After a few days, Erin returned to the country, having traveled to Singapore alone following a lengthy discussion with Orion. Although their initial plan was for him to accompany her, his job beckoned him back home. Assistant Jorge persistently disrupted his vacation, apprising him of pressing matters in Arvesso, mainly due to the ongoing transitions within the company. Unfazed by the circumstances, Erin chose to travel and work independently. She was resolute in not relying on a companion or a bodyguard. She had recently come across news detailing the arrest of her Uncle Roger, with legal representation from the Walton Group assigned to manage his case. In the subsequent days, Erin found contentment in her pursuits. Embarking on the journey of establishing her business, Erin delved into the process of identifying and connecting with suppliers while acquiring the essential insights required for the impending launch. She spent more time in the penthouse as she finished her Yurich w

Erin wore sunglasses as she descended from her penthouse to visit Zach's home. Intent on boarding a taxi, Orion intercepted her. "Erin, let's talk, please," he pleaded, his voice trembling as he dismissed the waiting taxi. "Where are you going?" "I don't want to talk to you! I don't even want to see you!" she shouted, tears streaming down her face. "Erin... whatever you heard, it's true, but that's not my plan anymore. T-that's not what I want..." "If that's the case, what is your plan, huh? Tell me!" She sobbed. "I lost the company, O, but that's not why I'm hurting now! It hurts so much to know that you're one of the people who deceived me. I gave you my deepest love. You took my trust, my body... You didn't spare even my sanity." Tears welled up in Orion's eyes. "I made those plans before because I loved Daryl. Erin, I planned those things because of what I saw in the evidence I gathered back then. I thought you were flirting with Daryl. I thought you were the one at fault

Erin's private jet is expected to land in just a few minutes. Her assistant, Byron, and her daughter, Lacey, accompany her on this journey. Their arrival stems from a business venture in Seoul revolving around promoting cosmetics and makeup. Byron informs Erin that Tanya, Zach's sister, will be stepping down from managing Zach's advertising company. The reason is Tanya's impending marriage in a few months, which will understandably demand her full attention. Zach passed away in New York four years ago while Erin worked on her business and training. Her daughter, Lacey, was just an infant. Though the pain of Zach's absence remains, Erin has embraced resilience over the last five years, finding strength in her unbreakable bond with her daughter. Even though Zach was no longer with them, Erin's daughter, Lacey, always stayed with her. It didn't matter where Erin was – in any city or country – her four-year-old kid was always there by her side, like a constant and precious companion.

Erin arrived at Lacey's nursery school with a tumultuous state of mind. She couldn't shake off the surprise that Orion, of all people, was destined to marry Tanya. Various questions flooded Erin's thoughts: How did Tanya and Orion meet? How did their relationship unfold? Did Orion have other relationships after Erin? The prospect of Tanya and Orion's potential marriage weighed heavily on Erin, and she anticipated struggling with the situation. Yet, amidst the chaos, there was Lacey, someone Erin could devote her life to. Despite her hurried drive, Erin found herself caught in traffic. She was twenty minutes late when she reached the nursery school. "Shit!" she exclaimed, rushing into the building after parking her car. Frantically searching the room, she couldn't locate Lacey and dashed out into the hallway, her heart pounding. While twenty minutes might not seem like much, Erin realized that a lot could happen in that span of time. Her anxiety heightened until one of the door

Erin conveyed, "The situation is... he's going to become Auntie Tanya's husband soon. So, you should address him as 'uncle' instead." Lacey pursed her lips, her eyes welling up with tears. "Doesn't he love me?" "Not in that way. Everyone loves Lacey," Erin reassured. She grappled with the persistent complexity of her relationship with Orion, unable to comprehend why it remained so complicated. She had harbored hopes of being with him from a young age. However, after seven years, her role in his life had become intricate due to her involvement in Daryl's death. Even now that she’s having a child with him. Loving someone who had inflicted pain upon you was an exceptionally challenging ordeal. Erin caressed Lacey's hair, saying, "When Orion learns about you, he might want to take you away from me." That would only compound her predicaments. "Would you want Daddy to take you away from me?" Her daughter sobbed, vehemently shaking her head, and Erin's heart ached for both of them. "