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This relationship is nothing but risk.

And if anyone finds out, it’s even more dangerous.

Do you have anything to tell me about your boss?

If we could just stop time here, that’d be perfect.

What happened between us

was just a fleeting moment.

If you really want to forget,

it’ll fade on its own.

What’s going on between you and Superior’s heir?

Dad, you can see it clearly yourself.

She’s your rival.

Why would you get yourself involved with her?

Answer me properly, or I’ll come down hard on you.

But Dad, have you ever thought

that the reason Ai is with her

might be because Ai is doing exactly what you want?

What do you mean?

Didn’t you say it yourself, Dad?

That you wanted to know the competitor’s bidding numbers.

Good.

If that’s really the reason you’re with her,

then I hope your plan

will make Orienna win the bid.

I’ll be watching.

Yes, Dad.

But I have one condition, Dad.

What condition?

If I can make Orienna win the bid,

whatever happens between me and Maevika after that,

you must stay out of it.

Fine.

But you have to win the bid. That’s all.

Because if you succeed,

whatever you choose to do is your business.

I won’t interfere.

I know, Yam.

When it comes to Khun Ai’s personal life, I can’t help.

But if there’s anything I can do,

please tell me, Khun Ai.

Mm.

I’ll do anything for you, Khun Ai.

I know. No need to get all dramatic.

What are you looking at on your phone?

Just… houses and condos.

Why?

Looking for a new place?

Yes.

Why? Is the place you live now not good enough?

Ever since you started working at Orienna…

Have you gone back to see your family yet?

Not answering means you haven’t.

I’d say by now they must miss you a lot.

They probably wonder how you’re living,

how happy you really are.

Or should I send them news about you myself?

Well… sure.

I’m just tired of the same old atmosphere.

Khun Ai,

the owner of this house,

she has the same name as your mother.

(For inquiries, contact Arunwalai)

Mama.

But these days, a lot of people share the same name.

This exact name, spelled this way, (For inquiries, contact Arunwalai)

it’s definitely one of a kind.

Hello?

Hello?

So, um,

I saw your post about selling the house,

and I was interested, so I reached out.

Uh, yes.

If I’d like to set a date to view it in person,

would that be possible?

When will you be coming?

Hello, Khun Ai.

Are you and Mae free in the next two days?

Why?

Planning to drag us somewhere thrilling again?

If I tell you, it won’t be exciting.

Let’s go then.

Dad.

Didn’t the doctor tell you not to stress?

So why are you still working like this?

Mae.

I’m the owner of this company, my dear.

No matter how sick I am,

I can’t just sit still.

One day, when you step into my place,

you’ll have to do the same, my child.

So, what is it?

Why come see me now?

Um…

Well,

I wanted to ask you, Dad,

if I could take a short trip for two days.

Hm.

But don’t worry.

I’ve finished all my work already.

Everything’s ready.

These past weeks,

I’ve been so stressed about the bidding.

I just want a break.

But I’ll bring my tablet with me,

in case urgent work comes in, I’ll handle it right away.

Alright, as you wish.

Actually…

there’s something else, Dad.

Go on, Mae.

Speak, my dear.

We don’t hide things from each other, do we?

What is it?

What would you think, Dad, if…

I was dating a woman?

Listen.

Even though I’m getting old,

I still understand love these days.

No matter what gender they are,

as long as they’re a good person,

don’t take advantage of you,

and don’t hurt you,

that’s all that matters to me.

Thank you, Dad.

I love you.

I love you too.

Khun Ai, what are you doing here?

I brought her to meet someone important.

And…

bringing Mae along, aren’t you afraid she’ll find out about us?

That’s exactly why I brought her.

Because I want her to know.

I’m in front of the house now.

I’m sorry, truly.

I had to fly abroad urgently.

So I couldn’t meet you.

But you can get the key from the caretaker

and look around the house yourself.

Um, then…

when will you be back?

Well…

no date yet.

But don’t worry.

If you’re truly interested in buying this house,

I’ll sign over power of attorney to let someone handle it for me.

Mm. In that case…

uh…

Mama…

it’s me, Ai.

Aiwarin, your daughter.

I’ve never had a child.

You must have mistaken me for someone else.

So let’s leave the house matter at that.

Let’s get some exercise.

Let’s see if Khun Ai can catch Khun Mae.

Come on.

Please?

Think of it as burning off what you ate, so you won’t gain weight.

Khun Mae, you have no idea

what Khun Ai has been through

and the problems she’s had to face.

But,

if those problems

can’t be solved right away,

we just have to let them go

and keep moving forward.

That house,

Khun Ai thought

it was her mother’s.

She saw it listed for sale online,

so she rushed over,

thinking she’d get to see her mom.

And the reason she brought Khun Mae

was because I wanted you to meet her too.

Khun Ai wanted,

the two people she loves most in this world to meet each other.

That wasn’t her.

Just someone with the same name.

When Khun Ai once told Khun Mae

that she had no mother,

the truth was her mother is still alive.

But you haven’t been in contact?

No.

It’s been twenty years.

I don’t even know

why she left home back then.

What reason she had,

she just left all of a sudden.

Without saying a word.

Not even…

a goodbye.

And…

what about your father?

He never told you anything?

No.

All he ever said

was to forget her.

After that,

I tried to do everything my father told me to.

And I secretly hoped that,

since I had no mother,

I thought Dad would step up,

to make up for what I’d lost.

But no.

It only got more stressful.

And he pressured me to do everything

the way he wanted.

Because he thought

I was the only one left,

the only person in his life.

And so now,

I’ve become the person you see, Khun Mae.

Always trying to look strong.

Even when inside,

I’m painfully fragile.

But now you’re here with me, Khun Mae.

Thank you.

I just want to comfort you, to ease your sadness.

Just stay still, Khun Ai.

I’ll be the one to make you happy.

Hello, Khun Adisorn.

Alright, when?

Okay.

Was that urgent work?

Yes.

(Unanimous resolution: submit a bid of 26 billion baht)

(26 billion baht)

Beautiful, isn’t it?

It is.

But you’re more beautiful.

Such sweet talk,

does that mean you’re not sad anymore?

I feel so much better now.

Because of you, Khun Mae.

Khun Ai, have you ever thought

that if one day,

we weren’t rivals at all,

but just two ordinary women

who happened to meet,

like each other,

and start dating, what would that be like?

It would be wonderful.

If we didn’t have to hide whenever we’re together.

And…

if we didn’t have to worry that behind our backs

the other might be plotting something.

So you’ve been suspicious of me, Khun Mae?

A little, yes.

Because we are rivals, after all.

But…

after spending time with you, Khun Ai,

We’ve been through both hard times

and happiness together.

So I’m certain,

you’d never hurt me, Khun Ai.

And so,

no matter what happens from now on,

I’d never hurt you either.

Never, for sure.

(P’G)

- Yes? - Khun Mae.

Something’s happened.

(Billionaire businesswomen caught in a secret deal)

(Is it personal, or collusion in bidding?)

Contact the news page that posted it.

Do whatever it takes to delete it all.

Pay them whatever they ask.

And for those who shared it,

damaging Superior’s name,

send someone to threaten them.

If they don’t delete it,

we’ll sue them all.

(Billionaire businesswomen caught in a secret deal)

Who do you think did this, Khun Ai?

I’m not sure either.

It could be anyone.

Someone who benefits from this.

Or else…

we must’ve gotten in their way.

But if I had to guess,

there’s only one reason.

The bidding.

Thank you

for preparing so thoroughly.

But I’m sorry,

I’d rather not join forces with you.

No matter how much I want to win this bid,

I never planned on using dirty tricks

or anything dishonest.

I’ll just work harder on my own

and win another way.

As you wish.

But let me warn you,

I’m not someone who wastes time on people

without getting something in return.

You’ll have to answer for

turning your back on me.

Let me tell you something.

If I were really afraid of your threats,

I wouldn’t have come here in the first place.

Your refusal of me,

Because you’ve got a secret deal with Orienna, right?

Do you really think Aiwarin is sincere with you?

It’s obvious,

she’s just exploiting your inexperience, that’s all.

Aiwarin would never back down.

Worried Mae’s gone missing?

She just went to get something from the car.

She’ll be right back.

Rachen?

- Hello. - I’ve got a reservation.

- Under Rachen. - This way, please.

Right this way, sir.

Bring the menu.

Mr. Direk’s guest has arrived.

Hello.

- Yes? - Do you have a reservation?

My friend booked it already.

I’ll find the table myself, thank you.

Of course, ma’am.

Sorry for making you come out so far.

I thought meeting in Bangkok right now

might not be convenient.

Not far at all, it’s fine.

So, what is it you want to discuss with me?

I wanted to give you an update on Superior’s deal.

Khun Ai.

What are you doing here, Khun Mae?

I saw you rushing out in your car,

so I followed.

What exactly are you planning to do?

The people in that room,

it’s Rachen and Khun Direk.

What?

I saw Rachen at the hotel,

so I drove after him.

I was sure something was up.

Turns out he was meeting with Khun Direk.

And they’re discussing the bidding.

What should we do?

How can we find out what they’re saying?

I know it’s risky,

but we really need to know, Khun Ai.

Um, excuse me.

I need your help with something.

(Khun Maevika)

(Khun Aiwarin)

I’ll make sure you’re well compensated.

And if anything goes wrong,

I’ll take full responsibility.

I’ll even help you find a better job.

Please, help me.

I’ll be honest.

I don’t think this has anything to do with Aiwarin.

The reason Maevika came to you

might be because she knew you’d never keep your word.

In the end, once she gave you the numbers,

you’d just offer higher to win the bid anyway.

You’d never step aside and let her win.

Maevika isn’t that naïve.

But whatever.

I’ve already prepared my backup plan.

What plan?

I’ve got you to back me up.

Back you up how?

I’ve already mapped out everything for you.

If I do more, I’ll be risking too much myself.

Though I’ve already rewarded you generously.

Both what I’ve paid so far,

and what I’ll pay again after the bidding’s over.

Don’t forget, Rachen,

even if I’m the chairman of this project,

it’s not that easy

for me to interfere with everything as I please.

But there might still be a way.

What way?

Get out.

Out.

Yes.

So you went to meet Rachen,

even after I warned you.

I just wanted to know what his offer was.

Do you really want to win that badly, Khun Mae?

So badly you’d risk dealing with someone like him?

And if something happens,

how would you protect yourself?

Yes.

I want to win.

Because it’s the only way

to make everyone at Superior

finally accept me.

Do you know, Khun Ai,

even now,

there are still so many people

who don’t believe

that I could ever rise to lead Superior.

And even more so,

now that they know my father’s sick.

It makes me want to win even more.

Your father…

he’s sick?

Yes.

That’s why

this bidding isn’t just about me.

It’s about doing it for my father too.

I want you to know, Khun Ai,

that the two of us

are both carrying the weight

and pressure of everyone’s expectations.

Then tell me,

why didn’t you accept Rachen’s offer

and do what he asked?

Because his offer

was to dig secrets out of you, Khun Ai.

Exactly.

If the stakes are that high for you,

you could’ve just accepted.

But the reason you didn’t,

is because you saw through Rachen,

just like Khun Direk said.

That’s not it.

The real reason I didn’t,

is because I didn’t want to.

I already told you before,

no matter what happens,

I’d never hurt you, Khun Ai.

I’m sorry, Khun Mae.

Sorry that…

I didn’t realize

everything you’ve had to face.

It’s nothing.

Just having you here,

by my side, listening, that’s enough.

So…

what should we do with the recording we got?

Should we just release it?

Not yet.

If we’re up against people who play dirty,

that doesn’t mean

we have to become like them.

Let’s choose the transparent way instead.

Don’t worry.

Everything will work out just fine.

You know about Mae and Aiwarin, don’t you?

Then why didn’t you tell me?

Mae asked me to keep it secret, Dad.

Mae.

What were you thinking?

If you’re with a woman,

I don’t mind.

But she’s our rival, Mae.

I know, Dad.

At first,

I only approached her,

got close to her just to,

gain an advantage in the bidding, that’s all.

But now…

I’ve come to truly feel something for her, Dad.

Feel what?

I love her.

Mae.

In that case,

you’ll have to step down from leading this bid.

Hand it over to me.

I’ll take care of it myself.

Don’t you see, competing against the one you love,

whether you win or lose,

either way, it hurts.

I won’t back down.

No matter what, I won’t.

Aiwarin and I already agreed,

no matter how the bidding turns out,

we won’t let it decide our relationship.

Are you sure, Mae?

That you can do that?

I’m not sure, Dad.

Even if it hurts me,

at least now

I’ve already done it for you, Dad.

I promise you,

I’ll make you proud.

Give me this chance, Dad.

Let me see this through.

Yes, the original page deleted the post.

But I’m sure the board will still be suspicious.

You should prepare an answer, Khun Ai.

Mm.

I really want to know who leaked the story.

- I already know. - Really?

So what will you do next?

Nothing much, just…

keep doing everything the right way.

Have you got the numbers yet?

(26 billion baht)

Not yet.

If it’s going to take this long,

I think you should change your plan.

Getting yourself entangled with that woman,

it’s not worth the risk.

No. Just give me a little more time.

And when exactly is "a little more"?

The bidding deadline is almost here.

I’m trying, I really am.

Someone like you,

if you truly tried, you’d succeed.

Unless…

something’s holding you back.

What is it?

Your heart.

Getting close to Maevika,

it wasn’t just about business, was it?

It’s because you like her.

I’ll give you one more chance.

If you succeed,

I’ll grant you whatever you ask for.

But if you fail,

you’ll get nothing from me again.

(Tomorrow at the meeting, I want you, Khun Mae,)

(to clarify the facts about everything that’s happened.)

Yes, because many people have questions.

(Like whether you still have the full qualifications to lead Superior Group.)

If you all remember,

at the press launch of The Greater,

I told the media

that Aiwarin and I knew each other back in school.

So meeting again this time,

even as rivals,

doesn’t mean I have to see her as an enemy.

Because after this bidding ends,

Orienna and Superior

might still work together on other projects in the future.

So maintaining relationships,

maintaining friendships,

isn’t such a bad thing.

But isn’t this the wrong timing?

Why not wait until this is over?

Do friendships really have to follow timing?

Don’t you think, Khun Mae,

that the press, or even The Greater,

might not understand your intentions?

They might assume

you and Aiwarin are colluding on the bid.

That accusation is a bit extreme, isn’t it?

If someone’s going to accuse us of collusion,

they’d better have solid evidence.

Not just a photo.

If a single picture

is enough to explain everything as fact,

then this world’s become impossible to live in.

I think…

everyone shouldn’t worry too much about this.

As long as there’s no official statement from The Greater.

whether Orienna or Superior

will be disqualified from the competition,

that means we’re still in the clear.

And who knows,

maybe The Greater doesn’t even care about this rumor.

They might see it

as just another tactic from other bidders

trying to discredit us.

Because tricks like this have always been

part of every bidding war.

And these "other bidders" you mentioned,

who do you think it is?

Could it be…

Superior themselves?

Why would they do that?

They’d be damaged too.

True,

but we’d take the bigger hit.

Since we’ve been in the industry longer,

they could spin it as us tricking them into collusion.

No way.

Maevika’s not that kind of person.

Meeting adjourned.

Khun Ai…

is there something I should know?

Come in.

I’m starting to think your boss

won’t be able to pull it off,

like she promised me.

I can see how much you love her.

So maybe you can do it for her.

What do you mean, Sir?

I want you to help Aiwarin.

Get the bidding numbers from Superior.

Because you yourself,

you’re close

with Maevika’s assistant, aren’t you?

You knew about that?

Someone like me,

if I want to know something,

I’ll know.

And if…

I can’t do it?

You wouldn’t want me to do things

you’d rather I didn’t, right?

So in truth, you already know Superior’s numbers,

but you told him you didn’t?

Mm.

I can’t do it.

I love her.

Hey…

Come on, stand up properly.

Hey…

Hey…

What the hell are you doing?

Easy…

It’s okay.

It’s okay.

I was forced to hurt Khun Ai…

and you too.

But I couldn’t do it.

I thought…

this was the best way out.

It’s okay. Calm down.

In a situation like this,

we should hold on to each other more.

Okay?

I don’t know what info you’ve already got on Orienna.

But I’ve also secured key intel from Superior.

So I’d say the time has come.

From now on, we’re nothing but rivals.

What do you want?

Proof.

By now, everyone’s seen the rumors about Aiwarin of Orienna

and Maevika of Superior.

If there’s any truth to it,

then both Orienna and Superior should be disqualified from the bidding.

- How fast are you driving? - Ten.

Ten kilometers per hour? (Driving or pushing?)

(It’s called cruising.)

Three kilos, a hundred each! (Now I’m a vendor.)

I’m just a burden to everyone.

(There, there, Khun Yam.)

(Still stuck in the mood.)

You okay? (P’G, comfort her.)

(Give her some comfort.)

That’s better, feels warmer.

A moment ago it was too manly.

Right, sweetie? Just now.