- 3 hours ago
He Raised My Rent, So My Family Shut Down His Mall engsub fullfilm❤️⚡️
Category
🎥
Short filmTranscript
00:00:05The rent's going up 40%. Sign it.
00:00:09Mr. Cole, 40% rent increase is way too high.
00:00:13For a dump like your little shop, if my mall's foot traffic wasn't carrying you, who would even bother coming
00:00:18here?
00:00:18Sign it or get out.
00:00:20Your foot traffic?
00:00:22I'm Avery Carter.
00:00:23I was just an ordinary retail tenant.
00:00:26When this mall first opened and nobody wanted to come here, I was the first one to sign a lease.
00:00:32Later, my dessert cake shop held on for two hard years and brought the foot traffic up.
00:00:36Back then, Ryan treated me like I was the most important rentant in the whole mall.
00:00:40Now that he thinks he doesn't need me to bring in customers anymore, he's turning his back on me.
00:00:45Is there really no room to discuss this?
00:00:47Our high foot traffic justifies a rent hike.
00:00:49Accept it or get out.
00:00:51A milk tea shop is offering double your rent and would have signed already if you weren't in the way.
00:00:55So you already had my replacement lined up.
00:00:58Fine. I'll move out tomorrow.
00:01:01Ryan dared to force this rent hype on me because he wasn't afraid of me leaving.
00:01:06In his mind, the real traffic drivers in this mall were the luxury store on the first floor,
00:01:11the gym on the fourth floor, and the tech experience club on the fifth floor.
00:01:15But what Ryan didn't know was, the hottest luxury store on the first floor, Maison Belay, is owned by my
00:01:21mother.
00:01:22And the packed gym on the fourth floor, Pulse Fitness, is run by my husband.
00:01:25And the fifth floor tech experience club, Nexera Tech Club, the one people have to book in advance, belongs to
00:01:30my brother.
00:01:31If I go, everyone else goes with me.
00:01:38Hold on.
00:01:40You're seriously moving out tomorrow?
00:01:42What's the problem?
00:01:43You wasted 44 grand renovating that dump just to move out tomorrow with nowhere to go?
00:01:48What?
00:01:49Are you setting up a sidewalk stand?
00:01:51I said I'll move tomorrow, and I definitely will.
00:01:53As for where I'll move, you don't need to worry about it.
00:01:56Moving tomorrow?
00:01:57How convenient.
00:01:58Let me do you a favor and fast track your departure.
00:02:01Cut the power at Avery's cake shop.
00:02:04Blame it on building maintenance.
00:02:13Avery, the power is out.
00:02:14The heavy cream is melting in the fridges, and customers are rioting for refunds.
00:02:19How did it go out?
00:02:21Management is blaming it on line remaintenance, but we're the only shop on the third floor without power.
00:02:26Even the empty unit next door has its lights on.
00:02:32Calm the customers.
00:02:34Anyone asking for a refund gets double.
00:02:36But Avery, that's a huge loss.
00:02:38Do it.
00:02:53Weren't you going to renew your lease?
00:02:56Why do you look like that?
00:02:58Ari Avery, I refuse to sign it by 40%.
00:03:02Is he out of his mind?
00:03:04He completely forgot who brought traffic to his third floor these past two years.
00:03:08He said the new tea shop next door is willing to pay double.
00:03:12He used you and threw you away.
00:03:14What's your next move?
00:03:15I told him I'm moving out tomorrow.
00:03:17I wanted you moved to sleeper of tree in the sparing at Piant Mall.
00:03:22Lee, that double front unit on Aurelia Square's first floor, is it free?
00:03:27Perfect.
00:03:28I'm taking it.
00:03:29Skip the viewing.
00:03:29Let's sign tonight.
00:03:33Have you talked to your bonehead husband on the fourth floor and that airhead brother of yours on the five?
00:03:38Not yet.
00:03:39Then go.
00:03:40I'll handle the first floor.
00:03:42Mom, the penalty for breaking your lease early is going to be huge.
00:03:46Please.
00:03:47That doesn't scare me.
00:03:49Honey, I was selling fine jewelry back when Ryan was still learning on how to tie his shoes.
00:04:06A surprise inspection?
00:04:08Should I be worried?
00:04:09Ryan cut the power to my shop.
00:04:12I'm going to find him right now.
00:04:14Don't.
00:04:15I've decided not to renew the lease.
00:04:17I'm moving out tomorrow.
00:04:19Have you decided where you're going?
00:04:21Aurelia Square across the street.
00:04:23Mom had already reserved the first floor.
00:04:26Then I'll call our Aurelia Square's leasing office.
00:04:28I'll take the entire fourth floor.
00:04:30What about your clients here?
00:04:32Don't worry about the members.
00:04:33They'll follow.
00:04:34Aurelia Square is a five-minute walk across the street.
00:04:37I'll have a team here tonight to strip the gym down and move the equipment.
00:04:44Okay.
00:04:45I'll go talk to my brother.
00:04:54This place is mind-blowing.
00:04:56It's literally filled with the absolute latest gear.
00:04:58Damn.
00:04:59This is literally one of a kind in the city.
00:05:01Ethan.
00:05:04Avery!
00:05:05Don't sneak up on me like that.
00:05:06Pack your things.
00:05:07We're moving tomorrow.
00:05:09Moving?
00:05:09To where?
00:05:10Aurelia Square, just across the street.
00:05:12Awesome.
00:05:13I've wanted to move there forever.
00:05:15This mall's internet is trash, and Ryan keeps hitting us with stupid management fees every day.
00:05:20I'll cover the early timidation fee.
00:05:22You don't need to pay it.
00:05:23I made nearly $115K in renewals for my regulars recently, so that penalty fee is a joke.
00:05:28I'll spend all night taking down the gear.
00:05:31Need help at your shop?
00:05:32I can call my crew to back you up.
00:05:33No need.
00:05:34Just focus on your own shop.
00:05:46What's going on?
00:05:47Why are they closed all of a sudden?
00:05:58Avery, Ryan came by with people just now.
00:06:01What did he say?
00:06:02He said the cable burned out and it'll take three days to fix, so we shouldn't open for business for
00:06:06the next three days.
00:06:09Go lock the door.
00:06:11Lock the door?
00:06:11Yes.
00:06:12Take your personal belongings and leave early today.
00:06:14But what about everything in the cake shop?
00:06:16A professional moving company will come pick everything up tomorrow.
00:06:19I posted it in the staff group.
00:06:21Three days of paid time off.
00:06:23After that, everyone reports to the new store.
00:06:25Do we absolutely have to leave, Avery?
00:06:26We built this shop bit by bit.
00:06:28We'll stay here, but only can see the last of the dogs.
00:06:30Let's go.
00:06:32Lock the door properly.
00:06:49Avery, why is your cake shop locked?
00:06:51Didn't you tell us not to open for business?
00:06:53Watch your mouth.
00:06:54The tea shop is coming to measure the place tomorrow.
00:06:56Clear your stuff out fast and don't get in the way of a major brand.
00:06:58Okay.
00:06:59Then get out already.
00:07:01Tomorrow, I'll leave it spotless for you.
00:07:03Completely empty.
00:07:08Easy with that display unit.
00:07:10Don't damage the edges.
00:07:13Ugh.
00:07:14What is that smell?
00:07:16It's awful.
00:07:17This is what's been taking up the unit.
00:07:19How tacky.
00:07:20Mr. Cole, are you sure this location is as good as you claim?
00:07:23Absolutely.
00:07:24Ms. Blake, look.
00:07:25This unit faces the escalator directly.
00:07:27All the foot rail flows right through here.
00:07:29Before, it was wasted on a low-end shop like this.
00:07:32Once it becomes your star-sip tea, it'll blow up the whole floor.
00:07:36So you're the tenant who refused to leave?
00:07:38Careful with the coffee machine.
00:07:40Don't let it get scratched.
00:07:42Hey, I'm talking to you.
00:07:43Are you deaf?
00:07:45This flooring has to be ripped out, too.
00:07:47What terrible taste.
00:07:49Hurry up and get out.
00:07:51Don't delay my designer from taking measurements.
00:07:56This store still has three months left on the lease.
00:07:58For now, it is still my private business premises.
00:08:01Please leave.
00:08:03Mr. Cole, is she serious?
00:08:06She thinks she can throw me out?
00:08:11Don't push it, Avery.
00:08:13You're lucky Ms. Blake wants this space.
00:08:15You said you were moving today.
00:08:17Stop stalling and get out.
00:08:19Does moving not take time?
00:08:21Or can you not even wait half a day, Mr. Cole?
00:08:24Are you planning to help me move yourself?
00:08:26You...
00:08:27Forget it.
00:08:28Why bother arguing with someone this low class?
00:08:31Looking at you, I'm guessing you have nowhere to go.
00:08:33Come work as a cleaner at my new store.
00:08:35Since you're clearing this space for me, I'll give you a base of $3,000.
00:08:39But you'll need to wash off that broke, shavy vibe first.
00:08:42Hey, you can't talk to her like that.
00:08:44Ms. Carter actually respects the people who work for her.
00:08:46Who do you think you are?
00:08:47Oh, so she brought two knights in shining armor?
00:08:50A bunch of manual laborers think they can raise their voices at me?
00:08:53Keep working, sir.
00:08:54If a dog bites, humans don't bite back.
00:08:57Who are you calling a dog?
00:08:59Whoever answers to it.
00:09:01Mr. Cole, take your honored guest and leave.
00:09:03Otherwise, I will call the police and report you for trespassing on business premises and causing a disturbance.
00:09:09Fine.
00:09:10Avery, act tough.
00:09:11Let's see how long you can keep it up.
00:09:13Ms. Blake, let's go to my office for some coffee first.
00:09:16We'll come back once she's gone.
00:09:21What a piece of junk.
00:09:23Ms. Carter, management is straight up bullying you.
00:09:26Your shop does so well.
00:09:27How can they just kick you out?
00:09:29It's fine.
00:09:30Out with the old, in with the new.
00:09:36How's everything going on your end?
00:09:38The equipment is dismantled and being loaded now.
00:09:40Aurelia square cleared of space overnight.
00:09:43Back then, this space was completely abandoned.
00:09:46No maintenance.
00:09:47No help.
00:09:48Nothing.
00:09:49It was up to me, Mia, and the crew to clean it up.
00:09:53Wiping away years of grime bit by bit.
00:09:55Now, it's completely empty again.
00:10:06Ryan really went out of his way to mess with me.
00:10:15What's going on with the freight elevator?
00:10:18Maintenance.
00:10:19Didn't you see the notice?
00:10:20The elevator cables are old, so we had to take it out of service for safety reasons.
00:10:23When will it be fixed?
00:10:25Hard to say.
00:10:26It could be three days.
00:10:27It could be half a month.
00:10:28We need to get parts shipped in from out of town.
00:10:31Avery, I told you, you won't be able to move all that junk out.
00:10:34Why not just leave it here and sell it as scrap for Ms. Blake, or you can come to my
00:10:38office
00:10:38right now and apologize.
00:10:40If I'm in a good mood, maybe the freight elevator gets fixed immediately.
00:10:47Sir, we don't need this oven anymore.
00:10:50You don't want it?
00:10:51This thing is important.
00:10:53It's worth a fortune.
00:10:55No, we're not taking it.
00:10:57Put it right here.
00:11:04Let's go.
00:11:05We're going downstairs.
00:11:16Who was stupid enough to block the doorway with this huge oven?
00:11:21Mr. Cole, I think it was Ms. Carter from the cake shop on the third floor.
00:11:26I just saw her heading downstairs with some people.
00:11:30Fine.
00:11:30If she wants to cross me, I'll make sure she regrets it for the rest of her life!
00:11:37Sir, could you open up the gate?
00:11:39We need to get this moving truck inside.
00:11:41No problem.
00:11:44Stop her!
00:11:45Anyone who lets Avery leave today is getting their pay docked, too!
00:11:48You haven't paid your termination fee in full, Avery.
00:11:51Until you do, not a thing from your shop leaves the premises.
00:11:54My deposit more than covers the penalty.
00:11:57I'm not paying you anything extra.
00:12:00Sir, let them pass.
00:12:02Whoever lets her through can pack up and leave.
00:12:05The contract is clear.
00:12:07The penalty comes out of my deposit.
00:12:08I'm moving my things, and you have no right to stop me.
00:12:11That applies to a normal termination.
00:12:13What you're doing now is causing trouble on purpose and breaching the lease in bad faith.
00:12:22You put that oven there just to mess with me, didn't you?
00:12:25Fine.
00:12:25We don't need small-time tenants like you anyway.
00:12:28Get out.
00:12:29But you're paying the penalty in full.
00:12:31And your deposit stays with me until I feel like releasing it.
00:12:35Ryan, do you really think you've got me trapped?
00:12:38Yes, I do have you trapped.
00:12:42To tell you the truth, once you move out, Mrs. Blake is taking over both your cake shop
00:12:47and the unit next door to turn them into a flagship store.
00:12:52Your leaving is perfect.
00:12:55She's moving in right away, and it saves me the trouble of pushing you out later.
00:12:59You're not going anywhere, Avery.
00:13:01That truck doesn't leave this property without my written permission.
00:13:04Stop her right now!
00:13:12Who dares stop me from leaving?
00:13:18Who dares stop me from leaving?
00:13:21Avery, don't do anything stupid.
00:13:23This is a society ruled by law.
00:13:26If any of you lay a hand on me, I'm calling the police immediately.
00:13:30Police?
00:13:32Perfect.
00:13:35Then take a good look at what this is.
00:13:38For two years, you scammed us with fake maintenance, cleaning, and air fees.
00:13:43Did a single cent went to the mall's account?
00:13:46No.
00:13:47It went straight to your wife's personal card.
00:13:49Admit it, Ryan.
00:13:50You're taking kickbacks.
00:13:52You...
00:13:53You're talking nonsense!
00:13:55These are fake!
00:13:55Then call the cops.
00:13:57Let them decide if they're forged.
00:14:01You, you!
00:14:02Get over here!
00:14:03Help me tear up every one of these photos!
00:14:05Don't leave a single one behind!
00:14:08Tear them up now!
00:14:10If you don't, you're fired!
00:14:15Avery, I recorded everything.
00:14:18Mr. Cole blocked us from leaving just now and tried to extort cash from us.
00:14:22That counts as extortion, right?
00:14:28Wait, wait.
00:14:29This is just a misunderstanding.
00:14:30Let's not do this, Avery.
00:14:32We go back years.
00:14:33I'll settle it right now.
00:14:35The penalty gets ducted from your deposit.
00:14:36I'll have the remaining funds sent to you tomorrow.
00:14:39Not tomorrow.
00:14:40Transfer it now.
00:14:41Now?
00:14:42Accounting is already off work.
00:14:44Then pay it out of your own pocket first.
00:14:46You've pocketed plenty anyway.
00:14:50Okay, okay.
00:14:51I'm transferring it now.
00:14:52Okay.
00:14:53I'm transferring it now.
00:14:55If you'd been this quick earlier, this would have been over already.
00:14:58You made me waste money hiring all these tough guys.
00:15:08Oh, and Mr. Cole, don't worry about the oven on the third floor.
00:15:12Leave it for Ms. Blake to cook up a brain, since she's clearly lacking one.
00:15:16You!
00:15:19Mr. Cole, how is the shop cleanup going?
00:15:21I'm still waiting to move in.
00:15:22Don't worry, Mrs. Blake, Avery is gone.
00:15:24The space is vacant, and you can move in whenever you want.
00:15:26Good.
00:15:27The Starship Tea flagship store officially opens in three days.
00:15:30Don't get cocky, Avery.
00:15:32Without this mall, you're nothing.
00:15:34Once Ms. Blake's flagship store launches in three days,
00:15:36I'm going to watch your business burn to the ground.
00:15:42Ms. Carter, bringing in Maison Velour, your bakery, the gym, and the tech club all at once?
00:15:48You've practically handed me a dream tenant package.
00:15:50Mrs. Foster, I'm here today to finalize a few details so we can fast-track our contract with Aurelia Square
00:15:56and get everything signed.
00:15:57Ms. Carter, please go ahead.
00:15:59As long as I can do it, I will surely fully cooperate.
00:16:03First, we need our floors cleared within 24 hours.
00:16:06We move in tomorrow, complete setup and testing within three days, and begin soft opening at the same time.
00:16:12Not a problem at all, Ms. Carter.
00:16:14Since we've only been in our soft opening for a week, most of our units are still available.
00:16:19We've been looking for high-caliber tenants to anchor this property.
00:16:22I'll prioritize your request immediately, so your move-in and opening go off without a hitch.
00:16:27The old mall across the street may occupy a prime location, but its facilities are aging and its management is
00:16:32weak.
00:16:33Aurelia Square's real advantage is its property management.
00:16:36Thank you, Mrs. Foster.
00:16:37Second, regarding the rent and property management fees, I'd like to confirm with you again.
00:16:41The rent will be exactly what we discussed before.
00:16:43Six months rent free, 20% off rent afterward, and all management fees wavered.
00:16:48We absolutely won't short-charge you.
00:16:50Thank you, Ms. Foster.
00:16:51I guarantee that within a month, the customer flow we bring to Aurelia Square will make this deal well worth
00:16:56it.
00:16:57Just look outside.
00:16:58At least half of Riverton Gallery's weekend foot traffic across the street is there for your businesses.
00:17:04Once you leave, that place becomes an empty shell.
00:17:07But I heard that Ms. Blake, who just moved in, has quite a background.
00:17:15But I heard that Mrs. Blake, who just moved in, has quite a background.
00:17:19Oh, is that so?
00:17:20She's not an ordinary person.
00:17:22She's an influencer with three million followers.
00:17:25Ms. Foster, where did you get that news?
00:17:29Here, this is her account.
00:17:30She's been posting for days, building hype for her move into Riverton Galleria.
00:17:34Wait, the Chloe Blake?
00:17:36The homewrecker influencer who got famous off some sugar daddy?
00:17:38Her drama was legendary.
00:17:40The real woman came out and completely destroyed her online.
00:17:42She was the laughing stock of the internet.
00:17:44Does she really think launching a physical shop will magically clean up her reputation?
00:17:47The internet never forgets.
00:17:48So that's why she's rushing to move in.
00:17:50She's afraid the hype won't wait for her.
00:17:52Mrs. Blake comes with her own online traffic and her fans are sticky.
00:17:55If she opens at River Gallery, plenty of them will show up.
00:17:57She won't be easy to beat.
00:17:58Fans lining up is not enough to keep a business alive.
00:18:01Exactly.
00:18:01An influencer built on capital and hype really thinks opening a tea shop means she can run a real business?
00:18:06Our boss started from a street stall and built a real business step by step.
00:18:09Even so, Ms. Carter, look at the scale of her publicity.
00:18:11On the day of her opening, there's likely to be some major move.
00:18:14Major move?
00:18:16Let's go, Mia.
00:18:17Since they're setting up a giant performance, we'd better make sure our own stage is set to outshine them.
00:18:29Ms. Blake.
00:18:30Take a look.
00:18:31I've already planned out the entire flagship store area for you.
00:18:35Avery's old dessert cake shop will be turned directly into your lounge area.
00:18:39Your store will be then 10 times classy than that shabby little shop of hers.
00:18:42A small sign business owner like her thinks she can be compared to me.
00:18:45I heard after she moved out, she settled into Aurelia Square next door.
00:18:49What?
00:18:49Avery moved into Aurelia Square?
00:18:51But Avery is just a small shop owner.
00:18:54Without Riverton Gallery, she's nobody.
00:18:56You're the one with 3 million followers.
00:18:57You stepping into real business is playing on a completely different level.
00:19:28Of course.
00:19:30Maybe the day your business goes bankrupt.
00:19:33Why is Maison Valame closed?
00:19:38The fourth floor is shut down?
00:19:42Even the fifth floor is closed?
00:19:45Why are they all closed?
00:20:00Natalie, why did your store suddenly close when everything was fine?
00:20:04Oh, Mr. Cole, I'm traveling with my family, so the store is taking a few days off.
00:20:08It won't affect anything.
00:20:14Liam, why is your gym closed?
00:20:16I went back home to visit my parents.
00:20:17There's no one to watch the gym.
00:20:22Ethan, what's with your place?
00:20:23Why are the doors shut?
00:20:24Oh, Ryan, my friend is getting married, so I'm going to attend the wedding.
00:20:31So it all happened at once.
00:20:32What a bunch of short-sighted idiots.
00:20:34They're giving up prime business hours to travel, visit family, and attend weddings?
00:20:38Their brains must be flooded.
00:20:40Fine, let them go.
00:20:41The second Starsepti opens, this place will be packed.
00:20:44They're missing the best sales window of their lives.
00:20:46They will regret it.
00:20:51On the fair, Marie on the sand floor has shut down, downed dune to poor Manitli.
00:20:56Today, the Starsip Cha flagship portable having grand opening.
00:21:00Buy one on everything.
00:21:04Film another one, and make sure you capture that sign clearly.
00:21:08We'll post it in a bit.
00:21:10Let everyone know that Avery's shabby little store is finished, and my Starsip tea is opening.
00:21:16Of course, Ms. Blake.
00:21:18I'll make sure this one is crystal clear.
00:21:22BOO?
00:21:22That's not bad.
00:21:23I've followed her for two years.
00:21:25I have to support her.
00:21:29Mrs. Blake, your influence is incredible.
00:21:32Of course.
00:21:33Online, I attract fans.
00:21:34Offline, I attract walk-ins.
00:21:36A loser like Avery could never compete with me.
00:21:38You dominate both online and offline, Ms. Blake.
00:21:41You truly are a genius at real business.
00:21:43At least you know what to say.
00:21:45Wait, the group chat just sent a message?
00:21:48What?
00:21:48Then what are we still doing here?
00:21:50Let's go.
00:21:50Let's head over together.
00:21:53What's going on?
00:21:54Why are they all going across the street?
00:21:56And they refunded their orders?
00:21:58Mrs. Blake, don't worry.
00:21:59I'll find out what happened.
00:22:06Avery, your plan worked like a charm.
00:22:08Everyone from Starsip Tea is literally running over to our store.
00:22:11This woman is disgusting.
00:22:13She's actually using such LOS tactics to promote herself by stepping on our store.
00:22:19Let her shout.
00:22:20The higher she climbs, the harder she falls.
00:22:23Mia, write a message.
00:22:24Say, to everyone who has supported us, because our former property management raised our rent
00:22:29maliciously and cut our power to force us out, we have officially moved from our old location.
00:22:33Our new store is on the third floor of Oradia Square across the street.
00:22:37To thank you for waiting, existing members get double stored value this month, and everything
00:22:41is 50% off.
00:22:43Map and renovation photos hitting the group chats in three minutes.
00:22:47Got it, Avery?
00:22:47She went through all that trouble playing cheap little tricks and ended up giving our store
00:22:51a round of free publicity.
00:22:52Avery, you're an absolute mastermind.
00:22:56No way.
00:22:58How does Avery's Cake Shop have this many people?
00:23:04Hey, buddy, do you know what's going on here?
00:23:06Is this a grand opening or something?
00:23:08You're a new customer, right?
00:23:09This is Avery's Shop, which just moved from Riverton Gallery across the street.
00:23:13Why are there so many people for a store relocation?
00:23:18Check it out yourself.
00:23:19Avery told the group that the previous property management savaged her with rent hikes and
00:23:23power cuts to force her out.
00:23:24She had to scramble to move here.
00:23:25We're all loyal customers, so we're here to show her some real support.
00:23:28No wonder I went to buy cake yesterday and they were closed.
00:23:30Turns out property management forced them out.
00:23:31Exactly.
00:23:32This is basically gangster behavior.
00:23:34Support Avery.
00:23:35The environment of Orelia Square is much better.
00:23:37I've long disliked how shabby the opposite side is.
00:23:39But I heard a star soup tea just opened across the street today, and they're doing a buy one
00:23:43get one free promotion.
00:23:45Avery has a promotion running too.
00:23:46For the grand opening, old members get double stored value, and everything is 50% off.
00:23:51But that store is opened by an influencer.
00:23:54So what if she's an influencer?
00:23:55I just walked past, and that star sip tea influencer was splashing paint and calling other people
00:24:00low end.
00:24:00She's shameless.
00:24:01We're absolutely not drinking there.
00:24:03Exactly.
00:24:03We stand with Avery.
00:24:05Let those crooked property managers and rotten capitalists watch us walk out.
00:24:10How, how did this happen?
00:24:12How could Mrs. Blake's store fail to beat a woman like Avery?
00:24:17What is going on?
00:24:19Weren't those three stores only closed for a few days?
00:24:21How did they move here too?
00:24:26What is going on?
00:24:27Weren't those three stores only closed for a few days?
00:24:31How did they move here too?
00:24:33Hey man, wasn't Maison Valais supposed to be closed for renovations?
00:24:37Not at all.
00:24:37I was just there today buying a Mother's Day gift for my mom.
00:24:40They've got a promo going, 30 off per gram of gold, and the place is packed.
00:24:44Wait, has Pulse Fitness also moved here?
00:24:47They sure did.
00:24:48Brand new machines, much better experience than the old place.
00:24:57What about Nexera Tech Club?
00:24:59Did they move here too?
00:25:00Yeah, they moved.
00:25:02All the equipment has been upgraded.
00:25:035090 graphics cards plus 4K 3D holographic projection.
00:25:06It's insane.
00:25:07You should go try it.
00:25:12So much for traveling.
00:25:14So much for visiting.
00:25:15Family.
00:25:16All four of you teamed up to lie to my face.
00:25:20It was Avery?
00:25:21She pulled a dirty trick on me?
00:25:23I'd like to see what kind of benefits she gave those three stores.
00:25:31This suits you perfectly.
00:25:33Since we just moved into the new store today,
00:25:35I'll give you another discount on the craftsmanship feast.
00:25:41Mrs. Bennett, didn't you say you were going on a trip?
00:25:44Why are you so busy here?
00:25:45A short trip, same day return.
00:25:47Mr. Cole, you came all the way from across the street for this.
00:25:50Is there a problem?
00:25:52Don't play dumb.
00:25:53I saw the poster.
00:25:55You and Avery planned this whole move together, right?
00:25:58Have a good day.
00:26:00Mr. Cole, plan together sounds ugly.
00:26:03I run my business and I'm free to move wherever I want.
00:26:07Let's be honest.
00:26:08What did Avery offer you?
00:26:09We'll give you double.
00:26:10On top of that, we'll cut your rent in half and give you three extra months rent free.
00:26:14How does that sound?
00:26:16Oh my, Mr. Cole, how generous of you.
00:26:18But I've already moved and I don't want to go through all that trouble again.
00:26:20Besides, the foot traffic here at Aurelia Square is no worse than across the street.
00:26:24Why would I bother moving back?
00:26:25Mrs. Bennett, don't throw my generosity back in my face and force my hand.
00:26:28You packed up and left before your lease was up.
00:26:31That is a blatant breach of contract.
00:26:32Here's the termination fee.
00:26:34Count it.
00:26:34Not a cent short.
00:26:35I, Natalie Bennett, do business by the rules.
00:26:38Whatever I owe, I pay.
00:26:39I'm not short on that kind of money.
00:26:41You have no vision.
00:26:42Riverton Gallery is an established mall with real history.
00:26:46If you come back...
00:26:47Enough, Mr. Cole.
00:26:48I paid the termination fee and I'm not interested in your empty promises.
00:26:52I'm busy here.
00:26:52Have a good day.
00:26:53Ma'am, come take a look at this one.
00:26:55It just arrived.
00:26:55Ungrateful old woman.
00:26:57I'll go find Liam.
00:26:58Let's see who can give him a bigger space than Riverton Gallery.
00:27:03I don't believe he'll be this ungrateful too.
00:27:18Mr. Carter, I thought you said you were shutting down temporarily to reorganize.
00:27:22Wow, you certainly moved back.
00:27:24Plans changed.
00:27:25Come on, Mr. Carter.
00:27:27Don't lie to me.
00:27:29What did Avery give you?
00:27:31I don't know what you mean.
00:27:31I'll be direct.
00:27:32As long as you move back to Riverd Gallery, your rent will be cut in half,
00:27:35all management fees will be waived, and the first three months will be rent-free.
00:27:39We're all business people here.
00:27:40That offer is good enough, right?
00:27:41No conditions will make me move back.
00:27:43Are you worried moving back will be too much trouble?
00:27:46I'll get people to move everything for you, and I'll cover all the costs.
00:27:49I made myself very clear.
00:27:50I'm not moving back.
00:27:52Anything else?
00:27:53Mr. Carter, you moved out before your contract actually ended.
00:27:57You're looking at 15 grand in penalties, minimum.
00:28:01Legal, come here.
00:28:03Mr. Carter, the mall has seven major fire safety violations,
00:28:08including inadequate hydrant pressure right outside your doors.
00:28:11Since they failed safety standards, they are officially the ones in breach of contact.
00:28:16What?
00:28:17What nonsense are you talking about?
00:28:19We can settle all of this in court.
00:28:22Fine.
00:28:23You're ruthless.
00:28:25Ungrateful fool.
00:28:26One day, you'll come crawling back to me.
00:28:28Next one, I refuse to believe I can't win back one little club.
00:28:39Ethan, I'll get straight to it.
00:28:42Bring Nexora Tech Club back to Riverville Gallery, name your conditions, and they're yours.
00:28:47Not moving.
00:28:49You won't even hear my offer?
00:28:51Mr. Cole, don't waste your breath.
00:28:54Since I moved here, I never plan to move back.
00:28:57Nothing you say will change that.
00:28:59Your contract wasn't over, and you moved anyway.
00:29:03That's a breach.
00:29:04Can you even afford the penalty?
00:29:06Penalty?
00:29:08Mr. Cole, take a look at this first.
00:29:10Article 17 of your mall's contract states that Party A must guarantee stable 24-hour power supply.
00:29:17How many times did you cut our electricity?
00:29:19Should I have a lawyer calculate the penalties and see who owes whom?
00:29:24You're lying!
00:29:26Mr. Cole, stop making a scene.
00:29:30Have a good day.
00:29:32I won't see you out.
00:29:33Damn it!
00:29:34A bunch of fools who don't know who calls the shops.
00:29:36They'll learn.
00:29:38Something's wrong.
00:29:39This is all wrong.
00:29:40I offered such good terms, and none of them were tempted?
00:29:43And their reasons for refusing were all the damn same?
00:29:47There has to be something wrong here.
00:29:54Hello, help me investigate the four stores that just moved into Aurenia Square.
00:29:59I want the owner's backgrounds, social connections, and business registration information fully checked.
00:30:05I need the results within three days.
00:30:12Avery, I want to see what kind of trick you're playing on me.
00:30:21Ms. Blake, I found out what happened.
00:30:23It was all Avery's doing.
00:30:25Her again.
00:30:25Look, she maliciously has smeared us in a member group of 5,000 people.
00:30:30All her fans followed her to Aurelia Splemmer across the street.
00:30:33She seriously thinks she can cross me and get away with it?
00:30:36And she also brought Maison Villere on the first floor, the gym on the fourth floor, and the tech club
00:30:42on the fifth floor over there with her.
00:30:45What?
00:30:46All four stores moved together?
00:30:48Yes.
00:30:49I personally went to ask them.
00:30:51Those three are determined to follow her, and no matter what terms I offered, they refused to move back.
00:30:57Ms. Blake, Avery must have used some dirty trick.
00:31:00What, did she crawl into bed with them?
00:31:02Or give them hidden shares?
00:31:03I'm not sure.
00:31:04I've sent someone to investigate.
00:31:06What I can confirm is that she spent a lot of money preparing for this opening day.
00:31:11How much capital can someone running a shabby dessert cake shop possibly have?
00:31:16I have plenty of money to play with her.
00:31:18Exactly.
00:31:19Your strength speaks for itself.
00:31:21But right now, relying on fans doesn't seem to be working very well.
00:31:24Do you have any other methods or resources?
00:31:26Good thing I kept one move in reserve.
00:31:29Tomorrow, I'll show those people across the street what real explosive popularity looks like.
00:31:35Oh, Ryan came to my store today.
00:31:37Anyway, the first thing he offered was half-off rent, three extra months rent-free, and double whatever benefits I
00:31:44was getting.
00:31:45He came to me, too.
00:31:47Pretty much the same offer.
00:31:48Same.
00:31:49He offered quite a lot.
00:31:50So, did any of you feel tempted?
00:31:53To be honest, those terms did sound pretty tempting.
00:31:56Yeah, I was this close to being tempted.
00:31:57Just this close.
00:31:58But it was only worth listening to.
00:31:59Nothing more.
00:32:00So, do you regret it?
00:32:02No regrets.
00:32:03We're family.
00:32:03No condition can make us move back.
00:32:05Wow, you're all pretty in sync.
00:32:13Avery, bad news.
00:32:15All the foot traffic is rushing over to Star Sub-T.
00:32:20What?
00:32:30Oh, my God!
00:32:31He looked at me!
00:32:32He looked at me!
00:32:33Hurry, take a picture for me!
00:32:34I need to be in the same frame as him!
00:32:39Miss Blake, this move is brilliant.
00:32:41The second these buff influencers showed up, the foot traffic exploded.
00:32:44Of course.
00:32:45My network, Chloe Blake's network, is not something cake shalers can compare with.
00:32:50Right.
00:32:50I had people look.
00:32:52Everyone from Avery's place is running over here.
00:32:54Even the owner came over.
00:32:56Oh, Avery, taking a day off today?
00:32:59Is the store empty?
00:33:01Avery, now you've seen it.
00:33:02This is what real opening day traffic looks like.
00:33:05All I've seen is someone doing whatever it takes for foot traffic.
00:33:08Jealous, huh?
00:33:09Makes sense.
00:33:09Miss Blake can bring in this many handsome influencers with one finger.
00:33:12What do you have to do?
00:33:13So hiring a few influencers to stand here is supposed to be impressive?
00:33:16Avery's dessert cake shop has been open for years.
00:33:18Our reputation was earned one loyal customer at a time.
00:33:20Reputation?
00:33:21Popularity rules now.
00:33:22How long do you think those regulars can keep you alive?
00:33:24Be smart and close early.
00:33:25Enough, Mr. Cole.
00:33:26If she wants to stay open, let her.
00:33:27She loses money every day she operates anyway.
00:33:29They're all who overestimate themselves.
00:33:31Don't go too far.
00:33:31Running a real business isn't about who gets hotter in the short term.
00:33:34It's about who lasts longer.
00:33:35Fine, let's see how long you last.
00:33:37Just try not to go completely bankrupt trying to force this place to stay open.
00:33:40Perfect.
00:33:40Let's see who ends up losing everything first.
00:33:49Hey, hey, don't go.
00:33:51Look at X.
00:33:57Damn, this is way too wasteful.
00:33:58Do people lose all shame just to chase celebrities?
00:34:01I'm never going to this store again.
00:34:02Let's go to Avery's place and establish your cake shop is still more reliable.
00:34:09Wow, Avery, you literally predicted this.
00:34:13Avery, their store is even more popular than ours was yesterday.
00:34:17People buy so many drinks.
00:34:19How do we compete with this?
00:34:20The more they buy, the easier this becomes.
00:34:23What do you mean?
00:34:24Go film where those bulk bought drinks end up.
00:34:27Whether they drink them, throw them away, or pour them straight out.
00:34:30Record it and post it online.
00:34:32Then let the crowd judge them.
00:34:34I get it.
00:34:35People online absolutely despise this kind of fake hype and waste.
00:34:39Once we leak the proof, they're completely finished.
00:34:42I'll go shoot it right now.
00:34:46Avery, Miss Blake lost both her business and her followers.
00:34:49She dug her own grave.
00:34:51I said it before.
00:34:53A real business can't rely only on fans.
00:34:56Fans can lift you to the sky, but they can also slam you into the ground.
00:35:03Look at this.
00:35:06Ryan, the internet is completely turning on me.
00:35:10What happened to your guarantee?
00:35:12You said this store would make us a fortune and we'd be opening a chain within a year.
00:35:17Well, look at the results.
00:35:19Damn it.
00:35:20Who could have known your three million followers would be this useless?
00:35:23Now that something get wrong, she's blaming it all on me.
00:35:28Mrs. Blake, I didn't think it would turn out like this.
00:35:31Don't give me that.
00:35:32If you can't clean up this mess, I'm terminating the lease right now.
00:35:35I'm not going down with you.
00:35:36Calm down.
00:35:37Those top traffic shorts are gone and the mall's numbers are already way down.
00:35:41If more tenants leave, I'm finished.
00:35:44Ryan, look at this yourself.
00:35:47Since those stores moved out, how much has the mall's foot traffic dropped?
00:35:51If this continues, you can stop being the property manager.
00:35:55Senator Grant, I'll fix it as soon as possible.
00:35:57Please give me one more chanquil.
00:35:59You have half a wink to fix this foot traffic disaster.
00:36:02Fail and you're demoted.
00:36:04Ryan, did you hear what I said?
00:36:06I said if you can't solve this problem, I'm terminating the lease.
00:36:09The mall can barely pull a crowd anymore.
00:36:11If Ms. Blake walks too, Mr. Grant will destroy me.
00:36:15Ms. Blake, please don't rush.
00:36:17Give me two days and I will solve the problem.
00:36:20Fine.
00:36:21I'll give you two days.
00:36:22If you can't solve it, don't blame me for turning on you.
00:36:27Look at this.
00:36:29If you don't come up with something, Avery is launching new products again.
00:36:32Ms. Blake, I have a plan.
00:36:34In less than three days, I'll make sure there isn't a single person in front of Avery's store.
00:36:47Where's your manager?
00:36:48Get out here.
00:36:49Sir, may I ask what happened?
00:36:51After eating your desserts, I had vomiting and diarrhea.
00:36:54Today I'm exposing this unethical business.
00:36:57We're from the Riverton Daily.
00:36:58What is your response to this customer's food poisoning accusation?
00:37:01I've run this store for years and food safety has always been my top priority.
00:37:04Every process and every ingredient is strictly controlled.
00:37:08What you're describing should not be possible.
00:37:12Are you sure you didn't make a mistake?
00:37:14Mistake?
00:37:15I was hospitalized.
00:37:16You're a heartless business that only cares about making money and doesn't give a damn about our lives.
00:37:19Claims without evidence mean nothing.
00:37:21How can you determine it was caused by our store?
00:37:24The evidence is right here.
00:37:25The hospital report clearly says my gastrointestinal discomfort was caused by eating dessert.
00:37:30He even has a hospital report.
00:37:32Could that really be fake?
00:37:33Exactly.
00:37:34The evidence is right in front of us.
00:37:35What else is there to argue about?
00:37:36Just apologize.
00:37:38Then tell me, which dessert did you buy yesterday?
00:37:41What flavor and what size?
00:37:42Mango mousse, original flavor, 70% sugar, plus a box of cheese squares.
00:37:46He even named the item and flavor that clearly.
00:37:48What else can they say now?
00:37:50No more excuses.
00:37:52Compensate them.
00:37:53Apologize and just close the business until you're fit to open.
00:37:56Then tell me, what time did you come to the store to buy the dessert?
00:37:59I came yesterday a little after three in the afternoon.
00:38:02A little after three yesterday afternoon was exactly when the supplier delivered the cream.
00:38:06Mia was busy in the back kitchen and I personally handled orders at the register.
00:38:10I remember every customer who came in during that time.
00:38:13I have never seen you before.
00:38:15You never came into my store.
00:38:17Your business is so busy and you have so many customers every day.
00:38:21It's normal that you don't remember me.
00:38:27Words alone prove nothing.
00:38:29Mia, pull up the store's fair security footage from around three yesterday afternoon right now.
00:38:34Okay, Aubrey.
00:38:37Look at the screen.
00:38:39Every person who came in or out around 3 p.m. yesterday is recorded and he never entered the store.
00:38:48I might have remembered it wrong.
00:38:50That's fine.
00:38:51Your memory can lie, but the mall's common area security footage can't.
00:38:56The security footage shows you did come to this floor and you did buy dessert, but you never entered my
00:39:01store.
00:39:02Tell the truth.
00:39:03Which store did you actually buy it from?
00:39:06I already said I remembered it wrong.
00:39:08I won't bring this up anymore.
00:39:09Isn't that enough?
00:39:10You came here and made inaccurate claims about my store and I have the right to resolve this through proper
00:39:15channels.
00:39:16Tell me who gave you the information and where you actually bought the food and we can settle this calmly.
00:39:21I didn't eat anything from the store.
00:39:23I bought milk tea from Ms. Blake's Star Sip Tea at Riverton Gallery.
00:39:27It made me sick.
00:39:28But Ms. Blake said she said she'd pay me to come here and make trouble.
00:39:33That's outrageous.
00:39:35Star Sip Tea actually tried to frame another store.
00:39:37That is disgusting.
00:39:38Their own product had problems and they still tried to frame someone else.
00:39:41Get this online.
00:39:42Everyone needs to see what Star Sip Tea did.
00:39:45Ryan, how did it go?
00:39:47Don't worry, Ms. Blake.
00:39:48I just saw that her store has turned into total chaos.
00:39:50Once the reporters expose it, Avery's store must be getting destroyed online right now.
00:39:55Good.
00:39:56Let me see how people online are cursing her now.
00:39:59What is it, Ms. Blake?
00:40:00Did they tear Avery apart too hard?
00:40:02Ryan, look carefully!
00:40:07Who are they cursing here?
00:40:13Star Sip Tea made someone sick with their own product and still blamed someone else.
00:40:17Disgusting.
00:40:18Framing a competitor?
00:40:20That is completely shameless.
00:40:21Zero integrity.
00:40:22I'm never going to Star Sip Tea again.
00:40:24Blocked.
00:40:25Damn it.
00:40:26That man actually came forward to clear Avery's name.
00:40:28Now my reputation is completely ruined!
00:40:31Ms. Blake, don't panic.
00:40:33We still have a way to recover.
00:40:34I already expected this might happen, so I prepared a backup plan in advance.
00:40:39What kind of backup plan?
00:40:42Will this method work?
00:40:43It will definitely work.
00:40:44Isn't this how everyone does damage control now?
00:40:46Trust me, there won't be a problem.
00:40:47It might even create reverse publicity for Star Sip Tea.
00:40:50Fine.
00:40:51I'll listen to you.
00:40:53Avery, check this out.
00:40:55Mrs. Blake is already trying white her reputation online.
00:40:59Pretty quick, huh?
00:41:00This again?
00:41:01Letting a temporary worker take the blame?
00:41:03If apologies worked, why would we need the police?
00:41:06Star Sip Tea is dead to me.
00:41:07Previously framed Avery's desserts and now shifting blame.
00:41:09There's something wrong with her character.
00:41:11You predicted exactly.
00:41:12She really found a scapegoat and claimed it was an individual employee's personal behavior
00:41:15and that the employee has been fired.
00:41:16She's even acting wronged, like she's also a victim.
00:41:19That's hilarious.
00:41:20Does she think everyone on the internet is dumb?
00:41:22People online aren't stupid.
00:41:24Her follower, Camper, keeps dropping.
00:41:26And the comments under that video are all scolding her.
00:41:28Ryan, Ryan.
00:41:29Let's see how you strike back now.
00:41:31Damn it.
00:41:33Why aren't people online buying it anymore?
00:41:35This is completely over now.
00:41:37Mr. Cole, I found out who Avery really is.
00:41:40Stop keeping me in suspense.
00:41:42Say it.
00:41:42Guess what?
00:41:43Avery runs Avery's dessert cake shop.
00:41:45Maison Villar is owned by her mother.
00:41:47Pulse Fitness is run by her husband, Liam.
00:41:48And next to her tech club belongs to her younger brother, Ethan.
00:41:51What did you say?
00:41:52The whole family?
00:41:54Are all of them her people?
00:42:00What?
00:42:01What did you say?
00:42:02The whole family?
00:42:04Are all of them her people?
00:42:06It's absolutely true.
00:42:09I checked Avery's business registrations and public records.
00:42:13The registered owners of those storps are Avery's mother, husband, and younger brother.
00:42:20Damn it!
00:42:21I nearly lost my voice offering them prime terms.
00:42:24And they still walked away.
00:42:27They've been playing me this entire time.
00:42:30This makes things difficult for us now.
00:42:32Difficult?
00:42:33Not at all.
00:42:35This actually works for me.
00:42:37I'll wipe them out all at once and save myself the trouble.
00:42:41We'll bring in more influencer-backed upscale stores like Starsip Tea and turn Riverton Galleria into a high-end mall.
00:42:51We'll completely outclass that dump across the street.
00:42:56Let's see who still goes over there, then.
00:42:59Brilliant.
00:43:00Mr. Cole, that move is brilliant.
00:43:02This is practically a blessing in disguise.
00:43:07Mr. Cole, we have a problem.
00:43:09What are you panicking about?
00:43:10Mrs. Blake's Starsip Tea seems like it's about to move out.
00:43:15Let's go.
00:43:16I want to see what stunt she's pulling now.
00:43:27Mrs. Blake, what are you doing?
00:43:29This is all because I listened to your terrible idea.
00:43:34You told me to push an employee out to take the blame and apologize.
00:43:40And the internet didn't buy it at all.
00:43:43Mrs. Blake, come on.
00:43:45Every business gets hate.
00:43:47You're an influencer.
00:43:49You know bad publicity is still publicity.
00:43:51It's better than being ignored.
00:43:53Fine.
00:43:54What move do I have left?
00:43:57Avery's cakes are basic.
00:43:59If we fly in this beverage master from Europe,
00:44:02our status goes through the roof.
00:44:04Her pathetic little dessert shop
00:44:06won't even be worthy of tying your shoelaces.
00:44:11Fine.
00:44:12I'll listen to you.
00:44:13We'll gamble on this one last move.
00:44:18Ryan, date the store of Impact Everyday Teeth Days.
00:44:22I'm where customer flow join you stabilized.
00:44:24You really do have a way.
00:44:25That's because you're willing to spend big, Mrs. Blake.
00:44:27Why don't we hype up this high-end concept and we're set.
00:44:30The post show stops.
00:44:31When to pay.
00:44:32Just wait to count the money.
00:44:33Two cups of that fancy milk tea you're giving away for free.
00:44:36Sorry, the giveaway ended at 12 o'clock.
00:44:38From now on, it's regular price.
00:44:40$15 per cup.
00:44:42What?
00:44:42The promotion ended and you're really charging $15 per cup?
00:44:45I only tried it out of curiosity.
00:44:47Now that I've tasted it, a $15 milk tea is nothing special.
00:44:50It tastes awful.
00:44:51Honestly, your $15 drink is nowhere near as good as the five cake and coffee set across
00:44:55the street.
00:44:56Who would be stupid enough to pay for this?
00:44:58Exactly.
00:44:59You really dare to charge sky-high prices?
00:45:01If I know it tasted dumb bad, I wouldn't have taken it even for Reef.
00:45:04I'm grateful freeloaders.
00:45:06So once it's not free, they won't pay?
00:45:08They seemed happy enough drinking it before.
00:45:10This might be because customers haven't adjusted to paying yet.
00:45:13It'll get better in a couple of days.
00:45:15What do you mean it'll get better in a couple of days?
00:45:16Look at the store.
00:45:17There isn't even a single person here.
00:45:19I spent so much money hiring a developer and running free promotions and this is what
00:45:22I get?
00:45:24Ms. Carter, most of the customers in the store are gone.
00:45:27Go ahead and deliver it.
00:45:29Understood.
00:45:31Ms. Blake, someone asked me to give this to you.
00:45:41Ryan, explain to me what this retail leasing plan is about.
00:45:48Ms. Blake, why are you so angry?
00:45:50This is just an ordinary mall leasing plan.
00:45:53An ordinary leasing plan?
00:45:55Look at what it says.
00:45:56Star Sip Tea will serve as the high-end representative brand to drive mall leasing and attract upscale
00:46:02customers.
00:46:03Aren't you clearly using me as bait for your leasing campaign?
00:46:07No, Ms. Blake, listen to me.
00:46:09No wonder you didn't give the product developer time to research flavors and kept pushing me
00:46:13to spend big on a high-end strategy.
00:46:15So you were in a hurry to push me out as your experiment.
00:46:19Ryan, you've been using me all along.
00:46:23I was doing this for Star Sip Tea too.
00:46:26Once we bring in high-end brands and raise the mall's level, your Star Sip Tea will be
00:46:33able to keep wealthy customers.
00:46:35Stop selling the empty promises.
00:46:37Look for yourself.
00:46:38These are my real losses.
00:46:39The cost of free promotions, raw materials, labor, and renovations.
00:46:43In less than half a week since opening, I'm down over 220 grand.
00:46:46Are you going to compensate me for these losses?
00:46:48How can you blame me, Ms. Blake?
00:46:50I worked my ass off pulling favors and building connections for you.
00:46:55You can't ask me to cover your losses.
00:46:58That's just the market.
00:46:59And I don't control the market.
00:47:01Who else is going to compensate me?
00:47:03You promised me a franchise.
00:47:06I have evidence that you intentionally cut Avery's power and jacked up her rent.
00:47:12If you don't pay up, I'll expose you.
00:47:16You're the one who begged me for a solution because you were desperate for fast profit,
00:47:20and now you're blaming me?
00:47:22If you're expired ingredients and employee of Bruchan get out, it's not clear which of
00:47:28us goes down first.
00:47:31Ryan, how dare you threaten me?
00:47:33I'll fight you for this!
00:47:38Ryan, you used me like a cash cow!
00:47:42I won't let you get away with this!
00:47:44If you weren't that dumb, I couldn't have used you.
00:47:53Oh my god, Starsiptee's owner is fighting the mall manager!
00:47:57I've disliked them for a long time.
00:47:59If it weren't for them, Avery's dessert cake shop wouldn't have moved out.
00:48:02Let them tear each other apart.
00:48:04They both deserve it.
00:48:11That's for lying to me.
00:48:14You crazy woman!
00:48:16Losing money drives you insane.
00:48:18Perfect!
00:48:18Let them destroy each other!
00:48:19Avery, your plan was flawless.
00:48:21The second this video goes viral, Starsiptee is going to be completely cancelled and River
00:48:25Gallery will be ruined.
00:48:27We can finally get some peace and quiet.
00:48:29I only handed a knife to two people who were already looking for their own downfall.
00:48:37Ryan!
00:48:38Look at this yourself!
00:48:39You got into a physical fight with Ms. Blake in the lobby, and the video is all over the
00:48:45internet.
00:48:45You have completely humiliated Riverton Gallery.
00:48:49Mr. Grant, please let me explain.
00:48:51You promised me kicking Avery out and bringing in Ms. Blake would upgrade this mall.
00:48:57Now Starsiptee is failing.
00:49:00Its reputation is trash.
00:49:02And you're standing here like nothing happened?
00:49:04Mr. Grant, you misunderstood.
00:49:05This was all part of my strategy.
00:49:07Strategy.
00:49:08Go on, tell me what strategy this is.
00:49:10I never liked Ms. Blake in the first place.
00:49:12She was a troublemaker who dragged down the mall's reputation.
00:49:14Now that she's collapsed, we can use this chance to remove that tumor and restart our
00:49:18leasing strategy.
00:49:19I don't care what scheme you claim this is.
00:49:21Bring foot traffic back within one month.
00:49:24If you can't, get out.
00:49:26Mr. Grant, you can count on me.
00:49:27One month, I'll fix it.
00:49:33Mr. Cole, this is the list of tenants for rent increases organized according to your instructions.
00:49:38Riverton Gallery has low foot traffic because the tenants aren't high-end enough.
00:49:42They're all small independent tenants dragging down the level.
00:49:45Good.
00:49:45Go raise the rent one by one according to this list.
00:49:47Mr. Cole, our reputation is bad right now.
00:49:50Tenants are already nervous.
00:49:51If we raise rent, they might all leave.
00:49:53In my mall, I decide whether rent goes up.
00:49:55What I'm doing now is screening, not catering.
00:49:57There is no room for negotiation.
00:49:58All independent tenants get a 30% rent increase.
00:50:00If they don't pay within one week, clear them out.
00:50:02Mr. Grant finds out.
00:50:04I'll handle Mr. Grant.
00:50:05Once I screen out the up-scare tenants and the foot traffic comes back, Mr. Grant will
00:50:09only listen to me.
00:50:09You just do as I say.
00:50:11Just wait.
00:50:11I'll soon turn Riverton Gallery into a high-end mall, Avery.
00:50:14When that day comes, Avery, even if your whole family gets on their knees and begs me,
00:50:18I will never let you back.
00:50:23What's taken so long to collect rent?
00:50:25What exactly am I paying you for?
00:50:31Mr. Cole, stop stammering.
00:50:33Spit it out.
00:50:35Mr. Cole, you should see this yourself.
00:50:43Women's clothing store, lease termination request.
00:50:46That lousy shop barely sells anything in a day.
00:50:49Good riddance.
00:50:55Snack shop, lease termination request.
00:50:57The grease smell from that place is awful.
00:51:00I already thought it lowered our standard.
00:51:01Let them leave.
00:51:03Ryan accessories, stationery, beauty stores.
00:51:07Every single one wants out?
00:51:12Mr. Cole, every small tenant filed to leave.
00:51:16None of them will pay the higher rent.
00:51:21Fine.
00:51:22Let them leave.
00:51:24Let all of them leave.
00:51:26I was just thinking it would be troublesome to force them out.
00:51:29Now they're leaving on their own, saving me the effort.
00:51:33I'm going to completely refresh Riverton Galleria and bring in truly high-end tenants.
00:51:41Avery can only fool small-time tenants like them.
00:51:45She dragged them to Aurelia Square and thinks that means victory?
00:51:49What do we do?
00:51:51Just wait and see.
00:51:53Once I turn Riverton Gallery into a high-end mall, those low-end shops at Aurelia Square will go out
00:51:59of business sooner or later.
00:52:00Avery will be left with nothing, too.
00:52:06By the way, what is the research on the high-end brands I asked for?
00:52:10Mr. Cole, don't worry.
00:52:12I've researched everything.
00:52:14There's a premium, accessible, luxury women's fashion brand.
00:52:18An imported beauty brand.
00:52:19A high-end floral studio.
00:52:21Two premium light meal concepts.
00:52:24And one high-end maternity and baby store.
00:52:27Have you contacted all of them?
00:52:28Yes.
00:52:29They all expressed preliminary interest in cooperation.
00:52:32They just want to do an on-visit first.
00:52:37Excellent.
00:52:38As long as we successfully sign these high-end tenants, we can revive the mall's foot traffic and completely crush
00:52:45Aurelia Square.
00:52:59Mr. Grant, what brings you here?
00:53:03Ryan, you useless idiot.
00:53:05All the small clench ran off, and you didn't bring in a single high-end talent.
00:53:10Is this how you do your job for me?
00:53:12Mr. Grant, I'm working on a solution.
00:53:14You know Avery has already expanded her store?
00:53:16A day cake shop and night bar concept, and business is booming.
00:53:20Aurelia Square's foot traffic is quickly.
00:53:23Mr. Grant, give me a little more time.
00:53:25Three days, Ryan.
00:53:26Attendance and traffic.
00:53:27Fail, and you're finished.
00:53:34Please, all of you, don't go.
00:53:38I was wrong.
00:53:39I shouldn't have raised your rent.
00:53:41I shouldn't have pushed you.
00:53:43Now you know you were wrong?
00:53:45Where was this earlier?
00:53:46Yes, yes, I was confused.
00:53:48I was a bastard.
00:53:49I'll cancel the rent increase immediately.
00:53:51Not only will I stop the increase, I'll cut rent by 50%, and all management fees will be waived.
00:53:56A 50% reduction?
00:53:58Mr. Cole, you change your face faster than people turn pages.
00:54:01I, Ryan Cole, swear to God, if I go back on my word, may lightning strike me.
00:54:07From now on, I'll cooperate with you properly and never make things difficult again.
00:54:13We'll talk it over.
00:54:14Moving shops is a hassle, after all.
00:54:17No problem.
00:54:18Take your time discussing it.
00:54:20I'll wait here for your answer.
00:54:23No matter how long it takes, I'll wait.
00:54:37Messis, you're finally back.
00:54:40How did the discussion go?
00:54:41Have you decided to stay?
00:54:43Mr. Turner, Cole, we discussed it all day.
00:54:47In the end, we decided we won't move after all, unless you agree to the following conditions.
00:54:56Name them.
00:54:56Whatever the conditions are, I'll agree.
00:54:58The conditions are full rent exclusion, full renovation coverage, and an additional $15,000 in emotional distress compensation for each
00:55:10store.
00:55:11Free rent is no problem.
00:55:12Full renovation coverage is no problem.
00:55:15Compensation, compensation can be discussed too.
00:55:18Name a number.
00:55:18I'll borrow the money if I have to.
00:55:26Ryan, you really are stupid to the core.
00:55:29We were messing with you.
00:55:31Couldn't you tell?
00:55:33Miss Turner, I'm begging you.
00:55:36I'm on my knees.
00:55:37I'll slap myself if that's what it takes, okay?
00:55:41I'll do anything you want, as long as you come back.
00:55:44I'll work like a servant for you.
00:55:46I was wrong.
00:55:47I was really wrong.
00:55:48Ryan, give up.
00:55:49We would rather change careers than stay in Rivertown, Galea.
00:55:59Good thing you arranged everything in advance.
00:56:02Otherwise, some tenants might really have been fooled back by.
00:56:06Ryan's sweet talk.
00:56:08This should be Ryan's final ending, right?
00:56:10He's completely collapsed.
00:56:12That's still too easy on him.
00:56:19This is evidence that Ryan misappropriated mall funds, falsified leasing accounts, and
00:56:24withheld employee wages.
00:56:26Send it anonymously to Mr. Grant at Riverton Gallery.
00:56:29Make absolutely sure he receives it.
00:56:32Consider it done.
00:56:44What's going on?
00:56:45Police cars just stopped downstairs.
00:56:46Looks like they came from Riverton Gallery across the street.
00:56:50I heard Ryan got arrested.
00:56:52He misappropriated public funds and embezzled a lot of money.
00:56:55That property manager?
00:56:57The one who forced all those tenants out?
00:57:00Serves him right.
00:57:02Someone like that should have been arrested long ago.
00:57:05Avery, this feels so satisfying.
00:57:07This is what happens when someone is ungrateful and burns the bridge after crossing it.
00:57:12Yes, he earned it.
00:57:17Huh, what kind of day is this?
00:57:19Why is she here?
00:57:21Rare guest.
00:57:29Mrs. Blake, what brings you here?
00:57:35What are you here for?
00:57:36To support our business?
00:57:38I'm afraid we're not blessed enough to serve such an honored guests.
00:57:42Turn left at the door.
00:57:43Take care.
00:57:43Wait.
00:57:45I know a secret.
00:57:47It has to do with your family.
00:57:51What is it?
00:57:54I need to speak with Avery alone.
00:58:07Go ahead.
00:58:08What secret?
00:58:10Actually, back then, Ryan wasn't so determined to drive you out only because of my kickback.
00:58:15Oh?
00:58:19Because someone paid him a sum of money and ordered him to get you out of Riverville Gallery.
00:58:24Who?
00:58:25I don't know exactly who it was, but I heard him on the phone calling that person, Mr. Carter.
00:58:33Are you sure?
00:58:35I'm sure.
00:58:36I heard Ryan say on the phone, Mr. Carter, don't worry.
00:58:41I'll make sure that woman gets out.
00:58:44Why are you only telling me this now?
00:58:47Avery, I know I'm not a good person, but I don't want to take the blame for this.
00:58:50After Ryan got arrested, he pushed all the responsibility onto me and said I was the one who told him
00:58:55to cut your power.
00:58:56Now my sugar dad has against me because of Ryan, and I have nothing left.
00:59:01You sued Starsip Cha for damon brad and reputation trites?
00:59:05Could you show mercy in stopping from frozen my account?
00:59:09Dropping the lawsuit is impossible.
00:59:12But if you're willing to testify in court and identify that Ryan was acting under someone's instruction, I can consider
00:59:18a settlement.
00:59:20You...
00:59:20Mrs. Blake, grown-ups answer what they do.
00:59:23Consider it carefully.
00:59:34Mom, has Liam's father returned to Riverville?
00:59:41So you found out after all.
00:59:48So it was your father who ordered Ryan to drive me out?
00:59:52Yes.
00:59:54Why?
00:59:54To him, your shop is a disgrace to the family.
00:59:58He wants you to give it up, stay home, or take a pointless position at his company.
01:00:04Embarrassing?
01:00:05I make money with my own hands.
01:00:07How embarrassing is that?
01:00:10Avery, you know what he's like.
01:00:12He's old-fashioned and extremely controlling.
01:00:20What about you?
01:00:21Did you know this all along?
01:00:25Avery, I'm sorry.
01:00:26I really didn't know he would go this far.
01:00:29Have him come see me tomorrow.
01:00:34Avery...
01:00:34If he doesn't come, we get divorced.
01:00:40So, you're finally willing to see me?
01:00:46Mr. Carter, you've got some good tricks up your sleeve.
01:00:48Women who don't know their place require harsher lessons.
01:00:51I told you, marrying into the Carter family means staying out of the public eye.
01:00:56That pathetic little shop of yours doesn't even make enough in a year to pay for one of my cars.
01:01:02That's why I moved it to Aloria Square.
01:01:05Now, its annual net profit can probably buy ten of your cars.
01:01:10Sharp tongue.
01:01:12You think moving here means you've won?
01:01:14I know the developer of Aloria Square.
01:01:16With one from me, you'll still have to get out.
01:01:19Is that so?
01:01:20Then you may be disappointed.
01:01:25Mr. Carter, I'm not a tenant of Aloria Square now.
01:01:29I'm a shareholder here.
01:01:36Mr. Carter, don't play such low tricks again.
01:01:38Save your cheap tricks for someone else, Miss Mr. Carter.
01:01:42It really lowers your status.
01:01:44Have a nice day, and find your own way out.
01:01:49Avery, I'm sorry.
01:01:50I should have gone earlier.
01:01:53You don't need to say more.
01:01:55Liam, I don't blame you.
01:02:00Avery, I knew you were the kindest.
01:02:05We should spend some time apart.
01:02:07You want to divorce me?
01:02:09Not divorce.
01:02:11We need to separate and calm down for a while.
01:02:14You need to think clearly about whether you are Daniel's son.
01:02:18Or Avery's husband.
01:02:21When you have the answer, come find me.
01:02:24Okay.
01:02:25I'll wait for you.
01:02:40I'll wait for you.
01:02:44Avery, the turnover of our day cafe and night bar concept store has hit a new high again this month.
01:02:52Good work.
01:02:53Next month, everyone gets a bonus.
01:02:56Thank you, Avery.
01:02:57If we keep this up, we can really consider opening a branch store and piss off those who look down
01:03:01on us.
01:03:02Don't rush to get proud.
01:03:04First, run the store in front of Unswell and take good care of every customer.
01:03:08Only when the foundation's solid is when the building rises high.
01:03:12I know, Avery.
01:03:13I'm just imagining it a bit early.
01:03:21Liam is here.
01:03:22You guys talk.
01:03:23I'll go clean up the plates first.
01:03:27I made your favorite dish.
01:03:30Avery, I've already quit my job at my dad's company.
01:03:33What about the gym?
01:03:34I've handed over to my apprentice to manage.
01:03:36I've opened a sports goods company without relying on the family resources I started from scratch.
01:03:42You're sure about this?
01:03:44I'm sure.
01:03:45I am Avery's husband.
01:03:46I was before and I will be in the future.
01:03:49Fine.
01:03:50Let me taste what you cooked first.
01:03:52She's mentioned you several times.
01:03:54Okay.
01:04:01Avery, the company has signed two big orders this month.
01:04:04At this rate, we'll be able to recup our investment by the end of the year.
01:04:07Nice.
01:04:08Looks like the effort paid off.
01:04:13Liam, you're off work too.
01:04:15You've worked hard.
01:04:16Come on, let's go home.
01:04:18I'll make you a late night meal.
01:04:19Thank you, Mom.
01:04:27Liam, I hear entrepreneurship is tough.
01:04:31You sure you don't want to join me instead?
01:04:33I'm good.
01:04:34Starting my own company is exhausting, but I have freedom.
01:04:38I like that.
01:04:39All right, ambitious.
01:04:40Then I hope you become a big boss soon and protect me.
01:04:43Life may test the ones who refuse to give up, but it never truly lets them down.
01:04:49Imagine it up.
01:04:49Bye.
01:04:50Bye.