From the Ashes, I Rise

• Family
• Urban

• Ep. 1
  Liam Reed, freshly accepted into the prestigious School of Economics, is at home with his parents, who are preparing him for his new journey. His father hands him money for a new computer, emphasizing the importance of having good tools for his studies. His mother gives him a protective amulet, a symbol of her love and prayers for his safety. The atmosphere is warm and hopeful as they bid him farewell. However, the scene shifts abruptly as Liam witnesses his childhood sweetheart, Grace Hall, being harassed by Tyson Kurt. Without hesitation, Liam intervenes, fighting Tyson to protect Grace. The confrontation escalates, and Liam’s father rushes to his aid, urging him to stay strong. Despite the chaos, Liam’s parents reassure him, praising his bravery for standing up to the bully. They remind him that Grace will testify in his favor, and that his actions were righteous. As the dust settles, Liam’s parents tend to his wounds, comforting him and preparing to leave the scene. The episode ends with a sense of tension, as Liam’s fate hangs in the balance, foreshadowing the challenges he will face in the days to come.
• Ep. 2
  Liam Reed finds himself in the middle of a chaotic street fight, trying to protect Grace Hall from Tyson Kurt and his gang. The scene is intense, with shouts and blows exchanged. Grace, visibly distressed, calls out for Liam, but the situation escalates as Tyson’s men accuse Liam of causing trouble. Despite Liam’s efforts to defend himself and Grace, the crowd turns against him, and he is accused of assault. Grace’s mother intervenes, revealing that Tyson’s family has offered a large sum of money to silence them. Grace, torn between loyalty and fear, remains silent, leaving Liam to face the accusations alone. The tension builds as Liam is dragged away, his fate uncertain, while Grace struggles with guilt and the pressure from her family.
• Ep. 3
  Liam Reed, now imprisoned, faces the harsh reality of betrayal and injustice. Grace Hall, his childhood sweetheart, has turned against him, accusing him of violence and tarnishing his reputation. In a heated confrontation, Grace's family confronts Liam, accusing him of ruining her future and demanding he take responsibility for his actions. Despite their pleas, Liam remains defiant, refusing to accept blame for a crime he didn't commit. As tensions rise, Grace's family recounts past events where Liam had saved her life multiple times, questioning how she could betray someone who had always protected her. Grace, however, remains cold and unyielding, determined to see Liam suffer. The situation escalates when Grace's father threatens to destroy Liam's future completely, ensuring he will never recover from the scandal. Liam, now cornered and desperate, vows to fight back, declaring that even if he is imprisoned, he will not let Grace and her family destroy him. The scene ends with Liam being taken away, his fate uncertain but his resolve unbroken, setting the stage for his eventual rise from the ashes.
• Ep. 4
  Liam Reed, now imprisoned, finds himself in a tense conversation with a mysterious figure. The discussion revolves around the strategic value of the northwest region of Yinzhuo, which the Wei Yang Group has secretly acquired. The figure explains that if a path can be opened through the mountains in the northwest, it could attract the attention of the Yinzhuo authorities, potentially altering the region's development trajectory. Liam listens intently, sensing an opportunity. The figure then reveals himself to be Bai Ye, a legendary business magnate known as the "White Dragon King." Bai Ye offers Liam a chance to change his fate, asking if he dares to defy the odds. Liam, determined to rise from his current predicament, agrees without hesitation. Bai Ye takes Liam under his wing, promising to guide him toward a powerful comeback. Meanwhile, outside the prison, rumors spread about the Wei Yang Group's secret plans to blast through the mountains, further fueling the intrigue surrounding Liam's newfound alliance with Bai Ye. As Liam prepares to embark on this new path, the stage is set for a dramatic transformation, with the promise of revenge and redemption looming on the horizon.
• Ep. 5
  Liam's father arrives at a grand celebration, only to discover it is the engagement party of Grace and Tyson. Confronting Grace's father, he accuses them of betraying Liam, who had once saved Grace from Tyson's harassment. Grace's father mocks him, claiming that Liam's interference only brought Grace and Tyson closer together. He sarcastically thanks Liam for being the "hero" who united the couple. Humiliated and furious, Liam's father is forced to leave, realizing the depth of the betrayal against his son. The scene underscores the injustice Liam faces, even as his family suffers the consequences of his past actions.

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