230.Bölüm

Zehra walks up to her chair. One of the attendees pulls a chair for her. She sits. She thanks Selin for sending her the agenda. She is on the Board of Directors because Ömer had made her a member. Ömer tries to put her on the spot and says now that she has read the agenda she can give them her thoughts on the new partnership the Company is eyeing. She does not retreat. She says I approve of it. He rolls his eyes. But when he wants to go on, she stops him and continues speaking in detail about the business advantages she sees in the partnership and how their company would specifically benefit by it. Everyone impressed, including Ömer, although he tries to hide it. They finish the meeting. Nihat also congratulates Zehra on her first Board meeting and how impressive her attendance was. Zehra also gets up to leave. Ömer grabs her arm and stops her. He asks her what she is trying to do. She answers, her job. She then gives her an envelope and leaves. Ömer sits at his desk and opent he envelope. It is Zehra's resignation letter from the Board. He is confused. He wonders what she is playing at.

Çetin catches up with Canan on the street and tells her that if he lied about things, she did too. He then suggests that they put their heads together and try to get something out of Zehra. He tells her that the alternative is for her to always sit on the side and watch Zehra enjoy a life of luxury. He leaves her with that thought.

On the way home, Zehra calls Sabah and goes to see her at Kerem's. She tells her about Ömer's persistent cruelty. She then tells her that she cannot imagine life without Ömer. Sabah again insists that she is certain of Ömer's love for her. They discuss the money again. She is annoyed. She calls Canan again and tells her to return Zehra's money. She also tells Zehra to try to continue breaking the walls Ömer is putting between them by sweet gestures and actions.

Zehra is at home in the living with Nihat and Ayşe. Ömer arrives and kisses her on the cheek. Nihat has told everyone at home about Zehra's professional and impressive attendance at the Board meeting. Ömer uses the meeting discussions as a pretext to talk about trust. He says in partnerships when trust is shaken, the past could come down like a house of cards. Zehra pushes back saying in solid relationships, whenever the shadow of doubt rises, a just and conscientious person would question his own perspective as much as the person under suspicion. She adds that fortunately, that is how Ömer is: Just and Conscientious! She then goes into the bedroom to change.

Çetin keeps calling Canan. Canan is at home and is pondering the possible partnership with the con artist. Here mother comes in and asks who is calling her so many times, so late. She pretends it is Zehra and that she missed it. She says she will call her tomorrow. Canan calls Çetin once her mother is gone.

In the bedroom Zehra looks at the almost empty envelope and ponders on how she could return the money. Ömer comes and asks why she is taking so long and what game is she concocting now. He adds that she probably has forty foxes busying her head. She says, you are repeating yourself. She then adds, by the way, what you referred to as the falling like a house of cards; don't wait for its fall, because it is not made of cards, it's made of steel! She then wants to pass him through the frame when she stumbles, and he catches her in his arms. They freeze. He is stirred. He asks with genuine concern if she is ok. She says she is fine. He asks, how is it? She asks, What? He says, your foot? She says, its fine. He reluctantly lets her go.

In the morning Zehra once more serves breakfast for Ömer in the study. He tells her I told you not to serve breakfast for me. Don't think that you have changed my mind by your resignations. You are the same as yesterday. You fooled me once; don't think you can fool me again.

Kerem runs into Koray and tells him that he has fixed the government seal problem and Sabah can now go back to her office which is now registered under her own name.

Sabah looks at the earrings her father gave her once. She puts them on. When Kerem comes, she tries to hide them behind her hair. Kerem sees the change in her. Loose hair. And when she pulls it back, he sees the earrings and gives her a compliment. Sabah is not used to such compliments.

Zehra goes to her room frustrated. Canan calls her and asks her to meet her. Zehra meets her. Canan apologizes to her and says she was right about Çetin.

Ömer is in the office. There are some problems in the agreement being drawn for the new partnership and Özge asks him to let her deal with it. He does. Selin then calls and tells him Zehra is there to see him. Zehra walks up to his desk. She says I am here to return my debt. She puts the full envelope of money on his desk. He looks trumped.