Monroe caught some weird illness where he couldn't breathe or move whenever it struck. When he had an episode at the bar, Chelsea stumbled over to him, and under the influence of alcohol, they had a one-night stand. When Monroe woke up, he found his condition strangely improving, realizing Chelsea could help with his recovery. He didn't see Chelsea's face clearly and only saw her fallen jade pendant. So, he sent his assistant to locate the pendant's owner. Chelsea just got home when she saw her mother standing upstairs, asking her to explain what happened between her and Monroe. While Chelsea was explaining, someone pushed her mother down the stairs, leaving Chelsea to watch in horror as her mother fell into a pool of blood.
After six years of marriage, Shirley had become little more than a caretaker to Joshua, pouring herself into their relationship while losing her own identity. When Mia returned, Joshua even considered casting Shirley aside, prompting her to finally choose divorce. When they crossed paths again, Shirley had transformed into a confident, powerful woman, effortlessly commanding the negotiation table. Meanwhile, Joshua, the CEO of Ford Group, no longer seemed worthy of standing by her side.