Trapped: Embraced by My Cunning Playmate (Complete Full Episodes)

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I thought he was my safe childhood friend, until his possessive, manipulative true nature locked me in. Falling blindly into the dangerous traps of Embraced by My Cunning Playmate is my biggest regret and my deepest desire. Dive into the complete episodes to understand my torment!

Transcript

00:00:00On my wedding day, my scheming sister deliberately started a fire, and my heartless husband, ignoring my safety, carried my

00:00:06sister out of the influrnee without so much as a backward glance.

00:00:21When I woke up alone in a cheap hospital room, surrounded by cold silence, my new husband was nowhere to

00:00:27be found.

00:00:31Where is your family?

00:00:35Aren't you the bride from that fire on the news? Your husband isn't with you? He's upstairs, taking care of

00:00:42someone else.

00:00:43What? But that girl just had a scratched hand!

00:00:45There's a whole team fussing over her upstairs. So unfair.

00:00:49Try not to move. You'll make your injuries worse. If no one can look after you, I'll arrange a nurse.

00:00:52That was the day I married Alexander, and the day of fire consumed everything.

00:00:57I woke up in a shabby room with broken ribs and a scarred left cheek.

00:01:01Meanwhile, my husband Alexander was feeding my sister Joyce.

00:01:04Caden, is this karma? My past mistakes falling on my daughter?

00:01:08No. This is just a tragic accident. None of it is your fault.

00:01:12Dad, it wasn't an accident. It was murder. Danielle hated that you and Alexander favored me.

00:01:15She's evil. There were only two of us in that fire. She pushed me. She wanted me dead.

00:01:19Joyce isn't your biological daughter, but she's always treated you like her real father.

00:01:22Married you and never had another child.

00:01:24Why does Danielle want Joyce to suffer?

00:01:36Danielle, stop deluding yourself. There's no need to keep pretending.

00:01:40You've always been jealous of how much everyone favors Joyce.

00:01:43You were so vile, you destroyed our wedding. I never imagined you could be this evil.

00:01:47I swear, I didn't push Joyce. She told me she had a wedding gift for me in the storage room.

00:01:51As soon as we went in, the fire started. There are security cameras in the warehouse.

00:01:55Even if the fire destroyed them, there must be backup storage.

00:01:59Enough! You're just making excuses. Surveillance can be faked.

00:02:03I don't believe a single word you say, you lying woman.

00:02:06I'm your wife. Why won't you believe me?

00:02:10No! Let me go!

00:02:13She has broken ribs. She needs rest. This is abuse.

00:02:21How dare you show your face here? Do you have any idea how badly your sister is hurt?

00:02:28Dad, have you forgotten I'm your own flesh and blood?

00:02:32Do you remember how you promised after mom died that you'd never remarry and would take care of me?

00:02:38This is how you take care of me?

00:02:40You did something wrong. Leave me out of it.

00:02:42You've gotten so bold you talk back to me now?

00:02:45Danielle, do you want dad to die alone?

00:02:47Who will take care of him when he gets sick?

00:02:50Danielle, apologize to Joyce.

00:03:00Daniela! You tried to kill my daughter.

00:03:02How can you stand there, not apologizing, and instead turn it around on her?

00:03:09Apologize now, or I'll call the police.

00:03:12You're looking at attempted murder, possibly life in prison.

00:03:16Call them! Hand this murderer over to the police!

00:03:24No. We will not let it go.

00:03:28Get on your knees and beg her forgiveness.

00:03:30I already told you I did nothing wrong.

00:03:32I'm innocent. I will not kneel. I will not apologize.

00:03:40I've seen your chart. You're Danielle's husband, right?

00:03:43How can you treat her like this?

00:03:45She's seriously injured.

00:03:47If she doesn't rest properly, she'll have lifelong damage.

00:03:50I would never call such an evil woman my wife.

00:03:53Daniela, this isn't over.

00:03:55Joyce may be kind enough to forgive you, but you will pay.

00:03:58Stay on your knees until you admit you were wrong.

00:04:00Mr. Harper, don't you agree?

00:04:02Absolutely. She needs to reflect on her behavior.

00:04:05Daniela, you may be dad's biological daughter, but look at you now, kneeling in front of me.

00:04:11I like Alexander, and he will never be yours.

00:04:16So you planned the whole fire, didn't you?

00:04:18I did. The storeroom was soaked in gasoline, rigged with explosives. The moment you walked in, it went up.

00:04:23What are your precious cameras going to do?

00:04:24No one will believe you.

00:04:25I deleted every backup. Dad and Alexander won't trust you.

00:04:28Stay on your knees.

00:04:30Stay there forever.

00:04:33I thought Alexander would find out the truth. I overestimated him.

00:04:40Ready to apologize now?

00:04:43Have you really investigated everything?

00:04:46Daniela, don't be pathetic. Just admit what you did. We're getting a divorce.

00:04:50I refuse to waste my life on a woman as evil as you.

00:04:54Fine. I agree. I don't want a husband who can't see the truth.

00:05:11Are they insane? Leaving you to rot while they fawn over that little snake?

00:05:17I'll make them pay.

00:05:20This is abuse. Alexander did all that, and you're still going to forgive him?

00:05:26Let's just leave for now. I'll settle the score later.

00:05:30While Lillian went to handle my discharge, I looked toward the VIP room.

00:05:35Alexander was gently peeling an apple for Joyce.

00:05:38Ten years of love, and his tenderness was never meant for me.

00:05:41I couldn't hold on any longer. I blacked out.

00:05:43When I woke up in the ICU that Lillian arranged, two days had passed.

00:05:49Daniela, how are you feeling?

00:05:51Don't worry. I'm fine.

00:05:53I opened my phone. The internet was flooded with accusations against me.

00:05:57Joyce was being praised as an innocent victim.

00:05:59We can't let Joyce win.

00:06:01The whole world thinks she's the kind, beautiful, rightful heir of the Harper family.

00:06:06It's laughable. You're the founder of Elite Luxury.

00:06:09If you hadn't given it all up for that useless man, you'd be at the top of the rich list.

00:06:13Who are these people to judge you?

00:06:16Of course I'm not going to let them slander me.

00:06:19I've made a decision.

00:06:21I'm filing for divorce.

00:06:24You finally come to your senses?

00:06:27I thought that jerk was going to ruin your entire life.

00:06:31Was I really that hopeless before?

00:06:33Absolutely.

00:06:34You were completely lost.

00:06:36Lying in my hospital bed, I called my legal department to prepare the divorce papers.

00:06:39How much compensation do you want from Alexander?

00:06:45I lost my mother at five.

00:06:47I built my brand from nothing.

00:06:49I was a billionaire before I turned 18.

00:06:51I don't need a single cent from Alexander.

00:06:53I don't want his dirty money.

00:06:59After I was discharged, I immediately called Alexander.

00:07:03His secretary answered, dripping with contempt.

00:07:06Daniela, what now?

00:07:08I need to speak with Alexander.

00:07:10Mr. Bennett is in a meeting.

00:07:12Tell him to meet me at the courthouse tomorrow at 8 a.m.

00:07:14We're getting a divorce.

00:07:16In reality, while I was on the phone with his secretary, Alexander wasn't in any meeting.

00:07:20He was getting cozy with Joyce.

00:07:22Daniela wants a divorce, she said tomorrow morning at 8 at the courthouse.

00:07:26This is all my fault.

00:07:27You were taking care of me in the hospital.

00:07:29Of course, Daniela is angry and jealous.

00:07:32Maybe I should go apologize to her.

00:07:34Don't worry about it.

00:07:35None of this is your fault.

00:07:36Daniela is just petty.

00:07:37She wants a divorce?

00:07:38Fine.

00:07:39I'll be at the courthouse tomorrow.

00:07:41Let's see if she really dares to go through with it.

00:07:44Alexander, she can't really want a divorce.

00:07:46She's just trying to scare you.

00:07:48If you actually agree, she'll be humiliated.

00:07:51Don't go, okay?

00:07:52If I don't go, she'll keep threatening me with divorce forever.

00:07:55Who can live like that?

00:07:56And the fire was her fault.

00:07:58Joyce, you've been wronged.

00:08:04I'll make sure Daniela pays.

00:08:07I returned to my hotel, feeling nothing but relief.

00:08:11Leaving that man was far easier than I ever imagined.

00:08:15Welcome back.

00:08:18When do we leave for headquarters?

00:08:20Get Ryan over here.

00:08:21The divorce is happening, but I also need to clear my name.

00:08:31Ryan, Daniela wants to see you.

00:08:34Daniela, what's up?

00:08:37Starting tomorrow morning, release that recording and the surveillance footage online.

00:08:41Run it everywhere for a full week.

00:08:45Early the next morning, Daniela arrives at the courthouse in a striking white dress.

00:08:52Passers-by turned to stare.

00:09:00While waiting to divorce Alexander, a stranger flirted with me, which made him burn with jealousy.

00:09:10Daniela, don't test my patience.

00:09:12I've had enough.

00:09:14You won't have to put up with me much longer.

00:09:16I've been waiting over three hours.

00:09:18Let's just get this done.

00:09:18I'll give you one last chance.

00:09:21Admit you started the fire and get on your knees to apologize to Joyce.

00:09:25Do that, and I'll consider forgetting the whole thing.

00:09:28Don't waste my time.

00:09:29My knees don't bend for anyone.

00:09:34Sign here.

00:09:36Daniela!

00:09:38Let me be clear.

00:09:39You want a divorce?

00:09:41You won't get a penny of my money.

00:09:43That little sum of yours?

00:09:45Give it to Joyce.

00:09:45She might need it for her medical bills one day.

00:09:47Daniela, do you really think throwing a tantrum and getting a divorce will solve all your problems?

00:09:51Do you know Joyce had nightmares for days after that fire?

00:09:53You should be begging her for forgiveness.

00:09:55Pay for what you've done.

00:09:57Alexander, I completely agree.

00:09:59People really do have to pay Faye for their mistakes.

00:10:02Joyce, I won't let you escape the punishment you deserve.

00:10:06An hour later, I boarded my private jet and left Orishwa City behind, leaving everything in the past.

00:10:16At the same time, at Phillips Group headquarters, a secretary knocked and walked into a large conference room.

00:10:22This meeting is about an $80 million project.

00:10:25How dare you barge in?

00:10:27Mr. Phillips, Ms. Harper has finalized her divorce.

00:10:32Really?

00:10:34This meeting is adjourned.

00:10:37Kevin, book me on the next flight to Elite Luxury Headquarters.

00:10:42Unprecedented.

00:10:43A five-minute meeting?

00:10:45Where is Mr. Phillips rushing off to?

00:10:48If all goes well, Mr. Phillips will be getting married very soon.

00:10:52The executives exchanged bewildered glances.

00:10:55At the same time, the recording of Joyce confessing went liberal online.

00:11:00The hashtag exploded instantly.

00:11:02Inside the Harper home, Joyce was losing her mind.

00:11:05That's not my voice!

00:11:07It's slander!

00:11:08Daniella set me up to ruin my reputation!

00:11:11You see how evil she is?

00:11:14I'm calling the police right now!

00:11:16But experts confirmed the recording and footage were authentic and unaltered.

00:11:19Joyce was publicly destroyed.

00:11:21Public opinion flipped completely.

00:11:23Netsits rallied behind me, condemning Joyce, Alexander, and Caden.

00:11:26Meanwhile, in Alexander's office.

00:11:28What is PR doing?

00:11:29A scandal this big breaks and no one tells me?

00:11:32Mr. Bennett, the topic's exploded too fast.

00:11:33It looks like a hacker orchestrated it.

00:11:35We can't suppress it at the moment.

00:11:36Tech is working on it.

00:11:37They expect a solution soon.

00:11:38Daniella, you've really pushed me to the edge this time.

00:11:41Alexander tried to call me, only to realize I'd blocked him.

00:11:44Then my father, Caden, called him.

00:11:47What is going on with Daniella?

00:11:48Joyce is at home crying her eyes out!

00:11:50I divorced Daniella today.

00:11:51What?

00:11:52Daniella dared to divorce you?

00:11:53How dare she?

00:11:54The news of our divorce is all over the internet.

00:12:00Caden gasped, his rage triggering a collapse.

00:12:03He fell to the floor and was rushed to the hospital.

00:12:06In the hospital room, everyone crowded around Caden's bed.

00:12:09Alexander, you've been wronged.

00:12:11Our family has produced an ungrateful monster.

00:12:14Joyce explained everything.

00:12:15That recording and footage are fake.

00:12:17She never said those things.

00:12:18Exactly!

00:12:19All lies!

00:12:20Alexander, don't let the divorce trouble you.

00:12:23You and Joyce grew up together.

00:12:26You're a perfect match.

00:12:29The Harper and Bennett families always had a marriage pact.

00:12:33Alexander, you can marry Joyce instead.

00:12:37I'm going to make a public statement right now, disowning Daniella as my daughter.

00:12:41From today on, Joyce is my only daughter.

00:12:44Dad, I'll take good care of you.

00:12:45I'll be there for you until the end.

00:12:47Look at how close they are.

00:12:48Alexander, when do you think we should get married?

00:12:54I need to discuss this with my family first.

00:13:01Joyce's eager expression freezes.

00:13:03After Alexander leaves the room, Joyce rushes after him.

00:13:06Her tear-reddened eyes full of sorrow and grievance.

00:13:09Alexander, is it because I'm not dad's binacle daughter that you're hesitating?

00:13:13Is that the real reason you won't marry me?

00:13:15Do you look down on me like everyone else?

00:13:17The recording and surveillance footage were not tampered with.

00:13:20Experts have verified they are real.

00:13:21Joyce crumbled.

00:13:22She never imagined Alexander would investigate for himself.

00:13:24She fell to her knees, sobbing.

00:13:26Alexander, please believe me.

00:13:28I was desperate.

00:13:29Daniella knew you.

00:13:29Behind my back, she always mocked me as the stepmother stray.

00:13:32She pushed me to the edge.

00:13:33I made a mistake in a moment of desperate.

00:13:35Alexander, please believe me.

00:13:37You've seen Daniella's true colors.

00:13:39Just be more careful in the future.

00:13:42You're already under a microscope.

00:13:44Don't make things worse for yourself.

00:13:52The Harper Group hired a PR firm to manage the fallout.

00:13:55But Cedric stepped in and sent the scandal treading again.

00:14:02Caden texted me, threatening to disown me if I didn't kill the story within three days.

00:14:07Alexander hired private investigators to find me.

00:14:10They came up empty.

00:14:12I've paid you a fortune.

00:14:13You can't find one defenseless woman?

00:14:15Mr. Bennett, my team is the best in the country.

00:14:17If she's managed to evade us, no one will find her.

00:14:19But I have to ask, are you sure she's just an ordinary woman?

00:14:23Alexander frowns.

00:14:24He never imagined I had such secrets.

00:14:27An ordinary woman?

00:14:28Of course he didn't know.

00:14:30I am the CEO of Elite Luxury, one of the richest people in the world.

00:14:34Someone like him thinks he can just find me?

00:14:38Three months later, Oriswin City was rocked by explosive news.

00:14:43The city's landmark, the Luxar Tower, had been bought by a mysterious tycoon.

00:14:49An offer too high to refuse.

00:14:52At that moment, Alexander was in a banquet hall when he received an urgent call from his father, Richard.

00:15:05Have you heard?

00:15:06The Luxon Tower was just bought by the CEO of Elite Luxury.

00:15:10That's a multinational design powerhouse worth billions.

00:15:14An absolute industry leader.

00:15:16If we can get in with them, the possibilities are endless.

00:15:20I hear the CEO is coming to inspect the renovations tomorrow.

00:15:23Bring your best portfolio.

00:15:24Try to land a collaboration.

00:15:25Can you find out what the CEO likes?

00:15:27No luck.

00:15:28They're very low profile.

00:15:29No public information.

00:15:30But he probably likes fine wine or luxury watches.

00:15:33Bring a lavish gift.

00:15:34Make a good impression.

00:15:35Oh, and if you can, take Joyce with you.

00:15:37Uh, Caden adores Joyce.

00:15:39Treats her like his own flesh and blood.

00:15:40If the Harper fortune really ends up in her hands, marrying her wouldn't be a bad move.

00:15:44Daniela is useless now.

00:15:45Time to cut her loose completely.

00:15:47Alexander stood frozen, expressionless, eyes downcast.

00:15:51At the same time, Cedric entered the banquet hall.

00:15:54Every powerful figure rose to greet him respectfully.

00:15:57Don't mess with that guy.

00:15:58I heard he just bought the Skyline Tower right across from Luxonneau.

00:16:01He's planning to be neighbors with the CEO of Elite Luxury, a powerhouse alliance.

00:16:10When Alexander raised his glass to toast this new tycoon, he is completely ignored.

00:16:17Did you offend Mr. Phillips?

00:16:20No.

00:16:20You'd better be careful.

00:16:22He's not someone to cross.

00:16:23Offend him, and he'll retaliate endlessly.

00:16:39What time should I pick you up?

00:16:41Who could make that cold man go pick her up himself?

00:16:48He didn't dwell on it.

00:16:50Instead, he rushed off to buy a gift for the CEO of Elite Luxury.

00:16:54Time was running out.

00:17:00He wanted this partnership not only to expand his business empire, but also to prove he

00:17:04was better off without me.

00:17:05What he never expected was that the person he was trying to impress was me.

00:17:09Just then, Alexander's phone rings again.

00:17:12What?

00:17:13The CEO of Elite Luxury is arriving early?

00:17:15What if, you know, just what if?

00:17:17That's why we need to pick out his gift fast.

00:17:20Joyce on the other end of the line giggled.

00:17:24Alexander had no reason to blame Joyce.

00:17:27He really had to choose a gift for me as soon as possible.

00:17:39After the banquet, in a large shopping mall.

00:17:43Alexander, bringing me along was the smartest thing you've done.

00:17:46I asked around.

00:17:47The CEO of Elite Luxury is a handsome guy who loves golf.

00:17:50Imagine giving him a golf club.

00:17:51He'll be thrilled.

00:17:53Are you sure?

00:17:54Of course.

00:17:55My friend has great connections.

00:17:57This intel is solid.

00:17:58Come on.

00:17:59Trust me, Alexander.

00:18:00My friend knows him well and even promised to introduce us later.

00:18:04Let's just pick out a club.

00:18:09Alexander was led into the golf shop by Joyce.

00:18:11What do you think of this one?

00:18:13The camera focused on the price tag showing $8,000.

00:18:17Then Alexander frowned.

00:18:20The price?

00:18:22Do you know how hard it is to make money these days?

00:18:24Besides, my friend is arranging the meeting.

00:18:26We don't need to go overboard on the gift.

00:18:27The president of Elite Luxury has everything.

00:18:29What maz is our sincerity, not the price.

00:18:31Trust me, Alexander.

00:18:32My friend won't let you down.

00:18:33When we meet, you just focus on your puzzle.

00:18:35Everything will go smoothly.

00:18:37I promise.

00:18:38You're sure?

00:18:39Of course.

00:18:40Just have the golf shop wrap it up nicely.

00:18:43I'm not like spoiled Danielle, so picky about everything.

00:19:00Alexander took the queue home, and Richard was very shocked when he saw the price tag.

00:19:19You're not seriously planning to give that to the president of Elite Luxury, are you?

00:19:24Joyce's stinginess is etched into her bones.

00:19:26Pathetic.

00:19:27And now you want to hand the president of Elite Luxury this piece of junk?

00:19:31Alexander, are you trying to humiliate yourself?

00:19:33Just got reliable intel.

00:19:35The president's private jet has landed early.

00:19:36He'll be at Luxon Tower within the hour.

00:19:38Remember that club Danielle gave me a while back?

00:19:41Way better than this.

00:19:42Perfect for the president of Elite Luxury.

00:19:44Is it custom?

00:19:45It's a masterpiece by a world-renowned golf club artist.

00:19:49One of a kind.

00:19:50Priceless.

00:19:51Over four million dollars.

00:19:54How did she have that kind of money?

00:19:56The day I arrived at the Luxon Air building,

00:19:59Joyce was still bragging to Alexander about the information she had gathered under the Luxon building.

00:20:05The president of Elite Luxury is a genius.

00:20:07He led a young elite team to global fame as a teenager.

00:20:10He defied everyone and turned a simple design sketch into an overnight sensation.

00:20:13Now he's the richest man in the world.

00:20:15Despite his massive wealth, he's low-key and razor-sharp.

00:20:18Joyce got excited immediately when she saw my limited edition Lincoln car.

00:20:22Look, Alexander!

00:20:24That's the car!

00:20:25That must be him, the president of Elite Luxury.

00:20:30Lillian got out of the car first, and then I walked out from the back seat.

00:20:35In the blink of an eye, Joyce's excitement turned into complete shock.

00:20:41Danielle, what are you doing here, riding in the president's car?

00:20:44Kicked out of the Harper family, dumped by Alexander.

00:20:47So now you've gone and seduced the president of Elite Luxury, have you?

00:20:52Joyce frantically rushed into the car to search,

00:20:54but found it empty.

00:20:57Danielle!

00:20:58Where is the president of Elite Luxury?

00:21:00What have you done with him?

00:21:03There's a crazy woman causing trouble here.

00:21:06Please handle it.

00:21:08The building manager quickly walked up to me with a respectful attitude.

00:21:12Hello, Miss Harper.

00:21:13Mr. Phillips had planned to greet you in person, but his car broke down.

00:21:16He should be here shortly.

00:21:19Also, as you requested, we have renamed the building.

00:21:22Security is tight at the entrance.

00:21:23No one enters without clearance.

00:21:25Remember, Miss Harper is not only our VIP, she's the new owner of this building.

00:21:29If anything displeases her, you will be terminated immediately.

00:21:34The manager and I walked into the building, and Joyce completely lost control when she saw the building had been

00:21:40renamed Harper.

00:21:47Alexander, do you see that?

00:21:50Danielle has not only hooked the president of Elite Luxury, she convinced him to rename the whole building after her.

00:21:57She must have him completely bewitched.

00:22:00Alexander, look.

00:22:01Danielle is ignoring you completely.

00:22:03Remember how she used to chase you relentlessly?

00:22:05Now that she has a little status, she's strutting around like a peacock.

00:22:08I bet she hasn't even told the president she's divorced.

00:22:11Once he shows up, I'll expose Danielle for the lying, scheming fraud she is.

00:22:15Joyce waited downstairs for another hour and couldn't help calling her friend to confirm.

00:22:22What are you talking about?

00:22:23My contact and security just confirmed the president of Elite Luxury is inside the building.

00:22:28Why are you still waiting outside?

00:22:33Joyce frowned, pulled Alexander into the building through the garbage chute,

00:22:37and even started a live cast on her phone.

00:22:42Hello everyone, I'm Joyce.

00:22:44Today, something unbelievable has happened.

00:22:46I received word that I'd be meeting my sister, who's been missing for three months.

00:22:50Come with me to see my dear sister.

00:22:52Joyce ran into my office holding her phone, and Lillian wanted to step forward to stop her, but I held

00:22:56her back.

00:22:56Since she's here, let's not waste the opportunity.

00:22:59Her little drama will make for great free publicity.

00:23:02For my return, and for Elite Luxury.

00:23:05Wow, everyone, look.

00:23:06Can you believe my sister?

00:23:07After only three months away, cut off from the family financially,

00:23:10she's ended up in the most prestigious building in the city,

00:23:13personally escorted by the manager.

00:23:15Isn't my sister amazing?

00:23:17You'd better watch out.

00:23:18Some people just love to lie.

00:23:20I'll bet Danielle doesn't have $100 in her pocket right now.

00:23:23The manager wanted to step forward and explain, but was stopped him with a look.

00:23:27Hit a nerve, didn't I?

00:23:29You're right.

00:23:30I don't have $100 on me right now.

00:23:32You heard her, everyone.

00:23:33She just admitted.

00:23:34She doesn't have $100, but she's here pretending to be rich.

00:23:37So, Danielle, are you the president's mistress,

00:23:39or did you con the manager into letting you into this building?

00:23:42I used to think you were just shallow and materialistic,

00:23:45but now I see you're nothing but a common con artist.

00:23:47You should take a look in the mirror,

00:23:48see who the real ugly rat is.

00:23:51Joyce's face was flushed bright red.

00:23:53And she looked extremely angry.

00:23:55At the same time, the elevator doors opened,

00:23:57and Joshua Dennis walked out.

00:23:59Alexander, look! It's Joshua Dennis!

00:24:02The man I told you about!

00:24:03He knows the president of Elite Luxury.

00:24:05He's about to expose Danielle for the fraud she is.

00:24:08Joshua!

00:24:09Joshua completely ignored her and walked straight toward me.

00:24:12The camera focuses on Joshua's flattering expression

00:24:15and the look of urgent shock on Joyce's face beside him.

00:24:18I don't need to prove anything to her,

00:24:20because soon, she will trample her own face into the ground.

00:24:24Miss Harper, what an honor to meet you.

00:24:26I'm Joshua Dennis of Dennis Electronics.

00:24:28We crossed paths briefly at an international gala.

00:24:31It's a pleasure to see you again.

00:24:33My father had planned to come himself,

00:24:35but his car broke down.

00:24:36I've arranged a dinner,

00:24:37and I hope you'll do us the honor.

00:24:39Joshua, have you lost your mind?

00:24:41Did I hear that right?

00:24:43You're saying Danielle is the president of Elite Luxury?

00:24:47Joyce turned her face towards the guests at the scene again.

00:24:53Listen up, everyone.

00:24:54If Danielle is really the president of Elite Luxury,

00:24:57I will livestream myself eating my own hat for dessert.

00:25:00Joshua stormed forward angrily and slapped Joyce hard.

00:25:03Are you insane?

00:25:04Why did you hit me?

00:25:06Are you insane?

00:25:07Are you insane?

00:25:08Are you insane?

00:25:13What is wrong with you?

00:25:14She is the president of Elite Luxury,

00:25:16and you're standing here talking about eating feasts?

00:25:19Where are your manners?

00:25:20I told you to bring a gift,

00:25:22not to come here and insult people.

00:25:23Joyce pointed to the cheaper box in Alexander's hand.

00:25:31That one.

00:25:33Mrs. Harper, I am so sorry for this disturbance.

00:25:36This is Joyce Holt,

00:25:37an acquaintance from Overseed a few years ago.

00:25:39She's not herself today,

00:25:40but she's a huge fan of yours.

00:25:41She even brought you a gift.

00:25:43A huge fan?

00:25:44This golf club?

00:25:46The symbol focused to beat her dollar 8,000 trophies.

00:25:48Then I gave a mocking smile.

00:25:50Eight thousand dollars.

00:25:53Joshua's face was flushed,

00:25:54and he hersily shoved the cue back into the case.

00:25:57Miss Harper, I am so sorry.

00:25:59These two are clearly not thinking straight.

00:26:01Then Joshua broke down and shouted at Joyce

00:26:03and the other person in anger.

00:26:05Joyce, are you really this stupid?

00:26:07This is Miss Harper,

00:26:08the president of Elite Luxury.

00:26:09Her holdings includes thousands of acres of golf courses,

00:26:12and you give her an $8,000 golf club?

00:26:15Are you insane?

00:26:16Joshua frantically opened another box,

00:26:18and only then did his expression relax,

00:26:20showing a look of a relief.

00:26:22Miss Harper,

00:26:23please consider the first club a small token.

00:26:25This is the real gift.

00:26:26Is this golf club really for me?

00:26:28Well, more to the handle of the cue,

00:26:29on which the exquisite senior Bennett was engraved.

00:26:32I didn't realize the Bennett family

00:26:33had gone into the golf club business.

00:26:37Re-gifting, are we?

00:26:39Mr. Bennett, you really have a head for business.

00:26:41Since Mr. Bennett has treated our loben's

00:26:43heartfelt living like trash,

00:26:44we certainly have the right to take it back.

00:26:46Then Lillian stepped forward,

00:26:48reached out to hold the handle of the cue,

00:26:49and took it back.

00:26:50The atmosphere at sea become extremely undone,

00:26:53with only Joyce still muttering to herself in disbelief.

00:26:55How is this possible?

00:26:57How?

00:26:58Joshua, stop pretending.

00:27:00How much did Danielle pay you

00:27:02to cook up this ridiculous lie?

00:27:03It's not funny.

00:27:05Joshua's face turned bright red,

00:27:07feeling extremely embarrassed.

00:27:11Danielle, you're something else.

00:27:13You even hacked the elite luxury website

00:27:15to spread fake news.

00:27:16Just wait until they find out and sue you.

00:27:18Joyce's laughter echoed through the room,

00:27:20almost madly.

00:27:23Alexander, you don't actually believe

00:27:24this nonsense, do you?

00:27:25This is Danielle we're talking about.

00:27:27How could she suddenly become

00:27:28the president of elite luxury?

00:27:30How could Danielle own a landmark building

00:27:32in Oris Swin?

00:27:35Alexander, don't let her fool you!

00:27:37If you really are the president of elite luxury,

00:27:40why have you hidden it all this time?

00:27:44Do you think this is funny?

00:27:46I guess you forgot.

00:27:48You were always too busy with your own affairs

00:27:51to give me a chance to explain.

00:27:54Weren't you?

00:27:55Alexander's face changed drastically,

00:27:57full of frustration and anger.

00:27:59Let's go.

00:28:00Wait.

00:28:00Take your $8,000 golf club with you.

00:28:03Even our caddies wouldn't use something so cheap.

00:28:06Joshua shamefully pushed Alexander and Joyce

00:28:09out of the elevator.

00:28:13Dad, Danielle is the president of elite luxury now.

00:28:16She owns the most famous building in Oris Swin.

00:28:19Can you ask her to give me a floor?

00:28:20Caden stopped in his tracks,

00:28:22his face full of hesitation.

00:28:23This is all my fault.

00:28:24When you married me,

00:28:25Danielle's mother had just died.

00:28:27After all these years,

00:28:28Danielle has resented me.

00:28:29I understand.

00:28:30I don't blame her.

00:28:31It's because I loved you too much.

00:28:32I'll go apologize to Danielle.

00:28:34If she won't accept it,

00:28:35I'll kneel and beg her forgiveness.

00:28:36Sisters shouldn't become enemies

00:28:37because of their parents' mistake.

00:28:38Why apologize for the past?

00:28:40As her father,

00:28:41do I need her permission

00:28:42to choose who I spend my life with?

00:28:44Joyce,

00:28:45you've always been sensible.

00:28:46Your sister is the one being unreasonable.

00:28:49Don't worry.

00:28:50I'll talk to Danielle.

00:28:51Which floor would you like

00:28:52for your new office?

00:28:53Dad,

00:28:54I consulted a fortune teller.

00:28:55He recommended the 18th floor.

00:28:57Great views

00:28:58and very auspicious.

00:28:59Everyone at Oris Swin

00:29:00knows that the 18th floor

00:29:02of the landmark building

00:29:03is the best location.

00:29:04On my wedding day,

00:29:05my scheming sister

00:29:06deliberately started a fire

00:29:08and my heartless husband,

00:29:09ignoring my safety,

00:29:10carried my sister

00:29:11out of the influrnee

00:29:12without so much

00:29:13as a backward glance.

00:29:26When I woke up alone

00:29:27in a cheap hospital room,

00:29:29surrounded by cold silence,

00:29:31my new husband

00:29:31was nowhere to be found.

00:29:35Where is your family?

00:29:40Aren't you the bride

00:29:41from that fire on the news?

00:29:42Your husband isn't with you?

00:29:44He's upstairs,

00:29:46taking care of someone else.

00:29:47What?

00:29:48But that girl

00:29:48just had a scratched hand!

00:29:50There's a whole team

00:29:50fussing over her upstairs.

00:29:52So unfair.

00:29:53Try not to move.

00:29:54You'll make your injuries worse.

00:29:55If no one can look after you,

00:29:56I'll arrange a nurse.

00:29:57That was the day

00:29:58I married Alexander

00:29:59and the day of fire

00:30:00consumed everything.

00:30:02I woke up in a shabby room

00:30:03with broken ribs

00:30:04and a scarred left cheek.

00:30:05Meanwhile,

00:30:06my husband Alexander

00:30:07was feeding my sister Joyce.

00:30:09Caden,

00:30:09is this karma?

00:30:10My past mistakes

00:30:11falling on my daughter?

00:30:13No.

00:30:14This is just a tragic accident.

00:30:16None of it is your fault.

00:30:17Dad, it wasn't an accident.

00:30:18It was murder.

00:30:18Danielle hated that

00:30:19you and Alexander favored me.

00:30:20She's evil.

00:30:20There were only two of us

00:30:21in that fire.

00:30:22She pushed me.

00:30:23She wanted me dead.

00:30:24Joyce isn't your biological daughter,

00:30:25but she's always treated you

00:30:26like her real father.

00:30:27Married you

00:30:27and never had another child.

00:30:28Why does Danielle

00:30:29want Joyce to suffer?

00:30:40Danielle,

00:30:41stop deluding yourself.

00:30:43There's no need

00:30:43to keep pretending.

00:30:44You've always been jealous

00:30:46of how much everyone favors Joyce.

00:30:47You were so vile

00:30:48you destroyed our wedding.

00:30:49I never imagined

00:30:50you could be this evil.

00:30:51I swear,

00:30:52I didn't push Joyce.

00:30:53She told me

00:30:54she had a wedding gift

00:30:54for me in the storage room.

00:30:56As soon as we went in,

00:30:57the fire started.

00:30:58There are security cameras

00:30:59in the warehouse.

00:31:00Even if the fire destroyed them,

00:31:01there must be backup storage.

00:31:03Enough!

00:31:04You're just making excuses.

00:31:06Surveillance can be faked.

00:31:07I don't believe

00:31:08a single word you say,

00:31:09you lying woman.

00:31:11I'm your wife.

00:31:13Why won't you believe me?

00:31:14No!

00:31:15Let me go!

00:31:17She has broken ribs.

00:31:19She needs rest.

00:31:20This is abuse.

00:31:25How dare you

00:31:26show your face here?

00:31:27Do you have any idea

00:31:28how badly your sister is hurt?

00:31:33Dad,

00:31:33have you forgotten

00:31:34I'm your own flesh and blood?

00:31:37Do you remember

00:31:38how you promised

00:31:38after mom died

00:31:39that you'd never remarry

00:31:41and would take care of me?

00:31:43This is how you take care of me?

00:31:45You did something wrong.

00:31:46Leave me out of it.

00:31:47You've gotten so bold

00:31:48you talk back to me now?

00:31:49Danielle,

00:31:50do you want dad to die alone?

00:31:52Who will take care of him

00:31:53when he gets sick?

00:31:55Danielle,

00:31:56apologize to Joyce.

00:31:57Kane didn't hesitate

00:31:58to snatch the phone

00:31:59from the servant's hand

00:32:00and dial my number again.

00:32:03This is Miss Harper's office.

00:32:05She's in a meeting

00:32:06and can't take your call.

00:32:08Who's calling, please?

00:32:09I'm Danielle's father.

00:32:11Tell her to give me an explanation.

00:32:14Blocking me,

00:32:15her mother,

00:32:15and her sister?

00:32:16Why would she do this?

00:32:18Just because she's rich?

00:32:20How could there be

00:32:21such an ungrateful daughter?

00:32:22If I remember correctly,

00:32:24you publicly announced

00:32:24five days ago

00:32:25that you were cutting ties

00:32:26with Miss Harper.

00:32:27According to you,

00:32:29you're no longer her father.

00:32:30So why do you still expect

00:32:31her to answer your call?

00:32:32Miss Harper is in a meeting

00:32:34and can't take your call.

00:32:36Would you like me

00:32:37to leave a message?

00:32:38What did you just say?

00:32:40I'm her biological father.

00:32:42Without my care and sacrifice,

00:32:44she wouldn't be

00:32:44where she is today.

00:32:46Even if we cut ties,

00:32:47she should be the one

00:32:48to fix things.

00:32:49She's always been nothing

00:32:50but a disappointment to me.

00:32:52Tell Danielle to call me back

00:32:53within an hour.

00:32:54And the Luxnode building

00:32:55is hers, right?

00:32:57I want the 18th to 20th floors.

00:32:59Lillan was stunned,

00:33:00unable to believe it.

00:33:01She found it hard to believe

00:33:02that there could be

00:33:03someone so shameless.

00:33:05I'm sorry,

00:33:06could you say that again?

00:33:07Don't pretend you didn't hear me.

00:33:08The building is under renovation,

00:33:10isn't it?

00:33:11Set up those three floors.

00:33:12I'll send you

00:33:13my design plans later.

00:33:14They must be done

00:33:15exactly as I designed.

00:33:17Understood?

00:33:18After I finished the meeting,

00:33:19Lillian conveyed

00:33:20Caden's request to me.

00:33:22Your father said

00:33:22he'll send someone over

00:33:23with the renovation designs.

00:33:25He also demanded

00:33:25that you call him back

00:33:26within an hour.

00:33:27Has an hour passed yet?

00:33:30Just over a minute.

00:33:32Good.

00:33:33Then there's no need

00:33:34to call back now.

00:33:35What about the designs?

00:33:37Caden, unable to wait

00:33:38for my return call,

00:33:39became extremely anxious.

00:33:41It seems Danielle

00:33:42isn't going to call back.

00:33:43They say once a daughter marries,

00:33:44she's no longer family.

00:33:45She's clearly distancing

00:33:46herself from you, dear.

00:33:47Maybe you should accept reality.

00:33:49Joyce leaned on Kirtner

00:33:50and the two hugged

00:33:51each other loudly

00:33:52and exaggerated.

00:33:53The endless crying

00:33:54wore down Caden's patience.

00:33:56He suddenly smashed

00:33:58his most beloved cup

00:33:59on the ground

00:34:00and stormed upstairs

00:34:01in anger.

00:34:04Mom, what do we do now?

00:34:06Get Alexander to talk to her.

00:34:07Danielle has always

00:34:08been lovesick.

00:34:09She'll believe anything

00:34:10he says.

00:34:11If he asks,

00:34:12she won't refuse.

00:34:13Those three floors

00:34:13are worth a fortune.

00:34:14You have to get them.

00:34:15Richard waited for Alexander

00:34:16to come home

00:34:17and began persuading him

00:34:18to win me back.

00:34:20Did you see Danielle today?

00:34:22I had people look into it.

00:34:23It's confirmed.

00:34:25She is the president

00:34:26of Elite Luxury.

00:34:27What do you think?

00:34:28What exactly

00:34:29are you trying to say?

00:34:30I know Caden wants you

00:34:31to marry Joyce,

00:34:31but that was before

00:34:32we knew Danielle's

00:34:33true identity.

00:34:34Now, if you marry Danielle,

00:34:36our family could rise

00:34:37to the top of Oriswin

00:34:38overnight

00:34:38for the sake of the family.

00:34:40That's your smartest move.

00:34:41In the past,

00:34:42Danielle was just one

00:34:43of many Wyn

00:34:43who admired you.

00:34:45Now her position

00:34:46is completely different.

00:34:47You must take her seriously.

00:34:49Seduce her.

00:34:50Give her a little hope

00:34:50but never satisfy her completely.

00:34:53Keep her wanting.

00:34:54Desire is the chase

00:34:55for what you can't have.

00:34:56Richard arrogantly

00:34:57gave a bunch of advice

00:34:59and for a moment,

00:35:00he thought he was

00:35:01a seasoned strategist.

00:35:04What he didn't expect

00:35:05was that

00:35:06some things

00:35:08are irreversible.

00:35:10At this moment,

00:35:11Joyce thought

00:35:12that getting

00:35:12the three-story property

00:35:14was already

00:35:14a done deal

00:35:15and brought her friend

00:35:17to sneak into

00:35:17the 18th floor early.

00:35:20Joyce,

00:35:21you're amazing.

00:35:22This is the most

00:35:23sought-after building

00:35:24in Oriswin

00:35:24and Danielle

00:35:25is just giving you

00:35:26these floors?

00:35:27Of course!

00:35:28Everyone spoils me.

00:35:30No one dares

00:35:31to defy me.

00:35:32Does that mean

00:35:33the entire Harper fortune

00:35:34will be yours someday?

00:35:36Obviously!

00:35:37Joyce is the sole heir.

00:35:40Grace and power personified.

00:35:42Oh, I would!

00:35:43The elevator arrived

00:35:45and I walked out

00:35:46holding the design plans,

00:35:48seeing the whole room

00:35:48full of people,

00:35:49looking very displeased.

00:35:52How did they get up here?

00:35:54Hi, Danielle.

00:35:55What are you doing up here?

00:35:57I squinted my eyes

00:35:58and looked coldly

00:35:59at the fine front

00:35:59of the group people

00:36:00flattering me in front

00:36:01and the scene

00:36:02fell into dead silence.

00:36:04Miss Harper,

00:36:04I'm so sorry.

00:36:05I saw them coming in together

00:36:06and assumed they were

00:36:07from the design for me.

00:36:08I didn't verify their identities

00:36:09with wanting them to mention.

00:36:10Install facial recognition

00:36:11throughout the entire building.

00:36:13From now on,

00:36:14only people registered

00:36:15in the system may enter.

00:36:16Understood.

00:36:18Joyce,

00:36:18what's going on?

00:36:19Your sister didn't give you

00:36:20these floors at all.

00:36:21Why did you bring us up here?

00:36:22Joyce,

00:36:23you don't want to cause trouble

00:36:24for our families.

00:36:25My parents specifically

00:36:26told me to be respectful

00:36:28to Danielle.

00:36:28What were you thinking?

00:36:30Bringing us here

00:36:31to offend her.

00:36:32Danielle,

00:36:33what do you mean

00:36:34by tightening building security?

00:36:36Aren't I your sister?

00:36:38You?

00:36:39My sister?

00:36:40I wouldn't dare.

00:36:41Calling you my sister

00:36:42is absurd.

00:36:43What do you mean by that?

00:36:44You won't acknowledge me

00:36:45as your sister?

00:36:46You won't even acknowledge dad?

00:36:48Just because you have money

00:36:49you can abandon your family?

00:36:50Am I still family?

00:36:53If I remember correctly,

00:36:54you were the one

00:36:55who pushed them

00:36:55to disown me,

00:36:56weren't you?

00:36:57Or am I mistaken?

00:36:59Yes,

00:37:00they did disown you.

00:37:01But dad raised you.

00:37:03You owe it to him

00:37:03to take care of him.

00:37:04Of course I'll take care of him.

00:37:06That's only right.

00:37:07But you?

00:37:08I owe you nothing.

00:37:09I don't have time

00:37:10for your nonsense.

00:37:11Take your people

00:37:12and get out of my building.

00:37:14Oh, really?

00:37:15You won't even acknowledge dad?

00:37:16What about Richard?

00:37:18Alexander's father?

00:37:19He sent me here today

00:37:20to inspect this place.

00:37:22Are you insane?

00:37:23When using Caden didn't work,

00:37:25now you drag Richard into it?

00:37:27He hasn't been anything to me

00:37:28for a long time.

00:37:30Joyce,

00:37:30do you have any brains at all

00:37:31or are they just for decoration?

00:37:35You dare defy dad and Richard?

00:37:38I'll have them cut you off completely.

00:37:41Go ahead.

00:37:43Do it.

00:37:44I just drugged,

00:37:45completely unconcerned.

00:37:46I signaled the security guard

00:37:47to forcibly drive Joyce

00:37:48and her group Lowe.

00:37:50This scene was captured

00:37:51by passersby

00:37:51and uploaded online

00:37:52and Joyce became the subject

00:37:54of public ridicule.

00:37:55That night,

00:37:56Lillian took me to an auction.

00:37:57I sat in the front row

00:37:58browsing online reviews,

00:38:00a smile appearing

00:38:01at the corner of my mouth.

00:38:02Look who's here.

00:38:04Miss Trouble herself,

00:38:06bringing a whole heap of drama.

00:38:08I looked up

00:38:08and saw Alexander and Joyce

00:38:10walking over

00:38:10with Joyce leaning

00:38:11against Alexander.

00:38:13Alexander,

00:38:13do you see?

00:38:14Danielle is still obsessed

00:38:16with you.

00:38:16The moment you walked in,

00:38:18she smiled.

00:38:19How shameless.

00:38:20Alexander,

00:38:21Danielle is turning

00:38:22the internet against you.

00:38:23You have to do something

00:38:24about her.

00:38:25Alexander remained silent,

00:38:27his expression stern

00:38:28and completely unruffled.

00:38:29The auction began

00:38:30and Joyce kept holding up paddles,

00:38:32squandering the property

00:38:33my mother left

00:38:34to the Harper group.

00:38:35This is too much.

00:38:36That's your mother's money.

00:38:38She was the backbone

00:38:39of Harper group

00:38:39and now that woman

00:38:40is wasting it?

00:38:41Danielle,

00:38:42how can you be so calm?

00:38:43I'm about to explode.

00:38:44No point getting angry.

00:38:47My mother chose

00:38:48to marry Caden.

00:38:49He has the right

00:38:50to inherit

00:38:51part of her wealth.

00:38:52How he spends it

00:38:54is none of my business.

00:38:55When a jade tiger

00:38:56was presented,

00:38:57Linian's eyes lit up.

00:38:59I was happy

00:39:00to make my people happy,

00:39:01so I raised my card.

00:39:04Seventeen million.

00:39:06Seventeen million and one.

00:39:08Eighteen million.

00:39:09Eighteen million and one.

00:39:13Nineteen million.

00:39:14Joyce suddenly showed

00:39:15a weak and helpless

00:39:16expressions on her face.

00:39:17Her eyes were filled

00:39:18with tears

00:39:18as she grabbed

00:39:19Alexander's sleeve.

00:39:20Alexander,

00:39:21Danielle is deliberately

00:39:22humiliating me

00:39:23in front of everyone.

00:39:24Enough!

00:39:24How long are you going

00:39:25to keep slandering Danielle?

00:39:27This is a legitimate auction.

00:39:29If you can't afford it,

00:39:30just admit it.

00:39:30Don't blame others

00:39:31when you lose.

00:39:32Stop acting.

00:39:33Enough, Danielle.

00:39:35A figure shielded me

00:39:36from behind.

00:39:37It was Cedric.

00:39:38Stop this nonsense,

00:39:40Mr. Bennett.

00:39:41Who is really crossing

00:39:42the line here?

00:39:43Danielle made the mistake

00:39:44of falling for you once.

00:39:46Now you think

00:39:46you can still bully her?

00:39:48Enough talk,

00:39:49this ends here.

00:39:53Don't wrestle with pigs.

00:39:54They love rolling

00:39:55in the mud,

00:39:56and you'll only get dirty.

00:40:05Thank you, Danielle.

00:40:07After the auction,

00:40:08I'm talking with the organizers

00:40:09when Joyce snaps a photo

00:40:10from a suggestive angle.

00:40:15Dad, look at Danielle.

00:40:16The organizer is old enough

00:40:18to be her father.

00:40:19How shameless can she be?

00:40:35Well, well, Danielle.

00:40:37Fancy meeting you here.

00:40:42You followed me in on purpose.

00:40:44Don't pretend otherwise,

00:40:45my dear sister.

00:40:47Fine.

00:40:48I followed you.

00:40:49But what's so great

00:40:51about you, Danielle?

00:40:52Just because you have

00:40:53a little money?

00:40:54Not a little money.

00:40:57A lot of money.

00:40:59More than you could earn

00:41:00in ten lifetimes.

00:41:04So yes,

00:41:05go ahead and be jealous.

00:41:07Danielle,

00:41:08why do you treat me like this?

00:41:09I know you like Alexander,

00:41:11but I truly love him too.

00:41:13Don't I have the right

00:41:14to love someone?

00:41:17Fine, it's all my fault.

00:41:18Do you want me to kneel

00:41:19and apologize?

00:41:20I'll do it!

00:41:21Fine, kneel.

00:41:30You said you would kneel.

00:41:32So kneel.

00:41:36What are you waiting for?

00:41:38Can't do it?

00:41:39Were you just putting on a show?

00:41:50So what about it,

00:41:51Mr. Bennett?

00:41:53Are you still going to protect Joyce?

00:41:58Don't test my patience.

00:42:00Push me any further

00:42:01and I promise you will both pay.

00:42:07Joyce,

00:42:08consider this a lesson.

00:42:21Alexander,

00:42:22are you on

00:42:23on Danielle's side now?

00:42:26Let's get your foot treated first.

00:42:30Alexander,

00:42:30didn't I warn you?

00:42:31Danielle is a scheming witch.

00:42:33She pretended to be innocent

00:42:34just to trick you

00:42:35into marrying her.

00:42:36Now that you're divorced,

00:42:38she doesn't even bother

00:42:39pretending anymore.

00:42:40Meanwhile,

00:42:40back in my car,

00:42:42Lysian shares her concerns.

00:42:43When I left the group

00:42:44to pursue Alexander,

00:42:46the old board

00:42:46had dismantled my team.

00:42:48After I returned,

00:42:49I issued them a bet.

00:42:51Within three years,

00:42:51I would raise

00:42:52the Domek division's

00:42:53annual revenue

00:42:54to the trillion level.

00:42:55If I succeed,

00:42:56the senior board members

00:42:57will resign

00:42:58and hand over their shares.

00:43:00You know Elite Luxury's

00:43:01domestic division

00:43:02doesn't have to stay

00:43:03in Oriswin.

00:43:04That bet with the board

00:43:05is insane.

00:43:06Those old executives

00:43:07are just setting a trap

00:43:08to make you fail.

00:43:10They want you to fail

00:43:11so they can kick you out

00:43:12and sell Elite Luxury

00:43:13for a fortune.

00:43:14But you don't have

00:43:15to prove anything.

00:43:16Elite Luxury is yours.

00:43:20You're not really worried

00:43:21about the company,

00:43:22are you?

00:43:23You're worried

00:43:23I'll get distracted

00:43:24by Alexander again.

00:43:27Yes, I am.

00:43:28You've barely been back

00:43:30and they've already

00:43:30thrown so many problems

00:43:32at you.

00:43:32I'm worried.

00:43:33Don't worry.

00:43:34I won't make

00:43:35the same mistake again.

00:43:39To me,

00:43:40Alexander means

00:43:41nothing anymore.

00:43:42At the same time,

00:43:43Joyce, her foot injured,

00:43:44runs home crying

00:43:45to Katrina and Caden.

00:43:47Mom, help me!

00:43:48I've been brutally attacked!

00:43:51Caden!

00:43:52Caden!

00:43:53Come quick!

00:43:53Our daughter is hurt!

00:43:56What happened?

00:43:57It was Danielle.

00:43:58I went to the auction

00:43:59with Alexander today

00:44:00and she got angry

00:44:01just seeing me.

00:44:02When I went to the restroom,

00:44:04she followed me in.

00:44:05She pushed me

00:44:06and then stepped on my foot

00:44:07with her high heels.

00:44:08That didn't hurt so much.

00:44:14Really?

00:44:16Danielle has lost her mind.

00:44:18She's gone too far.

00:44:19You want three floors?

00:44:20They should be yours.

00:44:21Five floors,

00:44:22ten floors,

00:44:22all yours.

00:44:23You're her sister,

00:44:24her family.

00:44:25How can she be so selfish

00:44:26and ungrateful?

00:44:28Alexander,

00:44:28did you hear that?

00:44:29Danielle is out of control.

00:44:30You have to do something

00:44:31about her.

00:44:32We're divorced.

00:44:33Divorced or not,

00:44:34everyone knows Danielle

00:44:34used to listen to you

00:44:35more than anyone.

00:44:36You were her husband.

00:44:37Even divorced,

00:44:38you have a responsibility

00:44:39to guide her.

00:44:40I brought Joyce home safely.

00:44:41I'm leaving now.

00:44:42Alexander,

00:44:43ask your grandfather

00:44:44when he's free.

00:44:44We need to discuss

00:44:45your wedding to Joyce.

00:44:48On the way home,

00:44:50Alexander receives a call

00:44:51from his father,

00:44:52Richard.

00:44:57There's a concert tonight.

00:44:59I had your secretary

00:45:00send you tickets.

00:45:01Go.

00:45:02I hear Danielle

00:45:03will be there.

00:45:03Every eligible bachelor

00:45:05in Oriswin

00:45:06will be in attendance.

00:45:07Alexander,

00:45:08tonight is a golden opportunity.

00:45:10Of course,

00:45:11the choice is yours.

00:45:12If you don't go,

00:45:13plenty of others will.

00:45:17Lillian dragged me

00:45:18to the concert hall,

00:45:19my mother's favorite place

00:45:21in life.

00:45:22Several master musicians

00:45:23see me

00:45:23and bow respectfully.

00:45:25This is my grandson.

00:45:26He just returned from abroad.

00:45:28I'm sure you two

00:45:29have a lot to talk about.

00:45:30Okay.

00:45:30I'll go handle

00:45:30some things backstage.

00:45:32He'll give you

00:45:32the tour tonight.

00:45:34A handsome guy

00:45:35wants to play.

00:45:36What do you say?

00:45:38Yes.

00:45:39Good potential.

00:45:42Meanwhile,

00:45:43Alexander also arrives

00:45:44at the concert.

00:45:45The moment he walks in,

00:45:47everyone's eyes fix on him

00:45:49and the atmosphere

00:45:50instantly turns tense.

00:45:52Well, well.

00:45:54What brings you here?

00:45:56Half of Oriswin's

00:45:57most eligible bachelors

00:45:58are here tonight.

00:45:59I bet they're all here

00:46:00for Danielle.

00:46:03But seriously,

00:46:04she looks incredible tonight.

00:46:06That dress is an elite

00:46:07luxury custom piece.

00:46:08I heard it costs

00:46:08five million

00:46:09and it's appreciating

00:46:10in value.

00:46:11She's absolutely dazzling.

00:46:14So,

00:46:15do you think Danielle

00:46:16actually knows

00:46:16anything about music

00:46:17or is she just

00:46:18pretending to fit in

00:46:19with high society?

00:46:21She doesn't.

00:46:23I knew it.

00:46:24Rich people just love

00:46:25to pretend they're cultured.

00:46:26It's all for show.

00:46:27Honestly.

00:46:31But after the performance,

00:46:33the director goes on stage

00:46:34and makes an announcement

00:46:35that catches them off guard.

00:46:39Good evening, everyone.

00:46:41I'm the director

00:46:42of this hall.

00:46:43Tonight,

00:46:44I have the honor

00:46:44of introducing

00:46:45a very special guest.

00:46:46The owner of this venue,

00:46:48Danielle Harper.

00:46:50She has been

00:46:50an accomplished musician

00:46:51since childhood,

00:46:53especially skilled

00:46:54on the cello.

00:46:55Would we be fortunate enough

00:46:56to hear her play

00:46:56for us tonight?

00:46:57There's no way

00:46:58Danielle can actually play.

00:47:00She can't.

00:47:03You know how it is.

00:47:05Danielle runs

00:47:06elite luxury now.

00:47:07Everyone wants

00:47:07to please her.

00:47:08She owns this concert hall.

00:47:10So, of course,

00:47:11her people will praise

00:47:11her to the skies.

00:47:13I walk onto the stage,

00:47:15sit down,

00:47:16and begin to play

00:47:17the cellone.

00:47:18The very first note

00:47:19silence the entire hall.

00:47:22The music is beautiful

00:47:23and moving.

00:47:41When I finish,

00:47:42I stand and bow.

00:47:44The audience erupts

00:47:45in thunderous applause.

00:47:48It's been a long time.

00:47:50I hope I didn't disappoint.

00:47:52Thank you all for listening.

00:47:58Did you hear that?

00:47:59Danielle really can

00:48:00play the cello,

00:48:01and she plays it so well.

00:48:03Can you believe it?

00:48:04Alexander,

00:48:05how did you not know

00:48:05she was this talented?

00:48:07You're a terrible ex-husband.

00:48:08I don't see what

00:48:09the big deal is.

00:48:14Oh, really?

00:48:15Well, then,

00:48:16I think I'll go after Danielle.

00:48:19Alexander looks

00:48:21visibly annoyed.

00:48:32As I walk off the stage,

00:48:34Cedric hands me a bouquet.

00:48:36I smile politely

00:48:38and takes it.

00:48:41I scan the crowd

00:48:43and my eyes meet Alexander's.

00:48:45I find him utterly obnoxious

00:48:47and repulsive.

00:48:53Danielle,

00:48:54look who's here.

00:48:55Alexander came to support you tonight.

00:48:58Alexander's face darkens.

00:49:00He turns to leave,

00:49:01but Keith grabs his arm

00:49:03to stop him,

00:49:03then pulls out a business card

00:49:05and offers it to me.

00:49:06Miss Harper,

00:49:07we've met before

00:49:08at your wedding to Alexander.

00:49:10I'm Keith Clayton,

00:49:11Alexander's good friend.

00:49:11Just call me Keith.

00:49:14I keep my work

00:49:15and personal life separate.

00:49:16If it's business,

00:49:17see my secretary.

00:49:19It's not business.

00:49:20I just thought

00:49:21we could be friends.

00:49:22Alexander and I

00:49:23are divorced.

00:49:24His friends

00:49:24are not my friends.

00:49:27If there's nothing else,

00:49:28excuse me.

00:49:34The next morning,

00:49:35my housekeeper informs me

00:49:36that Caden has arrived

00:49:37with Katrina and Joyce

00:49:39downstairs.

00:49:45I suppose it's time

00:49:46to settle things

00:49:47with my family.

00:49:48In the living room,

00:49:50Joyce is ordering

00:49:50the housekeeper around,

00:49:52demanding my belongings

00:49:53with arrogant entitlements.

00:49:55These fruits are delicious.

00:49:56Pack me a box

00:49:57to take home.

00:49:58Oh,

00:49:59and that little table

00:50:00over there,

00:50:00perfect for a midnight snack.

00:50:02Wrap it up for me.

00:50:05Miss Holt,

00:50:06these fish are a special gift

00:50:07from Mr. Phillips.

00:50:09Each one is worth

00:50:09over $20,000.

00:50:11Look how luxuriously

00:50:12Danielle lives.

00:50:13Just this aquarium alone

00:50:15must be worth a fortune.

00:50:16She really knows

00:50:17how to enjoy herself.

00:50:18She has no idea

00:50:19how to live sensibly.

00:50:21Joyce,

00:50:22if you like it,

00:50:23we'll have someone

00:50:24come later

00:50:24and take the whole aquarium.

00:50:27My daughter

00:50:28has excellent taste.

00:50:30Dad,

00:50:30I want that cabinet too.

00:50:31It would be perfect

00:50:33in our house.

00:50:34That cabinet

00:50:34was also a gift

00:50:35from Mr. Phillips.

00:50:35It's rare rosewood

00:50:36bought at auction.

00:50:37It can't just be given away.

00:50:38Danielle is successful

00:50:39in business,

00:50:40but her servants

00:50:40don't seem to understand

00:50:41that we are family.

00:50:42There's no yours and ours.

00:50:43I am her father.

00:50:44Whatever I want,

00:50:44she should give me.

00:50:45Even if I wanted

00:50:46the whole house,

00:50:46she would have to give it to me,

00:50:47let alone a cabinet.

00:50:49Hello?

00:50:50Someone called

00:50:51for a moving service?

00:50:52My mistress

00:50:52is still resting.

00:50:54Could you wait a while?

00:50:55Come in.

00:50:56What are you standing around for?

00:50:58This and that over there.

00:51:00The aquarium?

00:51:01Yes.

00:51:02With the fish?

00:51:02Take it all.

00:51:03Because there are live animals,

00:51:04the fee will be a bit higher.

00:51:05If that acceptable,

00:51:06we'll start now.

00:51:07Move it.

00:51:07Put it on the homeowner's tab.

00:51:08No, you can't do that.

00:51:09Miss Harper is still resting.

00:51:10At least wait until she wakes up

00:51:11and asks for her permission.

00:51:12I'm just the housekeeper.

00:51:14I can't authorize this.

00:51:15If she comes downstairs

00:51:15and finds the house emptied out,

00:51:17how will I explain?

00:51:17Please, I'm begging you.

00:51:18What did you just say?

00:51:19I told you to move it.

00:51:21Didn't you hear me?

00:51:22Joyce slaps the housekeeper

00:51:23hard across the face,

00:51:24then shoves her aside

00:51:26and continues directing the movers.

00:51:27The movers nod,

00:51:29bend down,

00:51:29and lift the huge aquarium together.

00:51:31Just then,

00:51:32the doorbell rings again.

00:51:36The person who arrives

00:51:37is Cedric.

00:51:38His face is dark

00:51:39as he watches the scene unfold.

00:51:44They're emptying the house.

00:51:46Mrs. Harper is still asleep.

00:51:48Mr. Phillips.

00:51:49Hello, I'm Joyce,

00:51:51Danielle's sister.

00:51:52It's a pleasure to meet you.

00:51:53In the midst of this chaos,

00:51:54they actually start plotting

00:51:56how to use Cedric.

00:51:57Between Cedric and Alexander,

00:51:59who do you prefer?

00:52:01No question.

00:52:02Cedric.

00:52:03And if Joyce can successfully marry him,

00:52:06no matter how powerful he is,

00:52:09he'll have to respect me

00:52:10as his father-in-law.

00:52:11Mr. Cedric Phillips,

00:52:12you're a good friend of Danielle's,

00:52:13aren't you?

00:52:14I'm Katrina,

00:52:15Danielle's stepmother.

00:52:16Moving house early in the morning?

00:52:18Not moving.

00:52:19Joyce just felt

00:52:20that some of the furniture

00:52:20and decorations

00:52:21don't suit Danielle's style.

00:52:22We discussed it

00:52:23and decided to swap them out

00:52:24for something more to her place.

00:52:26So the fish in the aquarium I gave,

00:52:28they're not good enough

00:52:29for this house?

00:52:34Cedric,

00:52:35is that what you're saying?

00:52:36My gifts aren't good enough?

00:52:39No, of course not.

00:52:41We would never think such a thing.

00:52:42Your gifts are naturally the best.

00:52:44Caden forces a stiff, awkward smile,

00:52:45but Cedric doesn't even look at him,

00:52:48staring coldly at his phone.

00:52:49So, should we continue moving?

00:52:50The aquarium stays.

00:52:51Can we take them?

00:52:52Silence.

00:52:53Sedlick doesn't look up.

00:52:54The oppressive quiet in the room

00:52:56grows heavier.

00:52:57Then the soft sound

00:52:57of a door opening upstairs

00:52:59breaks the stillness.

00:53:00I come downstairs

00:53:01after washing up.

00:53:02When I see the red mark

00:53:03on the housekeeper's face,

00:53:04my anger flares.

00:53:05Danielle, how disgraceful.

00:53:07Sleeping so late

00:53:08with that works ethic.

00:53:09Managing a company is a joke.

00:53:10I glance briefly at Katrina,

00:53:11then on Joyce,

00:53:12a faint smile curling my lip.

00:53:13What's so funny?

00:53:14I'm laughing because I'd love to hear

00:53:16what new lies you've cooked up this time.

00:53:18Danielle, you'll watch your mouth!

00:53:19If I remember correctly,

00:53:20you issued a public statement

00:53:21disowning me.

00:53:22It was in all the papers, wasn't it?

00:53:24Maybe you've forgotten.

00:53:25Don't worry,

00:53:26I still have a screenshot

00:53:26of the announcement.

00:53:27Would you like to see it?

00:53:28Since we are no longer related,

00:53:30let me ask,

00:53:30by what right did you bring

00:53:31these people into my home?

00:53:34You struck my employee and began,

00:53:37If that isn't broad daylight robbery,

00:53:39what is?

00:53:39Danielle, don't make it sound so ugly.

00:53:41We're taking your things

00:53:42because we care about you.

00:53:43Huh?

00:53:44Oh, really?

00:53:45Should I applaud?

00:53:46Danielle, you're being too harsh.

00:53:48I know you're hurt

00:53:48that your father publicly disowned you,

00:53:50but he's older

00:53:51and sometimes acts impulsively.

00:53:52A father-daughter bond

00:53:53can't be severed

00:53:54by a single statement.

00:53:55Don't let stubbornness

00:53:56destroy your family ties.

00:53:57Stop pretending

00:53:58this was an impulsive mistake.

00:53:59Face reality, Caden.

00:54:00You couldn't wait

00:54:01to get rid of me,

00:54:02could you?

00:54:03Danielle,

00:54:04everything is my fault.

00:54:06As a stepmother,

00:54:07I failed.

00:54:08Please don't blame your father

00:54:09for my mistakes.

00:54:10I know you're upset.

00:54:12I apologize.

00:54:13I'm sorry.

00:54:15Can we put the past behind us

00:54:16and move forward?

00:54:18So you came to apologize?

00:54:21You barged in uninvited,

00:54:24injured my employee,

00:54:25and tried to empty my house.

00:54:27Is that some new kind of apology

00:54:29I haven't heard of?

00:54:33I'm sorry you made the trip for nothing,

00:54:34but none of these things are leaving.

00:54:36We still need to be paid

00:54:37for the transport.

00:54:38We brought a whole crew.

00:54:39Someone has to cover the service fee.

00:54:40Of course.

00:54:41That's only fair.

00:54:42I cross my arms,

00:54:43keep my hands to myself,

00:54:44and slant my eyes toward Katrina.

00:54:46Go ahead.

00:54:46You can pay.

00:54:47Katrina bites her lip

00:54:48as if enduring

00:54:48some great humiliation.

00:54:50Thank you for coming.

00:54:52I'm sorry for the family misunderstanding.

00:54:55Safe travels.

00:54:55The Luxor Tower is huge.

00:54:57You can't possibly use

00:54:58all that space, Danielle.

00:55:00Give your sister

00:55:00the 18th to 20th floor.

00:55:02Also,

00:55:03Joyce is opening

00:55:03a clothing boutique

00:55:04and wants to do

00:55:05a collaboration collection

00:55:06with Elite Luxury.

00:55:07Handle it.

00:55:08Dad,

00:55:09I don't really understand design.

00:55:12Maybe Danielle can handle it.

00:55:14Good idea.

00:55:16I've been to your office.

00:55:17It's very impressive.

00:55:18Do the same standard.

00:55:20Your sister's.

00:55:20It's your responsibility

00:55:22to look after her.

00:55:23Floors.

00:55:24Of course.

00:55:25Renovation?

00:55:26Why not?

00:55:27You're right.

00:55:28I've succeeded,

00:55:29so I should help my sister.

00:55:31Prepare the documents.

00:55:32Transfer the floors to Joyce.

00:55:34Use the best materials

00:55:35for the renovation.

00:55:37Dad,

00:55:37what did you just say?

00:55:39You want me to give

00:55:40Joyce the floors

00:55:40and renovate them for her?

00:55:43Are you joking?

00:55:44But you just said...

00:55:46I said I could help my sister.

00:55:47But you're talking about Joyce?

00:55:49That's a problem.

00:55:50I value blood ties

00:55:52above all else.

00:55:53And Joyce shares

00:55:54no blood with my mother.

00:55:55So I don't recognize her

00:55:57as my sister.

00:55:59You want me to give her

00:56:00my property?

00:56:01If I did that,

00:56:01my mother would curse me

00:56:02from the grave.

00:56:03Dad,

00:56:04do you remember my mother?

00:56:05When she died,

00:56:06she was covered in blood.

00:56:07Just last night,

00:56:08I thought I heard her voice.

00:56:09She said she only had

00:56:10one daughter.

00:56:11When you said,

00:56:12help my sister,

00:56:13I thought you and mom

00:56:13had another child

00:56:14I didn't know about.

00:56:15Too bad.

00:56:16Your mother and I

00:56:17only had you.

00:56:18I married your stepmother.

00:56:20That makes Joyce

00:56:20your sister.

00:56:22Oh,

00:56:23I see.

00:56:24You mean the stray baggage

00:56:26that came with

00:56:26the woman you chose?

00:56:27Now I'm supposed

00:56:28to take care of her?

00:56:30Dream.

00:56:31Watch your mouth!

00:56:33Caden explodes with rage

00:56:34and raises his hand

00:56:35to strike me.

00:56:37Satan steps in front of me

00:56:38in an instant.

00:56:42What do you think

00:56:43you're doing?

00:56:44What are you doing?

00:56:49I'm disciplining my daughter.

00:56:51Are you going to interfere?

00:56:53Go ahead and hit me

00:56:54if you want to be

00:56:54on the front page tomorrow.

00:56:56I'm curious how

00:56:56the headlines will read.

00:56:58Elite luxury president's

00:56:59father commits assault,

00:57:00attempts to seize property,

00:57:01or disgraced father

00:57:02beats bionogical daughter

00:57:03for stepfamily?

00:57:04Dad,

00:57:05given the fire scandal,

00:57:06do you think this would

00:57:06become a media sensation?

00:57:08Daniel!

00:57:12Yes, Dad?

00:57:13Enough!

00:57:15Danielle,

00:57:15if you're going to be

00:57:16this cold and heartless,

00:57:18hoard your money.

00:57:19When you end up

00:57:20with nowhere to go,

00:57:21don't come to me

00:57:22for help!

00:57:24Understood, Dad.

00:57:26Don't let the door

00:57:27hit you on the way out.

00:57:29Danielle,

00:57:30you're young.

00:57:30You don't yet understand

00:57:31the burdens of parenthood.

00:57:33When you have children

00:57:34of your own,

00:57:34you'll realize that

00:57:35protecting the family

00:57:36is what matters most.

00:57:37Wealth,

00:57:38fame,

00:57:39power,

00:57:39they all disappear

00:57:40like morning mist.

00:57:41I truly hope you won't

00:57:42regret the choices

00:57:43you make today.

00:57:44I never planned

00:57:45to be a mother,

00:57:46and if I ever do

00:57:47have a child,

00:57:48I certainly won't

00:57:48take after Caden.

00:57:49Admit I like fame

00:57:50and power.

00:57:52But let me warn you,

00:57:54stay away from my money.

00:57:59Katrina leaves,

00:58:00defeated.

00:58:01Only Joyce

00:58:01still here,

00:58:02Joycey.

00:58:02Can't bear to leave?

00:58:03Do you see yourself

00:58:04as a princess

00:58:04waiting for a grand farewell?

00:58:06Mr. Phillips,

00:58:07are you two going to lunch?

00:58:08Can I come?

00:58:09Please?

00:58:10I'd love to have lunch

00:58:11with you.

00:58:11No.

00:58:12Cedric frowns in disgust

00:58:13and glances at Joyce.

00:58:14I have a cleanliness problem.

00:58:15All right,

00:58:16time to go.

00:58:17Your parents have already left.

00:58:18Better catch up.

00:58:19Joyce glares at me

00:58:20and runs out crying.

00:58:27Later,

00:58:28Cedric and I go

00:58:28to a fine restaurant

00:58:29for lunch.

00:58:30He takes care of me

00:58:31quietly the entire time.

00:58:32Something on your mind today?

00:58:34No.

00:58:37Danielle.

00:58:37But I can guess

00:58:38what Cedric wants to say.

00:58:39What?

00:58:40Just as he starts to speak.

00:58:41I'm done.

00:58:42Excuse me.

00:58:43I put down my napkin,

00:58:44stand up,

00:58:45and give a casual smile.

00:58:46When I come out

00:58:47of the restroom,

00:58:47Alexander blocks my way,

00:58:49appearing out of nowhere.

00:58:50He likes you.

00:58:51If the timing were different,

00:58:52you'd know exactly

00:58:52what Cedric wanted to say.

00:58:53So what,

00:58:54Mr. Bennett?

00:58:54What business is that of yours?

00:58:56It's none of my business.

00:58:57But I'm telling you,

00:58:58Cedric has ulterior motives.

00:59:00He's getting close to you

00:59:00for a reason.

00:59:01Oh?

00:59:02Cedric has motives?

00:59:04And what about you?

00:59:05What are your motives?

00:59:06What gives you the right

00:59:07to give me advice?

00:59:08What role are you playing

00:59:09in this drama?

00:59:10Are you saying

00:59:11you don't have motives?

00:59:12I don't look at him again.

00:59:13I turn and walk away.

00:59:21Danielle?

00:59:23Ready to go?

00:59:25Let's go.

00:59:26I'll drive you home.

00:59:27Cedric drives me home.

00:59:28When we reach my building,

00:59:30he calls out to me

00:59:31just as I'm about to leave.

00:59:40Danielle?

00:59:41Danielle, you're smart.

00:59:43You must know

00:59:43what I want to say.

00:59:44I know this isn't

00:59:45the right time or place,

00:59:46so for now,

00:59:47think of me as

00:59:47whatever you're comfortable with.

00:59:48I just want you to know

00:59:49that if you ever need help,

00:59:50anything at all,

00:59:51you can always come to me.

00:59:53And one more thing,

00:59:53you're a good person.

00:59:54The fault isn't yours,

00:59:55it's theirs.

00:59:56Don't be sad over people

00:59:57who don't deserve you.

01:00:01You don't have to thank me.

01:00:05If your housekeeper

01:00:06wants to leave,

01:00:07don't worry.

01:00:08I know an excellent housekeeper

01:00:10who's looking for a job.

01:00:11I can introduce her

01:00:12to you tomorrow.

01:00:13She's already looking

01:00:13for work, actually.

01:00:15You'd be doing her a favor.

01:00:16What do you think?

01:00:17Don't trouble yourself.

01:00:18Lillian already said

01:00:19she has someone in mind.

01:00:20I'm going upstairs now.

01:00:21You should go home too.

01:00:22Drive safely.

01:00:23Cedric watches me

01:00:24go upstairs,

01:00:25then immediately contacts

01:00:26my lead engineer, Ryan.

01:00:36Ryan, it's Cedric.

01:00:37Come down right now.

01:00:38Comes down wearing

01:00:39an old hoodie,

01:00:40looking exhausted.

01:00:41His face is pale,

01:00:42his lips dry.

01:00:43What's up, Cedric?

01:00:50I need to arrange a housekeeper

01:00:53to take care of Danielle.

01:00:55Help me handle it.

01:00:58She turned me down.

01:01:00Why?

01:01:01She said Lillian

01:01:02would take care of it.

01:01:04Hack into Lillian's computer.

01:01:05Make sure we pick

01:01:06the right person.

01:01:07I'll handle the rest.

01:01:12The next morning,

01:01:14Lillian tells me

01:01:15she's already found

01:01:15the perfect housekeeper.

01:01:17I got online first thing.

01:01:18Guess what?

01:01:19There was an incredibly

01:01:20suitable candidate

01:01:21just waiting.

01:01:22She's amazing.

01:01:24Domestic skills,

01:01:25international cuisine,

01:01:26speaks five languages,

01:01:27great with children.

01:01:29If you ever have kids,

01:01:30she could take full charge.

01:01:31She sounds too perfect

01:01:32to be true.

01:01:33I went downstairs

01:01:34and saw the housekeeper,

01:01:36Josie.

01:01:36She had a kind face

01:01:37which made me feel favorable.

01:01:39Hello, Miss Harper.

01:01:41I'm Josie Maitlard.

01:01:42Just call me Josie.

01:01:43I'll take care of

01:01:44all your daily needs.

01:01:45Whatever you need,

01:01:46just tell me.

01:01:47Have we met before?

01:01:48Oh, I doubt it.

01:01:49I have a very ordinary face.

01:01:51Someone like me

01:01:52would never have had

01:01:52the chance to meet you.

01:01:53Miss Harper,

01:01:54I made you a sandwich

01:01:55and some fresh juice

01:01:56this morning.

01:01:56It was a bit rushed,

01:01:57so I kept it simple.

01:01:59Later, I'll go grocery shopping.

01:02:00Just tell me what you'd like tomorrow

01:02:02and I'll make sure

01:02:02it's exactly to your taste.

01:02:04Usually, I don't like

01:02:05to eat breakfast

01:02:05and hardly have an appetite

01:02:07in the morning,

01:02:07but Josie's cooking skills

01:02:09are really tempting.

01:02:12She seems very nice,

01:02:14but I have a feeling

01:02:14there might be trouble

01:02:15down the road.

01:02:16When she comes back,

01:02:17tell her that if the Harper family

01:02:18shows up again,

01:02:19she should stay out of it.

01:02:20I don't want her getting caught

01:02:22in the crossfire

01:02:22or getting hurt.

01:02:26Meanwhile,

01:02:27Joyce was frustrated with me

01:02:29and went home

01:02:30to cry to Katrina.

01:02:36Mom,

01:02:37did you see

01:02:38how arrogant

01:02:38Danielle was yesterday?

01:02:39I was so furious

01:02:40I could explode!

01:02:42Sweetheart,

01:02:42let me tell you

01:02:43something important.

01:02:44Remember this,

01:02:45in any family,

01:02:46the man is the backbone.

01:02:47Win over the man in power

01:02:49and you control

01:02:50the whole household.

01:02:55So,

01:02:56have you decided

01:02:57what you really want?

01:02:58Is it Alexander

01:02:59this time?

01:03:00Or Cedric?

01:03:02It used to be Alexander.

01:03:03But listen,

01:03:04don't give up on Alexander

01:03:06so easily.

01:03:07You never know

01:03:07how things will turn out.

01:03:08Always leave yourself

01:03:09an escape route.

01:03:10If circumstances change,

01:03:11you'll still have options.

01:03:13Understand?

01:03:14But mom,

01:03:15what can I do?

01:03:16Cedric won't even look at me.

01:03:18I've kept your father

01:03:20wrapped around

01:03:20my thangle

01:03:21for years.

01:03:22If you use

01:03:23the right methods,

01:03:24I guarantee

01:03:25Cedric won't be able

01:03:26to resist you.

01:03:29Katrina whispered

01:03:30strategies to Joyce,

01:03:32and Joyce's face

01:03:34was full of delight.

01:03:38After a while,

01:03:40Katrina came to

01:03:41Caden Soufoff,

01:03:42wrapping her hands

01:03:43around his neck.

01:03:44Caden,

01:03:45I just had it with Joyce.

01:03:47I told her that

01:03:48Demiel Bouant

01:03:49gave her the lures.

01:03:50That's fine.

01:03:51We're family.

01:03:52There's no need

01:03:52to fight over small things.

01:03:56You're so understanding.

01:03:58Unlike that useless Danielle.

01:04:02Joyce has grown now.

01:04:03Don't you think

01:04:04we should find her

01:04:04a good husband?

01:04:06Then we could have

01:04:07grandchildren sooner.

01:04:09Joyce and Cedric

01:04:10would be a perfect match.

01:04:17What did you just say?

01:04:20Katrina frowned,

01:04:21her face full of confusion.

01:04:23She looked at the man

01:04:24in front of her,

01:04:24trying to understand

01:04:25what he was thinking.

01:04:28Catrindrick.

01:04:31Cedric.

01:04:33You want him

01:04:33as a son-in-law?

01:04:34Are you joking?

01:04:36Do you have any idea

01:04:37who he is?

01:04:38Isn't he the president

01:04:39of Phillips Group?

01:04:40An eligible bachelor?

01:04:42One of the brightest new stars

01:04:43in the business world?

01:04:44Yes, all that is do.

01:04:46He became a business tycoon

01:04:47at 25.

01:04:48Tell me,

01:04:49how many 25-year-olds

01:04:50in this country

01:04:51can do that?

01:04:51What does being 25

01:04:52have to do with it?

01:04:53Doesn't it just prove

01:04:54how capable he is?

01:04:55What does it have to do with it?

01:04:56Do you really think

01:04:57ability alone is enough

01:04:58to survive in the

01:04:59cutthroat business world?

01:05:03Joyce is innocent,

01:05:04but she's also naive.

01:05:05All she does is squabble

01:05:06with Danielle

01:05:07over trivial things.

01:05:08Do you really think

01:05:08she's fit to be

01:05:09Cedric's wife?

01:05:10You saw yesterday

01:05:11how cold he was to her.

01:05:12Cedric doesn't waste

01:05:13his time on people

01:05:14without substance.

01:05:15What are you saying?

01:05:16That Joyce is stupid?

01:05:18In fact,

01:05:19Caden not only thought

01:05:20Joyce was stupid,

01:05:21he doesn't have a very

01:05:22high opinion of Katrina

01:05:23either.

01:05:24That is exactly

01:05:24why he likes her.

01:05:25He doesn't like women

01:05:26like my mom

01:05:27who are too smart.

01:05:29Joyce is no match

01:05:30for Cedric.

01:05:31Even in looks,

01:05:32she can't compare

01:05:33to Danielle.

01:05:34If we're talking about

01:05:35which daughter

01:05:36to pair with Cedric,

01:05:37Danielle is the better choice.

01:05:39Joyce heard these words

01:05:41outside the door.

01:05:44Tears streaming down her face

01:05:48and her resentment

01:05:49towards me deepened.

01:06:03Baby, don't cry.

01:06:05If your dad won't help us,

01:06:07we'll fight for our own happiness

01:06:08without relying on berries.

01:06:09But don't forget Alexander.

01:06:11He abandoned

01:06:12Daniela for you.

01:06:13If Cedric's path

01:06:14doesn't work out,

01:06:15he's a good backup option.

01:06:18Really?

01:06:18But,

01:06:19but I feel like the

01:06:20Bennett family

01:06:20no longer values me.

01:06:22Last time I saw Richard,

01:06:23he was extremely cold,

01:06:24as if he had no intention

01:06:25of letting me become

01:06:26his future daughter-in-law.

01:06:31Joyce walked out

01:06:32and Caden saw her swollen red eyes.

01:06:34Look at her.

01:06:35Her emotions are written

01:06:36all over her face.

01:06:37How is she supposed to deal

01:06:38with someone like Cedric?

01:06:40He's arrogant,

01:06:41cold,

01:06:41and ruthless.

01:06:43He needs a sharp woman

01:06:44who can match him,

01:06:45not a simpleton like Joyce.

01:06:47You're her mother.

01:06:48You know her best.

01:06:49That day,

01:06:50while I was handling work

01:06:52in the office,

01:06:53the concert hall manager

01:06:55suddenly called.

01:06:56Miss Harper,

01:06:57there's a problem at the hall.

01:06:58A group of troublemakers

01:06:59brought tickets,

01:07:00but instead of watching

01:07:00the performance,

01:07:01they're shouting

01:07:02and disrupting everything.

01:07:03We were about to call the police,

01:07:04but the ring eater

01:07:05says she's your sister.

01:07:06Has the hall been damaged?

01:07:07Send me a list of damages.

01:07:08I'll handle it.

01:07:09Understood.

01:07:12Not long after hanging up the phone,

01:07:14the auction house called again.

01:07:18Mrs. Harper,

01:07:19Joyce Holt attended today's auction

01:07:20and bid wildly

01:07:21on almost every item,

01:07:22but when it came time to pay,

01:07:24she refused.

01:07:25We were about to call the police,

01:07:26but she claims to be your sister.

01:07:28We don't know what to do.

01:07:30Please advise.

01:07:31Call the police.

01:07:36As soon as I got home,

01:07:38there was a loud knock on the door.

01:07:40Danielle,

01:07:41how can you be so cruel

01:07:43and heartless?

01:07:44Did you have to push Joyce this far?

01:07:47I gestured for Josie

01:07:48to hide behind me

01:07:49and calmly face the three people

01:07:51who broke into the house.

01:07:52Danielle,

01:07:53when are you going to stop this madness?

01:07:55So you barge into my home,

01:07:57stand on my property

01:07:58and ask me when I'm going to stop?

01:08:06Daniela,

01:08:07the police have called

01:08:08and said it was your person

01:08:09who reported the incident.

01:08:10That's your sister.

01:08:12Alexander,

01:08:13do you see now

01:08:14how cruel Danielle is?

01:08:17Aren't you glad

01:08:18you divorced her?

01:08:20Imagine what she would have done

01:08:21to your home

01:08:22if you'd stayed married.

01:08:24She went to an auction,

01:08:26bid recklessly on everything

01:08:27and then refused to pay.

01:08:29What does that have to do with me?

01:08:32It's your venue.

01:08:33Your sister wanted a few things.

01:08:35Isn't it normal for sisters to share?

01:08:37Danielle,

01:08:38you're being completely unreasonable.

01:08:40Calling the police on your own sister?

01:08:42Have you no shame?

01:08:44A few things?

01:08:45She bid on over 20 high-end items

01:08:47totaling $230 million.

01:08:49I can't accommodate that.

01:08:51Since you're so generous,

01:08:53why don't you pay?

01:08:54As her mother,

01:08:54isn't that your job?

01:08:56Katrina froze.

01:08:57Her face flushed

01:08:58and she couldn't speak.

01:09:03Danielle,

01:09:04it's late.

01:09:05Stop this nonsense.

01:09:06Call and drop the charges.

01:09:07Get your sister out of there.

01:09:10No.

01:09:11What did you say?

01:09:12You ungrateful wretch.

01:09:14He was furious

01:09:15and,

01:09:16as usual,

01:09:16when he couldn't win the argument,

01:09:18he raised his hand

01:09:19and was about to hit me.

01:09:21At that moment,

01:09:22a hand reached out

01:09:23from behind me

01:09:24and tightly grasped his wrist.

01:09:26Ah!

01:09:27Let go!

01:09:28Let go of me!

01:09:29Caden's wrist was tightly held

01:09:31by Josie screaming in pain.

01:09:34I looked at behind

01:09:35and surprised at the omb

01:09:36at the middled nudalithierend.

01:09:39You call yourself a father?

01:09:40How can you be so unreasonable?

01:09:43Joyce is your daughter,

01:09:44but so is Danielle.

01:09:46Joyce did something wrong,

01:09:48so why take it out on Danielle?

01:09:49It's because of parents like you!

01:09:52Katrina took a step forward

01:09:54and Josie immediately looked at her

01:09:56with sharp, reproachful eyes.

01:09:59And you?

01:10:01You're the stepmother, aren't you?

01:10:04You're the one who brought Joyce

01:10:06into the Harper family, right?

01:10:08Katrina froze in place,

01:10:10staring incredulably

01:10:11at the hand pointed by Josie,

01:10:13nodding in a daze,

01:10:15as if completely intimidated

01:10:17by Josie's aura.

01:10:18So you admit it?

01:10:22Let me make something clear.

01:10:24This woman is the true heiress

01:10:25of the Harper family.

01:10:27And you?

01:10:28You've moved into her house

01:10:30and act like you own the place?

01:10:32Who do you think you are?

01:10:33The Harper fortune was built

01:10:35single-handedly by his first wife.

01:10:38Everyone knows that.

01:10:39Now that Danielle's mother is gone,

01:10:41you've come to scavenge?

01:10:42Have you no shame?

01:10:44Not content with taking advantage,

01:10:46you have to push even further.

01:10:47Bullying Danielle like this?

01:10:49Aren't you afraid her mother

01:10:51will come for you in the night?

01:10:52Josie was too lazy

01:10:54to look at them anymore,

01:10:55picked up her broom,

01:10:57walked straight to the door,

01:10:59and suddenly opened it.

01:11:03Get out!

01:11:04Get out now,

01:11:05or I'm calling the police!

01:11:06See how embarrassed you'll be!

01:11:08Alexander hesitated for a moment,

01:11:10then turned to look at Daniela

01:11:12as the door was about to close.

01:11:16Danielle,

01:11:16you have the upper hand now.

01:11:18You could afford to be gracious.

01:11:19You went too far today.

01:11:21Is that so?

01:11:22Now that the tables have turned,

01:11:23you're preaching mercy?

01:11:24Where was your mercy

01:11:25when I lay in that hospital bed

01:11:26with broken ribs

01:11:27accused by everyone?

01:11:28That's all in the past.

01:11:29Exactly.

01:11:30It's in the past.

01:11:31And tonight will be too.

01:11:32What's the matter?

01:11:33Can't handle a little

01:11:34of your own medicine?

01:11:35Mr. Bennett,

01:11:35don't be so disgusting.

01:11:36I slammed the door hard,

01:11:38and the three people outside

01:11:40trembled in shock.

01:11:44Hayden was forced

01:11:45to pay dis-millions of bills

01:11:46to the young Joyce

01:11:47lost control

01:11:48and cried in the car.

01:11:52This is all Danielle's fault.

01:11:54She actually called

01:11:55the police on me.

01:11:56Mom,

01:11:57you don't know

01:11:57how horrible it was.

01:11:58I was alone in that room,

01:12:00my legs shaking,

01:12:00my hands turned off.

01:12:02Tell Joyce

01:12:02to stop provoking Danielle.

01:12:03It's all my fault.

01:12:04I don't care how much I suffer,

01:12:06but now my daughter Joyce

01:12:07has to suffer you.

01:12:07I won't let her be treated like this.

01:12:09You go make Danielle

01:12:10give you those floors

01:12:11in the Luxo Tower.

01:12:12Otherwise,

01:12:12how can I face Joyce?

01:12:15Fine.

01:12:16I'll handle it.

01:12:17Is that so?

01:12:18Now that the tables have turned,

01:12:19you're preaching mercy?

01:12:20Where was your mercy

01:12:21when I lay in that hospital bed

01:12:22with broken ribs

01:12:23accused by everyone?

01:12:24That's all in the past.

01:12:25Exactly.

01:12:25It's in the past.

01:12:27And tonight will be too.

01:12:28What's the matter?

01:12:29Can't handle a little

01:12:30of your own medicine?

01:12:30Mr. Bennett,

01:12:31don't be so disgusting.

01:12:32I slammed the door hard,

01:12:34and the three people outside

01:12:36trembled in shock.

01:12:40Hayden was forced

01:12:41to pay dis-millions of bills

01:12:42to the young Joyce

01:12:43lost control

01:12:44and cried in the car.

01:12:48This is all Danielle's fault.

01:12:50She actually called

01:12:51the police on me.

01:12:52Mom,

01:12:53you don't know

01:12:53how horrible it was.

01:12:54I was alone in that room,

01:12:55my legs shaking,

01:12:56my hands turned off.

01:12:57Tell Joyce

01:12:58to stop provoking Danielle.

01:13:00It's all my fault.

01:13:00I don't care how much I suffer,

01:13:02but now my daughter Joyce

01:13:02has to suffer you.

01:13:03I won't let her be treated

01:13:04like this.

01:13:05You go make Danielle

01:13:06give you those floors

01:13:07in the Luxo Tower.

01:13:07Otherwise,

01:13:08how can I face Joyce?

01:13:11Fine.

01:13:12I'll handle it.

01:13:15Caden was filled with regret

01:13:17and dialed Alexander's phone.

01:13:21Alexander,

01:13:22are you free tomorrow?

01:13:23Why?

01:13:25There's a charity gala

01:13:26tomorrow night.

01:13:27Would you like to go?

01:13:28I'd like you to take Joyce,

01:13:29help her network a bit.

01:13:31Fine.

01:13:32You and Danielle

01:13:32were married once.

01:13:33I saw her name

01:13:34on the guest list, too.

01:13:36Joyce still wants

01:13:36those floors in the tower.

01:13:38You know,

01:13:38Danielle used to listen

01:13:39to you more than anyone.

01:13:41Talk to her for me.

01:13:43She doesn't listen

01:13:44to me anymore.

01:13:45But she used to.

01:13:46I know things

01:13:47are a little tense

01:13:47between you,

01:13:48but honestly,

01:13:49aren't you planning

01:13:49to marry Joyce?

01:13:50That makes me

01:13:51your future father-in-law.

01:13:52You can help me

01:13:53with this small favor,

01:13:54can't you?

01:13:55In just a few words,

01:13:56I'm counting on you.

01:13:57Caden hung up

01:13:58the phone directly.

01:14:00And Richard sneered

01:14:01disdainfully

01:14:02next to Alexander.

01:14:08That old fox

01:14:09is playing a clever game.

01:14:11She won't agree.

01:14:13Let Caden scheme.

01:14:15Don't alienate Danielle

01:14:16over Katrina.

01:14:18By the way,

01:14:19did you hear?

01:14:20Danielle just acquired

01:14:21the largest plot

01:14:22of land

01:14:23in the North District.

01:14:24The one no one

01:14:25dared touch.

01:14:27You have to admit,

01:14:28she has a good eye.

01:14:30That land is a gold mine.

01:14:32But the seller

01:14:33wanted full payment

01:14:34up front.

01:14:35Everyone was watching,

01:14:36but no one had the nerve

01:14:37or the capital.

01:14:39Danielle just snapped it up

01:14:40like it was nothing.

01:14:42Alexander,

01:14:43at tomorrow's gala,

01:14:44get the renovation contract

01:14:45for that land.

01:14:47Got it.

01:14:48The next day

01:14:49at the dinner party,

01:14:50Joyce was filled

01:14:51with admiration

01:14:51upon seeing

01:14:52Alexander's attire.

01:14:53Wow, Alexander,

01:14:54you're so handsome today.

01:14:56Alexander,

01:14:57thank you for bringing

01:14:57me tonight.

01:14:58I know you're also

01:14:59in a difficult situation.

01:15:00Danielle is so difficult

01:15:01to get along with.

01:15:02To thank you,

01:15:03I am willing to...

01:15:03However,

01:15:04when Joyce saw Cedric,

01:15:05who's stunning handsome

01:15:06but was too,

01:15:08came out the door

01:15:09and looked like

01:15:09he was leaving,

01:15:10she immediately pushed

01:15:11open car door

01:15:12and rushed to him.

01:15:14Sir,

01:15:15to be honest,

01:15:16Joyce is not worth

01:15:17giving up Daniella for her.

01:15:19I have never liked Joyce.

01:15:22Why did you divorce

01:15:23Daniella for her?

01:15:28How good can it be?

01:15:30Just another elite

01:15:31luxury dress.

01:15:34The crowd dispersed

01:15:35and I appeared at the door

01:15:37wearing a deep blue dress.

01:15:39It became the tire

01:15:40of the tension.

01:15:42She's coming this way.

01:15:43See?

01:15:47I told you she still

01:15:48has feelings for you,

01:15:49Alexander.

01:15:50Your charm is irresistible.

01:15:52However,

01:15:53I came to find Lillian

01:15:54in front of him.

01:15:59Lillian.

01:16:06Alexander,

01:16:06you didn't really think

01:16:08she was coming you

01:16:08for you, did you?

01:16:09That's hilarious.

01:16:10Throughout the dinner,

01:16:11I never looked at Alexander

01:16:14and his pent-up anger

01:16:16reached a critical point.

01:16:24Alexander,

01:16:24look how arrogant

01:16:25Danielle is.

01:16:26Just because she has

01:16:27a little money,

01:16:28she has all these men

01:16:29swarming around her.

01:16:30She really thinks

01:16:31she's queen of the world.

01:16:33If you've got it,

01:16:34you can be that confident too.

01:16:36Joyce pouted,

01:16:37her face red with anger,

01:16:39but he spoke in a way

01:16:40that left her speechless.

01:16:44Alexander,

01:16:45when are you going

01:16:45to talk to Danielle?

01:16:46My boutique has been

01:16:47closed for weeks.

01:16:48My inventory is sitting

01:16:50in a warehouse,

01:16:51losing value.

01:16:52I need that prime

01:16:53location to reopen.

01:16:54Are you serious?

01:16:55You actually have the nerve

01:16:56to ask her for that location?

01:16:58Forget everything else.

01:16:59You ruined Danielle

01:17:00and Alexander's wedding

01:17:01and now you want her store?

01:17:02I've never seen

01:17:03such shamelessness.

01:17:07Mind your own business!

01:17:08Get lost!

01:17:11Alexander,

01:17:12your taste is terrible.

01:17:14Giving up Danielle for her?

01:17:16Huge mistake.

01:17:20Alexander,

01:17:21I know Danielle hates me,

01:17:23but I really need

01:17:24that location.

01:17:25Will you please

01:17:26talk to her for me?

01:17:28If you ask,

01:17:29she'll definitely say yes.

01:17:30Please.

01:17:31Please.

01:17:33Fine.

01:17:35Towards the end

01:17:36of the dinner,

01:17:38I was called

01:17:39by Alexander

01:17:40and Joyce.

01:17:47Danielle,

01:17:48Alexander wants

01:17:49to talk to you.

01:17:51Go ahead.

01:17:55I need to speak

01:17:56with you.

01:17:57You choose

01:17:57the place.

01:18:05Alexander,

01:18:06did you see that?

01:18:07You said you wanted

01:18:08to talk

01:18:09and she just

01:18:09walked away.

01:18:10How rude can she be?

01:18:12Alexander was furious

01:18:13and decided to act

01:18:15as if I didn't exist

01:18:16from now on.

01:18:17The two of them

01:18:18went home like this,

01:18:19both feeling humiliated.

01:18:20How did it go?

01:18:21Did Danielle agree?

01:18:22How many floors

01:18:23did she give?

01:18:24Joyce told Katrina

01:18:26about the humiliation

01:18:27at the dinner.

01:18:30What?

01:18:32That's how she treats men?

01:18:33Well,

01:18:34if that's the case,

01:18:34she's destroyed

01:18:35any chance

01:18:35with Alexander

01:18:36for good.

01:18:37Joyce still wants

01:18:38my property

01:18:39and after thinking

01:18:40it over,

01:18:41she decided

01:18:42to take the initiative

01:18:43to find me,

01:18:44pretending to run

01:18:45into me in the lobby.

01:18:48Unbelievable.

01:18:48After everything

01:18:49that happened yesterday,

01:18:50she still has the nerve

01:18:51to wave at you?

01:18:51She wants my store.

01:18:53She'll swallow some pride.

01:18:54Well,

01:18:54well,

01:18:55Mr. Bennett,

01:18:55Miss Holt.

01:18:56finally ready

01:18:56to talk nicely

01:18:57or is basic politity

01:18:58still beyond you?

01:19:00Of course.

01:19:00Let's sit down somewhere.

01:19:01My treat.

01:19:02Danielle,

01:19:03shall we sit for a while?

01:19:04Fine.

01:19:05I can tell that Lillian

01:19:06wants to play a prank

01:19:07on someone.

01:19:08Of course.

01:19:09I will indulge her.

01:19:16After sitting down,

01:19:18I didn't even look

01:19:18at Alexander and Joyce,

01:19:20took a contract

01:19:20out of my bag

01:19:21and scrimmed

01:19:22through it quickly.

01:19:23Say what you came to say.

01:19:25Hey,

01:19:25look over here.

01:19:27Stop staring at Danielle.

01:19:28She's not the one

01:19:29calling the shots anymore.

01:19:30I am.

01:19:31The decision is Lillian's.

01:19:33Fine.

01:19:34Then I'll talk to Lillian.

01:19:35Is that how you speak

01:19:36to someone?

01:19:37Didn't anyone teach you manner?

01:19:38Joyce stood up

01:19:39to pour water,

01:19:40but Lillian interrupted her.

01:19:41Hold on.

01:19:42Is plain water

01:19:43all you offer

01:19:44when you're asking

01:19:45for a favor?

01:19:46Lillian raised her hand

01:19:47to call over

01:19:48the restaurant manager.

01:19:49Remember that

01:19:5010,000 bottle of wine

01:19:51we mentioned earlier?

01:19:52Open it.

01:19:53Put it on their tab.

01:19:5510,000?

01:19:56What, is that a problem?

01:19:58Can't afford it?

01:19:59That can't be.

01:20:01Aren't you the jewel

01:20:01of the Harper family?

01:20:0310,000 should be

01:20:04nothing to you.

01:20:05Or does the jewel

01:20:06not actually have

01:20:07any value?

01:20:09Alexander.

01:20:12Open it.

01:20:14Lillian,

01:20:15that's the Bennett spirit.

01:20:17Spending 10,000

01:20:18for love.

01:20:19So touching.

01:20:20The red wine

01:20:21was brought to the table

01:20:22and Joycey

01:20:23was about to pour wine

01:20:24for Lillian

01:20:25but was stopped.

01:20:28Since you're the host,

01:20:29you should drink first.

01:20:30Or would Mr. Bennett

01:20:31like to drink for you?

01:20:33But this is between women.

01:20:35It wouldn't be fair

01:20:36to bring a man into it.

01:20:37Otherwise,

01:20:38I have plenty of people

01:20:38at home who can drink.

01:20:40Shall I call a few?

01:20:41Joyce gritted her teeth,

01:20:43clearly very angry.

01:20:47But lowered her head

01:20:48and drank three cups

01:20:50in a row.

01:20:52There.

01:20:52Are you satisfied?

01:20:54Can we talk business now?

01:20:56We can talk,

01:20:57but it depends on my mood.

01:20:59Keep drinking.

01:21:00Joyce's vision

01:21:01is already blurry.

01:21:05What do you mean by that?

01:21:06You came here

01:21:07to ask for something,

01:21:08didn't you?

01:21:09Then act like it.

01:21:10Show some respect.

01:21:13Look,

01:21:14my water glass is empty.

01:21:16I don't even have

01:21:17a glass of water.

01:21:18How can we talk business?

01:21:25Are you playing with me?

01:21:28What if I am?

01:21:31What are you going to do about it?

01:21:34Joyce,

01:21:35drunk,

01:21:35fell back into the chair.

01:21:38Lillian turned to Alexander,

01:21:39intending to pour herself

01:21:40some wine,

01:21:41but I reached out

01:21:42to stop her.

01:21:44Don't drink

01:21:45on an empty stomach.

01:21:48Stop drinking.

01:21:49Say what you have to say.

01:21:51I have a meeting.

01:21:53You have five minutes.

01:21:58Joyce wants the floors

01:22:00in your building.

01:22:01We talked about this before.

01:22:05Already leased

01:22:05to someone else.

01:22:14to whom?

01:22:16Phillips Group.

01:22:21Cedric Phillips?

01:22:22Yes.

01:22:24Anything else?

01:22:32What about the other floors?

01:22:35There's one spot left

01:22:37in the basement

01:22:40next to the restrooms.

01:22:45Do you want it?

01:22:51Are you insane?

01:22:52We drank the wine,

01:22:54Joyce is drunk,

01:22:54and you offer a spot

01:22:56next to the bathrooms?

01:22:57She runs a clothing boutique.

01:22:59Who wants to buy clothes

01:23:01next next to a restroom?

01:23:02This is absurd!

01:23:04Then we have nothing

01:23:05to talk about.

01:23:06That's the last available space.

01:23:08Market rate is

01:23:0915,000 per square meter.

01:23:11One year lease.

01:23:12Next year,

01:23:13you'll have to bid

01:23:13like everyone else.

01:23:15And Mr. Bennett,

01:23:16don't complain about the wine.

01:23:18It only makes you look petty.

01:23:21I turned around and left,

01:23:23and Lillian chuckled smugly.

01:23:27Go ahead and pretend, Danielle.

01:23:29It won't help.

01:23:30You'll come crawling

01:23:31back to me eventually.

01:23:35When Alexander sent Joyce home,

01:23:37Katrina and Caden

01:23:38were full of anticipation.

01:23:40Alexander,

01:23:40how did it go with the store?

01:23:41Did you work it out?

01:23:42Yes.

01:23:43He originally wanted

01:23:44to tell them to go check

01:23:45if the location was suitable,

01:23:46but for some reason,

01:23:47he didn't say much

01:23:48and only replied

01:23:49with a single word.

01:23:50Really?

01:23:51Katarina and Caden

01:23:52mistakenly thought

01:23:52that Alexander had finalized

01:23:54the Florida Vlaus,

01:23:55and they praised him endlessly.

01:23:56I knew it!

01:23:57Such a difficult task,

01:23:58and you got it done!

01:23:59Alexander expected of you!

01:24:00Dealing with stubborn

01:24:01as Danielle

01:24:02must have been exhausting.

01:24:03If you can,

01:24:04also ask for a director position.

01:24:06Exactly.

01:24:07That ungrateful wretch

01:24:08is getting harder to handle.

01:24:09You're reliable, Alexander.

01:24:11Danielle still listens to you.

01:24:12All right,

01:24:13we won't keep you.

01:24:14We'll count on you

01:24:15for the director position as well.

01:24:28When the drunken Joyce woke up,

01:24:31she really thought

01:24:32she had gotten the property.

01:24:36Joyce gathered friends

01:24:38to party in a bar,

01:24:39claiming she had taken

01:24:40the 18th to 20th floors

01:24:42of a building

01:24:43and was appointed

01:24:44and was appointed

01:24:44as the director

01:24:44with all expenses

01:24:46at the venue

01:24:46covered by her.

01:24:49The next day,

01:24:51Joyce's rant went viral,

01:24:52and Lillian laughed

01:24:54uncontrollably

01:24:55when she saw it.

01:24:58What's so funny?

01:25:00Has Joyce lost her mind?

01:25:02Didn't you tell her

01:25:03only the spot

01:25:04next to the basement restroom

01:25:05was available?

01:25:05How did it suddenly turn

01:25:07into the 18th to 20th floors?

01:25:08And where did this director

01:25:09position even come from?

01:25:11I'm sending this

01:25:11to the group chat.

01:25:12Everyone will laugh

01:25:13their heads off.

01:25:17The next day,

01:25:18I was in my room

01:25:19discussing with my partner

01:25:21when suddenly,

01:25:22the office door

01:25:23was forcefully thrown open.

01:25:25It turned out

01:25:26that this day,

01:25:27Joyce excitedly

01:25:28brought her belongings,

01:25:29wanting to move

01:25:30into the elite

01:25:31and luxurious 18th floor.

01:25:32But she was led

01:25:33by my admin staff

01:25:34to a forgotten corner

01:25:35next to the basement restroom

01:25:37pointing at a wobbly stool.

01:25:39That was what

01:25:40she called her office.

01:25:41They even handed her

01:25:42a toilet brush.

01:25:47I'm going to kill you, Danielle!

01:25:50I signaled to the security guard

01:25:51and the administrative manager

01:25:53to leave the room.

01:25:54Did I ever explicitly

01:25:56refuse you a director position?

01:25:58No, you didn't.

01:25:59Then you are a director.

01:26:00No one has ever denied that.

01:26:02Director of toilets?

01:26:03Screw you, Danielle!

01:26:04I am not your laughingstock!

01:26:05Is the elite luxury bathroom

01:26:06plated in gold?

01:26:07Why would it need a director?

01:26:08You have to be messing with me!

01:26:10Believe it or not,

01:26:11even at elite luxury headquarters,

01:26:12there is a director

01:26:13in charge of restroom facilities.

01:26:15Does headquarters

01:26:16have a toilet director?

01:26:17Yes, there is.

01:26:19Are there other types

01:26:20of director positions?

01:26:23I really don't want

01:26:24to be called

01:26:24the toilet dirants.

01:26:25It sounds ridiculous.

01:26:26Toilet director?

01:26:27That's your term,

01:26:28not ours.

01:26:29We would never call it that.

01:26:30Okay, if not that,

01:26:32what do you call it?

01:26:32We call it the comfort director.

01:26:35You are now officially

01:26:36a director of elite luxury.

01:26:37This is a step up

01:26:38from selling clothes

01:26:39on the street, isn't it?

01:26:40Joyce glared at her fiercely,

01:26:42then stormed off

01:26:43without saying a word.

01:26:45Does your company

01:26:46really have a comfort

01:26:47director position?

01:26:48Lillen laughed so hard

01:26:50he couldn't straighten her back.

01:26:51Of course!

01:26:51It's an honorary title

01:26:53we give to family members

01:26:54who help with the cleaning.

01:26:55It's our way

01:26:55of showing respect.

01:26:56Their farce of demanding

01:26:57the property came to an end

01:26:59amidst Joyce's

01:26:59clownish performance.

01:27:01Property, position,

01:27:02whatever she wanted,

01:27:03I gave it all to her.

01:27:04And everything she wants

01:27:05from now on,

01:27:06I will also give her in full,

01:27:07down to the last detail.

01:27:09Thinking of this,

01:27:12I couldn't help but smile.

01:27:13Thank you very much.

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