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Lucas suddenly wakes up to find himself in a chaotic situation, having unexpectedly time-traveled and become a reckless gambler far from his previous life writing a thesis. He faces abuse and deceit, including cheating on his wealthy but unloved wife with her scheming friend and getting involved in criminal schemes to steal a century-old family remedy. As Lucas grapples with his degenerate lifestyle, he encounters his wife, who now appears as an unfamiliar older woman, and he struggles to recognize her. The episode ends with Lucas confronting the shocking reality of his lost identity and fractured relationships.
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Lucas finds himself tied up and confronted by his wife, who demands a divorce due to his reckless gambling and constant distractions with Chloe. Despite his pleas to stay alive and make amends, she insists he sign the divorce papers and leave the Hayes family. Lucas realizes he stands to lose immense wealth, including luxury cars, a yacht, and a villa, all of which Chloe plans to claim. Chloe also pressures Emily, Lucas’s former partner, for a valuable necklace previously symbolizing Lucas and Emily's bond. As Lucas faces losing everything, he refuses to accept the divorce, setting up a fierce battle ahead.
003
Lucas refuses to accept divorce papers served by another man, insisting their marriage must last at least six months to protect his grandmother's life, per a fortune-teller's warning. The man, intent on ending the marriage to pursue an easier life with a wealthy woman, ignores Lucas's protests and hostility escalates. During the confrontation, Lucas physically assaults the man to protect his wife, Emily, as tension peaks. Emily's response is uncertain, and the episode ends with the divorce papers still unacknowledged, leaving the fate of their marriage unresolved.
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Lucas confronts Chloe, accusing her of trying to use him to steal Emily's century-old remedy to expand the Parker Group. Despite Chloe's threats and attempts to intimidate him with fire, Lucas stands firm, declaring his love only for his wife and vowing to change his reckless ways, promising to quit smoking, drinking, and gambling. However, his wife announces their marriage will end in two weeks. Meanwhile, Ms. Hayes discovers Mr. Hayes has accessed her study and turned on her computer, raising concern about what he might find. The episode ends with this looming digital intrusion unresolved.
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A man sneaks into a woman's study, attempting to steal a valuable 10 billion remedy as a surprise reward scheme, but she catches him and threatens to call the police. He insists he’s acting honorably, claiming it’s a surprise for someone else. Meanwhile, another woman named Emily gains overwhelming praise for singlehandedly defeating a team of elites in a game, surprising her colleagues who thought of her as a novice. The episode ends with Emily being recognized as the top player in the region, while the man retreats reluctantly, leaving the unresolved tension over the potential theft.
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In this episode, Emily reveals she has been hiding her true strength and confidently adopts the title 'War Goddess Emily.' She gains a follower eager to learn from her, and the guild leader title is officially passed to her, marking a major shift in her status. Meanwhile, a tender domestic scene unfolds where a man lovingly urges Emily to rest early and soothes her with a lullaby, highlighting a caring relationship amid her new responsibilities. The episode ends with Emily’s charming smile, suggesting a balance between her powerful new role and personal warmth, leaving viewers curious about how she will handle the challenges ahead.
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Lucas, struggling with gambling debts, lies to his childhood best friend Mason about a family emergency to borrow money. Mason discovers the truth and urges Lucas to stop stealing from his wife Chloe and to end his harmful relationship with another woman. Despite Mason's advice and warning, Lucas remains evasive. Meanwhile, Lucas boasts about running a popular shop and plans to become a CEO, but his unstable actions catch up when a customer angrily confronts him over poor service. The episode ends with Lucas facing mounting pressure from both personal and professional fronts, leaving his next move uncertain.
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On the first day of his new internet café, Lucas faces harsh criticism from a rude customer who mocks the outdated equipment and challenges his authority as owner. Lucas defends himself, revealing impressive gaming skills by defeating the challenger single-handedly, surprising onlookers. Despite the tension, an older man then asks Lucas to take him as a disciple to improve his gaming rank, offering a hefty membership fee as proof of commitment. The episode ends with Lucas pausing, considering the unexpected proposal, leaving the future of this mentoring relationship uncertain.
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Lucas faces confrontation when another man tries to leverage a business deal to win his favor and challenge his relationship with his wife, Emily. Despite rumors calling Lucas a deadbeat husband, he firmly denies any interest in the woman pressing him and asserts his devotion to Emily. The tension escalates as the rival brags about securing a deal with the Quinn Group and offers Lucas a lucrative allowance to abandon Emily. Lucas rejects the offer and warns off the man, but the challenge to his marriage and loyalty leaves the situation unresolved, setting up a looming conflict.
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Lucas forcibly removes a woman from the premises, causing her to warn him that he will regret his actions and that their relationship is over. Meanwhile, preparations for a major partnership signing ceremony between the Quinn Group and other companies heighten tensions. Mr. Donovan secures a deal with Parker Group that unexpectedly replaces the initially planned Quinn Group cooperation. When challenged to a risky drinking condition to finalize the deal, Donovan refuses, leaving the partnership status uncertain and the business conflict unresolved.