Zoe, a neglected clerk at a Boston advertising firm, endured three years of unrecognized hard work. She confessed to her crush, the star creative director Ethan, at the annual gala, only to be publicly humiliated. "You don’t even deserve me." Amid mocking laughter, she resigned in tears. Three months later, the firm was acquired by a mysterious group. To everyone’s shock, Zoe returned as the new CEO—the late founder’s secret illegitimate daughter, rigorously trained overseas. Ethan now worked under her, while the jealous COO Blake plotted to strip her of power. Zoe implemented bold reforms and displayed stunning business talent. Ethan, once disdainful, gradually regretted his cruelty and tried to win her over, yet she remained cold. Blake launched a hostile takeover and smeared her reputation. At the decisive board vote, Ethan abstained under pressure, costing her the position. Passing by him, she whispered, "Some hurts sting harder the second time." Unbroken, she activated her backup plan with solid resources. Overwhelmed by guilt, Ethan gathered Blake’s corruption evidence and testified against him. Zoe reclaimed her position, and Blake was arrested. Ethan submitted his resignation, admitting he did not deserve her. She accepted it and gave him a second chance: "Come for an interview tomorrow—a chance to pursue me, from the very start." Beneath the office building, the once arrogant man held sunflowers, nervous as an intern. At last, he learned to look up to her.
