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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.

00:00:22When 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. Try not to move. You'll make your injuries worse. If

00:00:51no 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. Meanwhile, my husband, Alexander, was

00:01:02feeding 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. She's evil.

00:01:16There 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. Married you and never had another

00:01:23child.

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. You were so vile, you destroyed our wedding. I never

00:01:45imagined you could be this evil.

00:01:46I 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. Even if the fire

00:01:56destroyed them, there must be backup storage.

00:01:59Enough! You're just making excuses. Surveillance can be faked. I 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! She 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? Do you remember how you promised after mom died that

00:02:35you'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. You've gotten so bold, you talk back to me now?

00:02:45Danielle, do you want Dad to die alone? Who will take care of him when he gets sick?

00:02:51Danielle, 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.

00:03:13You'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.

00:03:27Get 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.

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

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

00:03:57Stay 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.

00:04:21The moment you walked in, it went up.

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

00:04:24No one will believe you.

00:04:26I deleted every backup.

00:04:27Dad 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.

00:04:36I overestimated him.

00:04:40Ready to apologize now?

00:04:43Have you really investigated everything?

00:04:46Daniela, don't be pathetic.

00:04:48Just admit what you did.

00:04:49We're getting a divorce.

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

00:04:54Fine.

00:04:55I agree.

00:04:56I don't want a husband who can't see the truth.

00:05:12Are they insane?

00:05:13Leaving you to rot while they fawn over that little snake?

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

00:05:20This is abuse!

00:05:22Alexander did all that and you're still going to forgive him?

00:05:26Let's just leave for now.

00:05:28I'll settle the score later.

00:05:30While Lillian went to handle my discharge,

00:05:33I 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.

00:05:42I 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.

00:05:52I'm fine.

00:05:53I opened my phone.

00:05:54The 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.

00:06:07You'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.

00:06:25You've 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.

00:06:40How 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.

00:07:15In 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.

00:07:24She said tomorrow morning at 8 at the courthouse.

00:07:26This is all my fault.

00:07:28You were taking care of me in the hospital.

00:07:30Of 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?

00:07:39Fine.

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?

00:08:19Get 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.

00:08:52Passersby turn 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.

00:09:19I'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?

00:09:54You should be begging her for forgiveness.

00:09:56Pay 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?

00:10:26Mr. 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 exchange 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 aglowed 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?

00:11:55The 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.

00:12:10Alexander, you've been wrong.

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,

00:12:39disowning 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.

00:12:50Alexander, 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.

00:13:29Danielle Nuyo, behind my back,

00:13:30she 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 Danielle's true colors.

00:13:40Just be more careful in the future.

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

00:13:44So don'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.

00:14:11I'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.

00:15:46Time 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.

00:15:59I heard he just bought the Skyline Tower right across from Luxon.

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.

00:16:21You'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.

00:17:52He'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.

00:18:05Let's just pick out a club.

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

00:18:12What 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.

00:18:36Everything 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.

00:18:45So 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?

00:19:40Way 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 $4 million.

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.

00:20:14Now 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?

00:20:42Riding 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, where 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,

00:21:36and Joyce completely lost control when she saw the building had been renamed Harper.

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

00:21:50Danielle has not only hooked the president of Elite Luxury,

00:21:53she 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,

00:22:18and couldn't help calling her friend to confirm.

00:22:22What are you talking about?

00:22:23My contact in 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,

00:22:54and Lillian wanted to step forward to stop her, but I held her 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.

00:23:04Wow, 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,

00:23:25but we 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!

00:24:00It'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 Harpert, 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 live stream 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?

00:25:13What 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,

00:25:34I 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.

00:25:42She 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.

00:25:51Eight thousand dollars.

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

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

00:25:57Mrs. Harper,

00:25:58I am so sorry.

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

00:26:02Then Joshua broke down

00:26:03and shouted at Joyce and the other person in anger.

00:26:05Joyce,

00:26:05are you really this stupid?

00:26:07This is Mrs. Harper,

00:26:08the president of Elite Luxury.

00:26:10Her 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 fantastically opened another box,

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

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

00:26:22Mrs. 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,

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

00:26:29on which the exquisite seamer,

00:26:31Bennet,

00:26:31was engraved.

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

00:26:34had gone into the golf club business.

00:26:37Re-gifting,

00:26:38are we?

00:26:39Mr. Bennet,

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

00:26:41Since Mr. Bennet has treated our Lobin'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,

00:26:50and took it back.

00:26:50The atmosphere at Seat become extremely unknown,

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

00:26:55How is this possible?

00:26:57How?

00:26:58Joshua,

00:26:59stop pretending.

00:27:01How much did Danielle pay you to 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,

00:27:11you're something else.

00:27:13You even hacked the Elite Luxury website to 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,

00:27:23you don't actually believe this nonsense,

00:27:25do you?

00:27:26This is Danielle we're talking about.

00:27:27How could she suddenly become the president of Elite Luxury?

00:27:30How could Danielle own a landmark building in Oris Swin?

00:27:35Alexander,

00:27:35don'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?

00:27:47I 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

00:28:04couldn't lose something so cheap.

00:28:06Joshua shamefully pushed Alexander and Joyce

00:28:09out of the elevator.

00:28:13Dad,

00:28:14Danielle 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 for 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 knows

00:29:01that 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,

00:29:11carried 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,

00:29:30my new husband was nowhere

00:29:32to 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

00:29:45taking 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

00:29:51fussing 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.

00:30:06Meanwhile,

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

00:30:12falling 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,

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

00:30:18It was murder.

00:30:18Danielle hated that you

00:30:19and 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

00:30:44to keep pretending.

00:30:45You'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,

00:31:02there 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 show your face here?

00:31:27Do you have any idea

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

00:31:33Dad,

00:31:34have you forgotten

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

00:31:37Do you remember

00:31:38how you promised

00:31:39after 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.

00:32:04This is Miss Harper's office.

00:32:06She'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?

00:32:23If I remember correctly,

00:32:24you publicly announced

00:32:25five days ago

00:32:25that you were cutting ties

00:32:26with Miss Harper.

00:32:28According 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?

00:32:33Miss 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.

00:32:45Even 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

00:32:54within an hour.

00:32:54And the Luxnode building

00:32:55is hers, right?

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

00:32:59Lillian 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

00:33:48accept reality.

00:33:49Joyce leaned on Kirtner

00:33:50and the two hugged

00:33:51each other loudly

00:33:52and exaggerating.

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

00:34:06to 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

00:34:16for Alexander to 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,

00:34:32but that was before

00:34:33we 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 Oroswin overnight

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 Wynn

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,

00:34:51but 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,

00:35:01he 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 a 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 Oroswin,

00:35:24and Danielle is just

00:35:26giving you these floors?

00:35:27Of course.

00:35:28Everyone spoils me.

00:35:30No one dares to 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

00:35:49full 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

00:35:59the 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 warning them, Jinshin.

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,

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

00:36:24for our families.

00:36:25My parents specifically told me

00:36:27to be respectful to 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.

00:37:12Take your people

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

00:37:14Oh, really?

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

00:37:17What 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 loath.

00:37:50This scene was captured

00:37:51by passers-by

00:37:52and 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

00:38:15obsessed with 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

00:38:31holding up paddles,

00:38:32squandering the property

00:38:33my mother left

00:38:34to the Harper family.

00:38:35This is too much.

00:38:37That's your mother's money.

00:38:38She was the backbone

00:38:39of Harper Group.

00:38:40And 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 part

00:38:51of 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.

00:39:09Eighteen million.

00:39:10Eighteen 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.

00:39:31Don't blame others

00:39:31when you lose.

00:39:32Stop acting.

00:39:33Enough, Danielle.

00:39:35A figure shield 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 in the mud.

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

00:40:05Thank you, Danielle.

00:40:06Danielle.

00:40:06After 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.

00:40:17The 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.

00:40:50But 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.

00:41:14Don't I have the right

00:41:15to love someone?

00:41:17Fine.

00:41:17It'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.

00:41:22Kneel.

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

00:41:54protect Joyce?

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

00:42:00Push me any further

00:42:01and I promise

00:42:02you will both pay.

00:42:07Joyce,

00:42:08consider this a lesson.

00:42:21Alexander,

00:42:22are you on

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

00:42:26Let's get your foot

00:42:26treated 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 Damek 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 to

00:43:15prove 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,

00:43:44her foot injured,

00:43:45runs home crying

00:43:45to Katrina and Caden.

00:43:46Mom, help me!

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

00:43:51Caden!

00:43:52Caden!

00:43:53Come quick!

00:43:54Our 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

00:44:35used 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 will be there.

00:45:04Every eligible bachelor

00:45:05in Oriswin will 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.

00:45:21Several 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.

00:45:46The moment he walks in,

00:45:47everyone's eyes

00:45:48fix on him

00:45:49and the atmosphere

00:45:50instantly turns tense.

00:45:53Well, 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

00:46:09five 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 anything

00:46:17about music

00:46:17or is she just pretending

00:46:18to fit in with 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

00:46:57for us tonight?

00:46:58There'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

00:47:52for 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

00:48:07ex-husband.

00:48:08I don't see

00:48:09what the big deal is.

00:48:14Oh, really?

00:48:15Well, then,

00:48:16I think I'll go

00:48:16after Danielle.

00:48:20Alexander looks

00:48:21visibly annoyed.

00:48:32As I walk off

00:48:33the stage,

00:48:34Cedric hands me

00:48:35a bouquet.

00:48:36I smile politely

00:48:38and takes it.

00:48:41I scan the crowd

00:48:43and my eyes

00:48:43meet Alexander's.

00:48:45I find him

00:48:46utterly obnoxious

00:48:47and repulsive.

00:48:53Danielle,

00:48:54look who's here.

00:48:55Alexander came

00:48:56to 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

00:49:04a business card

00:49:05and offers it to me.

00:49:06Miss Harper,

00:49:07we've met before

00:49:08at your wedding

00:49:09to 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

00:49:36informs me

00:49:36that Kayden

00:49:37has arrived

00:49:37with Katrina

00:49:38and 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, and that little table

00:50:00over there,

00:50:00perfect for a midnight snack.

00:50:02Wrap it up for me.

00:50:04Miss 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.

00:50:28My daughter

00:50:28has excellent taste.

00:50:30Dad,

00:50:30I want that cabinet too.

00:50:32It 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

00:50:57standing around for?

00:50:58This and that

00:50:59over 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.

00:51:05Is 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.

00:51:13I 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,

00:51:18I'm begging you.

00:51:19What 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.

00:51:50Hello,

00:51:50I'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 that

00:52:20some of the furniture and 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,

00:52:40of 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,

00:52:45awkward smile,

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

00:52:48staring coldly at his phone.

00:52:49So,

00:52:49should we continue moving?

00:52:51The aquarium stays.

00:52:52Can we take them?

00:52:52Silence.

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

00:52:54The oppressive quiet in the room

00:52:56grows heavier.

00:52:57Then the soft sound

00:52:58of 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,

00:53:05my anger flares.

00:53:06Danielle,

00:53:06how 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 lips.

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,

00:53:18you'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,

00:53:23wasn'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

00:53:32these people into my home?

00:53:34You struck my employee

00:53:35and began,

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

00:53:39what is?

00:53:39Danielle,

00:53:40don'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,

00:53:46you'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.

00:54:01You 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.

00:54:11I 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?

00:54:20You barged in uninvited,

00:54:23injured 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?

00:54:32I'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

00:54:39the 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

00:54:45toward 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

00:54:53misunderstanding.

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

00:55:01the 18th and 20th floor.

00:55:02Also, Joyce is opening

00:55:04a 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 sisters.

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.

00:55:51I value blood ties

00:55:52above all else.

00:55:53And Joyce shares no blood

00:55:55with my mother.

00:55:56So 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,

00:56:02my 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.

00:56:10She said she only had

00:56:11one daughter.

00:56:11When you said help 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.

00:56:19That makes Joyce

00:56:21your 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 biological daughter

00:57:03for stepfamily?

00:57:04Dad,

00:57:05given the fire scandal,

00:57:06do you think this would

00:57:07become a media sensation?

00:57:08Daniel!

00:57:12Yes, Dad?

00:57:13Enough!

00:57:14Enough!

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 for 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

00:57:42you won't regret

00:57:43the choices you 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

00:57:49take after Caden.

00:57:50Admit,

00:57:50I like fame and 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 room.

00:58:02Still here, Joycey?

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

00:58:03Do you see yourself

00:58:04as a princess waiting

00:58:05for 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 with you.

00:58:11No.

00:58:12Cedric frowns in disgust

00:58:13and glances at Joyce.

00:58:14I have a cleanliness problem.

00:58:16All 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.

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

00:58:42I'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

00:59:01for 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.

00:59:14I 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 wants 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 to you tomorrow.

01:00:13She's already looking for 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 go 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 an old hoodie,

01:00:40looking exhausted.

01:00:41His face is pale,

01:00:42his lips dry.

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

01:00:46She's unhappy.

01:00:50Really?

01:00:52I 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 would take care of it.

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

01:01:05Make sure we pick the 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 suitable candidate

01:01:21just waiting.

01:01:23She'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 to be true.

01:01:33I went downstairs

01:01:34and saw the housekeeper, Josie.

01:01:36She had a kind face,

01:01:38which made me feel favorable.

01:01:39Hello, Miss Harper.

01:01:41I'm Josie Maylard.

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 this 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 to eat breakfast

01:02:05and hardly have an appetite

01:02:07in the morning.

01:02:08But 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 her...

01:02:23Understood.

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 how arrogant

01:02:38Danielle was yesterday?

01:02:39I was so furious

01:02:40I could explode!

01:02:42Sweetheart,

01:02:43let 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 this 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.

01:03:19I've kept your father

01:03:20wrapped around my fangle

01:03:21for years.

01:03:22If you use the right methods,

01:03:24I guarantee Cedric

01:03:26won't be able to 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 Souffoff

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.

01:04:28Katrindrick.

01:04:31Cedric.

01:04:33You want him as 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 due.

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

01:04:53have 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 over 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 his time

01:05:13on people without 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 high

01:05:22opinion of Katrina either.

01:05:24That is exactly why

01:05:25he likes her.

01:05:26He doesn't like women

01:05:27like 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

01:05:45down 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 Beery's.

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

01:06:11He abandoned Daniela for you.

01:06:13If Cedric's path

01:06:14doesn't work out,

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

01:06:17Really?

01:06:18But I feel like

01:06:19the Bennett 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

01:06:33her 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

01:06:38to deal with someone

01:06:39like Cedric?

01:06:40He's arrogant,

01:06:41cold,

01:06:41and ruthless.

01:06:42He 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

01:06:51work in the office,

01:06:53the concert hall manager

01:06:55suddenly called.

01:06:56Miss Harper,

01:06:57there's a problem

01:06:57at 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

01:07:04the 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.

01:07:10Understood.

01:07:12Not long after

01:07:13hanging up the phone,

01:07:15the auction house

01:07:16called again.

01:07:17Mrs. Harper,

01:07:19Joyce Holt

01:07:19attended today's auction

01:07:20and bid wildly

01:07:21on almost every item,

01:07:22but when it came time

01:07:24to pay,

01:07:24she refused.

01:07:25We were about

01:07:26to call the police,

01:07:26but she claims

01:07:27to be your sister.

01:07:28We don't know

01:07:29what 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

01:07:39knock 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

01:07:45Joyce this far?

01:07:47I gestured for Josie

01:07:48to hide behind me

01:07:49and calmly faced

01:07:50the three people

01:07:51who broke into the house.

01:07:52Danielle,

01:07:53when are you going

01:07:53to stop this madness?

01:07:55So you barge

01:07:56into my home,

01:07:57stand on my property

01:07:58and ask me

01:07:59when I'm going to stop?

01:08:06Daniela,

01:08:07the police have called

01:08:08and said it was

01:08:08your person

01:08:09who reported the incident.

01:08:10That's your sister!

01:08:13Alexander,

01:08:13do you see now

01:08:14how cruel Danielle is?

01:08:18Aren't you glad

01:08:18you divorced her?

01:08:20Imagine what she would have

01:08:21done to your home

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

01:08:24She went to an auction,

01:08:26bid recklessly

01:08:26on everything

01:08:27and then refused to pay.

01:08:29What does that

01:08:29have to do with me?

01:08:32It's your venue.

01:08:33Your sister wanted

01:08:34a few things.

01:08:35Isn't it normal

01:08:36for sisters to share?

01:08:37Danielle,

01:08:38you're being

01:08:38completely unreasonable.

01:08:40Calling the police

01:08:41on your own sister?

01:08:42Have you no shame?

01:08:44A few things?

01:08:45She bid on over

01:08:4620 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,

01:08:55isn't that your job?

01:08:56Katrina froze.

01:08:57Her face flushed

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

01:09:00I don't think...

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

01:09:08out of there.

01:09:10No.

01:09:11What did you say?

01:09:12You ungrateful wretch.

01:09:14He was furious

01:09:15and, as usual,

01:09:17when he couldn't

01:09:17win the argument,

01:09:18he raised his hand

01:09:19and was about

01:09:20to hit me.

01:09:21At that moment,

01:09:22a hand reached out

01:09:23from behind me

01:09:24and tightly grasped

01:09:25his wrist.

01:09:26Ah!

01:09:27Let go!

01:09:28Let go of me!

01:09:30Kayden's wrist

01:09:30was tightly held

01:09:31by Josie screaming

01:09:32in pain.

01:09:34I looked at behind

01:09:35and surprised

01:09:36at the own

01:09:36but the middled

01:09:37neuter with your end.

01:09:39You call yourself

01:09:40a father?

01:09:40How can you be

01:09:41so 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

01:09:48on Danielle?

01:09:49It's because of

01:09:50parents like you!

01:09:53Katrina took a step forward

01:09:54and Josie immediately

01:09:55looked at her

01:09:56with sharp,

01:09:57reproachful eyes.

01:10:00And you?

01:10:01You're the stepmother,

01:10:03aren't you?

01:10:04You're the one

01:10:05who brought Joyce

01:10:06into the Harper family,

01:10:07right?

01:10:08Katrina froze in place,

01:10:10staring incredulably

01:10:11at the hand

01:10:12pointed by Josie,

01:10:13nodding in a daze,

01:10:15as if completely

01:10:16intimidated

01:10:17by Josie's aura.

01:10:18So you admit it?

01:10:22Let me make

01:10:23something clear.

01:10:24This woman is

01:10:25the true heiress

01:10:26of the Harper family.

01:10:27And you?

01:10:28You've moved

01:10:29into her house

01:10:30and act like

01:10:30you own the place?

01:10:32Who do you think

01:10:33you are?

01:10:34The Harper fortune

01:10:35was built single-handedly

01:10:36by his first wife.

01:10:38Everyone knows that.

01:10:39Now that Danielle's

01:10:40mother is gone,

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

01:10:42Have you no shame?

01:10:44Not content

01:10:45with taking advantage,

01:10:46you have to push

01:10:46even further

01:10:47bullying Danielle

01:10:48like this?

01:10:50Aren't you afraid

01:10:50her mother

01:10:51will come for you

01:10:52a new night?

01:10:53Josie was too lazy

01:10:54to look at them anymore,

01:10:55picked up her broom,

01:10:57walked straight

01:10:58to the door,

01:10:59and suddenly

01:11:00opened it.

01:11:04Get out!

01:11:04Get out now

01:11:05or I'm calling

01:11:06the police!

01:11:06See how embarrassed

01:11:07you'll be!

01:11:08Alexander

01:11:09hesitated for a moment,

01:11:10then turned

01:11:11to look at Daniela

01:11:12as the door

01:11:13was about to close.

01:11:16Danielle,

01:11:16you have the upper hand

01:11:17now.

01:11:18You could afford

01:11:18to be gracious.

01:11:19You went too far today.

01:11:21Is that so?

01:11:22Now that the tables

01:11:23have turned,

01:11:23you're preaching mercy?

01:11:24Where was your mercy

01:11:25when I lay in that

01:11:26hospital 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

01:11:39outside trembled

01:11:40in shock.

01:11:44Hayden was forced

01:11:45to pay

01:11:46millions of bills

01:11:46to the end

01:11:47Joyce lost control

01:11:48and cried in the car.

01:11:52This is all

01:11:53Danielle's fault.

01:11:54She actually

01:11:55called the police

01:11:55on me.

01:11:56Mom,

01:11:57you don't know

01:11:57how horrible it was.

01:11:58I was alone

01:11:59in that room,

01:12:00my legs shaking,

01:12:00my hands still falling.

01:12:02Tell Joyce

01:12:02to stop provoking Danielle.

01:12:04It's all my fault.

01:12:05I don't care

01:12:05how much I suffer,

01:12:06but now my daughter

01:12:06Joyce has to suffer you.

01:12:08I won't let her

01:12:08be 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.

01:12:15I'll handle it.

01:12:17Is that so?

01:12:18Now that the tables

01:12:19have turned,

01:12:19you're preaching mercy?

01:12:20Where was your mercy

01:12:21when I lay in that

01:12:22hospital bed

01:12:22with broken ribs

01:12:23accused by everyone?

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

01:12:25Exactly.

01:12:26It'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?

01:12:31Mr. Bennett,

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

01:12:32I slammed the door hard

01:12:34and the three people

01:12:35outside trembled

01:12:36in shock.

01:12:40Hayden was forced

01:12:41to pay

01:12:41dissimillions of bills

01:12:42to the end

01:12:43Joyce lost control

01:12:44and cried in the car.

01:12:48This is all

01:12:49Danielle's fault.

01:12:50She actually

01:12:51called the 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,

01:12:56my legs shaking,

01:12:56my hands on the wall.

01:12:58Tell Joyce

01:12:58to stop provoking Danielle.

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

01:13:01I don't care

01:13:01how much I suffer,

01:13:02but now my daughter

01:13:02Joyce has to suffer you.

01:13:03I won't let her

01:13:04be treated like 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.

01:13:15Kayden was filled

01:13:16with regret

01:13:17and dialed

01:13:18Alexander'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.

01:13:53You 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.

01:13:57Kayden 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

01:14:10a clever game.

01:14:11She won't agree.

01:14:13Let Kayden's scheme.

01:14:14Don't alienate

01:14:16Danielle over 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

01:14:25no one dared touch.

01:14:27You have to admit,

01:14:28she has a good eye.

01:14:30That land

01:14:31is 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

01:14:37the nerve

01:14:37or the capital.

01:14:39Danielle just snapped

01:14:40it up like it was nothing.

01:14:42Alexander,

01:14:43at tomorrow's gala,

01:14:44get the renovation

01:14:45contract for 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

01:14:57bringing me 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...

01:15:04However,

01:15:04when Joyce saw Cedric,

01:15:06who'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 Danielle

01:15:17for her.

01:15:19I have never liked Joyce.

01:15:22Why did you divorce

01:15:23Danielle 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

01:15:36at 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.

01:15:44See?

01:15:47I told you

01:15:48she still has feelings

01:15:48for you, Alexander.

01:15:50Your charm

01:15:50is irresistible.

01:15:52However,

01:15:53I came to find Lillian

01:15:54in front of him.

01:15:59Lillian.

01:16:06Alexander,

01:16:07you didn't really think

01:16:08she was coming you

01:16:08for you, did you?

01:16:09That's hilarious.

01:16:11Throughout the dinner,

01:16:12I never looked at Alexander

01:16:14and his pent-up anger

01:16:16reached a critical point.

01:16:24Alexander,

01:16:25look 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 location

01:16:53to 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.

01:17:18I don't know.

01:17:20Alexander,

01:17:21I know Danielle hates me,

01:17:23but I really need

01:17:24that location.

01:17:26Will you please

01:17:26talk to her for me?

01:17:28If you ask,

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

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 to talk

01:17:50to you.

01:17:51Go ahead.

01:17:55I need to speak

01:17:56with you.

01:17:57You choose the 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.

01:18:21How 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.

01:18:49After 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, well,

01:18:55Mr. Bennett,

01:18:55Miss Holt,

01:18:56finally ready to talk nicely

01:18:57or is basic polidity

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.

01:19:04I 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 through 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.

01:19:36Is 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.

01:19:42Hold on.

01:19:42Is plain water

01:19:43all you offer

01:19:44when you're asking

01:19:45for a favor?

01:19:46Lillia raised her hand

01:19:47to call over

01:19:48the restaurant manager.

01:19:49Remember that 10,000

01:19:51bottle of wine

01:19:51we mentioned earlier?

01:19:52Open it.

01:19:53Put it on their tab.

01:19:5510,000?

01:19:57What,

01:19:57is 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 for 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

01:20:39at 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.

01:20:51There.

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,

01:21:36fell 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.

01:22:15To whom?

01:22:17To whom?

01:22:17Phillips group.

01:22:21Cedric Phillips?

01:22:22Yes.

01:22:25Anything 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,

01:22:55and 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

01:23:14like everyone else.

01:23:15And Mr. Bennett,

01:23:16don't complain

01:23:17about the wine.

01:23:18It only makes you

01:23:19look petty.

01:23:21I turned around

01:23:22and left,

01:23:23and Lillian

01:23:24chuckled smugly.

01:23:27Go ahead

01:23:28and pretend,

01:23:28Danielle.

01:23:29It won't help.

01:23:30You'll come crawling

01:23:31back to me eventually.

01:23:35When Alexander

01:23:36sent Joyce home,

01:23:37Katrina and Caden

01:23:38were full of anticipation.

01:23:40Alexander,

01:23:40how did it go

01:23:41with the store?

01:23:41Did you work it out?

01:23:42Yes.

01:23:43He originally wanted

01:23:44to tell them

01:23:44to go check

01:23:45if the location

01:23:46was 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

01:23:53had finalized

01:23:54the Florida of Laos,

01:23:55and they praised him

01:23:56endlessly.

01:23:56I knew it!

01:23:57Such a difficult task

01:23:58and you got it done!

01:23:59Alexander,

01:24:00expect it of you!

01:24:00Dealing with stubborn

01:24:01as Danielle

01:24:02must have been exhausting.

01:24:03If you can also

01:24:04ask for a director position.

01:24:06Exactly.

01:24:07That ungrateful wretch

01:24:08is getting harder

01:24:09to handle.

01:24:09You're reliable,

01:24:10Alexander.

01:24:11Danielle still listens

01:24:12to you.

01:24:13All right,

01:24:13we won't keep you.

01:24:14We'll count on you

01:24:15for the director position

01:24:16as well.

01:24:28When the drunken Joyce

01:24:30woke up,

01:24:31she really thought

01:24:32she had gotten

01:24:33the 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

01:24:44as the director

01:24:45with all expenses

01:24:46at the venue

01:24:47covered by her.

01:24:49The next day,

01:24:51Joyce's rant

01:24:52went viral

01:24:52and Lillian laughed

01:24:54uncontrollably

01:24:55when she saw it.

01:24:58What's so funny?

01:25:01Has Joyce lost her mind?

01:25:02Didn't you tell her

01:25:03only the spot

01:25:04next to the basement

01:25:05restroom was available?

01:25:06How did it suddenly

01:25:06turn into the 18th

01:25:07to 20th floors?

01:25:08And where did this

01:25:09director position

01:25:10even 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,

01:25:19I was in my room

01:25:20discussing 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

01:25:36restroom pointing

01:25:37at 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,

01:25:49Danielle!

01:25:50I signaled to the

01:25:51security guard

01:25:51and the administrative

01:25:52manager to 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

01:26:14restroom facilities.

01:26:16Does 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 durance.

01:26:25It's sound ridiculous.

01:26:27Toilet director?

01:26:27That's your term,

01:26:28not ours.

01:26:29We would never

01:26:29call it that.

01:26:30Okay.

01:26:31If not that,

01:26:32what do you call it?

01:26:32We call it

01:26:33the 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,

01:26:40isn'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

01:26:47comfort director position?

01:26:48Lillian laughed so hard

01:26:50he couldn't straighten her back.

01:26:51Of course.

01:26:52It'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

01:26:57of demanding the property

01:26:58came to an end

01:26:59amidst Joyce's

01:26:59clownish performance.

01:27:01Property,

01:27:02position,

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

01:27:07in full,

01:27:07down to the last detail.

01:27:09Thinking of this,

01:27:12I couldn't help

01:27:13but smile.

Embraced by My Cunning Playmate - (2026) ✅

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