You saved mine, too.

I was half dead before you arrived, just going through motions.

You gave me purpose, family, everything that matters.

They ate dinner talking about the children, the ranch, plans for the future, but underneath, as always, ran the current of love that had built slowly over years of shared work and shared life.

Walking back to the wagon afterward, Cole pulled Evelyn close.

“I love you,” he said, “more now than when we started.

Didn’t think that was possible, but here we are.

” “I love you, too.

” Evelyn leaned into him.

“Thank you for being patient with me, for waiting while I learned to trust again.

” “Nothing to thank me for.

” He smiled at the old phrase.

“You were always worth the wait.

” They drove home under stars, the same stars that had watched them begin this journey 10 years before.

The house was quiet when they arrived, children asleep at Sarah’s.

They went to bed in the room they’d shared for a decade, the room where their children had been conceived, where they’d talked through every problem and celebrated every victory.

“Cole?” Evelyn said into the darkness.

“Yeah?” “I’m happy, really, truly happy.

And I wanted you to know.

” His arm tightened around her.

“I’m happy, too.

Happier than I ever thought I’d be.

” They fell asleep tangled together, these two people who’d started as strangers and had become everything to each other.

More years passed.

Hope grew into a young woman who knew her own mind and wasn’t afraid to speak it.

Daniel became a skilled rancher, learning everything Cole could teach him.

Grace showed talent with horses that surpassed them all.

The ranch continued to grow, employing several hands now, prosperous and well-run.

And Evelyn, who’d once been too afraid to imagine a future, found herself looking at grandchildren playing in the same yard where her own children had played.

Hope had married a kind man from the next county, a teacher who treated her with the same respect Cole had shown Evelyn.

They had two children already, with a third on the way.

Daniel was courting a rancher’s daughter from Montana, taking his time, learning from his parents’ example that partnership was more important than passion.

Grace was only 16, but already making noise about wanting to run her own breeding operation someday.

On a warm summer evening, Evelyn and Cole sat on the porch watching their grandchildren chase fireflies.

Gray threaded both their hair now.

Lines marked their faces, but they still held hands like newlyweds.

“You ever think about the beginning?” Evelyn asked, “when I first arrived?” “Sometimes.

” Cole smiled.

“You were terrified.

I was hopeful.

Neither of us knew what we were doing.

We figured it out.

” “We did.

” He squeezed her hand.

“Built something good.

” Evelyn looked at the house they’d expanded twice, at the barn Cole had rebuilt, at the garden that still flourished under her care, at the children and grandchildren that filled their lives with noise and love.

“We built something beautiful,” she corrected.

That night, lying in bed, Evelyn thought about the woman who’d stepped off that stagecoach so many years ago, broken and afraid and certain she’d never be whole again.

She wanted to tell that woman that it got better, that love existed without pain, that trust could be rebuilt, that happiness wasn’t something other people got.

It was something you could claim for yourself.

She wanted to tell her that the journey from fear to love was long and hard, but worth every step.

But mostly, she wanted to tell her to be brave, to take the chance, to believe that something better existed on the other side of terror, because it did.

“Cole?” she whispered.

“Mhm?” He was half asleep already.

“I’m glad I found you.

” “Found each other.

” he mumbled.

“Made a good team.

” “The best team.

” She settled against him, listening to his breathing slow and even out.

Outside, crickets sang.

Wind whispered through grass.

The ranch settled into night rhythms, and Evelyn, who’d once thought she’d never feel safe again, fell asleep in the arms of the man who taught her what home actually felt like.

Years later, when people asked about their marriage, about how they’d made it work when so many mail-order arrangements failed, Evelyn always gave the same answer.

“We chose each other,” she’d say, “not just once, but every day.

Even when it was hard, especially then.

” And Cole would add, “We built it together, brick by brick, day by day.

That’s the only way anything worth having gets built.

” They were right, of course.

Love wasn’t something that happened to you.

It was something you made, something you chose and worked for and protected.

It was partnership and patience and the courage to be vulnerable.

It was everything Evelyn had thought was lost to her forever, found in the last place she’d expected, in a rough frontier town with a quiet rancher who’d needed someone as much as she had, who’d offered her safety and asked nothing in return, who’d waited while she healed, who’d loved her back to life.

And when Evelyn died years later, old and content, surrounded by children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her last thought was of Cole, of the life they’d built together, of the journey from fear to love that had defined her existence.

She’d survived, but more importantly, she’d lived, really, truly lived.

And in the end, that was everything.

Everything in the swift family of fortune is now ours.

You stole everything my family left for me.

The business, my inheritance, and now my house.

You’re my aunt, Wendy.

You’ll pay for this.

No one is left to stand up for you.

Your parents are dead.

If you don’t want to join them, get lost.

>> Bye.

Dad, mom.

Are you all right? >> I lost my family.

I have nowhere to go.

>> My name is William.

I was a friend of your father’s before he died.

He asked me to take care of you.

I’ll take you home.

from that night on.

William was the only family I had.

who have saved you 2 years ago.

>> Are you all right? >> Are are you all right? >> Her parents died in a car accident.

Her honor uncle, they took over the family business.

They took all the assets.

They took everything away from her.

Even our family home.

>> You’re home now.

Take a breath.

Steady your hands.

>> Who thinks they can do better? >> You only hit us under once.

>> Actually, all three bullets went in the same hole.

>> Danny, you surpassed me as your mentor and you’ve exceeded all of us.

>> Mr. Miller.

May I learn how to shoot? You >> sure? >> Don’t you know you can’t unknown? >> A gun can cause pain for those on both sides of the barrel.

afraid? >> No.

>> The ones who should be afraid are the ones who hurt my family.

>> You don’t have to carry that burden.

I can handle that for you.

>> I need to be the one to do this.

>> Come here.

Hold it with your left hand.

Steady your aim.

Align the scope with the target.

You gently squeeze the trigger.

>> Afraid? >> No.

>> Let’s go again.

Focus on your breath.

I did it.

He’s been gone for 2 weeks.

Why isn’t he back yet? Who’s there? Who’s there? Mr. Miller, you’re back.

>> I decided to come back early and surprise you.

You gave me quite a scare.

>> Well, I would have dressed up if I would have known, but now >> the girl’s all grown up.

Let’s go get some food.

>> Amy, Mr. Miller’s finally home.

Will you please go one of his favorite dishes? >> Of course.

It’s right away.

>> I’m sorry I’ve been away for so long.

>> I got a lot of work to catch up on.

All right, I’ll see you shortly after dinner.

>> Rumors continue to circulate that you took advantage of the loss of a brother to seize control of the company after he was tragically lost in a car accident with other SW group directors.

How do you respond, >> Uncle Luke? My brother’s death shook up the SW group and we worked tirelessly to stabilize the group and now the total assets are in the millions.

So under my leadership, the company is thriving.

>> I know you had something to do with my parents’ death and now I know what you thought their lives were worth.

Wow.

This is my first kala, but I’m thrilled.

This is so delicious.

I can’t believe she’s still alive.

I thought she was meant to be dead by now.

>> How did you get in here? Huh? This is for the elite, not for the people off the street.

Oh, I see.

You’re just a couple of working ladies here to satisfy the rich and wealthy men.

>> You little [ __ ] Stand down before I put you down.

Who is he? He’s the richest man in America.

The owner of this hotel.

And I heard his single.

There’s a banquet in Alva tomorrow.

Would you like to go? >> I’m not filling up to a banquet.

>> So, this is what he had mentioned.

The top banquet he hosted in Alva.

Mr. Miller, my father tells me you and I go back for generations.

I can’t believe we have not met yet.

>> Who are you? >> Mr. Miller, I’ve admired you for a long time.

I hear that you’re the world’s most eligible bachelor.

It’s only natural that we connect.

>> Not interested.

I have never been less interested in anything or anyone in my entire life.

Ever.

I’m also not interested in marriage.

Please leave.

I’m wearing a red dress to a black tie event.

That’s really tacky.

You should know that.

Perhaps you could hang out with the guests outside in the veranda where the light is dimmer.

>> Oh no.

>> Mr. Miller, if you really hate women in red, then look at her.

Shouldn’t she be thrown out, too? I lent this red dress to Annie.

It’s not her fault.

>> Step aside.

>> That girl is in trouble.

>> I’m sorry.

I didn’t know about the red dress.

>> You look beautiful.

But I thought that you didn’t like these kind of events.

>> I didn’t.

It’s Iris.

I didn’t wish to wear the red dress either.

>> Some women they wear a red dress to stand out, but nothing stands out more than your eyes.

>> Why are you being so nice to her? Shouldn’t she be outside in dimmer light? >> Annie shines just as bright during the day than any time of the night.

>> Since you’re here with your friends, go and enjoy yourself.

>> Thank you.

Hey, look what you’ve done.

And you flats.

This worth millions.

How are you going to pay for this? Huh? >> What happened? What happened? >> She just destroyed this capture.

>> And I’m not sure where she’s going to come up with $30 million to pay her back.

Hey, Jack.

Says the damage.

>> $120 million.

$120 million.

So, is that going to be a check or a money order? Um, Mr. Miller, I don’t understand you.

>> How are you going to pay Annie for all this that you broke? A check or a money order.

>> Are you serious? We all just watched how your bodyguards smash all this.

>> No, no, no, no.

You see, I’m just taking a page out of your book because when you thought that I walked away, I was watching you because every time there’s people like you in the room, I’m always watching.

I just transferred this establishment to Annie Swift and I will see that she is fully compensated for all of this.

>> Annie Swift? >> Is that a problem? Mr. Miller, I apologize.

This is our fault.

We will compensate for all the items fully and we will be less clumsy moving forward.

Our sincerest apologies.

>> Don’t apologize to me.

Apologize to Annie.

Apologize to Annie.

>> Annie, our apology.

>> I am sorry.

>> We will transfer uh 120 million.

>> 120 million.

Well, what was the first sculpture worth? >> $30 million, >> right? So 30 million.

>> A total of $150 million.

Honey, it’s our fault.

We will fix this problem within 3 days.

Did William Miller just give you this hotel $150 million? Well, the money is going to be used to fix the broken sculptures and paintings.

Annie, why is Mr. Miller so interested in you? How do you two know each other? William and I are family.

>> Mr. Miller, did you really buy me a hotel? It was just to show my aunt and uncle, right? He actually bought it for you two years ago.

You were a little bit drunk and so you asked him for it and he did it.

>> 2 years ago.

I was just choking.

>> There isn’t anything like this.

You deserve everything in the world.

You look beautiful.

Some women they wear a red dress to stand out, but nothing could stand out as much as your eyes do.

I swear you’ll pay an swift.

Don’t expect to have everything so easily.

It’s so late.

Why hasn’t Mr. Millie come back here? Mr. Miller, what’s wrong? >> You’re burning up.

Are you okay? Are you drunk? Mr. Miller, call me William.

>> William Heat.

Heat.

I guess Mr. Miller must be drugged.

That felt so wrong and so right at the same time.

Honey, I love you.

Honey, I love you.

Was that All just a dream.

Am I in love with Mr. Miller? What am I doing? This is crazy.

I need to clear my head.

I’ll stay at Iris’s for a few nights until I can figure out what’s real and what’s not.

>> Where are you going? >> I was just going to spend a few nights with Iris.

>> What happened? Who did this to you? What happened? Who did this to you? >> Was anything of that real last night? >> Annie, what happened last night? Who did this to you? Who is he? >> Nobody.

I promise.

>> I’ve been raising you for 3 years.

Why are you lying to me? >> I don’t know if any of that last night was real.

And even if it was, he was drugged, and clearly not himself.

>> Jack, have someone keep an eye on her? >> Mr. Miller, I’m not a child.

>> What’s wrong with him? What’s wrong with me? Jack, get to the bottom of this.

She did not have that mark when we got here last night.

So, either somebody snuck in or somebody on the inside.

>> Yes, sir.

>> It’s been 3 days.

I can’t go anywhere.

>> Am I being held here? >> Annie, that’s Mr. Miller’s favorite.

Then you should have kept it someplace safer.

Any bad bottle could fund half of America.

That’s Mr. Miller’s favorite.

>> Eddie, where are you? Eddie, please.

Please.

If I’ve learned anything over the past 3 years, it’s to always be prepared to win the fight.

We haven’t found her.

And there’s no sign of anybody at the house and her room last night.

Also, uh, security cameras, they picked up Annie at the house this morning.

She breached the vault and she destroyed nearly half a billion dollars of cash and contracts.

She also happened to damage your sculpture, the Dante Marcellis.

And I just received a message from Bailey.

She blew up your beloved stable this morning.

And she burned down the villa.

>> What? Prepare the car.

>> Oh, Mr. Miller, you’re back.

Annie has caused quite stir.

>> What now? >> She blew up your stables, scaring horses away.

Two are still missing.

>> Yes, I heard.

We’re still looking for her.

Go and find out.

>> She’s upstairs.

>> You shouldn’t have locked me up.

>> Why’d you come back? >> I like it here.

>> You got a funny way of showing it.

Next time you want to vent out your anger, have Jack and the others blow things up for you.

Things up for you.

You don’t have to do it yourself.

>> You don’t have to deal with this yourself.

>> Aren’t you angry with me? I lost you a lot of money.

>> That’s trivial compared to how much you matter to me.

You must be hungry.

Let’s go get dinner.

I can walk on my own.

What am I going to do with you? Mr. Miller, I’m truly sorry.

It’s just a mosquito bite on my neck.

I was training in the mountains all day.

>> Perhaps you overreacted.

>> Thank you.

>> Honestly, I believed you.

I just don’t get why you have the need to lie to me.

I’m only trying to protect you.

>> I know.

You don’t need to worry.

I’m an adult.

>> And you don’t get it.

There are people out there in this world that are going to try and hurt you.

They’re not like the other girls.

They’re meant for bigger things.

>> Are you suggesting I shouldn’t have a husband or kids? So Annie wants to fall in love.

Annie has grown up.

Although I gave her a place to live and taught her many survival skills, I always knew she was an independent person who would have her own friends, life, and love.

But why is my heart so heavy? Annie has grown up.

Although I gave her a place to live and taught her many survival skills, I always knew she was an independent person who would have her own friends, life, and love.

But why is my heart so heavy? >> Mr. Miller, thank you for teaching me how to dance.

>> My pleasure.

You deserve the best.

>> Steady, your aim, line, the scope, the target.

afraid.

>> No, I don’t think I understand this formula.

>> Is that correct? >> Yep.

You’re very smart.

>> I wish I could pause time so I can cherish her forever.

What is wrong with me? Weird.

Mr. Miller has never been late for work before.

Mr. Miller, a dog on your face.

And you really need a watch on your wrist.

>> Annie, what are you doing? What are you up to? Come out of here.

You’re safe.

You’re really talented.

It’s a good drawing, >> Mr. Miller.

>> Yeah.

>> Anniey’s drawing is remarkable.

>> I’m sorry.

That was childish.

>> Um, I have wilderness survival training that Jack scheduled for me.

Is it okay if I go? >> Of course.

Any updates on who the man she’s seeing? >> Annie must have cheated.

Nobody can shoot a gun with that level of accuracy.

She almost doubled on a scar.

He has been the best shooter three years in a row now.

>> Yes, there is something wrong with that girl.

I hate France.

I say we especially >> Annie, may I invite you to be my uh date to the ceremony later today? >> Uh, I don’t think so.

>> You know, I always wonder why there was so much heat between us whenever we’re together.

But uh, makes sense.

>> I found some wild strawberries.

Perfect timing.

Of course, I know.

You have to admit.

Owen is handsome, smart, funny, kind.

He’s not really my type.

>> Of course.

Who would be into handsome, smart, funny, kind, and it’s clear he has a crush on you? >> Well, I don’t think Mr. Miller would like that.

And since I’m living under his roof, I think I need to respect his wishes.

He kind of scares me.

Heard you cheated earlier today on the shooting competition.

I wonder who could have started that rumor.

How do you think people feel about liars? I know exactly how I feel about cheaters.

You really think I cheated? You don’t think I can make those shots clean? >> If you’re really that good, surely you can make the same shot twice.

How about we call Owen over since he’s the one you cheated on? >> Fine, let’s do it.

>> Kenny, I’m not saying you cheated.

If you did, I got it.

You don’t have to try to impress me.

I like you.

>> You really think I cheated, don’t you? >> Do you really want to do this? >> I’ve already set up the targets 30 m apart, just like last time.

Except this time, Addie can’t do anything funny with them.

Three shots wins the bullseye.

Let’s do it.

Three perfect shots.

Annie, your turn.

Annie, your turn.

Why are you always doing this to yourself? Why don’t we raise the stakes? Since you’re so confident I cheated, you have nothing to lose, right? Owen won’t lose.

He just hit three perfect bullseye.

If Owen wins, I’ll admit I cheated and we won’t have to cross paths again.

But if I win, I’ll take your life.

Yeah, >> that’s my girl.

>> That’s impossible.

>> Deal’s a deal.

>> Oh my god.

Dang, you’re dead.

Mr. Miller, why are you here? >> I’ve been hearing some comments on social media trying to slander Annie over here, ruining her reputation.

>> She cheated this morning and she cheated again.

>> I’ve personally seen all of Annie’s certificates and medals.

She is perfect marksmanship, the best out of all of us.

>> That’s impossible.

>> How about this? I’m going to check the IP for the server and anybody who caused this, and then we’re going to expel them.

Please don’t expel me.

I I was wrong.

I was wrong.

>> Why is she always involved whenever there’s a trouble? I’m never going to trust her.

>> I apologize, honey.

Please forgive me.

Please.

I will never forgive you.

>> What are you doing here? I’m investing in the shooting school.

I always like to come and see my investment in person.

>> Annie, what’s wrong? >> Nothing.

I I just got my period.

I’m I’m fine.

>> Annie, >> where am I? >> The hospital.

You fainted.

I’m sorry.

>> You need to take care of yourself.

>> I will.

I promise.

>> Feeling better? >> Much better.

>> Annie, are you okay? Annie, I just want to see if you’re okay.

Is he pursuing you? Is he pursuing you? Is he pursuing you? >> Maybe, but I’m not interested.

>> Might be.

>> You need your rest? >> Annie, I just want to see if you’re okay.

>> Mr. Miller, may I come in? >> Okay, you choose.

Me or him? What do you mean? >> I can help you get rid of him.

>> What do you choose? Why did you just kiss me? >> It was just acting.

>> Was it really just acting? That had to mean something, right? >> It was just acting.

I had to make it look real.

Don’t take it so seriously.

>> Men can be predatory.

But if he sees that you’re with someone like me, then he’s going to back off.

>> I feel better.

I should get to shooting school.

And good.

What am I doing? Did I just kiss her out of jealousy? My feelings are betraying my role for her, and I think I’m falling for her.

>> Come eat.

Mr. Miller made your favorite breakfast himself this morning.

>> Where is Mr. Miller? >> He had to go to work early.

>> I can’t believe he made me breakfast.

Is this the annual financial report from the company? >> Let’s take a minute and stretch our legs.

>> Boss, can I help you with anything? >> Jack, look at this text from me.

>> Thank you for the breakfast.

>> How is Annie? >> What do you ask? Thank you for helping me to choose the dress for the wedding.

Annie I love you, Annie.

I love you.

>> Hello, Annie.

Anyone home? >> How do I look in this one? Wow.

What are you doing here? What am I doing here? What are you doing here? >> You two were getting married.

>> She’sn’t worth it.

>> How do I look? You are the epitome of grace and elegance.

>> Wow.

>> It’s a bit more than I can afford, but a girl can dream, right? This dress was made for you.

Will you let me buy it? >> You mean it? Thank you, honey.

Of course.

Uh, hello.

Our store requires full payment upfront.

Uh, no installment plan.

I’m quite certain I can afford it.

Oh, it worked.

Are you able to help more than just one person? Are you able to do more than just one thing at a time? >> I apologize, Miss Swift.

And oh my god, you look stunning in this dress.

Isn’t she beautiful? >> Bella.

>> Uh, Miss Swift, are you okay? >> She pushed me.

I was just inviting her to our wedding.

Why are you always so jealous of me? What is wrong with you? I know all about your sugar daddy, William Miller, but that doesn’t make you invincible or above the law.

>> She’s just like her mom.

She did it to herself.

>> Her mother is my future mother-in-law.

Bite your tongue, woman.

>> Well, clearly somebody pushed her.

Nobody just falls, right? >> What’s happening? >> Well, these two are picking fight with our customers.

>> Well, we can’t take it now, can we? Did you witness this event? >> No.

But >> And you still sure without question you know what’s happening here? >> Well, Miss Swift has a platinum membership.

>> Have you reviewed the store civilians footage? >> What? What’s going on here? I’ve never been treated like this before.

>> Are you crazy? Do you have any idea who you’re talking to? You can’t even see clearly on those.

>> All the same.

Let’s have a look.

>> That resolution there is really good.

>> Looks like you fell without anyone near you, let alone pushing you.

Would you like to have a look for yourself? >> I >> Maybe the floor is uneven.

Dela, did you feel someone push you? Is there a chance >> I was punished? Were you? >> Did you pretend to be pushed? >> Owen, please.

>> That is not okay.

Who does something like that? >> Owen, let me explain.

>> I’m afraid we can’t let unpaid merchandise leave the store.

>> I apologize.

>> No need to apologize.

You run a beautiful store and you and your staff deserve to be respected.

Miss Swift, perhaps you don’t know me.

I was hired two years ago to protect this asset for you.

You are any Swift, a silent and majority shareholder.

>> What? You own the place? Did I not mention that? >> So, let me get it straight.

You own the Opel Oyers Hotel, Louis Bridal Shop.

What else do you own? What are you doing? Checking to see if there’s a receipt.

I want to know if you owe me to.

>> Well, 2 years ago when I was studying business operations with Mr. Miller, my first project was to acquire Loveies.

And when I did, he made me a major shareholder.

>> How many more secrets are you keeping from me? >> I am a bit of a riddle wrapped inside of an enigma mixed with a conundrum and a mystery.

>> Yeah, you are.

Cheers.

Cheers.

>> Dela says you faked those videos at the bridal shop.

>> Neither of us knew the other was going to be there.

How would that even be possible? >> Probably the same way you won those shooting challenges.

>> Are you done? Don’t you have a tin foil hat to go put on? >> I know what you’re doing.

We both know you’d rather be with me than that cringy old dude.

You trying to get between Dell and I is so obvious.

But let me save you some time and heartache.

You chose that old man and I chose Dela.

Time for us to just both move on.

>> You are so delusional.

>> It’s him.

Please sit.

You’re all here for the Nova project.

The head of this project will become the next partner.

I expect you all to bring your agame.

Who would like to go first? >> I’ll go first.

Hey, this project’s really important for your family business.

Don’t let your father down.

>> Thank you, Uncle Cooper.

I’m very confident this will clearly illustrate the kind of work you can expect from me if I’m placed in charge.

my nephew, the comedian.

>> So, this this is the work we can clearly expect from you.

>> You’ve embarrassed yourself and disgraced your family line.

>> I’m disappointed.

I can’t believe Jack was able to set all that up on tape.

>> Hey, I saw you know Ellen out there.

You need help? >> Nothing I can’t handle.

Actually, I have a plan.

>> Joining the show? You know, I was going to take you out for food, but I see you already had dinner.

>> I had a few chips.

Hardly spoiled my dinner.

Not >> really.

Just a few chips.

>> Okay.

A few chips.

A few bags.

Those bags are tiny.

>> Do you want to try one? >> Is that what you want? >> Aren’t you supposed to be providing for me anything I want? Here.

This one’s my favorite.

How do you do that? >> The what? >> I mean, even eating a chip, you do in a handsome way.

>> I’m serious.

You might just be the most handsome guy in the world.

It must be exhausting.

>> I mean, laugh.

>> Hm.

They really are handsome.

>> Who’s that? >> Just some handsome guy Iris met at the bar.

>> I thought you said I was the most handsome guy in the world.

>> I did? Are you jealous? Thanks for coming.

I needed it.

I felt like celebrating.

It was a good day.

Is this where you met me, guys? >> Yeah.

>> I have a bad feeling about this.

>> Bailey, is Danny still asleep? >> I believe she went out with her friend Iris tonight.

>> Oh, yeah.

Do you know where she might have? Velvet Oak.

I took the liberty of writing down the address in case you felt the urge to join them.

>> Bailey, my bad.

>> Predictable.

Not at all, sir.

Not at all.

Lettuce.

It’s time.

What I’ve all been waiting for.

Let’s fix our arms in our absolutely gorgeous ladies nights.

Yeah, guys, show me your passion.

More energy.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Show me how you can do it.

>> This feels amazing.

You should try it.

It’s like models for your fingers.

>> What are you doing? Who are you? You’re scaring her.

Am I >> enjoying yourself? >> I don’t know why you were so upset.

We’re just dancing.

What are you doing? >> What do you think of me? >> He thinks I look good.

Have you been drinking? >> Touch me.

You like sexy entertainment, right? You don’t have to pay to touch me.

I am.

>> Is this supposed to be funny? Because it’s not.

>> I’m sorry.

I don’t know what’s gotten into me.

By the looks of things, too much alcohol has gotten into you.

>> What am I doing? She’ll never see me like I see her.

>> Are you okay? Get some rest, Mr. Mallet.

Did I do something wrong? >> What’s wrong? Grab your life jacket.

You keep drowning in your sorrows.

I’m going to have to call the Coast Guard.

>> A bun boy.

me jack boy.

Two days ago, she tells me that I’m the most handsome guy that she’s ever met.

I see her dancing with some guys.

You know, my mother used to call me handsome.

That doesn’t mean anything anymore.

A heart.

She wants to be with me.

She gives me all the signs.

>> Who? Annie? You think Annie likes you? >> Yeah.

I just know I’ve known her for a long time.

I understand it.

She sent me a red heart.

Boss, a red heart could mean that she’s in love with you.

That’s also what kids used to say.

Yes, I want to order pizza today.

You don’t think she’s a little young? I’ve dropped a Is that a cat? >> It looks like you’re just as lonely as I am.

>> Are you okay? Why are you so drove? I’m sorry.

I didn’t mean to hurt you.

I just uh >> It’s okay.

Let’s just get you home.

Why are you so drunk? >> I wish you knew how much I love you.

I’d have fewer reasons to drink if you did.

All right, I’ve arranged with Jack to um get some medicine and food the vet to check her out in the morning.

He advised to uh to leave her alone for tonight.

>> I guess she’s pretty happy here with you.

>> Yeah.

Um we can watch her, but uh I’m scared of cats.

>> You’re afraid of cats? >> Yeah, I’m not staying alone with that thing.

>> Are you being serious? >> Mhm.

>> Mr. You know, I remember.

I remember.

>> Yes, I understand.

No, I understand.

Yes.

My grandpa invited me to the Swift family dinner.

>> I thought you didn’t talk to your family anymore.

>> I don’t.

My aunt and my cousin convinced everybody that I despised them and nobody’s talked to me since.

>> Are you going? >> Yes.

>> You want me to come with you? >> No, I’ll be fine.

Thank you.

But if you’re that worried, you can have Jack me.

He’s so good.

I won’t even notice he’s there unless I need to, which in that case, I’d probably be happy to see him.

All right.

>> This has Dela’s smell all over it.

I want to see what she’s up to.

>> You’re late.

>> I was told 6.

>> 15 minutes before is on time.

It’s 6.

Being late is inexcusable.

>> Annie, this is Mr. Cooper.

He’s an oil tycoon.

Mr. Cooper, I’d like you to meet my granddaughter, Annie Swift.

>> She’s 21.

>> 21? I was 21.

>> 21 years ago.

>> Sit.

Sit and have some wine, please.

>> This is still the Swift family dinner.

Yes.

I only asked because Mr. Cooper is here.

Since Dela and Owen cut off their engagement, I suppose this is your new fiance.

Are you engaged to my cousin, Mr. Cooper? Annie.

>> Annie, grow up.

>> Have I said something wrong? Annie, as usual, you have it mostly right for change.

We are gathering with expectations to bring Mr. Cooper into the family hall.

So, Mr. The Cooper is here because we plan to engage him to you.

You are both unmarried.

This is a perfect match.

>> Perfect match.

A perfect match.

He’s twice my age.

>> Age is just a number.

And speaking about numbers, did you know he’s the richest man in Albera? >> He’s an oil tycoon.

>> Sounds great.

He’s pretty greasy to me.

Perfect match.

>> Mr. Cooper, I apologize.

Annie apologized to Mr. Cooper now.

>> It’s okay.

It’s okay.

She’s uh young and feisty.

I like feisty.

>> Mr. Cooper, you’re too kind.

I propose a toast.

that the richness of your vaults dwarfs the richness of your heart.

What do you think, Annie? Mr. Cooper is being very generous to us.

Do you have anything nice to say to him? >> You have a nice suit.

>> Thank you.

Tie alone’s worth $15,000.

>> Is this supposed to impress me or something? I’m sorry, but I bought the same suit Mr. Cooper is wearing for my driver last Christmas.

Does anyone here even think about me since I’ve been gone? I mean, does anyone even care? And this I can’t believe anyone would think I desire to spend a dinner alone with him, let alone a lifetime.

>> What do you think you are, Annie? Apologize.

Apologize now.

Apologize now.

>> Grandpa, I can’t believe I really thought that you missed me and wanted to have dinner with me and you’re just sitting here selling me off like like cattle, like livestock.

You’re disgusting.

This is gross.

He’s gross.

>> Come on.

>> It’s too late.

What’s done can’t be undone.

But said can’t be unsaid.

>> She plays hard to get.

She thinks guys like it.

>> You know how young girls are.

>> Yeah, I do.

>> Great idea.

>> Playing games is just part of Annie’s game.

And we know we can love.

>> I like this game already.

Mhm.

So, we had managed to calm Mr. Cooper down.

>> Does family mean anything to you, Annie? Honestly, your little stunt tonight could have ruined the whole night.

>> Disgraceful.

I got sponsors.

We’ve talked to Mr. Cooper and he knows the family will make this up to him.

Grandpa, this is to you.

You’ve managed to bring our little Annie back tonight and hopefully she will help our family to expand once she understands the opportunities in front of all of us.

Please excuse me.

Excuse me.

Hello, beautiful.

Sounds like they’re having a good time, huh? >> Sounds like they’re almost done.

>> Well, well, well.

Look what happened here.

Isn’t it inappropriate? A What are you doing here? What are you doing here, Zilla? Mr. Cooper, what are you doing? >> You said you were sending Annie up and she was into that kind of thing.

It was her thing.

>> This isn’t Annie.

This is Dela.

>> Who’s Dela? >> My daughter.

I thought Annie was your daughter.

>> Why would I drugg my daughter to be with an old man? >> Why would you drug anyone? >> You’re just as gross as me.

>> That’s my mother, you bastard.

>> Look, Miss Swift, I think my time with your family has come to an end.

>> Mr. Cooper, please.

>> Look, I’m into some weird stuff, but this is all too weird for me.

>> Why? Why is this happening? >> You did this.

The drugs, the deceit, the predator.

You did this.

This was all you.

I just realized what was happening and switch glasses with Bella.

>> Why would this happen to us? My poor Dela.

>> It’s just like you said, the perfect match.

Congratulations.

Hey, >> I told you I could handle it.

>> I just came to welcome my authorities in our home.

>> I thought you were away on business.

>> Finished early.

>> Liar.

That hurts.

>> What’s wrong? >> I’m so old I can’t even hold a newspaper.

I’m going to take care of you when you’re older.

>> Mr. Miller, you’re not even 30.

You have to be more careful.

Okay, hold on.

This might hurt just a little bit.

>> Now, you cannot let this get wet until it heals.

>> But I haven’t had my bath yet.

>> What? Okay, we all set.

>> I can’t take out my clothes with one hand.

Can you take it from here? >> Can you take it from here? >> You can use your good hand and melt your ass.

I’m sorry.

I’m right in.

I I just don’t know.

Are you afraid of me? >> It’s getting late.

I I just need to get some rest.

>> See, it got wet again.

You said I have to keep it dry, right? >> I already addressed your wound.

Nice hour you got there.

What happened? Your girlfriend tie that for you? >> You’re right.

Age gap is too big.

She doesn’t want me.

>> Okay.

Well, maybe you just got to buy her something, you know, purses, perfume, flowers.

Uh, get her a private jet, luxury yacht.

You just got to buy her something.

Make it as romantic as possible.

William, they say you can’t buy money with love, but I say, “Looks like it sure helps.

I bought that girl everything under the sun.

” All right.

What else is there? Got her a luxury boutique.

Got her a five-star hotel.

Got her a yacht.

What else? I’m out of ideas.

Or maybe you got to write her a love letter or make her a mixtape.

You just got to show her your true self.

>> So, you’re saying you think you’re in love with Mr. Miller? >> I don’t know.

Shh.

I think so.

I still love you back.

He’s kissed me a few times.

Well, that’s usually a pretty big sign.

>> Thank you for letting me share this.

I felt like I needed to say it out loud to get it off my chest.

>> Sure.

>> Bye.

Bye.

I’m losing too much blood.

>> How did you find me so fast? How’d you know where I was? >> Are you all right? I’m >> fine except for the whole being shot thing.

What do you mean he failed? Get him to try again.

Okay.

Well, that would make trying again pretty hard, wouldn’t it? Can’t we like get a second person? How was I meant to know that she was armed? How does that matter? What? He got her then.

How? What do you look like? Does it still hurt? >> I’ll be fine.

>> The vet said we have to keep her for another night.

You know, I’m scared of her.

Mr. Miller.

Jack, the Swift family has created a new complication.

I need you to find out if this is true or misinformation.

Yes, sir.

>> Mr. Miller, um Ira said my package got delivered here by accident.

Did you get it? >> Yeah.

>> Right here.

>> Did you get my package? >> I haven’t opened it yet.

>> Up, Nate.

Up, Nate.

>> What’s this? >> Um, >> get it back.

Oh, what’s this? >> Mr. Miller, get it back.

>> Where’d you get it from? >> It’s not mine.

It was a mistake by the post office.

I’m dealing with it.

This is so embarrassing.

How can I seduce him in that outfit if I can’t even bear him seeing it in a cardboard box? >> Annie, it’s time for dinner.

>> Thank you, Bailey.

I’m not hungry.

I might get something a little later.

What should I do now? Bailey, did Mr. Miller go to work? >> No, Mr. Miller is sleeping.

>> He never sleeps in.

>> Perhaps he’s having a very good dream.

Mr. Man, are you feeling okay? Should I call the doctor? What’s wrong? >> Nothing.

I’ll uh I’ll meet you downstairs shortly.

>> Breakfast should be ready shortly.

I’m ready.

I just need my coat.

>> He’s been acting so weird recently.

I think he might be sick.

>> I’ll keep an eye on him.

>> You always do.

>> My accounts are all frozen.

What did you do, >> Henny? We have a complicated past.

I know.

A lot of misdirected feelings after your parents died.

The Swift company was built by your parents, wasn’t it? You wouldn’t want their hard work to go to waste, right? We know about your little accident the other night.

We’d love to help keep you safe.

Oh, Hy, you’re here.

What do you want from me? You’ve been staying with Willie Miller, huh? >> Mr. Miller has been suppressing the Swift family recently.

Nobody will do business with us.

What have you been up to? Are you sleeping with him? Is that how you’re manipulating him? >> What? The gap in your statuses is almost as big as the gap in your ages.

While things may be good between you two, he will replace you with someone younger in one year.

So get him to back off from sweet family or else.

And what if I refuse? >> What do you think happens? I think you hire hitman with bad aim.

>> You have no proof.

>> What? >> Four years ago, Dell and I killed your parents in a car accident easily and took over the Swift family’s business.

Do you really think that one bad hitman die means we can’t get to you? You think we’ve been hard on you? We haven’t even started.

You’ve tried to have me assassinated, raped, beaten, publicly humiliated, and you think this is just the start.

You think I’ve been struggling since the Swift family left me? Ever since the day that you beat me and chased me out of my own home, Mr. Miller has been by my side.

It’s not that I can’t live without him.

It’s that he can’t live without me.

And the Swift family revenge.

That’s Mr. Miller’s plan because he can’t bear to see me wronged.

>> What are you saying? >> I’m not here to negotiate.

The Swift family business is my parents legacy.

Therefore, it’s my legacy.

You took it and you must give it back.

You are dreaming.

Not just the Swift family business, but all those shops and properties, all the assets you took from my parents.

I want every last bit of it back.

No.

Fine, but don’t get excited thinking it’s just me coming after you because Karma has a name and he’s coming, too.

She’s looking a lot better.

>> Noodles.

>> Pardon? >> That’s what I named her.

After all, I did help raise her in my room.

>> Okay.

What kind of ruin do you want? Well, the cat is leaving today, and I did get used to having another heartbeat in my room.

>> Annie, Mr. Benjamin Swift is downstairs.

He would like to see you.

You don’t have to see these people anymore.

I can make them go away.

>> I need to know what he’s up to.

The business he runs is my parents legacy, and I want it back.

>> Just let me talk to him first.

>> Mr. Miller, we’re waiting for Annie.

I didn’t come here to confront you.

I came here to help my granddaughter.

>> What do you want with Annie? >> Why does he continue to protect her? >> The Miller and the Swift family have been collaborating closely for generations.

This recent inconvenience is it’s not necessary.

Recent inconvenience, I say, started years ago when you all threw Annie out of her own home.

>> Mr. Miller, you’re so supposed to be some incredible business tycoon, and yet you let yourself be confused by a girl.

>> Careful, Dela.

Choose your next words wisely.

I’ve invited you all into my home.

Do not mistake this act of kindness as an act of weakness.

Don’t push me or I will take everything from you like I should have done already.

>> Why are you acting so childish? Because of a young girl.

>> I love her.

>> He loves me.

What did you say? >> I want you to realize that when you heard Annie, you heard me.

And if you attack Annie, you are attacking me.

>> Annie, I know it’s tough.

Your parents died, but hey, it was hard on everyone.

>> They killed my parents.

What? >> You are talking nonsense.

So, when you beat me and kicked me out of my own family home, did you even consider me as swift? And you, when I was gone for years, did you even look for me? >> You can’t blame us.

You ran away from us.

Don’t blame us.

>> I didn’t run away.

I was chased out by my so-called family that killed my parents.

Do you understand how crazy that is? Four years ago, Dell and I killed your parents in a car accident easily and took over the Swift family’s business.

>> Do you really think one bad hitman die means we >> Grandpa? They killed my parents, your firstborn son and his wife.

They stole their legacy.

And you know full well that my parents are the reason for our family’s business success.

>> You you you killed my son.

>> You killed my brother.

>> Look.

Look what you’ve done to your grandpa.

>> I’m warning you.

Guards, >> don’t touch her.

This is all your fault.

>> You’ll regret this.

>> My hand.

You’re going to pay for this.

>> Help him.

Will you feel her? >> This ends now.

Jack, take this to the appropriate authorities.

Yes, sir.

Annie, we were wrong about you.

Annie, can you forgive your grandpa? >> Knowing everything I know, Grandpa, I can’t.

Him, too.

>> Boss, what about him? >> He can live with this regret for the rest of his life.

He’s broken and no longer a threat to anybody but himself.

>> It’s over now.

>> Thank you, William.

Are you all right? >> Yeah, I’m all right.

>> Just feeling clumsy after a long day, I guess.

>> Should I get you a new shirt? >> No.

This time of the day, what’s the point in wasting a new shirt, right? Hear what I said? >> What? Which thing? >> That I love.

>> I will go get you that new shirt.

>> Wait.

Hey.

Hey, Annie.

Look, I just want to tell you that my love for you, it it doesn’t come from the time that we live together.

All right? It’s because you’re the smartest, bravest, most beautiful girl I’ve ever met.

And I’m crazy about you.

And I would You said you would give me a home.

William, it’s our home now.

All right.

Does this place look familiar? >> This is where we first met.

>> Now you got your family business back and you did a great job.

>> Of course.

I have a great teacher and partner, friend, and family member.

>> Not just fan night.

I thought you didn’t believe in marriage.

>> I didn’t believe in a lot of things before I met you.

I want to spend the rest of my life with you.

Marry me.

I’ll take you home.

Steady your aim that line the scope with the target.

>> Is that correct? >> Yep.

You’re very smart.

Noodles.

That’s what I named her.

>> I want you to realize that when you heard Annie, you heard me.

And if you attack Annie, you are attacking me.

It’s kind of cold here, Annie.

>> I have a secret that I haven’t told you.

>> I have a secret that I haven’t told you.

>> What? >> That night that you were drugged, it was me.

Are you drunk? I love you more than anything, William.

>> Three words, six letters.

You say it and I’m yours.

>> Yes, I do.

Love bows to bloom, not heights, tonight.

>> Mr. Miller, I just came to get some water.

>> Wait.

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