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00:00:00The rent's going up 40%. Sign it.
00:00:03Mr. Cole, 40% rent increase is way too high.
00:00:08For a dump like your little shop, if my mall's foot traffic wasn't carrying you, who would even bother coming
00:00:12here?
00:00:13Sign it or get out.
00:00:15Your foot traffic? I'm Avery Carter. I was just an ordinary retail tenant.
00:00:20When this mall first opened, and nobody wanted to come here, I was the first one to sign a lease.
00:00:26Later, my dessert cake shop held on for two hard years and brought the foot traffic up.
00:00:31Back then, Ryan treated me like I was the most important rendant in the whole mall.
00:00:35Now that he thinks he doesn't need me to bring in customers anymore, he's turning his back on me.
00:00:39Is there really no room to discuss this?
00:00:41Our high foot traffic justifies a rent hike. Accept it or get out.
00:00:45A milk tea shop is offering double your rent and would have signed already if you weren't in the way.
00:00:50So you already had my replacement lined up.
00:00:53Fine. I'll move out tomorrow.
00:00:56Ryan dared to force this rent hype on me because he wasn't afraid of me leaving.
00:01:00In his mind, the real traffic drivers in this mall were the luxury store on the first floor,
00:01:05the gym on the fourth floor, and the tech experience club on the fifth floor.
00:01:10But what Ryan didn't know was, the hottest luxury store on the first floor, Maison Valais, is owned by my
00:01:16mother.
00:01:16And the packed gym on the fourth floor, Pulse Fitness, is run by my husband.
00:01:20And the fifth floor tech experience club, Nexera Tech Club, the one people have to book in advance, belongs to
00:01:25my brother.
00:01:25If I go, everyone else goes with me.
00:01:32Hold on.
00:01:34You're seriously moving out tomorrow?
00:01:36What's the problem?
00:01:37You wasted 44 grand renovating that dump just to move out tomorrow with nowhere to go?
00:01:42What?
00:01:43Are you setting up a sidewalk stand?
00:01:45I said I'll move tomorrow, and I definitely will.
00:01:48As for where I'll move, you don't need to worry about it.
00:01:50Moving tomorrow?
00:01:51How convenient.
00:01:52Let me do you a favor and fast track your departure.
00:01:56Cut the power at Avery's cake shop.
00:01:58Blame it on building maintenance.
00:02:07Avery, the power is out.
00:02:09The heavy cream is melting in the fridges, and customers are riotating for refunds.
00:02:14How did it go out?
00:02:15Management is blaming it on line remaintenance, but we're the only shop on the third floor without power.
00:02:19Even the empty unit next door has its lights on.
00:02:26Call the customers.
00:02:28Anyone asking for a refund gets double.
00:02:30But Avery, that's a huge loss.
00:02:32Do it.
00:02:47Weren't you going to renew your lease?
00:02:50Why do you look like that?
00:02:52Avery, I refuse to sign it by 40%.
00:02:56Is he out of his mind?
00:02:58He completely forgot who brought traffic to his third floor these past two years.
00:03:01He said the new tea shop next door is willing to pay double.
00:03:05He used you and threw you away.
00:03:07What's your next move?
00:03:09I told him I'm moving out tomorrow.
00:03:10I wanted you to move to sleep her between the sparing at Pianta Mall.
00:03:15Lee?
00:03:16That double front unit on Aurelia Square's first floor, is it free?
00:03:21Perfect.
00:03:21I'm taking it.
00:03:22Skip the viewing.
00:03:23Let's sign tonight.
00:03:27Have you talked to your bonehead husband on the fourth floor and that airhead brother of yours on the five?
00:03:32Not yet.
00:03:33Then go.
00:03:34I'll handle the first floor.
00:03:36Mom, the penalty for breaking your lease early is going to be huge.
00:03:39Please.
00:03:40That doesn't scare me.
00:03:43Honey, I was selling fine jewelry back when Ryan was still learning on how to tie his shoes.
00:03:59A surprise inspection?
00:04:01Should I be worried?
00:04:02Ryan cut the power to my shop.
00:04:06I'm going to find him right now.
00:04:07Don't.
00:04:08I've decided not to renew the lease.
00:04:10I'm moving out tomorrow.
00:04:12Have you decided where you're going?
00:04:14Aurelia Square across the street.
00:04:17Mom had already reserved the first floor.
00:04:19Then I'll call Aurelia Square's leasing office.
00:04:21I'll take the entire fourth floor.
00:04:23What about your clients here?
00:04:25Don't worry about the members.
00:04:26They'll follow.
00:04:27Aurelia Square is a five minute walk across the street.
00:04:31I'll have a team here tonight to strip the gym down and move the equipment.
00:04:38Okay.
00:04:39I'll go talk to my brother.
00:04:47This place is mind blowing.
00:04:48It's literally filled with the absolute latest gear.
00:04:51Damn.
00:04:52This is literally one of a kind in the city.
00:04:54Ethan.
00:04:57Avery!
00:04:58Don't sneak up on me like that.
00:04:59Pack your things.
00:05:00We're moving tomorrow.
00:05:01Moving?
00:05:02To where?
00:05:03Aurelia Square.
00:05:04Just across the street.
00:05:05Awesome!
00:05:06I've wanted to move there forever.
00:05:08This mall's internet is trash.
00:05:09And Ryan keeps hitting us with stupid management fees every day.
00:05:13I'll cover the early timination fee.
00:05:14You don't need to pay it.
00:05:16I made nearly 115k in renewals for my regulars recently, so that penalty fee is a joke.
00:05:21I'll spend all night taking down the gear.
00:05:23Need help at your shop?
00:05:24I can call my crew to back you up.
00:05:26No need.
00:05:27Just focus on your own shop.
00:05:50No need.
00:05:51Avery, Ryan came by with people just now.
00:05:54What did he say?
00:05:55He said the cable burned out and it'll take three days to fix, so we shouldn't open for business for
00:05:59the next three days.
00:06:02Go lock the door.
00:06:03Lock the door?
00:06:04Yes.
00:06:04Take your personal belongings and leave early today.
00:06:07But what about everything in the cake shop?
00:06:09A professional moving company will come pick everything up tomorrow.
00:06:12I posted it in the staff group.
00:06:14Three days of paid time off.
00:06:15After that, everyone reports to the new store.
00:06:17Do we absolutely have to leave, Avery?
00:06:19We built this shop bit by bit.
00:06:20We're still here, but only can see us and dogs.
00:06:23Let's go.
00:06:24Lock the door properly.
00:06:41Avery, why is your cake shop locked?
00:06:43Didn't you tell us not to open for business?
00:06:45Watch your mouth.
00:06:46The tea shop is coming to measure the place tomorrow.
00:06:48Clear your stuff out fast and don't get in the way of a major brand.
00:06:51Okay.
00:06:52Then get out already.
00:06:53Tomorrow, I'll leave it spotless for you.
00:06:56Completely empty.
00:07:01Easy with that display unit.
00:07:02Don't damage the edges.
00:07:05Ugh, what is that smell?
00:07:08It's awful.
00:07:09This is what's been taking up the unit.
00:07:11How tacky.
00:07:12Mr. Cole, are you sure this location is as good as you claim?
00:07:15Absolutely.
00:07:16Miss Blake, look.
00:07:17This unit faces the escalator directly.
00:07:19All the foot ravel flows right through here.
00:07:21Before, it was wasted on a low-end shop like this.
00:07:24Once it becomes your star sip tea, it'll blow up the whole floor.
00:07:28So you're the tenant who refused to leave?
00:07:30Careful with the coffee machine.
00:07:32Don't let it get scratched.
00:07:34Hey, I'm talking to you.
00:07:36Are you deaf?
00:07:37This flooring has to be ripped out too.
00:07:39What terrible taste.
00:07:41Hurry up and get out!
00:07:43Don't delay my designer from taking measurements.
00:07:48This store still has three months left on the lease.
00:07:50For now, it is still my private business premises.
00:07:53Please leave.
00:07:55Mr. Cole, is she serious?
00:07:58She thinks she can throw me out?
00:08:03Don't push it, Avery.
00:08:05You're lucky Miss Blake wants this space.
00:08:07You said you were moving today.
00:08:09Stop stalling and get out.
00:08:11Does moving not take time?
00:08:13Or can you not even wait half a day, Mr. Cole?
00:08:15Are you planning to help me move yourself?
00:08:18You...
00:08:18Forget it.
00:08:19Why bother arguing with someone this low class?
00:08:23Looking at you, I'm guessing you have nowhere to go.
00:08:25Come work as a cleaner at my new store.
00:08:27Since you're clearing this space for me, I'll give you a base of $3,000.
00:08:31But you'll need to wash off that broke, shavy vibe first.
00:08:34Hey, you can't talk to her like that.
00:08:35Ms. Carter actually respects the people who work for her.
00:08:38Who do you think you are?
00:08:39Oh, so she brought two knights in shining armor?
00:08:42A bunch of manual laborers think they can raise their voices at me?
00:08:45Keep working, sir.
00:08:46If a dog bites, humans don't bite back.
00:08:49Who are you calling a dog?
00:08:51Whoever answers to it.
00:08:53Mr. Cole, take your honored guest and leave.
00:08:55Otherwise, I will call the police and report you for trespassing on business premises and causing a disturbance.
00:09:01Fine.
00:09:02Avery, act tough.
00:09:03Let's see how long you can keep it up.
00:09:05Ms. Blake, let's go to my office for some coffee first.
00:09:08We'll come back once she's gone.
00:09:12What a piece of junk.
00:09:15Ms. Carter, management just straight up bullying you.
00:09:17Your shop does so well.
00:09:19How can they just kick you out?
00:09:21It's fine.
00:09:22Out with the old, in with the new.
00:09:28How's everything going on your end?
00:09:30The equipment is dismantled and being loaded now.
00:09:32Aurelia Square cleared of space overnight.
00:09:35Back then, this space was completely abandoned.
00:09:38No maintenance.
00:09:39No help.
00:09:40Nothing.
00:09:41It was up to me, Mia and the crew to clean it up.
00:09:44Wiping away years of grime bit by bit.
00:09:47Now, it's completely empty again.
00:09:58Ryan really went out of his way to mess with me.
00:10:06What's going on with the freight elevator?
00:10:09Maintenance.
00:10:10Didn't you see the notice?
00:10:11The elevator cables are old, so we had to take it out of service for safety reasons.
00:10:15When will it be fixed?
00:10:16Hard to say.
00:10:17It could be three days.
00:10:18It could be half a month.
00:10:20We need to get parts shipped in from out of town.
00:10:22Avery, I told you.
00:10:24You won't be able to move all that junk out.
00:10:26Why not just leave it here and sell it as scrap for Ms. Blake?
00:10:29Or you can come to my office right now and apologize.
00:10:31If I'm in a good mood, maybe the freight elevator gets fixed immediately.
00:10:39Sir, we don't need this oven anymore.
00:10:41You don't want it?
00:10:43This thing is important.
00:10:44It's worth a fortune.
00:10:46No.
00:10:47We're not taking it.
00:10:48Put it right here.
00:10:56Let's go.
00:10:57We're going downstairs.
00:11:07Who was stupid enough to block the doorway with this huge oven?
00:11:12Mr. Cole, I think it was Ms. Carter from the cake shop on the third floor.
00:11:17I just saw her heading downstairs with some people.
00:11:21Fine.
00:11:21If she wants to cross me, I'll make sure she regrets it for the rest of her life!
00:11:28Sir, could you open up the gate?
00:11:30We need to get this moving truck inside.
00:11:32No problem.
00:11:35Stop her!
00:11:36Anyone who lets Avery leave today is getting their pay dock too!
00:11:40You haven't paid your termination fee in full, Avery.
00:11:42Until you do, not a thing from your shop leaves the premises.
00:11:46My deposit more than covers the penalty. I'm not paying you anything extra.
00:11:51Sir, let them pass.
00:11:53Whoever lets her through can pack up and leave.
00:11:56The contract is clear. The penalty comes out of my deposit.
00:11:59I'm moving my things and you have no right to stop me.
00:12:02That applies to a normal termination.
00:12:04What you're doing now is causing trouble on purpose and breaching the lease in bad faith.
00:12:13You put that oven there just to mess with me, didn't you?
00:12:16Fine.
00:12:16We don't need small-time tenants like you anyway. Get out.
00:12:20But you're paying the penalty in full.
00:12:22And your deposit stays with me until I feel like releasing it.
00:12:26Ryan, do you really think you've got me trapped?
00:12:29Yes, I do have you trapped.
00:12:33To tell you the truth, once you move out, Mrs. Blake is taking over both your cake shop and the
00:12:39unit next door to turn them into a flagship store.
00:12:43Your leaving is perfect.
00:12:46She's moving in right away and it saves me the trouble of pushing you out later.
00:12:50You're not going anywhere, Avery.
00:12:51That truck doesn't leave this property without my written permission.
00:12:55Stop her right now!
00:13:03Who dares stop me from leaving?
00:13:08Who dares stop me from leaving?
00:13:12Avery, don't do anything stupid.
00:13:14This is a society ruled by law.
00:13:16If any of you lay a hand on me, I'm calling the police immediately.
00:13:21Police?
00:13:22Perfect.
00:13:26Then take a good look at what this is.
00:13:29For two years, you scammed us with fake maintenance, cleaning, and air fees.
00:13:34Did a single cent went to the mall's account?
00:13:37No. It went straight to your wife's personal card.
00:13:40Admit it, Ryan. You're taking kickbacks.
00:13:43You... you're talking nonsense! These are fake!
00:13:46Then call the cops.
00:13:48Let them decide if they're forged.
00:13:52You, you! Get over here!
00:13:54Help me tear up every one of these photos!
00:13:56Don't leave a single one behind!
00:13:59Tear them up now!
00:14:00If you don't, you're fired!
00:14:06Avery, I recorded everything.
00:14:08Mr. Cole blocked us from leaving just now
00:14:11and tried to extort cash from us.
00:14:13That counts as extortion, right?
00:14:18Wait, wait. This is just a misunderstanding.
00:14:21Let's not do this, Avery.
00:14:22We go back years.
00:14:24I'll settle it right now.
00:14:25The penalty gets ducted from your deposit.
00:14:27I'll have the remaining funds sent to you tomorrow.
00:14:29Not tomorrow. Transfer it now.
00:14:32Now? Accounting is already off work.
00:14:34Then pay it out of your own pocket first.
00:14:36You've pocketed plenty anyway.
00:14:40Okay, okay. I'll transfer it now.
00:14:46If you'd been this quick earlier, this would've been over already.
00:14:48You made me waste money hiring all these tough guys!
00:14:58Oh, and Mr. Cole, don't worry about the oven on the third floor.
00:15:02Leave it for Ms. Blake to cook up a brain, since she's clearly lacking one.
00:15:07You!
00:15:09Mr. Cole, how is the shop clean-up going? I'm still waiting to move in.
00:15:12Don't worry, Mrs. Blake. Avery is gone. The space is vacant, and you can move in whenever you want.
00:15:17Good. The Starship Tea flagship store officially opens in three days.
00:15:21Don't get cocky, Avery. Without this mall, you're nothing.
00:15:24Once Ms. Blake's flagship store launches in three days, I'm gonna watch your business burn to the ground.
00:15:32Ms. Carter bringing in Maison Velour, your bakery, the gym, and the tech club all at once?
00:15:38You've practically handed me a dream tenant package.
00:15:40Mrs. Foster, I'm here today to finalize a few details so we can fast-track our contract with Aurelia Square
00:15:46and get everything signed.
00:15:48Ms. Carter, please go ahead. As long as I can do it, I will surely fully cooperate.
00:15:53First, we need our floors cleared within 24 hours. We move in tomorrow, complete setup and testing within three days,
00:16:00and begin soft opening at the same time.
00:16:02Not a problem at all, Ms. Carter. Since we've only been in our soft opening for a week, most of
00:16:08our units are still available.
00:16:09We've been looking for high-caliber tenants to anchor this property.
00:16:13I'll prioritize your request immediately, so your move-in and opening go off without a hitch.
00:16:17The old mall across the street may occupy a prime location, but its facilities are aging and its management is
00:16:22weak.
00:16:23Aurelia Square's real advantage is its property management.
00:16:26Thank you, Mrs. Foster.
00:16:27Second, regarding the rent and property management fees, I'd like to confirm with you again.
00:16:31The rent will be exactly what we discussed before. Six months rent-free, 20% off rent afterward, and all
00:16:37management fees wavered.
00:16:38We absolutely won't short-charge you.
00:16:40Thank you, Ms. Foster. I guarantee that within a month, the customer flow we bring to Aurelia Square will make
00:16:46this deal well worth it.
00:16:47Just look outside. At least half of Riverton Gallery's weekend foot traffic across the street is there for your businesses.
00:16:54Once you leave, that place becomes an empty shell.
00:16:57But I heard that Ms. Blake, who just moved in, has quite a background.
00:17:05But I heard that Mrs. Blake, who just moved in, has quite a background.
00:17:09Oh, is that so?
00:17:10She's not an ordinary person. She's an influencer with 3 million followers.
00:17:14Ms. Foster, where did you get that news?
00:17:18Here, this is her account. She's been posting for days, building hype for her move into Riverton Galleria.
00:17:24Wait, the Chloe Blake? The homewrecker influencer who got famous off some sugar daddy? Her drama was legendary.
00:17:29The real woman came out and completely destroyed her online. She was the laughing stock of the internet.
00:17:34Does she really think launching a physical shop will magically clean up her reputation? The internet never forgets.
00:17:38So that's why she's rushing to move in. She's afraid the hype won't wait for her.
00:17:41Mrs. Blake comes with her own online traffic, and her fans are sticky.
00:17:45If she opens at River Gallery, plenty of them will show up. She won't be easy to beat.
00:17:48Fans lining up is not enough to keep a business alive.
00:17:50Exactly. An influencer built on capital and hype really thinks opening a tea shop means she can run a real
00:17:55business?
00:17:56Our boss started from a street stall and built a real business step by step.
00:17:58Even so, Ms. Carter, look at the scale of her publicity. On the day of her opening, there's likely to
00:18:02be some major move.
00:18:04Major move?
00:18:06Let's go, Mia. Since they're setting up a giant performance, we'd better make sure our own stage is set to
00:18:11outshine them.
00:18:19Miss Blake, take a look. I've already planned out the entire flagship store area for you.
00:18:24Avery's old dessert cake shop will be turned directly into your lounge area.
00:18:28Your store will be then 10 times classy than that shabby little shop of hers.
00:18:31A small sign business owner like her thinks she can be compared to me. I heard after she moved out,
00:18:36she settled into Aurelia Square next door.
00:18:38What? Avery moved into Aurelia Square? But Avery is just a small shop owner. Without Riverton Gallery, she's nobody.
00:18:45You're the one with 3 million followers. You stepping into real business is playing on a completely different level.
00:18:49Of course.
00:18:50With Riverton Gallery as prime location and steady foot traffic on top of that, we're an unbeatable combination.
00:18:56We could open a second location in less than two months, and a whole chain within a year wouldn't be
00:19:01a problem.
00:19:01Then we need to build serious hype and make StarSap Tea blow up on opening day.
00:19:06Miss Blake, I have an idea that will guarantee Avery gets no business at all. On opening day, you can
00:19:11join Spellth Planner listeners.
00:19:14Good. Do it exactly as you said.
00:19:16Avery, just wait. The day StarSap Tea opens will be the day your business goes bankrupt.
00:19:23Why is Maison Valame closed?
00:19:28The fourth floor is shut down?
00:19:32Even the fifth floor is closed?
00:19:34Why are they all closed?
00:19:50Natalie, why did your store suddenly close when everything was fine?
00:19:53Oh, Mr. Cole, I'm traveling with my family, so the store is taking a few days off.
00:19:58It won't affect anything.
00:20:03Liam, why is your gym closed?
00:20:05I went back home to visit my parents. There's no one to watch the gym.
00:20:11Ethan, what's with your place? Why are the doors shut?
00:20:14Oh, Ryan, my friend is getting married, so I'm going to attend the wedding.
00:20:20So it all happened at once. What a bunch of short-sighted idiots.
00:20:24They're giving up prime business hours to travel, visit family, and attend weddings.
00:20:28Their brains must be flooded.
00:20:29Fine, let them go.
00:20:30The second StarSap Tea opens, this place will be packed.
00:20:33They're missing the best sales window of their lives.
00:20:35They will regret it.
00:20:40On the Fairmerie on the Sand Floor has shut down, down dune to Four Manitly.
00:20:45Today, the StarSap Cha flagship portable having grand opening.
00:20:49Buy one on everything.
00:20:53Film another one, and make sure you capture that sign clearly.
00:20:57We'll post it in a bit.
00:20:59Let everyone know that Avery's shabby little store is finished, and my StarSap Tea is opening.
00:21:05Of course, Ms. Blake. I'll make sure this one is crystal clear.
00:21:11BOO? That's not bad.
00:21:13I've followed her for two years. I have to support her.
00:21:18Mrs. Blake, your influence is incredible.
00:21:21Of course. Online, I attract fans. Offline, I attract walk-ins.
00:21:25A loser like Avery could never compete with me.
00:21:27You dominate both online and offline, Ms. Blake.
00:21:30You truly are a genius at real business.
00:21:32At least you know what to say.
00:21:34Wait. The group chat just sent a message?
00:21:37What? Then what are we still doing here?
00:21:39Let's go. Let's head over together.
00:21:42What's going on? Why are they all going across the street?
00:21:45And they refunded their orders?
00:21:47Mrs. Blake, don't worry. I'll find out what happened.
00:21:54Avery, your plan worked like a charm. Everyone from StarSap Tea is literally running over to our store.
00:22:00This woman is disgusting. She's actually using such Lowe's tactics to promote herself by stepping on our store.
00:22:07Let her shout, the higher she climbs, the harder she falls.
00:22:11Mia, write a message. Say, to everyone who has supported us, because our former property management raised our rent maliciously
00:22:18and cut our power to force us out, we have officially moved from our old location.
00:22:22Our new store is on the third floor of Oradia Square across the street.
00:22:25To thank you for waiting, existing members get double stored value this month, and everything is 50% off.
00:22:32Map and renovation photos hitting the group chats in three minutes.
00:22:35Got it, Avery? She went through all that trouble playing cheap little tricks and ended up giving our store a
00:22:40round of free publicity.
00:22:41Avery, you're an absolute mastermind.
00:22:45No way. How does Avery's Cake Shop have this many people?
00:22:53Hey buddy, do you know what's going on here? Is this a grand opening or something?
00:22:56You're a new customer, right? This is Avery's shop, which just moved from Riverton Galleria across the street.
00:23:02Why are there so many people for a store relocation?
00:23:07Check it out yourself. Avery told the group that the previous property management savaged her with rent hikes and power
00:23:11cuts to force her out.
00:23:12She had to scramble to move here. We're all loyal customers, so we're here to show her some real support.
00:23:16No wonder I went to buy cake yesterday and they were closed. Turns out property management forced them out.
00:23:20Exactly. This is basically gangster behavior.
00:23:22Support Avery. The environment of Aurelia Square is much better. I've long disliked how shabby the opposite side is.
00:23:28But I heard a star soup tea just opened across the street today, and they're doing a buy one get
00:23:32one free promotion.
00:23:33Avery has a promotion running too. For the grand opening, old members get double stored value, and everything is 50
00:23:39% off.
00:23:40But that store is opened by an influencer.
00:23:42So what if she's an influencer? I just walked past, and that star sip tea influencer was splashing paint and
00:23:47calling other people low end.
00:23:49She's shameless. We're absolutely not drinking there.
00:23:51Exactly. We stand with Avery. Let those crooked property managers and rotten capitalists watch us walk out.
00:23:59How, how did this happen? How could Mrs. Blakes' store fail to beat a woman like Avery?
00:24:06What is going on? Weren't those three stores only closed for a few days? How did they move here too?
00:24:21Hey man, wasn't Maison Valet supposed to be closed for renovations?
00:24:25Not at all. I was just there today buying a Mother's Day gift for my mom. They've got a promo
00:24:29going, 30 off per gram of gold, and the place is packed.
00:24:33Wait, has Pulse Fitness also moved here? They sure did. Brand new machines, much better experience than the old place.
00:24:45What about Nexera Tech Club? Did they move here too? Yeah, they moved. All the equipment has been upgraded. 5090
00:24:52graphics cards plus 4K 3D holographic projection. It's insane, you should go try it.
00:25:00So much for traveling. So much for visiting. Family. All four of you teamed up to lie to my face.
00:25:08It was Avery? She pulled a dirty trick on me?
00:25:11I'd like to see what kind of benefits she gave those three stores.
00:25:18This suits you perfectly. Since we just moved into the new store today, I'll give you another discount on the
00:25:25Craftsmanship Feast.
00:25:28Mrs. Bennett, didn't you say you were going on a trip? Why are you so busy here?
00:25:33A short trip. Same day return. Mr. Cole, you came all the way from across the street for this. Is
00:25:38there a problem?
00:25:40Don't play dumb. I saw the poster. You and Avery planned this whole move together, right?
00:25:45Thank you. Have a good day.
00:25:48Mr. Cole, plan together sounds ugly. I run my business, and I'm free to move wherever I want.
00:25:54Let's be honest. What did Avery offer you? We'll give you double. On top of that, we'll cut your rent
00:25:59in half and give you three extra months rent free.
00:26:02How does that sound?
00:26:03Oh my, Mr. Cole, how generous of you. But I've already moved, and I don't want to go through all
00:26:07that trouble again.
00:26:08Besides, the foot traffic here at Aurelia Square is no worse than across the street. Why would I bother moving
00:26:12back?
00:26:13Mrs. Bennett, don't throw my generosity back in my face and force my hand. You packed up and left before
00:26:17your lease was up. That is a blatant breach of contract.
00:26:20Here's the termination fee. Count it. Not a cent short. I, Natalie Bennett, do business by the rules. Whatever I
00:26:26owe, I pay. I'm not short on that kind of money.
00:26:29You have no vision. Riverton Gallery is an established mall with real history. If you come back...
00:26:34Enough, Mr. Cole. I paid the termination fee, and I'm not interested in your empty promises. I'm busy here. Have
00:26:40a good day.
00:26:41Ma'am, come take a look at this one. It just arrived.
00:26:43Ungrateful old woman. I'll go find Liam. Let's see who can give him a bigger space than Riverton Gallery. I
00:26:51don't believe he'll be this ungrateful too.
00:27:05Mr. Carter! I thought you said you were shutting down temporarily to reorganize.
00:27:09Wow, you certainly moved back. Plans changed. Come on, Mr. Carter. Don't lie to me.
00:27:17What did Avery give you? I don't know what you mean. I'll be direct. As long as you move back
00:27:21to Riverd Gallery, your rent will be cut in half, all management fees will be waived, and the first three
00:27:25months will be rent-free.
00:27:26We're all business people here. That offer is good enough, right? No conditions will make me move back.
00:27:31Are you worried moving back will be too much trouble? I'll get people to move everything for you, and I'll
00:27:35cover all the costs.
00:27:36I made myself very clear. I'm not moving back. Anything else?
00:27:40Mr. Carter, you moved out before your contract actually ended. You're looking at 15 grand in penalties minimum.
00:27:48Legal. Come here.
00:27:51Mr. Carter. The mall has seven major fire safety violations, including inadequate hydrant pressure right outside your doors.
00:27:58Since they failed safety standards, they are officially the ones in breach of contract.
00:28:03What? What nonsense are you talking about?
00:28:06We can settle all of this in court.
00:28:10Fine. You're ruthless. Ungrateful fool!
00:28:13One day, you'll come crawling back to me.
00:28:16Next one, I refuse to believe I can't win back one little club.
00:28:27Ethan, I'll get straight to it.
00:28:29Bring Nexora Tech Club back to Riverville Gallery, name your conditions, and they're yours.
00:28:34Not moving.
00:28:36You won't even hear my offer?
00:28:38Mr. Cole, don't waste your breath.
00:28:41Once I moved here, I never planned to move back.
00:28:44Nothing you say will change that.
00:28:46Your contract wasn't over, and you moved anyway.
00:28:50That's a breach. Can you even afford the penalty?
00:28:53Penalty?
00:28:55Mr. Cole, take a look at this first.
00:28:58Article 17 of your mall's contract states that Party A must guarantee stable 24-hour power supply.
00:29:04How many times did you cut our electricity?
00:29:06Should I have a lawyer calculate the penalties and see who owes whom?
00:29:11You're lying!
00:29:13Mr. Cole, stop making a scene.
00:29:17Have a good day. I won't see you out.
00:29:20Damn it!
00:29:21A bunch of fools who don't know who calls the shops.
00:29:23They'll learn.
00:29:25Something's wrong.
00:29:26This is all wrong.
00:29:27I offered such good terms and none of them were tempted?
00:29:31And their reasons for refusing were all the damn same?
00:29:35There has to be something wrong here.
00:29:41Hello, help me investigate the four stores that just moved into Aurenia Square.
00:29:46I want the owner's backgrounds, social connections, and business registration information fully checked.
00:29:52I need the results within three days.
00:29:59Avery, I want to see what kind of trick you're playing on me.
00:30:08Ms. Blake, I found out what happened.
00:30:10It was all Avery's doing.
00:30:12Her again.
00:30:13Look, she maliciously has smeared us in a member group with 5,000 people.
00:30:17All her fans followed her to Aurelius Flemmer across the street.
00:30:19She seriously thinks she can cross me and get away with it?
00:30:23And she also brought Maison Villers on the first floor, the gym on the fourth floor, and the tech club
00:30:29on the fifth floor over there with her.
00:30:32What? All four stores moved together?
00:30:35Yes. I personally went to ask them.
00:30:38Those three are determined to follow her, and no matter what terms I offered, they refused to move back.
00:30:44Ms. Blake, Avery must have used some dirty tricks.
00:30:47What, did she crawl into bed with them? Or give them hidden shares?
00:30:50I'm not sure. I've sent someone to investigate.
00:30:53What I can confirm is that she spent a lot of money preparing for this opening day.
00:30:58How much capital can someone running a shabby dessert cake shop possibly have?
00:31:03I have plenty of money to play with her.
00:31:05Exactly. Your strength speaks for itself.
00:31:07But right now, relying on fans doesn't seem to be working very well.
00:31:11Do you have any other methods or resources?
00:31:13Good thing I kept one move in reserve.
00:31:15Tomorrow, I'll show those people across the street what real explosive popularity looks like.
00:31:22Oh, Ryan came to my store today.
00:31:24The first thing he offered was half off rent, three extra months rent free, and double whatever benefits I was
00:31:31getting.
00:31:32He came to me too. Pretty much the same offer. Same. He offered quite a lot.
00:31:37So, did any of you feel tempted?
00:31:40To be honest, those terms did sound pretty tempting.
00:31:42Yeah, I was this close to being tempted. Just this close.
00:31:45But it was only worth listening to. Nothing more.
00:31:47So, do you regret it?
00:31:48No regrets. We're family.
00:31:50No condition can make us move back.
00:31:52Wow, you're all pretty in sync.
00:32:00Avery, bad news.
00:32:02All the foot traffic is rushing over to Star Sub T.
00:32:06What?
00:32:16Oh my god!
00:32:17He looked at me! He looked at me!
00:32:20Hurry, take a picture for me. I need to be in the same frame as him.
00:32:25Miss Blake, this move is brilliant.
00:32:28The second these buff influentials showed up, the foot traffic exploded.
00:32:30Of course. My network, Chloe Blake's network, is not something cake shalers can compare with.
00:32:36Right. I had people look. Everyone from Avery's place is running over here.
00:32:40Even the owner came over.
00:32:43Oh, Avery, taking a day off today? Is the store empty?
00:32:47Avery, now you've seen it. This is what real opening day traffic looks like.
00:32:51All I've seen is someone doing whatever it takes for foot traffic.
00:32:54Jealous, huh? Makes sense.
00:32:56Miss Blake can bring in this many handsome influencers with one finger.
00:32:59So hiring a few influencers to stand here is supposed to be impressive?
00:33:02Avery's dessert cake shop has been open for years.
00:33:04Our reputation was earned one loyal customer at a time.
00:33:07Reputation? Popularity rules now.
00:33:09How long do you think those regulars can keep you alive? Be smart and close early.
00:33:12Enough, Mr. Cole. If she wants to stay open, let her.
00:33:14She loses money every day she operates anyway. They're all who overestimate themselves.
00:33:17Don't go too far. Running a real business isn't about who gets hotter in the short term.
00:33:20It's about who lasts longer.
00:33:22Fine. Let's see how long you last.
00:33:23Just try not to go completely bankrupt trying to force this place to stay open.
00:33:26Perfect. Let's see who ends up losing everything first.
00:33:36Hey! Hey! Don't go! Look at X!
00:33:43Damn. This is way too wasteful.
00:33:45Do people lose all shame just to chase celebrities?
00:33:47I'm never going to this store again!
00:33:48Let's go to Avery's place. An established or cake shop is still more reliable.
00:33:55Wow, Avery. You literally predicted this.
00:33:59Avery, their store is even more popular than ours was yesterday.
00:34:03People buy so many drinks. How do we compete with this?
00:34:06The more they buy, the easier this becomes.
00:34:10What do you mean?
00:34:11Go film where those bulk bought drinks end up.
00:34:13Whether they drink them, throw them away, or pour them straight out.
00:34:16Record it and post it online. Then let the crowd judge them.
00:34:20I get it. People online absolutely despise this kind of fake hype and waste.
00:34:25Once we leak the proof, they're completely finished. I'll go shoot it right now.
00:34:32Avery, Miss Blake lost both her business and her followers. She dug her own grave.
00:34:38I said it before. A real business can't rely only on fans.
00:34:42Fans can lift you to the sky, but they can also slam you into the ground.
00:34:49Look at this. Ryan, the internet is completely turning on me. What happened to your guarantee?
00:34:58You said this store would make us a fortune and we'd be opening a chain within a year.
00:35:03Well, look at the result.
00:35:05Damn it. Who could have known your three million followers would be this useless?
00:35:09Now that something get wrong, she's blaming it all on me.
00:35:13Mrs. Blake, I didn't think it would turn out like this.
00:35:17Don't give me that. If you can't clean up this mess, I'm terminating the lease right now. I'm not going
00:35:21down with you.
00:35:22Calm down. Those top traffic sharps are gone, and the mall's numbers are already way down.
00:35:27If more tenants leave, I'm finished.
00:35:30Ryan, look at this yourself.
00:35:33Since those stores moved out, how much has the mall's foot traffic dropped?
00:35:37If this continues, you can stop being the property manager.
00:35:41Senator Grant, I'll fix it as soon as possible. Please give me one more chanquin.
00:35:45You have half a wink to fix this foot traffic disaster. Fail, and you're demoted.
00:35:50Ryan, did you hear what I said? I said if you can't solve this problem, I'm terminating the lease.
00:35:55The mall can barely pull a crowd anymore. If Ms. Blake walks too, Mr. Grant will destroy me.
00:36:01Ms. Blake, please don't rush. Give me two days, and I will solve the problem.
00:36:06Fine. I'll give you two days. If you can't solve it, don't blame me for turning on you.
00:36:13Look at this. If you don't come up with something, Avery is launching new products again.
00:36:18Ms. Blake, I have a plan. In less than three days, I'll make sure there isn't a single person in
00:36:23front of Avery's store.
00:36:32Where's your manager? Get out here!
00:36:35Sir, may I ask what happened?
00:36:37After eating your desserts, I had vomiting and diarrhea. Today I'm exposing this unethical business.
00:36:42We're from the Riverton Daily. What is your response to this customer's food poisoning accusation?
00:36:46I've run this store for years, and food safety has always been my top priority. Every process and every ingredient
00:36:52is strictly controlled. What you're describing should not be possible.
00:36:57Are you sure you didn't make a mistake?
00:37:00Mistake? I was hospitalized. You're a heartless business that only cares about making money and doesn't give a damn about
00:37:04our lives.
00:37:05Claims without evidence mean nothing. How can you determine it was caused by our store?
00:37:09The evidence is right here. The hospital report clearly says my gastrointestinal discomfort was caused by eating dessert.
00:37:16He even has a hospital report. Could that really be fake?
00:37:18Exactly. The evidence is right in front of us. What else is there to argue about? Just apologize.
00:37:24Then tell me, which dessert did you buy yesterday? What flavor and what size?
00:37:28Mango mousse, original flavor, 70% sugar, plus a box of cheese squares.
00:37:32He even named the item and flavor that clearly. What else can they say now? No more excuses. Compensate them,
00:37:38apologize, and just close the business until you're fit to open.
00:37:42Then tell me, what time did you come to the store to buy the dessert?
00:37:45I came yesterday a little after three in the afternoon.
00:37:47A little after three yesterday afternoon was exactly when the supplier delivered the cream.
00:37:51Mia was busy in the back kitchen and I personally handled orders at the register.
00:37:55I remember every customer who came in during that time.
00:37:58I have never seen you before. You never came into my store.
00:38:02Your business is so busy and you have so many customers every day. It's normal that you don't remember me.
00:38:12Words alone prove nothing. Mia, pull up the store's fair security footage from around three yesterday afternoon right now.
00:38:19Okay, Aubrey.
00:38:23Look at the screen. Every person who came in or out around 3pm yesterday is recorded and he never entered
00:38:29the store.
00:38:33I might have remembered it wrong.
00:38:36That's fine. Your memory can lie, but the mall's common area security footage can't.
00:38:41The security footage shows you did come to this floor and you did buy dessert, but you never entered my
00:38:46store.
00:38:47Tell the truth. Which store did you actually buy it from?
00:38:51I already said I remembered it wrong. I won't bring this up anymore. Isn't that enough?
00:38:55You came here and made inaccurate claims about my store and I have the right to resolve this through proper
00:39:00channels.
00:39:01Tell me who gave you the information and where you actually bought the food and we can settle this calmly.
00:39:06I didn't eat anything from this store. I bought milk tea from Ms. Blake's Star Sip Tea at Riverton Gallery.
00:39:12It made me sick.
00:39:13But Ms. Blake said, she said she'd pay me to come here and make trouble.
00:39:19That's outrageous. Star Soap Tea actually tried to frame another store.
00:39:22That is disgusting. Their own product had problems and they still tried to frame someone else.
00:39:26Get this online. Everyone needs to see what Star Sip Tea did.
00:39:30Ryan, how did it go?
00:39:32Don't worry, Ms. Blake. I just saw that her store has turned into total chaos.
00:39:36Once the reporters expose it, Avery's store must be getting destroyed online right now.
00:39:41Good. Let me see how people online are cursing her now.
00:39:44What is it, Ms. Blake? Did they tear Avery apart too hard?
00:39:48Ryan, look carefully!
00:39:52Who are they cursing here?
00:39:58Star Sip Tea made someone sick with their own product and still blamed someone else.
00:40:02Disgusting.
00:40:03Framing a competitor? That is completely shameless.
00:40:06Zero integrity.
00:40:07I'm never going to Star Sip Tea again.
00:40:09Blocked.
00:40:10Damn it. That man actually came forward to clear Avery's name.
00:40:13Now my reputation is completely ruined!
00:40:16Ms. Blake, don't panic. We still have a way to recover.
00:40:19I already expected this might happen, so I prepared a backup plan in advance.
00:40:24What kind of backup plan?
00:40:27Will this method work?
00:40:28It will definitely work.
00:40:29Isn't this how everyone does damage control now?
00:40:31Trust me, there won't be a problem.
00:40:32It might even create reverse publicity for Star Sip Tea.
00:40:36Fine. I'll listen to you.
00:40:38Avery, check this out!
00:40:40Mrs. Blake is already trying white her reputation online.
00:40:44Pretty quick, huh?
00:40:45This again?
00:40:46Letting a temporary worker take the blame?
00:40:48If apologies worked, why would we need the police?
00:40:51Star Sip Tea is dead to me.
00:40:52Previously framed Avery's desserts and now shifting blame.
00:40:54There's something wrong with her character.
00:40:55Unfollowed!
00:40:56You predicted exactly.
00:40:57She really found a scapegoat and claimed it was an individual employee's personal behavior
00:41:00and that the employee has been fired.
00:41:01She's even acting wronged.
00:41:03Like she's also a victim.
00:41:04That's hilarious.
00:41:05Does she think everyone on the internet is dumb?
00:41:07People online aren't stupid.
00:41:09Her follower camper keeps dropping.
00:41:11And the comments under that video are all scolding her.
00:41:13Ryan, Ryan.
00:41:14Let's see how you strike back now.
00:41:16Damn it.
00:41:18Why aren't people online buying it anymore?
00:41:20This is completely over now.
00:41:22Mr. Cole.
00:41:23I found out who Avery really is.
00:41:25Stop keeping me in suspense.
00:41:27Say it.
00:41:27Guess what?
00:41:28Avery runs Avery's dessert cake shop.
00:41:30Maison Villar is owned by her mother.
00:41:32Pulse Fitness is run by her husband Liam.
00:41:33And next to her tech club belongs to her younger brother Ethan.
00:41:36What did you say?
00:41:37The whole family?
00:41:38Are all of them her people?
00:41:45What did you say?
00:41:46The whole family?
00:41:48Are all of them her people?
00:41:50It's absolutely true.
00:41:54I checked Avery's business registrations and public records.
00:41:58The registered owners of those Storps are Avery's mother, husband, and younger brother.
00:42:04Damn it!
00:42:05I nearly lost my voice offering them prime terms.
00:42:09And they still walked away.
00:42:11They've been playing me this entire time.
00:42:14This makes things difficult for us now.
00:42:17Difficult?
00:42:18Not at all.
00:42:20This actually works for me.
00:42:22I'll wipe them out all at once and save myself the trouble.
00:42:26We'll bring in more influencer-backed upscale stores like Starsip Tea
00:42:30and turn Riverton Galleria into a high-end mall.
00:42:36We'll completely outclass that dump across the street.
00:42:40Let's see who still goes over there then.
00:42:43Brilliant.
00:42:44Mr. Cole, that move is brilliant.
00:42:47This is practically a blessing in disguise.
00:42:51Mr. Cole, we have a problem.
00:42:53What are you panicking about?
00:42:55Mrs. Blake's Starsip Tea seems...
00:42:58seems like it's about to move out.
00:43:00Let's go.
00:43:01I want to see what stunt she's pulling now.
00:43:11Mrs. Blake, what are you doing?
00:43:13This is all because I listened to your terrible idea.
00:43:19You told me to push an employee out to take the blame and apologize.
00:43:24And the internet didn't buy it at all.
00:43:28Mrs. Blake, come on.
00:43:30Every business gets hate.
00:43:32You're an influencer.
00:43:33You know bad publicity is still publicity.
00:43:36It's better than being ignored.
00:43:38Fine.
00:43:39What move do I have left?
00:43:42Avery's cakes are basic.
00:43:43If we fly in this beverage master from Europe,
00:43:46our status goes through the roof.
00:43:48Her pathetic little dessert shop won't even be worthy of tying your shoelaces.
00:43:55Fine.
00:43:56I'll listen to you.
00:43:58We'll gamble on this one last move.
00:44:03Ryan, state the store have been packed everyday team days.
00:44:06I'm where customer flow join you stabilized.
00:44:08You really do have a way.
00:44:09That's because you're willing to spend big, Mrs. Blake.
00:44:12Why don't we hype up this high-end concept and we're set.
00:44:14The postial stops.
00:44:15When to pay.
00:44:16Just wait to count the money.
00:44:17Two cups of that fancy milk tea you're giving away for free.
00:44:20Sorry, the giveaway ended at 12 o'clock.
00:44:22From now on, it's regular price.
00:44:25$15 per cup.
00:44:26What?
00:44:26The promotion ended and you're really charging $15 per cup?
00:44:29I only tried it out of curiosity.
00:44:31Now that I've tasted it, a $15 milk tea is nothing special.
00:44:35It tastes awful.
00:44:36Honestly, your $15 drink is nowhere near as good as the five cake and coffee set across the street.
00:44:40Who would be stupid enough to pay for this?
00:44:42Exactly.
00:44:43You really dare to charge sky-high prices?
00:44:45If I know it tasted dumb bad, I wouldn't have taken it even for Reef.
00:44:48Ungrateful freeloaders.
00:44:50So once it's not free, they won't pay?
00:44:52They seemed happy enough drinking it before.
00:44:54This might be because customers haven't adjusted to paying yet.
00:44:58It'll get better in a couple of days.
00:44:59What do you mean it'll get better in a couple of days?
00:45:01Look at the store, there isn't even a single person here.
00:45:03I spent so much money hiring a developer and running free promotions and this is what I get?
00:45:08Ms. Carter, most of the customers in the store are gone.
00:45:12Go ahead and deliver it.
00:45:13Understood.
00:45:16Ms. Blake, someone asked me to give this to you.
00:45:25Ryan, explain to me what this retail leasing plan is about!
00:45:32Ms. Blake, why are you so angry?
00:45:34This is just an ordinary mall leasing plan.
00:45:37An ordinary leasing plan?
00:45:39Look at what it says.
00:45:40Star Sip Tea will serve as the high-end representative brand to drive mall leasing and attract upscale customers.
00:45:47Aren't you clearly using me as bait for your leasing campaign?
00:45:51No, Ms. Blake, listen to me.
00:45:53No wonder you didn't give the product developer time to research flavors and kept pushing me to spend big on
00:45:57a high-end strategy.
00:45:59So you were in a hurry to push me out as your experiment.
00:46:03Ryan, you've been using me all along.
00:46:07I was doing this for Star Sip Tea too.
00:46:10Once we bring in high-end brands and raise the mall's level, your Star Sip Tea will be able to
00:46:18keep wealthy customers.
00:46:19Stop selling me empty promises.
00:46:21Look for yourself.
00:46:22These are my real losses.
00:46:23The cost of free promotions, raw materials, labor, and renovations.
00:46:26In less than half a week since opening, I'm down over 220 grand.
00:46:30Are you going to compensate me for these losses?
00:46:31How can you blame me, Ms. Blake?
00:46:34I worked my ass off pulling favors and building connections for you.
00:46:39You can't ask me to cover your losses.
00:46:41That's just the market and I don't control the market.
00:46:45Who else is going to compensate me?
00:46:47You promised me a franchise.
00:46:49I have evidence that you intentionally cut Avery's power and jacked up her rent.
00:46:56If you don't pay up, I'll expose you.
00:47:00You're the one who begged me for a solution because you were desperate for fast profit.
00:47:04And now you're blaming me?
00:47:06If you're expired ingredients and employ a bruce and get out, it's not clear which of us goes down first.
00:47:14Ryan, how dare you threaten me? I'll fight you for this!
00:47:22Ryan, you used me like a cash cow! I won't let you get away with this!
00:47:28If you weren't that dumb, I couldn't have used you.
00:47:37Oh my god, Starship T's owner is fighting the mall manager!
00:47:41I've disliked them for a long time. If it weren't for them, Avery's dessert cake shop wouldn't have moved out.
00:47:45Let them tear each other apart. They both deserve it.
00:47:55That's for lying to me.
00:47:57You crazy woman! Losing money drives you insane!
00:48:01Perfect! Let them destroy each other! Avery, your plan was flawless.
00:48:05The second this video goes viral, Starship T is going to be completely cancelled and River Gallery will be ruined.
00:48:11We can finally get some peace and quiet.
00:48:13I only handed a knife to two people who were already looking for their own downfall.
00:48:21Ryan! Look at this yourself!
00:48:23You got into a physical fight with Ms. Blake in the lobby and the video is all over the internet!
00:48:29You have completely humiliated Riverton Gallery!
00:48:33Mr. Grant, please let me explain. You promised me kicking Avery out and bringing in Ms. Blake would upgrade this
00:48:40mall.
00:48:41Now Starship T is failing! Its reputation is trash! And you're standing here like nothing happened?
00:48:47Mr. Grant, you misunderstood. This was all part of my strategy.
00:48:50Strategy? Go on, tell me what strategy this is.
00:48:53I never liked Ms. Blake in the first place. She was a troublemaker who dragged down the mall's reputation.
00:48:58Now that she's collapsed, we can use this chance to remove that tumor and restart our leasing strategy.
00:49:02I don't care what scheme you claim this is. Bring foot traffic back within one month. If you can't, get
00:49:09out.
00:49:09Mr. Grant, you can count on me. One month, I'll fix it.
00:49:16Mr. Cole, this is the list of tenants for rent increases organized according to your instructions.
00:49:22Riverton Gallery has low foot traffic because the tenants aren't high-end enough.
00:49:25They're all small independent tenants dragging down the level.
00:49:28Good. Go raise the rent one by one according to this list.
00:49:31Mr. Cole, our reputation is bad right now. Tenants are already nervous. If we raise rent, they might all leave.
00:49:36In my mall, I decide whether rent goes up.
00:49:39What I'm doing now is screening, not catering. There is no room for negotiation.
00:49:42All independent tenants get a 30% rent increase. If they don't pay within one week, clear them out.
00:49:46If Mr. Grant finds out, I'll handle Mr. Grant.
00:49:49Once I screen out the up-scare tenants and the foot traffic comes back, Mr. Grant will only listen to
00:49:53me.
00:49:53You just do as I say. Just wait. I'll soon turn Riverton Gallery into a high-end mall, Avery.
00:49:58When that day comes, Avery, even if your whole family gets on their knees and begs me, I will never
00:50:02let you back.
00:50:06What's taken so long to collect rent? What exactly am I paying you for?
00:50:14Mr. Cole...
00:50:15Stop stammering. Spit it out.
00:50:19Mr. Cole, you should see this yourself.
00:50:26Women's clothing store. Lease termination request?
00:50:29That lousy shop barely sells anything in a day. Good riddance.
00:50:38Snack shop. Lease termination request?
00:50:40The grease smell from that place is awful.
00:50:42I already thought it lowered our standard. Let them leave.
00:50:46Ryan Accessories. Stationery. Beauty stores.
00:50:50Every single one wants out?
00:50:55Mr. Cole...
00:50:56Every small tenant filed to leave.
00:50:59None of them will pay the higher rent.
00:51:04Fine.
00:51:05Let them leave.
00:51:07Let all of them leave.
00:51:09I was just thinking it would be troublesome to force them out.
00:51:12Now they're leaving on their own, saving me the effort.
00:51:17I'm going to completely refresh Riverton Galleria and bring in truly high-end tenants.
00:51:24Avery can only fool small-time tenants like them.
00:51:27She dragged them to Aurelia Square and thinks that means victory?
00:51:31And...
00:51:32What do we do?
00:51:34Just wait and see.
00:51:36Once I turn Riverton Galleria into a high-end mall,
00:51:39those low-end shops at Aurelia Square will go out of business sooner or later.
00:51:44Avery will be left with nothing, too.
00:51:49By the way, what is the research on the high-end brands I asked for?
00:51:54Mr. Cole, don't worry. I've researched everything.
00:51:57There's a premium, accessible, luxury women's fashion brand.
00:52:01An imported beauty brand.
00:52:03A high-end floral studio.
00:52:05Two premium light meal concepts.
00:52:07And one high-end maternity and baby store.
00:52:10Have you contacted all of them?
00:52:11Yes.
00:52:12They all expressed preliminary interest and cooperation.
00:52:15They just want to do an on-visit first.
00:52:20Excellent.
00:52:21As long as we successfully sign these high-end tenants,
00:52:24we can revive the mall's foot traffic and completely crush Aurelia Square.
00:52:41Mr. Grant, what brings you here?
00:52:46Ryan, you useless idiot.
00:52:48All the small clents ran off and you didn't bring in a single high-end talent.
00:52:52Is this how you do your job for me?
00:52:55Mr. Grant, I'm working on a solution.
00:52:57You know Avery has already expanded her store?
00:52:59A day cake shop and night bar concept.
00:53:02And business is booming.
00:53:03Aurelia Square's foot traffic is quickly.
00:53:06Mr. Grant, give me a little more time.
00:53:08Three days, Ryan.
00:53:09Tenants and traffic.
00:53:10Fail and you're finished.
00:53:17Please, all of you, don't go.
00:53:21I was wrong.
00:53:22I shouldn't have raised your rent.
00:53:24I shouldn't have pushed you.
00:53:26Now you know you were wrong?
00:53:27Where was this earlier?
00:53:29Yes, yes, I was confused.
00:53:31I was a bastard.
00:53:32I'll cancel the rent increase immediately.
00:53:34Not only will I stop the increase, I'll cut rent by 50%
00:53:36and all management fees will be waived.
00:53:38A 50% reduction?
00:53:41Mr. Cole, you change your face faster than people turn pages.
00:53:44I, Ryan Cole, swear to God,
00:53:46if I go back on my word, may lightning strike me.
00:53:50From now on, I'll cooperate with you properly
00:53:52and never make things difficult again.
00:53:55We'll talk it over.
00:53:57Moving shops is a hassle after all.
00:54:00No problem.
00:54:01Take your time discussing it.
00:54:03I'll wait here for your answer.
00:54:06No matter how long it takes, I'll wait.
00:54:20Messis!
00:54:21You're finally back!
00:54:22How did the discussion go?
00:54:24Have you decided to stay?
00:54:26Mr. Turner.
00:54:28Cole, we discussed it all day.
00:54:29In the end, we decided we won't move after all.
00:54:35Unless you agree to the following conditions.
00:54:38Name them.
00:54:39Whatever the conditions are, I'll agree.
00:54:41The conditions are
00:54:43full rent exclusion,
00:54:45full renovation coverage,
00:54:47and an additional $15,000
00:54:49in emotional distress compensation for each store.
00:54:54Free rent is no problem.
00:54:55Full renovation coverage is no problem.
00:54:58Compensation.
00:54:58Compensation can be discussed too.
00:55:00Name a number.
00:55:01I'll borrow the money if I have to.
00:55:09Ryan, you really are stupid to the core.
00:55:11We were messing with you.
00:55:13Couldn't you tell?
00:55:16Ms. Turner, I'm begging you.
00:55:18I'm on my knees.
00:55:19I'll slap myself if that's what it takes, okay?
00:55:24I'll do anything you want,
00:55:25as long as you come back.
00:55:27I'll work like a servant for you.
00:55:29I was wrong.
00:55:30I was really wrong.
00:55:31Ryan, give up.
00:55:32We would rather change careers
00:55:34than stay in Rivertown Galea.
00:55:42Good thing you arranged everything in advance.
00:55:45Otherwise, some tenants might really have been fooled back by.
00:55:49Ryan's sweet talk.
00:55:50This should be Ryan's final ending, right?
00:55:53He's completely collapsed.
00:55:54That's still too easy on him.
00:56:02This is evidence that Ryan misappropriated mall funds,
00:56:05falsified leasing accounts,
00:56:07and withheld employee wages.
00:56:08Send it anonymously to Mr. Grant at Riverton Gallery.
00:56:11Make absolutely sure he receives it.
00:56:14Consider it done.
00:56:26What's going on?
00:56:27Police cars just stopped downstairs.
00:56:29Looks like they came from Riverton Gallery across the street.
00:56:32I heard Ryan got arrested.
00:56:34He misappropriated public funds and embezzled a lot of money.
00:56:38That property manager?
00:56:39The one who forced all those tenants out?
00:56:43Serves him right.
00:56:44Someone like that should have been arrested long ago.
00:56:48Avery, this feels so satisfying.
00:56:50This is what happens when someone is ungrateful
00:56:52and burns the bridge after crossing it.
00:56:54Yes.
00:56:55He earned it.
00:56:59Huh. What kind of day is this?
00:57:02Why is she here?
00:57:03Rare guest.
00:57:11Mrs. Blake, what brings you here?
00:57:17What are you here for? To support our business?
00:57:20I'm afraid we're not blessed enough to serve such an honored guests.
00:57:24Turn left at the door. Take care.
00:57:26Wait.
00:57:27I know a secret.
00:57:29It has to do with your family.
00:57:33What is it?
00:57:37I need to speak with Avery alone.
00:57:49Go ahead. What secret?
00:57:52Actually, back then, Ryan wasn't so determined to drive you out only because of my kickback.
00:57:58Oh?
00:58:01Because...
00:58:02Someone paid him a sum of money and ordered him to get you out of Riverville Gallery.
00:58:06Who?
00:58:07I don't know exactly who it was, but I heard him on the phone calling that person, Mr. Carter.
00:58:15Are you sure?
00:58:17I'm sure.
00:58:19I heard Ryan say on the phone, Mr. Carter,
00:58:21Don't worry.
00:58:23I'll make sure that woman gets out.
00:58:26Why are you only telling me this now?
00:58:29Avery, I know I'm not a good person, but I don't want to take the blame for this.
00:58:32After Ryan got arrested, he pushed all the responsibility onto me and said I was the one who told him
00:58:37to cut your power.
00:58:39Now my sugar dad has against me because of Ryan, and I have nothing left.
00:58:43You sued Star Sip Cha for Damond Braden reputation trites.
00:58:48Could you show mercy in stopping from frozen my account?
00:58:51Dropping the lawsuit is impossible.
00:58:54But if you're willing to testify in court and identify that Ryan was acting under someone's instruction,
00:58:59I can consider a settlement.
00:59:02You...
00:59:02Mrs. Blake, grown-ups answer what they do.
00:59:05Consider it carefully.
00:59:16Mom, has Liam's father returned to Riverville?
00:59:23So you found out after all.
00:59:30So it was your father who ordered Ryan to drive me out?
00:59:34Yes.
00:59:36Why?
00:59:37To him, your shop is a disgrace to the family.
00:59:40He wants you to give it up, stay home, or take a pointless position at his company.
00:59:46Embarrassing?
00:59:46I make money with my own hands.
00:59:49How embarrassing is that?
00:59:52Avery, you know what he's like.
00:59:54He's old-fashioned and extremely controlling.
01:00:02What about you?
01:00:03Did you know this all along?
01:00:06Avery, I'm sorry.
01:00:08I really didn't know he would go this far.
01:00:11Have him come see me tomorrow.
01:00:15Avery...
01:00:16If he doesn't come, we get divorced.
01:00:21So, you're finally willing to see me?
01:00:27Mr. Carter, you've got some good tricks up your sleeve.
01:00:30Women who don't know their place require harsher lessons.
01:00:33I told you, marrying into the Carter family means staying out of the public eye.
01:00:38That pathetic little shop of yours doesn't even make enough in a year to pay for one of my cars.
01:00:44That's why I moved it to Aroria Square.
01:00:47Now, its annual net profit can probably buy 10 of your cars.
01:00:52Sharp tongue.
01:00:53You think moving here means you've won?
01:00:56I know the developer of Aroria Square.
01:00:58With one from me, you'll still have to get out.
01:01:01Is that so?
01:01:02Then you may be disappointed.
01:01:07Mr. Carter, I'm not a tenant of Aroria Square now.
01:01:11I'm a shareholder here.
01:01:17Mr. Carter, don't play such low tricks again.
01:01:20Save your cheap tricks for someone else, Miss Mr. Carter.
01:01:23It really lowers your status.
01:01:26Have a nice day, and find your own way out.
01:01:31Avery, I'm sorry.
01:01:32I should have gone earlier.
01:01:35You don't need to say more.
01:01:37Liam, I don't blame you.
01:01:42Avery, I knew you were the kindest.
01:01:47We should spend some time apart.
01:01:49You want to divorce me?
01:01:51Not divorce.
01:01:53We need to separate and calm down for a while.
01:01:56You need to think clearly about whether you are Daniel's son.
01:02:00Or Avery's husband.
01:02:03When you have the answer, come find me.
01:02:06Okay. I'll wait for you.
01:02:26Avery, the turnover of our day cafe and night bar concept store has hit a new high again this month.
01:02:33Good work.
01:02:35Next month, everyone gets a bonus.
01:02:37Thank you, Avery.
01:02:38If we keep this up, we can really consider opening a branch store and piss off those who look down
01:02:43on us.
01:02:43Don't rush to get proud.
01:02:45First, run the store in front of us well and take good care of every customer.
01:02:49Only when the foundation is solid, it's when the building rises high.
01:02:53I know, Avery. I'm just imagining it a bit early.
01:03:02Liam is here. You guys talk. I'll go clean up the plates first.
01:03:09I made your favorite dish.
01:03:11Avery, I've already quit my job at my dad's company.
01:03:14What about the gym?
01:03:15I've handed over to my apprentice to manage.
01:03:18I've opened a sports goods company without relying on the family resources I started from scratch.
01:03:23You're sure about this?
01:03:25I'm sure. I am Avery's husband. I was before and I will be in the future.
01:03:30Fine. Let me taste what you cooked first. She's mentioned you several times.
01:03:36Okay.
01:03:42Avery, the company has signed two big orders this month.
01:03:46At this rate, we'll be able to recup our investment by the end of the year.
01:03:49Nice. Looks like the effort paid off.
01:03:54Liam, you're off work too. You've worked hard.
01:03:57Come on, let's go home. I'll make you a late night meal.
01:04:01Thank you, Mom.
01:04:09Liam, I hear entrepreneurship is tough.
01:04:12You sure you don't want to join me instead?
01:04:14I'm good. Starting my own company is exhausting, but I have freedom. I like that.
01:04:20Alright, ambitious. Then I hope you become a big boss soon and protect me.
01:04:25Life may test the ones who refuse to give up, but it never truly lets them down.
01:04:30Butodi coming to an dolphin of the world whoignee the team,
01:04:30There she is Particularly in your boxing for love andzona.
01:04:31Love you often.
01:04:32I just recommend helping people celebrate you as well.
01:04:32You've got to let me know what I just do.