Fragments of a Forgotten Life

• Fate
• Strong Female Lead

• Ep. 1
  Pearl Steele, once the esteemed chairperson of the Steele Group, is now living a quiet life as Lisa Wright, a garbage collector, after a tragic accident left her with memory loss. Thirteen years later, her daughter, Shanna, prepares for her first day at the Steele Group, determined to uncover her mother's past. Shanna's adoptive mother, a kind-hearted woman who raised her, encourages her to stay strong and seek the truth. Meanwhile, tensions rise in the community as accusations of fraud and betrayal surface, with neighbors blaming Shanna's family for their misfortunes. As Shanna steps into her new role, she faces both professional challenges and the weight of her mother's forgotten legacy, setting the stage for a journey of rediscovery and redemption.
• Ep. 2
  Pearl, now living as Lisa, finds herself entangled in a tense confrontation at the Xia Group. A man from Shili Village pleads desperately to enter the company, claiming he is not a thief but merely seeking answers about the delayed relocation funds promised to his village. The situation escalates when he is accused of attempting to steal from the chairman's office. Despite his protests, the man is met with hostility and threats from the company's second young master, who dismisses his pleas and labels him a troublemaker. The man insists he only wants the funds owed to his village, which he describes as their lifeline. The scene grows more chaotic as accusations fly, and the man's desperation becomes palpable. Meanwhile, Pearl, observing from the sidelines, is drawn into the unfolding drama, hinting at her deeper connection to the company and its secrets.
• Ep. 3
  Pearl Steele, now living as Lisa Wright, is haunted by fragments of her forgotten past. Her children, who have been searching for her for years, express their longing and desperation to find their mother. Meanwhile, in a tense confrontation, a man pleads with "Second Young Master" for the compensation owed to his community, accusing him of withholding funds. The Second Young Master dismisses him, mocking his pleas and refusing to pay, claiming the villagers are deceitful. The man begs for the money, insisting it is rightfully theirs, but the Second Young Master cruelly declares he would rather waste the money than give it to them. The scene highlights the stark contrast between Pearl's humble life and the ruthless world she once ruled, as her family and the injustices of her past continue to intertwine.
• Ep. 4
  Pearl, now living as Lisa, is confronted by a man referred to as "Second Young Master" at the Steele Group. He taunts her, offering money in exchange for her daughter's company at dinner. Lisa, though poor, firmly refuses, declaring she would never sell her daughter. The man mocks her, claiming he’s seen such acts of defiance before. Lisa, however, stands her ground, accusing the Steele Group of being shameless. The tension escalates as the man admires her resilience, but Lisa demands an apology for his disrespect. The scene ends with a heated exchange, highlighting Lisa’s determination to protect her dignity and family despite her humble circumstances.
• Ep. 5
  Pearl, now living as Lisa, finds herself in a tense confrontation with a powerful figure known as "Second Young Master" from the Xia Group. The situation escalates when the Second Young Master threatens to harm Lisa's mother, Yueyuan, and dismisses her from her job as a new intern. Lisa pleads desperately, offering to do anything to save her mother and her job, but the Second Young Master remains unmoved, asserting his authority as the law within the Xia Group. The scene grows increasingly chaotic as Lisa's mother is restrained, and Lisa struggles to protect her, crying out for mercy. The confrontation highlights the oppressive power dynamics and the lack of justice within the Xia Group, leaving Lisa and her mother in a vulnerable and desperate position.

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