She Wakes as a Lowly Maid, Yet the Rich Family Hears Her Inner Thoughts and Exposes the Fake Heir! 👑🧠✨

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00:00:00I'm not accusing anyone. It's just, Grandfather gave me that bracelet.

00:00:04You understand? It means everything to me.

00:00:11Anyone who was near the living room last night? Bags on the table. Now!

00:00:18That bracelet's worth more than our yearly pay. Who'd be dumb enough to touch it?

00:00:23New girl starts, and suddenly things go missing?

00:00:27You can check my bag too.

00:00:29Don't be scared. This clears your name too.

00:00:32Clear my name? It's in the right side of the sofa. First day and you're already using the new help

00:00:36to flex. Must be nice having that kind of time.

00:00:39Did someone just say something? No ma'am. No one spoke.

00:00:44Mom, you look exhausted. Are you feeling okay?

00:00:47Maybe I imagined it.

00:00:49Great. Just my luck. Of all people, I get dropped into this rich family fake hair drama as the tiny

00:00:55little nanny.

00:00:56Fake hair?

00:00:58Alliston, you heard it too.

00:01:00In the original book, the Hastings family starts falling apart because of Elias, the fake son. He plays the perfect

00:01:06son up front, then guts the Hastings family piece by piece behind their backs.

00:01:10Edwin, go ahead. Don't keep everyone standing here.

00:01:13Wait!

00:01:14Sir?

00:01:14The sofa. Check it again.

00:01:16Grandfather, we did check it already.

00:01:18Grandfather, we did check it already.

00:01:18I said check it again.

00:01:23It's here.

00:01:23It really was in the sofa. And they almost went through Molly's bag.

00:01:30I'm glad it's been found.

00:01:31My fault. I should have been more careful. Sorry for the trouble, everyone. And you. First day. What a welcome.

00:01:38It's alright, Mr. Elias. Drop the act. You'll do it again.

00:01:46Everyone, leave.

00:01:50God, that scared me. I thought tonight was about to get ugly. That new girl Molly has terrible luck. First

00:01:55day and she almost takes the fall.

00:01:56So this is why rich families pay well. Day one, bag search. Nope. I need to stay invisible. The Hastings

00:02:03fake air mess is way above my pay grade.

00:02:05Grandfather, Dad, Mom. Tonight was my fault. I'll be more careful from now on.

00:02:12At least it's found.

00:02:14Mom, you look pale. Want me to walk you upstairs?

00:02:17No. I'll sit for a while.

00:02:20Then I'll head back to my room.

00:02:25Dad, you heard that voice too.

00:02:27I did.

00:02:28But Molly never opened her mouth.

00:02:31Elias didn't react. Neither did Edwin or the staff.

00:02:35Only the three of us can hear it.

00:02:38It's her thoughts.

00:02:40Sounds like an inner voice.

00:02:41She said Elias is the fake son.

00:02:43And that he'll hollow out the Hastings family. And she was right about the bracelet.

00:02:47But Elias, he's our son. We raised him. How could he...

00:02:51No conclusions yet. But from now on, we don't take anything Elias says or does at face value.

00:03:08Molly, remember this. You're here to work. Survive probation, get paid, get out.

00:03:15Problem is, tomorrow's the board meeting.

00:03:19Elias takes Mr. Hazing's backup meds, keeps him from going to the company, then sweet-talks Mr. Allister into signing

00:03:25that trap of an agency agreement.

00:03:30Backup meds? Agency agreement?

00:03:36She's talking again.

00:03:39Edwin.

00:03:43Sir.

00:03:45Post someone by the study tonight.

00:03:47The study, sir?

00:03:49Especially the medicine box inside.

00:03:52Understood.

00:03:52Guarding the study in the middle of the night? What is going on today?

00:03:57Who's there?

00:03:58It's me, Elias.

00:04:01Grandfather coughs at night. I just wanted to check if his medicine is stocked.

00:04:05Sir, it's late. I should probably check with just the backup meds. Nothing more.

00:04:09I don't want to get blamed for this.

00:04:11Fine. I'll just take a look. Log it by the book. No trouble for you.

00:04:24Grandfather's old. He shouldn't be worrying about company business. At tomorrow's board meeting, Dad will have to listen to me.

00:04:35He really took it.

00:04:38Mr. Allister, Mr. Elias entered the study, opened the medicine box and took Mr. Hastings' medicine.

00:04:42Don't stop him. Let him go.

00:04:45It really was Elias?

00:04:49Yes.

00:04:54Sir, one box of medicine was missing last night. Mr. Elias took it.

00:04:59Entered the study at 2.03 a.m., came out three minutes later. Time, person, missing medicine. It all lines

00:05:04up.

00:05:05He only took the medicine. He wasn't really trying to hurt Dad, right?

00:05:08Clara, harm doesn't start only when poison is involved.

00:05:15I understand, Dad.

00:05:22Grandfather, are you awake? I came to check on you.

00:05:28Put it away.

00:05:31Yes, sir.

00:05:39Come in.

00:05:48Grandfather, you look awful. Did you not sleep last night?

00:05:52Old trouble. Nothing serious.

00:05:57Dad. Grandfather isn't well. Don't let him worry about the company. I'll go with you today.

00:06:04That's thoughtful of you, Elias.

00:06:08Mom, we're family. Grandfather's health matters more than anything.

00:06:13Mr. Hastings, your broth is ready.

00:06:16Bring it in.

00:06:22Sure, being a good grandson. That's the act.

00:06:26What he actually wants is to get his hands on the company.

00:06:33Mom? What's wrong?

00:06:36Nothing.

00:06:38As long as Mr. Hastings isn't there, Mr. Alistair can get steered by him way too easily.

00:06:43The trap is page four, clause eight.

00:06:45Once he signs it, the North Harbor project gets handed straight to the Ellington family.

00:06:51If you want to go, then come with me.

00:06:54Great. I'll get ready right away.

00:07:01Alistair, company matters stay by the rules. All of them.

00:07:04I know, Dad.

00:07:06Looks like I'm off the hook today. Drop off the broth and vanish.

00:07:09Rich family power games? Hard pass.

00:07:12This is an important meeting. Why isn't Mr. Hastings here?

00:07:15He's unwell and needs to rest at home. He won't be attending today.

00:07:18Final materials for North Harbor are due next week. Today's meeting is critical.

00:07:21Dad's been exhausted lately. It's time I helped carry some of the load.

00:07:24Elias has learned a lot under Alistair. Maybe it's time he got more involved.

00:07:27I've got a lot to learn. Just trying to help where I can.

00:07:31Counsel?

00:07:34Mr. Hatings.

00:07:35Dad, this is just an internal agency agreement. Do we really need counsel here for this?

00:07:40Every Hatings document goes through counsel. Review it. Tell me if there's anything off.

00:07:46Yes, sir.

00:07:47They're reviewing the agreement right here?

00:07:49Looks like Alistair is being very careful today.

00:07:52Careful is good. It puts me at ease too.

00:07:55Mr. Hastings, there's a problem on page 4, clause 8.

00:08:02Read it.

00:08:04Clause 8. The agent may, as needed for project advancement, share North Harbor pricing, partner information, and internal evaluation documents

00:08:11with outside consultants or partner evaluation agencies.

00:08:14That lets him share internal documents without approval.

00:08:17That's a backdoor. He can pass North Harbor files to anyone.

00:08:21Explain it.

00:08:25My assistant must have printed the wrong draft. I didn't catch it.

00:08:28Counsel, please strike the clause. I only wanted to help with the workload. I didn't think a mistake like this

00:08:32would happen.

00:08:33Deleting one clause doesn't fix it. The authorization scope and agency terms need to be rebrafted.

00:08:37No redraft.

00:08:38Dad, I really didn't know that clause was in there. I had no idea the consequences were this serious.

00:08:43From now on, you don't touch North Harbor pricing, partner files, or evaluations.

00:08:51Understood. I should have been more careful.

00:09:01That's worse than getting yelled at.

00:09:03He won't even let Elias touch North Harbor anymore.

00:09:06Alistair is really angry.

00:09:10Elias, you needed me?

00:09:14Who printed the agreement?

00:09:16I did. The version you gave me.

00:09:19The version I gave you got caught by legal in the middle of the meeting?

00:09:23Elias, I swear I didn't touch your version.

00:09:27I printed it, sealed it, and no one swapped it.

00:09:32Then why did Dad bring legal into that room before the meeting even started?

00:09:38Maybe someone tipped him off?

00:09:39Who was on night duty by the study last night?

00:09:43I'll check right now.

00:09:44And find out who went into Grandfather's bedroom this morning, and who stayed near my mother.

00:09:50All of it.

00:09:52Understood.

00:09:59Someone in this house is feeding them information.

00:10:04Elias, why aren't you having soup?

00:10:09No appetite.

00:10:18Mom.

00:10:20Do I do everything wrong now?

00:10:23Elias?

00:10:27Here we go.

00:10:28The agreement was the assistant's fault, the study was everyone overthinking, and Elias is always perfectly innocent.

00:10:34Always.

00:10:35Mom?

00:10:38It's not that everything you do is wrong.

00:10:41It's that when you do something wrong, you admit it and take the consequence.

00:10:47Mom.

00:10:49You think I did it on purpose too?

00:10:53I hope you didn't.

00:11:00I understand.

00:11:05Mrs. Hastings, I'll clear the unused bowls and take them to the kitchen.

00:11:09Mmm. Go ahead.

00:11:13This table is colder than the AC.

00:11:15Rich houses are not for humans.

00:11:18I need to find a chance to quit.

00:11:20Hold it together.

00:11:21Don't get involved.

00:11:22Don't get curious.

00:11:24Pay shakes first.

00:11:25First day in all this drama.

00:11:28Scared you, didn't it?

00:11:30A little.

00:11:31The Hastings house usually isn't this messy.

00:11:34Keep your head down, finish your work and go back to your room.

00:11:38Got it.

00:11:39I'll stay far, far away.

00:11:46Molly, Mr. Hastings wants to see you.

00:11:49Me?

00:11:50Don't worry. It's good news.

00:11:53In a rich house, good news usually means the opposite.

00:11:59Mr. Victor, what would you like me to do?

00:12:02I haven't been feeling well lately.

00:12:04From now on, you will bring me my medicine and meals.

00:12:07Me?

00:12:08That's right, you.

00:12:10But... but I've only just arrived.

00:12:13Won't that be-

00:12:14I know.

00:12:15But I've been watching you.

00:12:18You're reliable and never touch things you shouldn't.

00:12:21I feel safe having you do this.

00:12:23Is this what wealthy families are really like?

00:12:25Even a newly hired maid has to be closely watched.

00:12:27All medicine in the box will be logged again.

00:12:29You only deliver it on schedule.

00:12:31You don't prepare it so you won't be liable.

00:12:32Edwin will hand everything over properly.

00:12:34Don't be nervous. It's one extra duty.

00:12:36We'll pay it as household overtime.

00:12:38Of course, Mr. Hastings.

00:12:39I'll bring it from now on.

00:12:40Why is this job getting weirder?

00:12:42I'm just here to work.

00:12:43How did I end up in the middle of their family business?

00:12:47Molly, if anyone gives you trouble, go to Edmund.

00:12:50We'll back you up.

00:12:50Thank you, Mrs. Hastings.

00:12:52Please, no one give me trouble.

00:12:54I'm timid. I just want a stable paycheck.

00:12:56I don't want any part of your family drama.

00:12:58Alright, go rest.

00:12:59I'll step out now.

00:13:06She really doesn't know we can hear her.

00:13:08She hasn't warned us on purpose either.

00:13:10Every time, it's just her thinking.

00:13:13She can never know.

00:13:16Why?

00:13:18Once she knows, we won't be able to tell what's real and what's meant for us to hear.

00:13:23Elias, Bob was on duty last night. Edwin has the study log.

00:13:26This morning, your parents, Edwin, and the new maid Molly went into Mr. Hating's room.

00:13:30The new maid?

00:13:31Yes. She started yesterday.

00:13:33She was there last night when your bracelet went missing, too.

00:13:35There when the bracelet went missing.

00:13:37There again when the broth was delivered this morning.

00:13:40Should I look into her?

00:13:43Start with the people around me.

00:13:45That agreement didn't sabotage itself.

00:13:48You mean...

00:13:51Dad doesn't start guarding against me for no reason.

00:13:55Someone must be feeding him information.

00:14:00Whoever it is, I'll find them.

00:14:03No way. This wealthy household is far too sinister.

00:14:06If the original plot keeps unfolding, I'll end up as cannon-futter on the road to the Hastings family's downfall.

00:14:12I have to find a chance tomorrow to ask if I can terminate my probation early.

00:14:18Elias, did you call everyone here for something?

00:14:21Mother, you've worked so hard for this family all these years.

00:14:24I'd like to hold a banquet for your birthday to cheer you up.

00:14:27It's just a birthday. There's no need to go to so much trouble.

00:14:29You've taken care of our entire family all these years.

00:14:32Let me look after you for once on this birthday.

00:14:34Mr. Elias is so thoughtful.

00:14:36Something happened at the company a few days ago.

00:14:39Maybe Mr. Elias is trying to cheer Mrs. Hatings out.

00:14:41The nicer he acts, the more scared I get.

00:14:43Villains in rich family novels are always like this.

00:14:45The smile hides the knife.

00:14:46Elias, it's just an ordinary birthday. There's really no need for all this.

00:14:50Mother, the party can happen.

00:14:53Edwin reviews every expense.

00:14:55Of course, Dad.

00:14:57I only want this family to feel warm again.

00:14:59Elias, don't wear yourself out.

00:15:02I won't.

00:15:05Easy with that. That's their flower wall.

00:15:08Break it and it comes out of your pay.

00:15:15Julian, carry the steel frame inside. They're waiting to set it up.

00:15:23Got it. Coming.

00:15:31Wow. He's strong.

00:15:34Stop godling. Show him where to go.

00:15:44Steady hands, kid. These fancy places need people who don't drop things.

00:15:50Wait. Isn't that Julian? The real Hastings son? Why is he here so early?

00:15:57Where do you want this frame?

00:16:00Just...

00:16:01Over there. For now.

00:16:03Mrs. Hayding, stop staring.

00:16:05Keep looking at him like that and he'll think you're about to call security on him.

00:16:08Oh, over there by the piano.

00:16:11Clara.

00:16:16Mom.

00:16:17Are you happy with the setup?

00:16:20Yes. It's lovely. I'm very happy with it.

00:16:25This worker's pretty quick.

00:16:29I'm not a worker. I'm just delivering things.

00:16:33So direct. The real heir skipped rich people manners class.

00:16:39Same thing.

00:16:42Thanks for the hard work.

00:16:44I'm paid to do a job.

00:16:47No need to make it sentimental.

00:16:54Happy birthday, Mrs. Haydings.

00:17:02Mom, make a wish.

00:17:04Okay.

00:17:06Mom, you've seemed off all day. Are you feeling sick?

00:17:09I'm fine. Just tired.

00:17:13Go greet the guests.

00:17:15Okay, Dad.

00:17:22He's gone.

00:17:24Edwin wrote down his name and license plate.

00:17:31Alistair, when our baby disappeared, he had a cut on his wrist.

00:17:35The doctor said it might leave a scar when he grew up.

00:17:39That mover today, when he was working, I saw a scar on his wrist.

00:17:43It looked like the one from back then.

00:17:47I'm not saying it's him. I'm just scared.

00:17:50What if I'm wrong again?

00:17:54We'll check first. Don't scare him and don't alert Elias.

00:18:00What if he really is our son?

00:18:03He was right there today and I couldn't even talk to him.

00:18:06If he really is our son, we'll make up for what he suffered slowly.

00:18:11But we can't rush this.

00:18:13We can't just run up crying, tell him he's our son and expect him to accept us like everything magically

00:18:18fixes itself.

00:18:2220 years.

00:18:24We found him.

00:18:26His name is Julian, 25.

00:18:29On the day of the party, he was temporarily delivering for the staging company.

00:18:32Usually he works at an auto shop on the east side.

00:18:37What's his date of birth?

00:18:38The records say September 14.

00:18:42Our son's birthday was that day too.

00:18:45Go on.

00:18:47He was adopted as a child by a family named Morau.

00:18:50Later, his adoptive parents died and he went out to work on his own.

00:18:53The records aren't complete, but his age and birth date match.

00:19:03What about the scar on his wrist?

00:19:05People at the staging company say he does have an old scar on his right wrist.

00:19:09He has plenty of scars from fixing cars now, but that one was there long before he ever started working

00:19:13at the shop.

00:19:16Alistair?

00:19:16It's not enough.

00:19:18Clara, these are similarities. We need certainty.

00:19:21Something that truly proves he's our biological son.

00:19:24Do a DNA test.

00:19:26Yes. We'll do a DNA test.

00:19:31What are they checking this late?

00:19:34A delivery guy. He'd better have nothing to do with the Hastings family.

00:19:40Julian, someone's out front for you. Came in a luxury car too.

00:19:51They've got the wrong guy.

00:19:55Mr. Alistair, he's out. I'll speak to him.

00:19:59Julian?

00:20:01Yeah. Car trouble?

00:20:03We're not here for the car. We're here for you.

00:20:05Remember yesterday's party? We're from that house.

00:20:08What do you want with him?

00:20:09The delivery job yesterday was already paid.

00:20:12We lost a child 20 years ago. Your age, birth date, and the old scar on your wrist all match.

00:20:18Julian.

00:20:21So?

00:20:21We're not asking you to accept us right now. And we're not forcing you back into the Hastings family. We

00:20:26just want you to take a DNA test and confirm whether you're the child we lost.

00:20:29He can go for the DNA test, but I'm going with him. I don't trust rich people doing things behind

00:20:33closed doors.

00:20:34All right. I'll take the test. But when it's done, I'm coming back to fix cars.

00:20:44Don't be scared. If anything feels wrong, I'm taking you out of here.

00:20:52Yeah.

00:20:54Mr. Hastings? Your coffee?

00:20:58Julian. Today we're only asking you to take the test. If you don't want to talk to us, you don't

00:21:05have to.

00:21:08The test is simple. Just a cheek swab.

00:21:14Let's do it.

00:21:16Help. Why am I headed to the DNA test? I only came to deliver things.

00:21:24Dad.

00:21:29I know.

00:21:30The test confirms a biological parent-child relationship.

00:21:35It's true.

00:21:40Julian. You're our son.

00:21:43Julian.

00:21:46I heard.

00:21:49My son!

00:21:52I know you want to claim me now.

00:21:55You want me back in this house so you can make it up to me.

00:21:57But 20 years alone out there, everything I went through, you don't fix that like this.

00:22:03That's normal.

00:22:04You don't lose a person, find them again, and pretend nothing happened.

00:22:09Okay.

00:22:11I won't push you.

00:22:20I need time to process this.

00:22:23Go home and think.

00:22:25Come back.

00:22:26Come back whenever you're ready.

00:22:28The Hastings door will stay open to you.

00:22:33Thanks.

00:22:36Mrs. Hastings?

00:22:37Mrs. Hastings?

00:22:37Should this go with it?

00:22:42He's had a hard life out there alone.

00:22:44Money is always useful.

00:22:46Don't lead with money.

00:22:55Just take the food.

00:22:59Okay.

00:23:03Julian, take a break.

00:23:04Eat something.

00:23:06In a minute.

00:23:09You again?

00:23:14We came to see him.

00:23:22What do you need?

00:23:23Nothing.

00:23:24We were nearby, so I brought you some food.

00:23:29This place is nowhere near your house.

00:23:31That mouth.

00:23:32The real air is built to kill rich family warm and funsy scenes.

00:23:36Then I just wanted to see you.

00:23:40Leave the food there.

00:23:41Okay.

00:23:52Well, look at that.

00:23:54Still hot.

00:23:57So it really is him.

00:24:02Twenty years.

00:24:03Why now?

00:24:05Why the hell now?

00:24:09Elias, the news leaked from Mrs. Hastings inside of the family.

00:24:12Mr. Alistair isn't ready to make it public.

00:24:14What do we do?

00:24:15If they won't make it public, we'll do it for them.

00:24:18You mean?

00:24:19Write this.

00:24:20The Hastings family sees me as extra now.

00:24:22Their biological son is back.

00:24:24And I, the fake son, lost all their love overnight.

00:24:27Twenty years of family still loses to blood.

00:24:29Anything else?

00:24:30That's enough.

00:24:32Adopted son forced to give up his place.

00:24:34I'm not fighting him for anything.

00:24:36I'll make them pity me and hand it over themselves.

00:24:39These headlines are forcing our hand.

00:24:41If Elias sees them, he'll start thinking along those whys.

00:24:45Those headlines might not be from outside.

00:24:48You think Elias planted them?

00:24:51Every headline makes him the victim.

00:24:53Dad, Mom, I saw the news.

00:24:55I don't want to make this harder for you.

00:24:57Elias.

00:24:58Julian is back.

00:25:00I should be happy for you.

00:25:01It's just, those things people are saying hurt.

00:25:04But if my staying here makes this hard for everyone, I can move out.

00:25:08Elias, don't rush.

00:25:09We don't make decisions based on gossip.

00:25:12Don't say it.

00:25:13That's what he's waiting for.

00:25:15Promise him security and he'll ask for equity next.

00:25:17Mom, what am I now?

00:25:20You're the son we raised.

00:25:21We won't abandon you.

00:25:23But those headlines come down.

00:25:25Dad, you think I sent them?

00:25:26I'm talking about the result.

00:25:28As for who sent them, we'll know after we investigate.

00:25:32I understand.

00:25:33They pull them fast.

00:25:34Whoever sent them covered their tracks, but it points to Elias.

00:25:39Elias is forcing our hand.

00:25:42Elias is just scared he'll end up with nothing.

00:25:44Being scared isn't the same as plotting.

00:25:47So what do we do?

00:25:48A family dinner.

00:25:49No press.

00:25:50Just the family and council.

00:25:52A family dinner?

00:25:54To see what Elias is really after?

00:25:56Yes.

00:25:57If it's security he wants, we can give him that.

00:25:59If he wants the company, that's different.

00:26:02We're family.

00:26:05The real son's back, but the boy you raised, you can't just cut him off.

00:26:10He grew up here.

00:26:14Finding out you're not blood overnight?

00:26:16That's hard on anyone.

00:26:18Grandfather.

00:26:19Dad.

00:26:20Mom, I've thought about this.

00:26:22I can leave.

00:26:24Make room for Julian.

00:26:25I just need some security.

00:26:27There it is.

00:26:28The equity play.

00:26:29Right on time.

00:26:32What kind of security are you asking for?

00:26:35I just want to know if the Hastings family will still leave me a way out.

00:26:39Poor Elias.

00:26:40That hurts to hear.

00:26:41We raised him for 20 years.

00:26:42Whatever happens, there's love there.

00:26:44We can't be cruel.

00:26:45Exactly.

00:26:46The biological son is back, but you can't just throw away the one you raised.

00:26:50Elias, we've never planned to kick you out.

00:26:52Mom, I know.

00:26:54But if I stay, people will talk.

00:26:56I'm not greedy.

00:26:57I'm just scared of waking up with nothing.

00:26:59Not greedy?

00:27:0012% equity.

00:27:02Half a year's dividends could feed regular people for lifetimes.

00:27:05Once Elias gets the shares, Elias will pledge them straight to the Ellington family.

00:27:11Counsel.

00:27:12Review the agreement.

00:27:14Of course, Mr. Alistair.

00:27:15Dad, it's just a basic agreement.

00:27:18Do we really need counsel for this?

00:27:20Company business goes through counsel.

00:27:23Always.

00:27:24Elias, if all you want is security, we can talk.

00:27:27But company equity is not something we blur.

00:27:29Mrs. Hakings finally held her ground.

00:27:32But this isn't security.

00:27:33He's taking a piece of the company.

00:27:38Mr. Alistair, there's a binding clause in this.

00:27:41What binding clause?

00:27:42Be specific.

00:27:43The equity won't be held directly by Mr. Elias.

00:27:46It will be placed in a trust.

00:27:47The trust manager is an offshore fund.

00:27:50An offshore fund?

00:27:51Once this agreement takes effect, the offshore fund can manage it, pledge it, and transfer part of the beneficial interest.

00:27:57In other words, Hastings' equity would be effectively controlled by an outside institution.

00:28:03I don't understand any of that.

00:28:04A friend helped me.

00:28:05I just wanted some basic security.

00:28:07Which friend?

00:28:09Just a friend.

00:28:10One of the fund's controllers is a nominee for Ellington.

00:28:13They used the same company to buy land near North Harbor four years ago.

00:28:17Ellington?

00:28:18They're our North Harbor competition.

00:28:22Elias, you need to explain this.

00:28:24Dad, Mom, now that Julian's back, everything I do is wrong.

00:28:28Before, you'd ask if I was okay.

00:28:30Now, one document and suddenly I'm the enemy?

00:28:33Leave me out of this.

00:28:35Julian, I'm not blaming you.

00:28:38I don't want anything from the Hastings, and I'm not your excuse.

00:28:43Julian, that's not what this is.

00:28:45Then what is it?

00:28:46I didn't come back so you could put me and him on a scale.

00:28:48Let him go.

00:28:50Don't push him.

00:28:51Give him time.

00:28:53The one who cries is asking for benefits.

00:28:55The one who doesn't cry is already hurt.

00:28:57Mom, I didn't mean to make Julian feel bad.

00:28:59Elias, we raised you for 20 years.

00:29:02We'll give you a good life.

00:29:03But Hastings' equity isn't payment for old love.

00:29:06Mom, even you?

00:29:07I'm not denying 20 years of love.

00:29:09But you can't trade 20 years of love for company shares.

00:29:12We'll give you a good life.

00:29:14But the company doesn't go to someone with divided loyalties.

00:29:18Grandfather, I'm not disloyal.

00:29:19You haven't been in touch with Ellington?

00:29:22No.

00:29:22It doesn't take much.

00:29:24The fund controller leads straight to Ellington.

00:29:27Council, open it.

00:29:28Read it.

00:29:29The fund account has had four transactions with an Ellington investment company in the past three months.

00:29:34The amounts aren't large, but they're enough to prove a connection.

00:29:37I didn't know. I swear, I was tricked.

00:29:39First, page four, clause eight.

00:29:43You said your assistant printed the wrong version.

00:29:45Now the equity trust is tied to offshore money.

00:29:48And again, you were tricked.

00:29:51Elias, we gave you chances.

00:29:53This can't be overlooked.

00:29:55If Ellington gets Hastings shares, that's a real problem.

00:29:57So that's why you called everyone here.

00:30:00To put me on trial in front of the family.

00:30:02You brought the agreement yourself.

00:30:04This agreement is void.

00:30:06Understood.

00:30:08Dad!

00:30:12From today on, Elias is off every core project.

00:30:15Finance, contracts, client lists, none of it.

00:30:18Father, what do you mean?

00:30:19Are you trying to kick me out of Hastings Corporation and cast me out of the Hastings family?

00:30:23Nobody is casting you out of the Hastings.

00:30:25I'm merely taking back the authority I gave you.

00:30:27It's damage control.

00:30:28Can I make the Hastings thrive even better?

00:30:31Enough.

00:30:33Let's drop this matter.

00:30:35You needn't say another word.

00:30:39Finally, they didn't cave just because he played poor little me.

00:30:43Julian!

00:30:44What now?

00:30:45About tonight.

00:30:46I'm sorry.

00:30:48You don't need to apologize to me.

00:30:50I know you don't want to be dragged into this.

00:30:53Then don't put me on the table for everyone to pick over.

00:30:56Yeah, I had it rough, but I never asked you for anything.

00:30:58I didn't come back to collect a debt.

00:31:00We just want to make it up to you.

00:31:02I know.

00:31:03But every time I see you, all I can think is,

00:31:05why didn't anyone find me for 20 years?

00:31:07I'm sorry.

00:31:08Don't rush to say sorry to me.

00:31:09If you keep apologizing, I won't know how to respond.

00:31:11After all, we've been apart for so many years.

00:31:14I truly don't know how to face you.

00:31:15It's not that he doesn't want to acknowledge you.

00:31:17He just doesn't know how to-

00:31:18Very well.

00:31:19I won't force you to acknowledge us right now.

00:31:22Take your time, there's no rush.

00:31:23Still, should you ever wish to come back,

00:31:25the doors of the Hastings family will always be open for you.

00:31:29I'll take my leave now.

00:31:32Mrs. Hastings, your wine.

00:31:35Right.

00:31:36They stripped all my authority.

00:31:38Elias, I told you.

00:31:39The Hastings family will never truly see you as one of their own.

00:31:42Cut the crap.

00:31:43The trust agreement failed.

00:31:45Can you still get the North Harbor files?

00:31:46Core access is gone.

00:31:48That doesn't mean I'm helpless.

00:31:49What's your move?

00:31:50They want to cut me out?

00:31:51Fine.

00:31:52They won't like what I do next.

00:31:54Now that's a partner, Elias.

00:32:01If I get caught, I'm finished.

00:32:03But the money's too good.

00:32:04Last time.

00:32:04Just this once.

00:32:05If we get North Harbor, we're set this year.

00:32:08If Ellington gets it, we're in trouble after this.

00:32:11Mr. Hastings, Mr. Alistair said the files go to the 20th floor conference room.

00:32:15Hmm.

00:32:16Let's go.

00:32:17Even Mr. Hastings came in.

00:32:19Today's internal meeting must be huge.

00:32:20I'm only here to deliver files.

00:32:22Drop them off and leave.

00:32:23Please, please don't run into another Elias mess.

00:32:25Mr. Hastings, what brings you here in person?

00:32:27Just checking in.

00:32:28The pen in his suit pocket has a pinhole camera.

00:32:31At today's meeting, he'll film North Harbor's bottom price.

00:32:33Tomorrow, Ellington will undercut Hastings.

00:32:37Yes.

00:32:39Mr. Alistair, what do you need?

00:32:41You'll attend today's internal Hastings meeting too.

00:32:47I'm the project manager. Of course I should attend.

00:32:49Don't let him into the conference room.

00:32:51Once he films the bottom price, Hastings is going to get crushed by Ellington tomorrow.

00:32:55Meeting time's changed.

00:32:56Changed?

00:32:57Team members wait in the small conference room.

00:33:00Yes, Mr. Alistair.

00:33:03Don't spook him.

00:33:04I know.

00:33:07Mr. Alistair, the conference room equipment is clean.

00:33:10Check personal belongings too.

00:33:12Everyone's?

00:33:13Yes.

00:33:16Mr. Hastings sent over the North Harbor route files.

00:33:19Wanted my opinion on transport.

00:33:21Why are you here?

00:33:22That's Alistair's real son.

00:33:24He just came back and he's already on North Harbor.

00:33:27He doesn't look like he's done this before.

00:33:29Something inside your company is about to walk out.

00:33:31Why do you say that?

00:33:33That guy.

00:33:34He checked the room first.

00:33:36Then your file.

00:33:40When you changed the meeting time, his first move was touching the pen in his pocket.

00:33:44Not asking for the new time.

00:33:48Jude?

00:33:50I used to fix cars.

00:33:52I've seen drivers hide recorders to take off book jobs.

00:33:55When people are guilty, their hands go to the hiding spot first.

00:33:58And if he's after the price?

00:33:59Then don't grab him yet.

00:34:01Why?

00:34:02Catch him now, you stop one leak.

00:34:03Let him send out something fake, you catch the people behind him too.

00:34:06Give them what they want, just make sure it buries them.

00:34:09He really said that?

00:34:10Ethan, prepare a fake bottom price.

00:34:12Format, page count, approval marks, make it look real.

00:34:16Julian, you're good.

00:34:18Not really.

00:34:19I've just been burned before.

00:34:23Ethan.

00:34:24Can you monitor Jude's computer?

00:34:26Yes.

00:34:28I'll handle it right away.

00:34:36Why is this bottom price so much lower than before?

00:34:39Mr. Alistair changed it.

00:34:40He wants to catch Ellington off guard.

00:34:42Mr. Alistair said only the people in this room knows this number.

00:34:45No one else in the company does.

00:34:47Mr. Alistair is going hard this time.

00:35:00The pen's a recorder.

00:35:02He's filming.

00:35:04That concludes today's meeting.

00:35:15Jude.

00:35:16What's wrong with you?

00:35:20Mr. Alistair, it's nothing.

00:35:29I got it. The base price and the range.

00:35:33Send it over.

00:35:36Mr. Alistair was watching everything today.

00:35:38I almost got caught.

00:35:40Since you're still able to call me and haven't been caught, that means they have no solid evidence.

00:35:44They're only testing and warning you.

00:35:46There's no need to be so worried.

00:35:51After this, I'm leaving the country.

00:35:53Take it slow.

00:35:54We'll talk about this after tomorrow's bidding.

00:35:56Right now, the top priority is to keep things under control and finish the final step.

00:36:00He really sent all the data out.

00:36:02What's more, the target server is linked to our competitor, Ellington Corporation.

00:36:06All right, Ethan.

00:36:07Preserve all this evidence.

00:36:09It will prove invaluable later on.

00:36:10Tomorrow, Ellington Corporation will undercut you by this figure.

00:36:14They will think victory is theirs for the taking.

00:36:17Little do they know this is nothing but a fake bid designed to misdeed them.

00:36:22Your real proposal has problems, too.

00:36:25What did you say?

00:36:27This route looks shorter, but it gets jammed during rush hour.

00:36:31If refrigerated trucks get stuck, fuel cost and delivery time both change.

00:36:36The quote looks good, but once operations start, you'll lose money.

00:36:41Go on.

00:36:42There isn't enough backup storage.

00:36:45If North Port gets hit by heavy rain, the low lagging warehouse can't be used.

00:36:49You don't have a second fallback point.

00:36:51We discussed that before, but didn't put it in the formal proposal.

00:36:57The judges won't just look at your price.

00:37:00They'll look at whether you can run this long term.

00:37:02Can we revise it tonight?

00:37:04Yes, but the whole team has to work overtime.

00:37:06I know a few of the actual haul routes.

00:37:08I can map them out for you.

00:37:13Tell me. I'll write it down.

00:37:15We used to think shorter routes save money.

00:37:18Didn't realize traffic could eat this much profit.

00:37:20Trucks don't run on maps.

00:37:22Drivers watch for clearances, choke points, and load times.

00:37:25The new route is eight kilometers longer per trip, but the timing is more stable and cold chain losses are

00:37:29lower.

00:37:30With backup storage added, the judges will trust our proposal more.

00:37:33Sir, have you really never worked on this kind of project before?

00:37:36You're incredible.

00:37:38I've just seen how trucks actually run.

00:37:42Not riding on the Hastings name, but on his own merit.

00:37:47That's the mark of a true Hastings.

00:37:49The real heir isn't smart by birth.

00:37:52He suffered, so he knows a paper plan and real operations are not the same thing.

00:37:58Hardship isn't glamorous, but it teaches skill.

00:38:03Mr. Hastings, did you say something?

00:38:07Nothing. My coffee's cold.

00:38:10Sorry, I'll get you a fresh one.

00:38:13Hastings can't beat us this time.

00:38:16Our quote is just below their base price. The judges will lean toward us.

00:38:20Naturally. We worked so hard to get hold of this bid information, so we're going to make brilliant use of

00:38:25it.

00:38:26This time, we, Ellington, are bound to win the tender.

00:38:29The Ellington people are smiling way too obviously.

00:38:33They'll find out soon enough if they smile too early.

00:38:37The North Harbor Logistics Park bidding begins now.

00:38:42This constitutes the complete proposal from Ellington.

00:38:46Ellington's bid may not be the lowest, yet we believe it is the most reasonable one available,

00:38:50closely aligned with the actual project costs.

00:38:54Your bid range shows very little deviation from market-based estimates.

00:38:59That only goes to show how thoroughly we have prepared and how diligently we've researched the market.

00:39:03They base their figures entirely on the fake bottom price we fumicated.

00:39:08Good morning, respected judges.

00:39:10What Hastings is submitting today is not merely a proposal focused on driving down prices.

00:39:15The North Harbor Logistics Park cannot simply be put into operate upon completion.

00:39:18The real challenge lies in long-term operations.

00:39:20We have revised transportation routes and added backup warehousing capacity.

00:39:23Though individual construction costs have risen slightly, operational losses will be reduced by 15% over three years.

00:39:29A backup storage plan?

00:39:35They aren't working off that bottom line figure.

00:39:38And what even is this backup warehousing solution? Why didn't Jewel mention it to us?

00:39:43Then what exactly have we got in our hands?

00:39:44Hastings has submitted a highly reasonable bid.

00:39:47Furthermore, its proposed backup warehousing solution takes various contingencies into account and is highly practical.

00:39:53On the other hand, while Ellington's proposal comes with a low price tag, it aligns suspiciously closely with an anomalous

00:40:01set of calculations and lacks corresponding operational support.

00:40:08Just a coincidence.

00:40:10Hastings wins projects with real proposals, not stolen numbers.

00:40:16Oh.

00:40:17Record that.

00:40:20Ellington's pricing source will need a formal explanation later.

00:40:29After careful consideration, the North Harbor Logistics Park contract is awarded to Hastings.

00:40:38We won!

00:40:40Not by underpricing.

00:40:42By having the better plan.

00:40:48Mr. Alistair.

00:40:50Clever move.

00:40:52Though not quite as well informed as Ellington.

00:40:57Sir, water?

00:40:59Sir, water?

00:41:04Just call me Julian.

00:41:06Sure, Julian.

00:41:09How did you know that backup route would be safer in heavy rain?

00:41:12This side sits higher. The road is old, but it won't flood. Drivers would rather go slower than risk the

00:41:18cargo getting soaked.

00:41:20That makes sense. We only checked system traffic data before. We didn't consider what drivers actually choose.

00:41:29For North Harbor, operations will adjust staffing. Jude, cooperate with the internal investigation. All your access is revoked, effective immediately.

00:41:37Mr. Alistair, it was Elias. He told me to contact Ellington. Please let me go!

00:41:41The evidence has been handed to Legal and the police.

00:41:44So there really was a mole. And Elias too.

00:41:46No wonder the meeting time suddenly changed yesterday.

00:41:51The base price you gave us was fake.

00:41:55That was the file I got.

00:41:57Ellington nearly got flagged by the review board today.

00:42:00Elias, did Hatings make a fool out of you?

00:42:03Failed to steal the drugs. Failed to grab the shares. And now, failed the North Harbor bid.

00:42:09Shut up!

00:42:13Who is leaking information?

00:42:14The morning after the drug theft, Molly brought soup. At the Equity family dinner, she was there. At the North

00:42:22Harbor meeting, she delivered the meeting files. Molly, every time, you just happened to be around.

00:42:35Sir, Jude was taken away. We can't reach him for now.

00:42:40Look into Molly.

00:42:41The maid?

00:42:42Ever since she entered the Hastings house, everything I've done has gone wrong.

00:42:45But she's just a maid.

00:42:46The more invisible someone is, the better they are at passing messages.

00:42:51Understood. I'll look into her now.

00:42:55First, find a way to get her kicked out of the Hastings house.

00:42:58My overtime pay came through. They really didn't short me. Working for a rich family is hard, but the money

00:43:03is seriously good.

00:43:05Just hang in there. Once this blows over, I'll resign.

00:43:10Elias, why did you call everyone to the living room?

00:43:14This concerns the Hastings family.

00:43:23Molly? Who sent you here?

00:43:27Master Elias, what are you talking about?

00:43:30Stop pretending. You're a new maid. Why do you keep appearing in the study, and even near the company conference

00:43:36room? Doesn't everyone think that's too convenient?

00:43:39The study in the conference room? That does sound suspicious. She hasn't been here long. How does she keep running

00:43:44into the family's biggest issues?

00:43:47I wasn't there to steal information.

00:43:49Then explain why you were there every single time.

00:43:52I'm done. I really can't explain why I was there every time. A maid getting pulled into all this already

00:43:56sounds impossible to explain.

00:43:58If they decide I'm a competitor spy, I won't even get a chance to defend myself.

00:44:03Elias, if you think she's suspicious, show evidence.

00:44:10Evidence. Of course I have it. These are her chat records with someone outside. The timing matches everything.

00:44:14Chat records can be faked.

00:44:16Julian, I know you don't like me, but this concerns the Hastings family's security. You can't brush it off by

00:44:21saying fake.

00:44:22Then investigate it properly.

00:44:25Edwin, bring in a professional technician.

00:44:28Yes, sir.

00:44:33Mr. Alistair, I brought the technician.

00:44:36Verify it here.

00:44:37Printed screenshots aren't enough. I need the original files.

00:44:40Screenshots still aren't proof. Screenshots only prove someone made these images. They don't prove she sent those messages.

00:44:46Bring the original files.

00:44:48Fine. The original files are on this USB drive.

00:44:56I never sent those.

00:44:58Of course you'd deny it.

00:45:00These images show signs of editing.

00:45:02What signs?

00:45:03The edge pixels around the chat bubbles don't match.

00:45:05The timestamp font doesn't match the system default.

00:45:07And here, the avatar shadow was copied and pasted.

00:45:09All the images have the same issue. These weren't exported from a phone. They were stitched together later.

00:45:13They're fake?

00:45:14But he made it sound so real just now.

00:45:17I didn't make this.

00:45:19Someone handed these materials to me claiming Molly was compromised.

00:45:21I had no idea they were forged by her, I swear.

00:45:24I was only worried about the Hastings family and acted out of impo-

00:45:28Who gave them to you?

00:45:30A former maid.

00:45:34Bring her in.

00:45:36Mom, she's right outside.

00:45:38How well prepared.

00:45:40Margaret, come in.

00:45:46Mr. Hastings.

00:45:48Mr. Alistair.

00:45:49Mrs. Hastings.

00:45:51You said Molly was suspicious?

00:45:53Yes.

00:45:54I saw it myself.

00:45:55She kept sneaking into the steady and later she followed people to the company conference room.

00:45:59I wasn't sneaking around.

00:46:00You still won't admit it?

00:46:02You're a maid.

00:46:03Instead of staying in the kitchen or servants' quarter, you kept going near important family areas.

00:46:07If that's not suspicious, what is?

00:46:09So when you're low status, even doing your job looks suspicious.

00:46:16That day, Mr. Hastings was taking a nap and the study was cold. I asked Molly to get a blanket.

00:46:20It's recorded here.

00:46:21As for the company conference room, I asked her to deliver soup. That still doesn't prove she's clean. She just

00:46:27happened to be nearby every time. Isn't that too convenient? We have the servant schedules and surveillance records for those

00:46:33days.

00:46:35The footage shows Molly never entered the study or conference room alone. Every time she appeared, she was either assigned

00:46:41there or accompanied by someone.

00:46:43Trim a few clips off the beginning and end, and perfectly ordinary actions can be twisted into sneaky, malicious conduct.

00:46:52Still, I cannot help but wonder, why go to such great lengths to frame a housemaid? Is this what they

00:46:57call a powerful, wealthy clan?

00:46:59Julian, it's not what you think.

00:47:01Hmm.

00:47:02Who edited the surveillance clips you gave Elias?

00:47:04I don't know how to edit. Someone gave them to me.

00:47:09Who?

00:47:11Why are you looking at me?

00:47:15You said Molly was acting suspicious. That's why I believed you.

00:47:19Elias, wasn't it your assistant who told me-

00:47:21Shut up!

00:47:23Keep talking.

00:47:25I...

00:47:26I remembered it wrong.

00:47:28After Margaret left, her account received three transfers.

00:47:30The paying account belongs to Elias' assistant, Felix.

00:47:34Elias, I was only following your orders-

00:47:35You shut up, too!

00:47:38Let him speak.

00:47:40Elias told me to find a former Hastings maid.

00:47:42He said-

00:47:43He said if she could prove Molly was dirty, I'd get paid.

00:47:46So you weren't investigating me?

00:47:48You were trying to pin a crime on me from the start?

00:47:50I only suspected her. She was there every time. Wasn't that worth investigating?

00:47:54Investigating and framing someone are not the same thing.

00:47:57I've lived in this family for 20 years, and you'd rather believe a maid than me!

00:48:02It is not a matter of whom to believe. We go by facts.

00:48:06You claim Molly is a mole planted among us, yet the chat logs you presented to incriminate her are forged.

00:48:12You allege her movements are suspicious, but shift rosters and surveillance footage prove her innocence.

00:48:18You say there are witnesses against her, yet those witnesses were paid off by your assistant.

00:48:22I don't care. This is all because the biological son is back.

00:48:25You've turned against me and want me gone!

00:48:27Back then in this household, you never questioned me like this!

00:48:29Now even a maid can walk all over me!

00:48:31Mr. Elias, I'm just a housemaid here to earn a living.

00:48:36I never intended to meddle in your affairs, nor did I ever wish to get tangled up in your family's

00:48:41conflicts.

00:48:41Yet time and again, you resorted to framing others to get what you wanted.

00:48:47Now that you've been exposed, you have no one but yourself to blame.

00:48:51Who do you think you are? You have no right to talk to me like this!

00:48:57Elias, please calm down.

00:49:00She's an outsider. You're doing this to me for an outsider?

00:49:04So outsiders can be framed by you whenever you want?

00:49:06Of course you're defending her. You and she are on the same side.

00:49:09Ever since you came back, everyone in this family changed.

00:49:12Elias, starting tonight, you will move out of the Hastings house.

00:49:15Hastings will hold you accountable for leaking confidential information,

00:49:18and we will formally sue you and Ellington for commercial infringement.

00:49:22Elias, from this moment on, you no longer have inheritance rights to Hastings.

00:49:26Fine. Don't regret this.

00:49:34Molly, you were wrong tonight. I'm sorry.

00:49:37Mrs. Hastings, it's okay. If there's nothing else, I'll go back to my room and rest.

00:49:41Alright. Go rest.

00:49:45Hi, Pei. Free room and bear.

00:49:48If I stay here any longer, I'm going to lose my life.

00:49:51I only came here to work.

00:49:53Why do I have to get my bag searched, get suspected, and be treated like a spy for their rivals?

00:50:00Molly, it's me.

00:50:03Mrs. Hastings.

00:50:04Are you leaving?

00:50:06I don't think I can handle working for the Hastings family.

00:50:09What happened today was because the Hastings family failed to control its own people.

00:50:13That's why you were hurt.

00:50:14Mrs. Hastings, this isn't your fault.

00:50:16If you were wronged in the Hastings house, then the Hastings family is responsible.

00:50:19If you want to leave, I won't stop you.

00:50:21But I want you to know this. Being lower status does not mean you deserve to be searched or suspected.

00:50:26I knew that before. But when it really happened to me, I couldn't do anything.

00:50:29I'm scared this will happen again.

00:50:31Mrs. Being scared is normal. You don't have to decide right away.

00:50:33If you still want to leave, I'll have Edwin settle your wages and give you compensation.

00:50:36If you're willing to stay, the Hastings family will give you a formal answer.

00:50:40A formal answer?

00:50:41Mrs. Yes. Not just empty comfort. A formal apology and a result you're satisfied with.

00:50:46Then I'll think about it.

00:50:49Good.

00:50:52Elias, your car is here.

00:50:55Edwin, your attitude has shifted far too quickly. Barely have I been cast out of the Hastings family and you

00:51:00show me not an ounce of respect.

00:51:02Edwin, when have you ever treated me with such coldness before?

00:51:04Elias, I'm only doing my job.

00:51:06Doing your job. How noble.

00:51:15Elias, you're calling me so late at night. Has something gone wrong? What? Have you been completely cast out by

00:51:21the Hastings family with nowhere to go?

00:51:23Elias, it's truly pitiful to see you end up in such a state.

00:51:28Cut the nonsense. Drop that gawking act of yours. I'm calling about something important.

00:51:31Oh? Then go ahead. What is this important matter that has you so eager to reach me in the middle

00:51:36of the night?

00:51:37The Hastings family is going to sue us. And they must still possess the original evidence.

00:51:41What original evidence? Besides, where would they keep documents related to these business dealings?

00:51:47The archives room of Hastings Corporation.

00:51:49You want to steal the original files from the archive room?

00:51:54Not just steal them. I want every file burned to ash.

00:51:59Once there's a fire, this becomes much bigger.

00:52:03If I don't burn them, I'm finished. The originals of every North Harbor transaction record are there.

00:52:08Once they're gone, Hakings won't have direct evidence to sue us.

00:52:12Who's going?

00:52:15I'll arrange it.

00:52:18It's windy tonight. Make sure the windows are shut tight.

00:52:36The files are inside.

00:52:40There's even a late night snack today? Why are they suddenly being so nice to me?

00:52:44Have you thought about what I said earlier? You don't have to answer now. Eat first. There's no rye.

00:52:49Thank you, Mrs. Hastings.

00:52:54Wait. Tonight is when the archive room catches fire.

00:52:57In the original story, that fire didn't just burn the evidence. It killed a security guard on duty.

00:53:03No way, right?

00:53:04Elias has already been kicked out of the Hastings family.

00:53:06Would he still dare burn Hastings' archives?

00:53:09I need to make a call.

00:53:14Run a surprise fire safety inspection at the company tonight.

00:53:18An inspection this late?

00:53:19The company has had a lot going on lately. A check won't hurt. Your snack is getting cold. Eat first.

00:53:24Okay.

00:53:25Notify all patrol guards to gather in the first floor security room and arrange a fire safety inspection.

00:53:29Also, lock down the archive floor. Don't alert any auspicious person.

00:53:32If something happens, save people first, then the files. Call the police too. There may be an arson attempt.

00:53:41I'm going to the company.

00:53:46Fire safety inspection? That's odd. Why are they doing it at this hour?

00:53:51It's an ad-op inspection tonight. Report to the security office on the first floor for assembly first.

00:53:55But the archive room can't be left unattended.

00:53:57Mr. Allister personally ordered everyone to gather in the first floor security room first.

00:54:02Then I'll take the key.

00:54:05We'll take over the key. You go gather first.

00:54:09Very well. I'll head straight to the first floor security office for assembly.

00:54:16Why did he leave?

00:54:23Don't panic. Just take the money and do the job.

00:54:33Stop right there. Stop right there.

00:54:40I got off on the wrong floor.

00:54:44Wrong floor?

00:54:45Then why are you carrying a lighter and accelerant?

00:54:52It wasn't me. Someone sent me.

00:54:56Who ordered you to do this?

00:55:00Elias.

00:55:00He said he'd give me 800,000 if I burned the archive room.

00:55:05Are the files okay?

00:55:08Everything is fine. The archives are being moved now.

00:55:12Seal the electronic drive separately. Don't keep them with the paper files.

00:55:16Uh...

00:55:20Do as he says.

00:55:25Mrs. Hastings, is the company okay?

00:55:28It will be.

00:55:33They caught him.

00:55:34The fire never started, the archives are safe, and the guard on duty is fine.

00:55:37Someone really tried to burn the archive room?

00:55:39A lot has happened at Hastings lately.

00:55:41Being careful never hurts. See? We caught the troublemaker.

00:55:44Thank God. The guard who died in the original story survived this time.

00:55:49I want a lawyer!

00:55:51You have the right to contact a lawyer, but for now, please cooperate with our arson investigation.

00:55:56Dad, are you really taking it this far? Are you really doing this to me?

00:56:00The moment you sent someone to burn the archive room, this stopped being a family matter.

00:56:03Also, I'll pursue your and Ellington's commercial infringement to the fullest extent of the law.

00:56:08The police are already investigating the Ellington family too.

00:56:10How did you know in advance?

00:56:12Once you make a move, you leave a trace.

00:56:19Julian, your badge, why does it say Project Assistant?

00:56:24I'm starting from the bottom.

00:56:25That way no one can say I parachuted in because of the Hating's name.

00:56:30Who would dare say that now?

00:56:32On the North Harbor plan, you understood real routes better than all of us.

00:56:36I only know a little about driving.

00:56:38There's still a lot I need to learn at work.

00:56:46Are you coming home for dinner after work?

00:56:50Depends. If I do, it might be late.

00:56:53That's fine. The kitchen will save you dinner.

00:56:58Don't wait up too late.

00:57:02I know.

00:57:10Mrs. Hastings? Should I reheat it?

00:57:14No.

00:57:15He said depends, so we'll let it depend.

00:57:21You're back.

00:57:30If you're eating, eat.

00:57:32Close the file and put it aside.

00:57:37Got it.

00:57:41Now this feels like a family.

00:57:44They're not acting overly affectionate like nothing ever happened.

00:57:49Just sitting at the same table and getting used to each other slowly.

00:57:55That's good enough.

00:57:58It's over.

00:58:00The Hastings family is fine now.

00:58:02I need to tell them clearly that I'm resigning.

00:58:05The pay is high and the food is great, but rich family drama is way too terrifying.

00:58:11Why?

00:58:18Come in!

00:58:22Molly?

00:58:23Mr. Victor is waiting for you in the living room.

00:58:26Okay, I'll be right there.

00:58:28Mr. Victor, Mr. Alistair, Madam Clara, I wish to tether my resignation.

00:58:34Let's hold off on that for now.

00:58:36Take a look at the contract on the coffee table.

00:58:40This isn't my old employment contract?

00:58:43Yes.

00:58:44This is a contract appointing you as the housekeeper for the Hastings family.

00:58:47You will not be an executive of the corporation, yet you are no longer the junior maid you once were.

00:58:52You will attend to Mr. Victor and also manage household staff rosters and inventory records within the Hastings household.

00:58:57I'm afraid I might not be up to this job.

00:58:59To hold real authority, the pay is extremely generous, and the food at the Hastings residence is absolutely excellent.

00:59:05Rest assured, not only are three full meals provided, the kitchen also prepares late night snacks.

00:59:12You won't go hungry even if you have to work overtime.

00:59:16Keep your head, Molly.

00:59:17Don't let the Hastings family buy you off with a few good meals.

00:59:20But it's not just a few meals.

00:59:23It's a supply, long term.

00:59:26But it's not just one bowl.

00:59:28It's a long term supply.

00:59:29This job has a probation period, but your salary won't be reduced during it.

00:59:33If you can't adjust, you can leave then.

00:59:35The Hastings family won't force you to stay.

00:59:38From now on, if anyone in the Hastings family uses their status to pressure you, record it by the rules.

00:59:45You're giving me a position where I can actually speak up.

00:59:49Yes.

00:59:51The Hastings family needs someone like you.

00:59:55Not because you flatter anyone.

00:59:57And not because you come from some powerful background.

01:00:00We believe in your ability.

01:00:04Then I'll try.

01:00:13Actually, we've all seen how hard you've worked.

01:00:16When you first came to the Hastings house, you were careful with every step.

01:00:21Afraid to do one thing wrong or say one wrong word.

01:00:28But you're different from every other servant here.

01:00:33You're neither servile nor arrogant.

01:00:36You're practical, clear-headed, principled, and you know where the line is.

01:00:40More than that, you have a sense of responsibility most people don't.

01:00:49A family as large as Hastings has never lad people who simply follow orders.

01:00:54What we lack are people who can hold to principles, keep boundaries, and handle things with judgment.

01:01:01Many younger members of this family have grown used to throwing their status around.

01:01:05Making life hard for the staff and damaging the atmosphere here.

01:01:08We've seen it all.

01:01:09We just lacked someone who could break that pattern.

01:01:11We believe you are that person.

01:01:13From now on, no matter who it is, even a young master of the family, if they abuse their power,

01:01:19you can record it truthfully and report it directly.

01:01:22We will handle it.

01:01:23I used to think I was just a maid.

01:01:25Just an ordinary person with no background and no support.

01:01:28When unfair things happened, all I could do was endure it quietly.

01:01:33But after coming to the Hastings house, you taught me that no matter someone's status, high or low, they deserve

01:01:39respect and fair treatment.

01:01:41I'm willing to stay and do this job well.

01:01:44I won't let you down.

01:01:46Don't worry.

01:01:47As long as you stay true to yourself and do your duty, we won't make things difficult for you.

01:01:52The Hastings family will always have your back.

01:01:55From now on, you don't have to keep giving in.

01:01:58So peace and respect don't come from swallowing every insult.

01:02:03They're earned by standing on your own.

01:02:06This job isn't just a job.

01:02:09It's a whole new life.

01:02:14In just half a week, the whole atmosphere in this house has changed.

01:02:17People used to avoid responsibility.

01:02:19Now everyone knows their role and does their part.

01:02:22That's all thanks to Molly.

01:02:24What's rare about her is that even with authority, she doesn't use it to bully or control others.

01:02:29She stays true to herself and treats every servant fairly.

01:02:33I said long ago she could handle this job.

01:02:36Mr. Hastings, Mr. Alistair, Mrs. Hastings, these are the work records for the past half month, along with feedback after

01:02:43correcting some unreasonable procedures.

01:02:49Very well done.

01:02:51Molly, your probation ends early.

01:02:53From today on, you are officially the Hastings family's household manager.

01:02:57You'll be fully responsible for all household logistics, large and small.

01:03:01Your salary and benefits will be doubled.

01:03:06Thank you for your recognition and trust.

01:03:11We should be thanking you.

01:03:13You helped us understand that status alone can't win people's hearts.

01:03:18Only clear rules and sincere treatment can keep a large family running well.

01:03:24Julian, you're back.

01:03:27Yes, I'm back.

01:03:30Julian, please come in. Welcome home.

01:03:38Mr. Hastings, Mr. Alistair, Mrs. Hastings, Julian is back.

01:03:44Dad.

01:03:46Mom, Grandpa, I'm home.

01:03:52Mom, Grandpa, I'm home.

01:03:56Mom, Grandpa, I'm home.

01:03:59Mom, Grandpa, I'm home.

01:04:04Good.

01:04:06It's good that you're home.

01:04:09The real heir is back.

01:04:10And the Hastings family wasn't destroyed by the fake heir Elias like in the original story.

01:04:15Now this family can live happily together again.

01:04:19Maybe this is the best ending.

01:04:22I used to think rich families were always cold and divided,

01:04:26with status, bloodline, and class standing like walls no one could cross.

01:04:32But after my time with the Hastings family,

01:04:35I slowly understood that great families aren't only filled with arrogance backed by status.

01:04:42They can also have kind hearts and treat people with sincerity.

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