Liefde in een opwelling

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• Counterattack

• Ep. 1
  Riley Walker finds herself in a desperate situation after the death of the Red Blade organization's leader. Bryce Gibson, the new leader, is obsessed with her and resorts to drugging her to force her into marriage. Determined to escape, Riley stumbles upon Tristan Morin, who is drunk. Mistaking him for a gigolo, she decides to use him as her antidote. Meanwhile, Bryce relentlessly pursues her, declaring that she cannot escape and must return to him. Despite her efforts to resist, Bryce’s threats grow more intense, and he insists that she will eventually submit and marry him. The tension escalates as Riley struggles to break free from Bryce’s control, while Tristan becomes an unexpected part of her plan for survival.
• Ep. 2
  Riley, furious and determined, confronts Bryce, calling him a pervert. She declares that even though she has returned to her family, he still manages to find her. She refuses to marry him, vowing to pack her things and run away immediately. As she storms off, she is repeatedly called "Miss" by someone, possibly a servant or a member of the organization. Later, Riley is confronted by another woman who mocks her, claiming that Riley will never escape her fate. The woman taunts Riley, saying she will be stuck with a "fool" for the rest of her life, implying a forced marriage. Riley, realizing the gravity of her situation, reluctantly agrees to the marriage but demands a condition be met before she complies. The tension between Riley and those around her escalates, highlighting her desperation to escape Bryce's control.
• Ep. 3
  Riley confronts her parents, demanding a dowry for her arranged marriage. They dismiss her, claiming the dowry is reserved for her sister, Ruyan. Riley threatens to expose their schemes to the Fu family, warning that Ruyan could be forced into marriage instead. Her parents, unfazed, reveal their plan to manipulate the situation to their advantage. Riley, however, counters by revealing she has recorded their conversation and threatens to expose them. The tension escalates as Riley asserts her claim to the family’s wealth, accusing her parents of stealing what rightfully belongs to her. Despite the confrontation, her parents insist she fulfill her role in the arranged marriage, warning her to appear at the wedding on time. The scene ends with Riley determined to reclaim her rightful place and assets.
• Ep. 4
  Three months ago, a woman named Ji Xiaomu entered the leader's room. She had a tragic past, abandoned in the countryside as a child and only brought back to the Ji family half a year ago, where she endured humiliation. The leader’s brother, referred to as "Second Brother," visits him, bringing various "remedies" like Indian oil and supplements, mocking his inability to produce an heir. He pressures the leader to step down from his position as the family’s successor, threatening to expose his weakness to their father. The leader, however, asserts his authority, reminding his brother that he is still the rightful heir. The tension escalates as the brother leaves, warning that the leader’s downfall is inevitable. Meanwhile, Ji Xiaomu’s whereabouts are revealed—she is preparing for a wedding with Zilong, a member of the family. The leader, seemingly unaffected by the confrontation, remains focused on his position, while his brother plots his eventual removal.
• Ep. 5
  Riley is pressured to put on a wedding dress, but she resists, stating it would cost extra. Bryce, the new leader of the Red Blade organization, tries to negotiate, offering her a percentage of the organization's shares in exchange. Riley, however, sees through his manipulative tactics and accuses him of greed, pointing out his unwillingness to marry his daughter to the Fu family while still coveting their power. The tension escalates as Bryce demands she sign the agreement, threatening to cut her off if she refuses. Meanwhile, a young child interrupts, excitedly asking to see the bride, adding a layer of chaos to the already heated confrontation. The scene ends with Riley and Bryce locked in a power struggle, each unwilling to back down.

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