Hot🔥🔥The boss maid to wife EP

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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.

00:00:24Release 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!

00:01:15Suddenly, a deafening gunshot tears through the silence.

00:01:18A dozen figures dressed in black storm inside.

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.

00:02:19Thank 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?

00:02:32I 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 gonna 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.

00:02:49When 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?

00:03:06You 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!

00:03:42You can't call the cops!

00:03:43Catherine, I'm sorry!

00:03:45I'm the one who should leave this place!

00:03:48Catherine, Jolene's apologized. Just drop it!

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

00:03:54Since 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.

00:04:08Excuse 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.

00:04:36Is 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.

00:04:44But I have two conditions.

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

00:04:48Second, 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.

00:05:10Don'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.

00:05:37Soon, 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.

00:05:52If 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?

00:06:05I 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.

00:06:21Logging out.

00:06:21I 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.

00:06:34Quietus.

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

00:06:38The genius hacker Quietus.

00:06:41My phone rings.

00:06:42It's Gerald 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.

00:06:51Good.

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.

00:07:32Catherine, 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?

00:07:47Ring up everything I selected.

00:07:49The 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.

00:08:00Not 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 watched Jolene tremble with rage, unable to get a word out, and a fierce satisfaction

00:08:26courses 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.

00:08:55Is 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.

00:09:03She'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, playing the part of a cherished

00:09:17woman.

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,

00:09:49did you remember you were my brother then?

00:09:52Catherine

00:09:55is with me.

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

00:10:02Jolene approaches,

00:10:03her expression dark.

00:10:05Catherine,

00:10:06when did you start seeing Mr. Warren?

00:10:08You never mentioned anything.

00:10:09And

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

00:10:13I look coldly at Jolene's face,

00:10:16trying to imply I'm a two-timer.

00:10:19Jolene,

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

00:10:21Who Liam is,

00:10:22what my relationship is with him,

00:10:25none of that is any of your business.

00:10:27Why exactly should I update you

00:10:29about my personal life?

00:10:32Jolene's expression falters,

00:10:34her eyes glistening with tears.

00:10:36Here she goes again.

00:10:39Catherine,

00:10:40that's not what I meant.

00:10:42Catherine,

00:10:43where have you been?

00:10:45Mr. Fulton,

00:10:46wherever I go has nothing to do with you.

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

00:10:50Do you have any idea

00:10:51what kind of man Liam is?

00:10:54Are you doing this

00:10:55just to retaliate

00:10:56against the Brown family?

00:11:01Do you honestly think

00:11:03I'd waste that kind of energy on you?

00:11:08I cut ties with the Browns.

00:11:11And 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,

00:11:29has it?

00:11:31Wait, Catherine?

00:11:33Isn't that the Brown daughter

00:11:35who was swapped at birth

00:11:36and brought back

00:11:38from some remote place?

00:11:40Judging by Jolene's little comments,

00:11:42the Brown family drama

00:11:43might be more complicated

00:11:44than we thought.

00:11:46Look at Deccan's face.

00:11:48Is he starting to regret dumping her?

00:11:52I don't look back,

00:11:53but I know Jolene's expression

00:11:55must be priceless right now.

00:11:57The auction begins.

00:11:59One luxurious item after another

00:12:01is presented on stage.

00:12:02Beautiful work of art.

00:12:04A piece of history.

00:12:05A masterpiece.

00:12:06A piece.

00:12:13Dazzling.

00:12:14Priceless.

00:12:16But I've never been interested

00:12:18in jewelry.

00:12:19No matter how valuable,

00:12:20they're just stones.

00:12:22Just then,

00:12:23I hear a familiar voice.

00:12:25It's Jolene.

00:12:26Austin,

00:12:27this necklace is stunning.

00:12:29I really like it.

00:12:32Austin understands immediately.

00:12:34His eyes grow determined.

00:12:37Huh.

00:12:38Same as always.

00:12:39Whatever Jolene wants,

00:12:41Austin gives her.

00:12:46Once I was jealous.

00:12:48Now,

00:12:49I just find it ridiculous.

00:12:53Going once.

00:12:54Going twice.

00:12:56Just as the host prepares

00:12:57to declare it sold,

00:12:58a deep voice echoes from the back.

00:13:01Fifty million.

00:13:02Fifty million.

00:13:04Sold.

00:13:05Congratulations,

00:13:06Mr. Warren.

00:13:08Liam walks up to the stage

00:13:09and claims the necklace.

00:13:16Then,

00:13:16to everyone's astonishment,

00:13:18he returns to me

00:13:20and fastens the necklace

00:13:21around my neck.

00:13:26It looks good on you.

00:13:30I really like it.

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

00:13:36Even Declan can't seem

00:13:37to look away from me.

00:13:39I reach up

00:13:40and touch the cool gem

00:13:41against my neck.

00:13:44Fifty million for a necklace.

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

00:13:49After the auction wraps up,

00:13:51I wander to the dessert table alone.

00:13:53Catherine,

00:13:54you really are something.

00:13:56A few days away

00:13:56and you've already

00:13:57hooked onto Liam.

00:13:58Nothing as impressive

00:13:59as your lifelong mastery

00:14:01of acting sweet and pitiful.

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

00:14:04Cut it out.

00:14:05There's no audience here,

00:14:06so no need to pretend.

00:14:08Jolene spots Declan approaching

00:14:10and intentionally bumps onto me,

00:14:12splashing juice

00:14:12onto her own dress.

00:14:14Catherine,

00:14:14even if you dislike me,

00:14:16isn't this too much?

00:14:17Throwing juice on me?

00:14:20What happened?

00:14:21Declan,

00:14:21it's okay.

00:14:22I must have upset Catherine.

00:14:25Catherine,

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

00:14:27Jolene is your sister.

00:14:31I pick up a glass of red wine

00:14:33and flick my wrist,

00:14:34sending the whole glass

00:14:35onto Jolene's dress.

00:14:37There.

00:14:37That's something I actually did.

00:14:39And I only take responsibility

00:14:41for my own actions.

00:14:43Jolene is stunned.

00:14:45Declan freezes.

00:14:47Seems I arrived just after

00:14:49all the excitement ended.

00:14:50Quite the lesson

00:14:52in the Brown family's manners today.

00:14:54Mr. Warren,

00:14:55this 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

00:15:15to ghostly pale.

00:15:17Let's go.

00:15:18The atmosphere here

00:15:19is suffocating.

00:15:20A fierce satisfaction

00:15:22rising in my chest.

00:15:23This time,

00:15:24I don't have to hold back anymore.

00:15:26Back in the Brown family,

00:15:27I always tried to keep the peace.

00:15:29And all it got me

00:15:29was them pushing harder

00:15:30every time.

00:15:31Now,

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

00:15:38The following morning,

00:15:40I walk into the living area

00:15:42and notice Liam

00:15:43is already awake.

00:15:56Good morning.

00:15:58Morning.

00:16:00I head to the kitchen

00:16:02to prepare the herbal mix.

00:16:07Just then,

00:16:09Liam's friend arrives.

00:16:17Is she the mysterious beauty

00:16:18who stunned everyone last night?

00:16:20That's Catherine Brown,

00:16:22my new personal doctor.

00:16:25You're serious?

00:16:26His skepticism is loud enough

00:16:28that I can't ignore it.

00:16:31Mr. Moreno,

00:16:32perhaps you should take things easy.

00:16:34Your dark under eyes

00:16:35and shortness of breath

00:16:36suggest your vitality

00:16:38is running low.

00:16:39Winfred's face flushes

00:16:40immediately.

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

00:16:43What nonsense are you spouting?

00:16:44Miss Brown,

00:16:45I'm not one to judge

00:16:46by appearances.

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

00:16:49Many top experts

00:16:50have been stumped.

00:16:51And you?

00:16:52I'm not bothered.

00:16:53I've faced this kind of doubt

00:16:55many times before.

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

00:16:59Winred,

00:17:00maybe you ought to let

00:17:01Dr. Brown

00:17:02give you a prescription.

00:17:05Liam,

00:17:05are 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?

00:17:10She's the one keeping me alive.

00:17:12He then turns to me.

00:17:13Can you really fix me?

00:17:18Yes.

00:17:1930 minutes later,

00:17:20I begin the first acupuncture session.

00:17:23Liam pulls his shirt up,

00:17:25exposing his toned chest.

00:17:28I pull out the silver needles

00:17:30and insert them

00:17:31with speed and precision.

00:17:37When the last needle is inserted,

00:17:39Liam's body shivers.

00:17:41And he spits out

00:17:43dark red clotted blood.

00:17:48What did you just do to him,

00:17:50Dr. Brown?

00:17:51How are you feeling now?

00:17:52How 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,

00:18:05you'll need to prioritize rest

00:18:07and abstinence.

00:18:09Understood, Dr. Brown.

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

00:18:12Winfred leans in

00:18:14and quietly asks

00:18:15if I can help with his health.

00:18:19I go back to my room

00:18:21and return with a bottle of pills.

00:18:24These 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

00:18:34and the process is complicated.

00:18:36Quality always demands

00:18:37a premium price.

00:18:39Winfred reluctantly pays.

00:18:41A sports car can be repaired,

00:18:42but if your health fails,

00:18:44no sum of money

00:18:45will grant you a second chance.

00:18:47The following morning,

00:18:49just as I prepare to leave,

00:18:50my phone buzzles

00:18:52with 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,

00:19:00for the sake of my own peace,

00:19:02cutting all connections

00:19:03with the Brown family

00:19:04is necessary.

00:19:06The mood in the living room

00:19:08is thick with tension.

00:19:13Look who's back.

00:19:15How did you sink so low at your age,

00:19:18becoming someone's mistress?

00:19:21Catherine,

00:19:22I'm only trying to help you.

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

00:19:25Who I decide to be with

00:19:27is my own business.

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

00:19:32You're a brown!

00:19:35Everything you do

00:19:36stains our family's name!

00:19:39Catherine, seriously,

00:19:41do you think Liam

00:19:42would ever give you

00:19:42the time of day?

00:19:43Are you all finished?

00:19:45First,

00:19:47Liam and I have a strictly

00:19:48doctor-patient relationship.

00:19:50Second,

00:19:51even if there were something else,

00:19:53it's none of your business.

00:19:54And don't forget

00:19:55that I am no longer

00:19:57part of your family.

00:19:58You said you cut ties,

00:20:00so give back

00:20:01the Brown Group shares.

00:20:04Those shares came from Grandpa.

00:20:08You don't have a single right

00:20:10to any of it.

00:20:11I pull out my phone

00:20:12and show them the screen.

00:20:13Since I stepped in,

00:20:15I've been recording

00:20:16all your insults,

00:20:17threats,

00:20:18and schemes

00:20:19to grab the shares.

00:20:20Keep pushing me,

00:20:21and I won't hesitate

00:20:23to hand this over

00:20:23to the press

00:20:24and the law.

00:20:27I put my phone away,

00:20:29feeling nothing.

00:20:31I used to put up

00:20:32with everything

00:20:33you threw at me.

00:20:35Now it's your turn

00:20:36to taste

00:20:36what it feels like

00:20:37to be on the other end

00:20:38of a threat.

00:20:42I leave the Brown family home

00:20:44and prepare to go back.

00:20:48Suddenly,

00:20:49a voice calls out.

00:20:51Catherine,

00:20:51is that really you?

00:20:52Where have you been hiding?

00:20:54I look at the woman

00:20:55before me.

00:20:57She's nearly 50,

00:20:58her face lined

00:21:00with wrinkles,

00:21:01her expression

00:21:02mean and petty.

00:21:03What do you want?

00:21:04You must have money

00:21:05if you're surviving

00:21:06this well.

00:21:07My son needs school fees,

00:21:09and you owe me

00:21:10half a million.

00:21:11If you don't pay up,

00:21:12I'll make a scene

00:21:13outside your place

00:21:14every single day.

00:21:15If you need cash,

00:21:16ask your real daughter,

00:21:18Jolene.

00:21:18I raised you

00:21:19all those years,

00:21:20so you should

00:21:21compensate me.

00:21:22You ungrateful brat!

00:21:24Stay out of my way.

00:21:26Otherwise,

00:21:27I won't hesitate

00:21:28to involve the police

00:21:29and reopening the case

00:21:30about you switching infants.

00:21:32You don't do anything rash.

00:21:34I'll be going now.

00:21:35Bridget scurries off

00:21:36in panic.

00:21:41Just then,

00:21:42a sleek black Rolls Royce

00:21:44glides to a stop

00:21:45beside me.

00:21:46The window lowers,

00:21:48revealing Liam's

00:21:49handsome face.

00:21:51Do you need a hand?

00:21:52No, it's nothing serious.

00:21:54I've already taken care of it.

00:21:56Get in.

00:21:58It's nearly impossible

00:21:59to catch a taxi here.

00:22:00I hesitate,

00:22:01but eventually

00:22:02get into the car.

00:22:04Bridget's appearance

00:22:05reminds me of one thing.

00:22:06The Brown family's

00:22:07troubles aren't over.

00:22:08That woman's greed

00:22:09is bottomless.

00:22:11She won't let this go.

00:22:12But that's fine.

00:22:14I'm no longer

00:22:15that little girl

00:22:16who let others

00:22:17push her around.

00:22:19Anyone who wants

00:22:20to come after me

00:22:21had better think twice.

00:22:24On the weekend,

00:22:26Gerard asks to meet me

00:22:27at Harborview Genie,

00:22:29a popular restaurant.

00:22:33Catherine?

00:22:35I turn around

00:22:36and my eyes fall on Jalene,

00:22:38standing with the Browns

00:22:39and the Fultons.

00:22:41Did you hear we'd be here

00:22:42and decide to show up

00:22:43just to cause a scene?

00:22:45Mr. Brown,

00:22:46I'm here for the food.

00:22:48Just then,

00:22:49a clear voice

00:22:50cuts through the tension.

00:22:53Miss Catherine Brown,

00:22:55you're here.

00:22:56Welcome.

00:22:56Please follow me.

00:22:57Everyone stares in shock

00:22:59as I walk toward

00:23:00the most private,

00:23:01rarely accessible suite

00:23:02in the entire restaurant.

00:23:04How is she getting in there?

00:23:06There must be some mistake.

00:23:09I push open the suite door

00:23:10and Gerard immediately

00:23:12rises from his seat.

00:23:14Catherine,

00:23:15you made it.

00:23:16Gerard tells me

00:23:17his uncle has been diagnosed

00:23:18with a brain tumor.

00:23:19He says the required surgery

00:23:21carries an extremely high risk.

00:23:27Start with this medication.

00:23:29Come back in a week

00:23:30for 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,

00:23:42Gerard leans forward

00:23:42and asks if I need help

00:23:44with anything.

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

00:23:48It doesn't have to be big,

00:23:49but it must be extremely quiet

00:23:51and private

00:23:51with top-tier security.

00:23:53I'll handle it.

00:23:54I'll find something perfect for you.

00:23:56Oh, and you're starting

00:23:56at Arralis University

00:23:57next 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

00:24:06and taking care

00:24:07of some personal business.

00:24:09Campus life

00:24:09isn't a bad experience

00:24:10after all.

00:24:13The manager hands me

00:24:15an exclusive

00:24:15premium membership card

00:24:17saying all my expenses here

00:24:19will be on the house

00:24:19from now on.

00:24:21I glance over at Gerard

00:24:23and he breaks into a grin.

00:24:25Don't refuse it.

00:24:26This is our business,

00:24:28so just enjoy it.

00:24:31Fine.

00:24:33After being chased away

00:24:34from my private suite,

00:24:36Jolene drags herself

00:24:37to her family's box.

00:24:49Jolene, are you okay?

00:24:52Mom, I'm fine.

00:24:53I just stepped out

00:24:54to see who Catherine

00:24:55was meeting.

00:24:56I was worried about her,

00:24:57but she had me pushed away.

00:25:00What?

00:25:01How dare she treat you

00:25:03that 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

00:25:13with a lot of respect.

00:25:15Yes.

00:25:16That man had an aura

00:25:17you can't fake.

00:25:18Catherine is clearly

00:25:20in the high circles.

00:25:21No wonder she's trying

00:25:22to distance herself from us.

00:25:31Pathetic and disgraceful.

00:25:34Who knows what kind of company

00:25:37she's keeping now?

00:25:38Jolene's heart swells

00:25:40with secret satisfaction.

00:25:41I have burned my bridges

00:25:43with the family for good.

00:25:45She is the Brown family's

00:25:47one and only daughter now.

00:25:50The dinner finally ends

00:25:52and the two families

00:25:53part way

00:25:53at the restaurant entrance.

00:25:55When an unexpected

00:25:57grating voice

00:25:58rings out behind Jolene,

00:25:59she turn around

00:26:01and 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

00:26:15needs money for school.

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

00:26:22I don't have time

00:26:23for this ridiculous farce.

00:26:25Take this

00:26:25and never show your face

00:26:27around me again.

00:26:28Jolene,

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

00:26:30The tuition alone

00:26:31is a hundred thousand.

00:26:33Her hands tremble

00:26:34with unbridled rage.

00:26:35This wretched woman

00:26:36just won't know her place.

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

00:26:39My parents already

00:26:40paid you enough

00:26:41to cut ties

00:26:42all those years ago!

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

00:26:50I need to find a way

00:26:51to get rid of this problem

00:26:52for good.

00:26:53The day I've been waiting for

00:26:54has finally arrived.

00:26:56My first day

00:26:57reporting to

00:26:58Aurarius University.

00:27:12Jolene,

00:27:12is this your sister?

00:27:14Since when

00:27:14does Avalius University

00:27:15let random nobodies

00:27:16walk in?

00:27:17Well,

00:27:18isn't this a lovely

00:27:19coincidence,

00:27:19Jolene?

00:27:20Looks like we're going

00:27:21to be classmates.

00:27:22Classmates?

00:27:23You and me?

00:27:24Don't be ridiculous.

00:27:27The lecture bell

00:27:28chimes sharp and clear

00:27:30and Professor Lambert Carter

00:27:32steps through the door.

00:27:33He's a living legend

00:27:34in the global medical field,

00:27:36the heart of this school's

00:27:37medical program.

00:27:39He turns to the class

00:27:40and poses an extremely complex

00:27:42peer-reviewed

00:27:43medical question.

00:27:45The entire lecture hall

00:27:47falls dead silent,

00:27:48not a single student

00:27:50daring to speak up.

00:27:54Young lady,

00:27:55please tell us

00:27:56what you think.

00:27:56I shut my notebook calmly,

00:27:58no trace of panic

00:27:59in my movements,

00:28:00and stand up.

00:28:01I lay out my analysis

00:28:03clearly and concisely,

00:28:05citing cutting-edge research,

00:28:06clinical data,

00:28:07and real surgical cases

00:28:09effortlessly.

00:28:11She's incredible.

00:28:13Total beauty and brains.

00:28:14Who even is she?

00:28:17Jolene's face burns

00:28:18with jealousy,

00:28:19her grip tight on her pen.

00:28:23When the final bell rings,

00:28:25I walk out of the lecture hall.

00:28:27Jolene steps in front of me

00:28:28with Paige and Brenna.

00:28:30Catherine,

00:28:31just a few days away,

00:28:33and suddenly you're the one

00:28:34catching everyone's attention.

00:28:36Jolene,

00:28:37she's probably pulling stunts

00:28:38she'd never admit out loud.

00:28:40Exactly!

00:28:41Everyone whispers

00:28:42she knows how to charm

00:28:43the right people.

00:28:45Is that all?

00:28:46Now,

00:28:47move aside, mutt.

00:28:51What did you just say?

00:28:53Paige steps forward

00:28:54to push me.

00:28:56I'm not going to warn you twice.

00:28:58Hands to yourselves.

00:29:02Catherine!

00:29:03You can't just touch people

00:29:04like that!

00:29:05Jolene,

00:29:06keep your little gang in check.

00:29:07If they open their mouths

00:29:09like that again,

00:29:09next time won't be so friendly.

00:29:11Watch your tone.

00:29:12You're messing with

00:29:14the Brown family's reputation.

00:29:17The Brown family?

00:29:19That's your problem,

00:29:21not mine.

00:29:23Stop pretending.

00:29:24It's pathetic.

00:29:26I turn and walk away.

00:29:34I return to the Warren mansion

00:29:36and find Liam in the living room.

00:29:39You were out?

00:29:41Yeah.

00:29:42I stopped by Aurelius University

00:29:44to check in.

00:29:45Also took a look at a new place

00:29:47while I was out.

00:29:48You're moving out?

00:29:50Yeah.

00:29:51Staying here long term

00:29:52isn't practical.

00:29:53Your treatment has leveled out.

00:29:54It won't interfere

00:29:55with your progress.

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

00:29:57I offer the building

00:29:59and unit number

00:29:59of Sterling Haven

00:30:00without hesitation.

00:30:02Then I prepare

00:30:03a medicinal shower.

00:30:04The water warmed perfectly.

00:30:07A thin mist

00:30:08curling through the room.

00:30:11It's ready?

00:30:12Liam walks toward

00:30:13the treatment area

00:30:14unbuttoning his shirt

00:30:16as he moves.

00:30:17His long fingers

00:30:19loosen the fabric

00:30:20revealing toned muscles

00:30:21and defined contours.

00:30:25Take the pants off too.

00:30:30What's the matter?

00:30:31Feeling shy now?

00:30:32After some hesitation

00:30:33Liam strips down

00:30:35to his briefs

00:30:36and eases himself

00:30:37into the steaming water.

00:30:39Though composed

00:30:40moments ago

00:30:41my eyes flicker briefly.

00:30:43It's not like

00:30:44this is the first time

00:30:45I've treated him.

00:30:46Why am I so flustered?

00:30:49Get it together Catherine.

00:30:51You're a doctor.

00:30:52Stay professional.

00:30:53Don't let a handsome face

00:30:54and a good body

00:30:55throw you off.

00:30:57The next day

00:30:58I head to the lab

00:30:59to find Lombert.

00:31:02Perfect timing.

00:31:03I've been wrestling

00:31:04with this data

00:31:04all morning.

00:31:05Come check this out.

00:31:10The two of us

00:31:11slip effortlessly

00:31:12into a heated discussion.

00:31:22Professor Carter,

00:31:23sorry to interrupt

00:31:24but there's something

00:31:24I'm unsure about saying.

00:31:26If you have something

00:31:26to say,

00:31:27just say it.

00:31:29Professor,

00:31:29I know you prize

00:31:31real skill

00:31:31but Kathleen

00:31:33is not who you

00:31:33think she is.

00:31:34She never attended

00:31:35a proper university.

00:31:37How could she grasp

00:31:37complex medical research?

00:31:39I'm afraid

00:31:39you're being deceived.

00:31:41Enough!

00:31:42Jolene,

00:31:43I don't know

00:31:44what you're trying

00:31:44to do with these accusations

00:31:45but I've seen enough

00:31:47to know true talent

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

00:31:49Catherine identified

00:31:50the error

00:31:51the moment she looked at it.

00:31:52Most PhD candidates

00:31:54wouldn't even catch

00:31:55this mistake

00:31:55the first time around.

00:31:56Tell me,

00:31:57how could anyone

00:31:59possibly fake

00:32:00that level

00:32:00of understanding?

00:32:06Professor Carter,

00:32:07I...

00:32:07I know true talent

00:32:08when I see it.

00:32:09I don't need

00:32:10your commentary.

00:32:12Now,

00:32:13please step outside.

00:32:22In that moment,

00:32:23I knew

00:32:24I'd found someone

00:32:25who saw me,

00:32:26not the lies

00:32:27they spread about me.

00:32:35Hey,

00:32:36I'm Catherine Brown.

00:32:38Just as I walked

00:32:39into the classroom

00:32:40and took my seat,

00:32:41I noticed the girl

00:32:42next to me,

00:32:43her cheek

00:32:44marked by a dark

00:32:45birthmark.

00:32:47Hi,

00:32:48I'm Claudia Norris.

00:32:54Well, well,

00:32:55what do we have here?

00:32:56One caught attention

00:32:57by pure chance

00:32:58and the other...

00:32:59Well,

00:33:00the problem's

00:33:00pretty obvious.

00:33:01The snickling spread

00:33:02through the classroom

00:33:03in an instant.

00:33:04Every gaze nailed

00:33:05onto the two of us.

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

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

00:33:10Professor Carter

00:33:11thinks the world

00:33:12of Catherine.

00:33:15So she's really

00:33:16riding Professor Carter's

00:33:17coattails to get

00:33:18into med school?

00:33:19How pathetic.

00:33:21Oh, wow.

00:33:22Catherine,

00:33:22your shoes,

00:33:23they're the exact

00:33:24same as Jolene's.

00:33:25Come on, Catherine.

00:33:27You actually showed up

00:33:28wearing fake shoes?

00:33:29That's bold.

00:33:33Still,

00:33:34it's embarrassing as hell.

00:33:41All eyes

00:33:42in that instant

00:33:43were pinned on my feet.

00:33:46I feel like being judged

00:33:48in a high society party.

00:33:50The murmur in the room

00:33:52quickly grows

00:33:53into a loud buzz.

00:33:55Most of them

00:33:55were convinced

00:33:56the shoes on my feet

00:33:57were fake.

00:33:59Hey, Catherine,

00:34:00if you like those shoes,

00:34:01I don't mind lending you mine.

00:34:03Wearing fakes is bad.

00:34:06Thanks,

00:34:07but I'm pretty selective.

00:34:09I don't wear

00:34:09other people's shoes.

00:34:11Besides,

00:34:12we still don't actually know

00:34:13who's rocking the fakes,

00:34:15do we?

00:34:16I slowed my movements

00:34:18deliberately,

00:34:19lifted my foot,

00:34:20and aimed the heel

00:34:21straight at the crowd.

00:34:23Is that real?

00:34:24Of course.

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

00:34:26Every pair designed

00:34:28by Future's lead designer,

00:34:29Alan Lewis,

00:34:31comes with a unique

00:34:32serial number

00:34:33and the designer's initials.

00:34:36AL engraved

00:34:37on the inside heel.

00:34:38It can't be.

00:34:39But it is.

00:34:44Jolene,

00:34:45why don't you have a look

00:34:46inside your own heel?

00:34:47I'm not scared!

00:34:49She raises her foot

00:34:50and turns the inside

00:34:50of the heel

00:34:51toward everyone.

00:34:52It's empty.

00:34:52Oh!

00:34:57Impossible!

00:34:58My shoes are real!

00:34:59The marks are just

00:35:00worn down from use!

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

00:35:04Oh, really?

00:35:05Future's anti-counterfeit system

00:35:07is one of the most

00:35:08advanced in the world.

00:35:09Unless the shoes

00:35:10are completely wrecked,

00:35:11the serial number

00:35:12doesn't just disappear.

00:35:14Want to check right now?

00:35:15No!

00:35:16That won't be necessary!

00:35:17I must have just

00:35:18made a mistake!

00:35:20You wanted to embarrass me

00:35:21in front of everyone?

00:35:23Jolene,

00:35:23you seem to forget.

00:35:25What I do best

00:35:26is tear apart

00:35:27cheap facades

00:35:28like yours.

00:35:29After school,

00:35:30Jolene storms out

00:35:31of campus,

00:35:31fuming.

00:35:33Austin is there

00:35:34to pick her up.

00:35:39Jolene,

00:35:40what's going on?

00:35:41Did someone mess with you?

00:35:42Austin!

00:35:43Those limited edition

00:35:44shoes you got for me?

00:35:47Catherine showed up

00:35:48wearing the exact same pair

00:35:50and accused mine

00:35:51of being fake!

00:35:53Showtime.

00:36:00Catherine, wait!

00:36:06What gives you the right

00:36:07to accuse Jolene's shoes

00:36:09of be fake?

00:36:14Just take the shoes

00:36:15to the store

00:36:15for verification.

00:36:17Verify them?

00:36:18Who do you think you are?

00:36:27Lucky for me,

00:36:29Future's Black Gold members

00:36:30get priority verification.

00:36:33The future black card?

00:36:35How the hell

00:36:36does she have that?

00:36:37Austin,

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

00:36:45No,

00:36:46forget it.

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

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

00:37:04What's going on here?

00:37:07Liam gets out of the car,

00:37:08moving with authority.

00:37:14They look at him nervously,

00:37:16like rats looking at a cat.

00:37:18Mr. Warren.

00:37:20Is everything alright?

00:37:22Mr. Warren,

00:37:24it's nothing serious.

00:37:26Catherine just insisted

00:37:27my 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.

00:37:40family matter.

00:37:43If Catherine's involved,

00:37:44it's my business too.

00:37:49Let's go.

00:37:51Dinner's waiting.

00:37:58Your turn is over.

00:38:00Fake shoes always end up

00:38:02rubbing 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

00:38:18with fake shoes?

00:38:19Look how that backfired.

00:38:22Back in the Brown family,

00:38:24I always had to bite my tongue

00:38:26and step aside.

00:38:28Now,

00:38:28with Liam backing me up,

00:38:31I have nothing to fear.

00:38:42The next afternoon,

00:38:44I wheel a small suitcase

00:38:46to my new home,

00:38:47Sterling Haven.

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

00:38:51Catherine?

00:38:51a familiar voice

00:38:53calls out behind me.

00:38:55I turn and see

00:38:56Declan and Jolene

00:38:57standing 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

00:39:05a suitcase here?

00:39:07Are you sure you haven't

00:39:08gotten the wrong place?

00:39:09This is Sterling Haven.

00:39:11If you don't want

00:39:12the security guards

00:39:13kicking you out,

00:39:13you better leave.

00:39:15I live here.

00:39:16So yeah,

00:39:17I'm pretty sure

00:39:17I know my own address.

00:39:18Your home?

00:39:19Wait,

00:39:20are you working here?

00:39:22Like on the staff?

00:39:22I 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

00:39:31for janitor

00:39:31or security jobs?

00:39:33Declan and I are here

00:39:34looking for a place

00:39:35to settle down.

00:39:36Our wedding apartment,

00:39:38actually.

00:39:39I calmly reach into my bag

00:39:41and pull out

00:39:42an access card,

00:39:45tapping it

00:39:46against the reader.

00:39:50A beep confirms access.

00:39:54Declan and Jolene

00:39:56freeze in shock.

00:40:00Just moved into

00:40:01Sterling Haven

00:40:02and the silence

00:40:02of the night

00:40:03was shattered.

00:40:06There's a race

00:40:07tomorrow evening.

00:40:08The prize is huge.

00:40:10Feeling the itch?

00:40:11Who's racing?

00:40:13The same arrogant group

00:40:15of wealthy young men.

00:40:16They've been throwing

00:40:17challenges at Evora.

00:40:20Oh,

00:40:21and the Brown family

00:40:22will be there too.

00:40:24What's the prize?

00:40:26A million dollars

00:40:27plus a limited edition

00:40:28sports car.

00:40:30Send me the details.

00:40:33Since they're throwing

00:40:34themselves at me,

00:40:35I see no reason

00:40:36to refuse.

00:40:40four in the afternoon,

00:40:42I drive towards

00:40:43the racetrack

00:40:43in 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

00:41:10Evora

00:41:10has arrived!

00:41:14Evora?

00:41:15It's probably

00:41:15just someone pretending.

00:41:21she wouldn't show up

00:41:22for a small race

00:41:23like this.

00:41:31Just then,

00:41:32that flashy blue GTR

00:41:34pulled up

00:41:35right in front of me.

00:41:39Catherine?

00:41:40What are you doing here?

00:41:42This isn't a playground

00:41:43for careless drivers.

00:41:47If trash like you

00:41:49is allowed here,

00:41:50why 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

00:42:06out of embarrassment,

00:42:07resorting to such

00:42:08underhanded,

00:42:08pathetic tactics.

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

00:42:12Laying hands on someone

00:42:13in public?

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

00:42:15Let go!

00:42:16Don't you know

00:42:17who I am?

00:42:22Whoever you are,

00:42:23if you touch Catherine again,

00:42:25you'll regret it.

00:42:29We'll settle this

00:42:30on the race course.

00:42:32Hopefully,

00:42:32you don't crash out

00:42:33in the first round.

00:42:35The signal light blinks on

00:42:37and the five engines

00:42:38roar to life.

00:42:39The green light flashes

00:42:40and Jackson's GTR

00:42:42shoots forward.

00:42:43At the first corner,

00:42:44I execute a drift

00:42:45unlike anything

00:42:46he's ever seen

00:42:47and pull ahead.

00:42:48The next stretch

00:42:49of the track

00:42:49turns into a full-on

00:42:51display of my skill.

00:42:57I flow through

00:42:58every bed

00:42:59as if I designed

00:42:59them myself.

00:43:02It's Yvera!

00:43:03She's really

00:43:04the legendary Yvera!

00:43:13My gray car

00:43:14shoots through

00:43:15the final stretch

00:43:16and crosses

00:43:16the finish line first.

00:43:30I push open the door

00:43:31and pull off my helmet,

00:43:33my ponytail swinging

00:43:34in the breeze.

00:43:38My face stays calm,

00:43:40showing no excitement.

00:43:51You...

00:43:51You're really Yvera?

00:43:56Tell me,

00:43:58who's the idiot now?

00:44:02So you were tricking us

00:44:03this whole time?

00:44:04On the day I returned,

00:44:06I told all of you

00:44:07I liked racing.

00:44:09But not a single one of you

00:44:10ever bothered to listen.

00:44:14I step around Jackson

00:44:15and walk off

00:44:16without looking back.

00:44:21I never wanted to

00:44:22flaunt being Yvera.

00:44:24But since you kept pushing,

00:44:26now you get to see

00:44:27who the real

00:44:28Catherine Brown

00:44:29really is.

00:44:53he drops the video

00:44:54into the group chat

00:44:55and tags Liam directly.

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

00:45:02I swear it'll

00:45:03knock you sideways.

00:45:04Please.

00:45:05Nothing on earth

00:45:06surprises Liam.

00:45:08What nonsense

00:45:09are you stirring up now?

00:45:16Liam opens the video,

00:45:18sees me stepping out

00:45:19of the gray car

00:45:20and a flicker of real shock

00:45:22cross his eyes.

00:45:24It's her.

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

00:45:32Liam, what kind of divine helper

00:45:34do you have in your life?

00:45:35This woman is pure magic.

00:45:36Told you.

00:45:37I knew even Liam

00:45:38couldn't stay calm after this.

00:45:56Catherine,

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

00:46:04The next day,

00:46:05I walk into the classroom.

00:46:09Catherine,

00:46:10I got you your favorite coffee.

00:46:11I smile

00:46:12and pull out

00:46:13a delicate porcelain bottle

00:46:14from my bag.

00:46:16Apply this ointment

00:46:17to the spot before bed.

00:46:20You should see results

00:46:21in about a month.

00:46:22Thank you so much, Catherine.

00:46:23Do you really think

00:46:24it will work?

00:46:25A mocking laugh

00:46:26cuts 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

00:46:36a homemade cream

00:46:37will magically make you beautiful?

00:46:39My eyes darken

00:46:40as I fix Paige

00:46:41with a piercing stare.

00:46:43Apologize.

00:46:45Why should I apologize?

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

00:46:49Catherine,

00:46:50Paige 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

00:46:58aren't officially approved.

00:47:00If Claudian's condition

00:47:01gets worse,

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

00:47:04It's to heal,

00:47:05not harm.

00:47:07Why do you jump to conclusions

00:47:08without a shred of proof?

00:47:14Tell me,

00:47:15have you ever actually tested

00:47:17these ointments yourself?

00:47:18Claudian,

00:47:19use your ointment

00:47:20without any worries.

00:47:21If anything happens,

00:47:23I will take full responsibility.

00:47:25Jolene Brown,

00:47:26my medical skills

00:47:27aren't something

00:47:28outers to question.

00:47:34Catherine,

00:47:35I believe in you.

00:47:36Just as the school day

00:47:37wraps up,

00:47:38rain suddenly begins

00:47:39pouring down

00:47:40in heavy sheets.

00:47:41I had anticipated this,

00:47:42so an umbrella

00:47:43is tucked safely

00:47:44in my bag.

00:47:45Pulling it out,

00:47:46I open it

00:47:47and step out

00:47:47into the downpour.

00:47:49Catherine,

00:47:50wait!

00:47:51Can I share

00:47:51your umbrella with you?

00:47:52No.

00:47:54I turn around

00:47:55and see Jolene

00:47:56huddled beneath

00:47:57my umbrella.

00:47:59Without another word,

00:48:00I turn and walk away.

00:48:02Before long,

00:48:04the rain soaks her

00:48:04to the bone.

00:48:07Catherine,

00:48:08it's pouring out here.

00:48:10I just wanted

00:48:11to walk with you

00:48:12for a bit.

00:48:13Jolene is left

00:48:13standing there,

00:48:15stunned.

00:48:18I already said no.

00:48:20My umbrella's

00:48:21too small for two.

00:48:23And honestly,

00:48:24I'm not comfortable

00:48:24being that close

00:48:25to anyone.

00:48:26Jolene is furious.

00:48:28A sleek black car

00:48:29rolls to a slow stop

00:48:30at the gate.

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

00:48:36Austin!

00:48:39Jolene?

00:48:39How did you get

00:48:40this soaked?

00:48:41Didn't you bring

00:48:41an umbrella?

00:48:42You'll catch a cold

00:48:43like this.

00:48:44He glances out

00:48:45the window

00:48:45just in time

00:48:46to see me

00:48:47walking past

00:48:47holding my umbrella.

00:48:49Catherine,

00:48:50you had an umbrella.

00:48:51Why didn't you

00:48:51share it with Jolene?

00:49:00Do you really think

00:49:01we're close enough

00:49:02for 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

00:49:09and didn't even

00:49:10think to help her?

00:49:14Do you have any idea

00:49:15how cruel that looks?

00:49:16Exactly!

00:49:17Jolene's soaked

00:49:18because Catherine

00:49:18abandoned her.

00:49:19She went way too far.

00:49:21Before I speak,

00:49:23a nearby student

00:49:24steps in.

00:49:25Please.

00:49:25I saw Jolene

00:49:26give her umbrella

00:49:26to someone else

00:49:27just to look noble

00:49:27and then she tried

00:49:28to free float

00:49:29it off Catherine.

00:49:30Catherine didn't

00:49:30want to share,

00:49:31so what?

00:49:32Stop trying to

00:49:32guilt 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

00:49:40being selfish.

00:49:41Paige, please.

00:49:42You don't even

00:49:42know what happened.

00:49:43Jolene gave her

00:49:43umbrella away

00:49:44just to look generous.

00:49:45Austin,

00:49:46that's not what happened.

00:49:47I only wanted

00:49:48to get closer to her.

00:49:50I didn't realize

00:49:51she disliked me so much.

00:49:53Keep your little

00:49:53performances away from me.

00:49:55Don't test me.

00:50:09In the classroom,

00:50:10I sit quietly at my desk,

00:50:11flipping through my notes.

00:50:13Catherine,

00:50:13I heard Jolene's

00:50:14really sick today.

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

00:50:16Rain and cold,

00:50:17it's pretty normal

00:50:18to feel under the weather

00:50:18afterward.

00:50:19A loud commotion

00:50:20erupts at the

00:50:21classroom entrance.

00:50:23Feel satisfied now,

00:50:24Catherine?

00:50:25Jolene's in the hospital

00:50:26with a high fever,

00:50:27all because you

00:50:27wouldn't share

00:50:28your stupid umbrella.

00:50:29I calmly shut

00:50:30my notebook

00:50:30and rise to my feet.

00:50:32A chilly,

00:50:33razor-thin smile

00:50:34forms on my lips.

00:50:36She's sick,

00:50:37and that's supposed

00:50:38to be my responsibility?

00:50:39Is this seriously

00:50:40your reaction?

00:50:41Jolene's hospitalized,

00:50:42and you're standing here

00:50:43tossing out sarcastic comments?

00:50:45And what exactly

00:50:46does her hospital stale

00:50:47have to do with me?

00:50:48Did I make her

00:50:48give away her umbrella?

00:50:49Or did I physically

00:50:50send her into the storm?

00:50:52You!

00:50:53And honestly,

00:50:54if she were sick enough

00:50:55to be hospitalized,

00:50:56would she really

00:50:57have the energy

00:50:58to publicize it

00:50:58to the entire school?

00:51:00I asked her personally.

00:51:02Great.

00:51:03Tell me which hospital

00:51:04she's at.

00:51:05I'll arrange for

00:51:06top-clear specialists

00:51:07to check on her.

00:51:08I begin dialing,

00:51:10and Paige immediately

00:51:11panics.

00:51:12No!

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

00:51:14Jolene said

00:51:15she only needs rest.

00:51:18How did you figure out

00:51:20she was faking?

00:51:21I've watched her pull the same act

00:51:23more times than I can count.

00:51:25On the weekend,

00:51:27Claudian asks me

00:51:28to go shopping with her.

00:51:30We pause in front of dessert shop,

00:51:34across from a famous brand boutique.

00:51:36Jolene is there, too.

00:51:41Oh, look who it is, Catherine!

00:51:43Fancy seeing you here!

00:51:44Shopping, too, huh?

00:51:46What's the matter?

00:51:47Didn't expect to see you

00:51:48in a place like this?

00:51:49This isn't some place

00:51:50for just anyone.

00:51:52Bet that ice cream

00:51:53cost you half a day's wages?

00:51:55Jolene steps forward

00:51:56and accidentally splashes

00:51:57her coffee onto my white dress.

00:52:01Oh, no, Catherine!

00:52:02I'm so sorry!

00:52:03I tripped!

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

00:52:06I look down

00:52:07at the stains on my dress,

00:52:08my eyes turning cold.

00:52:13Do you even know

00:52:14how 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

00:52:22and tosses them at me.

00:52:25Use this

00:52:26to get yourself a new one.

00:52:27I look at the ice cream

00:52:29in my hand

00:52:35and press it

00:52:36onto Jolene's face.

00:52:39Oops!

00:52:40Sorry!

00:52:40My hand just slipped.

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

00:52:44A quick wipe

00:52:45and you'll be fine.

00:52:46Jolene screams.

00:52:49Catherine.

00:52:50What on earth

00:52:51are you doing?

00:52:52Are you crazy?

00:52:53Anne steps out

00:52:54of the fitting room

00:52:55and gasps

00:52:55at Jolene's appearance.

00:53:03What on earth

00:53:04happened to you?

00:53:06Mom,

00:53:07it's all my fault.

00:53:08I accidentally spilled coffee

00:53:10on Catherine's dress.

00:53:12I've already paid her back,

00:53:13but she's acting

00:53:15like it's not enough.

00:53:21Catherine,

00:53:21why are you picking

00:53:23on Jolene again?

00:53:26Anne pulls a thick

00:53:27wad of cash

00:53:28from her purse.

00:53:30Catherine,

00:53:31don't push this further.

00:53:33If it's money you want,

00:53:34apologize to Jolene.

00:53:36Not nearly enough.

00:53:39Yes,

00:53:40this is our anniversary edition.

00:53:41It retails for $180,000

00:53:44and is completely sold out.

00:53:46Either pay me

00:53:46three times its value

00:53:48or I'll report this

00:53:50as intentional property damage

00:53:52to the police.

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

00:53:55She reluctantly writes a check.

00:53:59Take it.

00:53:59This is like burning money.

00:54:02Next time,

00:54:03I won't bother negotiating.

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

00:54:06I feel a deep,

00:54:07satisfying pleasure.

00:54:09$540,000.

00:54:10That's going to sting

00:54:11for a while.

00:54:12Back in the Brown family,

00:54:14I let you walk

00:54:15all over me.

00:54:15I swallowed every insult.

00:54:17Not anymore.

00:54:18From now on,

00:54:20every single debt

00:54:21gets paid back

00:54:22with interest.

00:54:23After the meal,

00:54:24I wave goodbye

00:54:25to Claudian

00:54:25at the restaurant's entrance.

00:54:31I've only walked

00:54:32a short distance

00:54:33when a terrified scream

00:54:35cuts through the air.

00:54:36Help!

00:54:38Someone help!

00:54:39Is there a doctor here?

00:54:41I turn towards the commotion

00:54:42and see a well-dressed woman

00:54:44kneeling beside

00:54:44an elderly woman

00:54:45who has collapsed.

00:54:47I push through the crowd

00:54:48and kneel down

00:54:49to examine her.

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

00:54:56Does she have

00:54:56a history of heart disease?

00:54:58Yes.

00:54:59She has coronary heart disease.

00:55:03I reach into my bag

00:55:05and pull out

00:55:06a small bottle

00:55:06of nitroglycerin pills.

00:55:08I slide a tablet

00:55:10under her tongue

00:55:11and begin CPR.

00:55:24After several long minutes,

00:55:27the elderly woman

00:55:28lets out a faint groan.

00:55:31Paramedics arrive

00:55:32and take over.

00:55:34Very professional.

00:55:36You've brought us

00:55:37precious time.

00:55:39Which hospital

00:55:40do you work at?

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

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

00:55:48Helping people

00:55:49is just something

00:55:50I have to do.

00:55:56I quietly gather my things

00:55:58and slip away

00:55:59while the crowd

00:56:00watches with admiration.

00:56:02The next morning,

00:56:03I intentionally

00:56:04leave home early,

00:56:05but the Browns

00:56:06are already lying

00:56:07in wait

00:56:07at the school entrance.

00:56:10Catherine!

00:56:13Jolene plunges to hug me,

00:56:15but I smoothly dodge her.

00:56:17Catherine,

00:56:18come home with me.

00:56:20Your grandmother's back

00:56:21and wants to see you.

00:56:26Sorry,

00:56:26but I don't really

00:56:27know you people.

00:56:28We don't have time

00:56:29for your nonsense.

00:56:30You're coming home

00:56:31with us today.

00:56:34Since it's the busiest time

00:56:36for students arriving,

00:56:37a bunch of curious students

00:56:39have already stopped

00:56:40to watch.

00:56:43A sleek black Bentley

00:56:45eases to a stop

00:56:46right beside us.

00:56:47The window lowers smoothly,

00:56:49and Liam's sharply

00:56:50contoured face

00:56:51comes into view.

00:56:55Catherine,

00:56:56get in the car.

00:57:02I've got class

00:57:02in a few minutes.

00:57:04What brings you here

00:57:04so early?

00:57:07They didn't bother you,

00:57:08did they?

00:57:08No.

00:57:10They're irrelevant.

00:57:11I'm heading in.

00:57:15And without waiting

00:57:16for his response,

00:57:17I simply turn and leave.

00:57:22The Browns erupt

00:57:23the moment I brush past them

00:57:24like they're strangers

00:57:25on the street.

00:57:26Are we seriously

00:57:27letting that girl

00:57:28walk all over us?

00:57:30She might ignore us,

00:57:32but someone else

00:57:33can get through to her.

00:57:34She won't dare skip

00:57:35her grandmother's

00:57:36birthday 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,

00:57:45until my phone

00:57:45starts buzzing

00:57:46in my pocket.

00:57:50Catherine,

00:57:51I'm sending you

00:57:52an address.

00:57:52Come eat with us.

00:57:53They've got all

00:57:54your favorites,

00:57:54and there's a surprise

00:57:55for you too.

00:57:56I hop into a cab,

00:57:58take the elevator up,

00:58:00and text Jared.

00:58:03Which room

00:58:04are you guys in?

00:58:06The elevator doors

00:58:07slide open,

00:58:08and I walk out,

00:58:09my eyes glued

00:58:10to my phone.

00:58:12Before I can take

00:58:13two steps,

00:58:14a hand suddenly

00:58:15pulls me aside.

00:58:17So this is who you

00:58:18really are,

00:58:18waiting all this time

00:58:20just to pull this?

00:58:21You followed me here?

00:58:22Declan,

00:58:23of course.

00:58:25What?

00:58:25Touched a nerve?

00:58:27You show up

00:58:27where I hang out

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

00:58:31Catherine,

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

00:58:33Still using the same

00:58:34desperate tricks.

00:58:35Isn't she that

00:58:36Brown family daughter?

00:58:37The one they recently

00:58:37reclaimed?

00:58:38Yep.

00:58:38Looks like she's still

00:58:39running after Declan

00:58:40like always.

00:58:40Declan,

00:58:41drop the ego.

00:58:42I'm here for someone else.

00:58:42You don't even

00:58:43make the top hundred.

00:58:44Stop acting like

00:58:45the world revolves

00:58:45around you.

00:58:48Aha,

00:58:48so I got to you.

00:58:50That's why

00:58:50you're biting back?

00:58:51Do me a favor

00:58:52and stay away.

00:58:53I don't want anyone

00:58:54assuming we have

00:58:55history.

00:58:58I stride toward

00:58:59the highest tier

00:59:00private suite

00:59:00without looking back.

00:59:10Whoa,

00:59:11what happened to you?

00:59:15I'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

00:59:41the Veritas auction

00:59:42last month.

00:59:43You kept staring at it

00:59:44so I figured I'd just

00:59:46buy the damn thing

00:59:47for you.

00:59:48Thanks,

00:59:48Gerald.

00:59:49Hey,

00:59:50don't go formal

00:59:51on me.

00:59:52Something like this

00:59:53deserves an owner

00:59:53who actually gets it.

00:59:56Hmm.

00:59:57Hmm.

00:59:59Hmm.

01:00:02Hmm.

01:00:03Hmm.

01:00:05Hmm.

01:00:07Hmm.

01:00:08Hmm.

01:00:21Catherine,

01:00:22I heard you moved out.

01:00:24Did something happen?

01:00:25Did the Browns push you

01:00:26too far again?

01:00:27I'm fine,

01:00:28Auntie.

01:00:28I left on my own terms.

01:00:30Your grandmother returned.

01:00:32You heard?

01:00:34her birthday banquet is next week she actually called me earlier and told me to ask you to come

01:00:41auntie i'm no longer part of the brown family katherine please she's getting older just give

01:00:48her this one courtesy all right i'll show up on time i exhale slowly so this is happening no

01:00:56dodging it now my eyes move back to the gemstone in its wooden box it would make a clean elegant

01:01:02birthday gift the night of anelia's birthday banquet has come the brown estate glows with

01:01:08extravagant decorations i stroll in wearing simple casual clothes jolene drifts graciously through

01:01:18the guests in a blush pink couture gown low whispers swirl around the gathered guests about how shabby

01:01:24i look lawrence's and anna's expressions grow cold and tense isn't that the one who broke ties with

01:01:31the browns and 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 jolene steps forward her smile dazzling

01:01:47and perfectly practiced grandma happy birthday i know how much you adore gemstones so i asked the

01:01:55auction house to find something really special for you a rare warm gem

01:02:03and you katherine what did you bring i reach into my black bag and pull out a small wooden box

01:02:12as i open the lid the room falls deathly silent nestled inside is another gemstone

01:02:21to give grandma a fake that's just disrespectful katherine fake katherine don't you realize how humiliating

01:02:31this is for our family amid the crowd's murmurs and accusations i stay composed

01:02:44you say mine's a fake on what proof maybe yours is the counterfeit isn't it obvious this gem is

01:02:52incredibly rare there can't be two exactly the same

01:02:59mine's been authenticated by several experts it's the real deal a knowing smile curves my lips as i bring my

01:03:07gem up and lightly press it against an aliyah's wrist this is it they say a genuine warm gem changes

01:03:16color depending on its wearer's vitality it's a unique almost magical trait why don't we test jolene's

01:03:23gem the same way she tried to pin it on katherine when it was her own gift that was false

01:03:29that's impossible

01:03:30i paid 10 million for this at the luxurious auction house i even have the receipt and certificate to prove

01:03:37it

01:03:37pulling out her phone she quickly dials the number what she hears makes her eyes widened in shock

01:03:42just then someone glances at their phone and blurts out the luxurious auction house director got hooked

01:03:48on gambling jolene stumbles backward dropping her phone with a loud clatter today is my birthday

01:03:56celebration let's put an end to this now jolene acted with good intentions but was misled for the very

01:04:03first time anala looks at me without that usual air of disappointment

01:04:10you know katherine i actually like this

01:04:17jolene bites down hard on her lower lip her nails digging into her palm justine approaches me

01:04:26katherine i'm sorry about everything that went down earlier i'm okay you only stop feeling hurt when

01:04:33you stop expecting anything from anyone not long after friends call justina away a maid makes her way

01:04:43around offering champagne when she gets to me i decline the maid hurries away and comes back moments

01:04:51later holding a glass of juice i study the juice for a moment i lift the glass and drink it

01:04:57down in one

01:04:57steady guilt a few minutes pass before the same maid shows up again i'm so so sorry i didn't mean

01:05:05for

01:05:05this to happen she slips and the entire drink splashes across my outfit katherine i'm really

01:05:13sorry the staff can be a bit careless why don't you slip into one of my dresses i've got tons

01:05:17upstairs

01:05:18you can use the guest room to change wow the rules in this house are intriguing to say the least

01:05:22i hear every bit of the sarcasm sofia is practically mocking jolene who acts like she owns the place

01:05:28the maid exhales relieved beyond measure and hurries forward i start after her but pause to throw

01:05:34jolene one last look the maid leads me far inside the mansion to a guest room as soon as she

01:05:41leaves

01:05:41the door shuts quietly and i hear the lock slide into place i go over to check the window but

01:05:49it's stuck

01:05:49tight probably locked from the outside a strange warmth begins spreading under my skin i take a steady

01:05:57breath pull a small ceramic file from my pocket and swallow an antidote i had drunk the tampered juice

01:06:04simply 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 i lay down on the bed completely

01:06:20still and quiet the door creaks open slowly

01:06:27getting impatient huh don't worry sweetheart i'll take real good care of you but suddenly my eyes snap wide

01:06:36open

01:06:39the scream tears from him he crumples to the floor in an instant folding over and wrigling on the carpet

01:06:48i calmly step over him and shut the door behind me i ease into the corner just outside ready to

01:06:54watch

01:06:54not long after jolene appears sneaking cautiously down the hall

01:07:01she presses her ear against the door then pulls it wide open

01:07:14she barely has time to register it before the man lunges at her

01:07:21stay away get off me man pretty girl the other one took a heap but you you'll do just fine

01:07:29don't you dare touch me i'm a brown touch me and you're dead

01:07:36oh man yeah that just makes it way more interesting

01:07:47after closing the door behind me i calmly make my way back to the banquet hall

01:07:53sophia who had earlier stood by my side approaches with a warm smile and extends her hand i'm sophia

01:07:59flynn how about we get better acquainted katherine brown it's a pleasure to meet you about 15 minutes

01:08:05later a sudden disturbance breaks out outside the banquet hall the crowd moves

01:08:10towards the guest room

01:08:13as they get closer heavy breathing and a woman's desperate screams reach their ears

01:08:21ann's face drains of color what are you waiting for get that door down now a few strong servants

01:08:28step up and smash the door open inside the shocking scene unfolds for everyone to see

01:08:36jolene her hair mussy and clothes rumpled is pinned down by an unfamiliar man seeing the crowd at the

01:08:43doorway she breaks down in tears mom it was katherine she tricked me she planned all of this

01:08:53despite the accusations i don't flinch jolene where are you getting this from the maid ruined my dress and

01:08:59you sent her to fetch me some clothes but i waited ages and no one came so i left when

01:09:04i left the room

01:09:05the room was empty i have no idea how you ended up here how could you be so heartless jolene

01:09:12is your sister

01:09:14i was with miss flynn in the banquet hall the entire time many guests can vouch for that

01:09:19how can you stoop to such tactics regarding jolene we'll have a chance to question the man soon enough

01:09:30what happened today was a private family matter anyone who breathes a word of it will be making

01:09:35an enemy of the brown family anne grabs her trembling daughter and practically drags jolene out the man is

01:09:41also hauled away what a night you handled that like a pro

01:09:53it was simply responding to what she started if she had stayed in her lane none of this would have

01:09:59happened time after time jolene tried to set me up did she really think i was still the same

01:10:05katherine who'd just take it lying down what happened tonight she brought it on herself

01:10:12morning sunlight pours in through the large window casting soft highlights across his sharp jawline

01:10:17mr warren morning let's get started without hesitation he reaches for the buttons of his

01:10:22shirt and pulls it up exposing his bare chest i slip into professional mode pick up my medical kit

01:10:29and move to his side need a hand handling the browns my hands work with practiced confidence

01:10:36not right now i've got it covered once the session wraps up i'm packing away my tools

01:10:43when liam slowly pushes off the sofa he stands steady clear-headed you're healing well

01:10:51you're really skilled at this thanks keep this up and one more session and you'll be good as new

01:10:56once i'm fully better what do you want in exchange you've already paid for the treatments but if

01:11:02i ever need help down the road i hope you'll remember the understanding we have today sounds

01:11:07fair just then a knock comes at the door and a maid enters sir mr cassius warren has arrived his

01:11:13tone turns icy in an instant the smile that had just been there disappears completely tell him to

01:11:18wait for me in the living room when i enter the living room a man in a dark gray suit

01:11:23glances

01:11:23my way he appears to be in his 50s sharing some resemblance with liam

01:11:33our eyes lock for a moment i simply give a small nod and exit smoothly

01:11:40the intense almost threatening look from that middle-aged man has set off warning bells in my mind

01:11:49i let out a soft sigh i deliberately instruct my driver to take several detours just to make sure

01:11:55no one is tailing me before finally heading back to my apartment

01:12:02no sooner have i settled in than my phone rings it's sophia hey katherine got a minute there's this

01:12:10socialite gala happening next week want to come along and just have some fun sounds good when is it

01:12:16exactly do i need to prepare anything special it's next saturday evening at vantage oasis just wear a

01:12:21cocktail dress i'll come pick you up and we can go together okay that would work thank you so much

01:12:30i'll go park the car sophia goes off to find a parking spot leaving me to make my way into

01:12:36the building

01:12:43just as i step into the lobby ready to catch the elevator up i bump on jolene

01:12:57katherine what are you doing here so you're here for the gala you have an invitation i hope whose

01:13:04little lap dog are you running wild and barking at everyone without a care excuse me who exactly are you

01:13:13insulting listen katherine you can't just waltz into this kind of event wearing a dress without a real

01:13:20invite you'll end up humiliated when security shows you the door come on katherine ready to head up

01:13:28let's not keep the others waiting

01:13:40don't pay her any mind the organizers gave me two invitations this year i smile back appreciating

01:13:47sophia's subtle way of handling things

01:14:03everyone meet my friend katherine brown i hope you'll look out for her from now on this gala really

01:14:09is slipping apparently just anyone can walk in now some people really try too hard as if showing up here

01:14:15we'll magically upgrade their pleas in society watch your mouth katherine is a brown have some respect

01:14:23please don't be harsh my sister doesn't attend events like this often she's just here to get some

01:14:29exposure don't go snapping photos willy nilly if i see you flooding social media with our images just

01:14:35to boost your status if you want to play dirty i'll give you a front row seat your status comes

01:14:53from

01:14:53flaunting fake jewelries and what would a country girl like you possibly understand about jewelry

01:15:01that's maris core an iconic design by divina gemma from the 60s centered around a rare cushion cut

01:15:07diamond framed by a dozen emeralds the real necklace was sold at last year's veritas auction for 36

01:15:14million dollars bought anonymously i have to admit you've got an eye for quality it is lovely i'll give

01:15:22you that but the issue is that yours isn't authentic yes the center stone is about the right size but

01:15:27it's

01:15:28missing the clarity a genuine one would have they look like fresh lab made pieces you're talking

01:15:33nonsense my father gave this to me for my birthday janice don't let my sister get to you she's been

01:15:39out of touch for years she probably hasn't even seen jewelry of this caliber it's easy for her to

01:15:43misjudge i stay calm shifting my gaze to the other woman's wrist your bracelet actually has decent

01:15:50translucency but it's been chemically treated and filled with resin wearing that too long isn't good for

01:15:56your health just so you know the woman snatches her hand back going pale

01:16:03i turn to jolene your necklace is no better jolene those diamonds look fake too

01:16:11jolene's fingers shoot toward her ear but stop halfway the whole hall goes completely still

01:16:18that was savage you nailed that comeback perfectly

01:16:24i take a sip from my glass and feel not a trace of guilt fake jewelry fine wear it quietly

01:16:31and no one

01:16:32will say a word but you had to step on me to feel taller so don't blame me for exposing

01:16:37your fake

01:16:38jewelry just you wait i'm calling in a top jewelry expert right now be my guest relax janice it's a

01:16:49beautiful day there's no need to let some petty nonsense spoil it petty this isn't just about me

01:16:56wearing a fake she's insulting the honor of the whole lopez family

01:17:10the craftsmanship is extraordinary but something is off

01:17:14the cut and the color don't match the authentic mariscore

01:17:19miss lopez i'm afraid this necklace is indeed a replica what that can't be the craftsmanship is

01:17:28exceptionally convincing almost flawless but as miss brown pointed out the cutting style and the

01:17:33emerald's shade reveal subtle differences impressive eye miss brown only the most skilled experts can

01:17:39detect such subtle distinctions may i ask who has been your teacher my mentor is langston moore

01:17:47so you are the esteemed protege of mr moore an honor to meet you at last your championship at the

01:17:54last international competition was truly well deserved no wonder she spotted the fake so easily

01:17:59she's langston moore's student

01:18:03that's the world's top jewelry appraiser the lopez family really embarrassed themselves today

01:18:09i can't stay here i can't let them see me like this

01:18:21catherine when did you pick all this up you never said a word about it to any of us

01:18:28there's a lot you don't know mostly because you never bothered to ask

01:18:35catherine what have you done to jolaine now i don't know what you're talking about austin i've been

01:18:39sitting here all night and jolaine hasn't said a word to me and i'm not the one who's been sending

01:18:43her

01:18:43all those blue roses austin shouldn't you find out what really happened first it's catherine

01:18:50who got wrong today what about miss lopez how could you upset her and make her cry you're going

01:18:55to the lopez residence right now to apologize apologize for what telling the truth and exposing

01:19:01janice fake jewelry in front of everyone what nonsense miss lopez wouldn't be caught dead wearing

01:19:07fakes you're just making up lies to slander her mr brown miss brown's assessment is absolutely right

01:19:13this marie's core necklace is a very well-made replica and her appraisal skills surpass even mine

01:19:18isn't austin being way too biased he's not even listening to the expert i heard the browns kicked

01:19:23out their own biological daughter to make room for that adopted girl jolene how ridiculous still you had

01:19:30no right to humiliate miss lopez like that in public our families have shared a close bond for

01:19:35generations did you ever stop to think about how damaging this could be for the brown group

01:19:39but what about when janus openly mocked me for being from the countryside when they all schemed

01:19:43together to humiliate me in front of everyone did anyone ever care how that felt have any of

01:19:47you truly treated me like family at all if not then i catherine and the browns are better off going

01:19:52our separate ways from this day forward sorry for the disruption and ruining everyone's good time

01:19:58i'll be taking my leave now the days passed quietly with nothing but my regular school routine and lab

01:20:06work jolene had kept an unusually low profile ever since the banquet not daring to provoke me again

01:20:17so many missed calls what's going on

01:20:23why are you answering aunt justina's phone what happened to her watch your tone with me you

01:20:27ungrateful brat i haven't even dealt with the mess you made thanks to you offending miss lopez the

01:20:32lopez group has just terminated all their cooperation with us you will find time to go to the lopez

01:20:37residence and apologize to miss lopez immediately keep dreaming you ungrateful little wolf if you refuse to

01:20:44listen to me are you planning to ignore your aunt's life and death situation too what happened to aunt

01:20:50justina brain tumor it's pressing directly on the nerves surgery is extremely risky i'm on my way

01:21:02out of my way sign this sign the share transfer agreement and i'll let you inside to see her

01:21:09how dare they use justina's life as a bargaining chip they have no bottom line

01:21:14you crazy girl if you dare lay a hand on me you'll be condemned for your unfailed behavior

01:21:19heaven will strike you down then move before i actually decide to follow through

01:21:26lawrence austin is that katherine out there let her in

01:21:40my poor little katherine they must have given her a hard time again

01:21:48it's just the same old health problems nothing to worry about

01:21:52but were they bothering you out there just now don't worry about me i'm perfectly fine how are you

01:21:58feeling right now really be honest with me justina don't push yourself too hard the doctors made it

01:22:03clear this condition can't wait any longer only dr huxley jones can perform this surgery with the

01:22:07highest success rate jolaine practically bent over back to get him to agree to take the case

01:22:11show me her complete medical records and all the scan images right now justina has been nothing but

01:22:15kind to you your whole life hasn't she now that she's gravely ill you won't just sit back and let

01:22:19her

01:22:19die will you here's the deal sign over the brown group shares to the family and jolene will convince

01:22:23dr huxley to perform the surgery immediately we're also willing to overlook the whole miss lopez

01:22:27incident and not hold it against you after all we're still family aren't we lawrence austin how

01:22:31can you stoop so low as to use my sickness as a weapon against katherine this is absolutely shameless

01:22:35i won't stand for this stop it right now aunt justina please don't be angry dad's just worried

01:22:41about all those brown group shares katherine holds if she's not careful she could be taken advantage of

01:22:46which would cause huge problems that's why he wants to take this chance to get the shares back into

01:22:52the family's hands kathian my condition is severe and it probably would get better even if you sign

01:23:01the surgery might not work i come to accept that you should leave while you still can

01:23:08aunt justina i'll be the one to perform your surgery what could you possibly have to back that

01:23:13up with those so-called skills you picked up from nowhere katherine don't make a fool of yourself and

01:23:17promise more than you can deliver if justina's condition worsens because of your arrogance can you

01:23:20really bear the consequences can you live with that guilt then we'll just have to wait and see

01:23:25and don't you ever dare use aunt justina as a pawn against me again the next time you try i

01:23:30won't

01:23:31hesitate to prove exactly what i am capable of and you won't like the outcome i'm not giving up on

01:23:36you

01:23:37aunt justina trust me leave everything to me i promise i'll make you better katherine i trust you

01:23:46completely fine have it your way katherine let's see how you handle this without dr huxery i don't

01:23:52think justina has much time left when this fails and it will you better not come crawling back to us

01:23:58us on your knees begging for help

01:24:10it's zafira arrange for the highest grade operating theater at central hospital immediately with a full

01:24:15leading neurosurgery team on standby i'll send over the full equipment list and surgical plan shortly

01:24:19understood dr zafira we'll handle all the arrangements immediately everything will be ready before your

01:24:24scheduled surgery time

01:24:29in internationally renowned surgeon dr zyphaia that's the legendary neurosurgeon that even royal

01:24:35families can't book no no way that's impossible katherine that good for nothing girl who grew up

01:24:41in the countryside how could she possibly have connections to someone of dr zypha's caliber it

01:24:45must be a coincidence no it can't be she's just a worthless country girl how could she know dr zypha

01:24:53dad austin don't jump to conclusions it has to be a coincidence there's no way katherine has anything

01:24:57to do with this she probably doesn't even know who dr zypha is justina i won't let anything happen to

01:25:05you this surgery will be a success aunt justina it's me i'll be the operate surgeon for your procedure

01:25:13today don't be afraid just close your eyes and rest when you wake up this ailment will be gone completely

01:25:20the patient is under general anesthesia vitals are stable let's begin the operation

01:25:32my god that surgical approach angle it's so bold and intricate yet it completely avoids all the

01:25:37critical functional areas of the brain i've never seen anything like it look at that section technique

01:25:41it's so steady it's terrifying not a single tremor even when working so close to the nerve buns this is

01:25:45beyond masterful the patient's vital assigns remain stable throughout the procedure the operation is

01:25:52a complete success please pay close attention to the patient's post-operative monitoring and care

01:26:00call me immediately if there are any changes in her condition absolutely dr zafia we will strictly

01:26:05follow your post-operative care plan it was the greatest honor of our careers to assist you in this

01:26:09surgery today

01:26:15doctor how did it go how was my sister was the surgery successful it was an incredible unprecedented

01:26:22success the tumor was completely removed with zero damage to the surrounding nerves and functional

01:26:26areas the patient's vital signine stayed rock solid the entire time honestly it was nothing less

01:26:31than a medical miracle dr zafia's surgical skills are absolutely extraordinary godlike even i have to say

01:26:36your brown family is truly full of hidden talents it's almost impossible to book dr zafia for a

01:26:41surgery anywhere in the world yet you managed to get her to come here personally i'm genuinely

01:26:45curious how did you manage to connect with her how is this possible how could that country girl have

01:26:49anything to do with dr zafira this can't be happening we threatened her we accused her we tried to

01:26:53force her to sign away her shares and she just saved aunt justina's life dr watts thank you for your

01:26:58hard work today it was our honor to work with you dr zafira you have my word we will monitor

01:27:02miss brown's condition 24 7 and strictly follow your post-operasive care instructions could it be

01:27:09is katherine actually dr zafira herself what kind of ridiculous nonsense are you spouting that ungrateful

01:27:16fool knows nothing she's just a worthless waste of space there's no way she could be the world famous

01:27:21dr zafira are you done running your mouth if you're finished step aside i don't have time to

01:27:26waste on the likes of you you you ungrateful rebellious girl you think knowing that dr zafita makes

01:27:32you something special you probably spent all your money to beg her to come here it's not like you

01:27:35have any real skill i am dr zafira aunt justina's surgery was performed by my own hands from start to

01:27:43finish no impossible how could you possibly be dr zafia you're just a worthless uneducated girl from

01:27:51the countryside you're nothing you're lying worthless i'm the one who saved aunt justina's life what have

01:27:56you done besides using her sickness as a weapon to try and steal from me katherine why why didn't you

01:28:01tell us sooner if you had told us who you were earlier we wouldn't have we wouldn't have treated

01:28:06you like that we wouldn't have made so many mistakes wouldn't have what wouldn't have treated

01:28:11me like an outsider wouldn't have helped jolaine bully me time and time again wouldn't have used my

01:28:16only family member's life to threaten me austin do you even believe a single word you just said

01:28:22katherine doesn't need your fake last minute regrets from this day forward i will be the one to take care

01:28:26of her you will never get the chance to hurt her again mr warren this is just a private family

01:28:31matter of the brown family there's no need for you to get involved family matter when you kicked

01:28:35her out of the house and left her homeless did you ever think of her as family you even used

01:28:39her

01:28:39aunt's life as a threat against her when she was in danger where were you when she was bullied and

01:28:43even kidnapped did you ever stood up for her even once enough liam talking to these people is just a

01:28:49waste of time let's go

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