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And as a gift to repay him for saving my life

Julian

Who are you let go of me

What

did you make

me drink something to make you happy

Julian said we could have some fun with you first tonight.

Where's Julian? I don't believe he'd do this to me. I'm his fiancé.

Julian, I'm your fiancé. Why are you doing this to me?

Why?

Look at yourself.

An ugly girl like you wants to marry me?

The only one I love is Tiffany.

Do yourself a favor and sleep with them.

Let me get something on camera so I can call off the engagement.

Julian, you're so generous.

Don't mind if I do.

I finally made it back to the Davis family. I have to rebuild my mother's

brand. I can't let anything happen to her here.

That drink! It was drugged!

What are you standing there for? Go after her!

Help me!

You must help me find Scarlet.

Fine.

You must help me find Scarlet. Fine.

Mother? Hello?

Hello?

Do you know who I am?

Sober now?

Help me.

So you deliberately put a scar on your face.

Girl, you started this.

Oh my god, last night I actually slept with a woman.

Where do you think you're going?

Last night when you were on top of me begging me not to stop?

You were much braver than this.

Last night, I was drunk.

We're both women.

It was just an accident.

Please leave.

An accident?

You came six times with me last night.

Your body didn't seem to think so.

Stop it!

Leave right now or I'll call security.

Security?

You don't know who I am?

Engagement party is tonight.

If this scandal gets out, how am I supposed to face everyone?

Did you rat us out?

You struck first.

Don't blame me for hitting back.

Why, you... Mr. Astor, don't blame Julian.

If Scarlet weren't so ugly, Julian would never have fallen for me.

If it weren't for this scar, I might not even be alive today.

Scarlet can't hold a candle to Tiffany.

In the entire fashion industry, the only designer better than Tiffany is the

elusive genius, Rouge.

Tiffany is definitely the best up-and-coming designer in America.

Genius Rouge?

If Julian New Rouge is the ugly woman he despises so much, I wonder how he'd

react.

Scarlett! Your new design! Shh!

Your new design just won first place at the International Emerging Designer

Awards.

When should we go collect the award?

I'm not going.

I just want to finish school quietly.

Just leave the name Rouge out there.

What about second place? Is that yours too?

Second place?

Yeah. The second place design looks a lot like the sketch you threw away.

The contestant's name is Tiffany.

Is that another name you use?

Tiffany.

Probably my half-sister.

Tiffany, did you really earn that second-place finish?

Of course.

Scarlet, not everyone can make it in haute couture. A tasteless hick like

you, I'm surprised you even got into a top design school like Aster. Shut up!

Your engagement to Scarlet was decided by the family a long time ago. You can't

just do whatever you want.

The future of the Aster family is in Ellador's hands.

If you don't get the rights to Scarlett's mother's manuscripts through

this marriage, our family will fall into the hands of outsiders.

The engagement party tonight must go on as planned.

If you mess this up, don't blame me for what happens.

Who is this Eleanor? Why is even Mr. Astor afraid of her?

Are you satisfied now?

I have no choice but to marry you.

Scarlett, can't you stand seeing me with Julian?

You two are really a pair.

So shameless, it's impressive.

You... Mr. Astor is the one against you two.

Why are you taking it out on me?

You're just counting on my father forcing me to marry you, aren't you?

Just wait and see.

Fine, we'll see.

I have nothing to hide.

Miss Davis, do you really have no secrets?

It's her?

What is she doing here?

Mother?

Why are you back so suddenly?

Mother?

Nathan. Was there something at the company?

Oh, God, that scared me. How could I sleep with that jerk's stepmother?

Why isn't Mother here?

Eleanor must have been delayed.

Father, I don't want this marriage.

It will ruin my life.

Julian, be patient.

I understand.

My marriage to Eleanor is also just a cold family deal.

All these years, because of Eleanor's damn touch aversion, I've never even

touched her.

Scarlet, you must go through with this marriage. You must rebuild your mother's

brand.

Leave this to me.

Miss Davis, your future mother-in-law is so good to you. She even came to help

you with the dress herself.

I'll leave now.

Why are you here?

Stop!

You... Let me help you.

Julian and I are getting engaged soon.

Please leave right now.

Engaged?

But I heard Julian and Tiffany booked a cruise to Bermuda.

He probably won't show up at the engagement party.

That's my business.

I see.

I'll be right there.

There's an emergency board meeting. I have to go. Julian, you stay here.

Why isn't she done yet?

Miss Davis, she'll be out soon.

Scarlet, what's taking so long? Come out!

Scarlet! Why aren't you out yet?

Are you crazy?

Let go of me.

If Julian finds out, we're done for.

Scarlet, if you don't come out, I'm coming in!

Scarlet, if you don't come out, I'm coming in!

I'm getting undressed! Do you want to watch me change?

You poor, ugly thing.

Even if you strip naked, you can't even compare to a single hair on Tiffany's

head.

Julian is blind.

But I have excellent taste.

Don't! Why are you taking so long to change clothes? Are you dead in there?

Move! Let go of me. If you don't get out now, he'll catch us.

Tomorrow night, 8.30.

Come to the Astor Beach Hotel penthouse suite. Come find me. I don't have time.

Fine! I get it.

I suffer from severe touch adversion. I've resisted anyone's touch for years.

I always thought I was a cold monster.

Until I touched Scarlet and felt alive again.

You creep.

Tiffany? What are you doing here?

I missed you.

Julian, Scarlet must be angry.

It's my fault for ruining your marriage.

Even if I adopted a stray dog from a shelter, I'd pick a good-looking one.

Scarlet is so ugly. Why should I marry her?

Tiffany, don't worry.

I'll take good care of you.

Looks like you two really need a bed.

If you're so horny, get a hotel room. The stench is disgusting.

You... Sorry.

Scarlet, this is all my fault.

I shouldn't have fallen for your fiancé.

I was just jealous that you had such an amazing man.

Why are you kneeling to her?

She's just a tasteless, ugly woman nowhere near you. Get up!

Scarlet! I didn't know you were so vicious. Are you happy seeing Tiffany

cry? I didn't say a word.

She knelt down on her own. I'm warning you. Tiffany is kind and she's a future

top designer. If you hurt her, I'll make your life hell.

Julian, don't say that.

Scarlet, I know you're jealous of my talent. If it makes you feel better,

punish me.

Fine.

If you insist.

What are you doing?

Babe, are you okay?

Oops, my hand slipped.

So sorry.

I've never heard such a ridiculous request.

I got a little excited and it slipped.

Julian! Don't cry, it's okay.

Are you crazy?

You think just because of my father I won't do anything to you? I'm telling

you, I will not show up at the engagement party tonight. You'll be the

laughing stock of the entire New York design world.

Honey, let's go. I'll buy you new clothes.

Really not going?

afraid you two will regret it.

Miss Gray, the Astor Beach Hotel penthouse suite has been prepared.

Miss Gray, I've noticed you've been smiling more lately. Did something good

happen? I recently found a very interesting little cat.

She puts me at ease.

Really? That's amazing.

It is. She plays sweet in public, but in private, she has sharp claws.

Prepare the gift for tonight's engagement party. Yes, ma'am.

I'm going to give her a big surprise.

It's been an hour, and Julian still hasn't shown up. He's not coming.

Julian just posted on Instagram from a beach party.

Scarlett hasn't even got the ring on, and she's already been dumped by her

fiancé? Look at how ugly Scarlett is. Any man would run away from the wedding.

How could Julian ever be interested in an ugly woman like Scarlett?

Miss Grey has arrived!

It's Mrs. Grey!

Miss Grey has severe touch aversion.

She never goes near crowds at events.

Today, she actually walked to the center of the lawn. That night, she didn't seem

to have any touch aversion at all.

Scarlet, Julian is spoiled. But don't worry. When he comes back, we'll

straighten him out.

That's Eye of the Deep, worth 500 million! 500 million!

A welcome gift.

Thank you.

Scarlett is so lucky. Lady Eleanor makes an excellent mother-in-law. Even though

she's Julian's stepmother, she gave her daughter-in-law a cool $500 million. The

way Eleanor looks at Scarlett is strange.

You don't think she has other intentions toward her stepson's fiancé, do you? You

could say that.

After all, today is Julian's engagement party.

From now on, Scarlett belongs to me.

Let me thank you on behalf of that bastard Julian.

The show is finally starting.

Baby, you are absolutely stunning.

Julian cheated on her?

The woman in the video is Tiffany.

Julian is messing around with his fiance's own sister.

Julian, now you're the laughing stock of all of New York.

Who played that video?

Hasn't the Astor family been humiliated enough?

What are you standing there for? Turn off the screen! Yes, sir.

Mr. Astor, Julian told me the engagement party would be a huge surprise for me.

Was this video the surprise he meant?

That bastard Julian.

Don't worry.

I'll make this right.

Poor Scarlet.

Call Julian right now! Tell that bastard to get back here immediately!

Julian, do you think Scarlet is upset that we ditched the engagement party?

Upset? Who cares?

I want her to know that trying to latch on to the Astor family never ends well.

But Scarlet said you'd regret it. Do you regret it, baby?

How could I regret?

I'm all about you. You're bad.

Hello?

What did you say?

Scarlet, you're so sly. You caused all this drama just to get my attention.

I warned you you'd regret smipping the engagement party.

You're vicious.

My father hit me and forced me to marry you. Are you so eager to marry into the

Astor family? Fine, I'll give you what you want. Let go of me!

You've got it all wrong.

I'm not a recycling center. I don't take in trash.

You're the laughing stock of New York, and I'm here to call off the engagement.

Call off the engagement?

You're just playing hard to get.

Scarlet?

Why did you ask me to meet here? Mr. Astor, Julian's scandal is all over

social media.

If I marry Julian, even my late mother would never approve.

You idiot! Look what you've done!

Father, don't believe her. This is all part of her plan.

What is she doing here?

I don't know where you learned these tricks. No matter what you do, I will

never fall in love with you.

Julian, we've been over for a long time.

Deal.

We've been over for a long time.

Scarlett, the Astor family owes you an apology.

Mr. Astor, the engagement is off. The Astor and Davis families are both in the

fashion industry.

Even though the Davis brand isn't what it used to be, we can still work

together in the future.

Scarlett, if you ever need anything, come to me.

Okay.

The engagement failed.

I'll have to find another way to rebuild the Davis brand.

She cut her losses fast.

This little cat has some brains.

What? You've already found your next buyer?

What are you talking about?

That night at the hotel, the drink you had was spiked with an aphrodisiac. The

only antidote was sleeping with a man.

I checked every private hospital in New York. There's no record of you being

treated. Who did you sleep with that night?

I... I don't know what you're talking about. You won't admit it? Fine. The

Astor family has ways of finding out. You made me a laughing stop and you'll

pay for it too.

The Astor family controls the intelligence network in New York. If

they find out, I slept with Julian's stepmother.

No need to investigate it. It was me.

It was me.

What?

Mother?

You too?

That day, my private medical team ran into Scarlett in the parking garage.

The doctor asked if I wanted to save her. I said, Save her.

Do you know who I am?

Please, help me.

I gave her an A.V. myself.

I planned to wait until she woke up and ask about her condition.

But she left early the next morning.

Scarlet only left money on the nightstand saying it was for medical

expenses.

That was close.

I knew it.

Scarlet has always been a proper young woman. She would never do anything so

shameful. Mother, when I called you that day, you said you hadn't found Scarlet.

That was your mess.

Why should I get involved?

What are you still standing here for? Get out!

Scarlet, just wait.

This isn't over. Go away!

Eleanor is the real power behind the Astro family.

As long as Eleanor signs this termination agreement, I'll be free.

Mr. Astor sent me to get your signature.

What are you doing?

I've been thinking about you so much, I haven't slept for three days.

Why didn't you come to me?

Tomorrow night, 8.30.

Come to the Astor Beach Hotel penthouse suite. Come find me.

Julian.

That figure.

Is that?

Are you crazy?

That's what you get for standing me up at the hotel.

Could it be Father?

But doesn't Eleanor have touchadvulgence?

Father, what are you doing here?

I'm here for a meeting.

Did you think I'd go feed pigeons in Central Park?

No, but then who is in the office?

Hello?

Mother, are you in your office right now?

Yes.

What is it?

Do you have a guest in your office?

Actually,

why don't you come over here?

What?

Mother, you wanted to see me?

That guest just now?

They left.

What's going on between you and Tiffany?

Mother, let me explain.

Tiffany is the real design genius.

Scarlet has no taste at all. The Astor family can never accept Scarlet.

Oh,

I don't think so.

Mother, Scarlet must have stolen this.

Someone as tasteless as Scarlet could never draw something like this. Don't be

fooled by her.

Your father's waiting for you in the conference room.

Get out.

Tiffany, did you really sleep with your own sister's fiancé?

Why would you do that?

Tiffany, please get out and answer our questions.

Mom, what do we do?

This is all Scarlet's fault. Now all of New York is laughing at me.

Even my reputation as a design genius is being questioned!

The Astra family just called.

Someone reported that the design you won the gold award with was stolen.

What will I do, Mom?

Julian only fell for me because I'm a design genius.

If Julian finds out I stole Scarlett's design, I'll be finished!

Then we take care of it.

We absolutely cannot let anyone find evidence.

You were nervous just now.

Get off me!

I heard the brand your mother founded was once one of New York's premier coot

houses.

It's fallen so far, so hardly anyone remembers it now.

You looked into me?

I make it my business to know everything about you.

I heard that Astro Group's International Emerging Designer Competition is

supposedly about finding top designers, but actually it's about signing

designers to save Astro Connect's clothing line. You looked into me too?

Just returning the favor.

This designer competition is my only chance to rebuild my mother's brand.

The Davis family is on the invitation list for this competition.

My stepmother, Victoria, will never give me the invitation.

My father is under her spell and doesn't care about my mother's brand at all.

It breaks my heart.

Was this the life you've been living?

I don't need your pity.

Come work at Astor Group as chief design consultant.

I'll give you the invitation.

You?

Alright, let's get down to business.

What business?

Is this how you care for me?

Why? Why do I know this is wrong but my body won't listen to me?

You

know

what? Holding you feels...

So good.

So she really hadn't slept for three days.

Ma'am, Mr. Astor called. He's asking whether you approve moving forward with

Julian and Tiffany's engagement ceremony.

He just broke off one engagement, and he's already rushing to get engaged to

Tiffany?

Perhaps he's hoping to gain your approval through Tiffany's designs.

Tiffany's designs?

They don't deserve my approval.

Go help Scarlett with her onboarding paperwork.

Got it.

Julian, I'm definitely going to win the International Emerging Designer

Competition for Asta Group.

Of course.

You're the top design genius in New York.

A hundred times better than that ugly Scarlett.

You're the only one worthy of marrying me.

Miss Davis, this is this week's budget approval document for the design

department. Please sign here.

Scarlett?

What are you doing here?

What, regret calling off the engagement?

Here to beg me to take you back?

Look at that ugly dress!

What, did breaking up with Julian make you... Ugly dress?

This is a limited edition Alexander McQueen and Couture piece.

This asymmetrical design is a deconstructionist masterpiece.

A collector's piece by the legendary Alexander McQueen.

You're lying!

If you can't recognize a limited couture piece, you shouldn't call yourself a

designer. You know design?

Since when?

I always have.

Scarlet has never had any taste.

She must have memorized facts online just to get your attention.

True. Scarlet is ugly and has no taste.

She's not even in the same league as my baby.

Me?

Trying to get his attention?

I don't make a habit of treating trash like treasure.

You... You... You're right.

No one treats trash like treasure.

So... I spent 60 million on this Ruby Star necklace for Tiffany.

Only Tiffany deserves this.

Oh my god!

Ruby Star!

Baby, you treat me so well. Scarlett's going to be so jealous.

Sorry, Scarlett. You've probably never seen jewelry so expensive in your life.

But I can let you take a look, just to broaden your horizons.

Miss Davis, a client spent $600 million at Sotheby's Auction House on a

collection.

This is the antique jewelry collection of the Duchess of Weshingter.

The client said these are all for you, Mrs. Davis, as design accessories.

Huh? What?

Six hundred million?

Who's the client?

The client said you'd know.

This is the bracelet I lost at the beach hotel.

Goodbye. No, just pretend we never met.

I don't want it.

Please take all this antique jewelry back.

I'm sorry, Miss Davis.

Sotaby's items are final sale. No returns.

Miss Davis, we'll be going now.

Six hundred million?

Did she buy out the whole auction house?

Scarlet?

Just broke off the engagement and already found yourself a sugar daddy?

You're such a slut!

We're over.

Even if I found ten other men, it would be none of your business.

Don't get cocky.

Very few people in New York can drop 600 million in cash.

Once I trace the money, I'll know exactly which old geezer...

Mother?

Mother bought you these?

What kind of tricks did you use?

What did you do to brainwash my mother?

What's it to you?

Julian, Mrs. Grey is an elder.

Those antiques must be compensation.

She's just trying to buy Scarlet Silence about the breakup.

You're right.

She's just compensating you.

All this drama is just to get my attention.

You don't need to try so hard to please me.

You arrogant idiot.

I'd rather stay as far away from you as possible.

You're obviously just trying to save face.

No matter what you say, I will never fall in love with you!

She's crazy.

What did she say?

Um, Scarlet said you should buy me a bag.

Buy a bag?

Miss Gray, the items were delivered, but what is it?

Miss Davis doesn't seem very interested.

Oh, what did she say?

Miss Davis said that you're crazy.

She called me crazy?

That's how kittens are, always playing hard to get.

I wonder what she's up to right now.

The competition theme is obsession.

This piece needs a minimalist cut.

This waist measurement.

That tickles.

We're about to sleep. What are you doing?

There are plenty of things we can do before bed.

How? How did I cut this dress to Eleanor's measurements?

How did I cut it to Eleanor's size?

I must be missing the antique Chantilly lace for the trim.

I need ten yards of the finest antique Chantilly lace.

I'm sorry, we're out of Chantilly lace.

Out? Yes, a mystery buyer bought out the entire stock.

Contact me as soon as it's back in stock.

Tonight, 8 p.m.

Astor Beach Hotel Penthouse Suite.

What do you want now?

You're nervous?

I'm busy!

When you're nervous, your breathing gets heavier.

I'm not nervous.

Listen to yourself.

Your heart is racing.

How did you get in?

I missed you.

What are you doing? This is my office.

I gave you a 600 million gift. I thought you'd come thank me.

You're so heartless.

Thank you.

That's all I get?

A thank you?

Stop, I'm really not in the mood today.

Really?

Your body's so warm, and you say you're not in the mood?

This tie suits you.

Let go of me!

Let go.

Don't forget you're Julian's stepmother.

Stepmother?

It's just a title.

My marriage to Richard is only a deal.

I can give you all the pleasure you want.

Pleasure? Sex with you is just average.

Average? Not as thrilling as a man.

You like thrills?

I'll give you a thrill.

Put me down!

Scarlet, get out here. Open the door.

Why is Tiffany here?

Put me down. If she finds out, we'll be finished.

Why don't we go public with our relationship?

Shut up.

What are you afraid of?

You just like women.

Let go of me!

Open the door, Scarlet! Stop playing dead!

Scarlet? Are you playing dead?

What are you doing in here?

I knocked forever and you didn't open the door.

Are you hiding a man in here?

Tiffany, if you keep talking nonsense, I won't mind trimming your tongue with

these scissors.

Pretty fierce.

Scarlet, what kind of attitude is that?

Your cheap perfume will contaminate my premium fabrics. Get out now.

The competition is about to start.

Have you prepared your entry?

Just get out. I'll be ready. If I didn't need your design sketches, I wouldn't

waste my time on you.

Is this thrilling enough?

Let go!

Don't forget you're Julian's stepmother.

I said so much, and that's the only word she remembered?

Thrilling?

Scarlet?

What's under your desk?

Mr. Astrid.

Miss Davis used to make your hangover tea only she knows the recipe

Julian

you're awake. I made you hangover tea for your headache drink up You don't

belong here get out

Sir, shall I ask Tiffany?

She is Miss Davis's sister.

Maybe she knows how to make it.

No way.

Tiffany's hands are for design sketches.

She can't do such menial kitchen work. That's for that ugly Scarlett.

Scarlett, come back within three minutes and make my hangover tea. I'll

reconsider our relationship.

She blocked me?

Who's this?

Scarlet. How dare you block me?

Julian?

Be back in three minutes to make my hangover tea.

I'll reconsider our marriage.

Are you insane?

I don't make breakfast for animals.

You ugly bitch. Don't push your luck.

It's early.

What the hell is wrong with you?

Why do you sound so weird? What are you doing?

We... Uh, already broke up. I don't have time for you.

Hang up.

I can't wait any longer.

That's none of your business.

Who's there with you? Hello?

Hello?

Hey, my phone.

Find out who Scarlet has been close to recently.

I want to see who the hell dares touch a woman I discarded.

Yes, sir.

Serves you right.

Hung up so fast?

Scared Julian will find out?

What do you want from me?

Just saying hello?

It's thanks to Julian that we can be together?

That night was an accident. Why can't you let it go?

I'm serious about you.

I miss you all the time.

I don't sleep with someone unless I mean it.

I'm committed to you.

I've seen people demanding commitment, but never someone chasing to give it.

Let go of me first.

You're the only one who's seen every part of me.

I belong to you for life.

She just won't let go.

Why?

I think I'm falling for her.

Even if you're serious about me, give me some time.

I just ended an engagement.

How long do you need?

Two years.

Two months, no less.

We both need time to adjust.

So how exactly are we supposed to get used to each other? What are you doing?

Stop it. Let's talk seriously.

From now on, no kissing without my permission.

I don't quite understand, but I respect your decision.

What are you doing? Stop it.

If you run into trouble you can't solve, or if you miss me, press here.

I'll get your location and find you immediately.

I'll solve my own problems. I won't come looking for you.

Time's up. I've got a ton of sketches to finish. I'm leaving.

My, my, the design consultant is so busy.

I miss you.

Um, I was just testing it. Nothing else.

Hmm. I miss you too.

You wish.

Your body says otherwise.

Who needs Scarlet?

Tiffany is young, pretty, talented, and she even cooks for me.

But Scarlet is nothing.

How can anything taste so bad?

Julian!

Julian, are you okay?

I'm fine. I'm fine.

It's all my fault.

I can't even make soup.

Baby, you won't hate me, right?

It's fine.

Your hands are for design. You don't need to do this kitchen stuff.

So, how's the competition prep going?

Um, almost done.

I knew it.

You're a genius designer.

Make sure you humiliate Scarlett at the competition.

Got it?

When is Scarlett going to finish that design?

If I don't steal the sketches soon, I'm done for.

Miss Gray, a couture designer wants to buy our antique shanty lace at a high

price.

The texture of antique lace suits her perfectly.

I have big plans for this lace. But they sounded sincere.

They said it's for the couture design competition.

Then we definitely can't sell.

Every designer in that competition is her rival.

Remember, not one inch of lace leaves this building.

Got it.

What? Not even one inch of lace?

Yes.

The mystery buyer said they're preparing a custom gift for someone they love.

They won't sell even an inch. Who buys up all the antique lace in New York just

because they're in love?

If I find out who it is, I'll make them pay.

I heard the mystery buyer will be at the Luminary Couture Show tonight. Maybe we

can ask them to spare us some.

Me?

Beg?

I heard you're dating someone, and it's a woman.

I also heard that woman is Julian's ex-fiancee, Scarlett.

What? Elor, you're Julian's stepmother.

You poached your own stepson's girl, and she's a woman?

That's right.

That's insane. Does Richard know about this?

Love knows no gender and no labels.

Besides, Richard and I, well, you know that.

VIP One Lounge.

This is it. I must get that antique lace tonight.

What are you doing here?

What are you doing here?

Well, look who it is. The high and mighty Scarlet.

Julian dumped you on us the other day. What, you crashed this show to find

yourself a rich man? Shut your filthy mouth. Let go.

Still playing hard to get?

Julian doesn't want you anymore.

You're nothing but discarded trash now. But don't worry, I'll take you in.

I'll take good care of you.

Get away from me!

You ungrateful bitch!

Miss Gray?

Please, Miss Gray, let me go. I didn't know who I was dealing with. I'm sorry.

I'll leave right now.

From this day on, you no longer exist in the fashion world.

I was wrong, Miss Gray! Please forgive me!

Thank you, but I have somewhere to be. I have to go.

Drive. Go home.

What are you doing? Let me out.

Did that piece of trash scare you?

No. I can handle it myself.

I don't need your help. Just unlock the door and let me go.

If you weren't scared, then why are you avoiding me?

You're Julian's stepmother. We can't do this. I told you, my marriage to Richard

is just a deal.

If this gets out, didn't we agree to two months?

Why are you running?

You run away as soon as you see me? That's your idea of adjusting?

You're insane.

Someone could walk by at any second.

Got it.

The show's over. I'm heading back now.

That silhouette.

Is that her?

That figure looks so familiar.

Could it be... Scarlet?

That scared?

Did you and him ever do this before?

If we get caught, we'll both be finished.

Is that a threat?

Please.

Mother? She's... Since when is my personal life any of your business?

I'm sorry, Mother. I was just... Doesn't Mother have touch aversion?

Who is that woman in her arms?

Keep your curiosity to yourself.

I'll go now.

Thank God.

We dodged that. Did I say you could leave?

Is she insane?

What is she doing?

Mother, is there something else?

Get in. What?

Get in.

Yes, Mother.

To the office.

Are you insane?

Why did you let him get in? Make him get out!

Why so shy?

As a newly signed model for the group, Julian might be very interested in

meeting you too.

A new model?

But from outside, her figure.

I could have sworn it was Scarlet.

He recognized me?

And Mother, don't you have touch aversion?

How can you be so intimate with a model?

Since when is my personal life any of your business?

Sorry, I meant... What you meant doesn't matter.

Come here.

Mother, what's this model's name?

Her name is... Kiss me.

It's confidential for now. Keep your eyes on the road. Crazy.

Mother, we're here.

It's Julian. Let go of me.

Mother, I opened the car door for you, but you weren't there. Where did you go?

Just tell me what you need.

Mother, I wanted to brief you. The competition budget is ready. Also, for

next week's competition, I want to guarantee Tiffany first place.

Please, stop.

You want Astro Group to cheat in front of the world's top designers?

No. Tiffany is about to be my fiancé. If she wins, it's good for Astro Group,

too. Astro Group does not allow cheating. Anyone who cheats will be

permanently banned from this industry.

She does have a sense of justice.

You're still wearing the mark from your engagement ring.

I heard you used to be madly in love with Julian.

Yes, I was grateful to him.

Before he showed his true colors.

Wake up.

Hey, kid, don't fall asleep.

The smoke blinded me.

I never saw that person's face.

When I woke up, the one by my side was Julian.

You're awake?

I'm Julian Astor.

I nearly burned to death in the old warehouse at the Davis estate.

It still terrifies me.

The Davis estate?

I think I saved a little girl there, too, when I was young.

But that's all in the past now.

Sometimes you just have to accept that the person you loved turned out to be

rotten.

I knew that bitch Scarlett finished her designs heirs ago. Last time, her

discarded sketches won me first place.

This time, this is her entry.

Trash belongs in the trash.

You want to win this competition?

Dream on!

The entry is destroyed and the sketches are stolen. I'm checking the security

cameras right now.

No need.

If they dare do this, they've already deleted the footage.

Then what do we do?

This is your first public appearance after the breakup. All of New York is

waiting to laugh at you. Is that so?

Miss Davis, Miss Gray ordered us to guard this with our lives. Please take a

look. Guard with your lives?

Miss Davis, we'll leave you now.

Oh my God, this is the real entry.

Scarlett, what exactly is your relationship with Mrs. Gray? She sent

top security to protect your work?

Our relationship is the kind that can't be seen in public.

Huh?

Kidding. You scared me.

Whatever your relationship is, the dress is safe, and that's what matters. Want

me to do your scar makeup again tomorrow?

No need. If someone wants to humiliate me, I won't give her the satisfaction.

Besides, a woman always gets prettier after breaking off an engagement, right?

Mr. Astor, congratulations on getting rid of that ugly woman. You've got a

real beauty now.

Tiffany and I are finalizing the wedding date soon.

You're all invited.

Congratulations. Mr. Astor, I heard your ex-fiance is entering the competition

today. Where is she?

She's too scared to show up. Probably at home crying her eyes out. Don't say

that. My sister would be sad if she heard you.

An ugly woman?

Who cares?

Miss Scarlet Davis has arrived.

Scarlet?

What is she doing here?

She's stunning.

She owns the room.

And you are... Scarlet. What happened to her scar?

How did she change so much? Mr. Astor, you really broke it off with her? Of

course. Even if she's...

Even if she's pretty now, I'm not interested.

Good call on the breakup.

As your bro, I'll take good care of her for you.

Hey.

Miss Davis, how about a drink?

No thanks.

You want the spotlight?

I'll make you the laughing stock instead.

Miss Gray actually caught her? Doesn't she have touch aversion?

Why would she willingly hold Scarlet?

Sorry for getting so close.

It's fine, Miss Davis.

We've been much closer than this.

Eleanor, faster.

Let me hear you.

Tonight you're mine.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Scarlet, I know you don't like me, but I was just walking by. Why did you trip

me? If you need proof, I'll pull the footage and show every big name in

fashion exactly what you did.

Scarlet, I know you can't forget me and you're jealous of Tiffany, but that

doesn't mean you can target her.

I bet she just wanted to humiliate her sister in public.

Pretty face, ugly heart.

Everyone said Scarlet was ugly.

Turns out she's ugly on the inside.

What, is everyone here suddenly blind?

Why is Mother defending Scarlet?

Aster Group security has no blind spots.

Put the footage on the big screen.

Then everyone can see who stepped on whom.

Scarlet, I know you're angry that I took your fiancé away.

Honey, I can take it.

Don't upset yourself over me.

You're too kind. That's why she always bullies you.

Scarlet, let's see how long you can keep this up.

Tiffany is the clear favorite to win this competition.

She shouldn't have to put up with you. The footage! Put it on the big screen,

now! Not the footage.

Her? The favorite to win?

Of course.

Besides that mysterious, legendary designer, Rouge, no one in New York has

more talent than Tiffany.

Is that so?

What a coincidence.

I am Rouge.

What? The mysterious Rouge who has never shown her face, is she? How could she

possibly be Rouge?

You're Rouge?

If you're Rouge, then everyone here should bow down to you.

Scarlet, I know you're desperate to prove yourself, but pretending to be

Rouge will get you banned from the fashion world forever.

Since you're so confident, how about a bet?

Bet on what?

If my work loses to yours, I'll quit design forever.

But if I win...

Then you're out of the Davis family.

Fine. It's a deal. I shredded your real entry. You don't even have an entry now.

How could you possibly beat me? Ladies and gentlemen, the first round of the

Emerging Designers competition officially begins.

Designers, please prepare to enter.

Tiffany seems prepared.

Do you need my help?

She's prepared, but I'm better.

Not afraid to lose?

I've never lost.

Miss Gray, what are you smiling at?

I'm watching a proud and charming Persian cat.

A cat?

There's no cat here.

Did you hear?

The winner gets a multi-million dollar investment to launch an independent

label from Astra Group.

Not just that.

They'll also become creative director of Astro's next couture collection.

It's the best springboard to the top of the fashion world.

Rebuilding the brand is what I must do.

Once I win, you bloodsuckers can get the hell out of the Davis family.

The first round is fabric identification.

Designers, without touching the fabric, and from three meters away, identify

which piece is genuine, top-grade Vakuna wool.

No touching? The cuna and top alpama look identical under the lights. This is

pure guessing. Three meters away, you can't even see the texture. How is

anyone supposed to tell?

Good thing I bribed the staff to mark mannequin number one.

Scarlet, how could you possibly beat me?

Who would like to go first?

I will.

Miss Tiffany, you may step up to the edge of the three-meter line to observe.

No need.

The real top great Vekula is number one. She can tell from that distance with one

glance. Her eyesight is unreal. We're done. Tiffany is really a genius. We'll

be eliminated in the first round.

She's wrong.

She's wrong.

No way.

Miss Tiffany has won international awards.

How could she be wrong?

Scarlett, what are you trying to say?

The answer will be revealed after all designers have made their choices.

Please make your selections.

A cat sees better than any human. She cannot lose.

Miss Davis, you may step to the line to observe.

No need.

I could see clearly from my seat. From your seat?

That's at least five meters away. How can you see clearly?

Scarlet, you're desperate to win. From five meters, you can't even see the

fabric texture.

A sharp eye is the bare minimum for a designer.

Stop acting.

Picking the right one is what counts.

Tiffany chose number one.

I'll go with number one, too.

Me too, number one. Miss Davis, do you also choose number one?

No. I choose number two.

Number two looks dry and dull, worse than ordinary wool.

How could it be top-grade vicuca?

Number one is glossy and smooth with great drape. Obviously, number one is

the right answer.

Number one's shine is fake. It's alpaca blended with silk and chemically treated

for smoothness.

She's right.

The sheen does look too artificial.

Nonsense. The Kuga has a natural golden lumers. Number two is so dull. How could

it be? Number two is untreated first year fleece. It retains its natural body

and structure.

Only under certain light and movement does it show its true understated

luxury. She can tell from so far? Could she really be Rouge?

Oh my God, she's my idol. How could she be Rouge?

Don't be fooled. She's just a sore loser making things up. Win or lose, just

reveal the answer.

Hurry up and reveal it.

The correct answer is... Ladies and gentlemen, we've just received word from

the organizers.

To keep the suspense, the answer for round one will be combined with round

two scores and revealed at the end.

Lucky you.

You can hang on a little longer.

Your work is already shredded.

Let's see what you send down the runway today.

Now, round two of the Emerging Designer Competition, the Obsession Ready-to-Wear

Showcase, begins now.

Designers, please have your models walk in turn and present your entries.

Next, please welcome Tiffany's Works.

It's over.

The design and cut are perfect.

We have no chance.

Tiffany is really a genius.

The title must be hers.

Stunning.

Exactly. Compared to Tiffany's work, someone here probably can't even produce

a rag. Yet she dared to make that bet.

Tiffany's work is obviously the best. Some people are all talk. Next, please

welcome Scarlet's Creation.

What's going on? She's not coming out. Did she forfeit because she's afraid of

embarrassing herself?

She dared to impersonate Rouge.

She's here to humiliate herself.

Scarlett, where's your model?

Is your work too trashy to show? Just admit defeat.

Lights, music.

Three, two, one.

Oh my God, it's a work of art.

Look at the embroidery on the skirt, so luxurious.

This couldn't have been made in days.

Just the beading and hidden patterns alone require thousands of hours from

topitaries. That seamless antique lace technique and the cut, unbeatable.

Is this what Rouge is truly capable of? This is beyond a competition piece.

This belongs in fashion history.

Impossible, absolutely impossible.

I shredded her work. Where did this wedding dress come from?

What did you say?

Nothing. I just meant she couldn't have the money or time to make this. It must

be cheating. Shut up. This is stunning.

Even if it's cheating, someone who can produce this is no ordinary person.

This isn't my work.

Where's my entry?

How did it get replaced with this?

French antique couture lace, silver thread patterns, this nearly lost

invisible stitching technique.

But this lace wedding dress is absolutely perfect. The lace joinery,

the silhouette, flawless.

This couldn't be done quickly.

This is a masterpiece someone poured their heart and soul into.

Whose work is this? This is not mine.

Mother?

Eleanor.

What is this? This dress. Do you like it? What?

I made it for you.

Eleanor, this dress is beautiful.

But it's not my work. You all heard her. She admitted it's not her work.

Scarlet's real work is a pile of shreds she's done for.

What the hell?

Using someone else's work?

This makes a mockery of the competition.

Throw her out now.

Scarlet, you cheated.

Get out of here.

I... something happened to my entry. An accident?

You can't even produce your own work? You're a fraud!

Scarlet, show everyone your true talent.

Oh my god,

the cut, the structure, this is genius!

Incredible. This black gown is absolutely stunning.

Tiffany? This is my actual entry.

Impossible! Absolutely impossible!

I shredded her work!

Oh no.

I just said that out loud.

Tiffany shredded Scarlet's work?

That's despicable!

No! It wasn't me!

Scarlet forced me! She set me up!

belongs in the trash.

You want to win this competition?

Dream on!

This money's enough to set you up for life.

The first place is mine.

Tiffany not only destroyed someone's work, she bribed a judge.

The so-called genius is just a scheming fraud.

Scarlett isn't even engaged to Julian anymore. Why is his stepmother going

this far to help her? Even using top security, Eleanor is way too protective

of Scarlett. These two are definitely...

Quiet, please.

After the judges' unanimous discussion, the results of round one, fabric

identification, and round two, garment presentation, have been combined.

The winner of this year's Emerging Designer Competition is... Scarlett

Davis.

Tiffany, you are suspected of property damage and commercial bribery. Come with

us now.

Let me go.

Julian, help me!

Scarlet, I get it now.

Tiffany is a complete fraud.

All of Tiffany's past designs were stolen from you. Get out.

You're not welcome here.

Scarlet, please forgive me. I was blind.

Let's get engaged again, okay?

You're the real design genius.

You're the only woman worthy of marrying into the Astor family.

If it weren't for you saving my life in that fire at the old estate, I never

would have put up with you so long.

I... It was my duty.

You saved her?

You just happened to be sitting in the hospital room playing on your phone.

She mistook you for the one who saved her, and you took credit for it.

The one who carried her out of the fire was me.

So, it was you. Even the one thing I thought I owed you for was a lie.

You shameless fraud.

You disgust me. Get away from me.

Mother has touch of conscience.

How could she?

It's Scarlet!

That woman is definitely Scarlet!

Why are you panicking? I already know Tiffany was arrested.

Useless girl.

No, not Tiffany. Father.

It's insane.

Everything's insane.

Mother, Scarlet... Mother doesn't have touch in Belgian. Mother and Scarlet,

they're together.

Shut up!

Eleanor's touch in Belgian is known all over New York. I'm serious, Father. I

swear to God.

Did the shock make you lose your mind?

You're insulting Eleanor, and you're insulting me. I'm not crazy!

I figured it all out. The shadow behind the office glass, the woman in mother's

car, it was scarlet every time.

I saw it with my own eyes just now.

Nonsense!

How could Eleanor be attracted to a woman?

Get out now.

Say one more word of this madness and I'll break your legs.

Father, I swear it's all true. Get out!

Eleanor, you're my wife.

And you're messing around with a woman?

Where do you put my dignity?

Dignity?

Richard, have you forgotten what you are? I am the rightful head of the Astro

family. Head?

You're a worthless parasite living off my handouts. Without my money.

The Astro family would have gone bankrupt long ago.

What right do you have to question me?

Shut up. How dare you humiliate me like this?

Let go of me!

I run the Astro family.

How dare you treat me like this?

My hand!

Richard, listen carefully.

You'd better keep your dirty secrets buried. If I catch you, I'll send you

straight to hell.

Let's go.

Don't waste time on this trash.

Run. Keep running.

Eleanor protected you during the day, but now let's see who comes to save you.

How dare she treat me like that?

I can't touch her, but I can sure as hell touch you.

Richard, you're insane.

I'm Julian's ex-fiance.

You're his father. This is sick. Let go of me.

Bitch,

you dare fight back?

Stop acting so innocent.

You already spread your legs for Eleanor. So what's the difference if you

play with me too?

You're disgusting.

You really think Eleanor loves you?

You're nothing but a joke.

Shut up!

She's a cold, heartless monster.

How could she ever love anyone?

You're nothing but an outlet for her urges.

Once she's bored with you, she'll throw you away.

You think I'd believe your lies?

I don't believe a single word you say.

Don't believe me!

Why are you soaked?

Elinor, why do you always wear gloves?

Well, I've gotten used to it over all these years.

Isn't it because you have touch-advulgid?

You found out.

Yes, before I met you, I always thought I was a monster.

Richard was right.

I'm just her tool.

Scarlet, meeting you was a gift from God.

Still lying.

Okay, I get it.

I'm exhausted today. I'm going back to shower and rest.

All right.

Go get some rest.

To the office.

Miss Gray, Miss Davis asked me to give you this.

She said she was in a hurry to catch a flight.

Eleanor, why do you always wear gloves?

Well, I've gotten used to it over all these years.

No. Quickly.

Find out which flight she's on. We cannot let her leave.

Yes.

Attention.

Passengers on the flight to Paris.

Your flight will depart shortly.

Scarlet, don't go. I truly love you.

My note was clear.

Treatment over. We're even.

Why are you here?

I don't want us to be even.

Scarlet, don't go.

Let me explain.

Explain what? That Richard was right?

That I'm just a tool for your treatment?

Once your touch aversion is cured, you'll throw me away like a used rag?

Go away!

At first, it was true that my body didn't reject you.

So you admit it.

But that was only the beginning!

My body can't live without you.

But what I truly fell in love with is your unyielding soul, your dazzling

talent.

Scarlet, I can give up everything except you. Please don't go.

Was this the life you've been living?

I made it for you.

He cared about what I'd been through, gave me a pendant to keep me safe, and

even made my wedding dress by hand.

If it were just for treatment, she wouldn't go this far.

She truly loves me.

Miss Gray, it's me, Anna. Anna, are you safe right now? I'm safe for the moment.

I did it. I got the evidence.

Please help me.

Help those girls. I'm so tired of living like a rat in the sewer all these years.

You've been very brave.

Upload the files to my encrypted server. I'll handle the rest.

Thank you.

Thank you so much, Miss Gray.

Miss Gray, the encrypted server received a data packet. It's been decrypted.

Scream louder.

The louder you yell, the more excited I get. No one's coming to save you.

Richard is a rapist? This is why I've been secretly funding the victims and

staying in the Astra family to gather evidence all these years.

Send these files to every major global media outlet and the NYPD.

Yes.

We interrupt this program with breaking news. Major global media outlets have

just simultaneously received a classified document.

Richard Astor, head of the Astor family, is accused of raping and assaulting

multiple underage girls over the past decade. Police have launched an

investigation.

No. Impossible.

How did this get out?

Go to hell!

Trash! Rapist! Mr. Astor, what do you have to say about the accusations of

sexually assaulting underage girls?

I hereby announce that Richard Astor has been permanently expelled on both the

Astor family and the company.

Because of the fallout from his crimes, the Astor business units under his

control have lost their funding and will file for bankruptcy today.

We will fully cooperate with the police investigation and provide compensation

and legal aid to the victims.

Look, isn't that Richard's son, Julian? That's him. His father is a sick rapist.

The Astor family will be finished this time.

Disgusting. Stay away from him.

Go. Tonight the whole world belongs to you.

Miss Davis, the show was a huge success.

What does this moment mean to you?

Darkness can never deem true light.

Mom, your brand is finally back where it belongs.

Food. Finally, there's food.

Give it back.

Please. I haven't eaten for seven days.

A rapist's son doesn't deserve to eat. You're lower than a sewer rat.

Still think you're a rich heir?

You're only fit to be a crippled beggar.

Miss Davis, tonight's show was incredible.

It was a miracle.

I didn't work this miracle alone.

Tonight you reclaimed everything that's yours.

But there's one more thing I want to give you now.

I heard you preyed on underage girls there, you sick old bastard.

Stop. I'm Richard Astor. I have money. I'll give each of you.

Screw you.

I hate perverts like you who hurt kids.

You like playing sick games?

Today I'll let you have some real fun.

No. I'm sorry.

Please don't. Help.

Lick this bowl of shit clean.

Leave one drop and I'll smash every teeth out of your mouth.

Scarlet, you are the only light in my life, the reason I stay strong.

Will you marry me and let me love and protect you for the rest of my life?

Let me go. I'm the head of the Astra family. I'll pay you anything you want.

Please, spare me.

The Astra family? You're a prisoner now.

Lower than dirt.

Eat it.

Now. I'll do it!

So bossy.

Blindfold or not, you're all I see.

Scarlett, I love you. I love you too.

Forever.