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I said he feels clean most times at

night.

Just empty his drinks and leave.

Head up. Just follow me.

Pull it. It's off the rally until it's fixed.

But it's the centerpiece. The Whitmore family personally selected it. Do as she

says.

You're all right. Go take a break.

Quite the performance.

Everyone's going to walk away talking only about you. You're welcome to take a

lap yourself.

You always have to steal my spotlight next time check the jewelry first.

I'd love one show without a rescue

Go

on home you'll catch a cold out here

What about you?

Someone's picking me up. Go.

Grace, I hope you like it.

Excuse me, could you get this over to Miss Whitwary for me? Of course.

Camille, looks like you have another admirer.

Wait, wait, wait, that box is mine.

Oh!

Oops! How clumsy of me. Oh my god, it's a love letter!

No, that's private!

What? Bold enough to write a love letter, but too scared to let anyone

read it? Please, just give it back.

Please!

To the woman I cannot stop thinking about.

You were kind to me when I had nothing.

Is she really one of tonight's designers? Even her invitation is all

crumpled up. Please, stop reading.

You used the Lorenz's Lily of the Lely and wrote all this sappy crap?

You're in love with Camille? No, I'm not. Still playing innocent?

You practically taggled me for it! A designer in a bargain box dress thinks

she has a shot with the Lauren Ayer?

That's enough.

Camille, I was putting her in her place for you. You don't even like women.

No, I don't. I like men.

She said no.

What don't you get? We're all here to have fun. It was just a little joke.

This is a jewelry show, not a stage for someone's private life.

Nobody asked you to read her letter.

Apologize. I was only joking.

Apologize. I'm sorry.

Thank you.

Of all the times for this to happen... This one's out of order. There's a

vanity upstairs in room 208. You can clean up there. Thank you. I won't be

long.

Hello? Is anyone here?

I'm sorry, I didn't know anyone was in here. You again?

What the hell are you doing here?

First the love letter, now you're barging into my dressing room?

That gift was for someone else. I already explained.

And now someone conveniently gave you the wrong room number too?

I'm sorry. The staff said I could wash up in 208. I didn't know it was your

room. Bathroom's everywhere and you somehow ended up in mine? I swear it

wasn't on purpose. And that letter wasn't... Listen, I only date men.

Stop trying to get close to me. I understand, but you have this all wrong.

I stained your shawl. I can have it cleaned. Forget it. Get out.

There you are. Why haven't you answered your phone?

Meredith, I gave you all the money from last week's job. Your parents died when

you were little.

Without me, you'd be nothing.

Now you're rubbing elbows with rich folks? Don't tell me you didn't make a

killing tonight.

I only came to deliver a piece I made. I haven't been hired for anything.

You waste your days on scrap metal? What does that even pay?

Everyone here's loaded. Grab something. They won't even notice.

Those are client orders. I can't damage them.

I really don't have any money left. Cut the crap.

Hand it over, or I'll go to your studio, cause a scene, and show every client

what an ungrateful brat you are.

Could you leave me a little?

I still have to pay the studio rent.

Have more ready next time.

Don't make me come looking for you again.

Don't give me that pathetic look.

You haven't come close to paying back what you owe this family.

Miss Bennett, we looked over your portfolio. We urgently need a short-term

jewelry restoration consultant.

Could you come in for a trial tonight? Yes, I can come right now. Thank you.

What are you doing in my house?

The project team asked me to come. I didn't know this was... Please listen to

me! Did you ignore every word I said in the dressing room? Now you've followed

me home? You even found out where I live?

No! They just said they needed a class fixed. It's on my resume.

Please believe me, I wasn't following... Camille!

You do not speak to a guest that way.

Take

your

hand off her. I told the project team to hire Avery.

Mom? She's the one behind that love letter scene at the preview. She didn't

cause it. She was bullied.

I've seen her work. It's excellent.

Look, she preserved the original pattern on a broken clasp and restored its load

-bearing strength.

A pretty fix doesn't mean she can touch my work. That's why this is a trial.

See what she can do, then decide whether to keep her.

I don't need help from a stranger.

You can spot a flaw fast, but you can't run every test alone.

The review report is due in six days.

Your father already said that if you fail, someone else gets the next

headline exhibition.

He's replacing me over one technical review? No one doubts your eye, but this

time you need test data. One dazzling runway show won't be enough.

You know he keeps his word. Avery is here to help you, not beg for your

charity.

Fine. Come with me.

You really know how to seize an opportunity. This morning, the love

letter. Tonight, my personal consultant.

I honestly didn't know you were the client.

If I had, maybe I wouldn't have come.

Oh?

My parents died when I was young.

I'm about to lose my studio.

I need this job.

So you'll take any job that comes along?

Only work I know I can do well. I don't want a client wasting money on me.

I'll work hard and I'll keep everything confidential.

You don't like me, so I'll stay out of your way.

Okay? Don't make promises yet.

Can you fix this structural flaw?

Yes. The latch is too short. I can reshape the curve. No need to rebuild

the whole necklace.

This is only a temporary adjustment.

Tomorrow I'll give you a complete restoration plan. One successful repair

doesn't earn you a permanent place here. Does this feel strong enough to you?

You can stay.

You have six days to solve every problem.

Thank you.

Outside work, stay out of my personal life. If this review goes south, I'm not

taking the fall for you.

Miss Laurent, could we go over these drawings?

Do I look like I'm working?

I'm sorry. It's just that the preliminary report is due tomorrow

morning.

I thought you were so talented.

Finish it yourself.

Could you maybe turn that down? The parts are vibrating.

Music helps me focus.

You said you wouldn't bother me.

This design can't be made anyway.

Toss it.

Thank you, little guy.

Bolt! Who told you to help her?

Why are you throwing this one away?

It's beautiful.

Pretty means nothing if it can't hold the center stone.

It'll tilt the second someone wears it. Not the shape, the stress point on the

back. Shift the pin two millimeters and the center stone holds.

You think the design is good?

I'm sorry. I wasn't trying to change your design. I asked if you really think

it's beautiful.

It's not just beautiful.

The petals are asymmetrical. When she turns, the flower comes alive.

The first time I saw this sketch, I knew you understood how jewelry should move

on a body.

Then let's try your two millimeters.

I can wipe it off myself.

Thank you.

You had something on your face.

So, do you go to my exhibitions often?

I've been to a few, but don't want to admit it? Fine, I won't push.

You must have seen this design before, right? No, I just...

I'm sorry,

I'll get up.

Don't move.

The more you move, the worse this gets.

Okay, I won't move.

Are you doing this on purpose?

I swear I'm not.

Miss Laurent?

What on earth are you two doing?

Mom! Ever heard of knocking? She almost fainted, so I caught her.

Sweetheart, you don't look well. Are you sick? I'm fine. Just a little dizzy.

You're burning up. You have a fever.

Why didn't you tell me you felt sick? I thought I'd finish the report and feel

better after some rest.

And you still plan to take the bus home alone? I really do have to work

tomorrow. You need rest. It's late and freezing out. Guest room upstairs is

ready. Stay tonight. I'll have the driver take you home in the morning.

That's really kind, but I've got stuff to take care of at the studio tomorrow.

I really can't stay.

At least let the driver take you.

There's no need. The buses are still running.

Really, I'll be fine on my own.

I'm sorry for the trouble tonight. I'll be here on time tomorrow.

I thought you couldn't stand her.

I just don't want the review delayed.

Hey,

wait. Is this for me? It was just lying around. You've got a pile of clasps

tomorrow, and I can't have you collapsing at the bench.

Thank you, Miss Laurent.

Don't take these on an empty stomach.

Text the team when you're home.

Read the label. Don't just take anything.

I will.

Your ride is here. Go.

Isn't this the designer who sent Camille that love letter yesterday?

And she brought this pile of junk to work?

Please give it back. My work tools are in there.

Wow, that's pathetic.

Did you fish it out of a dumpster?

That handle came loose before, but I fixed it.

Please don't pull it. You'll break it.

Why so protective?

You think this is a designer handbag? They still work.

Please don't damage them.

Beg me.

You were so good at begging yesterday.

Come on, get on your knees and beg.

Beg nicely, and I'll give it back.

Stop filming me.

I'm only here to work.

Why don't you bark like a dog for the camera?

Maybe then we'll forgive you.

Please give it back.

I need to work How dare you grab it from me

What

the

hell is going on here Camille we were only joking she's being so sensitive all

I see is you stealing her stuff Those tools are hers What they cost is none of

your damn business.

They're just a few rusty flowers. Then you have even less reason to touch them.

This is a workplace, not your playground. Do it again and security

throws you out. We understand. We're leaving.

Thank you for helping me again.

I didn't want them making a mess of the workspace.

Next time someone touches your things, come straight to me.

Did you hear me?

Yes. Thank you.

Where is that little designer?

It'll be dark before she brings me that report.

Don't look at me like that. I'm waiting for the report.

Grace landed the sponsor deal at lunch today. All by herself.

And what did you do?

She handles outreach.

I make sure every piece reaches the runway safely. That's the Division of

Labor. Division of Labor?

Everyone remembers who landed the sponsor.

No one remembers who replaced a clasp.

I'm handling the quality issues.

The report is almost finished.

Handling clasps?

Other than strutting in front of a crowd, what can you actually do?

If I hadn't stepped onto that runway, the entire exhibition would have been

humiliated. Grace charms the guests, keeps sponsors happy.

You? You pick fights and can't even finish a single report without help. I

verified every data point. She's my consultant, not the person making

decisions for me. How convenient.

Another excuse.

No matter what I do, you'll always think Grace is better than me. Is that it?

How dare you talk back to me?

Excuse me.

I brought the technical test results.

Perfect timing. She can see how many disasters you need other people to clean

up. Sir, Camille isn't cleaning up a disaster.

She spotted the danger first and saved the model. I only did the repairs.

Camille designed and ran the whole show. If Ms. Lawrence hadn't kept that model

calm, the whole show would have stopped. And she personally tested every revision

afterward.

Here are the test results she asked for.

Loose parts are secure and the center stone no longer tilts when worn.

She really arranged all this?

Yes. Her standards are strict. She refuses to put sub-part jewelry on the

runway. Then it appears these last few days weren't wasted.

You didn't have to defend me back there. But every word was true.

Front row seats for the official jewelry show.

Consider us even.

I can really go?

Best view in the house.

You like jewelry shows, don't you?

Front row, right by the main stage.

No hiding in the back this time, okay?

I just didn't want to get in anyone's way.

Thank you.

I've always wanted to sit there.

The structure is designed to...

Stop.

Who said you could sneak off without a word?

The party just started. You haven't even had a glass of water and you're leaving?

I didn't want to be a burden. You worked on this exhibition for days. How is

staying for a bite a burden? I'm sorry. I thought my work was finished for

today. Being off the clock means you can't eat?

You don't have to trouble yourself. I'll eat when I get home. I didn't ask.

You've been running around all night. Aren't you hungry? You've been on your

feet all food. What good's my consultant if she drops?

I'm not really comfortable eating at events like this. Then find a quiet

seat. Nobody's asking for a speech.

Hold this. I'll find you something substantial.

Avery, is that really you?

Grace, you remember me? How could I forget?

You used to follow me around with a stack of books.

When did you get back?

You were so shy.

Whenever anyone said hello, you'd hide behind a book.

I don't think I've changed much.

Look at you.

You're all grown up.

Come here. Hug me.

It's so good to see you, kiddo.

Camille? Camille, are you insane?

Camille, have you lost your mind? We're not done.

I need my consultant to check the pieces.

But I already submitted today's report.

What can't wait until tomorrow?

We were in the middle of catching up. You don't schedule Laurent business.

Miss Laurent, may I bring you the files tomorrow? I don't feel well tonight.

Then come with me.

And we'll clear this up. All right, Avery, don't worry. Call me if you need

anything.

Which piece has a problem?

Answer me first.

How long have you known Grace?

Centerstone stability test done. Every sample's been retested. If you're

worried, I can send the data again. I didn't bring you here to talk about

clasps. We've known each other since we were kids.

We lost touch for years and only spoke again tonight.

Just a few words.

You two looked pretty damn comfortable in each other's arms.

It was just two old friends meeting again. I personally asked you to stay

for dinner, and the second I turn around, you're in her arms.

Did you want me to see that? I don't understand.

I didn't do anything wrong.

Everyone thought that letter was for me.

Then you kept showing up wherever I was.

Now you're all over Grace?

I told you, that letter wasn't for you.

So you're in love with her?

Who I love isn't your decision. You fixed my design and defended me to my

father. Was all of that fake? I helped because you deserved respect.

You helped me too.

I have never lied to you.

Do you even know Grace?

She smiles at everyone like that. Don't kid yourself.

Grace helped me once.

She's a good person.

You don't get to tear her down just because you hate her.

Good? Her greatest talent is making other people clean up her messes. Why

humiliate her?

I'm here to work.

You don't get to control my personal life.

Then tell me, is there any place for me in your heart?

I... Don't!

Miss Laurent, they're looking for you downstairs.

You can't treat me like this.

Am I doing?

Avery, you look awful.

Did Camille hurt you again? I'm fine.

I just want to go home.

Perfect timing. You're a jewelry designer.

Help a guest try on this brooch. It'll take two minutes.

Grace, the pin is loose. It could stab someone. I need to repair it first. It's

one little clasp. The guest's waiting.

Let her try it. But it really isn't safe.

I can fix it quickly.

I only need to tighten the catch and test it again.

Could you give me five minutes? Put the tools away.

Guests didn't come to watch you tinker. You're exhibiting jewelry in this

condition?

I'm terribly sorry.

She's new and doesn't understand guest service yet.

With everyone watching, you really had to embarrass me?

No. I was only afraid it would hurt her. I gave you a chance to prove yourself.

And you undermined me in public?

Isn't she the designer who wrote Camille that gal-buy car?

She really thinks she's somebody now.

I just didn't want her to get hurt.

We already had an accident at the preview. We can't risk another. Of

course I know that.

But have you never heard of speaking in private?

Come on, show the camera that wounded little face again.

You're the expert.

Tell everyone, how many commissions does an independent designer like you get a

year? Grace, I didn't mean to embarrass you.

Please let go of me.

Grace, she told you it was defective. Are you deaf? You're going to lecture me

in public over her? You nearly hurt both her and the guest.

Camille, I thought you were only into men.

So her little love letter actually won you over? I knew it! Something is

definitely going on between them. Why so quiet?

A minute ago, you couldn't wait to protect her.

You think I'd fall for her?

Please. That sad love letter was embarrassing enough.

Enough, Camille.

She's only here to work. What gives you the right to humiliate her?

Ignore her. You didn't do anything wrong.

You've always hated fighting.

Don't argue with her. Just gather your things.

I thought you were different from them.

Avery, I was only... The first night we met, you defended me. You helped me

afterward, too. I thought you were tough, but good underneath.

But to you, I've been a joke this whole time. You knew exactly how they bullied

me. You even said it wasn't a joke.

I don't think you're a joke.

I only said that because I was afraid. Afraid people might think you like

women? That gives you the right to mock my feelings?

That's not what I meant!

But those words came out of your mouth.

And what happened upstairs?

You had no right to touch me.

I hate you, Miss Laurent.

Delete it. Not one second of that video goes online.

I never said I was posting it. Delete it now, in front of me.

Avery, wait.

I didn't mean what I said.

Please let me leave. When I saw you with Grace, I... I don't know what came over

me. And that makes what you did okay? I'm sorry.

What happened in the records room was wrong, too.

Don't listen to any more of this.

I'll take you home.

That pendant, you kept it? After you gave my umbrella back, I took this off.

I just couldn't throw it away. That Lily of the Valley necklace wasn't meant for

me.

That necklace from the first night and the confession card, who did you write

them for? What confession card? No one.

It was something private I wrote. It doesn't matter anymore. I saw the way

you looked at Grace.

If you've known her that long, why didn't you tell me? I tried.

You refused to listen.

I just want to know why you light up around Grace but won't even look at me.

Because she's never talked to me the way you do.

The first time I came here, I was terrified.

You got that card back for me.

I was grateful to you then.

I didn't do it for your gratitude, but now I only want to go home. Didn't you

just call her letter pathetic, Camille?

Why grill her now? What do you want?

I'm asking Avery.

It's late. You don't have to stand here and be interrogated. Avery, come with

me. That letter was one stupid mistake, and I regret it.

Is that enough?

So you're embarrassed to admit it.

You don't have to deny it in front of Grace. I understand.

You don't understand anything?

Then tell me why you've spent days avoiding me while always turning up

wherever I am.

Because it's my job, Miss Laurent.

Stop deciding who I love.

I won't return to the Laurent house as your private consultant.

I'll hand the remaining work over to your mother. Are you threatening me with

your resignation?

No.

I just want to stay away from you.

See? She finally came to her senses.

Not everyone can stomach that temper of yours. Stop pretending you care. Who

used that brooch to humiliate her? You're the one who made her cry first.

Don't forget that. Thank you, Grace.

But I'd rather go home alone.

Ma'am, should we clear this table?

Leave it for now.

So the pathetic little thing who wrote you a love letter finally left? She was

impossible to shake.

I told you.

Girls like her get one taste of money and never let go.

Good thing you threw her out.

Do you actually enjoy torturing people? She doesn't belong in our world.

Why do you keep defending her? Your social circle isn't an excuse to

humiliate people.

Take it back.

I'm defending you. You tripped her, stole her stuff, and read her letter out

loud? How did that help me? You're turning on me over some broke designer?

You're not welcome here. Leave.

Now.

The party is over.

Staff, show everyone out.

Don't be so angry.

Want me to buy you a drink?

No, I'm not interested.

I don't care about her. If she wants to leave, let her.

Avery? Didn't you say you never wanted to see me again? I never said that.

Please don't go.

Wait! Let me explain!

Avery! Run this way!

Avery! Look at me! Give me your hand!

Answer me!

Where does it hurt?

Can you stand?

I'm alright.

Don't be scared.

You scared the hell out of me. I thought I'd never see you again.

So you really are afraid of losing me.

The fire.

Where's Avery?

I dreamed I kissed her.

How much did you drink last night?

You came home at midnight wearing two different shoes.

It was only a nightmare.

One more thing.

Avery emailed the team this morning. She's pulling out of the rest of the

review. All her files are in.

She really quit?

She thanked us for everything, but said she won't come back to the Laurent

house.

Did she say why?

No, only that she wanted a workplace that wouldn't make her miserable.

Miss Laurent, this is the exact version you approved yesterday.

I knew it.

She didn't walk away that easily.

Thank you.

These photos are a huge help.

Send me a copy.

Of course. I captured all the gemstone details, too.

Should I ask Avery to come back and confirm it?

No. She's clearly very busy.

Is she taking photos for Miss Whitmore?

I can see that.

I don't need a play-by-play.

I have another job tonight, so I should go.

You've been miserable lately.

Tonight, we look at jewelry.

No work talk.

I thought you brought me here to see jewelry.

The rings are good.

Besides, who says you can't meet someone at a jewelry salon?

Are you here alone?

Want to be my partner?

You brought me to a lesbian singles night?

Talented hands.

What do you charge to fix a ring?

And what's it cost to keep you talking to me?

The price list is here.

If you'd like a repair, I can help.

Please don't.

I'm working.

This is my staff badge.

If you need service, I can call my supervisor.

I'm just here to repair jewelry.

The collectors here tip very well. Want me to introduce you to a few? I'm not

interested in any woman here.

Here, take a look.

I hear you caused quite a stir at the Whitmore show.

One of the prongs is loose.

I need to secure it before you wear the ring again.

You broke designers always make tiny problems sound catastrophic.

Is that enough?

I'll pay extra if you stop lecturing me.

I thought you needed money.

What, not enough? Needing money doesn't excuse bad work.

If I give it back now, the stone could fall out.

I only charge the listed repair fee.

Until it's fixed, you shouldn't wear it.

Where is my sapphire? It was right there!

I only touched the prongs. The stone was still there when I began the inspection.

Are you accusing me of losing my own sapphire?

Security! Someone stole my jewelry!

She filled out an intake form. The stone was already loose.

You're going to lie for her, too?

Look at the time stamp.

I never put the stone in my pocket.

I didn't take it.

Check the cameras.

Cameras? Cut the innocent act.

Open your case.

Please don't throw them. Those are my work tools.

You're not leaving until you tell me where my sapphire is!

My hand!

Stop playing the victim and give me my sapphire!

Please, let go.

Get your hands off her.

Who did this to you?

Camille. You know this thief?

She lost my sapphire, and now she's faking an injury.

Call security.

Preserve every second of footage from this area. Nothing gets deleted.

You think your family name can intimidate me? I am searching her one

way or another.

You put your hands on someone who's mine?

She's a contracted jewelry artisan. You can't search her whenever you want.

Ma'am, the employee did not take the stone. It slipped inside your sleeve.

Log her name, tonight's footage, and the repair intake form.

Avery's right hand's hurt. No one's twisting this on her.

The proof is right here.

Apologize. It was only a misunderstanding.

You crushed her hand and threw wine on her.

Misunderstanding doesn't begin to cover it.

Leave those.

We're going to a doctor.

But those tools are how I make a living. I'll have every last one collected.

Right now, you're coming with me to see a doctor, okay?

No obvious fracture.

The soft tissue bruising is pretty bad.

Brace it, ice it, no fine motor work. Come back right away if it gets worse.

Will it really heal? Rest as instructed and keep your follow-up appointment.

Don't remove the braze early just to rush back to work. So for the next few

days, I can't make jewelry?

Let the hand heal first.

That's more important than forcing yourself to work.

I'll book a car.

You're not taking the bus home alone tonight. Will staying here be expensive?

I haven't even been paid for tonight. It's close to the clinic, so we can

monitor your hand.

The room is on me.

You don't owe me anything.

But you can lock the bedroom door.

I'll stay in the living room.

Call me only if you need me.

Rest tonight.

I'll take you home in the morning.

I'm causing you trouble again.

This wasn't your fault.

Do you need help?

Could you undo this cuff link?

Thank you.

Did that hurt?

No.

You were very gentle.

There are towels in the bathroom.

Can you change by yourself?

Yes. My right hand just hurts a little.

I'll be outside.

Call me if you need anything.

Sit down. The doctor said you need to ice it longer tonight.

I can do it myself.

May I help you?

It's a little cold.

Tell me if it hurts.

I won't touch you without permission again.

I injured this hand once before.

We couldn't afford new tools when I was a kid, so I kept using old ones.

That's why that case matters so much to you.

I've repaired every pair of pliers in there more times than I can count.

I still want to use them to create something of my own.

Those hands are made to create jewelry.

If anyone makes them a joke again, call me first.

I don't... Then at least stop carrying everything alone.

Her hand has been treated.

I'll keep an eye on her tonight.

Ow!

What are you doing?

I'm sorry.

I don't know how I ended up sleeping next to you.

You couldn't sleep from the pain, and I was afraid you'd roll onto your hand.

You're the one who leaned into me.

Look. It says finger contusions.

No fine motor work for now. That woman almost destroyed your hand.

Doctor said no taking the bandage off yourself today.

Worried about work?

Go over designs that don't need your hand.

My tools from last night?

Are they safe?

Everything's been cleaned. We found all the tweezers that fell and put them back

in your case.

I remember someone grabbing me.

Then the pain was so bad I couldn't stand.

Vivian accused you of stealing her sapphire. The camera caught it falling

into her sleeve, and security saw it too. She can't frame you anymore.

Legal preserved all the evidence.

She'll also pay your medical bills and replace the tools she damaged.

So you picked a fight with that VIP for me? She crossed a line. I would have

stepped in for anyone.

Either way, thank you for saving me.

You kept worrying about losing work last night.

I have a solution.

What solution?

Come back as Laurent's jewelry restoration consultant.

You know our standards, and the new collection needs structural tests.

I already completed the handoff, and I'm not sure you and I can work together

anymore. Double the pay.

You can start after your hand heals.

If you need a new bench and tools, I'll provide them.

This isn't about money.

Triple, or we can pay by project. Name your terms.

If you're worried about injuries, I'll put treatment and paid leave in the

contract.

You won't owe me a thing.

I'm grateful you're offering me work, but I won't be treated like a joke

again. Ms. Laurent, I desperately need work, but I can't go back to the way

things were.

Then tell me what it would take for you to return.

I have three conditions.

Agreed. Let's hear them.

First, no more cruel nicknames.

I have a name. It's Avery.

All right, Avery.

I'll use your name from now on.

Second, you don't kiss me or touch me again without my permission.

What I did in the records room was wrong.

I didn't have your consent.

I'm sorry, and it won't happen again.

Third, while partners take my work seriously. No sabotage. No jokes about

my feelings.

I'll cooperate with every technical test.

Work stays work.

and private matters stay private.

Then, do we have a deal?

May I shake your hand?

We'll put every condition in the contract.

If I break one, you can walk away at any time.

Thank you.

Then let's start over.

Your clothes from yesterday are being cleaned.

Wear this for now.

Is this yours?

Won't it be too big on me?

I didn't buy clothes to let them rot in a closet.

Does it look strange?

You're just too thin.

I'll have a tailor fix it.

No need.

I'll return it today.

Who said I wanted it back?

Focus on healing your hand.

Did you get any sleep last night?

I slept somewhere different.

Don't start fussing over me.

I only wanted to thank you for staying with me.

That couch is really narrow.

I was waiting for the doctor to clear you to go home.

That's all.

Your collar is turned up.

Fix it.

The car is downstairs.

The board's technical briefing starts in 15 minutes.

Send me the final data. And don't let anyone remove Avery's original drawings.

You really scheduled my recovery time? It's in the contract.

It counts.

Anyone pushes you to use tools early, send them to me.

Everyone else only asked if I could finish faster.

No one ever asked if my hand hurt.

Then they don't know how to manage people.

Camille, stop pulling.

Your hair is caught.

No wonder this won't fasten.

Can I help?

Yes.

Just protect your right hand.

Don't move.

Almost there.

Done. It won't pull your hair now.

Oh, good.

Is your hand alright?

I used my left. I didn't touch the injury.

Next time something like this happens, you can just tell me.

Didn't I just do that?

Isn't that the girl who caused the scandal at the private salon?

I heard some rich woman threw her out and then she went straight into the

Laurent's private studio.

Impressive hustle.

Someone falsely accused me of stealing a gem.

The footage cleared me. The footage proves you didn't steal it. It doesn't

prove how you got this job.

I have a formal contract and I wrote the technical report.

Don't say that. A few drawings get you this close to the air?

That's one hell of a contract.

Please give it back. It has confidential client test records.

Listen to her playing the professional.

With that right hand, what can you even do?

Everyone, come see how hard a private consultant works.

You can't photograph those files.

Please. I'm checking whether the group's consultant is qualified.

Are you going to stop me?

I heard she got famous by writing Camille a love letter at the reception.

Bold move.

I didn't steal a thing that night.

A doctor documented my injuries.

I turned the proof into management.

Why are you so desperate to explain?

We never called you a thief.

I didn't use that incident to get hired. And the letter?

Wasn't what you think. So you admit you wrote it? See? She had an agenda from

day one.

I only want to make jewelry.

I don't understand why I have to defend myself every time I come here.

She's here. Just watch.

Didn't she publicly distance herself from this girl last time?

Stop, Camille.

We were only warning her to be more careful about appearances.

What did you just call her?

Say it again.

I didn't say anything.

Everyone was only joking.

Hand me the phone.

We have the footage and security report.

She was the victim.

And you spread her photo and made up a story? We only repeated what we heard.

From whom?

Give me a name.

Now.

Call venue management.

Save today's unauthorized recordings.

Having a phone doesn't give you the right to make up stories about people.

Every page has a test ID.

Avery designed the repair plan for the center stone safety structure herself.

Several so-called senior craftspeople missed the flaw.

She found it.

Which one of you wants to compete with her in public?

All right.

We didn't realize she was that talented.

I didn't ask whether she's talented.

I told you to apologize.

I'm sorry, Avery.

Louder. You had no trouble projecting when you were trashing her.

I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have used that photo to spread lies.

Here's her official appointment record.

She gets paid because she does the work.

Anyone who uses her personal life against her again is off every Laurent

project.

If you say that, they may start talking about you, too. People talk about me

every day.

Should I hand out numbers and make them line up? That's better.

You looked ready to carry the whole exhibition hall on your back. I

thought...

You wouldn't want people saying our names together.

I said the wrong thing that night.

I'm not making the same mistake today. When I saw you walk in, I thought you

thought I'd distance myself from you again.

One defense doesn't undo what I said, but no matter who's watching, I won't

let anyone turn your dignity into a joke again.

Your name belongs on the credits, not in gossip. Thank you, Camille.

And don't worry about dragging me down.

The liars are the disgrace here.

My designs have never been seen in a room like this.

For a second today, I thought they never would. Look at your name.

Starting today, you have a page of work here that truly belongs to you.

Avery! I heard there was trouble today. I came as soon as I could.

I don't believe a word of those awful rumors.

Are you okay?

Drink some water.

Don't let them get to you. Thank you.

I tried to explain, but they refused to listen. I believe you.

Even as a child, you never told anyone when you were bullied. There is

something I don't know whether I should tell you. What? The designers who

circulated those photos work with the Laurent team.

I heard the pictures first spread internally.

You mean Camille knew?

I didn't say that.

But people around her tend to follow signals from above. She defended me just

now. Without her, I might not have gotten a chance to explain.

I hope she was sincere.

But powerful families operate in ways you may not understand.

Camille's been competing with me since we were kids.

Every show I wanted, every sponsor I chased, she had to take it.

Now that we're close again, I'm worried. Camille has helped me.

She cleared my name today. Maybe she's changed.

I just don't want you caught in the middle.

You're kind, so you assume everyone else is too.

I'm going your way.

Your hand isn't healed.

Let me drive you home.

I... She doesn't need your ride.

I'm checking on an old friend.

Do you always get this territorial?

Avery, I'm here to pick you up.

Will you come with me? She can decide for herself.

Don't turn a work relationship into something else.

That's why I'm asking her.

I'll go with Camille. Thank you, Grace.

Why'd you pick me up today?

Weren't you in a meeting? It ended.

You agreed to work with me again.

I should know my consultant made it home safely.

That sounds like roll call.

Then may I mark you present and accounted for?

What are you thinking about?

Nothing.

I just don't understand why so many people dislike me. You don't need

everyone to like you.

With me, you don't have to work scared.

What is this?

Until your hand heals, there's something I want you to see. What? You'll see when

we arrive.

Relax. It isn't some insanely expensive gift.

This bench has foot pedal height control, and each arm support adjusts

independently.

I can't do fine work yet.

I'm only looking. Until the doctor clears you, no tools.

Today we're picking what you'll use when you're healed.

This is friendly to left-handed work, too.

During long setting sessions, I wouldn't have to hold my arm in the air. It saves

your preferred height.

Enter your employee ID next time, and the bench will adjust automatically.

Don't pick the priciest one.

She'll use it daily.

If it doesn't feel right, change it. This support is great.

I used to prop my arm on books and readjust every time it went numb. So

you've been working at that old wooden table all this time? It still works. One

leg just wobbles a little.

This is a project asset, not charity.

If it works, say so. If not, replace it. But the price... Laurent spends more on

promotional photos in a year than on one safe workbench.

I can see that hairline crack.

If I'd had this before, I could have caught it sooner. How's that? Is it

bright enough?

Yes, it's perfectly clear. Good.

Stop forcing yourself to use things that hurt you.

You've already spent so long helping me.

And now you're buying dinner? The team's got to eat after we sign the equipment

order. Besides, you only had half a sandwich at lunch.

Want to switch to this?

You don't have to prove you're tough by fighting your own injury at dinner.

Then... would that be okay? Of course.

Dinner isn't an exam.

You don't have to keep staring at my hand. It barely hurts now. I'm making

sure my partner doesn't sign the wrong purchase order on an empty stomach.

So all day, you've only cared about that purchase order? Not entirely.

This is delicious.

Avery, don't move.

You have jam by your mouth.

Wipe it yourself.

I remember our agreement.

You could tell me where it is instead of laughing. I've never seen anyone turn

wiping their face into a test.

Well, Judge, did I pass?

Inconclusive. We'll need another test.

Other side.

Here, a little lower.

You don't have to remember every single condition so seriously.

I agreed to them.

I intend to keep my word.

Thank you.

I had a wonderful day. Because we bought a workbench and ate dinner?

No. Because you actually listened to me all day. Then talk to me more often.

Your own hand isn't even healed, and you're already trying to save me money.

Shh. Don't wake her.

Did you draw this?

It's project branding.

Creative, isn't it? Why is there a rabbit on my blueprint? It looks like

you. Especially when you're asleep.

You promised to take the work seriously.

I did. I drew that crown three times. If this is your masterpiece, who's the

person beside the rabbit? The genius designer who made the rabbit's crown,

obviously. You drew her like a toothpick.

My artistic genius has just been gravely insulted.

Wait! Don't deface the original!

Hold it. No altering the chief designer's work without permission.

It's my blueprint.

Give it back.

Catch me, and it's yours.

Camille! You're cheating again!

I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to fall on you. I know.

Does your hand hurt?

No. You caught me.

Too close?

You can get up.

I didn't hurt you here, did I?

No.

Honestly, I was laughing so hard that I forgot my hand hurt.

Apparently my rabbit has therapeutic value.

Could you be any more full of yourself?

We're friends now, right?

Friends? Beyond business partners.

The kind who eat together and argue over drawings.

If you stop drawing rabbits, I'll consider it. Absolutely not.

The rabbit is my signature work. Friends hug.

That's normal, right? It's fine if you don't want to.

I was only asking.

I never really got to joke around like this. After everything at home, all I

wanted was one more job and to not be a burden. You don't have to prove you're

not a burden every minute.

Not with me. Then, can friends be a little selfish sometimes?

Yes.

Especially you. Just don't touch this hand.

Is this okay?

Yes. You're warm.

Friends can do this, right? Of course.

Friends. Didn't you say you were throwing it away?

Why did you bring it? I'm adding a pair of hideous shoes.

Then I'm filing for copyright protection.

Avery, there you are. Can we talk alone?

Grace? Of course.

Looks like you two work well together.

Last time I texted, you were too busy to reply.

I'm sorry.

I've been rushing through the technical review.

I'll answer tonight. You and Camille.

What exactly are you now?

Camille and I...

are friends, and we still work together.

Friends, I'm happy for you.

But there's something you should know.

What is it?

Camille's hated losing to me since we were kids. Center stage, shows,

sponsors. She doesn't care about the prize.

She cares about beating me. But she's been very kind to me lately.

She even cleared my name. I'm sure she has a good side.

I just don't want you to become the next trophy in our rivalry.

Let's talk about something better. The Foundation's planning a charity jewelry

show for girls in the community.

I need a partner who gets the craft in real life.

You want me?

Of course.

You loved sketching jewelry as a child.

Now people finally have a chance to see your work.

Did the children draw all of these?

Yes. They want to make gifts for their mothers.

but we need someone who understands structure to turn them into real pieces.

We can use safe, inexpensive materials and let the girls participate in the

design. Their drawings are already beautiful.

I knew you were the right person.

I'd love to join, but I'm under contract for Laurent's new collection, so I can't

use any of their technical materials.

I totally understand.

Separate projects.

You'd only handle the visuals for our charity show.

Then I'd like to try.

Thank you for remembering what I love.

Avery, I was looking for you.

I want you on visuals with me for next month's main exhibition.

But I just agreed to Grace's charity show.

It's not that I don't want to work with you.

I'll do your structural tests. It's in our contract.

But I've wanted to do a charity show since I was a kid.

I get it.

You gave Grace your word.

Don't break it for me.

Sorry, Camille.

You're a little too late. It doesn't conflict with her technical work for

Laurent. I'm offering a separate creative collaboration.

I know.

I just can't accept two new projects at once, and my hand still needs time.

All right.

I respect your decision.

Camille, I'm here about next season's visual concept. Has your designer

confirmed?

Not yet.

Since you're here, why don't you partner with me?

I'd love to.

What

is

it?

Nothing. I'm only thinking about the design.

Always this decisive?

No wonder people say you're impossible to win over.

That depends on who's trying.

This isn't your usual standard.

Are you tired?

I'm fine.

I'll re-drought it.

Avery, are you listening?

I'm sorry. My mind wandered. They make a good pair.

Oliver's family's in jewelry, too. The two companies go way back.

What do you think of this red background?

Too loud.

Change it.

Don't be nervous.

You're already doing very well.

You don't seem fond of the Whitmore people.

This is a workspace, not a dating venue.

Camille? Keep reviewing the materials.

I need to handle something.

Avery, look at me. Camille, what's wrong?

We need to talk.

Now.

We're not finished, Camille.

You're being rude. I'm waiting.

Can we stop here for today?

I'll send the remaining sketches tomorrow.

Of course. It's your decision.

Can't we talk here? If I see you that close to her again, I'll say something

worse. Come upstairs with me.

Please? Camille, what is going on?

Grace is waiting for the rest of the samples.

Grace. Always Grace. Even when you're with me, you're thinking about her.

She says your name, and your whole face lights up. We've known each other since

we were kids.

I promised her I'd finish it. I can't just bail on her. What about me?

I worked with you, ate with you, helped you choose equipment.

What has any of that meant? We're friends.

And business partners.

Friends.

Is it really that simple to you?

You're the one who said friends can hug and take care of each other.

I was too scared to call it what it was.

Seeing you smile at Grace makes me insanely jealous.

I didn't want Oliver fixing my clothes.

I only wanted to see if you cared.

So, you chose him as your partner on purpose?

Yes.

I did something incredibly childish.

You always do this.

You get angry, then use someone else to test me.

I know.

But I can't keep pretending nothing happened.

Avery, may I kiss you?

Yes. Wait.

Are you doing this because you truly like me?

Why else would I? Grace said you've been competing with her your whole life.

Are you only nice to me because we're close?

Because you want to steal someone from her?

She told you that? I don't know who to believe.

You humiliated me in public and told me you didn't like women. Now suddenly,

you're kissing me?

You have every reason to doubt me, especially after the shitty things I've

done. I won't be anyone's pawn in a rivalry.

Even if I love being with you, I couldn't survive that a second time. I

hurt you that night, and you have every right to stay angry.

But wanting to kiss you has nothing to do with beating Grace.

Then what is it about? When you're not here, I look for you.

Someone insults you, it hurts worse than if it were me.

You smile, and I just want to keep it that way. I'm jealous when you look at

her. I want you to look at me that way.

Not because she's my rival, but because you're you. But aren't we friends?

Screw being friends.

All I know is I want to kiss you so bad I'm losing it.

This time I didn't read it wrong, did I?

No. Then can I ask for more?

Be my girlfriend?

I love being with you, but for years I thought I loved someone else.

Grace? I still need to understand my feelings.

I won't tell you what you want to hear now and hurt you later.

Alright, take your time.

But don't hide the truth because you're afraid I'll be angry.

You're not angry. I am.

But I'd rather wait for an honest answer.

What if I can't give you the answer you want? Then I'll be sad for a while.

At least it won't be because I misunderstood you again.

I won't leave you guessing anymore.

When I know, I'll tell you myself. Good. No more lying to ourselves.

But I'm not forgetting that kiss.

Neither do I.

It's late.

Before I drive you home, come help me get something.

So you came for design drawings.

I thought you left them at the office. My mother wants the first draft

tomorrow. I was so busy looking for you that I forgot my laptop.

Did you design this yourself?

The first necklace I ever made alone.

Back then I thought it would make anyone beautiful.

I never gave it away.

Want to try it on?

What is it?

When you stand perfectly still, you make me even more nervous. I'm the nervous

one.

It suits you.

But it's a keepsake.

I can't take it. I'm only lending it to you.

If you want to keep wearing it, ask me later. Why did you never give this

necklace away?

I used to think it had to go to someone perfect.

Then I realized I didn't even know who I wanted. And now?

Now I know.

But she hasn't agreed to be my girlfriend yet.

The first thing you made isn't perfect either. You dare criticize my work?

I like that it's asymmetrical.

You made it with your own hands.

Don't use your right hand yet. Sit down and I'll read it to you.

My technical consultant can't tell top from bottom today. Stop staring at me.

If I don't look at you, who should I look at?

Avery, may I kiss you now?

You could find out for yourself.

Why did you stop?

Your hand's not healed.

And I promised to wait.

I don't want to pressure you.

Needing time doesn't mean I don't like you. Can I take that to mean you want me

to stay? This is your room.

Are you scared?

A little. No one's ever treated me like this.

Like what? You don't look down on me for being poor or laugh at my old clothes.

And you ask what I want.

My money has nothing to do with why you deserve love.

If I lost the Laurent name tomorrow, I'd still want you.

That isn't very convincing when you're wearing luxury pajamas.

Should I take them off? No!

Sitting here in these clothes, I'm scared I'll damage something you own.

Clothes can be mended.

Sheets can be washed.

But if you stay this tense, I can't help you.

Then I'll try to relax.

And now?

Much better.

Tell me if anything feels wrong.

I'll stop.

Don't stop.

$50,000.

You promised it tonight.

My investment pays out next week.

Give me a few more days.

Money hits your account every month. Where is it? That's the allowance my

daughter earns for me.

She can barely feed herself.

Where would she get 50 grand?

Isn't she close with the Laurent heiress now?

Their photos are everywhere tonight.

I used to have a steady job.

Those people tricked me into investing and ruined me.

Your signature is on the documents.

Stop blaming everyone else for the hole you dug.

You care about your daughter?

Then why take her whole paycheck every month and pay us nothing?

Don't tell me how to raise my child!

Camille Laurent.

Three days.

No money, your debt goes to collections, and we enforce that guarantee you

signed. Stop using your broke daughter as an excuse.

Get her rich girlfriend to pay us.

I raised you.

Now you owe me.

You can drop me here.

My apartment is tiny.

You don't need to come up. You promised I could walk you to your door.

It's three floors up. There's no elevator, and the stairs are narrow.

Those heels won't work.

Problem solved.

Any other excuses?

I want you there.

I just don't want you to see how bad my place is.

You've seen me at my worst.

I should get to know the real you.

I kept thinking if I took more orders and saved enough, I could move.

But after rent and utilities, there's never anything left.

Is that why you refused to rest at my house when you had a fever? I thought

one missed day would get me fired.

I never thought you'd let me back. Now I understand why you always say you can't

take a day off. I'll park the car.

Take the stairs slowly.

I'll knock, and I promise I won't walk in unannounced.

What a coincidence!

Are you here to see Avery, too? I'm taking her home. She didn't go home last

night? We spent the night together.

Her hand is still healing, and I didn't want her struggling alone.

She never liked burdening anyone.

That doesn't mean she has to carry everything alone forever.

I'm only delivering samples for the charity exhibition.

She promised to finish them on time.

I won't cancel any promise she made to you.

Avery said yes the second she heard those girls wanted to make gifts for

their moms.

This means more to her than to either of us. I know.

She isn't your possession, and she isn't mine. Look at you, learning to be

reasonable. I've made plenty of mistakes.

At least now I respect the work she's promised to do.

Let's hope this isn't another passing obsession.

When she gives you her answer, you'll know.

So you finally decided to come home.

Mom? What are you doing here?

Well, look at you.

Dressed like this too good for the rags your father left you? I borrowed the

coat. I worked late last night. You don't answer my calls! You stop sending

money! You're sleeping with rich women!

Do you even remember who raised you? I gave you everything I could last week. I

still have rent to pay.

Rent? You've landed a Laurent woman, and you're crying poor to me?

What, the Laurents buy your medicine now, too?

A doctor prescribed that. I can't lose it.

Who's paying me back for everything I spent on you?

All you do is clutch that junk box and play the victim. Don't touch my tools.

They belong to my father. You can't take them.

Quit playing the victim!

You'll pay what you owe today!

Fifty grand.

You've got three days.

Fifty thousand?

I don't have that kind of money.

Ask your Laurent heiress.

One of her necklaces costs more than that.

I'm not with Camille for money.

Leave her out of this. You think she'd marry some poor girl from this dump?

Once she's bored, she won't leave you the dress on your back.

Stop! Her hand is still injured.

You're rich too, aren't you? If you're all going to use her as a toy, somebody

owes me compensation.

Sophie, if you needed money, you could have asked me.

Why didn't you tell me?

Hear that?

Even your old friend knows you're a kept woman.

No.

Grace, it isn't like that.

Let go of her!

You're Camille?

Perfect. Pay me what she owes.

What exactly does she owe you? Show me.

You know what it cost me to raise her?

Fifty grand is nothing!

This is money she gave you, not a debt she owes.

Last month I gave you twenty-three hundred dollars and kept seventy for

myself. You knew that.

As you should.

I gave you a roof for years. You think that was free?

I've worked since I was sixteen.

You said I owed you, so I kept paying.

But no matter how much I give, the debt never ends.

What the hell does an outsider know? Her worthless mother died. I paid to raise

her. Now she's sleeping her way into money? She owes me!

Her right hand's hurt. Put a hand on her again and the cops get every second of

this building's security footage.

You can pay for this, but not me?

I'll have the landlord throw you out tonight!

I rent this apartment myself.

You don't get to decide that.

Take one more step. I dare you.

The police?

This is family business. You slept with her, so shouldn't you pay her bills?

Insult me all you want, but you'll never use her poverty or her love against her

again.

Meredith, get a job or deal with your creditors. I don't have 50 grand, and I

won't let Camille pay your debt.

How dare you speak to me like that?

I was too scared before, but if I don't say it now, you'll never stop.

Listen carefully.

You won't get a cent from me, and Avery never has to fear you again.

asking my daughter for living expenses. She ran off with someone and abandoned

the woman who raised her.

You don't have to explain for her. Tell the police whatever you want.

If you're scared, I'm right here. I want to file a report.

She's been threatening me for years.

Today she shoved me and grabbed my hurt hand.

After my dad died, she said I ate her food and lived under her roof so I could

never repay her.

Almost every dollar from my part-time jobs went to her.

This message matches the demand you described today. We'll document it and

obtain the apartment footage.

Without me, she would have starved!

Let me speak for myself.

You made me cook, clean, and work.

I saved up for my own tuition and tools.

You gave me a bed, and I paid you back every way I could.

I'm your mother!

No, you're not.

My mom died when I was little.

You're just the woman my dad married after.

I respected you.

You never treated me like a daughter.

Starting today, you get nothing.

And I won't take your abuse just to keep you happy. We'll document the footage

and messages.

If she threatens you again, call the police.

After every fight, she promised she'd stay away if I paid.

But every time, she demanded more.

You did very well.

That's the first time I didn't beg her to forgive me.

If she comes back, I'll call the police.

I won't suffer alone anymore.

Are you hungry?

You've barely eaten today.

Police stations used to scare me.

I thought they'd call me an ungrateful daughter.

But today, walking out, I feel lighter.

You did nothing wrong.

And you never have to treat that money like a debt again.

A little.

But first I want to go home and change the locks.

I'll come with you. I can call a locksmith, but whether we change them is

your decision.

Avery, I heard what happened.

You must be terrified.

Stay at my place tonight.

Thank you.

I want to go home first.

What you said in the hallway, was that to help her?

Or to make sure that woman heard?

What do you mean?

I was protecting Avery.

You knew her worst fear, being called a rich woman's charity case.

And you said it in front of Meredith.

You thought I wouldn't notice?

You have to twist every kind thing I do.

I just didn't want Avery hurt again.

If Avery needs help, ask Avery.

Don't tell the world Avery is poor.

Avery, do you think I meant to hurt you too?

I know you wanted to help.

But today has been chaos.

And I want to leave with Camille.

All right.

Call me if you need anything.

Please don't be angry anymore.

All right.

Today, I'll listen to you.

Thank you for letting me say those things myself.

It was your story.

You were braver today than I imagined.

Sit down. This place is a mess, and I don't even have decent tea.

I didn't come for tea.

How many hours do you usually sleep?

Fewer when I have rush orders.

The more I finish, the sooner I can make rent.

You kept saying you weren't hungry on the drive back.

Now I see there's almost nothing in your fridge.

I was going shopping after payday.

Orders were slow this week.

Then I'll take you to the grocery store tonight.

You choose. I push the cart.

Did you make all of these?

My dad taught me when I was just starting out.

He said jewelry doesn't need the priciest stones.

It just has to make whoever wears it happy.

He left me this one.

My hands were small, so he filed the handles thinner for me.

No wonder you could never replace it.

Meredith called it trash and told me to throw it away.

I couldn't.

I don't have anything worth showing you.

Even the room is so small.

Avery, look at me.

Don't ever apologize for where you live.

You supported yourself at this table and made work that belongs on a jewelry

runway.

That's incredible.

Is that Grace?

Yes. It was raining, and I didn't have an umbrella.

Grace helped me home.

So you kept the photo.

Did grace mean that much to you?

Back then I had nothing.

One small kindness stayed with me for years.

But you have me now.

Right?

Avery, what are you thinking?

If you don't want to say, that's okay.

I won't push.

For years, I truly believed I'd always loved the girl who helped me in the

rain.

I survived on that memory.

I know.

But now, when I'm hurting, you're the first person I want.

When I make something beautiful, you're the first person I want to show.

When Meredith was insulting me, I thought if you saw me like that, you'd

regret loving me.

My only regret is ever hurting you.

Do you think I'm taking too long?

I can't even make myself say, let's be together.

I'd be hurt if you said yes just to please me.

I used to envy other women.

They could love whoever they wanted without fearing ridicule or worrying

about rent.

With me, you don't have to be anyone but you.

I don't want you as a dream anymore.

Camille, I love you.

Say it again.

Please.

I love you.

I love you too, Avery.

What are you laughing at?

I can't believe I actually said it. Then say it once every day.

You're so greedy.

When it comes to you, always.

Emile, do I really have to present my work on stage?

I'm afraid I'll go the wrong way and forget every word.

You made the jewelry.

Who could explain it better than you?

I only know how to sit at a workbench.

Put a camera on me and I'll shake.

No cameras today.

Look at me and follow my steps.

Toes forward.

Stop staring at your shoes.

Chin up.

It's so bright.

I feel like everyone is watching.

Then look only at me.

What if I say something wrong and they laugh that I only got in because of you?

Then show them the brooch drawings.

I've only got words.

You've got hands that make real things.

But I'm not fully healed.

Once you're healed, you'll make it yourself.

For now, use your voice.

Tell them why this piece deserves to be seen.

I didn't use expensive diamonds because I want ordinary people to afford

beautiful jewelry, too.

See?

The most beautiful thing here today is the woman who designed it.

You're teasing me again.

I never joke about that.

Didn't you say I could do this alone?

Of course you can.

But there's nothing wrong with accepting a steady hand.

Camille, are we interrupting something?

Is this a partner runway rehearsal or a secret date?

Avery.

Perfect.

Everyone's here.

Let me make a formal introduction.

Everyone, this is Avery Bennett, my girlfriend.

Seriously? I thought you'd go your whole life without admitting you loved anyone.

Completely serious.

I love her.

Does anyone have a problem with that?

No, just keep your dates out of rehearsal time next time.

Aren't you afraid people will talk?

I've let people say too much about you that was never their business.

This time, they'll know the truth.

I love her too.

We're together.

If this ashtiri goes on the main display, will the pendant flip when

people view it from the side?

The center stone sits too far out, but moving it in could ruin the visual

balance.

What do you think?

Make the connector on the back double layered.

That limits its rotation to this angle without changing the front or adding

much weight.

Can we build that?

I've used that mechanism in cheap jewelry before.

Different material, same idea.

Once my hand's healed, I can build a prototype.

You can solve this too?

Camille, you chose the right consultant.

I always have excellent taste.

I was wrong to laugh along with them last time.

Could you look at this for us? My hand's not ready.

Set the sample down. I'll tell you which step to redo.

When your hand heals, I want you to put the first finished piece on the model

yourself. I'll probably still be nervous.

I'll be watching from the audience.

You can be nervous, but you don't have to hide.

Congratulations.

Camille actually called you her girlfriend in front of everyone.

Thank you.

Did she give you that?

Yes.

I'm only borrowing it for now.

She's always generous with gifts, but do you truly believe she'll keep loving you

like this?

Why would you ask that?

She used to insist she only liked men Now she's suddenly in love with you

Aren't you afraid you're only her latest novelty?

Camille hurt me before but she's really changing I know who I love You've

changed You used to believe everything I said Because you helped me as a child,

and I will always be grateful.

But I need to judge this for myself.

I told everyone I loved Camille because I chose to.

Even if they mock me for being poor tomorrow, I won't deny her.

Then what am I?

When you were stuck in the rain or sick and alone, you always came to me.

I'll always remember your kindness and our friendship.

But that's separate from who I love now.

I'm sorry.

I suppose I'm afraid that now you have Camille, you won't need your old friend.

That's not true. We're still friends.

Do you remember this?

That rainy day, you didn't even have an umbrella.

I told you to come to me whenever you were in trouble.

I remember.

You really helped me that day.

Then promise you won't abandon me because of Dive Jock Jock.

I'll go get my coat.

Camille!

Let me explain!

She was afraid of losing a friend.

She showed me the old umbrella pendant, and we were talking about childhood.

I saw her holding your hand, and you didn't pull away.

I was about to.

She was good to me once.

I didn't want to embarrass her in public.

You always protect her.

She humiliates you and manipulates you, and you still call her good.

I know what she said today was wrong.

I told her to stop trying to come between us, but you still can't let her

go?

Camille, why do you hate her this much?

Is it really only because you competed over exhibitions?

I have my reasons.

You don't know what she's done.

Then tell me.

Don't just demand that I choose a side.

If you really want to be with me, stop seeing Grace.

Don't answer her calls.

Quit the project.

Can you?

That charity exhibition is for children in the community.

They treated their drawings like treasure and begged me to make them into

real jewelry.

Someone else can take over.

You don't have to meet Grace.

But I promised them.

No one used to take my words seriously.

So I know exactly how it feels to be abandoned.

You're asking me to abandon a childhood friend and a promise I made to those

children. So you can't do it?

Loving you doesn't mean losing every friend.

I love you, but this isn't fair.

Fine. I understand.

Understand what?

I'm not choosing Grace!

But the moment she speaks, you find an excuse for her.

Then at least tell me what happened!

If I tell you now, you'll just make excuses for her.

Camille isn't here.

She never misses a main stage rehearsal.

We had a fight.

About Grace.

Camille never lends her personal things to anyone.

Once she chooses someone, she protects them with everything she has.

Then why would she rather fight with me than explain what Grace did?

She once said it was too ugly to share with outsiders.

But you're her partner now.

Have you heard of Renee Carter?

No. Camille never mentioned her. She was Camille's most trusted partner.

Camille did the visual concept. Renee did the exhibition design.

Their first small jewelry show got even the toughest sponsors on their feet,

clapping. Why did they stop working together?

It was over the lead curator job that year. It was already Renee's. Then the

Whitmores offered more sponsorship on one condition.

Grace gets reconsidered.

Grace?

She hadn't even led a show then, had she?

No. Camille objected because she could accept competition, but not buying new

rules.

They'd signed the confirmation.

Could it still be changed?

Everyone called it a procedural adjustment.

Camille didn't believe that.

But she couldn't overturn the committee alone.

What happened next?

What happened afterward made Camille refuse to speak Renee's name for years.

Renee already won the selection.

You can't hand her place to someone else because a bigger check arrived.

Both candidates have valid qualifications.

Why not compete again?

Compete how?

I've already spent a month preparing under the approved plan.

You and Grace will each prepare a complete main exhibition proposal.

We'll hold a public review in three days. The better proposal gets the

position. Surely that's fair.

She finished all of this alone in three days?

She built models by day and installed at night.

She was so afraid of losing the opportunity that she wouldn't even go

home to sleep.

You haven't slept in two nights.

Come down.

I'll find people to help.

Other people can afford to lose.

I can't.

My parents mortgaged their home so I could study design.

What happened to her?

She had a severe spinal injury.

After years of treatment, she still can't stand long, let alone install a

show.

Camille was about our age then, wasn't she?

That day, she and Renee were supposed to celebrate the selection.

Instead, Camille spent the night at the hospital and forgot there was blood on

her coat.

After the accident, the committee disqualified Renee.

Grace took the lead show, and the press called her a young visionary.

Of course.

Camille begged her to seek a postponement.

Grace said rules were rules.

So Camille never forgave her.

Renee lost the work she loved.

Camille still believes she failed to protect her friend.

Camille has spent years finding rehabilitation resources and visiting

her. She never discusses it publicly.

Did Grace ever visit her afterward?

I don't know.

But when Grace accepted the position, she didn't ask for even one day's delay.

Last night, I called Camille unreasonable.

I knew none of this.

It's not that she doesn't trust you.

She's terrified someone she trusts will get hurt again.

Zoe.

Do you know where she is?

At the Lakeside House.

She hasn't answered one call today.

She kept asking me to stay away from Grace.

And I refused to hear why.

You didn't mean to hurt her.

If you want to see her, go and explain.

What are you doing here so late?

I need to say something.

Just a few words.

I saw Renee's photos and the old records today.

I'm sorry, I didn't know what Grace did.

Now that you know, will you cut her off?

I'll set firm boundaries.

She won't use our past to manipulate me again.

But I want to finish the show I promised the kids.

Staff can handle every handoff, so I won't meet her privately.

I'm not choosing Grace.

I just don't want my fear of losing you to turn me into someone who breaks her

promises. I forced you into an ultimatum, and what I said last night

was cruel.

You can be angry, but don't shut me out.

When you left, I thought you were done with me forever.

I can't forgive anyone on Renee's behalf, but you can tell me anything

about Grace from now on.

I'll listen.

I was afraid telling you would feel like using my friend's pain to control you.

You don't need it to control me.

You're the woman I love.

I want to know what hurts you.

May I hold you?

I was afraid you'd leave me too.

I won't. I love you.

The equipment parameters match the original drawings. The foreign

delegation arrives tomorrow.

We can't rebuild the set now.

Don't rebuild it.

Lower the main light eight inches, make the turntable pause after half a

rotation, and send the model in from stage left.

Will that solve it?

Beauty's in the facets, not the setting. Let it catch the light on the pause.

Now that looks like a Laurent piece.

If anything is even slightly wrong, stop the machine.

Jewelry can be repaired.

Injuries can't be undone.

Understood. We'll run a full inspection after the full systems test.

Follow this process tomorrow. The technical team signs off on every safety

check. No exceptions.

What score does today's performance earn me?

A perfect ten.

And I'll collect my reward at home.

The presentation, tech docs, and on-site coordination were

outstanding.

Thank you.

My team will deliver even better work.

This is Avery Bennett.

She led the core structural review. Without her, tonight's collection never

would have made it to the runway.

A pleasure to meet you, Ms. Bennett.

Thank you.

It was an honor to be part of this presentation.

What's wrong?

I'm afraid they'll think your design partner can't even afford decent shoes.

They invited you for your skill stop giving strangers reasons to look down on

you Are

you counting every bite she takes now she's worked since

dawn I won't let her go hungry Didn't your whole story begin with that love

letter someone read aloud

Right! That card was so heartfelt.

Avery, read it for us again.

Don't bring that up.

It was mortifying.

No one gets to hear it. She wrote it for me, so I'm the only one allowed to read

it.

They were only teasing.

I promise no one would force you to read that letter again.

I know.

It's just... I was so foolish back then.

If you mean falling in love with me, your judgment was excellent.

What did the letter say?

I only heard the beginning.

Something about sharing an umbrella in the rain and little silver flowers, like

an old movie.

That's romantic.

B'lev say, did you lend her an umbrella once?

I don't remember.

Maybe she's admired me since childhood.

Don't worry, I won't make you read it publicly.

Read it to me alone at home, okay?

I see.

You used to draw little flowers, too, didn't you?

Hearing them quote that letter yesterday reminded me.

That was all when I was a child.

It wasn't special.

My drawing is ugly.

Can I throw it away?

Don't. See? These are petals, and this says it's for your mom. Who says it

isn't beautiful?

We're planning a childhood-themed show.

Could we borrow your old drawings as examples for the girls?

We'll photograph the work only, nothing personal.

All right, but there are private notes in the back.

Please don't turn past the drawings.

Of course, I would never snoop.

Tokayev, your forex.

Finished. Thank you, Avery.

So I was the one she wanted all along.

Camille, you even got her first love wrong.

Tomorrow morning... compile the public visitor list for the Laurent Design

Center, and don't mention the old sketchbook from the charity project in

any report.

But that's Avery's private property.

She only lent it to the Foundation for reference.

I know.

Do as I said.

I knew her first.

Come here.

I want to show you something.

Another priceless exhibition piece?

I didn't bring my tools today.

It isn't an exhibition piece.

I designed it, and the workshop made it.

You drew this many versions?

The first was too flashy for you.

The second would catch on your sleeves.

This final one is perfect.

Didn't you say jewelry design couldn't be only about beauty?

I remember every word my consultant taught me.

For me?

You said you carry everything alone.

Rent, bills, work.

I can't live your life for you.

But you're not alone anymore.

But I didn't get you anything.

And this is too expensive.

You give me gifts every day.

The jewelry you restore.

The light you leave on waiting for me.

Will you wear it?

It's not a proposal.

I just want everyone to know I'm serious about you. I'll keep it safe.

Don't keep it in a box.

Wear it.

I'll make you an even more beautiful one someday.

You even remembered which hand I use?

Those hands are precious.

How could I forget?

I used to be afraid to celebrate my birthday.

I feared wasting money and no one remembering.

Even Bolt is trying to steal my kiss.

Wow, a new ring.

Camille, it's gorgeous.

I designed it. Of course it's gorgeous.

Look at this here.

Why are foundation materials in my private cabinet?

Oh.

Camille, don't look at that yet.

What is this?

Your childhood drawings?

Why are you so frightened?

Recipient?

If this is part of your past you don't want me to know, say so.

But don't scare me like this Please

don't open the last page yet

What

used to be pasted here an old draft I ruined

I didn't want anyone seeing it

So someone put your childhood stuff in my cabinet on purpose

Avery

look at me if you don't want to talk I won't force that page open, but don't be

afraid alone.

There's nothing shameful here You were talented even as a child. I'm afraid you

won't say that after you see it. I'm right here.

I Have to go to the main hall when it's over. We'll talk as long as you need

Looking for this?

You went through my sketchbook?

You promised not to touch anything private.

Relax. I finally understand who you truly loved back then.

The letter delivered to the wrong tray was for me too, wasn't it?

Give it back.

That's in the past.

But you used to love me so much.

Why did you meet Camille and pretend none of it happened?

I'm not denying my past, but Camille is the woman I love now. You can throw away

eight years of love just like that?

I was grateful to you, and I did love you.

That doesn't give you permission to steal my things.

Who did you love?

Camille? Aren't you supposed to be at the technical rehearsal?

Avery, what does this mean?

It isn't what you think. I can explain. She was always too afraid to say that

the gift on your tray was actually... Shut up!

I'm asking Avery.

Camille, the main exhibition's technical rehearsal starts now. Every delegate is

waiting.

After work today, you and I are talking.

I never wanted to use this to hurt her,

but she heard it now.

You made sure she would.

I won't let you frighten me with my past again, but first I have to explain

everything to Camille.

You think she loved you from the start?

That love was never yours.

This is a workplace.

Stay the hell away from me.

Everybody stop!

The rotating platform isn't locked!

Models, get behind the safety line!

The motor is off. I'll check the locking pin.

My dress is caught!

Don't touch her. She needs trained rescue personnel.

Look at me.

The ambulance is coming.

Please don't close your eyes.

The fracture's stabilized.

She needs follow-ups and physical therapy. No long-standing or heavy show

work for now.

Does it hurt?

I'll ask the nurse if they can...

That letter was for Grace, wasn't it?

Yes. I loved her when I was younger.

The Lily of the Valley necklace was meant for her, too.

So that first day, you weren't trying to keep me from learning you loved me.

You were hiding that you loved her.

I never meant to deceive you.

I told you over and over that the letter wasn't yours.

Then I truly fell in love with you. And the more I did, the harder it became to

confess. You knew I saw that letter as the beginning of us.

Every time I mentioned it, you stayed silent.

I'm sorry.

I should have told you sooner.

You are the only woman I love now.

I just promised to take you to my first international exhibition.

And now I can't even stand.

The doctor said you'll recover.

I'll be with you through physical therapy.

I don't know which of your words are real anymore.

I may lose the show, and the memory I treasured never even existed.

Don't touch me!

Camille, please listen.

Get out!

I never want to see you again! Get the hell out!

Okay, I'll go.

Oh my god, Camille.

How did this happen?

Avery, you must be terrified too.

I'm sorry.

I didn't protect Camille. This wasn't yours alone to prevent.

She's in terrible pain. Go rest.

I'll stay with her.

Don't make any decisions tonight.

When Camille's in less pain, you can talk clearly.

She doesn't want to see me.

I'll send Zoe the doctor's instructions.

If Camille needs anything, please call me.

Did you two fight?

Mom, don't ask.

The doctor ordered you to rest. At least sit down.

The technical plan, visitor flow, and safety protocols are done.

Zoe can run on site. I'll stay on core design.

No one doubts your ability, but the international partners require the lead

to remain on site.

An opening night is only weeks away.

I can direct by video, and my team can implement the plan.

If the project needs someone on site all day, I'm willing to take over

temporarily.

You've been waiting for this all along, haven't you?

I just don't want the project to collapse.

You can't hand this to any random replacement.

I can document every step, but I won't pretend it isn't my work.

After discussion, Grace will be acting on-site lead.

Camille keeps original design credit and a consulting role, pending review after

she recovers.

Camille personally decided everything from lighting to technical risks.

Even the safety plan bears her signature.

Her credit remains, but the exhibition needs an on-site lead who can sign off.

The existing team will preserve her design exactly.

Of course.

I won't forget Camille's contribution.

Put the decision in a formal document.

I am not surrendering my work.

Your name belongs right here.

Leave the space when I return I'll hang it there myself

Getting

used to walking like that you always hated waiting Now everything's one step

at a time.

You're awfully comfortable wearing a title bought with sponsorship money

At least I can stand on the main stage.

You can barely reach it.

Avery, perfect timing.

I've got full access now. Your charity pieces can go straight into my section.

Celebrate with me tonight?

No, thank you.

You don't have to worry about Camille anymore.

She can't even manage her own life right now.

You took that draft from my sketchbook, didn't you?

I only helped you tell the truth.

You knew I love Camille now.

and you still made me talk about my old feelings in front of her. I was

protecting you from her lies.

Have you forgotten how she humiliated you? No.

But she also learned to protect and respect me.

She was injured today, and you're mocking her.

I'm the one who helped you when we were children.

I believed you were the kindest person alive.

That's why I remembered that umbrella for eight years.

But remembering one act of kindness doesn't mean excusing every cruel thing

you do afterward.

Without the foundation, do you think anyone will see your work?

Think carefully, Avery.

Once, I had to beg people for opportunities.

But at least I understand that when you love something, you don't crush it. You

don't only want to beat her.

You want to watch her suffer.

You're turning against me for Camille.

This isn't about taking sides.

I won't let you use me to hurt someone else I'll finish the kids projects

through the foundation office and hand everything straight to their teacher.

I'm not working with you privately again

Camille

Camille

This time I'll tell Camille everything.

Why are you here?

Go to Grace.

She already stole my exhibition.

I didn't go to her.

I ended my private partnership with the Foundation.

I want to tell you everything.

I know about the letter.

There's more.

My mother had just died and my father was too overwhelmed to notice me.

I stood in the rain for a long time until Grace lent me an umbrella.

I was so young that I mistook one moment of warmth for love.

I made this by hand back then. I thought it might help her understand I loved

her.

You finally let me see it.

Because hiding things isn't how I prove I love you.

Later, I made her a necklace.

I put it on the wrong tray and I told you the letter wasn't yours.

Then why not tell me after we were together?

Because I was afraid.

I was poor with nothing to offer. I couldn't even admit when I loved

someone. The kinder you became, the more I feared you'd leave once you knew.

That was wrong.

Fear wasn't an excuse to let you keep believing a lie.

I'm sorry. I wrote this one now, only for you.

Not because you're rich, and not because you're a Laurent. I tore this paper from

my old sketchbook because I couldn't afford a beautiful card.

But I thought only of you with every word.

Who do you love now?

You.

The woman you are now.

Only you.

I said unforgivable things at the hospital.

You have every right not to forgive me.

I hurt you too.

But I don't want us to end like this.

I kept wanting to be the first person in your story.

I know you now.

Come sit with me.

Is that okay?

I can't change who you loved before, but next time you're hurting, tell me first.

Don't let me be the last to know.

I will.

And you can't abandon me again without hearing my explanation.

Deal?

Looks like someone else wants to make up.

Will you hug him first?

No. My girlfriend comes first.

Slow. Getting to the end today is enough.

Don't push.

I used to walk a whole show in five-inch heels.

Now a few yards beat me.

That's okay.

Have you secretly learned how to encourage people?

I only remember every step you take.

Did I terrify you that day?

Yes. But I was more afraid the pain would make you stop trying.

I want to walk out there and put jewelry on you myself again.

Where's my reward?

This is therapy time.

I'm training very seriously. I only want to hold my girlfriend's hand.

You want a reward too?

You're recovering well. We can gradually increase activity, but prolonged

standing and intensive on-site work are still off limits.

You promised you wouldn't remove the brace in secret.

When did you get so bossy?

Because I saw you lie awake in pain all night.

I'll listen.

I heard you're finally walking on your own.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

Now let's discuss business.

I'm not demanding to take the stage tomorrow. I'll oversee original design

and safety review while Zoe continues on-site installation.

I'm requesting a place in the next public reassessment.

You haven't fully recovered.

Why the rush?

Because my name is still on that work.

I won't lie in bed while someone else alters it beyond recognition.

Design isn't everything.

Someone must be on-site to handle problems at any moment.

Which is why she isn't removing the on-site coordinator.

The responsibilities are clearly separated.

Excuse me. This page explains the core structure.

The judges should see it first.

All right.

The international organizers will hold a public reassessment next week.

Every candidate must present a complete, functional plan.

And Camille's leg?

My leg was injured. My mind wasn't.

You've even listed alternate leads?

The last accident taught me never to make an entire exhibition's safety

depend on one person's legs.

Renee Carter?

Do I know you?

I'm Avery, Camille's girlfriend.

Zoe told me about the exhibitions you made together.

That was a long time ago.

I'm sorry.

I didn't mean reopen the wound.

Camille was recently injured, too.

And she still cares deeply about you.

She got hurt?

What happened?

Why was the safety guard removed from that machine?

I don't know.

People said they were rushing to adjust the angle before opening.

They said the same thing back then.

Remove one temporary rail, get one more beautiful camera angle.

Your accident?

Wasn't simply a fall?

The night before, I reported the platform was unsafe.

Someone insisted we keep installing.

You've stayed silent for those people long enough.

Dad, they threatened to cancel your health insurance.

Have you forgotten?

I no longer work for Whitmore Property.

Their threats can't hurt me now.

I kept what you asked me to save.

We'll take it to a lawyer and make someone listen.

I thought silence would erase that day.

But every time I see a step, I remember the railing that vanished.

This time, Dad is coming with you.

I recorded Grace ordering the railing removed, but I don't know who physically

took it down.

Without sight records, my word alone isn't enough. Then we'll find the

records.

You don't have to carry this alone.

Renee is willing to give the recording to a lawyer?

Yes. She also asked about your leg.

She said she knows you've spent years being angry for her.

I failed to protect her then.

Now you still have a chance to work together.

This name.

Why is it on one of my father's old orders?

This was your father's workshop?

Yes. He used to make inexpensive metal clasps for exhibitions.

After he died, I couldn't face these ledgers.

They owed him money.

And I never knew.

Protect the originals. Don't jump to conclusions. We'll have someone verify

everything tomorrow.

Dad tested every connector himself before delivery.

When I go to the studio tomorrow, I want to inspect your sample too. All right.

But your hand only just healed. Let someone else do the heavy work.

I know.

These hands matter to me now.

It won't start.

Someone disconnected the safety interlock, and the backup module is

missing.

Did that fall from the case?

Don't touch it. I'll photograph and log it first.

This time, nobody touches damaged evidence.

The inspection seal was intact last night.

Don't reconnect the power.

Isolate the equipment and document everything exactly as it is. The

operating video is due this afternoon. A replacement module won't arrive from the

warehouse until tomorrow.

Could we submit a static model first?

The rules require a working system.

Grace will jump on that.

Zoe? Secure access logs and footage.

We won't guess who touched the equipment.

What unfortunate timing.

If you miss reassessment, the judges will have only my proposal to review.

You learned about the malfunction faster than the technicians.

Everyone in the hall is talking.

Stop blaming me for everything.

Someone used the lead curator's temporary pass to open this door late

last night.

Renee, don't get up.

Like me, you need to listen to your doctor now.

You used to tease me for keeping paper copies.

Time to thank that bad habit.

You kept all of these?

That exhibition used a mechanical turnable and fixed base.

I can adapt it into a functional manual positioning version without the control

box. It will meet the submission rules.

They require a functional demonstration and safety certification, not an

electric module.

Then we can still compete.

I'm not here to win for you.

I'm here to finish what we never got to finish.

This time, we do it together.

The mechanical plan can work, but an independent inspector must certify it.

We won't become like them just because we're rushing.

Agreed.

We'll delay the demonstration before gambling with anyone's safety.

One more thing.

My lawyer found the contractor log for the removed railing.

Grace was the approving party.

First, we finish the plan.

Then we give the evidence to people who can investigate it properly.

I made the locking plate fail-safe.

Even at full rotation, the pendant won't fly off.

It's safer than the old design and more beautiful.

I've told you, her craftsmanship speaks louder than I ever could.

Really? That mouth has delivered plenty of lectures.

She can lecture people sitting down, too.

I was complimenting you.

It works!

Run it three more times.

We win with real work, not luck.

Three clean runs.

Now the judges can't say we demonstrated it once by chance.

Count every component, too.

We can't reach the venue and discover something missing.

You two are exactly alike.

This time, you take the stage.

I'll watch from behind the scenes.

No.

Your name goes beside mine.

Next, the Laurent team.

You brought a pile of scrap to an international review?

Why not conceal the mechanical components?

Because beauty shouldn't be built on danger.

Audiences deserve to know why jewelry is safe to wear and display.

Avery Bennett independently designed this safety clasp. She began with the

cheapest costume jewelry, which taught her better than most how pieces survive

real use.

What happens if someone bumps the edge of the platform?

A padded safety stop is installed here.

Even if someone bumps it, the internal turntable stops inside this safety

boundary.

The public reassessment is approved.

Camille Laurent and Renee Carter's team will execute the original joint

exhibition plan.

Camille, after winning back the position, what would you like to say?

Stop spending money to rewrite the rules.

Real work survives public review.

Along with the reassessment result, we must address new developments in the

safety investigation.

The original custodian verified these records.

The approval to remove the railing before Renee's accident had serious

violations, and Grace Whitmore signed off.

That was years ago. The contractor installed it wrong. How can you blame

me? I told you that night we couldn't continue without the railing.

You said it blocked the camera and ordered us to keep working.

Remove the railing.

I want a complete stage by morning. Stop hiding delays behind safety regulations.

Play one sentence out of context, and of course you can frame me.

The full file has been submitted to investigators.

Today we are announcing only verified facts, not prejudging criminal

liability. Backup footage from the equipment room is secured.

Investigators will determine who removed the module. We won't convict anyone

based on guesses.

Because you failed to disclose a major conflict of interest and committed prior

safety violations, the committee revokes your exhibition management authority

immediately and suspends direct collaboration with the Whitmore

Foundation pending investigation.

You can't do this to me. Do you know how much my family invested in this

exhibition? You always believed money could buy other people's lives, too.

You're helping them destroy me?

I didn't destroy you.

I just stopped lying for you.

At present, we can confirm only that the equipment was opened without

authorization and a spare part disappeared.

Investigators have the complete access footage.

Possessing a past does not prove someone tampered with the machine.

We wait for the facts.

Renee already suffered too long because people rushed to conclusions.

You think this ends here?

Camille, my father's workshop is listed here too.

Let professionals verify it.

Money your father earned shouldn't simply disappear.

The delivery signature is complete.

The ledger shows the goods were accepted, but final payment was never

posted. You can request an accounting.

After all these years?

Will anyone even listen?

We'll submit a formal accounting request first.

We need to verify whether the claim is still within the statutory period.

Don't confront anyone yourself.

After he finished those clasps, Dad waited by the phone every day.

All I understood was that we had less and less money. You're not asking for

charity. You're asking a question that should have been answered years ago.

There is no direct evidence connecting your father's death to this payment.

Don't draw that conclusion yourself.

We'll establish the facts first.

I understand.

I only want to know whether all my father's hard work counted for anything.

I used to think poor people had to speak quietly even when they were right.

You brought evidence today.

That's the first step.

Is this a meeting or a date?

If it were a date, I'd choose somewhere prettier.

We only have 20 minutes for lunch.

The international organizers confirmed it. Your original plan will be used, and

Renee accepted the consulting role.

Then I'm taking you out to celebrate tonight.

Nothing too expensive.

Rent is due at the end of the month.

Fine. You choose anywhere you like.

Oh my god, please let me finish my lunch.

Grace? Grace, save the message now. From now on, I go with you.

But you're still recovering.

Then we'll walk slowly together.

Avery, I treated you so well, and this is how you repay me?

Someone asked me to design a full silver collection.

I didn't accept immediately.

I want to calculate the material costs first.

Good. They want the order fast, and you want the numbers to work.

You're finally thinking like a business owner.

I don't even have my own store.

Then start with one order.

Your jewelry deserves to be paid for.

Avery!

You helped Camille throw me out.

Now my family's foundation is under audit.

Grace, stop.

I don't decide what happens to you.

You used to follow me around begging for a glance.

Now you're too good for me?

You're barred from this hall.

There are cameras, and security is coming.

So what?

You think I still care about humiliation?

Don't touch that!

It belongs to a client!

Avery! Let go of them. The police are on their way. I saw her

push them toward the stairs.

Are you hurt?

I'm fine.

Don't get hurt for me again.

I caught you in time.

Don't be afraid.

We can remake the sample.

You can't take another fall.

Everything is here. Nothing's missing.

Take Camille to the hospital.

remember one kind thing I ever did for you?

I remember.

That's why I gave you so many chances.

But I won't fear you anymore.

There is no new fracture.

Today's struggle irritated the old injury.

Go home, rest, and keep your follow-up appointment.

Does that bite count as my treatment fee?

You're making jokes again.

We've preserved the footage and witness statements.

We'll investigate today's assault under the law. You may also submit the earlier

threatening messages.

This time, I won't hide anything.

What happened between you and the defendant that night?

She grabbed my toolbox and dumped everything out.

When I bent down, she pulled my coat and shoved me toward the stairs.

We've known each other since childhood.

I once considered her my most important friend, so for a long time I refused to

admit she was hurting me.

I grew up poor, and I'm still not rich.

I work and pay rent.

But one umbrella never gave anyone the right to take my dignity.

wanted her to listen to me no one has the right to use violence to force

feelings sentencing will proceed under the law and the no contact order stands

you

did very well in there my legs were shaking the whole time I saw

you still finished every word.

I waited years,

not to see her cry, but to hear someone admit that railing should never have

been removed.

At least now there is an official record.

We located the acceptance records for your father's order.

Civil compensation will proceed separately, but the Foundation has

agreed to a formal accounting.

So someone finally acknowledges the things Dad made?

Yes. But your family's hardships should not be attributed to this single payment

without evidence.

We'll continue following the facts.

Want to come back for the next exhibition?

I have a new plan.

Not cleaning up anyone else's disaster.

Something of my own.

Ready to go home?

Yes.

This time, I truly am.

Set the scissors down first, then adjust the piece slowly.

Beauty doesn't have to happen this minute.

Avery, is my pendant ugly?

Not at all.

You drew this star yourself.

No one else can make one exactly like it.

Someone says she takes only three orders a week, then stays up all night making

samples.

When people want to pay for my designs, I hate turning them away.

You still need time for yourself.

Your first solo show opens next week.

Should I reserve this counter for you next month?

Yes, thank you.

I'll restock on schedule.

I used to be thrilled when someone let me borrow one corner of a table.

Now they reserve space just for my work.

Don't tell me you still haven't given her the invitation.

I'll give it to her later.

Three years ago, you were afraid to spend one extra dollar on materials.

Now you calculate costs and quote your own prices.

I'm still afraid my quote is too high, but I know my labor belongs in the

price.

That is what makes me proudest.

Wear that white dress tomorrow.

I love you in white.

The neckline is a little worn.

Then wear whatever feels good.

You're beautiful in anything.

What are you hiding?

Nothing. A sample of their client.

Even I can't see it?

You can tomorrow.

Will you be nervous tomorrow?

Yes. I can't even remember the first line of their introduction.

Remember our first runway rehearsal?

You were too scared to step off the platform.

If only we could all do the same tomorrow.

I'll be in the front row.

Why do you always interrupt when I'm about to kiss Avery?

My girlfriend finally learned not to send invitations to the wrong room.

You're still bringing that up?

I don't want to forget it.

If not for that mistake, I might never have known an Avery Bennett existed.

You've already sold your first piece.

Why are you still nervous?

Selling to one customer and standing up stage are very different.

The box you asked for. I checked the name three times. It absolutely cannot

go to the wrong person.

This time I won't write the wrong name either.

Thanks for coming to see my work.

This jewelry isn't expensive.

Some pieces are made from ordinary materials.

I used to think only expensive jewelry served to be seen.

Then someone told me beautiful things shouldn't belong only to the rich.

There is one piece today without a price.

Because I made it for someone.

You're sure it's for me this time?

I'm sure.

Years ago, I made a silver lily of the valley necklace for someone I thought

I'd love forever.

It went to the wrong person.

Back then, I couldn't pay rent.

My clothes were old, and so was my toolbox.

I was afraid to stand beside you.

and even more afraid to believe you could love me.

Then I learned love isn't about pretending to be impressive.

It means even when I'm scared and broke, I still deserve to be taken seriously.

From the first pencil line, I thought only of you.

Pondy, I love you.

Then what are you waiting for? Put it on me yourself.

Avery Bennett, I love you.

I loved you then, I love you now, and I always will.

Of course, every piece

from now on,