Tessa shows Ethan a necklace she bought, sparking a flirtatious interaction where Ethan helps her put it on, revealing his growing interest in her despite their initial animosity. He invites her to dinner, further blurring the lines between their complex relationship.Will Tessa accept Ethan's dinner invitation, and what does this mean for their evolving dynamic?

Serena receives a stylish necklace, leading to a mistaken identity when she's confused for Mrs. Shaw, Ethan's personal assistant. The situation escalates when the mix-up reveals Tessa's hidden agenda, causing tension and suspicion about her true intentions.What will Tessa do now that her plan is exposed?

Shane expresses his desire to be with Tessa despite family objections, while Serena supports him in proving their love can coexist with family interests, leading to a moment of bonding over Tessa's presence.Will Shane's determination be enough to sway the Shaw family's rigid traditions?

Tessa reflects on her unexpected living situation with Ethan, her family's business rival, after being left there by her brother due to their bankruptcy. She attempts to clarify her purely financial relationship with Ethan to avoid any misunderstandings, especially after overhearing teasing comments from friends. The tension between them is palpable, with Tessa trying to maintain her facade of innocence while Ethan seems to see right through her.Will Tessa's attempt to keep her relationship with Ethan strictly financial hold, or will Ethan's smirk hint at deeper intentions?

Tessa is caught off guard by Ethan's sudden change in demeanor and appearance, leading to an awkward yet intimate moment where she finds herself physically drawn to him. Ethan, noticing her reaction, playfully invites her to join him for tennis, marking a shift in their dynamic.Will Tessa accept Ethan's invitation, and what does this sudden closeness mean for their complicated relationship?

Tessa reaches her limit and confronts Ethan about his true feelings, questioning their relationship before abruptly leaving.Will Ethan finally admit his feelings for Tessa or let her walk away?

Tessa seeks comfort from Yale after remembering her family's villa is going up for auction, revealing she has earned two million herself, raising suspicions about the source of her income.How did Tessa earn two million, and will she succeed in buying back her family's villa?

Tessa expresses her concerns about her future love life to Yale, speculating if she might end up with someone like Ethan, which horrifies Yale. She later shows her distrust in older men by sharing a disappointing experience with her current boyfriend.Will Tessa's growing distrust in men lead her to make a drastic decision about her relationship with Ethan?

Tessa discovers her friend's secret crush on a suggestive livestreamer named Fish, revealing a playful side amidst the stress of their daily lives.Will Tessa's friend ever get to see Fish's face?

Tessa finds herself caught between her protective brother Yale and Ethan's rival Felix, leading to tensions and a revelation about the Quinn family's financial struggles.Will Tessa be able to navigate the brewing conflict between her brother and Ethan's enemies?

Tessa faces humiliation as the rival CEO Ethan manipulates the auction of her family's villa, offering a pitiful bid to coerce her into becoming his girlfriend, while her brother Yale stands by helplessly.Will Tessa succumb to Ethan's demands or find a way to reclaim her family's honor?

Tessa is in a desperate situation as her family's property is being auctioned, and Felix offers a seemingly helpful but suspicious deal. The tension escalates when an anonymous bidder shocks everyone by offering 300 million for the property, far exceeding market value. Ethan's involvement is hinted at, leaving Tessa and others wondering about his true intentions.Will Tessa discover that Ethan is the anonymous buyer, and what will his true motives be?

Tessa, dealing with her family's bankruptcy, reunites with an old friend York, who offers support and invites her to a welcome party, while Ethan observes from a distance, hinting at his unresolved intentions towards her.Will Ethan's watchful presence disrupt Tessa's chance to reconnect with her past and find solace with York?

After her family's bankruptcy, Tessa faces humiliation from her former classmates who mock her downfall by offering charity, highlighting her desperate situation and the depth of her fall from grace.Will Tessa's pride allow her to accept their charity, or will she find another way to survive?

Tessa, once glamorous, is now at her lowest point, accepting donations from her peers who mock her family's bankruptcy, while secretly believing in her brother's potential comeback.Will Tessa's brother truly make a comeback, or is she just holding onto false hope?

Tessa is cornered in the ladies' room by an aggressive suitor who tries to pressure her into marriage by leveraging her family's bankruptcy. When she refuses, he becomes violent, threatening to ruin her. Meanwhile, Ethan learns about Tessa's presence at a party with her childhood sweetheart, prompting him to intervene.Will Ethan arrive in time to save Tessa from her aggressor and her past?

Tessa finds herself in a dire situation when she's trapped in the restroom by an unknown assailant, with no one around to hear her cries for help.Will Tessa manage to escape the clutches of her mysterious attacker?

After being bullied, Tessa's brother steps in to protect her, leading to a heated confrontation with Ethan, who reveals his true intentions and warns against any further threats to Tessa, exposing a deceptive scheme in the process.Will Ethan's warning deter future threats against Tessa, or will the conflict escalate further?

After being abandoned by her family, Tessa finds herself under the unexpected protection of Ethan Shaw, the powerful CEO of Shaw Group, sparking rumors and jealousy among those who once looked down on her.Will Ethan's protection prove to be a sanctuary or a gilded cage for Tessa?

Ethan comforts Tessa after a traumatic event, revealing his regret for not protecting her from Felix's actions and showing a softer side to his usually cold demeanor.Will Ethan's newfound care for Tessa change their complicated relationship?