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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.

00:00:10The 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.

00:00:35This 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 silence.

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.

00:01:30Who commands a massive empire.

00:01:32Ruthless, 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 fleas,

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.

00:02:25I can cure it.

00:02:27Do you trust me?

00:02:29I trust you.

00:02:30I draw a small blade,

00:02:32make a precise cut on his finger,

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

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

00:02:37you'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,

00:02:55grab a handful of Jolene's hair across the face.

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

00:03:01Catherine, 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.

00:03:25Jolene paid us to get rid of you.

00:03:27The 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.

00:03:54In their eyes, I'll never measure up to Jolene.

00:03:57So 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.

00:04:17The 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.

00:05:09I take the black card.

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

00:05:13Since Liam offered this, I'm not about to pinch pennies for him.

00:05:16Once 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?

00:05:39Come back.

00:05:40Jolene isn't holding a grudge about you hitting her.

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

00:05:44Who 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?

00:05:58Catherine, 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.

00:06:25A 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?

00:06:45I 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.

00:06:52The 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.

00:07:26I'll bring out the new styles for you.

00:07:30Catherine, what 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?

00:08:04I saw those first.

00:08:07Saw them first, but can't afford them?

00:08:10Maybe?

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 watch 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.

00:08:29The charity gala that weekend is nothing short of spectacular.

00:08:33I enter the hall on Liam's arm.

00:08:35I'm dressed in a wine-red gown, my makeup refined but understated.

00:08:40Tonight, I am not the abandoned daughter of the Brown family.

00:08:43I 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.

00:09:20He 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?

00:09:50Catherine.

00:09:55His words are dripping with authority.

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

00:10:03Catherine, 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.

00:10:25Why exactly should I update you about my personal life?

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

00:10:34Here 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.

00:11:10Excuse me.

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

00:11:19Did you catch that?

00:11:21Liam said it himself.

00:11:23She'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?

00:11:38Judging 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.

00:11:46Is he starting to regret dumping her?

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

00:11:51but I know Jolene's expression must be priceless right now.

00:11:55The 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.

00:12:12Priceless.

00:12:14But I've never been interested in jewelry.

00:12:16No matter how valuable,

00:12:18they're just stones.

00:12:19Just then,

00:12:20I hear a familiar voice.

00:12:22It's Jolene.

00:12:24Austin,

00:12:25this necklace is stunning.

00:12:26I really like it.

00:12:30Austin understands immediately.

00:12:32His eyes grow determined.

00:12:35Huh.

00:12:35Same as always.

00:12:37Whatever Jolene wants,

00:12:38Austin gives her.

00:12:44Once I was jealous.

00:12:46Now,

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.

00:12:57$50 million.

00:13:00$50 million.

00:13:01Sold.

00:13:02Congratulations,

00:13:04Mr. Warren.

00:13:04Liam walks up to the stage

00:13:07and claims the necklace.

00:13:13Then,

00:13:14to everyone's astonishment,

00:13:16he returns to me

00:13:17and fastens the necklace

00:13:19around 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.

00:13:36I reach up and touch the cool gem against my neck.

00:13:42$50 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,

00:13:52you really are something.

00:13:53A few days away

00:13:54and you've already hooked onto Liam.

00:13:56Nothing as impressive

00:13:57as 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.

00:14:12Catherine,

00:14:12even if you dislike me,

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

00:14:15Throwing juice on me?

00:14:17What happened?

00:14:18Declan,

00:14:19it's okay.

00:14:20I must have upset Catherine.

00:14:22Catherine,

00:14:23you 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

00:14:32onto 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

00:14:46just after all the excitement ending.

00:14:48Quite the lesson

00:14:49in the Brown family's manners today.

00:14:52Mr. Warren,

00:14:53this is a misunderstanding.

00:14:56Misunderstanding?

00:14:57There are security cameras here.

00:15:01Review them if clarity is needed.

00:15:04Whispers erupt around them.

00:15:10Jolene's face goes from scarlet

00:15:12to ghostly pale.

00:15:15Let's go.

00:15:16The atmosphere here

00:15:17is suffocating.

00:15:18A fierce satisfaction

00:15:19rising in my chest.

00:15:21This time,

00:15:21I 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

00:15:27was them pushing harder

00:15:28every time.

00:15:28Now,

00:15:29no one could step on me again.

00:15:36The following morning,

00:15:38I walk into the living area

00:15:39and notice Liam

00:15:41is already awake.

00:15:54Good morning.

00:15:56Good morning.

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

00:16:35is 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.

00:16:45But Liam's condition is severe.

00:16:46Many top experts

00:16:48have been stumped.

00:16:49And you?

00:16:49I'm not bothered.

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

00:16:52many times before.

00:16:55We'll see soon enough.

00:16:57Winred,

00:16:57maybe you ought to let

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

00:17:02Liam,

00:17:03are you kidding me?

00:17:04This girl

00:17:04is not just some girl.

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

00:17:07Right now,

00:17:08she's the one keeping me alive.

00:17:09He then turns to me.

00:17:11Can you really fix me?

00:17:15Yes.

00:17:1730 minutes later,

00:17:18I 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

00:17:29with speed and precision.

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

00:17:37Liam's body shivers.

00:17:39And he spits out

00:17:40dark red clotted blood.

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

00:17:48Dr. Brown?

00:17:48How are you feeling now?

00:17:55I feel great.

00:17:57Lighter than I have

00:17:58in a long time.

00:17:59Don't let yourself

00:18:00get too stressed.

00:18:01And most importantly,

00:18:03you'll need to prioritize

00:18:04rest and abstinence.

00:18:07Understood, Dr. Brown.

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

00:18:10Winfred leans in

00:18:11and quietly asks

00:18:12if I can help

00:18:13with his health.

00:18:16I go back to my room

00:18:18and return

00:18:19with a bottle of pills.

00:18:21These are pills

00:18:22for male vitality.

00:18:23One bottle

00:18:24costs $100,000.

00:18:26$100,000?

00:18:27Are these pills

00:18:29made of solid gold?

00:18:30The ingredients are rare

00:18:31and the process

00:18:32is complicated.

00:18:34Quality always demands

00:18:35a premium price.

00:18:36Winfred reluctantly pays.

00:18:38A sports car

00:18:39can be repaired,

00:18:40but if your health fails,

00:18:42no sum of money

00:18:43will grant you

00:18:43a second chance.

00:18:45The following morning,

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

00:18:48my phone buzzles

00:18:49with a call from Austin.

00:18:52Catherine,

00:18:53come back here right now.

00:18:54What is it?

00:18:55You'll find out

00:18:56when you get here.

00:18:57I realize that

00:18:58for the sake of my own peace,

00:18:59cutting all connections

00:19:00with the Brown family

00:19:01is necessary.

00:19:04The mood in the living room

00:19:05is thick with tension.

00:19:11Look who's back.

00:19:13How did you sink so low

00:19:14at your age,

00:19:15becoming someone's mistress?

00:19:18Catherine,

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

00:19:21I'm afraid you're being misled.

00:19:23Who I decide to be with

00:19:25is my own business.

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

00:19:29You're a Brown!

00:19:32Everything you do

00:19:33stains our family's name!

00:19:37Catherine, seriously,

00:19:38do you think Liam

00:19:39would ever give you

00:19:40the time of day?

00:19:41Are you all finished?

00:19:43First,

00:19:44Liam and I have a strictly

00:19:46doctor-patient relationship.

00:19:48Second,

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

00:19:54part of your family.

00:19:55You said you cut ties,

00:19:57so give back

00:19:58the Brown group's shares.

00:20:02Those shares came

00:20:03from Grandpa.

00:20:05You don't have a single

00:20:07right to any of it.

00:20:08I pull out my phone

00:20:09and show them the screen.

00:20:11Since I stepped in,

00:20:13I've been recording

00:20:14all your insults,

00:20:15threats,

00:20:16and schemes

00:20:16to grab the shares.

00:20:18Keep pushing me,

00:20:19and I won't hesitate

00:20:20to hand this over

00:20:21to the press

00:20:22and the law.

00:20:25I put my phone away,

00:20:26feeling nothing.

00:20:28I used to put up

00:20:29with everything

00:20:30you threw at me.

00:20:32Now it's your turn

00:20:33to taste

00:20:34what it feels like

00:20:35to be on the other end

00:20:36of 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

00:20:52before me.

00:20:54She's nearly 50,

00:20:56her face lined

00:20:57with wrinkles,

00:20:58her expression

00:20:59mean and petty.

00:21:00What do you want?

00:21:01You must have money

00:21:03if you're surviving

00:21:03this well.

00:21:04My son needs school fees,

00:21:06and you owe me

00:21:07half a million.

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

00:21:09I'll make a scene

00:21:10outside your place

00:21:11every single day.

00:21:12If you need cash,

00:21:14ask your real daughter,

00:21:15Jolene.

00:21:16I raised you

00:21:17all those years,

00:21:18so you should

00:21:19compensate me.

00:21:20you ungrateful brat.

00:21:22Stay out of my way.

00:21:24Otherwise,

00:21:24I won't hesitate

00:21:25to involve the police

00:21:26and reopening the case

00:21:27about you switching infants.

00:21:29You don't do anything rash.

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

00:21:33Bridget scurries off

00:21:34in panic.

00:21:38Just then,

00:21:39a sleek

00:21:40black Rolls Royce

00:21:41glides to a stop

00:21:42beside me.

00:21:44The window lowers,

00:21:45revealing Liam's

00:21:47handsome face.

00:21:48Do you need a hand?

00:21:50No,

00:21:50it's nothing serious.

00:21:51I've already

00:21:52taken care of it.

00:21:54Get in.

00:21:55It's nearly impossible

00:21:56to catch a taxi here.

00:21:58I hesitate,

00:21:59but eventually

00:21:59get into the car.

00:22:01Bridget's appearance

00:22:02reminds me of one thing.

00:22:04The Brown family's

00:22:05troubles aren't over.

00:22:06That woman's greed

00:22:07is bottomless.

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

00:22:10But that's fine.

00:22:11I'm no longer

00:22:12that little girl

00:22:13who let others

00:22:14push her around.

00:22:16anyone who wants

00:22:17to come after me

00:22:18had better

00:22:19think twice.

00:22:22On the weekend,

00:22:23Gerard asks to meet me

00:22:25at Harborview Genie,

00:22:26a popular restaurant.

00:22:31Catherine?

00:22:32I turn around

00:22:33and my eyes

00:22:34fall on Jaleen,

00:22:35standing with the

00:22:36Browns and the

00:22:37Fultons.

00:22:38Did you hear

00:22:39we'd be here

00:22:40and decide to show up

00:22:41just 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

00:22:48cuts 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

00:22:57the most private,

00:22:58rarely accessible suite

00:22:59in the entire restaurant.

00:23:02How 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

00:23:09rises from his seat.

00:23:12Catherine,

00:23:13you made it.

00:23:14Gerard tells me

00:23:15his uncle has been

00:23:15diagnosed with a brain tumor.

00:23:17He says the required

00:23:18surgery carries

00:23:19an extremely high risk.

00:23:25Start with this medication.

00:23:27Come back in a week

00:23:28for a follow-up.

00:23:28We'll reassess then.

00:23:34Thank you, Catherine.

00:23:36I was sure you'd have

00:23:37a solution.

00:23:38After the meal,

00:23:39Gerard leans forward

00:23:40and asks if I need

00:23:41help 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

00:23:47extremely quiet

00:23:48and private

00:23:49with top-tier security.

00:23:51I'll handle it.

00:23:52I'll find something

00:23:52perfect for you.

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

00:23:54at Aurelis University

00:23:55next 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

00:24:02kidding me!

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

00:24:04and taking care of

00:24:05some personal business.

00:24:06Campus life isn't

00:24:07a bad experience after all.

00:24:11The manager hands me

00:24:12an exclusive premium

00:24:13membership card

00:24:14saying all my expenses here

00:24:16will be on the house

00:24:17from 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.

00:24:51I just stepped out

00:24:52to see who Catherine

00:24:52was 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

00:25:01that way?

00:25:02That ungrateful girl!

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

00:25:07I saw it too.

00:25:09The manager was treating

00:25:10Catherine with a lot

00:25:11of 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.

00:25:19No wonder she's trying

00:25:20to distance herself

00:25:21from us.

00:25:28Pathetic and disgraceful.

00:25:32Who knows what kind

00:25:34of company she's keeping now?

00:25:36Jolene's heart swells

00:25:37with secret satisfaction.

00:25:39I have burned my bridges

00:25:40with the family for good.

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

00:25:45one and only daughter now.

00:25:47The dinner finally ends

00:25:49and the two families

00:25:50part way at the

00:25:51restaurant entrance.

00:25:53When an unexpected

00:25:54grating 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,

00:26:11your younger brother

00:26:13needs money for school.

00:26:15maybe you could

00:26:16help us out?

00:26:20I don't have time

00:26:21for this ridiculous farce.

00:26:22Take this

00:26:23and never show

00:26:24your face around 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

00:26:34her place.

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

00:26:37My parents already

00:26:38paid you enough

00:26:39to 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

00:26:52for has finally arrived.

00:26:54My first day

00:26:54reporting to

00:26:55Ararius University.

00:27:09Jolene,

00:27:10is this your sister?

00:27:11Since when

00:27:12does Ararius University

00:27:13let random nobodies

00:27:14walk in?

00:27:15Well,

00:27:15isn't this a lovely

00:27:16coincidence,

00:27:17Jolene?

00:27:18Looks like we're going

00:27:19to 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

00:27:28and Professor Lambert Carter

00:27:29steps through the door.

00:27:31He'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

00:27:39peer-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

00:27:53what 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 and 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,

00:28:29just a few days away,

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

00:28:32catching everyone's attention.

00:28:34Jolene,

00:28:35she'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.

00:29:00Catherine!

00:29:01You can't just touch

00:29:02people like that!

00:29:02Jolene,

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

00:29:05If 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.

00:29:15The 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

00:29:41Aurelius University

00:29:42to check in.

00:29:43Also took a look

00:29:44at 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

00:29:51has leveled out.

00:29:52It won't interfere

00:29:53with 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

00:30:03perfectly.

00:30:04a thin mist

00:30:05curling through the room.

00:30:08It's ready?

00:30:10Liam walks toward

00:30:11the treatment area

00:30:12unbuttoning his shirt

00:30:14as 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?

00:30:29Feeling 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

00:30:38moments 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 Lombert.

00:30:59Perfect timing.

00:31:01I've been wrestling

00:31:01with this data all morning.

00:31:02Come check this out.

00:31:08The two of us

00:31:09slip effortlessly

00:31:10into a heated discussion.

00:31:20Professor Carter

00:31:20sorry 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

00:31:31who 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.

00:31:39Enough!

00:31:40Jolene

00:31:40I don't know

00:31:41what you're trying

00:31:42to 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

00:32:11step outside.

00:32:19In that moment

00:32:21I knew

00:32:21I'd found someone

00:32:22who saw me

00:32:23not the lies

00:32:24they spread

00:32:25about 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

00:32:39the girl next to me

00:32:40her cheek

00:32:42marked by a dark

00:32:42birthmark.

00:32:44Hi

00:32:45I'm

00:32:46Claudia Norris.

00:32:51Well well

00:32:52what do we have here?

00:32:53One caught attention

00:32:55by pure chance

00:32:56and 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.

00:33:04Oh come on everyone

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

00:33:08Professor Carter

00:33:08thinks the world

00:33:09of Catherine.

00:33:13So she's really

00:33:14riding Professor Carter's

00:33:15coattails to get

00:33:15into med school?

00:33:16how pathetic.

00:33:18Oh wow

00:33:19Catherine your shoes

00:33:20they're the exact

00:33:21same as 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.

00:33:44I feel like

00:33:45being judged

00:33:45in a high society

00:33:46party.

00:33:48The murmur

00:33:48in the room

00:33:49quickly grows

00:33:50into a loud buzz.

00:33:52Most of them

00:33:53were convinced

00:33:54the shoes

00:33:54on my feet

00:33:55were fake.

00:33:56Hey Catherine

00:33:57if you like

00:33:58those 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

00:34:05pretty selective.

00:34:06I don't wear

00:34:07other people's shoes.

00:34:08Besides

00:34:09we still

00:34:10don't actually

00:34:11know who's

00:34:11rocking the fakes

00:34:12do we?

00:34:14I slowed

00:34:15my movements

00:34:16deliberately

00:34:16lifted my foot

00:34:17and aimed

00:34:18the heel

00:34:19straight at the crowd.

00:34:20Is that

00:34:21real?

00:34:22Of course.

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

00:34:24Every pair

00:34:25designed by

00:34:26Futures Lead Designer

00:34:27Allen Lewis

00:34:28comes with

00:34:29a unique

00:34:30serial number

00:34:31and the

00:34:32designer's initials

00:34:33AL

00:34:34engraved

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

00:34:43have a look

00:34:43inside your

00:34:44own heel

00:34:45I'm not scared

00:34:46she raises her foot

00:34:47and turns the

00:34:48inside of the heel

00:34:48toward everyone

00:34:49it's empty

00:34:54impossible

00:34:55my shoes

00:34:56are real

00:34:57the marks

00:34:57are just

00:34:58worn down

00:34:58from use

00:34:59you can barely

00:35:00see it now

00:35:01oh really

00:35:03Futures

00:35:03anti-counterfeit

00:35:04system is one of

00:35:05the most advanced

00:35:05in the world

00:35:06unless the shoes

00:35:07are completely

00:35:08wrecked

00:35:09the serial number

00:35:10doesn't just

00:35:10disappear

00:35:11want to check

00:35:12right now

00:35:13no

00:35:13that won't be

00:35:14necessary

00:35:14I must have

00:35:15just made a

00:35:15mistake

00:35:17you wanted to

00:35:18embarrass me

00:35:19in front of

00:35:19everyone

00:35:20Jolene

00:35:21you seem to

00:35:22forget

00:35:22what I do

00:35:23best is tear

00:35:24apart cheap

00:35:25facades like

00:35:25yours

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

00:35:37Jolene what's

00:35:38going on

00:35:38did someone

00:35:39mess with you

00:35:39Austin

00:35:40those limited

00:35:42edition shoes

00:35:42you got for me

00:35:45Catherine showed

00:35:46up wearing the

00:35:46exact same pair

00:35:47and accused

00:35:48mine of being

00:35:49fake

00:35:51showtime

00:35:57Catherine wait

00:36:04what gives you

00:36:05the right to

00:36:05accuse Jolene's

00:36:06shoes of

00:36:07be fake

00:36:11just take the

00:36:12shoes to the

00:36:13store for

00:36:13verification

00:36:14verify them

00:36:15who do you

00:36:16think you

00:36:16are

00:36:25lucky for me

00:36:27future's black

00:36:27gold members

00:36:28get priority

00:36:29verification

00:36:31the future

00:36:32black card

00:36:32how the hell

00:36:33does she have

00:36:34that

00:36:34Austin

00:36:35let's just

00:36:35get this

00:36:36over with

00:36:42no forget

00:36:43it

00:36:43this isn't

00:36:44worth the

00:36:44headache

00:36:45let's just

00:36:45go home

00:37:01what's going

00:37:02on here

00:37:04Liam gets

00:37:05out of the

00:37:05car

00:37:06moving with

00:37:06authority

00:37:11they look

00:37:12at him

00:37:12nervously

00:37:13like rats

00:37:14looking at

00:37:14a cat

00:37:16Mr. Warren

00:37:17is everything

00:37:18alright

00:37:20Mr. Warren

00:37:21it's nothing

00:37:22serious

00:37:22Catherine

00:37:23just

00:37:24insisted

00:37:25my shoes

00:37:25weren't

00:37:25real

00:37:30do you need

00:37:31any help

00:37:31no it's fine

00:37:32nothing to worry

00:37:33about

00:37:35Mr. Warren

00:37:36this is a

00:37:37private

00:37:37family matter

00:37:38family matter

00:37:39if Catherine

00:37:41if Catherine's

00:37:41involved

00:37:42it's my

00:37:43business

00:37:43too

00:37:47let's go

00:37:48dinner's

00:37:49waiting

00:37:56your turn

00:37:56is over

00:37:57fake shoes

00:37:59always end up

00:37:59rubbing the

00:38:00heel raw

00:38:01you might

00:38:02want to

00:38:02change

00:38:02yours

00:38:12I feel

00:38:12a quiet

00:38:13thrill

00:38:13of

00:38:13satisfaction

00:38:14you thought

00:38:15you could

00:38:15humiliate me

00:38:16with fake

00:38:16shoes

00:38:16look how

00:38:17that

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

00:38:39the next afternoon

00:38:41I wheel a small

00:38:43suitcase to my

00:38:44new home

00:38:44Sterling Haven

00:38:45just as I step

00:38:47out of the car

00:38:48Catherine

00:38:49a familiar voice

00:38:50calls out

00:38:51behind me

00:38:52I turn

00:38:53and see

00:38:54Declan and

00:38:54Jolene

00:38:55standing not

00:38:56far away

00:38:57what's going

00:38:58on here

00:38:58why are you

00:39:00at this place

00:39:00Catherine

00:39:01why are you

00:39:02hauling a

00:39:03suitcase here

00:39:04are you sure

00:39:05you haven't

00:39:05gotten the

00:39:06wrong place

00:39:06this is

00:39:07Sterling Haven

00:39:09if you don't

00:39:09want the

00:39:09security guards

00:39:10kicking you

00:39:11out you

00:39:11better leave

00:39:12I live here

00:39:13so yeah

00:39:14I'm pretty

00:39:14sure I

00:39:15know my

00:39:15own

00:39:15address

00:39:15your

00:39:16home

00:39:17wait

00:39:18are you

00:39:19working here

00:39:19like on

00:39:20the staff

00:39:20I can't

00:39:21help but

00:39:21laugh

00:39:22Jolene

00:39:23your

00:39:23imagination

00:39:23is wild

00:39:24so tell

00:39:25me

00:39:25what about

00:39:26you two

00:39:26are you

00:39:27here to

00:39:28apply for

00:39:28janitor

00:39:29or security

00:39:30jobs

00:39:30Declan and

00:39:31I are here

00:39:32looking for

00:39:32a place

00:39:33to settle

00:39:33down

00:39:34our wedding

00:39:35apartment

00:39:35actually

00:39:37I calmly

00:39:38reach into

00:39:38my bag

00:39:39and pull

00:39:39out an

00:39:40access card

00:39:43tapping it

00:39:44against the

00:39:44reader

00:39:47a beep

00:39:48confirms

00:39:49access

00:39:52Declan and

00:39:53Jolene

00:39:53freeze in

00:39:54shock

00:39:57just

00:39:58moved into

00:39:58sterling

00:39:59haven

00:39:59and the

00:40:00silence

00:40:00of the

00:40:00night

00:40:01was

00:40:01shattered

00:40:04there's a

00:40:04race tomorrow

00:40:05evening

00:40:05the prize is

00:40:06huge

00:40:07feeling the

00:40:08itch

00:40:09who's

00:40:09racing

00:40:11the same

00:40:12arrogant group

00:40:12of wealthy

00:40:13young men

00:40:14they've been

00:40:15throwing challenges

00:40:15at Evora

00:40:17oh

00:40:19and 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

00:40:24plus 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

00:40:40towards the

00:40:40racetrack in

00:40:41the suburb

00:40:56I signed

00:40:57that name

00:40:57the one

00:40:59they both

00:40:59dread

00:40:59and go

00:41:00mad over

00:41:05oh

00:41:06it's

00:41:06Evora

00:41:06our

00:41:07idol

00:41:07Evora

00:41:08has

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

00:41:20for a

00:41:20small race

00:41:20like this

00:41:29just then

00:41:30that flashy

00:41:31blue

00:41:31GTR

00:41:32pulled up

00:41:32right in

00:41:33front of me

00:41:36Catherine

00:41:38what are you

00:41:38doing here

00:41:40this isn't a

00:41:41playground for

00:41:41careless drivers

00:41:45if trash

00:41:46like you

00:41:46is allowed

00:41:47here

00:41:47why

00:41:48shouldn't

00:41:48I be

00:41:52explain

00:41:53yourself

00:41:57as if

00:41:58I'm going

00:41:58to

00:42:01as expected

00:42:02he got angry

00:42:03out of

00:42:04embarrassment

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 on

00:42:11someone in

00:42:11public

00:42:11that's a bad

00:42:13look

00:42:13let go

00:42:14don't you

00:42:14know

00:42:14who I

00:42:15am

00:42:19whoever

00:42:20you are

00:42:20if you

00:42:20touch

00:42:21Catherine

00:42:21again

00:42:23you'll

00:42:23regret it

00:42:27we'll

00:42:27settle this

00:42:28on the

00:42:28race

00:42:28course

00:42:29hopefully

00:42:30you don't

00:42:30crash out

00:42:31in the

00:42:31first

00:42:31round

00:42:33the

00:42:34signal

00:42:34light

00:42:34blinks

00:42:35on

00:42:35and the

00:42:35five

00:42:36engines

00:42:36roar

00:42:36to

00:42:36life

00:42:37the

00:42:37green

00:42:37light

00:42:37flashes

00:42:38and

00:42:38Jackson's

00:42:39GTR

00:42:39shoots

00:42:40forward

00:42:40at the

00:42:41first

00:42:41corner

00:42:41I

00:42:42execute

00:42:42a

00:42:43drift

00:42:43unlike

00:42:43anything

00:42:44he's

00:42:44ever

00:42:44seen

00:42:44and

00:42:45pull

00:42:45ahead

00:42:45the

00:42:46next

00:42:46stretch

00:42:46of

00:42:46the

00:42:47track

00:42:47turns

00:42:47into

00:42:48a

00:42:48full-on

00:42:48display

00:42:49of

00:42:49my

00:42:49skill

00:42:55I

00:42:55flow

00:42:55through

00:42:56every

00:42:56bed

00:42:56as if

00:42:56I

00:42:56designed

00:42:57them

00:42:57myself

00:43:00it's

00:43:00Yvera

00:43:01she's

00:43:02really

00:43:02the

00:43:02legendary

00:43:03Yvera

00:43:10my

00:43:11gray

00:43:11car

00:43:11shoots

00:43:12through

00:43:12the

00:43:12final

00:43:13stretch

00:43:13and

00:43:13crosses

00:43:14the

00:43:14finish

00:43:14line

00:43:15first

00:43:28I

00:43:28push

00:43:28open

00:43:29the

00:43:29door

00:43:29and pull

00:43:29off

00:43:30my

00:43:30helmet

00:43:30my

00:43:30ponytail

00:43:31swinging

00:43:31in the

00:43:32breeze

00:43:35my face

00:43:36stays

00:43:36calm

00:43:37showing

00:43:37no

00:43:38excitement

00:43:47you

00:43:48you're

00:43:50really

00:43:50Avora

00:43:54tell

00:43:54me

00:43:55who's

00:43:56the

00:43:56idiot

00:43:57now

00:43:59so

00:44:00you

00:44:00were

00:44:00tricking

00:44:01us

00:44:01this

00:44:01whole

00:44:01time

00:44:02on

00:44:02the

00:44:02day

00:44:03I

00:44:03returned

00:44:03I

00:44:04told

00:44:04all

00:44:04of

00:44:04you

00:44:05I

00:44:05liked

00:44:05racing

00:44:06but

00:44:07not

00:44:07a

00:44:07single

00:44:07one

00:44:07of

00:44:07you

00:44:08ever

00:44:08bothered

00:44:08to

00:44:08listen

00:44:11I

00:44:12step

00:44:12around

00:44:12Jackson

00:44:13and

00:44:13walk

00:44:13off

00:44:13without

00:44:14looking

00:44:14back

00:44:19I

00:44:19never

00:44:19wanted

00:44:19to

00:44:20flaunt

00:44:20being

00:44:20Yivara

00:44:22but

00:44:22since

00:44:23you

00:44:23kept

00:44:23pushing

00:44:23now

00:44:24you

00:44:24get

00:44:24to

00:44:25see

00:44:25who

00:44:25the

00:44:25real

00:44:25Catherine

00:44:26Brown

00:44:26really

00:44:27is

00:44:50he

00:44:51drops

00:44:51the

00:44:51video

00:44:52into

00:44:52the

00:44:52group

00:44:52chat

00:44:52and

00:44:53tags

00:44:53Liam

00:44:53directly

00:44:58Liam

00:44:59you

00:44:59have

00:44:59to

00:44:59see

00:44:59this

00:45:00I

00:45:00swear

00:45:00it

00:45:01will

00:45:01knock

00:45:01you

00:45:01sideways

00:45:01please

00:45:02nothing

00:45:03on

00:45:03earth

00:45:04surprises

00:45:04Liam

00:45:05what

00:45:06nonsense

00:45:06are

00:45:07you

00:45:07stirring

00:45:07up

00:45:07now

00:45:14Liam

00:45:14opens

00:45:15the

00:45:15video

00:45:15sees

00:45:16me

00:45:16stepping

00:45:17out

00:45:17of

00:45:17the

00:45:17gray

00:45:17car

00:45:18and

00:45:18a

00:45:19flicker

00:45:19of

00:45:19real

00:45:19shock

00:45:20crosses

00:45:20eyes

00:45:22it's

00:45:22her

00:45:27okay

00:45:27I'm

00:45:28genuinely

00:45:28blown

00:45:29away

00:45:29Liam

00:45:30what

00:45:30kind

00:45:30of

00:45:30divine

00:45:31helper

00:45:31do

00:45:31you

00:45:31have

00:45:31in

00:45:32your

00:45:32life

00:45:32this

00:45:32woman

00:45:33is

00:45:33pure

00:45:33magic

00:45:34told

00:45:34you

00:45:35I

00:45:35knew

00:45:35even

00:45:36Liam

00:45:36couldn't

00:45:36stay

00:45:36calm

00:45:37after

00:45:37this

00:45:54Catherine

00:45:55just how

00:45:56much

00:45:56are you

00:45:56still

00:45:56hiding

00:46:02the next

00:46:02day

00:46:03I walk

00:46:03into the

00:46:04classroom

00:46:06Catherine

00:46:07I got

00:46:07you

00:46:08your

00:46:08favorite

00:46:08coffee

00:46:08I

00:46:09smile

00:46:09and pull

00:46:10out a

00:46:10delicate

00:46:11porcelain

00:46:11bottle

00:46:12from my

00:46:12bag

00:46:14apply this

00:46:14ointment

00:46:15to the

00:46:15spot

00:46:15before bed

00:46:17you should

00:46:18see results

00:46:18in about a

00:46:19month

00:46:19thank you so

00:46:20much

00:46:20Catherine

00:46:20do you

00:46:21really think

00:46:22it will

00:46:22work

00:46:22a mocking

00:46:23laugh cuts

00:46:24through the

00:46:24air

00:46:25consistency

00:46:26is the

00:46:26key

00:46:26I'm

00:46:27confident

00:46:28it'll

00:46:28heal

00:46:31seriously

00:46:32you

00:46:33actually

00:46:33think

00:46:34a

00:46:34homemade

00:46:34cream

00:46:35will

00:46:35magically

00:46:35make

00:46:35you

00:46:35beautiful

00:46:36my eyes

00:46:37darken

00:46:37as I

00:46:38fix

00:46:38page

00:46:38with a

00:46:39piercing

00:46:39stare

00:46:40apologize

00:46:42why should

00:46:43I apologize

00:46:44I'm just

00:46:44speaking the

00:46:45truth

00:46:46Catherine

00:46:47page can

00:46:48be a bit

00:46:48blunt

00:46:49she didn't

00:46:50mean to

00:46:50be hurtful

00:46:52page was

00:46:52only trying

00:46:53to warn

00:46:53you

00:46:54the

00:46:54ointments

00:46:55you're

00:46:55handing out

00:46:55aren't

00:46:56officially

00:46:56approved

00:46:57if

00:46:58Claudian's

00:46:58condition

00:46:59gets

00:46:59worse

00:46:59that

00:47:01could

00:47:01cause

00:47:01a

00:47:01big

00:47:01problem

00:47:02it's

00:47:02to

00:47:02heal

00:47:03not

00:47:03harm

00:47:04why

00:47:05do

00:47:05you

00:47:05jump

00:47:05to

00:47:05conclusions

00:47:06without

00:47:06a

00:47:06shred

00:47:07of

00:47:07proof

00:47:12tell

00:47:12me

00:47:12have

00:47:13you

00:47:13ever

00:47:13actually

00:47:14tested

00:47:14these

00:47:14ointments

00:47:15yourself

00:47:15Claudian

00:47:16use

00:47:17your

00:47:17ointment

00:47:17without

00:47:18any

00:47:18worries

00:47:18if

00:47:19anything

00:47:20happens

00:47:20I

00:47:20will

00:47:21take

00:47:21full

00:47:21responsibility

00:47:23Jolene

00:47:23Brown

00:47:24my

00:47:24medical

00:47:25skills

00:47:25aren't

00:47:25something

00:47:25outers

00:47:26to

00:47:26question

00:47:32Catherine

00:47:32I

00:47:33believe

00:47:33in

00:47:33you

00:47:33just

00:47:34as

00:47:34the

00:47:35school

00:47:35day

00:47:35wraps

00:47:35up

00:47:36rain

00:47:36suddenly

00:47:36begins

00:47:37pouring

00:47:37down

00:47:37in

00:47:37heavy

00:47:38sheets

00:47:38I

00:47:39had

00:47:39anticipated

00:47:39this

00:47:40so an

00:47:40umbrella

00:47:41is tucked

00:47:41safely

00:47:42in

00:47:42my

00:47:42bag

00:47:42pulling

00:47:43it

00:47:43out

00:47:43I

00:47:44open

00:47:44it

00:47:44and

00:47:44step

00:47:44out

00:47:45into

00:47:45the

00:47:45downpour

00:47:47Catherine

00:47:47wait

00:47:48can I

00:47:49share

00:47:49your

00:47:49umbrella

00:47:49with

00:47:49you

00:47:50no

00:47:52I

00:47:52turn

00:47:53around

00:47:53and

00:47:53see

00:47:53Jolene

00:47:54huddled

00:47:54beneath

00:47:54my

00:47:55umbrella

00:47:56without

00:47:57another

00:47:57word

00:47:58I

00:47:58turn

00:47:59and

00:47:59walk

00:47:59away

00:47:59before

00:48:00long

00:48:01the

00:48:01rain

00:48:01soaks

00:48:02her

00:48:02to

00:48:02the

00:48:02bone

00:48:05Catherine

00:48:05it's

00:48:06pouring

00:48:07out

00:48:07here

00:48:07I

00:48:08just

00:48:08wanted

00:48:08to

00:48:09walk

00:48:09with

00:48:09you

00:48:09for

00:48:09a

00:48:09bit

00:48:10Jolene

00:48:11is

00:48:11left

00:48:11standing

00:48:11there

00:48:12stunned

00:48:16I

00:48:16already

00:48:16said

00:48:17no

00:48:17my

00:48:18umbrella

00:48:18is

00:48:18too

00:48:18small

00:48:19for

00:48:19two

00:48:20and

00:48:21honestly

00:48:21I'm

00:48:21not

00:48:22comfortable

00:48:22being

00:48:22that

00:48:22close

00:48:23to

00:48:23anyone

00:48:24Jolene

00:48:24is

00:48:25furious

00:48:25a

00:48:26sleek

00:48:26black

00:48:26car

00:48:27rolls

00:48:27to

00:48:27a

00:48:27slow

00:48:28stop

00:48:28at

00:48:28the

00:48:28gate

00:48:28it's

00:48:29Austin's

00:48:34Austin

00:48:36Jolene

00:48:37how did

00:48:38you get

00:48:38this

00:48:38soaked

00:48:38didn't

00:48:39you

00:48:39bring

00:48:39an

00:48:39umbrella

00:48:39you'll

00:48:40catch

00:48:40a

00:48:40cold

00:48:41like

00:48:41this

00:48:41he

00:48:42glances

00:48:42out

00:48:42the

00:48:42window

00:48:43just

00:48:43in

00:48:43time

00:48:44to

00:48:44see

00:48:44me

00:48:44walking

00:48:44past

00:48:45holding

00:48:45my

00:48:45umbrella

00:48:47Catherine

00:48:47you had

00:48:48an

00:48:48umbrella

00:48:48why didn't

00:48:49you share

00:48:49it with

00:48:49Jolene

00:48:57do you

00:48:58really think

00:48:58we're close

00:48:59enough

00:48:59for that

00:49:01Catherine

00:49:03Jolene

00:49:03is family

00:49:04look at

00:49:04her

00:49:05she's

00:49:05drenched

00:49:05you had

00:49:06an

00:49:06umbrella

00:49:07and didn't

00:49:07even

00:49:07think

00:49:08to

00:49:08help

00:49:08her

00:49:11do

00:49:12have

00:49:12any

00:49:12idea

00:49:13how

00:49:13cruel

00:49:13that

00:49:13looks

00:49:14exactly

00:49:14Jolene

00:49:15soaked

00:49:15because Catherine

00:49:16abandoned

00:49:17her she went way too far

00:49:19before I speak a nearby student steps in

00:49:22please I saw Jolene give her umbrella to someone else just to look noble and then she tried to free

00:49:26float it off Catherine Catherine didn't want to share so what stop trying to guilt trip her

00:49:31So what the rain was pouring sharing wouldn't kill her Catherine's Catherine's just being selfish

00:49:38Paige please you don't even know what happened Jolene gave her umbrella away just to look generous

00:49:42Austin that's not what happened I only wanted to get closer to her

00:49:48I didn't realize

00:49:49I didn't realize she disliked me so much

00:49:50keep your little performances away from me

00:49:52don't test me

00:50:06in the classroom I sit quietly at my desk

00:50:09flipping through my notes

00:50:10Catherine I heard Jolene's really sick today

00:50:12she didn't come to class

00:50:13rain and cold

00:50:14it's pretty normal to feel under the weather afterward

00:50:16a loud commotion erupts at the classroom entrance

00:50:20feel satisfied now Catherine

00:50:22Jolene's in the hospital with a high fever

00:50:24all because you wouldn't share your stupid umbrella

00:50:26I calmly shut my notebook and rise to my feet

00:50:29a chilly

00:50:30razor-thin smile forms on my lips

00:50:33she's sick

00:50:34and that's supposed to be my responsibility?

00:50:37is this seriously your reaction?

00:50:39Jolene's hospitalized

00:50:40and you're standing here tossing out sarcastic comments?

00:50:42and what exactly does her hospital stale have to do with me?

00:50:45did I make her give away her umbrella?

00:50:47or did I physically send her into the storm?

00:50:50you!

00:50:51and honestly if she were sick enough to be hospitalized

00:50:54would she really have the energy to publicize it to the entire school?

00:50:58I asked her personally

00:50:59great

00:51:00tell me which hospital she's at

00:51:02I'll arrange for top clear specialists to check on her

00:51:06I begin dialing

00:51:07and Paige immediately panics

00:51:10no!

00:51:10you don't have to do that!

00:51:12Jolene said she only needs rest

00:51:16how did you figure out she was faking?

00:51:19I've watched her pull the same act more times than I can count

00:51:23on the weekend

00:51:25Claudian asks me to go shopping with her

00:51:28we pause in front of dessert shop

00:51:31across from a famous brand boutique

00:51:33Jolene is there too

00:51:38oh look who it is Catherine

00:51:40fancy seeing you here

00:51:41shopping too huh?

00:51:44what's the matter?

00:51:44didn't expect to see you in a place like this?

00:51:47this isn't some place for just anyone

00:51:49bet that ice cream cost you half a day's wages?

00:51:52Jolene steps forward

00:51:53and accidentally splashes her coffee onto my white dress

00:51:58oh no Catherine!

00:51:59I'm so sorry!

00:52:01I tripped!

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

00:52:03I look down at the stains on my dress

00:52:05my eyes turning cold

00:52:11do you even know how much this dress costs?

00:52:13it's just a dress

00:52:14I can buy you a new one

00:52:18she pulls two hundred dollars

00:52:20and tosses them at me

00:52:23use this to get yourself a new one

00:52:25I look at the ice cream in my hand

00:52:32and press it onto Jolene's face

00:52:36oops!

00:52:37sorry!

00:52:38my hand just slipped

00:52:39it's just a little mess

00:52:41a quick wipe and you'll be fine

00:52:43Jolene screams

00:52:47what on earth are you doing?

00:52:49are you crazy?

00:52:51Anne steps out of the fitting room

00:52:52and gasps at Jolene's appearance

00:53:00Jolene!

00:53:01what on earth happened to you?

00:53:03mom, it's all my fault

00:53:05I accidentally spilled coffee on Catherine's dress

00:53:09I've already paid her back

00:53:11but she's acting like it's not enough

00:53:23Anne pulls a thick wad of cash from her purse

00:53:28Catherine, don't push this further

00:53:30if it's money you want, apologize to Jolene

00:53:33not nearly enough

00:53:36yes, this is our anniversary edition

00:53:39it retails for $180,000

00:53:41and is completely sold out

00:53:43either pay me three times its value

00:53:45or I'll report this

00:53:47as intentional property damage to the police

00:53:50who said we wouldn't compensate?

00:53:53she reluctantly writes a check

00:53:55thank you

00:53:56take it

00:53:57this is like burning money

00:53:59next time, I won't bother negotiating

00:54:02I'll go straight to the police

00:54:03I feel a deep, satisfying pleasure

00:54:06$540,000

00:54:07that's going to sting for a while

00:54:09back in the Brown family

00:54:11I let you walk all over me

00:54:13I swallowed every insult

00:54:15not anymore

00:54:15from now on

00:54:17every single debt

00:54:18gets paid back with interest

00:54:20after the meal

00:54:21I wave goodbye to Claudian

00:54:23at the restaurant's entrance

00:54:29I've only walked a short distance

00:54:31when a terrified scream

00:54:32cuts through the air

00:54:35someone help

00:54:36is there a doctor here?

00:54:38I turn towards the commotion

00:54:39and see a well-dressed woman

00:54:41kneeling beside an elderly woman

00:54:43who has collapsed

00:54:44I push through the crowd

00:54:46and kneel down to examine her

00:54:52ma'am, don't panic

00:54:53does she have a history

00:54:54of heart disease?

00:54:55yes

00:54:57she has coronary heart disease

00:55:01I reach into my bag

00:55:02and pull out a small bottle

00:55:04of nitroglycerin pills

00:55:05I slide a tablet under her tongue

00:55:08and begin CPR

00:55:22after several long minutes

00:55:24the elderly woman

00:55:25lets out a faint groan

00:55:28paramedics arrive

00:55:29and take over

00:55:32very professional

00:55:33you've brought us precious time

00:55:36which hospital do you work at?

00:55:38I have to thank you properly

00:55:44I'm still a student

00:55:46helping people

00:55:47is just something

00:55:47I have to do

00:55:54I quietly gather my things

00:55:56and slip away

00:55:57while the crowd

00:55:58watches with admiration

00:55:59the next morning

00:56:00I intentionally

00:56:01leave home early

00:56:02but the Browns

00:56:03are already lying in wait

00:56:05at the school entrance

00:56:08Catherine

00:56:11Jolene plunges to hug me

00:56:12but I smoothly dodge her

00:56:15Catherine

00:56:15come home with me

00:56:17your grandmother's back

00:56:19and wants to see you

00:56:23sorry but I don't really

00:56:25know you people

00:56:25we don't have time

00:56:27for your nonsense

00:56:27you're coming home

00:56:28with us today

00:56:32since it's the busiest time

00:56:34for students arriving

00:56:35a bunch of curious students

00:56:37have already stopped

00:56:38to watch

00:56:41a sleek black Bentley

00:56:42eases to a stop

00:56:43right beside us

00:56:44the window lowers smoothly

00:56:46and Liam's sharply

00:56:48contoured face

00:56:49comes into view

00:56:52Catherine

00:56:53get in the car

00:56:59I've got class

00:57:00in a few minutes

00:57:01what brings you here

00:57:02so early

00:57:05they 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

00:57:13for his response

00:57:14I simply turn

00:57:15and leave

00:57:19the Browns erupt

00:57:20the moment I brush

00:57:21past them

00:57:22like they're strangers

00:57:23on the street

00:57:24are we seriously

00:57:25letting that girl

00:57:26walk all over us

00:57:28she might ignore us

00:57:29but someone else

00:57:30can get through to her

00:57:31she won't dare skip

00:57:33her grandmother's

00:57:33birthday banquet

00:57:37she'll show up

00:57:38for that

00:57:38after my classes

00:57:39wrap up

00:57:40I head home

00:57:41ready to relax

00:57:42until my phone

00:57:43starts buzzing

00:57:43in my pocket

00:57:48Catherine

00:57:48I'm sending you

00:57:49an address

00:57:50come eat with us

00:57:50they've got all

00:57:51your favorites

00:57:52and there's a surprise

00:57:53for you too

00:57:54I hop into a cab

00:57:55take the elevator up

00:57:57and text Jared

00:58:00which room

00:58:01are you guys in

00:58:03the elevator doors

00:58:05slide open

00:58:05and I walk out

00:58:06my eyes glued

00:58:07to my phone

00:58:10before I can take

00:58:11two steps

00:58:12a hand suddenly

00:58:13pulls me aside

00:58:14so this is who

00:58:15you really are

00:58:16waiting all this time

00:58:17just to pull this

00:58:18you followed me here

00:58:20Declan

00:58:20of course

00:58:22what

00:58:22touched a nerve

00:58:24you show up

00:58:25where I hang out

00:58:26hoping I'll notice

00:58:26you again

00:58:28Catherine

00:58:29you really haven't

00:58:30changed

00:58:30still using the same

00:58:32desperate tricks

00:58:33isn't she that

00:58:33brown family daughter

00:58:34the one they

00:58:34recently reclaimed

00:58:35yep

00:58:36looks like she's

00:58:37still running

00:58:37after Declan

00:58:37like always

00:58:38Declan

00:58:38drop the ego

00:58:39I'm here for

00:58:39someone else

00:58:40you don't even

00:58:40make the top

00:58:41hundred

00:58:41stop acting

00:58:42like the world

00:58:43revolves around you

00:58:45aha so I got

00:58:46to you

00:58:47that's why

00:58:48you're biting back

00:58:49do me a favor

00:58:50and stay away

00:58:51I don't want

00:58:52anyone assuming

00:58:52we have his

00:58:53I stride toward

00:58:57the highest tier

00:58:57private suite

00:58:58without looking back

00:59:07whoa

00:59:08what happened

00:59:09to you

00:59:13I'm fine

00:59:23Catherine

00:59:23wait till you

00:59:25see this

00:59:35hold on

00:59:36is that

00:59:37yep

00:59:38the one from

00:59:39the Veritas

00:59:39auction last

00:59:40month

00:59:40you kept

00:59:41staring at it

00:59:42so I figured

00:59:43I'd just buy

00:59:43the damn

00:59:44thing for you

00:59:45thanks

00:59:46Gerald

00:59:46hey

00:59:47don't go

00:59:48formal on me

00:59:49something like

00:59:50this deserves

00:59:51an owner

00:59:51who actually

00:59:52gets it

01:00:18ask

01:00:19Catherine

01:00:19I 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?

01:00:32Her birthday banquet is next week.

01:00:34She actually called me earlier

01:00:36and told me to ask you to come.

01:00:38Auntie,

01:00:39I'm no longer part of the Brown family.

01:00:42Catherine, please.

01:00:44She'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 Amelia'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

01:01:16in a blush-pink couture gown.

01:01:19Low whispers swirl around the gathered guests

01:01:21about how shabby I look.

01:01:24Lawrence'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.

01:02:18Huh?

01:02:19To give Grandma a fake?

01:02:21That's just disrespectful.

01:02:24Catherine?

01:02:24Fake?

01:02:25Catherine, don't you realize how humiliating this is for our family?

01:02:32Amid the crowd's murmurs and accusations,

01:02:34I stay composed.

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

01:02:43On what proof?

01:02:45Maybe 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.

01:03:00It's the real deal.

01:03:01A knowing smile curves my lips.

01:03:04As 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!

01:03:35Pulling 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.

01:04:28I'm okay.

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

01:04:35Not long after, friends call Justina 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.

01:05:03She 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.

01:06:10A few moments later, I hear faint, uneven footsteps outside the door.

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

01:06:20The door creaks open slowly.

01:06:25Getting 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, folding over and wrigling on the carpet.

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

01:06:49I ease into the corner just outside, ready to watch.

01:06:52Not long after, Jolene appears, sneaking cautiously down the hall.

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

01:07:21Man, 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!

01:07:28I'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!

01:07:41Help!

01:07:42Let me go!

01:07:45After closing the door behind me, I calmly make my way back to the banquet hall.

01:07:50Sophia, who had earlier stood by my side, approaches 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, a sudden disturbance breaks out outside the banquet hall.

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

01:08:10As they get closer, heavy 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, is pinned down by an unfamiliar man.

01:08:39Seeing the crowd at the doorway, she breaks down in tears.

01:08:43Mom!

01:08:43It was Catherine!

01:08:44She tricked me!

01:08:46She planned all of this!

01:08:50Despite the accusations, I don't flinch.

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

01:08:55The maid ruined my dress, and you sent her to fetch me some clothes.

01:08:59But I waited ages, and no one came, so I left.

01:09:01When I left, the 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?

01:09:21Regarding Jolene, we'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.

01:09:47You handled that like a pro.

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

01:09:54If she had stayed in her lane, none of this would have happened.

01:09:57Time after time, Jolene tried to set me up.

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

01:10:12casting soft highlights across his sharp jawline.

01:10:15Mr. Warren.

01:10:16Morning. Let's get started.

01:10:18Without hesitation, he 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 and 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.

01:10:38Once the session wraps up, I'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 and one more session and you'll be good as new.

01:10:54Once I'm fully better, what 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, a knock comes at the door and a maid enters.

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

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

01:11:13The 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.

01:11:21He appears to be in his fifties,

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.

01:11:47I let out a soft sigh.

01:11:49I 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.

01:12:00No sooner have I settled in than my phone rings.

01:12:03It's Sophia.

01:12:05Hey Catherine, got a minute?

01:12:07There's this socialite gala happening next week.

01:12:10Want to come along and just have some fun?

01:12:11Sounds good.

01:12:13When is it exactly?

01:12:14Do I need to prepare anything special?

01:12:15It's next Saturday evening at Vantage Oasis.

01:12:18Just wear a cocktail dress.

01:12:20I'll come pick you up and we can go together.

01:12:23Okay, that would work.

01:12:24Thank you so much.

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

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

01:12:32leaving 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 Jaleen.

01:12:54Catherine?

01:12:55What 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.

01:14:06This 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.

01:14:17Watch 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.

01:14:28Don't go snapping photos willy-nilly.

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

01:14:33just to boost your status,

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

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

01:14:47I'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?

01:14:59That'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,

01:15:12bought 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,

01:15:23the 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.

01:15:52Wearing that too long isn't good for your health.

01:15:54Just so you know.

01:15:56The woman snatches her hand back,

01:15:57going pale.

01:16:00I turn to Jolene.

01:16:03Your 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.

01:16:16That was savage.

01:16:17You nailed that comeback perfectly.

01:16:22I take a sip from my glass and feel not a trace of guilt.

01:16:26Fake 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.

01:16:47It'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, I'm afraid this necklace is indeed a replica.

01:17:22What?

01:17:23That can't be.

01:17:25The craftsmanship is exceptionally convincing, almost flawless.

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

01:18:01That'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.

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

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

01:18:26There'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?

01:18:52You're going to the Lopez residence right now to apologize.

01:18:55Apologize?

01:18:56For 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.

01:19:07Mr. Brown, Miss Brown's assessment is absolutely right.

01:19:11This Mari's core necklace is a very well-maked replica, and 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 to make room for that adopted girl, Jolaine.

01:19:25How ridiculous.

01:19:27Still, 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?

01:19:37But 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?

01:19:43Did 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.

01:20:00The 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, not daring to provoke me again.

01:20:14So many missed calls. What's going on?

01:20:21Why 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, the 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.

01:20:39You ungrateful little wolf.

01:20:41If you refuse to listen to me, are you planning to ignore your aunt's life and death situation too?

01:20:47What happened to Aunt Justina?

01:20:49Brain tumor.

01:20:50It'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, and I'll let you inside to see her.

01:21:07How dare they use Justina's life as a bargaining chip?

01:21:10They have no bottom line.

01:21:12You crazy girl.

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

01:21:25Austin?

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?

01:21:53Don'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.

01:22:06Jolene 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 Jolene will convince Dr. Huxley to perform the surgery immediately.

01:22:23We'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. Stop 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.

01:22:41If she's not careful, she could be taken advantage of,

01:22:44which 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.

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

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

01:23:01I come to accept that you should leave while you still can.

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

01:23:09What 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.

01:23:16If Justina's condition worsens because of your arrogance,

01:23:18can 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.

01:23:44Completely.

01:23:45Fine.

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

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

01:23:49Without Dr. Huxry, 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.

01:24:08It's Zephira.

01:24:08Arrange 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.

01:24:35No way.

01:24:35That's impossible.

01:24:36Catherine?

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

01:24:40How could she possibly have connections to someone of Dr. Zephira's caliber?

01:24:42It must be a coincidence.

01:24:44No.

01:24:44It 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 operatic surgeon for your procedure today.

01:25:11Don't be afraid.

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

01:25:14When 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.

01:25:32It's so bold and intricate, yet it completely avoids all the critical functional areas of

01:25:35the 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.

01:25:41Even when working so close to the nerve buns, this is beyond masterful.

01:25:46The 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.

01:25:58Call me immediately if there are any changes in her condition.

01:26:00Absolutely, Dr. Zafia.

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?

01:26:18It was an incredible, unprecedented success.

01:26:20The tumor was completely removed, with zero damage to the surrounding nerves and functional

01:26:24areas.

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

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

01:26:29Dr. Zafia's surgical skills are absolutely extraordinary, godlike even.

01:26:33I have to say, your Brown family is truly full of hidden talents.

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

01:26:40managed 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. Zafira?

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, and 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. Zafira.

01:26:58You have my word.

01:26:59We will monitor Miss Brown's condition 24-7 and strictly follow your post-operasive care

01:27:04instructions.

01:27:05Could it be?

01:27:07Is Catherine actually Dr. Zafira 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. Zafira.

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.

01:27:28You think knowing that Dr. Zafira 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. Zafira.

01:27:36Aunt Justina's surgery was performed by my own hands from start to finish.

01:27:44No.

01:27:45Impossible.

01:27:45How could you possibly be Dr. Zafira?

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

01:27:50You're nothing.

01:27:50You'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 to 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, we 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, did 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,

01:28:41did 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.

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