Shadows of Vengeance

• Bitter Love
• CEO
• Destiny

• Ep. 1
  Rose White, the neglected daughter of the Bai family, is ordered to clean the guest room for her stepsister Bai Yue's fiancé, Jon York, who is visiting their home. As she works, Rose reflects on the injustices she has endured: her stepmother Fang Ning, who she believes caused her mother's death, and Bai Yue, who stole her chance to study ballet abroad. Rose's resentment simmers as she overhears the family discussing Jon's prestigious background. Determined to reclaim what she believes is rightfully hers, Rose begins to plot her revenge. She imagines the scandal that would unfold if Jon discovered a woman's silk scarf hidden under his pillow, hinting at her plans to disrupt the family's carefully constructed facade. Rose's thoughts turn to Bai Yue, and she vows to take back everything that was stolen from her, including her rightful place in the family.
• Ep. 2
  Rose White, known as Xiao Wei, is introduced to her future brother-in-law, Mr. Mu, as her stepsister prepares for her upcoming engagement. Despite the polite facade, tension simmers beneath the surface. Rose’s stepmother, Fang Li, instructs the household staff to settle Rose’s belongings, but Rose’s resentment is palpable. She quietly vows to destroy her stepsister’s happiness, believing it will devastate Fang Li. As the family gathers, Rose’s cold demeanor and sharp words reveal her simmering anger. When her stepmother attempts to touch her belongings, Rose snaps, asserting her boundaries. The strained interactions hint at deeper conflicts, as Rose’s plans for revenge begin to take shape, threatening to unravel the fragile peace within the family.
• Ep. 3
  Rose White's stepmother, Mrs. Fu, has announced that whoever bears a son for her will inherit 50% of the Fu family's fortune. Rose, engaged to Jon York, sees this as an opportunity to secure her future and gain leverage over her cruel family. She confidently reassures her mother that living with Jon will provide ample chances to conceive a child. Meanwhile, Rose's stepsister, who has always been treated coldly by her, tries to approach her, only to be harshly dismissed. Rose's icy demeanor contrasts sharply with her stepsister's gentle nature, highlighting the deep-seated resentment between them. As Rose contemplates her next move, she muses about the scent of the heavens, hinting at her growing detachment from the world around her. The tension in the household continues to rise as Rose's schemes unfold.
• Ep. 4
  Rose confronts her stepsister, accusing her of stealing her university admission letter. In retaliation, Rose takes her stepsister’s precious Buddhist beads, escalating the tension between them. Their argument grows heated as Rose reveals her deep-seated resentment, claiming that her stepsister has always taken what belongs to her. The stepsister, in turn, accuses Rose of being shameless and ungrateful, even bringing up their mother, whom Rose denies as her own. As the confrontation intensifies, Rose’s stepsister warns her about the consequences of breaking the beads, hinting at a deeper, ominous significance tied to their family’s secrets. The scene ends with Rose visibly shaken, hinting at the emotional toll of their toxic relationship and the dark truths she is beginning to uncover.
• Ep. 5
  Rose White, visibly distressed, insists she is fine, but her stepmother and stepsister continue to belittle her. As tensions rise, her stepmother suggests they share a meal, emphasizing their supposed unity as a family. Rose, however, notices something unusual about her stepmother's neck but dismisses it. The conversation shifts to Rose's fragile health, with her stepmother reminding her it's time to take her medication. The atmosphere grows tense as Rose is repeatedly told to take her medicine, hinting at the control her stepmother exerts over her. The scene underscores the suffocating dynamics within the family, as Rose struggles to maintain her composure while harboring deep resentment.

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