Irene, back from overseas, met Grace at a club to size up her future stepmother. Not knowing who Irene was, Grace incessantly provoked her. Charles arrived in time to save Irene and cut ties with Grace after seeing her true colors. Through hardships, Irene gained newfound clarity. She later faced down her past tormentors with authority at a banquet, fully transformed into the formidable marshal's heiress.
