Falling for My Secret Boss，Ruined Me Episode 3

Episode: 3

Episode 3 recap

Audrey meets Caleb Hawthorne in the hallway to check the Joubert acquisition contract and financial statements. In Caleb's office, Pierre Joubert joins a video call and explains that a competitor placed a higher bid. When Caleb considers a hostile takeover, Audrey steps in and offers a ten-year brand independence clause. Pierre Joubert agrees to delay signing with the rival. Caleb praises Audrey, then commands her to attend tomorrow's family dinner as his wife.

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Episode 3 Scene by Scene

  1. 00:00: Hallway Review of the Joubert Contract

    Audrey catches up with Caleb Hawthorne in the office hallway. She asks to review the Joubert contract and requests financial statements for the deal. Caleb tells her that the legal department has already provided the necessary paperwork.

  2. 00:20: Pitching the Brand Independence Clause

    Pierre Joubert announces on a video call that a rival outbid Hawthorne Group. Caleb weighs a hostile takeover. Audrey intervenes, reminds Caleb that Joubert values brand integrity, and pitches a ten-year brand independence clause to pause the rival deal.

  3. 01:04: Orders for the Hawthorne Family Dinner

    Caleb Hawthorne compliments Audrey on her sharp negotiation skills. He then instructs her to clear her schedule for tomorrow's family dinner. He dismisses her contractual objections, insisting she must play the role of his wife against Richard.

Key Lines from Episode 3

“Push a hostile takeover and they'd rather declare bankruptcy.”

Audrey · Audrey warns Caleb when he considers forcing a takeover against Pierre Joubert.

“Hawthorne Group is prepared to add a 10-year brand independence clause to the acquisition agreement.”

Audrey · Audrey proposes new terms directly to Pierre Joubert during the video call.

“Since Richard is using our marriage against me, you need to make an official appearance as my wife.”

Caleb Hawthorne · Caleb orders Audrey to attend tomorrow's family dinner to counter Richard Hawthorne's schemes.

How Episode 3 Ends

Caleb overrides Audrey's protests about their employment boundaries by demanding she attend tomorrow's family dinner as his wife. He frames the social appearance as a necessary move against Richard Hawthorne. Will Audrey follow Caleb's direct order and face the family, or will she refuse to bring their fake marriage into the public spotlight?