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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.

00:00:42Benjamin 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 return to

00:00:54Cloudstream Village.

00:00:55I hate to 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.

00:01:08Two 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.

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

00:01:27It's understandable.

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

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

00:01:35The contrast must be overwhelming.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

00:02:16You!

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

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

00:02:26Elena wouldn't dare.

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

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

00:02:35Let alone becoming his fiancée.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

00:03:05Exactly!

00:03:06Your village is dirt poor.

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

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

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

00:03:17An emerald necklace tumbled out.

00:03:20She immediately started shouting,

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

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

00:03:24You filthy thief!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

00:03:51Each with a unique pseudo-mark.

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.

00:04:01She needs to learn her lesson.

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

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

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

00:04:24Call the authorities.

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

00:04:32How is this possible?

00:04:33I bought number nine.

00:04:34Why is this number one?

00:04:36Impossible.

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

00:04:39Where did you get it?

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

00:04:43It's mine.

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

00:04:47You'll regret this!

00:04:49We'll see.

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

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.

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

00:05:05No 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.

00:05:27No need.

00:05:28Leave.

00:05:29Take it and leave.

00:05:31Are you certain?

00:05:33Take it and leave.

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

00:05:37The boxes in the trunk contained deeds to 23 properties,

00:05:4023 high-end jewelry pieces,

00:05:4223 luxury car keys,

00:05:43and a bank card with a balanced 200 million.

00:05:45To 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.

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

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

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

00:06:28The surroundings were extravagantly luxurious,

00:06:31and 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 and suddenly spoke.

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

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

00:06:52Your family resides in Clathie.

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

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

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

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

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

00:07:05but she swore she heard a baby's cries and never stopped believing her daughter was alive.

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

00:07:12As the plane touched down,

00:07:13I caught sight of an imposing estate with elegant architecture,

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

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

00:07:22Hillside Manor.

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

00:07:30Elena, my daughter, I'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, we are your real parents.

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

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

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

00:07:54Are 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 Clathie's rankings.

00:08:05Elena,

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

00:08:07I've come across his name in articles.

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

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

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

00:08:15This is from me.

00:08:16Another 10 million.

00:08:17This set alone was valued at no less than 50 million.

00:08:21I was momentarily stunned.

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

00:08:27whereas the Reed family had always disregarded me

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 Ceasley had never offered.

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

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

00:08:47As the trio stepped into the magnificent estate,

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

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

00:08:53I'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 insincere a tone as Sylvia's.

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

00:09:16Jolie gently squeezed my hand,

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

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

00:09:23so 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 and headed straight to the jewelry boutique on the fifth floor.

00:09:39It was the only Helena 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.

00:09:53Yes, I do.

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

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

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

00:10:03Could she have found herself a wealthy benefactor?

00:10:06Just our luck.

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

00:10:45You shouldn't waste your time entertaining her.

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

00:10:49Can't you tell she's out of place?

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

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

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

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

00:11:05You 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.

00:11:34My composed demeanor and scornful look

00:11:36instantly infuriated Cecily.

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

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

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

00:11:44Um, Elena isn't gonna back down

00:11:45and 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.

00:11:5350 million.

00:11:53What?

00:11:54What did you just say?

00:11:5550 million.

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

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

00:12:00her eyes widening in shock.

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

00:12:03which Benjamin had allocated solely

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

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

00:12:10Madam, 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 rat!

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.

00:12:31Now, as my family's company prepares to partner

00:12:32with 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!

00:12:37The 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.

00:13:02You think you're leaving

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

00:13:05A necklace worth 50 million?

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

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

00:13:11Each piece here is a unique creation

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.

00:13:17What 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,

00:13:23only 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 of humiliation

00:13:36wash 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

00:13:51in a cloud of shame,

00:13:52tightly grasping the ruby necklace

00:13:53they had managed to buy.

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

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

00:14:03Are you blind?

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

00:14:08Miss Harper,

00:14:09finished your morning exercise?

00:14:10Benjamin's confusion quickly morphed

00:14:12into 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

00:14:27financial situation had collapsed.

00:14:29Employees went unpaid,

00:14:30work halted halfway,

00:14:31and chaos re-aimed

00:14:32due to redwilding funds.

00:14:33Shored my peace,

00:14:34I brushed past them

00:14:35and ascended the staircase,

00:14:36treating the Reed family

00:14:37as if they were invisible.

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

00:14:41Declan quietly led the Reed family

00:14:42to 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

00:14:52probably treated me all these years.

00:14:54Mr. Harper,

00:14:55could you perhaps clarify

00:14:56why the Harper group

00:14:57suddenly withdrew

00:14:58from our joint venture?

00:14:59The Reed group may not be

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

00:15:02but we always deliver

00:15:03top-quality work.

00:15:05Partnering with us

00:15:05wouldn'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

00:15:15could 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,

00:15:29not yours.

00:15:31Mr. Harper,

00:15:31Mrs. 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.

00:15:38She'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 delivered

00:15:56right 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?

00:16:10You 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 cuts all ties

00:16:21with the Reed family permanently.

00:16:23You're ending a 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 out of the estate

00:16:35before they could utter

00:16:36another word.

00:16:38Her words were a warm balm

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,

00:16:47they'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.

00:17:02We 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.

00:17:09You'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 at auction.

00:17:23How did you get them?

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

00:17:27It's Jeffrey.

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

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

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

00:17:34Are you on it?

00:17:35An old life,

00:17:36a profitable one,

00:17:37was calling.

00:17:38I made my choice.

00:17:40This new life was more important.

00:17:44I can't.

00:17:45The client insisted on you,

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

00:17:48Million, to let me fire well.

00:17:52Wesley, I'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, across town,

00:17:59the man trying to hire me

00:18:00was sitting with my brother.

00:18:01My target, the 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.

00:18:09What 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, after five years,

00:18:25why are you suddenly

00:18:26coming to my home?

00:18:27People offer fortunes

00:18:28to 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.

00:18:45Let me give you some

00:18:47pocket money.

00:18:49Would you prefer cash?

00:18:51I 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, she held up

00:19:02the latest model smartphone.

00:19:03Thank you, Jeffrey.

00:19:05Please scan it.

00:19:06A smile crept across

00:19:08Jeffrey's face

00:19:08as 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.

00:19:26You don't need to

00:19:27concern yourself with him.

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

00:19:29Until next time.

00:19:30You're leaving already?

00:19:31I thought you were set

00:19:32on coming inside with me.

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

00:19:34Drive 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, Jolie,

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.

00:20:08Your other brothers

00:20:09will be back as well.

00:20:10They're all looking forward

00:20:11to 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,

00:20:23Ellis,

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

00:20:37captivated by a breathtaking

00:20:39landscape painting

00:20:40on 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

00:20:54to heart, right?

00:20:55I turned from the art

00:20:56to the artist

00:20:56of 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.

00:21:08His words were meant

00:21:09to 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,

00:21:23I dare you

00:21:24to say that again.

00:21:25Do you think

00:21:26I'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

00:21:32without thinking.

00:21:33Elena,

00:21:34if the painting

00:21:35has 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 all right, Samira.

00:21:46If Elena likes it too,

00:21:48let her have it.

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

00:21:50to feel overlooked.

00:21:53Elena is a daughter

00:21:54of the Harper family.

00:21:56She has everything.

00:21:57My brother,

00:21:58Louis.

00:21:59Always the knight

00:22:00in shining armor.

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

00:22:03Why would she need

00:22:04to take what others discard?

00:22:06My sister didn't return

00:22:07to be mistreated.

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

00:22:12Of course.

00:22:14Elise can select

00:22:15another painting.

00:22:16We'll let Elena

00:22:16have 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

00:22:29the 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?

00:22:42If you don't know

00:22:43how to appreciate

00:22:44this painting,

00:22:45just say so.

00:22:46It's understandable

00:22:47for someone

00:22:48from 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

00:22:55if you don't appreciate it.

00:22:56No one here

00:22:57would mock you,

00:22:58but you shouldn't dismiss

00:22:59a masterpiece

00:23:00just to avoid embarrassment.

00:23:02They thought

00:23:02they had me cornered,

00:23:03painting me as

00:23:04an ignorant fool,

00:23:05but I knew

00:23:06something they didn't.

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

00:23:09then you should have noticed

00:23:10this painting

00:23:10is a forgery.

00:23:11It was time

00:23:12to 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

00:23:19great art, Elena.

00:23:20It's another

00:23:20to pretend you do.

00:23:21You're a fool.

00:23:22Every original piece

00:23:23by Peyton

00:23:23has a distinctive mark.

00:23:25A detail only

00:23:25a true connoisseur

00:23:26would 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.

00:23:31You 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

00:23:36to your nonsense.

00:23:37My daughter

00:23:38wouldn't speak carelessly.

00:23:40Any reg bean occurs,

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

00:23:43Make sure

00:23:44you don't ruin my painting.

00:23:45She's obviously

00:23:46making up

00:23:46to cover her embarrassment.

00:23:52The air was thick

00:23:53with 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

00:24:05the Reed family.

00:24:05Why are they here?

00:24:06They must have

00:24:07the 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 face is frozen

00:24:18in disbelief.

00:24:19What are you doing here?

00:24:20Sylvia, focus.

00:24:22We handle our business first.

00:24:23We can deal with that

00:24:24wretch 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

00:24:34are you talking about?

00:24:35Samira was losing

00:24:36her patience.

00:24:37After I delivered

00:24:38the painting,

00:24:39you agreed to assist me.

00:24:40But when Cecilia

00:24:41mentioned the painting,

00:24:42something snapped.

00:24:43The painting!

00:24:44So it was you!

00:24:45Tell me,

00:24:46where did that 4G come from?

00:24:47Were you trying

00:24:48to deceive me?

00:24:49That's impossible!

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

00:24:51Cecily's denial

00:24:52was pathetic.

00:24:53The painting

00:24:54is unquestionably real!

00:24:55Samira didn't even

00:24:56look at her.

00:24:57Instead,

00:24:58she slowly raised her hand

00:24:59and every eye

00:25:00in 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

00:25:06grudge against us!

00:25:07Sylvia seeing her sister

00:25:08cornered,

00:25:09launched into a tancred.

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

00:25:10Her biological parents

00:25:11are 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

00:25:19an unappreciative liar!

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

00:25:22Who exactly

00:25:23are you calling ungrateful?

00:25:25Elena.

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

00:25:28Sylvia,

00:25:29before you continue

00:25:30this performance,

00:25:31do you even know

00:25:32who she is?

00:25:34Mrs. Harper,

00:25:35she grew up

00:25:36in 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

00:25:44for being the true

00:25:45Reed daughter.

00:25:48She has repeatedly

00:25:49schemed against me.

00:25:51Honestly,

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

00:25:53You ought to keep

00:25:55an eye on her

00:25:55before she walks off

00:25:56with something valuable.

00:25:58Someone remove her

00:25:59from my sight!

00:26:01Now!

00:26:03Exactly.

00:26:04A lowly servant like her

00:26:06doesn't belong here.

00:26:08That vile girl

00:26:09has always had

00:26:10a rotten nature.

00:26:11Enough!

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

00:26:22such lies in front

00:26:23of Mr. Harper!

00:26:25Blinded by anger,

00:26:26she raised her hand

00:26:26to 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!

00:26:38Have you forgotten

00:26:39who raised you,

00:26:40you unappreciative parasite?

00:26:42She yanked her arm

00:26:43forcefully,

00:26:43and just as she did,

00:26:44I released my grip.

00:26:46Mom!

00:26:47Elena!

00:26:48How could you?

00:26:50No matter what,

00:26:51she took care of you!

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

00:26:56Karma?

00:26:58If 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.

00:27:17Mom,

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

00:27:20Why are the Harpers

00:27:21defending her?

00:27:22She must have sadissed him.

00:27:24There's no other way.

00:27:25Mrs. Harper,

00:27:26you're being foolish.

00:27:27Can't you see what's happening

00:27:28between your husband

00:27:29and this servant?

00:27:30A sudden crash

00:27:31shattered the tense silence.

00:27:34Slandering my daughter?

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

00:27:37Daughter?

00:27:38Impossible!

00:27:39She's the child

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 for over 20 years.

00:28:01Now that you've found

00:28:02your rich family,

00:28:02surely you'll repay our kindness?

00:28:03That'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.

00:28:14They turned it down.

00:28:16When was this?

00:28:19When 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.

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 to 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 interesting

00:28:43from the research center.

00:28:44As my brothers rallied around me,

00:28:46I could feel Elise's jealousy

00:28:48burning from across the room.

00:28:49Alexander,

00:28:50Jolie,

00:28:51no matter what,

00:28:52the Reeds raised Elena

00:28:53for over 20 years.

00:28:55Shouldn't we at least

00:28:55let them sit down and talk?

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

00:29:06They did raise you.

00:29:07I had no other motives.

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

00:29:11He never had any 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,

00:29:17you'd keep quiet.

00:29:17You fooled me with 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 moved up

00:29:24in the world

00:29:25doesn't mean you can

00:29:26turn your back on us.

00:29:27We never let you starve.

00:29:28Her performance was designed

00:29:29to smear my name

00:29:30and I could see

00:29:31it was starting to work

00:29:32on some people.

00:29:33So Elena says it'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

00:30:06and 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 was about

00:30:17to come out.

00:30:18Jeffrey's voice was laced

00:30:19with a concern

00:30:20I knew all too well.

00:30:21Wesley insists you come

00:30:22and get the 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,

00:30:37leaving 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.

00:30:45He 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?

00:31:08Who?

00:31:08I don't know who that is.

00:31:10Give me your phone.

00:31:11My phone?

00:31:13Don't make me repeat myself.

00:31:14I 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 laish,

00:31:21disguised as technology.

00:31:23Take it.

00:31:24The painting is 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,

00:32:05okay?

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

00:32:10to 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?

00:32:24Weed their money now.

00:32:25Dad,

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

00:32:27The situation is urgent.

00:32:29Maybe I can ask Darren

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 back

00:32:38ages ago.

00:32:41I'm your daughter.

00:32:43It's only right for me

00:32:44to 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 of gifts.

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

00:32:57Let's return these.

00:32:58Every woman loves fine jewelry.

00:33:01Don't overthink it.

00:33:02Keep whatever catches your eye.

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

00:33:06we'll order more.

00:33:10You deserve the world, Elena.

00:33:14What is all this commotion?

00:33:15Mr. and Mrs. Harper

00:33:17are selecting gowns and jewelry

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

00:33:20A banquet?

00:33:22He's always too busy for me,

00:33:23but he personally plans

00:33:24parties for her?

00:33:26She steadied herself

00:33:27and stepped inside,

00:33:28her 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 making it up to her.

00:33:40Yes.

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

00:33:43to figure out

00:33:44how to get rid of Elena

00:33:45for 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?

00:33:54I like it.

00:33:57What a stunning dress.

00:33:59I've actually never tried

00:34:00wearing black before.

00:34:02But if Elena wants it,

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

00:34:04She played the part

00:34:05of the gracious

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

00:34:13from 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

00:34:19was nauseating.

00:34:20The dress required

00:34:21a presence

00:34:21she simply didn'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 and rich dress?

00:34:36That's what's her

00:34:37as doesn'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

00:35:11all eyes on me,

00:35:12but some gazes

00:35:13were sharper than others.

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

00:35:16I heard she was

00:35:16supposed to be unattractive.

00:35:18Unattractive?

00:35:19She's gorgeous.

00:35:20The white dress

00:35:21is perfect.

00:35:22Suddenly,

00:35:23Elise's black gown

00:35:23seems so outdated.

00:35:25Elise,

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

00:35:34this 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

00:35:41about showbiz?

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

00:35:44Suddenly,

00:35:44I was surrounded.

00:35:46Everyone wanted

00:35:46a piece of the newly

00:35:47found Harper.

00:35:48Quit spouting nonsense,

00:35:49Louis.

00:35:50Let her live freely.

00:35:51I'd like to introduce

00:35:52you to 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

00:35:59all 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

00:36:09for her.

00:36:115%.

00:36:11He gave her

00:36:135% of the company?

00:36:19Why her?

00:36:21She just came home

00:36:22and grabbed all the attention.

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

00:36:26Elise,

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,

00:36:42kindness is a weakness

00:36:44and 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.

00:37:00Hey,

00:37:01look 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 Helena 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 Helena line

00:37:28released five years ago.

00:37:29A discounted piece

00:37:30for loyal members.

00:37:32Given how worn it is,

00:37:33I doubt it's worth

00:37:33more than $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!

00:37:41Trying to pass off

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

00:37:44How pathetic!

00:37:45Just as Debbie's face

00:37:46turned pale with humiliation,

00:37:47Ellis pushed through the crowd,

00:37:49a triumphant smile

00:37:50on her face.

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

00:37:53Debbie?

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

00:37:56Who did you expect

00:37:56to see, Ellis?

00:37:57Her concern was as fake

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

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

00:38:01When I saw the crowd,

00:38:02I feared for your safety.

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

00:38:04You knew she was going

00:38:05to do this.

00:38:06A 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.

00:38:13Let'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 Foy Clanks.

00:38:34You've probably never seen

00:38:35real glass before.

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

00:38:37It should suit you.

00:38:38Do you like it?

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

00:38:40It fits you perfectly.

00:38:41Their insults were pathetic.

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

00:38:44Oh my god!

00:38:45It's Wesley!

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

00:38:47in a tailored black suit.

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

00:38:50He commanded it.

00:38:51And in that moment,

00:38:52I knew the night

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.

00:39:04He moved through the crowd

00:39:06not as a guest,

00:39:07but as a predator

00:39:08stalking 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

00:39:21without a single glance,

00:39:22stopping directly

00:39:23in front of me.

00:39:24He stood before me,

00:39:25an imposing figure,

00:39:26his face an unreadable mask.

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

00:39:30and held it out.

00:39:31This is...

00:39:32A gift.

00:39:34Why?

00:39:35The Spencers don't need

00:39:36to give gifts

00:39:36to win favor.

00:39:38Don't want it?

00:39:39I 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 Foyclin'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.

00:39:56Mr. Spencer,

00:39:57your generosity is astounding.

00:39:58But why are you here?

00:40:00Such an extravagant gift

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

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

00:40:03No big deal.

00:40:05You were supposed to be

00:40:06at the Imperial Club tonight.

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

00:40:09I came because

00:40:10I wanted to see Elena.

00:40:12You!

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

00:40:14of the Spencer family,

00:40:15I'd make you regret

00:40:16looking at her that way.

00:40:17It is our honor

00:40:18to have you here,

00:40:19Mr. Spencer.

00:40:20Just then,

00:40:21my 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,

00:40:28come 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

00:40:33for your precious Elena,

00:40:34don't you?

00:40:34Wesley!

00:40:36She reached out

00:40:37and placed her hand

00:40:38on his arm,

00:40:38a desperate,

00:40:39possessive gesture.

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

00:40:43Ugh.

00:40:44Dirty.

00:40:49She actually thought

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

00:40:51Father?

00:40:52Jeffrey?

00:40:53Say something!

00:40:54You have forgotten

00:40:54how a Harper

00:40:55should 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

00:41:02they wouldn't defend her.

00:41:07If it were Elena

00:41:08being mocked,

00:41:09you would have already

00:41:10started a war for her.

00:41:12In the car

00:41:13on the way back

00:41:14to 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.

00:41:22He wasn't there for me,

00:41:22he was there for you.

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

00:41:24Jeffrey,

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,

00:41:29the scene was deceptively calm,

00:41:30but the housekeeper Ailey

00:41:31rushed toward us,

00:41:32her face with worry.

00:41:33Master Jeffrey,

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

00:41:35It's so dark,

00:41:36we should send someone

00:41:36to find her.

00:41:37No need.

00:41:37She's next door

00:41:38complaining to our aunt

00:41:39and uncle.

00:41:40But 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 Regina forced me

00:41:48into that ugly dress,

00:41:48and then Uncle Alexander,

00:41:50he gave her company shares.

00:41:51Shares?

00:41:52He gave that girl shares?

00:41:53If she gets shares,

00:41:54you deserve 5%.

00:41:55Exactly.

00:41:56It's you need to tell Uncle

00:41:56that Elena is a snake.

00:41:58No, heavily.

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

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

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

00:42:03That 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 adores you.

00:42:09I died to Alexander

00:42:10would dare to ignore her wishes.

00:42:11A silent declaration of a battle

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

00:42:15Bertha's frail condition

00:42:16demanded daily heart medication,

00:42:18confining her mostly

00:42:19to quiet rest.

00:42:21Bertha,

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

00:42:23you would have attended

00:42:23last night's banquet.

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

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

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

00:42:30You are the elder,

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

00:42:33Even if Alexander's status

00:42:34has shifted,

00:42:35he 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.

00:42:52All right.

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

00:42:54It wasn't long

00:42:55before Alexander arrived.

00:42:57The moment he stepped inside,

00:42:59the tense atmosphere hit him.

00:43:01He furrowed his brow

00:43:02and asked,

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

00:43:05If 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,

00:43:14Alexander 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

00:43:25like 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.

00:43:42Witnessing this,

00:43:43Alexander's demeanor

00:43:44as he instructed Samira,

00:43:46Call the doctor immediately

00:43:47and summon the rest

00:43:48of the family at once.

00:43:49After overhearing

00:43:50their conversation

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

00:43:52I had pieced together

00:43:53a clear picture

00:43:54of the situation.

00:43:55A sudden cerebral avimage

00:43:56of this nature

00:43:57left only a precious

00:43:5830-minute window

00:43:58for effective treatment.

00:44:00They had spent

00:44:00a significant amount

00:44:01of time getting here

00:44:02and the recent consultation

00:44:03had delayed them further.

00:44:05The patient's condition

00:44:06is critical.

00:44:07What are you waiting for?

00:44:08Every moment wasted

00:44:09diminishes her chances.

00:44:11Phil Benton,

00:44:12the vice president

00:44:12of the hospital

00:44:13and also also a doctor.

00:44:15As I mentioned earlier,

00:44:16unless healer arrives,

00:44:18no 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 by my comment.

00:44:24We are the leading

00:44:25cardiac specialist in 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

00:44:33you don't have one either.

00:44:34Your ignorance

00:44:35is the problem,

00:44:36not her condition.

00:44:37I'm ignorant?

00:44:38If you know

00:44:39how to treat her,

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

00:44:41Step aside.

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

00:44:44then remove

00:44:45your 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

00:44:54his gaze on his daughter,

00:44:55his expression heavy

00:44:56with concern.

00:44:56Elena,

00:44:57what is our percentage

00:44:58chance of success?

00:44:59Even the vice president

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

00:45:02How could a young girl

00:45:03possibly have a solution?

00:45:04Alexander paid

00:45:05no attention to Samira,

00:45:07focusing his gaze

00:45:08solely on me.

00:45:1060%.

00:45:11All right,

00:45:12go ahead.

00:45:12Who will bear

00:45:13the responsibility?

00:45:13I'll take responsibility.

00:45:15I produced a set

00:45:16of finely crafted

00:45:17silver needles.

00:45:18Huh.

00:45:19I assumed real skill

00:45:20was involved,

00:45:20but it turns out

00:45:21it's nothing more

00:45:21than silver needles.

00:45:22I brought out

00:45:23the 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

00:45:35Bertha's blood vessels,

00:45:36I was required to operate

00:45:37with absolute precision

00:45:38using the silver needles.

00:45:40With a steady hand,

00:45:40no margin silver needle,

00:45:42a supported Bertha's head

00:45:42with my other hand,

00:45:43and Desley made the insertion.

00:45:44She didn't even look

00:45:45before inserting

00:45:45the silver needles.

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

00:45:47Be quiet and watch carefully.

00:45:49Farrah stared at Phil,

00:45:50confused.

00:45:51What could possibly

00:45:52be so captivating

00:45:52about a fraud

00:45:53tempting traditional

00:45:54medical treatment?

00:45:55Was it really worth

00:45:56paying 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

00:46:13is over,

00:46:14why hasn't Berna

00:46:15woken 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

00:46:20learn this?

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

00:46:23It seems doctors

00:46:24like you

00:46:25aren't necessary

00:46:26after all.

00:46:27Damn it!

00:46:28Are you deaf?

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

00:46:30Casting another

00:46:31quick glance at 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

00:46:38with impatience.

00:46:39You're really

00:46:39such a hassle.

00:46:40What?

00:46:41Quit the act already.

00:46:42Everyone sees you

00:46:42haven't even located

00:46:43the acupuncture points.

00:46:45Dramatic pause

00:46:45followed and then he said,

00:46:47You're just jabbing

00:46:47needles randomly.

00:46:48You don't want me

00:46:48to speak up?

00:46:49Are you scared

00:46:50I'll reveal your lies?

00:46:51You're illegally

00:46:51practicing medicine

00:46:52without a license.

00:46:53If anything happens

00:46:54to Miss Harper,

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

00:46:56Young lady,

00:46:56could you please

00:46:57give me an autograph?

00:46:58Why does he demand

00:46:58her autograph?

00:46:59Could he be gathering

00:47:00evidence to hold

00:47:00her accountable?

00:47:01Absolutely.

00:47:02Benton is being

00:47:02meticulous.

00:47:03He must be preparing

00:47:04for a possible denial

00:47:05later on.

00:47:06Yes, I have no

00:47:07hidden motives.

00:47:08Raising an eyebrow

00:47:09slightly, I noted

00:47:09that Phil did not

00:47:10question my medical

00:47:11skills like others.

00:47:12Sorry, I don't

00:47:13sign autographs.

00:47:14When she did,

00:47:14she always wore a mask

00:47:15keeping her true

00:47:15identity hidden

00:47:16from everyone.

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

00:47:20Dr. Benton doesn't

00:47:20really want your

00:47:21autograph.

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

00:47:23Ferris, what absurdity

00:47:24are you spowing?

00:47:25Apologize immediately.

00:47:25Dr. Benton, am I

00:47:26mistaken?

00:47:27She's operating

00:47:27without a license

00:47:28and demeaning you.

00:47:29She ought to be

00:47:29the one apologizing.

00:47:30She didn't convince

00:47:31he was right.

00:47:31I shouldn't have

00:47:32made that request.

00:47:33I'm not retired yet

00:47:33and are you challenging

00:47:34me?

00:47:34Phil regarded Ferris

00:47:35with a touch of pity,

00:47:36thinking that the

00:47:36vice president should

00:47:37belong to someone.

00:47:38Ferris, is your

00:47:39throat hurting?

00:47:39Why haven't you

00:47:40apologized 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

00:47:48offer any apology to me.

00:47:50Folding his arms

00:47:51and maintaining

00:47:52an 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

00:47:58obstructing the doorway,

00:47:59Javier asked,

00:48:00Who is the murderer?

00:48:01What's this talk

00:48:02of 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

00:48:10for an apprentice

00:48:11who lack intelligences.

00:48:13You.

00:48:13Elena.

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

00:48:16With qualified professionals

00:48:17around,

00:48:18your insistence on helping

00:48:19might actually

00:48:20worsen things.

00:48:22Elise is right.

00:48:23Elena is creating

00:48:23problems for everyone.

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

00:48:25about her,

00:48:26Alexander,

00:48:26the Harper family

00:48:27will be in constant chaos.

00:48:28If my mother

00:48:29does not recover,

00:48:30I will step down

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

00:48:33Alexander,

00:48:34are you seriously

00:48:35considering resigning

00:48:36from 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

00:48:43address me

00:48:44in such a manner?

00:48:45Bertha is elderly

00:48:45with numerous

00:48:46health complications.

00:48:47She is prone to illness.

00:48:48If you're unwilling

00:48:48to admit it,

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

00:48:50Your envy over

00:48:50my share inheritance

00:48:51led you to distress

00:48:52grandma,

00:48:52exaverting her condition.

00:48:53A look of shock

00:48:54drained the color

00:48:55from Samira's face.

00:48:56How could I have

00:48:56possibly known this?

00:48:57Elise hissed.

00:48:58Elise realized

00:48:59that I wasn't as easy

00:48:59to control

00:49:00as she initially thought,

00:49:01but that was as far

00:49:02as her realization went.

00:49:03She never considered

00:49:03me to be particularly

00:49:04threatening.

00:49:05Oh,

00:49:05I nearly forgot about you.

00:49:06If not for your interference,

00:49:07grandma's condition

00:49:08wouldn't have worsened.

00:49:09How can you accuse me

00:49:10like that?

00:49:15And you have the audacity

00:49:17to speak?

00:49:17You purposely gave Elise

00:49:19an unflattering dress

00:49:19to humiliate her

00:49:20in front of everyone.

00:49:21Jolie's brows futtered,

00:49:22her patience wearing thin.

00:49:24When has Elena

00:49:25ever mistreated Elise?

00:49:26I was there

00:49:27when they picked out

00:49:27the dresses,

00:49:28and so was Alexander.

00:49:29Elise chose that gown.

00:49:30Elena let her have it.

00:49:31There was no attempt

00:49:31to disgrace her.

00:49:32That's true.

00:49:33Elise,

00:49:33didn't you say

00:49:34you liked that dress?

00:49:35Yes, I did.

00:49:36Oh, Samira,

00:49:37she looked as if

00:49:38she was too intimidated

00:49:39to say more.

00:49:40Samira,

00:49:40assuming Alice

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?

00:49:48My 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

00:49:54assets to Elena

00:49:55while leaving

00:49:55Elay with nothing?

00:49:56Elise,

00:49:57do you want shares?

00:49:58Her head turned,

00:49:58her voice laced

00:49:59with dismay.

00:50:00Elise,

00:50:00you think we've

00:50:01treated you unfairly

00:50:02compared to Elena?

00:50:03I believed you

00:50:03would understand,

00:50:04but now,

00:50:05I'm deeply disappointed.

00:50:06Jolie,

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,

00:50:18you'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,

00:50:30how are you feeling?

00:50:31That blood had been

00:50:32trapped in her chest

00:50:32for years.

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

00:50:34she'll recover.

00:50:35What did you do

00:50:35to my grandmother?

00:50:36If anything happens

00:50:37to her,

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

00:50:39You're not capable

00:50:40of 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

00:50:51day everything.

00:50:51And then who performed

00:50:52the apupuncture

00:50:53was no ordinary person.

00:50:54Recognition flashed

00:50:55across his face.

00:50:56These needles

00:50:57belong to healer.

00:50:58Baby,

00:50:58she's practicing

00:50:59medicine illegally.

00:51:00These needles

00:51:01belong to healer.

00:51:01That meant Elena

00:51:02was healer's apprentice.

00:51:03Your 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

00:51:13know this healer?

00:51:13Still seizing from

00:51:14his earlier humiliation

00:51:15at my hands.

00:51:16If you said Elise

00:51:16was the apprentice,

00:51:17I might believe it.

00:51:18But Elena,

00:51:18impossible.

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

00:51:24disrespect them.

00:51:24That still doesn't prove

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

00:51:27Who knows?

00:51:27Maybe she even took them.

00:51:29Javier,

00:51:29have you forgotten

00:51:29your manners?

00:51:30She is your cousin.

00:51:31Impossible.

00:51:31These needles are crafted

00:51:32from special materials.

00:51:33There is only one set

00:51:34in the entire world.

00:51:34Ms. Harper,

00:51:35if you simply found

00:51:35these precious needles,

00:51:36please tell me where.

00:51:37I'd love to acquire

00:51:38a set myself.

00:51:39I finally understood.

00:51:40The needles my mentor

00:51:41gave me were priceless.

00:51:43Ms. Harper,

00:51:44I have a question.

00:51:45Healer passed away

00:51:46ten years ago.

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

00:51:48How did you become

00:51:49his apprentice?

00:51:50Assuming my mentor

00:51:51was healer mentioned,

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

00:51:54What healer?

00:51:55I'm unfamiliar

00:51:56with any such person.

00:51:57But the silver needles,

00:51:58your acupuncture skills,

00:52:00where did you learn them?

00:52:01I'm afraid I cannot

00:52:02share that information.

00:52:03Apologies for me.

00:52:04You're intruding.

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

00:52:06He ultimately chose

00:52:07to honor my silence.

00:52:09Alexander, how's mom?

00:52:10Vince, Jeffrey,

00:52:10and Louis arrived.

00:52:11Ellis was at the

00:52:12research institute

00:52:13and couldn't be reached

00:52:14at that moment.

00:52:14What exactly happened here?

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

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

00:52:18Why 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

00:52:22he would hyper a grudge

00:52:23against her.

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

00:52:25I merely told Bertha

00:52:26that you gave 5%

00:52:27of your shares to Elena.

00:52:28She got upset

00:52:28that Elise got nothing.

00:52:29You know how she

00:52:30does on Elise.

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

00:52:31Clearly,

00:52:32the responsibility lay by her.

00:52:33He remembered that

00:52:34Ely had joined Vince Samira

00:52:35complaining last night

00:52:36that they would drag Bertha into.

00:52:37Samira's self-centeredness

00:52:38undeniable.

00:52:39Samira!

00:52:40None 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

00:52:48in her ear,

00:52:48how would she even

00:52:49learn about this?

00:52:50So what do you think,

00:52:51Elyla?

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.

00:52:58Why would I ever do anything

00:52:59to make her worry?

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

00:53:01Elise,

00:53:01why would you say that?

00:53:02No matter what anyone thinks,

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

00:53:04Exactly, Elise.

00:53:05You'll always be

00:53:06my dearest cousin.

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

00:53:08Elise,

00:53:09don't dwell on it.

00:53:10You and Elena

00:53:10both belong to this family.

00:53:12Louis,

00:53:12how could you say that?

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

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

00:53:15Playing the victim

00:53:16doesn't automatically

00:53:16make someone right.

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

00:53:19Louis' remarks were sharp enough

00:53:20to drive anyone to madness.

00:53:22You can't drink anything

00:53:23just yet, Grandma,

00:53:24but this should help.

00:53:24Mom,

00:53:25you're awake.

00:53:25Bertha,

00:53:26you were in critical condition.

00:53:28The doctors lost hope,

00:53:29but Elena's medical expertise

00:53:30saved you.

00:53:31Elena,

00:53:32you were the one

00:53:33who saved me?

00:53:33She 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,

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

00:53:47You need to learn

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

00:53:48Only then will you

00:53:49true happiness.

00:53:50Grandma,

00:53:50I understand.

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

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

00:53:53She had been counting

00:53:54on Bertha's support

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

00:53:57but now she realized

00:53:58that I had completely

00:53:59won her over.

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

00:54:03I know you have a habit

00:54:04of stirring trouble.

00:54:05I used to overlook it,

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

00:54:08Elena is my sister,

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

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

00:54:12Elena,

00:54:13why didn't you mention

00:54:15that 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

00:54:24of the hospital we own.

00:54:25No need.

00:54:27After my father left,

00:54:28I went to my room

00:54:29and called Lydia,

00:54:30the head of the

00:54:31Global Hacker Network Pantheon.

00:54:32Enough joking.

00:54:33I have something

00:54:34important to discuss.

00:54:35Lydia instantly straightened up.

00:54:36Go on.

00:54:37Can you look into

00:54:37someone named Healer,

00:54:38who supposedly died

00:54:3910 years ago?

00:54:40I think Healer might be

00:54:41connected to my mentor.

00:54:42Healer?

00:54:42Healer was a woman,

00:54:44but I remember

00:54:44your mentor being a man.

00:54:46Do you think

00:54:46they were related?

00:54:48I don't know.

00:54:50It's the only lead

00:54:51I have right now.

00:54:52Lydia said she'd investigate

00:54:53and let me know

00:54:54if she found anything.

00:54:55Only Jolie,

00:54:56me,

00:54:56and Elise

00:54:57were present at the table.

00:54:59This is your favorite,

00:55:00right?

00:55:02Elena,

00:55:02Eileen made these ribs.

00:55:04They taste amazing.

00:55:05You should try one.

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

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

00:55:09Why aren't eating?

00:55:11Is it because

00:55:11of what happened earlier?

00:55:12I never said anything.

00:55:14I'm really happy

00:55:15that you're back.

00:55:15It's unhygienic.

00:55:17What?

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

00:55:21Elise,

00:55:22you cheat it yourself.

00:55:23No need were Macy.

00:55:24Elise sensed a change

00:55:25in Jolie's demeanor

00:55:26towards her.

00:55:27Jolie,

00:55:27I made you this soup.

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

00:55:30Thank you,

00:55:30Elis.

00:55:30Just leave it there.

00:55:31I'm so sorry

00:55:32about what happened

00:55:33with Samara.

00:55:34I never meant to make

00:55:35everyone misunderstand Elena.

00:55:36I just,

00:55:37I get so scared

00:55:38you won't care about me anymore.

00:55:39Elise,

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

00:55:41But you feel so different.

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

00:55:43as my mother.

00:55:44If you abandon me,

00:55:44I have nowhere to go.

00:55:45Stop crying.

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

00:55:48But you were wrong.

00:55:49Elena is your cousin.

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

00:55:51I know.

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

00:55:53I was so lonely before.

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

00:55:56she caught sight of me

00:55:56descending the stairs.

00:55:58Without missing a beat,

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

00:56:01massaging her shoulders

00:56:02in an affectionate gesture,

00:56:03making sure I saw it.

00:56:05Elena,

00:56:06you're here.

00:56:06What's wrong?

00:56:07You've lost weight.

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

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

00:56:11You need to sleep better.

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

00:56:16On the third day,

00:56:17the sky finally cleared.

00:56:25I scanned the room

00:56:26looking for Lydia,

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

00:56:31Hey there, gorgeous.

00:56:33Drinking alone?

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

00:56:36Leave.

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

00:56:38How about we move to somewhere more private?

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

00:56:44Come on.

00:56:45Don't act like you're not here for some fun.

00:56:46I've got money.

00:56:48Stay with me,

00:56:49and you won't have to worry about a thing.

00:56:51The man,

00:56:52failing to grasp my clear warning,

00:56:54reached forward.

00:57:01Shit!

00:57:01Who the hell do you think you are?

00:57:03If you don't kneel and beg,

00:57:04you're not leaving this place in one piece!

00:57:05Unbeknownst to him,

00:57:07a silent observer stood on the second floor.

00:57:09Didn't expect someone to stir up trouble in your domain?

00:57:13You like her?

00:57:14Remove him.

00:57:16I don't want to see his face again.

00:57:21Unaware of the attention I had drawn,

00:57:23I was about to deal with the insufferable man,

00:57:26when the manager suddenly approached.

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

00:57:29You'll make this right or else.

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

00:57:32Now.

00:57:33You're no longer welcome here.

00:57:34Are you kidding me?

00:57:35I spend a fortune in this place!

00:57:36My apologies for the inconvenience.

00:57:38Your bill today is covered.

00:57:40I glanced up,

00:57:41and my eyes met his.

00:57:43It was Wesley.

00:57:50Elena!

00:57:51It's been ages!

00:57:51Get over here and give me a hug!

00:57:53You are finally free from the Reed family.

00:57:54That calls for a celebration.

00:57:56No need for special treatment.

00:57:59Who's foolish enough to mess with you,

00:58:01the legendary Hacker L?

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

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

00:58:07What did you find?

00:58:10Healer died years ago.

00:58:11Information is scarce.

00:58:13But I found this ring in a house they abandoned.

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

00:58:18A dragon design.

00:58:20It likely belonged to your mentor's husband.

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

00:58:25After Lydia left,

00:58:26I headed for the restroom

00:58:27and saw him leaning against the wall,

00:58:29a cigarette between his fingers,

00:58:32waiting for me.

00:58:43I should have kept walking.

00:58:45Are you trying to kill yourself?

00:58:47Smoking and drinking with 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 from his fingers

00:58:59and pressed my hand against his abdomen.

00:59:02He was just another patient.

00:59:05What are you staring at?

00:59:06You.

00:59:07There's a heavy unhappiness clinging to you.

00:59:10It was more than a physical affailment.

00:59:12A profound sadness emanated from him.

00:59:15What exactly do you want to know?

00:59:17I want to know if you've considered visiting a hospital.

00:59:19These stomach troubles are not a joke.

00:59:21He was dismissive,

00:59:22but I had to make him understand

00:59:23the gravity of his condition.

00:59:25They aren't enough to finish me off.

00:59:26Whoever told you that is mistaken.

00:59:28If you continue like this,

00:59:29you might not have more than five years left.

00:59:33You're not intimidated by me at all, are you?

00:59:36He was actually smiling.

00:59:37I pressed harder on the pressure point

00:59:39until he grunt in pain.

00:59:41Your health is your own responsibility.

00:59:43No one else is here to bear your burdens.

00:59:45Take this.

00:59:47I gave him a pill and turned to leave,

00:59:49but his hand shat out around my wrist.

00:59:52But his hand shat out and locked around my wrist.

00:59:55Where do you think you're going?

00:59:59Who are you?

01:00:00He was playing dumb.

01:00:01Fine.

01:00:01I could play along.

01:00:03Mr. Spencer, I'm Elena.

01:00:05You already know what I'm asking.

01:00:07I don't know what you're talking about.

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

01:00:09or I'll tell my brother you're bullying me.

01:00:12Does he know who you really are?

01:00:13I rescued you, and this is your gratitude?

01:00:16I aided you earlier, and this is your gratitude?

01:00:18Then you should explain

01:00:19why you put a tracking app on my phone.

01:00:22So you finally dropped your act, huh?

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

01:00:31If you wish to find me, come to the Harper family.

01:00:34There's no need for such tricks.

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

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

01:00:42I feel much better, all thanks to you.

01:00:45You truly are a devoted child.

01:00:48By the way, do you want to gain some experience at my company?

01:00:51Grandma, the jewelry business you're not, is it Leopard X?

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

01:00:58Elena, do you like the idea?

01:01:00Leopard X was a renowned, century-old jewelry firm.

01:01:04That is simply intolerable!

01:01:06In her rage, she knocked her cup over,

01:01:08spilling water everywhere, but she barely seemed to notice.

01:01:10Grandma, Grandpa gave you that company as a gift.

01:01:12Elena knows nothing about jewelry design.

01:01:15What if she mismanages it?

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

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

01:01:18Your grandfather gifted Leopard X to me,

01:01:20and I'm certain he would support my decision to pass it to Elena.

01:01:23Bertha, Elise majored in jewelry design.

01:01:25It would be ideal for her to invert intern at Leopard X.

01:01:28Elena, you have no experience.

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

01:01:31You can join Jeffrey's company instead.

01:01:32What do you say?

01:01:33I just fixed my gaze on Samira, offering no response.

01:01:37The silence grew thick with tension.

01:01:39Elisa, you are interested in working at Leopard X?

01:01:42Grandma, my peers are eager to intern there.

01:01:45I truly value an opportunity to contribute.

01:01:47I've already promised Leopard X to Elena.

01:01:50It's important we honor her opinion.

01:01:52Bertha, Elena is sensible.

01:01:54She wouldn't contest your decision.

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

01:02:00Since you're unfamiliar with design,

01:02:02Leopard X would be better managed by Eilis.

01:02:03I can set up a position for you at Tea Jewelry.

01:02:05Tea Jewelry, a budget brand, hardly a match for Leopard X.

01:02:08She was trying to relegate me to insignificant tasks.

01:02:10You make a valid argument.

01:02:11See? She agrees.

01:02:13Ray knows.

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

01:02:18Elena, how dare you speak to me in such a manner?

01:02:20You clearly don't understand jewelry design.

01:02:23Why are you so fixated on Leopard X?

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

01:02:27She was leveraging her one supposed advantage,

01:02:30hoping to pressure me into giving up.

01:02:35Who told you I don't know anything about jewelry design?

01:02:39Eilis dismissed my comments,

01:02:41certain I knew nothing about jewelry.

01:02:43To her, I was an uneducated outsider.

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

01:02:47I graduated from Cleethe Arts University,

01:02:49one of the top programs in the nation.

01:02:50If you're interested, you could sit in on some lexers.

01:02:53Then you'll realize it's no simple task.

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

01:02:56Wait, are you saying you never even went to college?

01:02:59No college?

01:03:00You can't even get a job at a normal company.

01:03:03You only bring shame to the Harper name trying to run Leopard X.

01:03:06Bertha, give the company to Elise.

01:03:08She's clearly the better option.

01:03:10Elena, is there a school you'd like to attend?

01:03:12You can study first and take over the business later.

01:03:15Bertha!

01:03:15That's enough!

01:03:16Her concern was genuine, and it softened my expression.

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

01:03:21I actually earned my PhD from Imperial University three years ago.

01:03:24Imperial University?

01:03:26That's one of the top universities in the world!

01:03:28How could you possibly have gotten in?

01:03:30You're lying!

01:03:31Elena, there's no need to fabulate your history.

01:03:34You're insulting our intelligence by making such a claim.

01:03:37Instead of arguing, I simply held up my phone,

01:03:40displaying my graduation certificate.

01:03:42Take a good look.

01:03:43If you still can't read it, maybe you should get your eyes checked.

01:03:46You, you, this can't be real.

01:03:49A PhD?

01:03:50From Imperial?

01:03:51How is this possible?

01:03:52Elise was stunned, but she wasn't willing to let go of Leopard X.

01:03:56Grandma!

01:03:57Since we both have design backgrounds,

01:03:59let's have a fair competition to see who's best suited to run the company.

01:04:02That might be a reasonable approach.

01:04:05Elena, what do you think?

01:04:07Fine.

01:04:09Then it's settled.

01:04:10Leopard X is negotiating a deal with Spencer Group.

01:04:13Whoever secures the partnership will take over the company.

01:04:16Elena, let me drive you to Leopard X.

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

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

01:04:21But Ivy was worried about to reassure her.

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

01:04:24I know the route.

01:04:24The driver can take me.

01:04:25As the car smoothly joined the city's flow,

01:04:27I felt a sense of calm determination.

01:04:29I arrived at the towering Leopard X building for my first day.

01:04:32Walking towards the entrance, I felt a surge of purpose.

01:04:35The lobby was a whirlwave of activity,

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

01:04:38My destination was clear.

01:04:39The HR department on the 30th floor.

01:04:41Waiting for the elevator, I steeled myself for whatever came next.

01:04:43The elevator's overloaded.

01:04:44Someone has to get out.

01:04:45And the overload alarm started beeping.

01:04:47Annoyance was etched on every face,

01:04:48but one woman's expression was pure contempt.

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

01:04:51You should leave.

01:04:52Her eyes found me.

01:04:53And with a flick of her finger, she singled me out.

01:04:54Her voice dripped with arrogance.

01:04:56I didn't flinch, but a cold resolve settled over me.

01:04:58I was here first.

01:04:59The last person on should be the first person off.

01:05:02Are you deaf?

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

01:05:05Stop holding us all up.

01:05:07But before she could react, I made my move.

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

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

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

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

01:05:16I stated my purpose simply.

01:05:17You must be Elena.

01:05:18That's when I met Paige, the HR manager.

01:05:20Her gaze was like, follow me.

01:05:22Without another word, she turned and led the way.

01:05:24I followed, my expression betraying nothing.

01:05:27She led me past rows of pristine desks to a dusty, forgotten corner.

01:05:30The design team is full.

01:05:31There are no desks.

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

01:05:33This, she declared, was to be my workplace.

01:05:35We're all too busy to train newcomers, so figure it out yourself.

01:05:37The single bench sat there, a symbol of my welcome.

01:05:39But as I looked from the bench to her snug face, I felt not despair, but determination.

01:05:42Miss Harper Elise, had I known you're coming, I would have met you.

01:05:45She practically ran to greet the newcomers, her voice dripping with false sweetness.

01:05:48Thank you, Miss Waller.

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

01:05:50The young woman, Ellis, responded with practiced grace.

01:05:52From my corner, I watched the performance with cold dissectionment.

01:05:55Your skirt is exquisite, straight from the latest runway.

01:05:57It looks stunning on you.

01:05:59Your office is all prepared.

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

01:06:02But as she turned, her mask slipped the moment her eyes met my.

01:06:06What are you looking at?

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

01:06:10The office air was thick with whispers, and I was the storm they 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.

01:06:24It has to be her.

01:06:25My eyes landed on the woman who shoved me in the elevator, then on my desk.

01:06:29Paige gave me a bench, while Ely got a private office.

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

01:06:35It's perfect.

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

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

01:06:40So this is what you meant by no vacancies?

01:06:45How can you compare yourself to Elyse?

01:06:47Be grateful we found you a place at all.

01:06:50Know your limits.

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

01:06:53Is there an empty desk or not?

01:06:55I already told you.

01:06:56If you're unhappy, you're free to leave.

01:06:58I'll personally inform Alexander why you walked out.

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

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

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

01:07:05Even if Alexander himself were here, I'd say the same.

01:07:08Really?

01:07:09A bench for me while Elyse gets an office.

01:07:12Who 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?

01:07:23Inherit the Harper group?

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

01:07:28Elena, stop stirring trouble.

01:07:30If you really want my office, take it.

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

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

01:07:35Elyse is the real Harper and she's being so humble.

01:07:37Enough!

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

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

01:07:42I reached into my...

01:07:43Pulled out a card and tossed it onto the desk.

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

01:07:53You think a business card will get you a private office?

01:07:58I caught her wrist, twisted it, and 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, you're just in time.

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

01:08:13I'll have her dismissed right away.

01:08:18Darling, what are you doing here?

01:08:22The moment Monica, the general manager, walked in, she moved with an undeniable authority.

01:08:26She swept past Paige, the woman who just tried to kick me out, without a single glance.

01:08:30And then she ignored everyone else and embraced me.

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

01:08:35Who?

01:08:36I practically begged you to join us and provide guidance.

01:08:40Who would dare even think of firing you?

01:08:42Mrs. Hayes, I had no idea Elena was your friend.

01:08:48You are fired.

01:08:51This 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, Paige isn't entirely at fault.

01:09:02The design department genuinely 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 across from mine for Elena.

01:09:11Just like that, she solved everything.

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

01:09:17That works for me.

01:09:21And Paige, you've made a serious error.

01:09:24You'll forfeit one month's bonus.

01:09:27Do not test me again.

01:09:29Later, in the project meeting, Monica put Elisa and me in charge of the Spencer Group collaboration.

01:09:32I'm assigning the Spencer Group collaboration to Elena and Elise.

01:09:36Ms. Hayes, this project is extremely challenging.

01:09:39Assigning it to newcomers seems too risky.

01:09:41These aren't ordinary newcomers.

01:09:43I trust them completely.

01:09:46But the project hinges on Wesley's approval and he's elusive.

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

01:09:53I can find his whereabouts.

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

01:09:58Impressive, Elise.

01:09:59If you know Wesley, we actually have a chance.

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

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

01:10:10Well acquainted with Wesley?

01:10:12Is that what she calls being humiliated by him at a banquet just days ago?

01:10:17Some 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, you 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?

01:10:27We've known each other since we were children.

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

01:10:29Oh my god, childhood sweethearts!

01:10:31No wonder he treats you differently.

01:10:33I closed my sketchbook, ignoring them.

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

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

01:10:40You owe me an apology.

01:10:42So?

01:10:43The elevator was full.

01:10:44You were last on.

01:10:45You had to get off.

01:10:47What's the issue?

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

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

01:10:51What did you just say?

01:10:52If you fail to secure this project, you'll be out.

01:10:56That'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.

01:11:03You!

01:11:03If you're so knightable, why don't you challenge Helena?

01:11:06If I start designing, this company won't need you at all.

01:11:08You're bluffing.

01:11:09You crave successful design?

01:11:10I'll subjure.

01:11:11You fail, you quit, and apologize.

01:11:12Ruby, please.

01:11:13She just returned to Clayta.

01:11:14I apologize on her behalf.

01:11:15Remember what you said.

01:11:17But I wasn't looking at her.

01:11:18To win this, I needed Wesley's backing.

01:11:20I knew who to call.

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

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

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

01:11:24Elena, Leopard X isn't a major player.

01:11:26I promised grandmother.

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

01:11:29He's at the Imperial Club.

01:11:30It's members only.

01:11:31Use my name.

01:11:31Thanks, Jeffrey.

01:11:33I arrived at the exclusive Imperial Club.

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

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

01:11:39Of course, Miss Harper.

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

01:11:45And you?

01:11:46May I see your pass?

01:11:48I'm Elena Harper, Jeffrey's family.

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

01:11:55Who else is claiming to be his family?

01:11:57Well, if it isn't Elise, what brings you here?

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

01:12:02That's no issue.

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

01:12:04Listen up.

01:12:05This is Miss Elise Harper, a member of the Harper family.

01:12:08But this lady also insists she's related to Mr. Harper.

01:12:11Are there two daughters?

01:12:12Hey, gorgeous.

01:12:13Want inside?

01:12:14Just call me honey, and I'll get you in.

01:12:15Miss, if you can't verify your connection, I must ask you to leave.

01:12:19At once.

01:12:20His friends started laughing, their words full of mockery.

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

01:12:30then placed a sleek black card on 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 fell completely silent.

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

01:12:48Damn it.

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

01:13:01Keep it.

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

01:13:04A black card?

01:13:06How could a simple country girl like you have one?

01:13:09My finances are none of your concern.

01:13:11May I proceed?

01:13:12Certainly, Miss Harper.

01:13:14Right this way.

01:13:22Where Wesley was waiting.

01:13:29Wesley!

01:13:30On behalf of LeopardX, I want to propose a partnership.

01:13:35We are prepared to relinquish all profits for the chance to establish a presence on the island.

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

01:13:43Wesley?

01:13:44Please, consider our proposal.

01:13:50I suggest a game.

01:13:52The loser must grant the winner a favor.

01:13:54Are you interested?

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

01:13:56He's unbeaten.

01:13:57Even professional players have invested.

01:13:59Wesley, your chances are slim.

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

01:14:14If you lose, I want to see Elle.

01:14:17Fine.

01:14:18If I win, the Spencer group will grant LeopardX the duty-free counter on the island.

01:14:23Agreed.

01:14:25How did that country girl ensnare him so quickly?

01:14:27Such delusion.

01:14:28Has Wesley ever been this close to a woman before?

01:14:31If the Harpers and Spencers merge through marriage, they dominate cloth.

01:14:34I am the right match for him, not 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 in a single term.

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

01:14:43Isn't that beautiful?

01:14:44I ignored them and approached the table.

01:14:48My stance was stable.

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

01:14:52With a confident stroke, I sent the cue ball crashing into the pack.

01:14:56The first ball dropped.

01:14:57Then a second.

01:14:58And a third.

01:15:00No.

01:15:01She can't.

01:15:02A fourth ball.

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

01:15:06Wesley's record is three on the break.

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

01:15:10It fell.

01:15:11Four on the break.

01:15:12Unbelievable.

01:15:12She's amazing.

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

01:15:14She might actually beat.

01:15:22I lifted my eyes from the table, meeting his intense gaze directly.

01:15:29Everyone thought my luck had run out.

01:15:33Her little show is finally over.

01:15:35My cue ball had to jump over the black ball to hit the target.

01:15:38With a swift, effortless motion, I sent the white ball soaring.

01:15:41It struck its target, rebounded off the edge, and knocked another ball into the pocket.

01:15:46One by one, my balls vanished until only one remained on the table.

01:15:50Is she actually about to clear the entire table?

01:15:55Wesley, I won.

01:15:58Yeah.

01:15:59Damn it!

01:16:00She actually won!

01:16:02He's going to give her the project!

01:16:08A deal is a deal.

01:16:10Bring the proposal to Spencer Group tomorrow.

01:16:13Appreciate it.

01:16:14Elena, you're just a pawn in their game.

01:16:17Elena went to the Imperial Club looking for you.

01:16:20I know.

01:16:21You can refuse to work with Leopard X, but don't you dare mess with my sister!

01:16:26Is that all?

01:16:29That was Jeffrey.

01:16:30I saw the screen.

01:16:31Well, the game's over.

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

01:16:37I left the club and went straight to Empire to find Lydia.

01:16:42Still dealing with those people from Avalara?

01:16:44A few pests show up now and now and then, but I handled them.

01:16:48I'm done hiding.

01:16:49So you're finally done running?

01:16:51Yeah.

01:16:52I've spent years in the shadows.

01:16:55That's over now.

01:16:56Now we can see each other every day!

01:16:59You won't get sick of me, right?

01:17:01Already am.

01:17:02That hurts!

01:17:04And after I helped block Wesley from digging into your past.

01:17:07Speaking of which, the head of Spencer Group has been after you all this time.

01:17:11Think he's got a thing for you?

01:17:15Not a chance.

01:17:17Lydia leaned in, a mischievous glint in her eyes.

01:17:20I couldn't help but smile at her antics.

01:17:22Why is that impossible?

01:17:23If Wesley knew the world's most skilled hacker was also breathtakingly gorgeous,

01:17:26he'd obviously develop feelings for you.

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

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

01:17:30If you were a man, I would definitely make you mine.

01:17:33After our meal, I went home to finish my proposal and sketch a new bracelet design.

01:17:39My mind was buzzing with ideas.

01:17:45The next morning, I was surprised to see my brother Jeffrey in the living room.

01:17:49Jeffrey?

01:17:49What brings you back from the city?

01:17:50He heard you joined Leopard X and decided to check on you.

01:17:52He barely visits your father and me, so I guess we have you to thank.

01:17:55Come, eat breakfast.

01:17:55You can ride with Jeffrey.

01:17:56His route passes your office.

01:17:57Jeffrey simply nodded, his tone flat.

01:17:59I'll drop you off.

01:18:00In the car, Jeffrey cut through the silence of the morning traffic.

01:18:03Has anything unusual happened at work?

01:18:04Why do you ask?

01:18:05His question caught me off guard.

01:18:07Just know that if Leopard X doesn't work out, there's always a spot for you at headquarters.

01:18:10Elise is manipulative.

01:18:12I don't want you dealing with her unnecessary problem.

01:18:14And then came the warning.

01:18:15When we pulled up to Leopard X, I stepped out of the car and ran right into Ruby.

01:18:18A limited edition Rolls Royce.

01:18:20Oh, now I get it.

01:18:21No wonder you act so confident.

01:18:23You've got a rich man backing you up, huh?

01:18:24You, of all people, are making that accusation?

01:18:27After the car I just saw you step out of?

01:18:29What are you talking about?

01:18:30I just took note of the license plate on that old man's car.

01:18:36A quick search will reveal exactly who owns it.

01:18:39You...

01:18:40You saw it?

01:18:42What is this nonsense you're talking about?

01:18:44Watch your word!

01:18:46She tried to run, but I followed her.

01:18:49I cornered her again.

01:18:54I have no idea what you're referring to.

01:18:57I sent you the proposal.

01:19:00Spencer Group agreed to the partnership.

01:19:03I'm on my way there now to finalize it.

01:19:07Ms. Lopez!

01:19:08Elise has done something incredible!

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

01:19:12Excuse me, what did you just say?

01:19:14Elise is already at Spencer Group, finalizing the agreement.

01:19:18I watched the hatred in Ruby's eyes turn into a smug victory.

01:19:22She thought I had already lost.

01:19:25I'm busy, Elena.

01:19:26I'll review your proposal later.

01:19:28If you're too busy, maybe Monica should handle it instead.

01:19:31Save your effort.

01:19:34Elise has already headed to Spencer Group.

01:19:37By now, Mr. Spencer has probably already signed.

01:19:42She won't manage to secure the signature.

01:19:44While Ruby was gloating, I knew exactly what was happening in Wesley's office.

01:19:51He did.

01:19:54Elise, you're amazing!

01:19:56Getting access so smoothly to Spencer Group!

01:19:59It's not a big deal.

01:20:01I visit Mr. Spencer's office regularly.

01:20:06Ms. Harper, please come this way.

01:20:08Mr. Spencer sent me to escort you.

01:20:11He sent you for me?

01:20:13She walked into his office, beaming, thinking she had already won our little war.

01:20:20Mr. Spencer, I've come to finalize the contract.

01:20:26What brings you here?

01:20:31Sir, weren't you expecting Ms. Harder?

01:20:35Leave now, Elise.

01:20:42I am waiting for Elena, not you.

01:20:45I am waiting for Elena, not you.

01:20:48A simple misunderstanding.

01:20:49Of course.

01:20:50Christy, call the office.

01:20:52Tell Elena to come sign the contract immediately.

01:20:55What?

01:20:55While Elisa mis-scrambled to SACE, her assistant called my manager to meet Ruby Elena?

01:21:00Alright, I understand.

01:21:01A few taps on my phone, and I had all of Ruby's dirties.

01:21:04Darwin Kelly, married, and his wife is about to get some very interesting photos.

01:21:08Send.

01:21:10Elena!

01:21:11Your proposal is a rushed mess!

01:21:13Take it to the Spencer Group!

01:21:14Now!

01:21:15And why should I?

01:21:16Who do you think you are to give me orders?

01:21:17You bitch!

01:21:18Say that again, and I'll tear your mouth apart!

01:21:20What's going on?

01:21:21Why is Ms. Lopez confronting Elena?

01:21:23I wouldn't get angry just yet, Ruby.

01:21:25There's a big surprise coming for you.

01:21:28What crypt nonsense are you talking about?

01:21:30She raised her hand to strike me, but stopped dead when she saw my phone screen.

01:21:35How?

01:21:36How?

01:21:37How did you get those?

01:21:39You?

01:21:40Where did you get that?

01:21:51What do you want?

01:21:52That picture isn't real!

01:21:54Not real?

01:21:56Why don't you explain that to Mrs. Kelly?

01:21:59You shameless woman!

01:22:01I finally caught you sneaking around with my husband!

01:22:06She didn't even see it coming.

01:22:08Let me go!

01:22:08Security!

01:22:09Get her off me!

01:22:12You bitch!

01:22:14You're about to find out what happens to women who destroy marriages.

01:22:19After that scandal, Monica quickly sent me to finalize the Spencer group deal.

01:22:25Elena, I always knew you were the one.

01:22:28Mr. Spencer specifically requested you.

01:22:37Elena, you're here.

01:22:38I misunderstood the instructions.

01:22:40You can go in and sign.

01:22:43Misunderstood?

01:22:45Funny, I don't recall Mr. Spencer even acknowledging you yesterday.

01:22:50I was only looking out for the company's interests.

01:22:53I hope you won't let personal grudges affect our business.

01:22:57I found Wesley absorbed in his work.

01:22:59Mr. Spencer, is now a good time?

01:23:04Let's go.

01:23:05To where?

01:23:07You're late.

01:23:08We'll have lunch first.

01:23:11He took me to the most expensive restaurant in Claith.

01:23:14I'll have the champagne lobster and the truffle pasta.

01:23:18When the manager saw me confidently order several signature dishes, his jaw dropped.

01:23:22Is there a problem?

01:23:23Absolutely not, Mr. Spencer.

01:23:25Right away.

01:23:28What caused your delay today?

01:23:32A minor issue.

01:23:34It's handled.

01:23:35He didn't press for details.

01:23:37After a silent meal, he simply signed the contract.

01:23:40But when I got home, my victory was cut short.

01:23:43Elisa was waiting for me.

01:23:45Signing that contract doesn't mean you've won, Elena.

01:23:47The true test is sales.

01:23:48We'll see whose designs truly capture the market.

01:23:51How convenient.

01:23:53Now that I have the contract, you're changing the rules of the game.

01:23:55Are you scared?

01:23:56Worried your foreign designs won't sell?

01:23:58You can concede now.

01:24:00I'll make up a nice excuse for Grandma.

01:24:02You think your cheap provofications will bait me into a mistake?

01:24:05Elise, you should be embarrassed.

01:24:07You already have everyone's love.

01:24:09Why do you still compete with me?

01:24:11I have nothing and now you want to take Leopard X too?

01:24:14How much further are you going to push me?

01:24:16I am a harper.

01:24:18I was born deserving their love.

01:24:20It was never yours to begin with.

01:24:22The air in the Grand Hall was as cold as the marble beneath our feet.

01:24:26And I was about to make it colder.

01:24:27You live like royalty on my family's compassion, Elise.

01:24:30Not a single one of us owe you anything.

01:24:32I am a harper.

01:24:33This is my home.

01:24:35Without our generosity, you wouldn't have the privilege to stand before me.

01:24:38So spare me the tears.

01:24:40Besides, you still have family back in your hometown.

01:24:44In Fernville?

01:24:46You... you wouldn't dare.

01:24:48They're your bloodline.

01:24:50Your grandparents tried to reclaim you once, didn't they?

01:24:52They were banished!

01:24:53Bertha banished them!

01:24:55Perhaps it's time for a family reunion.

01:24:58I will never go back to that village.

01:25:00I will die before I leave this house.

01:25:02I will see you destroyed first.

01:25:04I ignored her empty threats and focused on my work.

01:25:06Leopard X was planning a massive jewelry exhibition.

01:25:09And my design was chosen as the crowning jewel.

01:25:12Elena, this bracelet is the masterpiece we needed.

01:25:14It will be the grand finale of the entire show.

01:25:17The day of the exhibition arrived.

01:25:19As my design was unveiled, the room erupted.

01:25:21My God, this is breathtaking!

01:25:23Leopard X has truly reinvented itself!

01:25:25Whose work is this?

01:25:27It's pure nobility.

01:25:28I haven't seen anything this mesmerizing in years.

01:25:31But as the crowd applauded,

01:25:33I saw her, lurking in the shadows.

01:25:36Her eyes burning with a malevolent glint.

01:25:40Enjoy the praise, Elena.

01:25:41It's a shame when a masterpiece is revealed to be a fraud.

01:25:46My bracelet was an instant sensation.

01:25:48And Leopard X was the talk of the town.

01:25:50This success is all thanks to our design genius, Elena.

01:25:53A toast to her!

01:25:54To Elena!

01:25:55You are so composed, even after such a huge win.

01:25:58We owe this entire comeback to you.

01:25:59It was a team effort, Monica.

01:26:01Don't be so humble.

01:26:02Your design is what got us the Spencer Group deal.

01:26:05You're incredible.

01:26:06Hey, speaking of the team,

01:26:08where's Elis?

01:26:10She didn't show up today?

01:26:12I saw her backstage earlier,

01:26:13but then she just vanished.

01:26:15Forget her.

01:26:16Mr. Harper just announced double year-end bonuses

01:26:18for everyone in this room!

01:26:20The room erupted in cheers.

01:26:21But as they chanted my name,

01:26:23the celebration came to a dead stop.

01:26:25Elise stood on the stage,

01:26:27her face streaked with tears.

01:26:28Elise, what is the meaning of this?

01:26:29I'm sorry to interrupt.

01:26:31Mrs. Hayes, I need to apologize.

01:26:33I never meant to miss the deadline.

01:26:35It's just, my design vanished.

01:26:36The exhibition is over.

01:26:38It went perfectly.

01:26:38You can step down now.

01:26:40At first, I thought I just misplaced it.

01:26:42She paused,

01:26:43her gaze sweeping over the crowd

01:26:45before landing directly on me.

01:26:46But then,

01:26:47after seeing the winning design today,

01:26:49I realized what happened.

01:26:51Elise, choose your next words very carefully.

01:26:54Someone stole my work,

01:26:55and she's standing right there.

Divorced, I'm Actually A Genius Heiress: A Tale of Power, Love, and Self-Discovery - Full EP - ENSGUB

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