The Boss Maid to Wife HD

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00:00:02My name is Catherine Brown, the real heiress who was lost for 18 years.

00:00:07Today, my family pushed me into hell.

00:00:09The fake heiress Jolene and I were kidnapped.

00:00:12The kidnappers say the Browns can only save one of us.

00:00:17Jolene!

00:00:18Let Jolene go! Do whatever you want with Catherine!

00:00:21If you touch Jolene again, I'll make sure you die here.

00:00:23Release Jolene first.

00:00:25Tied to a pillar, I listened to my three brothers abandon me without hesitation.

00:00:28I look toward my fiancé, Declan Fulton, hoping he will save me.

00:00:33But he doesn't even glance my way.

00:00:35I choose Jolene too.

00:00:37This is the man I loved for three years.

00:00:40Code-blooded.

00:00:41Roofless.

00:00:50I know, once I nearly died saving him.

00:00:53But now he doesn't spare me an extra glance.

00:01:02Poor girl.

00:01:04Jolene paid us to get rid of you.

00:01:07No need to hurry.

00:01:08One at a time, boys.

00:01:09Everyone gets their turn.

00:01:12No!

00:01:14Suddenly, a deafening gunshot tears through the silence.

00:01:18A dozen figures dressed in black storming silence.

00:01:22If you want to live, stop right now.

00:01:27I recognize the man.

00:01:28He is Liam Warren, the most powerful man in Artwell, who commands a massive empire.

00:01:34Ruthless, formidable, and feared by everyone.

00:01:37Mr. Warren, please spare us.

00:01:56Who are you?

00:01:57I'm the one sending you to hell.

00:01:59Suddenly, the warehouse echoed with screams, desperate pleas, and the sickening cracks of breaking bones.

00:02:10How much did Jolene pay you?

00:02:12Five million.

00:02:14She wanted you ruined.

00:02:18Thank you for saving me.

00:02:21Thank you for saving me.

00:02:24You've been poisoned for over a month.

00:02:27I can cure it.

00:02:29Do you trust me?

00:02:31I trust you.

00:02:33I draw a small blade, make a precise cut on his finger, and let out some blackened blood.

00:02:37Until it's fully out of my system, you're going to have to stick close to me.

00:02:43First, I need to end things with the Browns.

00:02:46I will settle things with the Browns once and for all.

00:02:48When I return home, I find my biological parents and three brothers gathered around Jolana, showering her with care.

00:02:56I close the distance, grab a handful of Jolene's hair, across the face.

00:03:00Catherine, have you completely lost it?

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

00:03:05You better apologize right now!

00:03:09Catherine, what kind of trouble are you stirring up this time?

00:03:13Maybe we never should have taken you in.

00:03:15Me causing trouble?

00:03:18Why don't you ask Jolene what she's really done?

00:03:21She's the one who set up that whole kidnapping to get rid of me.

00:03:25I pull out my phone and play the recording.

00:03:27Jolene paid us to get rid of you.

00:03:29The Browns stare at Jolene in stunned disbelief.

00:03:34No! It must be fake!

00:03:36Do you want me to send this to a professional for verification?

00:03:39Or maybe call the police?

00:03:40No! No! You can't call the cops, Catherine!

00:03:44I'm sorry! I'm the one who should leave this place!

00:03:47Catherine, Jolene's apologized. Just drop it!

00:03:50It's either her or me.

00:03:53Since you've chosen her, I'm out of here.

00:03:56In their eyes, I'll never measure up to Jolene.

00:03:59So why should I hold on to them?

00:04:01Just as I step outside, a sleek Maybach rolls up right in front of me.

00:04:07Excuse me, are you Miss Catherine Brown?

00:04:10Mr. Warren sent me to pick you up.

00:04:12I spot Austin coming out and get into the car without hesitation.

00:04:19The car glides into the Warren estate.

00:04:22The most powerful family in Ardwell.

00:04:28Liam is seated on a sofa, with a document resting in his hand.

00:04:35Is everything settled?

00:04:37Yes, I've cut ties.

00:04:38From this moment on, you're my personal doctor.

00:04:40Until I'm fully healed, you are to stay within my reach.

00:04:43Alright. But I have two conditions.

00:04:45First, I need a complete medical lab.

00:04:47Second, our relationship is strictly professional.

00:04:50Besides that, neither of us interferes in the other's life.

00:04:55Alright.

00:04:56But keep this in mind.

00:04:59If your medical skills don't live up to that confidence of yours...

00:05:04My medical skills won't disappoint you.

00:05:06Liam pulls out a sleek black card and hands it to me.

00:05:09Buy whatever you need. Don't hold back.

00:05:11I take the black card.

00:05:12A fully equipped medical lab doesn't come cheap.

00:05:15Since Liam offered this, I'm not about to pinch pennies for him.

00:05:18Once the poison leaves his system, we'll go our separate ways.

00:05:21I enter the room Liam arranges for me.

00:05:23This room is twice the size of my bedroom at the Browns.

00:05:26Ironic, isn't it?

00:05:27A stranger gives me better lodging than my own family.

00:05:31I sit at the desk, open my laptop, and log into my social media.

00:05:36Soon, dozens of notifications flood the screen.

00:05:40Where did you run off to?

00:05:41Come back.

00:05:42Jolene isn't holding a grudge about you hitting her.

00:05:44Why are you still throwing a tantrum?

00:05:46Who picked you up?

00:05:47Stop making everything difficult.

00:05:50Just return home.

00:05:51If you walk out now, you better not come crawling back.

00:05:55What kind of stupid stunt are you pulling?

00:06:00Catherine, you're not seriously thinking of leaving forever, right?

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

00:06:10I quickly type one simple, satisfying reply to each one.

00:06:15Get lost.

00:06:16Then I block them all without hesitation.

00:06:18That feels even better.

00:06:19This is how life should be.

00:06:20Logging out, I switch to another browser and types in a hidden URL.

00:06:27A metallic door slowly creaks open on screen with a blood-red skull on it.

00:06:33Welcome back, Quietus.

00:06:35I'm one of the most legendary figures on the Darknet.

00:06:37The genius hacker, Quietus.

00:06:41My phone rings.

00:06:43It's Jeral Douglas, my loyal admirer.

00:06:45Catherine, you're actually back?

00:06:47I can't believe it.

00:06:48I'll line up the highest paying jobs for you.

00:06:50Good.

00:06:51Oh, someone has been digging into your digital records.

00:06:54The trace leads back to the Warren Group headquarters.

00:06:57It seems Liam is already investigating me.

00:07:00Let them dig.

00:07:01Make sure the only information they find is exactly what I want them to see.

00:07:08The next day, the driver takes me shopping downtown.

00:07:17Miss, these are new arrivals, and each costs over $100,000.

00:07:25Miss Brown, you're here just in time.

00:07:28I'll bring out the new styles for you.

00:07:33Catherine, what brings you here?

00:07:35The clothes here are quite expensive.

00:07:37Jolene, is this your sister?

00:07:39Should we tell her the fast fashion store next door is having a sale?

00:07:46Ring up everything I selected.

00:07:48The sales assistant's face goes pale.

00:07:51That's an unlimited credit card from a top global bank.

00:07:55Catherine, did you find someone to support you?

00:07:58Watch out.

00:07:59Not everyone's as trustworthy as they seem.

00:08:04I'll take the new dresses you were just showing Jolene to.

00:08:06What?

00:08:07I saw those first.

00:08:09Saw them first, but can't afford them?

00:08:12Maybe?

00:08:13Isn't the Brown family's monthly allowance only $100,000?

00:08:17Jolene trembles with fury.

00:08:18I pay and walk out.

00:08:21I watch Jolene tremble with rage, unable to get a word out, and a fierce satisfaction courses through me.

00:08:28After all the humiliation I endured in the Brown family, this is just a small payback.

00:08:32The charity gala that weekend is nothing short of spectacular.

00:08:35I enter the hall on Liam's arm.

00:08:38I'm dressed in a wine-red gown, my makeup refined but understated.

00:08:42Tonight, I am not the abandoned daughter of the Brown family.

00:08:46I am Liam Warren's date.

00:08:48The most powerful man in Ardwell.

00:08:51All eyes are drawn to us.

00:08:54Is that Mr. Warren?

00:08:56He actually showed up.

00:08:58Who's that woman with him?

00:09:00I've never seen her before.

00:09:02She's stunning.

00:09:04Is she from some notable family?

00:09:06I ignore the whispers.

00:09:08My eyes sweep across the hall and land on the Browns.

00:09:12Jolene is dressed to perfection, hanging on Austin's arm.

00:09:15Playing the part of a cherished woman.

00:09:17But the moment she sees me, her face drains of color.

00:09:21Austin freezes too.

00:09:22He stares at me, unable to believe his eyes.

00:09:29Catherine, what are you doing here?

00:09:31And with Mr. Warren?

00:09:32Where I go isn't any of your business.

00:09:35Who do you think you are to me?

00:09:40I'm your brother.

00:09:43I let out a cold laugh.

00:09:46Brother?

00:09:47When you abandoned me to the kidnappers, did you remember you were my brother then?

00:09:53Catherine...

00:09:55Is with me.

00:09:57His words are dripping with authority.

00:10:01Jolene approaches, her expression dark.

00:10:05Catherine, when did you start seeing Mr. Warren?

00:10:07You never mentioned anything.

00:10:09And didn't I just see you shopping with another man two days ago?

00:10:13I look coldly at Jolene's face, trying to imply I'm a two-timer.

00:10:19Jolene, your tricks are way too amateur.

00:10:21Who Liam is, what my relationship is with him, none of that is any of your business.

00:10:27Why exactly should I update you about my personal life?

00:10:32Jolene's expression falters, her eyes glistening with tears.

00:10:36Here she goes again.

00:10:39Catherine, that's not what I meant.

00:10:42Catherine, where have you been?

00:10:44Mr. Fulton, wherever I go has nothing to do with you.

00:10:48We're not that familiar.

00:10:50Do you have any idea what kind of man Liam is?

00:10:54Are you doing this just to retaliate against the Brown family?

00:11:01Do you honestly think I'd waste that kind of energy on you?

00:11:08I cut ties with the Browns, and I meant every word.

00:11:12Excuse me.

00:11:18I hear whispers rising behind me.

00:11:21Did you catch that?

00:11:23Liam said it himself.

00:11:25She's with him.

00:11:27This has never happened before, has it?

00:11:31Wait, Catherine?

00:11:33Isn't that the Brown daughter who was swapped at birth and brought back from some remote place?

00:11:40Judging by Jolene's little comments, the Brown family drama might be more complicated than we thought.

00:11:51I don't look back, but I know Jolene's expression must be priceless right now.

00:11:57The auction begins.

00:11:59One luxurious item after another is presented on stage.

00:12:02Beautiful work of art.

00:12:04A piece of history.

00:12:05A masterpiece.

00:12:13Dazzling.

00:12:14Priceless.

00:12:16But I've never been interested in jewelry.

00:12:19No matter how valuable, they're just stones.

00:12:22Just then, I hear a familiar voice.

00:12:25It's Jolene.

00:12:26Austin, this necklace is stunning.

00:12:29I really like it.

00:12:32Austin understands immediately.

00:12:35His eyes grow determined.

00:12:37Huh.

00:12:37Same as always.

00:12:39Whatever Jolene wants, Austin gives her.

00:12:46Once I was jealous.

00:12:48Now, I just find it ridiculous.

00:12:52Going once.

00:12:54Going twice.

00:12:55Just as the host prepares to declare it sold, a deep voice echoes from the back.

00:13:0050 million.

00:13:0250 million.

00:13:04Sold.

00:13:05Congratulations, Mr. Warren.

00:13:08Liam walks up to the stage and claims the necklace.

00:13:15Then, to everyone's astonishment, he returns to me and fastens the necklace around my neck.

00:13:26It looks good on me and says,

00:13:30I really like it.

00:13:33The sight stings Jolene's eyes.

00:13:35Even Declan can't seem to look away from me.

00:13:38I reach up and touch the cool gem against my neck.

00:13:4450 million for a necklace.

00:13:47Liam really doesn't hold back.

00:13:49After the auction wraps up, I wander to the dessert table alone.

00:13:53Catherine, you really are something.

00:13:55A few days away and you've already hooked onto Liam.

00:13:58Nothing as impressive as your lifelong mastery of acting sweet and pitiful.

00:14:02Why do you always target me?

00:14:04Cut it out.

00:14:05There's no audience here, so no need to pretend.

00:14:08Jolene spots Declan approaching and intentionally bumps onto me, splashing juice onto her own dress.

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

00:14:17Throwing juice on me?

00:14:19What happened?

00:14:21Declan, it's okay.

00:14:22I must have upset Catherine.

00:14:25Catherine, you still haven't grown up.

00:14:27Jolene is your sister.

00:14:31I pick up a glass of red wine and flick my wrist, sending the whole glass onto Jolene's dress.

00:14:36There, that's something I actually did.

00:14:39And I only take responsibility for my own actions.

00:14:43Jolene is stunned.

00:14:45Declan freezes.

00:14:47Seems I arrived just after all the excitement ended.

00:14:50Quite the lesson in the Brown family's manners today.

00:14:54Mr. Warren, this is a misunderstanding.

00:14:58Misunderstanding?

00:14:59There are security cameras here.

00:15:03Review them if clarity is needed.

00:15:06Whispers erupt around them.

00:15:13Jolene's face goes from scarlet to ghostly pale.

00:15:17Let's go.

00:15:18The atmosphere here is suffocating.

00:15:20A fierce satisfaction rising in my chest.

00:15:23This time, I don't have to hold back anymore.

00:15:25Back in the Brown family, I always tried to keep the peace.

00:15:28And all it got me was them pushing harder every time.

00:15:31Now, no one could step on me again.

00:15:38The following morning, I walk into the living area and notice Liam is already awake.

00:15:56Good morning.

00:15:58Good morning.

00:16:00Good morning.

00:16:01I head to the kitchen to prepare the herbal mix.

00:16:07Just then, Liam's friend arrives.

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

00:16:20That's Catherine Brown, my new personal doctor.

00:16:24You're serious?

00:16:26His skepticism is loud enough that I can't ignore it.

00:16:30Mr. Moreno, perhaps you should take things easy.

00:16:34Your dark under eyes and shortness of breath suggest your vitality is running low.

00:16:39Winfred's face flushes immediately.

00:16:41This touches on a man's pride.

00:16:43What nonsense are you spouting?

00:16:44Miss Brown, I'm not one to judge by appearances.

00:16:47But Liam's condition is severe.

00:16:49Many top experts have been stumped.

00:16:51And you?

00:16:51I'm not bothered.

00:16:53I've faced this kind of doubt many times before.

00:16:57We'll see soon enough.

00:16:59Winred, maybe you ought to let Dr. Brown give you a prescription.

00:17:04Liam, are you kidding me?

00:17:06This girl-

00:17:06She's not just some girl.

00:17:08She's Dr. Brown.

00:17:09Right now, she's the one keeping me alive.

00:17:12He then turns to me.

00:17:13Can you really fix me?

00:17:18Yes.

00:17:1830 minutes later, I begin the first acupuncture session.

00:17:23Liam pulls his shirt up, exposing his toned chest.

00:17:28I pull out the silver needles and insert them with speed and precision.

00:17:37When the last needle is inserted, Liam's body shivers.

00:17:41And he spits out dark red clotted blood.

00:17:46Ah!

00:17:48What did you just do to him, Dr. Brown?

00:17:51How are you feeling now?

00:17:57I feel great.

00:17:59Lighter than I have in a long time.

00:18:01Don't let yourself get too stressed.

00:18:03And most importantly, you'll need to prioritize rest and abstinence.

00:18:09Understood, Dr. Brown.

00:18:10I'll take your advice seriously.

00:18:12Winfred leans in and quietly asks if I can help with his health.

00:18:19I go back to my room and return with a bottle of pills.

00:18:23These are pills for male vitality.

00:18:26One bottle costs $100,000.

00:18:28$100,000?

00:18:30Are these pills made of solid gold?

00:18:32The ingredients are rare, and the process is complicated.

00:18:36Quality always demands a premium price.

00:18:39Winfred reluctantly pays.

00:18:40A sports car can be repaired, but if your health fails, no sum of money will grant you a second

00:18:46chance.

00:18:47The following morning, just as I prepare to leave, my phone buzzles with a call from Austin.

00:18:55Catherine, come back here right now.

00:18:57What is it?

00:18:57You'll find out when you get here.

00:18:59I realize that for the sake of my own peace, cutting all connections with the Brown family is necessary.

00:19:06The mood in the living room is thick with tension.

00:19:13Look who's back.

00:19:15How did you sink so low at your age, becoming someone's mistress?

00:19:21Catherine, I'm only trying to help you.

00:19:23I'm afraid you're being misled.

00:19:25Who I decide to be with is my own business.

00:19:29It doesn't concern your family.

00:19:32You're a Brown!

00:19:34Everything you do stains our family's name!

00:19:39Catherine, seriously, do you think Liam would ever give you the time of day?

00:19:43Are you all finished?

00:19:45First, Liam and I have a strictly doctor-patient relationship.

00:19:50Second, even if there were something else, it's none of your business.

00:19:54And don't forget that I am no longer part of your family.

00:19:58You said you cut ties, so give back the Brown Group shares.

00:20:04Those shares came from Grandpa.

00:20:08You don't have a single right to any of it.

00:20:11I pull out my phone and show them the screen.

00:20:13Since I stepped in, I've been recording all your insults, threats, and schemes to grab the shares.

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

00:20:27I put my phone away, feeling nothing.

00:20:31I used to put up with everything you threw at me.

00:20:34Now it's your turn to taste what it feels like to be on the other end of a threat.

00:20:42I leave the Brown family home and prepare to go back.

00:20:48Suddenly, a voice calls out.

00:20:51Catherine, is that really you? Where have you been hiding?

00:20:54I look at the woman before me.

00:20:57She's nearly 50.

00:20:58Her face lined with wrinkles.

00:21:01Her expression mean and petty.

00:21:03What do you want?

00:21:04You must have money if you're surviving this well.

00:21:07My son needs school fees, and you owe me half a million.

00:21:10If you don't pay up, I'll make a scene outside your place every single day.

00:21:14If you need cash, ask your real daughter, Jolene.

00:21:18I raised you all those years, so you should compensate me.

00:21:22You ungrateful brat!

00:21:24Stay out of my way.

00:21:26Otherwise, I won't hesitate to involve the police and reopening the case about you switching infants.

00:21:31You... don't do anything rash. I'll be going now.

00:21:35Bridget scurries off in panic.

00:21:41Just then, a sleek black Rolls Royce glides to a stop beside me.

00:21:46The window lowers, revealing Liam's handsome face.

00:21:51Do you need a hand?

00:21:52No, it's nothing serious. I've already taken care of it.

00:21:56Get in. It's nearly impossible to catch a taxi here.

00:22:00I hesitate, but eventually get into the car.

00:22:03Bridget's appearance reminds me of one thing.

00:22:06The Brown family's troubles aren't over.

00:22:08That woman's greed is bottomless.

00:22:10She won't let this go.

00:22:12But that's fine.

00:22:14I'm no longer that little girl who let others push her around.

00:22:19Anyone who wants to come after me had better think twice.

00:22:24On the weekend, Gerard asks to meet me at Harborview Genie, a popular restaurant.

00:22:33Catherine?

00:22:35I turn around, and my eyes fall on Jaleen, standing with the Browns and the Fultons.

00:22:41Did you hear we'd be here and decide to show up just to cause a scene?

00:22:45Mr. Brown, I'm here for the food.

00:22:48Just then, a clear voice cuts through the tension.

00:22:53Ms. Catherine Brown, you're here.

00:22:55Welcome. Please follow me.

00:22:57Everyone stares in shock as I walk toward the most private, rarely accessible suite in the entire restaurant.

00:23:04How is she getting in there? There must be some mistake.

00:23:08I push open the suite door, and Gerard immediately rises from his seat.

00:23:14Catherine, you made it.

00:23:16Gerard tells me his uncle has been diagnosed with a brain tumor.

00:23:19He says the required surgery carries an extremely high risk.

00:23:27Start with this medication.

00:23:29Come back in a week for a follow-up.

00:23:31We'll reassess then.

00:23:36Thank you, Catherine.

00:23:38I was sure you'd have a solution.

00:23:40After the meal, Gerard leans forward and asks if I need help with anything.

00:23:46I want to buy a house.

00:23:48It doesn't have to be big, but it must be extremely quiet and private, with top-tier security.

00:23:53I'll handle it. I'll find something perfect for you.

00:23:56Oh, and you're starting at Araylis University next Monday, right?

00:23:59I'm going to study.

00:24:01Medical school.

00:24:02You need to study medicine?

00:24:03You've got to be kidding me!

00:24:05I'm getting a formal degree and taking care of some personal business.

00:24:08Campus life isn't a bad experience after all.

00:24:13The manager hands me an exclusive premium membership card,

00:24:17saying all my expenses here will be on the house from now on.

00:24:21I glance over at Gerard, and he breaks into a grin.

00:24:25Don't refuse it.

00:24:26This is our business, so just enjoy it.

00:24:31Fine.

00:24:33After being chased away from my private suite,

00:24:36Jolene drags herself to her family's box.

00:24:49Jolene, are you okay?

00:24:51Mom, I'm fine.

00:24:53I just stepped out to see who Catherine was meeting.

00:24:56I was worried about her, but she had me pushed away.

00:25:00What?

00:25:01How dare she treat you that way?

00:25:04That ungrateful girl!

00:25:07Don't jump to conclusions, Mom.

00:25:09I saw it too.

00:25:11The manager was treating Catherine with a lot of respect.

00:25:15Yes.

00:25:15That man had an aura you can't fake.

00:25:18Catherine is clearly in the high circles.

00:25:21No wonder she's trying to distance herself from us.

00:25:30Pathetic and disgraceful.

00:25:34Who knows what kind of company she's keeping now?

00:25:38Jolene's heart swells with secret satisfaction.

00:25:41I have burned my bridges with the family for good.

00:25:45She is the Brown family's one and only daughter now.

00:25:50The dinner finally ends,

00:25:52and the two families part way at the restaurant entrance.

00:25:55When an unexpected grating voice rings out behind Jolene,

00:25:59she turn around and her smile freezes.

00:26:02It's her.

00:26:04Jolene!

00:26:06My dear daughter!

00:26:07Finally!

00:26:08I've found you!

00:26:10Her blood runs cold.

00:26:13Jolene,

00:26:14your younger brother needs money for school.

00:26:17Maybe you could help us out?

00:26:22I don't have time for this ridiculous farce.

00:26:25Take this,

00:26:25and never show your face around me again.

00:26:28Jolene,

00:26:29this isn't nearly enough.

00:26:30The tuition alone is $100,000.

00:26:33Her hands tremble with unbridled rage.

00:26:35This wretched woman just won't know her place.

00:26:38I don't know you!

00:26:39My parents already paid you enough to cut ties all those years ago!

00:26:48I can't let this go on.

00:26:49I need to find a way to get rid of this problem for good.

00:26:53The day I've been waiting for has finally arrived.

00:26:56My first day reporting to Aurarius University.

00:27:10I'm having a chance to stay here

00:27:12Jolene,

00:27:12is this your sister?

00:27:14Since when does Evelius University let random nobodies walk in?

00:27:17Well, isn't this a lovely coincidence,

00:27:19Jolene.

00:27:20Looks like we're going to be classmates.

00:27:22Classmates? You and me? Don't be ridiculous.

00:27:27The lecture bell chimes sharp and clear, and Professor Lambert Carter steps through the door.

00:27:33He's a living legend in the global medical field, the heart of this school's medical program.

00:27:38He turns to the class and poses an extremely complex, peer-reviewed medical question.

00:27:45The entire lecture hall falls dead silent.

00:27:48Not a single student daring to speak up.

00:27:54Young lady, please tell us what you think.

00:27:56I shut my notebook calmly, no trace of panic in my movements, and stand up.

00:28:01I lay out my analysis clearly and concisely, citing cutting-edge research, clinical data, and real surgical cases effortlessly.

00:28:11She's incredible. Total beauty and brains. Who even is she?

00:28:17Jolene's face burns with jealousy, her grip tight on her pen.

00:28:22When the final bell rings, I walk out of the lecture hall.

00:28:27Jolene steps in front of me with Paige and Brenna.

00:28:30Catherine, just a few days away, and suddenly you're the one catching everyone's attention.

00:28:36Jolene? She's probably pulling stunts she'd never admit out loud.

00:28:40Exactly! Everyone whispers she knows how to charm the right people.

00:28:45Is that all? Now, move aside, mutt.

00:28:51What did you just say?

00:28:52Paige steps forward to push me.

00:28:55I'm not going to warn you twice. Hands to yourselves.

00:29:02Catherine! You can't just touch people like that!

00:29:05Jolene, keep your little gang in check.

00:29:07If they open their mouths like that again, next time won't be so friendly.

00:29:11Watch your tone.

00:29:13You're messing with the Brown family's reputation.

00:29:17The Brown family?

00:29:19That's your problem. Not mine.

00:29:22Stop pretending.

00:29:24It's pathetic.

00:29:25I turn and walk away.

00:29:34I return to the Warren Mansion and find Liam in the living room.

00:29:39You were out?

00:29:41Yeah.

00:29:42I stopped by Aurelius University to check in.

00:29:45Also took a look at a new place while I was out.

00:29:48You're moving out?

00:29:50Yeah. Staying here long term isn't practical.

00:29:53Your treatment has leveled out. It won't interfere with your progress.

00:29:56Where's the new place?

00:29:58I offer the building and unit number of Sterling Haven without hesitation.

00:30:02Then I prepare a medicinal shower.

00:30:05The water warmed perfectly.

00:30:07A thin mist curling through the room.

00:30:11It's ready?

00:30:12Liam walks toward the treatment area, unbuttoning his shirt as he moves.

00:30:17His long fingers loosen the fabric, revealing toned muscles and defined contours.

00:30:25Take the pants off too.

00:30:30What's the matter? Feeling shy now?

00:30:32After some hesitation, Liam strips down to his briefs and eases himself into the steaming water.

00:30:39Though composed moments ago, my eyes flicker briefly.

00:30:43It's not like this is the first time I've treated him.

00:30:46Why am I so flustered?

00:30:49Get it together, Catherine. You're a doctor. Stay professional.

00:30:53Don't let a handsome face and a good body throw you off.

00:30:57The next day, I head to the lab to find Lambert.

00:31:02Perfect timing. I've been wrestling with this data all morning. Come check this out.

00:31:10The two of us slip effortlessly into a heated discussion.

00:31:22Professor Carter, sorry to interrupt, but there's something I'm unsure about saying.

00:31:26If you have something to say, just say it.

00:31:28Professor, I know you prize real skill, but Kathleen is not who you think she is.

00:31:34She never attended a proper university. How could she grasp complex medical research?

00:31:39I'm afraid you're being deceived.

00:31:41Enough!

00:31:42Jolene, I don't know what you're trying to do with these accusations, but I've seen enough to know true talent

00:31:48when it's in front of me.

00:31:49Catherine identified the error the moment she looked at it.

00:31:52Most PhD candidates wouldn't even catch this mistake the first time around.

00:31:56Tell me, how could anyone possibly fake that level of understanding?

00:32:06Professor Carter, I...

00:32:07I know true talent when I see it. I don't need your commentary.

00:32:12Now, please step outside.

00:32:22In that moment, I knew I'd found someone who saw me, not the lies they spread about me.

00:32:35Hey, I'm Catherine Brown.

00:32:38Just as I walked into the classroom and took my seat, I noticed the girl next to me, her cheek

00:32:44marked by a dark birthmark.

00:32:47Hi, I'm Claudia Norris.

00:32:54Well, well, what do we have here?

00:32:55One caught attention by pure chance, and the other...

00:32:59Well, the problem's pretty obvious.

00:33:01The snickling spread through the classroom in an instant.

00:33:04Every gaze nailed onto the two of us.

00:33:06Oh, come on, everyone.

00:33:08Don't be so harsh.

00:33:10Professor Carter thinks the world of Catherine.

00:33:15So she's really riding Professor Carter's coattails to get into med school?

00:33:18How pathetic.

00:33:20Oh, wow, Catherine, your shoes!

00:33:23They're the exact same as Jolene's!

00:33:25Come on, Catherine.

00:33:27You actually showed up wearing fake shoes?

00:33:29That's bold.

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

00:33:41All eyes, in that instant, were pinned on my feet.

00:33:46I feel like being judged in a high-society party.

00:33:50The murmur in the room quickly grows into a loud buzz.

00:33:54Most of them were convinced the shoes on my feet were fake.

00:33:58Hey, Catherine, if you like those shoes, I don't mind lending you mine.

00:34:03Wearing fakes is bad.

00:34:06Thanks, but I'm pretty selective.

00:34:08I don't wear other people's shoes.

00:34:11Besides, we still don't actually know who's rocking the fakes, do we?

00:34:16I slowed my movements deliberately, lifted my foot, and aimed the heel straight at the crowd.

00:34:22Is that real?

00:34:24Of course.

00:34:25Here's what I know.

00:34:26Every pair designed by Future's lead designer, Alan Lewis,

00:34:31comes with a unique serial number and the designer's initials.

00:34:36AL engraved on the inside heel.

00:34:38It can't be.

00:34:39But it is.

00:34:44Jolene, why don't you have a look inside your own heel?

00:34:47I'm not scared!

00:34:49She raises her foot and turns the inside of the heel toward everyone.

00:34:52It's empty.

00:34:52Oh!

00:34:56Impossible!

00:34:57My shoes are real!

00:34:59The marks are just worn down from use!

00:35:02You can barely see it now!

00:35:04Oh, really?

00:35:05Future's anti-counterfeit system is one of the most advanced in the world.

00:35:09Unless the shoes are completely wrecked, the serial number doesn't just disappear.

00:35:14Want to check right now?

00:35:15No!

00:35:15That won't be necessary!

00:35:17I must have just made a mistake!

00:35:19You wanted to embarrass me in front of everyone?

00:35:22Jolene, you seem to forget.

00:35:25What I do best is tear apart cheap facades like yours.

00:35:29After school, Jolene storms out of campus, fuming.

00:35:33Austin is there to pick her up.

00:35:42Austin is there to pick her up.

00:35:47Catherine showed up wearing the exact same pair and accused mine of being fake.

00:35:53Showtime.

00:35:59Catherine, wait!

00:36:06What gives you the right to accuse Jolene's shoes of be fake?

00:36:13Just take the shoes to the store for verification.

00:36:17Verify them?

00:36:17Who do you think you are?

00:36:27Lucky for me, Future's Black Gold members get priority verification.

00:36:33The Future Black Card?

00:36:35How the hell does she have that?

00:36:37Austin, let's just get this over with!

00:36:45No, forget it.

00:36:46This isn't worth the headache.

00:36:47Let's just go home.

00:37:03What's going on here?

00:37:07Liam gets out of the car, moving with authority.

00:37:14They look at him nervously, like rats looking at a cat.

00:37:18Mr. Warren, is everything all right?

00:37:22Mr. Warren, it's nothing serious.

00:37:26Catherine just insisted my shoes weren't real.

00:37:32Do you need any help?

00:37:34No, it's fine.

00:37:35Nothing to worry about.

00:37:37Mr. Warren,

00:37:38this is a private family matter.

00:37:41Family matter?

00:37:42Mr. Warren, if Catherine's involved, it's my business too.

00:37:49Let's go.

00:37:51Dinner's waiting.

00:38:00Fake shoes always end up rubbing the heel raw.

00:38:03You might want to change yours.

00:38:14I feel a quiet thrill of satisfaction.

00:38:17You thought you could humiliate me with fake shoes?

00:38:19Look how that backfired.

00:38:22Back in the Brown family,

00:38:24I always had to bite my tongue and step aside.

00:38:27Now, with Liam backing me up,

00:38:31I have nothing to fear.

00:38:42The next afternoon,

00:38:44I wheel a small suitcase to my new home, Sterling Haven.

00:38:48Just as I step out of the car,

00:38:51Catherine?

00:38:51A familiar voice calls out behind me.

00:38:55I turn and see Declan and Jolene standing not far away.

00:39:00What's going on here?

00:39:01Why are you at this place?

00:39:03Catherine,

00:39:04why are you hauling a suitcase here?

00:39:06Are you sure you haven't gotten the wrong place?

00:39:09This is Sterling Haven.

00:39:11If you don't want the security guards kicking you out,

00:39:13you better leave.

00:39:14I live here.

00:39:16So yeah,

00:39:17I'm pretty sure I know my own address.

00:39:18Your home?

00:39:19Wait,

00:39:20are you working here?

00:39:22Like on the staff?

00:39:23I can't help but laugh.

00:39:24Jolene,

00:39:25your imagination is wild.

00:39:27So tell me,

00:39:28what about you two?

00:39:29Are you here to apply for janitor or security jobs?

00:39:33Declan and I are here,

00:39:34looking for a place to settle down.

00:39:36Our wedding apartment, actually.

00:39:39I calmly reach into my bag

00:39:41and pull out an access card.

00:39:45Tapping it against the reader.

00:39:49A beep confirms access.

00:39:54Declan and Jolene freeze in shock.

00:39:59Just moved into Sterling Haven

00:40:01and the silence of the night was shattered.

00:40:06There's a race tomorrow evening.

00:40:08The prize is huge.

00:40:09Feeling the itch?

00:40:11Who's racing?

00:40:13The same arrogant group of wealthy young men.

00:40:16They've been throwing challenges at Evora.

00:40:20Oh,

00:40:21and the Brown family will be there too.

00:40:24What's the prize?

00:40:25A million dollars,

00:40:27plus a limited edition sports car.

00:40:30Send me the details.

00:40:33Since they're throwing themselves at me,

00:40:35I see no reason to refuse.

00:40:40Four in the afternoon,

00:40:41I drive towards the racetrack in the suburb.

00:40:58I sign that name.

00:41:00The one they both dread

00:41:02and go mad over.

00:41:07Oh,

00:41:08it's Evora!

00:41:09Our idol Evora has arrived!

00:41:14Evora?

00:41:15It's probably just someone pretending.

00:41:21She wouldn't show up for a small race like this.

00:41:31Just then,

00:41:32that flashy blue GT-R

00:41:34pulled up right in front of me.

00:41:39Catherine?

00:41:40What are you doing here?

00:41:42This isn't a playground for careless drivers.

00:41:47If trash like you is allowed here,

00:41:49why shouldn't I be?

00:41:55Explain yourself.

00:41:59As if I'm going to.

00:42:04As expected,

00:42:05he got angry out of embarrassment,

00:42:07resorting to such underhanded,

00:42:08pathetic tactics.

00:42:10But he can't touch me.

00:42:12Laying hands on someone in public?

00:42:14That's a bad look.

00:42:16Let go!

00:42:16Don't you know who I am?

00:42:21Whoever you are,

00:42:22if you touch Catherine again.

00:42:25You'll regret it.

00:42:29We'll settle this on the race course.

00:42:32Hopefully you don't crash out in the first round.

00:42:35The signal light blinks on,

00:42:37and the five engines roar to life.

00:42:39The green light flashes,

00:42:41and Jackson's GT-R shoots forward.

00:42:43At the first corner,

00:42:44I execute a drift unlike anything he's ever seen,

00:42:47and pull ahead.

00:42:48The next stretch of the track

00:42:49turns into a full-on display of my skill.

00:42:57I flow through every bed as if I designed them myself.

00:43:02It's Yvera!

00:43:03She's really the legendary Yvera!

00:43:12My gray car

00:43:14shoots through the final stretch

00:43:15and crosses the finish line first.

00:43:30I push open the door

00:43:31and pull off my helmet,

00:43:33my ponytail swinging in the breeze.

00:43:38My face stays calm,

00:43:39showing no excitement.

00:43:50You...

00:43:51You're really Yvera?

00:43:56Tell me,

00:43:57who's the idiot now?

00:44:02So you were tricking us this whole time?

00:44:04On the day I returned,

00:44:06I told all of you I liked racing.

00:44:08But not a single one of you ever bothered to listen.

00:44:13I step around Jackson and walk off without looking back.

00:44:21I never wanted to flaunt being Yvera.

00:44:24But since you kept pushing,

00:44:26now you get to see who the real Catherine Brown really is.

00:44:53He drops the video into the group chat

00:44:55and tags Liam directly.

00:45:00Liam, you have to see this.

00:45:02I swear it'll knock you sideways.

00:45:04Please.

00:45:05Nothing on earth surprises Liam.

00:45:08What nonsense are you stirring up now?

00:45:16Liam opens the video,

00:45:18sees me stepping out of the gray car,

00:45:20and a flicker of real shock cross his eyes.

00:45:24It's her.

00:45:29Okay, I'm genuinely blown away.

00:45:32Liam, what kind of divine helper do you have in your life?

00:45:34This woman is pure magic.

00:45:36Told you.

00:45:37I knew even Liam couldn't stay calm after this.

00:45:40I knew even Liam couldn't stay calm after this.

00:45:57Catherine, just how much are you still hiding?

00:46:04The next day, I walk into the classroom.

00:46:09Catherine, I got you your favorite coffee.

00:46:11I smile and pull out a delicate porcelain bottle from my bag.

00:46:16Apply this ointment to the spot before bed.

00:46:19You should see results in about a month.

00:46:21Thank you so much, Catherine.

00:46:23Do you really think it will work?

00:46:25A mocking laugh cuts through the air.

00:46:28Consistency is the key.

00:46:29I'm confident it'll heal.

00:46:34Seriously?

00:46:35You actually think a homemade cream will magically make you beautiful?

00:46:38My eyes darken as I fix Paige with a piercing stare.

00:46:43Apologize.

00:46:45Why should I apologize?

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

00:46:49Catherine, Paige can be a bit blunt.

00:46:51She didn't mean to be hurtful.

00:46:54Paige was only trying to warn you.

00:46:56The ointments you're handing out aren't officially approved.

00:47:00If Claudian's condition gets worse,

00:47:02that could cause a big problem.

00:47:04It's to heal, not harm.

00:47:07Why do you jump to conclusions without a shred of proof?

00:47:14Tell me, have you ever actually tested these ointments yourself?

00:47:18Claudian, use your ointment without any worries.

00:47:21If anything happens, I will take full responsibility.

00:47:25Jolene Brown, my medical skills aren't something outers to question.

00:47:34Catherine, I believe in you.

00:47:36Just as the school day wraps up,

00:47:38rain suddenly begins pouring down in heavy sheets.

00:47:41I had anticipated this,

00:47:42so an umbrella is tucked safely in my bag.

00:47:45Pulling it out, I open it and step out into the downpour.

00:47:49Catherine, wait!

00:47:50Can I share your umbrella with you?

00:47:52No.

00:47:54I turn around and see Jolene huddled beneath my umbrella.

00:47:59Without another word, I turn and walk away.

00:48:02Before long, the rain soaks her to the bone.

00:48:07Catherine, it's pouring out here.

00:48:10I just wanted to walk with you for a bit.

00:48:12Jolene is left standing there, stunned.

00:48:18I already said no.

00:48:20My umbrella's too small for two.

00:48:22And honestly, I'm not comfortable being that close to anyone.

00:48:26Jolene is furious.

00:48:28A sleek black car rolls to a slow stop at the gate.

00:48:31It's Austin's.

00:48:36Austin!

00:48:39Jolene, how did you get this soaked?

00:48:41Didn't you bring an umbrella?

00:48:42You'll catch a cold like this.

00:48:44He glances out the window just in time to see me walking past, holding my umbrella.

00:48:49Catherine, you had an umbrella.

00:48:51Why didn't you share it with Jolene?

00:49:00Do you really think we're close enough for that?

00:49:04Catherine!

00:49:05Jolene is family.

00:49:06Look at her.

00:49:07She's drenched.

00:49:08You had an umbrella and didn't even think to help her?

00:49:14Do you have any idea how cruel that looks?

00:49:16Exactly!

00:49:17Jolene's soaked because Catherine abandoned her.

00:49:19She went way too far!

00:49:21Before I speak, a nearby student steps in.

00:49:24Please.

00:49:25I saw Jolene give her umbrella to someone else just to look noble, and then she tried to

00:49:28free-float it off Catherine.

00:49:30Catherine didn't want to share, so what?

00:49:31Stop trying to guilt trip her.

00:49:34So what?

00:49:35The rain was pouring.

00:49:37Sharing wouldn't kill her.

00:49:39Catherine's.

00:49:39Catherine's just being selfish.

00:49:41Paige, please.

00:49:42You don't even know what happened.

00:49:43Jolene gave her umbrella away just to look generous.

00:49:45Austin, that's not what happened.

00:49:47I only wanted to get closer to her.

00:49:50I didn't realize she disliked me so much.

00:49:53Keep your little performances away from me.

00:49:55Don't test me.

00:50:09In the classroom, I sit quietly at my desk, flipping through my notes.

00:50:13Catherine, I heard Jolene's really sick today.

00:50:15She didn't come to class.

00:50:16Rain and cold.

00:50:17It's pretty normal to feel under the weather afterward.

00:50:19A loud commotion erupts at the classroom entrance.

00:50:23Feel satisfied now, Catherine?

00:50:25Jolene's in the hospital with a high fever, all because you wouldn't share your stupid umbrella.

00:50:28I calmly shut my notebook and rise to my feet.

00:50:32A chilly, razor-thin smile forms on my lips.

00:50:36She's sick.

00:50:37And that's supposed to be my responsibility?

00:50:39Is this seriously your reaction?

00:50:41Jolene's hospitalized, and you're standing here tossing out sarcastic comments?

00:50:45And what exactly does her hospital stale have to do with me?

00:50:47Did I make her give away her umbrella?

00:50:49Or did I physically send her into the storm?

00:50:52You!

00:50:53And honestly, if she were sick enough to be hospitalized, would she really have the energy

00:50:57to publicize it to the entire school?

00:51:00I asked her personally.

00:51:02Great.

00:51:03Tell me which hospital she's at.

00:51:04I'll arrange for top clear specialists to check on her.

00:51:08I begin dialing, and Paige immediately panics.

00:51:12No!

00:51:13You don't have to do that!

00:51:14Jolene said she only needs rest.

00:51:18How did you figure out she was faking?

00:51:21I've watched her pull the same act more times than I can count.

00:51:25On the weekend, Claudian asks me to go shopping with her.

00:51:30We pause in front of dessert shop, across from a famous brand boutique.

00:51:36Jolene is there, too.

00:51:40Oh, look who it is, Catherine!

00:51:42Fancy seeing you here!

00:51:44Shopping, too, huh?

00:51:46What's the matter?

00:51:47Didn't expect to see you in a place like this?

00:51:49This isn't some place for just anyone.

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

00:51:55Jolene steps forward, and accidentally splashes her coffee onto my white dress.

00:52:00Oh no, Catherine!

00:52:02I'm so sorry!

00:52:03I tripped!

00:52:04I didn't mean to!

00:52:05I look down at the stains on my dress.

00:52:08My eyes turning cold.

00:52:13Do you even know how much this dress costs?

00:52:16It's just a dress.

00:52:17I can buy you a new one.

00:52:21She pulls $200 and tosses them at me.

00:52:25Use this to get yourself a new one.

00:52:27I look at the ice cream in my hand.

00:52:35And press it onto Jolene's face.

00:52:39Oops!

00:52:39Sorry!

00:52:40My hand just slipped.

00:52:42It's just a little mess.

00:52:44A quick wipe and you'll be fine.

00:52:46Jolene screams.

00:52:47Ah!

00:52:48What?

00:52:49Catherine.

00:52:50What on earth are you doing?

00:52:52Are you crazy?

00:52:53Anne steps out of the fitting room and gasps at Jolene's appearance.

00:53:02Jolene!

00:53:03What on earth happened to you?

00:53:06Mom, it's all my fault.

00:53:08I accidentally spilled coffee on Catherine's dress.

00:53:11I've already paid her back, but she's acting like it's not enough.

00:53:21Catherine, why are you picking on Jolene again?

00:53:26Anne pulls a thick wad of cash from her purse.

00:53:30Catherine, don't push this further.

00:53:33If it's money you want, apologize to Jolene.

00:53:36Not nearly enough.

00:53:39Yes, this is our anniversary edition.

00:53:41It retails for $180,000 and is completely sold out.

00:53:46Either pay me three times its value,

00:53:48or I'll report this as intentional property damage to the police.

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

00:53:55She reluctantly writes a check.

00:53:59Take it.

00:54:00This is like burning money.

00:54:02Next time, I won't bother negotiating.

00:54:04I'll go straight to the police.

00:54:06I feel a deep, satisfying pleasure.

00:54:09$540,000.

00:54:10That's going to sting for a while.

00:54:12Back in the Brown family, I let you walk all over me.

00:54:15I swallowed every insult.

00:54:17Not anymore.

00:54:18From now on, every single debt gets paid back with interest.

00:54:23After the meal, I wave goodbye to Claudian at the restaurant's entrance.

00:54:31I've only walked a short distance when a terrified scream cuts through the air.

00:54:36Help!

00:54:38Someone help!

00:54:39Is there a doctor here?

00:54:40I turn towards the commotion...

00:54:42Wake up!

00:54:42...and see a well-dressed woman kneeling beside an elderly woman who has collapsed.

00:54:47Wake up!

00:54:47I push through the crowd and kneel down to examine her.

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

00:54:56Does she have a history of heart disease?

00:54:58Yes.

00:54:59She has coronary heart disease.

00:55:03I reach into my bag and pull out a small bottle of nitroglycerin pills.

00:55:08I slide a tablet under her tongue and begin CPR.

00:55:24After several long minutes, the elderly woman lets out a faint groan.

00:55:31Paramedics arrive and take over.

00:55:34Very professional.

00:55:36You've brought us precious time.

00:55:39Which hospital do you work at?

00:55:40I have to thank you properly.

00:55:47I'm still a student.

00:55:48Helping people is just something I have to do.

00:55:56I quietly gather my things and slip away while the crowd watches with admiration.

00:56:02The next morning, I intentionally leave home early, but the Browns are already lying in

00:56:07wait at the school entrance.

00:56:10Catherine!

00:56:13Jolene plunges to hug me, but I smoothly dodge her.

00:56:17Catherine, come home with me.

00:56:19Your grandmother's back and wants to see you.

00:56:26Sorry, but I don't really know you people.

00:56:28We don't have time for your nonsense.

00:56:30You're coming home with us today.

00:56:34Since it's the busiest time for students arriving,

00:56:37a bunch of curious students have already stopped to watch.

00:56:43A sleek black Bentley eases to a stop right beside us.

00:56:47The window lowers smoothly,

00:56:49and Liam's sharply contoured face comes into view.

00:56:55Catherine, get in the car.

00:57:01I've got class in a few minutes.

00:57:03What brings you here so early?

00:57:07They didn't bother you, did they?

00:57:08No.

00:57:09They're irrelevant.

00:57:11I'm heading in.

00:57:15And without waiting for his response,

00:57:17I simply turn and leave.

00:57:21The Browns erupt the moment I brush past them

00:57:24like they're strangers on the street.

00:57:26Are we seriously letting that girl walk all over us?

00:57:30She might ignore us,

00:57:32but someone else can get through to her.

00:57:34She won't dare skip her grandmother's birthday banquet.

00:57:39She'll show up for that.

00:57:41After my classes wrap up,

00:57:43I head home,

00:57:43ready to relax,

00:57:44until my phone starts buzzing in my pocket.

00:57:50Catherine, I'm sending you an address.

00:57:52Come eat with us.

00:57:53They've got all your favorites,

00:57:54and there's a surprise for you too.

00:57:56I hop into a cab,

00:57:58take the elevator up,

00:57:59and text Jared.

00:58:03Which room are you guys in?

00:58:05The elevator doors slide open,

00:58:08and I walk out,

00:58:09my eyes glued to my phone.

00:58:12Before I can take two steps,

00:58:14a hand suddenly pulls me aside.

00:58:17So this is who you really are?

00:58:18Waiting all this time just to pull this?

00:58:21You followed me here?

00:58:22Declan,

00:58:23of course.

00:58:24What?

00:58:25Touched a nerve?

00:58:27You show up where I hang out,

00:58:28hoping I'll notice you again?

00:58:30Catherine,

00:58:31you really haven't changed.

00:58:33Still using the same desperate tricks.

00:58:35Isn't she that Brown family daughter?

00:58:36The one they recently reclaimed?

00:58:38Yep.

00:58:38Looks like she's still running after Declan like always.

00:58:40Declan,

00:58:41drop the ego.

00:58:41I'm here for someone else.

00:58:42You don't even make the top hundred.

00:58:44Stop acting like the world revolves around you.

00:58:48Aha,

00:58:48so I got to you.

00:58:49That's why you're biting back?

00:58:51Do me a favor and stay away.

00:58:53I don't want anyone assuming we have history.

00:58:58I stride toward the highest tier private suite

00:59:00without looking back.

00:59:10Whoa.

00:59:11What happened to you?

00:59:15I'm fine.

00:59:17I'm fine.

00:59:25Catherine,

00:59:26wait till you see this.

00:59:37Hold on.

00:59:39Is that...

00:59:40Yep.

00:59:40The one from the Veritas auction last month.

00:59:43You kept staring at it,

00:59:45so I figured I'd just buy the damn thing for you.

00:59:47Thanks,

00:59:48Gerald.

00:59:49Hey,

00:59:50don't go formal on me.

00:59:52Something like this deserves an owner

00:59:53who actually gets it.

00:59:54and I'll get it.

00:59:57I'm fine.

00:59:59I'm fine.

01:00:03I'm fine.

01:00:13I'm fine.

01:00:16I'm fine.

01:00:21Catherine,

01:00:21Catherine, I heard you moved out. Did something happen? Did the Browns push you too far again?

01:00:27I'm fine, Auntie. I left on my own terms.

01:00:30Your grandmother returned. You heard?

01:00:34Her birthday banquet is next week.

01:00:37She actually called me earlier and told me to ask you to come.

01:00:41Auntie, I'm no longer part of the Brown family.

01:00:44Catherine, please. She's getting older. Just give her this one courtesy.

01:00:50All right. I'll show up on time.

01:00:53I exhale slowly. So this is happening. No dodging it now.

01:00:57My eyes move back to the gemstone in its wooden box.

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

01:01:03The night of Analia's birthday banquet has come.

01:01:06The Brown estate glows with extravagant decorations.

01:01:12I stroll in wearing simple, casual clothes.

01:01:16Jolene drifts graciously through the guests in a blush-pink couture gown.

01:01:21Low whispers swirl around the gathered guests about how shabby I look.

01:01:26Lawrence's and Anna's expressions grow cold and tense.

01:01:29Isn't that the one who broke ties with the Browns?

01:01:32And she just shows up to Grandma's birthday like that?

01:01:37Wild or not, she's stunning.

01:01:41Those sharp features and that presence can't be ignored.

01:01:45Jolene steps forward, her smile dazzling and perfectly practiced.

01:01:49Grandma, happy birthday!

01:01:51I know how much you adore gemstones,

01:01:53so I asked the auction house to find something really special for you.

01:01:57A rare warm gem.

01:02:03And you, Catherine?

01:02:05What did you bring?

01:02:07I reach into my black bag and pull out a small wooden box.

01:02:12As I open the lid, the room falls deathly silent.

01:02:16Nestled inside is another gemstone.

01:02:21To give Grandma a fake?

01:02:23That's just disrespectful.

01:02:26Catherine?

01:02:27Fake?

01:02:27Catherine, don't you realize how humiliating this is for our family?

01:02:34Amid the crowd's murmurs and accusations, I stay composed.

01:02:44You say mine's a fake?

01:02:46On what proof?

01:02:47Maybe yours is the counterfeit.

01:02:49Isn't it obvious?

01:02:51This gem is incredibly rare.

01:02:54There can't be two exactly the same.

01:02:59Mine's been authenticated by several experts.

01:03:02It's the real deal.

01:03:04A knowing smile curves my lips

01:03:06as I bring my gem up and lightly press it against an Aaliyah's wrist.

01:03:11This is it!

01:03:13They say a genuine warm gem changes color depending on its wearer's vitality.

01:03:17It's a unique, almost magical trait.

01:03:21Why don't we test Jolene's gem the same way?

01:03:26She tried to pin it on Catherine when it was her own gift that was false.

01:03:29That's impossible!

01:03:31I paid $10 million for this at the luxurious auction house!

01:03:34I even have the receipt and certificate to prove it!

01:03:37Pulling out her phone, she quickly dials the number.

01:03:40What she hears makes her eyes widened in shock.

01:03:42Just then, someone glances at their phone and blurts out,

01:03:45The luxurious auction house director got hooked on gambling.

01:03:50Jolene stumbles backward, dropping her phone with a loud clatter.

01:03:55Today is my birthday celebration.

01:03:57Let's put an end to this now.

01:03:59Jolene acted with good intentions but was misled.

01:04:02For the very first time, Anala looks at me without that usual air of disappointment.

01:04:10You know, Catherine, I actually like this.

01:04:17Jolene bites down hard on her lower lip, her nails digging into her palm.

01:04:22Justine approaches me.

01:04:26Catherine, I'm sorry about everything that went down earlier.

01:04:30I'm okay.

01:04:32You only stop feeling hurt when you stop expecting anything from anyone.

01:04:37Not long after, friends call Justina away.

01:04:41A maid makes her way around, offering champagne.

01:04:44When she gets to me, I decline.

01:04:48The maid hurries away and comes back moments later, folding a glass of juice.

01:04:53I study the juice for a moment.

01:04:55I lift the glass and drink it down in one steady guilt.

01:04:58A few minutes pass before the same maid shows up again.

01:05:02I'm so, so sorry.

01:05:04I didn't mean for this to happen.

01:05:06She slips, and the entire drink splashes across my outfit.

01:05:11Catherine, I'm really sorry.

01:05:13The staff can be a bit careless.

01:05:15Why don't you slip into one of my dresses?

01:05:16I've got tons upstairs.

01:05:18You can use the guest room to change.

01:05:19Wow.

01:05:20The rules in this house are intriguing, to say the least.

01:05:22I hear every bit of the sarcasm.

01:05:24Sophia is practically mocking Jolene, who acts like she owns the place.

01:05:28The maid exhales, relieved beyond measure, and hurries forward.

01:05:32I start after her, but pause to throw Jolene one last look.

01:05:36The maid leads me far inside the mansion, to a guest room.

01:05:40As soon as she leaves, the door shuts quietly, and I hear the lock slide into place.

01:05:47I go over to check the window, but it's stuck tight, probably locked from the outside.

01:05:52A strange warmth begins spreading under my skin.

01:05:56I take a steady breath, pull a small ceramic file from my pocket, and swallow an antidote.

01:06:02I had drunk the tampered juice simply because I wanted to see the full extent of Jolene's trap.

01:06:12A few moments later, I hear faint, uneven footsteps outside the door.

01:06:17I lay down on the bed, completely still and quiet.

01:06:22The door creaks open slowly.

01:06:27Getting impatient, huh?

01:06:29Don't worry, sweetheart.

01:06:31I'll take real good care of you.

01:06:34But suddenly, my eyes snap wide open.

01:06:39The scream tears from him.

01:06:41He crumples to the floor in an instant,

01:06:44folding over and wrigling on the carpet.

01:06:48I calmly step over him and shut the door behind me.

01:06:51I ease into the corner just outside, ready to watch.

01:06:54Not long after, Jolene appears,

01:06:57sneaking cautiously down the hall.

01:07:01She presses her ear against the door,

01:07:03then pulls it wide open.

01:07:14She barely has time to register it before the man lunges at her.

01:07:21Stay away!

01:07:22Get off me!

01:07:23Man, pretty girl.

01:07:25The other one took a heap, but you?

01:07:27You'll do just fine.

01:07:29Don't you dare touch me!

01:07:30I'm a brown.

01:07:32Touch me and you're dead.

01:07:36Oh, man, yeah?

01:07:38That just makes it way more interesting.

01:07:41Ah!

01:07:43Help!

01:07:44Let me go!

01:07:47After closing the door behind me,

01:07:49I calmly make my way back to the banquet hall.

01:07:53Sophia, who had earlier stood by my side,

01:07:55approaches with a warm smile and extends her hand.

01:07:58I'm Sophia Flynn.

01:07:59How about we get better acquainted?

01:08:02Catherine Brown, it's a pleasure to meet you.

01:08:04About 15 minutes later,

01:08:06a sudden disturbance breaks out outside the banquet hall.

01:08:09The crowd moves towards the guest room.

01:08:13As they get closer,

01:08:14heavy breathing and a woman's desperate screams reach their ears.

01:08:21Anne's face drains of color.

01:08:23What are you waiting for?

01:08:25Get that door down now!

01:08:27A few strong servants step up and smash the door open.

01:08:31Inside, the shocking scene unfolds for everyone to see.

01:08:36Jolene, her hair mussy and clothes rumpled,

01:08:39is pinned down by an unfamiliar man.

01:08:41Seeing the crowd at the doorway,

01:08:43she breaks down in tears.

01:08:45Mom!

01:08:46It was Catherine!

01:08:47She tricked me!

01:08:48She planned all of this!

01:08:53Despite the accusations,

01:08:54I don't flinch.

01:08:56Jolene, where are you getting this from?

01:08:58The maid ruined my dress,

01:08:59and you sent her to fetch me some clothes.

01:09:01But I waited ages,

01:09:02and no one came, so I left.

01:09:04When I left,

01:09:05the room was empty.

01:09:06I have no idea how you ended up here.

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

01:09:11Jolene is your sister!

01:09:14I was with Miss Flynn in the banquet hall the entire time.

01:09:17Many guests can vouch for that.

01:09:19How can you stoop to such tactics?

01:09:23Regarding Jolene,

01:09:24we'll have a chance to question the man soon enough.

01:09:30What happened today was a private family matter.

01:09:33Anyone who breathes a word of it

01:09:34will be making an enemy of the Brown family.

01:09:36Anne grabs her trembling daughter

01:09:38and practically drags Jolene out.

01:09:40The man is also hauled away.

01:09:48What a night.

01:09:49You handled that like a pro.

01:09:53It was simply responding to what she started.

01:09:56If she had stayed in her lane,

01:09:58none of this would have happened.

01:10:00Time after time,

01:10:01Jolene tried to set me up.

01:10:02Did she really think I was still the same Catherine

01:10:05who'd just take it lying down?

01:10:07What happened tonight?

01:10:09She brought it on herself.

01:10:12Morning sunlight pours in through the large window,

01:10:14casting soft highlights across his sharp jawline.

01:10:17Mr. Warren.

01:10:18Morning.

01:10:19Let's get started.

01:10:20Without hesitation,

01:10:21he reaches for the buttons of his shirt

01:10:22and pulls it up,

01:10:24exposing his bare chest.

01:10:25I slip into professional mode,

01:10:27pick up my medical kit,

01:10:29and move to his side.

01:10:31Need a hand handling the browns?

01:10:33My hands work with practiced confidence.

01:10:36Not right now.

01:10:38I've got it covered.

01:10:40Once the session wraps up,

01:10:42I'm packing away my tools

01:10:43when Liam slowly pushes off the sofa.

01:10:46He stands steady, clear-headed.

01:10:49You're healing well.

01:10:51You're really skilled at this.

01:10:53Thanks.

01:10:54Keep this up and one more session

01:10:55and you'll be good as new.

01:10:56Once I'm fully better,

01:10:57what do you want in exchange?

01:10:59You've already paid for the treatments,

01:11:01but if I ever need help down the road,

01:11:04I hope you'll remember

01:11:04the understanding we have today.

01:11:07Sounds fair.

01:11:08Just then,

01:11:08a knock comes at the door

01:11:09and a maid enters.

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

01:11:13His tone turns icy in an instant.

01:11:15The smile that had just been there

01:11:16disappears completely.

01:11:18Tell him to wait for me in the living room.

01:11:19When I enter the living room,

01:11:21a man in a dark gray suit glances my way.

01:11:24He appears to be in his 50s,

01:11:26sharing some resemblance with Liam.

01:11:33Our eyes lock for a moment.

01:11:35I simply give a small nod

01:11:37and exit smoothly.

01:11:40The intense,

01:11:42almost threatening look

01:11:43from that middle-aged man

01:11:44has set off warning bells in my mind.

01:11:49I let out a soft sigh.

01:11:51I deliberately instruct my driver

01:11:53to take several detours

01:11:54just to make sure no one is tailing me

01:11:56before finally heading back to my apartment.

01:12:02No sooner have I settled in

01:12:04than my phone rings.

01:12:05It's Sophia.

01:12:07Hey, Catherine.

01:12:09Got a minute?

01:12:09There's this socialite gala

01:12:11happening next week.

01:12:12Want to come along

01:12:13and just have some fun?

01:12:14Sounds good.

01:12:15When is it exactly?

01:12:16Do I need to prepare anything special?

01:12:18It's next Saturday evening

01:12:19at Vantage Oasis.

01:12:20Just wear a cocktail dress.

01:12:22I'll come pick you up

01:12:23and we can go together.

01:12:25Okay, that would work.

01:12:26Thank you so much.

01:12:30I'll go park the car.

01:12:31Sophia goes off

01:12:32to find a parking spot,

01:12:34leaving me to make my way

01:12:35into the building.

01:12:42Just as I step into the lobby,

01:12:45ready to catch the elevator up,

01:12:47I bump on Jalene.

01:12:56Catherine?

01:12:58What are you doing here?

01:12:59So, you're here for the gala?

01:13:02You have an invitation, I hope?

01:13:04Whose little lapdog are you?

01:13:05Running wild and barking at everyone

01:13:08without a care.

01:13:10Excuse me?

01:13:11Who exactly are you insulting?

01:13:13Listen, Catherine.

01:13:15You can't just waltz

01:13:16into this kind of event

01:13:17wearing a dress.

01:13:19Without a real invite,

01:13:20you'll end up humiliated

01:13:21when security shows you the door.

01:13:24Come on, Catherine.

01:13:26Ready to head up?

01:13:27Let's not keep the others waiting.

01:13:40Don't pay her any mind.

01:13:41The organizers gave me

01:13:43two invitations this year.

01:13:44I smile back,

01:13:46appreciating Sophia's subtle way

01:13:48of handling things.

01:14:03Everyone,

01:14:04meet my friend Catherine Brown.

01:14:06I hope you'll look out for her

01:14:07from now on.

01:14:08This gala really is slipping.

01:14:10Apparently just anyone

01:14:11can walk in now.

01:14:12Some people really try too hard,

01:14:14as if showing up here

01:14:15will magically upgrade

01:14:16their pleas in society.

01:14:19Watch your mouth.

01:14:21Catherine is a brown.

01:14:22Have some respect.

01:14:23Please don't be harsh.

01:14:24My sister doesn't attend events

01:14:26like this often.

01:14:27She's just here

01:14:28to get some exposure.

01:14:30Don't go snapping photos

01:14:31willy-nilly.

01:14:32If I see you flooding

01:14:34social media with our images

01:14:35just to boost your status,

01:14:36I won't hesitate to sue.

01:14:47If you want to play dirty,

01:14:49I'll give you a front row seat.

01:14:51Your status comes from

01:14:53flaunting fake jewelries?

01:14:55And what would a country girl

01:14:57like you possibly understand

01:14:58about jewelry?

01:15:01That's Maris Core,

01:15:02an iconic design

01:15:04by Davina Gemma

01:15:04from the 60s

01:15:05centered around

01:15:06a rare cushion-cut diamond

01:15:07framed by a dozen emeralds.

01:15:10The real necklace

01:15:11was sold at last year's

01:15:12Veritas auction

01:15:13for $36 million,

01:15:15bought anonymously.

01:15:17I have to admit,

01:15:19you've got an eye for quality.

01:15:20It is lovely,

01:15:21I'll give you that,

01:15:22but the issue is

01:15:23that yours isn't authentic.

01:15:25Yes, the center stone

01:15:26is about the right size,

01:15:27but it's missing the clarity

01:15:28a genuine one would have.

01:15:30They look like

01:15:30fresh lab-made pieces.

01:15:32You're talking nonsense!

01:15:33My father gave this to me

01:15:35for my birthday!

01:15:36Janice,

01:15:36don't let my sister

01:15:37get to you.

01:15:38She's been out of touch

01:15:39for years,

01:15:40she probably hasn't even

01:15:41seen jewelry of this caliber.

01:15:42It's easy for her

01:15:43to misjudge.

01:15:44I stay calm,

01:15:45shifting my gaze

01:15:46to the other woman's wrist.

01:15:47Your bracelet actually

01:15:49has decent translucency,

01:15:50but it's been chemically treated

01:15:52and filled with resin.

01:15:54Wearing that too long

01:15:55isn't good for your health,

01:15:57just so you know.

01:15:58The woman snatches

01:15:59her hand back,

01:16:00going pale.

01:16:03I turn to Jolene.

01:16:05Your necklace is no better,

01:16:07Jolene.

01:16:08Those diamonds look fake too.

01:16:11Jolene's fingers

01:16:12shoot toward her ear

01:16:13but stop halfway.

01:16:14The whole hall

01:16:15goes completely still.

01:16:18That was savage.

01:16:20You nailed that comeback perfectly.

01:16:24I take a sip from my glass

01:16:26and feel not a trace of guilt.

01:16:28Fake jewelry?

01:16:29Fine.

01:16:30Wear it quietly

01:16:31and no one will say a word.

01:16:33But you had to step on me

01:16:34to feel taller.

01:16:35So don't blame me

01:16:36for exposing your fake jewelry.

01:16:39Just you wait!

01:16:41I'm calling in

01:16:42a top jewelry expert

01:16:44right now!

01:16:46Be my guest.

01:16:47Relax, Janice.

01:16:49It's a beautiful day.

01:16:50There's no need to let

01:16:51some petty nonsense spoil it.

01:16:53Petty?

01:16:54This isn't just about me

01:16:56wearing a fake!

01:16:57She's insulting the honor

01:16:59of the whole Lopez family!

01:17:10The craftsmanship is extraordinary

01:17:12but something is off.

01:17:14The cut and the color

01:17:15don't match the authentic Mariscor.

01:17:19Miss Lopez,

01:17:20I'm afraid this necklace

01:17:22is indeed a replica.

01:17:24What?

01:17:25That can't be!

01:17:27The craftsmanship

01:17:28is exceptionally convincing,

01:17:29almost flawless.

01:17:30But as Miss Brown

01:17:31pointed out,

01:17:32the cutting style

01:17:33and the emerald shade

01:17:34reveal subtle differences.

01:17:36Impressive eye, Miss Brown.

01:17:37Only the most skilled experts

01:17:39can detect such subtle distinctions.

01:17:41May I ask

01:17:41who has been your teacher?

01:17:43My mentor

01:17:44is Langston Moore.

01:17:47So,

01:17:48you are the esteemed

01:17:49protege of Mr. Moore.

01:17:50An honor

01:17:51to meet you at last.

01:17:52Your championship

01:17:53at the last international competition

01:17:55was truly well deserved.

01:17:56No wonder

01:17:57she spotted the fake

01:17:58so easily.

01:17:59She's Langston Moore's student.

01:18:03That's the world's

01:18:04top jewelry appraiser.

01:18:05The Lopez family

01:18:06really embarrassed

01:18:07themselves today.

01:18:08I can't stay here.

01:18:10I can't let them

01:18:11see me like this.

01:18:20Catherine,

01:18:21when did you

01:18:22pick all this up?

01:18:24You never said

01:18:24a word about it

01:18:25to any of us.

01:18:28There's a lot

01:18:28you don't know,

01:18:29mostly because

01:18:30you never bothered

01:18:31to ask.

01:18:35Catherine,

01:18:36what have you done

01:18:36to Jolaine now?

01:18:37I don't know

01:18:38what you're talking about,

01:18:39Austin.

01:18:39I've been sitting here

01:18:39all night

01:18:40and Jolaine hasn't

01:18:41said a word to me.

01:18:41And I'm not the one

01:18:42who's been sending her

01:18:43all those blue roses.

01:18:46Austin,

01:18:47shouldn't you find out

01:18:47what really happened first?

01:18:49It's Catherine

01:18:49who got wrong today.

01:18:51What about Miss Lopez?

01:18:52How could you upset her

01:18:53and make her cry?

01:18:54You're going to the

01:18:55Lopez residence

01:18:55right now to apologize.

01:18:57Apologize?

01:18:58For what?

01:18:59Telling the truth

01:19:00and exposing

01:19:01Janice's fake jewelry

01:19:02in front of everyone?

01:19:04What nonsense?

01:19:05Miss Lopez

01:19:06wouldn't be caught

01:19:07dead wearing fakes.

01:19:08You're just making up

01:19:09lies to slander her.

01:19:10Mr. Brown,

01:19:11Miss Brown's assessment

01:19:12is absolutely right.

01:19:13This Mari's core necklace

01:19:14is a very well-maked replica

01:19:16and her appraisal skills

01:19:17surpass even mine.

01:19:18Isn't Austin

01:19:19being way too biased?

01:19:20He's not even listening

01:19:21to the expert.

01:19:22I heard the Browns

01:19:23kicked out their own

01:19:24biological daughter

01:19:25to make room

01:19:25for that adopted girl,

01:19:27Jolaine.

01:19:27How ridiculous.

01:19:29Still,

01:19:29you had no right

01:19:30to humiliate Miss Lopez

01:19:31like that in public.

01:19:33Our families have shared

01:19:34a close bond

01:19:34for generations.

01:19:36Did you ever stop

01:19:36to think about

01:19:37how damaging

01:19:37this could be

01:19:38for the Brown group?

01:19:39But what about

01:19:40when Janice openly

01:19:41mocked me

01:19:41for being from

01:19:41the countryside?

01:19:42When they all

01:19:43schemed together

01:19:43to humiliate me

01:19:44in front of everyone?

01:19:45Did anyone ever care

01:19:46how that felt?

01:19:47Have any of you

01:19:47truly treated me

01:19:48like family at all?

01:19:49If not,

01:19:50then I, Catherine,

01:19:51and the Browns

01:19:51are better off

01:19:52going our separate ways

01:19:53from this day forward.

01:19:55Sorry for the disruption

01:19:56and ruining

01:19:56everyone's good time.

01:19:58I'll be taking

01:19:58my leave now.

01:20:02The days passed quietly

01:20:03with nothing

01:20:04but my regular

01:20:05school routine

01:20:06and lab work.

01:20:07Jolaine had kept

01:20:08an unusually low profile

01:20:09ever since the banquet,

01:20:11not daring

01:20:11to provoke me again.

01:20:16So many missed calls.

01:20:18What's going on?

01:20:23Why are you answering

01:20:24Aunt Justina's phone?

01:20:25What happened to her?

01:20:26Watch your tone with me,

01:20:27you ungrateful brat.

01:20:28I haven't even dealt

01:20:29with the mess you made.

01:20:31Thanks to you

01:20:31offending Miss Lopez,

01:20:32the Lopez group

01:20:33has just terminated

01:20:34all their cooperation

01:20:34with us.

01:20:35You will find time

01:20:36to go to the Lopez residence

01:20:37and apologize

01:20:38to Miss Lopez immediately.

01:20:40Keep dreaming.

01:20:41You ungrateful little wolf.

01:20:43If you refuse

01:20:44to listen to me,

01:20:45are you planning

01:20:46to ignore your aunt's

01:20:47life and death situation too?

01:20:49What happened

01:20:50to Aunt Justina?

01:20:51Brain tumor.

01:20:52It's pressing

01:20:53directly on the nerves.

01:20:54Surgery is extremely risky.

01:20:57I'm on my way.

01:21:02Out of my way.

01:21:03Sign this.

01:21:04Sign the share transfer agreement

01:21:06and I'll let you inside

01:21:07to see her.

01:21:09How dare they use

01:21:10Justina's life

01:21:11as a bargaining chip?

01:21:12They have no bottom line.

01:21:14You crazy girl.

01:21:15If you dare lay a hand on me,

01:21:17you'll be condemned

01:21:18for your unfailed behavior.

01:21:19Heaven will strike you down.

01:21:20Then move.

01:21:22Before I actually decide

01:21:24to follow through.

01:21:26Lawrence?

01:21:27Austin?

01:21:28Is that Catherine out there?

01:21:30Let her in.

01:21:41My poor little Catherine.

01:21:42They must have given her

01:21:44a hard time again.

01:21:48It's just the same

01:21:49old health problems.

01:21:50Nothing to worry about.

01:21:52But were they bothering you

01:21:54out there just now?

01:21:55Don't worry about me.

01:21:56I'm perfectly fine.

01:21:57How are you feeling

01:21:58right now, really?

01:21:59Be honest with me.

01:22:00Justina, don't push yourself

01:22:01too hard.

01:22:02The doctors made it clear

01:22:03this condition can't wait

01:22:04any longer.

01:22:05Only Dr. Huxley-Jones

01:22:06can perform this surgery

01:22:07with the highest success rate.

01:22:08Jolene practically bent over back

01:22:09to get him to agree

01:22:10to take the case.

01:22:11Show me her complete

01:22:12medical records

01:22:13and all the scan images

01:22:14right now.

01:22:14Justina has been nothing

01:22:15but kind to you

01:22:16your whole life, hasn't she?

01:22:17Now that she's gravely ill,

01:22:18you won't just sit back

01:22:18and let her die, will you?

01:22:19Here's the deal.

01:22:20Sign over the Brown Group

01:22:21shares to the family

01:22:22and Jolene will convince

01:22:23Dr. Huxley to perform

01:22:24the surgery immediately.

01:22:25We're also willing to overlook

01:22:26the whole Ms. Lopez incident

01:22:27and not hold it against you.

01:22:30Lawrence, Austin,

01:22:31how can you stoop so low

01:22:32as to use my sickness

01:22:33as a weapon against Catherine?

01:22:34This is absolutely shameless.

01:22:36I won't stand for this.

01:22:37Stop it right now!

01:22:38Aunt Justina,

01:22:39please don't be angry.

01:22:40Dad's just worried

01:22:41about all those

01:22:41Brown Group shares

01:22:42Catherine holds.

01:22:43If she's not careful,

01:22:45she could be taken advantage of,

01:22:46which would cause

01:22:47huge problems.

01:22:49That's why he wants

01:22:50to take this chance

01:22:50to get the shares

01:22:51back into the family's hands.

01:22:53Catherine,

01:22:55my condition is severe

01:22:56and it probably

01:22:57would get better.

01:22:59Even if you sign,

01:23:01the surgery might not work.

01:23:03I come to accept that

01:23:05you should leave

01:23:06while you still can.

01:23:08Aunt Justina,

01:23:09I'll be the one

01:23:10to perform your surgery.

01:23:11What could you possibly

01:23:12have to back that up

01:23:13with those so-called skills

01:23:14you picked up from nowhere?

01:23:15Catherine,

01:23:16don't make a fool of yourself

01:23:16and promise more

01:23:17than you can deliver.

01:23:18If Justina's condition

01:23:19worsens because of your arrogance,

01:23:20can you really bear

01:23:21the consequences?

01:23:22Can you live with that guilt?

01:23:23Then we'll just have

01:23:23to wait and see.

01:23:25And don't you ever dare

01:23:26use Aunt Justina

01:23:27as a pawn against me again.

01:23:29The next time you try,

01:23:30I won't hesitate

01:23:31to prove exactly

01:23:32what I am capable of.

01:23:33And you won't like the outcome.

01:23:35I'm not giving up on you.

01:23:37Aunt Justina,

01:23:38trust me.

01:23:39Leave everything to me.

01:23:41I promise I'll make you better.

01:23:44Catherine,

01:23:44I trust you.

01:23:46Completely.

01:23:47Fine!

01:23:48Have it your way, Catherine.

01:23:49Let's see how you handle this.

01:23:51Without Dr. Huxry,

01:23:52I don't think Justina

01:23:53has much time left.

01:23:54When this fails,

01:23:55and it will,

01:23:56you better not come crawling back

01:23:58to us to us on your knees

01:23:59begging for help.

01:24:10It's Zafira.

01:24:11Arrange for the highest grade

01:24:12operating theater

01:24:13at Central Hospital immediately

01:24:14with a full leading

01:24:15neurosurgery team on standby.

01:24:16I'll send over

01:24:17the full equipment list

01:24:18and surgical plan shortly.

01:24:19Understood, Dr. Zafira.

01:24:21We'll handle all the arrangements

01:24:22immediately.

01:24:23Everything will be ready

01:24:24before your scheduled

01:24:24surgery time.

01:24:29An internationally renowned

01:24:30surgeon,

01:24:31Dr. Zyfea?

01:24:33That's the legendary neurosurgeon

01:24:35that even royal families

01:24:36can't book?

01:24:36No!

01:24:37No way!

01:24:38That's impossible!

01:24:39Catherine?

01:24:39That good-for-nothing girl

01:24:41who grew up in the countryside?

01:24:42How could she possibly

01:24:43have connections to someone

01:24:44of Dr. Zyfea's caliber?

01:24:45It must be a coincidence!

01:24:46No, it can't be.

01:24:47She's just a worthless

01:24:48country girl.

01:24:49How could she know

01:24:50Dr. Zyfea?

01:24:53Dad, Austin,

01:24:53don't jump to conclusions.

01:24:54It has to be a coincidence.

01:24:56There's no way Catherine

01:24:57has anything to do with this.

01:24:58She probably doesn't even know

01:24:59who Dr. Zyfea is.

01:25:02Justina, I won't let

01:25:03anything happen to you.

01:25:05This surgery will be a success.

01:25:09Aunt Justina, it's me.

01:25:11I'll be the operatic surgeon

01:25:12for your procedure today.

01:25:13Don't be afraid.

01:25:14Just close your eyes

01:25:15and rest.

01:25:16When you wake up,

01:25:17this ailment

01:25:18will be gone completely.

01:25:20The patient is under

01:25:21general anesthesia.

01:25:22Vitals are stable.

01:25:23Let's begin the operation.

01:25:32My God,

01:25:33that surgical approach angle.

01:25:34It's so bold and intricate,

01:25:36yet it completely avoids

01:25:36all the critical functional

01:25:37areas of the brain.

01:25:38I've never seen anything like it.

01:25:40Look at that section technique.

01:25:41It's so steady.

01:25:41It's terrifying.

01:25:42Not a single tremor.

01:25:43Even when working so close

01:25:44to the nerve buns,

01:25:45this is beyond masterful.

01:25:48The patient's vital assigns

01:25:49remain stable

01:25:50throughout the procedure.

01:25:51The operation

01:25:52is a complete success.

01:25:56Please pay close attention

01:25:57to the patient's

01:25:58post-operative monitoring

01:25:59and care.

01:26:00Call me immediately

01:26:01if there are any changes

01:26:02in her condition.

01:26:03Absolutely, Dr. Zafia.

01:26:04We will strictly follow

01:26:05your post-operative care plan.

01:26:07It was the greatest honor

01:26:08of our careers

01:26:08to assist you

01:26:09in this surgery today.

01:26:15Doctor, how did it go?

01:26:17How was my sister?

01:26:18Was the surgery successful?

01:26:20It was an incredible,

01:26:21unprecedented success.

01:26:22The tumor was completely removed

01:26:24with zero damage

01:26:25to the surrounding nerves

01:26:26and functional areas.

01:26:27The patient's vital sign

01:26:28stayed rock-solid

01:26:29the entire time.

01:26:30Honestly, it was nothing less

01:26:31than a medical miracle.

01:26:32Dr. Zafia's surgical skills

01:26:33are absolutely extraordinary,

01:26:34godlike even.

01:26:35I have to say,

01:26:36your Brown family

01:26:37is truly full of hidden talents.

01:26:38It's almost impossible

01:26:40to book Dr. Zafia

01:26:41for a surgery

01:26:41anywhere in the world,

01:26:42yet you managed to get her

01:26:43to come here personally.

01:26:44I'm genuinely curious.

01:26:45How did you manage

01:26:46to connect with her?

01:26:47How is this possible?

01:26:48How could that country girl

01:26:49have anything to do

01:26:50with Dr. Zafira?

01:26:51This can't be happening.

01:26:52We threatened her,

01:26:52we accused her,

01:26:53we tried to force her

01:26:53to sign away her shares,

01:26:54and she just saved

01:26:55Aunt Justina's life?

01:26:56Dr. Watts,

01:26:57thank you for your hard work today.

01:26:58It was our honor

01:26:59to work with you, Dr. Zafira.

01:27:00You have my word,

01:27:01we will monitor

01:27:02Miss Brown's condition

01:27:0324-7

01:27:04and strictly follow

01:27:05your post-operasive care instructions.

01:27:07Could it be?

01:27:09Is Catherine actually

01:27:10Dr. Zafira herself?

01:27:13What kind of ridiculous nonsense

01:27:14are you spouting?

01:27:15That ungrateful fool

01:27:16knows nothing.

01:27:17She's just a worthless

01:27:18waste of space.

01:27:19There's no way

01:27:20she could be

01:27:20the world-famous Dr. Zafira.

01:27:22Are you done running your mouth?

01:27:24If you're finished,

01:27:25step aside.

01:27:25I don't have time

01:27:26to waste on the likes of you.

01:27:27You,

01:27:28you ungrateful,

01:27:29rebellious girl,

01:27:30you think knowing

01:27:31that Dr. Zafira

01:27:31makes you something special?

01:27:32You probably spent

01:27:33all your money

01:27:34to beg her to come here.

01:27:35It's not like you have

01:27:35any real skill.

01:27:36I am Dr. Zafira.

01:27:39Aunt Justina's surgery

01:27:40was performed

01:27:41by my own hands

01:27:42from start to finish.

01:27:46No.

01:27:47Impossible.

01:27:48How could you possibly

01:27:49be Dr. Zafira?

01:27:49You're just a worthless,

01:27:50uneducated girl

01:27:51from the countryside.

01:27:52You're nothing.

01:27:52You're lying.

01:27:53Worthless.

01:27:54I'm the one who saved

01:27:54Aunt Justina's life.

01:27:55What have you done

01:27:56besides using her sickness

01:27:57as a weapon

01:27:57to try and steal from me?

01:27:59Catherine,

01:28:00why...

01:28:01why didn't you tell us sooner?

01:28:02If you had told us

01:28:03who you were earlier,

01:28:04we wouldn't have...

01:28:05we wouldn't have

01:28:05treated you like that.

01:28:07We wouldn't have

01:28:07made so many mistakes.

01:28:09Wouldn't have what?

01:28:11Wouldn't have treated me

01:28:11like an outsider?

01:28:13Wouldn't have helped

01:28:13Jolaine bully me

01:28:14time and time again?

01:28:15Wouldn't have used

01:28:16my only family member's

01:28:17life to threaten me?

01:28:18Austin,

01:28:19do you even believe

01:28:19a single word

01:28:20you just said?

01:28:22Catherine doesn't need

01:28:22your fake

01:28:23last minute regrets.

01:28:24From this day forward,

01:28:25I will be the one

01:28:25to take care of her.

01:28:26You will never get

01:28:27the chance to hurt her again.

01:28:28Mr. Warren,

01:28:29this is just a private

01:28:31family matter

01:28:31of the Brown family.

01:28:32There's no need

01:28:33for you to get involved.

01:28:34Family matter?

01:28:35When you kicked her

01:28:35out of the house

01:28:36and left her homeless,

01:28:37did you ever think

01:28:37of her as family?

01:28:38You even used

01:28:39her aunt's life

01:28:39as a threat against her.

01:28:40When she was in danger,

01:28:42where were you?

01:28:42When she was bullied

01:28:43and even kidnapped,

01:28:44did you ever stood up

01:28:45for her even once?

01:28:46Enough, Liam.

01:28:47Talking to these people

01:28:48is just a waste of time.

01:28:50Let's go.

01:28:50I've been able to

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