Shadows of Deception

• Mafia
• Marriage
• Romance
• heroine

• Ep. 1
  At Simon's funeral, family members demand Cheryl relinquish control. Unexpectedly, Walter, the long-absent second son, returns and supports Cheryl, advocating for her to lead the family. Family members question Cheryl's ability to lead, citing her short marriage to Simon and her status as an outsider. They urge her to hand over control of the family business, but she remains resolute. The family is divided, with some supporting Cheryl and others opposing her. Walter's return adds a new dynamic to the power struggle within the family.
• Ep. 2
  Walter, the long-absent second son of the Chaplin crime family, returns from abroad and supports Cheryl in leading the family after his brother Simon's death. The family is shocked by Walter's return, as he looks exactly like his late brother. Some family members demand that Cheryl relinquish control, but Walter advocates for her to lead. He suggests that she should take over the family business, with his full support. However, not everyone agrees with this decision, and some family members question Walter's intentions and ability to lead. The family's patriarch seems to have his own reasons for supporting Walter's return and decision to let him take over.
• Ep. 3
  Cheryl meets a mysterious man who introduces himself as Song Xingzhou. He greets her and shows respect. The conversation turns to Cheryl taking over the family business, with Song Xingzhou offering his support. However, others in the room seem skeptical, including a man referred to as "二叔" (Second Uncle). The meeting appears to be ending, but Song Xingzhou invites Cheryl to return with him to the Song residence, suggesting she meet someone there. The atmosphere is tense, with underlying power struggles and uncertainties about Cheryl's future role in the family.
• Ep. 4
  Cheryl is still reeling from Simon's death when Walter, the spitting image of his late brother, returns. As they interact, Cheryl questions Walter's identity, unsure if he's truly Simon's brother or an imposter. Walter seems to know more about their family dynamics than he should, leaving Cheryl perplexed. Meanwhile, Walter meets with his father, who is waiting for him in a room. Their conversation hints at a deeper plot, with Walter revealing that he has been planning something for years, and it seems he has outmaneuvered everyone, including his father. The true extent of Walter's intentions remains unclear, adding to the mystery surrounding his return.
• Ep. 5
  Cheryl is still reeling from Simon's death. Walter, Simon's brother, has returned and is supporting Cheryl in her bid to lead the family. However, tensions are rising as others question Walter's intentions. In a private conversation, someone warns that "Ba" should not know about something, implying a hidden agenda. Later, Walter shows something to Cheryl, saying "let me give you this to take a look." Someone comments that Cheryl is unlucky, and Walter offers to help her. As they discuss Simon's death, Walter mentions that he saw something that makes him think there was more to it than meets the eye. He suggests investigating the car accident that killed Simon, implying that it may not have been an accident after all.

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