Aubrey's jealousy and aggressive actions lead to a family crisis, resulting in Joseph being appointed as the new CEO of Smith Group, while the family scrambles to cover up a scandal involving Quinn Fisher's miscarriage.Will Joseph be able to handle the CEO position and the family's dirty secrets, or will Aubrey's scheming tear them apart?

Lorraine Brown shares a heartfelt moment with Joseph Smith as she cooks him noodles, revealing a personal story about her mother, leading to a newfound closeness between them. Despite their fake marriage, they agree to stand together against upcoming challenges.Will Lorraine and Joseph's bond withstand the brewing storm with Faye Carter?

Joseph Smith starts his first day as CEO, facing immediate challenges from his brother Aubrey's allies. Sylvie and their grandfather discuss the need for a secretary, with Sylvie hinting at a setup. Joseph rejects all candidates, comparing none favorably to his wife, revealing his high standards and possibly his lingering attachment.Will Joseph's refusal to hire a secretary lead to more conflicts with his family, especially with Sylvie's schemes in motion?

Lorraine Brown discovers that Joseph has hired a pretty female secretary, leading to jealousy and tension between them, especially with Sylvie's provoking remarks.Will Lorraine confront Joseph about his new secretary, and how will he react?

Lorraine's disguise as Keith Miller is nearly exposed when her wig slips, leading to a tense moment with Grandpa and Sylvie. Meanwhile, internal conflicts arise as Lorraine begins to question her feelings for Joseph.Will Lorraine's true identity be uncovered, and how will Joseph react to her growing feelings for him?

Joseph and Lorraine share a moment over lunch, revealing their growing but unspoken feelings for each other, while Joseph's obliviousness to romantic cues leads to a humorous misunderstanding when he asks Lorraine to be his secretary for practical reasons.Will Joseph ever realize Lorraine's true feelings for him?

Joseph surprises Lorraine by asking her to be his secretary for an agricultural project in Andon County, revealing her minor in finance and past judgments about her father, leading to an unexpected apology and promise of care.Will Lorraine prove herself as a competent secretary in the challenging countryside project?

Aubrey arrives unexpectedly, stirring trouble by joining the farming project assigned to Joseph, leading to a high-stakes bet between the brothers that could determine their future in the Smith family.Who will come out on top in the farming project bet?

Lorraine and Joseph devise a live streaming strategy to help farmers sell their unsold strawberries, facing skepticism from the locals but determined to prove their method works.Will their unconventional approach succeed in saving the strawberry harvest?

Sylvie steps in as an impromptu host for a farming livestream after the scheduled hosts are unavailable, but faces mixed reactions from the audience ranging from admiration to harsh criticism.Will Sylvie's unexpected stint as a livestream host bring unexpected consequences?

Lorraine's efforts to manage the strawberry sales and live stream are overshadowed by Sylvie's public accusations, revealing a deep family conflict and questioning Lorraine's motives.Will Lorraine be able to clear her name and protect her fragile marriage from Sylvie's schemes?

Joseph publicly defends Lorraine against malicious rumors spread by his brother Aubrey, declaring his genuine love for her during a livestream. However, their efforts to promote local farmers' products are sabotaged when Aubrey's team secretly signs contracts with the farmers, leaving them with no products to deliver.Will Joseph and Lorraine find a way to overcome Aubrey's sabotage and prove their love is real?

Aubrey's livestream sales of Andon strawberries cause a rift, as Joseph predicts the lack of proper preservation will ruin their reputation. Meanwhile, Sylvie discovers the potential of Anxi Village's strawberries, leading to a strategic shift in their business plans.Will Joseph's plan to partner with Anxi Village outmaneuver Aubrey's reckless sales tactics?

The episode revolves around the conflict between Anxi and Andon villages over strawberry branding, with the younger generation of Anxi asserting their superior product quality and establishing their own brand identity, despite skepticism and rivalry.Will Anxi's bold move to establish their own strawberry brand succeed against Andon's long-standing reputation?

The agricultural aid project for Anxi strawberries concludes successfully, with Joseph Smith secretly funding critical aspects of the project, leading to a heartfelt celebration among the villagers. Meanwhile, Joseph's hidden good deeds come to light, causing Sylvie to question how well she really knows him.Will Joseph's secret generosity bring him and Sylvie closer, or will it create more distance between them?

Aubrey's celebration turns into a confrontation when Joseph reveals the party banner was meant for him and Sylvie, not Aubrey. Meanwhile, Aubrey's business ventures fail spectacularly, leading to financial and legal troubles, while Joseph and Sylvie receive an invitation to a hot spring resort, setting the stage for a potential romantic encounter.Will Joseph and Sylvie's hot spring getaway spark real feelings between them?

Lorraine and Joseph are taken to a private hot spring suite instead of the anticipated communal baths, leading to an awkward and teasing exchange between the couple about bathing together, which ends with Lorraine apologizing for her joking remarks.Will Lorraine and Joseph's relationship take a romantic turn after this intimate encounter?

Lorraine and Joseph realize they've been drugged with spiked water, leading to a heated confrontation. Meanwhile, Sylvie and Ryan's sinister plans unfold as they lock the couple in, raising the stakes in their manipulative game.Will Lorraine and Joseph succumb to the effects of the drug and their growing attraction?

Lorraine discovers Joseph's secret plan to avoid her by cutting off the water supply in the bathroom, leading to a heated confrontation as she demands access to a cold shower.Will Lorraine uncover more of Joseph's schemes to keep her at a distance?

Lorraine and Joseph share a heated and unexpected intimate moment, blurring the lines of their fake marriage, while Sylvie eavesdrops with mischievous delight.Will Lorraine and Joseph give in to their sudden passion, or will Sylvie's scheming tear them apart?