After three years in prison for a crime his brother Cyrus committed, Cedric is cast out and humiliated by his own family the night he's freed. Penniless but armed with lethal combat skills, miracle healing, and artifact appraisal—taught by a mysterious cellmate—he rises from nothing. He rescues Scarlett from a forced life, builds an empire from a rundown barbershop, defeats gang boss Drake, and wins the heart of CEO Tessa. Facing the powerful Bai family and their henchman Blake, Cedric crushes their traps, clears his name, and claims it all—the woman he loves and the city beneath his feet.
Episode 1 - Cedric Betrayed Post Prison by Family
Cedric sacrifices three years taking the fall for his brother Cyrus, who promises half the company shares in return. Upon release, he returns home only to be viciously shunned: labeled a rapist, his old room given to Cyrus’s dog, and offered a demeaning security job if he apologizes. Witness his fiery start to reclaim justice.
Episode 2 - Cedric Fends Off Thugs, Takes a Job, Protects Friend's Sister
Ex-con Cedric turns to his friend Ziggy for work, and Ziggy offers him a cab driving job. When thugs from Cyrus Group arrive to extort Ziggy by planting a roach in his skewers, Cedric steps in to fend them off with his tough skills. Afterward, Cedric reveals he promised a prison buddy to protect his sister, so he heads out to check on her, leaving Ziggy impressed.
Episode 3 - Hank Stands Up for Simon's Sister
Hank erupts in fury when someone disrespects Simon's sister, threatening to bury the aggressor who retaliates with menacing warnings. Simon's sister then pleads with Hank to intercede with Drake, exposing that Drake framed Simon to steal their land deed, and she refuses to surrender it, snapping at a nosy interloper.
Episode 4 - Ex-con Seeks Shelter, Scarlett Gets VIP Call
An ex-con arrives at Scarlett’s place on her brother Simon’s request, facing her distrust and agreeing to pay rent. Scarlett gets an urgent call from her boss to meet a VIP at Crown Club, while a passenger asks the ex-con to drive him there, brewing curious tensions.
Episode 5 - Scarlett Faces Drake, Mysterious Man Intervenes
Scarlett ignores the driver's warning about Crown Club's danger. At the club, Drake forces her to choose between giving up her family's land deed or spending the night with him to settle her brother's debt, right before a mysterious man shows up to confront Drake.
Episode 6 - Cedric Faces Drake, Defies Cyrus
Cedric confronts gangster Drake, slapping him for framing his brother Simon and exploiting women, demanding $100k for his shoulder injury. When Drake threatens him with the powerful Cyrus, Cedric stands his ground. Meanwhile, Cyrus orders forced demolition after failing to seize the Su family’s deed.
Episode 7 - Simon's Aid & Mia's Traumatic Revelation
When Simon gets patched up after taking a hit for a friend, Mia bursts in, accusing a cruel man of forcing her into nightclub work and daily beatings. Scarlett is enraged and vows revenge, while Mia warns against airing their private business to strangers. Experience this intense, emotional clash with shocking secrets.
Episode 8 - Mia Defended: Clash & Pay-Up
When a troublemaker confronts the ex-con, Mia asserts he’s with her, sparking a fierce clash. The ex-con fights back impressively, wowing onlookers. The antagonist then orders Scarlett to tally damages, demanding double payment or detaining him until every cent is paid.
Episode 9 - Cedric Defies Cyrus Eviction
A ruthless enforcer arrives demanding double damages and orders Cedric to move out on Drake's behalf, stating the Cyrus Group will demolish the area soon. When Cedric refuses to yield, the enforcer offers a $10,000 bounty to take him down, sparking a tense, violent showdown.
Episode 10 - Cedric Defies Excavator Threat
When their enemy calls in an excavator to crush them, Cedric's terrified allies beg him to abandon everything and flee to save their lives. But Cedric stands firm, refusing to let Simon down, sparking a tense, high-stakes standoff full of raw courage.
Episode 11 - Debtor Faces Threats & Drake's Arrival
A debtor owes $20,600 but only has $20,000, begging to pay the $600 shortfall within three days—facing a finger-breaking threat if late. He taunts his creditor that Boss Drake will shut them down, but Drake arrives with 50 men, forcing him to quickly apologize to Boss Cedric.
Episode 12 - Cedric Confronts Kneeling, Begging Drake
When Cedric shows up, formidable Boss Drake kneels instantly, claiming he had to arrange the demolition due to Cyrus's strict order. Cedric confronts him over his earlier arrogant threat, leaving Drake scrambling to beg for mercy—don’t miss this tense clash!
Episode 13 - Cedric Recruits Drake & Defies Cyrus
Abandoned by his boss after offending Cedric, Drake begs for mercy—only to get an unexpected offer from Cedric himself. Cedric takes Drake under his wing, lays down his ground rules, and sends Drake to deliver a defiant message to Cyrus: he’s still alive.
Episode 14 - Cedric Thwarts Cyrus's Demolition Scheme
Fresh out of prison, Cedric single-handedly foils Cyrus's demolition plot—flipping an excavator barehanded and taking down 50 men. Enraged, Cyrus decides to ruin Cedric's upcoming business opening at Lotus Lane, sparking a tense rivalry.
Episode 15 - Cedric Takes Deed, Chases Cash
Cedric gets the Su family land deed, with others counting on him to lead them to wealth. He rejects women's romantic advances, focusing on launching a food grill business and equipping his team with phones for communication.
Episode 16 - Ex-Con Faces Cyrus & His Woman at Phone Shop
Fresh out of prison, the protagonist goes to buy phones and encounters his younger brother Cyrus and Cyrus's woman. They mock his poor appearance and ex-con status, and a fierce confrontation erupts when he mentions Cyrus's hospitalized former girlfriend, building intense, gripping drama.
Episode 17 - Cedric Clashes with Cyrus and His Lover
Fresh out of prison, Cedric gets into a fierce argument with Cyrus's girlfriend who insults him as a useless ex-con. He defends that he went to jail for Cyrus, then warns Cyrus about his car. Cyrus threatens Cedric, sparking an intense rivalry in River City.
Episode 18 - Cedric's Shop Opens; Wage Probe Planned
Cedric kicks off his shop's grand opening, offering free meals and unlimited beer to migrant workers. His team struggles with a staff shortage, a playful quarrel breaks out between coworkers, and a plan to investigate the Lotus Lane project's wage withholding emerges.
Episode 19 - Opening Toast Sparks Cyrus Group Pay Dispute
At a grand opening celebration, a worker reveals Cyrus Group owes their team three months' wages. When Yvonne arrives claiming to be sent by Cyrus to congratulate the boss, Cedric immediately confronts her, accusing her of causing trouble, igniting intense on-screen tension.
Episode 20 - Yvonne Defends Cedric from Taunts
Cedric faces harsh mockery over his odd appearance and prison past. Drake questions his look, while Yvonne fiercely steps up to protect him, challenging the taunter to a fight and vowing to win in three moves, sparking a tense confrontation that’s abruptly stopped.
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