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00:00:03BIRDS CHIRP

00:00:33Sophia, you're really getting up there in age, but you still act like a little girl.

00:00:37You pull all-nighters on a whim.

00:00:40That's not how the richest person in the world should act.

00:00:43Who are you?

00:00:46Sir, this is my room. I stayed here last night.

00:01:00You don't need to be nervous. We'll settle everything properly. I won't stick around and bother you.

00:01:04Ma'am, uh, no, that's not what I meant. I mean, we don't even know each other's names yet.

00:01:15I'm with Solara Group, the supervisor of the network security department. I'm 35 and my name is Chloe.

00:01:22Hello?

00:01:23Mr. Vance?

00:01:26It's bad. A large number of hackers are attacking our company.

00:01:30Our firewall has been breached and back-end data is leaking massively.

00:01:34What? The firewall's been breached? I'll be right back.

00:01:37Kiddo.

00:01:39Your company has a cyber security problem. That's exactly what I do. Maybe I can help you.

00:01:46Ma'am, I don't mean I don't believe you, but for someone your age as a network security officer,

00:01:51to have skin this well-maintained, is really something.

00:01:55Sorry, but I take my skin care very seriously.

00:01:58Huh?

00:02:00Wait, what does technical skill have to do with taking care of your skin?

00:02:12Mr. Reed, what are you doing here?

00:02:15Chloe Evans.

00:02:17Look at the mess your tech security department has made.

00:02:20The firewall's compromised, and you kept it quiet?

00:02:24It's paralyzed the company's entire network, and cost the company close to $10 million.

00:02:28If I hadn't come, how long do you plan on hiding this?

00:02:36No way.

00:02:37The company's firewall system was designed by me, personally.

00:02:40It has never, ever failed before.

00:02:42If you don't believe me, well, you can ask the elder, Mr. Reed.

00:02:45Shut your mouth.

00:02:46How dare you bring my father into this?

00:02:48He's been out of the country for less than two months, and you've already managed to screw up this badly.

00:02:52Think you're the expert, huh?

00:02:55Now, I'm giving you two choices.

00:02:58Either, by 10 o'clock, you fix this.

00:03:00Get the data back and cover the losses, or...

00:03:04I'll have you thrown in jail.

00:03:11Mentor, mentor, you have half to save my mentor.

00:03:16Myelin, what's going on?

00:03:18Last night, I was just trying to test the new firewall system I developed, so when no one was around,

00:03:24I swapped the systems on the sly.

00:03:26But, who knew?

00:03:28A hacker would attack right at that moment.

00:03:30My...

00:03:30My firewall system just fell apart, mentor.

00:03:34You...

00:03:36Mentor, you have to help me.

00:03:38If you don't bail me out, and the company finds out it was me...

00:03:41My spot as tech director is finished, mentor.

00:03:45My mom's still lying in a hospital bed right now.

00:03:49Mentor, mentor, please, you have to help me.

00:03:52Mentor.

00:03:53All right, fine.

00:03:54Look, I'm the one who personally recommended you to the old chairman for the director spot.

00:03:58I don't want to disappoint him, either.

00:04:02Come on, get up!

00:04:20So, how's it looking, mentor?

00:04:22The hacker used a penetration attack virus.

00:04:24Fending it off isn't too hard.

00:04:25We just need to install a counter-tracking program on your firewall, and then launch a counter-attack on their

00:04:30servers.

00:04:30A counter-tracking program.

00:04:32Got it!

00:04:34But you can only use this method once or twice, tops.

00:04:37Otherwise, they'll pinpoint your firewall's location.

00:04:40If they strike back, the whole system crashes.

00:04:48Data's starting to recover now.

00:04:49Once it stabilizes, just swap the original firewall back in.

00:04:54Mentor, you're a lifesaver.

00:04:57Thank you so much.

00:04:58Oh, by the way, there's a project cooperation document sent over by the business department.

00:05:03Every supervisor needs to sign off on it.

00:05:05I took the liberty of bringing it over for you.

00:05:13Maya, you're talented, but you're too impatient for quick results.

00:05:16You're always reaching too high.

00:05:18I've told you this many times.

00:05:22I know, Mentor.

00:05:23I promise I'll change.

00:05:26Mr. Reed, perfect timing.

00:05:28About my system.

00:05:29Chloe Evans, because of your negligence, you've caused irreparable damage to this company.

00:05:34As of today, you're fired.

00:05:37They fired me.

00:05:39What?

00:05:39You caused the company such massive financial losses.

00:05:42What?

00:05:42We should keep you?

00:05:43After all that.

00:05:44What are you talking about?

00:05:46You're saying the company's losses were my fault?

00:05:50Chloe, you just signed off on this accident liability report.

00:05:54You signed it.

00:05:55What, are you going back on your word now?

00:05:57Or are you saying the signature on here isn't yours?

00:06:01An accident liability report?

00:06:03Chloe, this accident liability report is signed by you.

00:06:06You're not trying to deny it, are you?

00:06:11Maya.

00:06:14Call me Director Lynn.

00:06:17Director Lynn.

00:06:20Don't you know exactly how that signature got there?

00:06:22Chloe, you've always used being my mentor to slack off on the job and goof around.

00:06:28I could always look the other way.

00:06:30After all, you were my mentor and you're older than me, but you crossed a line.

00:06:34You had the nerve to tamper with the program and abandon your post.

00:06:38Even if you are my mentor, I won't let this slide today.

00:06:44I hope you won't regret.

00:06:46This was all a setup, wasn't it?

00:06:48Let me ask you something.

00:06:50Does the old chairman know about this?

00:06:52Enough with the questions.

00:06:53My dad is recuperating.

00:06:55Right now, I'm in charge of the entire company.

00:06:59All right, I get it.

00:07:01But out of respect for the old chairman and all his years of looking out for me, let me give

00:07:05you a heads up.

00:07:06The tech summit in Riverton next month?

00:07:08Enough.

00:07:09No need to worry.

00:07:10From now on, I am the company's director of technology.

00:07:14That's right.

00:07:16The company only needs Maya now.

00:07:18Designing a firewall system isn't that simple.

00:07:20All you do is yap.

00:07:22You've already been fired.

00:07:23Why are you still running your mouth?

00:07:28If that day ever comes, I'll get down on my knees and lick your shoes.

00:07:31How about that?

00:07:33We'll see.

00:07:34I hope you won't regret this.

00:07:36What happened today?

00:07:39Congrats, babe.

00:07:40We finally got that woman out of here.

00:07:43Yeah, just a lowly tech supervisor expecting director-level benefits?

00:07:47A company, apartment, and car?

00:07:49Who does she think she is?

00:07:51Plus, I heard the firewall she designed costs just to maintain it every year are as high as $2 million.

00:07:57That's a bottomless pit.

00:07:59I have no idea what my dad was thinking, keeping someone like that around for so long.

00:08:04Don't worry.

00:08:05The firewall system I designed is not only cheaper, but also more effective than hers.

00:08:09Just now, I've already patched up the final technical weakness.

00:08:14Soon, it'll be ready for deployment.

00:08:16Really?

00:08:17Then the Tech Summit next month is all on you.

00:08:19You sure about that?

00:08:21Don't worry, babe.

00:08:23The firewall system I designed has a full five layers of defense protocols.

00:08:27So you, babe, shouldn't listen to that woman's nonsense.

00:08:32That's amazing.

00:08:33As long as you secure the project at the summit, I'll promote you to vice chairman right away.

00:08:38By then, my dad will have to approve of you and let us be together.

00:08:42Absolutely.

00:08:45Come on, to us.

00:08:46Cheers.

00:08:50Mr. Reid, we have a problem.

00:08:51The company's network system has crashed.

00:08:53What?

00:08:55How's the tech control?

00:08:57Foreign hackers are at it again, attacking Riverton Company.

00:09:00Our firewall.

00:09:01It's already 40% breached.

00:09:03Most of our services are already down.

00:09:05If this continues in less than three hours, the system will be completely paralyzed.

00:09:10Mr. Reid, we've got a big problem.

00:09:12Users are all complaining about our software.

00:09:15This interface is a mess.

00:09:16Seriously?

00:09:17On top of that, there are startup ads now.

00:09:19It lags even on phones.

00:09:20Not sure if it's my phone or the app, but a bad review is definitely deserved.

00:09:24And the company's stock has started to drop as well.

00:09:27Maya, what's going on?

00:09:29With a crisis this big, my dad won't let me off the hook.

00:09:33The hackers are using a penetration attack virus.

00:09:36Defending it isn't hard.

00:09:37Just on your firewall, load a counter-tracking program, then strike back at their servers.

00:09:41That's it.

00:09:44Relax.

00:09:54All set.

00:09:56Systems back online.

00:09:57Director Lin, you're incredible.

00:09:59Excellent work, Maya.

00:10:00Good thing you were here.

00:10:01Otherwise, my dad would have had my head.

00:10:04I'm sure at next month's tech summit, you'll help us land the project.

00:10:10Well, is it fixed?

00:10:12Mr. Vance, it's mostly stable now.

00:10:15Functional.

00:10:15But completely unaffected?

00:10:17I doubt anyone in all of Riverton, except Solara, would claim that.

00:10:21After all, they've got a legend like Chloe Evans.

00:10:23Exactly.

00:10:24If only we could poach her.

00:10:26We wouldn't have to worry about firewalls, and winning the bid next month would be a done deal.

00:10:30Easier said than done.

00:10:32She's Arthur Reed's prized possession.

00:10:34To keep her hidden, they've locked everything down.

00:10:36Not a single photo of her exists.

00:10:38Poaching her is a pipe dream.

00:10:42I work for Solara Group, head of network security.

00:10:45I'm 35.

00:10:46My name is Jeff.

00:10:47Hold on.

00:10:48I think I...

00:10:49What?

00:10:51Hmm?

00:10:52Okay.

00:10:54Mr. Vance, I just...

00:10:58I just got word.

00:10:59Chloe Evans from Solara just resigned.

00:11:01Really?

00:11:02Get the car ready now.

00:11:03I'm going to personally invite Chloe to join us.

00:11:05Let's go.

00:11:08Let's go.

00:11:16Let's go.

00:11:40Let's go.

00:12:10Hey, Sophia.

00:12:11What's up?

00:12:12Chloe, you've been on break for a whole month now.

00:12:14When are you going to come work for me?

00:12:16Who said I was resting?

00:12:17I've spent this whole month developing a new firewall system.

00:12:20Once it's ready, I'm hitting the job market.

00:12:22Oh, Chloe.

00:12:23A backwater like Riverton is no place for a legend of your caliber.

00:12:27Come to the capital.

00:12:28I'll give you a real stage to shine on.

00:12:30System generation complete.

00:12:32System development successful.

00:12:34Time to hit the job market.

00:12:35I gotta go.

00:12:43A Viridian cybersecurity advisor designed this firewall.

00:12:46Something this brilliant can't be left in the hands of people who can't appreciate its worth.

00:12:55Notify the business department.

00:12:56The Lunar Crest Group is fully entering Riverton.

00:12:59Yes?

00:13:02If you won't come to me, then I'll bring the entire Lunar Crest Group right to your doorstep.

00:13:11Mr. Vance.

00:13:13Sir, you've been at it for three days straight.

00:13:15If you don't get some rest, you're going to collapse.

00:13:18The company barely made it to the finals of the tech summit.

00:13:22If the Riverton government doesn't sign this multi-million dollar contract,

00:13:26not only will the company fail to survive,

00:13:28even my aunt will make a big deal out of it.

00:13:30Right.

00:13:31Any news on Chloe Evans?

00:13:33Not yet.

00:13:34I heard after she resigned, many companies have been looking for her.

00:13:37But no one knows where she is.

00:13:39Then keep looking.

00:13:40Go ask at the venue.

00:13:41How's the competition firewall system coming along?

00:13:45Apex has been preparing for its IPO for two whole years.

00:13:48This project is the most crucial step.

00:13:50Yes.

00:13:57Hello, what is it?

00:13:58Mr. Vance, we have a situation.

00:14:00Something's gone wrong at the tech summit.

00:14:02What?

00:14:03Let's go.

00:14:10Hello.

00:14:12Excuse me, which floor is the Apex Group holding interviews on?

00:14:15Take the elevator to the 16th floor.

00:14:17Okay, thanks.

00:14:20Get the car ready for the tech summit.

00:14:41It's you.

00:14:42Your brother.

00:14:43I didn't expect to run into you here.

00:14:49You were fired.

00:14:51Yeah.

00:14:52Just looking for my next gig.

00:14:54You're with Apex Group, too?

00:14:56Mr. Vance, the situation at the tech summit is urgent.

00:14:59We should head over there.

00:15:01Now.

00:15:01The tech summit?

00:15:03Take me with you.

00:15:04I know my way around tech.

00:15:06Maybe I can even lend a hand.

00:15:07You?

00:15:09Some programmer who was fired.

00:15:11What good are you?

00:15:12Array.

00:15:14Listen, kiddo.

00:15:14You can't judge a book by its cover.

00:15:16Enough.

00:15:17Leaving her here, she might spill something and make my situation even worse.

00:15:21Better to keep her close.

00:15:23After the tech summit is over, we can have a proper talk with her.

00:15:26I can take you with me.

00:15:28But keep your mouth shut.

00:15:29No problem.

00:15:33What on earth is going on?

00:15:37Mr. Vance, for some reason the build program for the fifth firewall keeps failing.

00:15:42We can't get it to compile.

00:15:45Well, well.

00:15:46If it isn't Mr. Vance from Apex Group.

00:15:49What?

00:15:50Did you come all this way just to congratulate Solara on winning the summit project?

00:15:56It's not over till it's over.

00:15:59Mr. Reed, don't underestimate your opponent.

00:16:02A true opponent is an equal.

00:16:04Someone you can go back and forth with.

00:16:05That's a rivalry.

00:16:07Apex loses to Solara every single time.

00:16:09You call that a rivalry?

00:16:10Exactly.

00:16:11I heard Apex is a complete mess internally.

00:16:14If you ask me, with tech this week, you might as well pack up and go home.

00:16:19I've looked it over.

00:16:20It's not a big deal.

00:16:22Just redefine the security policies in the code, set up access controls and data testing, and it'll compile.

00:16:27What are you doing out here?

00:16:28This is way above your pay grade.

00:16:31No wonder Apex has gotten so pathetic.

00:16:33It's become a recycling bin for rejects.

00:16:36No wonder you're going bankrupt.

00:16:39Chloe Evans, you work fast.

00:16:42Fired just a month ago, and you've already landed a new gig.

00:16:45You really don't waste any time.

00:16:47Chloe Evans.

00:16:49So, you're from Solara Group, the tech guru?

00:16:51Chloe Evans.

00:16:52That's right.

00:16:53I'm Chloe Evans.

00:16:54Didn't you see my name on the business card I gave you?

00:17:00Mr. Vance?

00:17:01So, that's Chloe Evans.

00:17:03Then our company is saved.

00:17:04We're saved.

00:17:05Is Apex in a hurry to go bankrupt?

00:17:07You.

00:17:08What do you mean?

00:17:09It seems Mr. Vance doesn't know how Chloe Evans left the company.

00:17:13She sabotaged the firewall system, causing the company's system to be breached.

00:17:17The company lost nearly $10 million.

00:17:20That's how she got thrown out like a dog.

00:17:24Exactly.

00:17:24I just wanted to let her save some face, since she was a long-time employee.

00:17:28That's why we announced she resigned.

00:17:30And yet Apex is treating her as a lifeline?

00:17:33How laughable.

00:17:35You all know what really happened, Mr. Vance.

00:17:37Ladies and gentlemen, the final round of this year's tech summit is about to begin.

00:17:42Please make your final preparations.

00:17:45Today's challenge is quite simple.

00:17:47We have prepared a state-of-the-art network virus.

00:17:50For this test, each contestant's firewall performance will be reduced by 95%.

00:17:56Each competing company will have two attempts.

00:17:59Whichever firewall holds out the longest wins today.

00:18:02The winner gets the $10 million project funding.

00:18:05Next up, the Solara Group will go first.

00:18:11Chloe, after I crush Apex and snatch this $10 million project, I'm coming back for you.

00:18:28Begin the test.

00:18:36See that, Mr. Vance?

00:18:38These five firewalls are why our Solara Group has led in cybersecurity R&D all these years.

00:18:43And stayed ahead of Apex.

00:18:51Solara Group. Round one complete.

00:18:53Hold time. Five minutes, 45 seconds.

00:18:59Even with performance slashed by 95%, it held up for nearly six minutes.

00:19:04Looks like Maya's learned a thing or two over the years.

00:19:07But that's about it.

00:19:10You, a fired has-been, still running your mouth?

00:19:13Enough. What's the point of arguing right now?

00:19:16Supervisor Ross, are you confident?

00:19:18Don't worry, Mr. Vance.

00:19:20My team's been prepping for this project for four solid months.

00:19:23The firewall only has four layers left.

00:19:25But that doesn't mean we can't pull this off.

00:19:27It's gonna be tough.

00:19:28I just checked your code's security policies and config values.

00:19:32They're not up to par.

00:19:33Are you saying we'll lose?

00:19:35If you don't make changes, the first firewall won't last ten seconds.

00:19:40Give me a break.

00:19:41Get a few compliments and suddenly you think you're a legend?

00:19:44In this short amount of time?

00:19:45To find flaws in the firewall is pure fantasy.

00:19:48Totally.

00:19:49If you had that kind of skill, you wouldn't have gotten fired.

00:19:53Even if you could spot them, patching those vulnerabilities would be impossible in time.

00:19:57You think these flaws can be fixed in a minute?

00:20:00You can't do it.

00:20:01Doesn't mean nobody can.

00:20:03Remember, there's always someone better.

00:20:05Enough.

00:20:06I believe in my team.

00:20:13Testing begins.

00:20:14Mr. Vance, Supervisor Ross is a legitimate top-tier university graduate.

00:20:20A true top talent.

00:20:21He's the real deal.

00:20:22Unlike some who are all talk.

00:20:27Not as bad as it seemed.

00:20:29Chloe Evans, the industry's so-called guru, doesn't seem so legendary after all.

00:20:50First round of testing for Apex Group concluded.

00:20:53Three minutes, 35 seconds.

00:20:56Mr. Vance, is this the meticulously prepared firewall you've been working on?

00:21:00If you hadn't said anything, I'd have thought it was a screen door.

00:21:05Honestly, this second round is pointless.

00:21:08Let's skip it and save us all the time, right?

00:21:11Exactly.

00:21:13Oh, but Mr. Reed, what if they actually last for an even shorter time this round?

00:21:20How are we supposed to compete now?

00:21:23Our four firewalls with reduced performance lasted less than four minutes.

00:21:28Surpassing Solara?

00:21:29Forget it.

00:21:30Even with a hundred more tries, nothing would change.

00:21:34Supervisor Ross, think of something.

00:21:35Quick.

00:21:36I'm sorry, Mr. Vance.

00:21:37I...

00:21:37I failed.

00:21:39Is it possible?

00:21:40Is Apex really about to lose?

00:21:43Let me give it a shot.

00:21:45You.

00:21:46Don't you still have a second chance to test?

00:21:48The firewall system is already fully built.

00:21:50Even if what you say is true, we don't have time to make adjustments.

00:21:54What makes you think you can beat Solara?

00:21:56Who said I'm using your system?

00:22:02I have my own firewall.

00:22:04You've got to be kidding me.

00:22:05Do you have any idea how complex it is to build a firewall?

00:22:08And you think you can do it alone?

00:22:10Exactly.

00:22:11Our entire Apex team, hundreds of people, couldn't even build a proper one.

00:22:15And you can do it solo?

00:22:16Solo, are you saying all of us at Apex are just worthless?

00:22:21Mr. Vance, whether she's right or not, even if she could build a firewall herself, how could

00:22:27it possibly compare to the system we've poured our hearts into?

00:22:30If she goes up there, she'll just make a fool of herself.

00:22:34Mr. Vance, in my opinion, we should let Supervisor Ross try again.

00:22:39You can ask them what the result of another try would be.

00:22:43Mr. Vance, if you ask me, why not let this lady give it a shot?

00:22:47What if she really can turn things around?

00:22:51Maybe you too will create a legendary story.

00:22:53That woman saves her lord in his hour of need.

00:22:56The CEO, with no other way to repay her, can only offer himself in marriage.

00:23:02You, are you really sure about this?

00:23:06When it comes to technology, I never lose.

00:23:09Your company's cybersecurity has a problem.

00:23:12That's my specialty.

00:23:13I can help you.

00:23:15If you don't make changes, I'm afraid the first firewall won't hold up for 10 seconds.

00:23:20Mr. Vance, you're not actually believing what she's saying, are you?

00:23:24Mr. Vance, if your company has no other solution, I'll have to announce the results.

00:23:28Mr. Vance, just admit defeat already.

00:23:31You don't actually think this woman I fired is telling the truth, do you?

00:23:36Whether I believe her or not is my right.

00:23:38It's not your place to stand here and criticize.

00:23:41In Leo Vance's dictionary, there's no such thing as defeat.

00:23:45Even if there's only a 1 in 10,000 chance, I'm going all in.

00:24:02Low-level firewall system detected.

00:24:04Overwrite?

00:24:05Overwrite.

00:24:07Am I seeing this right?

00:24:08The data is transmitting wirelessly.

00:24:11Since when does Viridia have technology like this?

00:24:13When a legend like Chloe Evans steps up, it's truly something else.

00:24:17We're definitely winning this now.

00:24:22Deploying the new firewall now.

00:24:24So pretentious.

00:24:25You think slapping a voice pack on it turns it into some high-tech marvel?

00:24:30Supervisor Ross.

00:24:31How many layers does Chloe's firewall have?

00:24:33Can it even beat Maya?

00:24:35I don't know.

00:24:36But Chloe, after all, is a veteran legend.

00:24:38And she was Maya's mentor.

00:24:40At the very least, she can't be worse.

00:24:42It should have at least five layers.

00:24:44Five layers?

00:24:45Right.

00:24:46I am the tech supervisor here at Solara Group.

00:24:49What does that woman think she's competing with me for?

00:24:51If I hadn't indulged her before, she would have been fired from Solara long ago.

00:24:55Exactly.

00:24:56If it weren't for Maya, a filthy woman like her would never have been leeching off our company.

00:25:02You think everyone's a genius like Maya?

00:25:04Who can single-handedly build a five-layer firewall system?

00:25:08That's just a pipe dream.

00:25:10Who's dreaming?

00:25:11You'll see soon enough.

00:25:15Deployment complete.

00:25:16Solara system.

00:25:17Now securing your system.

00:25:21Only three layers.

00:25:22Chloe, is this your so-called guaranteed win?

00:25:27Ma'am, you dare show up with this beginner-level program?

00:25:32Who says more firewalls are better?

00:25:34If it works, even a single firewall can be a great system.

00:25:39Trust me.

00:25:40No matter what, Apex won't fall here.

00:25:45Let's begin.

00:25:47I hope the three-layer defense from the legend, Chloe, can hold out a little longer.

00:25:53What's going on?

00:25:54It's only been one second, and the first firewall is already breached.

00:25:58Chloe, are you trying to destroy Apex?

00:26:02I told you so.

00:26:03Listen, lady.

00:26:04Now you finally see where you stand.

00:26:15Was I wrong to trust her?

00:26:18Not even a minute.

00:26:20Now Apex is going to be nailed to the pillar of shame in the Viridian tech world.

00:26:26Mr. Reed, it looks like this project will go to Solara Group.

00:26:30Thank you, MC.

00:26:32But in my opinion, there's really no point in comparing anymore.

00:26:35This is simply a waste of public resources.

00:26:38Don't be so quick to judge.

00:26:39The game isn't over yet.

00:26:41Shut up!

00:26:42If it weren't for you, would Solara have crushed us like this?

00:26:45Now Mr. Vance and Apex have become the laughingstock of Riverton.

00:26:50Right now, Mr. Vance and Apex have become a laughingstock in Riverton.

00:26:54The whole city's laughing.

00:26:56I told you she's just a pretty face.

00:26:59You insisted on backing her.

00:27:01You were asking for it.

00:27:02Maya, I told you.

00:27:04Rushing things never ends well.

00:27:05It's not over yet.

00:27:07It's too early to declare a winner.

00:27:09Enough, Chloe.

00:27:11Not another word.

00:27:12I'm not blaming anyone for this.

00:27:14But from now on, don't you ever show your face around me again.

00:27:18Wait.

00:27:18MC.

00:27:19This tech summit.

00:27:21We at Apex Group have failed.

00:27:23We were outplayed.

00:27:27Mr. Vance, look.

00:27:32Systems clean.

00:27:34Virus eradicated.

00:27:35Firewalls back online.

00:27:36Should we trace the source and hit back?

00:27:38What?

00:27:39How?

00:27:39No way.

00:27:40That's absolutely impossible.

00:27:42The three-layer defense was clearly compromised.

00:27:45How could it be reversed?

00:27:47Nothing's impossible.

00:27:48I taught you that ages ago.

00:27:50It's not over until the very end.

00:27:53What makes you think isn't exactly what your enemy wants you to see.

00:27:57What the?

00:27:59We did it.

00:28:00Not only did we succeed, we performed a reverse tracking and took out the organizer's virus.

00:28:05Amazing.

00:28:06So this is the power of the legendary Chloe Evans?

00:28:09Incredible.

00:28:10Mr. Vance, this project will be awarded to your company, the Apex Group.

00:28:14Later, I'll have our staff finalize the contract with you.

00:28:18Thank you, MC.

00:28:22Mr. Reed, I never expected that in the end, we would be the ones to win.

00:28:26Thanks for sending Chloe my way.

00:28:30Maya Lin, what did you promise me?

00:28:32This was a multi-million dollar deal.

00:28:34How do you expect me to explain this to my dad?

00:28:37Say something.

00:28:39Talk, you couldn't even beat a woman?

00:28:41No, Ethan, I...

00:28:43Mr. Reed, I have to say, your judgment compared to the elder Mr. Reed's is so much worse, it's not

00:28:49even close.

00:28:50Don't get too cocky.

00:28:51You've only beaten me once.

00:28:53Your firewall system hasn't even been tested in the market yet.

00:28:56In the future, you'll only face bigger troubles.

00:28:59We'll see about that.

00:29:01Instead of worrying about us, you should worry about yourself.

00:29:04What do I have to worry about?

00:29:05If I remember correctly, you haven't switched over from Solara Group's firewall yet, have you?

00:29:10Solara Group is a 10-year-old company with daily active users reaching 10 million.

00:29:15The challenges it faces are not something your half-baked firewall can handle.

00:29:19That's bullshit.

00:29:21My firewall system has been running for over a month without any issues.

00:29:25Not only that, I've also saved the company hundreds of thousands of dollars in maintenance costs.

00:29:29From a long-term perspective, Solara Group's decision to abandon you was absolutely the right choice.

00:29:34Is that so?

00:29:40Hello?

00:29:42Director Lin, it's back.

00:29:43The company's system has crashed.

00:29:44What did you just say?

00:29:46Maya, what the hell is going on?

00:29:53Hey, Dad.

00:29:54Son, why did our company's system crash?

00:29:57And the Tech Summit project is dead in the water.

00:29:59What on earth is happening?

00:30:01Dad, about that.

00:30:02It's not like that.

00:30:03Just listen to me.

00:30:04What is there for us to talk about?

00:30:05Where's Chloe?

00:30:06Why can't I get a hold of her?

00:30:07Chloe, she...

00:30:09I fired her.

00:30:10What?

00:30:10You rebellious son.

00:30:12Are you trying to kill me?

00:30:13From now on, I'm disowning you as my son.

00:30:16Hey, Dad.

00:30:22Maya, you.

00:30:23This is all your fault.

00:30:24Why did you have to brag that you were better than Chloe?

00:30:27You're gonna be the death of me.

00:30:29Ethan, calm down.

00:30:31Right now, our top priority is to get back to the company and fix the system.

00:30:35This way.

00:30:36Hurry up.

00:30:37They're gone.

00:30:42Chloe, about what happened earlier, I apologize.

00:30:46It's fine.

00:30:48Our company still needs your firewall system.

00:30:50You, would you consider joining our company?

00:30:54If, if that's not possible, then...

00:30:59Hey, what's wrong?

00:31:00Call an ambulance.

00:31:04Doc, how is she doing?

00:31:05Her test results won't be ready till morning.

00:31:08You should have someone stay with her tonight.

00:31:10Got it.

00:31:10Thank you, doctor.

00:31:11Mm-hmm.

00:31:14You should go home and get some rest.

00:31:17Mr. Vance, are you sure you can handle this alone?

00:31:19The nurses are here.

00:31:21I don't want you collapsing, too.

00:31:24I'd have two people to take care of, then.

00:31:26Go ahead.

00:31:27All right, Mr. Vance.

00:31:28I'll head out, then.

00:31:58Why am I in the hospital?

00:32:09Oh, Chloe, you're awake.

00:32:13What's wrong?

00:32:14Ms. Evans.

00:32:17Ms. Evans, your test results are in.

00:32:19Congratulations, mom.

00:32:20You're pregnant.

00:32:21What?

00:32:22I'm pregnant.

00:32:23Mm-hmm.

00:32:27Try to stay calm.

00:32:28Getting too worked up could be a risk to the pregnancy.

00:32:31Just listen to the doctor.

00:32:32Let's sit down first.

00:32:34Congratulations, sir.

00:32:36Congratulations.

00:32:37To me?

00:32:38Yes.

00:32:40Chloe, I...

00:32:41It's Chloe Evans.

00:32:43Chloe Evans.

00:32:44As for this baby, I won't be keeping it.

00:32:47Forget how it would affect my work.

00:32:49Then there's this situation between us.

00:32:52How do we even explain that?

00:32:54A couple?

00:32:55Or a married couple?

00:32:57And...

00:32:58Is our age gap even appropriate?

00:33:01I...

00:33:04I'll take responsibility.

00:33:08Mr. Vance, we've got a big problem.

00:33:11Ever since we switched to the new firewall system,

00:33:13all of the company's servers have been paralyzed.

00:33:16Every single project across the company has stopped.

00:33:19I...

00:33:20I know.

00:33:20Server problems.

00:33:21Huh?

00:33:21I'm on my way.

00:33:23Ah.

00:33:25Chloe, there's a problem with the servers at my company.

00:33:28I have to go back and deal with it.

00:33:29Server problems?

00:33:30Yeah.

00:33:31I'm coming with you.

00:33:33Okay.

00:33:36Okay.

00:33:37Let's try it.

00:33:42Mr. Reed, the system's back online.

00:33:44That Chloe Evans had the nerve to claim my firewall system had problems.

00:33:49How laughable.

00:33:51A little hiccup happens all the time, right?

00:33:53It's just one thing after another.

00:33:55You're blowing things out of proportion.

00:33:57The system itself is fine now.

00:34:00But what about the Tech Summit project?

00:34:02What do we do?

00:34:03My dad will be back any minute now demanding answers.

00:34:10How about we just tell the old chairman that Chloe Evans stole company files?

00:34:15That's why we lost.

00:34:17That...

00:34:17Will that even work?

00:34:18Seriously?

00:34:20Why wouldn't it work?

00:34:21After all, she's already gone.

00:34:23You've got to trust me.

00:34:25My firewall system is a hundred times stronger than hers.

00:34:28Once her system crashes, her project will just naturally fall right into our hands.

00:34:33All right.

00:34:33We'll do it your way.

00:34:34You've got to believe me.

00:34:35I would never do anything to hurt you.

00:34:37See?

00:34:38The system is running perfectly, isn't it?

00:34:41Oh, crap.

00:34:42The system's been breached.

00:34:43Even the servers are paralyzed.

00:34:45What?

00:34:46How could this happen?

00:34:47You bastards!

00:35:16I was only gone for a few days to recover.

00:35:19Dad, about this incident, you've misunderstood Maya.

00:35:22Maya.

00:35:22It was all Chloe Evans.

00:35:24She's the one who betrayed us.

00:35:25She's been secretly cozying up to the president of Apex Group, Leo Vance, behind your back this

00:35:29whole time.

00:35:30If Maya hadn't caught on in time, our losses would have been far worse.

00:35:33Exactly, Chairman Reed.

00:35:35Chloe Evans, she resented you deeply.

00:35:37She kept telling me how you sidelined her, held her back, and stunted her career.

00:35:41Oh, and get this.

00:35:42She even tried to convince me to bail on you with her.

00:35:45Hmm.

00:35:46Is that so?

00:35:47That's the absolute truth, Chairman.

00:35:50I swear on my life.

00:35:52If I'm lying, may lightning strike me dead, Chairman.

00:35:55Yeah, Dad.

00:35:56Maya, she wouldn't lie to me.

00:35:58Well, Chloe Evans, you really are an ungrateful wretch.

00:36:02See?

00:36:03I knew it.

00:36:04Someone with her talent would never stay loyal to Solara.

00:36:07Good thing I had a backup plan.

00:36:09Dad, what do you mean by that?

00:36:12This trip abroad wasn't just for my health.

00:36:15There was another purpose.

00:36:16It was to make contact with Dark Inc. and discuss a partnership.

00:36:20Corio's most powerful network tech company, Dark Technologies.

00:36:24I've heard they're not only experts in cybersecurity, but their hardware capabilities are also top

00:36:29notch.

00:36:2980% of Riverton's servers are supplied by them.

00:36:32Even ours are.

00:36:34Exactly.

00:36:36Originally, their terms were quite harsh.

00:36:38But right now, we can't afford to be picky.

00:36:40I need you to contact Dark's technical lead.

00:36:42Tell them I accept their terms.

00:36:43Have them send someone over right away.

00:36:45Okay.

00:36:46But Dad, what about Chloe Evans?

00:36:48Chloe Evans.

00:36:49Once the server issue is settled, I'll deal with her.

00:36:53Mr. Reed, I just found out that Dark's technical engineers in Riverton are currently at Apex

00:36:58Group, helping maintain their servers.

00:36:59Oh?

00:37:00Their servers seem to have crashed, too.

00:37:04How convenient.

00:37:06You two go to Apex right now.

00:37:08Get Dark's engineers and bring them here.

00:37:11Okay, we're on it.

00:37:15Mr. Vance, after switching to the new firewall system, all the servers crashed, and all network

00:37:21services are down, too.

00:37:22If this continues, all our client data will be lost, and our company will go bankrupt.

00:37:27It was my oversight.

00:37:29Apex Group's hardware system is indeed inferior to Stellara's.

00:37:32Running the Stellara firewall system was too much for it.

00:37:35Which is why the entire system was completely paralyzed.

00:37:38What?

00:37:39It's you again!

00:37:40What am I supposed to say to you?

00:37:42This isn't Chloe's fault.

00:37:44Quickly contact Dark Inc.

00:37:46Is technicians to come and repair the system?

00:37:48Yes.

00:37:50That won't be necessary.

00:37:51I've already brought in the technicians for you.

00:37:56Leo, I've only been away from the company for a few days, and you almost bankrupted Apex.

00:38:02If you're not up to the job, then step down immediately.

00:38:08Who is she?

00:38:09Her?

00:38:10Jasmine Croft.

00:38:11She's Mr. Vance's aunt and the company's second largest shareholder.

00:38:15She's been trying to push him out so she can take over as president herself.

00:38:19Leo, let me introduce you.

00:38:20These two are technical engineers from Dark Inc.

00:38:23This is Kenji Ito.

00:38:25Now that you're here, hurry up and help us fix the server.

00:38:29Mr. Vance, although your server was provided by us at Dark A, your contract has already expired.

00:38:34If you want our help again, you'll have to sign a new one.

00:38:37We can renew it right now.

00:38:42Alright.

00:38:43To sign a new contract, your annual maintenance and upgrade fee jumps from 2 million to 20 million dollars.

00:38:5020 million?

00:38:51What?

00:38:51That's 10 times more.

00:38:52You don't have to pay.

00:38:54Then fix the server yourselves.

00:38:56Whether you can do it before Apex goes bankrupt, well, that's up to fate, Mr. Vance.

00:39:01Are you threatening me?

00:39:03So what if I am?

00:39:04If Leo doesn't renew, the server stays down.

00:39:07The company faces massive lawsuits from users.

00:39:10You'll be held responsible.

00:39:12If you do renew, you pay 10 times the fee up front.

00:39:15Apex still goes bankrupt.

00:39:17No matter what, your position as president is as good as over.

00:39:20What's in it for you?

00:39:22Benefits?

00:39:23Let me be straight with you.

00:39:24I've already made a deal with Dark Inc.

00:39:27Once I'm president of Apex Group, the fee stays the same.

00:39:31The price?

00:39:32Just turning Apex Group into a dark subsidiary here in Riverton.

00:39:36That's it.

00:39:37What?

00:39:38You're selling out Apex?

00:39:39So what if I do?

00:39:40As long as I control Apex, I don't care who's behind it.

00:39:47Don't worry.

00:39:48I'll take care of the server.

00:39:50Who do you think you are?

00:39:51You have no say here.

00:39:53This is our new director of technology, Chloe Evans.

00:39:56She'll be overseeing all technical matters for Apex Group.

00:39:59Oh, really?

00:40:00And you trust her that much?

00:40:01What's so special about her?

00:40:06She's nothing but a fraud who was fired for negligence.

00:40:10What talent could she possibly have?

00:40:12Maya, what are you doing here?

00:40:15I'm here for the Dark Engineers.

00:40:17You think I came here to see you?

00:40:18And who's this lady?

00:40:20You two are the engineers from Dark Inc., right?

00:40:24Yes.

00:40:25I'm the director of technology for Solara Group.

00:40:28My name is Maya Lin.

00:40:29I've already spoken with your company.

00:40:31Please come with us.

00:40:31Our servers, you see, need urgent repairs.

00:40:34Hold on.

00:40:34They are my honored guests.

00:40:36Our company's problem isn't resolved yet.

00:40:38They can't leave for now.

00:40:40And you are?

00:40:42Leo Vance's aunt, Jasmine Croft.

00:40:46See that, Leo?

00:40:47These engineers here are on a tight schedule.

00:40:50If you resign now, I'll have them fix the server immediately.

00:40:54But if they walk out, this company will be ruined because of you.

00:40:58You're exploiting the situation.

00:41:00Enough.

00:41:01Will you sign or not?

00:41:14Now you're talking, Leo.

00:41:16If you had handed over Apex to your aunt sooner, we could have avoided all this.

00:41:23Don't sign it.

00:41:24I told you I'd handle it.

00:41:26Who are you trying to fool?

00:41:27You're just a lousy network repair technician.

00:41:30With just a little bit of lousy skill, you think you can do an engineer's job?

00:41:34Maya, no matter what, I was once your mentor.

00:41:36There's no need for you to sling mud here.

00:41:39Do you even understand what it means to respect your mentor?

00:41:42Hmph.

00:41:43Respect your mentor?

00:41:44Respect your mentor?

00:41:44Spare me.

00:41:45Sweetie, I'm insulting you.

00:41:46So what?

00:41:49If you dare say one more word of nonsense to me, believe it or not, I'll slap you silly.

00:41:55Shut up!

00:41:56If you insult Chloe Evans again, I'll tear your mouth apart.

00:41:59You dare hit me?

00:42:00This is Apex.

00:42:01Chloe is my wife.

00:42:03Just try insulting her again.

00:42:07Ms. Croft, I'm afraid you don't know this yet.

00:42:10This Chloe Evans?

00:42:11She was just a lowly tech supervisor at Solara.

00:42:14She just stole our company's technology and curried favor with Mr. Vance.

00:42:18That's the only reason she got a foothold here at Apex.

00:42:21You really need to keep Mr. Vance in check and don't let him get fooled.

00:42:25Well, well, well.

00:42:27At your age, still resorting to such underhanded tricks.

00:42:30Leo, how did you hire these people?

00:42:33Are you blind or what?

00:42:34I'm the president of Apex.

00:42:36How I hire people isn't your concern.

00:42:39Fine.

00:42:39I won't interfere.

00:42:40But let me give you a friendly warning.

00:42:43Your time is running out.

00:42:44Every minute you waste now, the company loses more money.

00:42:49Trust me.

00:42:51I trust you.

00:42:53Leo, have you lost your mind?

00:42:54She's just a lowly tech supervisor.

00:42:57And you're still stubbornly putting your faith in her?

00:43:00How could I possibly trust you?

00:43:01You ungrateful wretch.

00:43:03My father died saving you.

00:43:05Whether the contract is renewed or not, what you really want is my position as president,

00:43:09isn't it?

00:43:09Rather than hand Apex over to you, I'd rather go down with the ship.

00:43:13You!

00:43:14Mr. Vance, let me remind you.

00:43:16Your people messed with our servers.

00:43:19If any problems arise, we won't be held responsible.

00:43:22He's right.

00:43:23If anything goes wrong, we'll be the ones left cleaning up the mess.

00:43:27Then the renewal fee will double.

00:43:30Then I must remind you, ma'am.

00:43:32If this situation isn't handled properly, the Apex group will fall to pieces.

00:43:37Can you bear that responsibility?

00:43:38Who said she's taking responsibility?

00:43:42Chloe, go ahead and fix it.

00:43:44If anything goes wrong, I'll take full responsibility for it.

00:43:47Mason, draft a liability waiver.

00:43:49If anything goes seriously wrong, I, Leo Vance, take full responsibility.

00:43:53Chloe Evans has nothing to do with it.

00:43:56Yes, sir.

00:43:59Chloe, just go fix it.

00:44:01I've got your back.

00:44:02Haven't gotten my hands dirty in a while, but gear this basic.

00:44:05I was bored with it back in college.

00:44:07Don't worry.

00:44:08I'll make sure you keep that president title.

00:44:10Good.

00:44:12What a show.

00:44:14Can't wait to see how you two get kicked out of Apex.

00:44:16Maya Lin, shut your mouth, or I'll have security drag you out.

00:44:20And you.

00:44:21I am the president of Apex now.

00:44:23What I say goes, you don't get to boss me around here.

00:44:27Fine, Leo Vance.

00:44:28I'll be right here watching you crash and burn.

00:44:30The second her repairs cause a problem, I guarantee I will immediately call a high-level meeting.

00:44:36Not only will you be held accountable, I'll have you both thrown in jail.

00:44:39Shut down the server.

00:44:40Yes, ma'am.

00:44:53Mr. Vance, I gotta say, about Chloe, she might be getting on in years, but she's still got an amazing

00:44:59figure.

00:45:01Mr. Vance, you're a fool.

00:45:03Other than Dark's most senior engineers, there isn't a soul on this planet who can fix these servers.

00:45:09And you Viridians don't stand a chance.

00:45:12Shut up.

00:45:12You Viridians this, you Viridians that.

00:45:15Weren't your ancestors, Viridian?

00:45:16Don't think we can't see through you.

00:45:18Don't think being sellouts, having a bit more schooling, and changing your names gives you the right to throw your

00:45:22weight around here.

00:45:23If you keep yapping, I'll have all of you thrown out together.

00:45:26You.

00:45:27Calm down.

00:45:41How's it going? Is it fixed?

00:45:42I rearranged the wiring, but time is tight, so I had to resort to this primitive method.

00:45:47After that, we just need to replace the server within a month.

00:45:49In a moment, I'll reconfigure the Stellara firewall to match the current server's capacity.

00:45:53I just need to sync them up.

00:45:55It'll take another ten minutes or so.

00:45:56You're just making this up on the fly, so in just thirty minutes total, you can fix the server, and

00:46:01the system will be running again?

00:46:03Even Dark's engineers couldn't pull that off, could they?

00:46:06Mr. Vance?

00:46:07This person tampered with our server.

00:46:09If any problems arise later, we won't be held responsible.

00:46:13You're responsible?

00:46:15Responsible, my ass.

00:46:16By the time you take responsibility, it'll be too damn late.

00:46:20Chloe, ignore them.

00:46:22Just focus on your work.

00:46:24Okay.

00:46:33Start the server.

00:46:35Okay.

00:46:41Failed, didn't it?

00:46:42The server isn't responding.

00:46:44I told you this old woman is a fraud.

00:46:46All she does is talk big.

00:46:48Just a last-ditch struggle.

00:46:49She doesn't know how to fix things, yet she stubbornly pushes on.

00:46:53Chloe, if you had any self-awareness, I'd advise you to turn yourself in early.

00:46:58Otherwise, you won't even get a chance to cry about it later.

00:47:02Leo Vance, you should resign as president now and hand over all of your shares to me as compensation.

00:47:08Then maybe I'll consider not sending you to jail.

00:47:12Look, the server is starting up.

00:47:15And the data...

00:47:18No way!

00:47:19How is that even possible?

00:47:20This has to be fake!

00:47:21The servers are all functioning normally.

00:47:24The data is fully restored.

00:47:27I can't believe you actually know how to fix servers.

00:47:30Aren't you supposed to be a network security officer?

00:47:32So how the hell do you know how to fix them?

00:47:34Someone like me you'd call...

00:47:36A techie.

00:47:37Besides writing code, I can handle hardware repairs, too.

00:47:41What? Women can't fix equipment?

00:47:43That's incredible.

00:47:44Even our own engineers at Dark couldn't work that fast.

00:47:48Ms. Evans, excuse me.

00:47:50Where did you learn your skills?

00:47:52So not calling me a...

00:47:54Technologically ignorant Viridian anymore?

00:47:56Haha, it was all a misunderstanding.

00:47:58We have the utmost respect for skilled people.

00:48:01Mr. Vance, look.

00:48:03Now that the servers are back up, let's talk about...

00:48:06Renewing your server contract.

00:48:07We can offer a discount on the annual fee.

00:48:10So now you're offering a discount?

00:48:13There's a catch.

00:48:14You have to get Ms. Evans to...

00:48:16Sell her expertise.

00:48:18And the Stellara firewall system.

00:48:21To Dark Inc.

00:48:22We'll even pay an additional ten million dollars.

00:48:25Ha! Ten million dollars?

00:48:27Plus, you sign an agreement ensuring Ms. Evans' technology and the Stellara firewall system won't be leaked.

00:48:36Not even to anyone inside Apex.

00:48:38You might as well just rob us!

00:48:41So, Mr. Vance, what do you say?

00:48:43Not interested. I could never agree to that.

00:48:45Don't forget, Mr. Vance, even though you fixed the servers, the Apex Group's server contract has already expired.

00:48:53If you don't renew, we will reclaim all the servers.

00:48:56And then, all your company's operations will grind to a halt.

00:49:01All that's left for you is bankruptcy and shutdown.

00:49:05Mr. Vance, there's an old saying in Viridia.

00:49:08A wise man knows when to yield.

00:49:11If you just agree, we can raise the offer from ten million to fifty million dollars.

00:49:16And we promise to let Apex Group use the system for free for three years.

00:49:21Fifty million?

00:49:22Dark Inc.

00:49:23How many users do you have here in Viridia?

00:49:25If Khloe's patents were yours, forget fifty million dollars.

00:49:28We're talking five hundred million.

00:49:29Even five billion dollars.

00:49:31You'd rake that in easily.

00:49:32I could never agree to that.

00:49:34Mr. Ito, this man is choosing the hard way.

00:49:37Let's just ignore him.

00:49:38Maybe we should head back to my company first and deal with our own issues.

00:49:42Hey, Mr. Vance.

00:49:43I'm giving you three days.

00:49:45If you don't agree by then, we'll come back and reclaim all the servers.

00:49:51Gentlemen, please.

00:49:54Think about it.

00:49:55Hey, hey, Leo.

00:49:57The only server vendor that can meet our needs right now is Dark Inc.

00:50:00If you don't agree with them, our entire company will grind to a halt.

00:50:04How are we supposed to attend the Lunar Crest Gala in Riverton then?

00:50:07This is about Apex going public.

00:50:09Are you really going to stand by and watch all the hard work of our employees go down the drain?

00:50:14No way.

00:50:15Don't even think about it.

00:50:17Even if Apex never goes public, I will never give a weapon to exploit our own people to foreign powers.

00:50:22Fine.

00:50:23In that case, I'll convene a high-level decision-making meeting tomorrow.

00:50:26If you can't provide a reasonable explanation, you can expect to be removed.

00:50:32Mr. Vance?

00:50:36What should we do?

00:50:37If our operations are halted and we can't attend the Lunar Crest Gala,

00:50:40then all the effort we've put into preparing for our IPO over the years will be for nothing.

00:50:46I...

00:50:47I don't know.

00:50:48What's the big deal?

00:50:50Just switch to a different server supplier.

00:50:52Easier said than done.

00:50:53For an Internet company our size, the server requirements are extremely strict.

00:50:58Globally, only one company meets those conditions.

00:51:02Dark.

00:51:03Otherwise, why do you think Viridia's Internet industry has been suppressed by Choreo for so many years?

00:51:09You're a tech guru.

00:51:11How can you not know something so basic?

00:51:13I really didn't know that.

00:51:15Well, the servers I used to cobble together myself work just fine.

00:51:19Really?

00:51:20Then you must be able to help Apex build a server that surpasses Darks, right?

00:51:25It's too late.

00:51:26Even if she has the skills, there's not enough time.

00:51:29Exactly.

00:51:30Building a server cluster from scratch, the manufacturing alone, takes at least three months.

00:51:35Three months?

00:51:38Mr. Vance, what are we going to do?

00:51:41Are we really going to have to agree to their demands?

00:51:45There is a domestic company that could solve Apex's current predicament.

00:51:49But it has military ties and generally doesn't work with private companies.

00:51:54What company?

00:51:55The Aerie Group.

00:51:56Aerie Group.

00:52:07Chloe, thanks for helping me fix that server setup problem.

00:52:10Otherwise, the military's fourth generation drone production would have been screwed.

00:52:13Seriously, you're my hero.

00:52:15Anytime you need something, just say the word.

00:52:17Stella, we're besties.

00:52:18Cut the formalities.

00:52:20Just buy me dinner sometime.

00:52:22No problem at all.

00:52:24Oh, right.

00:52:24I have a set of French perfume here, but it's at home.

00:52:27I'll give it to you next time you're back.

00:52:29Great.

00:52:29You better not welch on me.

00:52:31Or else I'll make every single electronic device at Aerie Group crash.

00:52:37Aerie Group is something we could never even hope to reach.

00:52:40Eh, Koch?

00:52:41This time, I'm afraid Apex is really done for.

00:52:44If you're talking about Aerie Group, then this matter is a piece of cake.

00:52:48You say a piece of cake?

00:52:50Chloe, you actually said that?

00:52:52That's Aerie Group we're talking about.

00:52:54They have the military backing them.

00:52:56Small businesses like ours don't stand a chance.

00:52:58Even the top ten listed companies in Viridia might not get a word in.

00:53:03Just because they can't do it, doesn't mean I can't.

00:53:05Leo, who doesn't have connections these days?

00:53:08Trust Chloe.

00:53:10You don't have to comfort me.

00:53:11Don't worry.

00:53:12I won't betray your technology and systems for the company.

00:53:16Why don't you guys believe me?

00:53:18I'll take you there myself.

00:53:19You'll see.

00:53:20Really?

00:53:21Of course.

00:53:21Let's go.

00:53:23Let's go.

00:53:24Let's go.

00:53:27Let's go.

00:53:29Hey.

00:53:32Hold on.

00:53:33What's wrong?

00:53:34Realized you've been talking big and want to back down?

00:53:37I have something urgent to take care of.

00:53:39Why don't you guys go ahead?

00:53:40How are we supposed to get there?

00:53:42We don't know the Aerie Group's chairwoman.

00:53:44We probably won't even get past the front gate.

00:53:46Here's what you do.

00:54:00Take this Aerie Group and find chairwoman Stella Knight.

00:54:04Tell them they have three days to bring a team over and set up the servers.

00:54:08An Aerie Group?

00:54:10She owes you something?

00:54:12That's right.

00:54:13Just tell her it's time to repay the French perfume she owes me from back in the day.

00:54:16A bottle of French perfume in exchange for servers that even tens of millions can't buy?

00:54:21I actually think I'm getting the short end of the stick here.

00:54:24If it weren't for Leo, this IOU could be worth half of the Aerie Group.

00:54:27Alright, that's enough.

00:54:29You guys hurry up and go.

00:54:30I'm heading out first.

00:54:33She...

00:54:34She's not running away because she's scared.

00:54:36Is she?

00:54:38You're not seriously thinking of taking this scrap of paper to the Aerie Group, are you?

00:54:43What's the difference between this and fraud?

00:54:46At this point, we have no choice but to try anything.

00:54:49Let's go.

00:54:49To the Aerie Group.

00:54:52Mr. Vance, you're the president of Apex Group.

00:54:56Don't you think it's...

00:54:57Completely ridiculous?

00:54:59Chloe has helped us so many times.

00:55:00She would never lie to us.

00:55:02But this is Aerie Group.

00:55:04The most renowned military contractor in the country.

00:55:07Their chairwoman.

00:55:08Is a tycoon who can actually...

00:55:10Rub shoulders with the president.

00:55:11Us showing up here with an IOU to see her.

00:55:15Doesn't that sound absolutely insane, Tifan's happy you?

00:55:17At this point, we have to try.

00:55:19Let's go.

00:55:22Paul, this is the Aerie Group headquarters.

00:55:24No unauthorized personnel allowed.

00:55:26Hello, I'm Leo Vance, president of Apex Group.

00:55:28I'm here to request a meeting with Chairwoman Knight.

00:55:31See the chairwoman?

00:55:31Do you have an appointment?

00:55:33No.

00:55:33No appointment?

00:55:34Looks to me like you're here causing trouble on purpose.

00:55:37Uh, no.

00:55:37No, no.

00:55:38My friend is an old acquaintance of Chairwoman Knight.

00:55:41Could you please go in and announce us?

00:55:42Where do you think this is?

00:55:44The chairwoman of Aerie Group isn't someone any random nobody can just waltz right in to see.

00:55:48Get lost.

00:55:49What's going on?

00:55:50This is the group headquarters.

00:55:52What's all this noise about?

00:55:53Manager Garcia.

00:55:56Manager Garcia.

00:55:57Hello.

00:55:58Leo Vance, president of Apex Group.

00:56:00Leo Vance.

00:56:02I need to see Chairwoman Knight.

00:56:03She's very busy right now.

00:56:05Get lost.

00:56:06It's urgent.

00:56:07I must see Chairwoman Knight.

00:56:09Oh, this IOU was given to me by a friend.

00:56:13An IOU?

00:56:14Yes.

00:56:15What is this?

00:56:16She said just give this to Chairwoman Knight and she'll see me.

00:56:19Chloe Evans, this is...

00:56:21Mr. Vance.

00:56:22Can't believe this IOU actually works.

00:56:25She gave it to me.

00:56:26She said to give it to Chairwoman Knight and she'd see me.

00:56:29Hand it over.

00:56:30Are you trying to get me killed?

00:56:32Manager Garcia, what do you mean?

00:56:35Waving around some worthless scrap of paper from who knows where.

00:56:38No details.

00:56:39No signature.

00:56:40Less than 20 words total.

00:56:42And you dare try to scam the Aerie group?

00:56:44Chairwoman.

00:56:45Get them out of here now.

00:56:47Right away.

00:56:49Hey, Manager Garcia.

00:56:50What are you doing?

00:56:51She gave this to me.

00:56:52She wouldn't lie to me.

00:56:53Chloe Evans.

00:56:54Who is this nobody?

00:56:55Never heard of her.

00:56:56Picking a fight in the wrong place, are you?

00:56:58Mr. Vance.

00:56:59See what I mean?

00:57:00I told you we shouldn't have trusted Chloe.

00:57:03What do we do now?

00:57:05Manager.

00:57:06Garcia.

00:57:06Could you go in and announce us?

00:57:08My friend told me that Chairwoman Knight owes her a French perfume.

00:57:11She sent me to ask Chairwoman Knight for help.

00:57:13She wouldn't lie to me.

00:57:14A lousy bottle of perfume was enough to trick you into coming here to die?

00:57:17Mr. Vance.

00:57:17How the hell did someone like you become a company president?

00:57:20Are you brainless?

00:57:21I think we should just hand you over to the Security Bureau for a thorough interrogation.

00:57:25Let's see what your real intentions are.

00:57:29What's going on here?

00:57:31Assistant Miller.

00:57:32These two showed up with an I.O.U. to collect a debt from the Chairwoman.

00:57:35An I.O.U.?

00:57:37Ridiculous.

00:57:37Hurry up and get them out of here.

00:57:38What will people think if outsiders see this?

00:57:41Yes, of course.

00:57:41I'll handle this.

00:57:44You two, out of all the things to forge, you forge an I.O.U. for French perfume?

00:57:49Pathetic.

00:57:51French perfume.

00:57:53Does our Aerie group look like we can't afford perfume?

00:57:55Beat their heads in right now to make an example of them.

00:57:58Go on.

00:58:00Stop right there.

00:58:02What did you just say?

00:58:03French perfume?

00:58:04No, these two guys came with an I.O.U., trying to collect a debt from Chairwoman Knight.

00:58:08The I.O.U.?

00:58:09The I.O.U., well, this...

00:58:11Alright.

00:58:18Chloe Evans.

00:58:20Assistant Miller.

00:58:21Uh, this is obviously fake.

00:58:23You idiot!

00:58:24Let him go now.

00:58:27Young man, how did you get this I.O.U.?

00:58:29Chloe Evans gave it to me.

00:58:31She said if we bring this to Chairwoman Knight and ask for her help, the Aerie group will definitely help

00:58:35us.

00:58:35Our Apex Group servers are about to be repossessed by Dark Ink.

00:58:38This is a critical moment of life and death for our company.

00:58:41So you're the rising star of Riverton's internet industry, the Apex Group?

00:58:45Yes.

00:58:46I understand.

00:58:47However, Chairwoman Knight is in a meeting right now.

00:58:49Once it's over, I'll contact her.

00:58:52This I.O.U., is it really that effective?

00:58:54Chloe Evans, she didn't lie to us.

00:58:57Perhaps it's even more useful than you imagine.

00:58:59You should head back for now.

00:59:00If there's any news, I'll contact you right away.

00:59:03Okay.

00:59:04Let's go.

00:59:13Chairwoman Knight, Leo Vance, president of Apex Group, came here with Chloe Evans' I.O.U.

00:59:18He's at headquarters seeking the group's help to obtain server resources.

00:59:22Chloe.

00:59:22Got it.

00:59:23I'll get our company's best server sent over ASAP.

00:59:26Wait.

00:59:27No.

00:59:27I'll go in person.

00:59:29Yes, ma'am.

00:59:35Hey, Chloe.

00:59:36You sold your investment properties and stocks, all of them?

00:59:39What's this about?

00:59:40Getting married?

00:59:43Sort of.

00:59:45I'm expecting.

00:59:46Wow, Chloe.

00:59:48You kept it quiet and now you're expecting?

00:59:50I'm so jealous.

00:59:51Ah, don't be.

00:59:52You will too someday.

00:59:53Well, I'll work on it.

00:59:55Anyway, I've got to run.

01:00:06You're back.

01:00:07Perfect timing.

01:00:08Dinner's ready.

01:00:08You?

01:00:09What are you doing here?

01:00:11What?

01:00:11You're not happy to see me and the baby in my belly?

01:00:14Of course not.

01:00:15I'm just curious.

01:00:16How'd you even find my place?

01:00:18And how'd you get in?

01:00:20For a tech whiz like me, tracking a location and cracking a password is child's play.

01:00:25Right, right, right.

01:00:26You're at the top of your field, after all.

01:00:28It's just...

01:00:29I can't help but feel you know your way around here better than I do.

01:00:34Well, see, I'm carrying our baby now.

01:00:37I don't want our little one eating takeout every day.

01:00:39You.

01:00:40Hey, all right, all right.

01:00:42Okay, the food's getting cold.

01:00:43Let's eat first.

01:00:58Wow, you're an amazing cook.

01:00:59I haven't had a meal this good in ages.

01:01:01Seriously, this is the best food I've had in a long time.

01:01:05Glad you like it.

01:01:06Oh, right.

01:01:07Have you seen Stella lately?

01:01:08No.

01:01:09That Stella, how could she just go back on her word?

01:01:12Well, not exactly.

01:01:14Chairwoman Knight's away on a business trip.

01:01:16Assistant Miller met with us.

01:01:17I told her about it, and she said she'd pass the message along.

01:01:21Not sure if it'll work, though.

01:01:23Cora.

01:01:23She's the kind of person who gets things done.

01:01:26Don't worry.

01:01:27Have some more.

01:01:28I'm full.

01:01:29I'm stuffed.

01:01:30Well, if you're full.

01:01:34I should get going.

01:01:36Well, let me walk you out.

01:01:38Okay, I'm off then.

01:01:47Wait.

01:01:48Don't go.

01:01:49Tonight, just stay.

01:01:56All right, I'll stay.

01:02:01Oh, right.

01:02:02You want me to sleep on the couch?

01:02:04I'll take the couch.

01:02:06You take the bedroom.

01:02:07How could I possibly let a pregnant woman sleep on the couch?

01:02:11But this couch?

01:02:12Just go back and get some rest.

01:02:16Okay.

01:02:19Watch out.

01:02:22Are you okay?

01:02:25I'm fine.

01:02:27I'm going to bed then.

01:02:33Did you twist your ankle?

01:02:35Sit down.

01:02:36Let me take a look.

01:02:43It's swollen.

01:02:44I have a first aid kit.

01:02:45I'll get some medicine for you.

01:02:47Oh, don't bother.

01:03:09Ow.

01:03:11You're hurting me.

01:03:13Sorry.

01:03:13I was just checking to see if anything's broken.

01:03:16Just try to bear the pain.

01:03:25How does it feel?

01:03:26Can you walk back?

01:03:28I can.

01:03:34You don't have to act so tough at home.

01:03:36I'll carry you back.

01:03:41Then get some rest.

01:03:42I'll go sleep in the other room.

01:03:44Good night.

01:03:50Good night.

01:03:59Leo, I was wondering if you'd even dare to show up.

01:04:02The purpose of this executive meeting I've called today is simple.

01:04:06We, the executives, all hope that you will voluntarily step down as president of Apex Group.

01:04:11Listen up, everyone.

01:04:12Ever since I took over as president of Apex Group, I've poured my heart and soul into this company.

01:04:16The company has been thriving.

01:04:18Not long ago, I even landed a $10 million deal at the tech summit.

01:04:22What's with the betrayal?

01:04:24Mr. Vance, that's not a fair way to put it.

01:04:26You've done a lot for the company, but you are the president.

01:04:29And that's part of your job.

01:04:31We're asking you to step down because you offended Dark Inc., directly harming the company's interests.

01:04:36You?

01:04:38They've got a point, you know.

01:04:39You refused to sign with Dark Inc., which caused them to pull their servers and cancel their partnership.

01:04:46Soon, the entire Apex will be at a standstill.

01:04:48The losses for Apex will be in the tens of millions.

01:04:53Here's the resignation agreement. Make this easy on yourself.

01:04:58Jasmine, you're kicking me when I'm down.

01:05:03I've been looking forward to this day for a very long time.

01:05:07Mr. Vance, for the company's sake and for your own, just sign it.

01:05:12Besides, you're only stepping down as president.

01:05:14You'll still keep your shares in the company.

01:05:16You can still receive dividends.

01:05:17For the rest of your life, you'll be set.

01:05:21Leo, I've been more than fair with you. Don't push your luck.

01:05:24At this point, besides putting up a feudal resistance, what other options do you have?

01:05:29Don't tell me you actually found a new provider for Apex, huh?

01:05:35What makes you think he hasn't?

01:05:38Nonsense. In the entire market, is there any other provider that can replace Dark Inc.?

01:05:43So, Aerie Group.

01:05:47Did you all hear that?

01:05:49Aerie Group. They're a defense contractor. A defense contractor.

01:05:53They never work with private companies.

01:05:56If Leo Vance really had what it takes, Apex Group wouldn't have had to, during its IPO, go around begging

01:06:01everyone for help.

01:06:04Leo, I thought you spent all day cooking up some brilliant plan.

01:06:07Coming up with some brilliant plan. Turns out you're just here making a fool of yourself.

01:06:13And you, if you can get Aerie Group to provide servers for Apex, I, Jasmine Croft, am willing to personally

01:06:18get on my knees and apologize.

01:06:21You said it.

01:06:23It's a deal.

01:06:26Leo Vance, you're just hiding behind some woman. Look at yourself. Do you even look like a president anymore?

01:06:33This is a high-level executive meeting. You just drag some woman in here to speak for you, to take

01:06:38the lead. Do you have any respect for the rest of us?

01:06:40Yeah, you really don't respect any of us. Do you have a solution or not? Say something.

01:06:45I believe in Chloe. If she says Aerie Group will come, then they'll come through for me.

01:06:51Leo Vance. I think you've been brainwashed by this bitch. You all keep talking about Aerie Group. Where is it

01:06:58exactly?

01:06:59None of us have ever heard of it. Where is it exactly?

01:07:05Who said we wouldn't come?

01:07:09Stella, you're almost 40. And you still make such a grand entrance?

01:07:13Stella? Who is she? Is she here to help us?

01:07:16Now that Stella's here, the server issue is resolved.

01:07:21Stella, do you have any sense of time?

01:07:24If you'd been any later, this whole thing would have fallen apart.

01:07:28Chloe, I call this good things come to those who wait.

01:07:31If I'd come early, Mr. Vance wouldn't have gotten to see the spectacle of human nature.

01:07:35Leo, let me introduce you.

01:07:37This is the chairwoman of the Aerie Group, Stella Knight, and my dear friend.

01:07:41From now on, our Apex Group servers will be using theirs.

01:07:46Chairwoman Knight.

01:07:50What?

01:07:51The chairwoman of Aerie Group?

01:07:53Ms. Croft, this.

01:07:56Leo Vance, where did you dig up these actors?

01:07:59Every one of them acts pretty convincingly, too.

01:08:02Impersonating the chairwoman of a defense contractor will land you in military court.

01:08:06Do you understand? Or are you planning to spend the rest of your life in prison?

01:08:09How dare you? Are you blind? You can't even recognize the chairwoman of Aerie Group? Don't you use the internet?

01:08:18Ms. Croft.

01:08:20She really is the chairwoman of the Aerie Group, Stella Knight.

01:08:24This.

01:08:25This can't be!

01:08:26Mr. Vance, I'm Chloe's closest friend, Stella Knight.

01:08:30I know what's going on.

01:08:32Our Aerie Group is very willing to offer our most advanced servers to you.

01:08:35And from now on, all inspections and maintenance will be on us.

01:08:43Mr. Vance, this is a ten-year contract.

01:08:46Every year, all you have to pay the Aerie Group is just one dollar to enjoy full services.

01:08:50What? One dollar?

01:08:52Really?

01:08:53Yes.

01:08:55Thank you, chairwoman Knight.

01:08:58You should thank Chloe.

01:09:00Chloe, you're buying me dinner.

01:09:03We'll see.

01:09:04I've been swamped lately. Let's talk when I have time.

01:09:07You're so cheap.

01:09:09I came all this way to help you, and you won't even buy me a meal?

01:09:12All right, all right. Let's catch up in a couple of days.

01:09:15I have other things to do. I'm heading out.

01:09:17You got it. Take care.

01:09:23Right now, the Aerie Group's server lease contract is in my hands.

01:09:27Anyone else want me to step down?

01:09:30Mr. Vance, we're sorry. We just weren't thinking straight.

01:09:33Yes, yes, exactly. We just, you know, worried. That's all.

01:09:37Since the server is fine, I believe no one will doubt your ability, Mr. Vance.

01:09:41If there's nothing else, you're dismissed.

01:09:44Fine.

01:09:48Leo Vance, you're gonna pay for this.

01:09:51I won't let this. I won't let this go.

01:09:53Whatever.

01:09:59Okay, everything's settled.

01:10:00Chloe, you're amazing.

01:10:02You actually got the chairwoman of the Aerie Group to come here herself.

01:10:06I told you, but you wouldn't believe me.

01:10:09Thank you, Chloe Evans.

01:10:11Since when do you thank me?

01:10:14Well, you are the father.

01:10:16Chloe, what did you say? Whose father is Mr. Vance?

01:10:21She said I'll be a father eventually.

01:10:23You misheard, right?

01:10:25Chloe?

01:10:26Okay.

01:10:27Now that everything's settled, I'm going to check on the system security.

01:10:31I'm out.

01:10:31Okay.

01:10:38Maya, it's been two whole days.

01:10:40Why haven't those darky engineers fixed the server?

01:10:43Beats me.

01:10:44They clock out at five sharp.

01:10:46Say it's a choreo thing.

01:10:47I don't give a damn.

01:10:48We're bleeding millions already.

01:10:51You, right now, immediately go and push them to fix the server.

01:10:55Or else you'll have to answer to my dad.

01:10:57Mr. Reed, we've got a problem.

01:10:59The server crashed again.

01:11:00This time the damage is nearly total.

01:11:03I told you we couldn't trust those choreo guys.

01:11:07What the hell is going on here?

01:11:09Didn't you properly question the dark engineers?

01:11:11What exactly is going on?

01:11:13They, they're saying it's a firewall problem, not the server.

01:11:20Maya Lin, you.

01:11:22Dad.

01:11:24Are you telling me the company I've poured my life into,

01:11:26the one I built from the ground up,

01:11:28is going to be destroyed today?

01:11:29They did say, getting the server back online isn't impossible.

01:11:33Then spit it out.

01:11:34If we can just get our hands on Apex Group's Stellara firewall,

01:11:37everything will run smoothly.

01:11:40Exactly.

01:11:41Chloe Evans.

01:11:41Go get Chloe Evans.

01:11:42Dad, wait.

01:11:44But, I'm the one who fired Chloe.

01:11:46Do you really think she'll help us?

01:11:50Send Maya.

01:11:51After all, she was Chloe's protege.

01:11:53Maya.

01:11:54Listen to me.

01:11:55You will beg if you have to, but you will get Chloe Evans here.

01:11:58Otherwise, you're going to jail.

01:12:01I'll get right on it.

01:12:03Chairman Reed, I'm coming too.

01:12:05Noah Hayes, how's it going with our move into Riverton?

01:12:09Chairwoman, we've already talked with the local government.

01:12:11To show our sincerity for the upcoming Lunar Crest Gala in Riverton,

01:12:15we will be providing our full support.

01:12:17And, we've also got a multi-million dollar bidding project to support local businesses.

01:12:22Good.

01:12:22I understand.

01:12:23You're dismissed.

01:12:28Assistant Hayes, we're the top financial group in Viridia.

01:12:31And the Chairwoman is the lifelong honorary president of the Lunar Crest Gala.

01:12:35Why would she care so much about a small place like Riverton?

01:12:40The Chairwoman has an old friend there, a tech legend.

01:12:43From what I hear, she's the Chairwoman of a company in Riverton, the Solara Group.

01:12:47The Chairwoman.

01:12:49This is under the guise of investment to secure a partnership with her, to tie down this legend.

01:12:53Oh, so that's how it is.

01:12:55Oh, right.

01:12:56I remember you're from Riverton, aren't you?

01:12:58Yes, I am.

01:12:59And my cousin actually works at Solara.

01:13:01Well then, this time the Lunar Crest Gala in Riverton is all yours.

01:13:05Take full charge.

01:13:06Make sure nothing goes wrong.

01:13:07Understood.

01:13:08Consider it done.

01:13:19Finally done.

01:13:20You're incredible, Director Evans.

01:13:22Such a complex piece of equipment.

01:13:24And you replaced it in just a few hours.

01:13:27Any idea where Mr. Vance is?

01:13:28Mr. Vance is with the senior executives in a strategy meeting.

01:13:31It'll probably take another hour or two.

01:13:34You guys handle the remaining basic tasks.

01:13:36I'm heading out.

01:13:37See you.

01:13:40If I leave now, I should make it.

01:13:42I'll drop Leo a text first.

01:13:47Mentor, please, you have to help me, Mentor.

01:13:49If you don't help me, this time I could really lose everything.

01:13:52I could even end up in jail, Mentor.

01:13:57Who's your mentor?

01:13:58Supervisor Evans.

01:13:59I know I messed up, but it's all on Maya Lin.

01:14:03If she hadn't meddled, I never would have fired you.

01:14:05But Solara is really on the brink of collapse now.

01:14:08My dad's so stressed, he's in the hospital.

01:14:11Please, please come back and help us.

01:14:12Please.

01:14:13Back when you fired me, I asked you if we should at least send a message to the old chairman.

01:14:17You said it wasn't necessary.

01:14:19You even took back the villa the company gave me and the car.

01:14:21You took them all back.

01:14:23Supervisor Evans, I was a fool.

01:14:24You show me an inch of respect, I'll return a mile.

01:14:27I, Chloe Evans, can say with a clear conscience I've done right by Solara Group.

01:14:31I've done right by the old chairman.

01:14:33But now I'm no longer with Solara Group.

01:14:35I'm not helping you.

01:14:36If I helped you, it'd be a betrayal of the trust Apex has placed in me.

01:14:40Chloe Evans, we're begging you on our knees like this and you still won't lift a finger.

01:14:45I'm not a saint.

01:14:46I don't turn the other cheek.

01:14:48You?

01:14:56Maya, the Lunar Crest Group has decided to hold the Lunar Crest Gala right here in Riverton.

01:15:00We'll also select a promising investment target.

01:15:03As your cousin, I really went to bat for you.

01:15:05To secure this spot for you.

01:15:07Really?

01:15:10Excellent.

01:15:12Chloe Evans, you think we can't survive without you?

01:15:15I can save Solara on my own.

01:15:17Seriously?

01:15:18Cross my heart.

01:15:19It's the truth.

01:15:22Listen, my cousin is the sales manager at Lunar Crest Group, a major multinational, no less.

01:15:28If they step in, forget about just fixing the system.

01:15:31And the firewall.

01:15:33Even helping us upgrade our entire setup would be a piece of cake.

01:15:36That's fantastic, Maya.

01:15:37I knew it.

01:15:38I knew I could count on you.

01:15:41Chloe Evans, just you wait.

01:15:43We're coming for Apex sooner or later.

01:15:45Let's go.

01:15:46Let's go.

01:15:49Lunar Crest Group.

01:15:50Has Sophia lost her mind?

01:15:52Whatever, not my problem.

01:15:54I'm off to the market to get my Blackwood Lakes prime catch fish head.

01:15:59That's all for today.

01:16:00You can all get back to work.

01:16:02Yes, Mr. Vance.

01:16:05Oh, right.

01:16:06Where's Chloe?

01:16:07Not sure.

01:16:08Find her.

01:16:09I need to talk to her.

01:16:10About tomorrow's Lunar Crest Gala.

01:16:12Why do you need to talk to Director Evans about it?

01:16:15Plus, she tells you everywhere she goes.

01:16:18Why does it feel like you two are reporting to each other?

01:16:23Like you're dating or something.

01:16:26Cut it out.

01:16:27Got it.

01:16:38Hey, Chloe.

01:16:39Where are you?

01:16:40I'm at the market.

01:16:41You didn't see my text?

01:16:43Then go back and wait for me.

01:16:44I need to talk to you about the Lunar Crest Gala.

01:16:47All right.

01:16:48Got it.

01:16:51The fish soup is ready.

01:16:52Let's eat.

01:16:57Let's eat.

01:17:01Have some soup first.

01:17:03You first.

01:17:05We'll share.

01:17:11Mmm.

01:17:12You know what?

01:17:13This fish tastes really special.

01:17:15This is Blackwood Lake's prime catch.

01:17:17They call it the Fish King.

01:17:18It's extremely nutritious.

01:17:20It's a superfood.

01:17:21It's been a long time since I've enjoyed a meal this much.

01:17:25Tell me, though.

01:17:26You're only 20.

01:17:28Why are you pushing yourself so hard?

01:17:32For my dad's dying wish.

01:17:34If, at the Lunar Crest Gala, I can win the support of the Lunar Crest Group, I can finally

01:17:39establish a foothold in Viridia's tech industry.

01:17:41Lunar Crest Group?

01:17:43Yeah.

01:17:44Easy.

01:17:45I'll help you.

01:17:46You'll help me?

01:17:47You've already done so much for me.

01:17:50Chloe, thank you.

01:17:51If it weren't for you, I probably would have given up long ago.

01:17:56There, there.

01:17:57Let's just eat.

01:18:04All right.

01:18:05I have things to do tomorrow.

01:18:06I should get going.

01:18:07Chloe, it's so late.

01:18:09You should stay the night.

01:18:11Still planning on the couch?

01:18:12Um, I want to sleep in the bedroom with you.

01:18:16I'm burning up.

01:18:18Seriously, so hot.

01:18:19Is this fish soup really that strong?

01:18:44You're such a tease.

01:18:45We are married.

01:18:48Why so shy?

01:18:49Don't talk.

01:18:50Chloe, let's find time to get our marriage license.

01:18:56Let's talk after the gala.

01:18:58All right.

01:18:58I'll take that as a yes.

01:19:08Hey, Sophia.

01:19:09I heard Lunar Crest Group is coming to Riverton.

01:19:12Yeah.

01:19:12I want you to be our Director of Information Security.

01:19:15I knew you had an agenda.

01:19:16I'm in, but you owe me one.

01:19:27Chloe Evans, you actually got the guts to show up.

01:19:30From what I know, for this business forum, the Lunar Crest Group invited all the cybersecurity firms in Riverton.

01:19:36Of course, we're here.

01:19:37Don't think for a second that sneaking your way into the Lunar Crest Gala is going to land you that

01:19:42multi-million dollar support initiative.

01:19:44You're the second largest shareholder of our company, Apex.

01:19:46What are you doing standing with our competitor?

01:19:49Have you defected?

01:19:50I've already withdrawn my investment and joined Solara Group.

01:19:53Apex is about to go belly up.

01:19:54I invited Ms. Croft to join us.

01:19:56Is there a problem with that?

01:19:57So you're all in cahoots.

01:20:00Just because you managed to crash Lunar Crest Forum doesn't mean you can pull off anything.

01:20:04Of all the multi-million dollar projects from the Lunar Crest Group today, you're not getting your hands on a

01:20:08single one.

01:20:09From what I understand, the Lunar Crest Group's multi-million dollar support initiative is aimed at all promising and capable

01:20:15tech companies.

01:20:17Sure, Apex wasn't cutting it before, but now we have Chloe Evans on our team.

01:20:21The real dead weight?

01:20:22Your Solara Group.

01:20:25Pathetic.

01:20:26Even if Chloe Evans is a top-tier technician, what does it matter?

01:20:29However, she's still just a hired hand.

01:20:31My cousin, Isabella, is the manager of the sales department at Lunar Crest Group.

01:20:35She's also in charge of this gala.

01:20:37She already gave me the inside scoop that the multi-million dollar support initiative is already in the bag for

01:20:42our Solara Group.

01:20:43In hindsight, firing you and choosing Maya was the best decision I ever made.

01:20:48What if I told you that without Apex Group, there'd be no Lunar Crest Gala today?

01:20:53Would you believe me?

01:20:58Chloe should be here by now.

01:21:00Isabella, go prepare the appointment documents.

01:21:02I'll head to the venue first.

01:21:04Yes, Chairwoman Sterling.

01:21:05You go on ahead.

01:21:06I'll be right there.

01:21:08You think you're worthy of Lunar Crest's attention?

01:21:12Once I'm done with that loud-mouthed woman, Lunar Crest Group will owe me big time.

01:21:21What are you waiting for?

01:21:23Grab her.

01:21:24Now.

01:21:24Stop right there.

01:21:28What is going on here?

01:21:32Sophia, if you'd been any later, your security would have...

01:21:36would have dragged me off.

01:21:38Well, how dare you?

01:21:39Wait, ma'am.

01:21:40Who are you?

01:21:42I should be asking you that.

01:21:43How dare you lay a hand on my friend.

01:21:46I'm Maya Lin, the Technical Director of Solara Group.

01:21:48Maya Lin.

01:21:49My cousin is the sales manager of Lunar Crest Group, Isabella Rossi,

01:21:53and is also in charge of this business conference.

01:21:56Isabella, you say?

01:21:57So you're throwing your weight around?

01:21:59Just because of your cousin?

01:22:01So, what if I am?

01:22:03You know what?

01:22:03I'll take you down with her.

01:22:05Do you have any idea who this woman standing in front of you is?

01:22:08The chairwoman of the Lunar Crest Group, Sophia Sterling.

01:22:13Sophia Sterling?

01:22:17You're just some actress Chloe hired, aren't you?

01:22:19How dare you have the nerve to impersonate Chairwoman Sterling?

01:22:22Did you just hit me?

01:22:25Dumbs.

01:22:27Speaker phone.

01:22:29Hello?

01:22:30Isabella, I'm giving you one minute.

01:22:31Within one minute, if you don't get here,

01:22:33then don't bother coming around ever again.

01:22:35So, are the documents ready?

01:22:39Assistant Hayes, all the documents are ready.

01:22:45Hello?

01:22:47Isabella, I'm giving you one minute.

01:22:49If you don't show up within that minute...

01:22:51Okay.

01:22:52...or don't ever show your face again...

01:22:53I'll be right there.

01:22:55You're about to be finished,

01:22:57and you're still putting on this act, huh?

01:23:00Chloe, she's just a kid, but so vicious.

01:23:03You can't judge a book by its cover.

01:23:05I left Solara because I was framed by her.

01:23:08Good.

01:23:09Then today, we'll settle all our scores.

01:23:11Today.

01:23:12What?

01:23:12Oh, you're really getting into it, aren't you?

01:23:14What are you all just standing there for?

01:23:16Get moving and throw them out.

01:23:18Stop right there.

01:23:20Hold it!

01:23:21Isabella, you're finally here.

01:23:23Some actress came out of nowhere,

01:23:24and she had the nerve to impersonate Chairwoman Sterling.

01:23:26I was just about to teach her a lesson for you.

01:23:31Are you trying to get yourself killed?

01:23:33Don't drag me into this.

01:23:36Chairwoman, none of this has anything to do with me.

01:23:38She's the one talking nonsense.

01:23:40Isabella, you let your cousin run wild here.

01:23:43Effective immediately, you're fired.

01:23:45No, Chairwoman.

01:23:46Please give me another chance.

01:23:48I was wrong.

01:23:50And you, Maya Lin, right?

01:23:52You dare hit me, I'll have you thrown in jail.

01:23:54And I'll sue you.

01:23:55Sue you until you have nothing left.

01:23:57No, Chairwoman.

01:23:59No!

01:23:59I don't want to go to jail, Chairwoman.

01:24:01Someone take them away.

01:24:03Oh no, oh no.

01:24:04We pissed off the Lunar Crest Group.

01:24:05We're totally screwed now.

01:24:06Oh my god, what was I thinking pulling out of Apex?

01:24:09I'm such an idiot.

01:24:11Noah's hate.

01:24:13The letter of appointment and the plan for the multi-million dollar support initiative.

01:24:17Right here.

01:24:20Mr. Vance, this is our Lunar Crest Group's multi-million dollar support contract.

01:24:24Congratulations to Apex for securing this contract.

01:24:27Really?

01:24:28Mm-hmm.

01:24:32Well, I've got other things to take care of.

01:24:33You take care of the arrangements.

01:24:35I'm heading out.

01:24:37Thank you, Sophia.

01:24:42Chloe, am I dreaming right now?

01:24:44What are you dreaming about in broad daylight?

01:24:47Chloe, thank you.

01:24:49What for?

01:24:50This Stellara system and this multi-million dollar contract, let's just think of them as a gift for our child.

01:24:55Well, if you're putting it that way, it's not enough.

01:24:59That's still not enough?

01:25:00What else do you want?

01:25:01Our child needs a father.

01:25:03Chloe, let's get married.

01:25:11Chloe, will you marry me?

01:25:12I will.

01:25:16The End

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