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

00:00:04Today, 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.

00:00:14Jolene!

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.

00:00:38Roofless.

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.

00:01:09No!

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

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

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.

00:01:31Ruthless, formidable, and feared by everyone.

00:01:34Mr. Warren.

00:01:36Please spare us.

00:01:53Who are you?

00:01:54I'm the one sending you to hell.

00:01:57Suddenly, the warehouse echoed with screams, desperate pleas, and the sickening cracks of breaking bones.

00:02:07How much did Jolene pay you?

00:02:09Five 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, make a precise cut on his finger, and let out some blackened blood.

00:02:34Until it's fully out of my system, you're gonna have to stick close to me.

00:02:40First, I 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, I find my biological parents and three brothers gathered around Jolana, showering her with care.

00:02:53I close the distance, grab 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, what kind of trouble are you stirring up this time?

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

00:03:13Me causing trouble?

00:03:15Why 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.

00:03:26The Browns stare at Jolene in stunned disbelief.

00:03:31No! It must be fake!

00:03:33Do you want me to send this to a professional for verification?

00:03:37Or maybe call the police?

00:03:38No! No!

00:03:38No! You can't call the cops!

00:03:40Catherine, I'm sorry!

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

00:03:45Catherine, Jolene's apologized. Just drop it!

00:03:47It's either her or me.

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

00:03:53In their eyes, I'll never measure up to Jolene.

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

00:03:58Just as I step outside, a 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.

00:04:19The 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.

00:04:35From this moment on, you're my personal doctor.

00:04:37Until I'm fully healed, you are to stay within my reach.

00:04:40Alright.

00:04:41But I have two conditions.

00:04:42First, 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.

00:04:53But 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.

00:05:09A 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.

00:05:20This room is twice the size of my bedroom at the Browns.

00:05:23Ironic, isn't it?

00:05:24A stranger gives me better lodging than my own family.

00:05:28I 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.

00:05:39Jolene 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?

00:05:58Catherine, 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.

00:06:16This 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 Jeral Douglas, my loyal admirer.

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

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

00:06:45I'll line up the highest paying jobs for you.

00:06:48Good.

00:06:48Oh, 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.

00:06:58Make 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.

00:07:14Miss, 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.

00:07:29Catherine?

00:07:30What brings you here?

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

00:07:34Jolene, 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?

00:07:55Watch 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.

00:08:03What?

00:08:04I saw those first.

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

00:08:09Maybe?

00:08:10Isn't the Brown family's monthly allowance only $100,000?

00:08:14Jolene trembles with fury.

00:08:16I pay and walk out.

00:08:18I watched Jolene tremble with rage, unable to get a word out, and a fierce satisfaction

00:08:24courses through me.

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

00:08:29The 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.

00:08:39Tonight, I am not the abandoned daughter of the Brown family.

00:08:43I am Liam Warren's date.

00:08:45The 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?

00:08:57I've never seen her before.

00:09:00She's stunning.

00:09:01Is she from some notable family?

00:09:04I ignore the whispers.

00:09:05My 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.

00:09:19He 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.

00:09:40I 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?

00:09:49Catherine

00:09:52is 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

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

00:10:10I 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.

00:10:22None of that is any of your business.

00:10:24Why 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.

00:10:45We're not that familiar.

00:10:47Do you have any idea what kind of man Liam is?

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

00:10:58Do 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.

00:11:15I hear whispers rising behind me.

00:11:19Did you catch that?

00:11:20Liam said it himself.

00:11:22She's with him.

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

00:11:28Wait, Catherine?

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

00:12:13But 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.

00:12:23Austin, 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.

00:12:43Once I was jealous.

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

00:12:50Going once.

00:12:51Going twice.

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

00:12:5850 million.

00:12:5950 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.

00:13:35I 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.

00:13:46After 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?

00:14:01Cut it out.

00:14:02There'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?

00:14:14Throwing juice on me?

00:14:17What happened?

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

00:14:19I 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.

00:14:34That's something I actually did.

00:14:36And I only take responsibility for my own actions.

00:14:40Jolene is stunned.

00:14:42Declan freezes.

00:14:44Seems 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?

00:14:56There are security cameras here.

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

00:15:03Whispers 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.

00:15:17A fierce satisfaction rising in my chest.

00:15:20This 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.

00:15:39And notice Liam is already awake.

00:15:53Good morning.

00:15:56Morning.

00:15:57I head to the kitchen to prepare the herbal mix.

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

00:16:13Is she the mysterious beauty who stunned everyone last night?

00:16:17That'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.

00:16:46Many 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-

00:17:04She's not just some girl.

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

00:17:06Right now, she's the one keeping me alive.

00:17:09He then turns to me.

00:17:10Can you really fix me?

00:17:15Yes.

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

00:17:20Liam 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?

00:17:54I feel great.

00:17:56Lighter than I have in a long time.

00:17:58Don't let yourself get too stressed.

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

00:18:06Understood, Dr. Brown.

00:18:07I'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.

00:18:25$100,000?

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

00:18:30The ingredients are rare, and the process is complicated.

00:18:33Quality 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

00:18:43chance.

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.

00:18:56I 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.

00:19:10Look 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.

00:19:20I'm afraid you're being misled.

00:19:22Who I decide to be with is my own business.

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

00:19:28You're a Brown!

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

00:19:36Catherine, 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.

00:19:47Second, even if there were something else, it's none of your business.

00:19:51And 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.

00:20:17Keep 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.

00:20:56Her face lined with wrinkles.

00:20:58Her 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.

00:21:15I raised you all those years, so you should compensate me.

00:21:19You 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.

00:21:31I'll... I'll... I'll be going now.

00:21:32Bridget scurries off in panic.

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

00:21:43The 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.

00:21:55It's nearly impossible to catch a taxi here.

00:21:57I 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.

00:22:09But 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.

00:22:50Miss 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.

00:23:13Gerard tells me his uncle has been diagnosed with a brain tumor.

00:23:16He says the required surgery carries an extremely high risk.

00:23:25Start with this medication.

00:23:26Come back in a week for a follow-up.

00:23:28We'll reassess then.

00:23:33Thank you, Catherine.

00:23:35I was sure you'd have a solution.

00:23:37After 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.

00:23:46But it must be extremely quiet and private, with top-tier security.

00:23:50I'll handle it.

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

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

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

00:23:58Medical school.

00:23:59You need to study medicine?

00:24:01You'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.

00:24:10The manager hands me an exclusive premium membership card,

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

00:24:18I glance over at Gerard, and he breaks into a grin.

00:24:22Don't refuse it.

00:24:23This is our business, so just enjoy it.

00:24:28Fine.

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

00:24:57What?

00:24:59How dare she treat you that way?

00:25:01That ungrateful girl!

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

00:25:06I 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.

00:25:42She 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,

00:25:56she turn around and her smile freezes.

00:25:59It's her.

00:26:01Jolene!

00:26:03My dear daughter!

00:26:05Finally!

00:26:05I'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?

00:26:19I don't have time for this ridiculous farce.

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

00:26:25Jolene, this isn't nearly enough.

00:26:27The tuition alone is a hundred thousand.

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

00:26:32This wretched woman just won't know her place.

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

00:26:36My 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 Aurarius University.

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

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

00:27:14Well, isn't this a lovely coincidence, Jolene?

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

00:27:19Classmates?

00:27:20You and me?

00:27:21Don't be ridiculous!

00:27:24The lecture bell chimes sharp and clear,

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

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

00:27:33the 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,

00:27:55no trace of panic in my movements,

00:27:58and stand up.

00:27:58I 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,

00:28:16her grip tight on her pen.

00:28:20When the final bell rings,

00:28:21I walk out of the lecture hall.

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

00:28:27Catherine, 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.

00:28:37Exactly!

00:28:38Everyone whispers she knows how to charm the right people.

00:28:42Is that all?

00:28:43Now, 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!

00:29:00You can't just touch people like that!

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

00:29:04If they open their mouths like that again,

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

00:29:08Watch your tone.

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

00:29:14The Brown family?

00:29:16That'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.

00:29:36You were out?

00:29:38Yeah.

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 without 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?

00:30:09Liam walks toward the treatment area,

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

00:30:14His 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?

00:30:28Feeling shy now?

00:30:29After 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.

00:30:43Why am I so flustered?

00:30:46Get it together, Catherine.

00:30:48You're a doctor.

00:30:49Stay professional.

00:30:50Don't let a handsome face and a good body throw you off.

00:30:54The next day,

00:30:55I 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, just say it.

00:31:26Professor, I know you prize real skill,

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

00:31:31She 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!

00:31:39Jolene,

00:31:40I don't know what you're trying to do with these accusations,

00:31:43but I've seen enough to know true talent

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

00:31:47Catherine identified the error the moment she looked at it.

00:31:49Most PhD candidates wouldn't even catch this mistake

00:31:52the first time around.

00:31:53Tell me,

00:31:54how could anyone possibly fake that level of understanding?

00:32:03Professor Carter, I...

00:32:04I know true talent when I see it.

00:32:06I don't need your commentary.

00:32:10Now, please step outside.

00:32:19In that moment,

00:32:20I knew I'd found someone who saw me.

00:32:23Not the lies they spread about me.

00:32:32Hey.

00:32:33I'm Catherine Brown.

00:32:35Just as I walked into the classroom and 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, well, what do we have here?

00:32:53One caught attention by pure chance,

00:32:55and the other...

00:32:56Well, the problem's pretty obvious.

00:32:58The snickling spread through the classroom in an instant.

00:33:01Every gaze nailed onto the two of us.

00:33:03Oh, come on, everyone.

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

00:33:07Professor Carter thinks the world of Catherine.

00:33:12So she's really riding Professor Carter's coattails to get into med school?

00:33:16How pathetic.

00:33:18Oh, wow.

00:33:19Catherine, your shoes!

00:33:20They're the exact same as Jolene's!

00:33:22Come on, Catherine.

00:33:24You actually showed up wearing fake shoes?

00:33:26That's bold.

00:33:30Still, it's embarrassing as hell.

00:33:38All eyes in that instant were pinned on my feet.

00:33:43I feel like being judged in a high-society party.

00:33:47The murmur in the room quickly grows into a loud buzz.

00:33:52Most of them were convinced the shoes on my feet were fake.

00:33:56Hey, Catherine, if you like those shoes, I don't mind lending you mine.

00:34:00Wearing fakes is bad.

00:34:03Thanks, but I'm pretty selective.

00:34:06I don't wear other people's shoes.

00:34:08Besides, we still don't actually know who's rocking the fakes, do we?

00:34:14I slowed my movements deliberately, lifted my foot,

00:34:17and aimed the heel straight at the crowd.

00:34:20Is that real?

00:34:22Of course.

00:34:22Here's what I know.

00:34:23Every pair designed by Future's lead designer, Alan Lewis,

00:34:28comes with a unique serial number

00:34:31and the designer's initials.

00:34:33AL engraved on the inside heel.

00:34:35It can't be.

00:34:37But it is.

00:34:41Jolene, why don't you have a look inside your own heel?

00:34:45I'm not scared!

00:34:46She raises her foot and turns the inside of the heel toward everyone.

00:34:49It's empty.

00:34:50Oh!

00:34:54Impossible!

00:34:55My shoes are real!

00:34:56The marks are just worn down from use.

00:34:59You can barely see it now.

00:35:01Oh, really?

00:35:02Future's anti-counterfeit system is one of the most advanced in the world.

00:35:06Unless the shoes are completely wrecked,

00:35:08the serial number doesn't just disappear.

00:35:11Want to check right now?

00:35:12No!

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

00:35:14I must have just made a mistake!

00:35:17You wanted to embarrass me in front of everyone?

00:35:20Jolene, you seem to forget.

00:35:22What I do best is tear apart cheap facades like yours.

00:35:26After school, Jolene storms out of campus, fuming.

00:35:30Austin is there to pick her up.

00:35:36Jolene, what's going on?

00:35:38Did someone mess with you?

00:35:39Austin!

00:35:40Those limited edition shoes you got for me?

00:35:44Catherine showed up wearing the exact same pair

00:35:47and accused mine of being fake.

00:35:50Showtime.

00:35:57Catherine, wait!

00:36:03What gives you the right to accuse Jolene's shoes of be fake?

00:36:11Just take the shoes to the store for verification.

00:36:14Verify them?

00:36:15Who do you think you are?

00:36:24Lucky for me,

00:36:26Future's Black Gold members get priority verification.

00:36:30The future Black Card?

00:36:32How the hell does she have that?

00:36:34Austin, let's just get this over with!

00:36:42No, forget it.

00:36:43This isn't worth the headache.

00:36:44Let's just go home.

00:37:01What's going on here?

00:37:04Liam gets out of the car,

00:37:05moving with authority.

00:37:11They look at him nervously,

00:37:13like rats looking at a cat.

00:37:16Mr. Warren.

00:37:17Is everything alright?

00:37:20Mr. Warren,

00:37:21it's nothing serious.

00:37:23Catherine just insisted my shoes weren't real.

00:37:29Do you need any help?

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

00:37:32Nothing to worry about.

00:37:34Mr. Warren,

00:37:35this is a private family matter.

00:37:38Family matter?

00:37:39If Catherine's involved,

00:37:41it's my business too.

00:37:47Let's go.

00:37:48Dinner's waiting.

00:37:55Your turn is over.

00:37:57Fake shoes always end up rubbing the heel raw.

00:38:01You might want to change yours.

00:38:11I feel a quiet thrill of satisfaction.

00:38:14You thought you could humiliate me with fake shoes?

00:38:16Look how that backfired.

00:38:19Back in the Brown family,

00:38:21I always had to bite my tongue and step aside.

00:38:25Now, with Liam backing me up,

00:38:28I have nothing to fear.

00:38:40The next afternoon,

00:38:41I wheel a small suitcase

00:38:43to my new home,

00:38:44Sterling Haven.

00:38:45Just as I step out of the car,

00:38:48Catherine?

00:38:49a familiar voice calls out behind me.

00:38:52I turn and see Declan and Jolene

00:38:54standing not far away.

00:38:57What's going on here?

00:38:59Why are you at this place?

00:39:01Catherine,

00:39:01why are you hauling a suitcase here?

00:39:04Are you sure you haven't gotten the wrong place?

00:39:06This is Sterling Haven.

00:39:08If you don't want the security guards

00:39:10kicking you out,

00:39:10you better leave.

00:39:12I live here.

00:39:13So yeah,

00:39:14I'm pretty sure I know my own address.

00:39:15Your home?

00:39:17Wait,

00:39:18are you working here?

00:39:19Like on the staff?

00:39:20I can't help but laugh.

00:39:22Jolene,

00:39:23your imagination is wild.

00:39:24So tell me,

00:39:25what about you two?

00:39:26Are you here to apply for janitor

00:39:28or security jobs?

00:39:30Declan and I are here,

00:39:31looking for a place to settle down.

00:39:34Our wedding apartment, actually.

00:39:36I calmly reach into my bag

00:39:38and pull out an access card.

00:39:42Tapping it against the reader.

00:39:47A beep confirms access.

00:39:51Declan and Jolene freeze in shock.

00:39:57Just moved into Sterling Haven

00:39:59and the silence of the night

00:40:00was shattered.

00:40:03There's a race tomorrow evening.

00:40:05The prize is huge.

00:40:07Feeling the itch?

00:40:08Who's racing?

00:40:10The same arrogant group

00:40:12of wealthy young men.

00:40:13They've been throwing challenges

00:40:15at Evora.

00:40:17Oh,

00:40:18and the Brown family

00:40:19will be there too.

00:40:21What's the prize?

00:40:23A million dollars

00:40:24plus a limited edition sports car.

00:40:27Send me the details.

00:40:30Since they're throwing themselves at me,

00:40:32I see no reason to refuse.

00:40:37Four in the afternoon,

00:40:39I drive towards the racetrack

00:40:40in the suburb.

00:40:56I sign that name.

00:40:57The one they both dread

00:40:59and go mad over.

00:41:04Oh,

00:41:05it's Evora!

00:41:06Our idol Evora

00:41:08has arrived!

00:41:11Evora?

00:41:12It's probably just

00:41:13someone pretending.

00:41:18She wouldn't show up

00:41:19for a small race like this.

00:41:28Just then,

00:41:29that flashy blue GT-R

00:41:31pulled up right in front of me.

00:41:36Catherine?

00:41:37What are you doing here?

00:41:39This isn't a playground

00:41:41for careless drivers.

00:41:44If trash like you

00:41:46is allowed here,

00:41:47why shouldn't I be?

00:41:52Explain yourself!

00:41:56As if I'm going to.

00:42:01As expected,

00:42:02he got angry

00:42:03out of embarrassment,

00:42:04resorting to such

00:42:05underhanded,

00:42:06pathetic tactics.

00:42:07But he can't touch me.

00:42:09Laying hands on someone

00:42:11in public?

00:42:12That's a bad look.

00:42:13Let go!

00:42:14Don't you know

00:42:14who I am?

00:42:19Whoever you are,

00:42:20if you touch

00:42:20Catherine again,

00:42:22you'll regret it.

00:42:26We'll settle this

00:42:27on the race course.

00:42:29Hopefully you don't

00:42:30crash out in the first round.

00:42:33The signal light blinks on

00:42:34and the five engines

00:42:36roar to life.

00:42:37The green light flashes

00:42:38and Jackson's GT-R

00:42:39shoots forward.

00:42:40At the first corner,

00:42:41I execute a drift

00:42:42unlike anything

00:42:43he's ever seen

00:42:44and pull ahead.

00:42:45The next stretch

00:42:46of the track

00:42:47turns into a full-on

00:42:48display of my skill.

00:42:54I flow through

00:42:55every bed

00:42:56as if I designed

00:42:56them myself.

00:42:59It's Yvera!

00:43:01She's really

00:43:01the legendary Yvera!

00:43:10My gray car

00:43:11shoots through

00:43:12the final stretch

00:43:13and crosses

00:43:13the finish line first.

00:43:27I push open the door

00:43:29and pull off my helmet,

00:43:30my ponytail swinging

00:43:31in the breeze.

00:43:35My face stays calm,

00:43:37showing no excitement.

00:43:47You...

00:43:48You're really Yvera?

00:43:54Tell me,

00:43:55who's the idiot now?

00:43:59So you were tricking us

00:44:00this whole time?

00:44:01On the day I returned,

00:44:03I told all of you

00:44:04I liked racing.

00:44:06But not a single one of you

00:44:07ever bothered to listen.

00:44:11I step around Jackson

00:44:12and walk off

00:44:13without looking back.

00:44:18I never wanted to flaunt

00:44:20being Yvera.

00:44:22But since you kept pushing,

00:44:23now you get to see

00:44:24who the real

00:44:25Catherine Brown

00:44:26really is.

00:44:50He drops the video

00:44:51into the group chat

00:44:52and tags Liam directly.

00:44:57Liam, you have to see this.

00:44:59I swear it'll

00:45:00knock you sideways.

00:45:01Please.

00:45:02Nothing on earth

00:45:03surprises Liam.

00:45:05What nonsense

00:45:06are you stirring up now?

00:45:13Liam opens the video,

00:45:15sees me stepping out

00:45:16of the gray car,

00:45:17and a flicker

00:45:19of real shock

00:45:19crosses eyes.

00:45:21It's her.

00:45:26Okay, I'm genuinely

00:45:28blown away.

00:45:29Liam, what kind of

00:45:30divine helper

00:45:31do you have in your life?

00:45:32This woman is pure magic.

00:45:34Told you.

00:45:34I knew even Liam

00:45:36couldn't stay calm

00:45:36after this.

00:45:53Catherine,

00:45:55just how much

00:45:56are you still hiding?

00:46:01The next day,

00:46:02I walk into the classroom.

00:46:06Catherine,

00:46:07I got you

00:46:07your favorite coffee.

00:46:08I smile

00:46:09and pull out

00:46:10a delicate porcelain

00:46:11bottle from my bag.

00:46:13Apply this ointment

00:46:14to the spot

00:46:15before bed.

00:46:17You should see results

00:46:18in about a month.

00:46:19Thank you so much,

00:46:20Catherine.

00:46:20Do you really think

00:46:21it will work?

00:46:22A mocking laugh

00:46:23cuts through the air.

00:46:25Consistency is the key.

00:46:26I'm confident

00:46:27it'll heal.

00:46:31Seriously?

00:46:32You actually think

00:46:33a homemade cream

00:46:34will magically

00:46:35make you beautiful?

00:46:36My eyes darken

00:46:37as I fix Paige

00:46:38with a piercing stare.

00:46:40Apologize.

00:46:42Why should I apologize?

00:46:43I'm just speaking

00:46:44the truth.

00:46:46Catherine,

00:46:47Paige can be

00:46:48a bit blunt.

00:46:49She didn't mean

00:46:50to be hurtful.

00:46:51Paige was only

00:46:52trying to warn you.

00:46:53The ointments

00:46:54you're handing out

00:46:55aren't officially approved.

00:46:57If Claudian's condition

00:46:58gets worse,

00:46:59that could cause

00:47:01a big problem.

00:47:02It's to heal,

00:47:03not harm.

00:47:04Why do you jump

00:47:05to conclusions

00:47:05without a shred

00:47:06of proof?

00:47:11Tell me,

00:47:12have you ever

00:47:13actually tested

00:47:14these ointments

00:47:14yourself?

00:47:15Claudian,

00:47:16use your ointment

00:47:17without any worries.

00:47:18If anything happens,

00:47:20I will take

00:47:20full responsibility.

00:47:22Jolene Brown,

00:47:24my medical skills

00:47:25aren't something

00:47:25outers to question.

00:47:31Catherine,

00:47:32I believe in you.

00:47:33Just as the school

00:47:34day wraps up,

00:47:35rain suddenly begins

00:47:36pouring down

00:47:37in heavy sheets.

00:47:38I had anticipated this,

00:47:39so an umbrella

00:47:40is tucked safely

00:47:41in my bag.

00:47:42Pulling it out,

00:47:43I open it

00:47:44and step out

00:47:44into the downpour.

00:47:47Catherine,

00:47:47wait!

00:47:48Can I share

00:47:48your umbrella

00:47:49with you?

00:47:50No.

00:47:51I turn around

00:47:53and see Jolene

00:47:53huddled beneath

00:47:54my umbrella.

00:47:56Without another word,

00:47:58I turn and walk away.

00:48:00Before long,

00:48:01the rain soaks her

00:48:02to the bone.

00:48:04Catherine,

00:48:05it's pouring out here.

00:48:07I just wanted

00:48:08to walk with you

00:48:09for a bit.

00:48:10Jolene is left

00:48:11standing there,

00:48:12stunned.

00:48:15I already said no.

00:48:17My umbrella's

00:48:18too small for two.

00:48:20And honestly,

00:48:21I'm not comfortable

00:48:22being that close

00:48:22to anyone.

00:48:24Jolene is furious.

00:48:25A sleek black car

00:48:26rolls to a slow stop

00:48:28at the gate.

00:48:28It's Austin's.

00:48:33Austin!

00:48:36Jolene?

00:48:37How did you get

00:48:37this soaked?

00:48:38Didn't you bring

00:48:39an umbrella?

00:48:39You'll catch a cold

00:48:40like this.

00:48:41He glances out

00:48:42the window

00:48:42just in time

00:48:43to see me

00:48:44walking past

00:48:44holding my umbrella.

00:48:46Catherine,

00:48:47you had an umbrella.

00:48:48Why didn't you

00:48:49share it with Jolene?

00:48:57Do you really think

00:48:58we're close enough

00:48:59for that?

00:49:01Catherine!

00:49:02Jolene is family.

00:49:04Look at her.

00:49:04She's drenched.

00:49:05You had an umbrella

00:49:06and didn't even

00:49:07think to help her?

00:49:11Do you have any idea

00:49:12how cruel that looks?

00:49:13Exactly!

00:49:14Jolene's soaked

00:49:15because Catherine

00:49:16abandoned her.

00:49:16She went way too far!

00:49:19Before I speak,

00:49:20a nearby student

00:49:21steps in.

00:49:22Please.

00:49:22I saw Jolene

00:49:23give her umbrella

00:49:23to someone else

00:49:24just to look noble

00:49:25and then she tried

00:49:25to free float it

00:49:26off Catherine.

00:49:27Catherine didn't

00:49:27want to share,

00:49:28so what?

00:49:29Stop trying to

00:49:29guilt trip her.

00:49:31So what?

00:49:32The rain was pouring.

00:49:34Sharing wouldn't

00:49:35kill her.

00:49:36Catherine's.

00:49:36Catherine'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

00:49:40umbrella away

00:49:41just to look generous.

00:49:42Austin,

00:49:43that's not what happened.

00:49:44I only wanted

00:49:45to get closer to her.

00:49:47I didn't realize

00:49:48she disliked me so much.

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

00:50:08at my desk,

00:50:09flipping through

00:50:09my notes.

00:50:10Catherine,

00:50:10I heard Jolene's

00:50:11really sick today.

00:50:12She didn't come to class.

00:50:13Rain and cold.

00:50:14It's pretty normal

00:50:15to feel under

00:50:15the weather afterward.

00:50:16A loud commotion

00:50:17erupts at the

00:50:18classroom entrance.

00:50:20Feel satisfied now,

00:50:21Catherine?

00:50:22Jolene's in the hospital

00:50:23with a high fever,

00:50:24all because you

00:50:24wouldn't share

00:50:25your stupid umbrella.

00:50:26I calmly shut

00:50:27my notebook

00:50:27and rise to my feet.

00:50:29A chilly,

00:50:31razor-thin smile

00:50:32forms on my lips.

00:50:33She's sick,

00:50:34and that's supposed

00:50:35to be my responsibility?

00:50:36Is this seriously

00:50:38your reaction?

00:50:38Jolene's hospitalized,

00:50:39and you're standing here

00:50:40tossing out sarcastic comments?

00:50:42And what exactly

00:50:43does her hospital stale

00:50:44have to do with me?

00:50:45Did I make her

00:50:45give away her umbrella?

00:50:47Or did I physically

00:50:48send her into the storm?

00:50:49You!

00:50:51And honestly,

00:50:51if she were sick enough

00:50:52to be hospitalized,

00:50:53would she really have

00:50:54the energy to publicize it

00:50:55to the entire school?

00:50:57I asked her personally.

00:50:59Great.

00:51:00Tell me which hospital

00:51:01she's at.

00:51:02I'll arrange for

00:51:03top clear specialists

00:51:04to check on her.

00:51:05I begin dialing,

00:51:07and Paige immediately panics.

00:51:09No!

00:51:10You don't have to do that!

00:51:11Jolene said

00:51:12she only needs rest.

00:51:16How did you figure out

00:51:17she was faking?

00:51:18I've watched her pull

00:51:20the same act

00:51:20more times than I can count.

00:51:23On the weekend,

00:51:24Claudian asks me

00:51:26to go shopping with her.

00:51:28We pause in front

00:51:29of dessert shop,

00:51:31across from a famous

00:51:32brand boutique.

00:51:33Jolene is there too.

00:51:38Oh, look who it is, Catherine!

00:51:40Fancy seeing you here!

00:51:41Shopping too, huh?

00:51:43What's the matter?

00:51:44Didn't expect to see you

00:51:45in a place like this?

00:51:46This isn't some place

00:51:47for just anyone.

00:51:49Bet that ice cream

00:51:50cost you half a day's wages?

00:51:52Jolene steps forward

00:51:53and accidentally

00:51:54splashes her coffee

00:51:55onto my 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

00:52:04at the stains

00:52:04on my dress,

00:52:05my eyes turning cold.

00:52:10Do you even know

00:52:11how much this dress costs?

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

00:52:14I can buy you a new one.

00:52:18She pulls $200

00:52:19and tosses them at me.

00:52:23Use this

00:52:23to get yourself

00:52:24a new one.

00:52:25I look at the ice cream

00:52:26in my hand

00:52:32and press it

00:52:33onto Jolene's face.

00:52:36Oops!

00:52:37Sorry!

00:52:38My hand just slipped.

00:52:39It's just a little mess.

00:52:41A quick wipe

00:52:42and you'll be fine.

00:52:43Jolene screams.

00:52:44Jolene screams.

00:52:46Catherine.

00:52:47What on earth

00:52:48are you doing?

00:52:49Are you crazy?

00:52:50Anne steps out

00:52:51of the fitting room

00:52:52and gasps

00:52:52at Jolene's appearance.

00:52:59Jolene!

00:53:00What on earth

00:53:01happened to you?

00:53:03Mom,

00:53:04it's all my fault.

00:53:05I accidentally

00:53:06spilled coffee

00:53:07on Catherine's dress.

00:53:09I've already

00:53:10paid her back,

00:53:10but she's acting

00:53:12like it's not enough.

00:53:18Catherine,

00:53:18why are you

00:53:20picking on Jolene

00:53:21again?

00:53:23Anne pulls

00:53:24a thick wad

00:53:25of cash

00:53:25from her purse.

00:53:28Catherine,

00:53:29don't push this

00:53:29further.

00:53:30If it's money

00:53:31you want,

00:53:31apologize to Jolene.

00:53:33Not nearly enough.

00:53:36Yes,

00:53:37this is our

00:53:38anniversary edition.

00:53:39It retails

00:53:39for $180,000

00:53:41and is completely

00:53:42sold out.

00:53:43Either pay me

00:53:44three times its value

00:53:45or I'll report this

00:53:47as intentional

00:53:48property damage

00:53:49to the police.

00:53:50Who said

00:53:51we wouldn't compensate?

00:53:52She reluctantly

00:53:53writes a check.

00:53:56Take it.

00:53:57This is like

00:53:58burning money.

00:53:59Next time,

00:54:00I won't bother

00:54:01negotiating.

00:54:02I'll go straight

00:54:02to the police.

00:54:03I feel a deep

00:54:04satisfying 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,

00:54:11I let you walk

00:54:12all over me.

00:54:12I swallowed

00:54:13every insult.

00:54:14Not anymore.

00:54:15From 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

00:54:22to Claudian

00:54:23at the restaurant's

00:54:23entrance.

00:54:28I've only walked

00:54:30a short distance

00:54:30when a terrified

00:54:31scream cuts

00:54:32through the air.

00:54:33Help!

00:54:35Someone help!

00:54:36Is there a doctor here?

00:54:38I turn towards

00:54:38the commotion

00:54:39and see a well-dressed

00:54:40woman kneeling beside

00:54:41an elderly woman

00:54:42who has collapsed.

00:54:44Wake up!

00:54:45I push through

00:54:45the crowd

00:54:46and kneel down

00:54:46to examine her.

00:54:51Ma'am,

00:54:52don't panic.

00:54:53Does she have

00:54:54a history of heart disease?

00:54:55Yes.

00:54:56She has coronary

00:54:58heart disease.

00:55:00I reach into my bag

00:55:02and pull out

00:55:03a small bottle

00:55:04of nitroglycerin pills.

00:55:06I slide a tablet

00:55:07under her tongue

00:55:08and begin CPR.

00:55:22after several long minutes,

00:55:24the elderly woman

00:55:25lets out

00:55:25a 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

00:55:46is just something

00:55:47I have to do.

00:55:54I quietly gather

00:55:55my things

00:55:56and slip away

00:55:57while the crowd

00:55:57watches with admiration.

00:55:59The next morning,

00:56:00I intentionally

00:56:01leave home early,

00:56:02but the Browns

00:56:03are already lying

00:56:04in wait

00:56:04at the school entrance.

00:56:07Catherine!

00:56:10Jolene plunges

00:56:11to hug me,

00:56:12but I smoothly

00:56:12dodge her.

00:56:14Catherine,

00:56:15come home with me.

00:56:16your grandmother's

00:56:18back and wants

00:56:19to see you.

00:56:23Sorry,

00:56:24but I don't

00:56:24really know you people.

00:56:25We don't have time

00:56:26for your nonsense.

00:56:27You're coming home

00:56:28with us today.

00:56:31Since it's the busiest

00:56:33time for students

00:56:34arriving,

00:56:35a bunch of curious

00:56:36students have already

00:56:37stopped to watch.

00:56:40A sleek black Bentley

00:56:42eases to a stop

00:56:43right beside us.

00:56:44The window lowers

00:56:46smoothly.

00:56:46and Liam's

00:56:47sharply contoured

00:56:48face comes

00:56:49into view.

00:56:52Catherine,

00:56:53get in the car.

00:56:59I've got class

00:57:00in a few minutes.

00:57:01What brings you

00:57:01here so 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

00:57:13for his response,

00:57:14I simply turn

00:57:15and leave.

00:57:19The browns erupt

00:57:20the moment I brush

00:57:21past them

00:57:21like they're strangers

00:57:22on the street.

00:57:23what?

00:57:23Are we seriously

00:57:24letting that girl

00:57:25walk all over us?

00:57:27She might ignore us,

00:57:29but someone else

00:57:30can get through to her.

00:57:31She won't dare skip

00:57:32her grandmother's

00:57:33birthday banquet.

00:57:36She'll show up for that.

00:57:38After my classes wrap up,

00:57:40I head home,

00:57:41ready to relax,

00:57:42until my phone starts

00:57:43buzzing in my pocket.

00:57:47Catherine,

00:57:48I'm sending you

00:57:49an address.

00:57:49Come eat with us.

00:57:50They've got all

00:57:51your favorites,

00:57:51and there's a surprise

00:57:53for you, too.

00:57:54I hop into a cab,

00:57:56take the elevator up,

00:57:57and text Jared.

00:58:00Which room

00:58:01are you guys in?

00:58:03The elevator doors

00:58:04slide open,

00:58:05and I walk out,

00:58:06my eyes glued

00:58:07to my phone.

00:58:10Before I can take

00:58:11two steps,

00:58:11a hand suddenly

00:58:12pulls me aside.

00:58:14So this is who

00:58:15you really are?

00:58:16Waiting all this time

00:58:17just to pull this?

00:58:18You followed me here?

00:58:19Declan,

00:58:20of course.

00:58:22What?

00:58:23Touched a nerve?

00:58:24You show up where

00:58:25I hang out,

00:58:25hoping I'll notice you again?

00:58:28Catherine,

00:58:28you really haven't changed.

00:58:30Still using the same

00:58:31desperate tricks.

00:58:32Isn't she that

00:58:33Brown family daughter?

00:58:34The one they

00:58:34recently reclaimed?

00:58:35Yep.

00:58:36Looks like she's still

00:58:36running after Declan

00:58:37like always.

00:58:38Declan, drop the ego.

00:58:39I'm here for someone else.

00:58:40You don't even make

00:58:40the top hundred.

00:58:41Stop acting like the world

00:58:42revolves around you.

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

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

00:58:47biting back?

00:58:49Do me a favor

00:58:50and stay away.

00:58:51I don't want anyone

00:58:51assuming we have

00:58:52this suite.

00:58:55I stride toward

00:58:56the highest tier

00:58:57private suite

00:58:58without looking back.

00:59:07Whoa, what happened to you?

00:59:12I'm fine.

00:59:22I'm fine.

00:59:23Catherine,

00:59:23wait till you see this.

00:59:35Hold on.

00:59:36Is that...

00:59:37Yep.

00:59:38The one from the

00:59:39Veritas auction last month.

00:59:40You kept staring at it,

00:59:41so I figured I'd just

00:59:43buy the damn thing for you.

00:59:45Thanks, Geralt.

00:59:46Hey,

00:59:47don't go formal on me.

00:59:49Something like this

00:59:50deserves an owner

00:59:51who actually gets it.

01:00:18Catherine,

01:00:19I heard you moved out.

01:00:20Did something happen? Did the Browns push you too far again?

01:00:24I'm fine, Auntie. I left on my own terms.

01:00:27Your grandmother returned.

01:00:29You heard?

01:00:31Her birthday banquet is next week.

01:00:34She actually called me earlier and told me to ask you to come.

01:00:38Auntie, I'm no longer part of the Brown family.

01:00:42Catherine, please. She's getting older. Just give her this one courtesy.

01:00:48All right. I'll show up on time.

01:00:51I exhale slowly, so this is happening. No dodging it now.

01:00:55My eyes move back to the gemstone in its wooden box.

01:00:57It would make a clean, elegant birthday gift.

01:01:01The night of Analia's birthday banquet has come.

01:01:04The Brown estate glows with extravagant decorations.

01:01:10I stroll in wearing simple, casual clothes.

01:01:13Jolene drifts graciously through the guests in a blush-pink couture gown.

01:01:18Low whispers swirl around the gathered guests about how shabby I look.

01:01:23Lawrence's and Anna's expressions grow cold and tense.

01:01:27Isn't that the one who broke ties with the Browns?

01:01:29And she just shows up to Grandma's birthday like that?

01:01:34Wild or not, she's stunning.

01:01:38Those sharp features and that presence can't be ignored.

01:01:42Jolene steps forward, her smile dazzling and perfectly practiced.

01:01:47Grandma, happy birthday!

01:01:49I know how much you adore gemstones,

01:01:51so I ask the auction house to find something really special for you.

01:01:54A rare warm gem.

01:02:00And you, Catherine?

01:02:02What did you bring?

01:02:03I reach into my black bag and pull out a small wooden box.

01:02:09As I open the lid, the room falls deathly silent.

01:02:14Nestled inside is another gemstone.

01:02:17Huh?

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 how humiliating this is for our family?

01:02:31Amid the crowd's murmurs and accusations, I stay composed.

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

01:02:43On what proof?

01:02:44Maybe 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 several experts.

01:02:59It's the real deal.

01:03:01A knowing smile curves my lips as I bring my gem up and lightly press it against an Aaliyah's wrist.

01:03:09This is it!

01:03:11They say a genuine warm gem changes color depending on its wearer's vitality.

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

01:03:19Why don't we test Jolene's gem the same way?

01:03:23She tried to pin it on Catherine when it was her own gift that was false.

01:03:27That's impossible!

01:03:28I paid 10 million for this at the luxurious auction house!

01:03:31I even have the receipt and certificate to prove it!

01:03:34Pulling out her phone, she quickly dials the number.

01:03:37What she hears makes her eyes widened in shock.

01:03:40Just then, someone glances at their phone and blurts out,

01:03:43The luxurious auction house director got hooked on gambling!

01:03:47Jolene stumbles backward, dropping her phone with a loud clatter.

01:03:52Today is my birthday celebration.

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

01:03:56Jolene acted with good intentions but was misled.

01:03:59For the very first time, Anala looks at me without that usual air of disappointment.

01:04:07You know, Catherine, I actually like this.

01:04:14Jolene bites down hard on her lower lip, her nails digging into her palm.

01:04:19Justine approaches me.

01:04:23Catherine, I'm sorry about everything that went down earlier.

01:04:27I'm okay.

01:04:29You only stop feeling hurt when you stop expecting anything from anyone.

01:04:34Not long after, friends call Justina away.

01:04:38A maid makes her way around, offering champagne.

01:04:41When she gets to me, I decline.

01:04:45The maid hurries away and comes back moments later, holding a glass of juice.

01:04:50I study the juice for a moment.

01:04:52I lift the glass and drink it down in one steady guilt.

01:04:55A few minutes pass before the same maid shows up again.

01:05:00I'm so, so sorry.

01:05:01I didn't mean for this to happen.

01:05:03She slips, and the entire drink splashes across my outfit.

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

01:05:10The staff can be a bit careless.

01:05:12Why don't you slip into one of my dresses?

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

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

01:05:16Wow.

01:05:17The rules in this house are intriguing, to say the least.

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

01:05:22Sophia is practically mocking Jolene, who acts like she owns the place.

01:05:26The maid exhales, relieved beyond measure, and hurries forward.

01:05:29I start after her, but pause to throw Jolene one last look.

01:05:34The maid leads me far inside the mansion, to a guest room.

01:05:37As soon as she leaves, the door shuts quietly, and I hear the lock slide into place.

01:05:44I go over to check the window, but it's stuck tight, probably locked from the outside.

01:05:50A strange warmth begins spreading under my skin.

01:05:53I take a steady breath, pull a small ceramic file from my pocket, and swallow an antidote.

01:05:59I had drunk the tampered juice simply because I wanted to see the full extent of Jolene's trap.

01:06:09A few moments later, I hear faint, uneven footsteps outside the door.

01:06:15I lay down on the bed, completely still and quiet.

01:06:19The door creaks open slowly.

01:06:24Getting impatient, huh?

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

01:06:28I'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 door behind me.

01:06:48I ease into the corner just outside, ready to watch.

01:06:52Not long after, Jolene appears.

01:06:55Sneaking cautiously down the hall.

01:06:58She presses her ear against the door, then pulls it wide open.

01:07:11She barely has time to registrate it before the man lunges at her.

01:07:18Stay away!

01:07:19Get off me!

01:07:20Man, pretty girl.

01:07:22The other one took a heap, but you?

01:07:24You'll do just fine.

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

01:07:27I'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.

01:07:38Ah!

01:07:39Ah!

01:07:40Help!

01:07:41Help!

01:07:41Let me go!

01:07:44After 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,

01:07:52approaches with a warm smile and extends her hand.

01:07:55I'm Sophia Flynn.

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

01:07:59Catherine Brown, it's a pleasure to meet you.

01:08:02About 15 minutes later,

01:08:03a sudden disturbance breaks out outside the banquet hall.

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

01:08:10As they get closer,

01:08:12heavy breathing and a woman's desperate screams reach 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 and smash the door open.

01:08:28Inside, the shocking scene unfolds for everyone to see.

01:08:33Jolene, her 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.

01:08:42Mom!

01:08:43It was Catherine!

01:08:44She tricked me!

01:08:45She planned all of this!

01:08:50Despite the accusations,

01:08:52I don't flinch.

01:08:53Jolene, where are you getting this from?

01:08:55The maid ruined my dress,

01:08:56and you sent her to fetch me some clothes.

01:08:58But I waited ages,

01:09:00and no one came,

01:09:00so 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?

01:09:08Jolene is your sister!

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

01:09:29Anyone who breathes a word of it will be making an enemy of the Brown family.

01:09:34Anne grabs her trembling daughter and practically drags Jolene out.

01:09:37The man is also hauled away.

01:09:45What a night.

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

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

01:09:53If 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?

01:10:04What 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.

01:10:14Mr. Warren.

01:10:16Morning. Let's get started.

01:10:17Without hesitation,

01:10:18he reaches for the buttons of his shirt and pulls it up,

01:10:21exposing his bare chest.

01:10:22I slip into professional mode,

01:10:24pick up my medical kit,

01:10:26and move to his side.

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

01:10:30My 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

01:10:40when 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,

01:10:51and one more session and you'll be good as new.

01:10:53Once I'm fully better,

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

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

01:10:58but if I ever need help down the road,

01:11:01I hope you'll remember the understanding we have today.

01:11:04Sounds fair.

01:11:05Just then,

01:11:05a knock comes at the door,

01:11:07and a maid enters.

01:11:08Sir, Mr. Cassius Warren has arrived.

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

01:11:12The smile that had just been there disappears completely.

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

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

01:11:18a 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.

01:11:32I simply give a small nod and exit smoothly.

01:11:38The intense, almost threatening look from that middle-aged man

01:11:41has set off warning bells in my mind.

01:11:46I let out a soft sigh.

01:11:48I deliberately instruct my driver to take several detours

01:11:51just to make sure no one is tailing me

01:11:53before finally heading back to my apartment.

01:12:00No sooner have I settled in than my phone rings.

01:12:03It's Sophia.

01:12:05Hey, Catherine, got a minute?

01:12:07There's this socialite gala happening next week.

01:12:09Want to come along and just have some fun?

01:12:11Sounds good.

01:12:12When is it exactly?

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

01:12:15It's next Saturday evening at Vantage Oasis.

01:12:18Just wear a cocktail dress.

01:12:20I'll come pick you up and we can go together.

01:12:22Okay, that would work.

01:12:23Thank you so much.

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

01:12:29Sophia goes off to find a parking spot,

01:12:31leaving me to make my way into the building.

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

01:12:42ready to catch the elevator up,

01:12:44I bump on Jaleen.

01:12:54Catherine, what 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 without a care.

01:13:07Excuse me?

01:13:09Who exactly are you insulting?

01:13:11Listen, Catherine,

01:13:12you can't just waltz into this kind of event wearing a dress.

01:13:16Without a real invite,

01:13:17you'll end up humiliated when security shows you the door.

01:13:21Come 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 two invitations this year.

01:13:41I smile back,

01:13:43appreciating Sophia's subtle way of handling things.

01:14:00Everyone, meet my friend Catherine Brown.

01:14:03I hope you'll look out for her from now on.

01:14:05This gala really is slipping.

01:14:07Apparently, just anyone can walk in now.

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

01:14:11as if showing up here will magically upgrade their pleas in society.

01:14:16Watch your mouth.

01:14:18Catherine is a brown.

01:14:19Have some respect.

01:14:20Please don't be harsh.

01:14:22My sister doesn't attend events like this often.

01:14:24She's just here to get some exposure.

01:14:27Don't go snapping photos willy-nilly.

01:14:29If I see you flooding social media with our images

01:14:32just to boost your status,

01:14:33I won't hesitate to sue-

01:14:44If you want to play dirty,

01:14:46I'll give you a front row seat.

01:14:49Your status comes from flaunting fake jewelries?

01:14:53And what would a country girl like you possibly understand about jewelry?

01:14:58That's Maris Core,

01:15:00an iconic design by Davina Gemma from the 60s,

01:15:03centered around a rare cushion-cut diamond framed by a dozen emeralds.

01:15:08The real necklace was sold at last year's Veritas auction for $36 million, bought anonymously.

01:15:15I have to admit, you've got an eye for quality.

01:15:18It is lovely, I'll give you that.

01:15:19But the issue is that yours isn't authentic.

01:15:22Yes, the center stone is about the right size,

01:15:24but it's missing the clarity a genuine one would have.

01:15:27They look like fresh lab-made pieces.

01:15:29You're talking nonsense!

01:15:31My father gave this to me for my birthday!

01:15:33Janice, don't let my sister get to you.

01:15:35She's been out of touch for years.

01:15:37She probably hasn't even seen jewelry of this caliber.

01:15:40It's easy for her to misjudge.

01:15:41I stay calm,

01:15:42shifting my gaze to the other woman's wrist.

01:15:45Your bracelet actually has decent translucency,

01:15:48but it's been chemically treated and filled with resin.

01:15:51Wearing that too long isn't good for your health.

01:15:54Just so you know.

01:15:55The woman snatches her hand back, going pale.

01:16:00I turn to Jolene.

01:16:02Your necklace is no better, Jolene.

01:16:05Those diamonds look fake too.

01:16:08Jolene's fingers shoot toward her ear but stop halfway.

01:16:11The whole hall goes completely still.

01:16:15That was savage.

01:16:17You nailed that comeback perfectly.

01:16:21I take a sip from my glass and feel not a trace of guilt.

01:16:25Fake jewelry?

01:16:27Fine.

01:16:28Wear it quietly and no one will say a word.

01:16:30But you had to step on me to feel taller.

01:16:33So don't blame me for exposing your fake jewelry.

01:16:36Just you wait!

01:16:38I'm calling in a top jewelry expert right 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 some petty nonsense spoil it.

01:16:50Petty?

01:16:51This isn't just about me wearing a fake!

01:16:54She's insulting the honor of the whole Lopez family!

01:17:07The craftsmanship is extraordinary, but something is off.

01:17:11The cut and the color don't match the authentic Mariscore.

01:17:16Miss Lopez, I'm afraid this necklace is indeed a replica.

01:17:21What?

01:17:23That can't be!

01:17:24The craftsmanship is exceptionally convincing, almost flawless.

01:17:28But as Miss Brown pointed out, the cutting style and the emerald's shade reveal subtle differences.

01:17:33Impressive eye, Miss Brown.

01:17:35Only the most skilled experts can detect such subtle distinctions.

01:17:38May I ask who has been your teacher?

01:17:40My mentor is Langston Moore.

01:17:44So, you are the esteemed protege of Mr. Moore.

01:17:47An honor to meet you at last.

01:17:49Your championship at the last international competition was truly well-deserved.

01:17:54No wonder she spotted the fake so easily.

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

01:18:00That's the world's top jewelry appraiser.

01:18:03The Lopez family really embarrassed themselves today.

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

01:18:07I can't let them see me like this.

01:18:18Catherine, when did you pick all this up?

01:18:21You never said a word about it to any of us.

01:18:25There's a lot you don't know.

01:18:27Mostly because you never bothered to ask.

01:18:33Catherine, what have you done to Jolaine now?

01:18:34I don't know what you're talking about, Austin.

01:18:36I've been sitting here all night and Jolaine hasn't said a word to me.

01:18:39And I'm not the one who's been sending her all those blue roses.

01:18:43Austin, shouldn't you find out what really happened first?

01:18:46It's Catherine who got wrong today.

01:18:48What about Miss Lopez?

01:18:49How could you upset her and make her cry?

01:18:51You're going to the Lopez residence right now to apologize.

01:18:54Apologize?

01:18:55For what?

01:18:56Telling the truth and exposing Janice's fake jewelry in front of everyone?

01:19:01What nonsense?

01:19:02Miss Lopez wouldn't be caught dead wearing fakes.

01:19:05You're just making up lies to slander her.

01:19:07Mr. Brown, Miss Brown's assessment is absolutely right.

01:19:10This Mari's core necklace is a very well-maked replica,

01:19:13and her appraisal skills surpass even mine.

01:19:15Isn't Austin being way too biased?

01:19:17He's not even listening to the expert.

01:19:19I heard the Browns kicked out their own biological daughter

01:19:22to make room for that adopted girl, Jolaine.

01:19:25How ridiculous.

01:19:26Still, you had no right to humiliate Miss Lopez like that in public.

01:19:30Our families have shared a close bond for generations.

01:19:33Did you ever stop to think about how damaging this could be for the Brown group?

01:19:36But what about when Janice openly mocked me for being from the countryside?

01:19:39When they all schemed together to humiliate me in front of everyone?

01:19:42Did anyone ever care how that felt?

01:19:44Have any of you truly treated me like family at all?

01:19:46If not, then I, Catherine, and the Browns are better off going our separate ways from this day forward.

01:19:52Sorry for the disruption and ruining everyone's good time.

01:19:55I'll be taking my leave now.

01:19:59The days passed quietly, with nothing but my regular school routine and lab work.

01:20:04Jolaine had kept an unusually low profile ever since the banquet,

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

01:20:14So many missed calls. What's going on?

01:20:20Why are you answering Aunt Justina's phone? What happened to her?

01:20:23Watch your tone with me, you ungrateful brat!

01:20:26I haven't even dealt with the mess you made!

01:20:28Thanks to you offending Miss Lopez,

01:20:29the Lopez group has just terminated all their cooperation with us.

01:20:32You will find time to go to the Lopez residence and apologize to Miss Lopez immediately!

01:20:37Keep dreaming.

01:20:38You ungrateful little wolf.

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

01:20:42are you planning to ignore your aunt's life and death situation too?

01:20:46What happened to Aunt Justina?

01:20:48Brain tumor.

01:20:49It's pressing directly on the nerves.

01:20:52Surgery is extremely risky.

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

01:20:59Out of my way.

01:21:00Sign this.

01:21:01Sign the share transfer agreement,

01:21:03and I'll let you inside to see her.

01:21:06How dare they use Justina's life as a bargaining chip?

01:21:10They have no bottom line.

01:21:11You crazy girl.

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

01:21:14you'll be condemned for your unfailed behavior.

01:21:16Heaven will strike you down!

01:21:18Then move.

01:21:19Before I actually decide to follow through.

01:21:23Lawrence?

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 a hard time again.

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

01:21:47Nothing to worry about.

01:21:49But were they bothering you out there just now?

01:21:52Don't worry about me.

01:21:53I'm perfectly fine.

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

01:21:57Be honest with me.

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

01:21:59The doctors made it clear this condition can't wait any longer.

01:22:02Only Dr. Huxley-Jones can perform this surgery with the highest success rate.

01:22:05Jolene practically bent over back to get him to agree to take the case.

01:22:09Show me her complete medical records and all the scan images right now.

01:22:12Justina has been nothing but kind to you your whole life, hasn't she?

01:22:14Now that she's gravely ill, you won't just sit back and let her die, will you?

01:22:17Here's the deal.

01:22:18Sign over the Brown Group shares to the family,

01:22:19and Jolene will convince Dr. Huxley to perform the surgery immediately.

01:22:22We're also willing to overlook the whole Ms. Lopez incident and not hold it against you.

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

01:22:27Lawrence, Austin, how can you stoop so low as to use my sickness as a weapon against Catherine?

01:22:31This is absolutely shameless.

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

01:22:34Stop it right now!

01:22:35Aunt Justina, please don't be angry.

01:22:37Dad's just worried about all those Brown Group shares Catherine holds.

01:22:41If she's not careful, she could be taken advantage of,

01:22:44which would cause huge problems.

01:22:46That's why he wants to take this chance to get the shares back into the family's hands.

01:22:52Cathian, my condition is severe, and it probably may get better.

01:22:56Even if you sign, the surgery might not work.

01:23:00I come to accept that.

01:23:02You should leave while you still can.

01:23:05Aunt Justina, I'll be the one to perform your surgery.

01:23:08What could you possibly have to back that up,

01:23:10with those so-called skills you picked up from nowhere?

01:23:12Catherine, don't make a fool of yourself and promise more than you can deliver.

01:23:15If Justina's condition worsens because of your arrogance,

01:23:17can you really bear the consequences?

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

01:23:20Then we'll just have to wait and see.

01:23:22And don't you ever dare use Aunt Justina as a pawn against me again.

01:23:26The next time you try, I won't hesitate to prove exactly what I am capable of.

01:23:30And you won't like the outcome.

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

01:23:34Aunt Justina, trust me.

01:23:37Leave everything to me.

01:23:38I promise I'll make you better.

01:23:41Catherine, I trust you.

01:23:43Completely.

01:23:44Fine!

01:23:45Have it your way, Catherine.

01:23:47Let's see how you handle this.

01:23:48Without Dr. Huxry, I don't think Justina has much time left.

01:23:51When this fails, and it will,

01:23:53you better not come crawling back to us to us on your knees begging for help!

01:24:07It's Zephira.

01:24:08Arrange for the highest-grade operating theater at Central Hospital immediately,

01:24:12with a full leading neurosurgery team on standby.

01:24:14I'll send over the full equipment list and surgical plan shortly.

01:24:16Understood, Dr. Zephira.

01:24:18We'll handle all the arrangements immediately.

01:24:20Everything will be ready before your scheduled surgery time.

01:24:26An internationally renowned surgeon, Dr. Zephira?

01:24:30That's the legendary neurosurgeon that even royal families can't book?

01:24:33No!

01:24:34No way!

01:24:35That's impossible!

01:24:36Catherine?

01:24:37That good-for-nothing girl who grew up in the countryside?

01:24:39How could she possibly have connections to someone of Dr. Zephira's caliber?

01:24:42It must be a coincidence!

01:24:43No, it can't be.

01:24:45She's just a worthless country girl.

01:24:46How could she know Dr. Zephira?

01:24:50Dad, Austin, don't jump to conclusions.

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

01:24:53There's no way Catherine has anything to do with this.

01:24:55She probably doesn't even know who Dr. Zephira is.

01:25:00Justina, I won't let anything happen to you.

01:25:02This surgery will be a success.

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

01:25:08I'll be the operatic surgeon for your procedure today.

01:25:10Don't be afraid.

01:25:11Just close your eyes and rest.

01:25:13When you wake up, this ailment will be gone completely.

01:25:17The patient is under general anesthesia.

01:25:19Vitals are stable.

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

01:25:29My God, that surgical approach angle.

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

01:25:33yet it completely avoids all the critical functional areas of the brain.

01:25:35I've never seen anything like it.

01:25:37Look at that section technique.

01:25:38It's so steady.

01:25:39It's terrifying.

01:25:39Not a single tremor.

01:25:40Even when working so close to the nerve buns.

01:25:42This is beyond masterful.

01:25:45The patient's vital assigns remain stable throughout the procedure.

01:25:48The operation is a complete success.

01:25:53Please pay close attention to the patient's post-operative monitoring and care.

01:25:57Call me immediately if there are any changes in her condition.

01:26:00Absolutely, Dr. Zephira.

01:26:01We will strictly follow your post-operative care plan.

01:26:04It was the greatest honor of our careers to assist you in this surgery today.

01:26:12Doctor, how did it go?

01:26:14How was my sister?

01:26:16Was the surgery successful?

01:26:17It was an incredible, unprecedented success.

01:26:20The tumor was completely removed, with zero damage to the surrounding nerves and functional areas.

01:26:24The patient's vital signine stayed rock-stolid the entire time.

01:26:27Honestly, it was nothing less than a medical miracle.

01:26:29Dr. Zephira's surgical skills are absolutely extraordinary.

01:26:32God-like even.

01:26:32I have to say, your Brown family is truly full of hidden talents.

01:26:36It's almost impossible to book Dr. Zephira for a surgery anywhere in the world,

01:26:40yet you managed to get her to come here personally.

01:26:42I'm genuinely curious.

01:26:43How did you manage to connect with her?

01:26:44How is this possible?

01:26:46How could that country girl have anything to do with Dr. Zephira?

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

01:26:49We threatened her.

01:26:49We accused her.

01:26:50We tried to force her to sign away her shares.

01:26:52And she just saved Aunt Justina's life?

01:26:53Dr. Watts, thank you for your hard work today.

01:26:56It was our honor to work with you, Dr. Zephira.

01:26:58You have my word.

01:26:59We will monitor Miss Brown's condition 24-7 and strictly follow your post-operasive care

01:27:03instructions.

01:27:05Could it be?

01:27:06Is Catherine actually Dr. Zephira herself?

01:27:10What kind of ridiculous nonsense are you spouting?

01:27:12That ungrateful fool knows nothing.

01:27:14She's just a worthless waste of space.

01:27:16There's no way she could be the world-famous Dr. Zephira.

01:27:19Are you done running your mouth?

01:27:21If you're finished, step aside.

01:27:23I don't have time to waste on the likes of you.

01:27:24You, you ungrateful, rebellious girl.

01:27:27You think knowing that Dr. Zephira makes you something special?

01:27:30You probably spent all your money to beg her to come here.

01:27:32It's not like you have any real skill.

01:27:34I am Dr. Zephira.

01:27:36Aunt Justina's surgery was performed by my own hands from start to finish.

01:27:44No.

01:27:45Impossible.

01:27:45How could you possibly be Dr. Zephira?

01:27:47You're just a worthless, uneducated girl from the countryside.

01:27:49You're nothing.

01:27:50You're lying.

01:27:50Worthless.

01:27:51I'm the one who saved Aunt Justina's life.

01:27:53What have you done besides using her sickness as a weapon to try and steal from me?

01:27:57Catherine, why...

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

01:28:00If you had told us who you were earlier, we wouldn't have...

01:28:02We wouldn't have treated you like that.

01:28:04We wouldn't have made so many mistakes.

01:28:07Wouldn't have what?

01:28:08Wouldn't have treated me like an outsider?

01:28:10Wouldn't have helped Jolaine bully me time and time again?

01:28:13Wouldn't have used my only family member's life to threaten me?

01:28:16Austin, do you even believe a single word you just said?

01:28:19Catherine doesn't need your fake, last-minute regrets.

01:28:21From this day forward, I will be the one to take care of her.

01:28:23You will never get the chance to hurt her again.

01:28:26Mr. Warren, this is just a private family matter of the Brown family.

01:28:29There's no need for you to get involved.

01:28:31Family matter?

01:28:32When you kicked her out of the house and left her homeless, did you ever think of her as family?

01:28:35You even used her aunt's life as a threat against her.

01:28:38When she was in danger, where were you?

01:28:40When she was bullied and even kidnapped, did you ever stood up for her even once?

01:28:43Enough, Liam.

01:28:45Talking to these people is just a waste of time.

01:28:47Let's go.

01:28:52I'll see you next time.

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