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Miss Nubdao Prateepkamol,

25 years old.

Are you actually interviewing me for this job?

That's exactly what I'm doing.

Uncle Pu!

Give the money back!

I'm going!

- Uncle Pu! - I'll be back!

You thief of an uncle! Stealing even your own niece's money!

Ever since this woman entered our house…

And who do you think killed Mother?

It was you.

Tomorrow, Mr. Kimhan,

vice president of Oriental Paradise,

will personally assess you.

You really are interesting,

Nubdao.

I wanted to discuss business with you.

I barely have enough for transportation. Find another way.

Fine.

I'm going now.

Do you want to eat with us?

No, thanks.

I wouldn't want to ruin Mrs. Sasi's appetite.

I asked you nicely.

I did too. Just say what you want to say.

Don't beat around the bush. It's a waste of time.

I'm expanding Oriental Paradise's business empire.

Who's managing it? Your mistress or her son.

I haven't decided yet, but it won't be you.

Do whatever you want. Why are you telling me?

I just want you to know

that I'm transferring half of my hotel shares

to Pathawee.

You're old, yet still lust-driven. Blinded by your mistress.

I just want you to know

that I'm transferring half of my hotel shares

to Pathawee.

Isn't that a bit much?

Giving the mistress's son more shares than the legitimate son?

Because I trust Pathawee more than you.

This hotel was Mom's too.

She worked her way up with you,

and now you're giving it to your mistress and her son?

Where's your loyalty to Mom?

Where is your mother now? She's gone.

Everything belongs to me.

Mr. Techit,

maybe now isn't the best time to talk about this.

I've made my decision.

Whether you like it or not, that's not my problem.

I just wanted you to know.

Keep this necklace safe, my son.

It's the sun.

I named you Kimhan

because it means "summer".

I wanted you to have a bright and warm life,

like the morning sun in midsummer.

I didn't want your life to be as dark

and bleak

as mine.

Mom, don't cry.

This necklace

will be a part of me.

No matter where you go,

I'll always be with you.

I'll keep this necklace safe.

No one will ever love me like you did, Mom.

Gina…

Are you free tonight?

Please don't go.

- Let me go! - Please.

You won't even agree to a divorce!

What about our children?

Kimhan and Promtawan will be left without a father.

If he wants to leave, then let him.

When a man loses himself in lust, no one can stop him.

Get up, Jitsuda!

If you won't keep your dignity,

at least think about your children.

They're seeing how promiscuous their father is right now.

You have no right to talk to me like that!

- Why not? - This is between me and Jitsuda.

You know exactly what you've done.

You got my daughter pregnant, and you won't take responsibility?

I don't even know if he's really my son.

What the hell are you saying? If he's not your son, then whose is he?

Or do you want a DNA test?

Maybe we should make it public and let everyone hear about your filth?

Hey.

Tell your mother that I'm not stupid.

I know exactly what's going on. Let me go!

No…

Let go! I said let go!

- Let him go! - Let go!

Damn it! Let go!

Jitsuda!

I don't even know if he's really my son.

Are you stressed?

I'll give you a massage.

No need.

Go get dressed.

What are you looking for, Nubdao?

My wallet. I can't find it anywhere.

It must've been Uncle Pu.

I don't have money for the bus. How will I get to my interview?

Take mine first.

But…

What about you?

I'll borrow from a friend at university.

Just go, or you'll be late.

I'll pay you back soon.

I have to go.

Uncle Pu!

Mr. Kimhan is waiting for you inside.

Yes.

I'm ready for my final test.

What's the rush? Sit down and talk first. Please.

This is the Grand Royal Suite,

the finest and most expensive room we offer.

How well do you know it?

The Grand Royal Suite

has hosted world leaders

and VIPs.

It spans 300 square meters,

with rates starting at 250,000 baht,

reaching up to 400,000 to 500,000 during peak season.

Not bad. You've done your homework.

But I won't be testing you on the basics.

Then, what is it you want to test me on?

A front office position requires dealing with all kinds of guests.

One of the key skills is negotiation.

Your final test is simple.

Do whatever you want

and make me walk out of this room

without making me feel like you're forcing me.

I'm not in a rush.

I have all day and night for you.

Or do you want to stay the night with me here? That's alright too.

I can't exactly ask an executive like you

to leave this room.

That would be rude.

But if you want me

to get you into this room,

that's easy.

Alright. If that's what you want,

I won't argue.

What now? How are you going to get me back in?

That's up to you.

Because I've already passed the test.

What do you mean?

You asked me to make you walk out

without feeling forced.

And look, you walked out on your own.

Whether you walk back in or not,

that's your choice, not mine.

I'm hiring you as a front office trainee.

You can start tomorrow.

Am I really getting this job?

You're not mishearing things, and you're not dreaming.

Just don't make me and Mr. Kimhan regret this decision.

I will do my absolute best in every task I'm given.

Thank you.

Wait.

Your shoes. When are you planning to replace them?

Huh?

Oh my! What is this?

I really hate

people who dress so sloppily and disrespect the place.

I'm sorry.

I'll buy new shoes as soon as possible.

Ms. Sanguansri.

Yes?

Arrange for her uniform expenses.

I don't want our hotel's reputation to be affected.

Oh, of course.

Mr. Kimhan signed a paycheck in advance for you,

so you won't struggle too much.

I'll deduct it

from your salary every month

until it's fully repaid.

Thank you so much.

Hold on.

Your ID card.

What are you looking for, Nubdao?

My wallet. I can't find it anywhere.

It must've been Uncle Pu.

Fine.

I lost my ID card.

What?! You lost your ID card?

What are you going to do with your life?

I'm really sorry. I'll be more careful from now on.

Listen here. I can't stand careless people

who don't even take care of their important belongings.

How am I supposed to trust you with work?

Thank you for giving me this opportunity to work here.

Hello, kitty.

Come eat.

Eat now.

Why doesn't he play with me, Mom?

He's scared. You need to tame him first.

If he's tamed, he'll play with me, right?

Yes.

Then, how do I tame him, Mom?

Cats are like any other living beings.

You need to love them first. Then they'll love you.

And if they love you,

they're tamed and won't leave you again.

Hello, kitty.

So, you're a cat person too?

I just think it's cute.

You're quite something.

It's only been a short while, and this little thing already trusts you.

Cats are just like any other living beings.

If we love them, they'll love us back.

My mother used to say the same thing.

But look at this.

He doesn't love me.

That's because you don't truly love it yet.

No matter how good you are,

you'll never be able to read my mind,

whether I love something or not.

That's not hard to see at all.

Even the cat knows that you're only pretending to love him.

Why on earth did you invite me out for a meal

instead of one of your girls?

We haven't had dinner together in a long time.

I just wanted to see you. I miss you.

Miss me?

Or are you just worried I'll start messing up my life?

I really do miss you.

I miss you and worry about you too. You know that, right?

If only Dad were more like you.

Even your birthday

and my birthday,

he forgets them all.

Even a cake

or a simple card

we've been waiting for every year,

we've never had it.

I miss Mom.

Why?

Why can't our family be like others, Kim?

Even though Mom's gone,

you still have me.

It's her fault.

Sasi and her son ruined our family.

He's abroad now.

What if he comes back?

How much longer do we have to put up with this?

Forever?

Mr. Wee!

I missed you so much.

Why didn't you tell me you were coming? I would've sent a driver to the airport.

It's fine, Dad. It's not a big deal.

Are you tired?

Was school tough?

Not at all, Mom.

Now that you've graduated,

I plan to have you take over Oriental Paradise after me.

Leeches sure have it easy.

They don't have to do a thing all day, just suck others dry.

Who are you calling a leech?

Anyone who gets so desperate over taking things that don't belong to them.

Even another woman's husband.

Enough of this. This is too much.

Too much?

I'd say it's not nearly enough.

People like them

don't feel shame no matter what we say.

Right, Mrs. Sasi?

Go now.

Get some rest.

Get some rest.

Welcome home.

I hope you enjoy your happiness built on our suffering,

just like you and your mother did to us.

Can I not get involved

in the hotel business?

Come on. Kimhan and Tawan

are just messing with you. Just ignore them.

But I care about how Kimhan and Tawan feel.

The more you push this,

the deeper the rift in our family will grow.

I agree with our son.

He shouldn't get involved in this.

If our son doesn't do it, then who will?

I don't want to see the business I built with my own hands

collapse right before my eyes

because that bastard Kimhan takes the executive seat after me.

But Kim graduated with a master's in hospitality management from Glion

in Switzerland.

Wouldn't he be better suited to run the business than me?

I don't trust him.

All he ever does is waste his days away with women.

And Tawan? She's no better.

The only one who can take over after me is you.

Let him decide for himself.

Maybe there's something he wants to do more than this.

I always choose what's best for you.

Don't disappoint me.

I knew this would happen.

There's no way I'm letting this slide. It's Mom's hotel.

How can Dad give more shares to Pathawee than Kim and me?

What is he thinking?

It has to be that mistress of his,

whispering nonsense into his ear.

Do you think your father would even be where he is today

if it weren't for your mother?

She stood by him

when his business collapsed, when he lost everything.

I wish I could kick those two out of this house.

So, what about you, Kimhan?

Things have come this far. What are you going to do about it?

Watch yourself.

That hotel your mother built

will end up in their hands if you're not careful.

Stop, Namfah!

It hurts!

Good. So you'll learn your lesson!

Are you my niece or my mother?

If you were my kid, I would've stuffed ashes into your mouth ages ago.

How could you steal Nabdao's wallet?

What's wrong with you?

I just wanna shake some sense into you!

Hey, stop!

I ended up like this because I raised you.

Otherwise, I'd have a PhD by now and be living the high life.

You know, whenever I try to get a girl, they all turn me down.

You know why?

Because they all think I already have two kids.

Hand over the wallet.

Fine, take it.

Where's the money?

I borrowed it. But I'll pay it back.

Just give me some time.

I've had enough of you!

You deserve a beating!

Hey! Stop.

- Stop. - Take it, take it!

Go on, and don't you ever come back!

When will I ever get to be happy like everyone else?

Happiness or suffering, it all depends on the heart. We can choose for ourselves.

So, what will you choose, my girls?

Of course, I'll choose happiness.

And what about you, Nabdao?

Can you really choose something like that?

If I could choose, I'd want to choose happiness.

The more suffering you endure, the closer you get to happiness.

When you grow up, you'll understand.

The more suffering you endure,

the closer you get to happiness.

You didn't lie to me, did you, Dad?

Why aren't you sleeping yet, Nubdao?

Isn't it your first day of work tomorrow?

I was thinking about Dad.

I miss him too.

And I miss Mom.

That's why I don't want to be angry at Uncle Pu,

no matter how many mistakes he makes.

Why not?

Because to me,

he's the only thing left that reminds me of Mom.

As long as he's here,

I feel like Mom isn't too far away.

Like she's still watching over us

from one of the stars up there.

You have a meeting with your father at the hotel tomorrow morning.

Don't forget.

Do I really have to go?

No one can refuse your father.

Do what you can, alright?

I wonder when Kim and Tawan will finally make peace with us.

It's been years already.

Some wounds

can feel like a nightmare that lasts a lifetime.

I understand how they feel.

But when will they understand us?

These things take time.

You need patience

and forgiveness.

I'll try.

As of this moment,

you are officially a front office trainee

at Oriental Paradise.

Thank you very much.

They're here! They're here!

- Who? - Sir!

Sir who?

Mr. Kimhan and Mr. Pathawee.

Go tell everyone to get ready.

- Go now. - Yes, ma'am.

You too, Nubdao.

Yes, ma'am.

Welcome to Oriental Paradise,

Mr. Pathawee.

It's my first day on the job.

I look forward to working with everyone.

Well, it might be your first and your last day too.

Mr. Kim, such a joker.

Oh.

I meant this might be the last time we have such a welcoming ceremony.

It's a waste of working hours.

Oh.

Make yourself at home.

Just think of yourself as a guest here.

And as the host, I welcome you,

our future executive, with all my heart.

I hope to learn a lot from you.

Oh, I wouldn't dare try to teach you.

It'd be like teaching a crocodile to swim.

And I'm sure your mother, Mrs. Sasi,

has already taught you well.

Excuse me,

but the board meeting is about to start.

Perhaps we should all head upstairs and prepare?

I hereby appoint Pathawee,

my other son,

as the vice president

of Oriental Paradise Group.

Well? Don't just sit there. Clap.

Does this mean

our hotel will now have two vice presidents?

Absolutely.

The real question is, who will prove to be the better one?

Business is all about competition.

Only the strongest survive.

And the weak, they get eliminated. Right, Mr. President?

That's right. I plan to expand

our hotel chain,

and I want Pathawee to oversee it.

He will have full executive power, equal to mine.

Interesting.

There's a lot of potential for expansion and investment.

I'm really looking forward to hearing your vision, Mr. Pathawee.

I will attract tourists

to our hotel through food.

Tourists choose hotels

based on comfort, cleanliness,

and safety.

Our biggest selling point is our location, right by the beach,

with a private beach and luxurious five-star accommodations

that offer a breathtaking 360-degree ocean view,

unmatched by any other in the area.

But based on what I'm hearing,

your vision sounds more suitable

for opening a restaurant than managing a luxury hotel.

But we need to create a unique experience for our guests.

Beyond location

and service,

food can be

one of our major attractions.

Many high-end hotels

have gained global recognition through their fine dining and buffet experiences.

That's interesting. A hotel that sells both accommodations and food.

Anyway,

do we already have a Michelin-starred chef who can attract such high-end customers,

Mr. Pathawee?

No?

Then, perhaps you should start

by finding a good cook for our guests.

Damn it! Everything's ruined.

Kimhan wanted to humiliate us.

It's my fault I wasn't fully prepared.

If we don't have a chef, we hire one. Simple!

But a skilled chef we can trust isn't easy to find, Dad.

Forget the expansion for now.

Most of the board already doubts your leadership.

For now, you'll stay here and help me manage the hotel.

Yes, Dad.

- Sanguansri. - Yes, sir?

Take Wee on a tour. Show him what he needs to know.

Right away, sir.

This is our banquet hall.

We have two large ballrooms here.

Mr. Pathawee, is there any department you're interested in?

Boiling, stir-frying, curry, deep-frying, all delicious in an instant.

We have a hot kitchen here

that can cater to guests 24 hours a day.

There, there. Such a good kitty.

Mr. Pathawee.

Take your time. I just stepped out for some fresh air.

You just started working today too, right?

Miss Nubdao.

Yes, it's my first day.

How did you know?

This morning, I noticed you bowed a bit later than the other employees.

I'm just a trainee.

If I did anything to displease you, I sincerely apologize.

You don't need to apologize. You didn't do anything wrong.

I felt just as lost on my first day.

Hopefully, I'll adjust soon.

You could consult Mr. Kimhan.

I'm not very close with him.

Talking to him just leads to a fight.

What's it like working with him?

Don't be afraid. Just say it. I'd really like to know.

- Mr. Kimhan is-- - I'm what?

Are you pretending, or do you really not know?

This hotel has a strict rule against gossiping about guests behind their backs,

including your superiors.

- I know. - You do?

Then, why did you do it?

Because I wasn't speaking ill of you.

It's still against the rules.

I understand. It won't happen again.

And how can I be sure of that?

How do I know you won't talk behind my back again?

I said I wouldn't,

and I mean it.

And how much do you expect me to trust just your words, Miss Nubdao?

I've given my word.

Whether you trust me or not,

that's up to you.

From now on, you're not allowed to be alone with him again.

Why can't I talk to Mr. Pathawee?

Because it's an order. No discussions, nothing.

Good timing, Ms. Sanguansri.

Keep a closer eye on your staff. Don't let her cross the line.

Yes, Mr. Kim.

I hate gossipers.

People who talk behind their boss's back.

I sincerely apologize.

I didn't mean to cause trouble for you.

At least you realize it.

First day on the job and already causing problems.

Don't forget you're still in your training period.

I can fire you whenever I want.

I understand.

This time, I'll put you on probation.

But if you mess up again,

don't call me heartless.

As for work, you'll get the hang of it over time.

I don't think anything

will be too much of a headache, except for dealing with people.

Dad, I have a request.

Go ahead. What is it?

I'd like to request

a personal secretary.

That's all?

Sure.

I'll have Sanguansri find someone competent and efficient for you.

I already have someone in mind.

Nubdao! Nubdao! Nubdao!

Hurry! Come see your sister!

Namfah!

Namfah!

Namfah.

Namfah, can you hear me?

Nubdao?

Namfah, can you hear me? Namfah.

Nubdao.

Mr. Pathawee, please help!

Come on. Let me help.

Please wait a moment.

Hold her.

She's with the doctor now. She will be okay.

Seventeen years ago,

Namfah and I were in a terrible accident.

We almost didn't make it.

Luckily,

a boy saved us.

Help me.

Help me.

Help me.

Please help my sister.

I'm here to help. Hang on.

I never forgot him.

I still hope

that one day, I'll see him again.

And if you do,

will you recognize him?

I'm not sure,

but I hope I'll remember.

And I hope I'll get the chance to thank him.

You were really lucky to have met him that day.

If it had been me,

you and your sister might not have made it.

What do you mean?

As a kid, I was a coward.

I saw a car accident, but I didn't have the courage to step in.

Even now, I still feel guilty about it.

But today, you saved Namfah.

If you hadn't come by,

I don't know what would've happened to her.

Thank you, Mr. Pathawee.

Instead of me making you feel better,

it seems like you're the one comforting me.

I still owe you a favor.

One more of this.

I knew I'd find you here.

What do you want?

Tonight,

I'm coming home with you.

I'm busy.

Busy? What do you mean?

Busy means busy.

Don't you understand Thai?

Who's she, Kim?

Should I introduce myself as your girlfriend,

lover, or wife?

A wife?

More like a rented wife.

Temporary or overnight?

This must be what they mean

by "manners reveal your upbringing".

Makes me wonder how you were raised.

Did your parents even have time to teach you anything?

Because the way you talk says a lot about your background.

Cindy!

To deal with low-class trash

is to treat them like it.

Mr. Kim, I can't accept this!

A woman like you is just a jellyfish.

Soft, innocent-looking, but full of venom.

Let's go, Kim. I'm sleepy now.

Suit yourself.

Who did you just call a jellyfish?

You plastic-faced bitch.

You're fake from head to toe!

Says the brainless idiot!

Your dad never hugged you enough?

Is that why you're so desperate for another girl's man?

It's a competition.

If you can't keep him, that's on you.

There's nothing to eat?

- Right there. - Where?

The air is your food. Eat up.

Namfah, you little devil!

I heard this statue

is seriously haunted.

- Who let this thing in here? - I ordered them to bring it in.

Get rid of it. Now.

Between young Mr. Aran and me now, who's more handsome?

Tell him that you're mine.

Let's not argue over this.

Let Nubdao decide who she wants to work for.

Tell me…

Am I still your first love?

Subtitle translation by: Panuwat Baikeawon