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Operation: Catch That Dad

To investigate his mother's murder, Leo Gray goes undercover as a taxi driver and has a one-night stand with CEO Ava Snow. Years later, Ava returns with their daughter, Lucy, asking Leo to marry her and raise their child. When Lucy suffers a life-threatening asthma attack after being locked in a room by Ava's parents, Leo saves her just in time.

Story Recap

Episode 1

Leo Gray has spent half a year dodging calls, and when he finally picks up, his subordinate is stunned: the legendary man is driving a taxi and working construction sites instead of living large abroad. Leo only wants one thing — answers about his mother's death. The trail points toward a dangerous lead, and he orders the investigation to continue. Then a fare changes everything. A woman gets into his cab, the ride turns flirtatious, and one night together leaves Leo with far more than he bargained for — and no idea how much it will cost him later.

Operation: Catch That Dad - Episode 1

Episode 2

Ava Snow arrives with her daughter Lucy, determined not to let "that man" slip away again. Her team has tracked him through his many disguises, and this time he's a pork vendor. Lucy marches up and declares she's found her daddy — no mistake, no mix-up. Leo insists he's single, that the child has the wrong person. But Ava isn't bluffing, and the little girl is certain. Cornered at his own stall, Leo comes face to face with the woman from years ago, and the past he thought he'd buried walks right back into his life.

Operation: Catch That Dad - Episode 2

Episode 3

The truth lands hard: Ava is the president of the Snow Group, a corporation worth billions, and she has been hunting Leo for four years. She calls him out for walking away without a backward glance, while Lucy has grown up hearing she's a fatherless child. Leo protests that he never knew, that he looked for her too — but Ava has seen his taxi, his construction jobs, his pork stall. She doesn't want explanations. She wants him to act like a man and marry her. Leo is left staring at the daughter he never knew he had.

Operation: Catch That Dad - Episode 3

Episode 4

Marriage is a lot to swallow in one morning, and Leo fumbles for words — until Lucy's hopeful face makes the decision for him. He accepts her as his daughter, and Ava finally has someone to share the load while she fights a company crisis. She warns him not to run again, then rushes off, leaving Leo with a phone number and a mountain of doubt. He quietly orders an investigation into Ava Snow and whether Lucy is truly his blood. The answer matters more than he admits — and the wait is agonizing.

Episode 5

The Snow family's cruelty comes into the open. Ava's father and sister blame Lucy for the family's ruin, calling the child a jinx who destroyed their alliance and brought misfortune. A so-called master backs them up, declaring the girl a curse and prescribing a "holy water" ritual for Ava and a binding charm for Lucy. Ava refuses to let them touch her daughter. The argument turns vicious, with insults hurled at Ava and threats aimed at the little girl. Lucy clings to her mother as the family closes in — and Ava stands alone against all of them.

Episode 6

The Snows escalate from words to force. They demand Ava drink the master's holy water to cleanse the family's bad luck; she refuses, calling the man a fraud, and her father turns violent. When she still won't submit, they decide to bind the charm to Lucy and lock the child away for forty-nine days. Ava's protests are drowned out as the family carries out the ritual. Lucy is dragged off, terrified, while Ava is held back. The episode ends on a chilling note: the people who should protect Lucy are the ones imprisoning her.

Episode 7

The paternity test comes back — Lucy is Leo's daughter, confirmed. His subordinate also fills in the rest: Ava is the eldest daughter of the Snow family, once betrothed to the Jiangs, blamed and humiliated after giving birth out of wedlock. Leo hears how mother and daughter have been treated as outcasts for years, and something in him hardens. Meanwhile Ava's desperate calls for help are met with mockery from her family, who tell her to give up the child. Leo is done waiting — and he starts moving to find them.

Episode 8

The Snows push Ava to her breaking point. They insist she still clings to "that child," and her sister urges their father to keep the pressure on. The master's ritual continues, and Ava is cornered with an impossible choice: abandon Lucy, or watch her family carry out their threat. Lucy, locked away and struggling to breathe, calls out for rescue. Ava refuses to surrender her daughter no matter the cost. The episode cuts off as the danger peaks — Lucy trapped, Ava powerless, and Leo racing toward them with no time to spare.

If you love a hidden-identity hero crashing a ruthless family's schemes, hit play and watch Leo fight for the daughter he just found.

Cast

  • Leo Gray — Male lead; undercover taxi driver investigating his mother's murder; Lucy's father
  • Ava Snow — Female lead; CEO of Snow Group; Lucy's mother
  • Lucy — Leo and Ava's daughter; suffers from asthma

FAQ

Who is Leo Gray in Operation: Catch That Dad?

Leo Gray is the male lead. He is a legendary figure who has spent half a year dodging calls, and instead of living large abroad he is secretly driving a taxi and working construction sites. He is investigating his mother's death, and he is later confirmed to be Lucy's father.

Who is Ava Snow?

Ava Snow is the female lead and the president of the Snow Group, a corporation worth billions. She is Lucy's mother and has been hunting Leo for four years. She is also the eldest daughter of the Snow family, once betrothed to the Jiangs, and was blamed and humiliated after giving birth out of wedlock.

Who is Lucy, and how is she related to Leo and Ava?

Lucy is the daughter of Leo Gray and Ava Snow. She arrives with Ava, determined not to let 'that man' slip away again, and declares she has found her daddy. In Episode 7, the paternity test confirms that Lucy is Leo's daughter.

How did Leo and Ava first meet?

Ava got into Leo's cab while he was working as a taxi driver. The ride turned flirtatious, and one night together left Leo with far more than he bargained for — and no idea how much it would cost him later.

Why does the Snow family blame Lucy?

Ava's father and sister blame Lucy for the family's ruin, calling the child a jinx who destroyed their alliance and brought misfortune. A so-called master backs them up, declaring the girl a curse and prescribing a 'holy water' ritual for Ava and a binding charm for Lucy.

What happens to Lucy at the hands of the Snow family?

The Snows decide to bind the charm to Lucy and lock the child away for forty-nine days. Lucy is dragged off, terrified, while Ava is held back. Locked away and struggling to breathe, Lucy calls out for rescue as the danger peaks.

Is Operation: Catch That Dad worth watching?

If you love a hidden-identity hero crashing a ruthless family's schemes, the article suggests hitting play to watch Leo fight for the daughter he just found. The story blends revenge, billionaire, hidden identity, crime, family, and one-night stand elements as Leo races to save Lucy from the Snows.

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