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The doctor said you needed more rest.

I suggest that you don't go to the office
for now.

Also, I know some TCM practitioners.
They're good.

They can give you tonic for pregnancy.

Marco, I don't need any suggestions now.

I know you're still mad with Joe
but the baby...

Before I got married, I did seek
your advice,

but you didn't say a thing.

No use saying anything now.

What I need most is time and space.

And, I hope you can keep this a secret.

I don't want anyone to know
about the baby.

Thank you.

Sammie, did you go see Yiu-cho?
How is he?

He's fine. He eats and sleeps well.

A bit tanned, but looking healthier.

Chelsea has been working with her mentor
on an appeal for Joe.

He should be able to get out soon.

Hope the Buddha will bless us.

It's been hard for you, Sammie.

You've had to look after the company
for Yiu-cho.

How are things in the office?
Can you manage?

I'm OK.

With Marco's help, everything's smooth.

Honey, you must do your best
to help Sammie

not just with financial, but also with
development strategies,

you have lots of ideas, right?

Sis Sammie, I'll come to you tomorrow.

See how I can help.

Honey, don't worry about gossips.

Your kid brother is in trouble.

You must take the initiative to help.

You have been with The Masons for
so many years.

No one knows the details better than you.

Sis Sammie, I'll come over tomorrow to
see what burdens I can shoulder for you.

That's right. The family should help
each other out.

Sammie, if ever you have any questions,
do come talk to me.

Sure, Father. Thank you
all for your thoughts.

We should.

Let's eat.

Sammie, I know you're confused right now.

But I have three questions for you.

Did Joe admit he has been providing for
this woman outside?

Yes.

He said before he met me, he was
already with her.

He wanted to break up,
but that woman said "No".

OK. Second: Did he promise when he's
going to part with that woman?

No.

He is in jail now. There's nothing
he can do.

Third: Has he asked you himself
what your future will be like?

No, but I told him...

Isn't that clear to you?

The man made a mistake.

Yet he didn't try to make up.
Just dragging his feet.

How can you stay with him?

What do you think I should do?

Besides a divorce, there's no other way.

You think it through.

As your good sister, no matter what,
I will support your decision.

Sweetie, Ma Yiu-cho
really proposed to you?

Is that true?

Yes. It's true.

Then you will become the second
daughter-in-law of the Ma family.

That means we will be in the upper class.

Please, look into the mirror.

Which part of you looks like the
upper class?

You!

I married you so I got to this state.

What's most important for a woman
is to find a good husband.

He's the second son of the Ma's.

Such a nice guy, so eligible.

Have you said "Yes"?

No. Let me think about it.

About what? I would have said "yes"
right away.

Don't listen to your mom.

Think carefully before getting married.

People say, as a man needs the right job,
a woman needs the right husband.

Think carefully about it.

Don't listen to him...

As a man needs the right job,
a woman needs the right husband.

They are here...

Joe, where did you propose to Sammie?

Do say something...

Planning on a wedding of a century?

(The Masons)

The legal documents about the pier-top rede
velopment project...

I've sent those to Town Planning
pending their approval.

OK. There's a good chance this project
will be confirmed.

Good. It's such a big project.

Sure we need cooperation of
various departments.

Shouldn't we devise an operation system?

Got some suggestions, Thomas?

This project relies on the hotel driving
development of the commercial complex.

Our hotel business has always been
handled by my department.

So I think it's more appropriate for my
department to lead the project.

That could be in the later stage.

But we don't even have a pillar laid
for the hotel.

It's all about construction work
in the beginning.

That's my area of experience.

So it's more suitable for my side to
take the lead.

In a new era, it's all about concepts.

Without a good concept, how can the
hotel and commercial complex be started?

During the redevelopment, the pier
has to keep running.

The pier has always been my duty.

It would be more efficient for our side to
integrate construction with pier operations.

What about, Sis Sammie, your comments?

Sorry...

Who's taking charge of the
redevelopment project?

That's what we're asking you.

On this...

Marco, how much time do we have left?

After Town Planning makes the announcement,

the media will seek input from us.

We'll need time for preparation.

It should take about a month.

So we still have time.

While working on the concept,

let's come up with the operation system.

Don't jump into a decision.

Don't know what she wants.

Why take so long to decide who's to
lead the redevelopment project?

It's just a decision. Why drag on?

I'm worried she's not buying time.

No? What then?

Think about it. For a woman to join
a beauty pageant

and try every means to marry into
a rich family,

she can't be not calculating.

I'm just worried she's not dragging.

She wants to play head.

But she's already the CEO.

This CEO position serves no more
than valet parking.

But if she heads the whole project,
things will be different.

She'll have solid authority.

If she achieves something, she can
win merits with the directors.

She doesn't seem so calculating.

You can do face-reading?

You can do face-reading?

I can't read the face, but someone
as a whole.

Leave the face-reading bit to
fortune-tellers.

Just be cautious.

OK.

Marco, I don't feel well.

I want a week's leave.

Please watch over the company for me.

I will get the secretary to issue a formal
notice to all departments.

OK. Have an early rest.

Let's eat.

Let's eat.

So lost in thoughts? Eat first.

Oh, dig in.

I was having tea with Auntie Macy.

She said Auntie Susan and Uncle Paul
are having a divorce.

At this age?

Right. Auntie Susan found out
Uncle Paul has a mistress.

I've long found this Uncle Paul
not reliable.

That's why, a woman's worst is getting
the wrong husband.

(Half a year ago)

Still here? Want to work OT?

No. Got something to finish.

And you? Going out with Joe?

Yes. We're going to a concert.

We'll meet here first.

I must tell Joe he has such
a loyal employee.

You should get a raise.

You make it sound like you're
the boss' wife?

Why say that?

Hey, let me ask you a question.

You've known Joe for all these years.

You grew up together.
You should know him.

I am your friend. Any tips for me?

I can only say an eligible man like Joe
is everyone's desire.

That I know.

Here you are.

We can go.

OK.

Take your time. Bye.

Proposal? You just met each other.
Have you thought carefully about it?

I did hesitate for a moment.

But after I figured out three things,

I made a decision.

I'll ask you. First, when you fall in love
with a girl at first sight

but didn't become a pair with her,
would you regret it?

Yes.

Second, Daddy keeps thinking I'm not steady.

Too many girls around me.

If I get married sooner,

will he put more trust... and have
more confidence in me?

I think so.

OK. Third, my best brother

and the woman I like most
aren't just friends

but good friends.

Isn't that a perfect match?

What about Mandy?

With Mandy... I'll find a solution.

So long as you'll back me up,
I'll be OK.

If I had told you about Mandy before
you accepted Joe's proposal,

would you have broken up with him?

I think not.

You will keep fighting.

But then... you would have noticed me.

Mr Ma... kidnapped Mr Ma...

Now there's only one thing to do.

You said Sammie went back to her
parents' place.

Why didn't she mention it?

Chloe, you're closest with Sammie.

Do you know what happened?

I...

Just say it if you know.

It's not so appropriate to say it in
front of so many people.

Good things can be known.

Bad things will be known sooner or later.

We're family. Why can't you be frank?

It's all my fault. I was too nosy.

Brother Yiu-cho has lots of girlfriends
and everyone knows.

Just take it as for fun.
Why keep a mistress?

Don't listen to such nonsense by
the entertainment reporters.

What proof have they?

The paparazzi took intimate pictures of
Joe and the woman.

They're going to expose it.

So I found ways to buy those pictures

in case news would spread.

Then I just reminded Sammie so that...

No wonder these few days, she seemed
so absent-minded in the office.

So it's because of this.

Sis Sammie is back with her parents.

She must be mad at Bro Yiu-cho.

Honey, did she say if she's coming back?

I don't know.

Father, was I doing the wrong thing?

It's not your fault.

It's all just Yiu-cho.

I'm not eating. You take your time.

What's with Yiu-cho? I told him to take
care of his flings before he got married

He just wouldn't listen.

If word about this mistress thing got out,
it could affect his appeal.

What shall we do?

Sammie is our new CEO. Even the
company will be affected.

Chiu-chi, there's something important

I want you to do it right away.

I'm lucky my husband doesn't like
fooling around. He just likes antiques.

That Yan Sum uses her beauty as a tool.

She's not satisfied with this sudden wealth

Don't know what she did too to get
the CEO's seat.

Here's her retribution.

I'll see how cocky she can get again.

I thought women always side with women.

I'll just help the Mas.

Yan Sum is so tough as a woman.

Sure she's divorcing Yiu-cho.

What good does it do the Ma family?

It's our good luck without the bane.

If they get a divorce
the CEO's seat will be left vacant

and that's good for you.
Don't you see?

You're the smartest this time.

I'm off to work. Can't talk now.

Brother Thomas can't be so careless.

How could he let you a pregnant woman
drive to work?

Thomas is going back to the office.

I am meeting a client in Causeway Bay.

It's not on the way.

You're dressed too, Sis Choi-mei.

Going out?

Where are you going? Let me drop you.

Sure. I have a facial appointment
in Causeway Bay.

Let's go.

By the way, it was lucky I
knew those reporters

so I could buy the pictures.

But that got Father so mad.

Next time I should stay out of such things.

Right, Chloe, are you sure the paparazzi

really isn't hiding some pictures of
Yiu-cho and that woman?

If those got leaked out, it should
be serious.

Shouldn't be like that.

He took my money, so he should
adhere to work ethics.

Look. It's this one.

I've known him for a while.

He should be trustworthy.

Good if so. Because it's serious.

Oh, Sis Choi-mei, I forgot a file.

Let me fetch it first.

Be right back.
OK.

Well? Did that woman fall into the trap?

She just called me. She paid a fortune
for news about Ma Yiu-cho and Mandy.

And she said she'd pay me $50,000

so that I wouldn't let you know.

I told you.

The scorpion stings by nature.

How would she let this chance slip?

But you're not like that by nature.

Sure you're going to do this to your
best friend?

Once Sammie leaves the Ma family,
she won't be my obstacle.

If we can make her divorce Joe,

it's kind of a good thing to her.

The world is big out there.
She can go anywhere.

But me... I only have this path.

(Eight years ago)

Cindy, I was wondering...

The second son of the family, Joe Ma...

does he often attend our company events?

No. You're in luck.

I've been with The Masons for so long,

I've only seen him a couple of times
in the major annual events.

You look so sharp today. Here to cut
the ribbons?

No. I...

Good. It will be messy after the event.

While you have time,

move these boxes to the car
in the parking lot.

Me, alone?

What? Just go a few more rounds.
Hurry up.

What are you looking at? Hurry up.

The boss is here. Get out of the way.

Hurry now.

Cindy, where is Joe Ma?

Gone. He left a while ago.

You are in PR, not an escort.

Don't embarrass our department.

Think by wearing full makeup and
swinging about in front of the boss,

you could be picked and
become queen?

Daddy told me to come.

He knows I have a woman outside?

What else does he know?

What else should he know?

Daddy wants me to take care
of this thing.

It's OK. I'll find a way to resolve this.

Sammie sent a memo. She's taking
a week's leave.

She has gone home to her parents.

On who is to lead the pier-top
development project,

Brother Yiu-chung and Thomas are
already having a quarrel.

We need Sammie to oversee things.

I understand. I'll work this out ASAP.

Brother Joe, Daddy does sound displeased.

If Daddy does ask you, just tell
him directly.

I don't want it hard for you.

My mentor and I are working on your appeal,

checking if there're any procedural errors

so that we can overturn the ruling.

Don't worry. I'll do my best.

I have to go back to the office.
See you next time.

Chiu-chi...

Thank you for all your help.

Don't be silly. We are brother and sister.

I wanted to become a lawyer

just so that I could help the family
one day.

I am very confident in you.

I am full. You enjoy.

You eat so little?

I don't have the appetite.

Sum, you're home for two days already.

Would the in-laws be upset about it?

I've applied for a week's leave.

There's Marco and Brother Yiu-chung

and Yiu-tong looking after the company.

It will be fine.

Did something happen at the Mas?

If so, do tell us about it.

Dad, it's OK. They all treat me well.

I know. It must be that mean sister-in-law
bullying you while Yiu-cho is away.

Mom, I said it's fine. Don't worry.

Hello, Chloe? What is it?

This afternoon?

I am sorry, Sammie.

That day Father found out you're back
at your parents' place

and you'd taken sick leave

so he kept asking. I had no choice
but to tell him about Joe's case.

That's OK. There are no secrets at
the Mas.

People would know sooner or later.

I suddenly went home and didn't tell you.

That got you confused.
I should say "I'm sorry".

Don't say that. We are good friends.

Stop saying we're sorry.

So, what are your plans next?

No idea yet.

Oh, no! It's serious!

Miss So Fei, could you lower your voice!

Look, everybody's looking!

It's not me. You two are catching attention.

Didn't you read the entertainment page?

They say your husband has an affair
with a starlet.

(Rich son Ma Yiu-cho having a fling
behind his wife's back)

She's here...

Miss Mandy...

Miss Mandy... How are you related
with Joe Ma?

When did you become a pair?

Was it before or after he got married?

Sorry, on this, I have no comments.

(Rich son Ma Yiu-cho hiding a mistress
behind his wife's back...)

From a rich family, Ma Yiu-cho was always
after the female stars.

Perhaps having had too much to eat,
he got tired,

so he got married and is taking a break
in prison too.

It's amazing he's so loving, keeping a
mistress waiting for him to come out.

I told you to take care of this
as soon as possible.

Now it's all exposed.
Yet you haven't done a thing.

It's not that, Daddy.

I did ask him about Mandy, but he kept
saying he'd handle it himself.

He's in jail, so how?

You'd listen to him and not me?

Daddy, Chloe just called.

She picked up news

Mandy is holding a press conference

to tell the public about him and
Brother Yiu-cho.

Daddy, shall we apply for an injunction
so she can't say anything in public?

If we won't let her talk, we'd appear
to be in the wrong.

This woman isn't simple at all.

She's here...

My relationship with Mr Ma Yiu-cho
is based on feelings.

It's nothing like what is said, about money.

We've kept this relationship for years.

We've already had a fruit of love,
our daughter, Jojo.

Daddy, Daddy...

Look, does this child resemble Yiu-cho?

She does...

Jojo is of school age.

I hope she can be like any other kid

having a childhood with no worries.

It's so annoying watching that.

Friends of the media,

I hope you will stop following and
sneak shooting us.

The child is innocent.

Switch it off.

Father, shall we at PR issue a statement
to deny involvement?

Pa, shall we apply for an injunction?

Worst thing is, Yiu-cho is not around.

He can't fight back.

Don't do anything for now.

And don't make any response.

Entertainment news will live no
more than a week.

This woman is just after the money.

It's easy to take care of her.

The biggest issue is...

We can make that woman leave

but we can't let the child go.

That girl is Yiu-cho's daughter after all.

She's a Ma.

We can't let her follow a woman
like that outside.

Mother, you want to take her home?

So long as they are Ma's children,
I treat them as equal.

Chiu-dai, Loi-dai, I dote on them too.

You should know, Choi-mei.

Auntie Sammie got so mad she went
back to her parents' place.

Now this thing got blown up like that,

is she going to divorce Uncle Joe?

You didn't know how worried I was.

After she saw that witch at the
press conference,

she went back into her room without a word.

She hasn't been out since then.

No wonder she didn't reply to
my messages all day.

Her husband has a mistress and
a child too.

Such a huge blow.

I couldn't accept it either.

I've never seen her like that.

Right... I'm worried she'd do
something silly.

Auntie, don't worry.
I'll check on her.

OK.

Sammie... It's me.

Lok-yee and I are here to see you.

Open the door.

Sammie, we are here.

Answer us.

Let us know if you're OK.

I am fine. Let me have some peace myself.

Sammie, don't be so sad.

This guy was purposely lying to you.

Why feel so hurt for him?

Sammie, listen...

Joe has a daughter 3 years old already.

That means he was a daddy before
he wooed you.

He meant to keep two wives.

Cheap guys like that... you should just
dump him.

Sammie, you are young and so eligible.

Even if you leave the Mas,

you can go after your own happiness.

Why torture yourself for this liar?

Hello?

When Sammie visited last time,

she already said she wanted a divorce.

I thought she was being rash.

Now she wants me to talk to you.

What are your thoughts?

I won't agree.

You should know, even if you say "no",

she can apply for separation herself.

I know.

No matter what, just get her to see me.

She told me to come so she doesn't
want to see you.

I understand. But think about it.

Who doesn't want that position as
a Ma's daughter-in-law?

She'd be so decisive all because
she loves me.

That's why she's so hurt

and she wants a divorce as escape.

If she still loves me, there's a way
to salvage things.

You keep saying she loves you.

Do you really love her?

I do.

Of all these women I've had,

I only love her.

I told you that before I got married.

I think since Sammie is so mad,
there's nothing you can do now.

But one thing I can tell you
that may be of help.

Uncle Sai-wang. This is Jin-hung.

Joe told me to tell you
something important.

Mom.

Sweetie...

Have you cooked?

Yes.

Go steam the fish.

Don't let my daughter starve.

Right away.

Go...

Dinner will be ready soon.

I'll sit and wait.

Eat more if you're hungry.

Have some soup.

Sum, have you figured things out already?

Yes.

I will divorce Joe.

What? You'll divorce him?

You were thinking for so long.

That's all you've got?

Not so loud, OK? You'll scare our girl.

My daughter is giving me a scare.

Sum, don't get stubborn.

Yiu-cho is good in every way.

He just made one mistake.

Yes. But it's a huge mistake.

We see so many people at the tea cafe
every day.

What haven't we seen?

That fox stole your husband.

You can live with it?

This is not about just a quarrel.

Sum, get a divorce if you want.

You'll have my support.
Don't let yourself be wronged.

That tea cafe is nothing.

Even if we lose it after the divorce,

we can always rent a
smaller shop. Right?

Get the door.

You go.

I'll get it.

Chelsea?

Sammie...

What is it?

Daddy wants to see you.

He's waiting downstairs.

If not for so many buildings
packed together,

Hong Kong wouldn't have such
a beautiful night scenery.

All these lights... I just feel that with
every light, there a happy family.

Tolstoy has this saying:

"Happy families are all alike; Every
unhappy family is unhappy in its own way."

I often think, if misfortune does befall
the Mas, what's going to happen?

Perhaps it's me who brought misfortune
to the Mas.

Of course not.

If you leave, it will be the
family's misfortune.

To lose an intelligent and virtuous
daughter-in-law - that's misfortune.

Yiu-cho to lose someone who can
assist him - that's misfortune.

For the Mas' first grandchild to grow up
in a single parent's family,

it will be worst of the biggest misfortune.

Father, you know already?

I am sorry. I really can't forgive Joe.

Before I came,

I tried to work out various reasons.

How am I to convince you?

I even thought about,

if you got a divorce right away,
it'd affect Joe's appeal.

Or, if you'd stay as CEO,

The Masons would be more stable.

Yiu-chung and Yiu-tong wouldn't fight
so much.

But these would all be based on
my selfishness.

Then I thought...

Could it be you wanted something?

But then, no. You wouldn't even tell
us you're having a baby.

If you're really after something,

you should be like that woman

threatening Yiu-cho with the baby.

Then I finally realised

You young people...

Ever heard of the story about half
a glass of water?

There's half a glass of water in the desert.

The pessimist would say:

There's just half a glass left!

But the optimist would say:

Great! There's still half a glass.

To other people, Yiu-cho had
a woman already

and still he'd go after you and marry you.

That's cheating for love.

But as I can see, these three years,

although that woman kept hanging on,
Yiu-cho was determined to be with you.

He wanted you to be Mrs Ma Yiu-cho.

You can tell how much he loves you.

Even if you do want to break up,

shouldn't you think about whether you
do love each other?

Yiu-cho was keeping it from you.

He's wrong of course.

Now it's up to you whether you'd
forgive him.

Father, thank you for your advice.

I will think carefully about it.

But whether a marriage can be kept,

it's not up to me alone.

I am sorry, Honey.

I am sincere. I hope you can forgive me.

I know I can't guarantee anything
for our future.

But no matter what,

I am going to transfer 2% of my shares
at The Masons to you.

Take it as some kind of security for
you and the baby.

If you want to talk about those who
know you the best in this world,

your Daddy should be one of them.

I believe I should believe what he said.

But if you want me to turn back,
that's on one condition.

Just say it. I'll do anything.

About Mandy and Jojo, let me
handle it all by myself.

Well? How did it go with Joe?

You said you'd keep the secret for me.

Why lie to me?

Sorry. Actually I repeatedly asked Joe,

I was convinced that he's true to you

so I told him you're pregnant.

I hope there'd be a chance for you two.

Those who know Joe best in this world...

Father is one of them.

And you are the second one.

You think he's sincere?

Yes, I think so.

You really want Joe and me
to be back together?

Yes.

Get in the car.

Where to?

Back to the Mas' house.