In a story of rebirth and second chances, Victoria Vance, who was betrayed and killed by her husband Victor Sterling in her first life, is given another chance to choose her partner. This time, she chooses Alexander Pierce, the commander who has been loyal and devoted to her, while Victor, who never stopped waiting for her despite her rejection, ultimately loses everything. The story demonstrates that true love and loyalty are rewarded, while betrayal and manipulation lead to consequences.
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On my birthday of all days, my husband, after 5 years of marriage, made me kneel before his first love's memorial. In the struggle, I accidentally knocked down a candlestick. We both died in the flames.
Take a good look. How dare you celebrate your birthday. You killed Chloe. If you hadn't insisted on marrying me, Chloe would never have drowned her sorrows at the dance hall every night. She wouldn't have been assaulted and killed by thugs.
This is all your fault.
Stop.
Mr. Sterling, Miss Vance, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer.
When I opened my eyes again, I was back 5 years ago on my wedding day to Victor Sterling.
>> Do you take each other?
>> I don't. It seems he's reborn, too. In my last life, I obeyed my parents wishes and married into the Sterling family. I thought Victor's formal proposal to make me his wife would lead to a happily married life. Little did I know, he always regretted not marrying Chloe and blamed her death on me.
Victor Sterling. In this life, we go our separate ways. We're done.
You're awake. We'll be at Southgate soon. Are you hungry?
>> No.
>> This is the one you liked on the street corner. I had it recreated in Jade. It's an exact copy for you. With these famine years, as the commander's wife, I should set an example. How could I possibly wear such an expensive hairpin and flaunt it in public?
>> You've been on the road with the army for 2 years now. You even pawned off all the jewelry I gave you to help the refugees survive. I am your husband and I'm a commander. I can't stand seeing you go without.
Here, wear it.
I still have to go to the terminal station to handle military affairs. You must be worn out from the trip. Get off here and go home to rest at Southgate.
I've already sent Lieutenant Sterling to pick you up. If Leo acts up, he can stay with me. We'll come back as soon as we're done.
>> Got it. My thoughtful commander.
Leo, wake up, sleepy head. Say goodbye to mommy.
>> Goodbye, Mommy. Daddy and I will be back soon.
>> Mhm.
>> It's just picking up one person. Why are you getting so worked up over it? Today, your lieutenant is ordered to pick up no less than the commander's wife herself.
As everyone knows, the commander dots on her like crazy only by pleasing her.
Can I keep my lieutenant position secure?
Master, madam, we've got all the welcome gifts ready. This bottle of red wine here is worth a small fortune. It's sure to please the commander's wife.
Victor, isn't that Wait, Victoria Vance, the one who ran out on her own wedding years ago.
Boss, she must be having a rough time since she left you. Now she's full of regrets.
>> She sure has good sources, huh? Victor, you just got promoted to lieutenant by the commander not long ago, and she already got the news and came crawling back. This train comes from Riverland all the way to Southgate. The trip takes over 20 hours. She sat through that long ride on a hard seat just to come graveling to the master. Such devotion.
It's truly touching.
Victoria 5 years and you've only gotten more pathetic.
Stop. You came here today to make up with me. This lieutenant, didn't you?
Stop acting so high and mighty. Tell me, where did you hear the news that I was coming to pick up the commander's wife today?
>> So, the Lieutenant Alexander sent to pick me up is him. If I knew I'd run into you, I would have gone another way.
>> Victoria, you look terribly thin these days. Out of respect for our past life as husband and wife. I'll give you a little >> respect.
Victor, I feel like the pregnancy is at risk. I need to see a doctor urgently.
But you're taking Chloe to the opera. If you love her, why did you marry me?
>> Chloe and I are just childhood friends.
It's Khloe's birthday today. I'm just humoring her, taking her to the opera.
What's the big deal? As the first wife, can't you be a little more gracious?
Stop milking the victim act for sympathy all the time. Let's go. If we're any later, we'll miss Khloe's favorite show.
>> Don't go.
>> Victor, you bastard.
>> My child, my baby. Any bond we shared died the day you took her to that opera and got our child killed. It's over.
Thankfully, in this life, I have a husband who dotes on me and a sweet boy.
Victor, leaving you was the smartest thing I ever did. I'm done talking.
Move. Hey, Victoria. In these chaotic times with food so scarce, you must have had it rough, haven't you? Daisy, my madam has a gift for you. Pick it up now. My dog left half a bun uneaten yesterday. It's yours. Better than bark.
Anyway, right. Huh?
In a famine year like this, ordinary people are reduced to eating bark just to survive. And you have such fine white buns that Lieutenant Sterling just throws away. You people must be living the high life.
>> Something my dog won't even touch. and you treat it like a treasure. You really are desperate. So, I'll be the bigger person. How about you come work in my house as my mistress?
>> Listen up. This is what I'm offering you. One last chance to serve me.
>> Victor, listen up. I'm not >> Hey, Victor. You're just too soft.
Victor, times are turbulent right now.
She's useless and yet she's still around. Who knows what dirty tricks she used? If you take her as your mistress, what if she gives you some disease? What would you do then?
>> Chloe, I'm not as rotten as you are, >> Victor. It hurts. She hit me so eager to prove her innocence to me. She still cares about me. She's been saving herself for me all along.
Enough. Once she's my mistress, you can train her however you like.
>> Mhm. Good.
>> Victoria, being my mistress is a step up from where you are now. Besides, in our last life, you insisted on marrying me, and that drove Khloe to drink and get into trouble. In this life, you should serve us to atone for your sins. In our last life, you had the gall to celebrate your birthday. You're the one who killed Chloe. If you hadn't insisted on marrying me, why would Khloe go drinking at the dance hall every day? And how could she have been humiliated to death by thugs? It's all your fault.
>> You're the one who killed her. You were ashamed of Khloe being a singer, so you didn't dare marry her. But for my family's money, you paraded me into your home with a grand wedding. You wanted it all, you hypocrite. It's disgusting.
Thankfully, that nightmare is over. I'm very happy now.
>> What? Just thinking about being with me again has left you speechless with joy.
>> You're disgusting.
>> Oh my god. This was from our boss.
Prepared for the commander's wife. It's top shelf French wine.
>> Victoria, you smashed that French wine on purpose, insulting the commander's wife. Are you trying to get Victor killed?
>> Such flattering gifts have never been to my taste, and I have no need for them.
All right. Are you here to pick me up?
Let's go.
Are you here to pick me up? Let's go.
We're here to pick up the commander's wife. Who do you think you are? You think you're good enough for our master and the first wife to come greet you in person?
Right. A beggar like her, how could she possibly have contact with the commander's wife? You probably don't even know what her name is, do you? I don't. Fine, I'll be nice and tell you.
The commander's wife of Oak Haven is the commander's most beloved, the apple of his eye. Back then, the commander himself had a grand procession with a sedan chair to bring Madam from the waterfront into his mansion. Even her vanity table was shipped all the way from the west.
I remember this one time. The commander's wife was surrounded by the enemy forces.
Everyone said it was a trap deliberately set by the enemy. But the commander charged in all by himself and rescued her. The whole city was buzzing about it.
I told Alexander to keep it low-key. I heard that recently Commander Pierce blew half his fortune to buy a Phoenix hairpin once worn by a former queen at an auction and gave it to his wife.
Extra, extra, extra.
>> That kind of life has made countless women green with envy.
>> Yeah, everyone in Oak Haven knows sucking up to the commander isn't as good as sucking up to his wife.
>> I thought this Phoenix hairpin was made of jade. Alexander is still so thoughtful. He knew I'd scold him for being so extravagant, so he kept it from me. Ah, >> this is the one. Why is it on your head?
Hey there, Victor. Check out the pattern on that rare pearl. It's exactly like the one in the paper. The Phoenix hairpin the commander snapped up.
They're identical. Oh, >> so she's turned into a thief now. On the train, she stole from the commander's wife.
If you needed money, you could have told me. I wouldn't have left you hanging.
I'm a lieutenant now. I have more than enough to support you. How could you steal from the commander's wife?
>> Don't overthink it. I am exactly who they say I am. The commander's wife. I didn't steal this hairpin.
How could the commander let his wife dress so shabily? You must be an impostor. My mistress kindly took you in and you repay her with betrayal. You want revenge on my mistress?
>> I don't have time for this.
>> Stop right there. Hey, Victor. Victoria must have had it rough all these years, faced so much hardship. That's why she cooked up this story about having a powerful commander as her husband just to feel safe. Don't be too hard on her, right? Even if the commander's wife was on the same train as you, someone like her would definitely be riding first class. How could someone like you ever run into her?
Since it wasn't stolen, then this hairpin must be fake.
>> Victoria, given our relationship, you could have easily used my status as lieutenant as your backing, but instead you had to fabricate a connection with the commander. The commander is my superior. Are you trying to get me killed?
>> I was going to ignore you, but you just had to push your luck.
Chloe, didn't you say that in 3 days at the Grand Theater, you wanted the commander's wife to introduce you into Oak Haven's real high society circle?
I'm sure given that we taught that impostor Victoria a lesson for her, the commander's wife will grant your wish.
>> Victor, you're so good to me.
As for you, I know you're proud and won't settle for being a mere mistress.
So, I, your lieutenant, will grant you the position of second wife. It suits your current lowly status perfectly.
>> That's right. Being Victor's second wife might not put you on equal footing with me, but it's still better than being left out in the cold.
>> Here, go buy yourself some decent clothes.
Don't embarrass me in 3 days. And don't pretend to be too proud to take it. This amount is nothing to me now. Just a drop in the bucket.
>> That's a lot of money. But today is the anniversary of Khloe's death in her past life. Keep this cash to buy some burn offering money for yourselves.
>> Victoria, I was being nice, giving you a way back to the Sterling family. And you have the nerve to be so ungrateful.
Turns out marrying Chloe in this life and giving up on you was the smartest thing I ever did.
>> In my last life, I gave you everything I had only to have you say you regretted marrying me.
Please, I'm begging you. Please just write a letter of recommendation for Victor. Give him a chance to become the commander's lieutenant. Please.
>> Impossible. Victoria.
Victor Sterling is no good for you. If it weren't for your devotion to him, I would have made you divorce him long ago. Dad, but he's the love of my life.
I >> I'm begging you. Just help him this once.
>> Chloe, I'm so sorry.
Please wake up. I never should have married Victoria.
>> Since you regret marrying me, maybe we should just part ways. What's the point of going on like this?
>> Shouldn't I regret it? If I could choose again, I would definitely marry Chloe.
>> I should be thanking you for not marrying me, for letting me stay away from a scumbag like you.
And one more thing, what's mine you can't take away.
In 3 days, the commander is hosting a banquet for the Oak Haven elites at the Grand Theater to watch a documentary he personally shot for his wife. The commander's wife will definitely wear the Phoenix hairpin to the event. Now you're bringing a fake Phoenix hairpin to frame her. No one can save you now.
>> We'll see about that. I hope in 3 days you'll still be this confident.
Alexander is really something. It's just a short film. Why invite so many people?
>> Madam, the commander and the young master are preparing a gift for you.
Please go inside and wait for a moment after you.
>> Oh my, the lieutenant's wife is so beautiful. The commander's wife will surely introduce you into the Oak Haven socialite circle. Thank you.
Victoria, Victoria, you said you weren't coming, but your actions speak otherwise. But if you want to win me back, is this how you dress?
Look at you.
This one right here is our path. What are you doing over here? This is the floral path designed by the commander for his wife. Only the commander's wife gets to walk here.
>> That red carpet is indeed for you all.
But this path of roses is mine.
Wow.
Daddy, the gun you ordered from the foreigners two months ago has finally arrived. It's so beautiful.
>> Your mommy told me she wants to be a modern woman. She wants to be a modern woman. So, this pistol is daddy's best support for mommy.
>> Daddy, I picked out these diamonds myself. If we could set them on the pistol as decoration, mommy would love it.
>> Good boy. You have great taste. Once mommy sees this pistol, she'll be thrilled.
>> The commander's wife's floral path. What are you doing here?
>> You know this is my event. Then get your hands off.
>> Isn't this the Phoenix hairpin once worn by a former queen that the commander bought for his wife? Since this is the commander's wife's hairpin, >> then could she be?
Give it back.
>> Don't fall for it, everyone. This Phoenix hairpin is just a cheap copy, especially faked by Victoria. Victoria, it's bad enough that you went to such lengths to get into the theater to seduce Victor. But how could you fake the commander's wife's jewelry? Just to make him look at you differently, you reckless crazy woman. I order you to get out of this theater right now.
>> This screening is for me alone. If I walk out, this show's over.
And you? You don't even deserve to touch my hair pin. Victoria, have you lost your mind? How dare you keep impersonating the commander's wife?
It's nothing but a fake.
>> Victoria, even if I smash it right in front of you, what can you do about it?
Chloe, this is a gift from the commander. Please don't do anything rash.
>> Even if the commander were here today, he'd thank me for dealing with a little darling like you.
>> Nope.
>> Chloe. Victor, you destroyed my hairpin today. When my husband returns, I'll make you pay a thousand times over.
>> You dare threaten me?
We'll see who the commander punishes when he gets here.
>> Enough.
>> Haven't you caused enough trouble?
>> Daddy, how much longer till the theater?
>> We're here. Let's go.
>> It'll be fine. The commander and his wife are here. Look at the mess you made. How are we going to explain this to the commander? Exactly. We're worried sick. Don't worry, everyone. Victoria is the Sterling family's future second wife. Today, she's made a grave mistake.
I'll drag her right before the commander myself to confess and face the music. I won't let this affect any of you.
>> Lieutenant Sterling, you better control your future mistress.
>> That's right. Yeah. Get her under control. Victoria, this is your last chance to get back in my good graces.
Enter the Sterling estate and I'll spare your life.
>> Return to the Sterling family.
You want to watch the two of us fighting over you so you can have us both?
Ah. Hey, Chloe. What do you think you're doing?
>> Victor. Victoria's hands are covered in blisters. It's horrible.
>> What? Chloe did this and on purpose.
>> Enough. The sight of your hands already scared Chloe half to death. What more do you want from her?
Although I married Chloe, it was only to make up for what I owed her in the past.
In my last life, I did everything a husband was supposed to do. In this life, I even promised you the position of second wife.
Victoria, you want it all? Aren't you being too greedy?
>> Victor, I don't want your so-called affection. In this life, my husband, Alexander Pierce, has already shown me what real happiness feels like. Take a good look. Who exactly is in this film?
>> You're about to die and still talking tough. Then let's play the film now and see for ourselves who is the commander's wife.
>> Don't be nervous, Alexander. Come with me quick. Everyone's waiting.
given up yet? You're not the commander's wife at all.
>> How many diamonds fell off daddy's pistol?
>> What? Good thing I brought some glue.
Leo, this is something we prepared, especially for mommy. We can't mess this up. Let's put the diamonds back on together now. Okay.
That's Alexander Pierce's biological sister. Keep watching, everyone.
>> No need to watch anymore. It's a waste of time.
Look at me. Look at me. You just need to promise me you'll stop being jealous from now on. I can give you a chance to start over. Didn't you regret that our child died in your last life? I'm willing to have another one with you.
Even if he can't be the Sterling family's legitimate heir, at least he'll be well provided for.
>> Victor, Victoria, I'm warning you. You'd better sign this marriage contract nicely.
After all, the Sterling family is prestigious. It is still a step up for you.
>> Victor Sterling, you're seriously sick.
Victor, wake up. I'm already married to Alexander Pierce, and we're very happy.
In this lifetime, there's absolutely no chance I'll ever go back to you.
>> Fine. Today, as your man, I'll teach you the Sterling family rules.
Let go of me.
Let go.
You don't know what's good for you. You don't know what's good for you.
You don't know what's good for you.
>> Let go of me.
>> What are you doing?
>> How dare you? You've got some nerf.
>> You're asking for it.
>> Let go of me.
>> What are you doing?
Where's mommy?
>> Why is there no one here? Your mommy must have gotten tired of waiting and gone into the theater room. Let's go in and find her together. Okay.
>> Oh, >> that's mommy.
>> It's the commander.
Victoria is not here.
Good thing Lieutenant Sterling heard the ruckus outside just in time.
He told me to stash you away. Can't have a liar like you offending the commander.
Stay put.
>> Alexander Leo, I'm here.
>> We can't let the commander find out that Victoria is impersonating his wife or he won't spare her.
>> Mommy isn't here.
>> Your mommy? She's looking for someone, young master. The commander's wife. We've been right here.
Haven't seen the commander's wife come by.
>> Come.
>> Commander, the western painters have delivered the family portrait you commissioned to the docks.
>> Just send someone to fetch it.
>> Yes.
>> The docks aren't far from here. Could it be? Did Madam know the painting had arrived ahead of time? She went ahead to pick it up herself. Today's a rare opportunity to curry favor with the commander. We can't let Victoria get involved. Don't let that woman screw it up.
>> I've heard the commander's wife is very detail oriented. This is a big deal. The family portrait. Where is the commander's wife? She must have gone to get it herself. It's just that the docks are crowded and full of busy bodies, and the commander's wife is of noble status.
I'm afraid some idiot might offend Madam. Lieutenant Sterling makes a good point. The docks have a complicated layout. I'm also worried Victoria might get lost on the way back. All right, then. I'll go get the portrait and pick up Madam on the way.
>> I'm a little tired, Daddy. Can I wait here?
>> Then be good. Don't run off. Okay.
Ah, I'm here.
>> Clumsy. Oh, you alerted the commander.
You're going to pay for this.
I just smashed my hand against the stage. Ow, that really hurts.
>> You stay here. Take good care of the young master.
>> Yes.
You dare bite me? Let's go, >> Lieutenant Miller. This [ __ ] actually bites.
>> Mommy, let go of my mommy.
>> Leo.
Leo.
>> What's wrong?
>> Mommy's okay. Don't be scared, sweetie.
>> This child He came in with the commander. Why would he call that liar mommy?
>> Oh no, she she couldn't really be the commander's wife, could she?
>> Did you guys bully my mommy?
>> Oh, young master. It was all Lieutenant Sterling who told me to do this. This has nothing to do with me. It was all him.
Just cuz he came with the commander doesn't make him the commander's son.
You ever heard of a fox borrowing the tiger's ferocity?
>> Huh?
>> This kid. The kid hasn't even acknowledged the commander, let alone called him dad. I bet the commander just found him on the road, saw he was all alone, felt sorry for him, and brought him in to rest. Right, Victor?
>> Right. He just came in with the commander. So, I misunderstood who he was. As for why he calls Victoria mommy, you better explain that. Where did this little brat even come from? Huh? Victor, watch your damn mouth. He is my son.
>> Your son? I think you're the one who hired this little fraud.
>> Knowing you, you wouldn't just have a child with any man.
Are you going to keep this up and fight with me forever? When it comes down to it, the child was lost because you failed as a mother. If you hadn't been jealous of Chloe, how could the child have been lost?
Get out. Get out of here.
In your past life, weren't you just sorry? You never gave me that child. Now you bring in some kid to put on a show.
Are you trying to remind me you still owe me a child?
>> Victor, you can find someone else.
But I should stay chased for you and fall apart. You're so shameless. It makes me sick.
>> You're bullying my mommy. My daddy won't let you get away with this.
>> Leo. Leo, >> you've got some nerve. You embarrassed me at the wedding back then. Now you dare bring a bastard here? What's this?
Trying to provoke me? Victor, you're still the same as always. Still stupid and arrogant.
We severed all ties long ago. And besides, I'm married now. What reason would I have to provoke you? Cut the crazy talk, will you?
>> Fine, then let's see who's the one talking crazy here. And who's the liar, >> Leo?
>> Look at these features. They actually look a lot like Victoria, don't they?
Ouch.
Let go of me.
>> Victor, you're hurting Leo.
>> Victoria, shut your mouth.
>> Victor, >> you're scaring him.
>> Tell me this child isn't yours.
>> Victor, let go of my son or I'll shoot.
Victoria, how dare you, for a child who isn't even mine, point a gun at me. You never used to treat me like this, Victoria.
Victor, be careful.
Are you all right, Victor? My marksmanship isn't that good yet, so I almost hurt you. The Victoria of the past. In my last life was burned alive by you. But in this life, what matters most to me is my son. Leo, if you so much as harm a single hair on his head, I'll show you what a mother is capable of. I know you, and you're such a gentle and kind person. But now, for this child, you're willing to fight me to the death. This child is yours, or else you wouldn't do this. But now, I'm the commander's lieutenant. Allowing you to come back to me is a gift I'm giving you.
How dare you keep refusing me again and again?
>> Victor, in this life, you've already married Chloe. By doing this, you'll only make me despise you more.
>> I married Chloe to make it up to her.
What did I do wrong?
>> Make it up to her. Victor, what do you mean by that?
>> Victoria, you love me so much back then.
Why did you betray me?
You bad guy. This is a gift daddy and I gave to mommy. Give my mommy's gun back.
>> It's all right, Leo.
>> Victoria, you're pointing a gun at me, but you haven't fired, which means you still have feelings for me. It's this child who's clouding your judgment.
Right. If only this little darling weren't here today. Whoever separates Victoria from this bastard child.
All this cash will be theirs.
Haha.
Don't come any closer. Get out of the way.
>> Mommy. Bad guys. You're all bad guys.
>> Leo.
Leo.
Hey brat, behave yourself or you'll regret it.
>> Ouch.
>> You big meanies. Let me go.
>> You little brat. How dare you bite me?
>> Mommy's still outside. I need to find mommy.
My hand hurts so bad.
>> Victor, you're hopeless. Why do you keep going out of your way to make things difficult for me? To humiliate me?
>> Victoria, how can you just forget everything about us from our last life?
How can you just cast me aside like trash and have a child with another man?
>> You were the one who changed first. You humiliated me after that. Why should I give someone so heartless all my devotion? Let me tell you something.
Everything that happened today, I swear I'll make you pay for it a thousand times over. Lieutenant Sterling, that kid's hand looks broken.
>> What happened to Leo? Talk.
>> What's the rush? He's just some lowborn brat. Even if he bites the dust right here, he's not worth a single thought from you, >> Victor. Let me make this clear. If anything happens to Leo today, I swear you and Chloe will pay with your lives.
Hold on, Leo. Mommy's coming for you.
>> Victoria, enough of your crazy talk.
You're about to walk into the Sterling estate as a second wife. You're just a mistress. This plane hard to get of yours needs to stop.
>> Let go of me.
All of you here today, whoever helps me save Leo, I promise to spare your life.
Otherwise, when my husband gets here, anyone who helps this monster will pay in blood.
>> Let's see who here today dares to stand up for her.
>> Mommy, my hand really hurts.
>> Victor.
Victoria, you want to see the kid right here in front of everyone today? Drink this wine and I'll let you see him.
>> You fine. This wine. I'll drink it.
>> Victor, I drank up the wine. Now get out of my way now.
>> How could you do this?
Mom's going to wake up any minute. She doesn't like it hot. This bowl of sweet rice balls. I'm just testing it for her.
Victor, I told you before we got married that I'm allergic to alcohol. Anything with alcohol in it, I can't eat.
You're allergic to booze.
Not a single drop, it'll kill you, Victoria.
for this kid, you'd actually risk your life.
So, what if you're married? What does it matter? I'm the commander's lieutenant now. I've got immense power. If I want to, I can easily take you back from your husband. As for that kid, I'll let you bring him. Adopt him into the Sterling family and have him call me dad.
Officers, please take the oil painting of the commander's family and move to the inner hall.
Victoria, if you're worried that husband of yours will cause trouble at worst, just give that useless man some severance pay and send him packing. He wouldn't dare complain.
>> Victor, have you both lost your minds?
My husband is Alexander Pierce.
You two? What kind of daydream are you having thinking you can take me from him?
>> I'm the commander's lieutenant. I know better than anyone. A man like the commander wouldn't give you a second glance.
And you can't fool me. Guards, hold her down.
Get over here.
Victoria, just sign it and become my second wife.
Otherwise, you'll never see that kid again.
Look, we'll soon go back to the beginning. Sign it. We can still be husband and wife. All that unpleasantness from the past. We can forget them all.
>> Victor, you're out of your mind. I'm married with a child. How dare you try to steal a married woman and force me to be your second wife?
>> I'm the commander's lieutenant. I've got eyes and ears everywhere.
If you want to blame someone, blame your useless husband since he's so incompetent.
I'll just take his place.
>> It'll all be over soon.
>> Victor, let's ask Victoria one more time. Whose wife is she? Really, Elra?
If she happens to be some rich family's mistress or a runaway one, at least we'll know who to answer to.
>> Listen up. My husband is the man everyone's dying to get close to, who holds life and death in his hands.
Alexander Pierce, >> keep it playing. I refuse to believe that Victoria Vance is the commander's wife.
So, take a closer look. Look real close.
The person in that picture, is that me or not?
>> Victor, that's Victoria on the screen.
>> Impossible.
That's absolutely impossible. No way.
You're the commander's wife.
Just now we just publicly humiliated her with Lieutenant Sterling. We're done for.
Commander, Madam has been waiting inside for a while now.
Distinguished guests, the commander's men have brought a family portrait of the commander's family. No, it can't be.
There's no way Victoria could be the commander's wife.
She actually is the commander's wife.
These idiots actually sided with Victor to offend the commander's wife to this point.
Why? Why did you marry Alexander Pierce?
>> How many times have I told you? For God's sake, my husband is Alexander Pierce, commander of Oak Haven. It's you. Time and again, you turned a blind eye.
You betrayed your conscience. You insulted me over and over. You trampled all over me. Now you're sorry. Too bad.
You brought this on yourselves. So, I'll finish the job.
Who the hell gave you the nerve to lay a hand on my wife?
Tell me who heard you.
>> Alexander, go save Leo now. Leo's in trouble.
Leo, your hand.
All of you get on the ground on your knees until my wife and son wake up. Anyone who moves a muscle is dead. When I get back, I'm dealing with every last one of you.
Thank God you're okay.
>> I'm so sorry. This is all my fault. I slowed you down.
>> Oh, my sweet boy. It's mommy who failed to protect you.
>> It's all right. Victor and his men are on their knees in a theater room, waiting for your orders.
Victor, Chloe, we meet again so soon.
The commander's wife. I was wrong. I was blind. I didn't see who you really were.
It's all Victor's fault. and that Chloe.
The two of them. They're the ones who lied to me. They made me offend you.
>> Please, I'm begging you. Please be the bigger person. Just let us go. We're all innocent.
>> Please.
>> Your dress is dirty.
>> Who gave you the guts to lay a hand on my wife?
>> Madam, forgive me for being so blind. I truly didn't know you were the commander's wife. It was him. It was all Victor. He deceived us. Yeah. Yeah, that's it. He's the one who deceived us.
>> Victor, say something. Victor, what should we do?
>> Don't worry. I'll settle every single debt one by one.
>> It was her. She badmouththed the Phoenix hairpin on Madam's head and said it was fake. And she smashed the priceless Phoenix hairpin. I've had enough of her.
>> Which foot stepped on my wife's hair pin?
>> I didn't. I didn't.
>> The right foot. She used her right foot.
>> Yes.
>> Break that foot.
>> Yes.
Uh uh.
>> You're disturbing my wife.
>> Yes.
Victor, how would I know? Just a lieutenant, second only to me, has the nerve to claim my wife as your second wife.
>> Commander, I had no idea. She is your wife. If I had known, even with a 100 lives to spare, I wouldn't have dared.
Commander, Batman, Victor, is a wolf in sheep's clothing. He even destroyed the pistol you gave your wife.
>> Good. This is the first time I've learned that a lieutenant under my command holds such sway.
>> Victoria, >> for old time's sake, I'm begging you.
Save me.
>> You hurt my son. You destroyed the gift Alexander gave me. You humiliated me in front of everyone. I wish you were dead.
>> Victoria, I'll handle this.
>> Oh, commander.
We just got the wrong person. You'd go this far to wipe us out? Aren't you afraid of divine punishment?
>> If I weren't the commander's wife today with no power or influence, would you let me go? From the very beginning, it's always been you. Sucking up to the powerful and stepping on the weak, bowing to whoever's in charge. You brought this on yourselves.
You used your position as my lieutenant to throw your weight around. In that case, I'll strip you of that rank. Let's see how you'll stay second to one and above all others.
>> I've said my piece. I'm done. So, can I go now?
>> Everyone here today, kneel down right now. Face my wife and b a 100 times.
Then get out of Oak Haven. Otherwise, >> Victoria, do you really not love me at all anymore?
>> It's been gone for ages.
Victoria, between you and Victor, is there some kind of connection that I don't know about? If you don't want to talk, you don't have to.
>> Alexander, you might not believe this, but Victor and I were husband and wife in our last life. Cuz but because of an accident, we were both reborn.
You You won't look down on me for that, will you?
>> I blame myself for not being there in your last life when you were suffering to stand by you.
>> Maybe heaven pied me for the tragic end of my last life. That's why it gave me another chance to choose to find you.
Victor, you're a bastard.
Get out. Get the hell out of here.
You and Leo are the best gifts heaven ever gave me.
It's over. All the pain you felt, all the tears you shed, it's all in the past. And him, let me show you something.
Victoria, I bought up every firework in all of Oak Haven just for you. Countless fireworks blooming for you alone, Victoria. For the rest of my life, I'll never let anyone hurt you ever again.
Are you saying we're just going to be suppressed by Victoria for the rest of our lives? I can't accept this.
>> Absolutely not. Alexander Piers, the hatred for stealing my wife, the humiliation of being demoted, we are sworn enemies. I remember Victoria mentioning in our past life that at the upcoming jade betting and appraisal conference in Oak Haven, they would uncover a once in a century Imperial green jade. More importantly, the enemy's mysterious leader will attend the event in person and in disguise.
He'll be there himself. Since Oak Haven has no place for me, I might as well defect to the enemy. If I can intercept that jade and present it to the enemy leader, then I won't have to worry about lacking opportunities to rise to power.
>> Victor, Victor, >> Chloe, soon I will crush Alexander Pierce, who has humiliated both of us.
Under my heel.
>> Good.
>> Victor Sterling, how did you know my identity?
If I didn't have memories from two lifetimes, I probably wouldn't suspect that the real identity of this Marcus Thorne is the enemy commander.
Mr. Thorne, not only do I know your true identity, I also know that your influence permeates the entire city of Oak Haven. If you wish, Oak Haven can be taken into your possession at any time.
The reason you've kept Oak Haven around is precisely to attend tomorrow's Jade Betting and Appraisal Conference, buy the most valuable rough stone, and use it to purchase weapons.
tomorrow's Jade betting and appraisal conference. If you're willing to trust me, please follow my plan and everything. I dare to stake my life on it, guaranteeing that you, Mr. Thorne, will become the biggest winner of the event and return fully loaded. I only ask that when you take Oven in the future, you'll give me a helping hand.
Good. If you truly have such capability, then Okaven will be handed over to you to command in the future.
Yeah, that's right, >> Commander. Oak Haven has seen an influx of rebels lately. The city guards have caught over a dozen, but they can't catch them all. It looks like we're really going to war.
>> Just as I expected. Pass down the order.
All troops, prepare for battle.
>> But my current stockpile of munitions is nowhere near enough to support our men in a fight.
At the Jade betting and appraisal conference in my past life, I uncovered $20,000 worth of Imperial Green Jade.
$20,000 is enough to buy 10 shiploads of munitions. It could lift the siege on Oak Haven.
Alexander, tomorrow in Oak Haven, there's a Jade betting and appraisal conference. Let's go. I promise I can win back all the money we need. What do you say, >> madam? Jade betting is risky. One cut can make you rich, the next can ruin you. The stakes are too high. Our commander's mansion has never dabbled in it.
All right, I trust you.
Commander Pierce, I thought you were only interested in guns and cannons on the battlefield. I didn't expect you'd also play this game of stones.
You're about to die, yet you're still so arrogant.
>> Daddy, why didn't you talk to that uncle just now? Stay away from him. He's the enemy commander. Right now, Oak Haven is crawling with enemy forces. Our military camp is low on munitions. Without absolute certainty, I can't make a move against him yet.
Mr. Thornne.
Mr. Thorne.
I've long admired your reputation.
Seeing you in person today, your presence is truly impressive. Our victor here looks up to successful men like you the most.
>> Haha, my friend. Today, I am counting on you, Mr. Thorne. You can count on me. I'm going to win that Imperial green jade for you.
With my memories from two lives, that $20,000 stone, I'm taking it.
Mr. Thorne, this Alexander Pierce is all bark and no bite. Otherwise, why would he bring his wife and kid just to scrape up some cash?
As for the title of commander of Oak Haven, whether you can keep it rests entirely on your skills, Victor.
Haha.
>> Daddy. Mommy, this rock looks so ugly.
Could there be jade inside?
>> Leo, you got to cut it open to know for sure.
>> Is that a stone, too? There are so many people. Daddy, can you hold me to go take a look?
>> Go ahead. With this many people, what could go wrong?
>> Okay.
Give me a break. Jade betting isn't like picking rice. Just because it's big doesn't mean it's any good. Victoria, you've been with the army for 5 years.
Your taste has sunk to that of a country bumpkin. My advice to you is to go home and get reacquainted with your grains and cereals. Stop embarrassing yourself here. Has the threshold for jade betting gotten this low now? They're letting any mud in to yap all over the place.
Besides, jade betting's a piece of cake for me.
>> Did you just call me a dog?
>> Victoria, even though you and I both have memories of our past lives, I came prepared today.
You don't stand a chance. Just give up now. Otherwise, you'll be the one left humiliated. We'll see about that.
>> Distinguished guests, the auspicious hour has arrived. Oak Haven's annual Jade Betting and Appraisal Conference begins now. The rules remain the same.
Once you bid, it's final. One cut can ruin you. Another can make you rich. It all depends on your eye.
Hold it. All the rough stones here today. I, Victor Sterling, am taking them all.
Are you crazy to buy up all these stones, which I'd say will cost at least $10,000?
I've never seen someone so wealthy who can easily fork over $10,000. I doubt there's a second person here who has that kind of wealth. If these stones yield top grade jade, then that $10,000 would be well spent. In my past life, Victoria never specified which rough stone was worth $20,000. But as long as I buy up all the stones here, that immense fortune can only be mine.
Victoria, I believe when Alexander Pierce is at his wit's end, you'll come begging to me.
Victoria, if you want to compete with me, you'll have to offer more than 10,000.
>> So, what if she's the commander's wife?
Mr. Thorne is Oak Haven's richest merchant after all. With his deep pockets, he could drown you with just a handful of silver. Victoria, just watch me rise to the top today.
>> Since you can afford $10,000, I'll leave this worthless stone for you.
>> I'll take this stone.
Victoria, are you so desperate to buy a stone that you've lost your mind? Even though you are, after all, the esteemed commander's wife, and buying this worthless stone is just to embarrass your man.
This crappy rock stinks. Don't you worry about offending everyone's sight.
This rock, even a three-year-old kid, wouldn't give it a second glance. Who knew you'd treat it like some treasure?
Maybe the commander's wife should just head home and stick to embroidery.
>> Haha.
>> Victoria, if you're that desperate for a decent rough stone, you could have just asked me, huh? I'd have given you one, except for that top grade jade.
>> The rest of your rocks are only fit for patching walls. I'm taking this one.
Hey, you know, women just shouldn't be spoiled, or else they'll end up like this, making a fool of themselves for everyone to see.
>> Mommy can buy whatever she likes, even if she wants the moon. Leo and daddy will fetch it for her ourselves. None of your business.
>> My wife is none of your concern.
This stone, I'm taking it.
>> This is just a worthless rock, good for nothing but pickling. It's not even worth the corner it' sit in. It wasn't even part of today's sale to begin with.
If the commander and madam like it, just take it free of charge.
>> Even brothers, keep clear accounts, let alone between strangers. We'll settle this today, paid in full, so no gossips later, can make a fuss to tarnish the commander's mansion's reputation.
Something's off. Victoria knows what she's doing. This scrap stone everyone looks down on. Could it be the Imperial green jade rough stone? No. I have to trick her into showing her hand.
The commander's wife. Do you dare to gamble with me?
Want to bet? Between that piece of junk stone of yours and my whole pile of rough stones, which one do you think will yield a staggering fortune?
>> Victor, you think too much of yourself.
I can't be bothered to waste time on someone like you.
>> She doesn't have the guts to bet. She must know that peerless jade is in this pile of stones I bought. That's why she picked a scrap stone as a bluff, trying to throw me off. Victoria, you don't have the guts to bet.
Exactly. How can a piece of junk like yours compare to my city full of treasures? No wonder you're scared to death.
>> If you're so confident, then why not? In front of everyone, take all your precious stones and cut them open. Let us ordinary people broaden our horizons and witness what it means to strike it rich overnight.
>> All right, I'll show you what it really means to strike it rich overnight.
Guards coming.
>> Victor, can those stones really yield rare treasures? Chloe, today I'll show you what I've got.
Take all my stones and cut them open.
Word is you're after the Imperial green jade, too. What a pity. All that insane fortune will end up in my pocket. From now on, you and Oak Haven are like this rough stone, completely at my mercy.
>> Mr. Thorne, it's not over yet. Who wins or loses is still anyone's guess.
>> Alexander Pierce, you were jealous of my history with Victoria. You used your power to strip me of my lieutenant position. Did you ever think that today I'd rise to the top and beat you right in front of everyone?
>> Alexander, something's wrong. This stone isn't like the one I remember with Imperial Jade. It's completely different. So, this one's definitely a dud.
>> It's green.
Oh my god, it's glass grade. Full green.
Glass grade jade.
>> No way. My memory must be wrong. Victor, he actually struck it rich.
>> Alexander Pierce, the tide has turned.
Looks like soon enough you and I are going to swap places.
So, you married her. So, what? Your family is ruined and you've lost your commander's position. For old time's sake, I'll do you a favor and look after our dear Victoria.
Victor Sterling, you schemed so hard, but in the end, it was all for that woman. Victoria. Victoria, that's what you call fate. Turn back now. Leave that future stray mut. Alexander Pierce.
>> Haha. Commander Pierce, I also heard that for this gamble, you bet most of your fortune. After today, I wonder if you'll even be able to pay your men. If you're short on cash, just ask. I'll cover you.
>> The game's not over yet.
>> Haha. The commander's wife won't give up until you see the bitter end. Fine.
Then I'll make sure you lose and you'll know exactly why.
Keep cutting.
What's the matter? Cat got your tongue.
What the? This can't be. How is this even possible?
No way.
It's just surface grain. A thin layer of illusion. Less than half an inch in.
It's all dead stone.
This is just a scrap stone. One cut to heaven, the next to hell. Just as I suspected.
This Mr. Thornne, he's probably going to lose his shirt today. Impossible.
How can it be scrap?
>> Lieutenant Sterling, your pipe dream is over.
>> Sterling, didn't you swear up and down you were absolutely certain? How come it's all worthless rock?
>> Mr. Thorne, now. Now, don't be so hasty.
Victor bought so many stones, he's bound to cut a full green imperial jade eventually. Just give him a little more time.
>> Victor is an idiot. But you, madam, are quite clever indeed. Mr. Thorne, you have to believe me. There are still so many rough stones left. We can still find some green. Give me one last chance. Cut the crap. Keep cutting. If there's no jade, I'll put a bullet in your head.
Cut.
Next one. Cut the next one. The next one's got to have jade in it.
Beam grade jade. The water clarity is terrible. Too many flaws in the cloudy jade. Not even close to ice grade. These are all just worthless junk. Keep going.
This is the one. In my last life, this very stone yielded a full green Imperial jade. Alexander Pierce, you're going down. I want you to gravel and beg for my forgiveness.
>> Victor, we're finally going to strike it rich, right? Since Lieutenant Sterling is so confident, we'll just wait and see.
>> Still a scrap stone, not a single green vein.
Sterling, I'm sending you to meet your maker right now. What are you doing, Mr. Thorne? Don't be so hasty. Trying to kill someone just because you lost your fortune? That's rather poor sportsmanship. Why not see what the stone my wife picked has inside?
Isn't that the stone used to weigh down the pickle jar? That thing can yield something.
This is the legendary Imperial green jade. What a priceless treasure. A treasure for the ages.
>> Mommy is amazing.
>> Mr. Thorn, looks like the prize today goes to my wife. As for this whole dog eat dog business, my wife and I will be bowing out.
My dear, you're my good luck charm.
Let's go. I'm taking you home, my money, my dignity.
Today, you've made me lose it all.
All of it.
I'll make you regret being alive. Mister Mr. Thorne, I'm Alexander Pierce's former lieutenant. all his military secrets, his deployment maps, armory locations, everything. Whatever you want to know, I'll tell you. Please give me one more chance. I beg you. I'm giving you one last chance. If you can't redeem yourself, I will make your life a living hell.
Commander Thorne, there's an uprising in Silverton. The city is in total chaos.
The strategist says it's the perfect time to strike.
Excellent.
Heaven itself is on my side. If I can take Silverton, losing tens of thousands of dollars on jade betting is nothing.
Victor, listen up. I'm retaking Silverton now.
When I return, you'd better have a surprise for me. Otherwise, I'll have your head.
Let's move.
>> Commander, terrible news. It's a catastrophe.
>> What's there to panic about? Report. The enemy attacked Northgate last night. The entire city has fallen. Commander, Northgate is our nation's most vital trade checkpoint. Most of Oakav's shipments must pass through Northgate.
With Northgate cut off, I fear all of Oak Haven will fall into chaos.
>> Relay my orders. Assemble the Oak Haven garrison. Take stock of all military supplies. In 1 hour, I want to see every officer of field rank and above at headquarters.
>> Yes, sir.
>> Alexander, what's wrong?
Victoria, north gate is fallen. I must immediately leave a forest to retake it.
>> Then I'll go with you. I'll go pack my things.
>> No, you stay here. Okavan is now the safest place. Leo is old enough to settle down and focus on his studies. He can't keep tagging along with us all over the place anymore.
>> Alexander, you promised you wouldn't let me get hurt. And for me, the worst pain I've ever known was you heading off to war alone while I was stuck at home waiting helplessly.
Be good. Wait for me to come back.
Be good. Wait for daddy.
Alexander, please let me come with you.
I know how to use a gun now. I won't be a burden.
>> That's still no reason to go running off to war.
>> In these war torn times, I won't let you take that risk.
In my last life, it was this chaos that got so many innocent people killed. I just have this awful feeling. I can't just let Alexander go to the front alone.
Commander, we just got word the enemy is looting and burning Northgate, leaving nothing but ruin. The people there are suffering horribly.
Pass the order. Double time. By dawn, we must reach a spot 10 mi outside Northgate.
>> Yes, sir.
Victoria.
Look at me.
You're still as stubborn as ever. All right, then. She can stay for now. I, Alexander Pierce, can keep this whole city safe. I can certainly keep my own wife safe. He recognized me, didn't he?
What's your name?
>> Yinshi.
>> I respect every single soldier who's willing to fight for this country, but the battlefield is no playground.
Ini, you take care of yourself out there.
He did recognize me.
How are we supposed to fight in a few days like this? Eating this garbage every day. We're running on empty.
Northgate is lost. Our rations aren't coming. The commander must be worried sick about it, too.
I heard that the other day when they were at the front, they passed out from hunger and almost lost their lives.
>> Alexander's in a tough spot. I can't just stand by and do nothing. The back hills covered in plants. There's got to be some wild veggies or fruit.
Those fools in Oak Haven really think our target is that worthless empty city, Northgate? How pathetic.
Our general told us about Northgate.
It's nothing but a decoy. We're intentionally luring out Alexander Pierce, the big fish. Once he's out, we take Alexander Pierce alive. Oavven will be left leaderless. Then Oak Haven is ours for the taking.
Our commander was taken alive. If we pull off a rescue, it'll be a huge win.
>> Victor, you can't go rescue him. What if you get yourself killed? Could it be that in my last life when Victor mentioned the live capture, it was Alexander? No. Alexander, no. In this life, I won't let anything happen to you.
>> That recruit Yinshi.
Keep her safe.
>> Yes, Commander.
>> Alexander, you can't go. Have you lost your mind? You're not hurt, are you?
You have no idea how terrified I was just now.
>> Northgate is a trap. They're not trying to leave the city. They want to take you alive. This time, even though you won't die, you'll still break both legs.
You'll never walk again. Alexander, you have to believe me.
The enemy's thrown their entire force into this. They set a trap at Northgate just to lure you in. Since they vet everything on Northgate, their rear ammunition depot must be lightly defended.
In my past life, about half a month after Alexander was taken captive, Falcon Point exploded in a natural disaster. That's when we found out the enemy's ammunition depot was at Falcon Point. But now we can't wait that long.
Well, since they took our Northgate grainery, why don't we take advantage of their weak defenses, circle around to Falcon Point, and burn their ammo depot.
Once they're out of ammo, we'll definitely retake Northgate.
>> We'll do as you say.
Select a few elite soldiers. We move tonight.
>> Yes, sir.
We did it.
It's ours. Without losing a single soldier, Northgate is back in our hands.
>> I'm just glad you're back. Welcome back.
The price of rice in this town changes by the day. And look at you. Nothing but a lowly gate guard. Not only did you get demoted by half, you can't even get close to the front to earn military merits. Mark my words. You're never getting back on your feet.
>> Relax, Chloe. Alexander Pierce's position as commander won't last much longer.
In my past life, Alexander Pierce was taken alive in this very battle. He barely made it out alive but broke both legs, forced into a disgraceful retirement. In this life, if he gets captured again, there will be a change of commander. If I get in good with the new commander, my luck's bound to change.
Welcome back, commander.
Welcome back, madam.
>> Welcome back, commander. Welcome back, madam.
>> Welcome back, Commander. Welcome back, madam.
>> What a joyous occasion. Welcome back, Commander.
>> Victoria is the one who helped him. How come if Alexander Pierce hadn't married Victoria, he'd be just a [ __ ] with broken legs?
>> Uggh.
>> At home now, we can't even afford a servant. We have to do everything ourselves. How ridiculous.
You're back.
My pearl necklace. Where'd you put it?
Find it and help me put it on quick.
Oh, right. and my pink dress. Make sure to iron it after washing. I want to wear it tomorrow.
>> Chloe, you've been out all hours lately dressing up like this. Where are you going?
>> With that measly salary from guarding the city gate. I can't even afford the clothes I like. These past few days, I was just hanging out with the girls to find ways to make some money. That's all. Is he getting suspicious?
If you don't like it, I'll just stay home.
>> What kind of money-making scheme needs you to get all doled up like that?
Chloe, don't you dare lie to me.
Get to your post or you'll lose even that gate guarding job.
Boss Drake. So, was I good?
>> You've got some nerve inviting me right to your home. Aren't you scared your soldier boy finds out?
>> Oh, boss Drake. Well, ever since I left the streets and got married, I just couldn't stop thinking about you, boss Drake. Besides, that husband of mine, he's just all looks and no use. A useless decoration. But when it comes to what happens in bed, no one beats you.
Boss Drake, >> come by my shop later. All the gold and silver jewelry there. Take whatever you like.
>> Thank you, boss. Drake. Chloe >> Victor, are you insane?
>> Go to hell. Who the hell are you to dare lay a hand on me? Chloe, didn't you say you loved me? Why did you betray me?
>> Victor, did you really think I loved you?
Why don't you take a piss and look at your reflection and see what a pathetic mess you are? A pathetic gate guard. And you think you're worthy of me? Let me tell you the truth. Huh? Me? Back then, if it wasn't for seeing you had some money and how easy you were to fool, why would I ever have bothered with you?
>> All my money and love. I gave it all to you. Why did you >> love? Huh?
What a joke. What I, Chloe, want endless money, a closet full of beautiful cups and endless pearl bracelets.
Not some useless man like you. If you want to blame anyone, blame your own stupidity. Does your face still hurt, boss Drake? Let me kiss it and make it better.
You're a worthless piece of trash and you fight me for a woman.
Here, take a good look at your woman and see how she serves me.
I was given a second chance at life and I chose, of all people, that piece of trash, Chloe, and hurt Victoria. I'm the biggest joke there is. A joke.
Victor, you chose to be my dog. No one held a gun to your head. You came to me and no one forced you to give up everything for me.
Boss Drake.
Once I divorce him, I'll be your first wife. Okay.
>> What? First wife? Dream on. I was just bored just killing time with you. Just playing with you. And you dare dream of becoming my mistress?
Get out.
>> Hey, boss Drake.
>> Chloe, now you're just like me. We'll both rot in the mod and stink.
>> Mommy, let's go in and find Daddy.
>> Leo, Daddy is busy right now. We probably shouldn't disturb him. Okay.
When the commander's busy, he might forget to eat. At meal time, you remind him.
Okay, >> let's go.
Right, >> madam. Please give me some food. I haven't eaten in 3 days.
Mommy, so many people like this are homeless on the streets.
Leo, do you want to help mommy start a charity hall so that all those poor homeless people can have a bowl of hot porridge?
>> Mhm.
>> Be careful now.
>> Thank you.
Madam, these days the city's not safe.
The starving refugees are a mixed bunch.
If anyone causes any trouble for you or the young master, I'm afraid the commander would be furious.
>> Alexander is at the front lines fighting for our country and its people. As his wife, how can I just stay home and enjoy myself? Besides, distributing food is a small matter. It's nothing.
Mommy's right. Leo wants to be just like daddy and become a real man who stands tall and strong.
>> That's my good boy, >> Victoria. So, without me around, you're really doing so well.
Victoria, you must be exhausted from distributing food lately. If you need anything, I'll have the quartermaster get it for you.
>> I'm not tired at all. I just want to help you and the people of Oak Haven.
But I can't just stand by and watch the city's people suffer. We should also track down those local tycoons who are price gouging and profitering from the nation's crisis. For the sake of everyone in this city, they should be made to pay.
You offended the commander's wife and you still dare to come begging for food at our restaurant. The commander and his wife will be arriving soon. Get on stage. Don't even think about it.
>> Manager, I'm begging you. I really need this job.
Victoria, everything I've lost now is all thanks to you.
to help the starving refugees in our city. The commander and I have made a decision to donate all our jewelry, >> to do what little we can.
>> Excellent. Excellent.
I'm sure that you will all surely support my wife's charitable cause, right, >> Commander? Commander's wife, we're not against donating. It's just times are tough. We have no money either.
>> Your manager Smith from Smith's Grain Store, right?
>> I heard that during the famine years, you raised the price of rice from 50 cents per pound to $6 per pound. You stood by and watched refugees clutching their children die of hunger right outside your door while you were raking in a fortune.
>> You feed off the people. You bleed them dry. Now with starving people everywhere, you turn a blind eye.
>> I'll give 5,000. I'll donate. I'll donate.
>> I'll also donate 5,000.
>> The commander's wife is truly benevolent.
Victoria, if I go down, you're going down with me.
It's mine. Mine. Give it here.
>> All right, listen up. You all rush to the commander's mansion soup kitchen.
Say the commander's mansion is acting under the guise of fundraising to line their own pockets.
They're extorting the public, profiting off the nation's misery. You got that?
>> You got it. We'll make sure the whole damn town hears about it.
Good. Now go.
>> Victoria, I'm going to ruin your precious commander's mansion.
>> Chloe, do you have any idea what you're doing? You're messing with the commander's mansion.
>> And who's going to know it was me?
Victor, you don't care about me at all.
You're only worried about your precious Victoria.
Victoria, >> what if I am worried about her? Let me make this clear. If you so much as touch her, you'll regret it.
Oh, please, Victor.
What's with the sudden act of devotion?
Too late for that now. What a shame. 5 years ago, you were the one who pushed her away. And now she won't even look at you. No, >> I have to warn Victoria. Give her a heads up. Maybe if I tip her off, she'll forgive me a little.
Victoria, >> what are you doing here? You big meanie.
>> What do you want?
>> Victoria, you're all smiles for these starving refugees. Why so cold to me?
I have nothing to say to you.
>> Fine. Hate me if you want. I came to warn you. Khloe's in town and she's gathered a bunch of beggars. They're claiming the commander's mansion is raising funds just to line their own pockets. You have to be careful.
Out of the way. Move it. Get out of here. Everyone move. Now that's them. The commander's mansion is full of hypocrites. They're using us to scam money from rich merchants, lining their own pockets, profiting off the nation's misery. Let's go, brothers. Smash this phony place.
Smash! Smash! Smash!
Victoria, don't worry. I've got you.
I don't need your help.
>> Madam, get inside the mansion quick. The commander is on his way.
Every donation to the commander's mansion is on the books and open for all to see. But if I find out that any of you have ill will toward the commander's mansion, I will settle the score with you later.
Bring out the donation ledger and post it right outside the mansion gate. Also, those troublemakers, arrest every last one of them.
>> Yes, ma'am. What are you waiting for?
Charge the commander's mansion. All the gold and silver jewelry inside that mansion. It's all ours for the taking.
He's not even armed. What's there to be afraid of? Just charge right in. Once the commander arrives, none of us are getting out alive. Charge.
Step back.
Victoria, you have to run. Go now or it'll be too late.
>> Get back.
>> You bad guys. My daddy will come to save me and mommy.
>> The commander is here. The commander is here. Move. Don't move. Who dares cause trouble at my mansion and lay a hand on my wife?
>> The commander. is going to kill us to shut us off.
>> I am not a man who kills innocent people, but I will not let anyone who dares to tarnish the name of my commander's mansion go unpunished. This riot today was orchestrated by someone.
If you confess the truth, I may show mercy.
We all just did what he told us. Not me.
Not me.
Mercy, commander. Wait. Wait. It was her. That woman. She paid me. She hired me.
>> You filthy beggar. Don't you dare drive me into this. I don't even know you.
>> This is the coin purse she gave me. I'd know it anywhere, even if I were dead.
Mercy, commander. Please have mercy.
>> Your turn.
>> No, I don't want to die.
trying to run.
>> Victoria, Leo, evacuate the crowd. Get this under control.
>> Yes, sir.
Victor, you have to help me, please. I'm in so much pain. We are husband and wife. You don't want me to die, right?
I'm at my wit's end. I have nothing left. I can't afford to lose you, Victor. You're my only hope. Victor, Victor, please say something.
>> I'll get a doctor.
Doctor, how is she? Congratulations.
Your wife's shoulder wound isn't a major concern. However, your wife is pregnant.
She's weak and in a state of shock. In a case like this, she just needs complete bed rest. She should make a full recovery. I'll take my leave.
Victor, I know I was wrong in the past.
Now I'm carrying your child.
From now on, can we please just be a family?
Live a good life. We've offended Alexander Pierce so badly. From now on, our good days are over. Unless Marcus Thorne can return.
Commander Thorne has secretly arrived in Oak Haven. He wants Lieutenant Sterling to meet in 3 days.
>> Victor Sterling is now completely useless to me. If I want a good life, I'd be better off defecting to Marcus Thorne.
Commander Thorne, long time no see.
Commander Thorne, long time no see. I've missed you so very much. I've heard you want to deal with Alexander Pierce. I am far more useful to you than Victor Sterling.
You unfaithful woman. But right now, I'm in Silverton and I've lost most of my men. Now I have no choice but to take desperate measures. Kidnap Alexander Pierce's wife as leverage. This woman actually knows Victoria well. She's far more useful than a useless waste like Victor Sterling.
Chloe.
Chloe, what the hell are you doing? Have you forgotten you're still carrying our child?
>> Our child?
You're so damn gullible.
Please. You have to help me. I'll die without my husband. I need to win back his heart. Just say Just say I'm pregnant. Please, doctor. I'm begging you.
>> What did you just say?
>> I said I was never pregnant and I could never carry the seat of a worthless loser like you. Got it now.
>> Chloe, I want a divorce.
guards.
Victor, you cost me $10,000, so it's only fair I get to have some fun with your woman. Don't you think? Throw this piece of trash out of my sight.
I can't believe I let Chloe fool me over and over again and hurt Victoria time and time again.
What a damn fool I've been.
Commander Victoria, I'm the one who hurt. I heard you. I hurt you. You and I ruined myself. Now I have nothing left.
All I want before I die is to see you one last time.
She's doing well. That's enough. Someone like me doesn't deserve to appear before her again.
Miss Vance. Oh no. Mrs. Pierce, look here. So, how do you like Commander Thorne's place?
>> What do you want?
>> What do you want? What do you want? Oh, Commander Pierce. He loves you so deeply. It makes me, a woman, so envious. So, I thought we'd play a little game. We sent him a letter telling him I've captured you and that he must trade himself for you.
Tell me, do you think he'll come?
>> Commander, >> get the car ready. Bring everyone. We're going to rescue my wife.
>> Yes, sir.
>> You were right.
Do you think he'll come?
>> Marcus Thorne, I'm already here. Release my wife right now.
>> Told you so. He actually showed up.
Marcus Thorne. So, you're the enemy commander besieging Oak Haven. You're using me to trap Alexander to force him to surrender in your dreams.
>> My plan was to starve Oak Haven out. to starve Alexander pierced to death in his own city. But thanks to that Imperial jade of yours, you wrecked my entire plan. Even better, you are Alexander's greatest weakness.
Let's see whether Commander Pierce chooses you or what's behind him. All those people. Move in.
>> Let go of me.
>> Victoria.
>> Alexander, go. Forget about me. It's a trap. Shut up. One more word and you're dead.
>> Marcus Thorne, how dare you, >> Commander Pierce. If you want your dear wife to live through this, it's easy.
Right now, this instant, withdraw your troops 30 mi. Surrender. Okay, then.
Otherwise, this bullet will go right through her pretty little head.
>> I'll say this one last time. Let my wife go.
Commander Pierce, are you begging me or are you ordering me? If you're begging, you should act like it. Guards, tie her up over there.
>> Let go of me.
>> Don't move. Looks like you don't understand plain language. If you don't hand over Oak Haven, I'll burn your precious woman to ashes.
Seems like you're the one who understands, >> Alexander. Wherever Marcus Thornne goes, he burns, kills, loots, and commits every evil imaginable. If you withdraw your troops for my sake, we'll become the sinners of Oak Haven and its millions of people. Victoria, what are you pretending for?
You're the lofty commander's wife, living in luxury, and now you're acting all saintly.
>> Victoria, you are the lawfully wedded wife of Alexander Pierce and the love of my life. How could I possibly leave you here? Defeating Marcus Thorne and protecting Oak Haven is your true mission for the people, for our shared dream.
>> What does it matter if I'm sacrificed?
>> Shut up.
Bring the torch.
>> You have one minute to decide.
Stop. Don't you dare lay a hand on Victoria.
Chloe, who said you could touch Victoria?
>> Why wouldn't I?
It's her own fault. Victoria's always had it easy. She gets everything. And now she's trying to steal my men. Once she's gone, Marcus Thorne will flatten Oak Haven. I, Chloe, will be the next commander's wife.
>> Alexander Pierce, if you trust me, work with me. We'll save Victoria together.
Victor, who do you think you are? Listen up. Hand over Oak Haven or I'll make this woman die right in front of you both. You're not even sure you can take Oak Haven, are you? If you're not confident, Victoria stays safe. She's your only trump card.
Trust me, I've spent my entire fortune.
Hired every desperate soul in Oakaven.
They're headed for the supply camp now.
When you see the smoke signal, that's our cue.
>> He's making the same move I am. When it's time, I'll lead the charge. We'll hit them from both sides. We will get Victoria back.
>> Make your choice now. Hand over Oak Haven or I'll burn her alive.
>> Attack. What's happening, Commander?
What's going on out here? The supply camp in the city's been torched by a mob of starving refugees. Completely destroyed.
>> What?
>> Oh no. Commander Thorne, what do we do?
>> Stay calm.
>> Well, well, come on over.
>> Alexander >> Marcus Thorne, your supplies are gone.
You're trapped. Let my wife go.
Don't bother looking. Your men are already under my control.
So, the supplies are gone. So what? I've got nothing left.
But the women you die for are right here in my hands. No supplies, no army, no money. But if you just hand me your commander's position, then this woman here might just walk free.
>> Alexander Pierce, forget about me. Kill him. You are Commander Pierce of Oak Haven. No one threatens you.
>> Shut up, >> Alexander. These 5 years as your wife have been the greatest blessing of my two lives.
I'm content.
Your life's work is protecting Oak Haven. I won't let you throw that away for my sake.
After I die, you must keep this city safe.
And it's people.
>> No, no.
>> Victoria, don't you leave me. I'll get you a doctor right this second. Someone.
>> Alexander, you did it.
It's just I'm so sleepy.
>> Victoria, don't you sleep. I've waited 15 years for you. In this life and the next, I can't lose you, sweet boy.
This pearl hairpin was a birthday gift from my daddy. It's worth a fortune.
Take it and go to the clinic. And this this is the pocket money Victoria saved up for ages. Take this, too. Don't ever get hurt again.
>> So, it was you all along.
>> It was Victoria. In this life, I can't lose you.
>> How touching. Alexander Pierce, if you surrender the commander's position, I can spare her life.
Victoria, run.
Victor, why >> did I hurt you in both lifetimes?
I'm so sorry. I'll pay with my life.
Even if Chloe chose the wrong path, that's on me. If possible, let her go. Okay, >> Victoria, if there is another life, could we possibly Victor, I hope in our next life we never meet again.
>> Mommy, you've got a little baby in your belly. You shouldn't stand for too long.
All right, I'll listen to my Leo. Let's go home.
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