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A new situation now...

All three candidates have five votes each.

A tie again.

Looks like we have to vote again.

Master Ma.

Cousin-in-law Sai Wang.

How did the voting go?

No results still the whole morning.

All three candidates got the same
number of votes.

We shall have to vote again.

It's OK. There's still one vote in my hand.

I have decided to give this vote
to Yan Sum.

Jin-hung, it's time to think for yourself.

Ever thought about going one level up?

Yes.

That's with Joe playing CEO,
I'll assist him.

But Yiu-cho is...

I think Joe is the best choice for CEO.

From now on, whoever is acting for him,

I will assist him to help keep
The Masons stable.

That's like helping Joe.

Sammie,

it will just be a test for Yiu-cho.

Based on what I've taught him,
he should make it through.

I trust that Yiu-cho will make it.

The first time you interviewed me,

I already found you suitable as
daughter-in-law to the Ma's.

Because you have the eye, and your
own opinions.

Thank you, Father.

When Yiu-cho is not around,

what the company needs most is stability.

Yet we have these big projects to launch.

Who do you think should take the
the CEO seat?

Father, this scenery we have here
is wonderful, right?

Its beauty lies in that we can see far off.

Sometimes if we just look at what's
in front,

we could easily just focus on minor
things and petty gains.

As for who's best for the CEO position,

I guess it's not about how capable he is

but whether this person will be ready
to step down in a few years.

Pa, this CEO seat, how can we...

Sammie has never worked
in The Masons before.

I'm worried she can't handle it.

Right, Daddy. Brother Yiu-chung and I
am more familiar with things.

Directors, I believe I need not tell
you about the history of The Masons.

Back when the clothing industry was
at its down turn,

who was it that insisted on switching
over to real estate,

so we could grow till this day?

The Masons went public

because we wanted to strengthen ourselves
in the face of the new era.

And because of this, every move we make

has come under public scrutiny.

I know, there are those in the Group who
think since they're founding heroes

they deserve the fruits of labour from
these 20-30 years.

Some others believe The Masons is too
old-fashioned and reserved

and that they themselves can lead the
company into new grounds

But I can tell you, the leader of
The Masons hasn't changed.

The Group CEO's duties need not be
to lead The Masons

but to accept public attention

and do one good show after another.

But Pa, ours is a big corporation after all.

If you suddenly land a CEO from the air

who is not experienced in business at all,
would it be...

As for the operations,

we have Jin-hung who has been
assisting Yiu-cho,

while you and Yiu-tong each have
your own merits.

Chiu-chi is going to make more
contributions too.

Whether with our daily operations
or the upcoming major projects,

I believe things will be smooth.

Unless someone's trying be an obstacle.

I find this voting today very meaningful

because your stand and thinking have
been made clear.

I always say, The Masons is a big family.

If there are problems, just be
open and say it.

Now it's all clear.

OK. At this time,

shouldn't we give a round of applause
to congratulate our new CEO?

We only get to meet once every two weeks.

If you keep sulking like that,

we'll both be so upset in the coming
15 days.

I know nothing and was just playing
the puppet.

Would you be angry if you're in my place?

I was doing that because I had no choice.

Only with you as CEO can we secure
my biggest interest.

How did you know Father would give
me his vote?

Daddy has always wanted me to play CEO
because I can understand him best.

We think alike.

But I am not you. I know nothing.

Besides, I don't know how to play CEO.

Don't worry. Daddy gave you his vote

and you will have his full support.

Besides, we have Jin-hung helping you.

If I haven't seen it wrong,

Daddy is going to promote Chiu-chi
to help you.

Just follow my direction

and with daily operations,

you can make a decision yourself.

If there's anything you don't know,
ask Jin-hung.

(RIP Ma Sai-cheong)

Dad, I've finally made a successful
first step.

Jin-hung, your dad has been kidnapped.

They want $100 million.

(10 years ago)

I don't know what to do. Come back now!

Mommy, how is Dad?

How could they not save him?

Master Sai-cheong...

Sam...

Where's the money?

Cops!

Master Sai-cheong, run...

Well? Uncle Chung Sam hasn't woken up?

Did the doctor say when he's going to
wake up?

He's been in a coma for seven days.

The doctor said when the fish raft blew up,

Uncle Chung Sam had a severe
brain concussion.

That's why he's in a coma.

Whether he will come to,
it'll depend on luck.

If he doesn't wake up,

we won't be able to ask
him what happened

and how Uncle Sai-cheong fell into the sea.

Only Uncle Chung Sam was there
to pay the ransom.

Only he was found on the scene.

If he doesn't wake up, what happened
to my dad will stay a mystery.

(Seven years ago)

Jin-hung, why were you in Australia
for so long?

Good you're back. I bumped into
Chiu-chi this morning.

She told me Uncle Chung Sam woke up.

Nurse, where is Chung Sam?

Chung Sam? He was in a coma for three years.

He woke up the other day and his
family took him away immediately.

The doctor tried to make them wait
a couple of days.

What's with you? It's been two years
and you got nothing?

We've asked all those who knew
Chung Sam and his wife.

I've even put up a notice looking
for missing persons.

But no one knows where they are.

It's like they disappeared from
the face of the earth.

(Vietnam, one and a half years ago)

Marco, I've found
Uncle Chung Sam's whereabouts.

He actually moved to Vietnam
a few years ago.

But there's bad news.

They say Uncle Chung Sam has
terminal cancer.

He's in the hospital. Not much time left.

Master Marco...

Uncle Chung Sam, do you remember me?

It's Jin-hung.

Master Marco...

It really is you...

Uncle Chung Sam, I tried so hard to
find you these past few years.

I... I have... failed you.

Uncle Chung Sam, can you tell me
what happened back then?

Why did my father fall into the sea
and disappear?

Mr Ma...

What's that?

Mr Ma kidnapped Mr Ma...

Sam...

Sam...

Mr Ma kidnapped Mr Ma?

Mr Ma kidnapped Mr Ma?

So you arrived too late.

You didn't get to ask Uncle Chung Sam

how Uncle Sai-cheong fell into the sea
and went missing?

I was in such bad luck.

It's like that back then.

When Uncle Chung Sam just woke up,

I was on a business trip in Australia.

I wanted to tell you right away then

but Daddy didn't want to disturb you
at work.

But he left the hospital so quickly and
disappeared just like that.

How did your father get along with
his elder brother?

I only know before your father left,

they often quarreled over the inheritance.

Before Bro Sam left, we had dinner.

He said the big boss at The Masons
gave him a big retirement pay

and asked him to retire early.

It's Uncle Sai-wang again.

"Former CEO of The Masons convicted
of bribery."

"The Masons breaking the rules
appointing former beauty queen as CEO"

Joe is in jail.

Yiu-chung and Yiu-tong can't do anything.

Even The Masons' CEO is not a Ma.

And I am closest to the centre of power.

We can just follow the plans step by step

it won't be long before Ma Sai-wang
tells the world

how he had you killed back then.

(RIP Ma Sai-cheong...)

(The Masons)

Good morning.

Good morning.

According to the site management report
for Phase II of Lung Yuet,

workers have put up banners

demanding the sub-contractor to pay
their wages,

and they are planning to go on strike.

Although it's the sub-contractor dragging
with payment

this construction site belongs to
The Masons.

We shouldn't overlook our responsibility.

OK, I'll meet with the sub-contractor's
man-in-charge for a chat a few days later.

It's OK. I have made an appointment
with the people in charge.

They are coming for a meeting
tomorrow morning.

Brother Yiu-chung, you must join us.

Also, I want to apply for an
additional subsidy

to improve the working environment
of the site.

Sis Sammie, would this set a bad example?

Workers at other sites might follow suit.

Improvement of working environment
is a major trend.

We'll have to do it sooner or later.

That's right. That can help prevent
unnecessary disputes or even lawsuits.

This is absolutely a good thing
for the company.

If there are no further comments,

Brother Yiu-chung, please follow up on this.

OK.

The next item...

About the vacancy for Head of PR.

Earlier on, as our PR Department Head,
Madam Sa, couldn't take the pressure,

she applied for early retirement.

Her position will be left vacant
from next week.

Since there's so little time

and it should take at least 3 months
for a head-hunter to work,

I'd suggest that my wife, Ka Lok-yee
should take up the position as Head of PR.

There's little time,
but regarding the replacement,

shouldn't we give it further thoughts?

My wife fits well.

If someone can communicate and have tacit
understanding with our new CEO,

that should be a good choice.

Uncle Kai-lai, right?

Why not?

Sammie, you've been friends with Chloe
for so many years,

I trust you'll support that.

It's true.

Perhaps I'll add to that.

After Chloe graduated from university,

she once worked in the PR Department
of The Masons.

As we all can see, the financial sector

tends towards entertainment these days.

Chloe was in the entertainment
circle before.

She has both the connections and
the experience.

She should be a good choice.

Good. That's decided then.
The CEO agreed too.

Honey... Why don't you arrange for me
to join The Masons?

But you're pregnant.

Just three months. It will be a while
before I give birth.

Besides, Sammie and I are great friends.

How could she manage without me
in The Masons?

I'll count on you.

Come in.

Thank you.

Eyes tired?

Joe has a new bottle of eye drops
in his right drawer.

It's there. Thank you.

Right... They haven't tidied up the desk.

Shall I get someone to do it for you?

It's OK. Just keep it as it is.

Want me for something?

Good news.

Town Planning is having a meeting next week.

We've been talking about building

on top of the pier a commercial tower
and a hotel, right?

It should be formally approved then.

Really? Joe should be delighted
to hear that.

But this project also involves conflicts
of interest between Yiu-chung and Yiu-tong.

And these construction projects also
concern Sis Choi-mei's parents' house.

About how they should be handled

next time you see Joe,
you may wish to ask him.

True. He knows the whole story.

And this is Chloe's first day at work.

Want to go see her?

Hello, Chloe, it's been a while.

So, Madam Lucy, you're still around?

You probably didn't know.

Back when I first graduated,
I once worked here.

I happened to be under Madam Lucy.

She's Ms Lu, the manager, right?

Madam Lucy taught me a lot of things
back then.

I still remember well.

What do you think, Chloe?

The proposal looks alright?

All these petty problems added up
to be a big problem.

I think you are the problem.

What sort of petty problems?

The idea for the charity auction party
sounds fine.

But look, the colour tone for the venue
is gold.

The invitation card is gold.

Change all that.

I want something more elegant designs.

OK. Any other questions?

Mrs Ma just called.

She asked when we could send her the draft.

Sis Choi-mei? What draft does she want?

The thing is, for the previous charity
auction parties,

Mrs Ma would play host and speak.

You should be host of the charity
auction this year.

This is the first major event by the
Foundation since The Masons went public.

Less should I be the one to host it then.

Sis Choi-mei was always the host.

Besides, to change the host when it's so
meaningful this year

I'm worried...

Why care about her?

She has never liked us.

Besides, she looks down on us as
beauty pageant contestants.

I'm sure you do mind that.

So we're obviously aiming at her.

The Masons is so closely related to
the Ma's Foundation.

You are the new CEO.

It's only right that you play host.

We have a new CEO, so we get a new host.
That's fine.

Give me some time to think about it.

New arrangement?

As we all know, the Ma's Charity Foundation
organises this charity auction every year.

This is its 10th anniversary,
so it will be of a bigger scale.

The PR Department has been managing
the event.

Lok-yee has joined the department, so
she has some new suggestions.

So in line with this bigger plan,

I'm making some changes to the party.

Mother will lead us three daughters in law
to co-host it.

Sammie, this is quite a fresh idea.

That will not only show that
we have lots of talents

but also carry a deeper meaning

and that is..."inheriting
the past, ushering in the future"

Sammie, that's a great suggestion.

I guess no one could be against it.

I agree.

Since you all agree

Sammie, we will follow your idea.

Sure.

Honey...

Help me. I want revenge at
the auction party.

Revenge? For what? It's for charity.

I was always the host of the auction party.

For that set of blue-and-white porcelain
I donated last year

we got the Biggest Donation Award too.

Father and Mother were so happy.

But this year, Yan Sum said

Mother should lead us three daughters
in law to co-host it.

She means to steal my glory.

She may not be aiming at you.

She may just be trying to please Mom.

And you would let her?

Mother already favours Yiu-tong and Lok-yee.

If we let Yan Sum please her like that,

I'm going to lose out!

You must help me. Find me something better.

Antique?

Not a problem. That's my forte.

I will find you something nice. OK?

May we invite to the stage,

host of this charity auction tonight

Chairwoman of the Ma's Charity Foundation

Madam Ma Lau Oi-foon

and the three executive committee members

Mrs Ma Yip Choi-mei, Mrs Ma Yan Sum

Mrs Ma Ka Lok-yee...

Good evening, everyone.

Thank you for joining us for this charity
auction night organised

by the Ma's Charity Foundation.

The Masons Group has always believed

"Great virtue is like water.
Love sees no boundary."

We believe it's our duty to serve society

to help more of those in need.

Thank you.

Coming up... Our charity auction
will now begin.

The first item for charity sale...

donated by Mrs Ma Yip Choi-mei...

a pair of cloisonne vases with the
pattern of dragon flying in the clouds.

The second item on the list,

a pear-shaped pink diamond ring

donated by Mrs Ma Ka Lok-yee

who is playing model herself on stage.

The ring is so brilliant and crystal clear
under the light!

The pear-shaped cut makes the pink
really stand out.

The diamond weighs...
What is this?

...2.58 carats...top colour-grade
Thinks she's doing a show?

Auntie Chloe is so beautiful!

The cut is VG...

So beautiful...

Clarity... VS1.

Up next... Item No.3... a painting titled
"Child playing with kitten"

It is said that it's by a student of
the Lingnan Master Mok Yat-fung's.

Like you know about painting?

You could have bought a fake.

Thank you for your generosity
and contributions.

We have now got the results for
The Biggest Donation Award.

May we invite our officiating guest

Honorary director of The Masons,
Madam Ma Lau Oi-foon...

to the stage and give us the results...

The Biggest Donation Award goes to

Mrs Ma Yan-sum...

"Child playing with kitten"

The amount donated - $2.88 million.

Thank you, Mother.

I got this award and I want to thank
the generous donor

who offered a high bid for this painting.

Yet all the more I want to thank someone.

That's the author of this painting.

This award should go to her.

And that is... my Mother,
Madam Ma Lau Oi-foon.

(One week ago)

Let's take this one.

Send it to the fundraising event
by the women's association.

Yes, Madam Ma.

I really like this painting.

I don't really want to send it for auction.

Mother, if you can't part with it,
just keep it.

You can do a painting yourself for
the auction.

I'll paint it myself?

Didn't you take lessons by Mok Yat-fung,
the Lingnan master, for years?

It's just that since he passed away,
you seldom go to gallery.

Yes. The seniors and fellows
have so many disputes.

I became so dispirited back then.

I haven't been painting for 10 years.

And to do one for a charity auction?

It's a question whether anyone would buy it

Don't worry, Mother. Sure there
will be someone who appreciates.

Congratulations, Grandma.

Sweet...

Congratulations, Grandma!

I didn't know you can paint so well.

You're a master too!

Loi-dai...

That's OK. Let her.

Mother, when the baby is born,
you must teach him.

By then my eyes and ears won't be
functioning well.

How would that be? Babies can start
painting at three.

Chloe, I remember you saying

we'll know if this is a boy or a girl
in the next checkup.

Yes. Thomas and I will see the doctor
next week.

I really hope this first child
will be a boy.

We'll have a successor then.

Well? Honey...

Boy or girl?

Sit down...

Stay calm. Before I tell you...

you must promise me one thing. OK?

What?

Just say "yes".

OK. I promise.

In the future if I go parachute jumping
and skiing with my son, you won't stop us.

It's a son?

OK. You can go parachute jumping
and skiing.

But that's after he turns 18.

No, I want us three to go for trips sooner.

Not about these. Call Mother with
the good news.

I've called her. She was laughing so much
everyone heard. Even the gods got alerted!

Son, do grow big and strong in
Mommy's belly.

Bless us, please, so that Chloe will give
birth to a healthy

and strong grandson for the family.

Mommy, be careful.

It's wonderful. We should thank Heaven!

Chloe, Yiu-tong told me you have anemia.

You must drink some chicken soup
with ginseng every day.

I'll get the kitchen to prepare that
for you.

Sure. Thank you, Mother.

Mary, remember that?

Yes.

Help Madam upstairs.

Be careful, Mother.

Mommy dotes on you so much.

Sure you'll grow fat.

Think it's like before, you can't
move if you're pregnant?

I'm telling you, I'll keep going to the gym.

I'll stay fit, or how can I give birth?

Watch it! Mom will hear you.
The gym too?

Honey. Take an early maternity leave.
Don't go to work.

Still half a year to go. A maternity
leave so soon?

Besides, I've only just started with
what I want to do.

What's so important?

Women these days don't just give birth.

I want to win merits for you.

What's more, I am head of PR now.

I am important like the CEO.

The baby has so much hair...

Both Auntie Chloe and Uncle Yiu-tong
have high nose bridges.

One of them is the CEO, and the other
bearing the future Crown Prince.

These sisters in law of yours are
so influential now.

I should prepare to move too.

Honey, don't think too much.

Didn't you see what's happening?

What are you doing? Still up at this hour?

What's this?

Kid brother.

What "kid brother"? You don't have one.

Auntie Chloe's son would be like our
kid brother.

Honey...

Mommy is bad...

Loi-dai...

Honey, you're scaring our daughter...

It's OK...

Daughter! I hate daughters!

Honey...

So you're right.

The luxury apartment that starlet is
living in belongs to Ma Yiu-cho.

Sammie thought she's married a good
husband, when in fact...

Right. Forgot to congratulate you.

You're bearing a son, right?

The son will win you favour.

I wish you success in your plans.

Remember what irked me most when
I was at the orphanage as a child?

When someone stole from me.

Even if it's a piece of rubber,

I'd seize it back myself.

But the one standing in your way
this time is your best friend, Yan Sum.

What I can't get, she won't get so easily.

It could be a good thing for her to
realise what kind of man her husband is.

Why must she steal what's mine every time?

First it's Joe.

Then it's the CEO seat.

Even at the auction, she was stealing
my show.

Your best friend has always been
a winner in life.

She never knew this first fall
could be so bad.

Sammie, it will be a while before
the baby is born.

You've already bought this?

This lot is from Europe.

It won't give the baby allergy.

My friend could order it online
so I reserved this right away.

Yes. So pretty!

I keep saying, you're always the best to me.

What? Isn't your husband good to you?

Men can't be trusted.

Only your good sisters can be trusted.

Why? Such emotions all of a sudden?

Right... I have something to show you.

Why so mysterious?

The paparazzi I know took these and
pass them to me.

I bought all the pictures right away

or else these could have been all over
the headlines today.

How could it be?

I never thought Joe could be like that.

We just got married.

No. Before you met, Joe had been
with her for a while.

Chloe, keep this secret for me.

Don't worry.

I will keep this secret for you.

But you should know, there are things
you can't stop.

Hurry up and deal with it.

Joe could do that to you...

If it was me, I would never let him off.

When Joe proposed to me,

he said it's not an honour to be
a Ma's daughter in law

but a burden.

I guess after the marriage,
you've felt that too.

We married into the Ma family,

everything we say and do can seriously
affect the family.

About this thing with Joe,

it's not up to me to make a scene.

You're worried about his appeal?

Even now you're thinking for him?

What else can I do? Divorce him?

Do it.

Chloe, stay out of this.

I'm just showing you care.

Why not try this tea? Joe loves it.

The maids at home know what he likes.

Frankly, I was with Joe already
before you even met him.

I know him a lot better.
How surprising is that?

I am Mrs Ma Yiu-cho.

I am the one planning for his future.

I hope during his appeal,

there won't appear any negative news.

What about the cheque?

Shouldn't it be the same old story line
at this point...

when the woman hands out a cheque

asking the mistress to leave her husband?

So you'd admit you're the mistress?

Decided on the price yet?

Why don't you watch this before you
think about whether you can afford it.

Daddy...

Where is mommy?

Daddy, Jojo... look here...

Before we got married, I expected
you to have lots of women before.

But I didn't mind.

Everyone has his past.

What I look at is the future.

But Joe, you have a daughter too?

You're always so decisive.

If you were going to marry me,

why did you stay with that woman?

Honey, listen to me.

When we came together,

I already told Mandy we should break up.

But she was threatening me with
our daughter.

No. That's not what I wanted to hear.

I just want you to tell me

you won't see that woman again.

From now on, you will only love me.

Jojo is my daughter.

She is my daughter's mother.

That's what I can't change.

I have the duty to take care of Jojo.

OK.

Since you can't answer to my demand,

I won't make it hard for you.

Honey...

Listen to me...

Sit down.

Honey...

Sit down.

It's not that I can't do it.

I can't do it now.

I need time to deal with it.

I'll give you 2% of my shares in The Masons.

Take it as a token, OK?

Sorry... I am not saying money can
make it up for you. Sorry.

I've made it very clear.

I just want you to say...

you only love me.

It's such a humble request...

so simple and you can't do it.

I'm so disappointed in you.

For that pier-top hotel
development project

Joe has a full set of plans already.

Want me to take you for a site visit?

I'll do a briefing for you.

That should make it easier for you.

Sammie, are you OK?

OK. Just do as you said.

Have you been facing a lot of pressure?

I've been following Joe's projects.

No, I'm OK.

I promised Joe I'd take care of you.

Don't mention Joe in front of me again, OK?

I really didn't know.

I didn't know he even has a daughter
out there.

If I did, I would have stopped you
from going out back then.

But something I am sure.
Joe is true to you.

Don't overthink it.

There's always a solution with things.

I am very confused.

After Joe got into trouble,

I took up his family duties.

I even took up the CEO position.

But like other women,

after giving all that, I just want love.

But now I don't get anything.

I want a divorce with Joe.

Sammie, do think carefully.

What?

Are you OK, Sammie?

We want to keep this low-key.

I hope your colleagues at the hospital
could cooperate with us.

Rest assured. We know what to do.

Thank you.

You are welcome.

What did the doctor say?

The doctor did a check on you.

It's been confirmed... You are pregnant.