Episode 3

In the following days, Thessaly and Can crossed paths only occasionally in the college hallways, yet he pretended not to notice her.

It's Saturday afternoon, and Can is sitting in the living room, popping open a drink, still surrounded by boxes waiting to be unpacked.

He has just moved into a new place, and specifically told the cleaning lady that he would organize his books himself because he dislikes anyone else touching them.

He remembers the challenge each book presented to obtain, the sweat and dreams involved, so he feels a particular attachment to each one.

Thessaly, meanwhile, is in her room fiddling with her phone when she recalls the new professor. Prompted by curiosity, she attempts to find him on social media but discovers that his profiles are private. She then searches for his name and realizes how renowned he is in his field.

"How embarrassing, Thessaly, it appears you don't keep up with the news," she thinks to herself.

The most prominent news story involving the man is when he triumphed over his own father in court. Her eyes widen as she delves deeper into the case, concluding that he is indeed a titan in the legal world.

"Can Güner, 29, single, born in Bosrun," she reads aloud.

She ponders for a moment - they should mention how sarcastic and mocking he can be.

Her musings are interrupted by Eva, the housekeeper, who opens the door suddenly - "Oh, I'm so sorry, Miss Tess, I thought you'd gone out already; that’s why I didn't knock. Just here to put away some clothes."

Thessaly laughs off the intrusion. "It's okay, Eva. I'm not sure if I'll be going out. I'm undecided."

"Why doubt, girl? You're young, studied hard all week, why not go out and have fun? Your folks are out as well."

"Yeah, they won't be back until after dinner, right? And what about you, why are you still working?"

Eva chuckles. "I’m on my way out, dear. Going to pick up my grandson; I promised to take him to the water park this weekend."

"Have a great time," Thessaly says with a smile.

Eva plants a kiss on the girl's forehead before leaving.

Daniele eventually persuades Thessaly to go out after much insistence.

As usual, they visit an upscale, pricey, and tranquil bar.

At the counter, Dani grabs a drink and, turning swiftly, bumps into a man, spilling half of her drink on his shirt.

Dani feels her neck heat up in embarrassment. "Please forgive me," she implores.

Ilker responds with a smile, "Only if you tell me your name."

The lady returns the smile. "Daniele."

Upon asking who she’s with, Dani mentions she came with a friend. They approach Thessaly, who laughs as Dani introduces her and shares their collision story.

Daniele - "She laughs, but she's also prone to bumping into others."

Thessaly - "Unfortunately, it doesn't always end up this well."

Ilker laughs. "For me, it was a pleasure."

After they exchange a few more words, Dani and Ilker head off to dance.

Later, Ilker mentions that a friend was supposed to join but had to cancel over personal matters.

Thessaly senses the connection between the two and decides it's time for her to leave. She winks at her friend and makes her exit.

She drives home, contemplative, greets the security guards, and enters her home.

After a quick shower, she reminisces about Ozgur, her ex-boyfriend.

Then, she receives a text from Daniele, indicating she won’t be returning to Thessaly's place tonight.

Thessaly chuckles, but as she tosses her phone on the couch, she recalls seeing some notes about Can earlier in the day.

"It can't be. Ilker?"

She reopens her searches and confirms that the two men are business partners.