:13:13How could a simple country girl

01:13:14like you have one?

01:13:15My finances are none

01:13:17of your concern.

01:13:18May I proceed?

01:13:19Certainly, Miss Harper.

01:13:20Right this way.

01:13:28Where Wesley was waiting.

01:13:37On behalf of Leopard X,

01:13:38I want to propose a partnership.

01:13:41We are prepared to relinquish

01:13:43all profits

01:13:44for the chance

01:13:44to establish a presence

01:13:46on the island.

01:13:46This is an offer

01:13:47you cannot refuse.

01:13:49Wesley?

01:13:50Please,

01:13:51consider our proposal.

01:13:56I suggest a game.

01:13:58The loser must grant

01:13:59the winner a favor.

01:14:00Are you interested?

01:14:01You shouldn't be so optimistic.

01:14:03He's unbeaten.

01:14:04Even professional players

01:14:05haven't bested Wesley.

01:14:06Your chances are slim.

01:14:19Let's see what you've got.

01:14:20If you lose,

01:14:22I want to see Elle.

01:14:23Fine.

01:14:24If I win,

01:14:25the Spencer group

01:14:26will grant Leopard X

01:14:27the duty-free counter

01:14:28on the island.

01:14:30Agreed.

01:14:31How did that country girl

01:14:32ensnare him so quickly?

01:14:34Such delusion.

01:14:35Has Wesley ever been

01:14:36this close to a woman before?

01:14:37If the Harpers and Spencers

01:14:38merge through marriage,

01:14:39they dominate cloth.

01:14:41I am the right match for him,

01:14:42not her.

01:14:43She's utterly undeserving.

01:14:45Take the first shot.

01:14:46He's going easy on her.

01:14:47Wesley usually wins

01:14:48in a single turn.

01:14:49One chance might be

01:14:49all you get, beautiful.

01:14:50I ignored them

01:14:51and approached the table.

01:14:55My stance was stable.

01:14:57My grip on the cue expert.

01:14:58With a confident stroke,

01:15:00I sent the cue ball

01:15:01crashing into the pack.

01:15:02The first ball dropped,

01:15:04then a second,

01:15:05and a third.

01:15:06No.

01:15:07She can't.

01:15:08A fourth ball.

01:15:09It's rolling toward the pocket.

01:15:12Wesley's record is

01:15:13three on the break.

01:15:14Is she going to beat it?

01:15:17It fell!

01:15:17Four on the break!

01:15:18Unbelievable!

01:15:19She's amazing!

01:15:20Don't hold back, Wesley.

01:15:21She might actually be...

01:15:29I lifted my eyes

01:15:30from the table,

01:15:31meeting his intense gaze directly.

01:15:36Everyone thought

01:15:36my luck had run out.

01:15:39Her little show

01:15:40is finally over.

01:15:42My cue ball

01:15:42had to jump over

01:15:43the black ball

01:15:43to hit the target.

01:15:44With a swift,

01:15:45effortless motion,

01:15:46I sent the white ball soaring.

01:15:48It struck its target,

01:15:49rebounded off the edge,

01:15:50and knocked another ball

01:15:51into the pocket.

01:15:52One by one,

01:15:54my balls vanished

01:15:55until only one

01:15:56remained on the table.

01:15:57Is she actually about

01:15:58to clear the entire table?

01:16:02Wesley,

01:16:03I won.

01:16:04Yeah.

01:16:06Damn it!

01:16:07She actually won!

01:16:09He's going to give her

01:16:10the project!

01:16:15A deal is a deal.

01:16:17Bring the proposal

01:16:18dispenser group tomorrow.

01:16:20Appreciate it.

01:16:21Elena,

01:16:21you're just a pawn

01:16:22in their game.

01:16:24Elena went to the

01:16:25Imperial Club

01:16:26looking for you.

01:16:27I know.

01:16:28You can refuse

01:16:29to work with Leopard X,

01:16:30but don't you dare

01:16:31mess with my sister!

01:16:33Is that all?

01:16:35That was Jeffrey.

01:16:37I saw the screen.

01:16:38Well,

01:16:39the game's over.

01:16:40I'll see you tomorrow.

01:16:44I left the club

01:16:45and went straight

01:16:46to Empire

01:16:46to find Lydia.

01:16:48Still dealing

01:16:49with those people

01:16:50from Avalara?

01:16:51A few pests

01:16:52show up now

01:16:53and now and then,

01:16:53but I handled them.

01:16:54I'm done hiding.

01:16:56So you're finally

01:16:57done running?

01:16:58Yeah.

01:16:59I've spent years

01:17:00in the shadows.

01:17:02That's over now.

01:17:03Now we can see

01:17:04each other every day!

01:17:05You won't get sick

01:17:06of me, right?

01:17:08Already am.

01:17:09That hurts!

01:17:11And after I help

01:17:12block Wesley

01:17:12from digging

01:17:13into your past,

01:17:14speaking of which,

01:17:15the head of Spencer Group

01:17:16has been after you

01:17:17all this time.

01:17:18Think he's got

01:17:19a thing for you?

01:17:22Not a chance.

01:17:24Lydia leaned in,

01:17:25a mischievous glint

01:17:26in her eyes.

01:17:27I couldn't help

01:17:28but smile at her antics.

01:17:29Why is that impossible?

01:17:30If Wesley knew

01:17:30the world's most skilled

01:17:31hacker was also

01:17:32breathtakingly gorgeous,

01:17:33he'd obviously

01:17:33develop feelings for you.

01:17:34Her words hung in the air.

01:17:35I took a sip of wine,

01:17:37considering.

01:17:37If you were a man,

01:17:38I would definitely

01:17:39make you mine.

01:17:39After our meal,

01:17:41I went home

01:17:42to finish my proposal

01:17:43and sketch

01:17:43a new bracelet design.

01:17:46My mind was

01:17:47buzzing with ideas.

01:17:52The next morning,

01:17:53I was surprised

01:17:54to see my brother

01:17:54Jeffrey in the living room.

01:17:56Jeffrey?

01:17:56What brings you

01:17:56back from the city?

01:17:57He heard you joined

01:17:58Leopard X

01:17:58and decided to check on you.

01:17:59He barely visits

01:18:00your father and me,

01:18:00so I guess we have

01:18:01you to thank.

01:18:01Come, eat breakfast.

01:18:02You can ride with Jeffrey.

01:18:03His route passes your office.

01:18:04Jeffrey simply nodded,

01:18:05his tone flat.

01:18:06I'll drop you off.

01:18:07In the car,

01:18:07Jeffrey cut through

01:18:08the silence

01:18:08of the morning traffic.

01:18:10Has anything unusual

01:18:10happened at work?

01:18:11Why do you ask?

01:18:12His question caught me

01:18:13off guard.

01:18:14Just know that if

01:18:14Leopard X doesn't work out,

01:18:16there's always a spot

01:18:17for you at headquarters.

01:18:18Elise is manipulative.

01:18:19I don't want you

01:18:19dealing with her

01:18:20unnecessary problem.

01:18:21And then came the warning.

01:18:22When we pulled up

01:18:22to Leopard X,

01:18:23I stepped out of the car

01:18:24and ran right into Ruby.

01:18:25A limited edition

01:18:26Rolls Royce.

01:18:27Oh, now I get it.

01:18:28No wonder you act

01:18:29so confident.

01:18:30You've got a rich man

01:18:30backing you up, huh?

01:18:31You, of all people,

01:18:32are making that accusation?

01:18:34After the car I just

01:18:35saw you step out of?

01:18:36What are you talking about?

01:18:37I just took note

01:18:38of the license plate

01:18:39on that old man's car.

01:18:42A quick search

01:18:44will reveal

01:18:44exactly who owns it.

01:18:47You, you saw it?

01:18:49What is this nonsense

01:18:50you're talking about?

01:18:51Watch your word!

01:18:53She tried to run,

01:18:54but I followed her.

01:18:56I cornered her again.

01:19:01I have no idea

01:19:02what you're referring to.

01:19:05I sent you the proposal.

01:19:07Spencer Group agreed

01:19:08to the partnership.

01:19:10I'm on my way there now

01:19:11to finalize it.

01:19:14Ms. Lopez!

01:19:15Elise has done

01:19:16something incredible!

01:19:17She got Mr. Spencer

01:19:19on board!

01:19:19Excuse me,

01:19:20what did you just say?

01:19:21Elise is already

01:19:22at Spencer Group

01:19:24finalizing the agreement.

01:19:25I watched the hatred

01:19:26in Ruby's eyes

01:19:27turn into a smug victory.

01:19:29She thought I had

01:19:31already lost.

01:19:32I'm busy, Elena.

01:19:33I'll review

01:19:34your proposal later.

01:19:35If you're too busy,

01:19:36maybe Monica

01:19:36should handle it instead.

01:19:39Save your effort.

01:19:41Elise has already

01:19:42headed to Spencer Group.

01:19:44By now,

01:19:46Mr. Spencer

01:19:47has probably

01:19:48already signed.

01:19:49She won't manage

01:19:50to secure the signature.

01:19:51While Ruby was gloating,

01:19:52I knew exactly

01:19:53what was happening

01:19:54in Wesley's office.

01:19:58He did?

01:20:01Elise,

01:20:02you're amazing!

01:20:03Getting access

01:20:04so smoothly

01:20:05to Spencer Group!

01:20:06It's not a big deal.

01:20:08I visit Mr. Spencer's

01:20:09office regularly.

01:20:13Ms. Harper,

01:20:14please come this way.

01:20:15Mr. Spencer sent me

01:20:16to escort you.

01:20:18He sent you for me?

01:20:20She walked into his office,

01:20:22beaming,

01:20:23thinking she had already

01:20:24won our little war.

01:20:27Mr. Spencer,

01:20:29I've come to

01:20:29finalize the contract.

01:20:33What brings you here?

01:20:38Sir,

01:20:39weren't you expecting

01:20:39Ms. Harder?

01:20:42Leave now, Elise.

01:20:49I am waiting for Elena,

01:20:51not you.

01:20:52I am waiting for Elena,

01:20:54not you.

01:20:55A simple misunderstanding.

01:20:57Of course.

01:20:58Christy,

01:20:58call the office.

01:20:59Tell Elena to come

01:21:00sign the contract

01:21:01immediately.

01:21:02What?

01:21:03While Elisa

01:21:03mis-scrambled to SACE,

01:21:04her assistant called

01:21:05my manager to meet

01:21:06Ruby Elena?

01:21:07Alright,

01:21:08I understand.

01:21:08A few taps on my phone

01:21:09and I had all of

01:21:10Ruby's dirties.

01:21:11Darwin Kelly,

01:21:12married,

01:21:12and his wife is about

01:21:13to get some very

01:21:14interesting photos.

01:21:15Send.

01:21:18Elena,

01:21:18your proposal is

01:21:19a rushed mess.

01:21:20Take it to the

01:21:20Spencer Group.

01:21:21Now!

01:21:22And why should I?

01:21:23Who do you think

01:21:23you are to give me

01:21:24orders?

01:21:25You bitch!

01:21:25Say that again

01:21:26and I'll tear your

01:21:27mouth apart!

01:21:28What's going on?

01:21:28Why is Ms. Lopez

01:21:29confronting Elena?

01:21:30I wouldn't get angry

01:21:31just yet, Ruby.

01:21:32There's a big surprise

01:21:33coming for you.

01:21:35What crypt nonsense

01:21:36are you talking about?

01:21:37She raised her hand

01:21:38to strike me,

01:21:39but stopped dead

01:21:40when she saw

01:21:41my phone screen.

01:21:42How?

01:21:43How did you get those?

01:21:46You?

01:21:47Where did you get that?

01:21:58What do you want?

01:21:59That picture

01:22:00isn't real!

01:22:02Not real?

01:22:03Why don't you

01:22:04explain that

01:22:05to Mrs. Kelly?

01:22:06You shameless woman!

01:22:08I finally caught you

01:22:10sneaking around

01:22:11with my husband!

01:22:13She didn't even

01:22:14see it coming.

01:22:15Let me go!

01:22:16Security!

01:22:17Get her off me!

01:22:19You bitch!

01:22:21You're about to find

01:22:22out what happens

01:22:23to women

01:22:23who destroy marriages.

01:22:27After that scandal,

01:22:28Monica quickly sent me

01:22:30to finalize

01:22:30the Spencer group deal.

01:22:32Elena,

01:22:32I always knew

01:22:34you were the one.

01:22:35Mr. Spencer

01:22:36specifically requested you.

01:22:44Elena,

01:22:45you're here.

01:22:45I misunderstood

01:22:46the instructions.

01:22:48You can go in

01:22:49and sign.

01:22:50Misunderstood?

01:22:52Funny,

01:22:53I don't recall

01:22:54Mr. Spencer

01:22:54even acknowledging

01:22:55you yesterday.

01:22:57I was only looking

01:22:58out for the company's

01:22:59interests.

01:23:01I hope you won't

01:23:02let personal grudges

01:23:03affect our business.

01:23:04I found Wesley

01:23:05absorbed in his work.

01:23:07Mr. Spencer,

01:23:08is now a good time?

01:23:11Let's go.

01:23:13To where?

01:23:14You're late.

01:23:15We'll have lunch first.

01:23:19He took me

01:23:19to the most expensive

01:23:20restaurant in Claith.

01:23:22I'll have the champagne

01:23:23lobster and the truffle

01:23:24pasta.

01:23:25When the manager

01:23:26saw me confidently

01:23:27order several

01:23:28signature dishes,

01:23:29his jaw dropped.

01:23:29Is there a problem?

01:23:30Absolutely not,

01:23:31Mr. Spencer.

01:23:32Right away.

01:23:35What caused

01:23:36your delay today?

01:23:40A minor issue.

01:23:41It's handled.

01:23:42He didn't press

01:23:43for details.

01:23:44After a silent meal,

01:23:46he simply signed

01:23:47the contract.

01:23:48But when I got home,

01:23:49my victory was cut short.

01:23:51Elisa was waiting

01:23:51for me.

01:23:52Signing that contract

01:23:53doesn't mean you've won,

01:23:54Elena.

01:23:54The true test is sales.

01:23:56We'll see whose designs

01:23:57truly capture the market.

01:23:59How convenient.

01:24:00Now that I have the contract,

01:24:01you're changing

01:24:02the rules of the game.

01:24:03Are you scared?

01:24:04Worried your foreign

01:24:05designs won't sell?

01:24:06You can concede now.

01:24:07I'll make up a nice

01:24:08excuse for Grandma.

01:24:10You think your cheap

01:24:11provofications will

01:24:12bait me into a mistake?

01:24:13Elise, you should

01:24:14be embarrassed.

01:24:15You already have

01:24:16everyone's love.

01:24:17Why do you still

01:24:17compete with me?

01:24:18I have nothing,

01:24:19and now you want

01:24:20to take Leopard X2?

01:24:21How much further

01:24:22are you going to push me?

01:24:24I am a harper.

01:24:25I was born deserving

01:24:27their love.

01:24:28It was never yours

01:24:29to begin with.

01:24:30The air in the Grand Hall

01:24:31was as cold as the marble

01:24:32beneath our feet,

01:24:33and I was about to

01:24:34make it colder.

01:24:35You live like royalty

01:24:36on my family's compassion,

01:24:37Elise.

01:24:38Not a single one of us

01:24:39owe you anything.

01:24:40I am a harper.

01:24:41This is my home.

01:24:42Without our generosity,

01:24:43you wouldn't have the

01:24:44privilege to stand

01:24:45before me,

01:24:46so spare me the tears.

01:24:48Besides,

01:24:49you still have family

01:24:50back in your hometown.

01:24:52Infernville?

01:24:54You...

01:24:54You wouldn't dare.

01:24:56They're your bloodline.

01:24:57Your grandparents

01:24:58tried to reclaim you

01:24:58once, didn't they?

01:24:59They were banished!

01:25:01Bertha banished them!

01:25:02Perhaps it's time

01:25:03for a family reunion.

01:25:06I will never go back

01:25:07to that village.

01:25:08I will die

01:25:08before I leave this house.

01:25:09I will see you

01:25:10destroyed first.

01:25:11I ignored her empty threats

01:25:12and focused on my work.

01:25:14Leopard X was planning

01:25:15a massive jewelry exhibition,

01:25:16and my design was chosen

01:25:18as the crowning jewel.

01:25:19Elena, this bracelet

01:25:20is the masterpiece

01:25:21we needed.

01:25:22It will be the grand finale

01:25:23of the entire show.

01:25:24The day of the exhibition

01:25:25arrived.

01:25:26As my design was unveiled,

01:25:28the room erupted.

01:25:29My God, this is breathtaking!

01:25:31Leopard X has truly

01:25:32reinvented itself!

01:25:33Whose work is this?

01:25:34It's pure nobility.

01:25:36I haven't seen anything

01:25:37this mesmerizing in years.

01:25:39But as the crowd applauded,

01:25:41I saw her,

01:25:42lurking in the shadows,

01:25:44her eyes burning

01:25:45with a malevolent glint.

01:25:47Enjoy the praise, Elena.

01:25:48Elena, it's a shame

01:25:50when a masterpiece

01:25:51is revealed to be a fraud.

01:25:54My bracelet was

01:25:54an instant sensation,

01:25:55and Leopard X

01:25:56was the talk of the town.

01:25:57This success is all thanks

01:25:59to our design genius,

01:26:00Elena!

01:26:01A toast to her!

01:26:02To Elena!

01:26:03You are so composed,

01:26:04even after such a huge win.

01:26:06We owe this entire

01:26:06comeback to you.

01:26:07It was a team effort,

01:26:08Monica.

01:26:09Don't be so humble.

01:26:10Your design is what got us

01:26:11the Spencer Group deal.

01:26:12You're incredible.

01:26:13Hey, speaking of the team,

01:26:15where's Elis?

01:26:18She didn't show up today.

01:26:19I saw her backstage earlier,

01:26:21but then she just vanished.

01:26:23Forget her.

01:26:24Mr. Harper just announced

01:26:25double year-end bonuses

01:26:26for everyone in this room.

01:26:27The room erupted in cheers,

01:26:29but as they chanted my name,

01:26:31the celebration came

01:26:31to a dead stop.

01:26:33Elise stood on the stage,

01:26:34her face streaked with tears.

01:26:36Elise, what is the meaning of this?

01:26:37I'm sorry to interrupt.

01:26:39Mrs. Hayes,

01:26:39I need to apologize.

01:26:41I never meant to miss the deadline.

01:26:42It's just my design vanished.

01:26:44The exhibition is over.

01:26:45It went perfectly.

01:26:46You can step down now.

01:26:47At first,

01:26:48I thought I just misplaced it.

01:26:50She paused,

01:26:51her gaze sweeping over the crowd

01:26:52before landing directly on me.

01:26:54But then,

01:26:55after seeing the winning design today,

01:26:57I realized what happened.

01:26:59Elise,

01:26:59choose your next words

01:27:00very carefully.

01:27:02Someone stole my work,

01:27:03and she's standing right there.

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