Looks like we'll have to pretend to be a couple for now.
Make him believe that you're dating a woman.
Why would she even do that?
Ms. Ai set things up so you and her would be alone.
You can't see through her tricks.
You don't have to worry about every little thing.
Does your dad even know that you're meeting me?
Does your dad know you like girls?
You'll see soon enough that I'm way more cunning than you thought.
What are you doing?
Black Manhattan.
It's for a classy girl,
sweet with a tangy twist,
but also mysterious.
Intriguing.
Me? Mysterious?
I'm pretty much an open book.
Not open enough.
I mean your heart.
Maybe someone just needs to open it for me.
Hey.
Neither of us got what we wanted today.
Next time, then.
Let's give it another shot.
Ms. Maple.
G
Yes, G.
Sorry for calling so early.
There's an urgent doc you need to sign.
Will you come sign it at the office or should I bring it to your place?
I'll head to the office.
Got something urgent?
Yeah.
That's a shame.
Last night we barely got started
and you passed out before anything happened.
Guess that Black Manhattan I made
was a little too strong.
You're really wearing that to the office?
Isn't it a bit too sexy?
You can wear my clothes instead.
Borrow them or keep them,
I don't mind.
Are you being nice to me
or are you setting me up to owe you again?
You can't say "again."
Because what you owed me before,
you’ve already repaid it all.
With that kiss in the car.
Let's just say I didn't help you this time.
Call it a kind gesture instead.
A kind gesture worth tens or hundreds of thousands?
Isn't that a bit much for someone you just met?
We just met, sure. But you're special.
No matter how much it was, I'd still give it.
I'd rather not.
I'll return it to you later.
We're going to see each other again anyway.
I haven't even gotten the answer I want yet.
So, where's the outfit?
Go take a shower and relax first.
Do you like it
when I blow-dry your hair like this?
If you do, I can do it for you every day.
I really can.
And if you want to know if I mean it,
you'll have to move in with me.
Are you crazy?
Are you blushing?
Why would I blush?
They say women
often say the opposite of what they feel.
I know
right now you're thinking about
what it would really be like living with me.
Am I right?
Okay, I'll stop teasing you.
You know what?
Normally, a workaholic like me
wouldn't waste time like this.
I even get my hair washed at the salon.
So you're saying everything you said and did for me
was because I'm that special to you?
Something like that.
You're quite the smooth talker.
So,
is the customer starting to get interested yet?
No idea.
But I do know it's time for me to head to the office.
All done.
Hold on.
Your hair's perfect.
Now your skin needs that dewy glow.
Come on.
-All done. -Thanks.
Someone told me
you brought a girl into your room.
Who is she?
One of your spies?
Who is it this time?
Which bodyguard?
Why is everyone around me
so untrustworthy?
Well, if you didn't do anything
then no one would need to report back to me.
So?
Who'd you bring here?
A friend.
A friend?
Which friend?
Do I know her?
How much can she be trusted?
You trusted her enough to bring her here?
Why aren't you answering?
It's just a simple question.
No need for you to come all the way here, Dad.
A phone call would've been enough.
I had to see it for myself.
So I know exactly what you're really up to.
I wouldn't do anything to cause you trouble.
You don't have to worry.
Worry about you?
I'm not worried about you.
I'm worried about the company.
About our reputation.
About my image that I've built my whole life.
This is my personal business.
Don't use that line on me.
It reminds me of your mother.
You said you wouldn't bring her up.
So why did you?
Then stop acting like her.
If you didn't, I wouldn't have said it.
Mark my words, Aiwarin.
I've already been let down by your mother once.
Don't make me disappointed in you too.
I don't really care
about the filthy woman you dragged into your bed.
But if one day
news breaks out that the heiress of Orienna
is acting out and being reckless,
I'll cut you off for good.
Watch me.
Stay here for now.
Wait until he leaves.
Then you can go.
Okay.
Please prepare three sets of the documents and cc the Chairman.
Ms. Mae.
Go to your office right now.
What's going on, G?
Don't ask right now. Just go.
Okay.
Get me outfits like the ones Ms. Maevika usually wears, ASAP.
Right now.
What's this all about, G?
You told me not to worry.
So I tried not to worry.
But now you've gone and messed up.
The outfit you're wearing is from Andromeda's new collection.
That collection hasn't been released yet.
The only one who's supposed to have it right now
is the brand ambassador, Ms. Aiwarin.
And she already wore that outfit in a press interview.
Have you even thought about what would happen
if someone sees you in it and posts it online?
I'm sorry, G.
Please be more careful next time.
Can you do that?
I won't make the same mistake again.
I'll end this as soon as I can.
Can I ask you one thing?
If you're going to see her again,
let me come with you.
I'll keep my distance.
Just in case something happens, I'll be there.
Someone told me…
you brought a girl into your room.
Who is she?
This is my personal business.
Don't use that line on me.
It reminds me of your mother.
You said you wouldn't bring her up.
Then stop acting like her.
If you didn't, I wouldn't have said it.
I'm sorry, Ai. I really am.
But I have to go now.
Be a good girl, okay?
Yam, call an urgent team meeting.
I've read the marketing analysis you sent over.
I think we need to talk.
Weren't you taking today off?
I changed my mind.
Sitting around drives me crazy. I hate it.
Mae, may I come in?
Well.
Mae.
I hear you went to a friend's party last night. Did you have fun?
It was nice, Dad.
Ah…
I just want to remind you
to try to cut back on the partying for now.
Or better yet, put it on hold entirely.
At least until the bidding period is over.
I don't want people saying
you're not serious about this competition.
Mae.
You haven't forgotten, have you?
There are people waiting to see us fall over this
if we lose.
I haven't forgotten, Dad.
I'll do what you said.
Good.
Hearing that puts my mind at ease.
Now go get some rest.
Wait, Dad.
Would you feel terrible
if
I fail this project?
Failure isn't even an option.
Because I believe
you'll succeed no matter what.
And I'm not the only one waiting to be proud of you.
Your mom's waiting to see it too.
I'm sure of it.
Mae.
Before your mom passed away
she entrusted you to me.
We both loved you
and had the highest hopes for you.
And we both believed
that you can do it.
PARKING FOR AUCTION PARTICIPANTS
Is this Ms. Maevika's car?
Let's go. We should be the first to get the bid envelope.
Take the stairs.
Huh? Who?
You.
I'm coming too.
Hey.
Ms. Maevika, may we have a quick interview?
Hello.
How confident are you about this bidding?
I'm 100% confident.
Wow.
Orienna seems pretty confident too. Aren't you feeling the pressure?
Today, it all comes down to the bidding.
Oh.
Hurry! Ms. Maevika's still giving an interview.
We still have a shot.
The representative from Superior is the first to arrive.
Why aren't you going in?
The first company to get the bid envelope
gets a head start.
What kind of advantage?
Beats me.
But many companies believe in good omens.
They want to kick things off on a winning note
by being the very first to purchase the bidding documents.
Maybe it's so they can study the TOR ahead of the others.
TOR (TERMS OF REFERENCE): THE SCOPE OF WORK OR PROJECT REQUIREMENTS/DETAILS
Just a few minutes earlier
probably doesn't make much difference.
Besides, making the first move doesn't guarantee a win.
Orienna, feel free to go ahead.
I'm in no rush.
-Ms. Maevika, over here. -Please look toward this camera.
-This camera too, please. -Let's go.
Good day, sir.
I really admire Superior
for choosing someone young like you to lead the bidding.
It doesn't just add excitement to the event,
but also pushes many companies to reflect on themselves.
See what's still stuck in the past.
It's really nice to hear you say that.
Before this,
people kept doubting me,
saying I might be the reason Superior loses.
I doubt they really meant it.
They were probably just trying to mess with your head.
Don't let it get to you.
Just focus on doing your part well.
Your work will speak for itself soon enough.
Thank you.
Come on.
Let's take a photo.
-Look this way. -Over here, please.
-Right this way. -This way, please.
-Over here too, please. -One, two, three.
And this camera, please.
-Looking good. -This way, please.
-Good. -This way, please.
One, two.
-Smile, please. -This way, please.
Mr. Rachen.
Nice.
Hello, Ms. Maevika.
Mr. Rachen, you're ignoring me.
Aren't you stepping out of line a bit?
Sorry about that, it's just that
you're the head of the project,
so you'll get more time with the bidders.
But I'm just one of the small competitors.
It's rare we get to meet.
So,
please give me a chance.
Hello.
Mr. Rachen,
Vice Chairman of Great & Glow Company,
a major importer of consumer goods in Thailand.
Ms. Mae, you seem to know me quite well.
Well, there's no one in the country who doesn't know you.
I know you like everybody else does.
In that case,
I hope it won't be long
before we get to really know each other.
Come on, let's take a picture.
This way, please.
-Over here, please. -Nice.
-This way, please. -Nice.
Smile, please.
-This camera too, please. -Lovely. Beautiful.
-Yam. -Yes?
Take the documents to the office.
In case Dad asks.
I've got a headache. I want to rest a bit.
I'll catch up once I feel better.
Understood.
I'm taking the dress back to her car.
You don't have to come, G. Just wait here.
I'll call you once I'm done.
But…
It's just returning a dress. No big deal.
Hello, Ms. Aiwarin.
Long time no see.
Yes.
Why wait till now to say hi?
You acted like we didn't know each other
back in the bidding room.
Or were you scared they'd find out
what you did to me?
If you're trying to say I did something,
you'll need proof.
If you don't have any,
then it never happened.
And I've got nothing to be afraid of.
The reason I didn't greet you
is because someone else caught my eye more.
That's all.
If you plan to approach Maevika
the same way you did me,
just forget it.
Because that girl isn't so easy to fool.
You sound like you know her well.
I don't owe you an answer.
And I don't need your approval.
You're hooked, aren't you?
Sneaking around like this.
It's kind of thrilling, right?
I saw you talking to Mr. Rachen earlier.
You two knew each other before?
And, back in the bidding room,
you seemed pretty close to Rachen.
Not just him, also Mr. Direk.
You've got quite the charm, don't you?
Don't change the subject.
I heard you two mention my name.
Well…
It's nothing, really.
Just be careful with that guy.
As a rival
and as a man.
Because he's not like the others you've met.
Trust me.
I won't trust you unless I know the reason why.
Fine, then.
My spare keycard for the Orienna,
You can use it to get into my room.
And it'll also give you access to all VIP zones.
Meet me at the rooftop pool tonight.
Then we'll talk about this.
Ms. Mae.
Oh, G.
I was just about to call you.
Is something up?
You still haven't returned the dress.
Let's put that on hold for now.
There's something more important.
We're going to the Orienna tonight.
Once we're there, we'll split up.
I'll take the VIP entrance.
You go in through the regular guest route, G.
Okay.
Wait, Ms. Mae.
This is a bug.
It's how we're going to get secrets from her.
Wanna come for a swim?
Ms. Maple.
I'm here about Rachen,
Ms. Aiwarin.
Just call me Ai. I prefer that.
It feels more like me.
About Rachen.
Alright then.
Rachen and I met last year.
It was during the joint project between Orienna and Great & Glow.
We were both invited to Boston for it.
Mr. Barry's project was so exhausting.
We were lucky that Great & Glow and Orienna
were the two Thai companies chosen to manage the space together.
But I'll be honest with you.
I'm not really a fan of working with others.
What are you trying to say?
I want Great & Glow to have full control over the commercial area.
If you agree to withdraw from the project,
I'll compensate you as much as you want.
Are you trying to bribe me?
Not at all.
Just making you an offer.
I figured someone as smart as you, Aiwarin,
wouldn't say no.
You're right. I am smart enough to know better.
After that,
I was attacked two or three more times.
And each time,
it always happened when I was alone.
Luckily, I got out every time.
When I came back to Thailand,
everything just stopped.
Then why didn't you go to the police?
I had no evidence.
He didn't leave a single trace.
That's why I'm telling you,
you have to be careful.
We never know
what Rachen might do next.
I care about you.
If you stay close to me,
I'll keep you safe.
So…
are your doubts about Rachen gone now?
If so,
let's figure out your answer next.
You still don't have one, do you?
Yes.
Okay. I'm coming down now.
Can you check the guest's room number for me?
Please check this room number. We'll bring them a new keycard.
Did you see the woman when you dropped it?
He's not sure.
Wait, hold on a second.
Is something going on?
I'll come back and tell you, Ms. Yam. I gotta run.
Hey! No, you can't!
You have to tell me now!
So, what happened?
Spill everything.
Thanks for helping me out.
You saw that?
And I'm sorry too.
About that day in the restroom.
I hurt you. I didn't mean to.
So mysterious.
So intriguing.
Let's stop here.
I think I have my answer.
Are you sure…
about the answer you think you've found?
If so…
How about the two of us…
give this a try?
You're the first person
who's made me feel like
I want to take it seriously.
Hey…
But we're rivals, remember?
-And then there's that whole thing. -I know.
I haven't forgotten.
But do you remember
what I once told you?
If I wanted to follow my heart,
then I wouldn't care
what happens after this.
I want to focus
on what's right in front of me.
I'll be with you.
But…
you can't let anyone know about this.
If you're cool with that,
then I'm cool with it too.
Ready to have fun with me?
Let's go.
Today was such a blast.
I'm so glad to be dating you.
If you can bring Andromeda onto our project,
when Ms. Ai's already the brand ambassador,
it'd be like Superior slapping Orienna in the face.
Hey.
Feeling smug now that you've got the upper hand? e.