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00:00:00My name is Catherine Brown, the real heiress who was lost for 18 years.

00:00:05Today, my family pushed me into hell.

00:00:07The fake heiress Jolene and I were kidnapped.

00:00:09The kidnappers say the Browns can only save one of us.

00:00:15Jolene!

00:00:16Let Jolene go! Do whatever you want with Catherine!

00:00:18If you touch Jolene again, I'll make sure you die here.

00:00:21Release Jolene first.

00:00:22Tied to a pillar, I listened to my three brothers abandon me without hesitation.

00:00:26I look toward my fiancé, Declan Fulton, hoping he will save me.

00:00:30But he doesn't even glance my way.

00:00:32I choose Jolene too.

00:00:34This is the man I loved for three years.

00:00:37Code-blooded.

00:00:39Roofless.

00:00:47I know, once I nearly died saving him.

00:00:50But now he doesn't spare me an extra glance.

00:01:00Poor girl.

00:01:02Jolene paid us to get rid of you.

00:01:04No need to hurry.

00:01:05One at a time, boys.

00:01:07Everyone gets their turn.

00:01:10No!

00:01:12Suddenly, a deafening gunshot tears through the silence.

00:01:15A dozen figures dressed in black storming sights.

00:01:19If you want to live,

00:01:23stop right now.

00:01:24I recognize the man.

00:01:26He is Liam Warren.

00:01:27The most powerful man in Artwell.

00:01:29Who commands a massive empire.

00:01:32Ruthless, formidable, and feared by everyone.

00:01:35Mr. Warren.

00:01:36Please spare us.

00:01:53Who are you?

00:01:55I'm the one sending you to hell.

00:01:57Suddenly, the warehouse echoed with screams,

00:02:00desperate pleas,

00:02:01and the sickening cracks of breaking bones.

00:02:08How much did Jolene pay you?

00:02:10Five million.

00:02:11She wanted you ruined.

00:02:16Thank you for saving me.

00:02:21You've been poisoned for over a month.

00:02:24I can cure it.

00:02:26Do you trust me?

00:02:29I trust you.

00:02:30I draw a small blade,

00:02:31make a precise cut on his finger,

00:02:33and let out some blackened blood.

00:02:35Until it's fully out of my system,

00:02:36you're gonna have to stick close to me.

00:02:39First,

00:02:41I need to end things with the Browns.

00:02:43I will settle things with the Browns once and for all.

00:02:46When I return home,

00:02:48I find my biological parents and three brothers

00:02:50gathered around Jolana,

00:02:52showering her with care.

00:02:53I close the distance,

00:02:54grab a handful of Jolene's hair across the face.

00:02:58Catherine, have you completely lost it?

00:03:00Catherine, you come home and start hitting Jolene?

00:03:03You better apologize right now.

00:03:06Catherine,

00:03:07what kind of trouble are you stirring up this time?

00:03:10Maybe we never should have taken you in.

00:03:13Me causing trouble?

00:03:16Why don't you ask Jolene what she's really done?

00:03:19She's the one who set up that whole kidnapping to get rid of me.

00:03:22I pull out my phone and play the recording.

00:03:24Jolene paid us to get rid of you.

00:03:27The Browns stare at Jolene in stunned disbelief.

00:03:31No!

00:03:32It must be fake!

00:03:34Do you want me to send this to a professional for verification?

00:03:37Or maybe call the police?

00:03:38No! No!

00:03:39You can't call the cops, Catherine!

00:03:41I'm sorry!

00:03:42I'm the one who should leave this place!

00:03:45Catherine, Jolene's apologized.

00:03:47Just drop it!

00:03:48It's either her or me.

00:03:51Since you've chosen her, I'm out of here.

00:03:54In their eyes, I'll never measure up to Jolene.

00:03:56So why should I hold on to them?

00:03:59Just as I step outside,

00:04:00a sleek Maybach rolls up right in front of me.

00:04:05Excuse me, are you Miss Catherine Brown?

00:04:07Mr. Warren sent me to pick you up.

00:04:10I spot Austin coming out and get into the car without hesitation.

00:04:16The car glides into the Warren estate.

00:04:20The most powerful family in Ardwell.

00:04:26Liam is seated on a sofa, with a document resting in his hand.

00:04:33Is everything settled?

00:04:34Yes, I've cut ties.

00:04:36From this moment on, you're my personal doctor.

00:04:38Until I'm fully healed, you are to stay within my reach.

00:04:40All right.

00:04:41But I have two conditions.

00:04:43First, I need a complete medical lab.

00:04:45Second, our relationship is strictly professional.

00:04:48Besides that, neither of us interferes in the other's life.

00:04:52All right.

00:04:54But keep this in mind.

00:04:57If your medical skills don't live up to that confidence of yours...

00:05:01My medical skills won't disappoint you.

00:05:03Liam pulls out a sleek black card and hands it to me.

00:05:06Buy whatever you need.

00:05:07Don't hold back.

00:05:08I take the black card.

00:05:10A fully equipped medical lab doesn't come cheap.

00:05:12Since Liam offered this, I'm not about to pinch pennies for him.

00:05:15Once the poison leaves his system, we'll go our separate ways.

00:05:18I enter the room Liam arranges for me.

00:05:21This room is twice the size of my bedroom at the Browns.

00:05:24Ironic, isn't it?

00:05:25A stranger gives me better lodging than my own family.

00:05:29I sit at the desk, open my laptop, and log into my social media.

00:05:34Soon, dozens of notifications flood the screen.

00:05:37Where did you run off to?

00:05:38Come back.

00:05:40Jolene isn't holding a grudge about you hitting her.

00:05:42Why are you still throwing a tantrum?

00:05:43Who picked you up?

00:05:45Stop making everything difficult.

00:05:47Just return home.

00:05:49If you walk out now, you better not come crawling back.

00:05:53What kind of stupid stunt are you pulling?

00:05:59Catherine, you're not seriously thinking of leaving forever, right?

00:06:03I stare at these messages and let out a cold laugh.

00:06:08I quickly type one simple, satisfying reply to each one.

00:06:12Get lost.

00:06:13Then I block them all without hesitation.

00:06:15That feels even better.

00:06:17This is how life should be.

00:06:18Logging out.

00:06:19I switch to another browser and types in a hidden URL.

00:06:24A metallic door slowly creaks open on screen, with a blood-red skull on it.

00:06:30Welcome back.

00:06:31Quietus.

00:06:32I'm one of the most legendary figures on the dark net.

00:06:35The genius hacker Quietus.

00:06:38My phone rings.

00:06:40It's Gerald Douglas, my loyal admirer.

00:06:43Catherine, you're actually back?

00:06:44I can't believe it.

00:06:46I'll line up the highest paying jobs for you.

00:06:48Good.

00:06:49Oh, someone has been digging into your digital records.

00:06:51The trace leads back to the Warren Group headquarters.

00:06:54It seems Liam is already investigating me.

00:06:57Let them dig.

00:06:59Make sure the only information they find is exactly what I want them to see.

00:07:05The next day, the driver takes me shopping downtown.

00:07:15Miss, these are new arrivals, and each costs over $100,000.

00:07:22Miss Brown, you're here just in time.

00:07:25I'll bring out the new styles for you.

00:07:30Catherine?

00:07:31What brings you here?

00:07:32The clothes here are quite expensive.

00:07:35Jolene, is this your sister?

00:07:36Should we tell her the fast fashion store next door is having a sale?

00:07:44Ring up everything I selected.

00:07:46The sales assistant's face goes pale.

00:07:48That's an unlimited credit card from a top global bank.

00:07:52Catherine, did you find someone to support you?

00:07:56Watch out.

00:07:57Not everyone's as trustworthy as they seem.

00:08:01I'll take the new dresses you were just showing Jolene to.

00:08:04What?

00:08:05I saw those first.

00:08:06Saw them first, but can't afford them?

00:08:09Maybe?

00:08:11Isn't the Brown family's monthly allowance only $100,000?

00:08:14Jolene trembles with fury.

00:08:16I pay and walk out.

00:08:19I watched Jolene tremble with rage, unable to get a word out, and a fierce satisfaction

00:08:24forces through me.

00:08:25After all the humiliation I endured in the Brown family, this is just a small payback.

00:08:30The charity gala that weekend is nothing short of spectacular.

00:08:33I enter the hall on Liam's arm.

00:08:35I'm dressed in a wine-red gown, my makeup refined but understated.

00:08:40Tonight, I am not the abandoned daughter of the Brown family.

00:08:44I am Liam Warren's date.

00:08:46The most powerful man in Ardwell.

00:08:48All eyes are drawn to us.

00:08:52Is that Mr. Warren?

00:08:54He actually showed up.

00:08:56Who's that woman with him?

00:08:58I've never seen her before.

00:09:00She's stunning.

00:09:02Is she from some notable family?

00:09:04I ignore the whispers.

00:09:06My eyes sweep across the hall and land on the Browns.

00:09:09Jolene is dressed to perfection, hanging on Austin's arm, playing the part of a cherished

00:09:14woman.

00:09:15But the moment she sees me, her face drains of color.

00:09:18Austin freezes too.

00:09:20He stares at me, unable to believe his eyes.

00:09:26Catherine, what are you doing here?

00:09:28And with Mr. Warren?

00:09:30Where I go isn't any of your business.

00:09:32Who do you think you are to me?

00:09:37I'm your brother.

00:09:41I let out a cold laugh.

00:09:43Brother?

00:09:44When you abandoned me to the kidnappers,

00:09:46did you remember you were my brother then?

00:09:50Catherine

00:09:53is with me.

00:09:54His words are dripping with authority.

00:09:59Jolene approaches, her expression dark.

00:10:02Catherine, when did you start seeing Mr. Warren?

00:10:05You never mentioned anything.

00:10:07And didn't I just see you shopping with another man two days ago?

00:10:11I look coldly at Jolene's face, trying to imply I'm a two-timer.

00:10:16Jolene, your tricks are way too amateur.

00:10:19Who Liam is, what my relationship is with him, none of that is any of your business.

00:10:25Why exactly should I update you about my personal life?

00:10:29Jolene's expression falters, her eyes glistening with tears.

00:10:33Here she goes again.

00:10:36Catherine, that's not what I meant.

00:10:40Catherine, where have you been?

00:10:42Mr. Fulton, wherever I go has nothing to do with you.

00:10:46We're not that familiar.

00:10:48Do you have any idea what kind of man Liam is?

00:10:51Are you doing this just to retaliate against the Brown family?

00:10:59Do you honestly think I'd waste that kind of energy on you?

00:11:05I cut ties with the Browns, and I meant every word.

00:11:09Excuse me.

00:11:16I hear whispers rising behind me.

00:11:19Did you catch that?

00:11:21Liam said it himself.

00:11:22She's with him.

00:11:24This has never happened before, has it?

00:11:29Wait, Catherine?

00:11:31Isn't that the Brown daughter who was swapped at birth?

00:11:34And brought back from some remote place?

00:11:37Judging by Jolene's little comments, the Brown family drama might be more complicated than we thought.

00:11:43Look at Deccan's face.

00:11:45Is he starting to regret dumping her?

00:11:49I don't look back, but I know Jolene's expression must be priceless right now.

00:11:55The auction begins.

00:11:56One luxurious item after another is presented on stage.

00:12:00Beautiful work of art.

00:12:01A piece of history.

00:12:03A masterpiece.

00:12:10Dazzling.

00:12:12Priceless.

00:12:14But I've never been interested in jewelry.

00:12:16No matter how valuable, they're just stones.

00:12:19Just then, I hear a familiar voice.

00:12:22It's Jolene.

00:12:24Austin, this necklace is stunning.

00:12:26I really like it.

00:12:30Austin understands immediately.

00:12:32His eyes grow determined.

00:12:34Huh.

00:12:35Same as always.

00:12:36Whatever Jolene wants, Austin gives her.

00:12:44Once I was jealous.

00:12:45Now, I just find it ridiculous.

00:12:50Going once.

00:12:52Going twice.

00:12:53Just as the host prepares to declare it sold, a deep voice echoes from the back.

00:12:5850 million.

00:13:0050 million.

00:13:01Sold.

00:13:02Congratulations, Mr. Warren.

00:13:05Liam walks up to the stage and claims the necklace.

00:13:13Then, to everyone's astonishment, he returns to me and fastens the necklace around my neck.

00:13:24It looks good on you.

00:13:28I really like it.

00:13:30The sight stings Jolene's eyes.

00:13:33Even Declan can't seem to look away from me.

00:13:36I reach up and touch the cool gem against my neck.

00:13:4250 million for a necklace.

00:13:44Liam really doesn't hold back.

00:13:47After the auction wraps up, I wander to the dessert table alone.

00:13:51Catherine, you really are something.

00:13:53A few days away and you've already hooked onto Liam.

00:13:56Nothing as impressive as your lifelong mastery of acting sweet and pitiful.

00:14:00Why do you always target me?

00:14:02Cut it out.

00:14:03There's no audience here, so no need to pretend.

00:14:05Jolene spots Declan approaching and intentionally bumps onto me, splashing juice onto her own dress.

00:14:11Catherine, even if you dislike me, isn't this too much?

00:14:15Throwing juice on me?

00:14:17What happened?

00:14:18Declan, it's okay.

00:14:20I must have upset Catherine.

00:14:22Catherine, you still haven't grown up.

00:14:24Jolene is your sister.

00:14:28I pick up a glass of red wine and flick my wrist, sending the whole glass onto Jolene's dress.

00:14:34There, that's something I actually did.

00:14:37And I only take responsibility for my own actions.

00:14:40Jolene is stunned.

00:14:42Declan freezes.

00:14:45Seems I arrived just after all the excitement ended.

00:14:48Quite the lesson in the Brown family's manners today.

00:14:51Mr. Warren, this is a misunderstanding.

00:14:55Misunderstanding?

00:14:57There are security cameras here.

00:15:00Review them if clarity is needed.

00:15:04Whispers erupt around them.

00:15:10Jolene's face goes from scarlet to ghostly pale.

00:15:14Let's go.

00:15:15The atmosphere here is suffocating.

00:15:18A fierce satisfaction rising in my chest.

00:15:21This time, I don't have to hold back anymore.

00:15:23Back in the Brown family, I always tried to keep the peace.

00:15:26And all it got me was them pushing harder every time.

00:15:28Now, no one could step on me again.

00:15:36The following morning, I walk into the living area.

00:15:40And notice Liam is already awake.

00:15:53Good morning.

00:15:56Morning.

00:15:58I head to the kitchen to prepare the herbal mix.

00:16:05Just then, Liam's friend arrives.

00:16:14Is she the mysterious beauty who stunned everyone last night?

00:16:18That's Catherine Brown, my new personal doctor.

00:16:22You're serious?

00:16:24His skepticism is loud enough that I can't ignore it.

00:16:28Mr. Moreno, perhaps you should take things easy.

00:16:31Your dark under eyes and shortness of breath suggest your vitality is running low.

00:16:36Winfred's face flushes immediately.

00:16:38This touches on a man's pride.

00:16:40What nonsense are you spouting?

00:16:42Miss Brown, I'm not one to judge by appearances.

00:16:44But Liam's condition is severe.

00:16:47Many top experts have been stumped.

00:16:48And you?

00:16:49I'm not bothered.

00:16:51I've faced this kind of doubt many times before.

00:16:54We'll see soon enough.

00:16:57Winred, maybe you ought to let Dr. Brown give you a prescription.

00:17:02Liam, are you kidding me?

00:17:03This girl is not just some girl.

00:17:05She's Dr. Brown.

00:17:07Right now, she's the one keeping me alive.

00:17:09He then turns to me.

00:17:11Can you really fix me?

00:17:15Yes.

00:17:1630 minutes later, I begin the first acupuncture session.

00:17:21Liam pulls his shirt up, exposing his toned chest.

00:17:26I pull out the silver needles and insert them with speed and precision.

00:17:34When the last needle is inserted, Liam's body shivers.

00:17:39And he spits out dark red clotted blood.

00:17:46What did you just do to him, Dr. Brown?

00:17:48How are you feeling now?

00:17:55I feel great.

00:17:57Lighter than I have in a long time.

00:17:59Don't let yourself get too stressed.

00:18:01And most importantly, you'll need to prioritize rest and abstinence.

00:18:07Understood, Dr. Brown.

00:18:08I'll take your advice seriously.

00:18:10Winfred leans in and quietly asks if I can help with his health.

00:18:16I go back to my room and return with a bottle of pills.

00:18:21These are pills for male vitality.

00:18:23One bottle costs $100,000.

00:18:26$100,000?

00:18:27Are these pills made of solid gold?

00:18:29The ingredients are rare, and the process is complicated.

00:18:34Quality always demands a premium price.

00:18:36Winfred reluctantly pays.

00:18:38A sports car can be repaired, but if your health fails, no sum of money will grant you a second

00:18:44chance.

00:18:45The following morning, just as I prepare to leave, my phone buzzles with a call from Austin.

00:18:52Catherine, come back here right now.

00:18:54What is it?

00:18:55You'll find out when you get here.

00:18:57I realize that for the sake of my own peace, cutting all connections with the Brown family is necessary.

00:19:03The mood in the living room is thick with tension.

00:19:11Look who's back.

00:19:12How did you sink so low at your age, becoming someone's mistress?

00:19:18Catherine, I'm only trying to help you.

00:19:21I'm afraid you're being misled.

00:19:23Who I decide to be with is my own business.

00:19:27It doesn't concern your family.

00:19:29You're a Brown!

00:19:32Everything you do stains our family's name!

00:19:37Catherine, seriously, do you think Liam would ever give you the time of day?

00:19:41Are you all finished?

00:19:43First, Liam and I have a strictly doctor-patient relationship.

00:19:48Second, even if there were something else, it's none of your business.

00:19:52And don't forget that I am no longer part of your family.

00:19:55You said you cut ties, so give back the Brown group's shares.

00:20:02Those shares came from Grandpa.

00:20:05You don't have a single right to any of it.

00:20:08I pull out my phone and show them the screen.

00:20:11Since I stepped in, I've been recording all your insults, threats, and schemes to grab the shares.

00:20:18Keep pushing me, and I won't hesitate to hand this over to the press and the law.

00:20:25I put my phone away, feeling nothing.

00:20:28I used to put up with everything you threw at me.

00:20:32Now it's your turn to taste what it feels like to be on the other end of a threat.

00:20:39I leave the Brown family home and prepare to go back.

00:20:46Suddenly, a voice calls out.

00:20:48Catherine, is that really you? Where have you been hiding?

00:20:51I look at the woman before me.

00:20:54She's nearly 50.

00:20:55Her face lined with wrinkles, her expression mean and petty.

00:21:00What do you want?

00:21:01You must have money if you're surviving this well.

00:21:04My son needs school fees, and you owe me half a million.

00:21:08If you don't pay up, I'll make a scene outside your place every single day.

00:21:12If you need cash, ask your real daughter, Jolene.

00:21:16I raised you all those years, so you should compensate me.

00:21:20You ungrateful brat!

00:21:22Stay out of my way.

00:21:23Otherwise, I won't hesitate to involve the police and reopening the case about you switching infants.

00:21:29You... don't do anything rash. I'll be going now.

00:21:33Bridget scurries off in panic.

00:21:38Just then, a sleek black Rolls Royce glides to a stop beside me.

00:21:44The window lowers, revealing Liam's handsome face.

00:21:48Do you need a hand?

00:21:49No, it's nothing serious. I've already taken care of it.

00:21:54Get in. It's nearly impossible to catch a taxi here.

00:21:58I hesitate, but eventually get into the car.

00:22:01Bridget's appearance reminds me of one thing.

00:22:03The Brown family's troubles aren't over.

00:22:06That woman's greed is bottomless.

00:22:08She won't let this go.

00:22:10But that's fine.

00:22:11I'm no longer that little girl who let others push her around.

00:22:16Anyone who wants to come after me had better think twice.

00:22:21On the weekend, Gerard asks to meet me at Harborview Genie, a popular restaurant.

00:22:31Catherine?

00:22:32I turn around, and my eyes fall on Jaleen, standing with the Browns and the Fultons.

00:22:38Did you hear we'd be here and decide to show up just to cause a scene?

00:22:42Mr. Brown, I'm here for the food.

00:22:46Just then, a clear voice cuts through the tension.

00:22:51Miss Catherine Brown, you're here.

00:22:53Welcome. Please follow me.

00:22:54Everyone stares in shock as I walk toward the most private, rarely accessible suite in the entire restaurant.

00:23:01How is she getting in there? There must be some mistake.

00:23:06I push open the suite door, and Gerard immediately rises from his seat.

00:23:12Catherine, you made it.

00:23:14Gerard tells me his uncle has been diagnosed with a brain tumor.

00:23:17He says the required surgery carries an extremely high risk.

00:23:25Start with this medication. Come back in a week for a follow-up. We'll reassess then.

00:23:34Thank you, Catherine. I was sure you'd have a solution.

00:23:38After the meal, Gerard leans forward and asks if I need help with anything.

00:23:43I want to buy a house.

00:23:45It doesn't have to be big, but it must be extremely quiet and private, with top-tier security.

00:23:51I'll handle it. I'll find something perfect for you.

00:23:53Oh, and you're starting at Aurelis University next Monday, right?

00:23:56I'm going to study. Medical school.

00:23:59You need to study medicine? You've got to be kidding me!

00:24:02I'm getting a formal degree and taking care of some personal business.

00:24:06Campus life isn't a bad experience after all.

00:24:11The manager hands me an exclusive premium membership card,

00:24:14saying all my expenses here will be on the house from now on.

00:24:19I glance over at Gerard, and he breaks into a grin.

00:24:22Don't refuse it. This is our business, so just enjoy it.

00:24:29Fine.

00:24:30After being chased away from my private suite,

00:24:33Jolene drags herself to her family's box.

00:24:46Jolene, are you okay?

00:24:49Mom, I'm fine.

00:24:50I just stepped out to see who Catherine was meeting.

00:24:53I was worried about her, but she had me pushed away.

00:24:58What?

00:24:58How dare she treat you that way?

00:25:01That ungrateful girl!

00:25:04Don't jump to conclusions, Mom.

00:25:07I saw it too.

00:25:08The manager was treating Catherine with a lot of respect.

00:25:12Yes.

00:25:13That man had an aura you can't fake.

00:25:16Catherine is clearly in the high circles.

00:25:18No wonder she's trying to distance herself from us.

00:25:28Pathetic and disgraceful.

00:25:32Who knows what kind of company she's keeping now.

00:25:36Jolene's heart swells with secret satisfaction.

00:25:39I have burned my bridges with the family for good.

00:25:43She is the Brown family's one and only daughter now.

00:25:47The dinner finally ends, and the two families part way at the restaurant entrance.

00:25:53When an unexpected grating voice rings out behind Jolene,

00:25:57she turn around and her smile freezes.

00:26:00It's her.

00:26:02Jolene!

00:26:03My dear daughter!

00:26:05Finally!

00:26:06I've found you!

00:26:07Her blood runs cold.

00:26:11Jolene, your younger brother needs money for school.

00:26:15Maybe you could help us out?

00:26:20I don't have time for this ridiculous farce.

00:26:22Take this, and never show your face around me again.

00:26:26Jolene, this isn't nearly enough.

00:26:28The tuition alone is a hundred thousand.

00:26:30Her hands tremble with unbridled rage.

00:26:33This wretched woman just won't know her place.

00:26:35I don't know you!

00:26:37My parents already paid you enough to cut ties all those years ago!

00:26:45I can't let this go on.

00:26:47I need to find a way to get rid of this problem for good.

00:26:50The day I've been waiting for has finally arrived.

00:26:53My first day reporting to Ararius University.

00:27:09Jolene, is this your sister?

00:27:11Since when does Avalius University let random nobodies walk in?

00:27:15Well, isn't this a lovely coincidence, Jolene?

00:27:18Looks like we're going to be classmates.

00:27:20Classmates?

00:27:21You and me?

00:27:22Don't be ridiculous.

00:27:25The lecture bell chimes sharp and clear,

00:27:28and Professor Lambert Carter steps through the door.

00:27:30He's a living legend in the global medical field,

00:27:34the heart of this school's medical program.

00:27:36He turns to the class and poses an extremely complex,

00:27:40peer-reviewed medical question.

00:27:43The entire lecture hall falls dead silent,

00:27:46not a single student daring to speak up.

00:27:51Young lady, please tell us what you think.

00:27:54I shut my notebook calmly,

00:27:56no trace of panic in my movements,

00:27:58and stand up.

00:27:59I lay out my analysis clearly and concisely,

00:28:02citing cutting-edge research,

00:28:04clinical data,

00:28:04and real surgical cases effortlessly.

00:28:09She's incredible.

00:28:10Total beauty and brains.

00:28:12Who even is she?

00:28:14Jolene's face burns with jealousy,

00:28:17her grip tight on her pen.

00:28:20When the final bell rings,

00:28:22I walk out of the lecture hall.

00:28:24Jolene steps in front of me with Paige and Brenna.

00:28:28Catherine, just a few days away,

00:28:30and suddenly you're the one catching everyone's attention.

00:28:34Jolene, she's probably pulling stunts

00:28:36she'd never admit out loud.

00:28:38Exactly.

00:28:39Everyone whispers she knows how to charm the right people.

00:28:42Is that all?

00:28:44Now, move aside, mutt.

00:28:48What did you just say?

00:28:50Paige steps forward to push me.

00:28:53I'm not going to warn you twice.

00:28:55Hands to yourselves.

00:28:59Catherine, you can't just touch people like that.

00:29:02Jolene, keep your little gang in check.

00:29:05If they open their mouths like that again,

00:29:07next time won't be so friendly.

00:29:09Watch your tone.

00:29:10You're messing with the Brown family's reputation.

00:29:15The Brown family?

00:29:17That's your problem, not mine.

00:29:20Stop pretending.

00:29:21It's pathetic.

00:29:23I turn and walk away.

00:29:31I return to the Warren mansion

00:29:33and find Liam in the living room.

00:29:37You were out?

00:29:39Yeah.

00:29:40I stopped by Aurelius University to check in.

00:29:43Also took a look at a new place while I was out.

00:29:46You're moving out?

00:29:47Yeah.

00:29:48Staying here long term isn't practical.

00:29:50Your treatment has leveled out.

00:29:51It won't interfere with your progress.

00:29:53Where's the new place?

00:29:55I offer the building and unit number of Sterling Haven

00:29:58without hesitation.

00:29:59Then I prepare a medicinal shower.

00:30:02The water warmed perfectly.

00:30:04A thin mist curling through the room.

00:30:08It's ready?

00:30:10Liam walks toward the treatment area,

00:30:12unbuttoning his shirt as he moves.

00:30:15His long fingers loosen the fabric,

00:30:17revealing toned muscles and defined contours.

00:30:22Take the pants off too.

00:30:27What's the matter?

00:30:29Feeling shy now?

00:30:30After some hesitation,

00:30:31Liam strips down to his briefs

00:30:33and eases himself into the steaming water.

00:30:36Though composed moments ago,

00:30:38my eyes flicker briefly.

00:30:40It's not like this is the first time I've treated him.

00:30:44Why am I so flustered?

00:30:47Get it together, Catherine.

00:30:48You're a doctor.

00:30:49Stay professional.

00:30:51Don't let a handsome face

00:30:52and a good body throw you off.

00:30:55The next day,

00:30:56I head to the lab to find Lombard.

00:30:59Perfect timing.

00:31:00I've been wrestling with this data all morning.

00:31:02Come check this out.

00:31:07The two of us slip effortlessly into a heated discussion.

00:31:19Professor Carter, sorry to interrupt,

00:31:21but there's something I'm unsure about saying.

00:31:23If you have something to say,

00:31:24just say it.

00:31:26Professor,

00:31:27I know you prize real skill,

00:31:29but Kathleen is not who you think she is.

00:31:32She never attended a proper university.

00:31:34How could she grasp complex medical research?

00:31:36I'm afraid you're being deceived.

00:31:38Enough!

00:31:40Jolene,

00:31:40I don't know what you're trying to do

00:31:42with these accusations,

00:31:43but I've seen enough

00:31:44to know true talent

00:31:45when it's in front of me.

00:31:47Catherine identified the error

00:31:48the moment she looked at it.

00:31:50Most PhD candidates

00:31:51wouldn't even catch this mistake

00:31:53the first time around.

00:31:54Tell me,

00:31:54how could anyone

00:31:56possibly fake

00:31:57that level of understanding?

00:32:03Professor Carter,

00:32:04I...

00:32:04I know true talent

00:32:06when I see it.

00:32:07I don't need your commentary.

00:32:09Now,

00:32:10please step outside.

00:32:19In that moment,

00:32:21I knew I'd found someone who saw me,

00:32:23not the lies

00:32:24they spread about me.

00:32:32Hey,

00:32:34I'm Catherine Brown.

00:32:35Just as I walked into the classroom

00:32:37and took my seat,

00:32:38I noticed the girl next to me,

00:32:40her cheek marked by a dark birthmark.

00:32:44Hi,

00:32:45I'm Claudia Norris.

00:32:51Well,

00:32:52well,

00:32:52what do we have here?

00:32:53One caught attention

00:32:54by pure chance

00:32:55and the other,

00:32:56well,

00:32:57the problem's pretty obvious.

00:32:59The snickling spread

00:33:00through the classroom

00:33:00in an instant.

00:33:01Every gaze nailed

00:33:02onto the two of us.

00:33:03Oh,

00:33:04come on,

00:33:05everyone.

00:33:05Don't be so harsh.

00:33:08Professor Carter

00:33:08thinks the world

00:33:09of Catherine.

00:33:12So she's really

00:33:14riding Professor Carter's

00:33:15coattails

00:33:15to get into med school?

00:33:16How pathetic.

00:33:18Oh,

00:33:19wow,

00:33:19Catherine,

00:33:19your shoes!

00:33:20They're the exact same

00:33:21as Jolene's!

00:33:23Come on,

00:33:24Catherine,

00:33:24you actually showed up

00:33:25wearing fake shoes?

00:33:26That's bold.

00:33:30Still,

00:33:31it's embarrassing

00:33:32as hell.

00:33:38All eyes

00:33:39in that instant

00:33:40were pinned

00:33:41on my feet.

00:33:44I feel like being judged

00:33:45in a high society party.

00:33:47The murmur

00:33:48in the room

00:33:49quickly grows

00:33:50into a loud buzz.

00:33:52Most of them

00:33:53were convinced

00:33:54the shoes on my feet

00:33:55were fake.

00:33:56Hey,

00:33:57Catherine,

00:33:57if you like those shoes,

00:33:59I don't mind

00:34:00lending you mine.

00:34:01Wearing fakes

00:34:02is bad.

00:34:03Thanks,

00:34:04but I'm pretty selective.

00:34:06I don't wear

00:34:07other people's shoes.

00:34:08Besides,

00:34:09we still don't actually

00:34:11know who's rocking

00:34:11the fakes,

00:34:12do we?

00:34:14I slowed

00:34:15my movements

00:34:15deliberately,

00:34:16lifted my foot,

00:34:17and aimed the heel

00:34:18straight at the crowd.

00:34:20Is that real?

00:34:22Of course.

00:34:23Here's what I know.

00:34:24Every pair designed

00:34:25by Futures Lead Designer

00:34:27Alan Lewis

00:34:28comes with a unique

00:34:30serial number

00:34:31and the designer's

00:34:32initials,

00:34:33AL,

00:34:34engraved on the

00:34:35inside heel.

00:34:36It can't be.

00:34:37But it is.

00:34:41Jolene,

00:34:42why don't you have

00:34:43a look inside

00:34:43your own heel?

00:34:45I'm not scared!

00:34:46She raises her foot

00:34:47and turns the inside

00:34:48of the heel

00:34:48toward everyone.

00:34:49It's empty.

00:34:54impossible!

00:34:55My shoes are real!

00:34:57The marks are just

00:34:58worn down from use!

00:34:59You can barely

00:35:00see it now!

00:35:01Oh, really?

00:35:03Futures Anti-Counterfeit

00:35:04System is one of the

00:35:05most advanced

00:35:05in the world.

00:35:07Unless the shoes

00:35:07are completely wrecked,

00:35:09the serial number

00:35:09doesn't just disappear.

00:35:12Want to check right now?

00:35:13No!

00:35:13That won't be necessary!

00:35:14I must have just

00:35:15made a mistake!

00:35:17You wanted to

00:35:18embarrass me

00:35:18in front of everyone?

00:35:20Jolene,

00:35:21you seem to forget.

00:35:22What I do best

00:35:24is tear apart

00:35:24cheap facades

00:35:25like yours.

00:35:26After school,

00:35:27Jolene storms

00:35:28out of campus,

00:35:29fuming.

00:35:30Austin is there

00:35:31to pick her up.

00:35:36Jolene,

00:35:37what's going on?

00:35:38Did someone

00:35:38mess with you?

00:35:39Austin!

00:35:41Those limited edition

00:35:42shoes you got for me!

00:35:45Catherine showed up

00:35:46wearing the exact

00:35:47same pair

00:35:47and accused mine

00:35:48of being fake!

00:35:50Showtime.

00:35:57Catherine,

00:35:58wait!

00:36:03What gives you

00:36:04the right to

00:36:05accuse Jolene's

00:36:06shoes of

00:36:06be fake?

00:36:11Just take

00:36:12the shoes

00:36:12to the store

00:36:13for verification.

00:36:14Verify them?

00:36:15Who do you

00:36:16think you are?

00:36:25Lucky for me,

00:36:26Future's

00:36:27Black Gold

00:36:27members get

00:36:28priority

00:36:28verification.

00:36:31The Future

00:36:31Black Card?

00:36:33How the hell

00:36:33does she have

00:36:34that?

00:36:34Austin,

00:36:35let's just

00:36:35get this

00:36:36over with!

00:36:42No, forget it.

00:36:44This isn't

00:36:44worth the headache.

00:36:45Let's just

00:36:45go home.

00:37:01What's going

00:37:02on here?

00:37:04Liam gets

00:37:05out of the car,

00:37:06moving with

00:37:06authority.

00:37:11They look at him

00:37:12nervously,

00:37:13like rats

00:37:13looking at a cat.

00:37:16Mr. Warren,

00:37:17is everything

00:37:18alright?

00:37:20Mr. Warren,

00:37:21it's nothing

00:37:22serious.

00:37:23Catherine just

00:37:24insisted my

00:37:25shoes weren't

00:37:25real.

00:37:29do you need

00:37:30any help?

00:37:31No, it's fine.

00:37:33Nothing to worry

00:37:33about.

00:37:35Mr. Warren,

00:37:36this is a private

00:37:37family matter.

00:37:38Family matter?

00:37:39If Catherine's

00:37:41involved,

00:37:42it's my business

00:37:43too.

00:37:47Let's go.

00:37:48Dinner's waiting.

00:37:55your turn is

00:37:57over.

00:37:57Fake shoes

00:37:58always end up

00:37:59rubbing the

00:38:00heel raw.

00:38:01You might want to

00:38:02change yours.

00:38:11I feel a quiet

00:38:12thrill of

00:38:13satisfaction.

00:38:14You thought

00:38:15you could

00:38:15humiliate me

00:38:15with fake

00:38:16shoes?

00:38:17Look how

00:38:17that backfired.

00:38:20Back in the

00:38:20Brown family,

00:38:21I always had

00:38:22to bite my

00:38:23tongue and

00:38:23step aside.

00:38:25Now,

00:38:26with Liam

00:38:26backing me

00:38:27up,

00:38:28I have

00:38:29nothing to

00:38:30fear.

00:38:40The next

00:38:41afternoon,

00:38:41I wheel a

00:38:42small suitcase

00:38:43to my new

00:38:44home,

00:38:44Sterling Haven.

00:38:46Just as I

00:38:47step out of

00:38:47the car,

00:38:48Catherine?

00:38:49a familiar

00:38:49voice calls

00:38:50out behind

00:38:51me.

00:38:52I turn and

00:38:53see Declan

00:38:54and Jolene

00:38:55standing not

00:38:55far away.

00:38:57What's going

00:38:58on here?

00:38:59Why are you

00:38:59at this

00:39:00place?

00:39:01Catherine,

00:39:02why are

00:39:02you hauling

00:39:03a suitcase

00:39:03here?

00:39:04Are you

00:39:05sure you

00:39:05haven't gotten

00:39:05the wrong

00:39:06place?

00:39:07This is

00:39:07Sterling Haven.

00:39:08If you

00:39:09don't want

00:39:09the security

00:39:10guards kicking

00:39:10you out,

00:39:11you better

00:39:11leave.

00:39:12I live

00:39:13here,

00:39:13so yeah,

00:39:14I'm pretty

00:39:14sure I

00:39:15know my

00:39:15own

00:39:15address.

00:39:16Your

00:39:16home?

00:39:17Wait,

00:39:18are you

00:39:18working here,

00:39:19like on the

00:39:20staff?

00:39:20I can't

00:39:21help but

00:39:21laugh.

00:39:22Jolene,

00:39:23your imagination

00:39:23is wild.

00:39:24So tell

00:39:25me,

00:39:25what about

00:39:26you two?

00:39:27Are you

00:39:27here to

00:39:28apply for

00:39:28janitor or

00:39:29security

00:39:29jobs?

00:39:30Deccan and

00:39:31I are here

00:39:31looking for a

00:39:32place to

00:39:33settle down.

00:39:34Our wedding

00:39:35apartment,

00:39:35actually.

00:39:37I calmly

00:39:38reach into

00:39:38my bag and

00:39:39pull out

00:39:39an access

00:39:40card,

00:39:43tapping it

00:39:43against the

00:39:44reader.

00:39:47A beep

00:39:48confirms

00:39:49access.

00:39:52Declan and

00:39:53Jolene

00:39:53and Jolene

00:39:53freeze in

00:39:54shock.

00:39:57Just moved

00:39:58into

00:39:58Sterling

00:39:59Haven,

00:39:59and the

00:40:00silence of

00:40:00the night

00:40:00was shattered.

00:40:04There's a

00:40:04race tomorrow

00:40:05evening.

00:40:05The prize is

00:40:06huge.

00:40:07Feeling the

00:40:08itch?

00:40:09Who's

00:40:09racing?

00:40:11The same

00:40:11arrogant group

00:40:12of wealthy

00:40:13young men.

00:40:14They've been

00:40:14throwing challenges

00:40:15at Evora.

00:40:18Oh, and

00:40:19the Brown

00:40:19family will

00:40:20be there

00:40:20too.

00:40:21What's the

00:40:22prize?

00:40:23A million

00:40:24dollars, plus

00:40:25a limited

00:40:25edition sports

00:40:26car.

00:40:27Send me

00:40:28the details.

00:40:30Since

00:40:31they're throwing

00:40:31themselves at

00:40:32me, I see

00:40:33no reason to

00:40:33refuse.

00:40:37Four in the

00:40:38afternoon, I

00:40:39drive towards

00:40:40the racetrack in

00:40:41the suburb.

00:40:56I signed

00:40:57that name.

00:40:58The one

00:40:58they both

00:40:59dread and

00:41:00go mad

00:41:00over.

00:41:05Oh, it's

00:41:06Evora!

00:41:07Our idol

00:41:07Evora has

00:41:08arrived!

00:41:11Evora?

00:41:12It's probably

00:41:13just someone

00:41:13pretending.

00:41:18she wouldn't

00:41:19show up for

00:41:19a small race

00:41:20like this.

00:41:28Just then,

00:41:30that flashy

00:41:30blue GT-R

00:41:31pulled up

00:41:32right in

00:41:32front of

00:41:33me.

00:41:36Catherine?

00:41:38What are

00:41:38you doing

00:41:39here?

00:41:40This isn't

00:41:40a playground

00:41:41for careless

00:41:41drivers.

00:41:45If trash

00:41:45like you

00:41:46is allowed

00:41:46here,

00:41:47why shouldn't

00:41:48I be?

00:41:52Explain

00:41:53yourself.

00:41:57As if I'm

00:41:58going to.

00:42:01As expected,

00:42:02he got angry

00:42:03out of

00:42:03embarrassment,

00:42:04resorting to

00:42:05such underhanded,

00:42:06pathetic tactics.

00:42:07But he can't

00:42:08touch me.

00:42:10Laying hands

00:42:10on someone in

00:42:11public?

00:42:12That's a

00:42:12bad look.

00:42:13Let go!

00:42:14Don't you

00:42:14know who

00:42:14I am?

00:42:19Whoever you

00:42:20are,

00:42:20if you touch

00:42:20Catherine again,

00:42:23you'll regret it.

00:42:26We'll settle

00:42:27this on the

00:42:28race course.

00:42:29Hopefully you

00:42:30don't crash

00:42:30out in the

00:42:31first round.

00:42:33The signal

00:42:34light blinks on

00:42:35and the

00:42:35five engines

00:42:36roar to

00:42:36life.

00:42:37The green

00:42:37light flashes

00:42:38and

00:42:38Jackson's

00:42:39GTR

00:42:39shoots

00:42:40forward.

00:42:40At the

00:42:41first corner,

00:42:42I execute

00:42:42a drift

00:42:43unlike anything

00:42:43he's ever

00:42:44seen and

00:42:44pull ahead.

00:42:45The next

00:42:46stretch of

00:42:46the track

00:42:47turns into

00:42:48a full-on

00:42:48display of

00:42:49my skill.

00:42:55I flow

00:42:55through every

00:42:56bed as if I

00:42:56designed them

00:42:57myself.

00:42:59It's

00:43:00Yvera!

00:43:01She's really the

00:43:02legendary Yvera!

00:43:10My gray car

00:43:11shoots through

00:43:12the final

00:43:13stretch and

00:43:13crosses the

00:43:14finish line

00:43:15first.

00:43:27I push

00:43:28open the

00:43:29door and

00:43:29pull off

00:43:29my helmet,

00:43:30my ponytail

00:43:31swinging in

00:43:31the breeze.

00:43:35My face

00:43:36stays calm,

00:43:37showing no

00:43:37excitement.

00:43:48You-

00:43:48You're

00:43:49really

00:43:50Evora?

00:43:54Tell me,

00:43:55who's

00:43:56the idiot

00:43:56now?

00:43:59So you

00:44:00were tricking

00:44:00us this

00:44:01whole time?

00:44:02On the

00:44:02day I

00:44:03returned,

00:44:03I told

00:44:04all of

00:44:04you I

00:44:05liked

00:44:05racing,

00:44:06but not

00:44:07a single

00:44:07one of

00:44:07you ever

00:44:08bothered

00:44:08to

00:44:08listen.

00:44:11I step

00:44:12around

00:44:12Jackson

00:44:12and walk

00:44:13off without

00:44:13looking

00:44:14back.

00:44:18I never

00:44:19wanted to

00:44:20flaunt being

00:44:20Yvera,

00:44:22but since you

00:44:23kept pushing,

00:44:24now you get

00:44:24to see who

00:44:25the real

00:44:25Catherine Brown

00:44:26really is.

00:44:50he drops the

00:44:51video into

00:44:52the group

00:44:52chat and

00:44:53tags Liam

00:44:53directly.

00:44:58Liam,

00:44:59you have to

00:44:59see this.

00:45:00I swear it'll

00:45:01knock you

00:45:01sideways.

00:45:02Please,

00:45:03nothing on

00:45:03earth surprises

00:45:04Liam.

00:45:05What nonsense

00:45:06are you

00:45:07stirring up

00:45:07now?

00:45:14Liam opens

00:45:15the video,

00:45:16sees me

00:45:16stepping out

00:45:17of the grey

00:45:17car,

00:45:18and a flicker

00:45:19of real

00:45:19shock

00:45:20cross his

00:45:20eyes.

00:45:22It's her.

00:45:27Okay,

00:45:27I'm genuinely

00:45:28blown away.

00:45:29Liam,

00:45:30what kind

00:45:30of divine

00:45:31helper do

00:45:31you have

00:45:31in your

00:45:32life?

00:45:32This woman

00:45:33is pure

00:45:33magic.

00:45:34Told you,

00:45:35I knew

00:45:35even Liam

00:45:36couldn't stay

00:45:36calm after

00:45:37this.

00:45:54Catherine,

00:45:55just how

00:45:56much are

00:45:56you still

00:45:56hiding?

00:46:01The next

00:46:02day,

00:46:03I walk

00:46:03into the

00:46:04classroom.

00:46:06Catherine,

00:46:07I got you

00:46:08your favorite

00:46:08coffee.

00:46:09I smile

00:46:09and pull

00:46:10out a

00:46:10delicate

00:46:11porcelain

00:46:11bottle

00:46:11from my

00:46:12bag.

00:46:13Apply this

00:46:14ointment

00:46:15to the

00:46:15spot before

00:46:15bed.

00:46:17You should

00:46:18see results

00:46:18in about

00:46:18a month.

00:46:19Thank you

00:46:19so much,

00:46:20Catherine.

00:46:21Do you

00:46:21really think

00:46:22it will

00:46:22work?

00:46:22A mocking

00:46:23laugh cuts

00:46:24through the

00:46:24air.

00:46:25Consistency

00:46:26is the

00:46:26key.

00:46:27I'm

00:46:27confident

00:46:27it'll

00:46:28heal.

00:46:31Seriously?

00:46:32You actually

00:46:33think a

00:46:34homemade cream

00:46:34will magically

00:46:35make you

00:46:35beautiful?

00:46:36My eyes

00:46:37darken as

00:46:37I fix

00:46:38Paige with

00:46:38a piercing

00:46:39stare.

00:46:41Apologize.

00:46:42Why should

00:46:43I apologize?

00:46:44I'm just

00:46:44speaking the

00:46:45truth.

00:46:46Catherine,

00:46:47Paige can

00:46:48be a bit

00:46:48blunt.

00:46:49She didn't

00:46:50mean to

00:46:50be hurtful.

00:46:52Paige was

00:46:52only trying

00:46:53to warn

00:46:53you.

00:46:54The ointments

00:46:55you're handing

00:46:55out aren't

00:46:56officially approved.

00:46:57If Claudian's

00:46:58condition gets

00:46:59worse, that

00:47:00could cause a

00:47:01big problem.

00:47:02It's to

00:47:02heal, not

00:47:03harm.

00:47:04Why do

00:47:05you jump to

00:47:05conclusions

00:47:06without a

00:47:06shred of

00:47:07proof?

00:47:12Tell me,

00:47:13have you ever

00:47:13actually tested

00:47:14these ointments

00:47:15yourself?

00:47:16Claudian, use

00:47:17your ointment

00:47:17without any

00:47:18worries.

00:47:19If anything

00:47:19happens, I

00:47:20will take

00:47:21full responsibility.

00:47:23Jolene Brown,

00:47:24my medical

00:47:24skills aren't

00:47:25something outers

00:47:26to question.

00:47:31Catherine, I

00:47:33believe in you.

00:47:34Just as the

00:47:34school day wraps

00:47:35up, rain

00:47:36suddenly begins

00:47:37pouring down

00:47:37in heavy sheets.

00:47:38I had anticipated

00:47:39this, so an

00:47:40umbrella is tucked

00:47:41safely in my bag.

00:47:42pulling it out, I

00:47:43open it and step

00:47:44out into the

00:47:45downpour.

00:47:47Catherine, wait!

00:47:48Can I share your

00:47:49umbrella with you?

00:47:50No.

00:47:52I turn around and

00:47:53see Jolene huddled

00:47:54beneath my umbrella.

00:47:56Without another

00:47:57word, I turn and

00:47:59walk away.

00:48:00Before long, the

00:48:01rain soaks her to

00:48:02the bone.

00:48:05Catherine, it's

00:48:06pouring out here.

00:48:07I just wanted to

00:48:08walk with you for a

00:48:09bit.

00:48:10Jolene is left

00:48:11standing there,

00:48:12stunned.

00:48:15I already said

00:48:17no.

00:48:17My umbrella's too

00:48:18small for two.

00:48:20And honestly, I'm

00:48:21not comfortable being

00:48:22that close to anyone.

00:48:24Jolene is furious.

00:48:26A sleek black car

00:48:27rolls to a slow

00:48:27stop at the gate.

00:48:29It's Austin's.

00:48:34Austin!

00:48:36Jolene?

00:48:37How did you get

00:48:38this soaked?

00:48:38Didn't you bring

00:48:39an umbrella?

00:48:40You'll catch a

00:48:40cold like this.

00:48:41He glances out

00:48:42the window just

00:48:43in time to see

00:48:44me walking past

00:48:45holding my

00:48:45umbrella.

00:48:47Catherine, you

00:48:47had an umbrella.

00:48:48Why didn't you

00:48:49share it with

00:48:49Jolene?

00:48:57Do you really

00:48:58think we're close

00:48:59enough for that?

00:49:00I don't know if

00:49:00you're close enough

00:49:01Catherine!

00:49:03Jolene is family.

00:49:04Look at her.

00:49:05She's drenched.

00:49:05You had an umbrella

00:49:07and didn't even

00:49:07think to help her?

00:49:11Do you have any

00:49:12idea how cruel that

00:49:13looks?

00:49:14Exactly!

00:49:14Jolene soaked

00:49:15because Catherine

00:49:16abandoned her.

00:49:17She went way too

00:49:18far!

00:49:19Before I speak,

00:49:20a nearby student

00:49:21steps in.

00:49:22Please.

00:49:22I saw Jolene give

00:49:23her umbrella to

00:49:24someone else just

00:49:24to look noble,

00:49:25and then she tried

00:49:26to free-float eat

00:49:26off Catherine.

00:49:27Catherine didn't

00:49:28want to share,

00:49:28so what?

00:49:29Stop trying to

00:49:30guilt trip her.

00:49:31So what?

00:49:33The rain was

00:49:33pouring!

00:49:34Sharing wouldn't

00:49:35kill her.

00:49:36Catherine's.

00:49:37Catherine's just

00:49:37being selfish.

00:49:38Paige, please.

00:49:39You don't even

00:49:39know what happened.

00:49:40Jolene gave her

00:49:41umbrella away just

00:49:41to look generous.

00:49:42Austin, that's

00:49:44not what happened.

00:49:45I only wanted to

00:49:46get closer to her.

00:49:48I didn't realize

00:49:49she disliked me so

00:49:50much.

00:49:50Keep your little

00:49:51performances away

00:49:52from me.

00:49:52Don't test me.

00:50:06In the classroom,

00:50:07I sit quietly at

00:50:08my desk,

00:50:09flipping through

00:50:09my notes.

00:50:10Catherine, I heard

00:50:11Jolene's really

00:50:12sick today.

00:50:12She didn't come

00:50:13to class.

00:50:14Rain and cold.

00:50:14It's pretty normal

00:50:15to feel under the

00:50:16weather afterward.

00:50:16A loud commotion

00:50:17erupts at the

00:50:18classroom entrance.

00:50:20Feel satisfied

00:50:21now, Catherine?

00:50:22Jolene's in the

00:50:23hospital with a

00:50:23high fever,

00:50:24all because you

00:50:25wouldn't share

00:50:25your stupid

00:50:25umbrella.

00:50:26I calmly shut

00:50:27my notebook and

00:50:28rise to my feet.

00:50:29A chilly, razor

00:50:31thin smile forms

00:50:32on my lips.

00:50:33She's sick, and

00:50:35that's supposed to

00:50:36be my responsibility?

00:50:37Is this seriously

00:50:38your reaction?

00:50:39Jolene's hospitalized,

00:50:40and you're standing

00:50:41here tossing out

00:50:41sarcastic comments?

00:50:42And what exactly

00:50:43does her hospital

00:50:44stale have to do

00:50:44with me?

00:50:45Did I make her

00:50:46give away her

00:50:46umbrella, or did

00:50:47I physically send

00:50:48her into the

00:50:49storm?

00:50:49You!

00:50:51And honestly, if

00:50:52she were sick

00:50:52enough to be

00:50:53hospitalized, would

00:50:54she really have

00:50:55the energy to

00:50:55publicize it to

00:50:56the entire school?

00:50:57I asked her

00:50:58personally.

00:50:59Great.

00:51:00Tell me which

00:51:01hospital she's at.

00:51:02I'll arrange for

00:51:03top-clear specialists

00:51:04to check on her.

00:51:06I begin dialing,

00:51:07and Paige

00:51:08immediately panics.

00:51:09No!

00:51:10You don't have to

00:51:11do that!

00:51:12Jolene said she

00:51:12only needs rest!

00:51:16How did you figure

00:51:17out she was

00:51:17faking?

00:51:19I've watched her

00:51:20pull the same

00:51:20act more times

00:51:21than I can

00:51:21count.

00:51:23On the weekend,

00:51:25Claudian asks me

00:51:26to go shopping

00:51:26with her.

00:51:28We pause in

00:51:29front of dessert

00:51:30shop, across

00:51:32from a famous

00:51:32brand boutique.

00:51:34Jolene is there

00:51:34too.

00:51:38Oh, look who

00:51:39it is, Catherine!

00:51:40Fancy seeing you

00:51:41here!

00:51:42Shopping too,

00:51:42huh?

00:51:43What's the matter?

00:51:44Didn't expect to

00:51:45see you in a place

00:51:46like this?

00:51:47This isn't some

00:51:47place for just

00:51:48anyone.

00:51:49Bet that ice cream

00:51:50cost you half a

00:51:51day's wages?

00:51:52Jolene steps

00:51:53forward and

00:51:54accidentally splashes

00:51:55her coffee onto

00:51:56my white dress.

00:51:58Oh no, Catherine!

00:51:59I'm so sorry!

00:52:00I tripped!

00:52:01I didn't mean to!

00:52:03I look down at

00:52:04the stains on my

00:52:05dress, my eyes

00:52:07turning cold.

00:52:11Do you even know

00:52:12how much this

00:52:12dress costs?

00:52:13It's just a dress.

00:52:14I can buy you

00:52:15a new one.

00:52:18She pulls

00:52:19$200 and

00:52:20tosses them

00:52:21at me.

00:52:23Use this to

00:52:24get yourself a

00:52:24new one.

00:52:25I look at the

00:52:26ice cream in

00:52:27my hand.

00:52:32And press it

00:52:33onto Jolene's

00:52:34face.

00:52:36Oops!

00:52:37Sorry!

00:52:38My hand just

00:52:39slipped.

00:52:39It's just a

00:52:40little mess.

00:52:41A quick

00:52:42wife and

00:52:42you'll be

00:52:43fine.

00:52:43Jolene screams.

00:52:46Catherine.

00:52:47What on

00:52:48earth are you

00:52:48doing?

00:52:49Are you

00:52:50crazy?

00:52:51Anne steps

00:52:51out of the

00:52:51fitting room

00:52:52and gasps

00:52:53at Jolene's

00:52:53appearance.

00:52:59Jolene!

00:53:00What on

00:53:01earth happened

00:53:02to you?

00:53:03Mom, it's

00:53:04all my fault.

00:53:05I accidentally

00:53:06spilled coffee

00:53:07on Catherine's

00:53:08dress.

00:53:09I've already

00:53:10paid her

00:53:10back.

00:53:11But she's

00:53:12acting like

00:53:12it's not

00:53:13enough.

00:53:18Catherine,

00:53:19why are you

00:53:20picking on

00:53:21Jolene again?

00:53:24Anne pulls a

00:53:25thick wad of

00:53:25cash from her

00:53:26purse.

00:53:28Catherine,

00:53:29don't push this

00:53:30further.

00:53:30If it's money

00:53:31you want,

00:53:32apologize to

00:53:33Jolene.

00:53:33Not nearly

00:53:34enough.

00:53:36Yes, this is

00:53:38our anniversary

00:53:38edition.

00:53:39It retails for

00:53:40$180,000 and

00:53:41is completely

00:53:42sold out.

00:53:43Either pay me

00:53:44three times its

00:53:45value, or I'll

00:53:46report this as

00:53:48intentional property

00:53:49damage to the

00:53:50police.

00:53:51Who said we

00:53:52wouldn't compensate?

00:53:53She reluctantly

00:53:53writes a check.

00:53:56Take it.

00:53:57This is like

00:53:58burning money.

00:53:59Next time, I

00:54:00won't bother

00:54:01negotiating.

00:54:02I'll go straight

00:54:03to the police.

00:54:03I feel a deep,

00:54:05satisfying pleasure.

00:54:06$540,000.

00:54:07That's going to

00:54:08sting for a while.

00:54:10Back in the

00:54:10Brown family, I let

00:54:12you walk all over

00:54:12me.

00:54:13I swallowed every

00:54:14insult.

00:54:15Not anymore.

00:54:16From now on,

00:54:17every single debt

00:54:18gets paid back

00:54:19with interest.

00:54:20After the meal,

00:54:21I wave goodbye to

00:54:22Claudian at the

00:54:23restaurant's entrance.

00:54:29I've only walked

00:54:30a short distance

00:54:31when a terrified

00:54:31scream cuts through

00:54:33the air.

00:54:35Someone help!

00:54:36Is there a doctor

00:54:37here?

00:54:38I turn towards

00:54:39the commotion and

00:54:40see a well-dressed

00:54:41woman kneeling beside

00:54:42an elderly woman

00:54:43who has collapsed.

00:54:44I push through the

00:54:45crowd and kneel down

00:54:46to examine her.

00:54:51Ma'am, don't panic.

00:54:53Does she have a

00:54:54history of heart

00:54:55disease?

00:54:55Yes.

00:54:57She has coronary

00:54:58heart disease.

00:55:00I reach into my

00:55:02bag and pull out

00:55:03a small bottle of

00:55:04nitroglycerin pills.

00:55:06I slide a tablet

00:55:07under her tongue

00:55:08and begin CPR.

00:55:22After several long

00:55:23minutes, the elderly

00:55:25woman lets out

00:55:26a faint groan.

00:55:28Paramedics arrive

00:55:29and take over.

00:55:32Very professional.

00:55:33You've brought us

00:55:34precious time.

00:55:36Which hospital

00:55:37do you work at?

00:55:38I have to thank you

00:55:39properly.

00:55:44I'm still a student.

00:55:46Helping people is

00:55:47just something I

00:55:47have to do.

00:55:54I quietly gather

00:55:55my things and slip

00:55:56away while the crowd

00:55:57watches with admiration.

00:55:59The next morning,

00:56:00I intentionally leave

00:56:02home early, but the

00:56:03Browns are already

00:56:04lying in wait at the

00:56:05school entrance.

00:56:07Catherine!

00:56:10Jolene plunges to

00:56:12hug me, but I

00:56:12smoothly dodge her.

00:56:15Catherine, come

00:56:16home with me.

00:56:17Your grandmother's

00:56:18back and wants to

00:56:19see you.

00:56:23Sorry, but I don't

00:56:24really know you

00:56:25people.

00:56:25We don't have time

00:56:26for your nonsense.

00:56:27You're coming home

00:56:28with us today.

00:56:32Since it's the

00:56:33busiest time for

00:56:34students arriving,

00:56:34a bunch of curious

00:56:36students have already

00:56:37stopped to watch.

00:56:41A sleek black

00:56:42Bentley eases to a

00:56:43stop right beside us.

00:56:45The window lowers

00:56:46smoothly, and Liam's

00:56:47sharply contoured face

00:56:49comes into view.

00:56:52Catherine, get in the

00:56:54car.

00:56:59I've got class in a few

00:57:00minutes.

00:57:01What brings you here

00:57:02so early?

00:57:04They didn't bother

00:57:05you, did they?

00:57:06No.

00:57:07They're irrelevant.

00:57:08I'm heading in.

00:57:12And without waiting for

00:57:13his response, I simply

00:57:15turn and leave.

00:57:19The browns erupt the

00:57:20moment I brush past

00:57:21them like they're

00:57:22strangers on the street.

00:57:23Are we seriously

00:57:25letting that girl walk

00:57:26all over us?

00:57:28She might ignore us,

00:57:29but someone else can

00:57:30get through to her.

00:57:31She won't dare skip her

00:57:33grandmother's birthday

00:57:34banquet.

00:57:37She'll show up for that.

00:57:38After my classes wrap up,

00:57:40I head home, ready to

00:57:41relax, until my phone

00:57:43starts buzzing in my

00:57:44pocket.

00:57:48Catherine, I'm sending

00:57:49you an address.

00:57:50Come eat with us.

00:57:50They've got all your

00:57:51favorites, and there's a

00:57:52surprise for you, too.

00:57:54I hop into a cab, take

00:57:56the elevator up, and

00:57:57text Jared.

00:58:00Which room are you guys

00:58:01in?

00:58:03The elevator doors slide

00:58:05open, and I walk out, my

00:58:07eyes glued to my phone.

00:58:10Before I can take two

00:58:11steps, a hand suddenly

00:58:13pulls me aside.

00:58:14So this is who you

00:58:15really are?

00:58:16Waiting all this time just

00:58:17to pull this?

00:58:18You followed me here?

00:58:19Declan, of course.

00:58:22What?

00:58:23Touched a nerve?

00:58:24You show up where I hang

00:58:25out, hoping I'll notice

00:58:26you again?

00:58:28Catherine, you really

00:58:29haven't changed.

00:58:30Still using the same

00:58:32desperate tricks.

00:58:33Isn't she that brown

00:58:33family daughter?

00:58:34The one they recently

00:58:35reclaimed?

00:58:35Yep.

00:58:36Looks like she's still

00:58:37running after Declan like

00:58:37always.

00:58:38Declan, drop the ego.

00:58:39I'm here for someone

00:58:40else.

00:58:40You don't even make the

00:58:41top hundred.

00:58:42Stop acting like the

00:58:42world revolves around

00:58:43you.

00:58:45Aha, so I got to you.

00:58:47That's why you're

00:58:48biting back?

00:58:49Do me a favor and

00:58:50stay away.

00:58:51I don't want anyone

00:58:52assuming we have

00:58:52his...

00:58:55I stride toward the

00:58:57highest tier private

00:58:57suite without looking

00:58:58back.

00:59:07Whoa, what happened to

00:59:09you?

00:59:12I'm fine.

00:59:22Catherine, wait till you

00:59:24see this.

00:59:35Hold on.

00:59:36Is that...

00:59:37Yep.

00:59:38The one from the

00:59:39Veritas auction last

00:59:40month.

00:59:40You kept staring at it,

00:59:42so I figured I'd just buy

00:59:43the damn thing for you.

00:59:45Thanks, Gerald.

00:59:46Hey, don't go formal on

00:59:48me.

00:59:49Something like this

00:59:50deserves an owner who

00:59:51actually gets it.

01:00:18Catherine, I heard you

01:00:20moved out.

01:00:21Did something happen?

01:00:22Did the Browns push you

01:00:23too far again?

01:00:24I'm fine, Auntie.

01:00:26I left on my own terms.

01:00:28Your grandmother

01:00:29returned.

01:00:30You heard?

01:00:31Her birthday banquet is

01:00:33next week.

01:00:34She actually called me

01:00:36earlier and told me to

01:00:37ask you to come.

01:00:38Auntie, I'm no longer

01:00:40part of the Brown family.

01:00:42Catherine, please.

01:00:44She's getting older.

01:00:45Just give her this one

01:00:46courtesy.

01:00:48All right.

01:00:49I'll show up on time.

01:00:51I exhale slowly, so this

01:00:53is happening.

01:00:54No dodging it now.

01:00:55My eyes move back to the

01:00:56gemstone in its wooden

01:00:57box.

01:00:58It would make a clean,

01:00:59elegant birthday gift.

01:01:01The night of Analia's

01:01:02birthday banquet has come.

01:01:04The Brown estate glows with

01:01:06extravagant decorations.

01:01:10I stroll in wearing simple,

01:01:12casual clothes.

01:01:14Jolene drifts graciously

01:01:15through the guests in a

01:01:16blush-pink couture gown.

01:01:19Low whispers swirl around

01:01:20the gathered guests about

01:01:21how shabby I look.

01:01:23Lawrence's and Anna's

01:01:25expressions grow cold and

01:01:26tense.

01:01:27Isn't that the one who

01:01:28broke ties with the Browns?

01:01:29And she just shows up to

01:01:31Grandma's birthday like that?

01:01:35Wild or not, she's stunning.

01:01:38Those sharp features and

01:01:40that presence can't be

01:01:41ignored.

01:01:42Jolene steps forward, her

01:01:44smile dazzling and

01:01:45perfectly practiced.

01:01:47Grandma, happy birthday!

01:01:49I know how much you adore

01:01:50gemstones, so I asked the

01:01:52auction house to find

01:01:53something really special for

01:01:54you.

01:01:55A rare warm gem.

01:02:01And you, Catherine?

01:02:03What did you bring?

01:02:04I reach into my black bag and

01:02:06pull out a small wooden box.

01:02:09As I open the lid, the room

01:02:12falls deathly silent.

01:02:14Nestled inside is another

01:02:16gemstone.

01:02:19To give Grandma a fake?

01:02:21That's just disrespectful.

01:02:23Catherine?

01:02:24Fake?

01:02:25Catherine, don't you realize

01:02:27how humiliating this is for

01:02:29our family?

01:02:31Amid the crowd's murmurs and

01:02:33accusations, I stay composed.

01:02:41You say mine's a fake?

01:02:43On what proof?

01:02:45Maybe yours is the counterfeit.

01:02:47Isn't it obvious?

01:02:48This gem is incredibly rare.

01:02:51There can't be two exactly the same.

01:02:56Mine's been authenticated by

01:02:58several experts.

01:03:00It's the real deal.

01:03:02A knowing smile curves my lips

01:03:03as I bring my gem up and

01:03:06lightly press it against an

01:03:07Aaliyah's wrist.

01:03:09This is it!

01:03:11They say a genuine warm gem

01:03:13changes color depending on its

01:03:14wearer's vitality.

01:03:15It's a unique, almost magical

01:03:17trait.

01:03:19Why don't we test Jolene's gem

01:03:21the same way?

01:03:23She tried to pin it on Catherine

01:03:25when it was her own gift that

01:03:26was false.

01:03:27That's impossible!

01:03:28I paid 10 million for this at

01:03:30the luxurious auction house!

01:03:32I even have the receipt and

01:03:33certificate to prove it!

01:03:34Pulling out her phone, she

01:03:36quickly dials the number.

01:03:37What she hears makes her eyes

01:03:39widened in shock.

01:03:40Just then, someone glances at

01:03:42their phone and blurts out,

01:03:43The luxurious auction house

01:03:44director got hooked on

01:03:45gambling.

01:03:48Jolene stumbles backward,

01:03:50dropping her phone with a

01:03:51loud clatter.

01:03:52Today is my birthday

01:03:53celebration.

01:03:54Let's put an end to this

01:03:55now.

01:03:56Jolene acted with good

01:03:58intentions but was misled.

01:03:59For the very first time,

01:04:01Anala looks at me without

01:04:03that usual air of

01:04:04disappointment.

01:04:07You know, Catherine, I

01:04:09actually like this.

01:04:14Jolene bites down hard on

01:04:16her lower lip.

01:04:17Her nails digging into her

01:04:19palm.

01:04:19Justine approaches me.

01:04:23Catherine, I'm sorry about

01:04:25everything that went down

01:04:26earlier.

01:04:27I'm okay.

01:04:29You only stop feeling hurt when

01:04:31you stop expecting anything from

01:04:32anyone.

01:05:01Not long after, friends call

01:05:02me.

01:05:02What do you mean for this to happen?

01:05:04She slips, and the entire drink

01:05:06splashes across my outfit.

01:05:09Catherine, I'm really sorry.

01:05:11The staff can be a bit careless.

01:05:13Why don't you slip into one of my

01:05:14dresses?

01:05:14I've got tons upstairs.

01:05:15You can use the guest room to

01:05:16change.

01:05:17Wow.

01:05:17The rules in this house are

01:05:18intriguing, to say the least.

01:05:20I hear every bit of the sarcasm.

01:05:22Sophia is practically mocking

01:05:24Jolene, who acts like she owns the

01:05:25place.

01:05:26The maid exhales, relieved beyond

01:05:28measure, and hurries forward.

01:05:30I start after her, but pause to throw

01:05:32Jolene one last look.

01:05:34The maid leads me far inside the

01:05:36mansion, to a guest room.

01:05:38As soon as she leaves, the door shuts

01:05:40quietly, and I hear the lock slide

01:05:42into place.

01:05:44I go over to check the window, but

01:05:46it's stuck tight, probably locked

01:05:48from the outside.

01:05:50A strange warmth begins spreading

01:05:52under my skin.

01:05:53I take a steady breath, pull a small

01:05:56ceramic file from my pocket, and

01:05:58swallow an antidote.

01:06:00I had drunk the tampered juice simply

01:06:02because I wanted to see the full

01:06:04extent of Jolene's trap.

01:06:10A few moments later, I hear faint,

01:06:13uneven footsteps outside the door.

01:06:15I lay down on the bed, completely

01:06:17still and quiet.

01:06:19The door creaks open slowly.

01:06:25Getting impatient, huh?

01:06:26Don't worry, sweetheart.

01:06:29I'll take real good care of you.

01:06:31But suddenly, my eyes snap wide open.

01:06:36The scream tears from him.

01:06:38He crumples to the floor in an instant,

01:06:41folding over and wrigling on the carpet.

01:06:45I calmly step over him and shut the

01:06:47door behind me.

01:06:48I ease into the corner just outside,

01:06:51ready to watch.

01:06:52Not long after,

01:06:53Jolene appears,

01:06:54sneaking cautiously down the hall.

01:06:59She presses her ear against the door,

01:07:01then pulls it wide open.

01:07:11She barely has time to

01:07:13register it before the man lunges at her.

01:07:18Stay away!

01:07:19Get off me!

01:07:21Man, pretty girl.

01:07:23The other one took a heap,

01:07:24but you?

01:07:25You'll do just fine.

01:07:26Don't you dare touch me.

01:07:28I'm a brown.

01:07:29Touch me and you're dead.

01:07:33Oh, man, yeah?

01:07:35That just makes it way more interesting.

01:07:40Help!

01:07:41Help!

01:07:42Let me go!

01:07:45After closing the door behind me,

01:07:47I calmly make my way back to the banquet hall.

01:07:50Sophia, who had earlier stood by my side,

01:07:53approaches with a warm smile and extends her hand.

01:07:55I'm Sophia Flynn.

01:07:57How about we get better acquainted?

01:08:00Catherine Brown,

01:08:00it's a pleasure to meet you.

01:08:02About 15 minutes later,

01:08:03a sudden disturbance breaks out

01:08:05outside the banquet hall.

01:08:06The crowd moves towards the guest room.

01:08:10As they get closer,

01:08:12heavy breathing

01:08:13and a woman's desperate screams

01:08:14reach their ears.

01:08:19Anne's face drains of color.

01:08:21What are you waiting for?

01:08:22Get that door down now!

01:08:24A few strong servants step up

01:08:26and smash the door open.

01:08:28Inside,

01:08:29the shocking scene unfolds

01:08:31for everyone to see.

01:08:33Jolene,

01:08:34her hair mussy and clothes rumpled,

01:08:36is pinned down by an unfamiliar man.

01:08:39Seeing the crowd at the doorway,

01:08:41she breaks down in tears.

01:08:43Mom!

01:08:43It was Catherine!

01:08:44She tricked me!

01:08:45She planned all of this!

01:08:50Despite the accusations,

01:08:51I don't flinch.

01:08:53Jolene,

01:08:54where are you getting this from?

01:08:55The maid ruined my dress,

01:08:57and you sent her to fetch me some clothes.

01:08:58But I waited ages,

01:09:00and no one came,

01:09:01so I left.

01:09:01When I left,

01:09:02the room was empty.

01:09:03I have no idea how you ended up here.

01:09:06How could you be so heartless?

01:09:09Jolene is your sister!

01:09:11I was with Miss Flynn in the banquet hall

01:09:13the entire time.

01:09:14Many guests can vouch for that.

01:09:16How can you stoop to such tactics?

01:09:20Regarding Jolene,

01:09:22we'll have a chance to question the man soon enough.

01:09:27What happened today was a private family matter.

01:09:30Anyone who breathes a word of it

01:09:32will be making an enemy of the Brown family.

01:09:34Anne grabs her trembling daughter

01:09:35and practically drags Jolene out.

01:09:38The man is also hauled away.

01:09:45What a night.

01:09:46You handled that like a pro.

01:09:48Oh.

01:09:51It was simply responding to what she started.

01:09:54If she had stayed in her lane,

01:09:55none of this would have happened.

01:09:57Time after time,

01:09:58Jolene tried to set me up.

01:10:00Did she really think I was still the same Catherine

01:10:02who'd just take it lying down?

01:10:05What happened tonight?

01:10:06She brought it on herself.

01:10:09Morning sunlight pours in through the large window,

01:10:11casting soft highlights across his sharp jawline.

01:10:15Mr. Warren.

01:10:16Morning.

01:10:17Let's get started.

01:10:17Without hesitation,

01:10:19he reaches for the buttons of his shirt

01:10:20and pulls it up,

01:10:21exposing his bare chest.

01:10:23I slip into professional mode,

01:10:25pick up my medical kit,

01:10:26and move to his side.

01:10:28Need a hand handling the Browns?

01:10:31My hands work with practiced confidence.

01:10:34Not right now.

01:10:35I've got it covered.

01:10:37Once the session wraps up,

01:10:39I'm packing away my tools

01:10:41when Liam slowly pushes off the sofa.

01:10:44He stands steady, clear-headed.

01:10:46You're healing well.

01:10:48You're really skilled at this.

01:10:50Thanks.

01:10:51Keep this up,

01:10:52and one more session

01:10:53and you'll be good as new.

01:10:54Once I'm fully better,

01:10:55what do you want in exchange?

01:10:57You've already paid for the treatments,

01:10:59but if I ever need help down the road,

01:11:01I hope you'll remember

01:11:02the understanding we have today.

01:11:04Sounds fair.

01:11:05Just then,

01:11:06a knock comes at the door,

01:11:07and a maid enters.

01:11:08Sir,

01:11:09Mr. Cassius Warren has arrived.

01:11:10His tone turns icy in an instant.

01:11:12The smile that had just been there

01:11:14disappears completely.

01:11:15Tell him to wait for me in the living room.

01:11:17When I enter the living room,

01:11:19a man in a dark gray suit glances my way.

01:11:22He appears to be in his 50s,

01:11:24sharing some resemblance with Liam.

01:11:30Our eyes lock for a moment.

01:11:33I simply give a small nod

01:11:34and exit smoothly.

01:11:38The intense,

01:11:39almost threatening look

01:11:40from that middle-aged man

01:11:42has set off warning bells in my mind.

01:11:47I let out a soft sigh.

01:11:49I deliberately instruct my driver

01:11:50to take several detours

01:11:52just to make sure no one is tailing me

01:11:54before finally heading back to my apartment.

01:12:00No sooner have I settled in

01:12:02than my phone rings.

01:12:03It's Sophia.

01:12:05Hey Catherine,

01:12:06got a minute?

01:12:07There's this socialite gala

01:12:08happening next week.

01:12:10Want to come along

01:12:10and just have some fun?

01:12:12Sounds good.

01:12:13When is it exactly?

01:12:14Do I need to prepare anything special?

01:12:15It's next Saturday evening

01:12:17at Vantage Oasis.

01:12:18Just wear a cocktail dress.

01:12:20I'll come pick you up

01:12:21and we can go together.

01:12:22Okay, that would work.

01:12:24Thank you so much.

01:12:27I'll go park the car.

01:12:29Sophia goes off

01:12:30to find a parking spot,

01:12:31leaving me to make my way

01:12:33into the building.

01:12:40Just as I step into the lobby,

01:12:42ready to catch the elevator

01:12:44I bump on Jalene.

01:12:46I bump on Jalene.

01:12:54Catherine?

01:12:55What are you doing here?

01:12:57So, you're here for the gala?

01:12:59You have an invitation, I hope?

01:13:01Whose little lapdog are you?

01:13:03Running wild and barking at everyone

01:13:05without a care.

01:13:08Excuse me?

01:13:09Who exactly are you insulting?

01:13:11Listen, Catherine,

01:13:12you can't just waltz

01:13:14into this kind of event

01:13:15wearing a dress.

01:13:16Without a real invite,

01:13:18you'll end up humiliated

01:13:19when security shows you the door.

01:13:22Come on, Catherine.

01:13:23Ready to head up?

01:13:25Let's not keep the others waiting.

01:13:37Don't pay her any mind.

01:13:39The organizers gave me

01:13:40two invitations this year.

01:13:42I smile back,

01:13:43appreciating Sophia's subtle way

01:13:45of handling things.

01:14:00Everyone,

01:14:01meet my friend Catherine Brown.

01:14:03I hope you'll look out

01:14:04for her from now on.

01:14:06This gala really is slipping.

01:14:07Apparently just anyone

01:14:08can walk in now.

01:14:09Some people really try too hard,

01:14:11as if showing up here

01:14:13will magically upgrade

01:14:14their pleas in society.

01:14:17Watch your mouth.

01:14:18Catherine is a brown.

01:14:20Have some respect.

01:14:21Please don't be harsh.

01:14:22My sister doesn't attend

01:14:23events like this often.

01:14:25She's just here

01:14:25to get some exposure.

01:14:27Don't go snapping photos

01:14:29willy-nilly.

01:14:30If I see you flooding

01:14:31social media with our images

01:14:32just to boost your status,

01:14:34I won't hesitate to sue.

01:14:45If you want to play dirty,

01:14:47I'll give you a front row seat.

01:14:49Your status comes

01:14:50from flaunting fake jewelries?

01:14:53And what would a country girl

01:14:55like you possibly understand

01:14:56about jewelry?

01:14:58That's Maris Core,

01:15:00an iconic design

01:15:01by Davina Gemma

01:15:02from the 60s

01:15:03centered around

01:15:04a rare cushion-cut diamond

01:15:05framed by a dozen emeralds.

01:15:08The real necklace

01:15:09was sold at last year's

01:15:10Veritas auction

01:15:11for $36 million,

01:15:12bought anonymously.

01:15:15I have to admit,

01:15:16you've got an eye for quality.

01:15:18It is lovely,

01:15:19I'll give you that.

01:15:20But the issue is

01:15:21that yours isn't authentic.

01:15:22Yes, the center stone

01:15:23is about the right size,

01:15:25but it's missing the clarity

01:15:26a genuine one would have.

01:15:27They look like

01:15:28fresh lab-made pieces.

01:15:29You're talking nonsense!

01:15:31My father gave this to me

01:15:32for my birthday!

01:15:33Janice,

01:15:34don't let my sister get to you.

01:15:36She's been out of touch

01:15:37for years.

01:15:37She probably hasn't even seen

01:15:39jewelry of this caliber.

01:15:40It's easy for her

01:15:41to misjudge.

01:15:42I stay calm,

01:15:42shifting my gaze

01:15:44to the other woman's wrist.

01:15:45Your bracelet actually

01:15:46has decent translucency,

01:15:48but it's been chemically treated

01:15:50and filled with resin.

01:15:52Wearing that too long

01:15:53isn't good for your health.

01:15:54Just so you know.

01:15:56The woman snatches her hand back,

01:15:57going pale.

01:16:00I turn to Jolene.

01:16:02Your necklace is no better,

01:16:04Jolene.

01:16:05Those diamonds look fake too.

01:16:08Jolene's fingers shoot toward her ear

01:16:10but stop halfway.

01:16:12The whole hall goes completely still.

01:16:15That was savage.

01:16:17You nailed that comeback perfectly.

01:16:22I take a sip from my glass

01:16:23and feel not a trace of guilt.

01:16:26Fake jewelry?

01:16:27Fine.

01:16:28Wear it quietly

01:16:29and no one will say a word.

01:16:30But you had to step on me

01:16:32to feel taller.

01:16:33So don't blame me

01:16:34for exposing your fake jewelry.

01:16:36Just you wait!

01:16:38I'm calling in

01:16:39a top jewelry expert

01:16:41right now!

01:16:43Be my guest.

01:16:45Relax, Janice.

01:16:46It's a beautiful day.

01:16:48There's no need to let

01:16:49some petty nonsense spoil it.

01:16:51Petty?

01:16:52This isn't just about me

01:16:53wearing a fake!

01:16:55She's insulting the honor

01:16:56of the whole Lopez family!

01:17:08The craftsmanship is extraordinary

01:17:10but something is off.

01:17:11The cut

01:17:12and the color

01:17:13don't match

01:17:13the authentic Mariscor.

01:17:17Miss Lopez,

01:17:18I'm afraid this necklace

01:17:19is indeed a replica.

01:17:22What?

01:17:23That can't be!

01:17:25The craftsmanship

01:17:26is exceptionally convincing,

01:17:27almost flawless.

01:17:28But as Miss Brown

01:17:29pointed out,

01:17:30the cutting style

01:17:30and the emerald shade

01:17:31reveal subtle differences.

01:17:33Impressive eye, Miss Brown.

01:17:35Only the most skilled experts

01:17:36can detect such subtle distinctions.

01:17:38May I ask

01:17:39who has been your teacher?

01:17:41My mentor

01:17:42is Langston Moore.

01:17:45So,

01:17:45you are the esteemed

01:17:46protege of Mr. Moore.

01:17:48An honor

01:17:48to meet you at last.

01:17:50Your championship

01:17:51at the last international competition

01:17:52was truly well-deserved.

01:17:54No wonder she spotted

01:17:55the fake so easily.

01:17:56She's Langston Moore's student.

01:18:00That's the world's

01:18:01top jewelry appraiser.

01:18:03The Lopez family

01:18:04really embarrassed

01:18:05themselves today.

01:18:06I can't stay here.

01:18:07I can't let them

01:18:08see me like this.

01:18:17Catherine,

01:18:19when did you pick

01:18:20all this up?

01:18:21You never said

01:18:22a word about it

01:18:23to any of us.

01:18:25There's a lot

01:18:26you don't know,

01:18:27mostly because

01:18:28you never bothered

01:18:28to ask.

01:18:33Catherine,

01:18:33what have you done

01:18:34to Jolaine now?

01:18:35I don't know

01:18:35what you're talking about,

01:18:36Austin.

01:18:36I've been sitting here

01:18:37all night

01:18:37and Jolaine hasn't

01:18:38said a word to me.

01:18:39And I'm not the one

01:18:39who's been sending her

01:18:40all those blue roses.

01:18:43Austin,

01:18:44shouldn't you find out

01:18:45what really happened first?

01:18:46It's Catherine

01:18:47who got wrong today.

01:18:48What about Miss Lopez?

01:18:49How could you upset her

01:18:50and make her cry?

01:18:52You're going to the Lopez residence

01:18:53right now to apologize.

01:18:55Apologize?

01:18:55For what?

01:18:57Telling the truth

01:18:58and exposing

01:18:59Janice's fake jewelry

01:19:00in front of everyone?

01:19:01What nonsense?

01:19:03Miss Lopez

01:19:03wouldn't be caught

01:19:04dead wearing fakes.

01:19:05You're just making up lies

01:19:06to slander her.

01:19:08Mr. Brown,

01:19:08Miss Brown's assessment

01:19:09is absolutely right.

01:19:11This Mari's core necklace

01:19:12is a very well-maked replica

01:19:13and her appraisal skills

01:19:14surpass even mine.

01:19:16Isn't Austin being

01:19:17way too biased?

01:19:18He's not even listening

01:19:19to the expert.

01:19:20I heard the Browns

01:19:21kicked out their own

01:19:21biological daughter

01:19:22to make room

01:19:23for that adopted girl

01:19:24Jolaine.

01:19:25How ridiculous.

01:19:27Still,

01:19:27you had no right

01:19:28to humiliate Miss Lopez

01:19:29like that in public.

01:19:30Our families have shared

01:19:31a close bond

01:19:32for generations.

01:19:33Did you ever stop

01:19:34to think about

01:19:34how damaging

01:19:35this could be

01:19:36for the Brown group?

01:19:37But what about

01:19:37when Janice openly

01:19:38mocked me

01:19:38for being from

01:19:39the countryside?

01:19:40When they all

01:19:40schemed together

01:19:41to humiliate me

01:19:42in front of everyone?

01:19:43Did anyone ever

01:19:43care how that felt?

01:19:44Have any of you

01:19:45truly treated me

01:19:46like family at all?

01:19:47If not,

01:19:47then I, Catherine,

01:19:48and the Browns

01:19:49are better off

01:19:50going our separate ways

01:19:50from this day forward.

01:19:52Sorry for the disruption

01:19:53and ruining

01:19:54everyone's good time.

01:19:55I'll be taking

01:19:56my leave now.

01:19:59The days passed quietly,

01:20:01with nothing but

01:20:02my regular school routine

01:20:03and lab work.

01:20:04Jolene had kept

01:20:05an unusually low profile

01:20:07ever since the banquet,

01:20:08not daring to provoke me again.

01:20:14So many missed calls.

01:20:15What's going on?

01:20:20Why are you answering

01:20:22Aunt Justina's phone?

01:20:23What happened to her?

01:20:23Watch your tone with me,

01:20:25you ungrateful brat.

01:20:26I haven't even dealt

01:20:27with the mess you made.

01:20:28Thanks to you

01:20:29offending Miss Lopez,

01:20:30the Lopez group

01:20:30has just terminated

01:20:31all their cooperation

01:20:32with us.

01:20:33You will find time

01:20:34to go to the Lopez residence

01:20:35and apologize

01:20:36to Miss Lopez immediately.

01:20:37Keep dreaming.

01:20:38You ungrateful little wolf.

01:20:40If you refuse to listen to me,

01:20:43are you planning to ignore

01:20:44your aunt's life

01:20:45and death situation too?

01:20:47What happened to

01:20:48Aunt Justina?

01:20:48Brain tumor.

01:20:50It's pressing directly

01:20:51on the nerves.

01:20:52Surgery is extremely risky.

01:20:54I'm on my way.

01:20:59Out of my way.

01:21:01Sign this.

01:21:02Sign the share transfer agreement

01:21:03and I'll let you inside

01:21:04to see her.

01:21:06How dare they use

01:21:08Justina's life

01:21:09as a bargaining chip?

01:21:10They have no bottom line.

01:21:12You crazy girl.

01:21:13If you dare lay a hand on me,

01:21:15you'll be condemned

01:21:15for your unfailed behavior.

01:21:17Heaven will strike you down.

01:21:18Then move

01:21:20before I actually decide

01:21:21to follow through.

01:21:23Laurence?

01:21:24Austin?

01:21:26Is that Catherine out there?

01:21:28Let her in.

01:21:38My poor little Catherine.

01:21:40They must have given her

01:21:41a hard time again.

01:21:45It's just the same old health problems,

01:21:48nothing to worry about.

01:21:49But were they bothering you

01:21:51out there just now?

01:21:53Don't worry about me.

01:21:54I'm perfectly fine.

01:21:55How are you feeling right now,

01:21:56really?

01:21:57Be honest with me.

01:21:58Justina,

01:21:58don't push yourself too hard.

01:22:00The doctors made it clear

01:22:01this condition can't wait any longer.

01:22:02Only Dr. Huxley-Jones

01:22:03can perform this surgery

01:22:04with the highest success rate.

01:22:06Jolene practically bent over back

01:22:07to get him to agree

01:22:08to take the case.

01:22:09Show me her complete medical records

01:22:10and all the scan images

01:22:11right now.

01:22:12Justina has been nothing but kind

01:22:13to you your whole life,

01:22:14hasn't she?

01:22:14Now that she's gravely ill,

01:22:15you won't just sit back

01:22:16and let her die, will you?

01:22:17Here's the deal.

01:22:18Sign over the Brown Group shares

01:22:19to the family

01:22:20and Jolene will convince Dr. Huxley

01:22:21to perform the surgery immediately.

01:22:22We're also willing to overlook

01:22:23the whole Ms. Lopez incident

01:22:24and not hold it against you.

01:22:26After all,

01:22:26we're still family, aren't we?

01:22:28Lawrence, Austin,

01:22:29how can you stoop so low

01:22:30as to use my sickness

01:22:30as a weapon against Catherine?

01:22:32This is absolutely shameless.

01:22:33I won't stand for this.

01:22:34Stop it right now.

01:22:35Aunt Justina,

01:22:36please don't be angry.

01:22:38Dad's just worried

01:22:38about all those

01:22:39Brown Group shares

01:22:40Catherine holds.

01:22:41If she's not careful,

01:22:42she could be taken advantage of,

01:22:44which would cause

01:22:45huge problems.

01:22:46That's why he wants

01:22:47to take this chance

01:22:48to get the shares

01:22:49back into the family's hands.

01:22:51Cathian,

01:22:52my condition is severe

01:22:54and it probably

01:22:55will get better.

01:22:57Even if you sign,

01:22:58the surgery might not work.

01:23:01I come to accept that.

01:23:02You should leave

01:23:03while you still can.

01:23:06Aunt Justina,

01:23:07I'll be the one

01:23:07to perform your surgery.

01:23:09What could you possibly

01:23:10have to back that up

01:23:10with those so-called skills

01:23:11you picked up from nowhere?

01:23:13Catherine,

01:23:13don't make a fool of yourself

01:23:14and promise more

01:23:15than you can deliver.

01:23:15If Justina's condition

01:23:16worsens because of your arrogance,

01:23:17can you really bear

01:23:18the consequences?

01:23:19Can you live with that guilt?

01:23:20Then we'll just have

01:23:21to wait and see.

01:23:22And don't you ever dare

01:23:24use Aunt Justina

01:23:25as a pawn against me again.

01:23:26The next time you try,

01:23:28I won't hesitate

01:23:28to prove exactly

01:23:29what I am capable of.

01:23:30And you won't like

01:23:31the outcome.

01:23:32I'm not giving up on you.

01:23:34Aunt Justina,

01:23:36trust me.

01:23:37Leave everything to me.

01:23:39I promise

01:23:39I'll make you better.

01:23:41Catherine,

01:23:42I trust you.

01:23:44Completely.

01:23:44Fine!

01:23:45Have it your way,

01:23:46Catherine.

01:23:46Let's see how

01:23:47you handle this.

01:23:49Without Dr. Huxley,

01:23:50I don't think Justina

01:23:50has much time left.

01:23:52When this fails,

01:23:53and it will,

01:23:54you better not come

01:23:55crawling back to us

01:23:56to us on your knees

01:23:56begging for help!

01:24:07It's Zephira.

01:24:09Arrange for the highest

01:24:09grade operating theater

01:24:10at Central Hospital

01:24:11immediately,

01:24:11with a full leading

01:24:12neurosurgery team

01:24:13on standby.

01:24:14I'll send over

01:24:15the full equipment list

01:24:15and surgical plan shortly.

01:24:17Understood,

01:24:17Dr. Zephira.

01:24:18We'll handle all

01:24:19the arrangements immediately.

01:24:20Everything will be ready

01:24:21before your scheduled

01:24:22surgery time.

01:24:27An internationally

01:24:28renowned surgeon,

01:24:29Dr. Zephira?

01:24:31That's the legendary

01:24:32neurosurgeon that even

01:24:32royal families can't book?

01:24:34No!

01:24:34No way!

01:24:35That's impossible!

01:24:36Catherine?

01:24:37That good-for-nothing

01:24:38girl who grew up

01:24:39in the countryside?

01:24:39How could she possibly

01:24:40have connections to someone

01:24:41of Dr. Zephira's caliber?

01:24:42It must be a coincidence.

01:24:44No, it can't be.

01:24:45She's just a worthless

01:24:46country girl.

01:24:47How could she know

01:24:47Dr. Zephira?

01:24:50Dad, Austin,

01:24:51don't jump to conclusions.

01:24:52It has to be a coincidence.

01:24:53There's no way Catherine

01:24:54has anything to do with this.

01:24:56She probably doesn't even

01:24:56know who Dr. Zephira is.

01:25:00Justina, I won't let

01:25:01anything happen to you.

01:25:02This surgery will be

01:25:03a success.

01:25:06Aunt Justina, it's me.

01:25:08I'll be the operating

01:25:09surgeon for your procedure

01:25:10today.

01:25:11Don't be afraid.

01:25:12Just close your eyes

01:25:13and rest.

01:25:13When you wake up,

01:25:14this ailment will be

01:25:16gone completely.

01:25:17The patient is under

01:25:18general anesthesia.

01:25:19Vitals are stable.

01:25:20Let's begin the operation.

01:25:29My God, that surgical

01:25:31approach angle.

01:25:31It's so bold and intricate,

01:25:33yet it completely avoids

01:25:34all the critical functional

01:25:35areas of the brain.

01:25:36I've never seen anything

01:25:37like it.

01:25:37Look at that section

01:25:38technique.

01:25:38It's so steady.

01:25:39It's terrifying.

01:25:39Not a single tremor.

01:25:40Even when working so close

01:25:42to the nerve buns,

01:25:42this is beyond masterful.

01:25:45The patient's vital

01:25:47assigns remain stable

01:25:48throughout the procedure.

01:25:49The operation is a

01:25:50complete success.

01:25:54Please pay close attention

01:25:55to the patient's post-operative

01:25:56monitoring and care.

01:25:58Call me immediately if there

01:25:59are any changes in her

01:26:00condition.

01:26:00Absolutely, Dr. Zephira.

01:26:02We will strictly follow

01:26:03your post-operative care plan.

01:26:04It was the greatest honor

01:26:05of our careers to assist you

01:26:06in this surgery today.

01:26:13Doctor, how did it go?

01:26:15How was my sister?

01:26:16Was the surgery successful?

01:26:17It was an incredible,

01:26:18unprecedented success.

01:26:20The tumor was completely

01:26:21removed, with zero damage

01:26:22to the surrounding nerves

01:26:23and functional areas.

01:26:24The patient's vital sign

01:26:25stayed rock-solid

01:26:26the entire time.

01:26:27Honestly, it was nothing

01:26:28less than a medical miracle.

01:26:29Dr. Zephira's surgical skills

01:26:31are absolutely extraordinary,

01:26:32godlike even.

01:26:32I have to say, your Brown family

01:26:34is truly full of hidden talents.

01:26:36It's almost impossible

01:26:37to book Dr. Zephira

01:26:38for a surgery anywhere

01:26:39in the world, yet you managed

01:26:40to get her to come here

01:26:41personally.

01:26:42I'm genuinely curious.

01:26:43How did you manage

01:26:44to connect with her?

01:26:45How is this possible?

01:26:46How could that country girl

01:26:47have anything to do

01:26:47with Dr. Zephira?

01:26:48This can't be happening.

01:26:49We threatened her,

01:26:50we accused her,

01:26:50we tried to force her

01:26:51to sign away her shares,

01:26:52and she just saved

01:26:53Aunt Justina's life?

01:26:54Dr. Watts, thank you

01:26:55for your hard work today.

01:26:56It was our honor

01:26:57to work with you, Dr. Zephira.

01:26:58You have my word,

01:26:59we will monitor

01:27:00Miss Brown's condition

01:27:0124-7

01:27:01and strictly follow

01:27:02your post-operasive

01:27:03care instructions.

01:27:05Could it be?

01:27:07Is Catherine actually

01:27:08Dr. Zephira herself?

01:27:10What kind of ridiculous nonsense

01:27:12are you spouting?

01:27:13That ungrateful fool

01:27:14knows nothing.

01:27:15She's just a worthless

01:27:16waste of space.

01:27:17There's no way

01:27:18she could be

01:27:18the world-famous

01:27:19Dr. Zephira.

01:27:20Are you done

01:27:20running your mouth?

01:27:21If you're finished,

01:27:22step aside.

01:27:23I don't have time

01:27:23to waste on the likes of you.

01:27:25You, you ungrateful,

01:27:26rebellious girl,

01:27:27you think knowing

01:27:28that Dr. Zephira

01:27:29makes you something special?

01:27:30You probably spent

01:27:31all your money

01:27:31to beg her to come here.

01:27:32It's not like you have

01:27:33any real skill.

01:27:34I am Dr. Zephira.

01:27:36Aunt Justina's surgery

01:27:38was performed

01:27:38by my own hands

01:27:39from start to finish.

01:27:44No.

01:27:45Impossible.

01:27:46How could you possibly

01:27:46be Dr. Zephira?

01:27:47You're just a worthless,

01:27:48uneducated girl

01:27:49from the countryside.

01:27:49You're nothing.

01:27:50You're lying.

01:27:51Worthless.

01:27:51I'm the one who saved

01:27:52Aunt Justina's life.

01:27:53What have you done

01:27:54besides using her sickness

01:27:55as a weapon

01:27:55to try and steal from me?

01:27:57Catherine,

01:27:57why...

01:27:58why didn't you tell us sooner?

01:28:00If you had told us

01:28:01who you were earlier,

01:28:02we wouldn't have...

01:28:02we wouldn't have

01:28:03treated you like that.

01:28:04We wouldn't have

01:28:05made so many mistakes.

01:28:07Wouldn't have what?

01:28:08Wouldn't have treated me

01:28:09like an outsider?

01:28:10Wouldn't have helped

01:28:11Jolaine bully me

01:28:12time and time again?

01:28:13Wouldn't have used

01:28:13my only family member's life

01:28:15to threaten me?

01:28:16Austin,

01:28:16do you even believe

01:28:17a single word

01:28:18you just said?

01:28:19Catherine doesn't need

01:28:20your fake,

01:28:20last-minute regrets.

01:28:21From this day forward,

01:28:22I will be the one

01:28:23to take care of her.

01:28:24You will never get

01:28:24the chance to hurt her again.

01:28:26Mr. Warren,

01:28:27this is just a private

01:28:28family matter

01:28:29of the Brown family.

01:28:30There's no need

01:28:30for you to get involved.

01:28:31Family matter?

01:28:32When you kicked her

01:28:33out of the house

01:28:33and left her homeless,

01:28:34did you ever think

01:28:35of her as family?

01:28:36You even used her aunt's life

01:28:37as a threat against her.

01:28:38When she was in danger,

01:28:39where were you?

01:28:40When she was bullied

01:28:41and even kidnapped,

01:28:42did you ever stood up

01:28:42for her even once?

01:28:44Enough, Liam.

01:28:45Talking to these people

01:28:46is just a waste of time.

01:28:47Let's go.

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