Glamor and Luxury ch 44

 Glamor and Luxury ch 44”

At Victoria and Matthew's house - Victoria was having her morning tea, thinking about how Matthew wanted her to see another specialty doctor, but she didn't want to, until Matthew came in. "Matthew, I know you really want me to fight this, but I don't know if I can; I don't have it in me, and I don't want you to see me like this—dying," Victoria said. “I love you, and I will fight for you. I can't sit back and let you die," Matthew replied. “I know, I don't want to, but I don't think I can fight this." "You can't give up," Matthew said as Ivy entered. "No, you can't give up. You are a Winthrop; we don't give up," Ivy said. “Why are you here? I want to check on you." "I will see if breakfast is ready. We need to leave soon," Matthew said as he left. "Mother, I heard what happened to Cynthia. Why would you do that?" Victoria asked. “Because your sister sometimes forgets that she's my daughter! It should have been me who helped Richard, not Victoria! Mother, you're really not mad at Cynthia; it's Daddy you're mad at," Ivy responded. "Yes, I'm... I wasn't a good mother, was I?" Ivy asked. “No, you were busy trying to take the fashion industry by storm, proving to your mother that you were better than him in business," Victoria said. “Now I'm doing it with my daughters." "Yes, Victoria, we can't lose you. You are the glue that holds us all together. I do love you; you are my first baby," Ivy said. “I know you do. Was Daddy really upset that we were all girls?" Victoria asked. "Your father did want a son, but he loved you girls so much," Ivy replied. 

Glamor and Luxury ch 43

 Glamor and Luxury ch 43”

At Valley Hospital, Grayson was on the night shift and was tired when Callie arrived. "So, Grayson, are you the doctor who helped my Aunt Cynthia kill my grandfather?" Callie yelled as a nurse looked at them. "First, keep your voice down, but no, I wasn't a doctor then. I was still doing my residency. Do you think I would mess that up?" Grayson asked. “No, I wonder who it was. Anyway, I can't save my grandfather, but I want to try to save my mother." “I know, and I will look into her case if she gives me permission." “I haven't asked her yet, but I will. I can't lose my mother; she is this family's everything." “I'm sure she is." "I know what this town thinks of my family—that we're just rich people who made a living in the fashion industry—but it's not just that. We are definitely complicated, and as people can be, we may fight with each other, but we love each other so much. We just don't say it aloud," Callie said. “Maybe you can change that." "Maybe I can. I need to go. I'm sorry, Grayson." “I can let it go," Grayson said. Callie left.

At Frida/Alistair, Frida was on the phone. "Jill, I need to meet with you and your sister tomorrow. I have some news. I hope you will understand," Frida said as she hung up. Alistair came in. "Frida, what's going on?" “Cynthia and I will be working together. She's going to help me with Essentially." "Really? What changed?" "I finally understand my sister. Maybe we will get close," Frida replied. 

Glamor and Luxury ch 42

 “Glamor and Luxury ch 42”

At Victoria /Matthew - Victoria was having tea, thinking about her father the last few days he lived, and remembering the pain he was in as Cynthia and Frida came in. "Victoria, we are glad you called us. We have news of our own to tell you. You will be happy about it," Frida said. “What is it?" Victoria asked. “We are going to work together essentially," Cynthia said. “You both are finally going to work together! I'm happy you both will be a hit together, but what about Mother?" Victoria asked. “Mother will be fine. She fired me," Cynthia said. “Wow! Because of what happened with Daddy?" Victoria asked. “Yes, I do wish Daddy wasn't sick, but I hate seeing him in pain. I wish I could have saved him and you too," Cynthia said. “I keep thinking maybe Daddy had it right," Victoria said as Matthew came in. "Don't talk like that, Victoria! I want you to fight. I was talking to the doctor all day, and I found one who will meet us tomorrow," Matthew said. "Please just meet with him." "Alright, I will listen." “Yes, we need you here," Cynthia said. “Yes we do. we are the Winthrop /Crane girls”Frida said 

Glamor and Luxury ch 41

Glamor and Luxury ch 41”

At Creation Fashion Design, Frida and Cynthia were talking about branching out on their own together. "What about Jill and Genevieve?" Cynthia asked. “They can work with us too," Frida added, "even if you don't want to come to work at Essentially. I need it to work for myself." Frida said as Ivy came in. "What is going on? What are you both up to?" Ivy asked. “We were just talking. It's time to move on from the past now that it is all out," Cynthia said. “Yes, I'm glad you see that, Cynthia. Knowing what you did to your father and keeping it from me, I can't do this. Cynthia, I don't want you at Creation anymore. It's my business, and I will run it myself," Ivy said. “You are firing me!" Cynthia yelled. “Yes, Creation is my company. I've been running it since before either of you," Ivy said. "Well, Mother, I see now how loyal you are! Frida and I were just talking about going into business together, but I didn't want to leave you. Now you can relax! Just remember, I know all the family secrets— not just in fashion," Cynthia said. “You both can't be as successful as I am!" Ivy yelled. “Just watch!" Frida yelled. They left.

 

Glamor and Luxury ch 40

 Glamor and Luxury ch 40”

At the Creation office, Frida and Cynthia were making amends and reaching an understanding. “Cynthia, what if we both break free from our mother's shadow and start something together? You and me, with our daughters.” “We can't leave Mother on her own.” “Mother will be okay, you know that. I know deep down you want to be free of her too,” Frida said. “I always want my own jewelry and makeup line, but Mother says it's not the right time yet. She doesn't think it will sell enough.” “See, it is time for both of us,” Frida added.

At Crane Hotel, Monica, Mia, Simone, and Corette were eating dinner when Ivy came over and yelled at them as they entered. “I want to say I'm sorry for yelling at you earlier. It was uncalled for. Your meal is on me,” Ivy said. “We don't take handouts,” Mia replied. “Mia, it's not— we do go back; we grew up in this town together. We went to the same school,” Ivy responded. “Yes, we are just acquaintances, that’s it.” “Yes, I guess so,” Ivy said, feeling a little hurt and leaving. “Mother, Ivy was trying to make amends,” Mia said. “Ivy only cares about the name of her family,” she added. 

Glamor and Luxury ch 38

 Glamor and Luxury ch 38”

At Richard's office—Richard's office was left exactly as he had left it; no one touched anything after he died except for his computer and the company's finances. Cynthia moved them to her office after Richard passed away. She entered the office, looked around, and saw a photo of her father. "I told the family my secret, our secret. I'm done lying and keeping secrets. I wish you never asked me to kill you! I hate that you did! Why would you want me to live with this? I know you hate that you never had a son, but it's not our fault! You pin us sisters against each other! You want it this way! Us fighting! I hate keeping secrets and managing this family business! I'm jealous that Frida wants to branch out and not be in the shadow of this family!" Cynthia yelled as Frida came in. "Cynthia, yes, I'm jealous that you want to branch out and not be in the family business but do your own thing, no matter the risk. Frida, I hate to admit it, but you will be successful. You're a great designer," Cynthia said. “Thanks, I did learn from the best." "No, you did it on your own." “Why don't we open our own business? Away from mother’s shadow," Frida asked. “I’ve lived under our mother’s shadow for too long, but you can break free. I kind of understand why Chanel wants this too. She adores you, just like I do. You did teach me a lot about business. I know you will be successful." Daddy only did the fashion business because of mother, his investment in it, but the hotel was his baby and he wanted it to be successful. That's why he wanted me to marry Phillips to merge both hotels but we never did," Cynthia said. 

Glamor and Luxury ch 37

 Glamor and Luxury ch 37”

At Crane's Inn—Ivy and Ruth sat at a table, and Ivy was telling Ruth about what Cynthia did. "Cynthia killed Richard! Do you know how?" Ruth asked.

"Ruth, you have to be quiet. I don't want Cynthia to go to jail for this. I just can't believe she did this; she adored Richard," Ivy said.

"Yes, she did. Cynthia would do anything for him," Ruth replied.

"Yes, she would," Ivy said as Monica, Coretta, and Mia came in. Seeing them, Ivy moved aside.

"So, which one of you did it? Which one helped my daughter Cynthia end her father's life? I will revoke your medical licenses!" Ivy yelled as Ruth stood up.

"Ivy, I don't think this is the place," Ruth said.

"No, it's not. I don't know what happened to Richard, but we had nothing to do with it," Mia said.

"Ivy, we're sorry about Victoria and wish we could help. As doctors, my sister and I take our job seriously," Coretta added, and they left.

"Ivy, I shouldn't have made such a scene. I just came here to check on things and change the name of this hotel," Ivy said.

At Mia, Monica, and Coretta's table—

"Do you know what that's about? Cynthia killed her own father? She adored him," Monica asked.

"No, I don't. I didn't have anything to do with Richard's death," Mia said as Simone entered.

"What is going on? Did I miss something serious?" Simone asked.

"It's nothing," Coretta replied.