Stolen Heiress: The Life Left Behind

• Bitter Love
• CEO

• Ep. 1
  Iris is in a desperate situation, pleading with someone to take care of her child,玉玉. She begs "丑嫂" (a term of endearment for an older woman) to help her, promising that as long as she and her husband are safe, they will come find them soon. The scene is intense, with Iris trying to convince the woman to take her child away from danger. Meanwhile, someone in the background is urging them to leave quickly, warning that "那女人" (another woman) is coming. Iris reassures her child that she will come find them, saying "妈妈一定会去找你的" (Mom will definitely come find you). The scene ends with a sense of urgency and desperation, as Iris and her husband try to escape their situation.
• Ep. 2
  Iris and her sister, Jacinta, are at odds over a precious item, an heirloom necklace. Their mother intervenes, revealing a deep-seated resentment towards Iris, who she claims was taken in by the family 18 years ago. The mother's harsh words cut deep, implying that Iris is nothing more than a charity case, and that she should be grateful for their care. As tensions rise, Jacinta taunts Iris, taking pleasure in her sister's distress. The scene ends with the mother scolding Jacinta, but her words only serve to further humiliate Iris.
• Ep. 3
  Iris faces a tumultuous home life as her mother's anxiety and desperation come to a head. In a heated argument, Iris' mother demands she take responsibility and repay her for raising her. The conversation turns violent, with the mother threatening to "beat her to death." Later, the atmosphere calms down, and Iris' mother shows concern, asking if Iris hates her. The scene shifts to a different setting, where an older woman is negotiating with someone, saying "this girl is really beautiful" and demanding payment before handing over a young girl, warning not to "dirty my bed."
• Ep. 4
• Ep. 5
  Iris's family receives guests, including Mrs. Muqiu and Tang Miss. The atmosphere is tense, with discussions about marriage arrangements between Iris's sister, Yueyue, and Chongyuan. The family praises Yueyue's excellence and humility, hoping she will marry into their family. Meanwhile, Iris seems uneasy, and the conversation turns to her past encounters with Jiang Secretary, revealing a sense of fear and unease among the characters. As the scene unfolds, it becomes clear that there are underlying secrets and tensions within the family, particularly surrounding Iris's identity and her connection to the Shaws.

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