The Outcast Heiress - Episode 9

Marcus faces intense pressure from his mother, who insists he marry the Gales' newly found daughter to secure their family's fortune. Despite Marcus revealing he is already in a relationship with an ordinary woman, his mother demands he abandon her for the arranged match, reminding him of a promise made to his late father. Later, Marcus's mother meets with his assistant, Maya Reed, subtly challenging her presence and status. The episode ends with a sharp warning from Marcus's mother that someone of Maya's background has no chance with him, leaving the conflict over Marcus's romantic future unresolved.