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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

00:00:06their 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.

00:00:29Please 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.

00:00:43Benjamin Reed, my adoptive father, also looked at me with distaste.

00:00:48He accused me of trying to scar Sylvia's face and told me to pack my things immediately and returned to

00:00:54Cloudstream Village.

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

00:01:00With a heart as wicked as yours, you don't deserve to stay in Foytlens.

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

00:01:05Get your belongings together and prepare to return to Cloudstream Village immediately.

00:01:09Two months ago, they discovered my blood type was RH negative.

00:01:13Proof that I wasn't their daughter.

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

00:01:21Now, they discard me like something of no use.

00:01:24Elena, 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.

00:01:35The contrast must be overwhelming.

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

00:01:42When 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.

00:01:49Oh, Elena, next month is Darren and I's engagement party.

00:01:52Even though you'll be back in that remote village, I hope you'll attend.

00:01:55Darren had been my childhood sweetheart, my once promised fiancé.

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

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

00:02:04You 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.

00:02:13I don't make a habit of collecting trash.

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

00:02:16You!

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

00:02:24Otherwise, 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 fiancé.

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

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

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

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

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

00:02:55I want nothing from the Reed family, including a fiancé 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.

00:03:06Exactly.

00:03:06Your village is dirt poor.

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

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

00:03:15Sylvia stormed forward and yanked my bag open.

00:03:17An emerald necklace tumbled out.

00:03:20She immediately started shouting,

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

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

00:03:25You filthy thief!

00:03:26Do you know what you've done?

00:03:27This 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.

00:03:42Not 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.

00:03:49This 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.

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

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

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

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

00:04:03It'd be best if she rotted in jail forever,

00:04:05Sparing the Reed family from any future humiliation.

00:04:12After I called them mom and dad for 23 years,

00:04:15They now truly wanted me to struggle behind bars.

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

00:04:24Call the authorities.

00:04:26If I didn't steal it, how will you compensate me?

00:04:32How is this possible?

00:04:33I bought number nine.

00:04:34Why is this number one?

00:04:36Impossible.

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

00:04:40Where did you get it?

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

00:04:43It's mine.

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

00:04:47You'll regret this!

00:04:50We'll see.

00:04:52With my bag over my shoulder,

00:04:53I stepped outside and spotted an old car at the entrance.

00:04:57A man stepped out,

00:04:58And addressed me with great respect.

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

00:05:06No helipath available,

00:05:07So I used this car.

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

00:05:10Where are my parents?

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

00:05:14Your grandmother is ill,

00:05:16So your parents sent me.

00:05:19Look at that junk.

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

00:05:24Mrs. Reed,

00:05:25This is a thank you gift.

00:05:26Please accept it.

00:05:28No need.

00:05:28Leave.

00:05:29Take it and leave.

00:05:31Are you certain?

00:05:33Take it and leave.

00:05:35Declan hesitated,

00:05:36Recalling his employer's instructions.

00:05:38The boxes in the trunk contain deeds to 23 properties,

00:05:4023 high-end jewelry pieces,

00:05:4223 luxury car keys,

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

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

00:05:49But she refused.

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

00:05:56No.

00:05:56That 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,

00:06:07Which bore an uncanny resemblance to my mother's.

00:06:10I had delicate, mesmerizing features,

00:06:12Deep expressive eyes,

00:06:13And a naturally flawless complexion.

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

00:06:19Jolie Harper.

00:06:20My striking appearance left everyone captivated.

00:06:22Soon,

00:06:23The vehicle pulled to a halt in front of a private aircraft.

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

00:06:29The surroundings were extravagantly luxurious,

00:06:32And it was becoming clear that my birth parents were far more remarkable than I had envisioned.

00:06:42I turned toward the direction we were flying,

00:06:45And suddenly spoke.

00:06:47This route leads to Clothie,

00:06:49Not Cloudstream Village.

00:06:50Oh, right, Miss Harper.

00:06:52Your family resides in Clothie.

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

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

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

00:07:01She had to deliver at the closest hospital,

00:07:03Where a fire broke out.

00:07:04She was told her child died,

00:07:05But she swore she heard a baby's cries,

00:07:07And never stopped believing her daughter was alive.

00:07:09Ever since,

00:07:09Your parents have been traveling between Folklans and Clothie in search of you.

00:07:12As the plane touched down,

00:07:14I caught sight of an imposing estate with elegant architecture,

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

00:07:18To my knowledge,

00:07:20There was only one estate like this in Clothie,

00:07:22Hillside Manor.

00:07:23It was so prestigious,

00:07:25That only the most influential figures in the city could own it.

00:07:30Elena,

00:07:31My daughter,

00:07:32I'm your mother.

00:07:33Now that our daughter has returned,

00:07:35I 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,

00:07:43We are your real parents.

00:07:45We've spent years scowing Cloudstream Village,

00:07:48Never realizing you were in Folklans.

00:07:51We 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,

00:08:00Alexander,

00:08:01Was one of the three wealthiest figures on Clothie's rankings.

00:08:05Elena,

00:08:06Do 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.

00:08:11There's ten million on this.

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

00:08:15This is from me.

00:08:16Another ten million.

00:08:18This set alone was valued at no less than fifty 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,

00:08:30and 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,

00:08:42something Cecily 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,

00:08:49I noticed a girl around my age.

00:08:51You must be Elena, right?

00:08:54I'm Elise Harper.

00:08:55This estate is vast,

00:08:56so if you ever need anything or feel lost,

00:08:59don't hesitate to ask me.

00:09:01No 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.

00:09:17Jolie gently squeezed my hand,

00:09:19explaining that Elise was my aunt's daughter,

00:09:21whose parents passed away when she was young,

00:09:24so they took her in.

00:09:25Aside from Elise,

00:09:27I have three elder brothers who can't wait to meet me.

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

00:09:34At Uchison Mall,

00:09:35Jolie held my hand

00:09:36and 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?

00:09:49I examined them.

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

00:09:54Yes, 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?

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

00:10:06Just our luck.

00:10:07We introduced her to decent men before,

00:10:09but she turned them all down.

00:10:11She must have found that destitute village unbearable,

00:10:13and resorted to being a kept woman.

00:10:16She's nothing but an embarrassment to the Reed family.

00:10:21Elena,

00:10:22do 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,

00:10:30why can't I?

00:10:32Oh, 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.

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

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

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

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

00:10:55Before 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?

00:11:05You 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?

00:11:13Sylvia 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.

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

00:11:33My composed demeanor and scornful look

00:11:36instantly infuriated Cecily.

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

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

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

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

00:11:46and she certainly can't purchase it.

00:11:47We should just buy it.

00:11:48How 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.

00:11:53Fifty million.

00:11:54What?

00:11:54What did you just say?

00:11:55Fifty million.

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

00:11:58Cecily's arrogance disappeared instantly,

00:12:00her eyes widening in shock.

00:12:01She had only five 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.

00:12:10Madam, 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

00:12:41to 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.

00:12:50Do you think you can just cancel

00:12:51the collaboration like this?

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

00:12:55I 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

00:13:03without forking out that 50 million?

00:13:05A necklace worth 50 million?

00:13:07This 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

00:13:13by 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.

00:13:18What was that?

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

00:13:21Cecily immediately dialed Benjamin's number

00:13:23to demand money,

00:13:24only to receive a furious scolding.

00:13:26Idiot!

00:13:26How am I supposed to conjure up 50 million

00:13:28for a necklace?

00:13:29Our stock is tumbling

00:13:30and we're depending on a deal

00:13:31with the Harper group.

00:13:32Come home now!

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

00:13:35Sylvia too felt the sting

00:13:36of 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.

00:13:43Learning of Sylvia's plight,

00:13:44Darren didn't hesitate

00:13:45to 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

00:13:54they 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

00:14:28had 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

00:14:35and ascended the stair race,

00:14:37treating the Reed family

00:14:38as if they were invisible.

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

00:14:41Declan quietly led the Reed family to Alexander.

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

00:14:45The Reed family was clueless

00:14:46that I was actually Harper's daughter,

00:14:48whom the Harpers and Ceci's

00:14:49blatant disrespect towards me

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

00:14:51revealed exactly how they'd probably

00:14:52treated me all these years.

00:14:54Mr. Harper,

00:14:55could you perhaps clarify

00:14:56why the Harper group

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

00:14:59The Reed group may not be

00:15:01among Clath's major enterprises,

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

00:15:05Partnering with us

00:15:06wouldn't disappoint you.

00:15:07This project demands

00:15:08a significant financial backbone,

00:15:10one your struggling little company

00:15:11can't possibly provide.

00:15:13Mr. Harper,

00:15:13surely you wouldn't abandon us completely.

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

00:15:16And what exactly have you done

00:15:17to 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

00:15:26is entirely our decision.

00:15:27This was the same woman

00:15:28from the mall encounter yesterday,

00:15:30not yours.

00:15:31Mr. Harper,

00:15:32Mrs. Harper,

00:15:32you're being misled.

00:15:33Elena is completely unreliable.

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

00:15:37and her mother is from a backwatt town.

00:15:39She's totally uneducated

00:15:40and 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,

00:15:48I paused midway down the stairs,

00:15:50clearly hearing Cecily's insulting remarks.

00:15:52The harshness of the insults

00:15:53twisted painfully inside me.

00:15:55Hearing those insults

00:15:56delivered right in front of my parents

00:15:58ignited something fierce within me.

00:16:00There!

00:16:00She's the one!

00:16:01A liar and a thief!

00:16:03She's making up lies about me

00:16:04and openly insulting both of you.

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

00:16:09Have you forgotten your place?

00:16:11You have no manners.

00:16:12Go back to that backwood village

00:16:13and 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,

00:16:20the Harper family

00:16:21cuts all ties with the Reed family permanently.

00:16:23You're ending

00:16:24a multi-million dollar partnership

00:16:25over 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,

00:16:32Mr. and Mrs. Reed.

00:16:33Security swiftly escorted them

00:16:35out of the estate

00:16:35before they could utter another word.

00:16:38Her words were a warm bomb

00:16:40on a fresh wound.

00:16:42Don't be upset, Elena.

00:16:43If anyone dares to spread lies

00:16:45about you again,

00:16:46they'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

00:16:54jeopardize the entire deal?

00:16:55We offered her a good match

00:16:56with a divorced man

00:16:57and she refused.

00:16:58Now look at her.

00:16:59A mistress!

00:17:00Benjamin, if you show them

00:17:01her true nature,

00:17:01the deal can still be salvaged.

00:17:03We cannot afford to lose this deal

00:17:04if Elena truly crossed this line.

00:17:06I'm so sorry I wasn't there

00:17:08to protect you, Elena.

00:17:09Elena, you've suffered so much.

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

00:17:14but I have something

00:17:15for you and father.

00:17:17These are the first creations

00:17:19by the jeweler, Elena.

00:17:20They sold for 200 million

00:17:22at 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?

00:17:35Are you on it?

00:17:35An old life,

00:17:36a profitable one,

00:17:38was calling.

00:17:39I made my choice.

00:17:40This new life

00:17:41was more important.

00:17:44I can't.

00:17:45The client insisted on you,

00:17:46but my past wasn't ready,

00:17:48Millian,

00:17:48to let me fire well.

00:17:52Wesley,

00:17:52I'm off.

00:17:53My sister,

00:17:54the one we've been searching for

00:17:55for 23 years,

00:17:56has been found.

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

00:17:58Meanwhile,

00:17:58across town,

00:17:59the man trying to hire me

00:18:00was sitting with my brother.

00:18:02My target,

00:18:02the hacker L,

00:18:03just turned down my request.

00:18:05Said she was in Klaith,

00:18:07reconnecting with her

00:18:08biological parents.

00:18:10What a coincidence.

00:18:11The pieces of two different worlds

00:18:12were about to collide.

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

00:18:16Are you sure?

00:18:17You usually avoid these things.

00:18:19I'm suddenly very curious

00:18:20to meet your long-lost sister.

00:18:22Five years.

00:18:22It had been five years

00:18:23since I last saw him.

00:18:24Wesley,

00:18:25after five years,

00:18:25why are you suddenly

00:18:26coming 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

00:18:33that's possible?

00:18:34As we arrived,

00:18:35I saw her.

00:18:36My sister,

00:18:37Elena.

00:18:40Elena.

00:18:41You must be Jeffrey.

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

00:18:46Let me give you some

00:18:47pocket money.

00:18:49Would you prefer cash?

00:18:52I can get you a million

00:18:53from the bank if you like.

00:18:55No need.

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

00:19:00Then,

00:19:01she held up the latest

00:19:02model smartphone.

00:19:03Thank you, Jeffrey.

00:19:05Please scan it.

00:19:06A smile crept across

00:19:08Jeffrey's face

00:19:09as he grasped

00:19:09the unfolding scenario.

00:19:11He was not upset.

00:19:12Rather,

00:19:13he found his sister's

00:19:14antics quite endearing.

00:19:21Is that man also

00:19:22my brother?

00:19:25He is not.

00:19:27You don't need to concern

00:19:28yourself 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

00:19:32on coming inside with me.

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

00:19:35Drive on.

00:19:39I couldn't see his face,

00:19:40but his voice.

00:19:42It was captivating.

00:19:43As the sun dipped

00:19:44below the horizon,

00:19:45casting long shadows

00:19:46across the grand estate,

00:19:48a sense of unease

00:19:48that man settled over me.

00:19:50His name is Spencer.

00:19:51He's not someone

00:19:51you should trust.

00:19:52Stay away from him.

00:19:53What are you two

00:19:53doing out here?

00:19:54Dinner is ready.

00:19:55Come inside.

00:19:55My mother,

00:19:56Jolie,

00:19:56took my hand.

00:19:57It was a warmth

00:19:58I had never felt

00:19:59from my mother

00:19:59at the Reed Estate.

00:20:00Elena,

00:20:01the grandma is coming home

00:20:02from the hospital tomorrow.

00:20:03You should come with us

00:20:04to meet her

00:20:04and the rest of the families.

00:20:05But the conversation

00:20:06that followed

00:20:07was anything but casual.

00:20:09Your other brothers

00:20:09will be back as well.

00:20:10They're all looking forward

00:20:12to meeting you.

00:20:14The next day,

00:20:15I came downstairs

00:20:16and saw two remarkably

00:20:17attractive men

00:20:18waiting in the living room.

00:20:19Elena,

00:20:20this is Ellis,

00:20:20your second brother,

00:20:21and Louis,

00:20:22your third.

00:20:23The first Ellis

00:20:23regarded me

00:20:24with a cool indifference

00:20:25that was almost unnerved.

00:20:26Elena,

00:20:27you're adorable.

00:20:27I'm your third brother

00:20:28and I'll take care of you.

00:20:29Louis,

00:20:29get off her.

00:20:30Uncle and the others

00:20:31are already at grandma's house.

00:20:32We all headed

00:20:33to the manor next door

00:20:34where my grandmother

00:20:35was waiting.

00:20:36I was immediately captivated

00:20:38by a breathtaking landscape

00:20:39painting on the wall.

00:20:42Elena,

00:20:42my dear,

00:20:43do you appreciate

00:20:44that painting?

00:20:46What does she know

00:20:47about art?

00:20:47She's just pretending.

00:20:49Elena,

00:20:49please ignore him.

00:20:50Javier is just overly frank.

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

00:20:53You're magnenuous.

00:20:54You wouldn't take it to heart,

00:20:55right?

00:20:55I turned from the art

00:20:56to the artist

00:20:57of this little drama.

00:20:58I said nothing.

00:20:59My silence

00:20:59would be my answer.

00:21:00Javier,

00:21:01say you're sorry.

00:21:02Elena is your cousin.

00:21:04Elise pressed on,

00:21:05playing the part

00:21:05of the peacemaker.

00:21:06She doesn't deserve

00:21:07to be my cousin.

00:21:09His words were meant to ruin,

00:21:10but they only hardened

00:21:11my resolve.

00:21:12I met his gaze,

00:21:13letting the coldness

00:21:14in my eyes speak for me.

00:21:16Suddenly,

00:21:16I wasn't alone.

00:21:18Jeffrey moved to my side,

00:21:19a silent guardian,

00:21:21and the air crackled

00:21:22with unspoken threats.

00:21:23Javier,

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

00:21:25Do you think I'm unworthy

00:21:26of being your cousin too?

00:21:28Jeffrey,

00:21:29I didn't mean it like that.

00:21:30Then what did you mean?

00:21:32Javier speaks without thinking.

00:21:34Elena,

00:21:34if the painting has caught your eye,

00:21:36consider it a welcome gift.

00:21:38Absolutely not!

00:21:40Elise wants that painting,

00:21:41and I'm giving it to her!

00:21:44It's alright,

00:21:45Samira.

00:21:46If Elena likes it too,

00:21:48let her have it.

00:21:49Javier just doesn't want me

00:21:51to feel overlooked.

00:21:53Elena is a daughter

00:21:54of the Harper family.

00:21:56She has everything.

00:21:57My brother,

00:21:58Lewis.

00:21:59Always the knight

00:22:00in shining armor,

00:22:01whether I needed one or not.

00:22:03Why would she need to take

00:22:05what others discard?

00:22:06My sister didn't return

00:22:07to be mistreated.

00:22:08Wouldn't you agree,

00:22:09Samira?

00:22:12Of course.

00:22:14Elise can select

00:22:15another painting.

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

00:22:17Elena has fine taste.

00:22:19She chose a Peyton Davis piece

00:22:21I recently acquired.

00:22:22Fine taste?

00:22:23She probably doesn't even know

00:22:25who Peyton is.

00:22:26Be quiet.

00:22:28If you really like the painting,

00:22:30why don't you describe

00:22:31what makes it so special?

00:22:33Elise watched me,

00:22:34ready to shine

00:22:35the moment I was humiliated.

00:22:37She was sure

00:22:38an ignorant girl like me

00:22:39could never appreciate art.

00:22:41Who said I liked it?

00:22:43If you don't know

00:22:43how to appreciate this painting,

00:22:45just say so.

00:22:46It's understandable

00:22:47for someone from the backwater.

00:22:49When did I ever say

00:22:51I liked this painting?

00:22:52Then why did you stare at it

00:22:53the moment you walked in?

00:22:54Elena,

00:22:55it's okay if you don't

00:22:56appreciate it.

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

00:22:58But you shouldn't dismiss

00:22:59a masterpiece

00:23:00just to avoid embarrassment.

00:23:01They thought they had me cornered,

00:23:03painting me as an ignorant fool,

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

00:23:07If you're so well informed,

00:23:09then you should have noticed

00:23:10this 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

00:23:16just because you're cornered!

00:23:17It's one thing

00:23:18to not recognize great art, Elena.

00:23:20It's another to pretend you do.

00:23:21You're a fool.

00:23:22Every original piece by Peyton

00:23:23has a distinctive mark.

00:23:25A detail only a true connoisseur would know.

00:23:27When exposed to fire,

00:23:28a lotus pattern appears.

00:23:29We can check right now.

00:23:30That's reckless.

00:23:30You can't just subject

00:23:31a 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 being occurs,

00:23:41I'll take full responsibility.

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

00:23:45She's obviously making up

00:23:46to 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,

00:24:02untouched.

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,

00:24:09we should let them in.

00:24:10Their eyes swept the room

00:24:12and finally landed on me.

00:24:14I could feel the shock

00:24:15radiating from them,

00:24:16their faces frozen in disbelief.

00:24:18What are you doing here?

00:24:20Sylvia, focus.

00:24:22We handle our business first.

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

00:24:24Celis, ever the schemer,

00:24:26quickly tried to silence her,

00:24:27her grip like a vice

00:24:28on her sister's arm.

00:24:29Mrs. Harper,

00:24:30we came to ask

00:24:31when you intend

00:24:32to 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,

00:24:39you agreed to assist me.

00:24:40But when Cecilia mentioned the painting,

00:24:42something snapped.

00:24:43The painting!

00:24:44So it was you!

00:24:46Tell me,

00:24:46where did that forge you 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,

00:24:58she slowly raised her hand,

00:24:59and every eye in the room

00:25:01followed her finger.

00:25:03She did.

00:25:04Her?

00:25:04Mrs. Harper?

00:25:05You mustn't believe her!

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

00:25:07Sylvia, seeing her sister cornered,

00:25:09launched into a tancrede.

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

00:25:10Her biological parents are from a destitute village,

00:25:12but she resents them

00:25:13and refused to leave our family.

00:25:14My mother kindly encouraged her

00:25:15to reconnect with them,

00:25:16but instead of gratitude,

00:25:17she harbored resentment.

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

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

00:25:23Who exactly are you calling ungrateful?

00:25:25Elena.

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

00:25:28Sylvia,

00:25:29before you continue this performance,

00:25:31do you even know who she is?

00:25:34Mrs. Harper,

00:25:36she grew up in our household.

00:25:37She was poorly educated,

00:25:39with a terrible personality,

00:25:40constantly fabricating lies.

00:25:42She resented her birth parents

00:25:44and envied me for being the true Reed daughter.

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

00:25:51Honestly,

00:25:52she's nothing but a thief.

00:25:54You ought to keep an eye on her

00:25:55before she walks off with something valuable.

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

00:26:01Now!

00:26:03Exactly.

00:26:04A lowly servant like her

00:26:05doesn't belong here.

00:26:08That vile girl

00:26:09has always had a rotten nature.

00:26:12Enough!

00:26:12Elena,

00:26:13is this how they've treated you

00:26:14all these years?

00:26:15For the first time,

00:26:16someone asked.

00:26:17Someone saw past the facade.

00:26:18Yes.

00:26:19Slandering my name

00:26:20is her usual trick.

00:26:21You shameless brat!

00:26:22How dare you spread such lies

00:26:23in front of Mr. Harper!

00:26:25Blinded by anger,

00:26:26she raised her hand to strike me.

00:26:27But I moved faster,

00:26:29catching her wrist

00:26:30and twisting it back.

00:26:31Ah!

00:26:33Elena!

00:26:34You shameless ingrate!

00:26:36How dare you fight back!

00:26:37Have you forgotten who raised you,

00:26:40you unappreciative parasite?

00:26:42She yanked her arm forcefully

00:26:43and just as she did,

00:26:44I released my grip.

00:26:46Mom!

00:26:47Elena!

00:26:48Elena!

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?

00:26:58If justice truly exists,

00:26:59it is the Reed family

00:27:00who will face reprobution.

00:27:03The sound of the slap

00:27:05echoed in the grand living room,

00:27:06a sharp crack

00:27:07that silenced everything.

00:27:08You struck me!

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

00:27:11I 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

00:27:17back to her quarters.

00:27:18Mom,

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

00:27:20Why are the Harpers

00:27:21defending her?

00:27:22She must have sadist him.

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

00:27:25Mrs. Harper,

00:27:26you're being foolish.

00:27:27Can't you see

00:27:27what's happening

00:27:28between your husband

00:27:29and this servant?

00:27:30A sudden crash

00:27:31shattered the tent's 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

00:27:40of poor farmers!

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

00:27:45are you?

00:27:46Look in a mirror.

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

00:27:50You're just a hideous

00:27:51attention seeker.

00:27:53Mom,

00:27:53you told me she was a servant!

00:27:55What do we do now?

00:27:56I don't know.

00:27:58Elena,

00:27:59we raised you

00:28:00for over 20 years.

00:28:01Now that you've found

00:28:02your rich family,

00:28:02surely you'll repay

00:28:03our kindness?

00:28:04That's right!

00:28:04You owe us!

00:28:05The Harper family

00:28:06must compensate us

00:28:07for all those years!

00:28:08Declan,

00:28:09didn't I prepare

00:28:09a settlement for them?

00:28:11Yes, Mr. Harper.

00:28:12I presented it

00:28:12to them personally.

00:28:13They turned it down.

00:28:16When was this?

00:28:18When I came to pick up

00:28:20Miss Harper,

00:28:20I offered you

00:28:2123 estates,

00:28:2323 commercial properties,

00:28:2423 luxury cars,

00:28:26and a bank card

00:28:26with 230 million dollars.

00:28:28I'll take them!

00:28:29Give them to me now!

00:28:30I'll take it all!

00:28:32Now you want them?

00:28:33Too late.

00:28:34Elena,

00:28:35from now on,

00:28:36I'm your shield.

00:28:37If anyone dares

00:28:37to disrespect you,

00:28:38I'll make them regret it.

00:28:39Just say the word.

00:28:40I'll make it happen.

00:28:41Next time,

00:28:42I'll bring you something

00:28:42interesting from

00:28:43the research center.

00:28:44As my brothers

00:28:45rallied around me,

00:28:46I could feel

00:28:47Elise's jealousy

00:28:48burning from

00:28:48across the room.

00:28:49Alexander,

00:28:50Jolie,

00:28:51no matter what,

00:28:52the Reeds raised

00:28:53Elena for over 20 years.

00:28:55Shouldn't we at least

00:28:55let them sit down

00:28:56and talk?

00:28:57I'm not as patient

00:28:58as you, Elise.

00:28:59If you want to listen

00:28:59to their nonsense,

00:29:00go ahead.

00:29:02Elena,

00:29:03how could you say that?

00:29:04I was only thinking

00:29:05of you.

00:29:06They did raise you.

00:29:07I had no other motives.

00:29:09Louis saw right

00:29:10through her act.

00:29:11He never had

00:29:11any patience

00:29:12for her games.

00:29:13Did you not hear

00:29:14the vile things

00:29:14they just said?

00:29:15If you actually cared

00:29:16about Elena,

00:29:16you'd keep quiet.

00:29:17You fooled me

00:29:18with a forgery

00:29:19and still expect my help?

00:29:20Keep dreaming.

00:29:21I swear,

00:29:22this painting is real.

00:29:23Elena,

00:29:24just because you've

00:29:24moved up in the world

00:29:25doesn't mean you

00:29:25can turn your back on us.

00:29:27We never let you starve.

00:29:28Her performance

00:29:29was designed

00:29:29to smear my name

00:29:30and I could see

00:29:31it was starting

00:29:31to work on some people.

00:29:33So Elena says

00:29:34it's a fake

00:29:34and you all just

00:29:35take her word for it?

00:29:37Mom,

00:29:37you're being ridiculous.

00:29:39Even Dad,

00:29:40a literature professor,

00:29:41couldn't confirm

00:29:42its authenticity.

00:29:43What makes you think

00:29:44she can?

00:29:45You're just ungrateful.

00:29:48Javier Harper.

00:29:50He has a point.

00:29:51If even an expert

00:29:52couldn't tell,

00:29:53how could you possibly know?

00:29:55His name was a warning

00:29:57but the damage was done.

00:29:58I saw a flicker of doubt

00:29:59in my mother's eyes.

00:30:01There's a simple way

00:30:02to settle this.

00:30:03We'll retrieve the painting

00:30:04from the Spencer family

00:30:05and compare them

00:30:07side by side.

00:30:12Without another word,

00:30:13he pulled out his phone

00:30:14and made the call.

00:30:16The truth

00:30:17was about to come out.

00:30:18Jeffrey's voice

00:30:19was laced with a concern

00:30:20I knew all too well.

00:30:21Wesley insists

00:30:22you come and get

00:30:22the painting yourself.

00:30:24Then I'll go pick it up,

00:30:25Jeffrey.

00:30:26It's no trouble.

00:30:27Spencer Manon

00:30:28is not a simple trip.

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

00:30:31The gates swung open

00:30:32as we arrived,

00:30:33a silent,

00:30:34imposing welcome.

00:30:35I stepped out

00:30:36of the car alone,

00:30:36leaving Jeffrey's worries

00:30:38behind with the engine's hum.

00:30:40I was led by a butler,

00:30:41his silence as heavy

00:30:42as the shadows,

00:30:43down a long hall

00:30:44towards Wesley's studio.

00:30:46He was lounging

00:30:47on the sofa,

00:30:48his posture relaxed

00:30:49but authoritative.

00:30:51In that instant,

00:30:52I knew

00:30:53he was the man

00:30:54from the car.

00:30:57You came for the artwork?

00:30:59Yes.

00:31:00A girl from Folklex

00:31:01who knows about

00:31:02my private collection

00:31:03and can spot a fake.

00:31:05Do you know Elle?

00:31:07Who?

00:31:07I don't know

00:31:08who that is.

00:31:10Give me your phone.

00:31:11My phone?

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

00:31:15I watched his fingers

00:31:16move across the screen,

00:31:17installing a tracking application

00:31:19right in front of my eyes.

00:31:20A lace,

00:31:21disguised as technology.

00:31:23Take it.

00:31:24The painting

00:31:24is on the first floor.

00:31:25This is a test.

00:31:27He's waiting for me

00:31:27to erase it,

00:31:28to expose my skills,

00:31:31to 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

00:31:38next to the fake.

00:31:39Jeffrey,

00:31:40ever impatient,

00:31:41decided to see the truth

00:31:42for himself.

00:31:42Don't.

00:31:43How did she get it?

00:31:44Wesley would never give it

00:31:45to an uncultured nobody.

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

00:31:48a lotus insignia appeared.

00:31:49Samira tore the counterfeit

00:31:50to shreds.

00:31:51Do you have anything

00:31:53left to say?

00:31:55You thought you could

00:31:56fool 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,

00:32:07yet everyone takes her side.

00:32:08Enough.

00:32:08In three days,

00:32:09I'll hold a banquet

00:32:09to officially introduce

00:32:10Elena as a Harper.

00:32:12Elena,

00:32:13I'd like you to reclaim our name.

00:32:14From now on,

00:32:14you'll be Elena Harper.

00:32:16Are you willing?

00:32:16Meanwhile,

00:32:17Cecile and Sylvia

00:32:18returned home to their father,

00:32:20who looked desperate.

00:32:21The company is collapsing.

00:32:22How did your meeting

00:32:23with the Harpers go?

00:32:24We need 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

00:32:30for assistance?

00:32:32You're so thoughtful.

00:32:34Unlike Elena,

00:32:35who never helps.

00:32:37We should have sent her

00:32:38back ages ago.

00:32:41I'm your daughter.

00:32:43It's only right

00:32:44for me to step up.

00:32:45Meanwhile,

00:32:46at the Harper Manor,

00:32:47my parents had bought out

00:32:48my entire jewelry line,

00:32:50filling the living room

00:32:51with billions worth

00:32:52of gifts.

00:32:54I don't even wear

00:32:56much jewelry.

00:32:57Let's return these.

00:32:58Every woman loves

00:33:00fine jewelry.

00:33:01Don't overthink it.

00:33:02Keep whatever catches

00:33:03your eye.

00:33:04If nothing here

00:33:05suits your taste,

00:33:06we'll order more.

00:33:10You deserve the world,

00:33:12Elena.

00:33:14What is all this commotion?

00:33:15Mr. and Mrs. Harper

00:33:17are selecting gowns

00:33:18and jewelry

00:33:18for Miss Harper's

00:33:19upcoming banquet.

00:33:20A banquet?

00:33:22He's always too busy

00:33:23for me,

00:33:23but he personally

00:33:24plans parties for her?

00:33:26She steadied herself

00:33:27and stepped inside,

00:33:29her eyes landing

00:33:30on the lavish gifts.

00:33:32They just feel sorry

00:33:33for what Miss Harley

00:33:34went through.

00:33:34They are just

00:33:35making it up to her.

00:33:39Yes,

00:33:41there's still

00:33:42plenty of time

00:33:43to figure out

00:33:44how to get rid

00:33:45of 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

00:33:52for the banquet?

00:33:53I like it.

00:33:57What a stunning dress.

00:33:59I've actually never

00:34:00tried wearing black before,

00:34:01but if Elena wants it,

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

00:34:04She played the part

00:34:05of the gracious

00:34:06stepsister perfectly.

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

00:34:10It'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

00:34:20a presence she simply

00:34:22didn't have.

00:34:23I'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 Sarense

00:34:37doesn't suit her 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,

00:34:48so her etiquette

00:34:49might be lacking.

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

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

00:34:53I'm sure your father

00:34:54wishes you were

00:34:55his real daughter, Elise.

00:34:56You're so impressive.

00:34:58I made my entrance,

00:35:00flanked by my

00:35:01three powerful brothers.

00:35:02She's breathtaking.

00:35:04Who is she?

00:35:05Wait.

00:35:06That 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.

00:35:22Suddenly,

00:35:22Elise'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.

00:35:29You'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,

00:35:40you're a hit.

00:35:41Have you thought about showbiz?

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

00:35:44Suddenly,

00:35:44I was surrounded.

00:35:46Everyone wanted a piece

00:35:46of the newly found Harper.

00:35:48Quit spouting nonsense,

00:35:49Louis.

00:35:50Let her live freely.

00:35:51I'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

00:36:065% of the Harper Group

00:36:07shares under her name.

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

00:36:115%?

00:36:12He gave her 5%

00:36:13of the company?

00:36:19Why her?

00:36:20She just came home

00:36:22and grabbed all the attention.

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

00:36:26Elise,

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

00:36:33trouble for 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

00:36:53when 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.

00:37:01Hey, look what you've done!

00:37:02My dress!

00:37:03Perfect.

00:37:04That wretched woman Elena

00:37:05is finally getting

00:37:05what she deserves.

00:37:06I'll let everyone

00:37:07see 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 Elena original!

00:37:17You owe me!

00:37:18She raised her hand

00:37:20to 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 Elena 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 $100,000.

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!

00:37:42Trying to pass off

00:37:42a giveaway as a luxury

00:37:43item?

00:37:44How pathetic!

00:37:45Just as Debbie's face

00:37:46turned pale with humiliation,

00:37:48Ellis pushed through

00:37:48the crowd,

00:37:49a triumphant smile

00:37:50on her face.

00:37:51Elena, what's going

00:37:51on with you?

00:37:53Debbie?

00:37:54What are you doing

00:37:55on the floor?

00:37:55Who did you expect

00:37:56to see, Ellis?

00:37:57Her concern was as fake

00:37:58as the pearls around

00:37:59her neck.

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

00:38:01When I saw the crowd,

00:38:01I feared for your safety.

00:38:02I'm so glad you're alright.

00:38:04You knew she was

00:38:04going to do this.

00:38:05A real friend

00:38:06would have warned me.

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

00:38:09Theatrics were her specialty.

00:38:10Your 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

00:38:20is 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

00:38:28a guest in 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 Foyclinks.

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

00:38:47and 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

00:38:52was about to change.

00:38:53The moment he walked in,

00:38:55the entire room

00:38:56seemed to hold its breath.

00:38:57It's Wesley Spencer.

00:38:58Why is he here?

00:38:59I thought he was

00:39:00at 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,

00:39:06but as a predator

00:39:07stalking his prey.

00:39:09As 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

00:39:14than 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

00:39:23in front of me.

00:39:23He stood before me,

00:39:25an imposing figure,

00:39:26his face in unreadable mask.

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

00:39:30and held it out.

00:39:31This is...

00:39:32A gift.

00:39:34Why?

00:39:35The Spencers don't need

00:39:36to give gifts

00:39:36to win favor?

00:39:38Don't want it?

00:39:38I took it.

00:39:39It made sense

00:39:40to forge a connection

00:39:40with 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

00:39:44from Foyklin's

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,

00:39:50what 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

00:40:08with 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,

00:40:26it's been so long.

00:40:27Do you still remember me?

00:40:28Elise,

00:40:29come here.

00:40:29Now.

00:40:30You're just trying

00:40:30to 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?

00:40:52Say something!

00:40:54You 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, Jeffrey.

00:41:24I 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,

00:41:28the scene was deceptively calm,

00:41:30but the housekeeper,

00:41:31Ailey, rushed toward us,

00:41:32her face with worry.

00:41:33Master Jeffrey,

00:41:34Elis ran out of the party

00:41:35crying.

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 Sikina forced me

00:41:47into that ugly dress,

00:41:49and 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, Issa.

00:41:56You need to tell Uncle

00:41:56that Elena is a snake.

00:41:57No, heavily.

00:41:58I don't want to cause

00:41:59any 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

00:42:13she 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, if you weren't so unwell,

00:42:22you would have attended

00:42:23last night's banquet.

00:42:24I'm old and lack energy.

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

00:42:28the family affairs

00:42:29on your own.

00:42:30You are the elder,

00:42:31and we all ought

00:42:31to heed your words.

00:42:32Even 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

00:42:42in 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

00:43:00hit 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,

00:43:17has anyone spoken

00:43:18with 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,

00:43:27so 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.

00:43:41Witnessing 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

00:43:50and observing Bertha's condition,

00:43:52I had pieced together

00:43:53a clear picture

00:43:54of the situation.

00:43:55A sudden cerebral avimage

00:43:56of this nature

00:43:57left only a precious

00:43:5730-minute window

00:43:58for effective treatment.

00:43:59They 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,

00:44:11the 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

00:44:26in clay

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.

00:44:42If 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.

00:45:01How could a young girl

00:45:02possibly have a solution?

00:45:04Alexander paid no attention

00:45:05to Samira,

00:45:06focusing his gaze solely

00:45:08on 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.

00:45:19I 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

00:45:22the silver needles.

00:45:23Does she really think

00:45:24these silver needles

00:45:25can stop intracranial bleeding

00:45:26and repair blood vessels?

00:45:27Then here's what he needs

00:45:28being ignorant.

00:45:29This gets out.

00:45:29Whoever trist us again.

00:45:31After 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,

00:45:41I supported Bertha's head

00:45:42with my other hand

00:45:43and desperately 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.

00:45:49Bertha 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 halted

00:46:01my movements.

00:46:02Blanking at the clock,

00:46:03I noted that the entire

00:46:04procedure had taken

00:46:05nearly 25 minutes.

00:46:06Just as planned.

00:46:07Is the treatment over?

00:46:08I offered a nod,

00:46:10ready to explain,

00:46:11and Samira interjected.

00:46:12If the treatment is over,

00:46:14Bertha,

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

00:46:18Berna's condition work?

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

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

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 even

00:46:43located the acupuncture points.

00:46:45Dramatic pause followed,

00:46:46and then he said,

00:46:47You'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 medicine

00:46:52without 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?

00:47:00Absolutely.

00:47:01Benton 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, I don't sign autographs.

00:47:13When 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, what absurdity

00:47:24are you spowing?

00:47:24Apologize immediately.

00:47:25Dr. Benton, am I mistaken?

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

00:47:28and demeaning you.

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

00:47:30Shade 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 president

00:47:37should belong to someone.

00:47:38Ferris, is your throat hurting?

00:47:39Why haven't you apologized yet?

00:47:40Folding his arms,

00:47:41maintaining an aloof stance,

00:47:43he said,

00:47:43I'll only apologize

00:47:44if Mrs. Harper wakes up.

00:47:47Ferris refused to offer

00:47:48any apology to me.

00:47:50Folding his arms

00:47:51and maintaining an aloof stance,

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

00:47:58the 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 and beg her

00:48:08to 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.

00:48:49Your 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

00:48:54from Samira's face.

00:48:55How could I have possibly

00:48:56known this?

00:48:57Elise hissed.

00:48:58Elise realized

00:48:58that I wasn't as easy

00:48:59to 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, I nearly forgot about you.

00:49:06If not for your interference,

00:49:07Grandma's condition

00:49:08wouldn't have worsened.

00:49:08How 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

00:49:24ever mistreated Elise?

00:49:26Elise?

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.

00:49:30There was no attempt

00:49:31to disgrace her.

00:49:32That's true.

00:49:33Ely, didn'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, assuming Ellis

00:49:41was 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

00:49:50the right to 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

00:49:55Ely with nothing?

00:49:56Elise, do you want shares?

00:49:58Her head turned,

00:49:58her voice laced with dismay.

00:50:00Elise, you think

00:50:00we've treated you

00:50:01unfairly compared to Elena?

00:50:02I believed you would

00:50:03understand, but now

00:50:04I'm deeply disappointed.

00:50:06Jolie, I...

00:50:07I know you and Alexander

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

00:50:10I see you both

00:50:11as my parents.

00:50:12Just then,

00:50:13movement stirred

00:50:14from the bed.

00:50:15Alexander immediately

00:50:16stepped forward.

00:50:17Mom, you're awake!

00:50:21The next moment,

00:50:22Bertha coughed out

00:50:23dark 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, how are you feeling?

00:50:31That blood had been

00:50:31trapped in her chest

00:50:32for years.

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

00:50:34she'll recover.

00:50:34What 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

00:50:41everything 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, she's practicing

00:50:59medicine 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

00:51:05could 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.

00:51:15If you said Elise

00:51:16was the apprentice,

00:51:16I might believe it.

00:51:17But Elena, impossible.

00:51:19I am absolutely certain.

00:51:20These silver needles

00:51:21are a signature tool

00:51:22of Healer.

00:51:23No one would dare

00:51:23disrespect them.

00:51:24That still doesn't prove

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

00:51:26Who knows?

00:51:27Maybe she even took them.

00:51:28Javier, have you forgotten

00:51:29your manners?

00:51:30She is your cousin.

00:51:30Impossible.

00:51:31These needles are crafted

00:51:32from special materials.

00:51:33There is only one set

00:51:33in the entire world.

00:51:34Miss Harper, if you simply

00:51:35found these 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.

00:51:43Miss Harper, I have a question.

00:51:44Healer passed away

00:51:45ten years ago.

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

00:51:48How did you become

00:51:49his apprentice?

00:51:49Assuming my mentor

00:51:50was Healer mentioned,

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

00:51:54What Healer?

00:51:54I'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, how's Mom?

00:52:09Vince, Jeffrey, and Louie arrived.

00:52:11Ellis was at the research institute

00:52:12and couldn't be reached

00:52:13at that moment.

00:52:14What exactly happened here?

00:52:15Dad, Grandma is always fine.

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

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

00:52:18Regrets were useless

00:52:19at this point.

00:52:20Alexander's lingering resentment

00:52:21assuredly meant he would

00:52:22hyper a grudge against her.

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

00:52:25I merely told Bertha

00:52:25that 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 does on Elise.

00:52:30You shouldn't have done that.

00:52:31Clearly, the responsibility

00:52:32lay by her.

00:52:33He remembered that Ely

00:52:34had joined Vince Samira

00:52:34complaining last night

00:52:35that they would drag Bertha into.

00:52:37Samira's self-sentiveness

00:52:38undeniable.

00:52:39Samira, none 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 learn

00:52:48about this?

00:52:50So what do you think, Hila?

00:52:51Is it fair?

00:52:53Elise never anticipated

00:52:54that the Harper brothers

00:52:55would shift their focus to her.

00:52:56Grandma cherishes me the most.

00:52:57Why would I ever do anything

00:52:58to make her worry?

00:52:59Please, I know where I stand.

00:53:01Elise, why 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 my dearest cousin.

00:53:06This is all Elena's fault.

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

00:53:09You and Elena

00:53:10both belong to this family.

00:53:12Louis, how 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 were sharp enough

00:53:20to drive anyone to madness.

00:53:21You can't drink anything

00:53:22just yet, Grandma,

00:53:23but this should help.

00:53:24Mom, you're awake.

00:53:25Bertha, you were in critical condition.

00:53:27The doctors lost hope,

00:53:29but Elena's medical expertise

00:53:30saved you.

00:53:31Elena, you were the one

00:53:32who saved me?

00:53:34She couldn't believe

00:53:35that I had mistreated Elena.

00:53:37I can tell you have a kind heart.

00:53:39Promise me that you'll get along

00:53:40with Elisa from now on.

00:53:42And the shares?

00:53:43The shares belong to Alexander.

00:53:45It's his decision.

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

00:53:47You need to learn

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

00:53:48Only then will you true happiness.

00:53:49Grandma, I 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 Elise's path.

00:54:03I know you have a habit

00:54:04of stirring trouble.

00:54:05I used to overlook it,

00:54:06but today you crossed the line.

00:54:08Elena is my sister,

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

00:54:10to make things difficult for her.

00:54:12Elena,

00:54:13why didn't you mention

00:54:14that you had medical knowledge?

00:54:17No one ever asked.

00:54:19Are you interested in medicine?

00:54:21If you want,

00:54:22I can put you in charge

00:54:23of 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

00:54:30Hacker Network Pantheon.

00:54:32Enough joking.

00:54:33I have something important

00:54:34to discuss.

00:54:34Lydia instantly straightened up.

00:54:36Go on.

00:54:36Can you look into someone

00:54:37named Healer,

00:54:38who supposedly died 10 years ago?

00:54:39I think Healer might be

00:54:41connected to my mentor.

00:54:42Healer?

00:54:42Healer was a woman,

00:54:43but I remember your mentor

00:54:45being a man.

00:54:46Do you think they 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,

00:54:55me,

00:54:56and Elise

00:54:56were present at the table.

00:54:59This is your favorite,

00:55:00right?

00:55:01Elena,

00:55:02Eileen made these ribs.

00:55:03They taste amazing.

00:55:05You should try one.

00:55:06She picked up a piece of rib

00:55:07and placed it on my plate.

00:55:09Why aren't eating?

00:55:10Is it because of

00:55:11what happened earlier?

00:55:12I never said anything.

00:55:14I'm really happy

00:55:15that you're back...

00:55:15That'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 for 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

00:55:37you won't care about me anymore.

00:55:39Elise,

00:55:39I'm not pushing you away.

00:55:40But you feel so different.

00:55:42I've always thought of you

00:55:43as 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.

00:55:48Elena is your cousin.

00:55:50You need to learn to get along.

00:55:51I know.

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

00:55:52I was so lonely before.

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

00:55:55she caught sight of me

00:55:56descending the stairs.

00:55:57Without missing a beat,

00:55:59she leaned in closer to Jolie,

00:56:01massaging her shoulders

00:56:01in an affectionate gesture,

00:56:03making sure I saw it.

00:56:05Elena,

00:56:05you're here.

00:56:06What's wrong?

00:56:06You've lost weight.

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

00:56:09Eilie will warm some milk for you.

00:56:11You need to sleep better.

00:56:13I'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.

00:56:32Drinking alone?

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

00:56:35Leave.

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.

00:56:47Stay with me,

00:56:48and you won't have to worry

00:56:49about a thing.

00:56:51The man,

00:56:52failing to grasp

00:56:52my 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,

00:57:03you'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?

00:57:12You like her?

00:57:14Remove him.

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

00:57:17his face again.

00:57:20Unaware 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

00:57:26suddenly approached.

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

00:57:29You'll make this right

00:57:30or else.

00:57:31Sir,

00:57:31you need to leave.

00:57:32Now.

00:57:32You're no longer welcome here.

00:57:34Are you kidding me?

00:57:34I spent 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?

00:58:09Healer 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.

00:58:19It likely belonged

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

00:58:22It's the only clue.

00:58:24After Lydia left

00:58:26I headed for the restroom

00:58:27and saw him

00:58:28leaning against 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

00:59:08clinging 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

00:59:15do you want to know?

00:59:16I want to know

00:59:17if you've considered

00:59:17visiting 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?

00:59:35He was actually smiling.

00:59:37I pressed harder

00:59:38on the pressure point

00:59:39until he grunt in pain.

00:59:40Your 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

00:59:50shat out around my wrist.

00:59:52But his hand

00:59:53shat out

00:59:53and locked around my wrist.

00:59:55Where do you think

00:59:56you're going?

00:59:58Who are you?

00:59:59He 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

01:00:16and this is your gratitude?

01:00:18Then you should explain

01:00:19why you put a tracking app

01:00:21on my phone.

01:00:22So you finally dropped

01:00:23your act, huh?

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

01:00:31If you wish to find me

01:00:32come to the Harper family.

01:00:33There'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.

01:00:46You truly are

01:00:46a 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, the jewelry business

01:00:53you're not,

01:00:53is it Leopard X?

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

01:00:57Elena, do you like the idea?

01:01:00Leopard X was a renowned

01:01:01century-old jewelry firm.

01:01:03That 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

01:01:09seemed to notice.

01:01:10Grandma, Grandpa

01:01:11gave you that company

01:01:11as a gift.

01:01:12Elena knows nothing

01:01:13about jewelry design.

01:01:14What if she mismanages it?

01:01:15Illis, 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

01:01:21my decision

01:01:22to pass it to Elena.

01:01:23Bertha, Elise majored

01:01:24in jewelry design.

01:01:25It would be ideal for her

01:01:26to invert intern

01:01:26at Leopard X.

01:01:28Elena, you 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

01:01:37thick with tension.

01:01:38Elisa,

01:01:39you are interested

01:01:40in working at Leopard X?

01:01:42Grandma,

01:01:43my peers are eager

01:01:43to intern there.

01:01:45I truly value

01:01:46an opportunity

01:01:46to contribute.

01:01:47I've already promised

01:01:48Leopard X to Elena.

01:01:49It'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 Eilis.

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

01:02:08me to insignificant tasks.

01:02:09You 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

01:02:19to me in such a manner?

01:02:20You clearly don't

01:02:21understand jewelry design.

01:02:22Why 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

01:02:36I don't know anything

01:02:37about jewelry design?

01:02:39Elise dismissed my comments,

01:02:41certain I knew

01:02:41nothing about jewelry.

01:02:42To her,

01:02:43I was an uneducated outsider.

01:02:45Jewelry design

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

01:02:46I graduated from

01:02:47Cleethe Arts University,

01:02:48one of the top programs

01:02:49in the nation.

01:02:50If you're interested,

01:02:51you could sit in

01:02:52on some Lexers.

01:02:52Then you'll realize

01:02:53it's no simple task.

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

01:02:56Wait,

01:02:56are you saying

01:02:57you never even

01:02:57went 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,

01:03:07give the company to Elise.

01:03:08She's clearly

01:03:09the better option.

01:03:10Elena,

01:03:10is there a school

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

01:03:12You can study first

01:03:13and take over

01:03:13the business later.

01:03:14Bertha,

01:03:15that'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

01:03:26universities in the world.

01:03:28How could you possibly

01:03:29have gotten in?

01:03:30You're lying.

01:03:30Elena,

01:03:31there's no need

01:03:32to fabulate your history.

01:03:34You're insulting

01:03:35our 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

01:03:40certificate.

01:03:42Take a good look.

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

01:03:44maybe you should get

01:03:45your eyes checked.

01:03:46You, you,

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

01:03:48A PhD?

01:03:50From 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 LeopardX.

01:03:56Grandma,

01:03:57since we both

01:03:58have design 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?

01:04:06Fine.

01:04:08Then it's settled.

01:04:10LeopardX is negotiating

01:04:11a deal with Spencer Group.

01:04:13Whoever secures

01:04:14the partnership

01:04:14will take over the company.

01:04:16Elena,

01:04:16let me drive you

01:04:17to LeopardX.

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

01:04:19I'm worried

01:04:19they won't treat you well.

01:04:20But Ivy was worried

01:04:21about to reassure her.

01:04:22Don'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

01:04:30LeopardX building

01:04:31for my first day.

01:04:32Walking towards the entrance,

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

01:04:34The lobby was a whirlwave

01:04:35of activity,

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

01:04:38My destination was clear,

01:04:39the HR department

01:04:39on the 30th floor.

01:04:40Waiting for the elevator,

01:04:41I 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.

01:04:46Annoyance was etched

01:04:47on every face,

01:04:48but one woman's expression

01:04:49was pure contempt.

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

01:04:51You should leave.

01:04:51Her 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

01:04:56settled over me.

01:04:57I 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.

01:05:04Stop holding us all up.

01:05:07But before she could react,

01:05:08I made my move.

01:05:10A firm shove

01:05:11love was all it took.

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

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

01:05:14I'm starting work today.

01:05:15I 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.

01:05:21Without another word,

01:05:22she turned and led the way.

01:05:24I followed,

01:05:25my expression betraying nothing.

01:05:27She led me past rows of pristine desks

01:05:28to 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.

01:05:32This, she declared,

01:05:33was to be my workplace.

01:05:34We're all too busy

01:05:35to train newcomers,

01:05:36so figure it out yourself.

01:05:36The single bench sat there,

01:05:38a symbol of my welcome.

01:05:38But as I looked from the bench

01:05:39to her snug face,

01:05:40I felt not despair,

01:05:41but determination.

01:05:42Miss Harper Elise,

01:05:43her demeanor shifted entirely.

01:05:44Had I known you're coming,

01:05:44I would have met you.

01:05:45She practically ran to greet the newcomers,

01:05:47her voice dripping with false sweetness.

01:05:48Thank you, Miss Waller.

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

01:05:49The young woman, Ellis,

01:05:50responded with practiced grace.

01:05:52From my corner,

01:05:52I watched the performance

01:05:53with cold distraction.

01:05:54Your skirt is exquisite,

01:05:56straight from the latest runway.

01:05:57It looks stunning on you.

01:05:58Your 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.

01:06:05What are you looking at?

01:06:07Find something to keep yourself busy.

01:06:09The office air was thick with whispers,

01:06:12and I was the storm

01:06:13they were talking about.

01:06:14I heard a Harper family intern join today.

01:06:17There are two new hires.

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

01:06:21The one Paige is fanning over, obviously.

01:06:23It has to be her.

01:06:25My eyes landed on the woman

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

01:06:27then 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.

01:06:34It's perfect.

01:06:35Oh, it's nothing.

01:06:36Happy to help you, Ely.

01:06:39So this is what you meant

01:06:41by no vacancies?

01:06:44How can you compare yourself to Elyse?

01:06:47Be grateful we found you a 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?

01:06:54I already told you.

01:06:56If you're unhappy,

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

01:06:57I'll personally inform Alexander

01:06:59why you walked out.

01:07:00Elena,

01:07:00don'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 Elyse gets an office,

01:07:11who exactly is receiving special treatment?

01:07:14Elise is a top graduate from Clath Arts.

01:07:16She's set to inherit part of the Harper group.

01:07:19What do you have to compete with her?

01:07:22Inherit the Harper group?

01:07:24Elise,

01:07:25does my father know about this grand plan of yours?

01:07:28Elena,

01:07:28stop stirring trouble.

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

01:07:31take it.

01:07:32I don't mind sitting with everyone else.

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

01:07:34Elyse is the real Harper,

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

01:07:37Enough!

01:07:37Elena,

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

01:07:39leave.

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.

01:07:49Ask her who should be leaving.

01:07:52You think a business card

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

01:07:58I caught her wrist,

01:07:59twisted it,

01:08:00and sent her crashing to the floor.

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

01:08:06Don't you people have work to do?

01:08:08Mrs. Hayes,

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

01:08:10This new hire refuses to cooperate.

01:08:12I'll have her dismissed right away.

01:08:18Darling,

01:08:18what are you doing here?

01:08:21The moment Monica,

01:08:23the general manager,

01:08:23walked in,

01:08:24she moved with an undeniable authority.

01:08:26She swept past Paige,

01:08:27the woman who just tried to kick me out,

01:08:28without a single glance.

01:08:30And then she ignored everyone else

01:08:31and embraced me.

01:08:32Monica,

01:08:32your employee wants to fire me.

01:08:34Who?

01:08:36I practically begged you to join us

01:08:38and provide guidance.

01:08:39Who would dare even think of firing you?

01:08:42Mrs. Hayes,

01:08:43I had no idea Elena was your friend.

01:08:47You are fired.

01:08:50This isn't fair!

01:08:54Elise has her own office!

01:08:56Surely you're aware of 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 additional office space.

01:09:05Fine.

01:09:06This vacant office will go to Illus.

01:09:08I'll clear out the larger office

01:09:09across from mine for Elena.

01:09:11Just like that,

01:09:12she solved everything.

01:09:14Is that acceptable to you, darling?

01:09:17That works for me.

01:09:21And Paige,

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

01:09:23You'll forfeit one month's bonus.

01:09:26Do not test me again.

01:09:28Later,

01:09:29in the project meeting,

01:09:30Monica put Elisa and me in charge

01:09:31of the Spencer Group collaboration.

01:09:32I'm assigning the Spencer Group collaboration

01:09:34to Elena and Elise.

01:09:36Mrs. Hayes,

01:09:36this project is extremely challenging.

01:09:38Assigning it to newcomers seems too risky.

01:09:40These aren't ordinary newcomers.

01:09:42I trust them completely.

01:09:45I'm not sure.

01:09:46But the project hinges on Wesley's approval

01:09:49and he's elusive.

01:09:50I am well acquainted with Wesley.

01:09:53I can find his whereabouts.

01:09:55Monana,

01:09:55please leave the project details to me.

01:09:58Impressive, Elise.

01:09:59If you know Wesley,

01:09:59we actually have a chance.

01:10:04I watched Elise soak in the praise.

01:10:07A smug smile on her face.

01:10:09Well acquainted with Wesley?

01:10:11Is that what she calls

01:10:13being humiliated by him

01:10:14at a banquet just days ago?

01:10:16Some people just don't know their limits.

01:10:18Trying to snatch a project from Elise?

01:10:20She knows Wesley.

01:10:21This is effortless for her.

01:10:22Elise,

01:10:22you know Wesley?

01:10:23The most sought after man in Claythay?

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

01:10:26How did you meet?

01:10:26We've known each other since we were children.

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

01:10:29Oh my god,

01:10:29childhood sweethearts.

01:10:30No wonder he treats you differently.

01:10:32I closed my sketchbook,

01:10:34ignoring them.

01:10:36Well,

01:10:37look who it is.

01:10:38You shoved me out of the elevator this morning.

01:10:40You owe me an apology.

01:10:41So?

01:10:42The elevator was full.

01:10:44You were last on.

01:10:45You had to get off.

01:10:46What's the issue?

01:10:47You shouldn't have pushed me.

01:10:49I don't know what kind of upbringing you had.

01:10:51What did you just say?

01:10:52If you fail to secure this project,

01:10:54you'll be out.

01:10:55That's none of your concern.

01:10:57Maybe you should worry about your own job,

01:10:59since this department comment hasn't launched a hit product in years.

01:11:02You!

01:11:03If you're so knightable,

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

01:11:05If I start designing,

01:11:06this company won't need you at all.

01:11:08You're bluffing.

01:11:08You create successful design,

01:11:10I'll sejourn.

01:11:10You fail,

01:11:11you quit,

01:11:11and apologize.

01:11:12Ruby, please.

01:11:12She 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.

01:11:17To win this,

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

01:11:20I knew who to call.

01:11:21Jeffrey,

01:11:21where's Wesley today?

01:11:22I need to discuss a project with him.

01:11:23Why do you want to know?

01:11:24Helena Leopard X isn'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.

01:11:29It's members only.

01:11:30Use my name.

01:11:31Thanks, Jeffrey.

01:11:32I arrived at the exclusive Imperial Club

01:11:35instead of using my own access.

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

01:11:38Of 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.

01:11:51You're Jeffrey's family as well?

01:11:54Who else is claiming to be his family?

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

01:11:59what brings you here?

01:12:00The receptionist doesn't recognize me.

01:12:01That'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.

01:12:10Are there two daughters?

01:12:12Hey, gorgeous.

01:12:13Want inside?

01:12:13Just call me honey,

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

01:12:15Miss,

01:12:16if you can't verify your connection,

01:12:17I must ask you to leave.

01:12:19At once.

01:12:19His friends started laughing,

01:12:21their words full of mockery.

01:12:22I've never seen someone try to sneak

01:12:23into Imperial 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 stares linger for a moment,

01:12:29then placed a sleek black 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 taunting me

01:12:41fell completely silent.

01:12:43They knew exactly what that card represented.

01:12:48Dammit.

01:12:49I just made an enemy of someone

01:12:50I should never have crossed.

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

01:12:57Apologies.

01:12:58Can I offer you a drink as 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 country girl

01:13:07like you have one?

01:13:08My finances are none of your concern.

01:13:11May I proceed?

01:13:12Certainly, Miss Harper.

01:13:13Right this way.

01:13:21Where Wesley was waiting.

01:13:29Wesley!

01:13:30On behalf of Leopard X,

01:13:31I want to propose a partnership.

01:13:34We are prepared to relinquish all profits

01:13:37for the chance to establish

01:13:38a presence on the island.

01:13:40This is an offer you cannot refuse.

01:13:42Wesley?

01:13:43Please, consider our proposal.

01:13:50I suggest a game.

01:13:51The loser must grant the winner a favor.

01:13:53Are you interested?

01:13:55You shouldn't be so 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.

01:14:16Fine.

01:14:17If I win,

01:14:19the Spencer group

01:14:19will grant Leopard X

01:14:21the duty-free counter

01:14:21on the island.

01:14:23Agreed.

01:14:24How did that country girl

01:14:25ensnare 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

01:14:31merge through marriage,

01:14:32they dominate cloth.

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

01:14:35not 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

01:14:41in a single turn.

01:14:42One chance might be all you get,

01:14:43beautiful.

01:14:43I ignored them

01:14:44and 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.

01:14:55The first ball dropped,

01:14:57then a second,

01:14:58and a third.

01:14:59No.

01:15:00She can't.

01:15:01A fourth ball.

01:15:02It's rolling toward the pocket.

01:15:05Wesley's record is

01:15:06three on the break.

01:15:07Is she going to beat it?

01:15:09It fell!

01:15:10Four on the break!

01:15:11Unbelievable!

01:15:12She's amazing!

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

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

01:15:22I lifted my eyes

01:15:23from the table,

01:15:24meeting his intense gaze directly.

01:15:28Everyone thought

01:15:29my luck had run out.

01:15:32Her little show

01:15:33is finally over.

01:15:34My cue ball

01:15:35had to jump over

01:15:36the black ball

01:15:36to hit the target.

01:15:37With a swift,

01:15:38effortless motion,

01:15:39I sent the white ball soaring.

01:15:40It struck its target,

01:15:41rebounded off the edge,

01:15:42and knocked another ball

01:15:43into 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 about

01:15:51to clear the entire table?

01:15:55Wesley, I won.

01:15:57Yeah.

01:15:59Damn it!

01:16:00She actually won!

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

01:16:02the project!

01:16:07A deal is a deal!

01:16:10Bring the proposal

01:16:11dispenser 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 to work

01:16:22with Leopard X,

01:16:23but don't you dare

01:16:23mess with my sister!

01:16:26Is that all?

01:16:28That 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 to Empire

01:16:39to find Lydia.

01:16:41Still dealing with

01:16:42those people from Avalara?

01:16:44A few pests show up

01:16:45now and now and then,

01:16:46but I handled them.

01:16:47I'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!

01:16:58You won't get sick

01:16:59of me, right?

01:17:01Already am.

01:17:02That hurts!

01:17:04And after I help

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

01:17:09after you all this time.

01:17:11Think he's got

01:17:11a thing for you?

01:17:15Not a chance.

01:17:17Lydia leaned in,

01:17:18a mischievous glint

01:17:19in her eyes.

01:17:19I couldn't help

01:17:20but smile at her

01:17:21antics.

01:17:22Why is that impossible?

01:17:23If Wesley knew

01:17:23the world's most

01:17:24skilled hacker

01:17:24was also

01:17:25breathtakingly gorgeous,

01:17:26he'd obviously

01:17:26develop feelings for you.

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

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

01:17:29considering.

01:17:30If you were a man,

01:17:31I would definitely

01:17:31make you mine.

01:17:32After our meal,

01:17:33I went home

01:17:34to finish my proposal

01:17:35and 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

01:17:46to see my brother

01:17:47Jeffrey in the living room.

01:17:48Jeffrey?

01:17:49What brings you

01:17:49back from the city?

01:17:50He heard you joined

01:17:50Leopard X and decided

01:17:51to check on you.

01:17:52He barely visits

01:17:52your 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

01:18:05caught me off guard.

01:18:06Just know that

01:18:07if Leopard X doesn't work out,

01:18:08there's always a spot

01:18:09for you at headquarters.

01:18:10Elise is manipulative.

01:18:11I don't want you

01:18:12dealing with her

01:18:13unnecessary problem.

01:18:13And then came the warning.

01:18:14When we pulled up

01:18:15to Leopard X,

01:18:16I stepped out of the car

01:18:16and 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.

01:18:22You've got a rich man

01:18:23backing you up, huh?

01:18:24You, of all people,

01:18:25are making that accusation?

01:18:26After the car

01:18:27I just saw you

01:18:28step out of?

01:18:28What 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

01:18:36will reveal

01:18:37exactly who owns it.

01:18:39You...

01:18:40You saw it?

01:18:41What is this nonsense

01:18:42you're talking about?

01:18:43Watch your word!

01:18:45She 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

01:19:00agreed to the partnership.

01:19:02I'm on my way there now

01:19:04to finalize it.

01:19:06Ms. Lopez!

01:19:07Elise has done

01:19:08done something incredible!

01:19:10She got Mr. Spencer on board!

01:19:12Excuse me,

01:19:13what did you just say?

01:19:13Elise is already

01:19:15at Spencer Group

01:19:16finalizing 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.

01:19:27If you're too busy,

01:19:29maybe Monica

01:19:29should handle it instead.

01:19:31Save your effort.

01:19:33Elise has already

01:19:34headed to Spencer Group.

01:19:37By now,

01:19:39Mr. Spencer

01:19:39has probably

01:19:40already signed.

01:19:41she won't manage

01:19:42to secure

01:19:43the 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

01:20:01Mr. Spencer's office

01:20:02regularly.

01:20:05Ms. Harper,

01:20:07please come this way.

01:20:08Mr. Spencer sent me

01:20:08to escort you.

01:20:10He sent you for me?

01:20:13She walked into

01:20:14his office,

01:20:15beaming,

01:20:15thinking she had

01:20:16already won

01:20:16our little war.

01:20:20Mr. Spencer,

01:20:21I've come to

01:20:22finalize the contract.

01:20:25What brings you here?

01:20:31Sir,

01:20:31weren't you expecting

01:20:32Ms. Harder?

01:20:35Leave now, Elise.

01:20:42I am waiting

01:20:42for Elena,

01:20:43not you.

01:20:45I am waiting

01:20:45for Elena,

01:20:46not you.

01:20:47A simple

01:20:48misunderstanding.

01:20:49Of course,

01:20:50Christy,

01:20:50call the office.

01:20:51Tell Elena

01:20:52to come sign

01:20:53the contract

01:20:53immediately.

01:20:54What?

01:20:55While Elisa

01:20:56miscrambled

01:20:56to SACE,

01:20:57her assistant

01:20:57called my manager

01:20:58to meet Ruby

01:20:58Elena?

01:20:59Alright,

01:21:00I understand.

01:21:01A few taps

01:21:01on my phone

01:21:02and I had

01:21:02all of Ruby's

01:21:03dirties.

01:21:04Darwin Kelly,

01:21:05married,

01:21:05and his wife

01:21:06is about

01:21:06to get

01:21:06some very

01:21:07interesting

01:21:07photos.

01:21:08Send.

01:21:10Elena,

01:21:11your proposal

01:21:11is a rushed

01:21:12mess.

01:21:12Take it to

01:21:13the Spencer

01:21:13group.

01:21:13Now.

01:21:14And why

01:21:15should I?

01:21:15Who do you

01:21:16think you

01:21:16are to give

01:21:16me orders?

01:21:17You bitch!

01:21:18Say that again

01:21:19and I'll tear

01:21:19your mouth apart!

01:21:20What's going on?

01:21:21Why is Ms. Lopez

01:21:21confronting Elena?

01:21:23I wouldn't get

01:21:23angry just yet,

01:21:24Ruby.

01:21:25There's a big

01:21:25surprise coming

01:21:26for you.

01:21:28What crypt

01:21:28nonsense

01:21:29are you talking

01:21:29about?

01:21:30She raised

01:21:31her hand

01:21:31to strike me,

01:21:32but stopped

01:21:32dead when she

01:21:33saw my phone

01:21:34screen.

01:21:35How?

01:21:36How did

01:21:37you get

01:21:37those?

01:21:38You?

01:21:40Where did

01:21:40you get

01:21:41that?

01:21:50What do you

01:21:51want?

01:21:51That picture

01:21:52isn't real!

01:21:54not real?

01:21:55Why don't

01:21:56you explain

01:21:57that to

01:21:57Mrs. Kelly?

01:21:59You shameless

01:22:00woman!

01:22:01I finally

01:22:02caught you

01:22:02sneaking around

01:22:03with my

01:22:03husband!

01:22:05She didn't

01:22:06even see it

01:22:07coming.

01:22:07Let me go!

01:22:08Security!

01:22:09Get her

01:22:09off me!

01:22:12You bitch!

01:22:13You're about

01:22:14to find out

01:22:14what happens

01:22:15to women

01:22:15who destroy

01:22:16marriages.

01:22:19after that

01:22:20scandal,

01:22:20Monica

01:22:21quickly sent

01:22:22me to

01:22:22finalize

01:22:22the

01:22:23Spencer

01:22:23group

01:22:23deal.

01:22:24Elena,

01:22:25I always

01:22:26knew you

01:22:26were the

01:22:26one.

01:22:27Mr.

01:22:28Spencer

01:22:28specifically

01:22:29requested

01:22:29you.

01:22:36Elena,

01:22:37you're here.

01:22:38I misunderstood

01:22:38the instructions.

01:22:40You can go

01:22:41in and sign.

01:22:43Misunderstood?

01:22:45Funny,

01:22:45I don't recall

01:22:46Mr.

01:22:46Spencer even

01:22:47acknowledging

01:22:48you yesterday.

01:22:50I was only

01:22:50looking out

01:22:51for the company's

01:22:52interests.

01:22:53I hope you

01:22:54won't let

01:22:54personal grudges

01:22:55affect our

01:22:56business.

01:22:57I found

01:22:57Wesley absorbed

01:22:58in his work.

01:22:59Mr.

01:23:00Spencer,

01:23:00is now a

01:23:01good time?

01:23:03Let's go.

01:23:05To where?

01:23:06You're late.

01:23:07We'll have

01:23:08lunch first.

01:23:11He took me

01:23:12to the most

01:23:12expensive restaurant

01:23:13in Claith.

01:23:14I'll have

01:23:14the champagne

01:23:15lobster

01:23:15and the

01:23:16truffle pasta.

01:23:17When the

01:23:18manager saw

01:23:18me confidently

01:23:19order several

01:23:20signature dishes,

01:23:21his jaw dropped.

01:23:22Is there a

01:23:22problem?

01:23:23Absolutely not,

01:23:23Mr.

01:23:24Spencer.

01:23:24Right away.

01:23:27What caused

01:23:28your delay today?

01:23:32A minor issue.

01:23:33It's handled.

01:23:34He didn't press

01:23:35for details.

01:23:36After a silent

01:23:37meal, he simply

01:23:38signed the contract.

01:23:39But when I got

01:23:40home, my victory

01:23:42was cut short.

01:23:42Elisa was waiting

01:23:44for me.

01:23:44Signing that contract

01:23:45doesn't mean you've

01:23:46won, Elena.

01:23:47The true test is

01:23:47sales.

01:23:48We'll see whose

01:23:49designs truly capture

01:23:50the market.

01:23:51How convenient.

01:23:52Now that I have

01:23:53the contract, you're

01:23:54changing the rules

01:23:54of the game.

01:23:55Are you scared?

01:23:56Worried your foreign

01:23:57designs won't sell?

01:23:58You can concede now.

01:23:59I'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, you should

01:24:06be embarrassed.

01:24:07You already have

01:24:08everyone's love.

01:24:09Why do you still

01:24:09compete with me?

01:24:10I have nothing

01:24:11and now you want

01:24:12to take Leopard X2?

01:24:13How much further

01:24:14are you going to

01:24:14push me?

01:24:16I am a Harper.

01:24:17I was born deserving

01:24:19their love.

01:24:20It was never yours

01:24:21to begin with.

01:24:22The air in the Grand

01:24:23Hall was as cold

01:24:24as 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

01:24:28compassion, Elise.

01:24:30Not a single one

01:24:30of us owe you

01:24:31anything.

01:24:32I am a Harper.

01:24:33This is my home.

01:24:34Without our

01:24:35generosity, you

01:24:36wouldn't have the

01:24:36privilege to stand

01:24:37before me, so

01:24:38spare me the tears.

01:24:40Besides, you still

01:24:41have family back

01:24:42in your hometown.

01:24:43In Fernville?

01:24:46You...

01:24:46You wouldn't

01:24:47dare.

01:24:48They're your

01:24:48bloodline.

01:24:49Your grandparents

01:24:50tried to reclaim

01:24:50you once, didn't

01:24:51they?

01:24:51They were banished!

01:24:53Bertha banished

01:24:54them!

01:24:54Perhaps it's time

01:24:55for a family

01:24:56reunion.

01:24:58I will never

01:24:58go back to that

01:24:59village.

01:25:00I will die

01:25:00before I leave

01:25:01this house.

01:25:01I will see you

01:25:02destroyed first.

01:25:03I ignored her

01:25:04empty threats

01:25:04and focused

01:25:05on my work.

01:25:06Leopard X was

01:25:07planning a massive

01:25:08jewelry exhibition,

01:25:08and my design was

01:25:10chosen as the

01:25:10crowning jewel.

01:25:11Elena, this

01:25:12bracelet is the

01:25:13masterpiece we

01:25:13needed.

01:25:14It will be the

01:25:14grand finale of

01:25:15the entire show.

01:25:16The day of the

01:25:17exhibition arrived.

01:25:18As my design was

01:25:19unveiled, the room

01:25:20erupted.

01:25:21My God, this is

01:25:22breathtaking!

01:25:23Leopard X has truly

01:25:24reinvented itself!

01:25:25Whose work is

01:25:26this?

01:25:26It's pure nobility.

01:25:28I haven't seen

01:25:28anything this

01:25:29mesmerizing in years.

01:25:31But as the crowd

01:25:32applauded, I saw

01:25:34her.

01:25:34Lurking in the

01:25:35shadows, her eyes

01:25:37burning with a

01:25:38malevolent glint.

01:25:39Enjoy the praise,

01:25:40Elena.

01:25:41It's a shame when a

01:25:42masterpiece is

01:25:43revealed to be a

01:25:44fraud.

01:25:45My bracelet was an

01:25:46instant sensation, and

01:25:48Leopard X was the

01:25:48talk of the town.

01:25:49This success is all

01:25:50thanks to our design

01:25:51genius, Elena.

01:25:53A toast to her!

01:25:54To Elena!

01:25:55You are so composed,

01:25:56even after such a

01:25:57huge win.

01:25:57We owe this entire

01:25:58comeback to you.

01:25:59It was a team

01:26:00effort, Monica.

01:26:00Don't be so

01:26:01humble.

01:26:02Your design is what

01:26:03got us the Spencer

01:26:03group deal.

01:26:04You're incredible.

01:26:05Hey, speaking of the

01:26:06team, where's

01:26:08Elis?

01:26:10She didn't show up

01:26:11today.

01:26:11I saw her backstage

01:26:12earlier, but then she

01:26:13just vanished.

01:26:14Forget her.

01:26:15Mr. Harper just

01:26:17announced double year-end

01:26:18bonuses for everyone in

01:26:19this room.

01:26:19The room erupted in

01:26:20cheers, but as they

01:26:21chanted my name, the

01:26:23celebration came to a

01:26:24dead stop.

01:26:25Elise stood on the

01:26:26stage, her face

01:26:27streaked with tears.

01:26:28Elise, what is the

01:26:28meaning of this?

01:26:29I'm sorry to

01:26:30interrupt.

01:26:30Mrs. Hayes, I need

01:26:32to apologize.

01:26:32I never meant to

01:26:33miss the deadline.

01:26:34It's just my

01:26:35design vanished.

01:26:36The exhibition is

01:26:37over.

01:26:37It went perfectly.

01:26:38You can step

01:26:38down now.

01:26:39At first, I

01:26:41thought I just

01:26:41misplaced it.

01:26:42She paused, her

01:26:43gaze sweeping over

01:26:44the crowd before

01:26:44landing directly on

01:26:45me.

01:26:46But then, after

01:26:47seeing the winning

01:26:48design today, I

01:26:50realized what

01:26:50happened.

01:26:51Elise, choose

01:26:52your next words

01:26:52very carefully.

01:26:53Someone stole my

01:26:54work, and she's

01:26:56standing right

01:26:56there.

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