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00:00:01Old Andrew drove my husband's carriage for 10 years, but the day he retired to his hometown, he told me
00:00:06a secret he'd kept all those years.
00:00:08Andrew, these fabrics and food are for you. A parting gift, as you retire to your hometown.
00:00:14My lady, you're too generous.
00:00:16Andrew, you've served Cedric faithfully all these years. Please accept these gold coins, a token of my gratitude.
00:00:23If you're ever in trouble, come to me.
00:00:28My lady, there's a hidden compartment beneath the seat cushion, the master's black carriage. We'd best look into it.
00:00:36What, under the seat cushion? A hidden compartment?
00:00:43Cedric, what's this?
00:00:45Nothing. Just an extra blanket for the cold. Come, mother's waiting for us.
00:00:53Important dinner tonight. I won't be home.
00:00:57Important dinners. Three times a week, at least.
00:01:00I never questioned him before, but now, trust is shattered, and the seeds of doubt won't stop growing.
00:01:07Andrew isn't one to meddle. Ten years with Cedric, never a word out of line.
00:01:11But today, he turned back just to say that.
00:01:14There's a hidden compartment beneath the seat cushion in the master's black carriage.
00:01:17You'd best look into it.
00:01:22Whatever's in that hidden compartment?
00:01:24It's been eating at him so long he felt he owed me the truth.
00:01:30What is this?
00:01:35Winnie Clark. She owns Villa Montabeno.
00:01:4080,000 gold to Winnie Clark. Every month.
00:01:43Winnie Clark, Winnie Clark. It's always her.
00:01:54My love, I await you and our child, Cedric.
00:01:57My love, a child. So this is what he hid in that hidden compartment.
00:02:03Ten years I was his faithful wife, and behind my back, a mistress.
00:02:09For three years, a grand estate, monthly allowances, even a child.
00:02:13He made sure she had everything.
00:02:15Cedric, betrayal comes at a price.
00:02:19Joy, I need you.
00:02:21What?
00:02:23Look into a woman named Winnie Clark.
00:02:25Find out everything between her and Cedric.
00:02:28Every last detail from the past three years.
00:02:36It's late, why aren't you in bed?
00:02:38Because...
00:02:40I've been waiting for you.
00:02:49Don't wait up for me anymore.
00:02:53That revolting perfume.
00:02:55So it's been Winnie Clark's perfume all along.
00:02:58Every day he vanishes he's been with that woman.
00:03:02Congratulations to Baron Cedric Hale.
00:03:05His trading company has claimed the Mediterranean Spice Monopoly, ranking among the kingdom's ten wealthiest merchants.
00:03:14Eight billion gold coins.
00:03:16Ten years ago, Cedric had nothing.
00:03:19I gave him my entire dowry, three million gold coins to start his trading company.
00:03:23He looked at me and said,
00:03:25Lina, I love you.
00:03:26You bet everything on me.
00:03:27I swear, I'll always be good to you.
00:03:29I'll never let you down.
00:03:30I gave him his first capital.
00:03:32I mapped his trade routes.
00:03:34I even brought him his first noble client.
00:03:37Until I stood by him,
00:03:39threw that little trading company into a Mediterranean powerhouse,
00:03:43won him the king's commendation.
00:03:45Then he said,
00:03:46Lina, you're my only wife.
00:03:48Everything I have is yours.
00:03:50Who cares if your name's on that dividend list?
00:03:52What matters is,
00:03:52I love you.
00:03:55Cedric,
00:03:55I believed your lies for ten years.
00:03:58I gave you my money,
00:03:59my time,
00:04:00my loyalty.
00:04:02And this is how you repay me.
00:04:07My mother's birthday is next week.
00:04:09This banquet is important.
00:04:10Handle it.
00:04:11Fine.
00:04:14Don't embarrass me with something cheap like last time.
00:04:16Book a private hall near the Royal Palace.
00:04:19Noted.
00:04:25Oh, I won't be home for the next three days,
00:04:27inspecting the fleet at the port.
00:04:28Of course.
00:04:30Safe travels.
00:04:39Lena,
00:04:41the investigation turned something up.
00:04:48Winnie Clark, 26,
00:04:50former handmaid to Cedric's mother.
00:04:52She's been Cedric's mistress for three years.
00:04:54Kept at Rose Manor,
00:04:55then moved to Villa Montevillo six months ago.
00:04:57The manor and all these jewels registered under her name.
00:05:00Gifts from Cedric.
00:05:01And she's eight months pregnant.
00:05:05Eight months.
00:05:07Ten years of marriage.
00:05:09And I could never conceive.
00:05:10The doctor said it was Cedric's condition.
00:05:13Natural conception wasn't possible.
00:05:16He said treatment was too draining.
00:05:18Told me to be patient.
00:05:20Let nature take its order.
00:05:22So the moment he bedded his mistress,
00:05:25nature just took its course perfectly.
00:05:27Lena,
00:05:28calm down.
00:05:30I am calm.
00:05:31I'm going to the church for an anortment.
00:05:34Now?
00:05:34No.
00:05:35Not yet.
00:05:36Because first,
00:05:37I'm taking back everything I ever gave him.
00:05:39Joy,
00:05:39I need you to look into something.
00:05:41I want to know exactly how much he's moved in ten years.
00:05:45Lands, maritime trade,
00:05:47trading company revenue,
00:05:49all of it.
00:05:49You're serious.
00:05:51Absolutely.
00:05:53Time for a reckoning.
00:05:57Three days waiting for Joy's report.
00:05:59And what do I find?
00:06:00My husband,
00:06:01who claimed he'd be inspecting the fleet,
00:06:03strolling with his sweetheart.
00:06:07Drive on.
00:06:08I don't care who he dallies with.
00:06:10All I care about is leaving him with nothing.
00:06:15I've got the results.
00:06:21Lena,
00:06:22your husband is far more ruthless than we thought.
00:06:26Cedric holds 60% of Hale Trading Company on paper.
00:06:29But through his cousin Jason's two overseas branches,
00:06:31he secretly controls 80%.
00:06:34Overseas branches.
00:06:35What else?
00:06:36Over three years,
00:06:37he's stifened 100 million gold coins into his private bank,
00:06:40all through fake contracts and bogus trade deals.
00:06:43The money's split into six accounts at six overseas banks.
00:06:47Two of them are under Winnie Clark's name.
00:06:51What about the land and estates?
00:06:53Besides this manor,
00:06:54Cedric owns three other estates.
00:06:56But last year,
00:06:57he mortgaged them all to the church and several nobles.
00:06:59The money's long gone.
00:07:00So he's moved at least 200 million gold coins behind my back.
00:07:04And me?
00:07:04Ten years in this house,
00:07:06and my name's not even on the title deed.
00:07:08A perfect con.
00:07:10There's more.
00:07:12Last month,
00:07:12he went behind your back to a church notary.
00:07:14Had a marriage annulsion document drawn up.
00:07:17The wife voluntarily forfeits all dowry and marital assets.
00:07:21The husband pays two million gold coins as a one-time settlement.
00:07:25Two million?
00:07:26The seed money I gave him was three million.
00:07:29Lena.
00:07:29He's planned everything.
00:07:31Once Clark delivers the child,
00:07:33he'll show his hand.
00:07:34Throw you out and move them in.
00:07:38When is Clark due?
00:07:39Mid next month.
00:07:41What are you going to do?
00:07:44Isn't he throwing a birthday banquet for his mother?
00:07:47Then I'll give him a party he'll never forget.
00:07:56Did I forget a special occasion?
00:07:59Nothing special.
00:08:01I just missed you.
00:08:03Come sit down and eat.
00:08:10Cheers.
00:08:11Cheers.
00:08:17I need to handle something.
00:08:28Honey, what's wrong?
00:08:34Wait for me.
00:08:34Who was that?
00:08:36A client.
00:08:38About the venue for your mother's birthday.
00:08:40I'm thinking of renting the Valvo Castle next to the Royal Palace.
00:08:43Grand enough for you?
00:08:44That'll do.
00:08:45Put together the guest list.
00:08:46But run it by me before you finalize anything.
00:08:48Alright.
00:08:49The trading company needs me.
00:08:50I can't stay.
00:08:51Okay.
00:08:55Go be with your honey.
00:08:56Because once this birthday party ends,
00:08:59so do your happy days.
00:09:03Ten years ago, I married Cedric.
00:09:06I was 25.
00:09:08My friends warned me it wouldn't end well.
00:09:10Lena, have you lost your mind?
00:09:12You actually signed it.
00:09:13House Burnett is the oldest princely family in the kingdom.
00:09:16Your grandfather is the crown's gettor, the chbanker.
00:09:18How could you marry Cedric Hale, that penniless nobody?
00:09:21Lena, marriage is about standing.
00:09:24You refused your birthright to marry some penniless boy!
00:09:26I won't have it!
00:09:27If you marry him, you're no longer part of Lance Bennett.
00:09:30I turned my back on my family.
00:09:31My grandpa.
00:09:33Everything.
00:09:34Just to marry Cedric.
00:09:36Because he promised me.
00:09:37Lena, I love you.
00:09:39I'll give you the whole world.
00:09:46I'll give you the whole world.
00:09:49Lena, you will always be the sole heir of House Bennett.
00:09:53Whenever you wish to return, Grandpa will be waiting.
00:10:04Grandpa, it's Lena.
00:10:11Grandpa, I want to come home.
00:10:14Come home, my dear.
00:10:15Grandpa's been waiting for you.
00:10:19I love you, Grandpa.
00:10:25End of next month.
00:10:26After Clark gives birth, Cedric's transferring half his trading company assets to her name.
00:10:32He's waiting for the child to be born.
00:10:34Then he'll seek an annulment.
00:10:35Exactly.
00:10:36Once he has his son and the assets are gone, he seeks the annulment.
00:10:39All you'd get is two million gold coins.
00:10:42What a perfect, beautiful plan.
00:10:46Cedric's mother.
00:10:47Mother, what brings you to me at this hour?
00:10:50Lena, my birthday is in three days.
00:10:52How are the preparations?
00:10:53Don't you dare embarrass the Hale family.
00:10:55Everything's ready, Mother.
00:10:57Make sure my old friends are seated next to me at the banquet.
00:11:02Oh, Cedric's important friend will be there as well.
00:11:05Put her beside me.
00:11:06Who is it?
00:11:08That's none of your business.
00:11:09Just do as I say.
00:11:12Important friend.
00:11:14More like his mistress, Lena.
00:11:16Are you sure you want to expose everything at the banquet?
00:11:19Absolutely.
00:11:21All right.
00:11:21I'll bring all the evidence.
00:11:23Don't forget the marriage and old document Cedric to draft it.
00:11:25Of course not.
00:11:27I told you before, marrying Cedric was a mistake.
00:11:32Doesn't matter.
00:11:33That mistake ends now.
00:11:48Who goes there?
00:11:49I'm here to see Prince Edward Bennett.
00:11:51He's my grandfather.
00:11:57Forgive us, Miss Bennett.
00:11:58We didn't know it was you.
00:12:04Miss Bennett, you're finally home.
00:12:06His Highness has been waiting for you every single day.
00:12:09Lena, my dear child.
00:12:12Grandpa, I'm home.
00:12:13You're home.
00:12:14That's all that matters.
00:12:16Grandpa's been waiting for you every day.
00:12:18Grandpa, I'm sorry.
00:12:20I shouldn't have stayed away so long.
00:12:22Silly girl.
00:12:23No need to apologize.
00:12:25Come, let's go inside.
00:12:26Grandpa has something to show you.
00:12:39Do you like it?
00:12:41Grandpa had this study made just for you.
00:12:43This is where you'll steer House Bennett.
00:12:46Grandpa.
00:12:46Lena, I'm so happy you're home.
00:12:49Let me look at you.
00:12:50You've lost weight.
00:12:51I'm so sorry, Grandpa.
00:12:53I was reckless and stubborn.
00:12:55I cut you off for a love that was never worth it.
00:12:58Lena, everyone makes mistakes.
00:13:00If you're happy, Grandpa's happy for you.
00:13:04Then come home.
00:13:06Grandpa will always be right here.
00:13:08Thank you, Grandpa. I love you.
00:13:10I love you too, my dear.
00:13:12No more tears.
00:13:14You know Grandpa can't bear to see you cry.
00:13:17I've spoken with the Council of Elders.
00:13:18From today, you are House Bennett's new Duchess.
00:13:22What? That's such a surprise.
00:13:26Lena, you have what it takes to run this family's business.
00:13:30I know you'll be the proudest Duchess our name has ever seen.
00:13:36Your Highness.
00:13:38The documents you requested are ready.
00:13:40Leave them here.
00:13:44Your parents left you a 30% stake.
00:13:47With my 40 on top, from today you hold the majority.
00:13:50You rule House Bennett.
00:13:52With the family in your hands, I can finally rest easy.
00:13:57Grandpa, I need you to keep my return a secret.
00:13:59For now.
00:14:01Why?
00:14:02Because Cedric and I still have a score to settle.
00:14:04That ungrateful scumbag.
00:14:05All these years we shielded his business, opened every door, backed him at every turn.
00:14:09Where would he be without us?
00:14:10Grandpa, please, don't upset yourself.
00:14:12I'll make him pay, I promise.
00:14:15Let me help you.
00:14:16Grandpa?
00:14:18No, Grandpa.
00:14:20This is my fight.
00:14:22I have to do it myself.
00:14:24That's my girl.
00:14:25A Bennett never loses.
00:14:29It's just a birthday party.
00:14:31Why are you so dressed up?
00:14:35It's your mother's birthday.
00:14:37As your wife, I should look my best.
00:14:39Fine. Let's go.
00:14:41Don't keep mother waiting.
00:14:41All right.
00:14:54Of course, I'm on my way to pick you up right now.
00:14:58I'll drop you at Vallabas Castle to greet the guests.
00:15:01I need to pick someone up.
00:15:02A guest?
00:15:03The important friend your mother mentioned?
00:15:06What's her name?
00:15:07Don't get the wrong idea, the clerk.
00:15:08She's just a business partner's sister.
00:15:10She's done me a few favors, so mother's taken a liking to her.
00:15:13Liar.
00:15:14Nothing but lies.
00:15:16Oh, is that so?
00:15:18Then I'll make sure your very important guest gets exactly the welcome she deserves.
00:15:23Good girl.
00:15:32The evidence you need, it's all in the tower's hidden room, ready whenever you are.
00:15:36Perfect.
00:15:37But there's news.
00:15:38Cedric's property transfer deed to Clark.
00:15:40It must be signed by end of day.
00:15:42After the banquet, he's taking her to the church notary office.
00:15:45That urgent, why?
00:15:46Clark's due any day.
00:15:47The midwife says it could be this week.
00:15:49She wants the property in hand before the baby comes.
00:15:51Give the property to Clark.
00:15:53Over my dead body.
00:16:04Elinor, you're hosting your birthday at the Valvey Castle.
00:16:06Right next to the royal palace.
00:16:08I'm so jealous.
00:16:09My son arranged all of this for me.
00:16:11I heard a banquet here costs at least 50,000 gold coins.
00:16:14Elinor, your son truly spoils you.
00:16:17Mother.
00:16:19Lina, you actually look presentable today.
00:16:21For once.
00:16:22It's your birthday.
00:16:23I wouldn't want to embarrass you.
00:16:24Oh, what a gorgeous gown, Lina.
00:16:27Where did you get this fabric?
00:16:29Brucade from Flanders.
00:16:31Brucade from Flanders?
00:16:32That must have cost a fortune.
00:16:34All paid with Cedric's money.
00:16:36You do nothing but spend my son's gold.
00:16:38Ten years married, and you can't even give him an heir.
00:16:41Sometimes I regret letting him marry you.
00:16:44Lina, you're so dressed up.
00:16:47I almost thought tonight was your party.
00:16:49Thanks for the compliment.
00:16:50Lina, don't thank me.
00:16:52I'm just saying what everyone's thinking.
00:16:56Happy birthday, Lady Elinor.
00:16:58Beautiful as ever.
00:17:00Jason, you flatterer.
00:17:01Come.
00:17:02Let's take our seats in the main hall.
00:17:04We'll wait for Cedric.
00:17:06Cedric officially holds a 60% stake in Hale Trading Company,
00:17:10but through two overseas branches in Kyprus,
00:17:12he secretly bought more.
00:17:14He actually owns 80%.
00:17:16And who runs both branches?
00:17:18His cousin, Jason Hale.
00:17:23Madam, aren't you going in?
00:17:28Gloat all you want.
00:17:30Once Cedric and Clark show up, you're all done.
00:17:37Where is Cedric?
00:17:38You're his wife.
00:17:39How do you not know why he isn't here?
00:17:41He went to pick up a friend.
00:17:42They should be here soon.
00:17:43A friend?
00:17:44Who's so important he has to fetch them himself?
00:17:47Winnie Clark.
00:17:48Oh, it's Winnie.
00:17:50Of course he should go himself.
00:17:51No matter.
00:17:52We can wait.
00:17:56Jason, things are about to get interesting.
00:17:59Keep it down.
00:18:02Winnie, slow down.
00:18:04You're nearly due.
00:18:05Do be careful.
00:18:05Mrs. Hale.
00:18:07Happy birthday.
00:18:08I picked this out just for you.
00:18:10I hope you like it.
00:18:11How could I not love it?
00:18:12Besides, the baby you're carrying is the best gift I could ever receive.
00:18:16Mother, keep your voice down.
00:18:18Someone might hear.
00:18:19What's there to worry about?
00:18:20I've waited years for a grandchild.
00:18:23Lena can't give this family an heir.
00:18:24I hide my joy just because another woman carries it.
00:18:27Dear child, stay by my side tonight.
00:18:30Careful now.
00:18:31Let me help you.
00:18:32Who is she?
00:18:34Look at her belly.
00:18:35She's most likely carrying Eleanor's grandchild.
00:18:37No.
00:18:38Now that is a scandal worth watching.
00:18:42Everything's ready.
00:18:43Say the word.
00:18:44No rush.
00:18:45Let them dig their graves a little deeper.
00:18:52Thank you all for joining my mother's birthday celebration.
00:18:56I hope everyone enjoys today.
00:19:01Having my family and friends here means the world to me.
00:19:04If I'm standing here today, it's because of my mother.
00:19:07She sacrificed everything to raise me.
00:19:10Taught me how to be a gentleman.
00:19:11And of course, I must thank my family.
00:19:16You've been by my side every step of the way.
00:19:18Without you, I wouldn't be where I am today.
00:19:28Come, dear.
00:19:29Let's cut the cake together.
00:19:33At this rate, Eleanor's practically presenting Cedric's mistress to the world today.
00:19:38They're humiliating Lena in front of everyone,
00:19:40and she just sits there.
00:19:43How pittic.
00:19:44Well, the mistress is the one carrying his child.
00:19:47Lena can't conceive.
00:19:48What choice does she have?
00:19:50I'm just so upset for Lena.
00:19:52If it were me, it immersed her sleeve there.
00:19:54Would you stop?
00:19:56Cedric, you've thought of everything.
00:19:58Let everyone want to know she's replacing me.
00:20:00Wait for the baby.
00:20:01Transfer the estate.
00:20:03Then hand me the annul.
00:20:04Lena, don't be upset.
00:20:05I'm sure Cedric has a perfectly good explanation for all this.
00:20:08Jason, I hear you used two overseas blanches in Cyprus.
00:20:12Quietly bought Cedric a 20% share in the trading company.
00:20:15What happens when the other investors find out?
00:20:18Lena, I don't know anything about-
00:20:19Kerouan trading house and Luzhin trading house.
00:20:25Shall I go on, Jason?
00:20:29Lena.
00:20:32Jason, enjoy the show.
00:20:35I'll deal with you later.
00:20:42Lena, what are you doing here?
00:20:44Go back to your seat.
00:20:45Don't ruin the evening for everyone.
00:20:47Cedric, get her out of here.
00:20:48She's making a scene.
00:20:51Lena, get back to your seat.
00:20:53It's my mother's birthday.
00:20:54Don't make a scene.
00:20:55I'll explain everything when we get home.
00:20:58Home.
00:20:59Be specific, Cedric.
00:21:00You mean our manor or Villa Montebello,
00:21:03where you play house with Clark?
00:21:06Lena!
00:21:06Congratulations, Clark.
00:21:08Three years sneaking around with my husband.
00:21:09You can finally stop hiding and stand by his side in the open.
00:21:13Cedric, who is she?
00:21:15Pretending you don't know me?
00:21:17Fine.
00:21:18Let me introduce myself.
00:21:19I'm Cedric's wife, Lena.
00:21:22Though soon to be ex-wife.
00:21:24Mrs. Hale.
00:21:24Don't call me that.
00:21:25It makes me sick.
00:21:27Lena, Winnie is a guest.
00:21:29Don't embarrass her.
00:21:30A guest?
00:21:30You still think I'm that naive, Cedric?
00:21:33Winnie Clark, your mother's former maid,
00:21:35now living at Villa Montebello,
00:21:37riding in a white two-horse carriage.
00:21:39Shall I go on?
00:21:40Lena!
00:21:40You've been spying on me!
00:21:44No secret stays buried forever, Cedric.
00:21:46You keep a mistress but don't dare admit it.
00:21:48Lena...
00:21:49Shut your mouth!
00:21:50Stop acting like a madwoman!
00:21:51It is my birthday banquet!
00:21:53I won't let you ruin it!
00:21:54Get out, Lena!
00:21:55A madwoman?
00:21:56After ten years, I've never been more clear-headed.
00:21:58Time to settle the score.
00:22:00Is Lena finally fighting back?
00:22:02Eleanor never misses a chance to show off her perfect son.
00:22:05She's about to be humiliated.
00:22:07Honestly, parading his mistress right in front of his wife?
00:22:10That's shameless.
00:22:12All of you, silence!
00:22:15Don't be afraid, dear.
00:22:16I'll protect you.
00:22:17You're carrying the Hale heir.
00:22:18We're family now.
00:22:19Lena, ten years.
00:22:20And you couldn't give my son a child.
00:22:22So he found a woman who could give him a son.
00:22:25What's wrong with that?
00:22:26Unless you can produce an heir yourself,
00:22:27you have nothing to say.
00:22:28Mother, calm down.
00:22:29This isn't the time to confront Lena openly.
00:22:31We still have arrangements to make.
00:22:33Lena, listen to me.
00:22:34My mother was just losing her temper.
00:22:36Talking nonsense.
00:22:38Winnie and I are just friends.
00:22:40Let's discuss this at home, alright?
00:22:41I'll explain everything once we're back.
00:22:43That's right.
00:22:44Stop slandering my son.
00:22:46He's not the kind of man you're making him out to be.
00:22:49Slander him.
00:22:53This is Miss Clark's prenatal record from Dr. Moore's office.
00:22:57Look at the father's name.
00:22:59Right there.
00:23:01Cedric Hale.
00:23:02Still calling this slander?
00:23:05That's because...
00:23:07Winnie's fiancé wasn't there.
00:23:09She needed a signature for her prenatal checkup.
00:23:12I signed for him.
00:23:13Is that really worth making a scene over?
00:23:15Signed for her fiancé.
00:23:16This is a portrait of Cedric and Miss Clark.
00:23:19On the back it reads,
00:23:20My love, I await you and our child, Cedric.
00:23:22That's your run hunting, isn't it?
00:23:24So this portrait, this love letter,
00:23:26goes with her fiancé too.
00:23:27Good heavens!
00:23:28That's so unfair to Lena.
00:23:30The Hales are still denying it.
00:23:32Do they think we're all idiots?
00:23:33This is Villa Montebello.
00:23:35380 acres.
00:23:37Registered under Clark's name.
00:23:38Along with these shops in the royal capital.
00:23:39For three years, Cedric sent Clark 80,000 gold coins a month.
00:23:432,880,000 in total.
00:23:46Don't tell me you paid for all this on her fiancé's behalf too.
00:23:50How generous.
00:23:51Getting all that on his mistress.
00:23:53Well why else would a young woman bear his child for free?
00:23:57Lena, Cedric doesn't love you anymore.
00:23:59I'm carrying his child, that's a fact.
00:24:01The longer you drag this out, the worse it gets for everyone.
00:24:03Winnie, that's enough.
00:24:04Cedric, do you really think after all this she'll settle things peacefully?
00:24:07Winnie, stop!
00:24:08Lena, it's not what you think.
00:24:09Come home with me.
00:24:10I'll explain everything.
00:24:12Cedric, your plan?
00:24:14Transfer all the assets.
00:24:16Hand me an annulment.
00:24:17Toss me two million gold coins.
00:24:19Make me disappear.
00:24:20And then explain.
00:24:21Am I right?
00:24:23Congratulations, Eleanor.
00:24:24In just one month, you'll finally hold that grandson you've always wanted.
00:24:28Yes, I want a grandson.
00:24:31You've been in this family ten years and still can't produce an heir.
00:24:34You're barren.
00:24:35There's nothing wrong with my son.
00:24:37What's wrong with finding someone who can?
00:24:41I'm not the one who can't have children.
00:24:43Your precious son is.
00:24:46Lena, enough!
00:24:47Shut your mouth!
00:24:48Shut up.
00:24:48When your mother told everyone I was barren, where were you?
00:24:52You didn't shut her up.
00:24:55This is Cedric's diagnosis from eight years ago.
00:24:58The doctor said he could barely father a child naturally.
00:25:01He needed treatment.
00:25:02He told me to be patient.
00:25:04I waited eight years.
00:25:05And what did I get?
00:25:06News that he got another woman pregnant.
00:25:09Honestly, I'm glad I never bore his child.
00:25:12Because Cedric doesn't deserve to father any child of mine.
00:25:15Lena, that's enough.
00:25:17Enough.
00:25:19I don't think so.
00:25:23Lena, whatever he did.
00:25:24Your husband and wife.
00:25:26You could have handled this in private.
00:25:27Did you really have to humiliate him in front of everyone?
00:25:29Shut up!
00:25:30We can barely save ourselves right now.
00:25:32Don't provoke her.
00:25:33She'll have all our heads.
00:25:39Lena, are you trying to destroy me?
00:25:40Destroy the entire whole family?
00:25:42You did this to yourself.
00:25:43Don't blame me.
00:25:44I just showed everyone what you've done.
00:25:46Lena, you ill-bred, shameless nobody.
00:25:49Drop the act.
00:25:51Your well-bred son spent three years hiding a mistress and moving assets.
00:25:55You knew exactly what he was doing and played innocent.
00:25:57Because you think a successful man should trade his wife for a younger woman.
00:26:02That's your idea of good reading.
00:26:03How dare you speak to me like that?
00:26:05I am your elder!
00:26:07From this day forward, you are nothing to me.
00:26:12Lena, what do you want?
00:26:16Here are my terms.
00:26:19This is my agreement.
00:26:21I want the trading company to recalculate our stakes, settle my ten years of dividends,
00:26:26return every asset you moved, and give back everything that was mine.
00:26:30No, that belongs to me and my child!
00:26:32You have no right to take any of it!
00:26:34Lena, keep dreaming.
00:26:36I built Hale Trading Company with my own hands.
00:26:38You won't see a single coin!
00:26:40Cedric, who gave you three million gold coins to start the company?
00:26:44Me.
00:26:45Who landed your first noble client?
00:26:47Me.
00:26:48Who planned your first Mediterranean route?
00:26:51Me.
00:26:51Without me, there'd be no Hale Trading Company!
00:26:56The money to start his company came from his wife?
00:26:58Now he's dumping his wife for his mistress?
00:27:01What a scandal!
00:27:02Cedric, if you won't sign, I'll take this to the church!
00:27:06Lena, I'll decide for Cedric.
00:27:08He'll give you three million gold coins.
00:27:10Enough to live on for the rest of your life.
00:27:11That's the best you'll get.
00:27:13Take it!
00:27:14Not a chance.
00:27:15Lena!
00:27:18Winnie, what's happening?
00:27:19I think the baby's coming.
00:27:21The baby can't.
00:27:21Get the midwife, hurry!
00:27:23Lena, get help!
00:27:26If anything happens to my child, I'll never let this go!
00:27:30Not my problem.
00:27:32Looks like today's reckoning ends here.
00:27:35We'll settle the rest another day.
00:27:36My apologies for the disruption.
00:27:38Please carry on.
00:27:39Enjoy the evening.
00:27:40Mrs. Hale, today is your birthday.
00:27:42I wish you long life, good health, and loving grandchildren.
00:27:46May every one of them bring you as much honor as your son does.
00:27:49Lena, you!
00:27:53The show's just getting started.
00:27:56Farewell, Cedric.
00:27:58From this moment on, I live for no one but myself.
00:28:03That was brilliant.
00:28:04The unstoppable Lena is back.
00:28:06Come on, let's celebrate your rebirth.
00:28:08Let's go.
00:28:10Lena, Lena!
00:28:11Lena, wait!
00:28:12What do you want?
00:28:12Go talk to the investors.
00:28:14Beg them for forgiveness.
00:28:15Lena, those two overseas blanches you mentioned.
00:28:18Jason's just a figurehead.
00:28:19It's true, Lena.
00:28:20I didn't know anything.
00:28:22Cedric made me do all of it.
00:28:23Save your excuses for the merchant court judge.
00:28:27Lena, please!
00:28:28Don't drag Jason into this!
00:28:31Emily.
00:28:32First time in years you've spoken to me without that sneer.
00:28:35I was wrong, Lena.
00:28:36I admit it.
00:28:38Please spare Jason.
00:28:40Lena, I shouldn't have helped Cedric keep secrets from you.
00:28:42I was wrong.
00:28:43Give me one more chance.
00:28:45Fine.
00:28:46I won't expose you.
00:28:47But I have a condition.
00:28:49What condition?
00:28:50Every ledger and secret letter from Cedric's two overseas chances.
00:28:53And the bank keys.
00:28:54I want all of it.
00:28:56That's...
00:28:56What are you hesitating for?
00:28:57Lena's giving you a way out.
00:28:58You want to go down with Cedric?
00:29:00Fine, Lena.
00:29:01I'll have every ledger, letter, and key delivered to you tonight.
00:29:05Babe, are we really betraying Cedric?
00:29:07Oh, please.
00:29:08You know exactly how Cedric built his fortune.
00:29:10He tossed aside his wife of ten years without brinking.
00:29:13What do you think we are to him?
00:29:16Cheers.
00:29:17Lena, tomorrow morning we petition for annulment at the church.
00:29:21Cedric won't want a scandal.
00:29:22He'll try to strike a deal in private.
00:29:24What do you think?
00:29:25Sure.
00:29:26Let's see if he's sincere enough.
00:29:34Lena.
00:29:35On my way here, everyone on the street was buzzing about Eleanor's birthday banquet.
00:29:39The howl scandals spread across the royal capital.
00:29:41Won't be long before bards start writing songs about it.
00:29:44Cedric's done.
00:29:45Completely ruined.
00:29:48Serves him right.
00:29:49That Clark woman.
00:29:50Did you notice?
00:29:51Standing there playing innocent like a little bunny?
00:29:53She's sharper than she looks.
00:29:56Don't underestimate her.
00:29:57Good.
00:29:58Otherwise, where's the fun?
00:30:06Where's my baby?
00:30:07Where is he?
00:30:08He's fine.
00:30:09My mother's looking after him.
00:30:11You said she'd never find out.
00:30:13She knows everything now.
00:30:14How are you gonna fix this?
00:30:16Lena, that harlot.
00:30:17She made the banquet scandal public.
00:30:18She's trying to destroy the entire Hale family.
00:30:20I don't give a damn about Lena.
00:30:22But your money, your trading company, everything you own, it goes to my son.
00:30:26Don't worry.
00:30:27Everything's still under my control.
00:30:28Sir!
00:30:30Let me step out.
00:30:31Get some rest.
00:30:33What are you doing here?
00:30:34Sir, your wife has filed for annulment with the church.
00:30:36She dares.
00:30:37Does she think I'll back down?
00:30:38Now's not the time to fight head on.
00:30:40She has proof you moved assets and secretly bought stakes in the trading company.
00:30:44Word is she's got other Hale family scandals too.
00:30:46If this goes public, the whole name will be destroyed.
00:30:48Then what do we do?
00:30:49Settle with your wife.
00:30:56You're awake.
00:30:58Good morning, Grandpa.
00:30:59My head's killing me.
00:31:00I drank too much last night.
00:31:02Can't remember a thing.
00:31:03Sophie, get us some honey water.
00:31:05After everything you've been through, you needed a night to let it all out.
00:31:08Bottling it up only makes things worse.
00:31:10Miss Lena, have a sip.
00:31:12The prince had me prepare it ahead of time.
00:31:14It's the perfect temperature.
00:31:15Thank you, nurse.
00:31:16Miss Lena, no more drinking.
00:31:18Last night you clung to Mr. Bennett, crying like a baby.
00:31:22You nearly fainted.
00:31:25Wet Maces, please tell me you're joking.
00:31:28This isn't real.
00:31:30Miss, you clung to Mr. Bennett, apologizing over and over.
00:31:34You promised to be the world's best granddaughter.
00:31:36And you insisted he stay till you fell asleep.
00:31:39Sophie, keep going and Lena may never show her face in this house again.
00:31:43All right, all right.
00:31:44I'll stop.
00:31:45Breakfast is ready for you and Mr. Bennett.
00:31:48Miss Lena, I made all your childhood favorites.
00:31:50I'm horrified.
00:31:51You're Grandpa's sweetheart.
00:31:53No need to be embarrassed.
00:31:54Go freshen up, then come down.
00:31:56We'll have breakfast together.
00:31:57Okay.
00:31:59You're too thin, Lena.
00:32:01You need to eat properly.
00:32:02Thank you, Grandpa.
00:32:03I'd like to go with you to the Merchant Guild today.
00:32:05No rush.
00:32:05Give yourself a few days to rest.
00:32:07I've rested enough.
00:32:08Let me learn the family business.
00:32:10That way you won't have to carry it all alone.
00:32:12Then let's do that.
00:32:16Cedric.
00:32:16What do you want, Lena?
00:32:17We can talk about this.
00:32:18Fine.
00:32:19I'm coming today to collect everything that's mine.
00:32:24Grandpa.
00:32:25It's all right, Lena.
00:32:26Handle this first.
00:32:27I'll wait for you at the Guild this afternoon.
00:32:29I will.
00:32:35Madam, please.
00:32:37Give them to me.
00:32:52I can't change the past, but I won't waste another tear on it.
00:32:58Wait.
00:32:59This doesn't need to exist anymore.
00:33:03Lena, what are you doing?
00:33:05Are you blind?
00:33:06Then open your eyes and watch.
00:33:09I never knew you could be this cold.
00:33:11If I show mercy, you and your family will leave me with nothing.
00:33:15Enough.
00:33:16What do you want, Cedric?
00:33:18Fine.
00:33:19How much to make you leave quietly?
00:33:21This is all about money, isn't it?
00:33:23I'll give you 10 million gold coins.
00:33:25Not enough.
00:33:2820 million gold coins.
00:33:29That's more than enough.
00:33:30Any more and you'll choke on your own greed, Lena.
00:33:32Don't worry about me, Cedric.
00:33:34My appetite's never been better.
00:33:3530 million.
00:33:36Final offer.
00:33:37You have no income, no family, no backing.
00:33:39Push this further, Lena.
00:33:40The only one heading for ruin is you.
00:33:42Is that so?
00:33:48And the other Hull scandals.
00:33:50If this blows up, the entire Hull name will be destroyed.
00:33:55What do you want from me?
00:33:56I'm taking everything that's mine.
00:33:59Every last coin.
00:34:00Yours.
00:34:01What do you even have?
00:34:02No share of the trading company dividends?
00:34:04No claim to the title deeds?
00:34:06What can you possibly take, Lena?
00:34:08Without the Hulls, you're just a commoner!
00:34:10A commoner.
00:34:11Last I checked, the Hulls haven't even made it into the nobility.
00:34:14Lena, you-
00:34:15Besides, the church decides what I get.
00:34:18Not you.
00:34:18Don't waste your breath.
00:34:20If this is all you wanted to say, we're done.
00:34:22I'm leaving.
00:34:25Lena.
00:34:26Ten years of marriage.
00:34:28Can't you spare a shred of sentiment making this so ugly?
00:34:30How does that help you?
00:34:31Sentiment?
00:34:33Cedric, you built your trading company with my three million gold chippings.
00:34:36You used my noble connections to court your clients.
00:34:39Wore clothes I had paid for you to close your deals when you were nobody.
00:34:42I stood by you and built everything from nothing.
00:34:44Now you talk to me about sentiment.
00:34:46Your sentiment?
00:34:48It's at Villa Monteballo.
00:34:50It's in the 80,000 gold coins you send Clark every month.
00:34:53It's in Clark's eight-month belly.
00:34:55And for me, all I get is a heartless payout.
00:35:00Wait.
00:35:02How do you know what's in the annulment document?
00:35:05Oh, right.
00:35:07You never showed me you were waiting for Clark to give birth.
00:35:10Transfer everything.
00:35:11Then toss me two million gold coins and get an annulment.
00:35:14Too bad your loyal coachman grew a conscience.
00:35:16He told me everything.
00:35:18Andrew.
00:35:19He betrayed me.
00:35:20You should be grateful.
00:35:21He helped you all those years.
00:35:23He only told me the day he retired to his hometown.
00:35:25He had no right to betray me!
00:35:27Betray you?
00:35:29You paid him five gold coins a month.
00:35:32I paid him a hundred to keep you safe on the road.
00:35:35I got his son a post at the royal palace.
00:35:37I hired a private doctor for his aging wife.
00:35:39And you all said I was wasting money.
00:35:41So this was your plan all along?
00:35:43You've been buying off everyone loyal to me right under my nose?
00:35:46Fine.
00:35:47Call it buying loyalty.
00:35:48Even so, Cedric, you still lost.
00:35:52To me.
00:35:53Anger only proves one thing, Cedric.
00:35:56You're pathetic.
00:35:58I must have been blind to waste ten years on a man like you.
00:36:01Lena, thirty million gold coins.
00:36:04And this manor, that's more than enough.
00:36:07Lena, you'll regret this.
00:36:09Trust me, Cedric.
00:36:11I won't.
00:36:13No connections.
00:36:15No income.
00:36:16No one to help her.
00:36:17She's just a woman past her prime.
00:36:18Where does she get the nerve?
00:36:26Lene.
00:36:28It's all in here.
00:36:30Ledgers, secret letters from both overseas branches, and the bank key.
00:36:39Until this is over, not a word to Cedric.
00:36:43Not one.
00:36:44Understood.
00:36:46Lena, I was wrong before.
00:36:47I was always so awful to you.
00:36:49I'm sorry.
00:36:51I never should have treated you that way.
00:36:53Your apology means nothing to me.
00:36:54I have things to do.
00:36:56Drive.
00:37:08I'm sorry, Grandpa, I'm late.
00:37:10Everyone, this is my granddaughter, Lena, the new head of House Bennet.
00:37:15Welcome back to the Guild Duchess.
00:37:21Lena, I'm entrusting all of this to you.
00:37:25I don't know what to say.
00:37:32Lena, you deserve this welcome.
00:37:35Now lead House Bennet.
00:37:36Make us the sun that never sets.
00:37:40I will.
00:37:43Here are the trading companies supplying our Guild.
00:37:45Hale Trading Company's payments have been outstanding since last year.
00:37:49Still unsettled.
00:37:50Hale Trading Company's oldest debt is four months over two.
00:37:53That violate our Guild's credit standards.
00:37:55But Hale Trading Company is our regular supplier.
00:37:58And Mr. Hale promised...
00:37:59Cedric Hale's word means nothing.
00:38:01I'm enforcing the contract.
00:38:02Any payment over three months late, we cut supply.
00:38:04Does anyone object?
00:38:05Mr. Bennet, what do you think?
00:38:07Lena speaks for me.
00:38:08Her word carries the same authority as mine.
00:38:11I know Hale Trading Company better than anyone in this room.
00:38:15Let me be clear.
00:38:16Cedric betrayed me.
00:38:17He wasted ten years of my life.
00:38:19I will make him pay, but I won't break a single rule.
00:38:22Now does anyone still object?
00:38:24You have my full support, Miss Bennet.
00:38:28We stand with you, Miss Bennet.
00:38:32God, that felt good, Lena.
00:38:34First move in the Merchant Guild and you already hit Hale Trading Company where it hurts.
00:38:38I don't start fights, but when someone comes for me, I end them.
00:38:41Cedric had this coming.
00:38:42And I've got the perfect follow-up.
00:38:44Another hit on Cedric while he's still down.
00:38:57You've gone through the ledgers and letters Jason gave us.
00:39:00Cedric's real assets aren't the eight billion on the public books.
00:39:04His true liquid wealth is around 1.2 billion gold coins.
00:39:07At least 300 million was fundled through overseas branches.
00:39:10200 million sits under the Clark name.
00:39:12The rest is on Hale Trading Company's ledger.
00:39:14If we take this to the church, expose Cedric's crimes with our evidence, how much can I claim?
00:39:19Conservative estimate, at least 600 million gold coins.
00:39:23I gave him 3 million gold coins to build Hale Trading Company.
00:39:26Now I get 600 million back.
00:39:29Not a bad return, but it's not enough.
00:39:33What do you want?
00:39:33Hale Trading Company.
00:39:35You want his trading company.
00:39:36Not want.
00:39:37Take back.
00:39:39Without money and connections, Hale Trading Company wouldn't exist.
00:39:42Joy?
00:39:42I'll leave Cedric with nothing.
00:39:44Send him back where he was ten years ago, empty handed.
00:39:47That's his punishment.
00:39:51It's been three days.
00:39:52Still no word from Lina.
00:39:54She's made up her mind she's taking this to the church.
00:39:56That Harit!
00:39:57You offered her a generous settlement and she still wants more.
00:40:01Greedy Viper.
00:40:02She'll choke on it.
00:40:05I'll give her time to cool down.
00:40:07Then I'll renegotiate.
00:40:09Cedric, I don't care what it takes.
00:40:1130 million gold balls, not a point more.
00:40:14Let her go to the church.
00:40:14She has no family, no connections.
00:40:16Why are you afraid of her?
00:40:18If we go to war now, her evidence will make House Hale a laughing stock across the kingdom.
00:40:22You're pathetic!
00:40:25Winnie, you never used to talk like this.
00:40:26This is who I've always been, Cedric.
00:40:29I'm done being poor.
00:40:30I want into high society.
00:40:32I know what kind of woman you like.
00:40:34So I moulded myself into her.
00:40:37For you.
00:40:38So the sweet, gentle woman I fell for...
00:40:41That was all an act.
00:40:44Now that you have my son, you don't need to pretend anymore, is that it?
00:40:48Cedric, I do love you.
00:40:49I wasn't lying, but I also love your money and your status.
00:40:53Winnie!
00:40:53Those aren't mutually exclusive.
00:40:55Do you regret choosing me?
00:40:58I just need some time to adjust.
00:41:00Go ahead and regret it, Cedric.
00:41:02Even if I never become Mrs. Hale, your son is your only heir.
00:41:06You barely managed to conceive him.
00:41:08I've spoken to the doctor.
00:41:10You'll never father another child.
00:41:12So you'll never have another heir.
00:41:14Everything you own will go to my son.
00:41:16Cedric, you can't lose your heir.
00:41:18Just agree to Winnie's terms.
00:41:19Winnie, you planned all this from the start, didn't you?
00:41:22You want to corner me.
00:41:23Leave me with nothing.
00:41:24We don't have to marry.
00:41:26But I'll make sure you never see your child again.
00:41:29No, you can't do that, Winnie.
00:41:30He's my grandson.
00:41:32Cedric, she just wants reassurance.
00:41:33Give her what she wants.
00:41:35Fine.
00:41:36You want to marry once you've recovered?
00:41:37We'll go.
00:41:38That are you satisfied now?
00:41:39Transfer a 40% stake in the trading company to my name.
00:41:42And I'll marry you.
00:41:44I've no interest in running it.
00:41:45I won't interfere.
00:41:46I just want security for my son.
00:41:48Your son will inherit everything I own.
00:41:50Why should I trust a promise like that?
00:41:53You could take other mistress.
00:41:55You betrayed Lena today.
00:41:56Tomorrow you could betray me for someone else.
00:41:59Winnie, I underestimated you.
00:42:01Cedric, you have three days to transfer the stake.
00:42:04Then I'll be at ease.
00:42:05Fine.
00:42:11Sir!
00:42:11We have a problem.
00:42:13Bennett Merchant Guild just suspended all supplies to us.
00:42:16What did you just say?
00:42:18Sir, the Bennett Merchant Guild sent word we've defaulted on payments.
00:42:22Breached the contract.
00:42:23They've cut all supply until we pay in full.
00:42:25Sir, we need a solution.
00:42:26We have three overseas orders, including the Eastern port contract.
00:42:30If we miss delivery, we lose at least 80 million gold coins.
00:42:33We've always been on good terms with them.
00:42:36Even when payments ran late, they gave us priority.
00:42:39Why cut us off now?
00:42:40I asked around.
00:42:41They said it used to be out of respect for Miss Bennett.
00:42:44But now she's ordered everything done strictly by contract.
00:42:47So, Miss Bennett, I thought Prince Edward runs the guild.
00:42:51Since when does a woman call Motors Mal the shots in House Bennett?
00:42:55That woman is your wife, sir.
00:42:58Lena Bennett.
00:42:59She's the one pulling the strings.
00:43:00What?
00:43:01It's her!
00:43:02Cedric, meet Mr. Brown, wool supplier for the Bennett Merchant Guild.
00:43:07He'll be supplying our trading company.
00:43:10Now I remember my connection to the Bennett Merchant Guild.
00:43:14Lena introduced me.
00:43:16But that's all she did.
00:43:17She's just a clueless woman.
00:43:19There's no way she could touch my business.
00:43:28Lena, what have you done?
00:43:29I didn't do a thing.
00:43:31I just followed the rules.
00:43:32Your payments were overdue, so I had the guild cut supply.
00:43:35That's all.
00:43:36This is revenge.
00:43:37You won't beat me.
00:43:38I promise you that.
00:43:39We'll see about that.
00:43:40What's your connection to the Bennett Merchant Guild?
00:43:42I spent ten years building that relationship.
00:43:44And you just cut it off.
00:43:46Because my name is Bennett.
00:43:48Bennett.
00:43:49As in Prince Edward Bennett.
00:43:52That Bennett.
00:43:52The one who broke with her family?
00:43:54Over a man?
00:43:58That's right.
00:43:59You're that man.
00:44:01Ten years of marriage.
00:44:02And you didn't even know.
00:44:04Utterly ridiculous.
00:44:05Lena, why didn't you tell me sooner?
00:44:07Something this important?
00:44:08I broke with my grandpa.
00:44:10For you.
00:44:11And what did I get?
00:44:12Thrown out like trash.
00:44:13What a joke.
00:44:14Lena, if you'd told me sooner, none of this would have happened.
00:44:17This is all your fault.
00:44:17Angry now.
00:44:19Regretting it.
00:44:20Too bad.
00:44:20Too late.
00:44:22Regret?
00:44:30I do not regret it!
00:44:32My company won't collapse without you.
00:44:34I'll make you watch.
00:44:35No Bennett Merchant Guild.
00:44:37I'll still thrive.
00:44:38Better than ever!
00:44:40Joy, do you think he's trashing his study right now?
00:44:43Hard to say.
00:44:44But I'm more curious.
00:44:45All these years, he never once questioned your background.
00:44:48I didn't want him feeling pressured,
00:44:50so I told him my father was just a small merchant.
00:44:52A modest little business.
00:44:54A modest little business netting 9.3 billion gold coins a year?
00:44:58Right.
00:44:59I need to handle some things at the Merchant Guild.
00:45:01The church, I'm leaving that to you.
00:45:03I trust you'll get back everything that's mine.
00:45:05You're leaving him nothing.
00:45:06Not even a way out.
00:45:08He brought this on himself.
00:45:11Lena, I'd rather die than bow to you.
00:45:14Mr. Thornton, we've worked together nearly ten years.
00:45:17You can't cut off my supply.
00:45:19Ten years, so what?
00:45:21Miss Bennett was your wife for ten years.
00:45:24You turned on her without a second thought.
00:45:27I won't deal with men like you.
00:45:29Mr. Thornton, marriage is marriage.
00:45:31Business is business.
00:45:32Lena's lost her mind.
00:45:33This keeps up.
00:45:34Both Bennett Merchant Guild and Hale Trading Company take heavy losses.
00:45:37Bennett Merchant Guild can take the hit.
00:45:39But your little trading company?
00:45:41Good as dead.
00:45:43Okay.
00:45:43Tell me.
00:45:44What do I have to do to get my supply back?
00:45:49Cedric, have you lost your mind?
00:45:50We all answer to Miss Bennett.
00:45:52Unless she gives the word nobody sells you a damn thing.
00:45:55Move!
00:46:09He has the nerve to show up here.
00:46:11Probably here to beg Miss Bennett on his knees.
00:46:13I demand to see Lena Bennett.
00:46:15No letter of introduction, no entry.
00:46:17Then go tell her.
00:46:18I'm not leaving until she sees me.
00:46:22Miss Bennett, Mr. Hale is here.
00:46:24He says he won't leave until he sees you.
00:46:26Understood.
00:46:27Mr. Hale, Miss Bennett is waiting in her study.
00:46:30This way.
00:46:43Sit.
00:46:47You've changed.
00:46:48Say what you came to say.
00:46:49I'm busy.
00:46:50I don't have time for small talk.
00:46:51Lena, I know I've done wrong.
00:46:53But do you really have to drive me into the ground?
00:46:56Your trading company's payments are long overdue.
00:46:58I'm simply enforcing the contract.
00:47:00We've had cash flow problems.
00:47:02Every trading company falls behind now and then.
00:47:04It's common practice.
00:47:06You know that.
00:47:07Oh, I know.
00:47:08I can make exceptions for others, but not for you.
00:47:12If I showed you mercy after your betrayal,
00:47:14it would sicken me till the day I die.
00:47:18Lena, what the hell do you want?
00:47:20I'm taking everything from you.
00:47:22Back to where you were ten years ago.
00:47:24Penniless.
00:47:24Lena, you've gone too far.
00:47:26Cedric.
00:47:27If I were just an ordinary woman and you had billions,
00:47:30you'd throw me out.
00:47:31Live your lavish life.
00:47:32Ever think about how I'd survive?
00:47:33Lucky for me, I'm the sole heir to have House Bennett.
00:47:37Lena, you think cutting off my suppliers means I'm finished?
00:47:40If you had a way out, you wouldn't be here.
00:47:42You think I owe everything to your three million gold coins and the Bennett Merchant Guild?
00:47:46But Hale Trading Company, I built that.
00:47:49My talent, my vision, mine alone.
00:47:51Your talent and vision.
00:47:52Lena, I dare you.
00:47:54Restore my supply lines.
00:47:56Let's compete fair and square.
00:47:57See if I lose.
00:47:58If I lose, we annul the marriage on the spot.
00:48:01Everything I own goes to you.
00:48:03But if you lose, we part ways clean.
00:48:04Thirty million gold boines and a manor.
00:48:07That's my best offer.
00:48:07Why would I compete with you?
00:48:09Scared.
00:48:10You're scared that if you lose, they'll say you're just throwing your weight around because
00:48:13House Bennett has your back.
00:48:15Trying to goad me.
00:48:16I'm giving you a chance to prove yourself.
00:48:19So, do you dare?
00:48:22It's not about daring.
00:48:23There's simply no need.
00:48:25The winner makes the rules and I'm the winner.
00:48:28Why would I prove anything to you?
00:48:30You're not worth it.
00:48:31You kept a mistress.
00:48:32You betrayed me.
00:48:33And now I'm making you pay.
00:48:34I'm taking Hale Trading Company.
00:48:36Every last piece of it.
00:48:37And you?
00:48:38You'll never recover.
00:48:41Lena!
00:48:42You heartless, faithless wretch!
00:48:46If I weren't this ruthless, how would I ever beat a ten year fraud like you?
00:48:51Lena!
00:48:51If that's all, get out.
00:48:53I'm busy.
00:48:55Lena.
00:48:56Are you really gonna fight me on this?
00:48:58Get out.
00:48:58Door's right there.
00:49:03Cedric!
00:49:03Cedric!
00:49:03I heard about Lena.
00:49:05She's Prince Bennett's granddaughter.
00:49:07The Duchess of House Bennett.
00:49:08Is that true?
00:49:09It's true.
00:49:11Regretting it now, he could have been a Duke.
00:49:13Now he's nothing but a commoner.
00:49:15That's not what I meant.
00:49:16Fine.
00:49:17Go beg her to come back.
00:49:19Let her be Cedric's wife again.
00:49:21I'll take my son and leave.
00:49:22Give her back this seat.
00:49:23Winnie, don't overthink it.
00:49:24I was just curious.
00:49:25You're Cedric's wife now.
00:49:26Cedric, it's been three days.
00:49:29Where's the share transfer deed for the trading company?
00:49:33The trading company's about to collapse and you're still fixated on those shares.
00:49:36What do you mean?
00:49:37You knew Lena was the heiress of Bennett Merchant Guild and it never occurred to you she'd retaliate.
00:49:41Eighty percent of our goods come from the Guild.
00:49:44Now she's calling in every debt and no one dares supply us.
00:49:47Bennett's Guild isn't the only supplier in the Royal Capital.
00:49:49Don't forget.
00:49:51All of House Bennett stands behind her.
00:49:53She's warned every guild in the city.
00:49:54No one is allowed to supply Hale Trading Company.
00:49:56If we can't deliver, clients will break their contracts.
00:49:59We'll owe massive penalties.
00:50:01We're finished.
00:50:01It's that bad?
00:50:04What did you expect?
00:50:05On my way back, the bank sent a message.
00:50:08Repay 30 million gold coins or they drag me to merchant court.
00:50:12Day after tomorrow, I go to the church to discuss the announcement with Lena.
00:50:15If the priest cedes with her, she takes at least a 30 percent stay in Hale Trading Company.
00:50:19Cedric, go beg her.
00:50:21She always listened to you.
00:50:23Loved you enough to give up everything.
00:50:25Just ask her.
00:50:26Begging only gives Lena a chance to humiliate him.
00:50:29A woman scorned is crueler than any man.
00:50:32Don't expect mercy she won't show any.
00:50:34Then what do we do?
00:50:36House Bennett values reputation above all.
00:50:39We use public opinion and her guilt against her.
00:50:44There's no way she just ignores it.
00:50:46What do you mean?
00:50:47Go to the gates of Bennett Castle.
00:50:49Kneel and beg her.
00:50:51The bigger the scene, the better.
00:50:53Let everyone see.
00:50:54Winnie?
00:50:55Are you insane?
00:50:56When Lena was here, she always treated my mother with respect.
00:51:00Don't mention her name to me.
00:51:02You forget.
00:51:03You're the one who schemed to drive her out.
00:51:05Now your plans collapsed and you're trapped.
00:51:07If you hadn't seduced me, none of this would have happened.
00:51:11Oh, stop blaming me for your own choices, Cedric.
00:51:13I didn't drag you into bed.
00:51:15You climbed in yourself.
00:51:16Look at your son.
00:51:18Stop playing the victim.
00:51:21You betrayed your wife.
00:51:23So don't blame others for scheming against you.
00:51:26Shut up!
00:51:30Cedric, stop it.
00:51:31The baby's crying.
00:51:33I need to calm him down.
00:51:34Both of you, stop fighting.
00:51:35Winnie, I really did underestimate your scheming.
00:51:38I know you regret getting involved with me.
00:51:39I know you're sick of me.
00:51:40But I don't care.
00:51:42Have as many mistresses as you want makes no difference to me.
00:51:45You know exactly why you're so brazen.
00:51:47You have my son.
00:51:48My only son.
00:51:49Yes.
00:51:50Even if you move in with your mistress and never come back.
00:51:54I couldn't care less.
00:51:55So you're the most heartless of us all.
00:51:58Feelings.
00:51:59Can feelings fill your stomach or pay the bills, Cedric?
00:52:01You're no naive boy.
00:52:03You know feelings are worthless.
00:52:04Now's not the time to turn on each other.
00:52:07Lena won't budge.
00:52:08Negotiate with her at the church.
00:52:09Worst case, give her half of what you've got.
00:52:11You make it sound so easy.
00:52:13Do we have any other choice?
00:52:14Let her vent.
00:52:15We lose some money, buy our way out of this mess,
00:52:17and move on with our lives.
00:52:19Fine.
00:52:21It's the only option left,
00:52:22but I need the 200 million gold coins in your account
00:52:24just to keep things running.
00:52:26No.
00:52:26That money is my only security.
00:52:28Nobody touches it.
00:52:29How can you be so selfish?
00:52:31You still have two overseas orders.
00:52:33Get them to pay half the deposit up front.
00:52:35Clear the overdue payments.
00:52:37Get the business moving again.
00:52:38Then Bennett Merchant Guild has no reason to cut us off.
00:52:42Both parties are present.
00:52:44The announcement hearing begins now.
00:52:50Father,
00:52:52Mr. Hale secretly acquired a 20% stake in Hale Trading Company
00:52:55through two overseas branches.
00:52:57He also stifled 100 million gold coins into his private bank.
00:53:01How does she know about this?
00:53:02For the past three years,
00:53:03he transferred 230 million gold coins in total.
00:53:06Mr. Cedric Hale, is all of this true?
00:53:08Father, these are confidential Hale whole family.
00:53:11Edges.
00:53:11The transfers they claim don't exist.
00:53:13Our Chief Steward can testify.
00:53:15Where is the Chief Steward?
00:53:17My apologies, Father.
00:53:18The Chief Steward is on his way back.
00:53:20Please grant me a few more days.
00:53:21Miss Bennett,
00:53:22since Mr. Hale's witness is not present,
00:53:24I cannot make a ruling today.
00:53:27Fine.
00:53:27Let him stall.
00:53:28The outcome won't change.
00:53:32I'd love to see where Cedric finds this so-called witness.
00:53:35Does he really think that'll save his family from ruin?
00:53:39Lena, how much do you want?
00:53:41Name your price.
00:53:42I already told you.
00:53:44I want you back where you were 10 years ago.
00:53:47With nothing.
00:53:48Lena, if you keep pushing,
00:53:50the Trading Company collapses.
00:53:51You won't see a coin either.
00:53:52We both lose everything.
00:53:53Even if I walk away with nothing,
00:53:54I will have my revenge.
00:53:55Besides,
00:53:56whether Hale Trading Company lives or dies,
00:53:58that's for me to decide.
00:54:0050 million gold coins.
00:54:0150 million plus Hale Manor.
00:54:02Is that enough?
00:54:03Not even close.
00:54:05100 million.
00:54:06That should be enough.
00:54:07You gave Clark 200 million,
00:54:09but you try to brush me off with half.
00:54:10You're still haggling.
00:54:11Now you think I need your 100 million?
00:54:13I want everything you have.
00:54:16Lena, you've lost your mind, you damn witch!
00:54:21How does she know about the 200 million gold coins
00:54:24you moved into my name?
00:54:25You said that bank was untraceable!
00:54:27Well, she knows now.
00:54:30I told you that 200 million is my safety net.
00:54:34Even if you lose everything,
00:54:36me and the baby still need it to survive.
00:54:38No one touches it.
00:54:39Then go tell Lena and the priest yourself.
00:54:40Go on.
00:54:41So what do we do now?
00:54:42What choice do we have?
00:54:44Give Lena what she wants.
00:54:46All I care about is keeping Hale Trading Company.
00:54:48Even if I give her half the shares.
00:54:50Plus Jason's 20%,
00:54:51I'm still the biggest investor.
00:54:52The company's still mine.
00:54:54She won't let it collapse when she's got that much at stake.
00:54:57Fine.
00:54:58Give her the shares.
00:54:59But don't you dare touch the money.
00:55:01She wants more than Haas.
00:55:02She wants cash too.
00:55:03And I don't have enough.
00:55:04That's your problem, not mine!
00:55:06Those 200 million gold coins are all I have.
00:55:08They're mine.
00:55:09What did you just say?
00:55:13You think you can sit on that 200 million and contribute nothing?
00:55:17Wake up.
00:55:18You're giving me that money.
00:55:20Cedric!
00:55:21What are you doing?
00:55:24Mother, stay out of this.
00:55:26Give me the money so I can settle with Lena.
00:55:28It's the only way to save the company and the life you're enjoying right now.
00:55:32That company is my life.
00:55:35Give me the money today or we both go down.
00:55:37I'll give it.
00:55:38I'll give it.
00:55:40This is the key to the vault.
00:55:42Was that so hard?
00:55:47Half my assets.
00:55:49Half of my 60% stake in the trading company.
00:55:52Accept these terms and sign.
00:55:55Since when are you this generous?
00:55:57Hale Trading Company can't stall any longer.
00:55:59It must run again.
00:56:01Satisfied?
00:56:02Too bad.
00:56:04I'm not done fighting.
00:56:06Lena!
00:56:07Don't push me.
00:56:08This is the most I'll ever give.
00:56:10Cedric, you're the one begging.
00:56:12Act like it.
00:56:13Lena, if Hale Trading Company falls, you gain nothing.
00:56:16Lena, the contract terms check out.
00:56:23Fine.
00:56:28Now you'll lift the supply cut on Hale Trading Company.
00:56:31The church first. Get the annulchment.
00:56:34Then I'll restore supplies.
00:56:35I'm the largest investor now. I don't make losing deals.
00:56:41You're just letting him go. He got off too easy.
00:56:44Not a chance. I said I'd leave him with nothing.
00:56:52Uncle Ford, it's time to discuss buying your stake in Hale Trading Company.
00:57:00Who was that?
00:57:00Tom Ford, one of Hale Trading Company's investors and my father's childhood friend.
00:57:05He holds a 10% stake.
00:57:06His 10% plus Jason's 20?
00:57:08Plus half of what Cedric signed over to you.
00:57:10That's right.
00:57:11He holds a 10% of Hale Trading Company.
00:57:14This war was won before it even started.
00:57:15And Cedric has no idea.
00:57:16Oh my God, Lena, you're a genius.
00:57:19In the name of God, I declare this marriage null and void.
00:57:27Lena, our marriage is annulled and you're this happy.
00:57:30I'm free.
00:57:31Finally free.
00:57:33Of course I'm happy.
00:57:34Don't you miss what we had? Not even a little.
00:57:36When I think about us, all I feel is stupid.
00:57:3910 years of my life and my love wasted.
00:57:43I'm an investor in Hale Trading Company now.
00:57:45Notify all investors.
00:57:47Tomorrow, I have a major announcement.
00:57:52Everyone, this is Miss Bennett.
00:57:54Second largest investor in Hale Trading Company.
00:57:5730% stake.
00:57:58Welcome her.
00:58:01Thank you for the welcome.
00:58:02As the largest investor in Hale Trading Company, I have a proposal.
00:58:06I move to strip Cedric Hall of his position, head of this company,
00:58:10and expel him from Hale Trading Company.
00:58:16Lena!
00:58:17Have you lost your mind?
00:58:19Let's put it to a vote.
00:58:21Lena, so what if you hold 30%?
00:58:23Same as me.
00:58:24I've led this company for years.
00:58:26You just walked in and think you can push me out?
00:58:29Know your place.
00:58:32Jason, what are you doing?
00:58:34You're my cousin.
00:58:35Those shares, you're only holding them for me.
00:58:37How dare you betray me?
00:58:38Cedric, the company's success has always depended on Miss Bennett.
00:58:42Making her the head, that's what's best for all of us.
00:58:44I support Miss Bennett's proposal.
00:58:47What did Lena of you?
00:58:48Why are you siding with her?
00:58:50When your company needed funding, I only invested because of Miss Bennett.
00:58:54Without her, I wouldn't have trusted you at all.
00:58:56Look, business is business.
00:58:57The company's interests come first.
00:58:59But your personal scandals have hurt our reputation and our profits.
00:59:02I have to protect my investment.
00:59:04Okay, motion passes.
00:59:07From today, Hale Trading Company is officially renamed Bennett Trading Company.
00:59:11You're stealing my company!
00:59:15You're seizing my entire trading company.
00:59:17Wrong.
00:59:18As of now, Hale Trading Company no longer exists.
00:59:21House Bennett's chief steward will take command.
00:59:23You're taking my stake too.
00:59:25Your objections mean nothing here.
00:59:29Fine, Lena. You win.
00:59:31You've taken everything from me.
00:59:34It's all yours now.
00:59:38Miss Bennett, about the 20% stake Cedric held.
00:59:41Of that 20, you and Andrew split 10.
00:59:44The other 10 is mine.
00:59:46Thank you, Miss Bennett.
00:59:47Meeting's over. Dismissed.
00:59:55Darling, you're back.
00:59:56The annulment is official now.
00:59:58We can finally be together.
01:00:01Properly.
01:00:01Before the baby, she always put on this sweet, innocent act.
01:00:04And I fell for it every time.
01:00:06What's wrong, darling?
01:00:07Why are you looking at me like that?
01:00:09Darling, our child deserves a proper family.
01:00:12Don't you think?
01:00:14For the child, fine, we'll marry.
01:00:16But my stake in the trading company stays mine.
01:00:18My assets are mine alone.
01:00:20None of it concerns you.
01:00:22Absolutely not.
01:00:25No, you give me half your stake.
01:00:27You promised me.
01:00:28You've got the nerve to ask for a stake because of you.
01:00:30I got kicked out of Hale Trading Company.
01:00:32It belongs to Lena now.
01:00:34What did you just say?
01:00:35There's no Hale Trading Company anymore.
01:00:37It's been renamed Bennett Trading Company.
01:00:39The investors threw me out.
01:00:41How did this happen?
01:00:42This is all your fault.
01:00:43Whatever stake I've got left,
01:00:44it'll be diluted by more than half.
01:00:46Cedric, you ruined everything and now you want to play victim?
01:00:49Blame a woman for your mess?
01:00:51Cedric, you promised me even 10% half is mine.
01:00:54Or I take my son and leave.
01:00:56Say goodbye to the only Hale Sen.
01:00:59Winnie Clark.
01:01:00What now?
01:01:01Why are you two fighting again?
01:01:03You're so busy arguing.
01:01:04You've forgotten about the baby.
01:01:06Back off.
01:01:07Hands off my child.
01:01:09Mother, are you alright?
01:01:11I'm fine.
01:01:12I'm fine.
01:01:12You wretch.
01:01:13How dare you lay a hand on my mother?
01:01:16I don't care about anything else.
01:01:18I want the Trading Company steak.
01:01:19Give it to me.
01:01:22Give him back!
01:01:23Give him back!
01:01:23My baby!
01:01:24My baby!
01:01:29Take my son away.
01:01:36Clark, you low scheming, don't you?
01:01:42From now on you'll never see my son again.
01:01:44I'm done being threatened by you.
01:01:49Come back!
01:01:51Give me back my child!
01:01:54Cedric!
01:01:56If you take that child today, I'll jump!
01:02:00I'll do it!
01:02:01Winnie, calm down.
01:02:03We can talk about this.
01:02:04Cedric, give me back my child and the fortune you promised me.
01:02:07You swore you'd give me all of it!
01:02:09Then jump.
01:02:10You'll never get that child back.
01:02:12Cedric.
01:02:13Mother, she's bluffing.
01:02:14As clever like her would never jump.
01:02:16Let's go.
01:02:16Ignore her.
01:02:17Cedric Howell, don't you dare walk away!
01:02:22Winnie!
01:02:22Winnie!
01:02:24Don't just stand there!
01:02:26Go get the doctor!
01:02:36Grandpa.
01:02:39I've drawn up new routes for merging Hale Trading Company into the Merchant Guild.
01:02:43Take a look when you have time.
01:02:45Lena, you don't need my approval for these anymore.
01:02:48I trust your judgement.
01:02:50Grandpa.
01:02:51My dear child, your parents left too soon.
01:02:53And I won't be here forever.
01:02:55But you're the sole heir of House Bennet.
01:02:57I know you'll take this family higher than ever.
01:03:00I promise, Grandpa.
01:03:01I won't let you down.
01:03:10Doctor, how is she?
01:03:12She's alive, but her spine is broken.
01:03:14She'll be paralysed.
01:03:15Bed-born for the rest of her life.
01:03:17She'll never walk again.
01:03:19How did it come to this?
01:03:20We were a family once.
01:03:22Now it's all in pieces.
01:03:24This is divine retribution.
01:03:26We're being punished.
01:03:27Yes.
01:03:28This is our punishment.
01:03:37Lena.
01:03:38Trust me.
01:03:39I'll treat you right.
01:03:40Always, Lena.
01:03:41I love you.
01:03:42I'll give you the world.
01:03:48What have I done all these years?
01:03:49I was so wrong.
01:03:51Cedric.
01:03:52You're home.
01:03:54Are you cold?
01:03:55How about some hot tea to warm you up?
01:04:00I've lost her.
01:04:02She's never coming back.
01:04:05Clark fell from upstairs.
01:04:07Broke her spine.
01:04:08Doctors say she'll be paralysed for life.
01:04:10Almost no chance of recovery.
01:04:12Serves her right, if you ask me.
01:04:13She wanted to be a mistress.
01:04:14Tried to claw her way up.
01:04:16Even God couldn't stand it.
01:04:17Struck her down.
01:04:18That's enough.
01:04:19Leave me.
01:04:20I need a moment alone.
01:04:27Cedric.
01:04:30Cedric.
01:04:30Shouldn't you be home with your little sweetheart?
01:04:32What are you doing here?
01:04:33Lena, I know.
01:04:34I can't beg for your forgiveness.
01:04:36But I need to ask you something.
01:04:38Please.
01:04:38Go ahead.
01:04:40But I make no promises.
01:04:42I want to buy out your remaining 30% strape.
01:04:44Are you insane?
01:04:46That 30% is enough for the rest of your life.
01:04:49How can you sell for just 3 million?
01:04:51Winnie still needs treatment.
01:04:53You've got a child to raise.
01:04:543 million.
01:04:553 million.
01:04:57The exact sum I gave you to start the trading company.
01:04:59So what is this?
01:05:00Atonement?
01:05:01Or are you taking 3 million to prove you did it all on your own?
01:05:04Cedric, calm down.
01:05:05Fine.
01:05:06I'll buy it.
01:05:08My son!
01:05:10Give me my son, El!
01:05:12Winnie.
01:05:12You can't even move right now.
01:05:15Wait till you're better.
01:05:16I want my son now!
01:05:19Give him back!
01:05:19He's mine!
01:05:21You Hales are nothing but liars!
01:05:27Cedric, you liar!
01:05:28What's all this?
01:05:29The child's yours.
01:05:31Can you even take care of him?
01:05:32Then give me my stake in the trading company.
01:05:34My dividends.
01:05:35Every year.
01:05:36You promised me 30%.
01:05:37Would I be like this if it weren't for you?
01:05:39The stake's gone.
01:05:41What did you just say?
01:05:42I sold it.
01:05:44All of it.
01:05:44You sold it.
01:05:46Guess how much I got.
01:05:48I don't want to guess.
01:05:49Give me what's mine!
01:05:513 million gold coins.
01:05:533 million.
01:05:5530% of Hale Trading Company for 3 million.
01:05:58Cedric Hale, have you lost your mind?
01:06:00How are your son and I supposed to live?
01:06:02Isn't this what you wanted, to be Mrs. Hale?
01:06:04Once you're better, we'll go to the church notary office.
01:06:06Make it official.
01:06:07No, I don't want it.
01:06:09Right and wrong, none of that matters anymore.
01:06:12Don't be scared, Winnie.
01:06:13I won't leave you just because you're paralyzed.
01:06:15I'll stay by your side.
01:06:17Forever.
01:06:17You wanted so badly to be with me.
01:06:19Now we can spend every last day tormenting each other.
01:06:23I don't want to marry you.
01:06:24Get away from me!
01:06:25Get away!
01:06:26I'd rather die than spend my life with you.
01:06:30Son.
01:06:31Mother, don't.
01:06:3210 years ago, Tharia gave me 3 million to build Hale Trading Company.
01:06:3510 years later, I sold her back the remaining stake.
01:06:37For the same 3 million, I owed her that.
01:06:39The announcement's made.
01:06:40There's no taking it back.
01:06:43Perhaps it's for the best.
01:06:44You're even now.
01:06:46Lena!
01:06:46It's always Lena!
01:06:47Why does she get everything?
01:06:48Why are you all punishing me?
01:06:49Make her give it back!
01:06:50Keep screaming.
01:06:51You can't move anywhere.
01:06:52You'll tie yourself out eventually.
01:07:02In the name of God, as Duchess of Bennet, I christen this vessel the Lunar Crown.
01:07:06May God grant her calm seas and a bountiful return.
01:07:13Well done, my dear.
01:07:15You did it.
01:07:28Lena!
01:07:29Harlot!
01:07:30Keep causing trouble, and we'll throw you out.
01:07:33You dare come looking for Miss Bennet!
01:07:35Have you no shame?
01:07:37I've lost everything!
01:07:39Why should I care about dignity?
01:07:41Where's that harlot Lena?
01:07:43Lena!
01:07:45Harlot!
01:07:46Bring that harlot here!
01:07:48She has the gall to hold a launch ceremony!
01:07:50That trading company belongs to my husband!
01:07:53You stole it from him!
01:07:54What's going on here?
01:07:56Miss Bennet, this woman has been speaking ill of you.
01:07:59You harlot!
01:08:01Give it back!
01:08:01It was meant for me and my son!
01:08:05Give it back!
01:08:06That was supposed to be mine and my son's!
01:08:08You took a 30% stake in HAL Trading Company for a mere 3 million gold coins!
01:08:14Give it back today, or I'll tell the whole world!
01:08:17I'll make House Bennet a disgrace!
01:08:20Oh, by all means.
01:08:22But why make a scene here, guards?
01:08:24Take Mrs. HAL to the busiest street in the Royal Capital.
01:08:28Let her put on a real show.
01:08:30Lena, you think I won't dare?
01:08:32I'll make Housebirds and the laughing stock over a capital!
01:08:36I'll ruin you!
01:08:38Duchess Bennet is a devil!
01:08:40She took 30% of HAL Trading Company's share for a mere 3 million gold coins!
01:08:45Isn't that Cedric HAL's mistress?
01:08:46She wrecked the Duchess's marriage, lost everything, and now she's playing victim.
01:08:50Didn't HAL Trading Company issue a statement?
01:08:52Cedric Hale sold his stake willingly for 3 million gold?
01:08:54You're all lying!
01:08:55Lena Bennet forced him into it!
01:08:59Claire, are you done making a scene?
01:09:03Cedric took Clarke and left the city after that.
01:09:06I heard she cursed every last HAL on her way out.
01:09:09Years later, Jason told me they've been tormenting each other ever since.
01:09:13They're in their 40s now, but look like they're in their 60s.
01:09:16But none of that concerns me. Not anymore.
01:09:23Grandpa's getting older. I make time for him every day.
01:09:27So he knows his family is right here beside him.
01:09:32He encouraged me to find someone while I'm still young.
01:09:36I said no. He never brought it up again.
01:09:45Let us welcome the new Merchant Guild President, Lena Bennet, for her coronation.
01:09:53Lena, you now command the most trading companies in the realm.
01:09:56I trust you'll lead our nation's commerce to greatness.
01:10:01Lena, share with us your secret to success.
01:10:04Choose the right path. Stay far from the wrong people.
01:10:07And never look back at the road that led you astray.
01:10:12Lena, looking back on your journey, who are you most grateful for?
01:10:18A stable hand. The day he retired to his hometown, he told me a secret.
01:10:22That secret changed my life.
01:10:24It pulled me from the mud, washed me clean, and brought me to where I stand today.
01:10:28What are your plans for the next five years?
01:10:33To double the Bennet Merchant Guild's annual revenue.
01:10:38Some people enter your life so that after the pain you become your strongest armor.
01:10:42Wherever you go from here, may you shine as your most radiant self.
01:10:45To be continued...
01:10:47To be continued...
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