Cast out and humiliated at an elite investment banquet, Ethan Moore becomes the target of public shame and slander. But just when defeat seems certain, Vera Kurt steps forward—revealing her influence and turning the tables on everyone who doubted Ethan. The world will soon realize: his might knows no equal.
The comeback begins now.
The comeback begins now.
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00:00:00Claire, no way! I can pick anyone!
00:00:04But never Ethan.
00:00:06Even without the Kurtz funding, I'll make sure Greycore rises to power
00:00:11and is on par with the Kurtz one day.
00:00:14As for Ethan, he's just someone who got lucky and is putting on a false act.
00:00:19Someone like him could never succeed.
00:00:23Hello, is this Ms. Claire?
00:00:26Yes, it is.
00:00:28Ms. Claire, please be at the Kurtz-Jackson office tomorrow morning to sign the agreement.
00:00:32Agreement?
00:00:34What agreement?
00:00:36It's about the Greys' funding.
00:00:39Ms. Kurtz has decided to give the Greys another chance.
00:00:43The signing will proceed as planned.
00:00:46What? Are you serious?
00:00:49Claire, was that the Kurtz?
00:00:52Yes, they said the funding will proceed as planned.
00:00:56That's my daughter for you.
00:00:59So what if that loser Ethan sucks up to the Kurtz?
00:01:03In the end, us Greys still secured the billion-dollar funding.
00:01:08Exactly. Claire, you're right.
00:01:11I'm going to get the Kurtz funding.
00:01:14The Greys still secured the billion-dollar funding.
00:01:18Exactly. Claire, I heard that Ms. Liana is now in charge of the Kurtz in Titus.
00:01:25Ms. Vera has nothing to do with it.
00:01:27I bet Ethan is just using Ms. Vera's name to act out.
00:01:32I've said it before. Connections are useless without real power.
00:01:37You can only count on your own strength.
00:01:40Ethan will never understand that.
00:01:43Ethan, I'll show you how I lead Grangor to greatness.
00:01:48Until I'm standing at the very top with ease.
00:01:52When that day comes, I hope you won't regret the choice you made today.
00:01:58Is everything ready?
00:01:59Yes, miss. As per your instructions, the Greys' billion-dollar funding has been arranged.
00:02:04After tomorrow, the Greys will be recognized as Southland's business elite
00:02:08and will enter Lauria's top 100 firms of business elite.
00:02:12It's nothing but a facade.
00:02:15Do they think they can get our money so easily?
00:02:18Ms. Kurtz, are you saying...
00:02:20All Mr. Moore said was to give the funding to the Greys.
00:02:24But he didn't say I had to fully support them.
00:02:27I don't understand. If you've already funded them, why say this now?
00:02:32Didn't Claire claim to be Jackson's business prodigy?
00:02:36Let's see how the Greys managed to...
00:02:40take over Jackson without the Kurtz helping them.
00:02:49You own countless luxury cars, including the one given by Lord Draco.
00:02:53It's hard to believe the Lord of Qbert prefers this car above all others.
00:02:57My lord, I have prepared this frost ring for you.
00:02:59It's priceless and one-of-a-kind. It can even cure the incurable.
00:03:02I believe this is the perfect gift from Mr. Grey Sr.
00:03:08Thanks. You can leave.
00:03:10Yes, sir.
00:03:20Not just any car can park at the entrance of a high-end hotel like this.
00:03:26This junk of yours belongs in the basement.
00:03:30Aren't you embarrassed to drive this out?
00:03:33Move your car out of my spot, now!
00:03:40Oh, my! You're Claire's husband, who married into the family.
00:03:45Why did you show up here in that junk?
00:03:48If I didn't know better, I'd think you were here to collect scrap.
00:03:53What does it matter to you what I drive?
00:03:55Of course it does.
00:03:57Today is the grand annual banquet of the Greys.
00:04:01All the elites will be here.
00:04:03Are you trying to humiliate us by showing up here in that junk?
00:04:09Is that so? Then what car do you drive?
00:04:15See this? This here is the latest BMW model, fully customized for me.
00:04:21This car is priced at 1.8 million dollars.
00:04:26I bet you could never afford one in your lifetime.
00:04:30It's just a car. Is it worth all that bragging?
00:04:34Like they say, birds of a feather flock together.
00:04:39This car isn't just a means of transport.
00:04:43It reflects one's status and power.
00:04:47Someone like you, who lives off women, only deserves to drive a junk like this.
00:05:00Well said. The car may reflect one's status and power, but I have no need for it.
00:05:06Because wherever I go, my presence speaks for itself.
00:05:12Who are you?
00:05:14Ethan, take a good look.
00:05:17This here is the heir of the Yales, one of the elite four in Jackson.
00:05:22He's also the successor of Rift Group.
00:05:25The Yales are a powerhouse in Southend's financial world.
00:05:30Do you think a small-timer like you can compete with them?
00:05:34The Yales? Looks like yesterday's lesson didn't quite sink in.
00:05:39What do you mean?
00:05:40What do I mean?
00:05:41I'll tell you. Even if your dad were here, he wouldn't speak to me this way.
00:05:45What did you say?
00:05:47Ethan, do you have a death wish?
00:05:49How dare you offend Mr. Yale. Do you want to die?
00:05:53You better kneel and apologize to Mr. Yale now.
00:05:56You want me to kneel and apologize? I'm afraid the Yales won't be able to handle that.
00:06:01My family has managed south-on shipping for years.
00:06:05If we want someone gone, we can make it happen easily.
00:06:09Anyone who dares offend us in Jackson either loses their limbs or ends up dead.
00:06:17You want to kill me? Aren't you afraid your dad might break your legs?
00:06:21I have ruled Jackson for 20 years and no one has ever spoken to me this way.
00:06:27You think my dad would break my legs?
00:06:31That's only if you're the one who rules south-on, else how could you pull that off?
00:06:35What if I told you I am that person?
00:06:40Mr. Yale, don't let him fool you.
00:06:44He's just a loser living off a woman.
00:06:48How could he possibly be a big shot?
00:06:51Ethan, where do you even get the nerve to say all this?
00:06:56Don't you think you can fool anyone just because you're a Moor?
00:07:00Mr. Moor is a man highly respected by the Elite Four.
00:07:04How dare a loser like you try to impersonate him?
00:07:07I thought you had some skills, but it seems like you're just a live-in husband.
00:07:12Mr. Yale, you don't know the half of it.
00:07:14If it weren't for our family taking you in back then, you'd probably be on the streets begging for food.
00:07:21Oh, right. I heard you and Claire aren't getting along.
00:07:28Could it be you're about to get kicked out?
00:07:37What's it to you?
00:07:38Oh, I bet I'm right, aren't I?
00:07:41Oh my, we've been married for three years and there's still no progress?
00:07:46Something's been wrong with you.
00:07:49Hey, do you want me to introduce our family poodle to you so you can vent your frustration?
00:07:58Hey, isn't that Mr. Yale?
00:08:01It's been a while. Why are you hanging out with these lowlifes?
00:08:05Lily Shaw and Zane Bard? Why are you two here?
00:08:08We're here today to attend the ceremony hosted by Miss Kurt,
00:08:12unlike some people who are here to cause trouble with these thugs.
00:08:16A ceremony?
00:08:18Miss Kurt arrived in Jackson yesterday and is about to meet the legendary Lord.
00:08:23We're here today to help her make the wedding happen.
00:08:28Once that's taken care of, the Shaws and the Bards will dominate Jackson and rule over Southend.
00:08:36Forget it. People from the Yales could never get it.
00:08:47What are you going to hit me?
00:08:49Lily, no need to stoop to their level. His dad used to be a lowly boatman.
00:08:53He built his fortune through shipping and barely managed to join the Elite Four.
00:08:58He can't be compared to our long-established families.
00:09:02What's so funny?
00:09:04You two are going to cuddle blind, but you're no better.
00:09:07You dare insult me? You know the Bards own all the medical facilities in Jackson.
00:09:12If my dad gives the order, I'll make sure no one in Jackson will ever treat you.
00:09:18As for the Shaws, if my dad raises your leg again, he'll lose everything and be completely broke.
00:09:25You guys really take after each other.
00:09:27This isn't the first time I've heard this, but I'm still here perfectly fine.
00:09:30Ethan, are you nuts?
00:09:32First you insult Mr. Yale, and now you insult Mr. Bard and Miss Shaw?
00:09:36Are you out to cross all of Jackson's elites?
00:09:39You had better kneel and apologize to Mr. Bard and Miss Shaw right now.
00:09:42They're the ones who should be apologizing.
00:09:45You!
00:09:47Well, well. If you want to die so badly, I'll grant your wish.
00:09:51Bards?
00:09:54I'm so sorry, Mr. Bard. The Greys have nothing to do with him.
00:09:58Punish him however you see fit, but please leave the Greys out of it.
00:10:03The Greys? Are you the ones who crossed Mr. Moore?
00:10:07Yeah.
00:10:10This slap serves as a lesson to you.
00:10:13Mr. Moore is highly respected in Southland. Going against him will be the end of you.
00:10:18The Greys better learn to keep themselves in check.
00:10:21Get lost!
00:10:24Hey, wait!
00:10:27Brat, do you see that? Your relative left, and you're still here talking big.
00:10:32Aren't you afraid of suffering a horrible death?
00:10:35I'll give you another chance.
00:10:37Tell your dad right now, and tell him to come here in ten minutes, else the Bards will cease to exist.
00:10:52Who dares mess with us Bards?
00:10:55Simon, what's going on?
00:10:58Zane called and said some asshole insulted him and Lily, and even had the nerve to disrespect the Elite Four!
00:11:04Who dares lay a hand on my daughter?
00:11:07Tell him to wait, we'll head over right away!
00:11:10Wait...
00:11:15Wait, Mr. Yale, what's going on with you?
00:11:18Have you two forgotten what happened at the banquet yesterday?
00:11:23Mr. Moore hates people who abuse their power.
00:11:28Aren't you two worried about getting in trouble with Mr. Moore once he finds out you guys are defending your children?
00:11:36Mr. Moore is too busy to deal with petty matters like this.
00:11:41If I'm not mistaken, Mr. Grey Sr. is hosting a family dinner at Sky Hotel today, and Mr. Moore will be in attendance.
00:11:53Everything...
00:11:54No way! Although Zane is headstrong, he's not a fool. He'd never offend Mr. Moore.
00:12:04Yeah, Lily is perceptive. If that man is truly Mr. Moore, she'd definitely recognize him.
00:12:12Joe, this isn't like you at all.
00:12:15Alright.
00:12:18If both of you insist, I'll come along with you two.
00:12:26Brat, my dad will be here in ten minutes.
00:12:29If you'd rather not die painfully, I suggest you break your arms to spare yourself the agony.
00:12:36Don't say I didn't warn you.
00:12:38Our ancestors were ruthless enforcers who mastered one hundred ways to torture someone to death.
00:12:44You'll surely die a painful death then.
00:12:46Mr. Bard, although our families have their differences, we're still part of the elite four, aren't we?
00:12:53Right now, we should deal with this outsider first.
00:12:57At least you're sensible.
00:13:01I told you, none of you are getting away from me.
00:13:04Including you.
00:13:09Time's up.
00:13:12Time's up. Stop right there.
00:13:20Dad! Mr. Shanks! You guys are finally here!
00:13:23Ron?
00:13:24Dad?
00:13:25Ron?
00:13:26Do tell, what are you doing here?
00:13:29Dad, I was just passing by and happened to run into Mr. Zane and Miss Shanks.
00:13:34But there was this crazy bastard who threatened to wipe out the elite four from Jackson.
00:13:39What?
00:13:42After years under Luke Trent, does some nobody think he can walk all over the elite four now?
00:13:51I'd like to see who's behind such arrogance.
00:13:57Arrogance.
00:14:02Dad?
00:14:04Ross, you're lucky to meet the three heads of the elite four.
00:14:09Turn around now and get on your knees.
00:14:12Yeah.
00:14:13Not many get the chance to see the three heads of the elite four.
00:14:18Your death will mean something.
00:14:21That's something.
00:14:26Simon, I'll show you who's boss.
00:14:31Missing!
00:14:35Outrageous! You can put on an act all you want, but how dare you call my dad by his name?
00:14:40If I don't teach you...
00:14:45Dad! Why did you hit me?
00:14:47You bastard! If you still consider me your dad, you better kneel and apologize now!
00:14:52He offended the bards first! Why should I apologize to him?
00:14:55You insolent brat! If you don't apologize now, the bards are finished!
00:14:59What?
00:15:01Greetings, Mr. Moore. I have failed to raise my son and he made a grave mistake.
00:15:06Please punish him as you see fit.
00:15:08Dad!
00:15:10Mr. Simon, why are you kneeling? Please get up. Dad, help him up.
00:15:15Greetings, Mr. Moore.
00:15:21As I said before, your dad would have to kneel before me if he came.
00:15:26Leave me now.
00:15:30You insolent fool! Get on your knees and apologize to Mr. Moore right now!
00:15:35No need for that. Your family holds great power in Jackson.
00:15:40How could someone like me accept an apology from your daughter?
00:15:44No, Mr. Moore. You're the top figure in Salgon. Who would dare insult you?
00:15:50Lily was ignorant and spoke out of line, disrespecting you.
00:15:55She'll be grounded for a year as punishment.
00:16:01Please, Mr. Moore.
00:16:04Guards, lock her up in the Ancestral Hall and punish her accordingly.
00:16:09I was wrong. Dad, I was wrong. Please ask Mr. Moore to forgive me.
00:16:13That's for you.
00:16:18Mr. Moore, Zane's arrogance and poor judgment are unforgivable.
00:16:22He'll be locked in the Ancestral Hall to reflect. I won't condone this.
00:16:26Locked up to your lap. This won't suffice.
00:16:30Drag him out and throw him out of the house. He can never set foot there again.
00:16:34This still wasn't enough.
00:16:36Dad, I was wrong.
00:16:39Guards, are you aiming to be the next Trance?
00:16:42We wouldn't dare. Guards!
00:16:44Yes, sir!
00:16:45Drag him out, give him fifty lashes and banish him from Jackson!
00:16:52Dad, you can't do this to me! Dad! Dad!
00:16:55Get lost!
00:16:57Mr. Moore, are you satisfied now?
00:17:03No.
00:17:05It's your turn.
00:17:06Mr. Moore, I was wrong. I won't do it again.
00:17:09Earlier, I said the Ales aren't worthy. Do you agree?
00:17:16Are you?
00:17:17I said the Elite Four are nothing to me.
00:17:20I can crush the easel. Do you agree?
00:17:23I do!
00:17:25You insolent brat!
00:17:28How dare you do such a thing!
00:17:31Dad!
00:17:33I was wrong! Please save me! Please!
00:17:38Mr. Moore. Mr. Moore.
00:17:41I know my son has committed a serious offense.
00:17:44But could you spare him, considering it's his first offense?
00:17:49The Trance has been wiped out from Jackson.
00:17:53Right now, the Elite Four is missing a head.
00:17:57You can decide what to do.
00:18:05Jack! You can't do this! I'm your son! You can't do this because of him!
00:18:14Guards!
00:18:15Yes, sir!
00:18:16Give him a hundred and twenty lashes.
00:18:19Yes, sir!
00:18:34Ethan, why are you here?
00:18:36My grandpa is hosting a family dinner today.
00:18:38Mr. Gray Sr. asked me to come.
00:18:40Don't ask him if you don't believe me.
00:18:43Ethan, I don't know why you're here today.
00:18:46But let me tell you this.
00:18:48Grandpa hasn't been well recently.
00:18:50I don't want him to find out about our divorce.
00:18:53Ms. Gray, what role are you taking on to talk to me?
00:18:57As the CEO of GrayCorp, or as my ex-wife.
00:19:02Ethan, you must not note this.
00:19:05The Kurtz are still investing in GrayCorp.
00:19:07Your actions that day were completely pointless.
00:19:11No matter how highly you think of yourself, you mean nothing to the Kurtz.
00:19:15If you're planning to win me back today, I suggest you let go of that idea now.
00:19:22It's too late for us.
00:19:24I won't bring up the divorce.
00:19:27I'm here today to repay Mr. Gray Sr.'s kindness.
00:19:31It has nothing to do with you.
00:19:32From today on, we have no ties to each other.
00:19:37Just focus on being the CEO. I won't suck up to you.
00:19:46Mom?
00:19:47Weren't you two already divorced? Why is he here?
00:19:51Grandpa asked him to come.
00:19:53Mom, the family dinner today is really important.
00:19:56I've secured the funding for GrayCorp.
00:19:58But without Grandpa's approval, I can't move forward.
00:20:01Back then, Grandpa made me marry Ethan.
00:20:05He can't find out that Ethan and I got divorced, no matter what.
00:20:09I get it. Let's go. What a loser.
00:20:16Ms. Kurtz, we received word that Mr. Moore is attending the Gray family dinner at Sky Hotel.
00:20:24Looks like my fiancé hasn't completely cut ties with the Grays.
00:20:28Prepare a lavish gift to be sent to the Grays.
00:20:31Tell them it's for Mr. Moore.
00:20:35Also, get a car ready. I'll go by myself.
00:20:38But, Ms. Kurtz, were the Whisperers too extravagant?
00:20:41Extravagant? So what if it is?
00:20:44The man I've chosen will never be outdone by anyone.
00:20:48Yes, miss.
00:20:50Ms. Kurtz, as per your orders, the ceremony is ready and can begin at any time.
00:20:55But...
00:20:56What is it?
00:20:57Ms. Vera is also here at Sky Hotel.
00:20:59What is she here for?
00:21:01Seems like she's here for the Moores' outcast.
00:21:04She even got a lavish gift, probably to back up that outcast at the Grays' banquet.
00:21:08Let her do as she pleases.
00:21:10Vera has always been narrow-minded and will never amount to much.
00:21:17If anyone is meant to be the center of attention in Jackson tonight, it's me.
00:21:29We're doomed!
00:21:30We offended Mr. Moore at the banquet last night and now we've caused even more trouble.
00:21:35What should we do now?
00:21:37It looks like the Elite Four...
00:21:42...are done for.
00:21:43Hold on.
00:21:46I just thought of something.
00:21:48What is it?
00:21:49I heard Mr. Gray Sr. is hosting a banquet at this hotel.
00:21:54And Mr. Moore will be attending.
00:21:56If we act quickly, we might still have a chance to make things right.
00:22:03That's a great idea.
00:22:05Let's prepare a gift to apologize to Mr. Moore.
00:22:09No time to waste! Hurry!
00:22:18Are you saying Liana wants to call off the engagement while Vera is chasing after him?
00:22:27I can't wrap my head around this.
00:22:31Has Liana met the Lord?
00:22:34Mr. Kurt, although his Lordship is in Jackson, he hasn't revealed himself.
00:22:42What about Ethan?
00:22:44I'm sorry, sir. Mr. Moore's records are classified as an SS-level secret.
00:22:49My clearance is too low to access them.
00:22:51An SS-level secret? That doesn't make sense.
00:22:56Ethan vanished from the Moors just over three years ago.
00:23:00How could his records be inaccessible?
00:23:04But I did find out about the woman always by his side.
00:23:09She's Miss Todd, the top female general under the Lord.
00:23:15Are you sure?
00:23:16I wouldn't make false claims.
00:23:18The Lord?
00:23:20Three years ago, Ethan disappeared.
00:23:22The Lord rose to power.
00:23:24Shit!
00:23:25Pass my orders. Prepare a private jet to Jackson immediately.
00:23:28Valia, it's about to change.
00:23:35Just look at the time.
00:23:36To think we're all waiting for that loser to show up.
00:23:38Does he actually think he's the host?
00:23:40I don't think he'll be able to make it.
00:23:48Diana, how audacious of your son-in-law to make us all wait for him.
00:23:53Beth, you have no idea.
00:23:55You can't even lecture him now.
00:23:57I just nagged him for a while yesterday, but he almost wanted to hit me.
00:24:00You have no idea how he's going to get back at you if you offended him.
00:24:04Ma.
00:24:05Ask him to bring it on.
00:24:06Now that my son Andrew has established himself in Sherevia, he's about to soar to great heights.
00:24:11If he dares lay a finger on me, Andrew won't spare him.
00:24:14Beth, humility is essential to go far in politics.
00:24:17How insolent you are. How dare you think Andrew can really go?
00:24:21Not far, I bet.
00:24:22What did you say?
00:24:24Enough! It's ridiculous for family to argue over a banquet.
00:24:29David, that was stupid.
00:24:31Here, Ethan, come sit next to me, mind you.
00:24:39I'm still alive. Now on, don't let anyone bully you.
00:24:47Amy, didn't you say you're coming with Mr. Yale? Where is he?
00:24:51Don't even get me started, Mom. You have no idea.
00:24:54Mr. Yale and I ran into Mr. Bard and Miss Shaw at the entrance earlier.
00:25:01Too bad Ethan doesn't know his place.
00:25:06Not only did he fall out with Mr. Yale, but he also pissed off Mr. Bard and Miss Shaw.
00:25:12We should be grateful that they're not coming after us for trouble.
00:25:16What did you say?
00:25:19Claire, I know you're very capable and even secured a billion dollar investment from the Kurtz for us.
00:25:26That doesn't mean you've succeeded.
00:25:28However, this loser has managed to offend all the upper crust families in Jackson.
00:25:33Even our family is being dragged down because of him. Isn't that a bit inappropriate?
00:25:38You're right, Aunt Beth.
00:25:40Ethan, I don't care what you did earlier, but apologize to them now.
00:25:44Apologize? They're not worthy of it.
00:25:47Why you! Who gave you the nerve to talk to your elders like that?
00:25:52Elder? Ever since I walked in, you've done nothing but pick on me.
00:25:56Have you really acted like an elder yourself?
00:26:02How dare you!
00:26:04Diana, do you always let him get away with this?
00:26:08Beth, you might not know this, but he's quite the big shot now.
00:26:13How could he possibly care about us old folks?
00:26:16Big shot? Even if he were the king himself, he should still respect his elders.
00:26:21So, just because you think the Bards are Jackson's elites, you expect me to apologize to him?
00:26:27Then if I were of noble status, would you all have to pay respects to me?
00:26:32You... Grandpa, did you hear that? He's ridiculous!
00:26:36Enough! Ethan may be blunt, but he does have a point.
00:26:42Cozying up with the elites won't get you far in the long run.
00:26:46Staying diligent is the best way forward.
00:26:49Hey, let's not bring this up again.
00:26:56Grandpa, calm down. Look, here's a gift I prepared for you. Open it and take a look.
00:27:07This is...
00:27:09Grimm, you may not know this, but this is a Mount Cubert Frost Root that has been preserved for centuries.
00:27:16I pulled some strings and spent a fortune to acquire it.
00:27:20Frost Root?
00:27:22Could it be the legendary herb that can bring the dead back to life and heal irreversible wounds?
00:27:30That's right. Frost Root is also known as the King of Medicine.
00:27:35It's a pity that it has always been hidden deep within Mount Cubert, and we have no chance of getting in.
00:27:41Although this is only a fragment of Frost Root and far less valuable than the whole, it alone is worth millions of dollars.
00:27:50Oh, Beth, your two children are truly remarkable. I bet your house is always full of guests.
00:27:59Oh, Aunt Diana, I'm nothing compared to my brother.
00:28:04You may not know this, but after working hard for over a decade in Sharivia, Andrew's efforts have finally paid off.
00:28:13He's about to be appointed as the head of Sharivia's Regulatory Division.
00:28:16Wow! Getting into the Regulatory Division is already impressive enough.
00:28:22But he's actually being appointed as its head? That's a position most people couldn't reach in a lifetime.
00:28:29Exactly. The head of the Regulatory Division holds great authority over regional security.
00:28:35Andrew is only 30 this year, so who knows? He might even be promoted to the capital in the future.
00:28:41By then we can finally move to Valia thanks to him, unlike some people who are nothing but a useless piece of shit.
00:28:48What a disgrace to the family.
00:28:51See that? This is the true colors of your brains. Acting so high and mighty, huh?
00:28:59That... is true!
00:29:01Absolutely. I heard Andrew won the favor of a VVIP. Since the notice issued specifically brought him up, his promotion is definitely around the corner.
00:29:10Great! First we secured an investment from the Kurds, now Andrew's getting a promotion! Our family is definitely thriving!
00:29:20Oh yeah, I have two bottles of wine stored at Sky Hotel. I'll go get them now so we can celebrate properly.
00:29:28Ethan, you must drink with me later.
00:29:32Sure.
00:29:35Ethan, what I'm about to say might make you uncomfortable, but this is a fact.
00:29:41Some people are bound to be useless from the second they're born, no matter how hard they try.
00:29:49You'd better stay away from Claire. We don't want you to get in our way of glory and fortune.
00:29:55Indeed. As the saying goes, you made your bed, now lie in it. Claire might be capable, but it's going to be hard for her to succeed.
00:30:03He's just a mere head of the regulatory division, yet you're all acting so smug. If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have helped him.
00:30:11Ethan, what do you mean? Are you saying that it's all thanks to you that Andrew became the head of the regulatory division?
00:30:21That's right. Climbing the ranks in politics is extremely difficult, given his abilities he'll need at least five more years to be promoted to head.
00:30:31What a joke. Andrew became the head of the regulatory division because of his capability and recognition from the higher-ups.
00:30:38What does that have to do with a jobless bum like you?
00:30:41Capability? Does that refer to sucking up to his superiors?
00:30:47Enough, Ethan. Is it that hard to acknowledge someone else's excellence?
00:30:51Yeah, you're indeed different now, but you have nothing to do with everything our family has earned.
00:30:55The fact that the Kurtz didn't remove us is the best proof. Your stubbornness, arrogance, and empty boasting only make you seem even more incompetent.
00:31:03Ethan, it's our annual gathering today. You should already be grateful that you're allowed to tag along.
00:31:10You didn't even prepare a gift, and yet you dare to spout nonsense here?
00:31:15Amy, don't bother with him. He hasn't worked a day in the three years he's lived with us. I bet he's completely broke.
00:31:26Who said I didn't prepare a gift?
00:31:37This is my gift.
00:31:39What?
00:31:48Ethan, talk to him. This lousy H.P.C. is your gift.
00:31:53Diana, don't you think your son-in-law is really something? He actually has the nerve to give a worthless root as a present.
00:32:01Ethan, what are you doing? Hurry up and take this trash away.
00:32:05Trash? That frost root fragment you took out earlier came from this very root.
00:32:12What did you say? Are you saying that my frost root fragment that cost millions is taken from this?
00:32:19That's right. Given the frost root's unique nature, it naturally sheds a layer every 100 years.
00:32:25What you have is only just an empty shell. It probably doesn't even count as a fragment.
00:32:31Claire, your husband is really hooligan-y. The audacity to claim that this dried-up carrot is frost root.
00:32:39If word gets out, we might just become laughingstocks.
00:32:45Diana, if you can't afford a gift, you can just hurt me. Andrew has plenty of gifts at home.
00:32:51Ethan, hurry up and get rid of your carrot root. You're not welcome here.
00:32:56Don't you dare!
00:33:01All you do is quarrel at home. You can't even let me have a moment of peace during lunch.
00:33:07If anyone doesn't want to eat, get out!
00:33:12Ethan, I don't care what others think. I love your gift.
00:33:18Thanks, Mr. Grey Senior.
00:33:20This isn't right. Ginseng should have a smooth, glossy texture and a rich fragrance.
00:33:26Why does this particular ginseng look so dry and wilted? There's no way that this is frost root.
00:33:33Mark it now. This must be artificially cultivated. Look, the stains on it are clearly pesticide residue.
00:33:40David, he's clearly trying to harm you.
00:33:42Frost root. Frost root naturally resembles grass roots, so its appearance is nothing unusual, since it's grown on Mount Coober.
00:33:50Stains are perfectly normal. Some peasants simply haven't seen it before.
00:33:54How absurd! Do you even know what frost root is like? It lies deep within Mount Coober, and even the curtsies can't manage to get in.
00:34:03How could you possibly...
00:34:06Quiet. There's no need for me to fudge it myself.
00:34:10Ethan, that's enough of your lies. The wind keeps spouting nonsense in front of him.
00:34:16It's only going to humiliate me further.
00:34:21Alright, Claire, it's our annual gathering today. Don't let things get out of hand.
00:34:27It's not like Ethan would harm me.
00:34:47Grandpa! No!
00:34:54As the saying goes, it's hardest to guard against betrayal from within. How can I just stand by and watch you put yourself in danger?
00:35:08How wicked of him... to attempt such a thing.
00:35:17Something like this needs to be thrown out at once.
00:35:31Baby, no matter what, it's a gift from Ethan. How could you just ruin it like that?
00:35:36Grandpa, he's clearly trying to kill you. Why are you still defending him?
00:35:41Yes, I did. You took him out three years ago, and even got Claire engaged to him.
00:35:47Wait, there's more he's done this to me than to think he has the nerve to give you a poisonous ginseng.
00:35:53He's clearly up to no good. I think it's better to just kick him out and set things right immediately.
00:35:59You're right. We should have kicked him out a long time ago.
00:36:03Why you!
00:36:06You snakes. You guys are truly shameless.
00:36:10Who are you calling shameless?
00:36:19I just heard someone call my family shameless. I have no idea what we did to deserve such disrespect.
00:36:27Andrew, you might not know this yet, but someone just gave Grandpa a piece of vain ginseng.
00:36:33They were trying to kill him.
00:36:35What did you just say?
00:36:39Look, Andrew, it's right here. If I hadn't caught it in time, Grandpa might have... already...
00:36:50Wait a minute. This smell...
00:36:53Andrew, put it down. I can't even stand it's...
00:36:56Shut up.
00:37:03Oh, Andrew, be careful. Don't get yourself sick.
00:37:07No. This herb is overflowing with spiritual energy. Just one sip, and I feel completely rejuvenated.
00:37:16Poison? No, this is actually a divine medicine.
00:37:20A divine medicine?
00:37:23Yes, where's the ginseng? Let me see it.
00:37:26It's over there.
00:37:32Could this be... the legendary Frost Root?
00:37:40What? Andrew, what are you saying? This is Frost Root? There's no way.
00:37:47I'm sure of it. Years ago, I was lucky enough to taste the leftovers of a Frost Root.
00:37:56In Valia, I'd never forget the taste.
00:38:01If taken regularly, it could extend one's life and provide endless health benefits.
00:38:06And yet, here it is. Completely ruined.
00:38:10What an absolute waste.
00:38:12Don't get yourself sick.
00:38:18What?
00:38:22Andrew, I didn't know. It was real.
00:38:26It's all Ethan's fault. If he didn't... If he hadn't brought it here, I wouldn't have doubted it.
00:38:31Oh, my dear sister. Don't joke with me.
00:38:35A gift like this could only come from someone as powerful as the Governor of Southark.
00:38:40And you tell me a worthless son-in-law who's been leeching off our family for three years somehow got his hands on it?
00:38:48Andrew, this ginseng really was given to us by Ethan.
00:38:52Oh? Then I'd love to hear exactly where you got this from.
00:39:02Someone gave it to me.
00:39:04Oh, someone just gave it to you.
00:39:06Someone gave it to you.
00:39:09You idiot. Can't even lie properly, can you? You obviously stole it.
00:39:17That's right. Every elite family in Valia treasures Frostroot.
00:39:20There's no way anyone would just hand it over to a nobody like you. You had to have stolen it.
00:39:24You do realize that every single Frostroot is precious and hard to get, right?
00:39:30Hence, they're all catalogued. Whether it's harvested, collected, lost, or even slightly damaged, it's all recorded.
00:39:40So why don't we check exactly where you stole this one from?
00:39:46What? This is labeled the Prime. The Prime is a national treasure.
00:39:50Only those with exceptional achievements and high status are allowed to possess it.
00:39:54Not only that, this represents the highest quality Frostroot.
00:39:57Now that it's been ruined, the higher-ups will investigate this.
00:40:01And when they do, we're all going to be in serious trouble.
00:40:04We're going to have to find a way to get it back.
00:40:07This represents the highest quality Frostroot.
00:40:09Now that it's been ruined, the higher-ups will investigate this.
00:40:13And when they do, we're all going to be in serious trouble.
00:40:18If you ask me, this is all your fault.
00:40:22That's right.
00:40:23Wow, you two sure are a loving pair of siblings.
00:40:26Your sister destroys it. Somehow I'm the one to blame.
00:40:30She didn't know any better.
00:40:33You brought such a priceless treasure here without explaining anything.
00:40:38Then you stood by and let her ruin it without stopping her.
00:40:43Look how evil you were. You were responsible.
00:40:46Exactly. If you had the kind of strength and influence Andrew has,
00:40:50I never would have doubted you in the first place.
00:40:53Amy's right. Power and connections are what truly matter in this world.
00:40:58But you, you're just a useless live-in son-in-law.
00:41:01How could you possibly know about that?
00:41:06Oh, so you must have quite the connections then.
00:41:09Connections?
00:41:13Grandpa, did you hear that? He wants to compare connections with me.
00:41:18Me?
00:41:24I wouldn't say I'm some big shot.
00:41:28In Southon, I do have some influence.
00:41:32And normally when we gather for a family dinner, we would receive greetings from our guests.
00:41:38Why don't we use this opportunity to judge whose network is truly wider.
00:41:44What do you say?
00:41:48Andrew, I know you've made a name for yourself over the years.
00:41:52But don't you think it's a little inappropriate to flaunt it like this at a family dinner?
00:41:58Grandpa, come on. Andrew finally got promoted.
00:42:01Wanting to show off a little is only human, right?
00:42:04Why don't we just humor him? What do you think?
00:42:07I...
00:42:08Mr. Grayseek.
00:42:09Well, I suppose it can't hurt.
00:42:10Alright then, it's about time. Everyone should be arriving soon.
00:42:14Director of Legacy Pharma, Nick Zimmer has arrived.
00:42:22I heard today is the Gray's annual gathering, so I came by to personally pay my respects to First Officer Gray.
00:42:28I brought a small gift.
00:42:31I hope you'll accept it.
00:42:33Oh my, Nick. Just you coming is more than enough. You don't have to bring gifts.
00:42:40Director of Legacy Pharma. That's one of the top pharmaceutical companies in the entire capital.
00:42:45Their annual revenue is in the billions.
00:42:47Brilliant! My son Andrew oversees all major corporations as the new head of the regulatory division.
00:42:52You'd think a company like that wouldn't be lining up to staying in his good graces.
00:42:57Aunt Diana, tell me. Who exactly is coming to visit your family today?
00:43:02Or is it... just the three of you?
00:43:10Of course not.
00:43:12Claire, connections aren't built overnight. They take time and effort.
00:43:18Meanwhile, your company might be massive, yet not a single person has come to visit you.
00:43:22Don't you think that's something worth reflecting on?
00:43:29Claire, just look at Ethan. When push comes to shove, he's completely useless.
00:43:33He's just another burden on our family. Looks like I was right to tell you to divorce him.
00:43:37Cut him off for good. It'll only do you good.
00:43:41Don't worry. After today, he's out of my life for good.
00:43:47Great.
00:43:48Oh, by the way, Claire, Nick is an old friend of mine. He's got some serious pull in Jackson.
00:43:54If you're smart, you'll take this opportunity. It might just open a few doors for you.
00:44:01Thanks, Andrew. But no thanks. My company isn't looking to branch into pharmaceuticals.
00:44:10Stubborn as ever. Keep this up and you'll run the whole company into the ground.
00:44:16Since when do you get the final say in the Gray family?
00:44:20What's that supposed to mean?
00:44:22I mean, if he's the best connections you can bring in, then you're not even close.
00:44:30You worthless piece of trash. Do you even hear yourself?
00:44:33Listen, Legacy Pharma is the leading enterprise in Jackson. It pulls in over a billion dollars a year.
00:44:38What? Still not good enough for you, you freeloader?
00:44:44A billion dollar company? That's nothing.
00:44:51Watch your mouth. Do you even realize the consequences of what you just said?
00:44:56Diana, you hearing this? This is your so-called good son-in-law?
00:45:00No filter, no respect. Just running his mouth.
00:45:03Ethan, if you're so damn impressive, then prove it.
00:45:08Show us these so-called connections instead of just talking big.
00:45:12Connections? I don't need them.
00:45:16Since everyone here is so busy, I'll save you the trouble and see myself out.
00:45:21Goodbye.
00:45:22Nick!
00:45:24Hey, you! Ethan, do you have any idea what you just did?
00:45:29You burned a perfectly good business contact.
00:45:32He's just a pharmaceutical director.
00:45:35That's what you're so worked up about?
00:45:37You!
00:45:38Me just sitting here tonight is more than enough to outshine the others.
00:45:44The heads of three of Jackson's elite four have arrived.
00:45:48The three of Jackson's elite four?
00:45:51I mean, I've made a name for myself in Sharivia, but I don't have any ties to them.
00:45:55Are they really here for me?
00:45:58The three of Jackson's elite four?
00:46:00These guys are the top dogs in Jackson.
00:46:06Even I've never seen them all in the same room before.
00:46:10Just how deep do Andrew's connections run?
00:46:13Just how deep do Andrew's connections run?
00:46:17Andrew, are these three here because of you?
00:46:23Of course.
00:46:30Oh, hi.
00:46:31Oh my, what an honor to have you here despite your busy schedules.
00:46:35Forgive us for the lack of proper welcome. Sorry about that.
00:46:38And you are?
00:46:40Oh, I'm Andrew of the Gray family.
00:46:42I work at the Jackson Regulatory Division.
00:46:46Perhaps you've come on my account?
00:46:49Andrew Gray? Never heard of you. Now get out of my way.
00:46:53Huh? But, I, wait.
00:47:01I, Joe Yale, head of the Yales, present two bars of solid gold.
00:47:05I, Simon Bard, head of the Bards, bring a selection of rare jewels.
00:47:10I, Leo Shaw, head of the Shaws, offer ten million in cash.
00:47:14We are here to personally pay our respects to you, Mr. Moore.
00:47:19Mr. Moore, please don't hold a grudge and accept our gifts as a token of our respect.
00:47:26The three most powerful family heads in Jackson are all here for him?
00:47:32Please, everyone. There's no need for this.
00:47:34All of you, please get up. Please get up.
00:47:37Can't you tell we're speaking to Mr. Moore? Stay out of this!
00:47:41All right, get up.
00:47:45I understand the purpose of your visit.
00:47:47Make sure to discipline your younger family members.
00:47:50If this happens again, the so-called Elite Four won't exist anymore.
00:47:53Yes, of course. Thank you, Mr. Moore, for your mercy.
00:47:56Wait, guys. Are you sure you've got the right person?
00:48:00He's nothing but a straight dog our family took in.
00:48:03How could he possibly deserve such respect from you three?
00:48:06Watch your mouth!
00:48:07Mr. Moore's revered across three provinces and holds influence over Celta.
00:48:11How dare you speak so recklessly?
00:48:13That's right. Anyone who opposes Mr. Moore is an enemy of our families.
00:48:21If it weren't for his presence today, your words alone would have been enough to get your legs broken.
00:48:29To get your legs broken!
00:48:35All right, that's enough. You've met me and I've received the gifts.
00:48:38If that's all, you should get going.
00:48:40Thank you, Mr. Moore.
00:48:47Ethan!
00:48:48Mr. Gray Sr.
00:48:49What's your connection to these three families?
00:48:52I don't know them well. They're just afraid of me, that's all.
00:48:55I don't know them well. They're just afraid of me, that's all.
00:48:59What a load of nonsense.
00:49:02Those three family heads run Jackson like they're playground.
00:49:06Why would they be afraid of a loser like you?
00:49:09If you don't believe me, ask them yourself.
00:49:13Okay. Even if they did come here for you, so what?
00:49:18Maybe they're just here because of Gray Corp's growing influence.
00:49:25Exactly. Our family built this corporation from the ground up.
00:49:29If anything, you're the one benefiting from our success.
00:49:32Nothing to do with you, you worthless freeloader.
00:49:35Then tell me, what exactly have any of you contributed to the company over the years?
00:49:41Just another punk who thinks power comes from who he knows.
00:49:44You act like those three mean anything to me.
00:49:47I have more connections than I know what to do with.
00:49:52Mayor's Chief of Staff Serena Quinn has arrived.
00:49:55Mayor's Chief of Staff Serena Quinn
00:50:03Mayor's Chief of Staff? That's one of the most powerful officials in Jackson.
00:50:08She represents the mayor himself.
00:50:12Her status is second only to the mayor.
00:50:15Even someone like her is making an appearance?
00:50:20Could she actually be here for Claire?
00:50:26Excuse me, which one of you is First Officer Gray of Sherevia?
00:50:30Uh, that would be me.
00:50:32Uh, Ms. Quinn, oh my. Ms. Quinn, my apologies for not welcoming you sooner. What an honor.
00:50:39Uh, may I ask what brings you here?
00:50:43The mayor heard. Today is your family's annual dinner, and the next one is set to receive his greetings.
00:50:49He has also prepared a gift for you.
00:50:52That is Star Sapphire!
00:50:55It's a top-tier stone worth tens of millions.
00:50:58This stuff is in such high demand that the price has skyrocketed.
00:51:02Shut up!
00:51:04Uh, Ms. Quinn, would you care to stay for dinner?
00:51:07Thank you, First Officer Gray, but I must return and report back. I'll take my leave now.
00:51:12Okay, please extend my gratitude to the mayor. Safe travels, Ms. Quinn.
00:51:17Well, you all saw that, didn't you?
00:51:26Wow, Andrew! You're incredible! You actually got the mayor's chief of staff to send you a gift!
00:51:33Do you know how many people would kill for that kind of connection?
00:51:36An oozer!
00:51:39See now how important networking is?
00:51:42With just one word, I can have the mayor's right-hand man show up personally, and you!
00:51:47You'll spend your whole life living in a woman's shadow.
00:51:55Andrew's got it spot on!
00:51:58It doesn't matter how many rich folks you know.
00:52:02Without power, it's useless.
00:52:05In this world's status and influence rule, even the wealthiest have to bow to real authority.
00:52:11Oh, come on, Mom! Why even waste your breath on him?
00:52:15A nobody like him has probably never even been in the same room as someone as important as the mayor's chief of staff in his entire life!
00:52:25Power? If I wanted power, I couldn't get someone with position higher than this.
00:52:35Shut your mouth! You've got some nerve!
00:52:38The mayor holds an incredibly prestigious position, and you ridicule him behind his back?
00:52:42Claire, is this how you let your husband behave?
00:52:47It's bad enough that he doesn't know how to show gratitude, but now he's running his mouth at our family dinner?
00:52:53He's trying to drag our family down with him!
00:52:56Beth, no! You've got it all wrong. Claire would never dare say something like that.
00:53:01This is all uneven, that worthless bum. It has nothing to do with us.
00:53:07He may not have the guts, but he sure has the audacity.
00:53:11No respect for hierarchy, and his intentions are downright shady.
00:53:16Our family has no room for someone like him.
00:53:18Miss Vera Kurt from the Kurt family of Valia has arrived.
00:53:28It really is her! I've seen her on TV before.
00:53:32What's someone like her doing at an unimportant family gathering like ours?
00:53:36Oh my! Wow! Ha ha ha ha!
00:53:38Uh, I've heard all about the legendary beauty and grace of Miss Vera Kurt,
00:53:42and now that I see you in person, you truly live up to the hype. Ha ha ha ha!
00:53:51Mr. Gray Sr., on behalf of my family, I'm here to extend my greetings.
00:53:55May you enjoy a long life filled with prosperity.
00:53:58Miss Kurt, forgive my bluntness, but your family is welcome here.
00:54:02May you enjoy a long life filled with prosperity.
00:54:05Miss Kurt, forgive my bluntness, but your family is one of the top noble families in Valia,
00:54:09while our family is just a small household in Jackson.
00:54:13Why would you come all this way to visit us?
00:54:15Mr. Gray Sr., allow me to introduce myself properly.
00:54:18I'm not just from the Kurt family. I'm also Mr. Moore's fiancé.
00:54:22Fiancé? What?
00:54:24The young lady from the Kurt family is his fiancé?
00:54:29No way! That's impossible!
00:54:32What has Ethan ever done to deserve an engagement to the Kurt family?
00:54:37Ethan? What's going on here?
00:54:40David, I'll be straight with you.
00:54:43This so-called worthless bum has long since divorced Claire.
00:54:47What? Divorced?
00:54:51What? Divorced?
00:54:56Claire! Is what your mother said true?
00:54:59Yes.
00:55:00You foolish child!
00:55:02David, this is actually a good thing.
00:55:05Years ago, you were the one who forced Claire to marry that loser.
00:55:10He's been freeloading off our family for three whole years.
00:55:15Now that she's finally free, why do you look so upset?
00:55:19You shut up!
00:55:20Do you even know why I arranged that marriage in the first place?
00:55:24Years ago, when I passed through the south on border, I found Ethan in a pile of corpses.
00:55:29I brought him home and treated him, planning to send him on his way once he got better.
00:55:34But then...
00:55:35Then the Moors from Valia wired us a billion dollars and told me to take care of him.
00:55:41That is the reason our family has the success we do today.
00:55:45Grandpa, if that's the case, why didn't you tell me earlier?
00:55:49When they sent that money, they gave me a strict warning as well.
00:55:54If Ethan's identity was ever exposed, our entire family wouldn't last more than three days.
00:56:00But now that things have come to this, I might as well tell the truth.
00:56:05But Grandpa, I heard the Moors lost their influence a long time ago.
00:56:11No matter what his background was, Ethan is nothing more than a washed up outcast now.
00:56:18He's got that right.
00:56:20They say a fallen phoenix is no better than a chicken.
00:56:23Ethan has no power, no status. He's just a nobody leeching off a woman to survive.
00:56:29Besides, we took care of him for three years. It's only fair he pays us back.
00:56:35As far as I know, Mr. Moore hasn't spent a single dime of your family's money in all that time.
00:56:41On the contrary, you've been using his money for your own gain.
00:56:45You took advantage of him and now you've got the nerve to bite the hand that fed you?
00:56:49Is this how your family does business?
00:56:54Miss Curt, I get where you're coming from. I used to be just like you.
00:56:58I've been standing up for him, making excuses for him.
00:57:01But Ethan is the type of man who repays kindness with betrayal.
00:57:04No matter how much you defend him, he'll never appreciate it.
00:57:07Now that he's your fiancé, I think it's best if you two leave.
00:57:10We have no room for either of you anymore, Miss Gray.
00:57:14Who do you think you are talking to me like that?
00:57:17Claire, have you lost your damn mind?
00:57:19You might be able to kick Ethan out, but she's from the Curt family.
00:57:23Do you have any idea what'll happen if you offend her?
00:57:26Claire, apologize to Miss Curt right now!
00:57:30Come on, hurry up. Show some respect and apologize.
00:57:34Claire, I know you're angry, but you can't just lash out at Miss Curt.
00:57:39What if she turns against us?
00:57:41Don't forget about the $50 billion funding that came from her family.
00:57:45What the hell are you trying to do?
00:57:47I know exactly what I'm doing.
00:57:49I secured that funding through my own hard work.
00:57:54It's not some charity from her.
00:57:59Miss Gray, Miss Liana Curt of the Curt family has just arrived at Sky Hotel.
00:58:03She requests your presence in the front hall.
00:58:06Ethan, you see this?
00:58:09You're not the only one with the Curt family backing them.
00:58:14Ivan, are you saying my sister's here?
00:58:16Yes, Miss Vera. Miss Liana has been expecting you.
00:58:19And Mr. Moore, please come along too.
00:58:21Alright, I was planning to see her anyway. Let's go.
00:58:29Ladies and gentlemen, my apologies, but none of you are worthy to join.
00:58:33What?
00:58:35You arrogant lapdog! You!
00:58:41Miss Curt.
00:58:43Liana, why didn't you tell me you were coming here?
00:58:46If I hadn't shown up, how else would I have found out that my oh-so-proud sister was about to turn this whole city upside down?
00:58:54For a divorced man.
00:58:56Since you know about it, I won't hide it anymore.
00:59:00I, Vera Curt, will marry no one but Ethan Moore.
00:59:03I hope you'll give us your blessing.
00:59:05Ridiculous.
00:59:06As part of this family, you don't get to treat marriage like a fairy tale.
00:59:10Father already arranged for you to marry Mr. Larson, the governor's son from Valia.
00:59:14You should be grateful you still have value to this family.
00:59:18So be smart. Come home.
00:59:20And you'll keep your wealth, your status, everything.
00:59:23To hell with all of it!
00:59:25If staying in this family means I can't be with the man I love, I don't want to be a part of it at all!
00:59:30Do you even hear yourself?
00:59:33Our family would never allow a useless man like him to marry in.
00:59:37If you insist on this, be prepared to give up everything.
00:59:40The power you hold, the status you enjoy, and the fortune you could ever have.
00:59:47From this moment on, you are no longer one of us.
00:59:50Are you really ready for that?
00:59:52I've never been more sure.
00:59:53The power and wealth you mentioned have never meant a damn thing to me.
00:59:57If walking away from this family is the price I have to pay to be with Ethan, then it's a price worth paying.
01:00:02Alright then, let's see if you still feel the same way after this morse outcast is crippled.
01:00:08Guards.
01:00:09At your command!
01:00:10Liana, if you want to hurt him, you'll have to go through me.
01:00:13Vera, are you really choosing an outsider over your own family?
01:00:16Miss Liana, today is the day you're supposed to meet with the Lord.
01:00:19Wasting your time here over someone like Ethan, is that really worth it?
01:00:23You're Claire Gray, right?
01:00:24Yes.
01:00:25You're Claire Gray, right?
01:00:26Yes, it's an honor to meet you, Miss Kirk.
01:00:30Look at her.
01:00:31She's trying to save that outcast too, but at least she knows how to play the game.
01:00:35In fact, let me show you what real intelligence looks like, Miss Gray.
01:00:40I'm giving you two options.
01:00:42You can save his life, or you can sign this five billion investment deal.
01:00:56Did you see that?
01:00:57Now that's how a smart woman handles business.
01:01:00Only women like that make it to the top.
01:01:02Vera, I'll give you one last chance.
01:01:04Will you come home, or will you leave with this worthless nobody?
01:01:08I've made my choice, and I'll never regret it.
01:01:11Think about it.
01:01:12You're throwing your future away for a man who is nothing.
01:01:17Do you really think he's worth it?
01:01:18How do you know that?
01:01:19Today's nobody won't be tomorrow's legend.
01:01:22And who are you to say Vera is making a mistake?
01:01:25Great.
01:01:26Well, let me show you what happens when you bite off more than you can chew.
01:01:30Men, take him down.
01:01:32Stand down!
01:01:36Grandpa?
01:01:37I, Bob Kirt, patriarch of the Kirt family, greets the Lord.
01:01:41Lord?
01:01:43Lord.