Vengeance in Velvet

• CEO
• Revenge

• Ep. 1
  Serena wakes up from a nightmare, where she hears Phillip saying he wants her dead so he can inherit her family's wealth. Relieved it was just a dream, she's comforted by Phillip, who reassures her of his love. However, the conversation reveals the cracks in their relationship. The next day, Serena talks to her cousin Lucilia about her job search and offers to let her stay with them until she finds a place. Serena mentions that she hasn't worked since getting married and can't help Lucilia with her job search, but suggests she ask Phillip for assistance. Despite the polite conversation, the underlying tension between Serena and Phillip is palpable, hinting at the emotional abuse and infidelity that plagues their marriage.
• Ep. 2
  Phillip's mistress, Xiaoshan, orders the maid around and boasts about her relationship with Phillip. She claims he truly loves her, not his wife Serena. The two women get into a heated argument, with Xiaoshan belittling the maid and threatening to humiliate her. Meanwhile, Lucilia visits Serena, discussing work-related issues and seeking help from Phillip. As they talk, Xiaoshan interrupts, and the group exchanges awkward pleasantries before parting ways. Xiaoshan remains confident in her position as Phillip's mistress, determined to become the lady of the house.
• Ep. 3
  Serena expresses her desire to have a child, but feels tormented by her husband Phillip's infidelity. She finds an earring under her pillow that belongs to her cousin Lucilia, suggesting Phillip is having an affair with her. The maid warns Serena about Phillip's relationship with Lucilia, fueling her suspicions. Meanwhile, Phillip tries to downplay the situation, and Lucilia denies losing her earring, claiming it might have fallen off the previous day. Tensions rise as Serena confronts Lucilia about the earring, found on her bed, hinting at a deeper betrayal.
• Ep. 4
  Phillip is having an affair with his secretary and gaslighting his wife, Serena. He tells Serena that he was busy helping her cousin, Lucilia, find a job and that's why he came home late. However, it's revealed that Phillip is actually emotionally abusing Serena and having multiple affairs. Meanwhile, Serena starts to suspect that something is amiss and begins to question Phillip's intentions. Phillip's mother continues to humiliate Serena for not being able to bear a child, further tormenting her. As the scene unfolds, it becomes clear that Phillip is trying to cover up his infidelity, while Serena is becoming increasingly suspicious of his actions.
• Ep. 5
  Serena confronts her cousin Lucilia about a mysterious needle and lip print. Lucilia denies any involvement, but Serena is suspicious. The conversation turns tense as Lucilia accuses Serena of being jealous of her close relationship with Phillip. Lucilia warns Serena that she will regret underestimating her. Meanwhile, another character expresses their dislike for gossiping women and decides to investigate the truth behind a mysterious situation. They are determined to get to the bottom of it and uncover what is really going on.

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