For three years, Ethan Moore—the secretive Lord of Kuberg—lived in silence, married into the Gray family and treated as a mere servant. But when he dares to save Vera Kurt from danger, he catches the attention of powerful enemies… and the wrath of his own wife, Claire Gray. Her betrayal is swift and merciless.
Witness the beginning of a dramatic fall from grace that hides a shocking power waiting to be unleashed.
Witness the beginning of a dramatic fall from grace that hides a shocking power waiting to be unleashed.
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00:00:00Breaking news, the head of Kurt's Invalia has experienced a worsening of his condition,
00:00:04as one of the most powerful families, the two daughters,
00:00:06Liana Kurt and Vera Kurt, have become the top contenders for the family's succession.
00:00:30You lost again. Tell me, what do you want me to do this time? Go to Jackson. Jackson? I have
00:00:43two errands. The first one, his lordship has commanded our family to host a funding gala
00:00:49in Jackson to raise $50 billion for Grey Corp. The second one, find someone named Ethan Moore,
00:00:56and break off the engagement between him and me. Liana, don't worry. I'm curious to see which
00:01:02bumpkin thinks he's good enough for you. You may go. Bye. Once you leave, don't even think about
00:01:12coming back. Hey, pretty lady, drink with me. Sure, I'll drink with you. Make sure you finish
00:01:35it. Of course, I'll finish it. Here you go. How dare a lowly bar girl like you curse me?
00:01:53I'll drag you to the washroom, deal with you right now.
00:01:56Let me show you how to use this bottle properly.
00:02:03Damn it. You're quite tough. I like it tough. Pin her down.
00:02:10How disrespectful. I'm going to have so much fun with you.
00:02:16Release me or else I'll cut off your manhood.
00:02:28It's a bit much for a bunch of guys to bully a girl.
00:02:35Damn it. Who do you think you are? How dare you get in my business? I'll deal with you too.
00:02:42I didn't expect you to have such a bold taste.
00:02:49Stand up and talk to me. Stand up. How dare you? If you want me to stand up,
00:02:58I'll have to kneel first. How dare you hit me? My older brother is the heir to the Trent family,
00:03:03the most powerful family in Jackson. Are you talking about the useless son of the Trent
00:03:09family, Finn Trent? Damn it. How dare you call his full name? My brother has the powerful current
00:03:16family backing him up. If you keep talking like that, you won't see tomorrow. Forget about Finn
00:03:21Trent. Even his dad, Luke Trent, has to kneel before me. Damn it. How dare you insult Mr. Trent?
00:03:32Guys, beat him up.
00:03:51Damn it.
00:03:58I absolutely hate being disturbed while I'm eating.
00:04:02I'll make you a cripple to teach you a lesson. Who dares mess with my men? Mr. Trent, save me.
00:04:26How useless.
00:04:32Kiddo, do you know what happens to people that cross me? Don't you know who I am?
00:04:40I do know a lot of people in Jackson, but I'd never heard of a nobody like you.
00:04:47Is that what Luke Trent taught you to say? Bring him to me.
00:04:53Who do you think you are? How dare you say my dad's full name?
00:04:57I'm going to send you to hell right now. Fine, I'll teach you on behalf of your dad,
00:05:06since you're so ignorant.
00:05:10This slap is for showing no respect for the law.
00:05:14You use whatever little power your family has to turn this place into a mess.
00:05:21This slap is for acting like you're above everyone.
00:05:25Remember this. I'm someone your family will never be able to offend.
00:05:31I didn't expect this guy to have some guts.
00:05:35Are you done yet? Oh my god, he has a gun!
00:05:40Do it. Hit me again. Do it. I'll put a bullet through your head.
00:05:46Kiddo, hold the gun properly. Otherwise, the gun might not be pointing at me later.
00:05:54I'll shoot you now. Finn Trent, you're the one who should die.
00:06:13My lord, forgive me for not arriving sooner. Please forgive us.
00:06:19You may rise. Noted. Hey!
00:06:25No way! Where did you find these actors? Are you role-playing?
00:06:33Do you think I was raised by fear? Hey there, you're quite pretty.
00:06:39Your figure is amazing. Do a strip dance for me. That might spare your life.
00:06:44Kneel down, my lord. That's not how you handle a gun.
00:06:51Damn it! Hey, hey, hey. All right, it was my fault.
00:06:57My family is quite powerful in Jackson. I can give you whatever you want.
00:07:03Please have mercy and spare my life. One more time, your family will be banished.
00:07:11Your family will be banished. Oh, wait. What are you waiting for?
00:07:16His lordship is showing mercy. Get lost right now. Oh, wait. I'll leave. I'll leave. Hold on.
00:07:29Get lost. Okay.
00:07:31My lord, that guy. Hey, thank you.
00:07:41Obey my command. Noted. Clear the scene. Noted.
00:07:50Liana, I found Ethan Moore. Are you sure you want to call off the engagement with him?
00:07:56Of course. If our family can secure a connection with the lord,
00:08:00we'll become the most powerful family in Loria.
00:08:04Nobodies like Ethan Moore, who think they can climb the social ladder by associating
00:08:11with our family, are just being delusional. You should know what to do.
00:08:18Our family are just being delusional. You should know what to do.
00:08:26Got it. Liana, you're mistaken this time. As the saying goes, those with power and
00:08:34strength inside, but a calm and composed exterior, are the ones fit to lead.
00:08:40Someone like Ethan Moore is hardly a nobody. Since you're set on breaking off the engagement
00:08:45and attaching yourself to the lord, don't blame me for outdoing you instead.
00:08:52My lord, as you requested, everything has been arranged. Tomorrow, the second daughter of the
00:08:56Kurt family will be in Jackson to host a friending gala. She'll invest 50 billion dollars in your
00:09:01wife, Claire Gray. With that, Graycore will soar to the top of Jackson and rank among the top 100
00:09:06companies in the country. Well done. My lord, I never understood why you've hidden your identity
00:09:12as the lord of Kuberg and secretly helping the Gray family reach their success. Now you're
00:09:17investing through the Kurts. Is it really worth all this? You won't get it. Claire might feel
00:09:22pressure if I interact using my identity as the lord. Besides, if it hadn't been for Mr. Gray
00:09:28Sr.'s help back then, I would have died in Northia. Compared to the Gray family's kindness,
00:09:33what I've done for them is just a tiny fraction. But you've endured so much humiliation for Miss
00:09:38Gray. Even their servants treat you badly. I can't stand it anymore. Hey, a couple shouldn't
00:09:42sweat the small stuff, as long as Claire is happy. By the way, have you prepared her gift?
00:09:51My lord, this ring is set with diamonds from Darwin. There are only two in the entire world.
00:09:57The other ring is considered a national treasure and is kept in a museum.
00:10:00The one you're giving to Miss Gray is the largest of the two.
00:10:09Hello, Mrs. Gray. Ethan Moore, come back right now. Do you know what you've been up to out there?
00:10:15All right, Mrs. Gray. I'll come back now. My lord. It's all right. Send me home.
00:10:20Today is Claire and my anniversary. It's time to tell her everything.
00:10:28Mrs. Gray, what's going on? Why are they packing up our stuff?
00:10:32How dare you return? Look who you've offended.
00:10:37That's the son of the Trent family. They're the underground leader of Jackson.
00:10:42If we don't pack up and get out of here now, they're going to come for us.
00:10:47Mrs. Gray, they're mere pests. Let them come.
00:10:50Ethan, where did you get the nerve to offend Mr. Trent? Do you really want to see my sister's
00:10:57family destroyed? I was the one who hit him. I'll take full responsibility for any consequences
00:11:02that come. Remember what you said. Sign this and you can leave.
00:11:12A divorce? Well, that's what you said just now. You'll take full responsibility.
00:11:20The paper is still warm. You sure know how to scheme.
00:11:27Hey, so what if it's a scheme? Grandpa must have lost his mind back then. He insisted
00:11:33on bringing this trash back. You're not just mooching off my family. You also offended Mr.
00:11:40Trent. At this point, the only option left is for you and Claire to get a divorce.
00:11:43My marriage to Claire was decided by Mr. Gray Sr. back then. This is beyond your control.
00:11:49That old man is dying. That's your bringing up the house. You'll have no support left once
00:11:56he's gone. You're not even worthy to talk to me. Is this your decision or Claire's decision?
00:12:03Of course it's her decision. Hey, do you really think Claire will like a good-for-nothing like
00:12:09you? I want to hear it from Claire herself. Dream on. Claire is having a discussion with Mr. Soot.
00:12:17She won't be free anytime soon. If you're smart, you'll sign this agreement right away.
00:12:23What did you say?
00:12:25That's right. That's what I want.
00:12:33That's right. That's what I want.
00:12:36Can you tell me why?
00:12:37Why not? I'm this close to getting the funding from the Kirk family.
00:12:42At this crucial moment, you actually went and hit Mr. Trent, who's backed by the Kirk's.
00:12:47Yet you have the nerve to ask me why?
00:12:50Do you really think a $50 billion investment is more important than our relationship?
00:12:55Our relationship can't help me rise to the top. Our relationship can't put me at the top of this
00:13:02world. Ethan, it's been three years. You should know me by now.
00:13:07But I've already given you everything you wanted.
00:13:09We're not in the same league anymore. What I want is the power to reign supreme,
00:13:14the position to control everything, and the achievement of conquering Loria.
00:13:18Can you provide these?
00:13:20Claire, don't waste your time on him. He's stalling just to get some compensation.
00:13:26There's $5 million here. It's enough to secure your future.
00:13:30Tell you what, I'll throw in another $5 million.
00:13:36Take this money and get lost.
00:13:39You're in a hurry to divorce me because of him.
00:13:46So what if I am?
00:13:48We're not even divorced, yet you've already moved on.
00:13:51Claire Gray, is this how you're going to do it?
00:13:56Claire Gray, is this how you're climbing to the top?
00:14:03Ethan Moore, do you realize this one mistake you made
00:14:08could undo all the time and effort I've put in?
00:14:11I can accept you doing nothing and just staying at home.
00:14:16But I can't accept that while I'm out working hard,
00:14:19you're out there causing trouble and dragging me down.
00:14:21Well said. You're just a freeloading loser who only relies on women.
00:14:26You're unworthy of the most beautiful woman in Jackson.
00:14:29To be honest, you don't deserve her.
00:14:34You have no right to speak.
00:14:35Ethan, you have no right to say this.
00:14:38If he hadn't stepped in today, my family would have been dragged into an irreparable mess because of you.
00:14:43Exactly. Don't be ungrateful, Mr. Soot. Here is a person of greatness.
00:14:48A loser like you can't be compared to him.
00:14:53Besides, Claire secured the funding from the Kurt family with Mr. Soot's help.
00:14:59What? Do you think you could get their funding if it weren't for my orders?
00:15:07What do you mean? Are you saying that you're the one who secured the funding?
00:15:12Yes.
00:15:14Hahaha.
00:15:17Wow, I never thought the mighty Kurt family of Valia would have to take orders from you.
00:15:25It looks like Ethan is the real big shot here after all.
00:15:31Some people just can't change their ways no matter how hard they try.
00:15:34Although my family isn't close to the Kurt family,
00:15:37I still put in a tremendous amount of effort to secure this opportunity.
00:15:42Are you gonna take all the credit I've worked for with just one word?
00:15:46You might as well say Luke Trent, the underground King of Jackson, is one of your men.
00:15:55Luke Trent doesn't even deserve to be my servant.
00:16:03Ethan, enough. You've already caused enough trouble.
00:16:07No man of mine shall be a burden who only drags me down.
00:16:12I'm definitely divorcing you. Sign the papers. From now on, we have no more ties.
00:16:18Fine. I hope you'll never regret the decision you've made today.
00:16:25Today marks our wedding anniversary. Thanks for the anniversary gift.
00:16:30Claire, he's just someone who married into your family. There's no need to complicate things.
00:16:46Mr. Sutton, that was just a temporary solution.
00:16:49Sorry to trouble you with the matters regarding the Kurt family.
00:16:54Not a problem at all.
00:16:55Claire Gray, how dare you play hard to get? Sooner or later, I'll destroy you.
00:17:07My lord, I'll inform the Kurts to call off the funding gala.
00:17:11No need. Inform them I'll be there in person.
00:17:16Are you attending the gala? But you never used to attend these kinds of events.
00:17:20Besides, you and Claire are divorced.
00:17:23That's exactly why I should go.
00:17:27Tell the Kurts to notify Luke Trent. I want to see him at the gala tomorrow.
00:17:32Noted.
00:17:34Roster! How could you get beaten up on your own turf? You've really embarrassed our family.
00:17:42No, Dad. I didn't know that guy would be so tough.
00:17:47Not only did he hit me, but he also said...
00:17:49What did he say?
00:17:51He said that you should kneel and apologize to him.
00:17:55Or else he'll banish our family from Jackson.
00:17:58What? How dare he? Does he think I've gotten too old to handle things?
00:18:04Where is he?
00:18:06Dad, I've investigated. He's the guy who married into the Gray family.
00:18:11This is outrageous. How dare someone like him disrespect our family?
00:18:16Ben!
00:18:17Yes?
00:18:18Gather 3,000 men from Stormfang and follow me to take down that Gray family.
00:18:23Let's see who in Jackson dares to lay a hand on my son.
00:18:28End his life!
00:18:29But Mr. Trent, the Kurt family said that the Lord will attend the gala in person tomorrow.
00:18:35He has requested to see you.
00:18:37What? Meet the Lord? This is a tremendous blessing!
00:18:41If that's the case, let's wait until the gala is over.
00:18:46We can deal with that bastard then.
00:18:51Sir, they heard the Lord is attending. That's why they've upgraded the gala.
00:18:57They're just a group of opportunists, eager to flatter those in power.
00:19:01Hey, look at that guy. He has a commanding presence.
00:19:05He must be the son of an elite family.
00:19:08Watch me.
00:19:10Hey there.
00:19:12Ethan Moore? Why are you here?
00:19:15You didn't expect to see me so soon.
00:19:17Bastard! No wonder you divorced my daughter so quickly.
00:19:21Turns out you've been seeing other women all along.
00:19:25Ethan Moore, you've lived off my family for three years.
00:19:28Now you're using Claire's money on your mistress? Where's your conscience?
00:19:32I've never done anything to wrong Claire for the past three years.
00:19:36As for the Grays, I have a clear conscience and I've done everything I can.
00:19:40The Grays wouldn't be where they are today without me.
00:19:42Hey, stop. No wonder you didn't want the five million dollars.
00:19:48Looks like you took a lot of money from Claire over the years.
00:19:51Give Claire's money back now.
00:19:52What? I never took a single penny from Claire.
00:19:56Stop bullshitting. An unemployed drifter like you can't afford to support a woman like that.
00:20:01Give me the money.
00:20:02How dare you lay a hand on him.
00:20:05I'm warning you. If you disrespect him, don't blame me for being heartless.
00:20:12Ethan, are you going to harass me right after you divorce Claire?
00:20:22Help. Come take a look.
00:20:25Is there no sense of justice anymore?
00:20:28This brat just divorced my eldest daughter.
00:20:30Now he wants to make a move on my youngest. Help.
00:20:35What's going on?
00:20:37You're here in time. These two are in cahoots.
00:20:40They want to humiliate my daughter. Arrest them.
00:20:44Miss Todd.
00:20:47Take these two away. They are an eyesore.
00:20:50Noted.
00:20:51What's going on? Wait, release me.
00:20:53My daughter is the star of the funding gala. Take them away.
00:20:56Noted.
00:20:56Release me.
00:20:59My lord, do you need me to?
00:21:02It's all right. They're Claire's family after all. Just teach them a lesson.
00:21:08Noted.
00:21:10My lord, take care.
00:21:18Claire, let me introduce you. This is Mr. Yale of Rift Group.
00:21:24He has complete control over the entire shipping industry.
00:21:27Nice to meet you.
00:21:29This is Mr. Shaw of Seastia Trade Association.
00:21:34He controls the economic landscape. His nickname is the God of Wealth.
00:21:38Nice to meet you.
00:21:39My pleasure.
00:21:40This person is even more impressive. He's Mr. Bard of SkyCorp.
00:21:46I heard he has ties to the Bard family in Valia.
00:21:50Mr. Bard, nice to meet you.
00:21:53My pleasure.
00:21:54You've already secured funding from the Kurtz at such a young age.
00:21:58At this rate, you'll outdo us in the future.
00:22:02You flatter me. It's all thanks to Mr. Soot for helping me.
00:22:05Please continue your support in the future.
00:22:09Hugo, you've found yourself a great wife. Remember to invite us to your wedding.
00:22:17Definitely.
00:22:19Everyone, please excuse me.
00:22:27Ethan, what are you doing here?
00:22:29It is none of your business.
00:22:32We're nothing to each other anymore.
00:22:34I suggest you don't get any ideas and stop bothering me.
00:22:38Bothering you? You think too highly of yourself.
00:22:42Claire, you have to stand up for me.
00:22:47Mom, what's going on?
00:22:49It's all thanks to him. He's been using your money to support another woman.
00:22:54When I caught him, he sent people to beat me and your sister.
00:22:59That's impossible.
00:23:01Claire, he is nothing but a heartless bastard.
00:23:05He even tried to force himself on me just now.
00:23:09If mom hadn't fought him off, I might have been...
00:23:14Ethan, is this true?
00:23:15And if I said no, would you believe me?
00:23:19I can't believe you would do this.
00:23:22Just because we got divorced, you're hellbent on ruining my family?
00:23:26I really misjudged you.
00:23:28Claire, I didn't expect you to see me this way.
00:23:32Maybe you should ask them what they did first.
00:23:35That doesn't mean you can hit them.
00:23:37This is your last chance. Apologize right now.
00:23:39They should be apologizing.
00:23:41You!
00:23:42Ethan!
00:23:45You're disgusting.
00:23:47Claire gave you everything, and you betrayed her for another woman.
00:23:52You're a cheater.
00:23:53And Mrs. Grey was elderly, yet you hit her.
00:23:58That is bullying the weak.
00:24:00A beast like you has no place here.
00:24:03Get the hell out.
00:24:07I've heard rumors about their deadbeat son-in-law.
00:24:09He's lazy, dishonorable, and a total disgrace.
00:24:12Seeing him in person, it's even worse than I imagined.
00:24:15This man has no regard for morals and is deceitful.
00:24:18If he were part of my family, he'd be long gone.
00:24:20No morals, huh?
00:24:22Then tell me, did I even lay a finger on you?
00:24:26So what if you didn't?
00:24:28This gala was hosted by the Kurtz.
00:24:31Yet you are running your mouth like a fool.
00:24:34Are you trying to destroy everything Claire worked for?
00:24:38That's right.
00:24:39The Kurtz sit at the pinnacle of high society.
00:24:42Maybe if you crawl and beg for forgiveness, they might spare your pathetic life.
00:24:48Ha ha ha ha ha ha!
00:24:50How amusing.
00:24:52Why don't you ask the Kurtz?
00:24:54Why don't you ask the Kurtz?
00:24:56If I wasn't here tonight, would this gala even be happening?
00:25:01Ha ha ha ha ha!
00:25:03Listen to him!
00:25:04All right, then.
00:25:05Since you claim the Kurtz listened to you, why don't you prove it?
00:25:11Ethan, enough!
00:25:13This isn't the time or place for your nonsense.
00:25:15This is the Gray Family's funding gala.
00:25:19Do you really think you matter more than the Kurtz's billion-dollar investment?
00:25:24Oh.
00:25:30Pass on my orders.
00:25:32Cancel the Kurtz investment.
00:25:33Ethan, are you insane?
00:25:35The Kurtz are at the top of Loria, with influence nationwide.
00:25:39You think they take orders from you?
00:25:42You've already made a mess by offending Mr. Trent.
00:25:45Then you bullied my family, beat them up,
00:25:47and now you want to drag me down by crossing the Kurtz family?
00:25:51Ethan, what have I ever done to you?
00:25:53That you insist on ruining me.
00:25:55I told you already.
00:25:56Without me tonight, your Gray Family won't see a single penny.
00:26:01You insolent fool!
00:26:03How dare you disgrace elite families?
00:26:06Kneel and apologize now!
00:26:08Elite families?
00:26:10You're merely a minor household in Jackson.
00:26:12You don't even make the list in all of Loria.
00:26:14You!
00:26:15And you call yourselves an elite family?
00:26:17And what about my Shaw family?
00:26:19And my Bart family?
00:26:21The Yales, the Shaws, and the Bards.
00:26:25Even if you all combined your influence, you'd still be insignificant to me.
00:26:32You have quite the arrogance.
00:26:36If they're not enough, what about me?
00:26:43Finn, the heir of the Trent family.
00:26:45Even he showed up.
00:26:47Looks like tonight is about to get interesting.
00:26:49Mr. Trent, perfect timing.
00:26:51Someone is causing a scene.
00:26:53He has blatantly disrespected the elite families.
00:26:56You should step in, sir.
00:26:58Finn?
00:26:59Did you forget last night's lesson so soon?
00:27:02Oh, it's you.
00:27:09Kid, I was just about to find you.
00:27:12Who knew you'd walk right into my hands?
00:27:15Get on your knees and beg for forgiveness.
00:27:17Beg for forgiveness.
00:27:19If you do that, I might let you keep a hand.
00:27:21Why would I apologize to some nobody?
00:27:24You're asking for it.
00:27:25Ethan, why are you so stubborn?
00:27:28You struck first.
00:27:29You're already in the wrong.
00:27:31The Trents control the entire Underground itself,
00:27:33and one word from them and your life is over.
00:27:36If you apologize now, things might not be fair.
00:27:39I don't need their mercy to live.
00:27:43Ethan, do you even hear yourself?
00:27:46Ethan, stop dragging us down with you.
00:27:51You'd better stop running your mouth.
00:27:54If you offended his lordship, no one can save you.
00:28:01His lordship?
00:28:03Let me guess.
00:28:04Did he specifically request to meet your dad?
00:28:08That's right.
00:28:09His lordship personally called for my dad.
00:28:13After tonight, our Trent family will rise to the very top
00:28:17and become the most powerful household in Sherevia.
00:28:22I don't think you're making it through the night.
00:28:25In all of Cellthon,
00:28:29no one has ever dared to defy the Trent family.
00:28:34The Trent family will soon be forgotten.
00:28:38Ethan, stop this.
00:28:40Let me handle it.
00:28:42If you walk away now, you still have a chance.
00:28:44Nobody here can take my life.
00:28:48Ethan, you really think you can disrupt Jackson's order?
00:28:51And if I do?
00:28:53Well, well, then let me show you who calls the shots in Jackson.
00:28:59Guards?
00:29:00Sir.
00:29:05Kill him.
00:29:06Yes, sir.
00:29:07Stop this.
00:29:12If any of you lay a hand on him, I will erase the Trent family.
00:29:26Please forgive us for being late.
00:29:29Please forgive us.
00:29:31You're not late.
00:29:32You got here just in time.
00:29:38Have the Kurtz arrived yet?
00:29:40They're on their way.
00:29:43Why is it that everywhere I go, I run into you?
00:29:48This is the Kurtz Funding Gala.
00:29:50Do you think you can be here?
00:29:54Get lost.
00:29:55It is not your concern.
00:29:57You should worry about your family instead.
00:29:59If you have any sense left, you'd be on your knees apologizing to Mr. Moore.
00:30:04Maybe then your family won't suffer for your stupidity.
00:30:08Apologize to him?
00:30:11We're not done with yesterday.
00:30:13The Trents has ruled Jackson for over a century.
00:30:16We're worth billions.
00:30:18My dad, Luke Trent, has the full support of the Kurtz
00:30:20and is about to take over as the overseer of Celton.
00:30:24Even the governor of Sherevia has to respect our family.
00:30:29You think you can make me, Neil?
00:30:32Ethan, you've really lost your mind.
00:30:37You even tried to make Mr. Trent, Neil?
00:30:41You should be the one kneeling instead.
00:30:46Though I gotta say, you are quite the beauty.
00:30:50Why waste yourself on this loser?
00:30:53Come with me instead.
00:30:55I'll make sure you have fun every night.
00:30:59Watch your mouth.
00:31:00Who do you think you are?
00:31:01You can't even compare to Mr. Moore.
00:31:03Bitch, how dare you hit me?
00:31:06So you're sad I'm going against me, huh?
00:31:07Your family's who I'm here for.
00:31:09Tell the Kurtz to bring Luke here now.
00:31:12If he's one minute late, he can start preparing his son's funeral.
00:31:23Miss Kurtz, I have bad news.
00:31:25His lordship demands you bring Luke to him immediately.
00:31:28His lordship is already there?
00:31:30Yeah, and from his voice, he's furious.
00:31:33He's already had the venue locked down.
00:31:36As the Lord of Kuberg, he holds immense power and status.
00:31:40What could have made him so angry?
00:31:42I heard that the Moore family's failure is attending the gala tonight.
00:31:48Did he offend his lordship?
00:31:50Something must have happened to Ethan.
00:31:53I have to go check.
00:31:56Miss, Miss Kurtz, why are you here?
00:32:00Why are you so concerned about him?
00:32:02Could it be...
00:32:04I'm sorry, Miss Kurtz, I spoke out of turn.
00:32:08You don't know him.
00:32:10He may have fallen from grace, but he once stood at the pinnacle of Valia.
00:32:16If not for that incident, the one standing at the top of Loria today might have been him.
00:32:23The top of Loria?
00:32:25That's right, he was born gifted.
00:32:27In strategy and combat, he was once hailed as Loria's greatest genius,
00:32:32even recognized by Lord Draco.
00:32:34Unfortunately, greatness attracts trouble.
00:32:37During a battle, he fell into an enemy ambush.
00:32:41Gravely wounded, he disappeared without a trace.
00:32:45Then he's finished, isn't he?
00:32:48Not necessarily.
00:32:49Greatness can't be held back.
00:32:52If Ethan is truly exceptional, he would surely rise again.
00:32:56No matter how long he's been gone.
00:32:59Send word, have Luke wait at the entrance.
00:33:03If he makes his lordship wait, the Trent family will be wiped out.
00:33:11Go!
00:33:15It's been 10 minutes, where are the Kurtz?
00:33:17Are they perhaps stuck in traffic?
00:33:21Mr. Trent, why waste your time on a nobody?
00:33:25He might just be bluffing.
00:33:27He's probably buying time to worm his way out of this mess.
00:33:30Ethan, you worthless trash.
00:33:32Bringing shame to my family is one thing.
00:33:36But now, you're about to ruin our family at a crucial event.
00:33:42I'm ruining things.
00:33:43You've been embezzling Grey family funds while drowning and gambling debt.
00:33:47If I hadn't covered for you behind Claire's back, do you think you'd still be here today?
00:33:51You!
00:33:52Ethan, how can you talk to my mom like that?
00:33:54No matter what, she treated you well.
00:33:56Besides, you have no right to lecture her.
00:33:58Apologize to her now.
00:34:00Treated me well?
00:34:02All she's ever done is humiliate me while I clean up her gambling debts.
00:34:07Enough!
00:34:09Do you enjoy making a fool out of me?
00:34:11Do you have any idea how important tonight is for me?
00:34:14And yet, you keep embarrassing me over and over again.
00:34:17If you have a shred of decency left,
00:34:20leave now.
00:34:21Because once the Kurtz arrive, I won't be able to protect you anymore.
00:34:25I don't need your protection.
00:34:28You...
00:34:29You're hopeless.
00:34:30Claire, see?
00:34:32That's his true nature.
00:34:34He's just a petty, vengeful man throwing a tantrum.
00:34:40People like him don't deserve a place in this world.
00:34:44And what makes a person deserve a place?
00:34:48The ones with power and respect are the elite.
00:34:54The ones who live in wealth and luxury are the middle class.
00:34:59And those who barely scrape by are at the bottom.
00:35:03But you, you're nothing but a leech, living off a woman.
00:35:09Calling you low-class would be too kind.
00:35:12Oh, is that how it works?
00:35:13You wanted to know what gives me the right to stand before you?
00:35:16Give me the right to stand here, right?
00:35:21You!
00:35:32This is my right.
00:35:37This is my right.
00:35:40Ethan, are you insane?
00:35:42Take that off right now.
00:35:43Ethan, you must have a death wish.
00:35:48Even the Kurtz wouldn't dare disrespect the Lord.
00:35:53Yet you...
00:35:54Kid, let me tell you something.
00:35:56This majestic robe was personally bestowed by Lord Draco.
00:36:00It represents supreme authority of Loria.
00:36:05Only those with unparalleled military achievements or legendary renown are worthy of wearing it.
00:36:11Kid?
00:36:12You think you're worthy?
00:36:15And what makes you think I'm not?
00:36:17Stop joking!
00:36:18Everyone here holds wealth and power beyond measure.
00:36:22Do you think a worthless outcast like you can stand above us?
00:36:27You're right.
00:36:29I was born with nothing.
00:36:31But at this moment, I stand above you all.
00:36:36Ridiculous!
00:36:38Southon is full of powerful figures and Mr. Trent stands above us all.
00:36:44And yet you think we can't handle a loser like you?
00:36:50I'll deal with him.
00:36:52Guards, drag him off the stage.
00:36:54I dare you.
00:36:55As expected of someone who dare challenge all of Southon.
00:36:59With so many esteemed guests present, I had no intention to deal with you tonight.
00:37:03But you barged into this funding gala, caused a scene, and insulted every elite family here.
00:37:11Today, I'll show you what true power looks like.
00:37:17As the heir of the Trent family, I forbid all my family's businesses from serving him.
00:37:27I will make sure he has no place left in Jackson.
00:37:33On behalf of the Eterna Corp, I officially declare that all of our water supply divisions
00:37:39are cutting ties with this man.
00:37:41From this day forward, he will never have access to a drop of clean water.
00:37:44The Azura Corp stands with this decision.
00:37:48Effective immediately, all his bank accounts will be frozen.
00:37:52On behalf of the Bard family, I declare that no medical institution under our name shall treat him.
00:37:58If he falls sick, he'll have nowhere to turn.
00:38:00Don't forget the suits.
00:38:02Our family may not be as powerful as Mr. Trent or the three of you,
00:38:06but we have our ways to make his life a living hell in this city.
00:38:14I like that.
00:38:15As expected of you.
00:38:16What about you all?
00:38:18Leave him with no way out!
00:38:20Leave him with no way out!
00:38:24So this is a city-wide band.
00:38:27I'm impressed.
00:38:29So this is what they call high society.
00:38:32I'm amused.
00:38:34If that's the case, allow me to put on a show for you all.
00:38:40In 10 minutes, acquire every business in Jackson.
00:38:46Buy out?
00:38:47Every business, huh?
00:38:49What a joke.
00:38:50Even if you had the wealth of the Kurtz,
00:38:54you wouldn't be able to pull off something like that in 10 minutes.
00:38:59That's right.
00:39:00The Boyd family may not rival the Kurtz,
00:39:03but we're still part of the economic backbone of Cellthon.
00:39:06Unless you're a trillionaire.
00:39:08How can you even buy us out?
00:39:11Look, this is the Trents connection.
00:39:14This is the power of my family.
00:39:16With just one word from me,
00:39:17every business in Jackson will slam its doors in your face.
00:39:21Guards, kick him out right now.
00:39:23Hold it!
00:39:26Mr. Trent, I apologize on behalf of Ethan.
00:39:29Please spare him as a favor to the Gray family.
00:39:31We're willing to offer a 10% stake
00:39:33in the Kurtz family's investment as compensation.
00:39:35Oh, Claire, that's money from the Kurtz family.
00:39:40Why are you wasting it on him?
00:39:42Mom, after today, our Gray family will rise to the top.
00:39:46No matter what, he was part of us.
00:39:49If this escalates, it could tarnish our reputation.
00:39:52The esteemed CEO of Gray Corp is such a lovesick fool.
00:39:56I can spare him, but on one condition.
00:39:59What?
00:40:01Crawl under my legs, then I'll consider it.
00:40:05You...
00:40:09Mr. Trent.
00:40:11Well, she's someone I've taken an interest in.
00:40:15Soon, she'll be part of the Soot family.
00:40:18Maybe, as a favor to me, you can let this go?
00:40:22A favor to you?
00:40:23Yes, that's right.
00:40:25Do you remember the time we had drinks together?
00:40:30That night, you had a bit too much.
00:40:33Then I made sure you got home safe.
00:40:36Oh, right.
00:40:46Who do you think you are?
00:40:48You think you're my equal?
00:40:50Even your dad, Weston Soot, has to respect me.
00:40:53And dare ask me for a favor?
00:41:00Listen up.
00:41:02Anyone who dares plead for this loser, is challenging the Trent family itself.
00:41:10Instead of putting on airs here, you should be worrying about your futures.
00:41:17We have bad news!
00:41:21We have bad news!
00:41:23Something happened!
00:41:25Mr. Yale, the company is under attack!
00:41:28The stock price is plummeting!
00:41:30It's about to hit rock bottom!
00:41:32What did you say?
00:41:33What's our market value now?
00:41:35Less than a hundred million!
00:41:36A hundred million?
00:41:39It's over!
00:41:39This can't be happening!
00:41:41It's all over!
00:41:42My family spent three lifetimes building this empire!
00:41:47And now it's going to collapse in my hands!
00:41:51Mr. Shaw, our debt interest rates were suddenly raised, and we're hemorrhaging money.
00:41:57All major clients have moved their assets to other banks.
00:42:02We are now insolvent!
00:42:04What?
00:42:05That's impossible!
00:42:07Mr. Bard, the state office notified us of an investigation.
00:42:11You've been suspended and placed under review.
00:42:13I spent my entire career walking on a razor's edge, fighting tooth and nail to get where I am today!
00:42:19Is all of this because of you?
00:42:23What do you think?
00:42:27What do you think?
00:42:28Your four families worked together to try to blacklist me.
00:42:32All I did was give you a little gift in return.
00:42:35Why do you look so surprised?
00:42:37Oh, Mr. Moore, I was ignorant earlier.
00:42:40Don't take it personally.
00:42:41Please have mercy and let my family go.
00:42:43Yes, yes, I was wrong!
00:42:45Mr. Moore, it was this bastard who fooled us!
00:42:48If I had known how powerful you were, I would never have dared to show you the slightest disrespect!
00:42:55Yes, they're right!
00:42:56Mr. Moore, this is all a misunderstanding!
00:42:58Yes, it's a misunderstanding!
00:42:59A misunderstanding!
00:43:01Just now you looked down on me as if I were nothing.
00:43:05Tried to ruin my life.
00:43:06It's too late to apologize now.
00:43:09This can't be!
00:43:10It's impossible!
00:43:11You're just a worthless nobody!
00:43:13How could you have such power?
00:43:14That's absolutely impossible!
00:43:16What's impossible?
00:43:18You call yourselves elites from noble families.
00:43:22But to me, you're nothing more than mere ants.
00:43:26Get up!
00:43:27Get up, I said!
00:43:29Get up!
00:43:31So what if you acquired all the industries in Jackson?
00:43:34The Trent family rose to where we are today through our unstoppable strength and sheer dominance.
00:43:40Do you really think you're in control here?
00:43:44Fine.
00:43:49I'll give you another chance.
00:43:51Call your father and ask him if he dares to come here.
00:43:56This is preposterous!
00:44:05How dare someone bully my son!
00:44:07This is a blatant provocation against the Trent family's might!
00:44:12Spread my order!
00:44:12Yes, sir!
00:44:13Notify the Grandmasters, Troy Clark, Dean Miller, Chad Upton to come immediately!
00:44:18Yes, sir!
00:44:19I want the whole of Southond to feel my wrath!
00:44:22Mr. Trent, but the Kurtz are about to arrive soon.
00:44:26There's no rush, just ten minutes.
00:44:29I'll have enough time after dealing with that cretin.
00:44:32Let's go!
00:44:33Yes, sir!
00:44:38My father has already issued the order.
00:44:40He summoned the three Grandmasters to Jackson.
00:44:43They're already on their way.
00:44:45What? The three Grandmasters?
00:44:47They're the Pillars of Southond!
00:44:48There are only about a hundred Grandmasters in Loria,
00:44:51a storm is brewing in Jackson!
00:44:53Not only that, but my father also mobilized the 3,000 forces of Stormfang.
00:44:57Now all roads out of the city have been sealed off.
00:44:59Even more, you're dead meat!
00:45:02We're done for!
00:45:03We're in trouble now!
00:45:05Mr. Trent holds absolute power in Southond.
00:45:08Now, with the support of the Kurtz and the three Grandmasters,
00:45:11not only is he doomed, but the Greys might be implicated too!
00:45:15Wouldn't the Grey family's funding be completely lost as well?
00:45:19Claire, what should we do now?
00:45:21Say something!
00:45:27It's all his fault!
00:45:29If he hadn't insisted on provoking the Trents,
00:45:32our family wouldn't have ended up like this!
00:45:34Let's leave now, before Mr. Trent arrives.
00:45:37No, I worked hard to get this opportunity.
00:45:40I won't let everything be ruined.
00:45:42I will never give up until the final moment.
00:45:46Everything is that bastard's fault!
00:45:48He caused all this!
00:45:50Don't worry, I'll think of a way to protect you and the Grey family.
00:45:55Are you afraid now?
00:45:57Once my dad arrives, I'll break your legs,
00:46:00skin you alive,
00:46:02rip the flesh off your bone,
00:46:03and then grind them to dust!
00:46:14I'll give you ten seconds.
00:46:16If your dad doesn't arrive soon,
00:46:18I'll break one of your legs first.
00:46:21Ha ha ha ha!
00:46:22Ethan, do you really think I'd lose to a nobody like you twice?
00:46:26Huh?
00:46:27Once my dad arrives, you won't be the only one dying.
00:46:31Everyone you know will be buried alongside you too.
00:46:35Stop!
00:46:43Greetings, Mr. Trent!
00:46:47Dad, you're finally here!
00:46:49It's him!
00:46:50Not only did he say he'd make you kneel and beg for forgiveness,
00:46:53but he also disrespected the Kurt family.
00:46:55You can't let him off easy.
00:46:56Yes, Mr. Trent.
00:46:58That man is arrogant and utterly vile.
00:47:02He spouts outrageous words,
00:47:04showing contempt and completely disregarding the noble families in Jackson.
00:47:10He must be judged!
00:47:11That's right, I can testify to that.
00:47:14Ethan, did you see that?
00:47:17Mr. Trent is here now.
00:47:19Even if I don't do anything,
00:47:21Mr. Trent won't let you get away.
00:47:23Do you have any last words?
00:47:28Last words?
00:47:29I think the one who should say his last words is you.
00:47:33You!
00:47:34What nonsense are you saying, Ethan?
00:47:36Hurry up and apologize to Mr. Trent.
00:47:38As long as you show remorse,
00:47:39I'm sure Mr. Trent will mercifully spare your life.
00:47:44My life?
00:47:45Isn't Gray Corp's $5 billion funding what you're truly worried about?
00:47:50Do you know what you're saying?
00:47:52You're in deep trouble now.
00:47:55If you stop making a scene,
00:47:57I can think of a way to help you.
00:47:59Otherwise, you won't be able to leave this place alive.
00:48:02Is this supposed to be your kindness?
00:48:04If so, I don't need it.
00:48:07You're completely absurd.
00:48:09Ethan, how could you be so ungrateful?
00:48:12I'm going to turn this banquet upside down.
00:48:15I advise you to keep your distance,
00:48:17or your dream of securing funding will be ruined.
00:48:20Luke Trent!
00:48:24Absurd!
00:48:25How dare you call Mr. Trent's name?
00:48:28Come down here and receive your punishment.
00:48:30Mr. Trent?
00:48:32When did the cowardly Luke turn into Mr. Trent?
00:48:36Preposterous!
00:48:38Get on your knees now and beg Mr. Trent for your life.
00:48:42Or you'll die a horrible death.
00:48:46I'll remain standing here.
00:48:47Who will dare take my life?
00:48:50Ethan, I really have to admire your bravery.
00:48:55Today, in front of us all,
00:48:56you've spoken outrageously,
00:48:58damaged the reputation of the noble families,
00:49:01and even ruined the Gray family.
00:49:03Now you're even undermining Mr. Trent's dignity.
00:49:06You've committed a heinous crime.
00:49:09How should you be punished?
00:49:12This banquet was held in my honor.
00:49:15How could I be accused of trespassing?
00:49:18As for Luke,
00:49:19you can ask him if he dares to punish me.
00:49:23Ridiculous!
00:49:26It's been 10 years since anyone dared to speak to me like that.
00:49:31You!
00:49:31Turn around!
00:49:33Luke, it's been many years.
00:49:37You're putting on such airs now.
00:49:40You!
00:49:42It...
00:49:43It's you!
00:49:47You're putting on such airs.
00:49:50You!
00:49:55Luke Trent, you're done for.
00:50:06A Lorian?
00:50:10Sir, help me!
00:50:12Kid, stay out of this.
00:50:14I'll spare your life if you leave now.
00:50:17There's no place for villains in Loria's borders.
00:50:20That's not how Loria's blade should be used.
00:50:25Watch closely.
00:50:26I'll only demonstrate once.
00:50:42You!
00:50:57I'll remember your kindness.
00:51:00I'll surely repay you back if you need me one day.
00:51:06Oh no!
00:51:07Mr. Trent is angry.
00:51:09The Greys might be in trouble now.
00:51:12Claire could have soared to great heights in Southond with this billion dollar funding.
00:51:17But your reckless mouth ruined everything for them.
00:51:23What a shame.
00:51:24Truly, what a shame.
00:51:27Mr. Trent, that man has nothing to do with our family.
00:51:31Kill him, hang him, do as you please.
00:51:34We don't know him at all.
00:51:36You can do whatever you want, but don't involve the Grey family.
00:51:39Hmph!
00:51:41I solemnly greet my life savior!
00:51:47What?
00:51:49What?
00:51:50Life savior?
00:51:54Ethan is Mr. Trent's life savior?
00:51:57This time we've truly provoked the wrong person.
00:52:00No, that can't be.
00:52:02If he's Mr. Trent's life savior, he must be a big shot on par with the Kurts.
00:52:07Does Ethan have some sort of shocking background?
00:52:10Dad!
00:52:11Dad, he's just an outcast kicked out by the Grey family.
00:52:14Are you mistaken?
00:52:16Get up!
00:52:17You-
00:52:17Shut up!
00:52:19You runt!
00:52:20Do you know how powerful Mr. Moore is?
00:52:23How dare you raise your voice at him?
00:52:26Mr. Moore, my family is at fault in this matter.
00:52:29Please punish us.
00:52:31I hope that you can forgive us.
00:52:33Forgive you?
00:52:35I'm just a powerless, lonely person.
00:52:38A nobody and an outcast.
00:52:40What right do I have to forgive the mighty Trent family?
00:52:44Nonsense, Mr. Moore!
00:52:45If not for you saving me that day, the Trent family wouldn't be where it is today.
00:52:49As long as it appeases your anger, you can punish us however you deem fit.
00:52:54Kneel and apologize, and I may spare your life.
00:52:59Hurry up and kneel!
00:53:01What are you waiting for?
00:53:02You want me to kneel to him?
00:53:03He doesn't deserve it!
00:53:05Do you have a death wish?
00:53:07No.
00:53:12Mr. Moore, my son's sins are unforgivable.
00:53:16Please punish him as you see fit.
00:53:19Your son first enticed the other families to cut off my path to survival.
00:53:24Then he wanted to skin me alive and desecrate my body.
00:53:28How do you think he should be punished?
00:53:34You bastard!
00:53:36How dare you commit such outrageous acts!
00:53:39I'll beat you to death!
00:53:42Dad!
00:53:45My dear son-in-law, I was wrong about you.
00:53:49Don't be angry.
00:53:51I'll be sure to apologize to you when we go home.
00:53:54Yeah, Ethan.
00:53:55You can't let Claire stay in an empty room, right?
00:53:59Didn't you just say that your family has nothing to do with me?
00:54:03No, Ethan.
00:54:06I was just...
00:54:08Testing you!
00:54:09Now that you've passed the test, we can go home.
00:54:15Home?
00:54:16Your family broke your promise
00:54:18and forced me to divorce Claire for a billion dollar funding.
00:54:22It's too late to ask me to come home.
00:54:28Ethan, why didn't you tell me all this sooner?
00:54:31Oh, Claire!
00:54:32Hush!
00:54:35For three years, I poured all my effort and dedication into Grey Corp.
00:54:40How could I possibly covet your power?
00:54:42Why did you hide the truth from me?
00:54:44Was I really so unworthy in your eyes?
00:54:46Would you have trusted me if I told you?
00:54:50Then I'll tell you now.
00:54:51If not for me helping in secret all these years,
00:54:54do you think Grey Corp could have achieved its current success with just you alone?
00:54:58You think too highly of yourself.
00:55:01Mr. Moore, are you satisfied now?
00:55:03Not yet.
00:55:05Then I'll continue until your anger is appeased.
00:55:09Enough.
00:55:10You're striking your son so hard
00:55:12because you want to protect him from further punishment.
00:55:17You've truly played the role of a good father.
00:55:21Today's events stemmed from my failure to teach my son properly.
00:55:25As long as you're willing to spare him, I'll agree to whatever terms you set.
00:55:28Terms?
00:55:30I'm afraid you can't afford to fulfill my terms.
00:55:33Please tell me what your terms are.
00:55:36I want you to break his legs.
00:55:38If you do so, I'll spare his life.
00:55:42What?
00:55:45What? Mr. Moore?
00:55:47What do you mean by that?
00:55:49Even if my son is at fault, you don't have to go so far.
00:55:54What?
00:55:56You won't do it?
00:55:57Mr. Moore, you're asking far too much.
00:56:00The Trents are still a dominant force in this city.
00:56:04You wouldn't want to escalate this until both sides suffer damages, would you?
00:56:09Are you threatening me?
00:56:11I wouldn't dare.
00:56:13But Mr. Moore, I've done what I had to do.
00:56:17I've already beaten him up.
00:56:19Why must you be so petty and calculative?
00:56:21In other words, I'm the one at fault.
00:56:24What if I insist on having his legs broken?
00:56:27Mr. Moore, there's a wise saying that goes
00:56:29Don't burn your bridges behind you.
00:56:32Since you refuse to show mercy, then don't blame my family for being ruthless.
00:56:38Guards!
00:56:39Yes, sir.
00:56:40Look, Trent.
00:56:41Are you trying to rebel?
00:56:43Mr. Moore, I address you as such out of respect for you saving my life.
00:56:49But that doesn't mean that I serve under your heel.
00:56:53Don't forget, this is Jackson.
00:56:55This is Trent's territory.
00:56:57I wouldn't have saved you if I'd known that you'd become a scourge on Cellthon.
00:57:05So what if you saved me before?
00:57:07The Trent family has been entrenched in Cellthon for years.
00:57:11We lay low and gather our strength.
00:57:14All for the day that we can stand at the very peak of Cellthon.
00:57:18Aren't you afraid?
00:57:19The higher you are, the harder you'll fall.
00:57:21Mr. Moore, I know you're good at fighting.
00:57:25But so what?
00:57:27You're just a lone man.
00:57:28But the Trent family has the support of three Grandmasters.
00:57:35No one in Cellthon can stand up against the Trent family.
00:57:41Where are the three Grandmasters?
00:57:51If I'm not mistaken,
00:57:53he's a legendary Blowing Fist Grandmaster, Troy Clark.
00:57:57I heard it's been several decades since he became a Grandmaster.
00:58:01He once killed a 500-pound tiger with one punch.
00:58:06That's right.
00:58:07And the one in the middle is none other than Dean Miller, the Vector Fistmaster.
00:58:15He once single-handedly slew over a hundred opponents at once.
00:58:19And now, Ethan is done for.
00:58:23Mr. Moore, do you see?
00:58:27This is the power that the Trents have accumulated over the years.
00:58:31For the sake of our past ties, I can let bygones be bygones if you leave now.
00:58:37You'll let bygones be bygones?
00:58:41Come to think of it, has the standard for a Grandmaster always been so low?
00:58:46How dare you insult Grandmasters!
00:58:49Do you know what the consequences of offending a Grandmaster is?
00:58:54You completely overestimate your own strength.
00:58:58Looks like he's done for.
00:59:00Ethan, now isn't the time for you to act tough.
00:59:03You're facing off against the strongest Grandmasters in Southend.
00:59:06Even if you had twice the amount of limbs, you'd still be no match for three Grandmasters.
00:59:11They're just Grandmasters.
00:59:12They don't even register as Grandmasters.
00:59:16You sound confident.
00:59:17In that case, don't blame me for being so ruthless.
00:59:22Grandmasters, please go ahead.
00:59:27Let me deal with this arrogant brat.
00:59:39I'll handle it.
00:59:47Is this the legendary highest realm of the Vector Fist, transforming force into energy?
00:59:53Of course.
00:59:54Dean is the sole inheritor of the Vector Fist.
00:59:58He reached the Grandmaster realm at the age of 30.
01:00:01A young lady is naturally no match for him.
01:00:06Ethan!
01:00:07You're a man, aren't you?
01:00:09Are you going to hide behind a woman?
01:00:11Do you need a woman to protect you?
01:00:14Mr. Sud, you must think you're very cunning.
01:00:17If you continue sitting here, I'll just be a man hiding behind a woman, forcing me to make a move.
01:00:22In that case, you three can attack together.
01:00:25Insolence!
01:00:39Oh no, he's stronger than a Grandmaster!
01:00:42We need to run!
01:00:43Get away!
01:00:44Hey!
01:00:45Hey!
01:00:46How could this be?
01:00:48How could three Grandmasters lose to a mere junior?
01:00:54Trent, it's your turn now.
01:00:59I lost.
01:01:00My family's grand plan, painstakingly built over 10 years, has completely collapsed in a single day.
01:01:07It's because of you!
01:01:09You're wrong.
01:01:10If you had crippled your son's legs the moment this started,
01:01:13you might have been able to save your family.
01:01:15Unfortunately, you lost your chance.
01:01:17Mr. Moore, everything today is my own fault.
01:01:22I'm willing to break my own legs, but I beg of you to have mercy.
01:01:27Please spare my son and my family.
01:01:30Dad?
01:01:31Dad!
01:01:32Shut up!
01:01:33If not for you stirring up trouble and provoke Mr. Moore,
01:01:37our family wouldn't have ended up like this.
01:01:41Your family ended up the way it did.
01:01:44Because you aided and abetted the wrong people.
01:01:48Luke Trent, die!
01:01:50No!
01:01:51You can't kill me!
01:01:52I have the Kurtz family supporting me!
01:01:54If you kill me, you'll be making the Kurtz into your enemy!
01:01:58Kurtz?
01:01:59That's right!
01:02:00Looks like my family won't be ruined after all!
01:02:03Today's bankrupt was prepared by the Kurtz for the Lord.
01:02:08And his Lordship said that he wanted to see me!
01:02:12If you dare lay hand on me,
01:02:14that's tantamount to rebelling against his Lordship!
01:02:18Ridiculous.
01:02:20Who said the Kurtz family would protect you?
01:02:25Who said that the Kurtz family would protect you?
01:02:28I thought Claire Gray was a timeless beauty,
01:02:31but this woman is in a completely different league!
01:02:34Insolent woman, who are you?
01:02:36Do you know where this is?
01:02:38Who allowed you entry?
01:02:40Open your eyes and look closely.
01:02:42This lady is none other than the second daughter
01:02:44of the most prestigious family in Loria, Vera Kurtz.
01:02:47What?
01:02:48She's the daughter of the Kurtz family?
01:02:50The most prestigious family in Loria?
01:02:52Wasn't she the waitress from last night?
01:02:55How could she be Miss Kurtz?
01:02:57It's said that the Kurtz family has endured in Loria for millennia,
01:03:01and has descendants in every region,
01:03:03each one a dominant force in their own right.
01:03:06The Kurtz are an elite family, composed of the top-tier families.
01:03:10If we offend this mighty person,
01:03:12we'll be making an enemy of the whole of Loria!
01:03:14I am Luke Trent.
01:03:16I didn't know that you'd come and failed to welcome you.
01:03:19Please forgive my gaffe.
01:03:25Luke Trent, you're very bold.
01:03:28I entrusted you with organizing the funding gala,
01:03:31and this is how you handled it?
01:03:33Miss Kurtz, what was that for?
01:03:36I personally organized the gala with great care,
01:03:39and didn't neglect a single person.
01:03:41What did I do wrong?
01:03:43What about him?
01:03:44Him?
01:03:45He's just a fly who crashed the gala.
01:03:47If you find him in ice, I'll have him dragged out immediately.
01:03:51Kurtz!
01:03:52How dare you?
01:03:54Don't you know?
01:03:56The so-called fly you referred to is actually my fiancé.
01:04:03What?
01:04:05He... he's the fiancé that Miss Kurtz picked for herself?
01:04:13That can't be!
01:04:14That's impossible!
01:04:18Miss Kurtz, are you mistaken?
01:04:21He's just a loser chased out of the Grey family.
01:04:25He's a nobody.
01:04:26How could he be your fiancé?
01:04:29That's right.
01:04:30I can vouch for that.
01:04:32Please reconsider, Miss Kurtz.
01:04:34That man is stubborn,
01:04:35and openly provoked the various elite families here.
01:04:39He's not a good person.
01:04:41You can ask all the guests here if you don't believe me.
01:04:44I can vouch for that.
01:04:46Me too!
01:04:48What?
01:04:49Do I have to get your approval when choosing my own man?
01:04:56No, of course not.
01:04:59That man has crossed the line today.
01:05:02If you protect him, I fear it may damage the reputation of your family.
01:05:07Since you say that he's not a good person,
01:05:10I have a question for you instead.
01:05:12Is your son a good person, then?
01:05:15Your son openly disrespected me in front of everyone,
01:05:19and even went as far as to threaten my life,
01:05:22and force me to submit,
01:05:23if not for Mr. Moore stepping in to save me.
01:05:27You might not see me here alive today.
01:05:32How dare you commit such a heartless and despicable act!
01:05:39She's a lady from the Kurtz family!
01:05:42Dad, you have to believe me!
01:05:44I didn't know that she was a Kurtz!
01:05:47Shut up!
01:05:48I'm not your dad!
01:05:50Don't call me your dad!
01:05:52From now on, you're expelled from the Trent family!
01:05:55You're not allowed to step foot in Jackson again!
01:06:01Dad?
01:06:02No!
01:06:03How do I live without the family?
01:06:05Guards, drag him out!
01:06:07Dad!
01:06:08Dad, I'm begging you!
01:06:09Dad!
01:06:10Dad, please!
01:06:13Miss Kurtz, I've driven that person out.
01:06:17Considering all the years I've tirelessly served the Kurtz,
01:06:21I beg you to spare the Trent family this time.
01:06:25What do you think, Mr. Moore?
01:06:27Luke, your family has been running rampant in Southon for years,
01:06:32thinking you can control everything.
01:06:35You indulge your son in bullying and oppressing others in Jackson.
01:06:38You're a two-faced bastard.
01:06:40You appear to do good deeds on the surface,
01:06:42but secretly collude with the powerful and commit atrocities.
01:06:45Today, I want the Trents destroyed.
01:06:48No!
01:06:49The Trent family is the dominant force in Southon.
01:06:53How could it be destroyed?
01:06:54No!
01:06:55That can't be!
01:06:57It's all your fault!
01:06:59If I'm going down today, I'll drag you down with me!
01:07:07Guards!
01:07:08Yes, ma'am!
01:07:09Drag him out and hand him to the police.
01:07:12Yes, ma'am!
01:07:13Let's go!
01:07:19It's your turn, hero.
01:07:21Previously, you told the Greys they got the billion-dollar funding thanks to you.
01:07:29Then tonight, you distorted the truth, tricked everyone, and schemed to put me to death.
01:07:38Tell me, how should I punish you?
01:07:42Ethan!
01:07:43No, Mr. Moore!
01:07:46It's all a misunderstanding.
01:07:47I was momentarily muddle-headed.
01:07:50Y-you're a magnanimous man.
01:07:53Please spare me.
01:07:54I'll serve you faithfully in my next life.
01:08:01Say something!
01:08:09Ethan, I know things are different now.
01:08:12You have the Kurtz backing you, so you're strong now.
01:08:15However, Hugo helped my family before.
01:08:18Can you drop this matter for my sake?
01:08:21If our positions were reversed today, would you plead for mercy on my behalf, too?
01:08:30Mr. Moore, don't feel conflicted.
01:08:33Since you can't bear to do it, allow me to decide for you.
01:08:39In the name of the Kurtz family,
01:08:41I announce the termination of all cooperation with the Grey family.
01:08:45And the total shutdown of Grey Core Industries.
01:08:48As for their billion-dollar funding, that ends here, too.
01:08:55What?
01:08:56No!
01:08:57That's my daughter's money!
01:08:58You can't take it away!
01:09:01Ethan, I know you have the Kurtz backing you now.
01:09:03But don't forget, you've lived off my family for three whole years.
01:09:09How could you try to erase all the efforts of the Grey family just like that?
01:09:13Do you even have a conscience?
01:09:15One more word out of you, and I'll rip your tongue out.
01:09:19For the sake of a mere million-dollar funding and the future of the Grey family,
01:09:23you didn't hesitate to expel me from the family and even tried to get me killed.
01:09:27Is this what you mean by conscience?
01:09:30Listen closely, Claire.
01:09:33The power and influence you care so much about is worth less than the dust in my eyes.
01:09:40Ethan, I admit that there's a misunderstanding between us.
01:09:44But those grudges only exist between the two of us.
01:09:47If you want revenge, then come after me alone.
01:09:49Don't destroy the foundation my family worked so hard to build.
01:09:55Your family?
01:09:56If your family had treated Mr. Morwell, you would have soared to the greatest heights.
01:10:02Unfortunately, you were short-sighted and ignorant.
01:10:05Everything that happened today is a consequence of your own actions.
01:10:09Miss Curt, cancel Greycore's funding and terminate all cooperation with Greycore.
01:10:16Mr. Moore, are you satisfied with this outcome?
01:10:20Ethan, so this is why you were so confident today?
01:10:23How ridiculous, I can't believe I had a shred of hope for you.
01:10:27Turns out I was the real fool in this farce.
01:10:30He's still young, but he already stands above the massive.
01:10:34If I had seen this coming earlier, things wouldn't have ended like this.
01:10:38Mr. Yale, what do you mean?
01:10:41Mr. Shaw, don't you get it?
01:10:43He's still young, but he has such skill.
01:10:46As well as the favor of the Curt family,
01:10:49one day he'll have not only Jackson, but the whole of South on under his feet.
01:10:57Mr. Moore?
01:11:00Mr. Moore, from now onward, the Yale family will pledge allegiance to you.
01:11:06We will obey any command without question.
01:11:11We will obey any command without question.
01:11:14The Shaw family is also willing to serve you wholeheartedly without complaint.
01:11:19The Barke family as well.
01:11:21We'll follow you through fire and water without hesitation.
01:11:24From now on, we pledge our allegiance to Sergeant Mr. Moore.
01:11:29Enough, leave, all of you.
01:11:31Thank you, Mr. Moore.
01:11:36Mr. Moore, I believe we should have a little chat.
01:11:43Of course, Miss Curt.
01:11:51Stop!
01:11:55Do you need something?
01:11:57Ethan, shouldn't you give me an explanation?
01:12:00Explanation?
01:12:01We have nothing to do with each other.
01:12:04What do I have to explain to you?
01:12:05Was my mom telling the truth?
01:12:07You've been seeing other women, haven't you?
01:12:09After all these years, you should know better than anyone what kind of person I am.
01:12:12Drop the act.
01:12:14Don't you think I know why you married Claire?
01:12:17You were after the Gray family's wealth.
01:12:20Now that Claire's project has failed, you immediately latched onto Miss Curt instead.
01:12:25You teamed up with outsiders to suppress Claire.
01:12:27You're completely shameless.
01:12:33How dare you hit me?
01:12:34I'll do more than hit you.
01:12:36How dare a shrew like you slander Miss Curt?
01:12:39Do it again, and I'll make sure you remain silent forever.
01:12:44Yes, Ethan, it was my family who wronged you first.
01:12:50But I didn't divorce you because you were incompetent or weak.
01:12:54I left because you're arrogant and refuse to lower your head.
01:12:59In this gala tonight, you first humiliated Mr. Trent and his son,
01:13:02driving them out of Jackson.
01:13:04Then you made the families pledge allegiance to you,
01:13:06stealing the spotlight from the elite families.
01:13:08Have you considered the consequences?
01:13:10What consequences?
01:13:12The Trents spent over 30 years building their network in the south-east.
01:13:16Just the elite families' backers in Shariva can ensure your total destruction.
01:13:20Now, you're standing behind a woman and are protected by the Curt family.
01:13:25You can act recklessly now,
01:13:27but understand that their submission is to the Curt family, not to you.
01:13:31You said I'm relying on the Curt family,
01:13:34but let me tell you, the only person I ever rely on is myself.
01:13:41Ethan, stop fooling yourself.
01:13:44When it comes to connections,
01:13:46you've offended all the elites in Jackson in just one gala.
01:13:48When it comes to family background,
01:13:50you're nothing more than a powerless commoner.
01:13:53When it comes to wisdom,
01:13:55you don't read books and are completely ignorant about everything.
01:13:58If you truly were that skilled,
01:14:01why would you endure three years of humiliation in my family?
01:14:04Fine, then I'll tell you why.
01:14:06Down to the last detail.
01:14:08At 15, I joined the military,
01:14:10fighting countless battles to defend the Curt.
01:14:12At 20, I was promoted to general,
01:14:16led the army on a campaign to reclaim lost territory
01:14:19and quell the Northwest Rebellion.
01:14:21My name became known throughout the land.
01:14:25Lord Draco himself bestowed upon me that robe and conferred me a title.
01:14:31I hid my identity and married you
01:14:34because your grandfather saved my life in the past.
01:14:38You won't believe everything I just said.
01:14:41Ethan, you're really rotten to the core.
01:14:45I thought that you were just uncivilized,
01:14:48but now it's clear that you're a bastard who is full of lies.
01:14:54If Miss Curt didn't show up tonight,
01:14:56you wouldn't be standing here either.
01:14:59For a moment, I thought that you were a man for standing your ground.
01:15:05But now, all I feel is disgust.
01:15:10You won't believe me no matter what I say, will you?
01:15:20In that case, what's there to explain?
01:15:25Mr. Moore, this woman must be your ex-wife.
01:15:30She's pretty, but unfortunately, she has bad eyes.
01:15:35She thinks she can see through everything,
01:15:36but she can't even see her own status.
01:15:40Do you know what his identity is?
01:15:45What identity could he have?
01:15:47He's just a beaten dog chased out of our family.
01:15:51With his little bit of skill,
01:15:52he disregards everyone else.
01:15:54Men like him are disgusting.
01:15:56You're truly ignorant and narrow-minded.
01:16:00I hope that you never regret what you're doing.
01:16:03There are many things that I regret,
01:16:06but I will never regret this.
01:16:08Miss Curt, the Kurts are extremely powerful,
01:16:10but I don't understand what about him caught your eye.
01:16:12Ethan spent three years with us,
01:16:13but accomplished absolutely nothing.
01:16:15If you expect him to stand up like a real man through his own strength,
01:16:18I advise you not to waste your time.
01:16:22After all, I tried as well and was disappointed.
01:16:26You don't have to worry about that.
01:16:28I've never been wrong about someone.
01:16:32On the other hand,
01:16:33you've divorced Mr. Moore.
01:16:35Why are you still pestering him?
01:16:38I...
01:16:39Well, I do have to thank you.
01:16:42If not for you letting go of him,
01:16:45I wouldn't have the chance to be with Mr. Moore.
01:16:48Only you would pick up trash that my sister threw away.
01:16:52If your sister didn't teach you how to speak,
01:16:55I don't mind teaching you for her.
01:16:59Let's go, Mr. Moore.
01:17:07I thought the Lord was already here.
01:17:10Why didn't he show himself?
01:17:12Did he leave early because he got upset at what happened today?
01:17:18Claire, why does Ethan seem like a different man?
01:17:21He never used to talk to us like that.
01:17:24He's just trash.
01:17:25He's relying on a woman.
01:17:26Wearing a royal cape won't make him a real king.
01:17:29I hate people like him the most.
01:17:32He thinks he can disregard everything because the Kurtz are backing him,
01:17:36but he doesn't realize how short-lived that support is.
01:17:38So what if I've lost the Kurtz backing?
01:17:41I will lead Graycore to rise from adversity
01:17:44and reach the pinnacles of salvation.
01:17:52Miss Kurtz, you can drop the act now.
01:17:55Mr. Moore, what do you mean by that?
01:17:58You have an engagement with the Kurtz family.
01:18:00Isn't what I'm doing completely natural?
01:18:04If I'm not mistaken, my engagement was to your sister, right?
01:18:10That's right.
01:18:11Back then, your extraordinary talent stunned the world.
01:18:15My grandfather visited multiple times to propose the marriage.
01:18:19Unfortunately, you fell from grace and couldn't catch my sister's eye.
01:18:24Then why did you come to me?
01:18:26I suppose your appearance last night wasn't a coincidence either.
01:18:31That's right.
01:18:32Liana is a proud woman.
01:18:34She told me to approach you to annul the engagement.
01:18:37But that doesn't mean the Kurtz family wants to call off the engagement.
01:18:42What do you mean?
01:18:44It's simple.
01:18:45The engagement was arranged by my grandpa and Mr. Moore Sr.
01:18:50So we can't break it, thus.
01:18:52As long as I marry you, wouldn't that still fulfill the agreement?
01:18:58You want to marry me?
01:19:01Back then, when you returned from Northea,
01:19:04Lord Draco personally led the elite families of Valia to welcome you back in grand celebration.
01:19:09Unfortunately, you were in your prime back then, so he would never
01:19:13spare me a glance.
01:19:15However, now that you've fallen from grace, I was able to seize the opportunity.
01:19:23So you're going behind Liana's back and using the excuses of
01:19:26breaking the engagement to seek marriage with me?
01:19:29Are you betting everything on me?
01:19:32That's right.
01:19:33You truly are a smart man, but...
01:19:36But you have the wrong person.
01:19:38The Ethan Moore you want died three years ago.
01:19:40I'm no longer the person I was before.
01:19:42Since you know the situation I'm in,
01:19:44you'll end up losing everything if you pin your hopes on me.
01:19:50Mr. Moore, as long as my family backs you up,
01:19:53I believe that you'll regain your bygone glory.
01:19:57I don't need anyone to help me regain my glory.
01:20:01What if I say that your mother wanted this?
01:20:05What did you say?
01:20:06My mother?
01:20:10That's right.
01:20:11Before your mother passed, she left you a pendant as the engagement token.
01:20:17The Kurt family has been keeping it.
01:20:20It'll only be returned to you if you marry into our family.
01:20:23Don't you want to see the pendant?
01:20:27I can agree to this engagement, but on one condition.
01:20:30What is it?
01:20:31Please return the billion-dollar contract to Claire.
01:20:35Mr. Moore, what do you mean?
01:20:37The Greys were ignorant and wasted your kindness.
01:20:40Why bother giving them anything?
01:20:42My ties with the Greys are completely severed.
01:20:44Consider this money as my final compensation.
01:20:47Canceling the funding is the Lord's orders.
01:20:51I'm afraid...
01:20:52If you can't even do that much,
01:20:54it seems your sincerity doesn't amount to much.
01:20:58What do you mean by that?
01:21:00I'll do it.
01:21:01Kaya, inform the Greys that we'll continue the funding.
01:21:05But the Lord...
01:21:06No buts.
01:21:07Miss Kurt, we don't have an excuse.
01:21:10I don't care about an excuse.
01:21:13Miss Kurt, it seems you don't care about the Lord.
01:21:17Of course.
01:21:18What's great about the Lord?
01:21:20In my eyes, he doesn't hold a candle to you.
01:21:28I'm not used to the cuisine in Jackson,
01:21:31so I brought the best chef in Valia with me.
01:21:34Mr. Moore, you've been away from home for three years,
01:21:37so I'm sure you miss the food there too.
01:21:40Why don't you join me tonight?
01:21:50After all, the night is still young.
01:22:04Why don't you join me tonight?
01:22:07After all, the night is still young.
01:22:19I'm not used to Valia's cuisine either.
01:22:21I have plans, so I'll leave now.
01:22:25Hey!
01:22:26Wait!
01:22:29How interesting.
01:22:31There are countless men who want to strip me down.
01:22:35But you're the first one who tried to dress me.
01:22:42Interesting indeed.
01:22:44Miss Kurt?
01:22:47Miss Kurt?
01:22:50Are you really going to marry Ethan?
01:22:52He's just a...
01:22:53I know what you're going to say.
01:22:55You want to say that he's just an outcast discarded by the Grey family.
01:22:59He's powerless, and he's not worth betting everything on.
01:23:02At tonight's gala, he was able to dominate the whole scene with his own strength,
01:23:08even without my intervention.
01:23:10I believe he would have been able to emerge unscathed.
01:23:14So, I believe that my judgment in men won't lead me astray.
01:23:20In that case, why are you blushing?
01:23:25Nonsense, I'm not blushing.
01:23:28Oh no, did I really...
01:23:30Oh no, did I really fall for him?
01:23:34Let's go.
01:23:42My lord, I finished investigating the Kurtz.
01:23:47The head of the Kurtz is critically ill, and the family is in turmoil.
01:23:50The members appear harmonious on the surface, but there are conflicts happening underneath.
01:23:54Various branches form factions to vie for power and influence.
01:23:58As a direct descendant and one of the strongest contenders for succession,
01:24:01Vera Kurtz is naturally a thorn in the side of the rival factions.
01:24:05Unfortunately...
01:24:06Unfortunately what?
01:24:09Unfortunately, Vera has always lived a simple life and dislikes forming alliances for personal gain.
01:24:14Compared to the other factions, her power is pitifully weak, so she's often suppressed by others.
01:24:19On the other hand, the eldest daughter, Liana Kurtz, is ruthless.
01:24:22She exiled Vera from Valia to eliminate her competition.
01:24:25That's why Vera had to lower herself and come to Jackson to marry me, the Grey family's son-in-law.
01:24:31Yes, but that's not all.
01:24:32Liana has been secretly colluding with influential forces and amassing resources.
01:24:36Her first target is none other than you, Lord of Q-Bird.
01:24:40Does that mean Liana will show herself soon?
01:24:42Yes.
01:24:43Yesterday, Liana sent a secret message inviting you to Sky Hotel.
01:24:47However, since you are attending the investment gala, I didn't report it to you immediately.
01:24:52It's getting interesting.
01:24:53In that case, I'll play along with the show.
01:24:57Do you mean you want to help Vera seize control of the Kurtz family?
01:25:01That's right.
01:25:02Although Vera doesn't have a foothold in Valia, at the very least, she's much smarter than Liana.
01:25:09Besides, Mr. Kurtz Sr. is a good man, and my mother gave her a pendant as a token for this engagement.
01:25:17I can't simply abandon him.
01:25:19I understand.
01:25:23Ethan, it's been so long!
01:25:24Why haven't you visited?
01:25:28Mr. Gray Sr., I-
01:25:29Don't tell me!
01:25:30Did Claire bully you again?
01:25:33I'll lecture her later.
01:25:35It's almost the new year, so I'll be hosting a banquet at Sky Hotel tomorrow.
01:25:39You must come as well.
01:25:41I have lots to catch up with you.
01:25:45Mr. Gray Sr., Claire and I...
01:25:47We're going to have a great time.
01:25:50Mr. Gray Sr., Claire and I are already-
01:25:53Hobots, it's settled.
01:25:55No going back on your word.
01:25:57Don't be late.
01:25:58Hello?
01:25:59Mr. Gray Sr.
01:26:02Looks like I have to go to the banquet.
01:26:06My lord, shall I decline the banquet for you?
01:26:10No need.
01:26:11Mr. Gray Sr. has treated me well over the years.
01:26:13Back then, if he hadn't dragged me out from the claws of death and married his beloved granddaughter to me,
01:26:18I would have died already.
01:26:20Oh, right.
01:26:21Didn't Liana want to meet me at the Sky Hotel tomorrow?
01:26:24I'll meet her along the way.
01:26:26Yes, sir.
01:26:26I'll make the arrangements.
01:26:32Great.
01:26:33His lordship finally agreed to meet me.
01:26:35Ivan, book a flight.
01:26:36I must arrive in Jackson by noon tomorrow.
01:26:39But Miss Liana, I heard that Miss Vera is getting quite close to the Gray Outcast behind your back.
01:26:44The Gray Outcast?
01:26:46Are you referring to the trash that was previously engaged to me
01:26:51and was kicked out of the Gray family?
01:26:53That's right.
01:26:54Miss Vera even got engaged to that trash.
01:26:57So what?
01:26:59The Moore family is no longer what it used to be.
01:27:03Ever since his defeat at the border, Ethan disappeared without a trace.
01:27:09On the other hand, I'm about to meet the legendary lord.
01:27:14What does Vera have to compete with me?
01:27:20But what if his lordship rejects our marriage alliance?
01:27:24Get the word out.
01:27:25Tell everyone that I, Liana Kirk, will be meeting the Lord of Q-Berry in Jackson tomorrow.
01:27:31All the elite families are invited to witness it.
01:27:35Even if the lord rejects the alliance,
01:27:38all the elite families will see how strong our ties are.
01:27:44It's only a matter of time before we rise to power.
01:27:48But his lordship is the Lord of Q-Berg.
01:27:51Even Lord Draco holds him in high regard.
01:27:53Won't he be furious if he finds out you're using him?
01:27:57You just said it yourself.
01:27:59His lordship is the Lord of Q-Berg.
01:28:02If he takes offense over something so trivial and holds it against a woman like me,
01:28:08wouldn't that be unseemly?
01:28:09Besides, once this is over, I'll take full control of the Kurtz.
01:28:14With my standing in Valia, with the Kurtz backing,
01:28:20his lordship's power will only ascend to greater heights.
01:28:25It's a win-win.
01:28:27There's no way his lordship will dwell on this.
01:28:30Miss Kurtz, your wisdom knows no bounds.
01:28:32I could never come close to you.
01:28:34Oh, Vera.
01:28:35You wasted your effort on a lost cause like Ethan.
01:28:42Oh no, what do we do now?
01:28:45That's 50 billion in funding gone.
01:28:48That money would have allowed us to rise above and no longer answer to anyone.
01:28:52If you ask me, it was all Ethan's fault.
01:28:56If he hadn't caused trouble at the banquet and made the Kurtz furious with us,
01:29:01none of this would have happened.
01:29:03Enough.
01:29:04Just stop.
01:29:05No point dwelling on that.
01:29:06Our priority right now is to realign the company's direction.
01:29:10We must act fast to minimize the damage.
01:29:13Mom, why don't we go to Ethan?
01:29:16Maybe he still has feelings for Claire and can get Miss Kurtz to help us out.
01:29:21What are you saying?
01:29:22You want me to swallow my pride and beg him?
01:29:25Listen here.
01:29:26Even if I end up on the streets for the rest of my life,
01:29:30I'd never beg that loser.