Rising Beyond the Tempest

• Destiny
• Revenge

• Ep. 1
  Irene's husband is caught cheating with their nanny. Irene, who has regained her sight, pretends to be blind and manipulates them. Her husband tries to cover up his affair, while the nanny is concerned about being caught. Irene warns her husband that if he continues to cheat, she will send him to prison, mentioning that her uncle is a police officer. The husband tries to downplay the situation, but Irene remains firm. Meanwhile, the nanny is scolded for letting Irene's child wander off alone. The husband expresses concern for Irene's safety, but she reassures him she is fine. As the scene unfolds, Irene's plan for revenge begins to take shape, setting the stage for a dramatic confrontation.
• Ep. 2
  Irene's world is turned upside down as she discovers her husband's infidelity. With her newfound sight, she pretends to still be blind, manipulating those around her. A conversation reveals a complex web of relationships and power struggles. Someone asks if they are liked for who they are or for their status as a potential king. Apologies are repeated, but it's unclear what is being sorry for. The phrase "she's not with you" is echoed, hinting at a deeper conflict. Irene's silence is a calculated move, waiting for the perfect moment to strike and claim her revenge against those who have wronged her.
• Ep. 3
  Irene's husband tries to console her, saying she looks beautiful in their wedding photo. Irene pretends to be touched by his words, but secretly seethes with anger and hurt. The nanny, Cao Na, is tasked with taking care of Irene, who feigns blindness to manipulate those around her. As Irene and her husband interact, the tension between them is palpable, with Irene's true intentions hidden beneath a mask of innocence. Meanwhile, Cao Na seems oblivious to the underlying dynamics, focusing on her duties as a caretaker. The scene is filled with subtle power struggles and deceit, setting the stage for a dramatic confrontation. Irene's husband and Cao Na are unaware of the storm brewing, as Irene carefully plots her revenge.
• Ep. 4
  Irene, still pretending to be blind, asks the nanny to help her with a task. The nanny is nervous and hesitant, but Irene reassures her that she hasn't done anything wrong. However, when Irene asks the nanny to cut off a price tag from her clothing, the nanny becomes even more anxious, fearing Irene might accidentally hurt herself with the scissors. Irene's husband intervenes, calling out to the nanny, and Irene quickly covers, saying she was just concerned about the nanny's safety. The scene is tense, with underlying currents of deceit and mistrust. Irene's plan to manipulate her husband and the nanny is unfolding, as she continues to play the role of the blind wife, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
• Ep. 5
  Irene pretends to be blind and manipulates her husband, making him believe she's still unaware of his infidelity. She casually mentions a pin on the floor, warning him to be careful, and he falls for it. As they interact, Irene expresses gratitude towards her husband and the nanny, Cao Na, for their supposed kindness. Meanwhile, her husband is oblivious to Irene's true intentions, and Cao Na seems to be playing along, further fueling Irene's plan for revenge. The scene ends with Irene's husband trying to escort her back to her room, still none the wiser about her regained sight and growing scheme.

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