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00:00This is real wild Iranian caviar. Even a tiny tin costs over a thousand bucks.
00:04I brought some so you could all try it. Victoria, now that's what an independent woman looks like.
00:08I brought a dish too. At our potluck reunion six years after graduation,
00:13the former campus belle was busy showing off her expensive food and seven-figure salary.
00:18Then I said I didn't work and lived off my husband and just like that, everyone decided I was a
00:24parasite. What they didn't know was that the chairman of Apex Group, the very company they
00:30were all bending over backward to impress, was my husband.
00:39Miss, those are some seriously expensive cars. You sure this is where your reunion is?
00:44Yeah, it's a potluck. Everyone's bringing a dish.
00:47So what have you got in that thermos?
00:48Red wine beef stew. Took me four hours.
00:52You really put some work into that. Have fun.
01:05This is real wild Iranian caviar. Even a tiny tin costs over a thousand bucks.
01:10I brought some so you could all try it. Wow, Victoria, you really went all out.
01:15Apex is on another level. The AI project I'm leading just got the green light from headquarters,
01:19and the president of our subsidiated personally told me, I'm being promoted to VP.
01:24Apex is a global tech giant. Victoria, you'll be making a million a year. Easy.
01:31Victoria, now that's what an independent woman looks like.
01:37Sophia, over here. I saved you a seat.
01:43Well, at picture seven, look who finally showed up. We said this was supposed to be a nice potluck.
01:48Everyone went all out on the food, and you came dressed like you were running errands.
01:52A white t-shirt and jeans. Sophia, it's been six years since graduation, and this is the best you can
01:58do?
01:58I like to be comfortable. I brought a dish too.
02:04Huh! Red wine beef stew? In that beat-up thermo? That looks disgusting.
02:09Next to Victoria's caviar, it looks like dog food. Don't touch it unless you want to get sick.
02:14Ha ha ha ha! Victoria brought thousand dollar caviar. Chad brought beef wending from a three
02:20Michelin star chef. I brought French black truffles, and we've got air-flown bluefin
02:25otara and premium Iberino ham. And you, Sophia? You show up dressed like a cleaner with that beat-up thermic?
02:32What is that dark slud, last night's leftovers? Sophia, everyone brought something nice tonight.
02:38And you show up with a stew that costs a few bucks to make? You're bringing down the whole party.
02:49Fine by me. This beef stew wasn't cheap anyway. More for me.
02:53Please. Still trying to save face? How expensive can a few chunks of beef be?
02:58You really don't know what luxury is. Sophia, finally. Give me some too. Victoria's been bragging
03:10since she got here. I've had to listen to her for half an hour. I'm losing my mind.
03:14You've suffered enough, Max.
03:18Oh my god, Sophia. This is incredible. The beef practically melts in your mouth,
03:24and that wine flavor? What did you even make this with?
03:26Nothing special. Just some Romaine Conti from my husband's wine cellar,
03:31a little A5 Wagyu, and four hours on low heat.
03:35Romaine Conti? The stuff that goes for tens of thousands a bottle? You cooked with that?
03:42Did I hear that right? Romaine Conti? A5 Wagyu? Sophia, if you're gonna lie, at least make it believable.
03:49Tens of thousands in wine and A5 Wagyu served out of that cheap thermer?
03:53You expect us to buy that? Come up with a better lie!
03:56Sophia, making up ridiculous stories doesn't make you look classy. It just makes you look desperate.
04:02If that slop was made with Romaine Conti, then I guess this wine must be liquid gold.
04:14Hard to believe it's been six years since everyone's here. Daniel, you first.
04:21I'm a product director at Silicon Valley Tech. My team just won a national gold award for tech innovation this
04:27year.
04:27A national gold award? Impressive.
04:31I'm a regional manager for a real estate firm on Wall Street. I was number one in my region last
04:36year,
04:37so the company gave me a limited edition luxury EV.
04:40Not bad. I run operations at a top influencer agency. I've helped grow several creators to over a million followers.
04:47I just got promoted to project manager at Jumang Tech. I'll be counting on you guys from now on.
04:54I'm a fashion influencer. I've got a pretty good following, so show me some love.
04:59Yes!
05:03And you, Sophia?
05:07Congratulations, Sophia. Not only did you win the national AI competition,
05:11you also landed job offers from five of the world's top 100 companies. Let's hear it for Sophia!
05:25You were the golden girl of our department back then? Always in the spotlight. So which global giant are
05:31you an executive at these days? I don't work. My husband takes care of me.
05:42Your husband takes care of you? So you just hold out your hand whenever you want money? Sounds like a
05:47parasite to me. From national AI champion to a housewife living off her husband? That's one hell
05:53of a draw. What a waste. Sophia, I just think a woman should have something of her own. You can't
06:00rely on
06:01your husband forever. What if one day, no offense, but men do have a thing for younger, prettier women.
06:08You know how it is. You make a good point. But honestly, I like having my husband take care of
06:14me.
06:14He won't even let me work. Says working is too exhausting and I should just stay home, relax,
06:19and spend his money. A little bossy, don't you think?
06:26Anyway, what's everyone driving these days? I just got a BMW 5 Series this year. Great car.
06:32I drive a Mini Cooper. Thought it was cute, so I picked one up while I was shopping last month.
06:40I drive a little pink used EV. My daughter picked it out for me.
06:49Whoa, a Porsche? Victoria, that had to cost at least 150 grand.
06:54Now that's a luxury car. Most people could work their whole lives and still never afford one.
07:00Sophia, if your husband can afford to keep you home, he must be loaded. So what does he draw?
07:13Is my wife's reunion still going on? Sir, she's only been there 10 minutes.
07:19Only 10 minutes? Never mind. I'll wait for her outside the restaurant.
07:39Sir, all 50 cars are ready. Which one will you be taking to pick up your wife?
07:46Fandom, my wife likes it quiet. Keep the convoy back. Don't disturb her.
08:00Honestly, I have no idea what he's driving today.
08:03You don't know?
08:05There are too many cars in his garage. I don't really keep track.
08:09That's quite a story, Sophia. Now I really want to meet this husband
08:13of yours and see that garage full of luxury cars.
08:17Oh, Sophia, give it up. I saw you get out of a cab earlier.
08:22If you've got that many cars at home, why take a cab here?
08:27Well, if they're just beaters worth a few hundred bucks, one for groceries,
08:30one for the commute, I guess they would be hard to keep track of.
08:41What's wrong with taking a cab? A car's just a way to get around.
08:44Traffic's a nightmare at rush hour. A cab's easier. Sophia wasn't even bragging.
08:49Why are you being so nasty about it?
08:51Sophia, you were the top student in our department.
08:55Even the professors said you were going places. We all remember you winning the national AI championship
09:00for our school. And now you're content to stay home and live off a man? Such a waste.
09:07Exactly. You're just a parasite with your hand out for a man's money. Doesn't that make your whole
09:13life feel meaningless? So working for someone else every day is what gives your life meaning?
09:24I was just trying to help. What's with the attitude?
09:29Are we even that close? You-
09:33All right, all right. Let's drop it. Since everyone's here, why don't we swap contacts?
09:39You never know when we might be able to help each other out in Silicon Valley or on Wall Street.
09:46Exactly. That's what connections are for. Let's keep in touch.
09:52Victoria, let me add you too. You'll have to look out for me sometime.
09:56Sure. And time.
09:59Why is everyone crowding around Victoria? Poor Sophia's all by herself. How come nobody's adding her?
10:06Add her? What connections could a housewife living off her husband possibly have? I'd be more worried
10:11she'd come asking me for money someday. Victoria, here's to you. Don't forget about me when those
10:17Apex projects come up. We'll see what I can do. Sophia, these people are such snobs. They're way out of
10:23line. Don't waste your energy on them. Just eat. I seriously don't know how you stay this calm. By the
10:30way,
10:30isn't your husband stopping by later? He's coming to pick me up. Oh, right. The private room and premium
10:37wine are extra, so we're splitting the cost. You're okay with that, right, Sophia? Maybe you should text
10:43your husband first and make sure he'll cover your share. That's pathetic. Imagine needing your
10:48husband's permission to spend a few hundred bucks on dinner. With the private room and all this wine,
10:51it could easily be over a grand each. What if that's her whole allowance for the month? Better ask
10:55first, or she might get in trouble at home. I'll cover Sophia's share.
11:04Charge whatever you want. My husband gave me this card. It has no spending limit.
11:15Please, who are you trying to impress with that black card? What is that, some low limit card for
11:20teenagers? Bet it can't even cover a hundred bucks. Sophia, take my advice and check with your
11:27husband first. Don't try to act rich just to save face. If that card gets declined or locked,
11:32you're the one who'll end up embarrassed. If I can't afford it, are you going to pay for me?
11:37What? Why would I pay for you?
11:47Oh, I thought that was her husband.
11:51Honey, having fun at the potluck? I'm heading over to pick you up.
11:55The stew turned out great. My classmates have been very welcoming too.
11:58Welcoming?
11:59Very. They've been mocking me all night.
12:01I'm on my way.
12:02No rush. I'm not done eating yet.
12:04That's fine. I'll wait outside. Be there in two minutes.
12:07Sophia, texting that husband of yours with all those luxury cars?
12:11Yeah. He said he's coming to pick me up.
12:15Everyone hear that? Sophia says her millionaire husband,
12:19the one with all those luxury cars, is coming to pick her up.
12:26Perfect. Now we can finally see what kind of man made our former top student so happy to
12:32sit at home and live off him.
12:34If you're this happy sitting at home doing nothing, your husband must have some serious money.
12:39Sophia, now I'm curious. What does your husband actually do?
12:41Does he run some big company or some tiny operation? How much does he make a year?
12:44I've never really paid attention to how much he makes. I just spend the money and enjoy myself.
12:50So what does he usually drive when we get outside? We can all take a look and see if he
12:55really has
12:55all those luxury cars you were talking about. I thought you already decided they were all junkers
12:59worth a few hundred bucks. Oh, we were just joking. But Sophia, your husband works hard for his money.
13:05Go easy on him. Don't spend every last cent he makes. But since we go way back, if you ever
13:12want a
13:12real job, I could probably find you a spot on my team. Put in a good word for you.
13:17Oh? What company?
13:19Apex Group. One of the biggest tech giants in the world. Ever heard of it? Of course I have.
13:30Sophia, will you marry me?
13:36Yes. Apex is one of the biggest names in tech. Even getting hired at one of its
13:40subscribers is incredibly competitive. But for old time's sake, I could probably get you in at
13:45entry level. Not management, obviously, but I do have some pull. No thanks.
13:50Why not? People would kill for an opportunity like this. Because honestly, I like not working.
13:57I'm perfectly happy letting my husband take care of me. Victoria, why are you wasting your time on her?
14:01She's clearly given up on herself. Why don't you consider me instead? I'd love to get into Apex.
14:06My husband's here. He's waiting outside. Enjoy the rest of dinner.
14:10I'm heading out.
14:19Why the rush, Sophia, if your husband's here?
14:23I'm done eating anyway. I'll walk you out.
14:27Sophia, I'll wait with you.
14:28Come on! I want to see what kind of rich guy has our former genius happily living off him.
14:34Victoria? Is that you?
14:37Professor Smith! It really is you!
14:40We're having our class reunion tonight. I can't believe we ran into you here.
14:48Where is he? I thought he was already here.
14:51Don't tell me you made the whole thing up, and now he's not even going to show?
14:54Look! There's her luxury car!
15:04Sophia, you've got some wild taste! This guy's old enough to be your grandfather!
15:09Oh my god! You'd live off some old guy like that just so you don't have to work?
15:14Sophia, how could you even stomach being with him? You're an embarrassment to our school!
15:18Even if you hate working, you don't have to settle for some old guy?
15:22Sophia, you really threw your life away.
15:25Excuse me, where's the kitchen entrance? I'm here to deliver some organic produce.
15:29I think I've got the wrong entrance.
15:32You two seriously need your eyes checked? You actually mistook a delivery guy for her husband?
15:37Are you blind?
15:39So what? He's just a delivery guy. Her husband probably isn't much better.
15:49A Rolls Royce Phantom? Those go for almost a million bucks!
15:53Oh my, look at that car! Is it stopping here? Could that be some Apex executive here for Victoria?
16:01Hello? Are you here for Victoria? She's right-
16:11Honey, sorry to keep you waiting.
16:20So you're the ones who were talking down to my wife?
16:25You're Sophia's husband?
16:29Sophia! Come on! You never told me your husband was this handsome!
16:33Sophia, is this really your husband?
16:35Yeah, Sophia. We asked you earlier and you wouldn't even introduce him.
16:39Weren't some of you just so sure her husband was that bald delivery guy? Want me to throw in another
16:4320 grand and get your eyes and ears checked too?
16:45What introduction do you need? The guy walked up and called Sophia Honey himself! Are you deaf?
16:54Did you get enough to eat, honey? You came too early. I barely got to eat and my bag's still
16:58inside.
16:59That's fine. I'll take you out for steak after this.
17:03Then give me a second. I'll go grab my bag.
17:10Victoria, that outfit and handbag must have cost a fortune. Where are you working now? How much do you make
17:15a year?
17:16I'm at Apex Group. I make at least a million a year. And our division president just told me I'm
17:21about to be promoted to VP.
17:24Professor, if you like the bag, it's yours.
17:28Apex? That's one of the biggest tech companies in the world. Incredible!
17:32I always knew you'd go far. I was right about you.
17:36By the way, where's Sophia, the one who won the National AI Championship?
17:39She was such a brilliant student. Is she making even more than you now? Is she here tonight?
17:44Professor, you have no idea. Sophia, she-
17:47Professor Smith? What are you doing here?
17:50I ran into Professor Smith in the hallway, so I had the waiter add another seat.
17:53What were you saying about Sophia?
17:55Sophia? Well, so? Did her husband really show up in a cab or some beat-up junker?
18:03What happened?
18:08If you're that curious, why don't you ask me yourself?
18:13If you're that curious, why don't you ask me yourself?
18:16Sophia, you're here too. Professor Smith, it's been a long time.
18:21Come sit next to Professor Smith, Sophia. You used to be her star student, remember?
18:26Professor, have some wine.
18:27Daniel, where are you working these days? What's your salary?
18:30I'm a product director at Silicon Valley Tech now. The salary's decent. Not quite Victoria's level,
18:35but I do pretty well.
18:36That's a great company. You've done well for yourself.
18:39And Sophia, you were our top graduate back then. Which global company are you an executive at now?
18:44I don't work.
18:45What? You don't work? Sophia, you're a stay-at-home wife now?
18:50Is there a problem with that, Professor? You won the national AI competition and
18:55graduated with offers from five of the biggest companies in the world. And you threw all that
18:59away just to live off a man? Where's your ambition? A family takes work and sacrifice too. I don't see
19:05anything wrong with me taking care of things at home while my husband works. It's only been a few years
19:09since graduation and you've already thrown your future away. Now you even have the nerve to talk back
19:13to your professor in front of everyone? Victoria wasn't even as good a student as you and look
19:21at her now. She's about to become a VP at Apex. And look at you. How could you let yourself
19:27fall
19:27this far? Professor Smith, Sophia's husband is actually- Max! You followed her around like a puppy
19:32back in college and now you're still making excuses for her? All that education just to become a housewife,
19:38what a waste! Professor Smith, I call you Professor because I respect you as my former teacher.
19:44But respect goes both ways. How I choose to live my life is none of your business. Is that any
19:49way to
19:50speak to your professor? Professor, calm down. Maybe Sophia's husband really is some millionaire.
19:55Chad, didn't you guys see him outside? Come on, tell Professor Smith what happened.
20:01No truly rich man would ever want her. What's there to hide? He showed up in one fancy car. Big
20:07deal.
20:08I bet Sophia made her husband rent it. Just to save face.
20:12Rent it? Of course. Sophia always did better than Victoria in school, so she thought she was
20:18something special. But now, Victoria makes a million a year and she's a VP at Apex. Meanwhile,
20:23Sophia's just a parasite sitting at home washing dishes and cleaning all day. She can't stand it.
20:28She's obviously jealous of Victoria. Who says being a housewife means I have to cook,
20:34clean and do laundry. What's wrong with staying home, relaxing and spending money?
20:40You really think you're some rich man's wife? Then prove it. Show me some evidence and maybe
20:45I'll believe you. I don't need your help or your approval. Why should I prove anything to you?
20:52You just refuse to listen. I'm trying to stop you from throwing your life away and you act like I'm
20:58sticking my nose where it doesn't belong. Fine. From now on, don't call me your professor.
21:03That's enough, Sophia. Apologize to Professor Smith. Apologize? Professor Smith, what exactly
21:10is wrong with being a housewife? Why does choosing to take care of a family suddenly mean your life
21:16has no value? Running a home matters too. If one person is taking care of everything at home,
21:22doesn't that make it easier for the other to focus on their career? If the husband's out earning money,
21:27can't he just hire help? Does everyone in the world make a million dollars a year?
21:32Ordinary people have the right to choose an ordinary life too.
21:35That sounds nice, but aren't you really just making excuses for giving up?
21:39Sophia, Professor Smith only said all that because she hates seeing your talent go to waste.
21:43Whatever you think, you shouldn't talk to her like that. Just apologize and admit you were wrong.
21:48An apology? I wouldn't dare expect one from her!
21:52Don't worry, Professor. I recently worked on a major AI android project at Apex Group.
21:57I could refer Sophia to the company. She can start out assisting me,
22:01and with her background, she'll make junior management in no time.
22:04Sophia, you seriously hit the jockpot. Most people would kill for Victoria to take them under
22:08her wheat. My wife doesn't need a job.
22:17And she sure as hell doesn't need to play second belt to anyone.
22:20William, I thought you two already left in the Rolls Royce.
22:24I told you to wait outside, but you never came out. So this is where they've been keeping you.
22:30Sit.
22:38Hello? Who are you looking for?
22:39You said you didn't get enough to eat. What do you want?
22:43You're Sophia's husband?
22:45Just as rude as Sophia. Excuse me, everyone. I have something important to take care of.
22:50Let's keep in touch. Take care, Professor Smith.
22:56Sophia, your husband is seriously awesome. Professor Smith is way too narrow-minded.
23:01If I were a woman, I'd want to marry him too.
23:04I only have eyes for my wife.
23:07William, I was kidding.
23:09Hi, I'm Victoria, Sophia's old classmate and best friend from college. What should I call you?
23:19Well, since you're Sophia's husband, I guess we're all friends now. Let me toast you.
23:24I don't make friends with just anyone.
23:27Sophia, your husband's pretty funny. So, man, what company are you with?
23:31Apex.
23:39Four hours with a 1982 Roman A. Conti and top grade A5 Wagyu. What a waste bringing it here for
23:45these people.
23:48Another liar who can't even make the story believable.
23:52Tens of thousands of dollars worth of wine in that cheap thermic? You two really will say anything.
23:57Exactly. You almost sound convincing. Do you really think we're that gullible?
24:01You said you work at Apex? Which branch?
24:04I report to headquarters all the time and I've never seen you before. What department are you in?
24:10Headquarters.
24:11No way! William, you work at Apex headquarters too? Victoria's been bragging all night about
24:16leading an AI project at one of the branches and how she's about-
24:18Max! This is a class reunion! Why are you bringing up my job?
24:25Victoria, weren't you just offering to get me into Apex so I could work under you?
24:29Go on. Let my husband hear all about your big plans.
24:34Sophia, we were just joking around earlier. Don't take it seriously.
24:37Joking? You said your division president personally promised to promote you to VP.
24:41William, have you heard anything about that at headquarters? Do you know Victoria?
24:44VP? Then there must be something seriously wrong with management at that branch,
24:48if they'll promote just anyone. You- Who do you think you are to say that?
24:53Big talk, man. So what high level position do you actually hold at Apex headquarters?
24:57I don't hold a position. Knew it. All that attitude, and he doesn't even have a real position.
25:02No position? Then what the hell are you acting so important for?
25:08Because I own the company.
25:18Apex is yours? William, right? That story just keeps getting crazier.
25:24Why not say you own all of Wall Street while you're at it?
25:28William? You're the chairman of Apex Group?
25:36It's him. The photos on the company website and all the business magazines. It's really him.
25:40He owns Apex, one of the biggest tech companies in the world.
25:45Wait! You've been saying you live off your husband. And this is the husband you meant?
25:51Yeah. I only have one husband.
25:55Bro, you're my brother now. Sophia and I go way back. We were best friends in college. I always had
26:00her back.
26:00Any dirty work. Any heavy lifting. I was the first one there. We've always been tight.
26:05You sure enjoyed those two big bowls of A5 Wagyu.
26:09Bro, I was her poison tester. I'm 100% on Sophia's side.
26:14Sir, I'm Chad. One of Sophia's college classmates. I've always thought Sophia is incredibly talented and classy.
26:20Right, Sophia?
26:23Really? Because I seem to remember you calling me a broke pauser and a parasite who has to ask a
26:29man for money.
26:36Sophia, no, ma'am. I didn't know who I was talking to. I ran my mouth and said things I
26:40never should have said.
26:41Three drinks, my apology.
26:47Mr. Chairman, I've heard so much about you. It's an honor to finally meet you in person.
26:52Is that so? Then why were you joining them and humiliating my wife just a minute ago?
26:58I never meant it that way. Mr. Chairman, you've got it all wrong.
27:02Mr. Chairman, please don't hold this against me. I know I was wrong.
27:06If I remember right, you said you're a regional manager in real estate on Wall Street?
27:09No, no. I'm nobody. Just an employee. Mr. Chairman, please don't call anyone on Wall Street.
27:14Please don't cost me my job. I can keep drinking. I'll drink more.
27:18And you? Where do you work?
27:20Silicon Valley Tech. I'm a product director.
27:23Silicon Valley Tech? Funny. Apex happens to be their largest shareholder.
27:28First thing tomorrow, I'll have the board take another look at your record.
27:33No, Mr. Chairman. That's enough, honey. They're not worth it. Let's go.
27:38Whatever my wife says.
27:45Sophia! Your husband is the chairman of Apex. You should have told me. Look at this mess.
27:49I was wrong. I said things I never should have said. Please don't take any of it to heart.
27:52It's fine. I knew you'd be the bigger person. It is. Because you're fired.
27:59Fire me? Sophia, you just said it was fine.
28:03It is. That doesn't mean I can't fire you.
28:09What gives you the right to fire me?
28:11Because you work for my husband's company.
28:13Mr. Chairman, this isn't fair. I've spent years working my way up at Apex.
28:17My AI project just won a national gold award. I've contributed so much to this company.
28:21And the division president already promised to promote me to VP. You can't-
28:25In our family, my wife handles the little things. I handle the big ones.
28:29Mr. Chairman.
28:31But we never have any big ones. So my wife makes all the decisions.
28:36I won't accept this! Mr. Chairman, how can one word from her erase everything I've worked for?
28:41Marrying rich doesn't make her capable. She's nothing but a parasite living off her husband!
28:47Victoria, right? You said you were fully in charge of that AI project?
28:51That's right. Then you must know the project proposal pretty well.
28:54I know it inside out.
28:57Then you know the contributor Koga named S on page 72, don't you?
29:01Two-thirds of the project's core algorithms and breakthrough architecture came from S.
29:05You should know that better than anyone.
29:07But S never attended a single meeting. I was the one who actually executed the entire project.
29:12You were just the person who handed someone else's brilliant work and told to execute it.
29:16With a plan like that, anyone could have done your job.
29:23And the real person behind S is Sophia.
29:32Impossible! That's impossible!
29:34How could some parasite who does nothing but sit at home and clean be S?
29:38I stay out of the office because of my health.
29:40That doesn't mean I disappeared off the face of the earth.
29:43Weren't you just asking what I've been doing all these years?
29:46Well, every core system you've used since your first day at Apex was built by me.
29:53Then, how long have you been doing this?
29:55Since the day I joined Apex right after graduation.
29:58So you knew everything? You knew I took credit for your ideas?
30:02You knew I put my name on your work?
30:03You hid who you were on purpose just so you could humiliate me today, didn't you?
30:08Did you ever ask?
30:10Just like tonight, you spent the whole time mocking me without once asking who my husband actually was.
30:20Sophia! I know I was wrong! Please, just give me one more chance!
30:25I can't lose this job! I've been with the company for almost eight years and I was about to get
30:30promoted!
30:31Please don't fire me!
30:33You're not sorry. You're just scared. And I'm no saint.
30:42It serves you right. You really thought you were better than everyone else? Give me a break.
30:49Sophia, this isn't over. Just even wait for it.
30:55If I'd known reunions were this exhausting, I would have stayed home and watched dramas instead.
31:00All you care about is your old classmates. Do you even remember what today is?
31:05Today? What's special about today?
31:08Do I even matter to you anymore? Do you love me? Or do you just love my body?
31:15What are you talking about? Who's there? Max? What are you doing?
31:21She does. Sophia definitely loves you. William, I just haven't seen you guys in forever.
31:26I thought we could talk about the future of AI or something?
31:30Go get yourself some food. Stop bothering me and my wife.
31:35You got it. Thanks, William. Wishing you two a lifetime of happiness.
31:43June 28th. It's our wedding anniversary. So you finally remembered.
31:47Honey, I'm sorry. Dinner's on me tonight. How about we go somewhere nice and celebrate?
31:52How about a nice steakhouse? No. I've seen enough steak for one night.
31:58Japanese? No, I don't want anything cold this late.
32:03You're impossible. How about that pasta place by campus?
32:06Yes. Well, if you want it that badly, I guess I can go with you.
32:10Let's go! The pasta place by the university!
32:24This place still brings back so many memories.
32:27If you like it that much, I'll bring you here every day.
32:33Sophia?
32:34Oh! President Green!
32:37It really is you!
32:39It's been years. I'm so glad to see you're doing well.
32:43President Green, what are you doing here?
32:46Old habit. I finished up some work at the university and stopped by for some pasta on the way home.
32:52President Green, this is my husband, William. William, this is President Green from my university.
32:56He looked out for me a lot back in college.
32:59President Green, it's a pleasure to meet you. I've heard a lot about you.
33:02Thank you for everything you did for Sophia.
33:04It's a pleasure. I had no idea Sophia was married. You two make a wonderful couple.
33:11Sophia was one of the brightest students we ever had.
33:13Before she even graduated, five of the world's biggest companies were fighting to recruit her.
33:18Their recruiters nearly started an argument in my office.
33:21By the way, Sophia, which company did you end up choosing?
33:25My husband's company, Apex Group.
33:29Apex, of course. Looks like you found both a career and a husband there.
33:34By the way, Sophia, next week is our university's centennial. We're inviting some of our most
33:40distinguished alumni back to speak. I was just talking to Professor Smith about you today and
33:45was going to ask her for your contact information. I can't believe I ran into you here tonight.
33:51I'd be honored to speak at my alma mater. I'll be there next week.
33:56Wonderful. Then I'll see you on campus next week.
34:01Thank you. Sophia, look at her strutting around like she owns the place.
34:09I just found out she hooked up with some new corporate backer after you got her fired
34:13and donated ten million dollars to the school in her own name.
34:16Ten million dollars? She really went all in.
34:20That's not even the worst part. She used that donation to pressure the school
34:24into giving her the distinguished alumni keynote that was supposed to be yours.
34:28President Green only changed speakers because the board forced his hand.
34:31Did you know about this? I just found out too.
34:35Damn it. She steals other people's ideas, finds some rich backer,
34:39and now she's here showing off at our alma mater? No way. I'm going to talk to President Green right
34:44now.
34:44Max, sit down. It's our school's centennial. Don't disrupt the ceremony.
34:48She clearly went to a lot of trouble to put on this show, so let's see what she's planning.
34:57Distinguished guests, faculty, students, and alumni, welcome.
35:01Today we come together to celebrate our university's 100th anniversary.
35:06I hereby declare our centennial celebration officially open.
35:13On this special occasion, we're honored to welcome back one of our distinguished graduates.
35:18She has donated $10 million to support the university and now serves as Executive Vice President of Rising Tech Group.
35:26Please give a warm welcome to our distinguished alumni speaker, Mrs. Victoria.
35:35President Green, professors, and dear students, good afternoon.
35:39It is an incredible honor to stand here today as a distinguished alumna of this university.
35:44Standing here reminds me of our class back then.
35:47We once had a national AI champion. Everyone hailed as a genius.
35:51People thought she'd be standing at the top alongside me one day.
35:54Sadly, after graduation, our former star student chose to throw away all that potential
35:59and become a housewife who lives off her husband.
36:03So that's what all this was leading up to.
36:06That's why I believe a university education should teach students more than professional skills.
36:11It should teach them to contribute something to society, not waste everything they've learned
36:15by sitting at home and living off a husband.
36:18Wouldn't you agree, our former star student, Mrs. Sophia?
36:28Victoria, that speech was incredible.
36:30Now the whole school is talking about Sophia being some loser who lives off her husband.
36:34Seriously, you should have seen her face when that spotlight hit her.
36:37Don't get excited yet. This is only the beginning.
36:40Did you take care of what I asked?
36:42It's done. I had someone make a post on the campus forum.
36:45The title is how Sophia slept her way to the top from national champion to a rich man's playwick.
36:49We even included a photo of her riding in that luxury car.
36:51I had people spread rumors in the student groups too.
36:53We're saying she bought that championship and slept with one of the judges.
36:56Doesn't matter if people believe it at first.
36:59Repeat a lie enough times and people start treating it like the truth.
37:02Good. Let the rumor spread for a while.
37:04Then I'll say I've heard the same things myself as an executive at my new company.
37:08After that, her reputation will be finished.
37:11Victoria, you're a genius!
37:13This time, I'm going to make sure she falls hard.
37:18Sophia! Look at the forum!
37:19Those bastards are saying you only won the championship because you slept with a judge!
37:29I saw it. Don't worry. Legal is already preserving the evidence.
37:33Didn't you have an important meeting today? What are you doing here?
37:35I heard that woman would be here and I figured she'd cause trouble.
37:39Don't get the wrong idea. I didn't come here for you.
37:41Of course. Our mighty Chairman William just happened to be in the neighborhood.
37:46Max, preserve the post and trace the IP and the account back to the source.
37:49You got it. Leave it to me.
37:51I've traced Victoria's money trail too. The large payments and transfers line up perfectly.
37:59Sophia! Mr. Chairman, I saw the post too.
38:02Do you want me to speak up and clear things up for Sophia?
38:05Not yet. Anything we say right now will just sound like damage control.
38:08So when are you going to make your move?
38:10No rush. Let them enjoy themselves a little longer.
38:13The higher they climb, the harder they'll fall.
38:22Talk.
38:22If you IP address using sorting, trans our record, you chat Allah.
38:26This is Niz Dorin one is Damera's rise.
38:27Got it.
38:29We found them. Victoria, Chloe, and the others were behind the posts.
38:33The IP traces directly back to Chloe. And three days before the post went up,
38:36Victoria transferred $50,000 to her under project collaboration fees.
38:40The memo says Centennial PR campaign.
38:43Nice label. They were careful.
38:46The entire evidence trail is secured. Besides Chloe, there were two more payments.
38:51One to Chad, and one to a paid poster outside the university. Altogether, nearly $100,000.
38:58That woman is unbelievable. Sophia, let's take the evidence out there and expose her right now!
39:03Not yet. Exposing her now would be letting her off too easy. Let her keep going. The higher she climbs,
39:09the harder she'll fall. Sophia, if you need someone to back you up, just say the word.
39:15I was there for your entire national AI competition defense. Those judges gurned you with brutal
39:19questions. If you somehow slept your way to that title, your connections would have to go all the
39:24way to the White House. Exactly. Sophia answered every question without breaking a sweat. The applause
39:30went on for a full 30 seconds. Thank you, but let's wait a little longer. We'll take them all down
39:39when they're at their most confidence. Faculty and students, we now come to one of the most
39:47important moments of our Centennial Celebration, the $10 million donation ceremony. Please give a warm
39:52welcome to our distinguished alum, Victoria. She steals other people's work, cozies up to some new
40:11company, and now she's up there pretending to be some great philanthropist. Be patient. This $10 million
40:18donation will establish a special fund for students who truly have both talent and integrity. However,
40:25I happen to see a rather explosive, a rather explosive post on the campus forum backstage.
40:33If those allegations are true, it's deeply disappointing to see a former national champion
40:39disgrace her alma mater after graduation. One learns from this. Don't throw your future away or stoop to
40:46dirty tricks just to become some rich man's plaything. Victoria! Stop spreading your filthy lies!
40:56Victoria, aren't you the one behind every one of these lies? What are you talking about? I have
41:01no idea what you mean. Your reputation is ruined because of what you did. Don't try to blame me for
41:06it!
41:11I'm not standing here today just to clear my own name. I'm here to tear off your mask and expose
41:17the truth.
41:23The posting time, device ID, and location data have all been forensically preserved. Take a look at the screen.
41:29These are Chloe's messages with the paid poster. Impossible! We used heavy encryption! How could you
41:36possibly trace it back to us? The messages are right there and you just confessed yourself!
41:43Victoria, help me! You said you'd take the fall if anything went wrong. You're lying! I don't know
41:49any paid posters. Don't you dare drag me into this! Don't be so quick to deny it. There's more.
41:57Victoria, you used company funds to pay Chloe and Chad nearly a hundred thousand dollars to spread
42:03these rumors. Do I need to read out every name, account number, and transfer date for you?
42:09Impossible. How did you get access to those confidential records? They're fake! You fabricated
42:15all of it! You're slandering me! I'll sue you for defamation! Then call the police. Right now.
42:25Chairman? What are you doing here? Victoria, you abused your position to misleuce company funds,
42:32orchestrate an online smear campaign, and even use company money to stage a fake personal donation.
42:40By emergency order of the Carlos Group Board, you are suspended from all duties as Executive Vice
42:46President of Rising Tech, effective immediately, pending a criminal investigation.
42:57No. Mr. Chairman, please let me explain. This is all a misunderstanding.
43:03Bring him in.
43:10James?
43:13According to Carlos Group's internal audit and legal investigation, Victoria abused her position and
43:18entered into an illicit relationship with Senior Executive James to climb the corporate lair. She even
43:24put the company's name behind illegal transfers totaling over 10 million dollars to cover her personal
43:30accounts. Make me Executive Vice President and approve the donation. And tonight, I'll do whatever
43:36you want. This isn't my fault! It was James! He promised me himself! He said if I slept with him,
43:43he'd make sure I became Executive Vice President! You lying bitch! You were the one who seduced me! You
43:51nearly ruined my entire career and reputation! Mr. Chairman, please give me another chance! She
43:59manipulated me! I made one terrible mistake and fell for it! She planned all the illegal transfers and
44:04the publicity stunt herself! Oh my God. Sleeping her way to the top and embezzling company money?
44:10That's disgusting. I can't believe she's that kind of person.
44:20Victoria, looks like the powerful man you sacrificed your dignity to get close to wasn't much of a backer
44:26after all. He folded pretty fast.
44:33Sophia, you really think you've won?
44:37You only married him because he's rich. You were after his money and apex from the very beginning.
44:43Mr. Chairman, this woman has been using you all along!
44:45Victoria, stop making things up! When they first got together, William hadn't even inherited the company yet!
44:50What? Did I hit a nerve? You had all those top offers after graduation, so why did you turn
44:56every one of them down? Because you'd already done your homework? You knew William was the sole heir
45:00to a massive fortune! You planned this from the start! Victoria, with an imagination like that,
45:06you should be writing soap operas. Now you know my whole life story too? Mr. Chairman, open your eyes!
45:11She was after your money from the very beginning! Why does she get to be so lucky? Why does she
45:16get to have everything?
45:20Even if she was only after my money, I wouldn't care. As long as she wants to stay by my
45:24side, nothing else matters.
45:27What? You really don't care at all?
45:30That's right. As long as it's her, nothing else matters to me.
45:34Victoria, you still don't get it, do you? Sophia earned everything she has today,
45:38her position and everyone's respect through her own talent and character. You took all your
45:42intelligence and wasted it on schemes and dirty tricks.
45:47No! That's impossible! It's all a lie! I don't believe it!
45:57Sophia, I'm sorry. I'll tell the truth. Victoria paid me $50,000 to post those rumors
46:03about you sleeping your way to the top. She even had me prepared several different versions of the
46:07story. Crowey, you bitch! You're lying! You took my money and now you dare turn on me?
46:13Now they're turning on each other!
46:16I never should have ruined your reputation for money! Sophia, I know I was wrong! Please forgive me!
46:28I did it too! I helped Victoria spread those rumors through all the student group chats!
46:33I'm an asshole! Sophia, please have mercy on me!
46:37I know exactly what each of you did. Every message, transfer record, and voice recording has already
46:43been forensically preserved as evidence. Every one of you will answer for what you've done,
46:48but not today. Because the first person I'm going after isn't someone who blindly helped spread the
46:54rumors. It's the one who planned this entire smear campaign from the start.
46:59No, Sophia! You can't do this to me!
47:09Faculty and students, although today's centennial celebration has taken an unexpected turn,
47:15there is one matter I must clarify before the entire university. The $10 million donation
47:21Victoria claimed as her own was indeed received in full. However, after verification, that donation had
47:27absolutely nothing to do with Victoria. The real donors were Sophia and her husband, William!
47:50Which one of you is Victoria?
47:52You're under arrest on suspicion of business fraud, embezzlement of company funds, and defamation.
48:01Let go of me! Get your hands off me! I didn't do anything illegal!
48:12You hated that I got better grades, that the professors praised me more, even that I married better than you
48:17did. The way you feel right now, exposed and desperate, is exactly how you felt when I won that
48:22championship. You want to know why? Because you've never lived for yourself. Your entire life has been
48:28about competing with me. What would you know?! Someone like you could never understand!
48:35You scored just five points higher than me on the SAT, and my mother tore into me when I got
48:42home!
48:43That day, I swore I'd beat you someday! When we graduated, I couldn't compete with all the offers
48:51you got, so once we started working, I had to beat you in salary! I was second in our class!
48:58Why does
48:59everyone only remember Sophia, the girl who came first? I worked so hard, why did I always lose to you?
49:07It's not fair! It's not fair! You were always talented, Victoria. Those four years in college,
49:16I saw you as more than a rival. I saw you as a friend. I never wanted to prove I
49:21was better than
49:22you. That's what I hate most about you! You never even cared enough to compete with me! You never
49:28thought I was worth being your rival! No. There were things I envied about you, too. Your confidence,
49:34the way you could work a room, that determination to never give up. You were better than me in so
49:39many ways. But you let jealousy blind you, and in the end, you destroyed yourself.
49:47Let's go.
50:00Today taught me a lesson, too. Life isn't a race where only first place matters. Don't lose
50:06yourself trying to measure up to everyone else. Hold on to what you love, follow your dreams,
50:11and walk your own path. This is your life. You are the one who gets to define it.
50:25Beautiful speech, my Sophia. Come on, William. Let's go home.