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SERMIN (YAMAN) ARCAN (38) SABAHATTIN ARCAN (42) Sermin is the daughter of Serafettin Yaman, Demir’s uncle. She is the hidden enemy of Demir and Hunkar. Before his demise, her father was an important businessman in Cukurova and when Demir's father was dividing assets according to his will, he left the small mansion at the Yaman Ranch to Sermin. Sabahattin is a good and talented doctor. He met Sermin when he was young and popular, and Sermin was intent on getting married to him given that he was a famous doctor. Even though he was not in love with Sermin, he agreed to this marriage because she was a member of a good family. Since Sermin carelessly spends all of her inheritance money in Europe, leading an extravagant life, she is only left with the small mansion. Thinking that she deserves more, she moves in to the small mansion with her husband. Her daughter studies at a university in Paris. Known as a gold digging, conniving, and greedy woman, she is not liked within the family and Hunkar tries to keep her at a distance as much as possible. However, Sermin’s devotion to money, fame and reputation starts to drive Sabahattin crazy. He seeks solace in alcohol to distance himself from Sermin’s insatiable personality and unhapiness. With time, alcohol becomes his sole escape, and he becomes the “alcoholic doctor” cliché. Sabahattin doesn't hold any authority inside the house or over their daughter Betul’s life. The head of the house who makes all the decisions is Sermin.