We may have just shaken hands in front of the press,
that doesn't necessarily mean we have to be enemies.
You should stay far away from her.
Don't get close. Don't get friendly.
Who's Gavin?
He's the last guy Ms. Mae dated.
-I'm done talking. -Let's talk.
-Let go! -I don't wanna break up.
If you don't want to get hurt, then stay away from Ms. Mae.
-Did he follow you? -Yeah.
What brings you here?
Because everyone here likes the same things.
Like women?
And if I do, then what?
Silence?
You don't think I'm weird, do you?
Not at all.
Liking the same gender is totally normal.
I'm just surprised
that I've never heard about it before.
The media keeps talking nonstop
about how you're this hotshot young entrepreneur.
But no outlet has ever mentioned your preferences.
I've never dated anyone seriously.
And no one's ever asked me.
So I don't see the point of announcing it to anyone.
Then why tell me?
Aren't you afraid I'll discredit you?
I don't think
you're the kind of person who plays dirty.
And if you really had bad intentions,
you wouldn't have shown up at Orienna tonight.
Honestly,
I didn't even wanna come.
But my friends planned to meet here.
I couldn't really say no.
You? Seriously?
Can't say no to your friends?
I think
there's probably another reason.
Whatever the reason may be,
I'm glad
to see you again.
Ms. Maple.
How do you know my nickname?
You did your homework on me, didn't you?
So why can't I do mine on you?
Ms. Maple.
It's a really cute name.
Thanks.
But we're not close.
And we never will be.
So I think you'd better stick with Maevika.
Don't say "never" just yet.
Fate…
always has its tricks.
Trust me.
Excuse me, manager.
Is Ms. Ai at Anthea?
I want to talk to her about something.
I tried calling, but she won't pick up.
She's here, Ms. Yam.
She's talking to…
Talking to who?
-Ms. Maevika. -What?
Okay, then.
Keep an eye on them from a distance.
And save all the CCTV footage.
Every single camera.
If anything leaks and becomes a problem,
we'll have proof to deal with it.
Ms. Ai, seriously…
I told you already, not this one.
Who was that guy?
Why was he following you?
An ex.
We talked for a while.
And then…
when I realized he wasn't the one, I backed off.
And…
Are you like this with everyone?
What do you mean?
I mean…
You talk to someone, then realize they're not the one.
Why do you wanna know?
Just tell me.
It won't affect our business anyway.
Well…
Everyone.
But this one's the only one
who still won't stop chasing me.
Guess he just couldn't accept it.
People like that are so annoying.
You talk like you've been through it.
I have.
With a girl?
With a guy.
Before we know what we really like,
we've got to make some mistakes first.
And…
When did you know?
I guess it was around the time
I first went abroad for school.
Back then, I thought I was fine with guys.
But when I gave girls a chance,
started talking to them more,
and eventually slept with one…
that's when I knew for sure
that this is what I like.
You didn't have to be that detailed.
What do you mean?
That was just the intro.
I want you to know
what my turning point was.
In case
you want to find some answers for yourself.
I think…
I'd better head back. Gavin's probably gone.
Ms. Ai. The lobby said that guy came back to the bar.
Do you want me to handle it?
No need. I'll handle it myself.
Okay.
Looks like he's still trying.
I'll come with you then.
Let's go.
Don't be nervous.
Just go with it if I do anything.
Where's your car? I'll drive you.
Come on, let's go.
Hurry, get in the car.
What now? We can't shake him.
-Just drive. I'll find my way back. -Okay.
Mae! Mae!
Mae!
Pull over here.
I'm heading off now.
Wait.
Just now…
Thanks for helping me.
I don't accept thanks.
I'll take something else instead.
And what would that be?
I'll let you know later.
Bye.
Ms. Ai. The lobby said that guy came back to the bar.
Do you want me to handle it?
No need. I'll handle it myself.
I'll come with you then.
Looks like…
we'll have to pretend to be a couple for now.
Sorry, what?
He already saw you
entering a bar full of women.
So make him believe
that you're dating a woman.
Then maybe he'll finally let go.
Come on.
Don't be nervous. Just go with it if I do anything.
Stop it, Maple. What's wrong with you?
Why would she even do that?
Ms. Yolada.
I told you to send the market analysis files
for all companies likely to bid, last night.
Why didn't you send them?
You're usually never late.
Is there a problem?
There is.
What is it? Why didn't you call?
I did. But you didn't answer.
I heard you were busy entertaining a VIP at the Anthea Bar.
I warned you, didn't I?
It's not that I didn't listen.
I was just minding my own business.
She's the one who showed up.
And since I'm the host,
of course I had to welcome her.
What did you expect me to do, kick her out?
Ms. Ai, you haven't been "just minding your business."
Ever since you saw her at the Greater Building,
you've been acting off.
A newcomer like Ms. Maevika, we don't know her playbook.
Better to treat her as a wildcard.
She doesn't seem scary to me.
She's kind of cute, actually.
Yes, I want her.
There are tons of women out there.
But she's different. She's more special than anyone.
And more dangerous than anyone too.
She's the competition.
Getting involved with the competition is a disaster waiting to happen.
Maybe not. Maybe it could turn out well.
I mean, if we're on the same page,
maybe we can come to an agreement on how to move forward.
So we both benefit from it.
-But that's still… -It's fine.
You don't have to worry about me.
No one's gonna get hurt from this.
Ms. Ai.
Greater just sent an email.
They invited the first batch of companies buying bid packets
to attend an urgent meeting this Thursday.
About what?
They're opening the bids next week.
The Business Promotion Research Institute
and the Small Traders Association
have submitted a joint complaint.
It's about monopoly practices from previous concession holders.
So they're inviting our company,
Orienna, and the others joining the bid
to a meeting before the official conference
to discuss how we want to respond to that claim.
Orienna too?
If you don't want to go, I can send someone else.
Hold on, G.
I'll go.
You can add it to my schedule.
Got it.
BRIGHTER-LOOKING SKIN IN THREE DAYS
Is this the full list of bidders, G?
You can keep it for now.
I also listed the complaints for you.
In case you wanna check during the meeting.
No need. I've memorized every word.
Okay.
Ms. Mae.
Ms. Mae. Ms. Mae.
Yes?
Let's go. Orienna already went in.
Okay.
Regarding the concession fee policy,
we propose raising the rate.
Higher than what's charged to duty-free shops at airports.
How much does Greater plan to charge?
We can't disclose that yet.
All information will be in the TOR documents.
Everyone will receive them on the day bids go on sale.
But that's why we're proposing you change it now, before then.
We've already made our decision.
If there's to be a change, it should apply to the next round.
But the contract lasts over ten years.
Don't you want to reconsider?
Do you really want that, Ms. Maevika?
Yes. If it's better in the long run,
I'm fine with it.
I can afford the higher fees
if I win the bid.
And paying higher fees
means more income for the country too.
But I think
if everything's already set in the TOR,
we shouldn't change things mid-way.
It could affect the whole bidding process.
And since I'm one of the candidates in this round,
I think we should respect the original terms.
Whoever wins the concession
should manage it well under those terms.
And in the future, if anyone feels it's unfair,
they can file a complaint
so changes can be considered next time.
Thank you, Ms. Aiwarin,
for opening that possibility.
From what Ms. Aiwarin said,
I think we can all see that
a single-operator monopoly like before
might not be working anymore.
Because whoever wins the concession
will carry an enormous responsibility.
When in fact, that risk could be distributed.
How so?
Besides listening to complaints today,
I also have a proposal.
I'd like Greater Duty Free
to adopt a category-based bidding system.
This wouldn't just reduce risk,
it would give us a more complete duty-free model.
Especially if we bring in business groups
with experts in each category to manage them.
I know it won't be easy.
News of this bid has already spread everywhere.
Everyone knows Greater wants just one winner.
But for me, this project is a chance to create something new.
Master concession models are outdated in many countries now.
That's why I think we should try a more flexible approach.
Something that fits today's world better.
I agree with that point.
We agree as well.
Alright then, let's say we'll take this proposal into consideration.
But as everyone knows,
the bidding period coincides with the national election.
We'll need to proceed in a neutral manner
and wait to see where the new government stands.
I understand. Just the fact that Greater
is considering my proposal,
that already means a lot to me.
MAEVIKA POKINCHAYAKUL
-I agree with the proposal, -Actually, I saw that too.
and your fresh perspective.
Thank you so much.
Honestly, I do believe this idea
could really help investors like us manage risk better.
-I'll take my leave now. -Of course.
-Hope to see you again. -Likewise.
How are you?
-How was it? -Pretty good, G.
We've got another meeting this afternoon.
Coffee's here.
Come here.
Yes?
Do whatever it takes to get Maevika's assistant out.
-What? -Now.
For how long?
As long as you possibly can.
Shall we head out then?
Yes. Alright.
-I'll go get the car ready first. -Okay.
Call me, okay?
Oh no!
I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to.
I was too caught up talking about work, I didn't see.
So clumsy, aren't you?
Yeah, look, what a mess.
You should go clean up first.
-Let me help. -No need.
I can handle it myself.
Ms. Mae, go wait for me at the car.
I'll be right there when I'm done.
Ms. Mae, do you think I should help Ms. G?
I should, right? Since it was my fault.
I should take responsibility.
I'll excuse myself, then.
Why are you following me?
Who said I was following you?
I'm just heading to the parking lot too.
Then why not use a different elevator?
Or wait until I left?
Don't you know we shouldn't act close in public?
Oh? I didn't know
we were close.
What is it?
Are you scared?
I'm not scared.
It's just inappropriate.
We're just in the same elevator.
Can't we call it a coincidence?
Let go.
My boss needs to talk to your boss privately,
so I've been assigned to take care of you for now.
Oh no!
I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to.
You spilled coffee on me…
So this was you and your boss's plan, right?
Yes.
-Back off. -No.
Hey. Hey!
Stop.
You want me to leave nicely, or do you want force?
Go ahead. I'll scream the whole building down.
Let them think you're trying to rape me.
Are you insane?
No. I'm serious.
And you'll be in trouble.
And Ms. Maevika too.
Go ahead.
No one's gonna believe
something that stupid.
Doesn't matter.
Nowadays, once someone says it out loud,
and someone else repeats it,
that's already enough to cause damage.
Don't worry so much.
If your boss feels unsafe with mine,
she'll call you herself.
And when that happens, I'll let you go.
But for now, just wait, okay?
Superstar assistant.
Mae.
Ugh, Gavin, what now?
I'm not here to bug you.
I just wanna clear something up.
When you said I'm not the one,
was it because I'm not a woman?
I saw you that day at the Orienna Hotel.
And I know you saw me too.
You really like that kind of thing, huh?
I think…
you're just putting on a show to fool me.
Are you out of your mind?
Why would I do that?
Yeah, right. You don't even like women.
You're just doing this to spite me.
Why?
If I want to be with someone,
does it have to be a man?
Exactly.
Why do you assume
Maevika couldn't be with a woman?
I told you to wait and walk in together.
Why'd you come ahead?
See? Just a moment apart,
and this happens.
Over something so ridiculous too.
You're Gavin, son of Lux Speed's CEO,
a major car importer, right?
Educated overseas,
who knew you'd have such a narrow mindset?
This is between me and Mae.
This isn't your business.
Ms. Aiwarin.
Not only are you narrow-minded,
you’re also blind.
Mae and I are this close,
and you still can't tell
what we are to each other?
We're dating.
That woman who was with Mae at the Orienna that night
was me.
That's not true.
No way.
Believe what you want.
Let's go, babe.
There's no point talking to someone who denies reality,
it's a waste of time.
It's like preaching to a wall.
If it's true, why tell me?
Aren't you afraid I'll tell the press?
Go ahead. Try it.
I'm not so sure either
whether me dating Mae
or you harassing her,
which headline would hit harder?
Your parents would be thrilled to see that.
I heard your dad's pretty strict.
I didn't harass her.
But what you did says otherwise.
And I've got proof.
Security cameras at the Orienna
and here too.
Remember this.
Someone like me won't be take advantage of.
If you wanna play games,
I'll play just as hard,
or even harder.
So go ahead, use that tiny brain of yours
and figure out between you and me,
who's gonna win.
This is the third time now
that I've helped you.
So tell me
what you want in return
so we can settle this once and for all.
You're in a rush, huh?
Not planning ahead for the future?
What if I need to help you again?
Ms. Aiwarin.
Can you walk me to the underground parking?
That's where I parked my car.
Oh, then…
Why are you following me?
I just wanted to walk you there
and to talk to you about something.
I really admire a lot of the ideas
that you brought up in the meeting.
But I just wanted to remind you that in business,
you can't always be that blunt.
You need to learn some finesse.
And play the game a little.
Don't let people see through you too easily.
Don't let them read your mind.
Because you never know
who's out to get you.
And if you keep going like this,
you'll lose every single time.
Your car's in the basement, right?
PARKING FOR AUCTION PARTICIPANTS
MS. MAEVIKA
Where are you going?
I'm not waiting anymore.
Hey.
Ouch.
That's too much.
We're here.
Now we're even, aren't we?
How can we be?
I've saved you three times.
You've only paid me back once.
So is there a way we could even it up?
I'll make it up to you all at once.
You…
Just think about it.
Are you satisfied now?
I think
that wasn't you returning the favor.
It's more like you feel something for me.
Normally,
people don't just kiss that easily.
Unless they feel something.
Don't you think maybe I just wanted to try it too?
Try what?
To find the answer you talked about.
Wanna try a little more?
I'll be waiting.
Come see me at the Anthea Bar when you're ready.
What did Ms. Ai talk to you about?
Just random stuff.
And do you know
none of this was a coincidence?
Ms. Ai set things up so you and her would be alone.
If it ever happens again, you must not give in.
I'm sure her intentions aren't good.
She might be getting close to you
just to extract secrets for her benefit in this auction.
And don't you think maybe I agreed
because I feel the same way she does.
Don't be silly.
-You can't see through her tricks. -G.
That's kind of insulting to me, you know?
That's not it. I'm just worried about you.
You don't have to worry about every little thing.
Especially work stuff.
Let me think, and decide things on my own sometimes.
Whatever the outcome may be,
I'll deal with it myself.
I understand.
I think I'll head straight home, G.
I probably won't stop by the office.
Alright.
We can part ways here then.
One pill and you're out cold?
Hey, go check the entrance.
Sure.
Hey.
-Damn it. -Damn it.
What kind of guy are you?
How could you do that to a woman?
What the hell's your problem?
Come on, then.
Why'd you let him drug you like that?
Good thing I got there in time.
You are just my campus mentor,
but you really care about me. And…
you treat me like a real sister.
Thank you.
You don't have to thank me.
I'm happy I got to take care of you.
I know you're looking for a job, G.
Once you graduate,
why don't you work at my dad's company?
He's looking for someone to take care of me.
So you can look after me forever.
I'm just worried about you.
You don't have to worry about every little thing.
Especially work stuff.
Let me think, and decide things on my own sometimes.
That's the assistant.
She looks like someone with a broken heart.
I really admire a lot of the ideas.
But I just wanted to remind you that in business,
you can't always be that blunt.
You need to learn some finesse.
You never know who might be out to get you.
And if you keep going like this,
you'll lose every single time.
You'll see soon enough
that I'm way more cunning than you thought.
Normally, people don't just kiss that easily.
Unless they feel something.
Don't you think maybe I just wanted to try it too?
Wanna try a little more?
Come see me at the Anthea Bar when you're ready.
I'm here, just like we said.
Does your dad know
that you're meeting me?
Does your dad know you like girls?
I'm not so sure myself.
But I don't think he does.
Because if he did,
he wouldn't just sit back like this.
My dad's addicted to success.
He'd never let something like this
get in the way of his success.
So that means
if you were to get serious with a girl,
you wouldn't be able to be with her, would you?
Maybe not.
If that day ever comes,
I'll follow my heart.
No matter what it costs me.
Say it out loud.
I want to hear it.
This is my first time.
I wanted it to happen somewhere a little nicer.
Like…
maybe your place?
Sure.
Let's go then.
Wanna drink something?
Whatever you think.
Then you'll have to wait a bit.
Because when I make a drink,
I give it special care.
Just like when I do anything else.
Sure.
Then while we wait,
I'm gonna look around your place a bit.
It's a nice room.
I like it.
Make yourself at home.
What are you doing?
Who'd you bring here?
This is my personal business.
Don't use that line on me. It reminds me of your mother.
Mr. Rachen.
Hello, Ms. Maevika.
If you plan to approach Maevika
the same way you did me, just forget it.
I don't need your approval.
Meet me at the rooftop pool tonight.
Then we'll talk about this.
This is a bug. It's how we're going to get secrets from her. ration.