Rose returns to the family, showing clear favoritism towards Julian, which sparks jealousy and tension among the other family members. Meanwhile, Lucy confronts Julian about their past, revealing her calculated move to secure her position in the Smith family, while Julian expresses his unexpected feelings for her.Will Lucy's cold calculation be thawed by Julian's unexpected affection?

Julian confronts Lucy with his unrelenting possessiveness, warning her that this is the last time he'll let her go. Meanwhile, rumors swirl about Julian's engagement to a woman of high status, adding tension to Lucy's already complicated situation.Will Lucy be able to escape Julian's control before his new relationship changes everything?

Lucy discovers Owen Chang's involvement with Ethan Hughes, hinting at Julian's fear of the child situation being exposed. Meanwhile, Julian rejects Rose's advances, complicating their relationship dynamics.Will Julian's rejection push Rose to reveal more secrets?

Lucy notices Julian moving out and questions his sudden obedience, leading to a revelation about the deep-seated grudge Mabel Smith holds against Julian due to a tragic miscarriage years ago, believed to be caused by Julian's mischief.Will the truth about the red beans incident finally come to light?

Rose White is introduced as Julian's future wife and joins the company as his personal secretary, creating tension with Lucy, who is still dealing with Adrian's health issues and the complexities of their relationships.Will Lucy be able to navigate the new dynamics with Rose while managing Adrian's deteriorating health?

Lucy Carter and Julian Smith navigate professional and personal tensions as Smith Corp faces a critical approval delay for their resort project, while personal relationships complicate who will represent the company at an important city inspection event.Will Lucy's decision to attend the city inspection event alone lead to a breakthrough for Smith Corp, or will personal conflicts sabotage their chances?

Lucy Carter is sent to a business dinner to secure a crucial resort project, facing inappropriate advances from executives while navigating the power dynamics within the Smith Group.Will Lucy Carter manage to secure the resort project and assert her position in the company, or will the executives' advances and the internal power struggle derail her plans?

Lucy Carter finds herself in a dangerous situation when a group of men try to take advantage of her vulnerability as a widow. Julian Smith arrives just in time to rescue her, revealing a hidden plan where Lucy had evidence recorded against her assailants. The confrontation exposes Julian's surprise and possible misjudgment of Lucy's intelligence.Will Julian's unexpected intervention lead to a deeper connection between him and Lucy, or will it further complicate their already tangled relationship?

Lucy Carter's drunken confession of love to Julian Smith leads to the exposure of their clandestine affair, sparking a confrontation with Julian's current girlfriend, Miss White, who now seeks revenge against Lucy.Will Lucy be able to handle the fallout of her affair with Julian now that Miss White is out for vengeance?

Lucy Carter is poised to take over as chairperson of Smith Group, but her triumph is shattered when Rose exposes her secret relationship with Julian Smith, revealing they have a child together.Will Lucy's secret affair cost her the chairmanship and everything she's fought for?

Lucy Carter confronts her accuser, Yara Carter, by throwing back the hypocrisy of her past actions—having an illegitimate child with Adrian—while defending her own decision to conceive with Julian Smith to preserve the family line amidst Adrian's illness.Will Lucy's bold defense change the family's perception of her actions, or will it ignite even more conflict?

Lucy Carter confronts the Smith family with shocking revelations about Adrian's past misdeeds, including the manipulation of his mother and the murder of his unborn sister, while asserting her own position in the family.Will Lucy's revelations change the fate of the Smith family and her own future?

Julian Smith reveals a shocking video to his mother, exposing the truth about his brother's misdeeds. The mother, heartbroken and regretful, apologizes to Julian for her previous misunderstanding. Meanwhile, tensions rise as an outsider is warned against interfering in the Smith family affairs.Will Julian's mother finally stand by his side against the rest of the family?

Lucy confronts Claire Lee about Adrian's embezzlement and gambling, leading to Yara Carter's arrest for illegal casino operations, while Lucy asserts her rightful place in the Smith family.Will Lucy's newfound power within the Smith family bring her the peace she seeks, or will new challenges arise?