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00:00:00To fulfill my seriously-filled grandfather's last wish,

00:00:03I entered into a whirlwind marriage with a man I'd never even met before.

00:00:09Little did I expect him to turn out to be my boss.

00:00:14Sign this divorce agreement.

00:00:17You won't even give me a reason?

00:00:19And you want me to sign divorce papers?

00:00:22A reason?

00:00:23I came to pick you up,

00:00:25and I saw another man with his arm around you getting into a car!

00:00:29You got hurt on a business trip,

00:00:31and the first call you made wasn't to me, it was to him!

00:00:35I asked you to meet and discuss divorce,

00:00:38and you showed up at the hotel with a man.

00:00:41Have you been following me?

00:00:43I don't need to follow you.

00:00:45You've never been discreet.

00:00:47Because that's my cousin, Dylan, my aunt's son.

00:00:50You didn't even bother to check that before asking for a divorce?

00:00:56Alexander Sterling.

00:00:57For a whole year of marriage,

00:00:58you haven't made a single phone call,

00:01:00replied to a single message.

00:01:01From start to finish,

00:01:02have you ever treated me like your wife,

00:01:04and now you're acting like the victim?

00:01:07I stood in the passenger pickup zone at Halston City Airport for half an hour,

00:01:11but my flash marriage husband, Alexander Sterling, was nowhere to be seen.

00:01:15A year ago, Grandpa was seriously ill,

00:01:17and his only wish was to see me married,

00:01:20so I agreed to this arrangement.

00:01:21We've been married for a year, but we've never met.

00:01:24Just as I was getting worried,

00:01:25a silver sports car pulled up in front of me.

00:01:29Why are you here?

00:01:31Of course your cousin came to pick you up.

00:01:33Why the reluctant face?

00:01:35It's not reluctant.

00:01:36I just didn't expect you.

00:01:38Then who did you expect?

00:01:39Never mind, let's go.

00:01:40I'm treating you to a welcome back meal.

00:01:43Hang on.

00:01:44Grandpa said Alexander Sterling would come get me.

00:01:46You're way too naive.

00:01:48Has he ever reached out to you in the past year?

00:01:50He hasn't even made one phone call,

00:01:51and you think he'd show up?

00:01:52Get in the car and wait.

00:01:54It's too hot outside.

00:01:56While we were playfully tugging at each other,

00:01:59Alexander arrived at the airport.

00:02:01I'm at the airport.

00:02:03Take your medicine.

00:02:06Grandma?

00:02:07I see her.

00:02:09Alexander caught a glimpse of our backs.

00:02:11He froze, and his face darkened visibly.

00:02:14I'll call you back.

00:02:19I'll call you back.

00:02:26He texted, said something came up,

00:02:29and he can't make it.

00:02:30What could be more important than picking up his own wife?

00:02:38That afternoon, I reported to Ashford Group

00:02:41as Alexander's personal PR manager.

00:02:44What I didn't know was that he was also known as Lion Torrance.

00:02:48Lillan, head of the PR department,

00:02:51took me to the top floor to meet him.

00:02:53Miss Thorne,

00:02:54I heard you were working overseas before.

00:02:57Why the sudden transfer to headquarters?

00:02:59Do you and Mr. Sterling know each other?

00:03:02She was clearly fishing for my background.

00:03:05I didn't like such blunt prying.

00:03:07A PR professional should have good emotional intelligence.

00:03:11Her face fell.

00:03:13While waiting, Lillian tried again.

00:03:15Mr. Sterling's wife is flying back to Halicoke City today.

00:03:18He set aside all his work to pick her up.

00:03:21Such a loving couple.

00:03:23Great.

00:03:23Even the CEO goes to pick up his wife,

00:03:25but my husband won't even show his face.

00:03:33The elevator doors opened,

00:03:35and Alexander stepped out.

00:03:37Hello, Mr. Sterling.

00:03:38I'm Claire Thorne,

00:03:39transferred from the overseas branch as a PR manager.

00:03:42Come to my office.

00:03:43Do you know design?

00:03:50In his office,

00:03:51he flipped through my resume and paused on the last page.

00:03:54A little.

00:03:56Ashworth is expanding into fashion,

00:03:57and I think PR includes brand image,

00:04:00so I sketched a few designs.

00:04:02Hmm.

00:04:04Take her around to get familiar with the business.

00:04:06Give her a task to try.

00:04:08Yes, sir.

00:04:09That's it?

00:04:10That easy?

00:04:11Mr. Sterling is usually so strict in interviews,

00:04:13but he only asked two questions and passed her.

00:04:16My palms are sweating.

00:04:17The CEO has way too much presence.

00:04:20Lillian handed me their most difficult client,

00:04:23a pianist named Brandon.

00:04:25Colleagues said he was picky and sleazy.

00:04:29I quickly sclimmed the materials,

00:04:31and Brandon walked in.

00:04:38He sat right next to me,

00:04:40staring without blinking.

00:04:41I quietly inched away.

00:04:43Mr. White, hello.

00:04:45I'm Claire Thorne.

00:04:46I'll be handling the details of the dinner's background music with you.

00:04:50Is there something holding up your decision to collaborate?

00:04:53Whatever we can satisfy, we will.

00:04:56I hear you're preparing for a national tour.

00:04:59I can promise to set aside time at the dinner

00:05:01to promote your tour as a bonus.

00:05:05Miss Thorne's offer is very tempting.

00:05:08Feel free to look over the contract.

00:05:10We can adjust anything right away.

00:05:11Too many words.

00:05:12I don't want to read.

00:05:13Come closer and read the terms to me.

00:05:15I kept a safe distance and began reading,

00:05:17but his eyes roamed all over me,

00:05:20making me extremely uncomfortable.

00:05:22Suddenly, he leaned in abruptly

00:05:23and reached for the necklace around my neck.

00:05:25I instinctively jerked back.

00:05:28If you like this necklace, Mr. White,

00:05:31I'll order one and send it to your office after the meeting.

00:05:34Shall we continue with the contract?

00:05:36I don't think Ashfield Group is sincere about working together.

00:05:39In that case, no point in continuing.

00:05:42He looked like he had me cornered,

00:05:43with even a hint of threat in his eyes.

00:05:45Just then, the door pushed open.

00:05:49Alexander walked expressionlessly up to Brandon,

00:05:52placing himself in front of me.

00:05:54The deal is off.

00:05:56Mr. White,

00:05:57you have no basic respect for Ashfield Group's female employees.

00:06:00We have no interest in working with someone like you.

00:06:03It's just background music.

00:06:05We can find another musician.

00:06:07Looking at his broad back,

00:06:08I felt a flicker of gratitude.

00:06:11Brandon stormed out in a rage,

00:06:13slamming the door.

00:06:16Lillian,

00:06:17you didn't check Brandon's character before trying to sign him?

00:06:20If trouble arises,

00:06:21Ashford would be the one taking the blame.

00:06:23As PR professionals,

00:06:25your job is to solve the company's crisis,

00:06:28not create them.

00:06:29If you don't even have that basic compatibility,

00:06:31go to finance and collect your severance.

00:06:34Claire,

00:06:35I booked a table at Happy West Restaurant.

00:06:387.30,

00:06:38don't be late.

00:06:39Monica will be there too.

00:06:41Let's celebrate your return to Hauksic City.

00:06:43If you say no,

00:06:44I'll drive right up to your office building and pick you up.

00:06:48Fine.

00:06:49Then I'll bring Lian Torrance along.

00:06:52I sent Lian Torrance another message

00:06:54with the restaurant address and time.

00:06:56He replied that he'd come later.

00:06:58At the restaurant,

00:06:59my cousin and Monica were being all lovey-dovey.

00:07:02You two are ridiculous.

00:07:04Can't you tone down the PDA in public?

00:07:07Didn't you say your husband was coming?

00:07:09Where is he?

00:07:10Is he too shy for a first meeting?

00:07:12He'll be here.

00:07:13Hopefully someone won't stand us up again.

00:07:15Shut up.

00:07:16When he gets here,

00:07:17don't be so sarcastic.

00:07:18Time ticked by.

00:07:197.40.

00:07:20I sent Lian Torrance two messages

00:07:22asking if he was held up

00:07:23and saying we could reschedule.

00:07:24Both disappeared into the void.

00:07:26No reply.

00:07:27What kind of man is this?

00:07:29Standing us up over and over.

00:07:30Just divorce him already.

00:07:31Like Claire needs to throw herself at him.

00:07:33Don't make it worse.

00:07:35Maybe something came up.

00:07:37I nodded without a word.

00:07:39Two messages,

00:07:40no response.

00:07:41Coming out of the restroom,

00:07:43I ran into Alexander.

00:07:44His face was terrible,

00:07:46like he was boiling with rage.

00:07:49Mr. Stilling,

00:07:51what a coincidence.

00:07:52Are you here for dinner too?

00:07:55Business meeting.

00:07:58He turned and left without looking back.

00:08:01That night,

00:08:02Lian Torrid never showed up.

00:08:05Claire,

00:08:05tell Grandpa honestly,

00:08:06is there anyone you like besides Lian Torrance?

00:08:10Grandpa,

00:08:11what are you talking about?

00:08:12I work every day,

00:08:13I don't have time to like anyone else.

00:08:15I don't even know

00:08:15what kind of busy person Lian Torrance is.

00:08:17Seeing him is harder than reaching the sky.

00:08:19Lian Torrance is a businessman.

00:08:21Being busy is normal.

00:08:23Don't rush feelings.

00:08:23They grow with effort.

00:08:25I know,

00:08:26Grandpa.

00:08:26Get some rest.

00:08:28After hanging up,

00:08:29I texted Lian Torrance again.

00:08:30I know you're busy.

00:08:31If you have time,

00:08:32give me a call.

00:08:33We should at least meet once.

00:08:35Waited half the night,

00:08:36still no reply.

00:08:37So I stayed up

00:08:38and compiled a list of alternative pianists

00:08:40to replace Brandon.

00:08:43Come in.

00:08:47Mr. Strilling,

00:08:48here's a list of talented pianists

00:08:49I put together.

00:08:49Leave the file.

00:08:50The PR team will handle negotiations from here.

00:08:52As I went to set it down,

00:08:53my eyes landed on a divorce agreement

00:08:55on his desk.

00:08:56Alexander is getting a divorce?

00:08:57But didn't he go pick up his wife yesterday?

00:08:59What are you looking at?

00:09:00I met his icy stare

00:09:01and broke out in a cold sweat.

00:09:02Get out.

00:09:03Don't look at things

00:09:04you're not supposed to see.

00:09:05I hurried out,

00:09:06my heart pounding.

00:09:11Where's Alexander?

00:09:13Mr. Sterling is busy.

00:09:14He hasn't arrived yet.

00:09:16Where's my seat?

00:09:22I led her to her place.

00:09:23The moment she saw it,

00:09:25she lost her temper.

00:09:26I'm Alexander's woman

00:09:27and you put me in such a remote spot?

00:09:29Are you deliberately targeting me?

00:09:31Miss Moss,

00:09:32you're overthinking it.

00:09:33Every seat was carefully considered.

00:09:35I'm not treating anyone differently.

00:09:37You're incompetent

00:09:38and making excuses.

00:09:39I'll have Alexander fire you.

00:09:41What's your name?

00:09:42Her name is Claire Thorne.

00:09:44Somehow,

00:09:44Alexander had already arrived.

00:09:46Alexander,

00:09:47you're here.

00:09:48My seat is so far away,

00:09:49I can't even see the back of your head.

00:09:50I want to sit with you.

00:09:51Pretty please?

00:09:52Sit according to the seating amangement.

00:09:54If you don't want to,

00:09:55you can leave.

00:09:55Scarlet froze,

00:09:57embarrassed,

00:09:58wishing she could disappear

00:09:59into the floor.

00:10:02Near the end of the gala,

00:10:04I went backstage to wrap up.

00:10:05Scarlet was blocking the door

00:10:07with a glass of red wine.

00:10:08Miss Moss,

00:10:09is there something I can help you with?

00:10:12Stop pretending in front of me.

00:10:15Don't think you can be arrogant

00:10:16just because Alexander backs you?

00:10:18Remember your place.

00:10:20A lowly PR girl

00:10:21daring to order me around?

00:10:23I've noted everything you said,

00:10:25Miss Moss.

00:10:29I tried to walk past her,

00:10:31but my foot caught.

00:10:32She deliberately stepped on my hem

00:10:34with her high heel.

00:10:36Who said you could leave

00:10:37before I finished speaking?

00:10:42Move your foot.

00:10:45Trying to scare me?

00:10:47Go ahead and tattle.

00:10:48You'll be the one

00:10:49getting kicked out.

00:10:51I'd advise you to rein it in,

00:10:53Miss Moss.

00:10:54Your new drama

00:10:55just started promotions.

00:10:57You wouldn't want to ruin it

00:10:58under your own heel tonight.

00:11:01You think a little PR

00:11:03can throw her weight around

00:11:04in showbays?

00:11:05I can't.

00:11:06But the cameras probably caught

00:11:07your little tantrum.

00:11:08If the public finds out

00:11:10you're nothing like your screen image,

00:11:12it might affect more

00:11:13than just ratings.

00:11:15Furious,

00:11:16she threw the wine in my face.

00:11:17Then she raised her hand

00:11:18to slap me.

00:11:18I caught her wrist,

00:11:19stepping on my dress,

00:11:21throwing wine,

00:11:22trying to slap me.

00:11:23Do you really want to destroy

00:11:24your pure girl image?

00:11:28I let go of her hand

00:11:29and walked away.

00:11:31Behind me,

00:11:31her hysterical voice rang out.

00:11:33Just wait!

00:11:34This isn't over!

00:11:35Alexander came backstage later.

00:11:36I heard he didn't defend Scarlet,

00:11:38but scolded her instead,

00:11:39saying that as a public figure

00:11:41she should mind her behavior

00:11:42and not affect the Ashworth Gala.

00:11:44In the end,

00:11:45Alexander had his driver

00:11:46take her home.

00:11:47She had no choice

00:11:48but to comply.

00:11:49I was struggling

00:11:49to wipe wine stains

00:11:51off my white dress.

00:11:52The collar was already a mess.

00:11:54I couldn't go out like this.

00:11:58Alexander appeared

00:11:59out of nowhere.

00:12:02You drive me home.

00:12:04I've been drinking

00:12:05and can't drive.

00:12:09It seemed odd,

00:12:11but I didn't dare

00:12:12disobey my boss.

00:12:13In the car,

00:12:15he handed me some tissues.

00:12:19Your dress is dirty.

00:12:21It wouldn't look right

00:12:21going back like that.

00:12:23I'll take you to get changed.

00:12:27He had me drive to KL,

00:12:29a world-famous luxury brand

00:12:31I loved

00:12:32but could only afford

00:12:33occasionally as a treat.

00:12:35Pick whatever you like.

00:12:38Mr. Sterling,

00:12:39you really don't have

00:12:40to buy me clothes.

00:12:41As my personal PR,

00:12:42you can't afford

00:12:43to lose face.

00:12:46Seeing no way

00:12:46to refuse,

00:12:47I picked a dress.

00:12:48The sales ascendant

00:12:50immediately became eager.

00:12:51Excellent taste.

00:12:52This is this season's

00:12:53new limited edition.

00:12:54It will look wonderful

00:12:55on you.

00:12:56The assistant skillfully

00:12:57ushered me to the fitting room

00:12:58without giving me

00:12:59a chance to refuse.

00:13:01This dress truly suits you.

00:13:03Mrs. Sterling

00:13:04is such a beauty.

00:13:07You're mistaken.

00:13:08I'm not Mrs. Sterling.

00:13:12Go pick out

00:13:13a pair of shoes to match.

00:13:14Yes, sir.

00:13:16Mr. Sterling,

00:13:17you've already bought

00:13:17me the dress.

00:13:17I can buy the shoes myself.

00:13:19You don't have to spend more.

00:13:20No need.

00:13:21It's an employee benefit.

00:13:24He went straight

00:13:25to the register

00:13:26and paid.

00:13:27As I walked out

00:13:28in the new shoes,

00:13:29I twisted my ankle slightly.

00:13:32Just as I thought

00:13:33I'd fall,

00:13:34a large hand

00:13:35steadied my arm.

00:13:38Thank you,

00:13:39Mr. Sterling.

00:13:41Just then,

00:13:42his phone rang.

00:13:46Mr. Sterling,

00:13:47regarding the divorce agreement

00:13:48you asked me to prepare,

00:13:50it still needs

00:13:50Mrs. Sterling's signature.

00:13:53I'll text you later.

00:13:58Alexander,

00:13:59isn't it the company

00:14:00gala tonight?

00:14:01Why are you calling Grandma?

00:14:02Grandma, I...

00:14:04You've been calling her Claire.

00:14:06What's her full name?

00:14:07Oh, so you're asking

00:14:08about Claire.

00:14:09I'll tell you

00:14:10just this once,

00:14:11so listen carefully

00:14:13and don't forget again.

00:14:14Your wife's name

00:14:15is Claire Thorne.

00:14:21Alexander received

00:14:22the call from Grandma

00:14:23and when he heard the name,

00:14:24he was stunned

00:14:25for a moment.

00:14:26Have you finally realized

00:14:28Claire is wonderful

00:14:29and changed your mind?

00:14:33Grandma, it's late.

00:14:34I'll come see you

00:14:35another day.

00:14:37Alexander hurriedly

00:14:38ended the call

00:14:38and glanced at Claire nearby,

00:14:40assuming it was just

00:14:41a coincidence

00:14:42of the same name.

00:14:45The Claire in his memory

00:14:47was nothing like

00:14:47the woman before him.

00:14:49After finishing up

00:14:50at the gala,

00:14:51I came home exhausted.

00:14:53I pushed open

00:14:54the bedroom door

00:14:54and found my best friend

00:14:55Diana sprawled on my bed.

00:14:57And you're complaining

00:14:58about me?

00:14:59You came back

00:15:00to Halluxon City

00:15:01and didn't even meet up.

00:15:02I had to come to you.

00:15:04Sorry, sweetie.

00:15:05I've been working overtime

00:15:07these past two days.

00:15:08I was planning

00:15:09to catch up properly

00:15:10after this busy period.

00:15:13Your boss is so evil.

00:15:15You just started

00:15:16and he's already

00:15:17piling on the work.

00:15:18Vile capitalist.

00:15:21Actually,

00:15:21I've run into

00:15:22quite a bit of gossip

00:15:23about this capitalist lately.

00:15:26What gossip?

00:15:28Spill.

00:15:29I suspect

00:15:30our Mr. Sterling

00:15:31puts on a loving husband

00:15:32to act in public.

00:15:34But behind the scenes,

00:15:35he's a player.

00:15:36He also has a close

00:15:37female friend

00:15:38in entertainment

00:15:39and he's planning

00:15:40to divorce his wife.

00:15:42So,

00:15:43your boss

00:15:44is a hypocrite?

00:15:46Claire,

00:15:48working under someone

00:15:49like that

00:15:49must be so nerve-wracking.

00:15:51Why don't you quit

00:15:52and come work for me?

00:15:54Work for me

00:15:55and I promise you

00:15:56the good life.

00:15:58How about it?

00:15:59Our online shop

00:16:00is doing great.

00:16:01I can support myself.

00:16:02The shop

00:16:03is ours together.

00:16:04We're both bosses.

00:16:06It's different.

00:16:11And if your modeling agency

00:16:13ever needs me,

00:16:14I'll definitely help.

00:16:16So,

00:16:16are you quitting or not?

00:16:17You're already

00:16:18a boss yourself.

00:16:19Why work for someone else?

00:16:23Who doesn't want more money?

00:16:26Do you know how much

00:16:27Alexander's Senior Personal PR

00:16:29earns in a year?

00:16:31I just feel bad for you.

00:16:33Oh,

00:16:33and our online shop

00:16:34entered a design competition.

00:16:36If we place,

00:16:37we could do a co-branded

00:16:38collection with KL.

00:16:40Really?

00:16:42KL is a globally renowned

00:16:44luxury brand.

00:16:47collaborating with them

00:16:48is every designer's dream.

00:16:51I got excited

00:16:53and stayed up

00:16:54talking with Diana

00:16:54until 4 a.m.

00:16:59Diana dropped me off

00:17:00at the company

00:17:01in her Maybach.

00:17:03Several colleagues

00:17:03saw it.

00:17:04By the time

00:17:05I sat down

00:17:06at my desk,

00:17:07the whispers

00:17:07hadn't stopped.

00:17:17I heard a luxury car

00:17:18brought you to the office

00:17:19this morning.

00:17:20Who was that?

00:17:21Your husband?

00:17:22Or a suitor?

00:17:25Do you have a crush on me?

00:17:27What nonsense

00:17:28are you talking about?

00:17:29If you don't have

00:17:30a crush on me,

00:17:30why are you so eager

00:17:31to pry into my private life?

00:17:33Mr. Stralling

00:17:34already made clear

00:17:34what a PR's basic duties were.

00:17:36Let's focus on our work.

00:17:37The onlookers

00:17:38quickly dispersed.

00:17:39Lillian's face

00:17:40turned red,

00:17:41but she didn't dare

00:17:42say more.

00:17:43In the afternoon,

00:17:43Scarlett posted a long tweet

00:17:44falsely accusing me

00:17:45of threatening her

00:17:46backstage at the gala.

00:17:47The tweet included

00:17:47a photo of her

00:17:48bruised wrist.

00:17:49Isn't Ashford Group

00:17:50a top company

00:17:50in Halcyke City?

00:17:51Do they only care

00:17:52about degrees

00:17:53and not employee character?

00:17:54Hope Ashford

00:17:55makes a statement soon

00:17:56and fires Claire.

00:17:57The topic quickly trended

00:17:58and my name appeared

00:17:59on the trendy list.

00:18:00My colleagues went

00:18:02from whispering

00:18:03to openly pointing fingers.

00:18:04I turned off my phone

00:18:06expressionlessly,

00:18:07stood up,

00:18:07and headed for

00:18:08Alexander's office.

00:18:11Ethan stood by the desk

00:18:12apparently waiting

00:18:13to report it

00:18:13at the online

00:18:14sit you rock.

00:18:15Mr. Sterling,

00:18:16I will immediately

00:18:16clarify the truth

00:18:17to the public.

00:18:18Ashworth Group

00:18:19won't bear the blame.

00:18:20Handle it quickly.

00:18:21His tone had no hint

00:18:23of favoritism

00:18:23towards Scarlett.

00:18:24I got the picture

00:18:25right away,

00:18:26answered him,

00:18:27and turned to leave.

00:18:28Mr. Sterling,

00:18:30should we help Claire?

00:18:30No.

00:18:31A good PR

00:18:32has her own ways

00:18:32of handling things.

00:18:33But Mr. Sterling...

00:18:34Alexander narrowed

00:18:35his eyes dangerously

00:18:37and shot Ethan

00:18:37a cold glance.

00:18:39Ethan immediately

00:18:39fell silent.

00:18:40Let Claire take

00:18:41Scarlett down a peg.

00:18:42She's gone too far

00:18:43these past few years.

00:18:45After leaving

00:18:46the CEO's office,

00:18:47I immediately contacted

00:18:48the gala venue manger

00:18:49to request

00:18:50the surveillance footage.

00:18:54I'd like to pull

00:18:55the footage

00:18:55from June 25th

00:18:57at 10 p.m.,

00:18:57the backstage entrance

00:18:58of the Ashford Gala.

00:19:01Sorry, Miss Thorne.

00:19:02The footage

00:19:03from that location

00:19:04that night

00:19:05is all gone.

00:19:07I had expected

00:19:09Scarlett to delete it.

00:19:10I asked about

00:19:11other camera angles.

00:19:12The manager,

00:19:13not wanting to offend

00:19:14Alexander's people,

00:19:15copied all the footage

00:19:16for me.

00:19:20On the way back,

00:19:21I fast-forwarded

00:19:22through the footage

00:19:22and finally spotted

00:19:23a paparotter

00:19:24filming the backstage

00:19:25entrance.

00:19:31Mr. West Bennett,

00:19:32I see you were filming

00:19:34at the Ashton Gala

00:19:35backstage on the night

00:19:36of June 25th.

00:19:37I'd like to see

00:19:38the video you took

00:19:38that night.

00:19:39What video?

00:19:40I didn't get anything.

00:19:42On my way here,

00:19:43I checked out your page.

00:19:44It's full of gossip

00:19:45and tablaid clips.

00:19:47Filming is just a hobby.

00:19:49So what?

00:19:50You know better than anyone

00:19:52how much truth

00:19:52is in your commentary.

00:19:55Technically,

00:19:55that's all defamation.

00:19:57If you're willing

00:19:57to give me the video,

00:19:58I'll bring you

00:19:59ten times the profit.

00:20:00Otherwise,

00:20:01you'll soon receive

00:20:02a lawyer's letter

00:20:02from Ashton Group.

00:20:03If we get the video,

00:20:05we'll adranch an exclusive

00:20:06interview with Ashton Group.

00:20:09I did shoot some video

00:20:10that night.

00:20:11I'm willing to hand it over.

00:20:12Can you really get me

00:20:13an interview with Ashton Group?

00:20:15Of course.

00:20:20Wes Bennett

00:20:21finally sent me the video.

00:20:22I went back to the office

00:20:23and cut the key footage.

00:20:24I sent it,

00:20:25along with a document

00:20:26about the defamation

00:20:27of Ash Heald

00:20:27to Scarlett's agent.

00:20:29This is the video

00:20:29Claire sent.

00:20:31That bitch.

00:20:32I'll make sure Claire

00:20:33has nowhere to hide

00:20:34in Halston City.

00:20:35Ten minutes later,

00:20:36Scarlett posted

00:20:37an apology on Twitter.

00:20:38Public opinion

00:20:39flipped instantly.

00:20:40The whole incident

00:20:41took less than two hours

00:20:42from start to resolution.

00:20:44Mr. Stoling,

00:20:44Scarlett has issued

00:20:45an apology.

00:20:46Additionally,

00:20:46I've negotiated

00:20:47with her agent

00:20:47regarding the damage

00:20:48this incident caused

00:20:49Ashton Group.

00:20:50Scarlett has agreed

00:20:50to do ten free promotional

00:20:52events for Ashton Group.

00:20:53Hmm.

00:20:53Well done.

00:20:54Receiving his approval,

00:20:55my tense nerves

00:20:56finally relaxed.

00:20:57I responded

00:20:57and left the office.

00:20:58After I left,

00:20:59Alexander looked at the tweet

00:21:01I've posted on his computer,

00:21:02his eyes flickering.

00:21:04Maybe I should give her

00:21:06a chance to explain

00:21:06in person?

00:21:07He opened a drawer,

00:21:08took out the already

00:21:09prepared divorce agreement

00:21:10and fell into thought.

00:21:14I walked out of the company.

00:21:16I saw my cousin,

00:21:17Dylan's car.

00:21:26Why are you here?

00:21:27I saw the news online.

00:21:29I was worried,

00:21:29so I came to pick you up.

00:21:31Get in.

00:21:31Not wanting to attract

00:21:32more attention,

00:21:33I quickly got in.

00:21:36Are you okay?

00:21:38It's already handled.

00:21:40Good.

00:21:40Let's go home

00:21:41and have a big dinner.

00:21:42Nana is already preparing.

00:21:44Okay.

00:21:48After all that trouble,

00:21:50has your husband

00:21:51contacted you?

00:21:52No.

00:21:53My fingers paused

00:21:54over the keyboard.

00:21:55I shook my head.

00:21:56All this time married,

00:21:58Lion Torrance

00:21:59had never replied

00:22:00to my messages.

00:22:01It was like he vanished.

00:22:02Monica and Diana

00:22:04were both there

00:22:04and they'd made

00:22:05a huge feast.

00:22:11Feeling wronged,

00:22:12I drank a few too many

00:22:13and quickly got drunk.

00:22:16Why won't

00:22:16Leon Torrance

00:22:17answer my messages?

00:22:18He stood me up

00:22:19twice in a row,

00:22:19not even an explanation?

00:22:21What does he mean by that?

00:22:22If he doesn't want

00:22:23this marriage,

00:22:23then end it.

00:22:24Be straightforward.

00:22:25And here I was,

00:22:26still texting him.

00:22:27Who does he think he is?

00:22:28Alexander?

00:22:29Even with Alexander,

00:22:30I wouldn't grovel like this.

00:22:31He's the busiest man

00:22:32in the world.

00:22:33So busy.

00:22:33Why get married?

00:22:34Stay single forever!

00:22:35Huh.

00:22:36Men,

00:22:36what's so great

00:22:37about Leon Torrance?

00:22:38Making my baby so sad.

00:22:40Is he even a man?

00:22:41All the models

00:22:42at my agency

00:22:43have long legs,

00:22:43broad shoulders,

00:22:44narrow waist,

00:22:45and six-packs.

00:22:46Take your pick.

00:22:46Deal!

00:22:47You can't back out.

00:22:49I want six-packs,

00:22:51not Lion Torrance.

00:22:54My phone rang.

00:22:55Caller ID,

00:22:56Leon Torrance.

00:23:01How dare you call?

00:23:03Claire is my precious.

00:23:05I hold her like she might break.

00:23:08And you make her suffer like this?

00:23:09When are you finally going

00:23:11to meet Claire?

00:23:17Tell her to get ready

00:23:18for a divorce.

00:23:19Why are you all still here?

00:23:20Don't you have homes to go to?

00:23:21Claire,

00:23:22Leon Torrance says

00:23:23he wants a divorce.

00:23:25What?

00:23:25Diana,

00:23:26what did you just say?

00:23:27Your cousin answered the phone.

00:23:28Leon Torrance said

00:23:29he wants to meet tomorrow night

00:23:30to discuss divorce.

00:23:31He'll text the address.

00:23:32Did he say why?

00:23:34No.

00:23:34He hung up after saying divorce.

00:23:37I'm fine.

00:23:38You guys go to bed.

00:23:39Lion Torrance and I

00:23:40don't have feelings for each other.

00:23:41Divorce is normal.

00:23:42Go rest.

00:23:42I want to go back to sleep.

00:23:43Claire tossed and turned

00:23:44until dawn.

00:23:45She got up and rushed

00:23:46to the company,

00:23:46slipping into an elevator

00:23:47just as the doors were closing.

00:23:49Good morning,

00:23:49Mr. Streeling,

00:23:50Executive Assistant,

00:23:51Ethan.

00:23:51I awkwardly shrank

00:23:52into the corner of the elevator.

00:23:53Just as I took out my phone,

00:23:54I saw a text from

00:23:55Leon Torrance to go

00:23:56with the meeting address and time.

00:23:57Days of pent anger

00:23:57surged in my head

00:23:58to accept up the phallic way to gator.

00:23:59The sound came from

00:24:00Alexander's pocket.

00:24:01I looked up at Alexander

00:24:01in confusion,

00:24:02then down at my phone.

00:24:03What a coincidence.

00:24:04Claire Thornton.

00:24:06Yes?

00:24:07Any instructions,

00:24:07Assistant Ethan?

00:24:08One of Ashvin's branches

00:24:09has an issue.

00:24:09We need to go on a business trip.

00:24:11The head of PR

00:24:11broke his leg unexpectedly.

00:24:12Mr. Sterling said

00:24:13to bring you along.

00:24:14What happened?

00:24:15The elevator dinged

00:24:16at the top floor.

00:24:17Alexander stepped out first.

00:24:18Let's discuss

00:24:19in the conference room.

00:24:20Alexander walked into his office,

00:24:22his face still dark

00:24:23and unpleasant

00:24:23since the phone call last night.

00:24:25Just thinking about

00:24:25the humiliation

00:24:26his flash wife

00:24:26had repeatedly caused him

00:24:28made his blood boil.

00:24:29He would never be

00:24:29convinced of and disrespected.

00:24:31He says,

00:24:31open the messages,

00:24:32saw the exclamation mark

00:24:33filled content

00:24:33in his fingers

00:24:34until he nearly crushed the phone.

00:24:36Filled with frustration,

00:24:36he called his lawyer.

00:24:38I'm not going tonight.

00:24:39You represent me fully.

00:24:41Just get that woman

00:24:41to sign the divorce papers.

00:24:43The fur exhibition

00:24:43at the Livell City branch

00:24:44is about to launch,

00:24:45but it's facing strong opposition

00:24:46from anti-fur activists.

00:24:48Mr. Sterling said

00:24:49you performed well before,

00:24:50so he wants us to take

00:24:50some people to Livell City

00:24:51to handle it

00:24:52and ensure the exhibition

00:24:53goes smoothly.

00:24:53When do we leave?

00:24:54Time is tight.

00:24:55Depart this evening.

00:24:56Go home and prepare now.

00:24:57Okay.

00:24:58I focused entirely on work,

00:25:00taking notes

00:25:01from the always serious Ethan

00:25:03and completely forgot

00:25:04about meeting

00:25:05Lion Torrance

00:25:06that evening

00:25:06to discuss divorce.

00:25:13I saw Alexander

00:25:14standing next to Ethan

00:25:15from a distance

00:25:16and was startled.

00:25:18Mr. Sterling,

00:25:19you're coming too?

00:25:21The moment the words

00:25:23left my mouth,

00:25:23I wanted to bite my tongue.

00:25:26Can I come?

00:25:29No, that's not what I meant.

00:25:30I just thought

00:25:31you must be very busy.

00:25:39I heard you're married.

00:25:40Is your husband handsome?

00:25:42Got a photo on your phone?

00:25:45He doesn't like taking pictures.

00:25:47Cool.

00:25:48Such personality.

00:25:49I forced an even more awkward smile

00:25:51and quickly steered

00:25:52the conversation back to work.

00:25:54Alexander leaned back

00:25:55in his seat

00:25:55with his eyes closed.

00:25:57His brow deeply furrowed.

00:25:59He had claustrophobia.

00:26:06Mr. Sterling,

00:26:07are you okay?

00:26:08I'm fine.

00:26:09As I passed Alexander's seat

00:26:10while Dior paying,

00:26:11his face was frighteningly pale.

00:26:13Mr. Sterling,

00:26:14are you unwell?

00:26:15Should Assistant Ethan

00:26:16take you to the hospital?

00:26:17Just a headache.

00:26:18I have medicine in my bag.

00:26:19Would you like one?

00:26:20Don't tell anyone about it.

00:26:21His words carried a warning.

00:26:23I nodded like a pecking chick.

00:26:24I went to my room,

00:26:25turned on my phone,

00:26:26and saw more than 30 missed calls

00:26:27from the same unknown number.

00:26:29Just as I was about to call

00:26:30the show he quap.

00:26:31Hello, who's this?

00:26:31I'm Lion Torrance, lawyer.

00:26:33Wasting have you been unreachable?

00:26:34Claire, it's Aldi 9N.

00:26:35When are you coming?

00:26:36Tell Lion Torrance

00:26:36I don't wait to meet today.

00:26:37What about the divorce?

00:26:38He stood me up first.

00:26:39Alexander's phone rang abruptly.

00:26:41The lawyer was calling.

00:26:42Mr. Sterling,

00:26:42sorry to bother you.

00:26:43As you instructed,

00:26:44I arrived early

00:26:44and waited for Miss Claire,

00:26:45but she...

00:26:45Where is she?

00:26:46I called her more than 30 times.

00:26:47Her finally got through.

00:26:48She what?

00:26:48Miss Claire said

00:26:49she doesn't have time to meet today

00:26:50and we'll discuss

00:26:51the divorce another time.

00:26:52She also said

00:26:52this is payback

00:26:53for you standing her up twice.

00:26:54Payback?

00:26:55What right does she have

00:26:56to talk about payback with me?

00:26:58Alexander laughed

00:26:59in bitter anger.

00:27:01Fine.

00:27:01If she won't sign,

00:27:02don't push it.

00:27:03I'll handle it myself later.

00:27:05Understood,

00:27:05Mr. Sterling.

00:27:06I won't disturb you further.

00:27:09Early the next morning,

00:27:10our team arrived

00:27:11at the exhibition hall.

00:27:12Everyone was on edge,

00:27:13fully prepared.

00:27:14I took a deep breath,

00:27:15gripped the contingency plan

00:27:16and stood guard

00:27:17at the venue entrance.

00:27:17Anti-fur protesters

00:27:18are already at the entrance.

00:27:19Quite a few,

00:27:19stick to the plan.

00:27:20Say no to realtors,

00:27:21no harm!

00:27:22Before long,

00:27:22protesters carrying signs

00:27:23flooded into the hall.

00:27:24Heartless Corporation,

00:27:25get out of Leary City!

00:27:27Boycott fur!

00:27:28Protect wildlife!

00:27:29Let humans and animals

00:27:30coexist!

00:27:30Oh, the crowd

00:27:31immediately stepped forward

00:27:32with the staff.

00:27:33In the cast,

00:27:33someone pushed me from behind.

00:27:34I fell, slamming my elbow hard

00:27:36against the edge of a step.

00:27:37Grinning my teeth,

00:27:38I pushed myself up.

00:27:39Grab the microphone.

00:27:41Everyone,

00:27:41please calm down.

00:27:43We invited you here

00:27:44to show you

00:27:44that our fur exhibition

00:27:45is definitely worth seeing.

00:27:47I hope you'll stay and watch.

00:27:49You won't be disappointed.

00:27:50The crowd gradually settled

00:27:51and the exhibition

00:27:53proceeded smoothly.

00:27:56After the show

00:27:57opened successfully,

00:27:58the lead model

00:27:59Anthony was invited on stage.

00:28:01All lives are equal.

00:28:02We condemn

00:28:03and boycott those

00:28:04who kill animals

00:28:05for profit

00:28:05or sick pleasure.

00:28:07Every life

00:28:07deserves respect.

00:28:10The fur displayed

00:28:12by Ashton Group

00:28:12is all made

00:28:13from faux fur

00:28:13and synthetic fibers.

00:28:15We didn't announce

00:28:15this earlier

00:28:16because we didn't want

00:28:17to ruin the mystery

00:28:17and surprise of the exhibition.

00:28:18We sincerely apologize

00:28:19for any misunderstanding

00:28:20this may have caused

00:28:21among animal lovers.

00:28:22Thunderose claws

00:28:23filled the hall.

00:28:24The fur exhibition

00:28:25was a complete success.

00:28:26I had just reached

00:28:27the elevator entrance.

00:28:29Claire.

00:28:29When Alexander's deep voice

00:28:31suddenly came

00:28:31from behind me.

00:28:36Mr. Strilling,

00:28:37is there something else?

00:28:39You're injured.

00:28:40I'll have the hotel doctor

00:28:41take a look.

00:28:45Thank you for your concern,

00:28:47Mr. Strilling.

00:29:01The doctor quickly came

00:29:03to give me medicine.

00:29:04Then Uri was like

00:29:05Aeronium sand tide.

00:29:08I was too

00:29:09asapyridus ago.

00:29:10And just at that moment,

00:29:12my brother Dylan's call

00:29:13came through.

00:29:20I sprained my arm.

00:29:22The doctor is applying medicine

00:29:23and massaging it.

00:29:26It hurts.

00:29:28So much I could cry.

00:29:31Alexander stood aside,

00:29:33quietly listening to the way

00:29:35she can nearly spoke

00:29:36in a soft voice.

00:29:40his eyes gradually darkening.

00:29:45That must be her husband

00:29:46on the phone.

00:29:48She only acts like that

00:29:49with someone she likes.

00:29:52My wife won't even meet me.

00:29:54She even stood up

00:29:55our divorce negotiation for him.

00:29:58How ridiculous.

00:30:00Keep an eye on her.

00:30:02After the medicine applied,

00:30:03take her back to her room.

00:30:05After instructing the doctor,

00:30:08Alexander turned around

00:30:10and left.

00:30:14We had originally planned

00:30:16to set off early

00:30:16the next morning

00:30:17to return to Halcyon City.

00:30:21But no one expected

00:30:22that the night before

00:30:23an extremely powerful typhoon

00:30:24would make landfall

00:30:25in Leri City.

00:30:26The airline can only decide

00:30:28on departure

00:30:28after the typhoon passes.

00:30:32Got it.

00:30:35Announce that we'll stay

00:30:37in Lidere City

00:30:37two more days.

00:30:39Throw a small

00:30:41celebration banquet

00:30:42for everyone

00:30:42in the hotel ballroom

00:30:43tonight.

00:30:44Everyone worked hard

00:30:45on the fur exhibition.

00:30:47Yes, sir.

00:30:48I'll arrange it right away.

00:30:52At 7 p.m.,

00:30:53the private room

00:30:54was brightly lit.

00:30:55All the headquarters colleagues

00:30:56and L'Oreal City

00:30:57branch executives

00:30:58were present.

00:30:59A few branch executives

00:31:00exchanged glances

00:31:01and turned the conversation

00:31:03to me,

00:31:03hoping to live up

00:31:04the atmosphere

00:31:05and flatter the new favorite

00:31:06beside Mr. Storling.

00:31:07I still remember

00:31:08that tricky luxury brand

00:31:10PR project overseas

00:31:11last year.

00:31:12Turned out Miss Claire

00:31:13was the one who handled it.

00:31:14Young and capable indeed.

00:31:17Exactly.

00:31:18We were all on edge

00:31:19for nearly two weeks

00:31:20before this fur exhibition,

00:31:21afraid something

00:31:22would go wrong.

00:31:23With Miss Claire on board,

00:31:24everything went smoothly.

00:31:26The younger generation

00:31:27is truly impressive.

00:31:29Miss Claire,

00:31:30you must share your secrets

00:31:31to success with us tonight.

00:31:33All eyes turned to me.

00:31:35I quickly raised my drink,

00:31:37nodded slightly.

00:31:38You're all too kind.

00:31:40The exhibition's success

00:31:42was built on your

00:31:43solid preparatory work.

00:31:45I just followed

00:31:46the path you paved.

00:31:47If anyone deserves credit,

00:31:49it's you.

00:31:50Miss Claire is beautiful,

00:31:52humble,

00:31:52and highly capable.

00:31:53A rare talent.

00:31:54Mr. Stolen has a great eye

00:31:56for picking such

00:31:57a capable assistant.

00:31:59Speaking of which,

00:32:00Miss Claire,

00:32:01you were doing so well overseas.

00:32:04Why the sudden decision

00:32:05to return to Halaxy City?

00:32:07My husband is in Haluxian City.

00:32:09Long distance marriage

00:32:10is hard,

00:32:10so I came back.

00:32:12I kept a calm face,

00:32:14but inward grumbled

00:32:14about Leon Torrance.

00:32:16I returned.

00:32:17He wants a divorce.

00:32:18I might as well

00:32:19have stayed overseas.

00:32:21As soon as I finished speaking,

00:32:23several branch colleagues

00:32:24aside me stood up

00:32:25and raised their glasses.

00:32:27We're honored to work

00:32:28with Miss Claire.

00:32:29A toast to you.

00:32:30With so much enthusiasm,

00:32:32I couldn't refuse.

00:32:34I reached for the wine glass.

00:32:36Claire was injured yesterday.

00:32:38It's not good for her to drink.

00:32:39Just have some juice.

00:32:42He had been silent

00:32:43since entering,

00:32:44so everyone was stunned

00:32:45when he suddenly spoke.

00:32:47I couldn't believe my ears.

00:32:49Was he concerned about me?

00:32:52Suddenly,

00:32:53a downpour started.

00:32:54I had no umbrella

00:32:56and couldn't get a taxi.

00:32:58Then a Rolls Royce

00:32:59pulled up in front of me.

00:33:01I recognized Alexander's car.

00:33:05Get in.

00:33:06The rain was too heavy.

00:33:08I hesitated,

00:33:09then got in.

00:33:11The car was so quiet

00:33:12I could hear our breathing.

00:33:15I looked down at my phone

00:33:16to keep a low profile.

00:33:18Then I caught his gaze

00:33:19in the rearview mirror

00:33:20and felt my face heat up.

00:33:22There's a towel in the back seat.

00:33:25Thank you, Mr. Stirling.

00:33:27So he was worried

00:33:28I'd get his car wet.

00:33:29Relieved,

00:33:30I quickly dried my hair.

00:33:31The silence was unbearable,

00:33:33so I made small talk.

00:33:34Mr. Stirling,

00:33:35what brings you here?

00:33:38Art exhibit.

00:33:40Do you often visit art museums?

00:33:43When I have time.

00:33:44The rain grew even heavier,

00:33:46mixed with hail.

00:33:47The car couldn't drive.

00:33:49They went into a nearby mall

00:33:50to wait out the storm.

00:33:56Mr. Stirling,

00:33:57I'll look around the mall.

00:33:58You go ahead

00:33:58when the rain lightens.

00:33:59I can get back on my own.

00:34:03Claire.

00:34:06Yes!

00:34:07Are you afraid of me?

00:34:11No.

00:34:13I...

00:34:13I just don't want to hold up

00:34:15my boss's schedule.

00:34:16Of course I'm afraid.

00:34:17Who's completely at ease

00:34:18with their boss?

00:34:20Good.

00:34:21Then help me pick out a gift.

00:34:25For whom?

00:34:26Family.

00:34:30He turned and walked

00:34:31into the mall.

00:34:32He wasn't joking.

00:34:34I sighed

00:34:35and followed.

00:34:39Shopping with my boss

00:34:40was probably the most stressful

00:34:41one-on-one situation

00:34:43I'd ever faced.

00:34:46Sir, madam,

00:34:48how may I help you?

00:34:48A gift for a family member.

00:34:50A lady,

00:34:51petite,

00:34:51long brown hair.

00:34:52He must be buying

00:34:53for his wife,

00:34:54but aren't they getting divorce?

00:34:56What material would you prefer?

00:34:58Pearl.

00:35:02I blurted it out

00:35:03without thinking.

00:35:04Maybe because pearls

00:35:05are subtle and soft,

00:35:07suitable for an older lady.

00:35:09Alexander looked

00:35:10slightly surprised.

00:35:11We have South Sea pearls

00:35:12known as the Queen of Pearls.

00:35:14Would you like to see them?

00:35:15Alexander shook his head.

00:35:16The salesperson showed us

00:35:18white, pink,

00:35:19and purple pearls.

00:35:20I was drawn to

00:35:21a black pearl necklace.

00:35:22Mr. Stealing,

00:35:23I think this would suit

00:35:24Mrs. Stealing.

00:35:25Elegant and classy.

00:35:26My voice trailed off

00:35:27as his face

00:35:28visibly darkened.

00:35:30Mr. Stealing,

00:35:31did I say something wrong?

00:35:34My grandmother

00:35:35is nearly 70.

00:35:38Elderly ladies

00:35:39don't usually like black.

00:35:40Grandmother?

00:35:41He said family

00:35:42and it's his grandma.

00:35:43No wonder he looked

00:35:44like he wanted to kill me.

00:35:45I quickly started over.

00:35:47Mr. Sterling,

00:35:48these pearls

00:35:49are perfectly round

00:35:50with an A-grade luster,

00:35:51dignified and elegant.

00:35:53They should suit

00:35:54the elder Mrs. Sterling

00:35:55very well.

00:35:56This classic collection

00:35:57symbolizes health

00:35:58and longevity,

00:35:59an excellent gift

00:36:00for an elderly lady.

00:36:01Wrap it up.

00:36:05Seeing that he wasn't angry,

00:36:07I breathed a quiet

00:36:08saw of relief.

00:36:09I really need to learn

00:36:10more about Alexander.

00:36:12Can't mess up

00:36:13like that again.

00:36:14Leaving the jewelry store,

00:36:15I was drawn to

00:36:16a dark green tie

00:36:17in a men's store window.

00:36:18My cousin Dylan

00:36:19has a red suit

00:36:20that would go perfectly

00:36:21with it for a vintage look.

00:36:23While Alexander

00:36:24was on the phone,

00:36:25I quickly bought it.

00:36:26Sorry to keep you waiting,

00:36:28Mr. Sterling.

00:36:29I bought a gift

00:36:30for a family member.

00:36:31Hmm.

00:36:34Do you need anything else?

00:36:36If not,

00:36:37shall we head back

00:36:38to the hotel?

00:36:39Let's go.

00:36:41I followed behind him,

00:36:42silently apologizing

00:36:43to Diana and Monica.

00:36:45I simply couldn't continue

00:36:46shopping with Alexander.

00:36:49Back in my room,

00:36:50I collapsed onto the bed.

00:36:52I shouldn't have gone out.

00:36:57Dylan Video called me.

00:37:01Claire,

00:37:02when are you coming back?

00:37:03In a couple of days.

00:37:05Don't come to pick me up.

00:37:07And about my divorce?

00:37:10Don't let it slip to Grandpa.

00:37:12Keep it from him for now.

00:37:19Alexander took me

00:37:20to inspect the branch.

00:37:21Today was the advertising audition

00:37:23for Randy Group's new product,

00:37:24Golden Days,

00:37:25with an endorsement fee

00:37:26of eight figures.

00:37:27But the spokesperson,

00:37:29Alexander Sterling,

00:37:30hadn't shown up,

00:37:31and his phone was unreachable.

00:37:33Keep trying to reach.

00:37:34Prepare backup plans.

00:37:36Ensure the shoot goes ahead.

00:37:37Has something happened to?

00:37:42Probably.

00:37:44This product is a charity

00:37:45launched by Randy Group.

00:37:47All profits will be donated.

00:37:48They've done extensive

00:37:49pre-promotion.

00:37:51Any delay will cost Ashward.

00:37:53We need to find a solution.

00:37:55I got the list of models

00:37:56and called every one.

00:37:58Too short notice.

00:37:59All were booked.

00:38:00The manager's backup plan

00:38:02was also rejected by Alexander.

00:38:04The set fell deathly silent.

00:38:07I bit my lip

00:38:08and walked up to him.

00:38:10Mr. Sterling,

00:38:11I've read the shoot plan.

00:38:13Alexander Sterling's

00:38:14scenes aren't many.

00:38:15If you can convince

00:38:16Randy Group,

00:38:17I'd like to try.

00:38:19Randy's people

00:38:20will be here shortly.

00:38:21I can convince them.

00:38:23But are you confident?

00:38:25Diana runs a modeling agency

00:38:26and I often do freelance work.

00:38:28I have some experience.

00:38:30Don't worry, Mr. Sterling.

00:38:31I'll give it my all

00:38:32and try not to leave

00:38:33Ashbourne with a mess.

00:38:36Alexander nodded

00:38:37and the staff quickly

00:38:38I ushered me

00:38:39to the makeup room.

00:38:40Miss Claire,

00:38:40you have such presence.

00:38:43Your figure rivals

00:38:44any top model.

00:38:45If you ever quit PR,

00:38:46you could become a model

00:38:47without breaking a sweat.

00:38:48As we reached

00:38:49the makeup room door,

00:38:50we heard the makeup artist

00:38:52yelling impatiently inside.

00:38:54What time is it?

00:38:55Is she coming or not?

00:38:57I've been a makeup artist

00:38:59for years

00:38:59and this is the first time

00:39:01I've dealt with such tardiness.

00:39:04If she's not here soon,

00:39:05I'm done.

00:39:06Miss had an emergency

00:39:07and couldn't make it.

00:39:08We found a replacement.

00:39:11Not bad.

00:39:12A real beauty.

00:39:13Nature agency she from.

00:39:15Leave your contact info.

00:39:17I'll do your makeup

00:39:18exclusively from now on.

00:39:19I'm not a model.

00:39:20Just filling in.

00:39:21Please take care of me.

00:39:24Here.

00:39:29Half an hour later,

00:39:31I walked onto the set

00:39:32fully made up

00:39:32and every eye turned to me.

00:39:34This girl's looks

00:39:35could put professional models

00:39:36to shame.

00:39:36The photographer quickly

00:39:38pulled me in front of the camera.

00:39:39I'd done plenty of freelance

00:39:40modeling for Diana's agency.

00:39:42I was comfortable

00:39:42in front of the lens.

00:39:43The photographer kept praising me.

00:39:45Your output speed

00:39:46rivals a pro.

00:39:47Every expression and pose

00:39:47is on point.

00:39:48You're a natural.

00:39:49Indeed, almost no wasted shots.

00:39:50Mr. Sturton has a great eye.

00:39:51Let's work together again next time.

00:39:53The weight lifted

00:39:53from my shoulders.

00:39:54At least I hadn't

00:39:55let Alexander down.

00:39:56After the shoot,

00:39:57Randa Group employees

00:39:58crowded around me,

00:39:59all asking for my contact info.

00:40:00Miss Claire,

00:40:01can I have your personal number

00:40:02or your agents

00:40:02if that's easier?

00:40:03Miss Claire,

00:40:04which agency are you with?

00:40:05I was flustered by the crowd.

00:40:06Suddenly,

00:40:07someone grabbed my wrist.

00:40:08Alexander pulled me out

00:40:09of the circle,

00:40:10his face cold.

00:40:13She's with me.

00:40:14The entire set fell silent.

00:40:17Everyone stared at us.

00:40:18Did I hear that right?

00:40:19Why would he say that in public?

00:40:21Claire is with Ashton Group.

00:40:22If anyone is interested

00:40:23in working with Ashton,

00:40:24you can contact me.

00:40:26Everyone breathed

00:40:26a sigh of relief.

00:40:28Ethan stepped forward

00:40:28to hand out business cards.

00:40:30Oh, he was just rescuing me.

00:40:32What was I thinking?

00:40:33He's my boss.

00:40:35Claire,

00:40:35you have a driver's license, right?

00:40:36Take Mr. Staling back

00:40:38to the hotel.

00:40:39Okay.

00:40:40With the help of a waiter,

00:40:41I managed to get Alexander

00:40:42into the car.

00:40:43I'd had my license

00:40:44for three years

00:40:45but rarely drove.

00:40:46It was late

00:40:47and the roads were unfamiliar

00:40:48so I drove extra carefully.

00:40:50At a red light,

00:40:51I glanced in the rearview mirror

00:40:52and saw Alexander

00:40:53frowning in pain.

00:40:55Mr. Staling,

00:40:56are you unwell?

00:40:56Should we go to the hospital?

00:40:58No hospital,

00:40:58just an upset stomach.

00:41:00We'll be at the hotel soon.

00:41:02Don't drive too fast.

00:41:04Be safe.

00:41:05After parking,

00:41:06I struggled to help

00:41:06Alexander out of the car.

00:41:08He leaned almost

00:41:09all his weight on me.

00:41:10Somehow,

00:41:11I got him into the room.

00:41:12Mr. Staling,

00:41:12where's the medicine?

00:41:14Mr. Staling,

00:41:15the medicine's ready.

00:41:16Please take it.

00:41:17No response,

00:41:18no matter how I called him.

00:41:19So I dissolved the pill

00:41:21in warm water,

00:41:22helped him sit up,

00:41:23and brought it to his lips.

00:41:24Mr. Staling,

00:41:25wake up.

00:41:26Take the medicine.

00:41:30Why won't you agree

00:41:31to the divorce?

00:41:32I froze mid-step,

00:41:33eyes wide.

00:41:34So his drinking tonight

00:41:35wasn't for no reason.

00:41:36It was because of his wife.

00:41:37I didn't dare move.

00:41:38You already have another man,

00:41:40so why won't you divorce me?

00:41:41So Alexander's marriage

00:41:42wasn't happy at all.

00:41:44His wife had been unfaithful.

00:41:45I tried to sneak away,

00:41:46but he coughed and turned over,

00:41:47knocking the blanket to the floor.

00:41:49I went to cover him again.

00:41:50He turned once more,

00:41:51trapping my hand firmly

00:41:52under his body.

00:41:53I didn't dare pull hard

00:41:53for fear of waking him.

00:41:55I had to bend over

00:41:55and sit on the carpet,

00:41:56watching his sleeping face.

00:41:57Before I knew it,

00:41:58I'd fallen asleep

00:41:59leaning against the bed.

00:42:00I woke up thirsty

00:42:01in the middle of the night.

00:42:02The first thing I saw

00:42:03was Alexander's deep eyes

00:42:04looking at me.

00:42:05His hand was mid-air,

00:42:06as if he'd been about

00:42:07to brush away the hair

00:42:08from my furred.

00:42:09Our eyes met.

00:42:10I gasped

00:42:10and instinctively pulled back.

00:42:12My hand and leg

00:42:13were completely numb,

00:42:14and the pain made me wince.

00:42:15What's wrong?

00:42:16My hand got pinned.

00:42:17It's a bit uncomfortable.

00:42:19I said as I moved my wrist

00:42:21and struggled to stand,

00:42:22Don't worry about me.

00:42:24I'll be fine soon.

00:42:26Mr. Storling,

00:42:27it's late.

00:42:27I'll go now.

00:42:28Please rest well.

00:42:29I turned and quickly walked out,

00:42:31gently closing the door behind me.

00:42:37Alexander sat up in bed,

00:42:39staring at the closed door,

00:42:40lost in thought for a long time.

00:42:44I didn't sleep well.

00:42:46I had strange dreams all night.

00:42:48I woke early

00:42:49and went to the restaurant

00:42:50for breakfast.

00:42:51The moment I walked in,

00:42:52I saw Alexander.

00:42:54I tried to avoid him,

00:42:56but looked up

00:42:56and met his gaze directly.

00:42:58No choice but to approach.

00:43:00Good morning, Mr. Storling.

00:43:01How are you feeling?

00:43:03Much better.

00:43:04That's good.

00:43:05I'll just grab some bread over there.

00:43:07I won't disturb you.

00:43:08Claire,

00:43:09did you get Mr. Storling

00:43:10safely to his room last night?

00:43:11Speak of the devil.

00:43:13Aren't you asking

00:43:13the obvious assistant, Ethan?

00:43:15Isn't Mr. Storling

00:43:17sitting right here?

00:43:18Ethan looked a little embarrassed

00:43:19and scratched the back of his head.

00:43:21Finish the follow-up work today.

00:43:23We go back tomorrow.

00:43:24Sorry.

00:43:25I must have drank too much last night.

00:43:27My mind's still gluggy.

00:43:29We've been in Letala City

00:43:30for a few days.

00:43:31Finish the remaining work today.

00:43:33We return tomorrow.

00:43:35Hearing we could finally go back,

00:43:36my eyes lit up.

00:43:39Mr. Storling,

00:43:40what do you need me to do today?

00:43:42Eat first.

00:43:43She wants bread.

00:43:44Go get her some.

00:43:46Ethan and I both froze.

00:43:49Ethan's gaze flickered

00:43:50between me and Alexander.

00:43:52But he went to get the bread anyway.

00:43:55Eager to go home,

00:43:56I finished all my work by noon.

00:43:57During my break,

00:43:58I remembered a super trunny

00:43:59bubble tea shop nearby.

00:44:01I had to try it before leaving.

00:44:03While cuting,

00:44:03I saw a buy two,

00:44:04one free promo.

00:44:06I thought,

00:44:06one for me,

00:44:07one for Ethan,

00:44:08and one extra.

00:44:09Who gets the third?

00:44:10I hesitated.

00:44:11Should I bring one for Alexander?

00:44:14Would a CEO like such a sweet,

00:44:16cloying drink?

00:44:18Before I decided,

00:44:19it was my turn.

00:44:21I took a deep breath

00:44:22and ordered three different flavors.

00:44:25I carried the teas back to the office,

00:44:27knocked,

00:44:27and walked in.

00:44:28Alexander was alone.

00:44:29Mr. Storling,

00:44:30I bought three bubble teas.

00:44:31Would you like one?

00:44:32There are three flavors.

00:44:33Alexander looked up,

00:44:34brow slightly frowned,

00:44:35about to refuse,

00:44:36when Ethan walked in.

00:44:37Oh,

00:44:38that's the famous tea shop.

00:44:39I heard the lines are huge.

00:44:42You know it,

00:44:43assistant Ethan?

00:44:44I bought three.

00:44:45Want one?

00:44:46Life is bitter.

00:44:48Sweeten it up a little.

00:44:49Sure.

00:44:50I'll take the lemon.

00:44:52I'll have the lemon one.

00:44:54Ethan and I exchanged

00:44:56a stunned glance.

00:44:58Mr. Storling will have lemon.

00:44:59I'll take anything else.

00:45:01Ethan took the pearl milk tea,

00:45:03glanced at Alexander,

00:45:04and wisely didn't ask further.

00:45:06I sat on a nearby chair,

00:45:08stuck in a straw,

00:45:09and took a big sip.

00:45:10So good.

00:45:11Lives up to the hype.

00:45:14I took a photo of the tea

00:45:16and sent a voice message to Diana.

00:45:17Let's travel to L'Oreal City

00:45:19together sometime.

00:45:20I'll bring you here.

00:45:22I took another big sip

00:45:23and noticed Alexander's eyes on me.

00:45:25I immediately sat up straight.

00:45:29Mr. Storling,

00:45:31why aren't you drinking?

00:45:33I believe lunch break is over.

00:45:36Sorry.

00:45:37I'll get to the afternoon work

00:45:38right away.

00:45:38Sorry to disturb you.

00:45:40I shut and run out of the office.

00:45:42Alone in the office,

00:45:44Alexander looked at the tea

00:45:45on his desk,

00:45:46then inexplicably picked it up

00:45:48and took a sip.

00:45:50His frown deepened.

00:45:52So she likes this kind of

00:45:53sickly sweet stuff.

00:45:54Just a cup of tea

00:45:55and she's so easily pleased.

00:46:00A van pulled up

00:46:02in front of the villa.

00:46:03Scarlet got out

00:46:04carrying bags of gifts.

00:46:08Auntie!

00:46:10Little Scarlet,

00:46:11you haven't visited in so long.

00:46:13Did you forget about me?

00:46:15Work's been so busy.

00:46:16I'm sorry.

00:46:17Look,

00:46:18I brought you lots of gifts.

00:46:22I'm just happy to see you.

00:46:24You shouldn't spend so much.

00:46:25It's not a waste to treat you.

00:46:30Auntie,

00:46:30actually I came today

00:46:31because I wanted to ask you something.

00:46:35Could you find out

00:46:36about Alexander's marital status?

00:46:37But don't let him know I asked.

00:46:39Why?

00:46:40You mentioned before

00:46:42that Alexander is married,

00:46:43but I've never seen his wife.

00:46:45She didn't appear

00:46:46at the Astrid Anniversary Gala either.

00:46:48I wondered if they're having problems.

00:46:50Elizabeth understood

00:46:51Scarlet's intention.

00:46:52Compared to that woman

00:46:53she'd never met,

00:46:54she preferred the Scarlet

00:46:55she knew well.

00:46:56Alexander's relationship

00:46:57with his wife

00:46:58is very cold.

00:46:59She went abroad

00:47:00after the wedding.

00:47:02Recently,

00:47:03Alexander said

00:47:04he would divorce her.

00:47:05Really?

00:47:07Auntie,

00:47:07it's not that I want

00:47:08Alexander to divorce.

00:47:09I just want him to be happy.

00:47:12Don't worry.

00:47:13I'm on your side.

00:47:15If you need my help,

00:47:16I'll give it.

00:47:19I accidentally upset Alexander

00:47:20a couple of days ago.

00:47:21He probably doesn't

00:47:22want to see me anymore.

00:47:23Alexander is busy with work.

00:47:25You need to understand that.

00:47:27Hasn't he always treated you

00:47:28well all these years?

00:47:28He won't stay angry.

00:47:30I'll arrange a dinner for you two.

00:47:32Clear up any misunderstandings

00:47:33face to face.

00:47:34Thank you, Auntie.

00:47:37I'm so lucky to know you.

00:47:39Silly child.

00:47:40No need to be so polite with me.

00:47:52Scarlet got back into the van.

00:47:54Her sweet expression vanished,

00:47:56replaced by cunning and calculation.

00:47:58Last time,

00:47:59I promised ten free promotions

00:48:00for Ashfield, didn't I?

00:48:04Get ready.

00:48:05I want to get closer

00:48:06to Alexander quickly.

00:48:09Understood.

00:48:12Early the next morning,

00:48:14Diana said she had a big surprise

00:48:15for me at the airport.

00:48:16I told her repeatedly

00:48:17not to do anything embarrassing

00:48:18in front of my boss

00:48:19and colleagues,

00:48:19but she didn't reply.

00:48:20I took out my laptop,

00:48:22finished the Lyricity work summary,

00:48:24leaned back in my seat,

00:48:25and fell asleep.

00:48:25We will be landing shortly.

00:48:27When the announcement woke me,

00:48:29I found a blanket over me.

00:48:31I assumed a flight attendant

00:48:32had done it

00:48:33and didn't think much.

00:48:39Half an hour later,

00:48:40the plane landed.

00:48:41We walked out of the terminal,

00:48:42and a female colleague

00:48:43suddenly gasped.

00:48:44Oh my God, Claire!

00:48:45Is that handsome guy

00:48:46your husband?

00:48:47So romantic!

00:48:48Your husband is so good looking!

00:48:50His figure,

00:48:50Rebils and models.

00:48:51You're so lucky!

00:48:52I looked where they were pointing

00:48:53and saw a sunny, handsome man

00:48:54holding a sign that read,

00:48:56Welcome home, Claire.

00:48:57My head throbbed.

00:48:58I didn't need to guess.

00:49:00This was Diana's surprise.

00:49:02Mr. Storling,

00:49:03I'll go ahead.

00:49:03I hurried toward the man

00:49:05as my colleagues

00:49:05chattered behind me.

00:49:07Claire and her husband

00:49:07are so sweet.

00:49:08He came to pick her up

00:49:09after just a few days away.

00:49:11No wonder she transferred

00:49:12back from overseas.

00:49:12I wouldn't want

00:49:13a long-distance marriage either

00:49:14with such a handsome husband

00:49:16at home.

00:49:16So Claire's husband

00:49:17is really handsome.

00:49:19No one asked for your opinion.

00:49:25Alexander got into the car

00:49:27with a dark face,

00:49:28leaving Ethan standing there,

00:49:30cluteless about

00:49:31what he'd said wrong.

00:49:33Diana sent you, right?

00:49:35Where is she?

00:49:35Hello, Miss Claire.

00:49:36My name's Charlie.

00:49:37The boss is catching up on sleep.

00:49:39She sent me to pick you up.

00:49:40Surprised?

00:49:42Please put that sign away.

00:49:47No can do.

00:49:48The boss said I can't put it away

00:49:50until you're in the car.

00:49:59I got in the van frustrated

00:50:00and immediately called Diana.

00:50:03Weren't you going to pick me up?

00:50:04Where are you?

00:50:05And who is Charlie?

00:50:08That's my surprise for you.

00:50:10Charlie is the youngest model

00:50:12at my agency.

00:50:14Remember when you were drunk

00:50:15and asked me to set you up

00:50:17with a model?

00:50:21Don't like this type?

00:50:23I can find you a cool alert one.

00:50:24Stop!

00:50:25That was drunk talk.

00:50:26Don't mess around anymore.

00:50:27Okay, okay.

00:50:28I'm at Pearl Hotel now.

00:50:30You and Charlie come over.

00:50:31I'm treating you

00:50:32to a welcome home meal.

00:50:33I'll let it a slide this time.

00:50:35Next time, we're done.

00:50:43As soon as Alexander

00:50:45entered his office,

00:50:46he called up his lawyer.

00:50:53Mr. Stilling.

00:50:55How's the divorce going?

00:50:59After that night,

00:51:00she blocked my number.

00:51:01I tried several other numbers,

00:51:03but she won't answer.

00:51:10Useless!

00:51:11Get out!

00:51:14Alexander's face darkened.

00:51:16He gave a cold laugh

00:51:17and decided to meet that woman

00:51:18face to face

00:51:19to discuss the divorce.

00:51:21He wanted to see

00:51:22what excuses she had left.

00:51:24Happy?

00:51:25I specially booked

00:51:26the undersea view room.

00:51:28You must have spent

00:51:29a fortune.

00:51:30As long as you're happy,

00:51:32who cares about money?

00:51:34You look thinner

00:51:35after just a few days away.

00:51:37Does your Foss

00:51:38not let you eat?

00:51:39I was about to eat

00:51:40when my phone buzzed.

00:51:41A text from Leon Torrent

00:51:42asking to meet at noon

00:51:43at Pearl Hotel

00:51:44to discuss divorce.

00:51:45What's wrong?

00:51:46Your boss again?

00:51:48It's Leon Torrent.

00:51:51That scumbag

00:51:52wants a divorce, right?

00:51:53Why is he texting you?

00:51:55Diana read the text,

00:51:56slammed the table,

00:51:57and stood up.

00:51:58She spotted Charlie

00:51:58at the door

00:51:59and hatched a plan.

00:52:00Charlie, don't leave yet.

00:52:02Do me one more favor.

00:52:03No problem.

00:52:04I'll definitely help

00:52:05Miss Claire get back at him.

00:52:06Perfect.

00:52:07We're already at Pearl Hotel.

00:52:08We'll make him pay.

00:52:10Take Charlie with you

00:52:10and piss him off.

00:52:12I didn't have the energy

00:52:13to argue

00:52:13and let them do

00:52:14what they wanted.

00:52:17Noon came,

00:52:18but Leon Torridge

00:52:19didn't text.

00:52:21When I asked

00:52:22where he was,

00:52:23he replied,

00:52:24something came up.

00:52:25Let's talk another day.

00:52:28I was staring

00:52:29at my phone,

00:52:30annoyed,

00:52:31when I looked up

00:52:32and saw Alexander

00:52:33walking toward me.

00:52:34His face was cold,

00:52:35his stride aggressive.

00:52:37Mr. Stilton,

00:52:38what a coincidence.

00:52:40Alexander didn't speak.

00:52:41His cold,

00:52:42heavy gaze shifted

00:52:43between me and Charlie.

00:52:44Hello,

00:52:45my name's Charlie.

00:52:46Charlie extended his hand,

00:52:47but Alexander barely

00:52:48glanced at it

00:52:49and didn't shake.

00:52:50I quickly lowered

00:52:50Charlie's hand

00:52:51and changed the subject.

00:52:52Mr. Sterling,

00:52:53are you here for lunch?

00:52:55No.

00:52:55I have something to do.

00:52:57I'll be going.

00:52:58Enjoy your meal.

00:53:02Alexander walked past us.

00:53:03I finally relaxed.

00:53:06That was your boss?

00:53:08Really handsome.

00:53:10Never mind.

00:53:11He's not coming today.

00:53:12You can go.

00:53:14So,

00:53:14what does Leon Torrance

00:53:16look like?

00:53:16Did he say

00:53:17why he wants a divorce?

00:53:20Don't ask.

00:53:21He said something came up.

00:53:22He's not coming.

00:53:28Is this guy sick?

00:53:30Is it fun to mess with people?

00:53:31No,

00:53:32we're getting this divorce today.

00:53:35Give me your phone.

00:53:36I'll call him.

00:53:38Forget it.

00:53:39We don't have feelings

00:53:40for each other.

00:53:41Divorce is inevitable.

00:53:43It can wait.

00:53:44Let's eat.

00:53:45I've been hungry all day.

00:53:47If I don't eat soon,

00:53:49I'll get hyperquanic.

00:53:54Oh,

00:53:55about the KL design competition.

00:53:57Any ideas yet?

00:54:02I walked around Lyrrell City

00:54:04and got some inspiration.

00:54:05I can start the draft

00:54:06in a few days.

00:54:07How about you move in with me?

00:54:09It'll be easier

00:54:10to discuss the competition

00:54:11at night.

00:54:13What do you say?

00:54:13I thought about it.

00:54:16Living at Dylan's

00:54:16was indeed inconvenient.

00:54:19I agreed.

00:54:23I'll move after I finish up

00:54:24some work in a couple of days.

00:54:26Great!

00:54:26I'll help you move.

00:54:33At 11 p.m.,

00:54:34Alexander finally left the company

00:54:36and went home.

00:54:37As he got out of the car,

00:54:38he saw Scarlet waiting

00:54:39at the gate.

00:54:40Alexander?

00:54:42You're back.

00:54:45Scarlet tried to take his arm,

00:54:46but he coldly avoided her.

00:54:49What are you doing here?

00:54:50I knew you were back today.

00:54:52I learned to cook

00:54:53your favorite dishes from Auntie

00:54:54and brought them for you.

00:54:55Stop going to my mother's house

00:54:56all the time.

00:54:58Alexander,

00:54:59I know I was wrong last time.

00:55:00Please don't be angry anymore.

00:55:02I waited here all evening.

00:55:03Just forgive me.

00:55:04I'll explain this one last time.

00:55:06I'm grateful you saved my mother.

00:55:08If you need anything

00:55:09I can help with, I will.

00:55:11But our relationship

00:55:12will not develop further.

00:55:14From now on,

00:55:15aside from work,

00:55:16don't contact me privately.

00:55:17It will only cause

00:55:19unnecessary trouble.

00:55:20Take this back.

00:55:21I won't eat it.

00:55:28Alexander turned

00:55:29and entered the villa.

00:55:31Scarlet watched

00:55:31the closed gate,

00:55:32clutched the food caner

00:55:34in frustration.

00:55:41And called a tabloid journalist

00:55:43she knew.

00:55:44You can start.

00:55:46You can start.

00:55:56I was sleeping soundly

00:55:58when Ethan's call woke me.

00:56:00Get to the company immediately.

00:56:03Yes.

00:56:05I jolted awake,

00:56:07changed quickly,

00:56:07and took a taxi to the office.

00:56:09On the way,

00:56:10I saw from the workgroup chat

00:56:11that the news of Alexander's

00:56:13one-year secret marriage

00:56:14and ongoing divorce

00:56:15had exploded online.

00:56:16Everyone was talking about it.

00:56:18By the time I arrived,

00:56:19the PR department

00:56:20was already fully mobilized.

00:56:21Phones rang nonstop.

00:56:23Lillan and her team

00:56:24were busy explaining to partners.

00:56:25Mr. Ling,

00:56:26don't believe the false reports.

00:56:27Mr. Sterlick

00:56:28is not getting a divorce.

00:56:29Mr. Sterlick

00:56:30just returned to Halxon City

00:56:31and their relationship

00:56:32is very good.

00:56:33I sat at my desk,

00:56:34quickly typed up

00:56:35two solutions,

00:56:36printed them,

00:56:37and walked into

00:56:37Alexander's office.

00:56:52Mr. Sterling.

00:56:55What is it?

00:56:55He looked up at me.

00:56:56His eyes were bloodshot.

00:56:59Clearly,

00:56:59he hadn't rested all night.

00:57:01Regarding the online situation,

00:57:03I've drafted two solutions

00:57:04for you to decide on.

00:57:05The core of the public discussion

00:57:07is your divorce.

00:57:08To break the rumor,

00:57:09the best way

00:57:10is to have Mrs. Sturrer appear

00:57:11and show the public

00:57:12that you have a good relationship.

00:57:13That would dispelse all rumors.

00:57:15Next one.

00:57:16The other option

00:57:17is the annual

00:57:17Halxon City charity auction,

00:57:19which is coming up soon.

00:57:20The highlight item that night

00:57:22is the Garden of Eden star,

00:57:23which symbolizes

00:57:24a happy marriage.

00:57:25If you win the bid,

00:57:26promote it as a gift

00:57:27for Mrs. Sterling,

00:57:28and set up a charity foundation

00:57:29in her name,

00:57:30you can completely

00:57:30reverse public opinion

00:57:32and restore your image

00:57:33as a loving husband.

00:57:37Do it.

00:57:38Ashton Group

00:57:38has no problem

00:57:39spending big on charity.

00:57:40I just want to see results.

00:57:42Understood.

00:57:44Mr. Stilling,

00:57:45may I know Mrs. Stilling's name?

00:57:47I think we'll need it

00:57:48for the PR statement.

00:57:49The moment I asked,

00:57:51Alexander's eyes darkened.

00:57:52You don't need to know her name.

00:57:55I acknowledged

00:57:56and left the office.

00:57:59As soon as the door closed,

00:58:01Alexander's phone rang.

00:58:02It was Grandma Storkling.

00:58:05Grandma,

00:58:06what's this about

00:58:06the online reports?

00:58:07Did you ignore

00:58:08everything I told you?

00:58:09Alexander,

00:58:10what are you thinking?

00:58:10Grandma,

00:58:11please calm down.

00:58:12Calm down?

00:58:13If I calm down anymore,

00:58:14I'll lose my granddaughter-in-law.

00:58:16Just give me a straight answer.

00:58:17Are you determined

00:58:18to divorce?

00:58:21Yes.

00:58:22I've already decided.

00:58:24Alexander,

00:58:25you're going to give me

00:58:25a heart attack.

00:58:27Oh, heavens!

00:58:28My granddaughter-in-law,

00:58:30my great-grandchild,

00:58:32gone,

00:58:33all ruined by you.

00:58:34Grandma,

00:58:34my mind is made up.

00:58:36Please respect my decision

00:58:37and let her go.

00:58:38Let her go.

00:58:39Alexander didn't explain further.

00:58:41He only said he'd bought her

00:58:42a gift in Lyrell City

00:58:42and hung up.

00:58:43In the evening,

00:58:44Ashman Group

00:58:44missed an official statement,

00:58:46denying the divorce rumors,

00:58:47announcing that Alexander

00:58:48had Waden of Eden star

00:58:49for five million

00:58:49and gave it care

00:58:50and had set up

00:58:50a charity foundation

00:58:51in her name.

00:58:52Public opinion flipped instantly.

00:58:53Neededs praised

00:58:54Alexander's romantic,

00:58:55generous,

00:58:55and a model husband.

00:58:56The PR department's

00:58:57phones finally quiet down.

00:58:58Looking at the comments online,

00:59:00I breathed a sigh of relief

00:59:02and went to Alexander's office.

00:59:04Mr. Sterling,

00:59:05I'd like to take

00:59:06a day off tomorrow.

00:59:06Fine.

00:59:07The company will give you

00:59:08a bonus this month.

00:59:09Ethan will inform you

00:59:10of the amount later.

00:59:11Thank you,

00:59:11Mr. Sterling.

00:59:12I'll keep working hard.

00:59:13I walked out beaming,

00:59:14completely unaware

00:59:14that Alexander

00:59:15was watching my back,

00:59:16the corners of his lips

00:59:17unconsciously curling

00:59:18into a small smile.

00:59:19Why wouldn't I dare?

00:59:20What did I do wrong?

00:59:21You're the one who asked

00:59:22for a divorce,

00:59:23but you're the one

00:59:23who keeps standing me up.

00:59:25Be reasonable.

00:59:26You don't know why

00:59:27we keep going our dillians.

00:59:28It's women at NERWESH

00:59:30who is Dundee duels.

00:59:31Women with your nerve

00:59:32are the worst.

00:59:33I can't wait to divorce you.

00:59:36Divorce, then!

00:59:38If you have the guts,

00:59:39don't make excuses this time!

00:59:41Coward!

00:59:42Hiding behind a phone!

00:59:45Fine!

00:59:46You are guts!

00:59:46Just wait!

00:59:48Claire could understand

00:59:49why Tom Moe would say

00:59:50such things.

00:59:51Her already shaky confidence

00:59:52in this marriage

00:59:53crumbled further.

00:59:54Claire,

00:59:55be a sign.

00:59:56Don't let's excmon jag.

00:59:57Ignored her for now.

00:59:58Being given the satisfaction,

01:00:00Claire pressed her lips together

01:00:00and didn't answer.

01:00:01She still couldn't fathom

01:00:02why he would say those things.

01:00:03Her fragile sense of security

01:00:05in this marriage

01:00:05was crumbling.

01:00:07By evening,

01:00:07I was still feeling down.

01:00:10After dinner,

01:00:11I told Diana

01:00:12I wanted to go out

01:00:13for a walk.

01:00:14I'll come with you.

01:00:16Diana,

01:00:17I need some time alone.

01:00:19Don't go too far.

01:00:21Come back soon.

01:00:22After walking a long way,

01:00:23I came to a man-made lake.

01:00:26There was a man

01:00:28standing nearby.

01:00:32Excuse me, sir.

01:00:34He turned around.

01:00:35I froze.

01:00:40You again?

01:00:42Mr. Strawling,

01:00:43are you out for a walk?

01:00:45What are you doing here?

01:00:47What are you doing here?

01:00:48I went for a walk

01:00:49after dinner,

01:00:50got lost,

01:00:51and didn't have my phone.

01:00:52Do you know

01:00:53how to get to Zone F?

01:00:54This is Zone A.

01:00:55It's a distance away.

01:00:56I frowned, worried.

01:00:57If I tried to walk back,

01:00:59I'd probably get lost again,

01:01:00and there might not be

01:01:00anyone else to ask.

01:01:01The villa area

01:01:02has a shuttle.

01:01:03I'll call security

01:01:04to drive you back.

01:01:05Really?

01:01:05Thank you so much.

01:01:06I'm so lucky

01:01:07I ran into you.

01:01:13No sooner had I spoken

01:01:14than a few fat

01:01:15raindrops fell,

01:01:16then more.

01:01:18Come to my place first.

01:01:19Wait out the rain.

01:01:22No need,

01:01:22Mr. Steeling.

01:01:23I can run back.

01:01:25You go home.

01:01:26Don't worry about me.

01:01:27At least take an umbrella.

01:01:32His voice was neither loud

01:01:33nor harsh,

01:01:34but it carried

01:01:35an undeniable authority.

01:01:36I couldn't refuse again.

01:01:40Thank you, Mr. Steeling.

01:01:42Thank you, Mr. Steeling.

01:01:43After what felt

01:01:44like a long walk,

01:01:45we finally reached

01:01:46Alexander's villa.

01:01:49Master,

01:01:50shall I prepare

01:01:51hot water for you?

01:01:52Not for me.

01:01:53Get her a towel

01:01:54and an umbrella.

01:01:55After giving the order,

01:01:57he went upstairs.

01:01:58The maid went

01:01:59to fetch the items.

01:02:00I was left alone

01:02:01in the living room.

01:02:02I looked around curiously.

01:02:05The decor was simple

01:02:06but so cold.

01:02:07No sign of life.

01:02:09Not even a single photo.

01:02:11Miss,

01:02:12dry your hair first.

01:02:16Miss,

01:02:17if I may ask,

01:02:18what is your relationship

01:02:19with the Master?

01:02:20Please forgive my curiosity.

01:02:22The Master has never

01:02:23brought a woman here before.

01:02:25I'm an Ashford employee.

01:02:27I got lost

01:02:28and happened to meet

01:02:28Mr. Sterling.

01:02:29He let me come

01:02:30get an umbrella.

01:02:31I suppose Mrs. Sterling's

01:02:33family rules are strict

01:02:34so he never brings

01:02:35women home?

01:02:37I've been here for years

01:02:38and I've never seen

01:02:40Mrs. Storling.

01:02:41I thought I misheard.

01:02:42Before I could ask,

01:02:43a deep, angry voice

01:02:45came from upstairs.

01:02:46You talk too much.

01:02:47The elderly maid

01:02:48was so frightened

01:02:49she didn't dare breathe.

01:02:50Security will take you home.

01:02:52Waits downstairs.

01:02:54A moment later,

01:02:56the doorbell rang.

01:02:59Miss,

01:03:00security is here.

01:03:01Thank you for your trouble.

01:03:03Please let Mr. Straken

01:03:04know I've left.

01:03:05Of course.

01:03:06It's still raining.

01:03:08Take the umbrella.

01:03:08I nodded,

01:03:09took the umbrella,

01:03:10and left with

01:03:11the security guard.

01:03:13Upstairs in the study,

01:03:14Alexander watched

01:03:15the monitor.

01:03:16Only when the maid

01:03:18closed the door

01:03:19did he look away

01:03:19and turned to the next page

01:03:21of the document

01:03:22in his hand.

01:03:30Outside Claire's house,

01:03:31Diana was waiting

01:03:32anxiously with an umbrella.

01:03:34I called you,

01:03:35but you'd left

01:03:35your phone behind.

01:03:36I was so worried.

01:03:38Did you bring an umbrella?

01:03:39No, borrowed one.

01:03:42I thanked the security guard

01:03:44and went inside

01:03:45with Diana.

01:03:46She led me upstairs,

01:03:47opened the door,

01:03:48and turned on the light.

01:03:49A simple desk

01:03:50with a lamp,

01:03:51computer,

01:03:52drawing pens and paper

01:03:53neatly arranged,

01:03:54and an easel nearby.

01:03:56Simple and cozy.

01:03:57To help you focus

01:03:58on the competition,

01:03:59I set up a studio for you.

01:04:02You're so thoughtful.

01:04:03How can I ever repay you?

01:04:04Should I marry you?

01:04:05Marrying me

01:04:06isn't out of the question,

01:04:07but for now,

01:04:08draw.

01:04:08Don't sleep

01:04:09until you finish tonight.

01:04:10I'm counting on you

01:04:10to win the competition

01:04:11and get our shop's name

01:04:12out there.

01:04:13Then the orders will pour in

01:04:14and we'll get rich.

01:04:15Yes, boss Diana.

01:04:16I took out my pen and paper

01:04:18and started sketching.

01:04:19The night deepened.

01:04:22Sleepiness crept in.

01:04:23My eyelids grew heavy.

01:04:25Acrolids drew screws.

01:04:27And eventually,

01:04:28still holding my pencil,

01:04:29I fell asleep on the desk.

01:04:31Serena Stilting's residence,

01:04:33second floor study.

01:04:34Serena,

01:04:34wearing dark green loungewear,

01:04:36raised her slender brows,

01:04:37exuding the sharp edge

01:04:38of a powerful businesswoman.

01:04:40You said you found a woman

01:04:41getting close to Alexander?

01:04:42Yes.

01:04:43My surveillance saw her

01:04:44enter Alexander's house.

01:04:45She's likely his new lover.

01:04:46Same woman who went

01:04:48to Lirel City with him?

01:04:49Yes.

01:04:50Serena Stilting was silent

01:04:51for a long time.

01:04:52Brandon Brids would be back soon.

01:04:54She needed to find

01:04:55Alexander's weakness quickly.

01:04:56She curved her lips,

01:04:57a glint of malice in her eyes.

01:04:59Find out everything

01:05:00about that woman

01:05:01as soon as possible.

01:05:01Mr. Storling,

01:05:03thank you very much

01:05:04for last night.

01:05:05Alexander glanced

01:05:06at the neatly folded brella

01:05:07and gave a feint.

01:05:08Seeing I wasn't leaving,

01:05:09he looked up again.

01:05:10Something else?

01:05:11After much hesitation,

01:05:13I placed a USB drive

01:05:14on his desk.

01:05:15Mr. Storling,

01:05:16this is a small thank you gift.

01:05:17I selected a few

01:05:18decorative paintings for you.

01:05:20I noticed your home

01:05:21is quite bare,

01:05:22so I took the liberty.

01:05:23If you don't like them,

01:05:24I can prepare something else.

01:05:32I like these.

01:05:33Handle the rest yourself.

01:05:35Yes, Mr. Storling.

01:05:37I'll take care of it immediately.

01:05:44Okay.

01:05:46I hear you've been close

01:05:47with a female employee lately.

01:05:49Alexander,

01:05:50have you forgotten

01:05:50you already have a wife?

01:05:53Did Serena Stilkin

01:05:55say something to you again?

01:05:56She's just a PR

01:05:57I recently hired.

01:05:58You bring a PR

01:05:59to your home?

01:06:00Alexander,

01:06:01do you think I'm so old

01:06:02you can fool me that easily?

01:06:03I called Claire's grandfather.

01:06:05He said his granddaughter

01:06:06never wanted a divorce.

01:06:08You're the one being aggressive.

01:06:09What are you trying to do?

01:06:11You have a perfectly good wife,

01:06:12but you want a PR?

01:06:13Alexander said

01:06:14he'd handle it calmly.

01:06:15Has he ever disappointed you?

01:06:17Trust him one more time.

01:06:18We haven't had dinner

01:06:19together in a while.

01:06:20Alexander is finally home.

01:06:22Let's eat first.

01:06:22We can talk after.

01:06:24I have worked at the company.

01:06:25Look at his attitude.

01:06:27He's completely bewitchered

01:06:28by that woman.

01:06:29Don't get so upset.

01:06:31I'll go talk to Claire myself.

01:06:35Don't worry too much.

01:06:38Remember,

01:06:38we have their marriage certificate.

01:06:40He can't divorce

01:06:41even if he wants to.

01:06:55You performed very well

01:06:56in Lye City Project.

01:06:57The company will give you a bonus.

01:06:59It'll be included

01:07:00with this month's salary.

01:07:06It's been a long time

01:07:08since anyone in our office

01:07:09got a bonus, Claire.

01:07:10Claire, shouldn't you buy us coffee?

01:07:12I'll go downstairs

01:07:13and buy some soon.

01:07:14Send me your orders.

01:07:22Mr. Stilling.

01:07:27The company gave me a bonus,

01:07:28so I'm treating

01:07:29my colleagues to coffee.

01:07:38Mr. Stilling,

01:07:39I brought the decorative painting today.

01:07:41I'll get it to your office shortly.

01:07:42Would you like a coffee?

01:07:47Only after I left the elevator

01:07:48did I realize

01:07:49I was now one cup short.

01:07:50Thanks to you, babe.

01:07:51Thanks to you.

01:07:56Where's mine?

01:07:57Did you leave mine out on purpose

01:07:58because I suggested you treat us?

01:07:59On the way back,

01:08:00I ran into Mr. Stirling.

01:08:01He took your cup.

01:08:02If you don't mind,

01:08:03you can have mine.

01:08:04If you're going to make excuses,

01:08:06don't drag Mr. Stirling into it.

01:08:07His coffee is prepared

01:08:08by Assistant Ethan every morning.

01:08:09He wouldn't drink this cheap stuff.

01:08:11Believe what you want.

01:08:12Since you think it's cheap,

01:08:14I'll take this one back.

01:08:19Oh!

01:08:20Oh!

01:08:21Oh!

01:08:22Oh!

01:08:23Oh!

01:08:24Oh!

01:08:25Oh!

01:08:26Oh!

01:08:33I had just told Alexander

01:08:34I would bring him the painting.

01:08:35There was no time

01:08:36to buy a new one.

01:08:37Why did you bump me?

01:08:41What are you talking about?

01:08:43I didn't do anything.

01:08:45Don't falsely accuse me.

01:08:52Someone gets a bonus

01:08:53and starts throwing her weight around.

01:08:56At this rate,

01:08:57there'll be no place

01:08:58for me in this office.

01:09:00Fine.

01:09:01Keep pretending.

01:09:03Let's pull the surveillance footage

01:09:04and see if you bumped me.

01:09:06If you did,

01:09:07you will apologize to me today.

01:09:11Apologize?

01:09:12Never.

01:09:13Claire,

01:09:14don't push it.

01:09:15Then let's check the footage.

01:09:18I'm sure Mr. Stirling

01:09:19wouldn't allow people

01:09:20to slander colleagues

01:09:21at Ashwheaton Group.

01:09:23As soon as she finished,

01:09:25a deep voice

01:09:26suddenly rang out

01:09:27in the office.

01:09:29What's going on?

01:09:32Alexander walked between them.

01:09:34His eyes met mine

01:09:35for a second,

01:09:36then looked away

01:09:37indifferently.

01:09:38Lillian immediately

01:09:39stepped up to him.

01:09:41Mr. Stirling,

01:09:43Claire Thoughtsch

01:09:43bought coffee

01:09:44for everyone

01:09:45except me on purpose.

01:09:47Now she's falsely

01:09:48accusing me

01:09:49of bumping her.

01:09:51I took one of

01:09:52Claire Thorne's coffees.

01:09:53Do you want me

01:09:53to return it?

01:09:55Lillian hadn't expected

01:09:56that to be true.

01:09:57Her face changed

01:09:58drastically.

01:10:00Mr. Stirling,

01:10:01I'm sorry,

01:10:02I'm sorry,

01:10:02I misunderstood Claire,

01:10:04I'm sorry.

01:10:05She apologized,

01:10:05but her eyes

01:10:06were full of hatred

01:10:07for me.

01:10:08Alexander ignored

01:10:09her completely,

01:10:11walked to my desk,

01:10:12looked at the coffee

01:10:13stained painting

01:10:13and his brow

01:10:14frosted over.

01:10:16Now,

01:10:17let's deal

01:10:18with this painting.

01:10:20The room went silent.

01:10:21Everyone could see

01:10:22Alexander wasn't

01:10:23going to let

01:10:24Lillian off.

01:10:25Mr. Stirling,

01:10:26I didn't do it!

01:10:27Whether you did it or not,

01:10:28we'll check the footage.

01:10:29If it proves you

01:10:30stained Claire's painting,

01:10:31you'll pay full compensation.

01:10:33I ordered Claire

01:10:34to buy that painting.

01:10:35It cost 20 million.

01:10:36Lillian's face

01:10:37went white.

01:10:38She trembled violently.

01:10:39Then her legs

01:10:40gave out

01:10:41and she knelt.

01:10:43Mr. Stirling,

01:10:44I know I was wrong.

01:10:45Please give me

01:10:46another chance.

01:10:47I won't do it again.

01:10:49Pay or be fired.

01:10:51Choose.

01:10:51Neither option

01:10:52was bearable for Lillian.

01:10:53She couldn't afford

01:10:54the money

01:10:55and she didn't

01:10:56want to be fired.

01:10:57She knelt there,

01:10:58a mess.

01:10:58Mr. Stirling,

01:11:00I truly know

01:11:00I was wrong.

01:11:01I will change.

01:11:02Alexander said

01:11:03nothing more.

01:11:04Security,

01:11:05summoned upstairs,

01:11:06came in

01:11:06and took Lillian away.

01:11:07Everyone realized

01:11:08Lillian had been fired

01:11:09and shrunk back.

01:11:10Ashworth Group

01:11:11needs people

01:11:12who work together.

01:11:14Next time someone

01:11:15stirs up trouble,

01:11:16they're fired immediately.

01:11:18Half an hour later,

01:11:19the company held

01:11:19an emergency

01:11:20all-hands online

01:11:21press conference.

01:11:22Alexander and I

01:11:23appeared together

01:11:23on camera.

01:11:24Today's conference

01:11:25is for two personnel

01:11:26announcements.

01:11:27First,

01:11:28Lillian is reaved

01:11:29of her duties

01:11:29as PR specialist,

01:11:30effective immediately,

01:11:31with no chance

01:11:32of rehire.

01:11:33Second,

01:11:33Claire Thornton

01:11:34is appointed

01:11:35deputy director

01:11:35of the PR department

01:11:36to assist in handling

01:11:38all company PR matters.

01:11:40The camera turned to me.

01:11:41I took a deep breath,

01:11:42bowed slightly.

01:11:43Thank you,

01:11:43Mr. Sterling,

01:11:44for your trust.

01:11:45Thank you,

01:11:45colleagues,

01:11:45for your support.

01:11:46I will do my duty

01:11:47and work with everyone

01:11:48for Ashdarn Group.

01:11:50After the conference,

01:11:51Alexander and I

01:11:51walked out together.

01:11:52He looked at me

01:11:53from the side,

01:11:53the corners of his trip

01:11:55lifting...

01:11:56Congratulations,

01:11:57Deputy Director Claire Thornton.

01:11:59Thank you,

01:11:59Mr. Sterling.

01:12:01Sunlight streamed

01:12:02through the corridor window

01:12:03and fell on his profile.

01:12:05Looking into his eyes,

01:12:07my heart raced again,

01:12:08beyond my control.

01:12:09see the rain of the

01:12:09streaming.

01:12:09very comfortable space,

01:12:10You can't

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