Grandpa sitting there silently while everyone argues is the most powerful presence in the room. He clearly sees through the schemes of the aunt and Lucy. The way he calls Ethan and Nina back shows he wants fairness. This dynamic reminds me of the intense family politics in (Dubbed) Oh Nice! I Married the Mad Devil! where the elder holds the real power. Business comes first, but family loyalty is the real test here.
Lucy walking in and immediately insulting Nina is so unnecessary. Just because she is a certified guild member does not mean she can look down on others. Her challenge to make the loser kneel is extreme and shows her true colors. Watching this on the netshort app makes me want to scream at the screen. Nina needs to shut her up with her skills because Lucy is asking for a major reality check.
I love how Ethan immediately defends Nina against his own family. Saying he will clean up the mess if she fails shows true partnership. The aunt calling it an affair is just bitter jealousy. Their bond is the highlight of this episode, similar to the protective relationships in (Dubbed) Oh Nice! I Married the Mad Devil! It is refreshing to see a husband who trusts his wife's talent over his scheming relatives.
Who makes a bet where the loser has to admit they are worthless and live a humble life? Lucy is playing a dangerous game. The pressure on Nina is immense, especially with the whole Tate Group watching. This level of drama is exactly why I binge-watch shows like (Dubbed) Oh Nice! I Married the Mad Devil! on my phone. The scent matching challenge is a brilliant plot device to settle the score.
Nina did not say much at first, but her acceptance of the challenge was so cool. She knows she won the project fair and square. Standing up to Lucy and the aunt takes serious guts. The look on her face when she said sure was iconic. It gives me the same vibes as the female lead in (Dubbed) Oh Nice! I Married the Mad Devil! who never backs down from a fight. She is about to shock everyone.