Taming the Heir: Pushing Buttons Episode 9

Episode: 9

Episode 9 recap

Dominic gives Grandfather a file of underground fight photos to paint Miles as a violent criminal. When Elliot arrives in his wheelchair, Grandfather furiously questions the decision to hire such a man. Elliot defends the employment agreement. Miles then enters casually while blowing bubble gum and rejects Grandfather's direct firing order. Enraged by this open rebellion, Grandfather commands everyone out except Dominic, who smiles wickedly as the study doors shut.

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Episode 9 Scene by Scene

  1. 00:00: Dominic Presents the Dossier

    Dominic hands Grandfather a folder filled with pictures from Miles's underground bouts. He describes the bodyguard as an uneducated fighter and dangerous gutter trash. Grandfather inspects the evidence inside his study and reacts with disgust to the violent images.

  2. 00:33: Elliot Defends the Contract

    Elliot wheels into the study alongside an Ashford butler. Grandfather angrily demands an explanation for bringing a brawler into the family home. Elliot remains composed and tells his grandfather that the signed contract stands, refusing to dismiss his caretaker.

  3. 01:04: Miles Defies Grandfather's Command

    Miles strolls into the room while chewing bubble gum. Grandfather orders him to pack up and depart the estate immediately. Miles flatly declines the demand, stating he takes instructions only from Elliot and Catherine Ashford, not the family patriarch.

  4. 01:53: Dominic Remains in the Study

    Outraged by the insolent response, Grandfather banishes Elliot, Miles, and the butler from the private study. He specifically instructs Dominic to remain behind. As the heavy wooden doors swing closed, Dominic turns toward the room with a cold, malicious grin.

Key Lines from Episode 9

“A school dropout, a thug who frequents the underground fight circuit.”

Dominic · Dominic tells Grandfather this to discredit Miles while handing over the fight photos.

“Miles Carter. Your employment ends now. Pack your belongings and leave the Ashford estate at once.”

Grandfather · Grandfather says this when trying to banish the bodyguard from the family estate.

“Unless Elliot tells me to leave, I won't leave his side.”

Miles Carter · Miles states this to refuse Grandfather's firing demand and protect Elliot.

“Everyone out. Dominic, stay.”

Grandfather · Grandfather orders this after losing his temper over the bodyguard's defiance.

How Episode 9 Ends

Grandfather ejects Elliot, the butler, and Miles from the study, ordering Dominic to remain behind for a private conference. Dominic flashes a spiteful smirk right as the entrance doors shut behind them. What will Grandfather and Dominic plot together in secret, and what will their next scheme mean for Elliot and Miles?