The Treacherous Embrace: Her Dominant Return

• Bitter Love
• CEO

• Ep. 1
  Faith Hale, now married to Louis Ball, finds herself trapped in a loveless and oppressive marriage. Louis, driven by a deep-seated desire for revenge against Faith’s mother, shows no compassion for his wife. When Faith tries to express her discomfort and asks for a break from their strained relationship, Louis coldly dismisses her feelings, asserting his dominance. He reminds her of their wedding day, a moment she once cherished, but now feels like a prison. Louis reveals his true intentions, admitting that their marriage is nothing more than a means to exact revenge. He vows to make her life a living hell, ensuring she suffers for her mother’s past actions. Faith, realizing the depth of his hatred, is left in despair, trapped in a union built on vengeance rather than love.
• Ep. 2
  Faith, in immense pain, pleads for help, desperately trying to save her unborn child. She cries out, hoping the child is still alive, but part of her wishes the fall she endured had ended everything. Confronted by Louis, she reveals her pregnancy, begging him to let her keep the child. She acknowledges his hatred for her and her mother but pleads for the child’s innocence, reminding him that the baby carries his blood. Louis, cold and unyielding, refuses to forgive her or allow the child to live. He threatens that even if she gives birth, he will destroy the child himself, leaving Faith shattered and hopeless.
• Ep. 3
  Faith pleads desperately with Louis, begging him not to go through with the abortion. Louis, cold and unyielding, insists on preparing for the procedure, ignoring her cries. Faith's fear and despair grow as she realizes the depth of his cruelty. Just as she feels utterly helpless, her cousin Sadie arrives, revealing that Louis had planned to terminate the pregnancy. Sadie reassures Faith that she will protect her and the baby, urging her to leave Louis immediately. She offers Faith a way out, providing everything she needs to escape. Torn between fear and hope, Faith must decide whether to stay in the toxic relationship or flee to protect her unborn child. Sadie's support gives her a glimmer of courage, but the choice remains heavy on her shoulders.
• Ep. 4
  Louis Ball, consumed by anger and suspicion, interrogates his staff about Faith's escape. He learns she disguised herself as a nurse and had help, likely from her cousin Sadie. Furious, Louis orders his men to search for her, spreading the word to both legal and underground networks. Meanwhile, Faith's friend, Lin Chuan, reflects on their childhood bond with Faith, revealing that Faith had confided in her about Louis's cruelty and his mother's interference in their marriage. Lin Chuan recalls Faith's belief that Louis's mother would have loved their unborn children, a thought Louis dismisses as delusional. Determined to find Faith, Louis barks orders, his rage intensifying as his men scramble to obey. The tension builds as Faith's fate hangs in the balance.
• Ep. 5
  Faith and her companion discuss their plan to escape to the countryside, where her cousin Sadie has a safe house. Faith is determined to leave, despite the lack of medical facilities, as staying in the city would risk Louis discovering her pregnancy. As they drive, they notice a black car following them persistently, even as they approach the outskirts of town. Suspicious, they decide to pull over to let the car pass. However, the situation escalates when the occupants of the black car confront them aggressively, demanding Faith’s companion’s life. A chaotic struggle ensues, with Faith and her companion desperately trying to escape. The attackers reveal their intent to kill, leaving Faith terrified and questioning who sent them. The scene ends in a frantic chase, with Faith and her companion fighting for their lives.

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