Diwowned, I'm Actually A Genius Heiress 2026 #moboreels

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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.

00:00:31She'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 Foyklands.

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?

00:01:27It'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.

00:02:00Seeing 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.

00:02:43I 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 Sylvia.

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.

00:03:07Stealing even one piece of our jewelry could feed your family for years.

00:03:10I 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.

00:03:19She immediately started shouting,

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

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

00:03:24You filthy thief!

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

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

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 pseudomark.

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

00:03:53Mom, 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.

00:04:18Whatever 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?

00:04:31How 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.

00:04:39Where 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!

00:04:49We'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.

00:05:03Miss Harper, sorry I'm late.

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

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

00:05:10Where are my parents?

00:05:11I'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.

00:05:27No need.

00:05:28Leave.

00:05:29Take it and leave.

00:05:31Are you certain?

00:05:33Take it and leave.

00:05:34Declan hesitated, recalling his employer's instructions.

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

00:05:44a bank card with a balanced $200 million.

00:05:45To 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?

00:05:55No, that 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.

00:06:04Declan couldn't stop himself from stealing glances at my face, which bore an uncanny resemblance to 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.

00:06:28The surroundings were extravagantly luxurious, and it was becoming clear that my birth parents were far more remarkable than I

00:06:35had envisioned.

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

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

00:06:50Oh, 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 him.

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.

00:07:03She was told her child died, but she swore she heard a baby's cries and never stopped believing her daughter

00:07:08was alive.

00:07:08Ever 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, its walls draped in vibrant

00:07:18blossoms.

00:07:18To 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.

00:07:29Elena, my daughter, I'm your mother.

00:07:33Now 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.

00:07:42Elena, we are your real parents.

00:07:45We'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?

00:07:57I suddenly recalled that the man before me, Alexander, was one of the three wealthiest figures on 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.

00:08:13It's my gift to you.

00:08:14This is for me.

00:08:16Another 10 million.

00:08:17This 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,

00:08:27whereas the Reed family had always disregarded me and never even bought me a simple trinket.

00:08:32My 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.

00:08:38Was this how parents were supposed to be?

00:08:40My mother's embrace was so comforting, something Ceasley had never offered.

00:08:43It became clear that my biological parents were nothing like the Reed's.

00:08:46Let's get in first.

00:08:47As the trio stepped into the magnificent estate, I noticed a girl around my age.

00:08:51You must be Elena.

00:08:52Right?

00:08:53I'm Elise Harper.

00:08:55This estate is vast.

00:08:56So if you ever need anything or feel lost, don't hesitate to ask me.

00:09:00No need for formalities.

00:09:02This is your home too.

00:09:03I immediately felt irritated.

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

00:09:07This was my rightful home.

00:09:08I noted that her earlier expression had been anything but welcoming,

00:09:11and her words carried the same and sincere tone as Sylvia's.

00:09:14That won't be necessary.

00:09:16Jolie gently squeezed my hand, explaining that Elise was my aunt's daughter,

00:09:21whose parents passed away when she was young, so they took her in.

00:09:25Aside from Elise, I have three elder brothers who can't wait to meet me.

00:09:30Come on.

00:09:30Let'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 floor.

00:09:39It was the only Elena jewelry flagship store in the country.

00:09:45Do you like any of these?

00:09:48I examined them.

00:09:50They were my own recent designs.

00:09:53Yes, I do.

00:09:57Mom, isn't that Elena over there?

00:09:59The jewelry here starts at a fortune and she doesn't have a dime.

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

00:10:03Could 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.

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

00:10:16She'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.

00:10:28If you too can be here, why can't I?

00:10:31Oh, come on, Elena.

00:10:33The cheapest piece here costs at least a million.

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

00:10:38Your real parents are struggling to make a living.

00:10:41Nothing here is within your reach.

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

00:10:45You 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?

00:10:51She's ruining our shopping experience.

00:10:54Before the clerk could say anything,

00:10:57Sylvia suddenly snatched the ruby pendant from my grasp.

00:11:03Elena, how could you be so clumsy?

00:11:04You couldn't even hold on to it properly.

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

00:11:09Now that it's damaged, how do you plan to pay for it?

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

00:11:12Sylvia scratched the pendant and now you're trying to pin it on me?

00:11:15You do realize there are surveillance cameras, right?

00:11:17Elena, you were the one who broke it.

00:11:19Don't try to twist the truth.

00:11:20Is this how we raised you?

00:11:22If you admit your mistake now,

00:11:24I might reconsider and let you stay in Folklands.

00:11:27Otherwise, you can kiss city goodbye

00:11:29and rot in that backwater village forever.

00:11:30Some people never seem to learn until it's already too late.

00:11:33My composed demeanor and scornful look

00:11:35instantly infuriated Cecily.

00:11:37Elena, you ungrateful...

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

00:11:41Buy it or involve the police.

00:11:44Mom, Elena isn't going to back down

00:11:45and she certainly can't purchase it.

00:11:47We should just buy it.

00:11:47How much is it?

00:11:48We'll take it.

00:11:49It's just a little ruby.

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

00:11:5250 million.

00:11:53What?

00:11:54What did you just say?

00:11:5550 million.

00:11:56Would you like to proceed with the card?

00:11:57Cecily's arrogance disappeared instantly,

00:11:59her eyes widening in shock.

00:12:01She had only 5 million in her account,

00:12:03which Benjamin had allocated solely

00:12:05for Sylvia's engagement ceremony with Darren.

00:12:07There was no way she could come up with 50 million.

00:12:09Madam, how are we supposed to process the transaction

00:12:12if you don't release the card?

00:12:13Or perhaps the account doesn't have sufficient funds.

00:12:15Elena, you ungrateful ret!

00:12:17You scheming slut!

00:12:18You orchestrated this!

00:12:19Madam, watch your language.

00:12:20You damaged the jewelry first

00:12:22and then insulted Elena.

00:12:23Your arrogance and this unreasonable display,

00:12:25are you trying to intimidate us?

00:12:26Madam, don't be fooled by her.

00:12:28She's inherently rude,

00:12:29during which she's been nothing but trouble.

00:12:30Now, as my family's company prepares

00:12:32to partner with the Harper family,

00:12:33she shamelessly insists on staying with us,

00:12:35refusing to go back to her shabby home.

00:12:37Enough!

00:12:38The partnership with the Reed family

00:12:39had been her idea,

00:12:40initially intended as a way to repay them for raising me.

00:12:42She never expected them to treat me so poorly.

00:12:45The collaboration between the Reed family

00:12:47and the Harper family is hereby terminated.

00:12:49Do you think you can just cancel

00:12:51the collaboration like this?

00:12:53Who do you think you are?

00:12:54I had no intention of allowing them a graceful exit.

00:12:57They had tried to frame me.

00:12:59It was my backing that had propelled the Reed family

00:13:01to its status today.

00:13:02Do you think you're leaving without forking out that 50 million?

00:13:05A necklace worth 50 million?

00:13:06This has to be some kind of scam!

00:13:08Madam, you are in a Helena-exclusive boutique.

00:13:11Each piece here is a unique creation by Helena herself.

00:13:14There's no fraud involved.

00:13:15If it's beyond your means,

00:13:16you shouldn't have walked in.

00:13:17What was that?

00:13:19Who do you think can't afford it?

00:13:20Cecily immediately dialed Benjamin's number

00:13:22to demand money,

00:13:23only to receive a furious scolding.

00:13:25Idiot!

00:13:26How am I supposed to conjure up 50 million for a necklace?

00:13:28Our stock is tumbling

00:13:29and we're depending on a deal with the Harper Group.

00:13:31Come home now!

00:13:32As the color drained from Cecily's face,

00:13:34Sylvia too felt the sting of humiliation wash over her.

00:13:37A crowd began to gather,

00:13:39cornered by the onlookers.

00:13:40Sylvia hesitantly made a call to Darren.

00:13:42Learning of Sylvia's plight,

00:13:44Darren didn't hesitate to transfer 50 million to her account.

00:13:47With the funds now in their possession,

00:13:49Cecily and Sylvia departed in a cloud of shame,

00:13:52tightly grasping the ruby necklace

00:13:53they had managed to buy.

00:13:58How were you able to enter?

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

00:14:03Are you blind?

00:14:04Didn't you see me enter just now?

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

00:14:10Benjamin's confusion quickly morphed into surprise.

00:14:13So you're a maid for Mr. Harper now?

00:14:15This isn't the Reed family's place,

00:14:17so keep your hands to yourself.

00:14:18If anything goes missing,

00:14:19you'll end up behind bars.

00:14:21Rather than worrying about me,

00:14:22maybe you should think about your own future.

00:14:24From what I've heard,

00:14:25you'll end up in jail soon.

00:14:26Lately, the Reed group's financial situation had collapsed.

00:14:29Employees went unpaid,

00:14:30work halted halfway,

00:14:31and chaos re-aimed due to redwilding funds.

00:14:33Shored my peace,

00:14:34I brushed past them and ascended the staircase,

00:14:36treating the Reed family as if they were invisible.

00:14:39With a cold, unreadable expression,

00:14:40Declan quietly led the Reed family to Alexander.

00:14:43By now, Declan understood perfectly.

00:14:44The Reed family was clueless that I was actually Harper's daughter,

00:14:47whom the Harpers and Sisi's blatant disrespect towards me

00:14:50in front of a simple driver,

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

00:14:54Mr. Harper,

00:14:54could you perhaps clarify why the Harper group

00:14:57suddenly withdrew from our joint venture?

00:14:59The Reed group may not be among Clath's major enterprises,

00:15:02but we always deliver top-quality work.

00:15:04Partnering with us wouldn't disappoint you.

00:15:07This project demands a significant financial backbone,

00:15:10one your struggling little company can't possibly provide.

00:15:12Mr. Harper, surely you wouldn't abandon us completely.

00:15:15Even the smallest share could save us.

00:15:16And what exactly have you done to earn my generosity?

00:15:20The Harper group committed to us already.

00:15:22You can't suddenly go back on your word.

00:15:24Who the Harper group chooses to work with is entirely our decision.

00:15:27This was the same woman from the mall encounter yesterday, not yours.

00:15:31Mr. Harper, Mrs. Harper, you're being misled.

00:15:33Elena is completely unreliable.

00:15:35Her father is just some worthless driver,

00:15:36and her mother is from a backwatt town.

00:15:38She's totally uneducated and tells nothing but lies.

00:15:41Worthless driver?

00:15:42A woman from a backwatt town?

00:15:44That's right.

00:15:44You can't believe a word she says.

00:15:46Fresh from my shower, I paused midway down the stairs,

00:15:49clearly hearing Cecily's insulting remarks.

00:15:52The harshness of the insults twisted painfully inside me.

00:15:55Hearing those insults delivered right in front of my parents

00:15:57ignited something fierce within me.

00:16:00There!

00:16:00She's the one!

00:16:01A liar and a thief!

00:16:02She's making up lies about me and openly insulting both of you.

00:16:07Get up right now, Elena!

00:16:09Have you forgotten your place?

00:16:10You have no manners.

00:16:11Go back to that backwood village and stop disgracing us here.

00:16:14That's enough!

00:16:15Take them out immediately!

00:16:16You're no longer welcome in this house.

00:16:18Leave immediately!

00:16:19As of today, the Harper family cuts all ties with the Reed family permanently.

00:16:23You're ending a multi-million dollar partnership over a simple maid?

00:16:27Mr. Harper, you can't do this.

00:16:28This will be the end of the Reed family.

00:16:30I will ask you both to leave now, Mr. and Mrs. Reed.

00:16:33Security swiftly escorted them out of the estate before they could utter another word.

00:16:38Her words were a warm balm on a fresh wound.

00:16:41Don't be upset, Elena.

00:16:43If anyone dares to spread lies about you again, they'll have to answer to me.

00:16:49What sneaky trick did Elena pull?

00:16:51She must have seduced him.

00:16:53Why else would Mr. Harper jeopardize the entire deal?

00:16:55We offered her a good match with a divorced man and she refused.

00:16:58Now look at her.

00:16:59A mistress!

00:16:59Benjamin, if you show them her true nature, the deal can still be salvaged.

00:17:02We cannot afford to lose this deal if Elena truly crossed this line.

00:17:06I'm so sorry I wasn't there to protect you, Elena.

00:17:09You've suffered so much.

00:17:12I haven't really suffered.

00:17:14But I have something for you and Father.

00:17:17These are the first creations by the jeweler, Elena.

00:17:20They sold for 200 million at auction.

00:17:23How did you get them?

00:17:25They were a gift from someone.

00:17:27It's Jeffrey.

00:17:28My eldest son is on the phone.

00:17:30He's coming home to meet you.

00:17:33Where isn't her storied?

00:17:34Are you on it?

00:17:35An old life, a profitable one, was calling.

00:17:38I made my choice.

00:17:39This new life was more important.

00:17:44I can't.

00:17:45The client insisted on you.

00:17:46But my past wasn't ready, Million, to let me fire well.

00:17:52Wesley, I'm off.

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

00:17:56I'm going home to meet her.

00:17:57Meanwhile, across town, the man trying to hire me was sitting with my brother.

00:18:01My target, the hacker L, just turned down my request.

00:18:05Said she was in Claith, reconnecting with her biological parents.

00:18:09What a coincidence.

00:18:10The pieces of two different worlds were about to collide.

00:18:14I'll come with you.

00:18:16Are you sure?

00:18:17You usually avoid these things.

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

00:18:21Five years.

00:18:22It had been five years since I last saw him.

00:18:24Wesley, after five years, why are you suddenly coming to my home?

00:18:27People offer fortunes to meet you.

00:18:28What could you possibly want?

00:18:29Wait.

00:18:30Are you after my sister?

00:18:32Do you really think that's possible?

00:18:34As we arrived, I saw her.

00:18:36My sister, Elena.

00:18:40Elena.

00:18:41You must be Jeffrey.

00:18:44I didn't bring a gift.

00:18:46Let me give you some pocket money.

00:18:49Would you prefer cash?

00:18:51I can get you a million from the bank if you like.

00:18:55No need.

00:18:57You don't want it?

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

00:19:03Thank you, Jeffrey.

00:19:04Please scan it.

00:19:06A smile crept across Jeffrey's face as he grasped the unfolding scenario.

00:19:11He was not upset.

00:19:12Rather, he found his sister's antics quite endearing.

00:19:21Is that man also my brother?

00:19:24He is not.

00:19:26You don't need to concern yourself with him.

00:19:28I'll be leaving now.

00:19:29Until next time.

00:19:30You're leaving already?

00:19:31I thought you were set on coming inside with me.

00:19:33It's no longer needed.

00:19:34Drive on.

00:19:38I couldn't see his face, but his voice.

00:19:42It was captivating.

00:19:43As the sun dipped below the horizon,

00:19:45casting long shadows across the grand estate,

00:19:48a sense of unease that man settled over me.

00:19:50His name is Spencer.

00:19:50He's not someone you should trust.

00:19:52Stay away from him.

00:19:53What are you two doing out here?

00:19:54Dinner is ready.

00:19:55Come inside.

00:19:55My mother, Jolie, took my hand.

00:19:57It was a warmth I had never felt from my mother at the Reed Estate.

00:20:00Elena, the grandma is coming home from the hospital tomorrow.

00:20:03You should come with us to meet her and the rest of the families.

00:20:05But the conversation that followed was anything but casual.

00:20:08Your other brothers will be back as well.

00:20:10They're all looking forward to meeting you.

00:20:14The next day, I came downstairs and saw two remarkably attractive men waiting in the living room.

00:20:19Elena, this is Ellis, your second brother, and Louis, your third.

00:20:22The first, Ellis, regarded me with a cool indifference that was almost unnerved.

00:20:26Elena, you're adorable.

00:20:27I'm your third brother and I'll take care of you.

00:20:29Louis, get off her.

00:20:30Uncle and the others are already at grandma's house.

00:20:32We all headed to the manor next door, where my grandmother was waiting.

00:20:36I was immediately captivated by a breathtaking landscape painting on the wall.

00:20:42Elena, my dear, do you appreciate that painting?

00:20:46What does she know about art?

00:20:47She's just pretending.

00:20:48Elena, please ignore him.

00:20:50Javier is just overly frank.

00:20:51He doesn't mean any harm.

00:20:53You're magnenuous.

00:20:53You wouldn't take it to heart, right?

00:20:55I turned from the art to the artist of this little drama.

00:20:57I said nothing.

00:20:59My silence would be my answer.

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

00:21:02Elena is your cousin.

00:21:03Elise pressed on, playing the part of the peacemaker.

00:21:06She doesn't deserve to be my cousin.

00:21:08His words were meant to ruin, but they only hardened my resolve.

00:21:12I met his gaze, letting the coldness in my eyes speak for me.

00:21:16Suddenly, I wasn't alone.

00:21:18Jeffrey moved to my side, a silent guardian, and the air crackled with unspoken threats.

00:21:23Javier, I dare you to say that again.

00:21:25Do you think I'm unworthy of being your cousin too?

00:21:28Jeffrey, I didn't mean it like then.

00:21:30What did you mean?

00:21:31Javier speaks without thinking.

00:21:33Elena, if the painting has caught your eye, consider it a welcome gift.

00:21:38Absolutely not!

00:21:40Elise wants that painting, and I'm giving it to her!

00:21:44It's alright, Samira.

00:21:45If Elena likes it too, let her have it.

00:21:49Javier just doesn't want me to feel overlooked.

00:21:53Elena is a daughter of the Harper family.

00:21:56She has everything.

00:21:57My brother, Louis.

00:21:59Always the knight in shining armor, whether I needed one or not.

00:22:03Why would she need to take what others discard?

00:22:06My sister didn't return to be mistreated.

00:22:08Wouldn't you agree, Samira?

00:22:12Of course.

00:22:14Elise can select another painting.

00:22:16We'll let Elena have this one.

00:22:17Elena has fine taste.

00:22:19She chose a Peyton Davis piece I recently acquired.

00:22:22Fine taste?

00:22:23She probably doesn't even know who Peyton is.

00:22:26Be quiet.

00:22:28If you really like the painting, why don't you describe what makes it so special?

00:22:33Elise watched me, ready to shine the moment I was humiliated.

00:22:37She was sure an ignorant girl like me could never appreciate art.

00:22:41Who said I liked it?

00:22:42If you don't know how to appreciate this painting, just say so.

00:22:46It's understandable for someone from the backwater.

00:22:49When did I ever say I liked this painting?

00:22:52Then why did you stare at it the moment you walked in?

00:22:54Elena, it's okay if you don't appreciate it.

00:22:57No one here would mock you.

00:22:58But you shouldn't dismiss a masterpiece just to avoid embarrassment.

00:23:01They thought they had me cornered, painting me as an ignorant fool.

00:23:05But I knew something they didn't.

00:23:07If you're so well informed, then you should have noticed this painting is a forgery.

00:23:11It was time to turn the tables.

00:23:13A forgery?

00:23:14That's impossible!

00:23:15Don't spout nonsense just because you're cornered!

00:23:17It's one thing to not recognize great art, Elena.

00:23:19It's another to pretend you do.

00:23:21You're a fool.

00:23:22Every original piece by Peyton has a distinctive mark.

00:23:24A detail only a true connoisseur would know.

00:23:26When exposed to fire, a lotus pattern appears.

00:23:29We can check right now.

00:23:30That's reckless.

00:23:31You can't just subject a masterpiece to flames.

00:23:33Who will take responsibility?

00:23:34Its value is immeasurable.

00:23:36There's a limit to your nonsense.

00:23:37My daughter wouldn't speak carelessly.

00:23:39Any reg bean occurs, I'll take full responsibility.

00:23:43Make sure you don't ruin my painting.

00:23:45She's obviously making up to cover her embarrassment.

00:23:51The air was thick with anticipation.

00:23:54Everyone held their breath.

00:23:57Ten long minutes passed.

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

00:24:03There was no mark.

00:24:04I don't even know the Reed family.

00:24:05Why are they here?

00:24:06They must have the wrong address.

00:24:08But since Elena is here, we should let them in.

00:24:10Their eyes swept the room and finally landed on me.

00:24:14I could feel the shock radiating from them.

00:24:16Their faces frozen in disbelief.

00:24:18What are you doing here?

00:24:20Sylvia, focus.

00:24:21We handle our business first.

00:24:23We can deal with that wretch later.

00:24:24Celis, ever the schemer, quickly tried to silence her, her grip like a vice on her sister's arm.

00:24:29Mrs. Harper, we came to ask when you intend to fulfill your promise to us.

00:24:34What promise are you talking about?

00:24:35Samira was losing her patience.

00:24:37After I delivered the painting, you agreed to assist me.

00:24:40But when Cecilia mentioned the painting, something snapped.

00:24:43The painting!

00:24:44So it was you!

00:24:45Tell me, where did that forge come from?

00:24:47Were you trying to deceive me?

00:24:49That's impossible!

00:24:50Who told you such a thing?

00:24:51Cecily's denial was pathetic.

00:24:53The painting is unquestionably real!

00:24:55Samira didn't even look at her.

00:24:57Instead, she slowly raised her hand.

00:24:59And every eye in the room followed her finger.

00:25:03She did.

00:25:04Her?

00:25:04Mrs. Harper, you mustn't believe her!

00:25:06She has a personal grudge against us!

00:25:07Sylvia, seeing her sister cornered, launched into a tancrede.

00:25:10You don't know her.

00:25:10Her biological parents are from a destitute village, but she resents them and refused to leave our family.

00:25:14My mother kindly encouraged her to reconnect with them, but instead of gratitude, she harbored resentment.

00:25:18She's nothing but an unappreciative liar!

00:25:20Don't let her manipulate you!

00:25:22Who exactly are you calling ungrateful?

00:25:25Elena.

00:25:26I'm talking about Elena.

00:25:28Sylvia, before you continue this performance, do you even know who she is?

00:25:34Mrs. Harper, she grew up in our household.

00:25:37She was poorly educated, with a terrible personality, constantly fabricating lies.

00:25:42She resented her birth parents and envied me for being the true Reed daughter.

00:25:48She has repeatedly schemed against me.

00:25:51Honestly, she's nothing but a thief.

00:25:54You ought to keep an eye on her before she walks off with something valuable.

00:25:58Someone remove her from my sight!

00:26:00Now!

00:26:03Exactly.

00:26:04A lowly servant like her doesn't belong here.

00:26:08That vile girl has always had a rotten nature.

00:26:11Enough!

00:26:12Elena, is this how they've treated you all these years?

00:26:15For the first time, someone asked.

00:26:17Someone saw past the facade.

00:26:18Yes.

00:26:19Slandering my name is her usual trick.

00:26:21You shameless brat!

00:26:22How dare you spread such lies in front of Mr. Harper!

00:26:25Blinded by anger, she raised her hand to strike me.

00:26:27But I moved faster, catching her wrist and twisting it back.

00:26:31Ah!

00:26:33Elena!

00:26:34You shameless ingrate!

00:26:35How dare you fight back!

00:26:37Have you forgotten who raised you, you unappreciative parasite?

00:26:42She yanked her arm forcefully, and just as she did, I released my grip.

00:26:46Mom!

00:26:47Elena!

00:26:48How could you?

00:26:50No matter what!

00:26:51She took care of you!

00:26:53Aren't you afraid of karma?

00:26:56Karma?

00:26:57If justice truly exists, it is the Reed family who will face reprobution.

00:27:03The sound of the slap echoed in the grand living room.

00:27:06A sharp crack that silenced everything.

00:27:08You struck me!

00:27:09I am your mother, Elena!

00:27:10I raised you!

00:27:12Not anymore.

00:27:13You don't deserve that title.

00:27:15My wife needs peace.

00:27:16Escort my mother back to her quarters.

00:27:18Mom, you said she was a servant.

00:27:20Why are the Harpers defending her?

00:27:21She must have sadissed him.

00:27:23There's no other way.

00:27:25Mrs. Harper, you're being foolish.

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

00:27:30A sudden crash shattered the tense silence.

00:27:34Slandering my daughter?

00:27:35Do you have a death wish?

00:27:37Daughter?

00:27:38Impossible!

00:27:39She's the child of poor farmers.

00:27:43If she isn't our sister, are you?

00:27:46Look in a mirror.

00:27:48Elena has our family's beauty.

00:27:50You're just a hideous attention seeker.

00:27:53Mom, you told me she was a servant.

00:27:55What do we do now?

00:27:56I don't know.

00:27:58Elena, we raised you for over 20 years.

00:28:01Now that you've found your rich family, surely you'll repay our kindness?

00:28:04That's right.

00:28:04You owe us.

00:28:05The Harper family must compensate us for all those years.

00:28:08Declan, didn't I prepare a settlement for them?

00:28:11Yes, Mr. Harper.

00:28:12I presented it to them personally.

00:28:13They turned it down.

00:28:15When was this?

00:28:18When I came to pick up Ms. Harper, I offered you 23 estates, 23 commercial properties, 23 luxury cars, and

00:28:26a bank card with $230 million.

00:28:28I'll take them! Give them to me now! I'll take it all!

00:28:32Now you want them? Too late.

00:28:34Elena, from now on, I'm your shield.

00:28:36If anyone dares to disrespect you, I'll make them regret it.

00:28:39Just say the word. I'll make it happen.

00:28:41Next time, I'll bring you something interesting from the Research Center.

00:28:44As my brothers rallied around me, I could feel Elise's jealousy burning from across the room.

00:28:49Alexander, Jolie, no matter what, the Reeds raised Elena for over 20 years.

00:28:54Shouldn't we at least let them sit down and talk?

00:28:57I'm not as patient as you, Elise.

00:28:58If you want to listen to their nonsense, go ahead.

00:29:02Elena, how could you say that?

00:29:04I was only thinking of you.

00:29:06They did raise you.

00:29:07I had no other motives.

00:29:09Louis saw right through her act.

00:29:10He never had any patience for her games.

00:29:13Did you not hear the vile things they just said?

00:29:15If you actually cared about Elena, you'd keep quiet.

00:29:17You fooled me with a forgery and still expect my help?

00:29:20Keep dreaming.

00:29:21I swear, this painting is real.

00:29:23Elena, just because you've moved up in the world doesn't mean you can turn your back on us.

00:29:27We never let you starve.

00:29:28Her performance was designed to smear my name,

00:29:30and I could see it was starting to work on some people.

00:29:33So Elena says it's a fake,

00:29:35and you all just take her word for it?

00:29:37Mom, you're being ridiculous.

00:29:39Even Dad, a literature professor, couldn't confirm its authenticity.

00:29:43What makes you think she can?

00:29:45You're just ungrateful.

00:29:48Javier Harper

00:29:50He has a point.

00:29:51If even an expert couldn't tell, how could you possibly know?

00:29:55His name was a warning, but the damage was done.

00:29:58I saw a flicker of doubt in my mother's eyes.

00:30:01There's a simple way to settle this.

00:30:03We'll retrieve the painting from the Spencer family,

00:30:05and compare them side by side.

00:30:12Without another word, he pulled out his phone and made the call.

00:30:16The truth was about to come out.

00:30:18Jeffrey's voice was laced with a concern I knew all too well.

00:30:21Wesley insists you come and get the painting yourself.

00:30:24Then I'll go pick it up, Jeffrey. It's no trouble.

00:30:27Spencer Manon is not a simple trip.

00:30:29I'm going with you.

00:30:30The gates swung open as we arrived, a silent, imposing welcome.

00:30:35I stepped out of the car alone,

00:30:37leaving Jeffrey's worries behind with the engine's hum.

00:30:40I was led by a butler, his silence as heavy as the shadows,

00:30:43down a long hall towards Wesley's studio.

00:30:46He was lounging on the sofa,

00:30:48his posture relaxed but authoritative.

00:30:50In that instant, I knew.

00:30:53He was the man from the car.

00:30:57You came for the artwork?

00:30:59Yes.

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

00:31:03and can spot a fake.

00:31:05Do you know Elle?

00:31:07Who? I don't know who that is.

00:31:10Give me your phone.

00:31:11My phone?

00:31:12Don't make me repeat myself.

00:31:14I watched his fingers move across the screen,

00:31:17installing a tracking application right in front of my eyes.

00:31:20A leish, disguised as technology.

00:31:23Take it.

00:31:23The painting is on the first floor.

00:31:25This is a test.

00:31:26He's waiting for me to erase it,

00:31:28to expose my skills,

00:31:30to show my hand.

00:31:32Thank you for your time.

00:31:35I'll be watching.

00:31:36Back at the house,

00:31:37I placed the real one next to the fake.

00:31:39Jeffrey, ever impatient,

00:31:41decided to see the truth for himself.

00:31:42Don't.

00:31:43How did she get it?

00:31:44Wesley would never give it to an uncultured nobody.

00:31:46As the flame touched the canvas,

00:31:47a lotus insignia appeared.

00:31:49Samira tore the counterfeit to shreds.

00:31:51Do you have anything left to say?

00:31:55You thought you could fool me with a forgery?

00:31:58Get them out of my sight!

00:32:01Apologize.

00:32:02Now.

00:32:03Fine.

00:32:04I was wrong, okay?

00:32:05She's not even a Harper,

00:32:06yet everyone takes her side.

00:32:08Enough.

00:32:08In three days,

00:32:09I'll hold a banquet to officially introduce Elena as a Harper.

00:32:12Elena, I'd like you to reclaim our name.

00:32:14From now on, you'll be Elena Harper.

00:32:15Are you willing?

00:32:16Meanwhile,

00:32:17Cecile and Sylvia returned home to their father,

00:32:20who looked desperate.

00:32:21The company is collapsing.

00:32:22How did your meeting with the Harpers go?

00:32:24Weed their money now.

00:32:25Dad,

00:32:26we didn't get to see Samira.

00:32:27The situation is urgent.

00:32:29Maybe I can ask Darren for assistance?

00:32:32You're so thoughtful.

00:32:34Unlike Elena,

00:32:35who never helps.

00:32:36We should have sent her back ages ago.

00:32:41I'm your daughter.

00:32:43It's only right for me to step up.

00:32:45Meanwhile,

00:32:46at the Harper Manor,

00:32:47my parents had bought out my entire jewelry line,

00:32:50filling the living room with billions worth of gifts.

00:32:54I don't even wear much jewelry.

00:32:57Let's return these.

00:32:58Every woman loves fine jewelry.

00:33:01Don't overthink it.

00:33:02Keep whatever catches your eye.

00:33:04If nothing here suits your taste,

00:33:06we'll order more.

00:33:10You deserve the world,

00:33:12Elena.

00:33:13What is all this commotion?

00:33:15Mr. and Mrs. Harper are selecting gowns and jewelry

00:33:18for Miss Harper's upcoming banquet.

00:33:20A banquet?

00:33:21He's always too busy for me,

00:33:23but he personally plans parties for her?

00:33:25She steadied herself and stepped inside,

00:33:28her eyes landing on the lavish gifts.

00:33:32They just feel sorry for what Miss Harley went through.

00:33:34They are just making it up to her.

00:33:39Yes.

00:33:41There's still plenty of time

00:33:43to figure out how to get rid of Elena for good.

00:33:47Elena, my dear,

00:33:48look at this black gown.

00:33:50It's exquisite.

00:33:51How about this one for the banquet?

00:33:53I like it.

00:33:57What a stunning dress.

00:33:59I've actually never tried wearing black before.

00:34:02But if Elena wants it,

00:34:03then of course it's hers.

00:34:04She played the part

00:34:05of the gracious stepsister perfectly.

00:34:08do you like this dress too?

00:34:09It's fine, Joby.

00:34:11I'll just choose one

00:34:12from what Elena doesn't want.

00:34:14This dress doesn't suit you.

00:34:15I know you like it.

00:34:16Don't worry,

00:34:17I won't take it from you.

00:34:18Her hypocrisy was nauseating.

00:34:20The dress required a presence

00:34:21she simply didn't have.

00:34:22I'll wear this white one instead.

00:34:24Since she wanted it so badly,

00:34:26I let her have it.

00:34:27Oh, Elena,

00:34:28you are so thoughtful.

00:34:29At the grand banquet,

00:34:30Elise was strutting around

00:34:31in the black dress,

00:34:32soaking up what she thought

00:34:33was admiration.

00:34:34Why is Elise wearing

00:34:35such a nice image dress?

00:34:36That's what Serena

00:34:37doesn't suffer at all.

00:34:39I never realized

00:34:40she was so lacking shape.

00:34:43Elise,

00:34:44where's that girl

00:34:44from the backwater?

00:34:45Is she too embarrassed

00:34:46to show up?

00:34:47She was uneducated,

00:34:49so her etiquette

00:34:49might be lacking.

00:34:50Please don't take it personally.

00:34:52I don't, La.

00:34:53I'm sure your father

00:34:54wishes you were

00:34:55his real daughter, Elise.

00:34:56Elise, you're so impressive.

00:34:58I made my entrance,

00:35:00flanked by my three

00:35:01powerful brothers.

00:35:02She's breathtaking.

00:35:04Who is she?

00:35:05Wait.

00:35:05That must be her,

00:35:07the long-lost daughter

00:35:08of the Harper family.

00:35:09The moment I stepped in,

00:35:10I could feel all eyes on me,

00:35:12but some gazes

00:35:13were sharper than others.

00:35:14Isn't that the Harper daughter?

00:35:15I heard she was supposed

00:35:16to be unattractive.

00:35:18Unattractive?

00:35:19She's gorgeous.

00:35:20The white dress is perfect.

00:35:21Hmph.

00:35:22Suddenly, Elise's black gown

00:35:23seems so outdated.

00:35:24Elise,

00:35:25don't listen.

00:35:26It's just the dress

00:35:27making her stand out.

00:35:28You'd wear it better.

00:35:31She planned this.

00:35:33She gave me this ugly dress

00:35:35and arrived late

00:35:36just to humiliate me.

00:35:39Elena, you're a hit.

00:35:41Have you thought about showbiz?

00:35:42I can make you a star.

00:35:44Suddenly, I was surrounded.

00:35:45Everyone wanted a piece

00:35:46of the newly found Harper.

00:35:48Quit spouting nonsense,

00:35:49Louis.

00:35:50Let her live freely.

00:35:50I'd like to introduce you

00:35:52to some people.

00:35:54He led me to the center

00:35:55of the stage

00:35:56as a spotlight blinded us.

00:35:58I appreciate all of you coming.

00:36:00This is Elena Harper,

00:36:01the daughter we've been

00:36:02missing for years.

00:36:03To welcome her home,

00:36:04I have already transferred

00:36:055% of the Harper Group shares

00:36:07under her name.

00:36:08I hope you'll look out for her.

00:36:105%?

00:36:12He gave her 5% of the company?

00:36:19Why her?

00:36:21She just came home

00:36:22and grabbed all the attention.

00:36:24She has no respect for you.

00:36:25Elise,

00:36:26how about we show her

00:36:27what our rules are all about?

00:36:30Never mind.

00:36:31I can tolerate her.

00:36:33None of you should cause trouble

00:36:34for her on my behalf.

00:36:36I should have known.

00:36:40In this world,

00:36:41kindness is a weakness

00:36:43and jealousy is a weapon.

00:36:51I had just stepped away

00:36:52from Alexander

00:36:52when I saw a woman

00:36:53named Debbie approaching me,

00:36:55a glass of red wine

00:36:56in her hand.

00:36:56But the person on the floor

00:36:57wasn't me.

00:36:58It was Debbie,

00:36:59her face a mess of wine

00:37:00and black eyeliner.

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

00:37:01My dress!

00:37:03Perfect.

00:37:03That wretched woman Elena

00:37:05is finally getting

00:37:05what she deserves.

00:37:06I'll let everyone see her shame.

00:37:08Why weren't you watching

00:37:09where you were going?

00:37:10My makeup is ruined!

00:37:12My necklace is soaked!

00:37:15This is a Helena original!

00:37:17You owe me!

00:37:18She raised her hand

00:37:19to slap the timid girl.

00:37:21A bumpian like you

00:37:22wouldn't understand

00:37:23the cost of fine jewelry.

00:37:24But you break it,

00:37:25you pay for it.

00:37:26That necklace is from

00:37:27a Helena line

00:37:28released five years ago.

00:37:29A discounted piece

00:37:30for loyal members.

00:37:32Given how worn it is,

00:37:33I doubt it's worth

00:37:33more than a hundred thousand.

00:37:37How did you know?

00:37:39She's right!

00:37:40That's an old freebie!

00:37:41I have one at home!

00:37:41Trying to pass off

00:37:42a giveaway as a luxury item?

00:37:44How pathetic!

00:37:44Just as Debbie's face

00:37:46turned pale with humiliation,

00:37:47Ellis pushed through the crowd,

00:37:49a triumphant smile on her face.

00:37:51Elena, what's going on with you?

00:37:53Debbie?

00:37:54What are you doing on the floor?

00:37:55Who did you expect to see, Ellis?

00:37:57Her concern was as fake

00:37:58as the pearls around her neck.

00:37:59Elena, I was just worried.

00:38:01When I saw the crowd,

00:38:01I feared for your safety.

00:38:03I'm so glad you're alright.

00:38:04You knew she was going to do this.

00:38:05A real friend would have warned me.

00:38:07She ignored me, of course.

00:38:09Theatrics were her specialty.

00:38:11Your dress is soaked, Debbie.

00:38:12Let's get you changed.

00:38:14Stop.

00:38:14You're leaving without an apology?

00:38:16Isn't that a Scott?

00:38:17I heard their family is failing.

00:38:19Pretending a cheap necklace is valuable?

00:38:21How embarrassing for her.

00:38:22Elise, please!

00:38:23I only did this because you-

00:38:25Elena, she meant no harm.

00:38:26Let's not make a scene.

00:38:27It's improper to leave a guest

00:38:28in drenched clothes.

00:38:29And just like that,

00:38:30she silenced the truth

00:38:31and painted me as the villain.

00:38:32Here, a gift for the girl

00:38:33from Foy Clanks.

00:38:34You've probably never seen

00:38:35real glass before.

00:38:36I found this at a thrift stall.

00:38:37It should suit you.

00:38:38Do you like it?

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

00:38:40It fits you perfectly.

00:38:41Their insults were pathetic.

00:38:42They were just Elise's puppets.

00:38:43Oh my god!

00:38:45It's Wesley!

00:38:46I lifted my gaze and saw him

00:38:47in a tailored black suit.

00:38:49He wasn't just in the room.

00:38:50He commanded it.

00:38:51And in that moment,

00:38:52I knew the night was about to change.

00:38:53The moment he walked in,

00:38:55the entire room seemed

00:38:56to hold its breath.

00:38:57It's Wesley Spencer.

00:38:58Why is he here?

00:38:59I thought he was at the Imperial Club.

00:39:01He's looking over here.

00:39:02Is my makeup okay?

00:39:03I should have worn

00:39:04my backless dress.

00:39:05He moved through the crowd

00:39:06not as a guest,

00:39:07but as a predator

00:39:07stalking his prey.

00:39:08As he strode toward me,

00:39:10I couldn't help but agree.

00:39:11He was colder than last night

00:39:13and even taller than my brothers.

00:39:15Wesley!

00:39:16What a coincidence

00:39:17seeing you here.

00:39:18We must be destined to meet.

00:39:19He walked right past her

00:39:20without a single glance,

00:39:22stopping directly in front of me.

00:39:23He stood before me,

00:39:25an imposing figure,

00:39:26his face an unreadable mask.

00:39:28He opened a velvet-lined box

00:39:30and held it out.

00:39:31This is...

00:39:32A gift.

00:39:33Why?

00:39:35The Spencers don't need

00:39:36to give gifts to win favor.

00:39:38Don't want it?

00:39:38I took it.

00:39:39It made sense to forge

00:39:40a connection with the leader

00:39:41of the Spencer family.

00:39:42What brings you here?

00:39:43Jeffrey sent me an invitation.

00:39:44How does a girl from Foyclins

00:39:45know Wesley Spencer?

00:39:46That's the pigeon blood ruby.

00:39:47Someone offered billions for it

00:39:48and Wesley refused to sell.

00:39:49He gave it to her?

00:39:50Oh no, what if she tells him

00:39:50what we said about her earlier?

00:39:51When did my daughter

00:39:52become so close to him?

00:39:53That bastard.

00:39:54I knew he had feelings

00:39:55for my sister.

00:39:55Mr. Spencer,

00:39:56your generosity is astounding.

00:39:58But why are you here?

00:40:00Such an extravagant gift

00:40:01is far too much for Elena.

00:40:02It's just a small gift.

00:40:03No big deal.

00:40:05You were supposed to be

00:40:06at the Imperial Club tonight.

00:40:07What do you want with my sister?

00:40:09I came because

00:40:10I wanted to see Elena.

00:40:12You!

00:40:13If you weren't the head

00:40:14of the Spencer family,

00:40:15I'd make you regret

00:40:16looking at her that way.

00:40:17It is our honor

00:40:18to have you here,

00:40:19Mr. Spencer.

00:40:20Just then,

00:40:20my adopted sister Elise returned,

00:40:22her eyes immediately

00:40:23locking on Wesley.

00:40:25Wesley, it's been so long.

00:40:27Do you still remember me?

00:40:28Elise, come here.

00:40:29Now.

00:40:30You're just trying to stop me

00:40:31from talking to him.

00:40:32You want him

00:40:32for your precious Elena,

00:40:34don't you?

00:40:34Wesley!

00:40:36She reached out

00:40:37and placed her hand

00:40:37on his arm,

00:40:38a desperate,

00:40:39possessive gesture.

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

00:40:43Ugh.

00:40:44Dirty.

00:40:49She actually thought

00:40:50he'd fall for that?

00:40:51Father?

00:40:52Jeffrey?

00:40:53Say something!

00:40:53You have forgotten

00:40:54how a Harper should behave.

00:40:56You were warned.

00:40:57She stared at them,

00:40:59her eyes filling

00:41:00with bitter tears

00:41:01as she realized

00:41:01they wouldn't defend her.

00:41:07If it were Elena

00:41:08being mocked,

00:41:09you would have already

00:41:09started a war for her.

00:41:12In the car

00:41:13on the way back

00:41:13to the manor,

00:41:14the silence was heavy,

00:41:15broken only by the hum

00:41:16of the engine.

00:41:17Did you know Wesley

00:41:17before tonight, Elena?

00:41:18No.

00:41:19I've never met him.

00:41:20He never acts

00:41:21without a reason.

00:41:21He wasn't there for me,

00:41:22he was there for you.

00:41:23I don't know him,

00:41:24Jeffrey, I promise.

00:41:25Okay.

00:41:25Just remember,

00:41:26no matter what happens,

00:41:27you can always come to me.

00:41:28When we arrived,

00:41:29the scene was deceptively calm,

00:41:30but the housekeeper Ailey

00:41:31rushed toward us,

00:41:32her face with worry.

00:41:33Master Jeffrey,

00:41:34Elis ran out of the party crying.

00:41:35It's so dark,

00:41:36we should send someone

00:41:36to find her.

00:41:37No need.

00:41:37She's next door

00:41:38complaining to our aunt

00:41:39and uncle.

00:41:39But she could be in danger.

00:41:41She's perfectly safe.

00:41:42Let her vent.

00:41:43He was right.

00:41:44Across the lawn,

00:41:44Elise was putting on

00:41:45the performance of a lifetime.

00:41:46Aunt Sabina forced me

00:41:47into that ugly dress,

00:41:48and then Uncle Alexander,

00:41:50he gave her company shares.

00:41:51Shares?

00:41:52He gave that girl shares?

00:41:53If she gets shares,

00:41:54you deserve 5%.

00:41:55Exactly.

00:41:55You need to tell Uncle

00:41:56that Elena is a snake.

00:41:58No, Heavenly.

00:41:58I don't want to cause any trouble.

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

00:42:01That's why she bullies you.

00:42:02That girl is a menace.

00:42:04As long as I have all of you,

00:42:05I'm content.

00:42:06Don't you worry.

00:42:07Your grandmother's smile

00:42:08on of her doors,

00:42:09you I died to Alexander

00:42:09would dare to ignore her wishes.

00:42:11A silent declaration of a battle

00:42:13she believed she had already won.

00:42:15Bertha's frail condition

00:42:16demanded daily heart medication,

00:42:18confining her mostly

00:42:19to quiet rest.

00:42:21Bertha,

00:42:21if you weren't so unwell,

00:42:22you would have attended

00:42:23last night's banquet.

00:42:25I'm old and lack energy.

00:42:27It's best if you handle

00:42:28the family affairs on your own.

00:42:30You are the elder,

00:42:31and we all ought to heed your words.

00:42:33Even if Alexander's status

00:42:34has shifted,

00:42:34he should still remain

00:42:35respectful towards you.

00:42:37Elise is your granddaughter.

00:42:38That poor girl

00:42:39has suffered immensely,

00:42:40living at the mercy of others

00:42:41and enduring hardships

00:42:42and silence.

00:42:43You cannot neglect her.

00:42:45Get Alexander here immediately.

00:42:47I want to ask him personally

00:42:49if he has forgotten

00:42:50his late sister.

00:42:51All right.

00:42:52I'll call him right away.

00:42:54It wasn't long

00:42:55before Alexander arrived.

00:42:57The moment he stepped inside,

00:42:59the tense atmosphere hit him.

00:43:01He furrowed his brow

00:43:02and asked,

00:43:03Mom, what's wrong?

00:43:04If you still regard me

00:43:06as your mother,

00:43:07then allot 5%

00:43:08of the company shares

00:43:09to Elise.

00:43:11Shifting his gaze

00:43:12to Samira at his side,

00:43:13Alexander asked,

00:43:16Mom, has anyone

00:43:18spoken with you about this?

00:43:19Did you allocate shares

00:43:21to Elena?

00:43:22Elise is your sister's child.

00:43:24You've raised her

00:43:24like your own daughter

00:43:25all these years,

00:43:26so you must treat her

00:43:28just as kindly

00:43:29as you do Elena.

00:43:30Mom,

00:43:31the transfer of share ownership

00:43:33is linked to the company's

00:43:34daily operations.

00:43:35I cannot agree to that.

00:43:42Witnessing this,

00:43:43Alexander's demeanor

00:43:44as he instructed Samira.

00:43:46Call the doctor immediately

00:43:47and summon the rest

00:43:48of the family at once.

00:43:49After overhearing

00:43:50their conversation

00:43:51and observing Bertha's condition,

00:43:52I had pieced together

00:43:53a clear picture

00:43:54of the situation.

00:43:54A sudden cerebral

00:43:56avimage of this nature

00:43:57left only a precious

00:43:5730-minute window

00:43:58for effective treatment.

00:44:00They had spent

00:44:00a significant amount

00:44:01of time getting here

00:44:02and the recent consultation

00:44:03had delayed them further.

00:44:04The patient's condition

00:44:06is critical.

00:44:07What are you waiting for?

00:44:08Every moment wasted

00:44:09diminishes her chances.

00:44:11Phil Benton,

00:44:12the vice president

00:44:12of the hospital

00:44:13and also also a doctor.

00:44:14As I mentioned earlier,

00:44:16unless healer arrives,

00:44:17no one will be able

00:44:18to save her.

00:44:19Who said surgery

00:44:20is the only option?

00:44:21Ferris Ortega,

00:44:22the youngest doctor

00:44:22in the room,

00:44:23was irritated

00:44:23by my comment.

00:44:24We are the leading

00:44:25cardiac specialist in play

00:44:26and even we know

00:44:27of no procedure

00:44:28to repair blood vessels

00:44:29non-surgical.

00:44:30For a case this complicated,

00:44:31there are no precedents

00:44:32either here or abroad

00:44:33and I'm sure you don't

00:44:34have one either.

00:44:34Your ignorance is the problem,

00:44:36not her condition.

00:44:37I'm ignorant?

00:44:38If you know how to treat her,

00:44:40then go ahead and do it.

00:44:41Step aside.

00:44:43If you can't manage that,

00:44:44then remove your doctor's coat.

00:44:46If you can cure her,

00:44:47I'll let you take over

00:44:48as department head.

00:44:49Mr. Harper,

00:44:50should we allow

00:44:50this young lady to try?

00:44:51Are you out of your mind?

00:44:53Alexander fixed his gaze

00:44:54on his daughter,

00:44:55his expression heavy

00:44:55with concern.

00:44:56Elena,

00:44:57what is our percentage

00:44:58chance of success?

00:44:59Even the vice president

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

00:45:02How could a young girl

00:45:02possibly have a solution?

00:45:04Alexander paid no attention

00:45:05to Samira,

00:45:07focusing his gaze

00:45:08solely on me.

00:45:1060%.

00:45:11All right,

00:45:11go ahead.

00:45:12Who will bear

00:45:12the responsibility?

00:45:13I'll take responsibility.

00:45:15I produced a set

00:45:16of finely crafted

00:45:16silver needles.

00:45:18Huh.

00:45:19I assumed real skill

00:45:20was involved,

00:45:20but it turns out

00:45:21it's nothing more

00:45:21than silver needle.

00:45:22I brought out

00:45:23the silver needles

00:45:23and done it.

00:45:24Does she really think

00:45:24these silver needles

00:45:25can stop intracranial bleeding

00:45:26and repair blood vessels?

00:45:27Then cheers what he needs

00:45:28being ignorant.

00:45:28This gets out.

00:45:29Whoever trist us again.

00:45:30After a brief examination,

00:45:32I had already pinpointed

00:45:33the source of Bertha's bleeding.

00:45:35Due to the fragility

00:45:35of Bertha's blood vessels,

00:45:36I was required to operate

00:45:37with absolute precision

00:45:38using the silver needles.

00:45:39With a steady hand,

00:45:40no margin silver needle,

00:45:42I supported Bertha's head

00:45:42with my other hand,

00:45:43and Destly made the insertion.

00:45:44She didn't even look

00:45:45before inserting

00:45:45the silver needles.

00:45:46She's just messing around.

00:45:47Be quiet and watch carefully.

00:45:49Farrah stared at Phil,

00:45:50confused.

00:45:51What could possibly

00:45:51be so captivating

00:45:52about a fraud

00:45:53tempting traditional

00:45:54medical treatment?

00:45:55Was it really worth

00:45:55paying such close attention to?

00:45:57Minutes ticked by

00:45:58as I maintained

00:45:59my unwavering focus

00:46:00until I finally

00:46:00halted my movements.

00:46:02Blanking at the clock,

00:46:03I noted that the entire procedure

00:46:04had taken merely 25 minutes.

00:46:06Just as planned.

00:46:07Is the treatment over?

00:46:08I often nod,

00:46:10ready to explain,

00:46:11and Samira interjected.

00:46:12If the treatment is over,

00:46:13Bertha,

00:46:14why hasn't Bertha woken up?

00:46:15Are you just putting

00:46:16on a show, Elena?

00:46:17What if you made

00:46:18Bertha's condition work?

00:46:19Where did you even learn this?

00:46:20It's far from professional.

00:46:22Hmm.

00:46:23It seems doctors like you

00:46:25aren't necessary after all.

00:46:27Damn it!

00:46:28Are you deaf?

00:46:29I'm talking to you!

00:46:30Casting another quick glance

00:46:31at the clock,

00:46:32I noted that Bertha

00:46:33still needed an additional

00:46:3415 minutes to wake up.

00:46:36I glanced at the clock again,

00:46:37my eyes filled with impatience.

00:46:39You're really such a hassle.

00:46:40What?

00:46:40Quit the act already.

00:46:42Everyone sees you haven't

00:46:43even located the acupuncture points.

00:46:45Dramatic pause followed

00:46:46and then he said,

00:46:46You're just jabbing needles randomly.

00:46:48You don't want me to speak up?

00:46:49Are you scared I'll reveal your lies?

00:46:51You're illegally practicing

00:46:52medicine without a license.

00:46:53If anything happens to Miss Harper,

00:46:55you'll be held accountable.

00:46:56Young lady,

00:46:56could you please give me an autograph?

00:46:57Why does he demand her autograph?

00:46:59Could he be gathering evidence

00:47:00to hold her accountable?

00:47:01Absolutely.

00:47:02Benton is being meticulous.

00:47:03He must be preparing

00:47:03for a possible denial later on.

00:47:05Yes.

00:47:06I have no hidden motives.

00:47:08Raising an eyebrow slightly,

00:47:09I noted that Phil did not question

00:47:10my medical skills like others.

00:47:12Sorry,

00:47:12I don't sign autographs.

00:47:14When she did,

00:47:14she always wore a mask

00:47:15keeping her true identity

00:47:15hidden from everyone.

00:47:18Who do you think you are?

00:47:19Dr. Benton doesn't really

00:47:20want your autograph.

00:47:21Hey, that's not true.

00:47:23Ferris,

00:47:23what absurdity are you spowing?

00:47:25Apologize immediately.

00:47:25Dr. Benton,

00:47:26am I mistaken?

00:47:26She's operating without a license

00:47:28and demeaning you.

00:47:29She ought to be the one apologizing.

00:47:30She didn't convince

00:47:30he was right.

00:47:31I shouldn't have made that request.

00:47:32I'm not retired yet

00:47:33and are you challenging me?

00:47:34Phil regarded Ferris

00:47:35with a touch of pity,

00:47:36thinking that the vice presidential

00:47:37should belong to someone.

00:47:53Ferris,

00:47:53he said.

00:47:54Just as Javier and Elsie

00:47:55entered the house,

00:47:56they overheard Ferris' word.

00:47:57With a crowd obstructing the doorway,

00:47:59Javier asked,

00:48:00Who is the murderer?

00:48:01What's this talk of a murderer?

00:48:02Why is everyone crowded

00:48:03around my grandmother's room?

00:48:05If Mrs. Harder wakes up,

00:48:06I'll not only apologize,

00:48:07wheat,

00:48:07and beg her to be my teacher.

00:48:09Unfortunately,

00:48:09I have no need for an apprentice

00:48:11who lack intelligence.

00:48:12You.

00:48:13Elena,

00:48:14you're not a trained doctor.

00:48:16With qualified professionals around,

00:48:18your insistence on helping

00:48:19might actually worsen things.

00:48:21Elise is right.

00:48:22Elena is creating problems

00:48:24for everyone.

00:48:24If you don't do something

00:48:25about her, Alexander,

00:48:26the Harper family

00:48:27will be in constant chaos.

00:48:28If my mother does not recover,

00:48:30I will step down

00:48:31as CEO of the Harper group.

00:48:33Alexander,

00:48:34are you seriously considering

00:48:36resigning from your CEO position?

00:48:38Elena,

00:48:38did your treatment succeed?

00:48:40What caused Grandma

00:48:41to fall ill so suddenly?

00:48:43How dare you address me

00:48:44in such a manner?

00:48:44Bertha is elderly

00:48:45with numerous health complications.

00:48:46She is prone to illness.

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

00:48:49I'll say it for you.

00:48:50Your envy over my share inheritance

00:48:51led you to distress Grandma.

00:48:52Exaverting her condition.

00:48:53A look of shock

00:48:54drained the color

00:48:55from Samira's face.

00:48:56How could I have possibly

00:48:56known this?

00:48:57Elise hissed.

00:48:58Elise realized that I wasn't

00:48:59as easy to control

00:49:00as she initially thought,

00:49:01but that was as far

00:49:01as her realization went.

00:49:03She never considered me

00:49:03to be particularly threatening.

00:49:05Oh,

00:49:05I nearly forgot about you.

00:49:06If not for your interference,

00:49:07Grandma's condition

00:49:08wouldn't have worsened.

00:49:09How can you accuse me like that?

00:49:10At yesterday's gathering,

00:49:11you tried to arrange

00:49:12for someone to ruin my dress.

00:49:14I didn't want to make a scene,

00:49:15so I ignored it.

00:49:15And you have the audacity

00:49:16to speak?

00:49:17You purposely gave Elise

00:49:18an unflattering dress

00:49:19to humiliate her

00:49:20in front of everyone.

00:49:21Jolie's brows futtered,

00:49:22her patience wearing thin.

00:49:24When has Elena

00:49:25ever mistreated Elise?

00:49:26I was there

00:49:26when they picked out

00:49:27the dresses,

00:49:27and so was Alexander.

00:49:29Elise chose that gown.

00:49:30Elena let her have it.

00:49:31There was no attempt

00:49:31to disgrace her.

00:49:32That's true.

00:49:33Elise,

00:49:33didn't you say

00:49:33you liked that dress?

00:49:34Yes, I did.

00:49:36Oh, Samira,

00:49:37she looked as if

00:49:37she was too intimidated

00:49:38to say more.

00:49:40Samira,

00:49:40assuming Elise was too scared

00:49:41to voice her grievances,

00:49:43immediately jumped

00:49:43to conclusions.

00:49:44Then what about

00:49:45the 5% shares?

00:49:46Elena demanded them,

00:49:47didn't she?

00:49:47My shares belong

00:49:48to my daughter.

00:49:49No one else has the right

00:49:50to question that.

00:49:51That's unfair, Alexander.

00:49:52Elise has no parents

00:49:53to support her.

00:49:54How can you distribute assets

00:49:54to Elena while leaving

00:49:55Eli with nothing?

00:49:56Elise,

00:49:56do you want shares?

00:49:58Her head turned,

00:49:58her voice laced with dismay.

00:50:00Elise,

00:50:00you think we've treated you

00:50:01unfairly compared to Elena?

00:50:02I believed you would understand,

00:50:04but now I'm deeply disappointed.

00:50:06Jolie,

00:50:06I know you and Alexander

00:50:08have always been kind to me.

00:50:10I see you both as my parents.

00:50:12Just then,

00:50:13movement stirred from the bed.

00:50:15Alexander immediately

00:50:16stepped forward.

00:50:17Mom,

00:50:18you're awake!

00:50:21The next moment,

00:50:22Bertha coughed out dark blood.

00:50:24The Harper family

00:50:25was thrown into chaos.

00:50:27Alexander leaned in

00:50:28and spoke softly.

00:50:29Mom,

00:50:30how are you feeling?

00:50:31That blood had been trapped

00:50:32in her chest for years.

00:50:33Now that it's out,

00:50:34she'll recover.

00:50:35What did you do

00:50:35to my grandmother?

00:50:36If anything happens to her,

00:50:37I swear you'll pay.

00:50:39You're not capable of that.

00:50:40You insisted everything was fine,

00:50:42yet now Mrs. Harker

00:50:43is spitting up blood.

00:50:46Elena treated Bertha

00:50:47with apupuncture.

00:50:48One glance at the dark blood

00:50:49and Bertha's improving

00:50:50Kempchen told day everything.

00:50:51And then who performed

00:50:52the apupuncture

00:50:52was no ordinary person.

00:50:54Recognition flashed

00:50:55across his face.

00:50:56These needles

00:50:57belong to Healer.

00:50:58Baby,

00:50:58she's practicing medicine illegally.

00:51:00These needles belong to Healer.

00:51:01That meant Elena

00:51:02was Healer's apprentice.

00:51:02Your mother is out of danger.

00:51:04No one else could have saved her.

00:51:05She's my daughter.

00:51:06Could it be true?

00:51:07Was his daughter

00:51:08really Healer's apprentice?

00:51:09Mr. Sampson,

00:51:10you're mistaken.

00:51:11Elena just returned.

00:51:12How could she possibly

00:51:12know this Healer?

00:51:13Still seizing from his

00:51:14earlier humiliation

00:51:15at my hands.

00:51:16If you said Elise

00:51:16was the apprentice,

00:51:17I might believe it.

00:51:17But Elena?

00:51:18Impossible.

00:51:19I am absolutely certain

00:51:20these silver needles

00:51:21are a signature tool of Healer.

00:51:23No one would dare

00:51:24disrespect them.

00:51:24That still doesn't prove

00:51:25Elena is Healer's apprentice.

00:51:27Who knows?

00:51:27Maybe she even took them.

00:51:28Javier,

00:51:29have you forgotten your manners?

00:51:30She is your cousin.

00:51:31Impossible.

00:51:31These needles are crafted

00:51:32from special materials.

00:51:33There is only one set

00:51:33in the entire world.

00:51:34Ms. Harper,

00:51:35if you simply found

00:51:35these precious needles,

00:51:36please tell me where.

00:51:37I'd love to acquire

00:51:38a set myself.

00:51:38I finally understood.

00:51:40The needles my mentor

00:51:41gave me were priceless.

00:51:43Ms. Harper,

00:51:44I have a question.

00:51:45Healer passed away

00:51:4510 years ago.

00:51:46You were just a teenager then.

00:51:48How did you become

00:51:49his apprentice?

00:51:50Assuming my mentor

00:51:51was Healer mentioned,

00:51:52the timeline didn't add up.

00:51:54What Healer?

00:51:55I'm unfamiliar

00:51:55with any such person.

00:51:57But the silver needles,

00:51:58your acupuncture skills,

00:51:59where did you learn them?

00:52:01I'm afraid I cannot

00:52:02share that information.

00:52:03Apologies for intruding.

00:52:05We'll leave you be.

00:52:06He ultimately chose

00:52:07to honor my silence.

00:52:08Alexander,

00:52:09how's Mom?

00:52:10Vince,

00:52:10Jeffrey,

00:52:10and Louie arrived.

00:52:11Ellis was at the

00:52:12research institute

00:52:13and couldn't be reached

00:52:13at that moment.

00:52:14What exactly happened here?

00:52:15Dad,

00:52:15Grandma is always fine.

00:52:16Why'd she suddenly fall illy?

00:52:17Why don't you tell him,

00:52:18Samira?

00:52:18Regrets were useless

00:52:19at this point.

00:52:20Alexander's lingering resentment

00:52:21assuredly meant

00:52:22he would hyper a grudge

00:52:23against her.

00:52:23It's not all my fault.

00:52:24I merely told Bertha

00:52:26that you gave 5%

00:52:26of your shares to Elena.

00:52:28She got upset

00:52:28that Elise got nothing.

00:52:29You know how she

00:52:30does on Elise.

00:52:31You shouldn't have done that.

00:52:31Clearly,

00:52:32the responsibility lay by her.

00:52:33He remembered that

00:52:34Eli had joined Vince Samira

00:52:35complaining last night

00:52:35that they would drag Bertha

00:52:36into.

00:52:37Samira's self-sentiveness

00:52:38undeniable.

00:52:39Samira,

00:52:39none of us brothers

00:52:40hold any shares

00:52:41and we don't believe

00:52:42our parents are being unjust.

00:52:43Who do you think

00:52:44you are to criticize?

00:52:45Exactly.

00:52:46Grandma is fragile.

00:52:47Without you whispering

00:52:47in her ear,

00:52:48how would she even

00:52:48learn about this?

00:52:50So what do you think,

00:52:51Eli?

00:52:51Is it fair?

00:52:53Elise never anticipated

00:52:54that the Harper brothers

00:52:55would shift their focus

00:52:56to her.

00:52:56Grandma cherishes me the most.

00:52:58Why would I ever do anything

00:52:59to make her worry?

00:52:59Please,

00:53:00I know where I stand.

00:53:01Elise,

00:53:01why would you say that?

00:53:02No matter what anyone thinks,

00:53:03you're part of this family.

00:53:04Exactly, Elise.

00:53:05You'll always be

00:53:06my dearest cousin.

00:53:07This is all Elena's fault.

00:53:08Elise,

00:53:08don't dwell on it.

00:53:10You and Elena

00:53:10both belong to this family.

00:53:12Louis,

00:53:12how could you say that?

00:53:13Can't you see she's upset?

00:53:14I didn't do anything to her.

00:53:15Playing the victim

00:53:16doesn't automatically

00:53:16make someone right.

00:53:17I had to fight back a laugh.

00:53:19Louis' remarks

00:53:19were sharp enough

00:53:20to drive anyone

00:53:21to madness.

00:53:21You can't drink anything

00:53:23just yet, Grandma,

00:53:23but this should help.

00:53:24Mom,

00:53:25you're awake.

00:53:25Bertha,

00:53:26you were in critical condition.

00:53:28The doctors lost hope,

00:53:29but Elena's medical expertise

00:53:30saved you.

00:53:31Elena,

00:53:32you were the one

00:53:33who saved me?

00:53:34She couldn't believe

00:53:35that I had mistreated Elena.

00:53:37I can tell you

00:53:37have a kind heart.

00:53:39Promise me

00:53:39that you'll get along

00:53:40with Elisa from now on.

00:53:42And the shares?

00:53:43The shares belong

00:53:44to Alexander.

00:53:45It's his decision.

00:53:46Elise,

00:53:46you're an adult now.

00:53:47You need to learn

00:53:47to be more open-minded.

00:53:48Only then will you

00:53:49true happiness.

00:53:50Grandma,

00:53:50I understand.

00:53:51As long as you're healthy,

00:53:52that's all that matters to me.

00:53:53She had been counting

00:53:54on Bertha's support

00:53:55to secure those 5% shares,

00:53:57but now she realized

00:53:58that I had completely

00:53:59won her over.

00:54:00Jeffrey blocked

00:54:01Elise's path.

00:54:03I know you have

00:54:04a habit of stirring trouble.

00:54:05I used to overlook it,

00:54:07but today you crossed the line.

00:54:08Elena is my sister,

00:54:09and I won't allow anyone

00:54:10to make things

00:54:11difficult for her.

00:54:12Elena,

00:54:13why didn't you mention

00:54:15that you had

00:54:15medical knowledge?

00:54:17No one ever asked.

00:54:19Are you interested

00:54:20in medicine?

00:54:21If you want,

00:54:22I can put you in charge

00:54:24of the hospital we own.

00:54:25No need.

00:54:27After my father left,

00:54:28I went to my room

00:54:29and called Lydia,

00:54:30the head of the Global

00:54:31Hacker Network Pantheon.

00:54:32Enough joking.

00:54:33I have something

00:54:33important to discuss.

00:54:34Lydia instantly

00:54:35straightened up.

00:54:36Go on.

00:54:36Can you look into

00:54:37someone named Healer,

00:54:38who supposedly died

00:54:3910 years ago?

00:54:40I think Healer

00:54:40might be connected

00:54:41to my mentor.

00:54:42Healer?

00:54:42Healer was a woman,

00:54:43but I remember

00:54:44your mentor being a man.

00:54:46Do you think

00:54:46they were related?

00:54:47I don't know.

00:54:50It's the only lead

00:54:51I have right now.

00:54:52Lydia said she'd investigate

00:54:53and let me know

00:54:54if she found anything.

00:54:55Only Jolie,

00:54:56me,

00:54:56and Elise

00:54:57were present

00:54:57at the table.

00:54:59This is your favorite,

00:55:00right?

00:55:02Elena,

00:55:02Eileen made these ribs.

00:55:04They taste amazing.

00:55:05You should try one.

00:55:06She picked up

00:55:06a piece of rib

00:55:07and placed it

00:55:08on my plate.

00:55:09Why aren't eating?

00:55:11Is it because

00:55:11of what happened earlier?

00:55:12I never said anything.

00:55:14I'm really happy

00:55:15that you're back.

00:55:16It's unhygienic.

00:55:17What?

00:55:19Your fork has saliva on it.

00:55:21Elise,

00:55:21you cheat it yourself.

00:55:23No need were Macy.

00:55:24Elise sensed a change

00:55:25in Jolie's demeanor

00:55:26towards her.

00:55:27Jolie,

00:55:27I made you this soup.

00:55:28Please don't be upset with me.

00:55:29Thank you,

00:55:30Elis.

00:55:30Just leave it there.

00:55:31I'm so sorry

00:55:32about what happened

00:55:33with Samara.

00:55:34I never meant to make

00:55:35everyone misunderstand Elena.

00:55:36I just,

00:55:37I get so scared

00:55:38you won't care

00:55:38about me anymore.

00:55:39Elise,

00:55:40I'm not pushing you away.

00:55:41But you feel so different.

00:55:42I've always thought

00:55:43of you as my mother.

00:55:43If you abandon me,

00:55:44I have nowhere to go.

00:55:45Stop crying.

00:55:46No one is casting you aside.

00:55:47But you were wrong.

00:55:49Elena is your cousin.

00:55:50You need to learn

00:55:50to get along.

00:55:51I know.

00:55:51I'm glad she's back.

00:55:53I was so lonely before.

00:55:54From the corner of her eye,

00:55:55she caught sight

00:55:56of me descending the stairs.

00:55:58Without missing a beat,

00:55:59she leaned in closer

00:56:00to Jolie,

00:56:01massaging her shoulders

00:56:02in an affectionate gesture,

00:56:03making sure I saw it.

00:56:05Elena,

00:56:06you're here.

00:56:06What's wrong?

00:56:07You've lost weight.

00:56:08I just came for some water.

00:56:09Eileen will warm

00:56:10some milk for you.

00:56:11You need to sleep better.

00:56:14I'm used to it.

00:56:16On the third day,

00:56:17the sky finally cleared.

00:56:24I scanned the room

00:56:26looking for Lydia,

00:56:27but found no sign of her.

00:56:31Hey there, gorgeous.

00:56:33Drinking alone?

00:56:34Mind if I keep you company?

00:56:36Leave.

00:56:37It's a bit loud here.

00:56:38How about we move

00:56:39to somewhere more private?

00:56:41Didn't you hear me?

00:56:43Come on.

00:56:44Don't act like you're not here

00:56:45for some fun.

00:56:46I've got money.

00:56:48Stay with me,

00:56:49and you won't have to worry

00:56:50about a thing.

00:56:51The man,

00:56:52failing to grasp

00:56:53my clear warning,

00:56:54reached forward.

00:57:00Shit!

00:57:01Who the hell

00:57:02do you think you are?

00:57:02If you don't kneel and beg,

00:57:04you're not leaving this place

00:57:04in one piece!

00:57:05Unbeknownst to him,

00:57:06a silent observer

00:57:07stood on the second floor.

00:57:08Didn't expect someone

00:57:09to stir up trouble

00:57:10in your domain?

00:57:13You like her?

00:57:14Remove him.

00:57:16I don't want to see

00:57:17his face again.

00:57:21Unaware of the attention

00:57:22I had drawn,

00:57:23I was about to deal

00:57:24with the insufferable man

00:57:25when the manager

00:57:27suddenly approached.

00:57:28I'm a regular here.

00:57:29You'll make this right

00:57:30or else.

00:57:31Sir, you need to leave.

00:57:32Now.

00:57:33You're no longer

00:57:33welcome here.

00:57:34Are you kidding me?

00:57:35I spend a fortune

00:57:35in this place!

00:57:36My apologies

00:57:37for the inconvenience.

00:57:37Your bill today is covered.

00:57:40I glanced up

00:57:41and my eyes met his.

00:57:43It was Wesley.

00:57:50Elena!

00:57:50It's been ages!

00:57:51Get over here

00:57:52and give me a hug!

00:57:52You are finally free

00:57:53from the Reed family.

00:57:54That calls for a celebration.

00:57:55No need for special treatment.

00:57:59Who's foolish enough

00:58:00to mess with you

00:58:01the legendary Hacker L?

00:58:02That's a death wish.

00:58:06Let's stick to business.

00:58:07What did you find?

00:58:10Healer died years ago.

00:58:11Information is scarce.

00:58:13But I found this ring

00:58:14in a house they abandoned.

00:58:17It's a man's ring.

00:58:18A dragon design.

00:58:20It likely belonged

00:58:21to your mentor's husband.

00:58:23It's the only clue.

00:58:25After Lydia left,

00:58:26I headed for the restroom

00:58:27and saw him leaning

00:58:28against the wall.

00:58:29A cigarette

00:58:30between his fingers

00:58:31waiting for me.

00:58:43I should have kept walking.

00:58:45Are you trying

00:58:46to kill yourself?

00:58:47Smoking and drinking

00:58:48with your stomach condition?

00:58:49What made you come back?

00:58:52You helped me before.

00:58:54Consider the debt repaid.

00:58:57I took the cigarette

00:58:58from his fingers

00:58:59and pressed my hand

00:59:00against his abdomen.

00:59:01He was just another patient.

00:59:05What are you staring at?

00:59:06You.

00:59:07There's a heavy unhappiness

00:59:09clinging to you.

00:59:09It was more than

00:59:10a physical affailment.

00:59:11A profound sadness

00:59:13emanated from him.

00:59:15What exactly

00:59:16do you want to know?

00:59:16I want to know

00:59:17if you've considered

00:59:18visiting a hospital.

00:59:19These stomach troubles

00:59:20are not a joke.

00:59:21He was dismissive,

00:59:22but I had to make him

00:59:22understand the gravity

00:59:23of his condition.

00:59:25They aren't enough

00:59:25to finish me off.

00:59:26Whoever told you

00:59:27that is mistaken.

00:59:28If you continue like this,

00:59:29you might not have

00:59:30more than five years left.

00:59:33You're not intimidated

00:59:34by me at all, are you?

00:59:36He was actually smiling.

00:59:37I pressed harder

00:59:38on the pressure point

00:59:39until he grunt in pain.

00:59:41Your health

00:59:41is your own responsibility.

00:59:43No one else is here

00:59:44to bear your burdens.

00:59:45Take this.

00:59:47I gave him a pill

00:59:48and turned to leave,

00:59:49but his hand

00:59:50shot out around my wrist.

00:59:52But his hand

00:59:53shot out

00:59:54and locked around

00:59:54my wrist.

00:59:55Where do you think

00:59:56you're going?

00:59:59Who are you?

01:00:00He was playing dumb.

01:00:01Fine.

01:00:01I could play along.

01:00:03Mr. Spencer,

01:00:04I'm Elena.

01:00:05You already know

01:00:06what I'm asking.

01:00:06I don't know

01:00:07what you're talking about.

01:00:08Let go of my wrist now,

01:00:09or I'll tell my brother

01:00:10you're bullying me.

01:00:11Does he know

01:00:12who you really are?

01:00:13I rescued you,

01:00:14and this is your gratitude?

01:00:15I aided you earlier,

01:00:17and this is your gratitude?

01:00:18Then you should explain

01:00:19why you put a tracking app

01:00:21on my phone.

01:00:21So you finally

01:00:23dropped your act, huh?

01:00:27This is Child's Play.

01:00:31If you wish to find me,

01:00:32come to the Harper family.

01:00:34There's no need

01:00:34for such tricks.

01:00:39Elena, come sit with me.

01:00:41Grandma, how are you feeling?

01:00:43I feel much better,

01:00:44all thanks to you.

01:00:45You truly are

01:00:47a devoted child.

01:00:48By the way,

01:00:49do you want to gain

01:00:50some experience

01:00:50at my company?

01:00:51Grandma,

01:00:52the jewelry business,

01:00:53you're not.

01:00:53Is it Leopard X?

01:00:54Indeed, it's Leopard X.

01:00:57Elena,

01:00:59do you like the idea?

01:01:00Leopard X was a renowned

01:01:02century-old jewelry firm.

01:01:04That is simply intolerable!

01:01:06In her rage,

01:01:06she knocked her cup over,

01:01:07spilling water everywhere,

01:01:09but she barely seemed to notice.

01:01:10Grandma,

01:01:11Grandpa gave you

01:01:11that company as a gift.

01:01:12Elena knows nothing

01:01:13about jewelry design.

01:01:14What if she mismanages it?

01:01:16Ilis, did that burn you?

01:01:17I'm all right, Grandma.

01:01:18Your grandfather

01:01:19gifted Leopard X to me,

01:01:20and I'm certain

01:01:21he would support my decision

01:01:22to pass it to Elena.

01:01:23Bertha,

01:01:24Elise majored in jewelry design.

01:01:25It would be ideal for her

01:01:26to ever intern at Leopard X.

01:01:28Elena,

01:01:28you have no experience.

01:01:29Why not let Elise take over?

01:01:31You can join

01:01:31Jeffrey's company instead.

01:01:32What do you say?

01:01:33I just fixed my gaze

01:01:34on Samira,

01:01:35offering no response.

01:01:36The silence grew thick

01:01:38with tension.

01:01:39Elisa,

01:01:39you are interested

01:01:40in working at Leopard X?

01:01:42Grandma,

01:01:43my peers are eager

01:01:44to intern there.

01:01:44I truly value

01:01:46an opportunity

01:01:46to contribute.

01:01:47I've already promised

01:01:48Leopard X to Elena.

01:01:50It's important

01:01:50we honor her opinion.

01:01:52Bertha,

01:01:52Elena is sensible.

01:01:53She wouldn't contest

01:01:54your decision.

01:01:56Isn't that right, Elena?

01:02:00Since you're unfamiliar

01:02:01with design,

01:02:01Leopard X would be

01:02:02better managed by Ilis.

01:02:03I can set up a position

01:02:04for you at T Jewelry.

01:02:05T Jewelry,

01:02:06a budget brand,

01:02:06hardly a match for Leopard X.

01:02:07She was trying to relegate me

01:02:08to insignificant tasks.

01:02:10You make a valid argument.

01:02:11See?

01:02:11She agrees.

01:02:13Ray knows.

01:02:15Yet I'm no fool.

01:02:18Elena,

01:02:18how dare you speak to me

01:02:19in such a manner?

01:02:20You clearly don't understand

01:02:22jewelry design.

01:02:23Why are you so fixated

01:02:24on Leopard X?

01:02:25We can't let it be destroyed.

01:02:27She was leveraging

01:02:28her one supposed advantage,

01:02:30hoping to pressure me

01:02:31into giving up.

01:02:35Who told you I don't know

01:02:36anything about jewelry design?

01:02:39Elise dismissed my comments,

01:02:41certain I knew nothing

01:02:42about jewelry.

01:02:43To her,

01:02:43I was an uneducated outsider.

01:02:45Jewelry design

01:02:45isn't so simple, Elena.

01:02:47I graduated from

01:02:48Cleethe Arts University,

01:02:49one of the top programs

01:02:50in the nation.

01:02:50If you're interested,

01:02:51you could sit in

01:02:52on some Lexers.

01:02:53Then you'll realize

01:02:54it's no simple task.

01:02:55I didn't study in Foilix.

01:02:56Wait, are you saying

01:02:57you never even went to college?

01:02:59No college?

01:03:00You can't even get a job

01:03:01at a normal company.

01:03:02You only bring shame

01:03:03to the Harper name

01:03:04trying to run Leopard X.

01:03:06Bertha, give the company

01:03:08to Elise.

01:03:08She's clearly

01:03:09the better option.

01:03:10Elena, is there a school

01:03:11you'd like to attend?

01:03:12You can study first

01:03:13and take over

01:03:14the business later.

01:03:14Bertha, that's enough.

01:03:16Her concern was genuine

01:03:17and it softened

01:03:18my expression.

01:03:19It's all right, Grandma.

01:03:20I actually earned my PhD

01:03:22from Imperial University

01:03:23three years ago.

01:03:24Imperial University?

01:03:25That's one of the top

01:03:27universities in the world.

01:03:28How could you possibly

01:03:29have gotten in?

01:03:30You're lying.

01:03:30Elena, there's no need

01:03:32to fabulate your history.

01:03:34You're insulting our intelligence

01:03:35by making such a claim.

01:03:37Instead of arguing,

01:03:38I simply held up my phone

01:03:39displaying my graduation certificate.

01:03:42Take a good look.

01:03:43If you still can't read it,

01:03:45maybe you should get

01:03:45your eyes checked.

01:03:46You, you,

01:03:47this can't be real.

01:03:49A PhD from Imperial?

01:03:51How is this possible?

01:03:52Elise was stunned,

01:03:53but she wasn't willing

01:03:54to let go of Leopard X.

01:03:56Grandma,

01:03:57since we both have

01:03:58design backgrounds,

01:03:59let's have a fair competition

01:04:00to see who's best suited

01:04:01to run the company.

01:04:02That might be

01:04:03a reasonable approach.

01:04:05Elena,

01:04:06what do you think?

01:04:07Fine.

01:04:09Then it's settled.

01:04:10Leopard X is negotiating

01:04:12a deal with Spencer Group.

01:04:13Whoever secures the partnership

01:04:15will take over the company.

01:04:16Elena,

01:04:17let me drive you to Leopard X.

01:04:18You're new to this city.

01:04:19I'm worried they won't

01:04:20treat you well.

01:04:21But Ivy was worried

01:04:22about to reassure her.

01:04:23Don't worry, Mom.

01:04:23I know the route.

01:04:24The driver can take me.

01:04:25As the car smoothly

01:04:26joined the city's flow,

01:04:27I felt a sense

01:04:28of calm determination.

01:04:29I arrived at the towering

01:04:30Leopard X building

01:04:31for my first day.

01:04:32Walking towards the entrance,

01:04:33I felt a surge of purpose.

01:04:35The lobby was a whirlwave

01:04:36of activity,

01:04:36a testament to the company's scale.

01:04:38My destination was clear,

01:04:39the HR department

01:04:40on the 30th floor.

01:04:41Waiting for the elevator,

01:04:42I steeled myself

01:04:42for whatever came next.

01:04:43The elevator's overloaded.

01:04:44Someone has to get out.

01:04:45And the overload alarm

01:04:46started beeping.

01:04:47Annoyance was etched

01:04:47on every face,

01:04:48but one woman's expression

01:04:49was pure contempt.

01:04:50You,

01:04:50the one in the plane shirt,

01:04:51you should leave.

01:04:52Her eyes found me,

01:04:52and with a flick of her finger,

01:04:53she singled me out.

01:04:54Her voice dripped with arrogance.

01:04:55I didn't flinch,

01:04:56but a cold resolve

01:04:57settled over me.

01:04:58I was here first.

01:04:59The last person on

01:05:00should be the first person off.

01:05:02Are you deaf?

01:05:03You're not even staff here.

01:05:05Stop holding us all up.

01:05:07But before she could react,

01:05:09I made my move.

01:05:10A firm shove was all it took.

01:05:12Miss, who are you here to see?

01:05:13I finally reached the HR department.

01:05:15I'm starting work today.

01:05:16I stated my purpose simply.

01:05:17You must be Elena.

01:05:18That's when I met Paige,

01:05:19the HR manager.

01:05:20Her gaze was like,

01:05:21follow me.

01:05:22Without another word,

01:05:23she turned and led the way.

01:05:24I followed,

01:05:25my expression betraying nothing.

01:05:27She led me past rows

01:05:28of pristine desks

01:05:29to a dusty, forgotten corner.

01:05:30The design team is full.

01:05:31There are no desks.

01:05:32You'll have to make do here.

01:05:33This, she declared,

01:05:34was to be my workplace.

01:05:34We're all too busy

01:05:35to train newcomers,

01:05:36so figure it out yourself.

01:05:37The single bench sat there,

01:05:38a symbol of my welcome.

01:05:39But as I looked from the bench

01:05:40to her snug face,

01:05:40I felt not despair,

01:05:41but determination.

01:05:42Miss Harper Elise,

01:05:43had I known you're coming,

01:05:44I would have met you.

01:05:45She practically ran

01:05:46to greet the newcomers,

01:05:47her voice dripping

01:05:47with false sweetness.

01:05:48Thank you, Miss Waller.

01:05:49It's nice to meet you.

01:05:50The young woman, Ellis,

01:05:51responded with practiced grace.

01:05:52From my corner,

01:05:53I watched the performance

01:05:53with cold distraction.

01:05:55Your skirt is exquisite,

01:05:56straight from the latest runway.

01:05:57It looks stunning on you.

01:05:59Your office is all prepared.

01:06:00Let me show you the way.

01:06:02But as she turned,

01:06:03her mask slipped

01:06:04the moment her eyes met my,

01:06:06What are you looking at?

01:06:07Find something

01:06:08to keep yourself busy.

01:06:10The office air

01:06:11was thick with whispers,

01:06:12and I was the storm

01:06:13they were talking about.

01:06:14I heard a Harper family

01:06:16intern join today.

01:06:17There are two new hires.

01:06:19Which one is the Harper girl?

01:06:21The one Paige

01:06:22is fanning over,

01:06:23obviously.

01:06:24It has to be her.

01:06:25My eyes landed on the woman

01:06:26who shoved me in the elevator,

01:06:28then on my desk.

01:06:29Paige gave me a bench,

01:06:30while Ely got a private office.

01:06:33Thanks for the office, Paige.

01:06:35It's perfect.

01:06:36Oh, it's nothing.

01:06:37Happy to help you, Ely.

01:06:40So this is what you meant

01:06:41by no vacancies?

01:06:44How can you compare yourself

01:06:46to Elise?

01:06:47Be grateful we found you

01:06:48a place at all.

01:06:49Know your limits.

01:06:51Let me ask one last time.

01:06:52Is there an empty desk or not?

01:06:55I already told you.

01:06:56If you're unhappy,

01:06:57you're free to leave.

01:06:58I'll personally inform Alexander

01:06:59why you walked out.

01:07:00Elena, don't be too harsh on Paige.

01:07:02She's just doing her job.

01:07:03Leopard X doesn't bend the rules.

01:07:05Even if Alexander himself were here,

01:07:07I'd say the same.

01:07:08Really?

01:07:09A bench for me,

01:07:10while Elise gets an office,

01:07:12who exactly is receiving

01:07:13special treatment?

01:07:14Elise is a top graduate

01:07:15from Clath Arts.

01:07:16She's set to inherit

01:07:17part of the Harper group.

01:07:19What do you have

01:07:20to compete with her?

01:07:22Inherit the Harper group?

01:07:25Elise, does my father know

01:07:26about this grand plan of yours?

01:07:28Elena, stop stirring trouble.

01:07:30If you really want my office,

01:07:31take it.

01:07:32I don't mind sitting

01:07:32with everyone else.

01:07:33Why is she acting so entitled?

01:07:35Elise is the real Harper

01:07:36and she's being so humble.

01:07:37Enough!

01:07:38Elena, if you don't like this seat,

01:07:40leave.

01:07:40No one's stopping you.

01:07:41I reached into my...

01:07:43Pulled out a card

01:07:44and tossed it onto the desk.

01:07:50Ask her who should be leaving.

01:07:53You think a business card

01:07:54will get you a private office?

01:07:57I caught her wrist,

01:07:59twisted it,

01:08:00and sent her crashing

01:08:01to the floor.

01:08:04What's with all this racket?

01:08:06Don't you people

01:08:07have work to do?

01:08:08Mrs. Hayes,

01:08:09you're just in time.

01:08:10This new hire

01:08:11refuses to cooperate.

01:08:12I'll have her dismissed

01:08:14right away.

01:08:18Darling,

01:08:19what are you doing here?

01:08:22The moment Monica,

01:08:23the general manager,

01:08:24walked in,

01:08:24she moved with

01:08:25an undeniable authority.

01:08:26She swept past Paige,

01:08:27the woman who just

01:08:28tried to kick me out,

01:08:29without a single glance.

01:08:30And then she ignored

01:08:31everyone else

01:08:31and embraced me.

01:08:32Monica,

01:08:33your employee wants

01:08:33to fire me.

01:08:35Who?

01:08:36I practically begged you

01:08:38to join us

01:08:38and provide guidance.

01:08:39Who would dare

01:08:40even think of firing you?

01:08:42Mrs. Hayes,

01:08:43I had no idea

01:08:44Elena was your friend.

01:08:48You are fired.

01:08:50This isn't fair.

01:08:54Elise has her own office.

01:08:56Surely you're aware

01:08:57of her background?

01:08:58The Harpers.

01:08:59Mrs. Hayes,

01:09:00Paige isn't entirely at fault.

01:09:02The design department

01:09:03genuinely lacks

01:09:04additional office space.

01:09:05Fine.

01:09:06This vacant office

01:09:07will go to Illus.

01:09:08I'll clear out

01:09:09the larger office

01:09:10across from mine

01:09:10for Elena.

01:09:11Just like that,

01:09:12she solved everything.

01:09:14Is that acceptable

01:09:15to you, darling?

01:09:17That works for me.

01:09:21And Paige,

01:09:22you've made a serious error.

01:09:24You'll forfeit

01:09:24one month's bonus.

01:09:27Do not test me again.

01:09:28Later,

01:09:29in the project meeting,

01:09:30Monica put Elisa and me

01:09:31in charge of the

01:09:31Spencer Group collaboration.

01:09:33I'm assigning the

01:09:33Spencer Group collaboration

01:09:34to Elena and Elise.

01:09:36Miss Hayes,

01:09:36this project is

01:09:37extremely challenging.

01:09:39Assigning it to newcomers

01:09:40seems too risky.

01:09:41These aren't

01:09:41ordinary newcomers.

01:09:42I trust them completely.

01:09:46But the project hinges

01:09:48on Wesley's approval

01:09:49and he's elusive.

01:09:51I am well acquainted

01:09:52with Wesley.

01:09:53I can find his whereabouts.

01:09:55Monana,

01:09:56please leave the project

01:09:57details to me.

01:09:58Impressive, Elise.

01:09:59If you know Wesley,

01:10:00we actually have a chance.

01:10:04I watched Elise soak

01:10:06in the praise.

01:10:07A smug smile

01:10:08on her face.

01:10:09Well acquainted

01:10:10with Wesley?

01:10:11Is that what she calls

01:10:13being humiliated by him

01:10:14at a banquet

01:10:15just days ago?

01:10:17Some people just

01:10:17don't know their limits.

01:10:18Trying to snatch

01:10:19a project from Elise?

01:10:20She knows Wesley.

01:10:21This is effortless for her.

01:10:22Elise, you know Wesley?

01:10:23The most sought-after

01:10:24man in Claythay?

01:10:25I heard he's so reserved.

01:10:26How did you meet?

01:10:26We've known each other

01:10:27since we were children.

01:10:28He's a wonderful person,

01:10:29really.

01:10:29Oh my god,

01:10:30childhood sweethearts!

01:10:30No wonder he treats

01:10:31you differently!

01:10:32I closed my sketchbook,

01:10:34ignoring them.

01:10:37Well, look who it is.

01:10:38You shoved me out

01:10:39of the elevator this morning.

01:10:40You owe me an apology.

01:10:42So?

01:10:43The elevator was full.

01:10:44You were last on.

01:10:45You had to get off.

01:10:47What's the issue?

01:10:48You shouldn't have pushed me!

01:10:49I don't know what kind

01:10:50of upbringing you had.

01:10:51What did you just say?

01:10:52If you fail to secure

01:10:54this project,

01:10:54you'll be out.

01:10:56That's none of your concern.

01:10:57Maybe you should worry

01:10:58about your own job

01:10:59since this department

01:11:00comment hasn't launched

01:11:01a hit product in years.

01:11:03You!

01:11:03If you so knightable,

01:11:04why don't you challenge Helena?

01:11:06If I start designing,

01:11:07this company won't need you at all.

01:11:08You're bluffing.

01:11:09You create successful design,

01:11:10I'll subjure.

01:11:10You fail,

01:11:11you quit and apologize.

01:11:12Ruby, please.

01:11:13She just returned to Clayta.

01:11:14I apologize on her behalf.

01:11:15Remember what you said.

01:11:16But I wasn't looking at her.

01:11:18To win this,

01:11:18I needed Wesley's backing.

01:11:20I knew who to call.

01:11:21Jeffrey, where's Wesley today?

01:11:22I need to discuss

01:11:23a project with him.

01:11:24Why do you want to know?

01:11:24Elena Leopard X

01:11:25isn't a major player.

01:11:26I promised grandmother.

01:11:27Just tell me where he is.

01:11:28He's at the Imperial Club.

01:11:30It's members only.

01:11:30Use my name.

01:11:31Thanks, Jeffrey.

01:11:33I arrived at the

01:11:34exclusive Imperial Club.

01:11:35Instead of using

01:11:36my own access...

01:11:37Hello, I'm Jeffrey's family.

01:11:39Of course, Miss Harper.

01:11:40The elevator is right over there.

01:11:45And you?

01:11:46May I see your pass?

01:11:48I'm Elena Harper,

01:11:49Jeffrey's family.

01:11:52You're Jeffrey's family as well?

01:11:54Who else is claiming

01:11:56to be his family?

01:11:57Well, if it isn't Elise.

01:11:58What brings you here?

01:12:00The receptionist

01:12:01doesn't recognize me.

01:12:02That's no issue.

01:12:03I'll vouch for you.

01:12:04Listen up.

01:12:05This is Miss Elise Harper,

01:12:06a member of the Harper family.

01:12:08But this lady also insists

01:12:09she's related to Mr. Harper.

01:12:11Are there two daughters?

01:12:12Hey, gorgeous.

01:12:13Want inside?

01:12:14Just call me honey

01:12:14and I'll get you in.

01:12:16Miss,

01:12:16if you can't verify

01:12:17your connection,

01:12:18I must ask you to leave.

01:12:19At once.

01:12:20His friends started laughing,

01:12:21their words full of mockery.

01:12:22I've never seen someone

01:12:23try to sneak into

01:12:23Imperial Club like this.

01:12:24Why struggle?

01:12:25Just name your price, darling.

01:12:26I've got the cash.

01:12:27I let their shameless

01:12:28stares linger for a moment,

01:12:30then placed a sleek

01:12:31black card

01:12:31on the marble counter.

01:12:34Here is my membership.

01:12:38You're a black card holder?

01:12:40The men who had been

01:12:41taunting me

01:12:41fell completely silent.

01:12:43They knew exactly

01:12:44what that card represented.

01:12:48Damn it.

01:12:49I just made an enemy

01:12:50of someone

01:12:51I should never have crossed.

01:12:53You can't afford my price.

01:12:57Apologies.

01:12:58Can I offer you a drink

01:12:59as an apology?

01:13:00Keep it.

01:13:02Your friend might need it more.

01:13:04A black card?

01:13:06How could a simple

01:13:07country girl like you

01:13:08have one?

01:13:09My finances are none

01:13:10of your concern.

01:13:11May I proceed?

01:13:12Certainly, Miss Harper.

01:13:13Right this way.

01:13:22Where Wesley was waiting.

01:13:29Wesley!

01:13:30On behalf of Leopard X,

01:13:32I want to propose

01:13:32a partnership.

01:13:35We are prepared

01:13:36to relinquish

01:13:36all profits

01:13:37for the chance

01:13:38to establish

01:13:38a presence on the island.

01:13:40This is an offer

01:13:41you cannot refuse.

01:13:42Wesley?

01:13:44Please,

01:13:45consider our proposal.

01:13:50I suggest a game.

01:13:51The loser must grant

01:13:52the winner a favor.

01:13:54Are you interested?

01:13:55You shouldn't be

01:13:55so optimistic.

01:13:56He's unbeaten.

01:13:57Even professional players

01:13:58haven't bested Wesley.

01:13:59Your chances are slim.

01:14:12Let's see what you've got.

01:14:14If you lose,

01:14:15I want to see Elle.

01:14:17Fine.

01:14:17If I win,

01:14:19the Spencer group

01:14:20will grant Leopard X

01:14:21the duty-free counter

01:14:22on the island.

01:14:23Agreed.

01:14:24How did that country girl

01:14:26ensnare him so quickly?

01:14:27Such delusion.

01:14:28Has Wesley ever been

01:14:29this close to a woman before?

01:14:30If the Harpers and Spencers

01:14:32merge through marriage,

01:14:33they dominate cloth.

01:14:34I am the right match for him,

01:14:36not her.

01:14:36She's utterly undeserving.

01:14:38Take the first shot.

01:14:39He's going easy on her.

01:14:41Wesley usually wins

01:14:42in a single turn.

01:14:42One chance might be

01:14:43all you get, beautiful.

01:14:44I ignored them

01:14:45and approached the table.

01:14:48My stance was stable.

01:14:50My grip on the cue expert.

01:14:51With a confident stroke,

01:14:53I sent the cue ball

01:14:54crashing into the pack.

01:14:56The first ball dropped,

01:14:57then a second,

01:14:58and a third.

01:15:00No.

01:15:01She can't.

01:15:02A fourth ball.

01:15:03It's rolling toward the pocket.

01:15:05Wesley's record is

01:15:06three on the break.

01:15:08Is she going to beat it?

01:15:10It fell!

01:15:11Four on the break!

01:15:11Unbelievable!

01:15:12She's amazing!

01:15:13Don't hold back, Wesley.

01:15:14She might actually beat...

01:15:22I lifted my eyes

01:15:23from the table,

01:15:24meeting his intense gaze directly.

01:15:29Everyone thought

01:15:29my luck had run out.

01:15:33Her little show

01:15:33is finally over.

01:15:35My cue ball

01:15:35had to jump over

01:15:36the black ball

01:15:37to hit the target.

01:15:38With a swift,

01:15:38effortless motion,

01:15:39I sent the white ball

01:15:40soaring.

01:15:41It struck its target,

01:15:42rebounded off the edge,

01:15:43and knocked another ball

01:15:44into the pocket.

01:15:45One by one,

01:15:47my balls vanished

01:15:48until only one

01:15:49remained on the table.

01:15:50Is she actually

01:15:51about to clear

01:15:52the entire table?

01:15:55Wesley, I won.

01:15:58Yeah.

01:15:59Damn it!

01:16:00She actually won!

01:16:02He's going to give her

01:16:03the project!

01:16:08A deal is a deal.

01:16:10Bring the proposal

01:16:11to Spencer Group tomorrow.

01:16:12Appreciate it.

01:16:14Elena,

01:16:14you're just a pawn

01:16:15in their game.

01:16:17Elena went to the

01:16:18Imperial Club

01:16:19looking for you.

01:16:20I know.

01:16:21You can refuse

01:16:22to work with Leopard X,

01:16:23but don't you dare

01:16:24mess with my sister!

01:16:26Is that all?

01:16:29That was Jeffrey?

01:16:30I saw the screen.

01:16:31Well,

01:16:32the game's over.

01:16:33I'll see you tomorrow.

01:16:37I left the club

01:16:38and went straight

01:16:39to Empire

01:16:40to find Lydia.

01:16:41still dealing with

01:16:42those people

01:16:43from Avalara?

01:16:44A few pests

01:16:45show up now

01:16:46and now and then,

01:16:46but I handled them.

01:16:48I'm done hiding.

01:16:49So you're finally

01:16:50done running?

01:16:51Yeah.

01:16:52I've spent years

01:16:53in the shadows.

01:16:55That's over now.

01:16:56Now we can see

01:16:57each other every day!

01:16:59You won't get sick

01:17:00of me, right?

01:17:01Already am.

01:17:02That hurts!

01:17:04And after I helped

01:17:05block Wesley

01:17:05from digging

01:17:06into your past.

01:17:07Speaking of which,

01:17:08the head of Spencer

01:17:09Group has been

01:17:10after you all this time.

01:17:11Think he's got

01:17:12a thing for you?

01:17:15Not a chance.

01:17:17Lydia leaned in,

01:17:18a mischievous glint

01:17:19in her eyes.

01:17:20I couldn't help

01:17:21but smile at her antics.

01:17:22Why is that impossible?

01:17:23If Wesley knew

01:17:23the world's most skilled

01:17:24hacker was also

01:17:25breathtakingly gorgeous,

01:17:26he'd obviously develop

01:17:27feelings for you.

01:17:27Her words hung in the air.

01:17:28I took a sip of wine,

01:17:30considering.

01:17:30If you were a man,

01:17:31I would definitely

01:17:32make you mine.

01:17:33After our meal,

01:17:34I went home

01:17:34to finish my proposal

01:17:36and sketch

01:17:36a new bracelet design.

01:17:39My mind was

01:17:40buzzing with ideas.

01:17:45The next morning,

01:17:46I was surprised

01:17:47to see my brother

01:17:47Jeffrey in the living room.

01:17:49Jeffrey?

01:17:49What brings you

01:17:49back from the city?

01:17:50He heard you joined

01:17:51Leopard X

01:17:51and decided to check on you.

01:17:52He barely visits

01:17:53your father and me,

01:17:53so I guess we have

01:17:54you to thank.

01:17:54Come, eat breakfast.

01:17:55You can ride with Jeffrey.

01:17:56His route passes your office.

01:17:57Jeffrey simply nodded,

01:17:58his tone flat.

01:17:59I'll drop you off.

01:17:59In the car,

01:18:00Jeffrey cut through

01:18:01the silence

01:18:01of the morning traffic.

01:18:02Has anything unusual

01:18:03happened at work?

01:18:04Why do you ask?

01:18:05His question caught me

01:18:06off guard.

01:18:07Just know that if

01:18:07Leopard X doesn't work out,

01:18:09there's always a spot

01:18:10for you at headquarters.

01:18:11Elise is manipulative.

01:18:12I don't want you

01:18:12dealing with her

01:18:13unnecessary problem.

01:18:14And then came the warning.

01:18:15When we pulled up

01:18:15to Leopard X,

01:18:16I stepped out of the car

01:18:17and ran right into Ruby.

01:18:18A limited edition

01:18:19Rolls Royce.

01:18:20Oh, now I get it.

01:18:21No wonder you act

01:18:22so confident.

01:18:23You've got a rich man

01:18:23backing you up, huh?

01:18:24You, of all people,

01:18:25are making that accusation?

01:18:27After the car

01:18:27I just saw you step out of?

01:18:29What are you talking about?

01:18:30I just took note

01:18:31of the license plate

01:18:32on that old man's car.

01:18:35A quick search

01:18:37will reveal

01:18:37exactly who owns it.

01:18:39You,

01:18:40you saw it?

01:18:42What is this nonsense

01:18:43you're talking about?

01:18:44Watch your word!

01:18:46She tried to run,

01:18:47but I followed her.

01:18:49I cornered her again.

01:18:54I have no idea

01:18:55what you're referring to.

01:18:57I sent you the proposal.

01:19:00Spencer Group

01:19:01agreed to the partnership.

01:19:02I'm on my way there now

01:19:04to finalize it.

01:19:06Ms. Lopez!

01:19:08Elise has done

01:19:09something incredible!

01:19:10She got Mr. Spencer on board!

01:19:12Excuse me,

01:19:13what did you just say?

01:19:14Elise is already

01:19:15at Spencer Group

01:19:17finalizing the agreement.

01:19:18I watched the hatred

01:19:19in Ruby's eyes

01:19:20turn into a smug victory.

01:19:22She thought

01:19:23I had already lost.

01:19:25I'm busy, Elena.

01:19:26I'll review your proposal later.

01:19:28If you're too busy,

01:19:29maybe Monica

01:19:29should handle it instead.

01:19:31Save your effort.

01:19:34Elise has already

01:19:34headed to Spencer Group.

01:19:37By now,

01:19:39Mr. Spencer

01:19:40has probably

01:19:40already signed.

01:19:42She won't manage

01:19:43to secure the signature.

01:19:44While Ruby was gloating,

01:19:45I knew exactly

01:19:46what was happening

01:19:47in Wesley's office.

01:19:51He did?

01:19:54Elise,

01:19:55you're amazing!

01:19:56Getting access

01:19:57so smoothly

01:19:58to Spencer Group!

01:19:59It's not a big deal.

01:20:01I visit Mr. Spencer's

01:20:02office regularly.

01:20:06Ms. Harper,

01:20:07please come this way.

01:20:08Mr. Spencer

01:20:08sent me to escort you.

01:20:10He sent you for me?

01:20:13She walked into his office,

01:20:15beaming,

01:20:16thinking she had already

01:20:16won our little war.

01:20:20Mr. Spencer,

01:20:21I've come to finalize

01:20:22the contract.

01:20:26What brings you here?

01:20:31Sir,

01:20:32weren't you expecting

01:20:32Miss Harder?

01:20:35Leave now, Elise.

01:20:42I am waiting for Elena,

01:20:44not you.

01:20:45I am waiting for Elena,

01:20:46not you.

01:20:47A simple misunderstanding.

01:20:49Of course,

01:20:50Christy,

01:20:51call the office.

01:20:52Tell Elena

01:20:52to come sign

01:20:53the contract immediately.

01:20:55What?

01:20:55While Elisa

01:20:56mis-scrambled to SACE,

01:20:57her assistant called

01:20:58my manager to meet

01:20:58Ruby Elena?

01:21:00Alright,

01:21:00I understand.

01:21:01A few taps on my phone

01:21:02and I had all of

01:21:03Ruby's dirties.

01:21:04Darwin Kelly,

01:21:05married,

01:21:05and his wife is about

01:21:06to get some very

01:21:07interesting photos.

01:21:08Send.

01:21:10Elena,

01:21:11your proposal is

01:21:12a rushed mess.

01:21:13Take it to the Spencer group.

01:21:14Now!

01:21:14And why should I?

01:21:16Who do you think

01:21:16you are to give me orders?

01:21:17You bitch!

01:21:18Say that again

01:21:19and I'll tear your mouth apart!

01:21:20What's going on?

01:21:21Why is Miss Lopez

01:21:22confronting Elena?

01:21:23I wouldn't get angry

01:21:24just yet, Ruby.

01:21:25There's a big surprise

01:21:26coming for you.

01:21:28What crypt nonsense

01:21:29are you talking about?

01:21:30She raised her hand

01:21:31to strike me,

01:21:32but stopped dead

01:21:33when she saw

01:21:34my phone screen.

01:21:35How?

01:21:36How did you get those?

01:21:38You.

01:21:40Where did you get that?

01:21:51What do you want?

01:21:52That picture isn't real!

01:21:54Not real?

01:21:56Why don't you explain

01:21:57that to Mrs. Kelly?

01:21:59You shameless woman!

01:22:01I finally caught you

01:22:02sneaking around

01:22:03with my husband!

01:22:05She didn't even

01:22:06see it coming.

01:22:08Let me go!

01:22:08Security!

01:22:09Get her off me!

01:22:12You bitch!

01:22:14You're about to find out

01:22:15what happens to women

01:22:16who destroy marriages.

01:22:19After that scandal,

01:22:21Monica quickly sent me

01:22:22to finalize

01:22:23the Spencer group deal.

01:22:24Elena,

01:22:25I always knew

01:22:26you were the one.

01:22:27Mr. Spencer

01:22:28specifically requested you.

01:22:36Elena,

01:22:37you're here.

01:22:38I misunderstood

01:22:39the instructions.

01:22:40You can go in

01:22:41and sign.

01:22:43Misunderstood?

01:22:45Funny,

01:22:46I don't recall

01:22:46Mr. Spencer

01:22:47even acknowledging

01:22:48you yesterday.

01:22:50I was only looking out

01:22:51for the company's interests.

01:22:53I hope you won't let

01:22:55personal grudges

01:22:56affect our business.

01:22:57I found Wesley

01:22:58absorbed in his work.

01:22:59Mr. Spencer,

01:23:00is now a good time?

01:23:04Let's go.

01:23:05To where?

01:23:07You're late.

01:23:08We'll have lunch first.

01:23:11He took me to

01:23:12the most expensive

01:23:13restaurant in Claith.

01:23:14I'll have the champagne

01:23:15lobster and the truffle pasta.

01:23:18When the manager

01:23:19saw me confidently

01:23:19order several

01:23:20signature dishes,

01:23:21his jaw dropped.

01:23:22Is there a problem?

01:23:23Absolutely not,

01:23:24Mr. Spencer.

01:23:24Right away.

01:23:28What caused

01:23:28your delay today?

01:23:32A minor issue.

01:23:34It's handled.

01:23:34He didn't press

01:23:35for details.

01:23:36After a silent meal,

01:23:38he simply signed

01:23:39the contract.

01:23:40But when I got home,

01:23:41my victory was cut short.

01:23:43Elisa was waiting for me.

01:23:45Signing that contract

01:23:45doesn't mean you've won,

01:23:46Elena.

01:23:47The true test is sales.

01:23:48We'll see whose designs

01:23:49truly capture the market.

01:23:51How convenient.

01:23:52Now that I have

01:23:53the contract,

01:23:54you're changing

01:23:54the rules of the game.

01:23:55Are you scared?

01:23:56Worried your foreign

01:23:57designs won't sell?

01:23:58You can concede now.

01:24:00I'll make up a nice

01:24:00excuse for Grandma.

01:24:02You think your cheap

01:24:03provofications will

01:24:04bait me into a mistake?

01:24:05Elise,

01:24:06you should be embarrassed.

01:24:07You already have

01:24:08everyone's love.

01:24:09Why do you still

01:24:10compete with me?

01:24:11I have nothing

01:24:12and now you want

01:24:12to take Leopard X2?

01:24:13How much further

01:24:14are you going to push me?

01:24:16I am a harper.

01:24:18I was born

01:24:19deserving their love.

01:24:20It was never yours

01:24:21to begin with.

01:24:22The air in the Grand Hall

01:24:23was as cold as the marble

01:24:24beneath our feet

01:24:25and I was about

01:24:26to make it colder.

01:24:27You live like royalty

01:24:28on my family's compassion,

01:24:29Elise.

01:24:30Not a single one of us

01:24:31owe you anything.

01:24:32I am a harper.

01:24:33This is my home.

01:24:35Without our generosity,

01:24:36you wouldn't have the privilege

01:24:37to stand before me.

01:24:38So spare me the tears.

01:24:40Besides,

01:24:41you still have family

01:24:42back in your hometown.

01:24:44In Fernville?

01:24:46You...

01:24:46You wouldn't dare.

01:24:48They're your bloodline.

01:24:49Your grandparents

01:24:50tried to reclaim you

01:24:51once, didn't they?

01:24:52They were banished!

01:24:53Bertha banished them!

01:24:55Perhaps it's time

01:24:56for a family reunion.

01:24:58I will never go back

01:24:59to that village.

01:25:00I will die

01:25:01before I leave this house.

01:25:02I will see you

01:25:03destroyed first.

01:25:04I ignored her empty threats

01:25:05and focused on my work.

01:25:06Leopard X was planning

01:25:07a massive jewelry exhibition

01:25:09and my design was chosen

01:25:10as the crowning jewel.

01:25:12Elena, this bracelet

01:25:13is the masterpiece we needed.

01:25:14It will be the grand finale

01:25:15of the entire show.

01:25:17The day of the exhibition arrived.

01:25:18As my design was unveiled,

01:25:20the room erupted.

01:25:21My God, this is breathtaking!

01:25:23Leopard X has truly

01:25:24reinvented itself!

01:25:25Whose work is this?

01:25:27It's pure nobility.

01:25:28I haven't seen anything

01:25:29this mesmerizing in years.

01:25:31But as the crowd applauded,

01:25:33I saw her,

01:25:35lurking in the shadows,

01:25:36her eyes burning

01:25:38with a malevolent glint.

01:25:40Enjoy the praise, Elena.

01:25:41It's a shame

01:25:42when a masterpiece

01:25:43is revealed to be a fraud.

01:25:46My bracelet was

01:25:46an instant sensation

01:25:48and Leopard X

01:25:48was the talk of the town.

01:25:49This success

01:25:50is all thanks

01:25:51to our design genius,

01:25:52Elena.

01:25:53A toast to her!

01:25:54To Elena!

01:25:55You are so composed,

01:25:56even after such a huge win.

01:25:58We owe this entire comeback to you.

01:25:59It was a team effort, Monica.

01:26:01Don't be so humble.

01:26:02Your design is what got us

01:26:03the Spencer Group deal.

01:26:05You're incredible.

01:26:06Hey, speaking of the team,

01:26:08where's Elis?

01:26:10She didn't show up today.

01:26:11I saw her backstage earlier,

01:26:13but then she just vanished.

01:26:15Forget her.

01:26:16Mr. Harper just announced

01:26:17double year-end bonuses

01:26:18for everyone in this room.

01:26:19The room erupted in cheers,

01:26:21but as they chanted my name,

01:26:23the celebration came to a dead stop.

01:26:25Elise stood on the stage,

01:26:27her face streaked with tears.

01:26:28Elise, what is the meaning of this?

01:26:29I'm sorry to interrupt.

01:26:31Mrs. Hayes,

01:26:31I need to apologize.

01:26:33I never meant to miss the deadline.

01:26:34It's just,

01:26:35my design vanished.

01:26:36The exhibition is over.

01:26:37It went perfectly.

01:26:38You can step down now.

01:26:40At first,

01:26:41I thought I just misplaced it.

01:26:42She paused,

01:26:43her gaze sweeping over the crowd

01:26:44before landing directly on me.

01:26:46But then,

01:26:47after seeing the winning design today,

01:26:49I realized what happened.

01:26:51Elise,

01:26:52choose your next words very carefully.

01:26:54Someone stole my work,

01:26:55and she's standing right there.

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