The Season (2026) s01e06 Episode Script
Collision Course
1
[Cola] Previously on the Season.
What happened at White Collar Knockout
was a mistake.
I need you back in Hong Kong.
Andrew's never gonna reveal
the name of his investors.
[Cola] I can get it out of him.
-You're leaving?
-I can't face them. Not again.
So we thought we might host
the Gala on the Season.
[Cola] No work, no games.
Let's party. You were never
gonna get The Percy!
Fuck off, David!
[David] What happened between us,
it was a mistake.
Cola Pierce.
She's Benny's daughter.
Christopher Hext
framed my father for murder.
You have evidence
that can exonerate my dad.
If I destroy it, that implicates me.
[Carrie] How did I get so lucky?
Have you ever considered
that you might be wrong?
-I need it tonight.
-I'm going to the Gala with Carrie.
-Then I'll be there.
-What am I authorized to do?
-Whatever it takes.
-What happened?
The Hexts know who you are.
[Cola] They will pay for this.
[intriguing classical music]
Ms. Li.
I'm surprised to see you here.
The feeling's mutual.
But I'm not here for you.
Turn around.
Do not make a scene.
-I'm waiting for someone.
-Cola!
-Queenie!
-Hi.
Hi. Old Shanghai. This is fabulous.
The perfect backdrop for my article.
Come on.
[intriguing music continues]
Cola, are you gonna
introduce your guest?
This is Queenie Ng
from the Hong Kong Current.
Here to cover the hotel
as promised.
I'm not sure tonight's ideal.
You did get our message.
It was crystal clear.
Which is why I invited Queenie.
I wanted her to see everything
your family is capable of.
Ah, how thoughtful.
You could, of course, reschedule.
I just want to avoid
any negative press today,
given the importance
of finalizing The Percy sale.
Oh, it's happening today?
All the more reason for you to join us.
Welcome aboard.
Thank you, Mrs. Hext.
Oh, Fiona's fine.
Come, let me tell you all about
the humble beginnings of The Percy.
This way.
Very clever.
I'm just here to say my goodbyes.
Then I'll leave Hong Kong.
As you made very clear.
It's for the best.
Jon will accompany you all evening.
I don't want to have to
send you another message.
[suspenseful music]
[theme music]
Actually, the Percy Hotel started with
Christopher's grandfather in the 1800s.
[indistinct chatter]
Marnie, this jacket.
You've outdone yourself.
And yet you are more radiant.
Aww.
That reporter could be
a useful tool for us.
And for our infiltrator as well.
She has a play.
[Tiffany] Fiona. Hi.
Hi.
-What a lovely Gala, Fiona.
-Thank you.
You've almost put it all together.
Oh, and with such little help.
Enjoy yourselves.
We stick to the plan.
Secure an investor, fight another day.
Sorry to break your rule, though.
You know what they say about rules.
Welcome to our 1920s Shanghai Gala.
[clapping and cheering]
The proceeds from tonight
will go to help scores of children.
Amazing.
In this moment, I think of my wife Fiona,
as beautiful today as when we first met.
Of our daughter Alison,
and of so many other honored guests.
To the legacy of old Shanghai
and new Hong Kong.
Cheers.
[crowd] Cheers.
[laughing]
-Hey, ahoy there.
-Hey!
I'm going with Tito's when I buy
The Percy. Motherfuckers!
[laughing]
Ah, yes, don't mind if I do.
Thank you.
Gentlemen, how about
an investment opportunity?
I'm sorry, Mr. Ho,
your old-fashioned was taken.
I'll get you another one.
That's quite all right. Thank you.
I trust you've taken care of it.
I did what you asked.
Your father would be pleased.
Champagne, Ms. Pierce?
What are you doing here?
I think David has the evidence I need.
But I can't get it with
my long lost friend watching.
You made a choice, then.
The Hexts made it for me.
You have 25 minutes
until the boat departs.
[Cola] I'll be gone by then.
Mr. Kim, are you aware
that Mr. Fung has snuck onto the ship?
[Andrew laughs]
[Andrew speaking indistinctly]
Do you have it?
I do.
It's on a thumb drive.
Not here.
Let's go somewhere--
Where are we going?
Getting some air.
[David] I was accompanying.
Such a gentleman, taking care of my staff.
Good job last night, Cola.
The investor group.
Well played.
I learned from the best.
That is certainly clear.
Now go be a dear and get David a drink.
Oh, no, no. I'm okay. Thank you.
Mmm.
Guess I need a refresher.
Care to accompany me?
Sure.
Is everything okay?
If you told me
at the beginning of the Season
I'd be with David Ho,
I'd have laughed in your face.
But now, here we are.
Tell me,
do we have something real,
a foundation to build on?
Of course.
So glad to hear it.
[intriguing choral music]
I'm not on the list, am I?
Mrs. Hext has expressly
forbidden your entry.
As is her right.
But I'm going on board.
So you'll have to forcibly stop me
and make a scene.
[Alison] It's okay, Henry.
She's my guest.
Though I'd like to know
what you're doing here.
I'm staying in Hong Kong.
Go another round with my mom?
No, because it's where I belong.
I have created enough problems by leaving.
I'll try a different approach this time.
There's another way to say that.
I'm saying that you were right.
Much better.
[chuckling]
Believe it or not,
as far as persona non grata here,
you're third on the list.
Who's first?
[laughing]
Excuse us.
As the official premium vodka supplier,
we were wondering
where we should send the invoice.
All gala supplies
are charitable donations.
The crystal broke,
choking hazard.
-We can fix that.
-Easy fix.
We donated our entire supply of vodka.
And no one will know it's ours.
We have to save the rest.
[grunting]
[jazzy music playing in background]
Seeing as you're my chaperone
this evening.
I'm on the clock.
Plotting your next move?
Just here for goodbyes.
I suppose I could say the same.
The way Carrie looks at David,
she may never look my way again.
She's a client.
She is.
Funny, isn't it?
You and me, we can dress the part,
but this is not for us.
At least on the outside
we can be honest about it.
You've just given me a great idea.
[jazzy lounge music playing]
[Andrew] Yeah, I get the same
rental prices in Shanghai as here.
Because, right, they try and hardball me,
but these balls are made of titanium.
Sorry. I need to steal him.
Yeah, another suitor.
I wonder if it's for me
or for the hotel.
Go away. I'm trying to hook a whale.
Won't matter.
The Qataris aren't with you anymore.
What do you mean?
The plan was to take you out,
get you drunk.
It was a setup to find out
who is silent partners are.
-Carrie's offered them a better deal.
-What--You!
You-you stole them from me?
No, I didn't want to.
That's why I'm telling you.
I thought I should be honest.
Please
don't overreact.
[groaning with anger]
[Jay] It's a once
in a lifetime opportunity.
-Hey, where's your fucking girlfriend?
-Lower your voice.
-I need to talk to her right now.
-I don't know where she is.
Okay, well, she's
a fucking snake, all right?
She stole my investors
and now I gotta start all over again.
-Andrew, calm down.
-Andrew.
Oh great, great. Now you're here.
Perfect. You're just
the same as everybody else.
Andrew, please calm down.
You know, all you people,
you're all just duplicitous fakes.
Y'all say that you're
all friends with each other.
You're not.
You say you want to be with me,
you don't.
It's all just transactional!
Relationship for the highest bidder.
And for what? Huh? For what?
For some stupid,
overpriced mold ridden hotel?
What?
-You said you'd behave.
-I lied.
-Come on.
-Get off me! Get!
[man over PA system]
Attention passengers,
the Season will be departing
in two minutes.
-Give it to me.
-And then what?
It goes to the police.
Christopher pays for what he did.
-You'll be done in this world.
-David, I don't have time.
I'm doing this because I think it's right.
But are you sure it's right for you?
[man over PA system] The Season is now
departing. Please enjoy the ride.
[Cola] Shit.
[boat horn blaring]
You used Andrew as a distraction.
Why?
I think you might be having
a drug induced hallucination, Jon.
I'm going to escort you below deck
for the rest of the event.
You're locking me up?
You sure the Hexts can
weather another scandal?
I'll have to search you as well.
We can do it here or below deck.
Let's go.
[boat horn blaring]
The cocaine wasn't personal.
Nothing in this world is.
Even beating up an old man?
You and I both do what is needed.
Your purse.
Hey.
Are you insane?
No. I just need you off the table.
-Let me out.
-This will all be over soon.
[Jon] Now!
Cola! Cola!
[knocking]
[sighing]
One of my many uninvited guests
here to make another scene.
I was trying to help with Andrew.
And did it help?
Admittedly, no.
I apologize for that
and for everything else.
Perhaps over the loudspeaker this time.
Fiona
I want to be part of this family again.
You told me not to run away,
I should have listened.
I'm listening now.
You don't get to choose family
or when to enter or exit one.
Madeline,
I love you.
But a simple apology
can't fix what was done.
[somber music playing]
I understand.
Hi there. Eyxium vodka?
Triple distilled. So smooth.
No, it's okay.
Say it.
-We buggered the lot.
-No.
If we say we failed,
then we failed.
The company's dead.
Wish we could just burn it
all down and start over.
[curious music playing]
You insured the vodka.
If we burn it all down, we'll get paid.
Start anew.
That's insane.
Is it?
[intriguing music playing]
[grunting]
[Christopher] There you are.
You have a way of sticking out.
Just taking it all in one last time.
This vendetta of yours
has consumed your whole life.
Why waste it?
Because your actions never gave me
an opportunity to be anyone else.
I see your chaperone isn't with you.
Join us for dinner.
I'd rather be on the outside.
Oh, come now.
You've been so intent
on getting close to me all summer.
Now's your chance.
[jazzy music playing]
Carrie, I hope that Andrew's
good humor hasn't shaken the deal.
I heard.
Finding our investor is my top priority.
No distractions.
What a team you two are.
Both made it all the way
to the head table.
I've had a great mentor.
But I'd be remiss
if I didn't thank Christopher as well.
You've taught me
that if you want something,
you should do whatever it takes to get it.
If you're smart enough
to use the lesson wisely.
People often don't understand
the cost it requires
to make this world
accessible to the community.
But we weather all the sacrifices
for one reason.
Family.
Exactly right.
Write that down, Queenie.
That's spelled E-M-P-I-R-E.
[microphone feedback]
It's time for the auction to commence.
Remember that all proceeds tonight
go to the Hext scholarship fund.
For our first item up for bid,
we have a 1920s dresser
from a notorious Shanghai gangster.
Bidding begins at $100,000.
Don't let her steal that dresser, too.
[auctioneer] Any other bids?
[Madeline] 130.
[Nikita] 140.
You seem very interested.
-Something special about it?
-I just think it's beautiful.
[Madeline] 170.
500,000.
[gasping and muttering]
500,000!
Going once, going twice.
Sold to Ms. Carrie Shen.
[applause]
A magnificent start
for the children.
Please make your way up
to the stage for a photo.
You left these somewhere last night.
-Carrie
-Don't.
Thank you.
I'm happy I could do my small part
to support one of your many charities.
It really is a beautiful piece.
Now, what to do with it?
Perhaps it would fit in The Percy.
Or maybe it would look better
in my partner David's apartment.
But now that I've gotten
to know him,
I think he'd prefer something newer.
I'd actually like to give this
to my loyal mentee, Cola.
Unfortunately,
you won't be staying on with me,
but I'll make sure that every firm
knows what you've done this summer.
Wherever you may end up, you can
look at this dresser and think of me.
To Cola.
May you get exactly
what you deserve.
Cheers.
[slow clapping]
Wow. You seem to be making friends
everywhere you go.
Anson, you should have Fiona tell you
all about her murder mystery party.
Some great material there.
I'm always looking for inspiration.
Oh, well, I tend to think art
brings people together.
So why not create an event
where the people are the performers?
-Where the hell is Jon Kim?
-I still haven't seen him, sir.
Well, find him. Now.
[auctioneer] For the second
auction item today, lot 23,
we have an exceptional blue
and white porcelain vase.
[tense music playing]
This is what you're looking for?
I knew there had to be something
else about the dresser
because I have come to learn
that everything
you have ever said is bullshit.
Carrie. I need--
All the way back to when we first met.
You never really wanted to work for me.
What did you want?
I knew you were close to the Hexts.
I used you to get to them.
-And I'm sorry.
-I doubt that.
Carrie, you're one of the most
incredible people I've ever met.
And you opened a world to me,
made me feel a part of it.
But I came here for my dad.
A long time ago, the Hexts
threw him in prison to cover up a crime.
Why should I believe a word you say?
I can show you.
Inside that bottle
is evidence that can exonerate him.
All I'm doing,
all I've ever done is to help my dad.
Even sleeping with David?
That was a mistake.
One I will never forgive myself for.
Carrie, please
help me this one last time.
Like you've helped me?
No!
[somber music playing]
[coughing]
[snorting]
We should get back out there.
More.
You've had a lot already.
Not enough.
Carrie doesn't give her
heart away easily, David.
She deserves better than this.
I'm not in the market for advice.
You're a drug dealer.
Deal me drugs.
No.
I know I fucked up, okay?
Why do you think I'm down here
with someone like you?
-David, this is not like you.
-You don't know who I am!
Nobody does.
What? What do you want?
You want double your rate, huh?
Triple? Here.
Just please, please take it.
-This is not about the money, David.
-I just
I need--
What you need is to go home.
Yeah Yeah.
You're right.
[jazzy music playing]
Quite a speech.
Almost as if it wasn't
about the dresser at all.
Andrew blew up the hotel deal.
David blew up our relationship.
And Cola blew up everything else.
[sighing]
I know a thing or two
about blowing things up.
And here I thought this would be
the Season I'd finally have it all.
You do.
Way more than any of these
self-congratulatory tycoon kids.
You built everything from scratch.
Oddly enough,
Cola told me something similar.
So why are you here?
Well, I suppose
I'm trying to rewrite the past.
Turn wounds to wisdom.
To ruining our ascension.
Oh, to very public mistakes.
Sorry I outbid you
on that dresser, by the way.
Mmm, it's fine.
Just trying to win
my auntie's love, I guess.
You know, the hotel's
actually a great buy.
Crown jewel of the city.
Most of the financing already in place.
A chance to cement one's legacy.
If I didn't know any better
I'd think you were trying
to sell me, Carrie.
Why would you ever think that?
[chuckling]
To grand gestures.
Did you push Mr. Kim overboard?
He's locked in the engine room.
The only thing I've managed to accomplish.
I can only stall them for so long.
I've done all these terrible things.
I put you and David at risk,
hurt Andrew,
used Carrie.
I took advantage of everyone.
And I told myself that
the reasons were good.
But the Hexts probably
said the same thing.
No one comes out of this place unscathed.
When I was a girl,
my dad told me the story of the fish
who became a dragon
and how no matter how
insignificant we were,
if we worked hard enough
we could transform
into something powerful.
He told me that one day
I would become a dragon.
[sighing]
Dear girl, you've always been one.
[soft jazz music playing,
The Platters "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes"]
Now laughing friends deride ♪
Tears I cannot hide ♪
So I smile and say ♪
When a lovely flame dies ♪
Smoke gets in your eyes ♪
[cheering and clapping]
So I chaffed them,
and I gaily laughed ♪
Your singing was exquisite, darling.
Our whole lives,
I thought we could conquer anything.
But if this falls through,
all of Hong Kong will know.
What will they say then?
[Carrie] Champagne?
Not much in the mood right now.
Are you sure?
It's terrible luck not to toast a deal.
Out with it.
I found our investor.
Well, who is it?
My friends deride ♪
Tears I ♪
[knocking on door]
I'd like a moment with your captive.
Can I trust you to stay here?
Uh, for a cigarette?
Actually, the pack.
Prison currency.
[Madeline] I'm buying The Percy.
I thought you should hear it from me.
[chuckling]
I always love that you tell the truth.
No one else does that.
You're allowed to be angry.
Yeah, I know. And I should be.
But at least I'm here with you.
You don't need the hotel
to fill that hole inside you, Andrew.
You are more than enough without it.
You know,
every woman I sleep with says that.
[both laughing]
[sighing]
Go. Get out of here. Go enjoy the party.
You're no longer Madeline the homewrecker.
You're Madeline the hotelier.
Has a nice ring to it, no?
It's all right.
[man on video] Light it. And like that.
Your explosive is ready.
You just light it, okay?
Come on. You can do this.
Burn it all down.
[door unlocking]
[knocking]
Hey, open the door!
Who's out there?
Hey.
[Jon] Anyone?
Let me out.
Hey!
[jazzy music playing]
What a marvelous celebration.
And I hear good news
about the hotel.
The Percy stays in the family.
That's what matters.
So you and your niece have decided
to end your reported conflict?
Apparently so.
Terribly sorry.
We have a party to attend to.
Excuse me.
Have you managed
to locate Mr. Kim?
A staff member saw him
near the engine room.
-Go get him then.
-There is something else.
I was informed that Ms. Pierce
has been spotted going into your office.
Thank you.
[guest] Good evening, Fiona.
-Oh, hi.
-Hi.
[guest] Christopher, great party.
We need to turn the ship around!
-Sir--
-I have to go home.
-Mr. Ho.
-No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
-Listen, listen, listen.
-Please.
Security to the bridge.
Yeah. Yes.
Let's get a crowd up here.
I'm gonna go get you some help.
Just stay right there.
[tense music playing]
[door opening]
[Fiona] Are you lost, my dear?
My wife's decorum
knows no bounds.
So allow me.
Get out of my office.
[Cola] Perfect family portrait.
[sighing]
I don't have any photos like these.
Because of you.
I spent my childhood
thinking my dad abandoned me.
When I found out what you did,
it was like a switch flipped.
All the hate I had for him shifted
to the great and honorable Hexts.
I learned everything I could
about you and your world
to make you pay for what you've done.
But that's not going
to happen now, is it?
No.
Life is a series of choices.
You make the best one,
given your circumstances.
Your father understood that.
And I'm beginning to agree.
Which is why I'm gonna make you
a deal that you'll accept.
Oh?
You're gonna get my father out of prison.
And in exchange, I will agree
to become your financial advisor.
Are you out of your mind?
Having our interests aligned
would benefit both parties.
Especially since,
as your trusted advisor,
I would be far more careful
than to leave a paper trail of bribes.
I have no earthly idea
what you're talking about.
[Cola] David Ho.
He gave me the ledger
and I've left it at a secure location.
You're bluffing.
Blood money payments to
my father, the police, a judge.
Should I go on?
If we don't have a signed deal
by the time we dock,
the information will be
sent to the authorities.
This is what you've always wanted.
The keys to the castle.
No. I wanted justice.
But I've got to think
about my legacy now, too.
I will not be blackmailed!
You're making the best choice
available to you.
Do we have a deal?
She cannot destroy what we've built.
All right.
Don't do it.
Alison!
Make her prove that she has the evidence.
[Cola] Sure.
How about we all go upstairs
and I'll show it to everyone?
Yes, let's.
Because I don't think
you have anything at all.
[David on speaker]
Attention, guests of the Season,
this is your new captain speaking.
This message is for Mr. Andrew Fung.
You, sir, are no longer
the only homewrecker on board.
But don't worry.
We're going home.
[crew member] Mr. Ho!
Come on, Mr. Ho!
You're gonna get us all killed!
[boat croaking loudly]
What the fuck?
David!
No! Stop it.
[screaming]
[heavy breathing]
What the bloody hell
is happening?
Mr. Hext, Mr. Ho's hijacked the boat
and locked himself in the bridge.
-Get my family out of here.
-Sir!
We'll continue this conversation later.
Stay with her.
[suspenseful music playing]
David!
Open the door!
David, open the fucking door!
[grunting]
I've got the keys.
I've got the keys!
Christopher. You want to turn?
Traitor! You gave her the files!
You've ruined everything.
Help! The fire, it's out of control!
Let's go.
Oh, fuck.
[man over PA system] This is
your captain speaking.
Abandon ship.
Crew members will evacuate you.
Abandon ship.
Is this your doing?
Not directly.
I meant what I said.
It's not personal.
Sometimes the universe doesn't let us win.
It's time to go, Ms. Li.
[coughing]
[alarm ringing]
[indistinct shouting]
[man over PA system] Everyone,
remain calm.
[indistinct shouting]
There's plenty to go around.
Everyone stay calm.
-Let's go.
-Take this.
-I'll stay and help.
-Carrie!
No, I've got it. I've got it.
You keep going.
Okay, thank you.
As always, you are the boss.
Someone needs to
take care of you as well, yeah?
-Here.
-Take this.
Here, sir.
[indistinct screaming]
This way.
Okay, let's get you out.
[coughing and crying]
Come on. Let's move, people.
This way. This way.
[indistinct shouting]
Everyone stay calm!
[screaming]
[all shouting]
Sara? Sara! Hey!
-You actually did it.
-I didn't.
You beautiful liar!
Sir, sir, grab my hand,
grab my hand.
Wait!
This is carnage.
Come on.
Can't have glory without a little gore.
Let's go.
[coughing]
Thank you.
[indistinct announcement on PA system]
[screaming]
[indistinct announcement on PA system]
-We're running out of spaces.
-Do what you can.
You're all right, thank God.
What can I do?
Take Alison. Get on the lifeboat.
She needs you.
No, Mom,
I'm not leaving you, Mom!
You never have.
That kept me strong through everything.
I need to find your father.
Go with your cousin. Go.
We'll find you soon.
Go, go, go, go.
Okay.
We're here.
Okay. Come on.
Take your seats.
Everything will be fine.
Okay? Let's go. Let's go.
No more spaces.
Go, go, go.
[crew member] Just down the stairs.
Come on. Come on.
This way.
-Christopher.
-Where's Alison?
Safe with Madeline.
The life boat was full.
Sign of a good party.
[chuckling]
[flames roaring]
[alarm blaring]
So we jump?
Together.
Come on.
[splashing]
Here.
David! David!
-Go away.
-David. Come on.
We've got to go.
Come on.
Captain goes down the ship.
No, think about your son.
Come on, let's go.
[grunting]
Well, he's got a good life.
I'm just gonna hurt him.
Nope. He deserves a father.
Everyone does.
Trust me on that.
What about your life jacket?
I've got another. Let's go.
You shouldn't have come back.
My father would disagree.
[groaning]
[gasping]
[loud explosion]
[indistinct shouting]
[somber music playing]
[police sirens chiming]
[voice echoing] Cola, wake up.
Wake up. Wake up.
[in Cantonese]
But I'm betting on you.
[voice echoing in English] Cola, wake up!
Wake up!
[gasping for air]
[laughing]
Over here! Over here!
I'm here! Over here!
[Andrew in British accent] Gold,
Glory, Gore.
The Death of High Society
by Queenie Ng.
[clears throat]
The grand finale of Hong Kong's high
society summer festivities
were a raging battle,
and that was before the fire.
[laughing]
I was not alone
as Hong Kong's most eligible bachelor,
David Ho took over the wheel.
In the chaos, people
revealed their true selves.
The unflappable Hexts saving their
daughter before taking a leap of faith.
Carrie Shen gaining admiration
and clients with her leadership.
And my personal hero,
Andrew Fung,
carrying me
and my sprained ankle to our safety.
How many times
are you gonna read that?
What? It's better than whatever
rehab intake form you're filling out.
I'm the talk of the town.
We really should go celebrate.
Look, I'd love to, but I'm
housebound until my court date.
Oh.
[blabbering]
Are you smiling?
The pressure's gone.
I get to just be me.
Well, I'm gonna take
full advantage of this PR thing.
You know, Nikita's
even answering my texts now.
Yeah, I think a full rekindling
is in order
for God Emperor Andrew Fung.
Okay, I don't think
the article said all that.
Well, let me read it again
just to make sure.
[clearing throat]
[in a British accent] Gold,
Glory, Gore.
The Death of High Society
by Queenie Ng.
[soft pop song in foreign language]
And this final document
indicates that Shen Financial
will retain the commission for the sale.
I was against this move.
Yet we found it necessary.
Congratulations.
The Percy Hotel is now in the official
ownership of Ms. Madeline Wong.
I think Thomas would be very proud of
the woman standing before me here today.
I'd like to think so, too.
Perhaps soon enough they'll be
calling it The Madeleine.
Thank you, Auntie.
Thanks. Carrie.
[Christopher] Should we have
a celebratory drink at the Hong Kong Club?
Cola, a word?
[Madeline] Oh, yes please.
I've invested in Eyxium Vodka.
You've been busy
in your new role.
I saw you have the Hexts investing
in a hospitality chain in Shenzhen?
Buyer's market. No time to waste.
That's why Madeline and I
will be making our own bid.
Then I wish you luck.
Your little stunt with the commission
doesn't change anything.
Carrie, I wanted you to have it.
You got everything you wanted.
What kind of person does that make you?
I don't want things
between us to end like this.
It won't.
Because this is just the beginning.
I will slowly and systematically
take everything from you.
You'll never belong in this world.
[intriguing choral music playing]
We'll see.
[laughing]
[hopeful music playing]
[crying]
How'd you do it?
Compassionate release.
An old man beaten within an inch
of his life qualifies.
The Hexts did you a favor.
First time for everything.
Is that yours?
It's yours.
That must have
cost you a great deal.
It did.
What's next?
Come on.
Hello. Thank you.
[bright electronic music playing,
Akini Jing & TeeZandos "Villain"]
Only God knows what I am what I'm not ♪
Now I realize that I'm all that I got ♪
I'm the villain that you love ♪
I'm the villain that you love ♪
I'm the villain that you love ♪
[theme music]
[Cola] Previously on the Season.
What happened at White Collar Knockout
was a mistake.
I need you back in Hong Kong.
Andrew's never gonna reveal
the name of his investors.
[Cola] I can get it out of him.
-You're leaving?
-I can't face them. Not again.
So we thought we might host
the Gala on the Season.
[Cola] No work, no games.
Let's party. You were never
gonna get The Percy!
Fuck off, David!
[David] What happened between us,
it was a mistake.
Cola Pierce.
She's Benny's daughter.
Christopher Hext
framed my father for murder.
You have evidence
that can exonerate my dad.
If I destroy it, that implicates me.
[Carrie] How did I get so lucky?
Have you ever considered
that you might be wrong?
-I need it tonight.
-I'm going to the Gala with Carrie.
-Then I'll be there.
-What am I authorized to do?
-Whatever it takes.
-What happened?
The Hexts know who you are.
[Cola] They will pay for this.
[intriguing classical music]
Ms. Li.
I'm surprised to see you here.
The feeling's mutual.
But I'm not here for you.
Turn around.
Do not make a scene.
-I'm waiting for someone.
-Cola!
-Queenie!
-Hi.
Hi. Old Shanghai. This is fabulous.
The perfect backdrop for my article.
Come on.
[intriguing music continues]
Cola, are you gonna
introduce your guest?
This is Queenie Ng
from the Hong Kong Current.
Here to cover the hotel
as promised.
I'm not sure tonight's ideal.
You did get our message.
It was crystal clear.
Which is why I invited Queenie.
I wanted her to see everything
your family is capable of.
Ah, how thoughtful.
You could, of course, reschedule.
I just want to avoid
any negative press today,
given the importance
of finalizing The Percy sale.
Oh, it's happening today?
All the more reason for you to join us.
Welcome aboard.
Thank you, Mrs. Hext.
Oh, Fiona's fine.
Come, let me tell you all about
the humble beginnings of The Percy.
This way.
Very clever.
I'm just here to say my goodbyes.
Then I'll leave Hong Kong.
As you made very clear.
It's for the best.
Jon will accompany you all evening.
I don't want to have to
send you another message.
[suspenseful music]
[theme music]
Actually, the Percy Hotel started with
Christopher's grandfather in the 1800s.
[indistinct chatter]
Marnie, this jacket.
You've outdone yourself.
And yet you are more radiant.
Aww.
That reporter could be
a useful tool for us.
And for our infiltrator as well.
She has a play.
[Tiffany] Fiona. Hi.
Hi.
-What a lovely Gala, Fiona.
-Thank you.
You've almost put it all together.
Oh, and with such little help.
Enjoy yourselves.
We stick to the plan.
Secure an investor, fight another day.
Sorry to break your rule, though.
You know what they say about rules.
Welcome to our 1920s Shanghai Gala.
[clapping and cheering]
The proceeds from tonight
will go to help scores of children.
Amazing.
In this moment, I think of my wife Fiona,
as beautiful today as when we first met.
Of our daughter Alison,
and of so many other honored guests.
To the legacy of old Shanghai
and new Hong Kong.
Cheers.
[crowd] Cheers.
[laughing]
-Hey, ahoy there.
-Hey!
I'm going with Tito's when I buy
The Percy. Motherfuckers!
[laughing]
Ah, yes, don't mind if I do.
Thank you.
Gentlemen, how about
an investment opportunity?
I'm sorry, Mr. Ho,
your old-fashioned was taken.
I'll get you another one.
That's quite all right. Thank you.
I trust you've taken care of it.
I did what you asked.
Your father would be pleased.
Champagne, Ms. Pierce?
What are you doing here?
I think David has the evidence I need.
But I can't get it with
my long lost friend watching.
You made a choice, then.
The Hexts made it for me.
You have 25 minutes
until the boat departs.
[Cola] I'll be gone by then.
Mr. Kim, are you aware
that Mr. Fung has snuck onto the ship?
[Andrew laughs]
[Andrew speaking indistinctly]
Do you have it?
I do.
It's on a thumb drive.
Not here.
Let's go somewhere--
Where are we going?
Getting some air.
[David] I was accompanying.
Such a gentleman, taking care of my staff.
Good job last night, Cola.
The investor group.
Well played.
I learned from the best.
That is certainly clear.
Now go be a dear and get David a drink.
Oh, no, no. I'm okay. Thank you.
Mmm.
Guess I need a refresher.
Care to accompany me?
Sure.
Is everything okay?
If you told me
at the beginning of the Season
I'd be with David Ho,
I'd have laughed in your face.
But now, here we are.
Tell me,
do we have something real,
a foundation to build on?
Of course.
So glad to hear it.
[intriguing choral music]
I'm not on the list, am I?
Mrs. Hext has expressly
forbidden your entry.
As is her right.
But I'm going on board.
So you'll have to forcibly stop me
and make a scene.
[Alison] It's okay, Henry.
She's my guest.
Though I'd like to know
what you're doing here.
I'm staying in Hong Kong.
Go another round with my mom?
No, because it's where I belong.
I have created enough problems by leaving.
I'll try a different approach this time.
There's another way to say that.
I'm saying that you were right.
Much better.
[chuckling]
Believe it or not,
as far as persona non grata here,
you're third on the list.
Who's first?
[laughing]
Excuse us.
As the official premium vodka supplier,
we were wondering
where we should send the invoice.
All gala supplies
are charitable donations.
The crystal broke,
choking hazard.
-We can fix that.
-Easy fix.
We donated our entire supply of vodka.
And no one will know it's ours.
We have to save the rest.
[grunting]
[jazzy music playing in background]
Seeing as you're my chaperone
this evening.
I'm on the clock.
Plotting your next move?
Just here for goodbyes.
I suppose I could say the same.
The way Carrie looks at David,
she may never look my way again.
She's a client.
She is.
Funny, isn't it?
You and me, we can dress the part,
but this is not for us.
At least on the outside
we can be honest about it.
You've just given me a great idea.
[jazzy lounge music playing]
[Andrew] Yeah, I get the same
rental prices in Shanghai as here.
Because, right, they try and hardball me,
but these balls are made of titanium.
Sorry. I need to steal him.
Yeah, another suitor.
I wonder if it's for me
or for the hotel.
Go away. I'm trying to hook a whale.
Won't matter.
The Qataris aren't with you anymore.
What do you mean?
The plan was to take you out,
get you drunk.
It was a setup to find out
who is silent partners are.
-Carrie's offered them a better deal.
-What--You!
You-you stole them from me?
No, I didn't want to.
That's why I'm telling you.
I thought I should be honest.
Please
don't overreact.
[groaning with anger]
[Jay] It's a once
in a lifetime opportunity.
-Hey, where's your fucking girlfriend?
-Lower your voice.
-I need to talk to her right now.
-I don't know where she is.
Okay, well, she's
a fucking snake, all right?
She stole my investors
and now I gotta start all over again.
-Andrew, calm down.
-Andrew.
Oh great, great. Now you're here.
Perfect. You're just
the same as everybody else.
Andrew, please calm down.
You know, all you people,
you're all just duplicitous fakes.
Y'all say that you're
all friends with each other.
You're not.
You say you want to be with me,
you don't.
It's all just transactional!
Relationship for the highest bidder.
And for what? Huh? For what?
For some stupid,
overpriced mold ridden hotel?
What?
-You said you'd behave.
-I lied.
-Come on.
-Get off me! Get!
[man over PA system]
Attention passengers,
the Season will be departing
in two minutes.
-Give it to me.
-And then what?
It goes to the police.
Christopher pays for what he did.
-You'll be done in this world.
-David, I don't have time.
I'm doing this because I think it's right.
But are you sure it's right for you?
[man over PA system] The Season is now
departing. Please enjoy the ride.
[Cola] Shit.
[boat horn blaring]
You used Andrew as a distraction.
Why?
I think you might be having
a drug induced hallucination, Jon.
I'm going to escort you below deck
for the rest of the event.
You're locking me up?
You sure the Hexts can
weather another scandal?
I'll have to search you as well.
We can do it here or below deck.
Let's go.
[boat horn blaring]
The cocaine wasn't personal.
Nothing in this world is.
Even beating up an old man?
You and I both do what is needed.
Your purse.
Hey.
Are you insane?
No. I just need you off the table.
-Let me out.
-This will all be over soon.
[Jon] Now!
Cola! Cola!
[knocking]
[sighing]
One of my many uninvited guests
here to make another scene.
I was trying to help with Andrew.
And did it help?
Admittedly, no.
I apologize for that
and for everything else.
Perhaps over the loudspeaker this time.
Fiona
I want to be part of this family again.
You told me not to run away,
I should have listened.
I'm listening now.
You don't get to choose family
or when to enter or exit one.
Madeline,
I love you.
But a simple apology
can't fix what was done.
[somber music playing]
I understand.
Hi there. Eyxium vodka?
Triple distilled. So smooth.
No, it's okay.
Say it.
-We buggered the lot.
-No.
If we say we failed,
then we failed.
The company's dead.
Wish we could just burn it
all down and start over.
[curious music playing]
You insured the vodka.
If we burn it all down, we'll get paid.
Start anew.
That's insane.
Is it?
[intriguing music playing]
[grunting]
[Christopher] There you are.
You have a way of sticking out.
Just taking it all in one last time.
This vendetta of yours
has consumed your whole life.
Why waste it?
Because your actions never gave me
an opportunity to be anyone else.
I see your chaperone isn't with you.
Join us for dinner.
I'd rather be on the outside.
Oh, come now.
You've been so intent
on getting close to me all summer.
Now's your chance.
[jazzy music playing]
Carrie, I hope that Andrew's
good humor hasn't shaken the deal.
I heard.
Finding our investor is my top priority.
No distractions.
What a team you two are.
Both made it all the way
to the head table.
I've had a great mentor.
But I'd be remiss
if I didn't thank Christopher as well.
You've taught me
that if you want something,
you should do whatever it takes to get it.
If you're smart enough
to use the lesson wisely.
People often don't understand
the cost it requires
to make this world
accessible to the community.
But we weather all the sacrifices
for one reason.
Family.
Exactly right.
Write that down, Queenie.
That's spelled E-M-P-I-R-E.
[microphone feedback]
It's time for the auction to commence.
Remember that all proceeds tonight
go to the Hext scholarship fund.
For our first item up for bid,
we have a 1920s dresser
from a notorious Shanghai gangster.
Bidding begins at $100,000.
Don't let her steal that dresser, too.
[auctioneer] Any other bids?
[Madeline] 130.
[Nikita] 140.
You seem very interested.
-Something special about it?
-I just think it's beautiful.
[Madeline] 170.
500,000.
[gasping and muttering]
500,000!
Going once, going twice.
Sold to Ms. Carrie Shen.
[applause]
A magnificent start
for the children.
Please make your way up
to the stage for a photo.
You left these somewhere last night.
-Carrie
-Don't.
Thank you.
I'm happy I could do my small part
to support one of your many charities.
It really is a beautiful piece.
Now, what to do with it?
Perhaps it would fit in The Percy.
Or maybe it would look better
in my partner David's apartment.
But now that I've gotten
to know him,
I think he'd prefer something newer.
I'd actually like to give this
to my loyal mentee, Cola.
Unfortunately,
you won't be staying on with me,
but I'll make sure that every firm
knows what you've done this summer.
Wherever you may end up, you can
look at this dresser and think of me.
To Cola.
May you get exactly
what you deserve.
Cheers.
[slow clapping]
Wow. You seem to be making friends
everywhere you go.
Anson, you should have Fiona tell you
all about her murder mystery party.
Some great material there.
I'm always looking for inspiration.
Oh, well, I tend to think art
brings people together.
So why not create an event
where the people are the performers?
-Where the hell is Jon Kim?
-I still haven't seen him, sir.
Well, find him. Now.
[auctioneer] For the second
auction item today, lot 23,
we have an exceptional blue
and white porcelain vase.
[tense music playing]
This is what you're looking for?
I knew there had to be something
else about the dresser
because I have come to learn
that everything
you have ever said is bullshit.
Carrie. I need--
All the way back to when we first met.
You never really wanted to work for me.
What did you want?
I knew you were close to the Hexts.
I used you to get to them.
-And I'm sorry.
-I doubt that.
Carrie, you're one of the most
incredible people I've ever met.
And you opened a world to me,
made me feel a part of it.
But I came here for my dad.
A long time ago, the Hexts
threw him in prison to cover up a crime.
Why should I believe a word you say?
I can show you.
Inside that bottle
is evidence that can exonerate him.
All I'm doing,
all I've ever done is to help my dad.
Even sleeping with David?
That was a mistake.
One I will never forgive myself for.
Carrie, please
help me this one last time.
Like you've helped me?
No!
[somber music playing]
[coughing]
[snorting]
We should get back out there.
More.
You've had a lot already.
Not enough.
Carrie doesn't give her
heart away easily, David.
She deserves better than this.
I'm not in the market for advice.
You're a drug dealer.
Deal me drugs.
No.
I know I fucked up, okay?
Why do you think I'm down here
with someone like you?
-David, this is not like you.
-You don't know who I am!
Nobody does.
What? What do you want?
You want double your rate, huh?
Triple? Here.
Just please, please take it.
-This is not about the money, David.
-I just
I need--
What you need is to go home.
Yeah Yeah.
You're right.
[jazzy music playing]
Quite a speech.
Almost as if it wasn't
about the dresser at all.
Andrew blew up the hotel deal.
David blew up our relationship.
And Cola blew up everything else.
[sighing]
I know a thing or two
about blowing things up.
And here I thought this would be
the Season I'd finally have it all.
You do.
Way more than any of these
self-congratulatory tycoon kids.
You built everything from scratch.
Oddly enough,
Cola told me something similar.
So why are you here?
Well, I suppose
I'm trying to rewrite the past.
Turn wounds to wisdom.
To ruining our ascension.
Oh, to very public mistakes.
Sorry I outbid you
on that dresser, by the way.
Mmm, it's fine.
Just trying to win
my auntie's love, I guess.
You know, the hotel's
actually a great buy.
Crown jewel of the city.
Most of the financing already in place.
A chance to cement one's legacy.
If I didn't know any better
I'd think you were trying
to sell me, Carrie.
Why would you ever think that?
[chuckling]
To grand gestures.
Did you push Mr. Kim overboard?
He's locked in the engine room.
The only thing I've managed to accomplish.
I can only stall them for so long.
I've done all these terrible things.
I put you and David at risk,
hurt Andrew,
used Carrie.
I took advantage of everyone.
And I told myself that
the reasons were good.
But the Hexts probably
said the same thing.
No one comes out of this place unscathed.
When I was a girl,
my dad told me the story of the fish
who became a dragon
and how no matter how
insignificant we were,
if we worked hard enough
we could transform
into something powerful.
He told me that one day
I would become a dragon.
[sighing]
Dear girl, you've always been one.
[soft jazz music playing,
The Platters "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes"]
Now laughing friends deride ♪
Tears I cannot hide ♪
So I smile and say ♪
When a lovely flame dies ♪
Smoke gets in your eyes ♪
[cheering and clapping]
So I chaffed them,
and I gaily laughed ♪
Your singing was exquisite, darling.
Our whole lives,
I thought we could conquer anything.
But if this falls through,
all of Hong Kong will know.
What will they say then?
[Carrie] Champagne?
Not much in the mood right now.
Are you sure?
It's terrible luck not to toast a deal.
Out with it.
I found our investor.
Well, who is it?
My friends deride ♪
Tears I ♪
[knocking on door]
I'd like a moment with your captive.
Can I trust you to stay here?
Uh, for a cigarette?
Actually, the pack.
Prison currency.
[Madeline] I'm buying The Percy.
I thought you should hear it from me.
[chuckling]
I always love that you tell the truth.
No one else does that.
You're allowed to be angry.
Yeah, I know. And I should be.
But at least I'm here with you.
You don't need the hotel
to fill that hole inside you, Andrew.
You are more than enough without it.
You know,
every woman I sleep with says that.
[both laughing]
[sighing]
Go. Get out of here. Go enjoy the party.
You're no longer Madeline the homewrecker.
You're Madeline the hotelier.
Has a nice ring to it, no?
It's all right.
[man on video] Light it. And like that.
Your explosive is ready.
You just light it, okay?
Come on. You can do this.
Burn it all down.
[door unlocking]
[knocking]
Hey, open the door!
Who's out there?
Hey.
[Jon] Anyone?
Let me out.
Hey!
[jazzy music playing]
What a marvelous celebration.
And I hear good news
about the hotel.
The Percy stays in the family.
That's what matters.
So you and your niece have decided
to end your reported conflict?
Apparently so.
Terribly sorry.
We have a party to attend to.
Excuse me.
Have you managed
to locate Mr. Kim?
A staff member saw him
near the engine room.
-Go get him then.
-There is something else.
I was informed that Ms. Pierce
has been spotted going into your office.
Thank you.
[guest] Good evening, Fiona.
-Oh, hi.
-Hi.
[guest] Christopher, great party.
We need to turn the ship around!
-Sir--
-I have to go home.
-Mr. Ho.
-No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
-Listen, listen, listen.
-Please.
Security to the bridge.
Yeah. Yes.
Let's get a crowd up here.
I'm gonna go get you some help.
Just stay right there.
[tense music playing]
[door opening]
[Fiona] Are you lost, my dear?
My wife's decorum
knows no bounds.
So allow me.
Get out of my office.
[Cola] Perfect family portrait.
[sighing]
I don't have any photos like these.
Because of you.
I spent my childhood
thinking my dad abandoned me.
When I found out what you did,
it was like a switch flipped.
All the hate I had for him shifted
to the great and honorable Hexts.
I learned everything I could
about you and your world
to make you pay for what you've done.
But that's not going
to happen now, is it?
No.
Life is a series of choices.
You make the best one,
given your circumstances.
Your father understood that.
And I'm beginning to agree.
Which is why I'm gonna make you
a deal that you'll accept.
Oh?
You're gonna get my father out of prison.
And in exchange, I will agree
to become your financial advisor.
Are you out of your mind?
Having our interests aligned
would benefit both parties.
Especially since,
as your trusted advisor,
I would be far more careful
than to leave a paper trail of bribes.
I have no earthly idea
what you're talking about.
[Cola] David Ho.
He gave me the ledger
and I've left it at a secure location.
You're bluffing.
Blood money payments to
my father, the police, a judge.
Should I go on?
If we don't have a signed deal
by the time we dock,
the information will be
sent to the authorities.
This is what you've always wanted.
The keys to the castle.
No. I wanted justice.
But I've got to think
about my legacy now, too.
I will not be blackmailed!
You're making the best choice
available to you.
Do we have a deal?
She cannot destroy what we've built.
All right.
Don't do it.
Alison!
Make her prove that she has the evidence.
[Cola] Sure.
How about we all go upstairs
and I'll show it to everyone?
Yes, let's.
Because I don't think
you have anything at all.
[David on speaker]
Attention, guests of the Season,
this is your new captain speaking.
This message is for Mr. Andrew Fung.
You, sir, are no longer
the only homewrecker on board.
But don't worry.
We're going home.
[crew member] Mr. Ho!
Come on, Mr. Ho!
You're gonna get us all killed!
[boat croaking loudly]
What the fuck?
David!
No! Stop it.
[screaming]
[heavy breathing]
What the bloody hell
is happening?
Mr. Hext, Mr. Ho's hijacked the boat
and locked himself in the bridge.
-Get my family out of here.
-Sir!
We'll continue this conversation later.
Stay with her.
[suspenseful music playing]
David!
Open the door!
David, open the fucking door!
[grunting]
I've got the keys.
I've got the keys!
Christopher. You want to turn?
Traitor! You gave her the files!
You've ruined everything.
Help! The fire, it's out of control!
Let's go.
Oh, fuck.
[man over PA system] This is
your captain speaking.
Abandon ship.
Crew members will evacuate you.
Abandon ship.
Is this your doing?
Not directly.
I meant what I said.
It's not personal.
Sometimes the universe doesn't let us win.
It's time to go, Ms. Li.
[coughing]
[alarm ringing]
[indistinct shouting]
[man over PA system] Everyone,
remain calm.
[indistinct shouting]
There's plenty to go around.
Everyone stay calm.
-Let's go.
-Take this.
-I'll stay and help.
-Carrie!
No, I've got it. I've got it.
You keep going.
Okay, thank you.
As always, you are the boss.
Someone needs to
take care of you as well, yeah?
-Here.
-Take this.
Here, sir.
[indistinct screaming]
This way.
Okay, let's get you out.
[coughing and crying]
Come on. Let's move, people.
This way. This way.
[indistinct shouting]
Everyone stay calm!
[screaming]
[all shouting]
Sara? Sara! Hey!
-You actually did it.
-I didn't.
You beautiful liar!
Sir, sir, grab my hand,
grab my hand.
Wait!
This is carnage.
Come on.
Can't have glory without a little gore.
Let's go.
[coughing]
Thank you.
[indistinct announcement on PA system]
[screaming]
[indistinct announcement on PA system]
-We're running out of spaces.
-Do what you can.
You're all right, thank God.
What can I do?
Take Alison. Get on the lifeboat.
She needs you.
No, Mom,
I'm not leaving you, Mom!
You never have.
That kept me strong through everything.
I need to find your father.
Go with your cousin. Go.
We'll find you soon.
Go, go, go, go.
Okay.
We're here.
Okay. Come on.
Take your seats.
Everything will be fine.
Okay? Let's go. Let's go.
No more spaces.
Go, go, go.
[crew member] Just down the stairs.
Come on. Come on.
This way.
-Christopher.
-Where's Alison?
Safe with Madeline.
The life boat was full.
Sign of a good party.
[chuckling]
[flames roaring]
[alarm blaring]
So we jump?
Together.
Come on.
[splashing]
Here.
David! David!
-Go away.
-David. Come on.
We've got to go.
Come on.
Captain goes down the ship.
No, think about your son.
Come on, let's go.
[grunting]
Well, he's got a good life.
I'm just gonna hurt him.
Nope. He deserves a father.
Everyone does.
Trust me on that.
What about your life jacket?
I've got another. Let's go.
You shouldn't have come back.
My father would disagree.
[groaning]
[gasping]
[loud explosion]
[indistinct shouting]
[somber music playing]
[police sirens chiming]
[voice echoing] Cola, wake up.
Wake up. Wake up.
[in Cantonese]
But I'm betting on you.
[voice echoing in English] Cola, wake up!
Wake up!
[gasping for air]
[laughing]
Over here! Over here!
I'm here! Over here!
[Andrew in British accent] Gold,
Glory, Gore.
The Death of High Society
by Queenie Ng.
[clears throat]
The grand finale of Hong Kong's high
society summer festivities
were a raging battle,
and that was before the fire.
[laughing]
I was not alone
as Hong Kong's most eligible bachelor,
David Ho took over the wheel.
In the chaos, people
revealed their true selves.
The unflappable Hexts saving their
daughter before taking a leap of faith.
Carrie Shen gaining admiration
and clients with her leadership.
And my personal hero,
Andrew Fung,
carrying me
and my sprained ankle to our safety.
How many times
are you gonna read that?
What? It's better than whatever
rehab intake form you're filling out.
I'm the talk of the town.
We really should go celebrate.
Look, I'd love to, but I'm
housebound until my court date.
Oh.
[blabbering]
Are you smiling?
The pressure's gone.
I get to just be me.
Well, I'm gonna take
full advantage of this PR thing.
You know, Nikita's
even answering my texts now.
Yeah, I think a full rekindling
is in order
for God Emperor Andrew Fung.
Okay, I don't think
the article said all that.
Well, let me read it again
just to make sure.
[clearing throat]
[in a British accent] Gold,
Glory, Gore.
The Death of High Society
by Queenie Ng.
[soft pop song in foreign language]
And this final document
indicates that Shen Financial
will retain the commission for the sale.
I was against this move.
Yet we found it necessary.
Congratulations.
The Percy Hotel is now in the official
ownership of Ms. Madeline Wong.
I think Thomas would be very proud of
the woman standing before me here today.
I'd like to think so, too.
Perhaps soon enough they'll be
calling it The Madeleine.
Thank you, Auntie.
Thanks. Carrie.
[Christopher] Should we have
a celebratory drink at the Hong Kong Club?
Cola, a word?
[Madeline] Oh, yes please.
I've invested in Eyxium Vodka.
You've been busy
in your new role.
I saw you have the Hexts investing
in a hospitality chain in Shenzhen?
Buyer's market. No time to waste.
That's why Madeline and I
will be making our own bid.
Then I wish you luck.
Your little stunt with the commission
doesn't change anything.
Carrie, I wanted you to have it.
You got everything you wanted.
What kind of person does that make you?
I don't want things
between us to end like this.
It won't.
Because this is just the beginning.
I will slowly and systematically
take everything from you.
You'll never belong in this world.
[intriguing choral music playing]
We'll see.
[laughing]
[hopeful music playing]
[crying]
How'd you do it?
Compassionate release.
An old man beaten within an inch
of his life qualifies.
The Hexts did you a favor.
First time for everything.
Is that yours?
It's yours.
That must have
cost you a great deal.
It did.
What's next?
Come on.
Hello. Thank you.
[bright electronic music playing,
Akini Jing & TeeZandos "Villain"]
Only God knows what I am what I'm not ♪
Now I realize that I'm all that I got ♪
I'm the villain that you love ♪
I'm the villain that you love ♪
I'm the villain that you love ♪
[theme music]