As It Was Page 259 Episodes

EP 21-High Stakes Hot Springs
Ryan is tasked with organizing a costly team-building trip to a hot springs resort, while also being pressured to handle another high-value project for Ms. Reed, highlighting the tension between his financial needs and his reluctance to continue being exploited.Will Ryan stand up for himself or succumb to the mounting pressures and debts?

EP 22-Power Play at the Office
Ryan attempts to resign from Sophia's company, but she refuses to accept his resignation, asserting her authority as CEO and insisting he remains an employee. The dynamic of their past relationship resurfaces as Ryan contemplates his next move to escape her control.Will Ryan find a way to leave the company, or will Sophia's influence keep him trapped in their complicated past?

EP 23-Driving Lessons and Project Meetings
Ryan and Sophia share a moment during a driving lesson, hinting at deeper feelings, while Sophia prepares Ryan for an important project meeting with tech CEOs, assigning him tasks despite his lack of confidence.Will Ryan successfully navigate the high-stakes meeting and prove himself to Sophia?

EP 24-An Unexpected Business Proposal
At a high-stakes business meeting, Sophia Reed, now a CEO, encounters Ryan Carter, who is working as a waiter. Despite the awkwardness of their past and current statuses, Ryan impresses the executives with his unconventional suggestion to appeal to younger consumers, leading to a potential business breakthrough.Will Ryan's bold move bridge the gap between him and Sophia, or will their past differences create new tensions?

EP 25-A Spicy Reunion
Sophia Reed and Ryan Carter, now a CEO and a waiter respectively, reunite at a business dinner where Sophia promotes Ryan, revealing their shared past and her vendetta against Trinity Tech, the company that took over her father's business.Will Sophia's promotion of Ryan and their united front against Trinity Tech rekindle their past connection?

EP 26-Unlikely Reconnection
Sophia Reed and Ryan Carter, once from opposite ends of the social spectrum, reconnect in a series of playful and revealing exchanges. Sophia, now a CEO, shows her practical and caring side, while Ryan, now a waiter, displays his wit and charm. Their banter hints at a deeper connection, culminating in Sophia teasingly asking Ryan to pick out a sexy swimsuit for her, leaving their relationship hanging in a flirtatious balance.Will Ryan take Sophia's playful challenge and deepen their unexpected connection?

EP 27-The Debt and the Trap
Ryan Carter plans to resign to avoid reliving painful memories with Sophia Reed, but his associate suggests selling her a business deal as revenge for her past actions. Meanwhile, Ryan reconnects with an old classmate who owes him money, offering a part-time job as a way to repay the debt.Will Ryan's revenge plan against Sophia succeed, or will their past connection change the game?

EP 28-A Humble Beginning
Ryan Carter starts his new job as a night shift worker at a convenience store, where he is introduced to his duties by a coworker. Despite his past as a wealthy man, Ryan shows humility and willingness to learn, even when faced with the less glamorous aspects of the job, like cleaning up dog pee. The coworker's sarcastic remark about Ryan becoming a CEO in the future hints at the stark contrast between his past and present life.Will Ryan's encounter with his past at the class reunion change his current situation?

EP 29-Power Struggle at Work
Ryan, now working as a part-time waiter, faces humiliation and unfair treatment from his boss, who belittles him and pays him less than he deserves. Despite his efforts to stand up for himself, he is reminded of his vulnerable position when his boss threatens to expose his past actions to his professor. The episode highlights the power imbalance and Ryan's struggle to maintain his dignity in a demeaning job.Will Ryan find a way to stand up to his boss and reclaim his self-respect?

EP 30-Past Wounds and Present Pride
At a class reunion, Ryan Carter and Sophia Reed's past relationship resurfaces, revealing unresolved tensions and current disparities in their social statuses. Sophia, now a successful CEO, belittles Ryan's current position as a waiter, while Ryan maintains his dignity despite her taunts. The encounter highlights their reversed fortunes and the lingering bitterness from their past breakup.Will Ryan and Sophia's paths continue to clash, or will they find a way to reconcile their past and present differences?

EP 31-Power Shift at the Buffet
Ryan Carter, now a waiter, faces humiliation from Chloe, a former acquaintance who flaunts her newfound power and threatens his job, revealing a stark reversal of their past social standings.Will Ryan lose his job as Chloe claims, or will he find a way to turn the tables?

EP 32-Family Feud Erupts
Ryan faces off with Chloe, a member of the Carter family, in a heated confrontation that reveals deep-seated family tensions and unresolved issues from the past. The argument escalates, with Chloe threatening to cut Ryan off from the family for good. Meanwhile, Ryan's friend Sophia tries to understand the situation, hinting at a complex backstory yet to be fully revealed.Will Ryan's defiance against the Carter family lead to his ultimate downfall, or will he find a way to reclaim his place?

EP 33-Rising to the Top
Ryan's hard work pays off as his project gets approved, leading to a promotion to General Manager of Summit Creek Tech, while Sophia Reed rewards the entire team with bonuses and a day off at the Hot Springs Resort.Will Ryan's new position bring him closer to Sophia or create unexpected challenges?

EP 34-Swimsuit Surprise
Sophia Reed asks Ryan Carter to pick out her swimsuit, sparking confusion and curiosity about her intentions. Meanwhile, Ryan's struggles and past conflicts resurface as Sophia arrives at his residence with her daughter, hinting at unresolved tensions and a possible power play.Will Sophia's unexpected request lead to a rekindled connection or deepen the rift between her and Ryan?

EP 35-Clash of Pasts and Patents
At a tense reunion, Ryan and Sophia's past conflicts resurface as they argue over family inheritance and patents, revealing deep-seated resentment and unresolved issues.Will Ryan's refusal to cooperate with Sophia lead to a bigger confrontation or an unexpected reconciliation?

EP 36-Power Play
Ryan faces off against Mrs. Grant and Lily, who try to manipulate him into giving up his patents in exchange for company equity, but he defiantly refuses, revealing his unwavering principles.Will Ryan's refusal to compromise lead him to an unexpected alliance with Tyler from Grand Horizon?

EP 37-A Heartfelt Encounter
Ryan Carter, now a waiter, visits a school where he encounters a group of unruly children and stands up for a young girl named Livi, revealing his protective and caring side. Later, he meets Sophia Reed, now a CEO, and their conversation hints at their past connection and current struggles.Will Ryan and Sophia's unexpected reunion rekindle their past connection despite their vastly different lives?

EP 38-A Meal for Dad
Ryan offers Sophia extra food from work, revealing her ongoing struggle to support her father, who is criticized by Ryan. Despite the tension, Ryan's kindness shines through as he insists she takes the food for her dad, showing a glimpse of his compassionate side.Will Sophia's father continue to be a burden, or will their relationship take a surprising turn?

EP 39-A Father's Guilt
Ryan struggles with his responsibilities as a father to Livi, showing his guilt for not being able to provide enough, while Livi tries to comfort him with her innocent and loving nature.Will Ryan find a way to overcome his struggles and provide a better life for Livi?

EP 40-A Simple Gesture
In this episode, a seemingly small act of kindness occurs when a man gives an apple to a woman, while another character struggles with accepting unwanted bread, highlighting the stark contrasts in their current lives and hinting at deeper connections.What hidden ties does the apple symbolize between these seemingly disparate lives?