Dare to Poison Me? I'm an Imperial Heiress! Episode 2

Episode 2 · Elena Moretti, Ryan, Vanessa

Episode 2 recap

Elena speaks with Elena's Father on the phone. He tells her the homecoming gala is in one week and orders her to settle her personal matters. In the hallway, a nurse stops Elena and admits her for observation. Ryan Russo and Vanessa see Elena in a hospital gown and assume she has a fatal illness. Ryan demands an immediate divorce to dodge treatment costs, while Vanessa mocks her. Elena agrees to sign, then pulls out a recording.

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Episode 2 scene by scene

00:00: Orders From Elena's Father
Elena takes a phone call from Elena's Father in the hospital hallway. He informs her that the homecoming gala takes place in one week. He tells her to handle her loose ends before she takes over his position.
00:11: A Sudden Hospital Admission
A nurse hurries toward Elena in the hallway, addressing her as Miss Moretti. The nurse explains that medical tests flagged a problem. She insists on immediately placing Elena under hospital observation.
00:22: Demands at Vanessa's Bedside
Elena enters Vanessa's room in a patient gown. Ryan Russo and Vanessa assume she is dying. Ryan demands a divorce so he avoids medical bills, and Vanessa insults her. Elena agrees to sign, then reaches for a recording in her pocket.

Key lines from episode 2

“The homecoming gala is in one week. You'll officially take over on my behalf. Between now and then, clean up your loose ends yourself.”
Elena's Father · when he tells Elena to settle her personal affairs before taking over his role

“Elena don't play dumb. If you are terminally ill, don't drag me down with you. I am not paying a single cent for your treatment. Sign it.”
Ryan Russo · when he demands an immediate divorce after seeing Elena in a hospital gown

“Sweetie, it's okay, you can let go. I'll take good care of your man. When the baby comes, I'll tell them just how pathetic their godmother was.”
Vanessa · when she taunts Elena about taking Ryan and raising their unborn baby together

“Sure. But first, there is something I need you both to see.”
Elena Moretti · when she agrees to sign the divorce papers before producing a hidden recording

How episode 2 ends

Ryan Russo pushes the divorce papers toward Elena Moretti, confident that he has abandoned a dying wife and protected his wallet. Vanessa gloats beside him in bed. Elena agrees to sign the documents, but she reaches into her hospital gown pocket and starts playing an audio recording. What did Elena capture, and how will Ryan react?