Cedric Hale, Prime Group chairman, hid identity, marrying Charlotte. He was CEO of Moonfall Tech, granting patents. Three years later, Charlotte returned with lover Ethan Fox, dismissing Cedric, promoting Ethan. Cedric found Ethan a low-level employee at his own Techno Labs. At Moonfall Tech's listing, Cedric withdrew patent authorizations; Techno Labs terminated cooperation, collapsing the listing. Charlotte learned Cedric's true identity at Prime Group gala.