Can't Buy Me Love

Orphaned young, Caroline is raised by her wealthy father and his resentful family. She grows into a strong yet guarded young woman shaped by jealousy and intrigue. In contrast, Bingo grows up in poverty after losing both parents, raised by a kind elderly woman who instills in him a hardworking heart and big dreams. One fateful incident intertwines their lives, changing their destinies forever.

Unapologetic in her revelation, Caroline sparks a rift between her family and her half-sister's fiancé. When Nene suffers a minor injury due to her failing eyesight, Bingo is driven to a last resort to afford a new set of eyes for his beloved grandmother. Caught up in a moral dilemma, Bingo must choose between pursuing his goal or risking everything for a stranger.

While Wilson struggles to make amends with the Liaos following Caroline's disappearance, Bingo takes her home after rescuing her from danger. Distrustful and determined to uncover the truth behind her kidnapping, Caroline tries to evade him. But Bingo, desperate to recover the money he spent to secure her safety, sticks to her like glue.

Caroline tries to connect the dots behind her abduction, while Bingo finds himself in the hot seat with the police. A nervous Cindy walks a tightrope as Wilson shifts the tide within his company. When Caroline strikes a deal with him to track down her kidnappers, Bingo confronts Snoop over his role in the crime. Meanwhile, one of the kidnappers meets a familiar face close to Caroline.

Cindy discusses the changes to the Family Constitution with her children. After Caroline moves into Bingo's place, they begin deducing who arranged her kidnapping. However, despite experiencing Monching and Nene's hospitality, Caroline fails to escape her childhood trauma. Soon, Bingo becomes determined to find answers after learning about Caroline's troubled relationship with her family.

Bingo helps Caroline in exposing Liv and Edward for having her kidnapped. With a little help from Jersey, Caroline gives Bingo a makeover and uses him to get access to Liv's phone. However, Caroline overhears Irene talking to someone. Caroline recalls her rivalry with Irene, prompting her and Bingo to change tactics and decide to start investigating her sister.

As Wilson requests everyone's presence for an important announcement, Caroline finds an opportunity to pursue Irene and her schemes. Irene's walls close in on her, with Cindy confirming Caroline's allegations, and Felix pestering her nonstop. Following the mess of a family affair, trouble chases Bingo and Caroline as a mysterious man tails them from the mansion.

The Liaos call a meeting, telling the Tius what Charleston did to Edward. Caroline meets Bingo's neighbors and makes a bad first impression. As Bingo frantically looks for Caroline around Binondo, Charleston exposes Edward's deeds to Bettina and everyone else. Soon, Wilson announces the cancellation of their partnership with the Liao Family.

Bingo pushes through with his plan to take Irene's phone by trying to get her drunk. The Golden Lotus Corporation faces a massive scandal as its clients experience issues with their accounts. While Caroline and Bingo comb through Irene's phone for evidence, Bettina tells Edward her plan to claim her rightful inheritance from her parents.

Nene and Monching try to convince Caroline to come with them to Kap's party. Irene tries to ask Felix for more money to help her business. After meeting a familiar face, Bingo and Caroline piece together the truth behind the kidnappings. As Caroline tells the others about Irene, Felix lures Irene to an abandoned house.

In her quest to finding her sister, Caroline unintentionally discovers her secret. Bingo connects the dots on the kidnapper's real identity and makes a move, only for the kidnapper to bait him with information about his estranged mother. As the Tius brace themselves against a bigger problem, Pato attempts to reach an already preoccupied Caroline.

The Tius come together as one family now that Irene is out of harm's way. However, Balong's threat still looms as he remains at large with a promise to return. Meanwhile, Bingo, still bothered by the mastermind's ominous insinuation, gets another opportunity for his pitch when Caroline invites him and Snoop to a dinner.

To her family's worry, Caroline starts receiving phone calls from Pato. The Liaos and Tius finally set their differences aside by having a family dinner, but Bettina throws a fit for having to share the spotlight with Bingo and Snoop. Bingo tries to seek answers from Wilson about Annie's whereabouts.

Caroline finally agrees to meet with Pato, but is a moment too late in reaching her. Still pressed for money and time, Bingo puts his everything into getting OPIP approved during his business pitch at GLC, only for it to be rejected. With Charleston closing in on the hacker, Bettina confesses Edward's suspicions to Cindy.

A misunderstanding erupts between Caroline and Bingo after the latter's failure to secure GLC grant. Caroline tries to seek Edward's help for her project, only to witness something suspicious. To make matters worse, a fight breaks out between her and Irene. Meanwhile, Bingo and Snoop look for new ways to earn money for Nene's eye transplant.

Following the serious disagreement between Caroline and Irene, Wilson decides to introduce the two Tiu sisters to Aunt Cathy and let them train with her. Wilson and Cindy confront Charleston about his involvement in the hacking incident with GLC's Cashama app. Caroline grows worried for Charleston as their father accuses him of being the mastermind behind the hacking.

As Caroline continues her day-to-day routine of working at Aunt Cathy's restaurant, Bingo and Snoop attend Jaime's seminar to learn how to manage a business. Edward visits Ling at the restaurant and tries to figure out what she knows. Meanwhile, Caroline enlists Bingo's help again in her investigation of the hacking incident to clear Charleston's name.

Caroline, Bingo, and Snoop continue their investigation into Jaime, following him as he goes about his usual routine. Meanwhile, Charleston launches his own investigation, which Caroline openly supports. As Jaime plans to meet with Edward, Bingo and Snoop realize that someone else is tailing him. Bingo manages to record their conversation, but not without a problem.

Final preparations are underway for Bettina and Edward's wedding. However, the issue of the GLC Bank hacking is far from over, as Bingo, Caroline, and Snoop come out of their investigation empty-handed. About to give up, the trio suddenly uncovers a vital clue when Snoop revisits what was once thought to be useless evidence. They race against time to stop their suspect before it is too late.

As the Tius struggle to contain news of Edward's death, Caroline grows suspicious of Charleston and tries to reach him through Bingo. Worried for her, Nene and Monching attempt to make contact. Marieta, mourning her son, grows increasingly wary of the Tius, especially Bettina. As Edward's death comes to light, Bingo recalls a crucial clue that could aid the police investigation.

The Tius remain on their toes as the investigation of Edward's death is underway. As Caroline buries herself in work, a concerned Bingo reaches out and tells her crucial information about Bettina. Another chance encounter with Irene drives Snoop to his wits' end. But when Bettina gets invited to the police for questioning, the Tius turn to Bingo for help.

Wary that the Liaos might find dirt on Bingo, the Tius consult with Caroline. Unbeknownst to them, Gina devises a plan against Bettina. As Irene's training with Cathy resumes, Caroline gets transferred to another job. Things escalate drastically as the investigation calls for Bettina's arrest.

Caroline gets off on the wrong foot as she meets her new team, prompting Bingo to make an effort to help manage her stress. Cindy uncovers an unsettling information about Bingo amid the family's preparations for Bettina's trial. Carlo discovers the final piece they need to get Bettina out of prison. Dara and her friends decide to get back at Irene.

Irene's plan for revenge backfires when Cathy comes into the picture and orders her to taste the congee she prepared. Meanwhile, Bingo gives Caroline a thrilling ride to cap off his efforts in cheering her up. Caroline fixes the issue her team has with her, while Cathy offers Bingo a job opportunity. Unfortunately, the offer poses a potential rift between him and Caroline.