The Boss Maid To Wife 🍕🍕

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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.

00:01:10No!

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.

00:01:35Mr. 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, desperate pleas, and the sickening cracks of breaking bones.

00:02:07How 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,

00:02:40I 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,

00:02:47I 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,

00:02:56across 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?

00:03:15Why don't you ask Jolene what she's really done?

00:03:19She's the one who set up that whole kidnapping

00:03:21to 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!

00:03:31It must be fake!

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

00:03:35for verification?

00:03:37Or maybe call the police?

00:03:38No!

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!

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

00:03:51Since you've chosen her,

00:03:52I'm out of here.

00:03:53In their eyes,

00:03:54I'll never measure up to Jolene.

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

00:03:58Just as I step outside,

00:04:00a sleek Maybach rolls up

00:04:02right in front of me.

00:04:05Excuse me,

00:04:06are you Miss Catherine Brown?

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

00:04:09I spot Austin coming out

00:04:11and 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,

00:04:28with a document resting in his hand.

00:04:33Is everything settled?

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

00:04:35From this moment on,

00:04:36you're my personal doctor.

00:04:38Until I'm fully healed,

00:04:39you 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,

00:04:48neither 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

00:04:58don'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

00:05:05and 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

00:05:11doesn't come cheap.

00:05:12Since Liam offered this,

00:05:14I'm not about to pinch pennies for him.

00:05:15Once the poison leaves his system,

00:05:17we'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

00:05:22at the Browns.

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

00:05:24A stranger gives me better lodging

00:05:26than my own family.

00:05:28I sit at the desk,

00:05:30open my laptop,

00:05:31and log into my social media.

00:05:34Soon,

00:05:34dozens 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

00:05:41about 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,

00:05:50you better not come crawling back.

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

00:05:58Catherine,

00:05:59you'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,

00:06:10satisfying 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

00:06:20and types in a hidden URL.

00:06:24A metallic door slowly creaks open on screen

00:06:27with 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 darknet,

00:06:35the genius hacker Quietus.

00:06:38My phone rings.

00:06:40It's Jeral Douglas,

00:06:41my loyal admirer.

00:06:43Catherine,

00:06:43you'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.

00:06:49Oh,

00:06:49someone 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 him dig.

00:06:58Make sure the only information they find

00:07:01is exactly what I want them to see.

00:07:05The next day,

00:07:07the driver takes me shopping downtown.

00:07:15Miss,

00:07:16these are new arrivals

00:07:17and each costs over $100,000.

00:07:22Miss Brown,

00:07:24you're here just in time.

00:07:26I'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.

00:07:34Jolene,

00:07:35is this your sister?

00:07:36Should we tell her

00:07:37the fast fashion store next door

00:07:38is having a sale?

00:07:44Ring up everything I selected.

00:07:45The sales assistant's face goes pale.

00:07:48That's an unlimited credit card

00:07:49from a top global bank.

00:07:52Catherine,

00:07:53did 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

00:08:02you were just showing Jolene to.

00:08:04What?

00:08:04I saw those first.

00:08:06Saw them first,

00:08:07but can't afford them?

00:08:09Maybe?

00:08:11Isn't the Brown family's monthly allowance

00:08:13only $100,000?

00:08:14Jolene trembles with fury.

00:08:16I pay and walk out.

00:08:19I watched Jolene tremble with rage,

00:08:21unable to get a word out

00:08:22and a fierce satisfaction

00:08:24courses through me.

00:08:25After all the humiliation

00:08:26I endured in the Brown family,

00:08:28this is just a small payback.

00:08:29The charity gala that weekend

00:08:31is nothing short of spectacular.

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

00:08:35I'm dressed in a wine red gown,

00:08:37my makeup refined but understated.

00:08:39Tonight,

00:08:40I am not the abandoned daughter

00:08:42of the Brown family.

00:08:44I 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?

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

00:09:00She's stunning.

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

00:09:04I ignore the whispers.

00:09:06My eyes sweep across the hall

00:09:07and land on the Browns.

00:09:09Jolene is dressed to perfection,

00:09:11hanging on Austin's arm.

00:09:13Playing the part of a cherished woman.

00:09:15But the moment she sees me,

00:09:16her face drains of color.

00:09:18Austin freezes too.

00:09:19He stares at me,

00:09:21unable to believe his eyes.

00:09:26Catherine,

00:09:27what 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?

00:09:50Catherine

00:09:52is with me.

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

00:09:59Jolene approaches,

00:10:00her expression dark.

00:10:02Catherine,

00:10:03when 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,

00:10:13trying to imply I'm a two-timer.

00:10:16Jolene,

00:10:17your tricks are way too amateur.

00:10:18Who Liam is,

00:10:20what my relationship is with him,

00:10:22none 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,

00:10:31her eyes glistening with tears.

00:10:33Here she goes again.

00:10:36Catherine,

00:10:37that's not what I meant.

00:10:40Catherine,

00:10:41where have you been?

00:10:42Mr. Fulton,

00:10:43wherever I go has nothing to do with you.

00:10:45We'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?

00:10:58Do you honestly think I'd waste that kind of energy on you?

00:11:05I cut ties with the Browns,

00:11:07and I meant every word.

00:11:09Excuse me.

00:11:16I 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,

00:11:26has it?

00:11:28Wait,

00:11:30Catherine?

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,

00:11:39the 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,

00:11:50but I know Jolene's expression must be priceless right now.

00:11:54The 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,

00:12:18they're just stones.

00:12:19Just then,

00:12:20I hear a familiar voice.

00:12:22It's Jolene.

00:12:23Austin,

00:12:24this 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,

00:12:38Austin gives her.

00:12:43Once I was jealous.

00:12:45Now,

00:12:46I just find it ridiculous.

00:12:50Going once.

00:12:51Going twice.

00:12:53Just as the host prepares to declare it sold,

00:12:55a deep voice echoes from the back.

00:12:5850 million.

00:12:5950 million.

00:13:01Sold.

00:13:02Congratulations, Mr. Warren.

00:13:04Liam walks up to the stage

00:13:07and claims the necklace.

00:13:13Then,

00:13:14to everyone's astonishment,

00:13:15he returns to me

00:13:17and fastens the necklace

00:13:18around 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.

00:13:46After the auction wraps up,

00:13:48I 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

00:13:58of acting sweet and pitiful.

00:13:59Why do you always target me?

00:14:02Cut it out.

00:14:02There's no audience here,

00:14:04so no need to pretend.

00:14:05Jolene spots Declan approaching

00:14:07and intentionally bumps onto me,

00:14:09splashing juice onto her own dress.

00:14:11Catherine,

00:14:12even if you dislike me,

00:14:13isn't this too much?

00:14:14Throwing juice on me?

00:14:17What happened?

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

00:14:20I must have upset Catherine.

00:14:22Catherine,

00:14:23you still haven't grown up.

00:14:24Jolene is your sister.

00:14:28I pick up a glass of red wine

00:14:30and flick my wrist,

00:14:31sending the whole glass onto Jolene's dress.

00:14:34There.

00:14:35That's something I actually did.

00:14:37And I only take responsibility

00:14:38for 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,

00:14:53this 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,

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

00:15:20This time,

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

00:15:23Back in the Brown family,

00:15:24I always tried to keep the peace.

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

00:15:28Now,

00:15:29no one could step on me again.

00:15:36The following morning,

00:15:37I walk into the living area

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

00:15:53Good morning.

00:15:56Good morning.

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

00:16:05Just then,

00:16:06Liam's friend arrives.

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

00:16:17That's Catherine Brown,

00:16:19my 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,

00:16:29perhaps you should take things easy.

00:16:31Your dark under eyes and shortness of breath

00:16:34suggest 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,

00:16:42I'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.

00:16:56Winred,

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

00:17:02Liam,

00:17:02are 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,

00:17:07she'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,

00:17:18I begin the first acupuncture session.

00:17:21Liam pulls his shirt up,

00:17:22exposing his toned chest.

00:17:26I pull out the silver needles

00:17:28and insert them with speed and precision.

00:17:34When the last needle is inserted,

00:17:37Liam's body shivers.

00:17:39And he spits out dark red,

00:17:41clotted blood.

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

00:17:48How are you feeling now?

00:17:55I feel great.

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

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

00:18:00And most importantly,

00:18:03you'll need to prioritize rest and abstinence.

00:18:06Understood, Dr. Brown.

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

00:18:10Winfred leans in and quietly asks

00:18:12if I can help with his health.

00:18:16I go back to my room

00:18:18and 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

00:18:31and 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,

00:18:40but if your health fails,

00:18:41no sum of money will grant you a second chance.

00:18:45The following morning,

00:18:46just as I prepare to leave,

00:18:48my 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,

00:18:59cutting 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,

00:19:15becoming 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.

00:19:29You're a Brown!

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

00:19:36Catherine, seriously,

00:19:38do you think Liam would ever give you the time of day?

00:19:41Are you all finished?

00:19:43First,

00:19:44Liam and I have a strictly doctor-patient relationship.

00:19:47Second,

00:19:48even if there were something else,

00:19:50it'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,

00:19:57so give back the Brown Group 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,

00:20:12I've been recording all your insults,

00:20:15threats,

00:20:15and schemes to grab the shares.

00:20:18Keep pushing me,

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

00:20:24I put my phone away,

00:20:26feeling nothing.

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

00:20:32Now it's your turn to taste

00:20:33what 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,

00:20:46a voice calls out,

00:20:48Catherine, is that really you?

00:20:49Where 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,

00:21:06and you owe me half a million.

00:21:08If you don't pay up,

00:21:09I'll make a scene outside your place every single day.

00:21:12If you need cash,

00:21:14ask your real daughter, Jolene.

00:21:16I raised you all those years,

00:21:18so you should compensate me.

00:21:19You ungrateful brat!

00:21:22Stay out of my way.

00:21:23Otherwise,

00:21:24I won't hesitate to involve the police

00:21:26and reopening the case about you switching infants.

00:21:29You...

00:21:29Don't do anything rash.

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

00:21:32Bridget scurries off in panic.

00:21:38Just then,

00:21:39a sleek black Rolls Royce

00:21:41glides to a stop beside me.

00:21:44The window lowers,

00:21:45revealing Liam's handsome face.

00:21:48Do you need a hand?

00:21:49No, it's nothing serious.

00:21:51I'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,

00:21:59but 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

00:22:13let others push her around.

00:22:16Anyone who wants to come after me

00:22:18had better think twice.

00:22:21On the weekend,

00:22:23Gerard asks to meet me

00:22:25at Harborview Genie,

00:22:26a popular restaurant.

00:22:31Catherine?

00:22:32I turn around,

00:22:33and my eyes fall on Jaleen,

00:22:35standing with the Browns

00:22:36and the Fultons.

00:22:38Did you hear we'd be here

00:22:39and decide to show up

00:22:40just to cause a scene?

00:22:42Mr. Brown,

00:22:43I'm here for the food.

00:22:46Just then,

00:22:47a clear voice cuts through the tension.

00:22:50Ms. Catherine Brown,

00:22:52you're here.

00:22:53Welcome.

00:22:54Please follow me.

00:22:55Everyone stares in shock

00:22:56as I walk toward the most private,

00:22:58rarely accessible suite

00:22:59in the entire restaurant.

00:23:01How is she getting in there?

00:23:03There must be some mistake.

00:23:06I push open the suite door,

00:23:08and Gerard immediately rises

00:23:10from his seat.

00:23:12Catherine,

00:23:12you made it.

00:23:13Gerard tells me his uncle

00:23:15has been diagnosed

00:23:15with a brain tumor.

00:23:16He says the required surgery

00:23:18carries an extremely high risk.

00:23:25Start with this medication.

00:23:27Come back in a week

00:23:27for a follow-up.

00:23:28We'll reassess then.

00:23:34Thank you, Catherine.

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

00:23:37After the meal,

00:23:39Gerard leans forward

00:23:40and asks if I need help

00:23:41with anything.

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

00:23:45It doesn't have to be big,

00:23:47but it must be extremely quiet

00:23:48and private

00:23:49with top-tier security.

00:23:51I'll handle it.

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

00:23:53Oh, and you're starting

00:23:54at Arralis University

00:23:55next 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

00:24:04and taking care of

00:24:04some personal business.

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

00:24:07after all.

00:24:10The manager hands me

00:24:12an exclusive premium

00:24:13membership card

00:24:14saying all my expenses here

00:24:16will be on the house

00:24:17from now on.

00:24:18I glance over at Gerard

00:24:20and he breaks into a grin.

00:24:22Don't refuse it.

00:24:24This is our business,

00:24:25so just enjoy it.

00:24:28Fine.

00:24:30After being chased away

00:24:31from my private suite,

00:24:33Jolene drags herself

00:24:34to her family's box.

00:24:46Jolene, are you okay?

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

00:24:50I just stepped out

00:24:51to see who Catherine

00:24:52was meeting.

00:24:53I was worried about her,

00:24:55but 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

00:25:10with a lot of respect.

00:25:12Yes.

00:25:13That man had an aura

00:25:14you can't fake.

00:25:16Catherine is clearly

00:25:17in the high circles.

00:25:18No wonder she's trying

00:25:20to distance herself from us.

00:25:28Pathetic and disgraceful.

00:25:32Who knows what kind of company

00:25:34she's keeping now?

00:25:36Jolene's heart swells

00:25:37with secret satisfaction.

00:25:39I have burned my bridges

00:25:40with the family for good.

00:25:43She is the Brown family's

00:25:44one and only daughter now.

00:25:47The dinner finally ends,

00:25:49and the two families part way

00:25:51at the restaurant entrance.

00:25:53When an unexpected grating voice

00:25:55rings out behind Jolene,

00:25:57she turn around

00:25:58and her smile freezes.

00:26:00It'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.

00:26:10Jolene,

00:26:11your younger brother

00:26:13needs money for school.

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

00:26:19I don't have time

00:26:21for this ridiculous farce.

00:26:22Take this,

00:26:23and never show your face

00:26:24around me again.

00:26:25Jolene,

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

00:26:27The tuition alone

00:26:29is a hundred thousand.

00:26:30Her hands tremble

00:26:31with unbridled rage.

00:26:32This wretched woman

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

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

00:26:37My parents already

00:26:38paid you enough

00:26:38to cut ties

00:26:39all those years ago!

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

00:26:47I need to find a way

00:26:48to get rid of this problem

00:26:49for good.

00:26:50The day I've been waiting for

00:26:52has finally arrived.

00:26:53My first day reporting

00:26:55to Aurarius University.

00:27:09Jolene,

00:27:10is this your sister?

00:27:11Since when does

00:27:12Avalius University

00:27:13let random nobodies walk in?

00:27:14Well,

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

00:27:17Jolene?

00:27:18Looks like we're going

00:27:19to be classmates.

00:27:20Classmates?

00:27:20You and me?

00:27:21Don't be ridiculous.

00:27:24The lecture bell

00:27:26chimes sharp and clear

00:27:27and Professor Lambert Carter

00:27:29steps through the door.

00:27:30He's a living legend

00:27:32in the global medical field,

00:27:33the heart of this school's

00:27:35medical program.

00:27:36He turns to the class

00:27:37and poses an extremely complex

00:27:39peer-reviewed medical question.

00:27:43The entire lecture hall

00:27:44falls dead silent,

00:27:46not a single student

00:27:47daring to speak up.

00:27:51Young lady,

00:27:52please tell us

00:27:53what you think.

00:27:54I shut my notebook calmly,

00:27:56no trace of panic

00:27:57in my movements,

00:27:58and stand up.

00:27:59I lay out my analysis

00:28:00clearly and concisely,

00:28:02citing cutting-edge research,

00:28:04clinical data,

00:28:04and real surgical cases

00:28:06effortlessly.

00:28:09She's incredible.

00:28:10Total beauty and brains.

00:28:12Who even is she?

00:28:14Jolene's face burns

00:28:15with jealousy,

00:28:16her 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

00:28:26with Paige and Brenna.

00:28:27Catherine,

00:28:28just a few days away,

00:28:30and suddenly you're the one

00:28:31catching everyone's attention.

00:28:33Jolene,

00:28:34she's probably pulling stunts

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

00:28:37Exactly.

00:28:38Everyone whispers

00:28:39she knows how to charm

00:28:41the right people.

00:28:42Is that all?

00:28:44Now,

00:28:44move aside,

00:28:46mutt.

00:28:48What did you just say?

00:28:50Paige steps forward

00:28:51to 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

00:29:01people like that!

00:29:02Jolene,

00:29:03keep your little gang in check.

00:29:05If they open their mouths

00:29:06like that again,

00:29:06next time won't be so friendly.

00:29:09Watch your tone.

00:29:10You're messing with

00:29:11the Brown family's reputation.

00:29:14The Brown family?

00:29:16That's your problem,

00:29:18not 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?

00:29:38You were out?

00:29:39Yeah.

00:29:40I stopped by

00:29:41Aurelius University

00:29:42to check in.

00:29:43Also took a look

00:29:44at a new place

00:29:44while I was out.

00:29:46You're moving out?

00:29:47Yeah.

00:29:48Staying here long term

00:29:49isn't practical.

00:29:50Your treatment

00:29:51has leveled out.

00:29:52It won't interfere

00:29:52with your progress.

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

00:29:54I offer the building

00:29:56and unit number

00:29:57of Sterling Haven

00:29:57without hesitation.

00:29:59Then I prepare

00:30:00a medicinal shower.

00:30:02The water warmed perfectly.

00:30:04A thin mist

00:30:05curling through the room.

00:30:08It's ready?

00:30:09Liam walks toward

00:30:10the treatment area,

00:30:12unbuttoning his shirt

00:30:13as he moves.

00:30:14His long fingers

00:30:16loosen the fabric,

00:30:17revealing toned muscles

00:30:18and defined contours.

00:30:22Take the pants off too.

00:30:27What's the matter?

00:30:28Feeling shy now?

00:30:30After some hesitation,

00:30:31Liam strips down

00:30:32to his briefs

00:30:33and eases himself

00:30:34into the steaming water.

00:30:36Though composed

00:30:37moments ago,

00:30:38my eyes flicker briefly.

00:30:40It's not like

00:30:41this is the first time

00:30:42I've treated him.

00:30:44Why 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

00:30:52and a good body

00:30:52throw you off.

00:30:54The next day,

00:30:56I head to the lab

00:30:56to find Lombert.

00:30:59Perfect timing.

00:31:00I've been wrestling

00:31:01with this data all morning.

00:31:02Come check this out.

00:31:07The two of us

00:31:08slip effortlessly

00:31:09into a heated discussion.

00:31:19Professor Carter,

00:31:20sorry to interrupt,

00:31:21but there's something

00:31:22I'm unsure about saying.

00:31:23If you have something

00:31:24to say,

00:31:24just say it.

00:31:26Professor,

00:31:27I know you prize

00:31:28real skill,

00:31:29but Kathleen is not

00:31:30who you think she is.

00:31:32She never attended

00:31:33a proper university.

00:31:34How could she grasp

00:31:35complex medical research?

00:31:36I'm afraid

00:31:37you're being deceived.

00:31:38Enough!

00:31:39Jolene,

00:31:40I don't know

00:31:41what you're trying

00:31:41to do with 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

00:31:47the error

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

00:31:50Most PhD candidates

00:31:51wouldn't even catch

00:31:52this mistake

00:31:52the 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

00:32:07your commentary.

00:32:09Now,

00:32:10please step outside.

00:32:19In that moment,

00:32:21I knew I'd found

00:32:22someone who saw me,

00:32:23not the lies

00:32:24they spread about me.

00:32:32Hey,

00:32:33I'm Catherine Brown.

00:32:35Just as I walked

00:32:36into the classroom

00:32:37and took my seat,

00:32:38I noticed the girl

00:32:39next to me,

00:32:40her cheek marked

00:32:42by a dark birthmark.

00:32:44Hi,

00:32:45I'm Claudia Norris.

00:32:51Well, well,

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.

00:32:58The snickling spread

00:32:59through the classroom

00:33:00in an instant.

00:33:01Every gaze nailed

00:33:02onto the two of us.

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

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

00:33:07Professor Carter

00:33:08thinks the world

00:33:09of Catherine.

00:33:12So she's really

00:33:13riding Professor Carter's

00:33:14coattails

00:33:15to get into med school?

00:33:16How pathetic.

00:33:18Oh, wow!

00:33:19Catherine,

00:33:19your shoes!

00:33:20They're the exact same

00:33:21as Jolene's!

00:33:23Come on, Catherine.

00:33:24You actually showed up

00:33:25wearing fake shoes?

00:33:26That's bold.

00:33:30Still,

00:33:31it's embarrassing as hell.

00:33:38All eyes

00:33:39in that instant

00:33:40were pinned on my feet.

00:33:43I feel like being judged

00:33:45in a high society party.

00:33:47The murmur in the room

00:33:49quickly grows

00:33:50into a loud buzz.

00:33:52Most of them

00:33:52were convinced

00:33:53the shoes on my feet

00:33:55were fake.

00:33:56Hey, Catherine.

00:33:57If you like those shoes,

00:33:59I don't mind lending you mine.

00:34:00Wearing fakes is 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 know

00:34:11who's rocking the fakes,

00:34:12do we?

00:34:14I slowed my 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

00:34:21real?

00:34:22Of course.

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

00:34:24Every pair designed

00:34:25by Future's lead designer,

00:34:27Alan Lewis,

00:34:28comes with

00:34:29a unique serial number

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

00:34:33AL

00:34:34engraved on the inside heel.

00:34:35It can't be.

00:34:37But it is.

00:34:41Jolene,

00:34:42why don't you have a look

00:34:43inside your 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

00:34:57worn down from use!

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

00:35:01Oh really?

00:35:03Future's anti-counterfeit system

00:35:04is one of the most

00:35:05advanced in the world.

00:35:06Unless the shoes

00:35:07are completely wrecked,

00:35:08the serial number

00:35:09doesn'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

00:35:15made a mistake!

00:35:17You wanted to embarrass me

00:35:18in front of everyone?

00:35:20Jolene,

00:35:21you seem to forget.

00:35:22What I do best

00:35:23is tear apart

00:35:24cheap facades like yours.

00:35:26After school,

00:35:27Jolene storms out 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 mess with you?

00:35:39Austin!

00:35:40Those limited edition

00:35:42shoes you got for me?

00:35:45Catherine showed up

00:35:46wearing the exact same pair

00:35:47and accused mine

00:35:48of being fake!

00:35:50Showtime.

00:35:57Catherine, wait!

00:36:03What gives you the right

00:36:05to accuse Jolene's shoes

00:36:06of be fake?

00:36:11Just take the shoes

00:36:12to the store

00:36:12for 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

00:36:28get priority verification.

00:36:30The future black card?

00:36:32How the hell

00:36:33does she have that?

00:36:34Austin,

00:36:35let'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,

00:37:06moving 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

00:37:24my shoes weren't real.

00:37:29Do you need any help?

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

00:37:33Nothing to worry about.

00:37:35Mr. Warren,

00:37:36this is a private

00:37:37family 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

00:37:58always end up

00:37:59rubbing the heel raw.

00:38:01You might want to

00:38:02change yours.

00:38:11I feel a quiet thrill

00:38:13of satisfaction.

00:38:14You thought you could

00:38:15humiliate me with fake shoes?

00:38:16Look how that backfired.

00:38:19Back in the Brown family,

00:38:21I always had to

00:38:22bite my tongue

00:38:23and step aside.

00:38:25Now, with Liam

00:38:26backing 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.

00:38:46Just as I step out

00:38:47of the car,

00:38:48Catherine?

00:38:49A familiar voice

00:38:50calls out behind me.

00:38:52I turn and see

00:38:53Declan and Jolene

00:38:55standing 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

00:39:03a suitcase here?

00:39:04Are you sure you haven't

00:39:05gotten the wrong place?

00:39:06This is Sterling Haven.

00:39:08If you don't want

00:39:09the security guards

00:39:10kicking you out,

00:39:10you better leave.

00:39:12I live here.

00:39:13I live here.

00:39:14So yeah,

00:39:14I'm pretty sure

00:39:14I know my own address.

00:39:16Your 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?

00:39:27Are you here to apply

00:39:28for janitor

00:39:29or security jobs?

00:39:30Declan and I are here

00:39:31looking for a place

00:39:33to settle down.

00:39:34Our wedding apartment,

00:39:35actually.

00:39:37I calmly reach into my bag

00:39:39and pull out an access card,

00:39:42tapping it against the reader.

00:39:47A beep confirms access.

00:39:51Declan and Jolene

00:39:53freeze 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?

00:40:09Who's racing?

00:40:10The same arrogant group

00:40:12of wealthy young men.

00:40:14They'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

00:40:41in the suburb.

00:40:56I sign that name.

00:40:57The one they both dread

00:40:59and go mad over.

00:41:05Oh, it's Evora!

00:41:06Our idol Evora has 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!

00:41:57As 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 who I am?

00:42:19Whoever you are,

00:42:20if you touch Catherine 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 crash out

00:42:30in the first round.

00:42:33The signal light blinks on

00:42:35and 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

00:42:43unlike anything

00:42:43he's ever seen

00:42:44and pull ahead.

00:42:45The next stretch of the track

00:42:47turns into a full-on

00:42:48display of my skill.

00:42:54I flow through every bed

00:42:56as if I designed them myself.

00:42:59It's Yvera!

00:43:00She's really

00:43:02the legendary Yvera!

00:43:10My gray car

00:43:11shoots through

00:43:12the final stretch

00:43:13and crosses

00:43:14the 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.

00:43:48You...

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?

00:44:02On 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

00:44:25who the real

00:44:25Catherine Brown

00:44:26really is.

00:44:37And I said,

00:44:50he drops the video

00:44:51into the group chat

00:44:52and tags Liam directly.

00:44:58Liam, you have to see this

00:44:59I swear it'll knock you sideways

00:45:01Please, nothing on earth surprises Liam

00:45:05What nonsense are you stirring up now?

00:45:13Liam opens the video

00:45:15Sees me stepping out of the grey car

00:45:17And a flicker of real shock crosses eyes

00:45:21It's her

00:45:26Okay, I'm genuinely blown away

00:45:29Liam, what kind of divine helper do you have in your life?

00:45:32This woman is pure magic

00:45:33Told you

00:45:34I knew even Liam couldn't stay calm after this

00:45:54Catherine, just how much are you still hiding?

00:46:01The next day, I walk into the classroom

00:46:06Catherine, I got you your favorite coffee

00:46:08I smile and pull out a delicate porcelain bottle from my bag

00:46:13Apply this ointment to the spot before bed

00:46:17You should see results in about a month

00:46:19Thank you so much, Catherine

00:46:20Do you really think it will work?

00:46:22A mocking laugh cuts through the air

00:46:25Consistency is the key

00:46:26I'm confident it'll heal

00:46:31Seriously?

00:46:32You actually think a homemade cream will magically make you beautiful?

00:46:36My eyes darken as I fix Paige with a piercing stare

00:46:41Apologize

00:46:42Why should I apologize?

00:46:44I'm just speaking the truth

00:46:46Catherine

00:46:47Paige can be a bit blunt

00:46:48She didn't mean to be hurtful

00:46:51Paige was only trying to warn you

00:46:53The ointments you're handing out aren't officially approved

00:46:57If Claudian's condition gets worse

00:46:59That could cause a big problem

00:47:01It's to heal, not harm

00:47:03Why do you jump to conclusions without a shred of proof?

00:47:11Tell me, have you ever actually tested these ointments yourself?

00:47:15Claudian, use your ointment without any worries

00:47:18If anything happens, I will take full responsibility

00:47:22Jolene Brown

00:47:23My medical skills aren't something outers to question

00:47:31Catherine, I believe in you

00:47:33Just as the school day wraps up

00:47:35Rain suddenly begins pouring down in heavy sheets

00:47:38I had anticipated this

00:47:40So an umbrella is tucked safely in my bag

00:47:42Pulling it out, I open it and step out into the downpour

00:47:47Catherine, wait!

00:47:48Can I share your umbrella with you?

00:47:50No

00:47:51I turn around and see Jolene huddled beneath my umbrella

00:47:56Without another word, I turn and walk away

00:47:59Before long, the rain soaks her to the bone

00:48:04Catherine, it's pouring out here

00:48:07I just wanted to walk with you for a bit

00:48:09Jolene is left standing there, stunned

00:48:15I already said no

00:48:17My umbrella's too small for two

00:48:20And honestly, I'm not comfortable being that close to anyone

00:48:24Jolene is furious

00:48:25A sleek black car rolls to a slow stop at the gate

00:48:28It's Austin's

00:48:33Austin!

00:48:36Jolene, how did you get this soaked?

00:48:38Didn't you bring an umbrella?

00:48:39You'll catch a cold like this

00:48:41He glances out the window just in time to see me walking past holding my umbrella

00:48:47Catherine, you had an umbrella

00:48:48Why didn't you share it with Jolene?

00:48:57Do you really think we're close enough for that?

00:49:01Catherine!

00:49:02Jolene is family

00:49:03Look at her, she's drenched

00:49:05You had an umbrella and didn't even think to help her?

00:49:11Do you have any idea how cruel that looks?

00:49:13Exactly!

00:49:14Jolene soaked because Catherine abandoned her

00:49:16She went way too far!

00:49:19Before I speak, a nearby student steps in

00:49:22Please, I saw Jolene give her umbrella to someone else just to look noble

00:49:25And then she tried to free-float it off Catherine

00:49:27Catherine didn't want to share, so what?

00:49:29Stopped trying to guilt trip her

00:49:31So what?

00:49:32The rain was pouring

00:49:34Sharing wouldn't kill her

00:49:36Catherine's

00:49:36Catherine's just being selfish

00:49:38Paige, please, you don't even know what happened

00:49:40Jolene gave her umbrella away just to look generous

00:49:42Austin, that's not what happened

00:49:44I only wanted to get closer to her

00:49:47I didn't realize she disliked me so much

00:49:50Keep your little performances away from me

00:49:52Don't test me

00:50:06In the classroom, I sit quietly at my desk, flipping through my notes

00:50:10Catherine, I heard Jolene's really sick today

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

00:50:13Rain and cold

00:50:14It's pretty normal to feel under the weather afterward

00:50:16A loud commotion erupts at the classroom entrance

00:50:20Feel satisfied now, Catherine?

00:50:22Jolene's in the hospital with a high fever

00:50:24All because you wouldn't share your stupid umbrella

00:50:26I calmly shut my notebook and rise to my feet

00:50:29A chilly, razor-thin smile forms on my lips

00:50:33She's sick

00:50:34And that's supposed to be my responsibility?

00:50:37Is this seriously your reaction?

00:50:39Jolene's hospitalized

00:50:40And you're standing here tossing out sarcastic comments?

00:50:42And what exactly does her hospital stale have to do with me?

00:50:45Did I make her give away her umbrella?

00:50:47Or did I physically send her into the storm?

00:50:49You!

00:50:51And honestly, if she were sick enough to be hospitalized

00:50:53Would she really have the energy to publicize it to the entire school?

00:50:57I... I asked her personally

00:50:59Great

00:51:00Tell me which hospital she's at

00:51:02I'll arrange for top clear specialists to check on her

00:51:05I begin dialing

00:51:07And Paige immediately panics

00:51:09No! You don't have to do that!

00:51:11Jolene said she only needs rest

00:51:16How did you figure out she was faking?

00:51:19I've watched her pull the same act more times than I can count

00:51:23On the weekend, Claudian asks me to go shopping with her

00:51:28We pause in front of Dessert Shop

00:51:31Across from a famous brand 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 in a place like this?

00:51:46This isn't some place for just anyone

00:51:48Bet that ice cream cost you half a day's wages?

00:51:52Jolene steps forward

00:51:53And accidentally splashes her coffee onto 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 at the stains on my dress

00:52:05My eyes turning cold

00:52:11Do you even know how 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 and tosses them at me

00:52:23Use this to get yourself a new one

00:52:25I look at the ice cream in my hand

00:52:32And press it onto Jolene's face

00:52:36Oops!

00:52:37Sorry!

00:52:38My hand just slipped

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

00:52:40A quick wipe and you'll be fine

00:52:43Jolene screams

00:52:44Ah!

00:52:45What?

00:52:46Catherine

00:52:47What on earth are you doing?

00:52:49Are you crazy?

00:52:50Anne steps out of the fitting room and gasps at Jolene's appearance

00:52:59Jolene!

00:53:00What on earth happened to you?

00:53:03Mom, it's all my fault

00:53:05I accidentally spilled coffee on Catherine's dress

00:53:09I've already paid her back

00:53:11But she's acting like it's not enough

00:53:18Catherine, why are you picking on Jolene again?

00:53:23Anne pulls a thick wad of cash from her purse

00:53:28Catherine, don't push this further

00:53:30If it's money you want, apologize to Jolene

00:53:33Not nearly enough

00:53:36Yes, this is our anniversary edition

00:53:39It retails for $180,000 and is completely sold out

00:53:43Either pay me three times its value

00:53:45Or I'll report this as intentional property damage to the police

00:53:50Who said we wouldn't compensate?

00:53:52She reluctantly writes a check

00:53:55Thank you

00:53:56Take it

00:53:57This is like burning money

00:53:59Next time, I won't bother negotiating

00:54:01I'll go straight to the police

00:54:03I feel a deep, satisfying pleasure

00:54:06$540,000

00:54:07That's going to sting for a while

00:54:09Back in the Brown family

00:54:11I let you walk all over me

00:54:12I swallowed every insult

00:54:14Not anymore

00:54:15From now on

00:54:17Every single debt gets paid back with interest

00:54:20After the meal

00:54:21I wave goodbye to Claudian at the restaurant's entrance

00:54:29I've only walked a short distance when a terrified scream cuts through the air

00:54:35Someone help!

00:54:36Is there a doctor here?

00:54:38I turn towards the commotion

00:54:39Wake up!

00:54:39And see a well-dressed woman kneeling beside an elderly woman who has collapsed

00:54:43Wake up!

00:54:44I push through the crowd and kneel down to examine her

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

00:54:53Does she have a history of heart disease?

00:54:55Yes

00:54:56She has coronary heart disease

00:55:00I reach into my bag and pull out a small bottle of nitroglycerin pills

00:55:05I slide a tablet under her tongue and begin CPR

00:55:21After several long minutes

00:55:24The elderly woman lets out a faint groan

00:55:28Paramedics arrive and take over

00:55:32Very professional

00:55:33You've brought us precious time

00:55:36Which hospital do you work at?

00:55:38I have to thank you properly

00:55:44I'm still a student

00:55:45Helping people is just something I have to do

00:55:54I quietly gather my things and slip away while the crowd watches with admiration

00:55:59The next morning, I intentionally leave home early

00:56:02But the Browns are already lying in wait at the school entrance

00:56:07Catherine!

00:56:10Jolene plunges to hug me, but I smoothly dodge her

00:56:14Catherine, come home with me

00:56:16Your grandmother's back and wants to see you

00:56:23Sorry, but I don't really know you people

00:56:25We don't have time for your nonsense

00:56:27You're coming home with us today

00:56:32Since it's the busiest time for students arriving

00:56:34A bunch of curious students have already stopped to watch

00:56:40A sleek black Bentley eases to a stop right beside us

00:56:44The window lowers smoothly

00:56:46And Liam's sharply contoured face comes into view

00:56:52Catherine, get in the car

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

00:57:00What brings you here so early?

00:57:04They didn't bother you, did they?

00:57:06No

00:57:07They're irrelevant

00:57:08I'm heading in

00:57:12And without waiting for his response

00:57:14I simply turn and leave

00:57:19The Browns erupt the moment I brush past them like they're strangers on the street

00:57:23Are we seriously letting that girl walk all over us?

00:57:27She might ignore us

00:57:29But someone else can get through to her

00:57:31She won't dare skip her grandmother's birthday banquet

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

00:57:38After my classes wrap up, I head home, ready to relax

00:57:42Until my phone starts buzzing in my pocket

00:57:47Catherine, I'm sending you an address

00:57:49Come eat with us

00:57:50They've got all your favorites

00:57:51And there's a surprise for you too

00:57:53I hop into a cab

00:57:55Take the elevator up

00:57:57And text Jared

00:58:00Which room are you guys in?

00:58:03The elevator doors slide open

00:58:05And I walk out

00:58:06My eyes glued to my phone

00:58:10Before I can take two steps

00:58:11A hand suddenly pulls me aside

00:58:14So this is who you really are?

00:58:16Waiting all this time just 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 I hang out hoping I'll notice you again?

00:58:28Catherine

00:58:28You really haven't changed

00:58:30Still using the same desperate tricks

00:58:32Isn't she that Brown family daughter?

00:58:34The one they recently reclaimed?

00:58:35Yep

00:58:35Looks like she's still running after Declan like always

00:58:38Declan, drop the ego

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

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

00:58:41Stop acting like the world revolves around you

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

00:58:46That's why you're biting back?

00:58:49Do me a favor and stay away

00:58:50I don't want anyone assuming we have history

00:58:55I stride toward the highest tier private suite without looking back

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

00:59:12I'm fine

00:59:22Catherine, wait till you see this

00:59:35Hold on

00:59:36Is that...

00:59:37Yep

00:59:38The one from the Veritas auction last month

00:59:40You kept staring at it

00:59:42So I figured I'd just buy 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 deserves an owner

00:59:51Who actually gets it

01:00:18Catherine, I heard you moved out

01:00:20Did something happen?

01:00:22Did the Browns push you too far again?

01:00:24I'm fine, Auntie

01:00:25I left on my own terms

01:00:28Your grandmother returned

01:00:30You 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

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

01:00:42Catherine, please

01:00:43She's getting older

01:00:45Just give her this one courtesy

01:00:48All right

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

01:00:50I exhale slowly

01:00:52So this is happening

01:00:53No dodging it now

01:00:54My 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

01:01:26Isn'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

01:01:41Jolene steps forward

01:01:43Her smile dazzling and perfectly practiced

01:01:46Grandma, happy birthday!

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

01:01:51So I asked 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?

01:02:04I 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

01:02:19To give Grandma a fake?

01:02:21That's just disrespectful

01:02:23Catherine? Fake?

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? On what proof?

01:02:44Maybe yours is the counterfeit

01:02:46Isn'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

01:03:03As I bring my gem up and lightly press it against an Aaliyah's wrist

01:03:09This is it

01:03:10This 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

01:03:26That'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

01:03:48Jolene stumbles backward

01:03:49Dropping 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

01:04:01Anala looks at me without that usual air of disappointment

01:04:07You know, Catherine

01:04:08I actually like this

01:04:14Jolene bites down hard on her lower lip

01:04:17Her nails digging into her palm

01:04:19Justine approaches me

01:04:22Catherine

01:04:24I'm sorry about everything that went down earlier

01:04:27I'm okay

01:04:28You only stop feeling hurt when you stop expecting anything from anyone

01:04:34Not long after

01:04:36Friends call Justina away

01:04:39A maid makes her way around, offering champagne

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

01:04:45The maid hurries away

01:04:46And comes back moments later

01:04:48Holding 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, the rules in this house are intriguing, to say the least

01:05:19I hear every bit of the sarcasm

01:05:21Sophia is practically mocking Jolene

01:05:24Who acts like she owns the place

01:05:26The maid exhales

01:05:27Relieved beyond measure

01:05:28And hurries forward

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

01:05:33The maid leads me far inside the mansion

01:05:36To a guest room

01:05:37As soon as she leaves, the door shuts quietly

01:05:40And I hear the lock slide into place

01:05:44I go over to check the window, but it's stuck tight

01:05:47Probably locked from the outside

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

01:05:53I take a steady breath

01:05:55Pull a small ceramic file from my pocket

01:05:57And swallow an antidote

01:05:59I had drunk the tampered juice

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

01:06:04Of Jolene's trap

01:06:09A few moments later

01:06:11I hear faint, uneven footsteps

01:06:13Outside the door

01:06:14I lay down on the bed

01:06:16Completely 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

01:06:30But 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

01:06:50Ready to watch

01:06:51Not long after

01:06:52Jolene appears

01:06:54Sneaking

01:06:55Cautiously down the hall

01:06:58She presses her ear against the door

01:07:01Then pulls it wide open

01:07:11She barely has time to register it

01:07:13Before 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

01:07:24But you?

01:07:25You'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

01:07:40Help! Help! Let me go!

01:07:44After closing the door behind me

01:07:46I calmly make my way back to the banquet hall

01:07:49Sophia, who had earlier stood by my side

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

01:07:55I'm Sophia Flynn

01:07:56How about we get better acquainted?

01:07:59Catherine Brown

01:08:00It's a pleasure to meet you

01:08:01About 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

01:08:11Heavy breathing and a woman's desperate screams

01:08:14Reach their ears

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

01:08:20What 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

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

01:08:33Jolene

01:08:34Her hair mussy and clothes rumpled

01:08:36Is pinned down by an unfamiliar man

01:08:38Seeing the crowd at the doorway

01:08:40She breaks down in tears

01:08:42Mom! It 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

01:08:53I 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

01:08:59And 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?

01:09:09Jolene 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

01:09:21We'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

01:09:31Will be making an enemy of the Brown family

01:09:33Anne grabs her trembling daughter

01:09:35And 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?

01:10:05What 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

01:10:14Mr. Warren

01:10:15Morning

01:10:16Let's get started

01:10:17Without hesitation

01:10:18He reaches for the buttons of his shirt

01:10:20And 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

01:10:41When Liam slowly pushes off the sofa

01:10:43He stands steady

01:10:45Clear-headed

01:10:46You're healing well

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

01:10:50Thanks

01:10:50Keep this up

01:10:52And one more session

01:10:52And you'll be good as new

01:10:53Once I'm fully better

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

01:10:56You've already paid for the treatments

01:10:58But

01:10:59If 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

01:11:14Tell him to wait for me in the living room

01:11:16When I enter the living room

01:11:18A man in a dark grey suit glances my way

01:11:21He appears to be in his fifties

01:11:24Sharing some resemblance with Liam

01:11:30Our eyes lock for a moment

01:11:32I simply give a small nod

01:11:34And exit smoothly

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

01:11:42Has 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

01:11:52Just 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 than my phone rings

01:12:02It'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?

01:12:12Sounds 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

01:12:17Just wear a cocktail dress

01:12:19I'll come pick you up

01:12:21And we can go together

01:12:22Okay, that would work

01:12:23Thank you so much

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

01:12:28Sophia 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 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 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

01:13:15Wearing a dress

01:13:16Without a real invite

01:13:17You'll end up humiliated

01:13:19When 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

01:13:38The organizers gave me two invitations this year

01:13:41I smile back

01:13:44Appreciating 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

01:14:34I 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

01:15:05Framed by a dozen emeralds

01:15:08The real necklace was sold at last year's Veritas auction

01:15:11For 36 million dollars

01:15:12Bought anonymously

01:15:15I have to admit

01:15:16You've got an eye for quality

01:15:17It is lovely

01:15:19I'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

01:15:34Don'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

01:15:39It'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

01:15:57Going 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

01:16:23And feel not a trace of guilt

01:16:25Fake jewelry?

01:16:27Fine

01:16:27Wear it quietly and no one will say a word

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

01:16:32So don't blame me for exposing your fake jewelry

01:16:35Just you wait

01:16:38I'm calling in a top jewelry expert right now

01:16:43Be my guest

01:16:44Relax, Janice

01:16:46It's a beautiful day

01:16:47There'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

01:17:09But something is off

01:17:11The cut and the color don't match the authentic Maris core

01:17:16Miss Lopez

01:17:17I'm afraid this necklace is indeed a replica

01:17:21What?

01:17:23That can't be

01:17:24The craftsmanship is exceptionally convincing

01:17:27Almost flawless

01:17:28But as Miss Brown pointed out

01:17:29The cutting style and the emerald shade reveal subtle differences

01:17:33Impressive eye, Miss Brown

01:17:34Only the most skilled experts can detect such subtle distinctions

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

01:17:41My 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

01:17:53No 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

01:18:05I can't stay here

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

01:18:17Catherine

01:18:18When 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

01:18:26Mostly because you never bothered to ask

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

01:18:35I don't know what you're talking about, Austin

01:18:36I've been sitting here all night

01:18:37And 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 Ms. Lopez? How could you upset her and make her cry?

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

01:18:55Apologize? For what?

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

01:19:01What nonsense?

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

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

01:19:07Mr. Brown, Ms. 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?

01:19:18He'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

01:19:24How ridiculous

01:19:26Still, you had no right to humiliate Ms. 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?

01:19:40When 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

01:20:01With nothing but my regular school routine and lab work

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

01:20:07Not 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 Ms. Lopez, the 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 Ms. Lopez immediately!

01:20:37Keep dreaming

01:20:38You ungrateful little wolf

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

01:20:51Surgery is extremely risky

01:20:54I'm on my way

01:20:59Out of my way

01:21:00Sign this!

01:21:02Sign the share transfer agreement and 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, you'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

01:21:39They must have given her a hard time again

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

01:21:47Nothing to worry about

01:21:48But 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

01:22:00This 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

01:22:17Sign 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

01:22:24And not hold it against you

01:22:25After all, we're still family, aren't we?

01:22:28Lawrence, 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

01:22:40If she's not careful, she could be taken advantage of, which 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

01:22:52Catherine, 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?

01:23:13Catherine, 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

01:23:36Leave everything to me

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

01:23:41Catherine, I trust you

01:23:43Completely

01:23:44Fine! Have it your way, Catherine

01:23:46Let's see how you handle this

01:23:48Without Dr. Huxley, 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

01:23:56Begging for help

01:24:07It's Zafira

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

01:24:11With 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. Zafira

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

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

01:24:27An internationally renowned surgeon

01:24:28Dr. Zyphaia?

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

01:24:34No! No way! That's impossible!

01:24:36Catherine? That good-for-nothing girl who grew up in the countryside?

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

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. Zyphaia 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 operating 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, it'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. Zyphaia

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?

01:26:15How was my sister?

01:26:16Was the surgery successful?

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

01:26:19The tumor was completely removed

01:26:21With zero damage to the surrounding nerves and functional areas

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

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

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

01:26:31God-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. Zyphaia 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?

01:26:45How is this possible?

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

01:26:48This can't be happening

01:26:49We threatened her, we accused her, we tried to force her to sign away her shares

01:26:51And she just saved Aunt Justina's life?

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

01:26:55It was our honor to work with you, Dr. Zyphaia

01:26:58You have my word

01:26:59We will monitor Ms. Brown's condition 24-7

01:27:01And strictly follow your post-operasive care instructions

01:27:05Could it be?

01:27:07Is Catherine actually Dr. Zyphaia herself?

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

01:27:13That 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. Zyphaia

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

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

01:27:22I 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. Zyphaia 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. Zyphaia

01:27:36Aunt Justina's surgery was performed by my own hands

01:27:39From start to finish

01:27:44No

01:27:45Impossible! How could you possibly be Dr. Zyphaia?

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

01:27:49You're nothing! You're lying!

01:27:50Worthless? I'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

01:28:25Mr. 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

01:28:34Did 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?

01:28:41Did 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

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