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

00:00:05Today, my family pushed me into hell.

00:00:07The fake heiress Jolene and I were kidnapped.

00:00:09The kidnappers say the Browns can only save one of us.

00:00:15Jolene!

00:00:16Let Jolene go! Do whatever you want with Catherine!

00:00:18If you touch Jolene again, I'll make sure you die here.

00:00:21Release Jolene first.

00:00:22Tied to a pillar, I listened to my three brothers abandon me without hesitation.

00:00:26I look toward my fiancé, Declan Fulton, hoping he will save me.

00:00:30But he doesn't even glance my way.

00:00:32I choose Jolene too.

00:00:34This is the man I loved for three years.

00:00:37Code-blooded.

00:00:39Roofless.

00:00:47I know, once I nearly died saving him.

00:00:50But now he doesn't spare me an extra glance.

00:01:00Poor girl.

00:01:02Jolene paid us to get rid of you.

00:01:04No need to hurry.

00:01:05One at a time, boys.

00:01:07Everyone gets their turn.

00:01:10No!

00:01:12Suddenly, a deafening gunshot tears through the silence.

00:01:15A dozen figures dressed in black storming sights.

00:01:19If you want to live,

00:01:23stop right now.

00:01:24I recognize the man.

00:01:26He is Liam Warren.

00:01:27The most powerful man in Artwell.

00:01:29Who commands a massive empire.

00:01:31Ruthless, formidable, and feared by everyone.

00:01:35Mr. Warren.

00:01:36Please spare us.

00:01:53Who are you?

00:01:55I'm the one sending you to hell.

00:01:57Suddenly, the warehouse echoed with screams,

00:02:00desperate pleas,

00:02:01and the sickening cracks of breaking bones.

00:02:08How much did Jolene pay you?

00:02:10Five million.

00:02:11She wanted you ruined.

00:02:16Thank you for saving me.

00:02:21You've been poisoned for over a month.

00:02:24I can cure it.

00:02:26Do you trust me?

00:02:29I trust you.

00:02:30I draw a small blade,

00:02:31make a precise cut on his finger,

00:02:33and let out some blackened blood.

00:02:35Until it's fully out of my system,

00:02:36you're gonna have to stick close to me.

00:02:39First,

00:02:41I need to end things with the Browns.

00:02:43I will settle things with the Browns once and for all.

00:02:46When I return home,

00:02:48I find my biological parents and three brothers

00:02:50gathered around Jolana,

00:02:52showering her with care.

00:02:53I close the distance,

00:02:54grab a handful of Jolene's hair across the face.

00:02:58Catherine, have you completely lost it?

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

00:03:03You better apologize right now.

00:03:06Catherine,

00:03:07what kind of trouble are you stirring up this time?

00:03:10Maybe we never should have taken you in.

00:03:13Me causing trouble?

00:03:16Why don't you ask Jolene what she's really done?

00:03:19She's the one who set up that whole kidnapping to get rid of me.

00:03:22I pull out my phone and play the recording.

00:03:24Jolene paid us to get rid of you.

00:03:26The Browns stare at Jolene in stunned disbelief.

00:03:31No!

00:03:32It must be fake!

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

00:03:37Or maybe call the police?

00:03:38No! No!

00:03:39You can't call the cops, Catherine!

00:03:41I'm sorry!

00:03:42I'm the one who should leave this place!

00:03:45Catherine, Jolene's apologized.

00:03:47Just drop it!

00:03:48It's either her or me.

00:03:51Since you've chosen her, I'm out of here.

00:03:53In their eyes, I'll never measure up to Jolene.

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

00:03:59Just as I step outside,

00:04:00a sleek Maybach rolls up right in front of me.

00:04:05Excuse me, are you Miss Catherine Brown?

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

00:04:10I spot Austin coming out and get into the car without hesitation.

00:04:16The car glides into the Warren estate.

00:04:20The most powerful family in Ardwell.

00:04:26Liam is seated on a sofa, with a document resting in his hand.

00:04:33Is everything settled?

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

00:04:36From this moment on, you're my personal doctor.

00:04:38Until I'm fully healed, you are to stay within my reach.

00:04:40All right.

00:04:41But I have two conditions.

00:04:43First, I need a complete medical lab.

00:04:45Second, our relationship is strictly professional.

00:04:48Besides that, neither of us interferes in the other's life.

00:04:52All right.

00:04:54But keep this in mind.

00:04:57If your medical skills don't live up to that confidence of yours...

00:05:01My medical skills won't disappoint you.

00:05:03Liam pulls out a sleek black card and hands it to me.

00:05:06Buy whatever you need.

00:05:07Don't hold back.

00:05:08I take the black card.

00:05:10A fully equipped medical lab doesn't come cheap.

00:05:12Since Liam offered this, I'm not about to pinch pennies for him.

00:05:15Once the poison leaves his system, we'll go our separate ways.

00:05:18I enter the room Liam arranges for me.

00:05:21This room is twice the size of my bedroom at the Browns.

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

00:05:25A stranger gives me better lodging than my own family.

00:05:29I sit at the desk, open my laptop, and log into my social media.

00:05:34Soon, dozens of notifications flood the screen.

00:05:37Where did you run off to?

00:05:38Come back.

00:05:39Jolene isn't holding a grudge about you hitting her.

00:05:42Why are you still throwing a tantrum?

00:05:43Who picked you up?

00:05:45Stop making everything difficult.

00:05:47Just return home.

00:05:49If you walk out now, you better not come crawling back.

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

00:05:59Catherine, you're not seriously thinking of leaving forever, right?

00:06:03I stare at these messages and let out a cold laugh.

00:06:08I quickly type one simple, satisfying reply to each one.

00:06:12Get lost.

00:06:13Then I block them all without hesitation.

00:06:15That feels even better.

00:06:17This is how life should be.

00:06:18Logging out.

00:06:19I switch to another browser and types in a hidden URL.

00:06:24A metallic door slowly creaks open on screen, with a blood-red skull on it.

00:06:30Welcome back.

00:06:31Quietus.

00:06:32I'm one of the most legendary figures on the dark net.

00:06:35The genius hacker Quietus.

00:06:38My phone rings.

00:06:40It's Gerald Douglas, my loyal admirer.

00:06:43Catherine, you're actually back?

00:06:44I can't believe it.

00:06:46I'll line up the highest paying jobs for you.

00:06:48Good.

00:06:49Oh, someone has been digging into your digital records.

00:06:51The trace leads back to the Warren Group headquarters.

00:06:54It seems Liam is already investigating me.

00:06:57Let them dig.

00:06:59Make sure the only information they find is exactly what I want them to see.

00:07:05The next day, the driver takes me shopping downtown.

00:07:15Miss, these are new arrivals, and each costs over $100,000.

00:07:22Miss Brown, you're here just in time.

00:07:25I'll bring out the new styles for you.

00:07:30Catherine?

00:07:31What brings you here?

00:07:32The clothes here are quite expensive.

00:07:34Jolene, is this your sister?

00:07:36Should we tell her the fast fashion store next door is having a sale?

00:07:44Ring up everything I selected.

00:07:46The sales assistant's face goes pale.

00:07:48That's an unlimited credit card from a top global bank.

00:07:52Catherine, did you find someone to support you?

00:07:56Watch out.

00:07:57Not everyone's as trustworthy as they seem.

00:08:01I'll take the new dresses you were just showing Jolene to.

00:08:04What?

00:08:05I saw those first.

00:08:06Saw them first, but can't afford them?

00:08:09Maybe?

00:08:11Isn't the Brown family's monthly allowance only $100,000?

00:08:14Jolene trembles with fury.

00:08:16I pay and walk out.

00:08:19I watched Jolene tremble with rage, unable to get a word out, and a fierce satisfaction

00:08:24forces through me.

00:08:25After all the humiliation I endured in the Brown family, this is just a small payback.

00:08:30The charity gala that weekend is nothing short of spectacular.

00:08:32I enter the hall on Liam's arm.

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

00:08:37My makeup refined, but understated.

00:08:39Tonight, I am not the abandoned daughter of the Brown family.

00:08:44I am Liam Warren's date.

00:08:46The most powerful man in Ardwell.

00:08:48All eyes are drawn to us.

00:08:52Is that Mr. Warren?

00:08:54He actually showed up.

00:08:56Who's that woman with him?

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

00:09:00She's stunning.

00:09:02Is she from some notable family?

00:09:04I ignore the whispers.

00:09:06My eyes sweep across the hall and land on the Browns.

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

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

00:09:15But the moment she sees me, her face drains of color.

00:09:18Austin freezes too.

00:09:19He stares at me, unable to believe his eyes.

00:09:26Catherine, what are you doing here?

00:09:28And with Mr. Warren?

00:09:30Where I go isn't any of your business.

00:09:32Who do you think you are to me?

00:09:37I'm your brother.

00:09:41I let out a cold laugh.

00:09:43Brother?

00:09:44When you abandoned me to the kidnappers,

00:09:47did you remember you were my brother then?

00:09:49Catherine is with me.

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

00:09:59Jolene approaches, her expression dark.

00:10:02Catherine, when did you start seeing Mr. Warren?

00:10:05You never mentioned anything.

00:10:07And didn't I just see you shopping with another man two days ago?

00:10:11I look coldly at Jolene's face, trying to imply I'm a two-timer.

00:10:16Jolene, your tricks are way too amateur.

00:10:19Who Liam is, what my relationship is with him.

00:10:22None of that is any of your business.

00:10:24Why exactly should I update you about my personal life?

00:10:29Jolene's expression falters, her eyes glistening with tears.

00:10:33Here she goes again.

00:10:36Catherine, that's not what I meant.

00:10:40Catherine, where have you been?

00:10:42Mr. Fulton, wherever I go has nothing to do with you.

00:10:45We're not that familiar.

00:10:48Do you have any idea what kind of man Liam is?

00:10:51Are you doing this just to retaliate against the Brown family?

00:10:59Do you honestly think I'd waste that kind of energy on you?

00:11:05I cut ties with the Browns, and I meant every word.

00:11:09Excuse me.

00:11:16I hear whispers rising behind me.

00:11:19Did you catch that?

00:11:21Liam said it himself.

00:11:22She's with him.

00:11:24This has never happened before, has it?

00:11:29Wait, Catherine?

00:11:31Isn't that the Brown daughter who was swapped at birth?

00:11:34And brought back from some remote place?

00:11:37Judging by Jolene's little comments,

00:11:39the Brown family drama might be more complicated than we thought.

00:11:43Look at Deccan's face.

00:11:45Is he starting to regret dumping her?

00:11:49I don't look back,

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

00:11:54The auction begins.

00:11:56One luxurious item after another is presented on stage.

00:12:00Beautiful work of art.

00:12:01A piece of history.

00:12:03A masterpiece.

00:12:11Dazzling, priceless, but I've never been interested in jewelry.

00:12:16No matter how valuable, they're just stones.

00:12:19Just then, I hear a familiar voice.

00:12:22It's Jolene.

00:12:23Austin, this necklace is stunning.

00:12:26I really like it.

00:12:30Austin understands immediately.

00:12:32His eyes grow determined.

00:12:34Huh.

00:12:35Same as always.

00:12:36Whatever Jolene wants,

00:12:38Austin gives her.

00:12:44Once I was jealous.

00:12:45Now,

00:12:47I just find it ridiculous.

00:12:50Going once.

00:12:52Going twice.

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

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

00:12:5850 million.

00:13:0050 million.

00:13:01Sold.

00:13:02Congratulations, Mr. Warren.

00:13:05Liam walks up to the stage and claims the necklace.

00:13:13Then, to everyone's astonishment,

00:13:16he returns to me and fastens the necklace around my neck.

00:13:24It looks good on you.

00:13:27Thank you.

00:13:28I really like it.

00:13:30The sight stings Jolene's eyes.

00:13:33Even Declan can't seem to look away from me.

00:13:35I reach up and touch the cool gem against my neck.

00:13:4250 million for a necklace.

00:13:44Liam really doesn't hold back.

00:13:47After the auction wraps up,

00:13:48I wander to the dessert table alone.

00:13:51Catherine, you really are something.

00:13:53A few days away and you've already hooked onto Liam.

00:13:56Nothing as impressive as your lifelong mastery

00:13:58of acting sweet and pitiful.

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

00:14:02Cut it out.

00:14:03There's no audience here,

00:14:04so no need to pretend.

00:14:05Jolene spots Declan approaching

00:14:07and intentionally bumps onto me,

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

00:14:11Catherine, even if you dislike me,

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

00:14:15Throwing juice on me?

00:14:17What happened?

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

00:14:20I must have upset Catherine.

00:14:22Catherine, you still haven't grown up.

00:14:24Jolene is your sister.

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

00:14:30and flick my wrist,

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

00:14:34There.

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

00:14:37And I only take responsibility

00:14:38for my own actions.

00:14:40Jolene is stunned.

00:14:42Declan freezes.

00:14:45Seems I arrived just after all the excitement ended.

00:14:48Quite the lesson in the Brown family's manners today.

00:14:52Mr. Warren, this is a misunderstanding.

00:14:55Misunderstanding?

00:14:57There are security cameras here.

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

00:15:03Whispers erupt around them.

00:15:10Jolene's face goes from scarlet to ghostly pale.

00:15:14Let's go.

00:15:15The atmosphere here is suffocating.

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

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

00:15:23Back in the Brown family,

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

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

00:15:28Now, no one could step on me again.

00:15:36The following morning,

00:15:38I walk into the living area

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

00:15:53Good morning.

00:15:56Morning.

00:15:58I head to the kitchen

00:15:59to prepare the herbal mix.

00:16:05Just then,

00:16:06Liam's friend arrives.

00:16:14Is she the mysterious beauty

00:16:16who stunned everyone last night?

00:16:18That's Catherine Brown,

00:16:19my new personal doctor.

00:16:22You're serious?

00:16:24His skepticism is loud enough

00:16:26that I can't ignore it.

00:16:28Mr. Moreno,

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

00:16:31Your dark under eyes

00:16:33and shortness of breath

00:16:34suggest your vitality is running low.

00:16:36Winfred's face flushes immediately.

00:16:38This touches on a man's pride.

00:16:40What nonsense are you spouting?

00:16:42Miss Brown,

00:16:43I'm not one to judge by appearances.

00:16:44But Liam's condition is severe.

00:16:46Many top experts have been stumped.

00:16:48And you?

00:16:49I'm not bothered.

00:16:51I've faced this kind of doubt

00:16:52many times before.

00:16:54We'll see soon enough.

00:16:56Winred,

00:16:57maybe you ought to let

00:16:58Dr. Brown give you a prescription.

00:17:02Liam, are you kidding me?

00:17:03This girl is not just some girl.

00:17:05She's Dr. Brown.

00:17:07Right now,

00:17:07she's the one keeping me alive.

00:17:09He then turns to me.

00:17:11Can you really fix me?

00:17:15Yes.

00:17:1630 minutes later,

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

00:17:21Liam pulls his shirt up,

00:17:23exposing his toned chest.

00:17:26I pull out the silver needles

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

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

00:17:37Liam's body shivers.

00:17:39And he spits out dark red clotted blood.

00:17:46What did you just do to him,

00:17:47Dr. Brown?

00:17:48How are you feeling now?

00:17:55I feel great.

00:17:57Lighter than I have in a long time.

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

00:18:01And most importantly,

00:18:03you'll need to prioritize rest

00:18:05and abstinence.

00:18:07Understood, Dr. Brown.

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

00:18:09Winfred leans in

00:18:11and quietly asks

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

00:18:16I go back to my room

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

00:18:21These are pills for male vitality.

00:18:23One bottle costs $100,000.

00:18:26$100,000?

00:18:27Are these pills made of solid gold?

00:18:29The ingredients are rare

00:18:31and the process is complicated.

00:18:33Quality always demands a premium price.

00:18:36Winfred reluctantly pays.

00:18:38A sports car can be repaired,

00:18:40but if your health fails,

00:18:42no sum of money will grant you a second chance.

00:18:45The following morning,

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

00:18:48my phone buzzles with a call from Austin.

00:18:52Catherine, come back here right now.

00:18:54What is it?

00:18:55You'll find out when you get here.

00:18:56I realize that for the sake of my own peace,

00:18:59cutting all connections with the Brown family is necessary.

00:19:04The mood in the living room is thick with tension.

00:19:11Look who's back.

00:19:13How did you sink so low at your age,

00:19:15becoming someone's mistress?

00:19:18Catherine, I'm only trying to help you.

00:19:20I'm afraid you're being misled.

00:19:22Instead, who I decide to be with is my own business.

00:19:27It doesn't concern your family.

00:19:29You're a Brown!

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

00:19:37Catherine, seriously,

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

00:19:41Are you all finished?

00:19:43First,

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

00:19:47Second,

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

00:19:50it's none of your business.

00:19:52And don't forget

00:19:53that I am no longer part of your family.

00:19:55You said you cut ties,

00:19:57so give back the Brown Group shares.

00:20:02Those shares came from Grandpa.

00:20:05You don't have a single right to any of it.

00:20:08I pull out my phone and show them the screen.

00:20:10Since I stepped in,

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

00:20:15threats,

00:20:16and schemes to grab the shares.

00:20:18Keep pushing me,

00:20:19and I won't hesitate to hand this over to the press and the law.

00:20:24I put my phone away,

00:20:26feeling nothing.

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

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

00:20:34what it feels like to be on the other end of a threat.

00:20:39I leave the Brown family home

00:20:41and prepare to go back.

00:20:46Suddenly,

00:20:47a voice calls out,

00:20:48Catherine,

00:20:49is that really you?

00:20:50Where have you been hiding?

00:20:51I look at the woman before me.

00:20:54She's nearly 50,

00:20:56her face lined with wrinkles,

00:20:58her expression mean and petty.

00:21:00What do you want?

00:21:01You must have money if you're surviving this well.

00:21:04My son needs school fees,

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

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

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

00:21:12If you need cash,

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

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

00:21:18so you should compensate me.

00:21:20You ungrateful brat!

00:21:22Stay out of my way.

00:21:23Otherwise,

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

00:21:26and reopening the case

00:21:27about you switching infants.

00:21:29You...

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

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

00:21:32Bridget scurries off in panic.

00:21:38Just then,

00:21:39a sleek black Rolls Royce

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

00:21:44The window lowers,

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

00:21:48Do you need a hand?

00:21:50No, it's nothing serious.

00:21:51I've already taken care of it.

00:21:54Get in.

00:21:55It's nearly impossible to catch a taxi here.

00:21:58I hesitate,

00:21:59but eventually get into the car.

00:22:01Bridget's appearance reminds me of one thing.

00:22:04The Brown family's troubles aren't over.

00:22:06That woman's greed is bottomless.

00:22:08She won't let this go.

00:22:10But that's fine.

00:22:11I'm no longer that little girl who

00:22:13let others push her around.

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

00:22:18had better think twice.

00:22:21On the weekend,

00:22:23Gerard asks to meet me at Harborview Genie,

00:22:26a popular restaurant.

00:22:31Catherine?

00:22:32I turn around,

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

00:22:35standing with the Browns and the Fultons.

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

00:22:40and decide to show up just to cause a scene?

00:22:42Mr. Brown,

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

00:22:46Just then,

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

00:22:51Miss Catherine Brown,

00:22:52you're here.

00:22:53Welcome.

00:22:54Please follow me.

00:22:55Everyone stares in shock

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

00:22:58rarely accessible suite

00:22:59in the entire restaurant.

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

00:23:03There must be some mistake.

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

00:23:08and Gerard immediately rises from his seat.

00:23:12Catherine, you made it.

00:23:13Gerard tells me his uncle

00:23:15has been diagnosed with a brain tumor.

00:23:17He says the required surgery

00:23:18carries an extremely high risk.

00:23:25Start with this medication.

00:23:27Come back in a week for a follow-up.

00:23:28We'll reassess then.

00:23:34Thank you, Catherine.

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

00:23:38After the meal,

00:23:39Gerard leans forward

00:23:40and asks if I need help with anything.

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

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

00:23:47but it must be extremely quiet and private,

00:23:49with top-tier security.

00:23:50I'll handle it.

00:23:52I'll find something perfect for you.

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

00:23:54at Aralus University next Monday, right?

00:23:56I'm going to study.

00:23:58Medical school.

00:23:59You need to study medicine?

00:24:01You've got to be kidding me!

00:24:02I'm getting a formal degree

00:24:04and taking care of some personal business.

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

00:24:11The manager hands me

00:24:12an exclusive premium membership card,

00:24:14saying all my expenses here

00:24:16will be on the house from now on.

00:24:19I glance over at Gerard.

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

00:24:22Don't refuse it.

00:24:24This is our business,

00:24:25so just enjoy it.

00:24:29Fine.

00:24:30After being chased away

00:24:32from my private suite,

00:24:33Jolene drags herself

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

00:24:46Jolene, are you okay?

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

00:24:50I just stepped out

00:24:51to see who Catherine was meeting.

00:24:53I was worried about her,

00:24:55but she had me pushed away.

00:24:57What?

00:24:59How dare she treat you that way?

00:25:01That ungrateful girl!

00:25:04Don't jump to conclusions, Mom.

00:25:07I saw it too.

00:25:09The manager was treating Catherine

00:25:10with a lot of respect.

00:25:12Yes.

00:25:13That man had an aura

00:25:14you can't fake.

00:25:16Catherine is clearly

00:25:17in the high circles.

00:25:18No wonder she's trying

00:25:20to distance herself from us.

00:25:28Pathetic and disgraceful.

00:25:32Who knows what kind

00:25:33of company she's keeping now?

00:25:36Jolene's heart swells

00:25:37with secret satisfaction.

00:25:38I have burned my bridges

00:25:40with the family for good.

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

00:25:44one and only daughter now.

00:25:47The dinner finally ends

00:25:49and the two families part way

00:25:51at the restaurant entrance.

00:25:53When an unexpected grating voice

00:25:55rings out behind Jolene,

00:25:57she turn around

00:25:58and her smile freezes.

00:26:00It's her.

00:26:02Jolene!

00:26:03My dear daughter!

00:26:05Finally!

00:26:06I've found you!

00:26:07Her blood runs cold.

00:26:10Jolene,

00:26:12your younger brother

00:26:13needs money for school.

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

00:26:19I don't have time

00:26:21for this ridiculous farce.

00:26:22Take this

00:26:23and never show your face

00:26:24around me again.

00:26:26Jolene,

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

00:26:28The tuition alone

00:26:29is a hundred thousand.

00:26:30Her hands tremble

00:26:31with unbridled rage.

00:26:33This wretched woman

00:26:34just won't know her place.

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

00:26:37My parents already

00:26:38paid you enough

00:26:38to cut ties

00:26:39all those years ago!

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

00:26:47I need to find a way

00:26:48to get rid of this problem

00:26:49for good.

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

00:26:52has finally arrived.

00:26:53My first day reporting

00:26:55to Aurelius University.

00:27:09Jolene,

00:27:10is this your sister?

00:27:11Since when

00:27:12does Aurelius University

00:27:13let random nobodies walk in?

00:27:15Well,

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

00:27:17Jolene?

00:27:18Looks like we're going

00:27:19going to be classmates.

00:27:20Classmates?

00:27:21You and me?

00:27:22Don't be ridiculous.

00:27:25The lecture bell

00:27:26chimes sharp and clear

00:27:27and Professor Lambert Carter

00:27:29steps through the door.

00:27:30He's a living legend

00:27:32in the global medical field,

00:27:34the heart of this school's

00:27:35medical program.

00:27:36He turns to the class

00:27:37and poses an extremely complex,

00:27:40peer-reviewed medical question.

00:27:43The entire lecture hall

00:27:45falls dead silent,

00:27:46not a single student

00:27:47daring to speak up.

00:27:51Young lady,

00:27:52please tell us what you think.

00:27:54I shut my notebook calmly,

00:27:56no trace of panic

00:27:57in my movements,

00:27:58and stand up.

00:27:59I lay out my analysis

00:28:00clearly and concisely,

00:28:02citing cutting-edge research,

00:28:04clinical data,

00:28:05and real surgical cases

00:28:06effortlessly.

00:28:09She's incredible.

00:28:10Total beauty

00:28:11and brains.

00:28:12Who even is she?

00:28:15Jolene's face burns

00:28:16with jealousy,

00:28:17her grip tight on her pen.

00:28:20When the final bell rings,

00:28:22I walk out of the lecture hall.

00:28:24Jolene steps in front of me

00:28:26with Paige and Brenna.

00:28:28Catherine,

00:28:28just a few days away,

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

00:28:32catching everyone's attention.

00:28:34Jolene,

00:28:34she's probably pulling stunts

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

00:28:38Exactly.

00:28:39Everyone whispers

00:28:40she knows how to charm

00:28:41the right people.

00:28:42Is that all?

00:28:44Now,

00:28:45move aside,

00:28:46mutt.

00:28:48What did you just say?

00:28:50Paige steps forward

00:28:51to push me.

00:28:53I'm not going to warn you twice.

00:28:55Hands to yourselves.

00:28:59Catherine,

00:29:00you can't just touch

00:29:01people like that.

00:29:02Jolene,

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

00:29:04If they open their mouths

00:29:06like that again,

00:29:07next time won't be so friendly.

00:29:09Watch your tone.

00:29:10You're messing with

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

00:29:14The Brown family?

00:29:17That's your problem,

00:29:18not mine.

00:29:20Stop pretending.

00:29:21It's pathetic.

00:29:23I turn and walk away.

00:29:31I return to the Warren mansion

00:29:33and find Liam in the living room.

00:29:37You were out?

00:29:39Yeah.

00:29:40I stopped by Aurelius University

00:29:42to check in.

00:29:43Also took a look at a new place

00:29:44while I was out.

00:29:46You're moving out?

00:29:47Yeah.

00:29:48Staying here long term

00:29:49isn't practical.

00:29:50Your treatment has leveled out.

00:29:52It won't interfere

00:29:52with your progress.

00:29:54Where's the new place?

00:29:55I offer the building

00:29:56and unit number

00:29:57of Sterling Haven

00:29:58without hesitation.

00:29:59Then I prepare

00:30:00a medicinal shower.

00:30:02The water warmed perfectly.

00:30:04A thin mist

00:30:05curling through the room.

00:30:08It's ready?

00:30:09Liam walks toward

00:30:11the treatment area,

00:30:12unbuttoning his shirt

00:30:13as he moves.

00:30:15His long fingers

00:30:16loosen the fabric,

00:30:17revealing toned muscles

00:30:19and defined contours.

00:30:22Take the pants off too.

00:30:27What's the matter?

00:30:28Feeling shy now?

00:30:30After some hesitation,

00:30:31Liam strips down

00:30:32to his briefs

00:30:33and eases himself

00:30:34into the steaming water.

00:30:36Though composed moments ago,

00:30:38my eyes flicker briefly.

00:30:40It's not like

00:30:41this is the first time

00:30:43I've treated him.

00:30:44Why am I so flustered?

00:30:47Get it together, Catherine.

00:30:48You're a doctor.

00:30:49Stay professional.

00:30:51Don't let a handsome face

00:30:52and a good body

00:30:53throw you off.

00:30:55The next day,

00:30:56I head to the lab

00:30:57to find Lambert.

00:30:59Perfect timing.

00:31:00I've been wrestling

00:31:01with this data all morning.

00:31:02Come check this out.

00:31:07The two of us

00:31:08slip effortlessly

00:31:09into a heated discussion.

00:31:19Professor Carter,

00:31:21sorry to interrupt,

00:31:21but there's something

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

00:31:23If you have something

00:31:24to say,

00:31:24just say it.

00:31:26Professor,

00:31:27I know you prize

00:31:28real skill,

00:31:29but Kathleen

00:31:30is not who you think

00:31:31she is.

00:31:32She never attended

00:31:33a proper university.

00:31:34How could she grasp

00:31:35complex medical research?

00:31:36I'm afraid

00:31:37you're being deceived.

00:31:38Enough!

00:31:40Jolene,

00:31:40I don't know

00:31:41what you're trying to do

00:31:42with these accusations,

00:31:43but I've seen enough

00:31:44to know true talent

00:31:45when it's in front of me.

00:31:47Catherine identified

00:31:48the error

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

00:31:50Most PhD candidates

00:31:51wouldn't even catch

00:31:52this mistake

00:31:53the first time around.

00:31:54Tell me,

00:31:55how could anyone

00:31:56possibly fake

00:31:57that level

00:31:58of understanding?

00:32:03Professor Carter,

00:32:04I...

00:32:04I know true talent

00:32:06when I see it.

00:32:07I don't need

00:32:08your commentary.

00:32:09Now,

00:32:10please step outside.

00:32:19In that moment,

00:32:21I knew I'd found

00:32:22someone who saw me,

00:32:23not the lies

00:32:24they spread about me.

00:32:32Hey,

00:32:34I'm Catherine Brown.

00:32:35Just as I walked

00:32:36into the classroom

00:32:37and took my seat,

00:32:38I noticed the girl

00:32:39next to me,

00:32:40her cheek marked

00:32:42by a dark birthmark.

00:32:44Hi,

00:32:45I'm Claudia Norris.

00:32:51Well, well,

00:32:52what do we have here?

00:32:53One caught attention

00:32:54by pure chance

00:32:55and the other,

00:32:56well,

00:32:57the problem's

00:32:58pretty obvious.

00:32:59The snickling spread

00:33:00through the classroom

00:33:00in an instant.

00:33:01Every gaze nailed

00:33:02onto the two of us.

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

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

00:33:07Professor Carter

00:33:08thinks the world

00:33:09of Catherine.

00:33:13So she's really

00:33:14riding Professor Carter's

00:33:14coattails

00:33:15to get into med school?

00:33:16How pathetic.

00:33:18Oh, wow.

00:33:19Catherine,

00:33:19your shoes,

00:33:20they're the exact same

00:33:21as Jolene's.

00:33:23Come on, Catherine.

00:33:24You actually showed up

00:33:25wearing fake shoes?

00:33:27That's bold.

00:33:30Still,

00:33:31it's embarrassing

00:33:32as hell.

00:33:38All eyes

00:33:39in that instant

00:33:40were pinned

00:33:41on my feet.

00:33:43I feel like being judged

00:33:45in a high society party.

00:33:47The murmur

00:33:48in the room

00:33:49quickly grows

00:33:50into a loud buzz.

00:33:51most of them

00:33:53were convinced

00:33:54the shoes

00:33:54on my feet

00:33:55were fake.

00:33:57Hey, Catherine,

00:33:58if you like those shoes,

00:33:59I don't mind

00:34:00lending you mine.

00:34:01Wearing fakes

00:34:02is bad.

00:34:03Thanks,

00:34:04but I'm pretty selective.

00:34:06I don't wear

00:34:07other people's shoes.

00:34:08Besides,

00:34:09we still don't actually

00:34:11know who's rocking

00:34:11the fakes,

00:34:12do we?

00:34:14I slowed my movements

00:34:15deliberately,

00:34:16lifted my foot,

00:34:17and aimed the heel

00:34:18straight at the crowd.

00:34:20Is that real?

00:34:22Of course.

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

00:34:24Every pair designed

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

00:34:27Alan Lewis,

00:34:28comes with a unique

00:34:30serial number

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

00:34:33AL engraved

00:34:35on the inside heel.

00:34:36It can't be,

00:34:37but it is.

00:34:41Jolene,

00:34:42why don't you have

00:34:43a look inside

00:34:43your own heel?

00:34:45I'm not scared!

00:34:46She raises her foot

00:34:47and turns the inside

00:34:48of the heel

00:34:48toward everyone.

00:34:49It's empty.

00:34:54Impossible!

00:34:55My shoes are real!

00:34:57The marks are just

00:34:58worn down from use!

00:34:59You can barely

00:35:00see it now!

00:35:01Oh, really?

00:35:03Future's

00:35:03anti-counterfeit system

00:35:04is one of the most

00:35:05advanced in the world.

00:35:06Unless the shoes

00:35:07are completely wrecked,

00:35:09the serial number

00:35:09doesn't just disappear.

00:35:11Want to check right now?

00:35:13No!

00:35:13That won't be necessary!

00:35:14I must have

00:35:15just made a mistake!

00:35:17You wanted to embarrass

00:35:18me in front of everyone?

00:35:20Jolene,

00:35:21you seem to forget.

00:35:22What I do best

00:35:24is tear apart

00:35:24cheap facades

00:35:25like yours.

00:35:26After school,

00:35:27Jolene storms

00:35:28out of campus,

00:35:29fuming.

00:35:30Austin is there

00:35:31to pick her up.

00:35:36Jolene,

00:35:37what's going on?

00:35:38Did someone

00:35:38mess with you?

00:35:39Austin!

00:35:41Those limited edition

00:35:42shoes you got for me?

00:35:45Catherine showed up

00:35:46wearing the exact

00:35:47same pair

00:35:47and accused mine

00:35:48of being fake.

00:35:51Showtime.

00:35:57Catherine,

00:35:58wait!

00:36:04What gives you

00:36:04the right to accuse

00:36:05Jolene's shoes

00:36:06of be fake?

00:36:11Just take the shoes

00:36:12to the store

00:36:13for verification.

00:36:14Verify them?

00:36:15Who do you think

00:36:16you are?

00:36:17Who do you think

00:36:25lucky for me,

00:36:26future's black gold

00:36:27members get

00:36:28priority verification.

00:36:31The future black card?

00:36:33How the hell

00:36:33does she have that?

00:36:34Austin,

00:36:35let's just get

00:36:35this over with.

00:36:42No, forget it.

00:36:44This isn't worth

00:36:44the headache.

00:36:45Let's just go home.

00:37:01What's going on here?

00:37:04Liam gets out

00:37:05of the car,

00:37:06moving with authority.

00:37:11They look at him

00:37:12nervously,

00:37:13like rats

00:37:13looking at a cat.

00:37:16Mr. Warren!

00:37:17Is everything

00:37:18alright?

00:37:20Mr. Warren,

00:37:21it's nothing serious.

00:37:23Catherine just

00:37:24insisted my shoes

00:37:25weren't real.

00:37:30Do you need

00:37:30any help?

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

00:37:33Nothing to worry

00:37:33about.

00:37:34Mr. Warren,

00:37:36this is a private

00:37:37family matter.

00:37:38Family matter

00:37:39if Catherine's

00:37:41involved.

00:37:42It's my business

00:37:43too.

00:37:47Let's go.

00:37:48Dinner's waiting.

00:37:55Your turn is over.

00:37:57Fake shoes

00:37:58always end up

00:37:59rubbing the heel

00:38:00raw.

00:38:01You might want

00:38:02to change yours.

00:38:11I feel a quiet

00:38:12thrill of satisfaction.

00:38:14You thought you

00:38:15could humiliate me

00:38:15with fake shoes?

00:38:17Look how that

00:38:17backfired.

00:38:20Back in the

00:38:20Brown family,

00:38:21I always had to

00:38:22bite my tongue

00:38:23and step aside.

00:38:25Now, with Liam

00:38:26backing me up,

00:38:29I have nothing

00:38:30to fear.

00:38:40The next afternoon,

00:38:42I wheel a small

00:38:43suitcase to my

00:38:44new home,

00:38:44Sterling Haven.

00:38:46Just as I step

00:38:47out of the car,

00:38:48Catherine?

00:38:49a familiar voice

00:38:50calls out behind

00:38:51me.

00:38:52I turn and see

00:38:54Declan and Jolene

00:38:55standing not far

00:38:56away.

00:38:57What's going on

00:38:58here?

00:38:58Why are you

00:38:59at this place?

00:39:01Catherine,

00:39:02why are you

00:39:02hauling a suitcase

00:39:03here?

00:39:04Are you sure

00:39:05you haven't

00:39:05gotten the

00:39:05wrong place?

00:39:07This is Sterling

00:39:08Haven.

00:39:08If you don't

00:39:09want the security

00:39:10guards kicking you

00:39:10out, you better

00:39:11leave.

00:39:12I live here,

00:39:13so yeah, I'm

00:39:14pretty sure I

00:39:15know my own

00:39:15address.

00:39:16Your home?

00:39:17Wait, are you

00:39:18working here,

00:39:19like on the

00:39:20staff?

00:39:20I can't help

00:39:21but laugh.

00:39:22Jolene, your

00:39:23imagination is wild.

00:39:24So tell me,

00:39:25what about you two?

00:39:26Are you here

00:39:28to apply for

00:39:28janitor or

00:39:29security jobs?

00:39:30Declan and I

00:39:31are here,

00:39:32looking for a

00:39:32place to settle

00:39:33down.

00:39:34Our wedding

00:39:35apartment,

00:39:35actually.

00:39:37I calmly reach

00:39:38into my bag

00:39:39and pull out

00:39:39an access card,

00:39:43tapping it

00:39:43against the

00:39:44reader.

00:39:47A beep

00:39:48confirms access.

00:39:52Declan and Jolene

00:39:53freeze in shock.

00:39:57Just moved into

00:39:58Stirling Haven

00:39:59and the silence

00:40:00of the night

00:40:00was shattered.

00:40:04There's a race

00:40:04tomorrow evening.

00:40:05The prize is

00:40:06huge.

00:40:07Feeling the

00:40:08itch?

00:40:09Who's racing?

00:40:11The same

00:40:11arrogant group

00:40:12of wealthy

00:40:13young men.

00:40:14They've been

00:40:14throwing challenges

00:40:15at Evora.

00:40:18Oh, and the

00:40:19Brown family

00:40:20will be there

00:40:20too.

00:40:21What's the

00:40:22prize?

00:40:23A million

00:40:24dollars,

00:40:25plus a

00:40:25limited edition

00:40:26sports car.

00:40:27Send me the

00:40:28details.

00:40:30Since they're

00:40:31throwing themselves

00:40:32at me,

00:40:32I see no

00:40:33reason to

00:40:33refuse.

00:40:37Four in the

00:40:38afternoon,

00:40:39I drive towards

00:40:40the racetrack

00:40:41in the

00:40:41suburb.

00:40:56I sign that

00:40:57name.

00:40:58The one they

00:40:59both dread

00:40:59and go mad

00:41:00over.

00:41:05Oh, it's

00:41:06Evora!

00:41:07Our idol

00:41:07Evora has

00:41:08arrived!

00:41:11Evora?

00:41:12It's probably

00:41:13just someone

00:41:13pretending.

00:41:18She wouldn't

00:41:19show up for

00:41:19a small race

00:41:20like this.

00:41:29Just then,

00:41:30that flashy

00:41:30blue GTR

00:41:31pulled up

00:41:32right in

00:41:32front of me.

00:41:36Catherine?

00:41:37what are

00:41:38you doing

00:41:39here?

00:41:40This isn't

00:41:40a playground

00:41:41for careless

00:41:41drivers.

00:41:45If trash

00:41:45like you

00:41:46is allowed

00:41:46here,

00:41:47why shouldn't

00:41:48I be?

00:41:52Explain

00:41:53yourself!

00:41:57As if I'm

00:41:58going to.

00:42:01as expected,

00:42:02he got angry

00:42:03out of

00:42:03embarrassment,

00:42:04resorting to

00:42:05such underhanded,

00:42:06pathetic tactics.

00:42:07But he can't

00:42:08touch me.

00:42:10Laying hands

00:42:10on someone

00:42:11in public?

00:42:12That's a bad

00:42:13look.

00:42:13Let go!

00:42:14Don't you

00:42:14know who I

00:42:15am?

00:42:19Whoever you

00:42:20are, if you

00:42:20touch Catherine

00:42:21again,

00:42:22you'll regret it.

00:42:26we'll settle

00:42:27this on the

00:42:28race course.

00:42:29Hopefully you

00:42:30don't crash out

00:42:30in the first

00:42:31round.

00:42:33The signal

00:42:34light blinks

00:42:34on, and the

00:42:35five engines

00:42:36roar to life.

00:42:37The green light

00:42:37flashes, and

00:42:38Jackson's GTR

00:42:39shoots forward.

00:42:40At the first

00:42:41corner, I

00:42:42execute a drift

00:42:43unlike anything

00:42:43he's ever seen

00:42:44and pull ahead.

00:42:45The next stretch

00:42:46of the track

00:42:47turns into a

00:42:48full-on display

00:42:48of my skill.

00:42:55I flow through

00:42:56every bed

00:42:56as if I

00:42:56designed them

00:42:57myself.

00:42:59It's Yvera!

00:43:01She's really

00:43:02the legendary

00:43:02Yvera!

00:43:10My gray car

00:43:11shoots through

00:43:12the final stretch

00:43:13and crosses

00:43:14the finish line

00:43:15first.

00:43:27I push

00:43:28open the

00:43:29door and

00:43:29pull off

00:43:29my helmet,

00:43:30my ponytail

00:43:31swinging in

00:43:31the breeze.

00:43:35My face

00:43:36stays calm,

00:43:37showing no

00:43:37excitement.

00:43:48You...

00:43:49you're really

00:43:50Evora?

00:43:54Tell me...

00:43:55who's the

00:43:56idiot now?

00:43:59So you were

00:44:00tricking us

00:44:01this whole time?

00:44:02On the day I

00:44:03returned, I told

00:44:04all of you I

00:44:05liked racing.

00:44:06But not a

00:44:07single one of you

00:44:07ever bothered

00:44:08to listen.

00:44:11I step around

00:44:12Jackson and walk

00:44:13off without

00:44:13looking back.

00:44:19I never

00:44:19wanted to

00:44:20flaunt being

00:44:20Yvera.

00:44:22But since

00:44:23you kept

00:44:23pushing, now

00:44:24you get to

00:44:24see who the

00:44:25real Catherine

00:44:26Brown really

00:44:26is.

00:44:50he drops the

00:44:51video into the

00:44:52group chat and

00:44:53tags Liam

00:44:53directly.

00:44:58Liam, you have

00:44:59to see this.

00:45:00I swear it'll

00:45:01knock you sideways.

00:45:02Please.

00:45:02Nothing on

00:45:03earth surprises

00:45:04Liam.

00:45:05What nonsense

00:45:06are you stirring

00:45:07up now?

00:45:14Liam opens the

00:45:15video, sees me

00:45:16stepping out of

00:45:17the gray car, and

00:45:18a flicker of real

00:45:19shock crosses

00:45:20eyes.

00:45:22It's her.

00:45:27Okay, I'm

00:45:28genuinely blown

00:45:28away.

00:45:29Liam, what

00:45:30kind of divine

00:45:31helper do you

00:45:31have in your

00:45:32life?

00:45:32This woman is

00:45:33pure magic.

00:45:34Told you.

00:45:35I knew even

00:45:36Liam couldn't

00:45:36stay calm after

00:45:37this.

00:45:54Catherine, just

00:45:55how much are you

00:45:56still hiding?

00:46:01The next day, I

00:46:03walk into the

00:46:04classroom.

00:46:06Catherine, I

00:46:07got you your

00:46:08favorite coffee.

00:46:09I smile and

00:46:10pull out a

00:46:10delicate porcelain

00:46:11bottle from my

00:46:12bag.

00:46:13Apply this

00:46:14ointment to the

00:46:15spot before bed.

00:46:17You should see

00:46:18results in about a

00:46:19month.

00:46:19Thank you so

00:46:20much, Catherine.

00:46:21Do you really

00:46:22think it will

00:46:22work?

00:46:22A mocking

00:46:23laugh cuts

00:46:24through the

00:46:24air.

00:46:25Consistency is

00:46:26the key.

00:46:27I'm confident

00:46:27it'll heal.

00:46:31Seriously?

00:46:32You actually

00:46:33think a

00:46:34homemade cream

00:46:34will magically

00:46:35make you

00:46:35beautiful?

00:46:36My eyes

00:46:37darken as I

00:46:37fix Paige with

00:46:38a piercing

00:46:39stare.

00:46:41Apologize.

00:46:42Why should I

00:46:43apologize?

00:46:44I'm just

00:46:44speaking the

00:46:45truth.

00:46:46Catherine,

00:46:47Paige can be

00:46:48a bit blunt.

00:46:49She didn't

00:46:50mean to be

00:46:50hurtful.

00:46:52Paige was

00:46:52only trying to

00:46:53warn you.

00:46:54The ointments

00:46:55you're handing

00:46:55out aren't

00:46:56officially

00:46:56approved.

00:46:57If Claudian's

00:46:58condition gets

00:46:59worse, that

00:47:00could cause a

00:47:01big problem.

00:47:02It's to

00:47:02heal, not

00:47:03harm.

00:47:04Why do you

00:47:05jump to

00:47:05conclusions

00:47:06without a

00:47:06shred of

00:47:07proof?

00:47:11Tell me,

00:47:12have you ever

00:47:13actually tested

00:47:14these ointments

00:47:15yourself?

00:47:16Claudian, use

00:47:17your ointment

00:47:17without any

00:47:18worries.

00:47:19If anything

00:47:19happens, I

00:47:20will take full

00:47:21responsibility.

00:47:23Jolene Brown,

00:47:24my medical

00:47:24skills aren't

00:47:25something outers

00:47:26to question.

00:47:31Catherine, I

00:47:33believe in

00:47:33you.

00:47:34Just as the

00:47:34school day

00:47:35wraps up, rain

00:47:36suddenly begins

00:47:37pouring down in

00:47:37heavy sheets.

00:47:38I had

00:47:39anticipated this,

00:47:40so an umbrella

00:47:41is tucked safely

00:47:42in my bag.

00:47:42Pulling it out,

00:47:43I open it and

00:47:44step out into

00:47:45the downpour.

00:47:47Catherine, wait!

00:47:48Can I share

00:47:49your umbrella

00:47:49with you?

00:47:50No.

00:47:52I turn around

00:47:53and see Jolene

00:47:54huddled beneath

00:47:54my umbrella.

00:47:56Without another

00:47:57word, I turn

00:47:58and walk away.

00:48:00Before long,

00:48:01the rain soaks

00:48:02her to the

00:48:02bone.

00:48:05Catherine, it's

00:48:06pouring out

00:48:07here.

00:48:07I just wanted to

00:48:08walk with you

00:48:09for a bit.

00:48:10Jolene is left

00:48:11standing there,

00:48:12stunned.

00:48:16I already said

00:48:17no.

00:48:17My umbrella's

00:48:18too small for

00:48:19two.

00:48:20And honestly,

00:48:21I'm not comfortable

00:48:22being that close

00:48:22to anyone.

00:48:24Jolene is

00:48:25furious.

00:48:25A sleek black

00:48:26car rolls to a

00:48:27slow stop at the

00:48:28gate.

00:48:28It's Austin's.

00:48:34Austin!

00:48:36Jolene?

00:48:37How did you get

00:48:38this soaked?

00:48:38Didn't you bring

00:48:39an umbrella?

00:48:40You'll catch a cold

00:48:40like this.

00:48:41He glances out

00:48:42the window just

00:48:43in time to see

00:48:44me walking past

00:48:45holding my umbrella.

00:48:47Catherine, you

00:48:47had an umbrella.

00:48:48Why didn't you

00:48:49share it with

00:48:49Jolene?

00:48:57Do you really

00:48:58think we're close

00:48:59enough for that?

00:49:02Catherine, Jolene

00:49:03is family.

00:49:04Look at her.

00:49:05She's drenched.

00:49:05You had an umbrella

00:49:07and didn't even

00:49:07think to help

00:49:08her?

00:49:11Do you have

00:49:12any idea how

00:49:13cruel that looks?

00:49:14Exactly!

00:49:14Jolene soaked

00:49:15because Catherine

00:49:16abandoned her.

00:49:17She went way

00:49:17too far!

00:49:19Before I speak,

00:49:20a nearby student

00:49:21steps in.

00:49:22Please, I saw

00:49:23Jolene give her

00:49:23umbrella to someone

00:49:24else just to look

00:49:24noble, and then

00:49:25she tried to

00:49:26free-float it

00:49:26off Catherine.

00:49:27Catherine didn't

00:49:28want to share,

00:49:28so what?

00:49:29Stop trying to

00:49:30guilt trip her.

00:49:31So what?

00:49:32The rain was

00:49:33pouring.

00:49:34Sharing wouldn't

00:49:35kill her.

00:49:36Catherine's.

00:49:37Catherine's just

00:49:37being selfish.

00:49:38Paige, please,

00:49:39you don't even

00:49:39know what

00:49:40happened.

00:49:40Jolene gave her

00:49:41umbrella away

00:49:41just to look

00:49:42generous.

00:49:42Austin, that's

00:49:44not what

00:49:44happened.

00:49:45I only wanted

00:49:46to get closer

00:49:46to her.

00:49:48I didn't realize

00:49:49she disliked me

00:49:49so much.

00:49:50Keep your little

00:49:51performances away

00:49:52from me.

00:49:52Don't test me.

00:50:06In the classroom,

00:50:07I sit quietly

00:50:08at my desk,

00:50:09flipping through

00:50:09my notes.

00:50:10Catherine, I heard

00:50:11Jolene's really

00:50:12sick today.

00:50:12She didn't come

00:50:13to class.

00:50:14Rain and cold,

00:50:14it's pretty normal

00:50:15to feel under

00:50:15the weather

00:50:16afterward.

00:50:16A loud commotion

00:50:17erupts at the

00:50:18classroom entrance.

00:50:20Feel satisfied

00:50:21now, Catherine?

00:50:22Jolene's in the

00:50:23hospital with a

00:50:23high fever, all

00:50:24because you

00:50:25wouldn't share

00:50:25your stupid

00:50:25umbrella.

00:50:26I calmly shut

00:50:27my notebook and

00:50:28rise to my feet.

00:50:29A chilly, razor-thin

00:50:31smile forms on my

00:50:33lips.

00:50:33She's sick, and

00:50:35that's supposed to

00:50:36be my responsibility?

00:50:37Is this seriously

00:50:38your reaction?

00:50:39Jolene's hospitalized,

00:50:40and you're standing

00:50:41here tossing out

00:50:41sarcastic comments?

00:50:42And what exactly

00:50:43does her hospital

00:50:44stale have to do

00:50:44with me?

00:50:45Did I make her

00:50:46give away her

00:50:46umbrella, or did

00:50:47I physically send

00:50:48her into the storm?

00:50:49You!

00:50:51And honestly, if

00:50:52she were sick

00:50:52enough to be

00:50:53hospitalized, would

00:50:54she really have

00:50:55the energy to

00:50:55publicize it to

00:50:56the entire school?

00:50:57I asked her

00:50:58personally.

00:50:59Great.

00:51:00Tell me which

00:51:01hospital she's at.

00:51:02I'll arrange for

00:51:03top-clear specialists

00:51:04to check on her.

00:51:06I begin dialing,

00:51:07and Paige

00:51:08immediately panics.

00:51:09No!

00:51:10You don't have

00:51:11to do that!

00:51:12Jolene said she

00:51:12only needs rest!

00:51:16How did you

00:51:17figure out she

00:51:17was faking?

00:51:19I've watched her

00:51:20pull the same act

00:51:20more times than

00:51:21I can count.

00:51:23On the weekend,

00:51:25Claudian asks me

00:51:26to go shopping

00:51:26with her.

00:51:28We pause in front

00:51:29of dessert shop,

00:51:31across from a

00:51:32famous brand

00:51:33boutique.

00:51:33Jolene is there

00:51:34too.

00:51:38Oh, look who

00:51:39it is, Catherine!

00:51:40Fancy seeing you

00:51:41here!

00:51:41Shopping too,

00:51:42huh?

00:51:43What's the matter?

00:51:44Didn't expect to

00:51:45see you in a place

00:51:46like this?

00:51:47This isn't some

00:51:47place for just

00:51:48anyone.

00:51:49Bet that ice cream

00:51:50cost you half a

00:51:51day's wages?

00:51:51Jolene steps

00:51:53forward and

00:51:54accidentally splashes

00:51:55her coffee onto

00:51:56my white dress.

00:51:58Oh no, Catherine!

00:51:59I'm so sorry!

00:52:00I tripped!

00:52:01I didn't mean to!

00:52:03I look down at

00:52:04the stains on my

00:52:05dress, my eyes

00:52:07turning cold.

00:52:11Do you even know

00:52:12how much this

00:52:12dress costs?

00:52:13It's just a dress.

00:52:14I can buy you

00:52:15a new one.

00:52:18She pulls

00:52:19two hundred dollars

00:52:20and tosses them

00:52:21at me.

00:52:23Use this to get

00:52:24yourself a new

00:52:25one.

00:52:25I look at the

00:52:26ice cream in my

00:52:27hand.

00:52:32And press it

00:52:33onto Jolene's

00:52:34face.

00:52:36Oops!

00:52:37Sorry, my hand

00:52:39just slipped.

00:52:39It's just a little

00:52:40mess.

00:52:41A quick wipe

00:52:42and you'll be

00:52:43fine.

00:52:43Jolene's

00:52:44screams.

00:52:46Catherine.

00:52:47What on earth

00:52:48are you doing?

00:52:49Are you crazy?

00:52:50Anne steps out of

00:52:51the fitting room

00:52:52and gasps at

00:52:53Jolene's

00:52:53appearance.

00:52:59Jolene!

00:53:00What on earth

00:53:01happened to you?

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

00:53:05fault.

00:53:05I accidentally

00:53:06spilled coffee on

00:53:07Catherine's dress.

00:53:09I've already paid

00:53:10her back, but she's

00:53:12acting like it's not

00:53:13enough.

00:53:23Anne pulls a thick

00:53:25wad of cash from

00:53:26her purse.

00:53:28Catherine, don't

00:53:29push this further.

00:53:30If it's money you

00:53:31want, apologize to

00:53:33Jolene.

00:53:33Not nearly enough.

00:53:36Yes, this is our

00:53:38anniversary edition.

00:53:39It retails for

00:53:40$180,000 and is

00:53:42completely sold out.

00:53:43Either pay me three

00:53:44times its value, or

00:53:46I'll report this as

00:53:48intentional property

00:53:49damage to the police.

00:53:51Who said we wouldn't

00:53:52compensate?

00:53:53She reluctantly writes

00:53:54a check.

00:53:55Thank you.

00:53:56Take it.

00:53:57This is like burning

00:53:58money.

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

00:54:01bother negotiating.

00:54:02I'll go straight to

00:54:03the police.

00:54:03I feel a deep,

00:54:05satisfying pleasure.

00:54:06$540,000.

00:54:08That's going to sting

00:54:08for a while.

00:54:10Back in the Brown

00:54:11family, I let you

00:54:12walk all over me.

00:54:13I swallowed every

00:54:14insult.

00:54:15Not anymore.

00:54:16From now on, every

00:54:18single debt gets

00:54:19paid back with

00:54:19interest.

00:54:20After the meal, I

00:54:22wave goodbye to

00:54:22Claudian at the

00:54:23restaurant's entrance.

00:54:29I've only walked a

00:54:30short distance when a

00:54:31terrified scream cuts

00:54:32through the air.

00:54:35Someone help!

00:54:36Is there a doctor

00:54:37here?

00:54:38I turn towards the

00:54:39commotion and see a

00:54:40well-dressed woman

00:54:41kneeling beside an

00:54:42elderly woman who has

00:54:43collapsed.

00:54:44Wake up!

00:54:45I push through the

00:54:45crowd and kneel down

00:54:46to examine her.

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

00:54:53Does she have a

00:54:54history of heart

00:54:55disease?

00:54:55Yes.

00:54:57She has coronary

00:54:58heart disease.

00:55:00I reach into my bag

00:55:02and pull out a small

00:55:03bottle of nitroglycerin

00:55:05pills.

00:55:06I slide a tablet under

00:55:08her tongue and begin

00:55:09CPR.

00:55:21I slide a tablet under

00:55:23her tongue and begin

00:55:26CPR.

00:55:29paramedics arrive and take

00:55:30over.

00:55:32Very professional.

00:55:33You've brought us

00:55:34precious time.

00:55:36Which hospital do you

00:55:37work at?

00:55:38I have to thank you

00:55:39properly.

00:55:44I'm still a student.

00:55:46Helping people is just

00:55:47something I have to do.

00:55:54I quietly gather my

00:55:55things and slip away

00:55:57while the crowd watches

00:55:58with admiration.

00:55:59The next morning, I

00:56:01intentionally leave home

00:56:02early, but the Browns are

00:56:03already lying in wait at

00:56:05the school entrance.

00:56:07Catherine!

00:56:10Jolene plunges to hug me,

00:56:12but I smoothly dodge her.

00:56:15Catherine, come home with

00:56:16me.

00:56:17your grandmother's back

00:56:18and wants to see you.

00:56:23Sorry, but I don't

00:56:24really know you people.

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

00:56:27your nonsense.

00:56:28You're coming home with

00:56:28us today.

00:56:32Since it's the busiest

00:56:33time for students arriving,

00:56:35a bunch of curious

00:56:36students have already

00:56:37stopped to watch.

00:56:41A sleek black Bentley eases

00:56:43to a stop right beside us.

00:56:45The window lowers smoothly.

00:56:47and Liam's sharply

00:56:48contoured face

00:56:49comes into view.

00:56:52Catherine, get in the car.

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

00:57:01What brings you here so early?

00:57:04They didn't bother you,

00:57:06did they?

00:57:06No.

00:57:07They're irrelevant.

00:57:08I'm heading in.

00:57:12And without waiting for his response,

00:57:14I simply turn and leave.

00:57:19The browns erupt the moment I brush past them

00:57:22like they're strangers on the street.

00:57:24Are we seriously letting that girl

00:57:25walk all over us?

00:57:28She might ignore us,

00:57:29but someone else can get through to her.

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

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

00:57:38After my classes wrap up,

00:57:40I head home,

00:57:41ready to relax,

00:57:42until my phone starts buzzing in my pocket.

00:57:48Catherine, I'm sending you an address.

00:57:50Come eat with us.

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

00:57:52and there's a surprise for you too.

00:57:53I hop into a cab,

00:57:56take the elevator up,

00:57:57and text Jared.

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

00:58:03The elevator doors slide open,

00:58:05and I walk out,

00:58:06my eyes glued to my phone.

00:58:10Before I can take two steps,

00:58:12a hand suddenly pulls me aside.

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

00:58:16Waiting all this time just to pull this?

00:58:18You followed me here?

00:58:20Declan, of course.

00:58:22What?

00:58:23Touched a nerve?

00:58:24You show up where I hang out,

00:58:26hoping I'll notice you again?

00:58:28Catherine,

00:58:29you really haven't changed.

00:58:30Still using the same desperate tricks.

00:58:33Isn't she that Brown family daughter?

00:58:34The one they recently reclaimed?

00:58:35Yep.

00:58:36Looks like she's still running after Declan like always.

00:58:38Declan, drop the ego.

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

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

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

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

00:58:47That's why you're biting back?

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

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

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

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

00:59:12I'm fine.

00:59:22I'm fine.

00:59:23Catherine, wait till you see this.

00:59:35Hold on.

00:59:36Is that...

00:59:37Yep.

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

00:59:40You kept staring at it.

00:59:42So I figured I'd just buy the damn thing for you.

00:59:45Thanks, Gerald.

00:59:46Hey, don't go formal on me.

00:59:49Something like this deserves an owner who actually gets it.

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

01:00:21Did something happen?

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

01:00:24I'm fine, Auntie.

01:00:26I left on my own terms.

01:00:28Your grandmother returned.

01:00:30You heard?

01:00:31Her birthday banquet is next week.

01:00:34She actually called me earlier and told me to ask you to come.

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

01:00:42Catherine, please.

01:00:43She's getting older.

01:00:45Just give her this one courtesy.

01:00:48All right.

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

01:00:51I exhale slowly.

01:00:52So this is happening.

01:00:54No dodging it now.

01:00:55My eyes move back to the gemstone in its wooden box.

01:00:58It would make a clean, elegant birthday gift.

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

01:01:04The Brown estate glows with extravagant decorations.

01:01:10I stroll in wearing simple, casual clothes.

01:01:14Jolene drifts graciously through the guests in a blush pink couture gown.

01:01:19Low whispers swirl around the gathered guests about how shabby I look.

01:01:23Lawrence's and Anna's expressions grow cold and tense.

01:01:27Isn't that the one who broke ties with the Browns?

01:01:29And she just shows up to Grandma's birthday like that?

01:01:35Wild or not, she's stunning.

01:01:38Those sharp features and that presence can't be ignored.

01:01:42Jolene steps forward, her smile dazzling and perfectly practiced.

01:01:47Grandma, happy birthday!

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

01:01:51So I asked the auction house to find something really special for you.

01:01:55A rare warm gem.

01:02:01And you, Catherine?

01:02:03What did you bring?

01:02:04I reach into my black bag and pull out a small wooden box.

01:02:09As I open the lid, the room falls deathly silent.

01:02:14Nestled inside is another gemstone.

01:02:31Amid the crowd's murmurs and accusations, I stay composed.

01:02:41You say mine's a fake?

01:02:43On what proof?

01:02:44Maybe yours is the counterfeit.

01:02:47Isn't it obvious?

01:02:48This gem is incredibly rare.

01:02:51There can't be two exactly the same.

01:02:56Mine's been authenticated by several experts.

01:02:59It's the real deal.

01:03:01A knowing smile curves my lips as I bring my gem up and lightly press it against an Aaliyah's wrist.

01:03:09This is it!

01:03:11They say a genuine warm gem changes color depending on its wearer's vitality.

01:03:15It's a unique, almost magical trait.

01:03:19Why don't we test Jolene's gem the same way?

01:03:23She tried to pin it on Catherine when it was her own gift that was false.

01:03:27That's impossible!

01:03:28I paid $10 million for this at the luxurious auction house!

01:03:32I even have the receipt and certificate to prove it!

01:03:34Pulling out her phone, she quickly dials the number.

01:03:37What she hears makes her eyes widened in shock.

01:03:40Just then, someone glances at their phone and blurts out,

01:03:43The luxurious auction house director got hooked on gambling!

01:03:48Jolene stumbles backward, dropping her phone with a loud clatter.

01:03:52Today is my birthday celebration.

01:03:54Let's put an end to this now.

01:03:56Jolene acted with good intentions, but was misled.

01:03:59For the very first time, Anala looks at me without that usual air of disappointment.

01:04:07You know, Catherine, I actually like this.

01:04:14Jolene bites down hard on her lower lip, her nails digging into her palm.

01:04:20Justine approaches me.

01:04:23Catherine, I'm sorry about everything that went down earlier.

01:04:27I'm okay.

01:04:29You only stop feeling hurt when you stop expecting anything from anyone.

01:04:35Not long after, friends call Justine away.

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

01:04:42When she gets to me, I decline.

01:04:45The maid hurries away, and comes back moments later, holding a glass of juice.

01:04:50I study the juice for a moment.

01:04:52I lift the glass and drink it down in one steady guilt.

01:04:56A few minutes pass before the same maid shows up again.

01:05:00I'm so, so sorry!

01:05:02I didn't mean for this to happen!

01:05:04She slips, and the entire drink splashes across my outfit.

01:05:09Catherine, I'm really sorry.

01:05:11The staff can be a bit careless.

01:05:12Why don't you slip into one of my dresses?

01:05:14I've got tons upstairs.

01:05:15You can use the guest room to change.

01:05:17Wow.

01:05:17The rules in this house are intriguing, to say the least.

01:05:20I hear every bit of the sarcasm.

01:05:22Sophia is practically mocking Jolene, who acts like she owns the place.

01:05:26The maid exhales, relieved beyond measure, and hurries forward.

01:05:30I start after her, but pause to throw Jolene one last look.

01:05:34The maid leads me far inside the mansion, to a guest room.

01:05:38As soon as she leaves, the door shuts quietly, and I hear the lock slide into place.

01:05:44I go over to check the window, but it's stuck tight, probably locked from the outside.

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

01:05:53I take a steady breath, pull a small ceramic file from my pocket, and swallow an antidote.

01:06:00I had drunk the tampered juice simply because I wanted to see the full extent of Jolene's trap.

01:06:09A few moments later, I hear faint, uneven footsteps outside the door.

01:06:15I lay down on the bed, completely still and quiet.

01:06:19The door creaks open slowly.

01:06:24Getting impatient, huh?

01:06:26Don't worry, sweetheart.

01:06:29I'll take real good care of you.

01:06:31But suddenly, my eyes snap wide open.

01:06:36The scream tears from him.

01:06:38He crumples to the floor in an instant,

01:06:41folding over and wrigling on the carpet.

01:06:45I calmly step over him and shut the door behind me.

01:06:48I ease into the corner just outside, ready to watch.

01:06:52Not long after, Jolene appears,

01:06:54sneaking cautiously down the hall.

01:06:59She presses her ear against the door,

01:07:01then pulls it wide open.

01:07:11She barely has time to register it before the man lunges at her.

01:07:18Stay away!

01:07:19Get off me!

01:07:20Man, pretty girl.

01:07:23The other one took a heap, but you?

01:07:25You'll do just fine.

01:07:26Don't you dare touch me!

01:07:27I'm a brown.

01:07:29Touch me and you're dead.

01:07:33Oh, man, yeah?

01:07:35That just makes it way more interesting.

01:07:40Help! Help!

01:07:42Let me go!

01:07:45After closing the door behind me,

01:07:47I calmly make my way back to the banquet hall.

01:07:50Sophia, who had earlier stood by my side,

01:07:53approaches with a warm smile and extends her hand.

01:07:55I'm Sophia Flynn.

01:07:57How about we get better acquainted?

01:07:59Catherine Brown, it's a pleasure to meet you.

01:08:02About 15 minutes later,

01:08:03a sudden disturbance breaks out outside the banquet hall.

01:08:06The crowd moves towards the guest room.

01:08:10As they get closer,

01:08:12heavy breathing and a woman's desperate screams reach their ears.

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

01:08:21What are you waiting for?

01:08:22Get that door down now!

01:08:24A few strong servants step up and smash the door open.

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

01:08:33Jolene, her hair mussy and clothes rumpled,

01:08:36is pinned down by an unfamiliar man.

01:08:39Seeing the crowd at the doorway,

01:08:41she breaks down in tears.

01:08:43Mom! It was Catherine!

01:08:44She tricked me!

01:08:45She planned all of this!

01:08:50Despite the accusations,

01:08:52I don't flinch.

01:08:53Jolene, where are you getting this from?

01:08:55The maid ruined my dress,

01:08:57and you sent her to fetch me some clothes.

01:08:58But I waited ages,

01:09:00and no one came, so I left.

01:09:01When I left,

01:09:02the room was empty.

01:09:04I have no idea how you ended up here.

01:09:06How could you be so heartless?

01:09:09Jolene is your sister!

01:09:11I was with Miss Flynn in the banquet hall the entire time.

01:09:14Many guests can vouch for that.

01:09:17How can you stoop to such tactics?

01:09:20Regarding Jolene,

01:09:22we'll have a chance to question the man soon enough.

01:09:27What happened today was a private family matter.

01:09:30anyone who breathes a word of it will be making an enemy of the Brown family.

01:09:34Anne grabs her trembling daughter and practically drags Jolene out.

01:09:37The man is also hauled away.

01:09:45What a night.

01:09:46You handled that like a pro.

01:09:51It was simply responding to what she started.

01:09:54If she had stayed in her lane,

01:09:55none of this would have happened.

01:09:57Time after time,

01:09:58Jolene tried to set me up.

01:10:00Did she really think I was still the same Catherine

01:10:02who'd just take it lying down?

01:10:05What happened tonight?

01:10:06She brought it on herself.

01:10:09Morning sunlight pours in through the large window,

01:10:11casting soft highlights across his sharp jawline.

01:10:15Mr. Warren.

01:10:16Morning.

01:10:17Let's get started.

01:10:18Without hesitation,

01:10:18he reaches for the buttons of his shirt and pulls it up,

01:10:21exposing his bare chest.

01:10:23I slip into professional mode,

01:10:25pick up my medical kit,

01:10:26and move to his side.

01:10:28Need a hand handling the Browns?

01:10:30My hands work with practiced confidence.

01:10:34Not right now.

01:10:35I've got it covered.

01:10:37Once the session wraps up,

01:10:39I'm packing away my tools

01:10:41when Liam slowly pushes off the sofa.

01:10:44He stands steady, clear-headed.

01:10:46You're healing well.

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

01:10:50Thanks.

01:10:51Keep this up,

01:10:52and one more session and you'll be good as new.

01:10:54Once I'm fully better,

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

01:10:57You've already paid for the treatments,

01:10:59but if I ever need help down the road,

01:11:01I hope you'll remember the understanding we have today.

01:11:04Sounds fair.

01:11:05Just then,

01:11:06a knock comes at the door,

01:11:07and a maid enters.

01:11:08Sir, Mr. Cassius Warren has arrived.

01:11:10His tone turns icy in an instant.

01:11:12The smile that had just been there disappears completely.

01:11:15Tell him to wait for me in the living room.

01:11:17When I enter the living room,

01:11:19a man in a dark gray suit glances my way.

01:11:22He appears to be in his 50s,

01:11:24sharing some resemblance with Liam.

01:11:31Our eyes lock for a moment.

01:11:33I simply give a small nod and exit smoothly.

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

01:11:42has set off warning bells in my mind.

01:11:46I let out a soft sigh.

01:11:48I deliberately instruct my driver to take several detours

01:11:52just to make sure no one is tailing me

01:11:54before finally heading back to my apartment.

01:12:25No sooner have I settled in than my phone rings.

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

01:12:29Sophia goes off to find a parking spot,

01:12:31leaving me to make my way into the building.

01:12:40Just as I step into the lobby,

01:12:42ready to catch the elevator up,

01:12:44I bump on Jalene.

01:12:54Catherine, what are you doing here?

01:12:57So, you're here for the gala?

01:12:59You have an invitation, I hope?

01:13:01Whose little lapdog are you?

01:13:03Running wild and barking at everyone without a care.

01:13:08Excuse me?

01:13:09Who exactly are you insulting?

01:13:11Listen, Catherine,

01:13:12you can't just waltz into this kind of event wearing a dress.

01:13:16Without a real invite,

01:13:18you'll end up humiliated when security shows you the door.

01:13:22Come on, Catherine.

01:13:23Ready to head up?

01:13:25Let's not keep the others waiting.

01:13:37Don't pay her any mind.

01:13:39The organizers gave me two invitations this year.

01:13:42I smile back,

01:13:43appreciating Sophia's subtle way of handling things.

01:14:00Everyone,

01:14:01meet my friend Catherine Brown.

01:14:03I hope you'll look out for her from now on.

01:14:05This gala really is slipping.

01:14:07Apparently just anyone can walk in now.

01:14:09Some people really try too hard,

01:14:12as if showing up here will magically upgrade their pleas in society.

01:14:16Watch your mouth.

01:14:18Catherine is a brown.

01:14:19Have some respect.

01:14:21Please don't be harsh.

01:14:22My sister doesn't attend events like this often.

01:14:25She's just here to get some exposure.

01:14:27Don't go snapping photos willy-nilly.

01:14:30If I see you flooding social media with our images

01:14:32just to boost your status,

01:14:34I won't hesitate to sue.

01:14:45If you want to play dirty,

01:14:46I'll give you a front row seat.

01:14:49Your status comes from flaunting fake jewelries?

01:14:53And what would a country girl like you

01:14:55possibly understand about jewelry?

01:14:58That's Maris Core,

01:15:00an iconic design by Davina Gemma from the 60s,

01:15:03centered around a rare cushion-cut diamond

01:15:05framed by a dozen emeralds.

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

01:15:11for $36 million, bought anonymously.

01:15:15I have to admit,

01:15:16you've got an eye for quality.

01:15:18It is lovely,

01:15:19I'll give you that.

01:15:20But the issue is that yours isn't authentic.

01:15:22Yes, the center stone is about the right size,

01:15:25but it's missing the clarity a genuine one would have.

01:15:27They look like fresh lab-made pieces.

01:15:29You're talking nonsense!

01:15:31My father gave this to me for my birthday!

01:15:33Janice,

01:15:34don't let my sister get to you.

01:15:36She's been out of touch for years,

01:15:37she probably hasn't even seen jewelry of this caliber.

01:15:40It's easy for her to misjudge.

01:15:42I stay calm,

01:15:43shifting my gaze to the other woman's wrist.

01:15:45Your bracelet actually has decent translucency,

01:15:48but it's been chemically treated and filled with resin.

01:15:51Wearing that too long isn't good for your health.

01:15:54Just so you know.

01:15:55The woman snatches her hand back,

01:15:57going pale.

01:16:00I turn to Jolene.

01:16:02Your necklace is no better, Jolene.

01:16:05Those diamonds look fake too.

01:16:09Jolene's fingers shoot toward her ear but stop halfway.

01:16:12The whole hall goes completely still.

01:16:15That was savage.

01:16:17You nailed that comeback perfectly.

01:16:22I take a sip from my glass

01:16:23and feel not a trace of guilt.

01:16:25Fake jewelry?

01:16:27Fine.

01:16:28Wear it quietly and no one will say a word.

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

01:16:33So don't blame me for exposing your fake jewelry.

01:16:36Just you wait!

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

01:16:43Be my guest.

01:16:45Relax, Janice.

01:16:46It's a beautiful day.

01:16:48There's no need to let some petty nonsense spoil it.

01:16:51Petty?

01:16:52This isn't just about me wearing a fake!

01:16:55She's insulting the honor of the whole Lopez family!

01:17:08The craftsmanship is extraordinary, but something is off.

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

01:17:17Miss Lopez,

01:17:18I'm afraid this necklace is indeed a replica.

01:17:22What?

01:17:23That can't be!

01:17:25The craftsmanship is exceptionally convincing,

01:17:27almost flawless.

01:17:28But as Miss Brown pointed out,

01:17:30the cutting style and the emerald shade reveal subtle differences.

01:17:33Impressive eye, Miss Brown.

01:17:35Only the most skilled experts can detect such subtle distinctions.

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

01:17:41My mentor is Langston Moore.

01:17:45So, you are the esteemed protege of Mr. Moore.

01:17:48An honor to meet you at last.

01:17:50Your championship at the last international competition was truly well deserved.

01:17:54No wonder she spotted the fake so easily.

01:17:56She's Langston Moore's student.

01:18:00That's the world's top jewelry appraiser.

01:18:03The Lopez family really embarrassed themselves today.

01:18:06I can't stay here.

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

01:18:17Catherine,

01:18:19when did you pick all this up?

01:18:21You never said a word about it to any of us.

01:18:25There's a lot you don't know,

01:18:27mostly because you never bothered to ask.

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

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

01:18:36I've been sitting here all night and Jolaine hasn't said a word to me.

01:18:39And I'm not the one who's been sending her all those blue roses.

01:18:43Austin, shouldn't you find out what really happened first?

01:18:46It's Catherine who got wrong today.

01:18:48What about Miss Lopez?

01:18:49How could you upset her and make her cry?

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

01:18:55Apologize?

01:18:55For what?

01:18:57Telling the truth and exposing Janice's fake jewelry in front of everyone?

01:19:01What nonsense?

01:19:03Miss Lopez wouldn't be caught dead wearing fakes.

01:19:05You're just making up lies to slander her, Mr. Brown.

01:19:08Miss Brown's assessment is absolutely right.

01:19:11This Mari's core necklace is a very well-maked replica,

01:19:13and her appraisal skills surpass even mine.

01:19:16Isn't Austin being way too biased?

01:19:18He's not even listening to the expert.

01:19:20I heard the Browns kicked out their own biological daughter

01:19:22to make room for that adopted girl, Jolaine.

01:19:25How ridiculous.

01:19:26Still, you had no right to humiliate Miss Lopez like that in public.

01:19:30Our families have shared a close bond for generations.

01:19:33Did you ever stop to think about how damaging this could be for the Brown group?

01:19:36But what about when Janice openly mocked me for being from the countryside?

01:19:40When they all schemed together to humiliate me in front of everyone?

01:19:42Did anyone ever care how that felt?

01:19:44Have any of you truly treated me like family at all?

01:19:47If not, then I, Catherine, and the Browns are better off going our separate ways from this day forward.

01:19:52Sorry for the disruption and ruining everyone's good time.

01:19:55I'll be taking my leave now.

01:19:59The days passed quietly, with nothing but my regular school routine and lab work.

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

01:20:08not daring to provoke me again.

01:20:14So many missed calls, what's going on?

01:20:20Why are you answering Aunt Justina's phone? What happened to her?

01:20:23Watch your tone with me, you ungrateful brat!

01:20:26I haven't even dealt with the mess you made!

01:20:28Thanks to you offending Miss Lopez,

01:20:30the Lopez group has just terminated all their cooperation with us.

01:20:33You will find time to go to the Lopez residence and apologize to Miss Lopez immediately!

01:20:37Keep dreaming.

01:20:38You ungrateful little wolf.

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

01:20:42are you planning to ignore your aunt's life and death situation too?

01:20:46What happened to Aunt Justina?

01:20:48Brain tumor.

01:20:49It's pressing directly on the nerves.

01:20:52Surgery is extremely risky.

01:20:54I'm on my way.

01:20:59Out of my way.

01:21:01Sign this!

01:21:02Sign the share transfer agreement,

01:21:03and I'll let you inside to see her.

01:21:06How dare they use Justina's life as a bargaining chip?

01:21:10They have no bottom line.

01:21:11You crazy girl.

01:21:13If you dare lay a hand on me,

01:21:15you'll be condemned for your unfailed behavior.

01:21:17Heaven will strike you down!

01:21:18Then move.

01:21:20Before I actually decide to follow through.

01:21:23Lawrence?

01:21:24Austin?

01:21:26Is that Catherine out there?

01:21:28Let her in.

01:21:38My poor little Catherine.

01:21:40They must have given her a hard time again.

01:21:46It's just the same old health problems.

01:21:48Nothing to worry about.

01:21:50But were they bothering you out there just now?

01:21:52Don't worry about me.

01:21:54I'm perfectly fine.

01:21:55How are you feeling right now, really?

01:21:57Be honest with me.

01:21:58Justina, don't push yourself too hard.

01:22:00The doctors made it clear this condition can't wait any longer.

01:22:02Only Dr. Huxley-Jones can perform this surgery with the highest success rate.

01:22:06Jolaine practically bent over back to get him to agree to take the case.

01:22:09Show me her complete medical records and all the scan images right now.

01:22:12Justina has been nothing but kind to you your whole life, hasn't she?

01:22:14Now that she's gravely ill, you won't just sit back and let her die, will you?

01:22:17Here's the deal.

01:22:18Sign over the Brown Group shares to the family,

01:22:20and Jolaine will convince Dr. Huxley to perform the surgery immediately.

01:22:22We're also willing to overlook the whole Ms. Lopez incident and not hold it against you.

01:22:26After all, we're still family, aren't we?

01:22:28Lawrence, Austin, how can you stoop so low as to use my sickness as a weapon against Catherine?

01:22:32This is absolutely shameless.

01:22:33I won't stand for this.

01:22:34Stop it right now!

01:22:35Aunt Justina, please don't be angry.

01:22:38Dad's just worried about all those Brown Group shares Catherine holds.

01:22:40If she's not careful, she could be taken advantage of, which would cause huge problems.

01:22:46That's why he wants to take this chance to get the shares back into the family's hands.

01:22:52Cathian, my condition is severe, and it probably will get better.

01:22:57Even if you sign, the surgery might not work.

01:23:00I come to accept that.

01:23:02You should leave while you still can.

01:23:05Aunt Justina, I'll be the one to perform your surgery.

01:23:08What could you possibly have to back that up, with those so-called skills you picked up from nowhere?

01:23:13Catherine, don't make a fool of yourself and promise more than you can deliver.

01:23:15If Justina's condition worsens because of your arrogance, can you really bear the consequences?

01:23:19Can you live with that guilt?

01:23:20Then we'll just have to wait and see.

01:23:22And don't you ever dare use Aunt Justina as a pawn against me again.

01:23:26The next time you try, I won't hesitate to prove exactly what I am capable of.

01:23:31And you won't like the outcome.

01:23:32I'm not giving up on you.

01:23:35Aunt Justina, trust me.

01:23:37Leave everything to me.

01:23:39I promise I'll make you better.

01:23:41Catherine, I trust you.

01:23:43Completely.

01:23:44Fine!

01:23:45Have it your way, Catherine.

01:23:47Let's see how you handle this.

01:23:48Without Dr. Huxley, I don't think Justina has much time left.

01:23:52When this fails, and it will,

01:23:54you better not come crawling back to us to us on your knees, begging for help!

01:24:07It's Zephira.

01:24:09Arrange for the highest-grade operating theater at Central Hospital immediately,

01:24:12with a full leading neurosurgery team on standby.

01:24:14I'll send over the full equipment list and surgical plan shortly.

01:24:17Understood, Dr. Zephira.

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

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

01:24:27An internationally renowned surgeon, Dr. Zephira?

01:24:31That's the legendary neurosurgeon that even royal families can't book?

01:24:34No!

01:24:34No way!

01:24:35That's impossible!

01:24:36Catherine?

01:24:37That good-for-nothing girl who grew up in the countryside?

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

01:24:42It must be a coincidence!

01:24:44No, it can't be.

01:24:45She's just a worthless country girl.

01:24:47How could she know Dr. Zephira?

01:24:50Dad, Austin, don't jump to conclusions.

01:24:52It has to be a coincidence.

01:24:53There's no way Catherine has anything to do with this.

01:24:56She probably doesn't even know who Dr. Zephira is.

01:25:00Justina, I won't let anything happen to you.

01:25:02This surgery will be a success.

01:25:06Aunt Justina, it's me.

01:25:08I'll be the operating surgeon for your procedure today.

01:25:11Don't be afraid.

01:25:12Just close your eyes and rest.

01:25:13When you wake up, this ailment will be gone completely.

01:25:17The patient is under general anesthesia.

01:25:19Vitals are stable.

01:25:20Let's begin the operation.

01:25:29My God, that surgical approach angle.

01:25:31It's so bold and intricate,

01:25:33yet it completely avoids all the critical functional areas of the brain.

01:25:36I've never seen anything like it.

01:25:37Look at that section technique.

01:25:38It's so steady.

01:25:39It's terrifying.

01:25:40Not a single tremor.

01:25:40Even when working so close to the nerve buns.

01:25:42This is beyond masterful.

01:25:45The patient's vital assigns remain stable throughout the procedure.

01:25:49The operation is a complete success.

01:25:54Please pay close attention to the patient's post-operative monitoring and care.

01:25:57Call me immediately if there are any changes in her condition.

01:26:00Absolutely, Dr. Zephira.

01:26:02We will strictly follow your post-operative care plan.

01:26:04It was the greatest honor of our careers to assist you in this surgery today.

01:26:13Doctor, how did it go?

01:26:15How was my sister?

01:26:16Was the surgery successful?

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

01:26:20The tumor was completely removed,

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

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

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

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

01:26:32God-like even.

01:26:32I have to say, your Brown family is truly full of hidden talents.

01:26:36It's almost impossible to book Dr. Zephira for a surgery anywhere in the world,

01:26:40yet you managed to get her to come here personally.

01:26:42I'm genuinely curious.

01:26:43How did you manage to connect with her?

01:26:45How is this possible?

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

01:26:48This can't be happening.

01:26:49We threatened her.

01:26:50We accused her.

01:26:50We tried to force her to sign away her shares.

01:26:52And she just saved Aunt Justina's life?

01:26:54Dr. Watts, thank you for your hard work today.

01:26:56It was our honor to work with you, Dr. Zephira.

01:26:58You have my word.

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

01:27:01and strictly follow your post-operasive care instructions.

01:27:05Could it be?

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

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

01:27:13That ungrateful fool knows nothing.

01:27:15She's just a worthless waste of space.

01:27:17There's no way she could be the world-famous Dr. Zephira.

01:27:20Are you done running your mouth?

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

01:27:23I don't have time to waste on the likes of you.

01:27:24You, you ungrateful, rebellious girl.

01:27:27You think knowing that Dr. Zephira makes you something special?

01:27:30You probably spent all your money to beg her to come here.

01:27:32It's not like you have any real skill.

01:27:34I am Dr. Zephira.

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

01:27:39from start to finish.

01:27:44No.

01:27:45Impossible!

01:27:46How could you possibly be Dr. Zephira?

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

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

01:27:51Worthless?

01:27:51I'm the one who saved Aunt Justina's life.

01:27:53What have you done besides using her sickness as a weapon

01:27:55to try and steal from me?

01:27:57Catherine, why...

01:27:58Why didn't you tell us sooner?

01:28:00If you had told us who you were earlier,

01:28:02we wouldn't have...

01:28:02We wouldn't have treated you like that.

01:28:04We wouldn't have made so many mistakes.

01:28:07Wouldn't have what?

01:28:08Wouldn't have treated me like an outsider?

01:28:10Wouldn't have helped Jolaine bully me time and time again?

01:28:13Wouldn't have used my only family member's life to threaten me?

01:28:16Austin, do you even believe a single word you just said?

01:28:19Catherine doesn't need your fake, last-minute regrets.

01:28:22From this day forward, I will be the one to take care of her.

01:28:24You will never get the chance to hurt her again.

01:28:26Mr. Warren, this is just a private family matter of the Brown family.

01:28:30There's no need for you to get involved.

01:28:31Family matter?

01:28:32When you kicked her out of the house and left her homeless,

01:28:34did you ever think of her as family?

01:28:36You even used her aunt's life as a threat against her.

01:28:38When she was in danger, where were you?

01:28:40When she was bullied and even kidnapped,

01:28:42did you ever stood up for her even once?

01:28:44Enough, Liam.

01:28:45Talking to these people is just a waste of time.

01:28:48Let's go.

01:28:48I love you.

01:28:50I love you.

01:28:52I love you.

01:28:53Don't—

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