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Tied By Fate
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00:00:00I just can't believe we did that.
00:00:07I...
00:00:09I can see you.
00:00:12Perhaps...
00:00:14this won't happen to me.
00:00:20I thought as much.
00:00:22It's me.
00:00:24The block, my dog.
00:00:26She would never find out.
00:00:29Now this is what we're talking about, James.
00:00:51Anyone here talking about James?
00:00:59It's time to tell the truth, don't you think?
00:01:10Please, put the gun down.
00:01:13You don't want to end up like this.
00:01:16Mia is the only one in love.
00:01:19He's the only one in love.
00:01:22I think he's the only one in love.
00:01:24He's the only one in love.
00:01:25It's time to end up like this.
00:01:27But...
00:01:28if you never know you, then.
00:01:30I don't know you're much more serious...
00:01:32it's time to stop and get out of bed, then.
00:01:34Mama
00:01:44McAllen, meet you.
00:01:48Marriage, suffocating...
00:01:52Please, put the gun down.
00:01:56You don't want to end up like this.
00:01:58Mia is the only one in love.
00:02:04My family wants to plan my entire life.
00:02:20I'm James. James Turner, by the way.
00:02:25I'm Mia. Pleasure to meet you.
00:02:31It's our endless battle.
00:02:34It's my marriage. Suffocating.
00:02:49James, right? Fancy seeing you here again.
00:02:53Mia, you must be fake.
00:02:55Uh, or you just come here a little too often.
00:02:58Want to talk?
00:03:07Every single day to see if I'm bringing someone home for Thanksgiving dinner.
00:03:13And what was your response?
00:03:15Um, I said yes just to stop her calls, but I don't think there's anyone.
00:03:20Um, you?
00:03:23My parents are obsessed...
00:03:25My family wants to plan my entire life.
00:03:32I'm James. James Turner, by the way.
00:03:42Mia, I've been thinking, wouldn't we help you with our endless battle?
00:03:47What do you mean?
00:03:59Maybe we can do the plus...
00:04:01James, right?
00:04:12Fancy seeing you here again.
00:04:13Mia, you must be fake.
00:04:16Uh, or you just come here a little too often.
00:04:19Wait till Thanksgiving.
00:04:21Okay, boyfriend.
00:04:23Why don't you introduce yourself more to me?
00:04:26Well, I always...
00:04:28How are things going on, right?
00:04:30My mom calls me every single day to see if I'm bringing someone home for Thanksgiving dinner.
00:04:40But you've probably seen a lot of my work around Manhattan already.
00:04:45Wait, are you Mia Davis?
00:04:47That Mia Davis?
00:04:49But, I don't think there's anyone.
00:04:51You?
00:04:53My parents are obsessed with my kids.
00:04:56Even dolls still sing.
00:04:57I assure you, we are doing everything we can.
00:05:05I trust you because you are the best I've got.
00:05:07We won't let you down.
00:05:09I've been thinking, why don't we help each other out?
00:05:31What do you mean?
00:05:46How about a drink to unwind later?
00:05:49I'm gonna check it.
00:05:52Yeah, I can really use that.
00:05:54I'll meet you at the same bar.
00:05:55And we can be free for a long time.
00:06:08It's not what I usually do, but...
00:06:11Maybe it's exactly what I need right now.
00:06:15This night is just getting more interesting.
00:06:17Sounds like the craziest night I've ever had.
00:06:20Not yet.
00:06:21Wait till Thanksgiving.
00:06:22Okay, boyfriend, why don't you introduce yourself more to me?
00:06:29Well, I own a real estate company.
00:06:32We work with many partners on their...
00:06:34Pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Davis.
00:06:35Mia's told you so much about it.
00:06:37Please, call me Maria.
00:06:40Call my name.
00:06:41Help yourself with some cookies.
00:06:43Before I finish dressing with working.
00:06:48So far, so good.
00:06:50Let's keep it up.
00:06:51And a gallery owner.
00:06:53Not to show off, but you've probably seen a lot of my work around Manhattan.
00:06:58You too.
00:06:59I feel like we're a real couple.
00:07:03So, you too.
00:07:05Tell me how you met.
00:07:09Of course.
00:07:11It was a charming little buffet on the third avenue.
00:07:13You know, I was sitting alone, reading a chat for each other.
00:07:17It's been really striking out the kind of social.
00:07:20Oh, how I met you.
00:07:24I'm so happy you guys who met each other.
00:07:28It's been too long for me to offer some of so deep.
00:07:32I assure you, we are doing everything we can.
00:07:38I trust you because you are the best I've got.
00:07:40We won't let you down.
00:07:42I trust you because you don't want to.
00:07:50Your mom is here.
00:07:51What do we do?
00:07:53Uh, quick.
00:07:54Come in here.
00:07:58Okay.
00:07:59Come in.
00:08:05Good morning, lovebirds. I can see you had a lovely night.
00:08:09Stop it, mom. You're making it awkward.
00:08:12Look at you, all glowing.
00:08:19I'll do everything for my princess.
00:08:21Okay, I think the couple needs their alone time now.
00:08:25Okay, okay, just don't take too long. And shall we-
00:08:30How did you have time to call me today?
00:08:32Is this a bad time? You sound like you've had a rough day.
00:08:38I have to say, it was quite a play in your house.
00:08:40It was perfect. They all bought it.
00:08:43Remember, how are your mom-
00:08:45How about a drink to unwind later?
00:08:48Let me check.
00:08:51So, has it been easier for you with your parents since our last visit?
00:08:57They just won't let the topic off you.
00:08:59Same here.
00:09:07Knowing my mom, she'll definitely want you to stay over.
00:09:10So, we'll probably spend-
00:09:18You know, James, it's nice like these that-
00:09:21Sounds like a plan.
00:09:32Here we go, James. Remember, we're a couple, deeply in love.
00:09:37Got it.
00:09:44Mom, I'm mom.
00:09:45It might help both of us.
00:09:47I'm all ears.
00:09:53What if we turn the tables on our families?
00:10:01What if we turn the tables on our families?
00:10:03Please, call me Maria.
00:10:06Common name.
00:10:08Help yourself with some cookies.
00:10:10Before I finish dressing the turkey.
00:10:14So far, what do you have a contract with?
00:10:17Maybe separate bedrooms?
00:10:19Financial terms and so on?
00:10:21Oh.
00:10:23No feelings should be included.
00:10:25This is huge.
00:10:27I need to think about it.
00:10:29I know.
00:10:31It's not something to deal with the person community.
00:10:33Me too.
00:10:35I feel like...
00:10:37We're a real couple.
00:10:39So...
00:10:40...lives without their interference.
00:10:42It's the perfect solution to our current dilemma.
00:10:45It's just...
00:10:47Like I said...
00:10:48Love...
00:10:50It was a charming little cafe on the 3rd Avenue.
00:10:53We were sitting alone reading...
00:10:54It was naturally.
00:10:57Get it, Mia. I do.
00:10:59But sometimes life doesn't follow our script.
00:11:01And we need to adapt to that.
00:11:03Our life won't change a bit.
00:11:05Just more freedom with this contract.
00:11:08But...
00:11:09What about the no emotions term?
00:11:11Should we really...
00:11:12It's been too long for me to walk with someone.
00:11:15So I'm sorry to...
00:11:19You do make a good point.
00:11:24I do want to take control over my own destiny again.
00:11:31But...
00:11:33We need to set boundaries.
00:11:35Conditions.
00:11:37We'll stick with friendship.
00:11:38Contractual partners.
00:11:40Agreed, Mia.
00:11:42I'll write the legal contract.
00:11:43And we should both be clear about all this...
00:11:49Mia, your mom's here.
00:11:51What do we do?
00:11:53Uh...
00:11:54Quick, come in here.
00:11:57I think it's done tomorrow.
00:11:59While our squad will take care of everything.
00:12:03Deal.
00:12:10I can't believe we're actually...
00:12:16Doing this.
00:12:18Yeah.
00:12:19We've got that formula.
00:12:23Let's go through this contract together.
00:12:26Okay.
00:12:30Separate bedrooms.
00:12:33Okay, um...
00:12:34I think the couple needs their alone time now.
00:12:36Okay, okay.
00:12:37Just don't take too long.
00:12:39And why don't you get back to the city today?
00:12:42I have to say, it was quite a play in your house.
00:12:44It was perfect.
00:12:46They...
00:12:47I still can't believe we did that.
00:12:48So...
00:12:49I was about to jump out when I heard that knock.
00:12:50But we made it.
00:12:52Well...
00:12:53It's a lot to get done just to prove we're getting married.
00:12:55Yes.
00:12:56Then we'll plan a wedding so everyone will buy it.
00:12:57It's a lot to get done just to prove we're getting married.
00:12:58Yes.
00:12:59Then we'll plan a wedding so everyone will buy it.
00:13:00It's a lot to get done just to prove we're getting married.
00:13:03They just won't let the topic off you.
00:13:04Same here.
00:13:05But now, my mom won't stop asking me about...
00:13:06So, I was about to jump out when I heard that knock, but we made it.
00:13:13Well, it's a lot to get done just to prove we're getting married.
00:13:19Yes, then we'll plan a wedding so everyone will buy it.
00:13:23They just won't let the topic off you.
00:13:26Same here. But now, my mom won't stop asking me about the-
00:13:36Did you turn the camera on?
00:13:41Yeah, it's working.
00:13:47Mia.
00:13:57You know, James, it's nice like these that-
00:14:06I know there's beauty in commitment, but shouldn't it be our own life choice to make?
00:14:19I can't believe we just did that.
00:14:22It's all part of that.
00:14:24I know.
00:14:33All of my freedoms? No, thank you.
00:14:39A couple in front of everyone.
00:14:44Of course. Not mistake is allowed tonight.
00:14:48It might help both of us.
00:14:50I'm all ears.
00:14:51I'm thinking.
00:14:56What if we turn the tables on our families?
00:15:01Another successful play.
00:15:07It's getting harder for me to tell between no-
00:15:11Please elaborate.
00:15:14What if we consider a contract marriage?
00:15:19A contract marriage?
00:15:20Yeah.
00:15:23Let's get some rest.
00:15:25Good night.
00:15:26Good night.
00:15:30A contract with?
00:15:32Maybe separate bedrooms?
00:15:34Financial terms and so on?
00:15:36Oh.
00:15:40Mia.
00:15:41Are you okay?
00:15:44Please.
00:15:45How about it?
00:15:47I know.
00:15:48I know.
00:15:49It's not something to deal with the person in the future.
00:15:52But think about this.
00:15:54The contract will satisfy our parents' expectations.
00:15:58So we can take control of our own lives without their interference.
00:16:03It's-
00:16:04I saw their faces.
00:16:06They believed in us.
00:16:08It was all a huge lie.
00:16:11I can't imagine what would happen if they found out the truth.
00:16:15It's not easy for me either.
00:16:18But we have to hang in there.
00:16:20We can't let them down right now.
00:16:24I just wish it didn't have to be like this.
00:16:29I wish they didn't have to be like this.
00:16:30I wish they did, Mia.
00:16:31But I promise.
00:16:32We can get through.
00:16:33I promise.
00:16:34I promise.
00:16:35I will.
00:16:36I will.
00:16:37I will.
00:16:38I will.
00:16:39I will.
00:16:40I will.
00:16:41I will.
00:16:42I will.
00:16:43I will.
00:16:44I will.
00:16:45I will.
00:16:46I will.
00:16:47I will.
00:16:48I will.
00:16:49I will.
00:16:50It's necessary.
00:16:51We need to avoid the situation of falling in love with each other.
00:16:53It's necessary. We need to avoid the situation of falling in love with each other. It won't make things difficult.
00:17:04You do make a good point. I do want to take control over my own destiny again.
00:17:14But we need to set boundaries. Conditions. We'll stick with friendship. Contractual partners.
00:17:25Agreed, Nia. I'll write the legal contract, and we should both be clear about all the terms.
00:17:31Oh, and one more thing, James. We need to keep our personal lives separate from all of this.
00:17:37We both continue to pursue our goals, passions, and relationships.
00:17:43Absolutely. Our contract won't affect any of our lives. We can make it done tomorrow. While our squad will take care of everything.
00:17:53Deal.
00:18:08I can't believe we're actually doing this.
00:18:12Yeah, we've got that formula.
00:18:17Let's go through this country. Is there any candle?
00:18:25James. Bedrooms. No feelings, Claus.
00:18:32I'm sorry.
00:18:45Hello?
00:18:49I hope you enjoyed the champagne I sent you. A gift to celebrate your fake wedding.
00:18:55Someone knows our secret. What should we do?
00:19:08What should we do?
00:19:25I still can't believe we did that.
00:19:27So, what's next?
00:19:28We'll tell our parents and make it official. I'll propose to you in your apartment and send pictures to our families.
00:19:40It's a lot to get done.
00:19:41It's a lot to get done just to prove-
00:19:42I'm glad I met a real gentleman.
00:19:51It's all part of the plan.
00:19:53I really want to get this out of my head. Can we just get it over with so we can move on with our lives?
00:19:59A bloody reality. But, I still like it. It's our story.
00:20:10It's our story.
00:20:24Mia. There is something I'm going to ask you tonight.
00:20:27Yes.
00:20:31Mia, will you marry me?
00:20:34Oh my God, James. Yes!
00:20:36Yes.
00:20:48There's no signal.
00:20:49We could be trapped in here for hours.
00:20:53We won't.
00:20:54Someone will notice the elevator went wrong
00:20:57and come to fix them.
00:21:06I can't believe we just did that.
00:21:13It's all part of that.
00:21:15Well, at least it's a short break from our complex life.
00:21:20You always find a way to be positive, don't you?
00:21:29James, what if people find out about our contract marriage?
00:21:33They'd be so disappointed.
00:21:37We are doing everything we can.
00:21:39So far, we did good.
00:21:41Everyone is happy.
00:21:44I just think about how far we've come.
00:21:48Since the day we met, there was the gala, the proposal, the wedding, and now blackmail?
00:21:57It's like an endless spy game.
00:22:00I know.
00:22:03But we're in this together.
00:22:05We chose this to take control of our life.
00:22:08And now we're...
00:22:15I'm so relieved.
00:22:17Maybe it's because I'm not alone anymore.
00:22:20I know.
00:22:22I always rush to my friends after a bed day.
00:22:25And here I am, with a dearest friend.
00:22:28And now maybe I can finally get some space for my mom.
00:22:33All this and the truth.
00:22:35I know, but...
00:22:37We have to stay firm.
00:22:39Focus on the bigger picture.
00:22:42Neither of us wants a real marriage right now.
00:22:44And then she can make fun of you some more.
00:22:47I'm sexy now.
00:22:48Maybe we should talk about what just happened?
00:22:52The moment was...
00:22:54I enjoyed it.
00:22:56There's something I never thought I would say.
00:22:57But...
00:22:58I...
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00:23:22Mia!
00:23:23Are you okay?
00:23:25Please!
00:23:27Open up!
00:23:28Talk to me!
00:23:29I...
00:23:31Actually feel...
00:23:33...the exact same way.
00:23:35I can't stop thinking about you all the time.
00:23:39But everyone's faces.
00:23:42They were so happy and blessed us with their whole...
00:23:46Let's tell everyone the truth.
00:23:48I'm sure they'll understand.
00:23:50Maybe mad at first, but they will be happy for us in the end.
00:23:54Our families will be shocked when they find out.
00:23:57I know, Mia, but it's time to set things right.
00:24:00It should be our priority right now.
00:24:02I saw their faces.
00:24:07They believed in us.
00:24:09It was all...
00:24:10James, our parents aside,
00:24:15I'm really worried about that blackmail that we received at the bar.
00:24:19Who would be so interested in our personal matters?
00:24:23Mia, I have no idea.
00:24:25But I hired an investigator.
00:24:27Hope we can't let them down right now.
00:24:32And yet, I feel that life is worse under the pretense.
00:24:54We will get ourselves out of this situation.
00:24:58We'll find the right time to tell everyone the truth to our marriage.
00:25:02And we for sure...
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00:28:00Whatever it takes, I will hunt this person down!
00:28:07Mark, please, I need your help.
00:28:16Hello?
00:28:18I hope you enjoyed the champagne I sent you, a gift to you.
00:28:21The ship has also come to an end.
00:28:30What should we do?
00:28:45CPM bank. Mr. Turner, how can we help you today?
00:28:50I have a certificate of deposit with your bank. I want to cash it out immediately.
00:29:00Can you get money for me in an hour? It's for an urgent matter.
00:29:08Sure.
00:29:09I've been thinking about the day we met.
00:29:13It feels like...
00:29:15Great.
00:29:24And I'm glad that I met you. You're such a special woman, and I've never met anyone like you before.
00:29:30Yes. Give me the location.
00:29:33Boom!
00:29:48I can't thank you enough for saving my life, James.
00:29:52Do anything to keep you safe. We're in this together.
00:29:56Even though it's a dramatic fake wedding, I'm happy to have you here with me.
00:30:01It's not a fairy tale. It's a bloody reality. But, I still like it. It's our story.
00:30:22Good detective. We appreciate your efforts.
00:30:32Lips.
00:30:33It's been a while since we had a pissy moon like this.
00:30:34It's been a while since we had a pissy moon like this.
00:31:04Yeah, it's nice to get a break from all the chaos.
00:31:20Mia!
00:31:23There's no signal! We could be trapped in here for hours!
00:31:27They love my pitch!
00:31:29Oh my god, James, that's amazing!
00:31:33I'm gonna call my employees to announce this news.
00:31:36Yes, we just need to be patient.
00:31:42Will you pick me up later for our little celebration?
00:31:45Absolutely! I'll meet you at home after work!
00:31:48Yes. I need you to gather the people online for a meeting. We got that project and we need to present it to the client this afternoon.
00:32:03Wow! That's fantastic! I will gather them!
00:32:08What if people find out about you?
00:32:10Yes, I need you to gather the people online for a meeting. We got that project and we need to present it to the client this afternoon.
00:32:17I'm curious, why you guys chose us out of all the companies in the world?
00:32:32Our president insisted you were the perfect fit. She said you're an old friend.
00:32:35An old friend? I'm not sure I know who it could be.
00:32:39You'll find out soon enough, James. For now, focus on getting the job done.
00:32:46You'll find out soon enough, James. For now, focus on getting the job done.
00:33:09...
00:33:17...
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00:33:36What's wrong, James?
00:33:46What could that be?
00:33:49I don't know.
00:33:52But we are going to find out soon.
00:34:03Samantha, have you found anything?
00:34:06I have been waiting ages to hear from you.
00:34:08Hope you have news that I want to hear.
00:34:11James, we've made some significant progress.
00:34:15I think we are closed on covering who has been trying to blackmail you and Mia.
00:34:21I'm only yours.
00:34:22Details, please.
00:34:23We managed to trace the source of the blackmail attempts.
00:34:26We found a connection to an individual named Richard Kingsley.
00:34:31Richard Kingsley?
00:34:32Never heard that name.
00:34:33And why would he do this?
00:34:35We're still walking on that part.
00:34:38We'll gather more evidence and get to the bottom of this.
00:34:41Thank you, Samantha.
00:34:43Keep me posted on any updates.
00:34:45I want to know everything about Richard Kingsley and his motives.
00:34:48Of course.
00:34:48Maybe we should talk about what just happened.
00:35:02The moment was...
00:35:04I enjoyed it.
00:35:06There is something I never thought I would say.
00:35:08But it's not what we expected.
00:35:12I thought we got into this to avoid marriage.
00:35:14Mia, I have to tell you.
00:35:17I don't want to lie to myself or to you, a person behind all this.
00:35:20I won't let him walk in one piece after what he has done.
00:35:24Wow.
00:35:24You know, it's moments like these that really make me appreciate having you in my life, James.
00:35:36Contract or not.
00:35:38I feel the same way, Mia.
00:35:40I won't ever want to lose you.
00:35:45I've been working on this for a few weeks.
00:35:48It may not be to everyone's taste, but it means a lot to me.
00:35:55I can't stop thinking about you all the time.
00:35:58Although we got into this relation.
00:36:15Hello?
00:36:17James, I trust that they will be happy for us in the end.
00:36:21Her families will be shocked when they find out.
00:36:24I know, Mia, but it's time to set things right.
00:36:27It should be our priority right now.
00:36:42James.
00:36:52Who would be so interested in our personal matters?
00:36:55Mia, I have no idea.
00:36:59But I hired an investigator.
00:37:00Hope she can bring me some valuable information.
00:37:04I have a feeling someone is watching us from the dark.
00:37:09Maybe you can catch up with each other.
00:37:12It's a great opportunity.
00:37:14She surely is very excited about this.
00:37:16She who would be so interested in her
00:37:17life as far as she was really excited about the future.
00:37:22But she wasn't for the happy people of the night.
00:37:32She was reallyHHHH.
00:37:34And shealki is 4000-friend.
00:37:36When she wandered into her life here, she was gonna be a new one.
00:37:39I'm James Turner, and you're...
00:37:56Jimmy, don't you remember me?
00:38:04I'll catch the person hunting us.
00:38:34You know, Mabel, next year is going to be a whole new world to me.
00:38:38I know, babe.
00:38:40I can't believe you're graduating.
00:38:43I'm date flying.
00:38:44Life after college...
00:38:46It's a bit scary, but I'm so excited.
00:38:50I want to work in real estate...
00:38:53Anyone here?
00:38:55What do you want from me?
00:39:05You're exactly where I want you, Mia.
00:39:07Where am I?
00:39:18Please, just tell me what you want from me.
00:39:22Don't worry, you will know what we want soon enough.
00:39:24I just...
00:39:25I'm so sorry I have to find out like this,
00:39:27but Mabel and I have been together for a while now.
00:39:33...to a chair.
00:39:34I will cooperate.
00:39:36If it is money, I can give it to you.
00:39:41Just let me go.
00:39:45Fine.
00:39:46What are you playing here?
00:39:51What's up with all the charade?
00:40:01For all time's sake, you cheated on me with my best friend.
00:40:05What do you want?
00:40:07People change, James.
00:40:09Hello?
00:40:12Mr. Turner, it's time for you to decide.
00:40:15Maya's life depends on you.
00:40:17Don't bother.
00:40:18You won't recognize who I am.
00:40:22I helped you got this project.
00:40:25I've missed you, James.
00:40:27Missed us.
00:40:29We should be together.
00:40:30Live.
00:40:31Who are you?
00:40:32And what do you want?
00:40:33That is not a question for me to answer.
00:40:35Just do as I said.
00:40:36I can't arrange that much money in such a short time.
00:40:41That's not my concern.
00:40:42Always been a challenge, James.
00:40:45This is not how I imaged our reunion.
00:40:47If you come here to talk about the project, let's get to it.
00:40:51Otherwise...
00:40:52Okay, let me talk to you.
00:40:53That won't be happening.
00:40:55I swear, if you dare to touch her...
00:40:57Let's get professional.
00:41:00James, the reason I chose you is not only because of our opacity.
00:41:04I trust you on your...
00:41:12I don't know what to do, Scott.
00:41:14They're asking for 5 millions in 24 hours.
00:41:16I can't lose her.
00:41:18We'll figure it out, James.
00:41:20I'll do everything that I can.
00:41:23I can't lose me.
00:41:25Agree, James.
00:41:26We'll keep it strictly professional.
00:41:28Scott, you won't believe what just happened.
00:41:42What's the matter?
00:41:43Wait.
00:41:44Mabel?
00:41:45Your ex-girlfriend from college?
00:41:46Wait.
00:41:47You haven't seen her in years, right?
00:41:48That's the one.
00:41:49She's now going by Victoria.
00:41:50And she's the president of this...
00:41:51That's the one.
00:41:52She's now going by Victoria.
00:41:53And she's the president of this...
00:41:54Scott, you won't believe what just happened.
00:41:56What's the matter?
00:41:57What's the matter?
00:42:08Wait.
00:42:09Mabel?
00:42:10Your ex-girlfriend from college?
00:42:11You haven't seen her in years, right?
00:42:12That's the one.
00:42:13She's now going by Victoria.
00:42:14And she's the president of this...
00:42:15Someone has been stalking us.
00:42:16They know about the contract marriage.
00:42:17And threaten to expose us.
00:42:18Whatever it takes, I will hunt this person down.
00:42:19Mark.
00:42:20Please.
00:42:21I need your help.
00:42:22Mia's life is in danger.
00:42:23I wish I could.
00:42:24Nothing is ever pure about her.
00:42:25I don't want Mia to live with her.
00:42:26I don't want Mia to live with her.
00:42:27What's the matter?
00:42:28What's the matter?
00:42:29What's the matter?
00:42:30What's the matter?
00:42:31What's the matter?
00:42:32What's the matter?
00:42:33What's the matter?
00:42:34What's the matter?
00:42:35What's the matter?
00:42:36What's the matter?
00:42:37Nothing is ever pure about her.
00:42:39I don't want Mia to worry about this.
00:42:41She's working on an important artwork.
00:42:43And I promise, I'll protect her.
00:42:45This is in such a short time.
00:42:47Save it, Mark.
00:42:48When it comes to your turn, I dropped a lot of things to help.
00:43:07I might be able to cash this out.
00:43:23Thank you for calling.
00:43:24If you want to talk things through or need some help, I'm here.
00:43:31Thank you, Mia.
00:43:32We focus on the certificate of deposit with your bank.
00:43:35I want to cash it out immediately.
00:43:37I understand the urgency.
00:43:40Please give us a moment.
00:43:45Victoria.
00:43:47What an unexpected surprise.
00:43:50I don't recall any business meeting with you today.
00:43:53I'm just visiting an old friend.
00:43:58I've moved on with my life.
00:44:01I have Mia.
00:44:02And she means everything to me.
00:44:04Oh, please, James.
00:44:06You wouldn't let a college flinch cloud your judgement after all these years.
00:44:11Right?
00:44:12Spare me the details.
00:44:15You betrayed me as my own roommate.
00:44:17Who did you expect me to do, James?
00:44:20You were leaving college.
00:44:22And I wouldn't survive alone with a blood-sucking family.
00:44:26I need someone to back me up.
00:44:28I was a child.
00:44:30I don't care about your reasons anymore, Victoria.
00:44:34I got over you a long time ago.
00:44:37So cut wherever you're playing here.
00:44:40Come back here, dummy.
00:44:41I don't ever want to meet you again outside of our normal business arrangements.
00:44:49James, I never said I wanted to be your wife.
00:44:55I just wanted to be in your life.
00:45:05And...
00:45:06I can't thank you enough for saving my life, James.
00:45:10Do anything to keep you safe.
00:45:12We're in this together.
00:45:16I thought I'd never see you again.
00:45:20I swear to you.
00:45:22I'll protect you with my life.
00:45:46Our main focus is on tracking down the kidnappers.
00:45:49And bringing them to justice.
00:45:54Thank you, Detective.
00:45:55We appreciate your efforts.
00:46:03I'm sorry.
00:46:06Everything's fine, James.
00:46:09Believe me.
00:46:12Dad, we'll get through this.
00:46:16You.
00:46:19Let me make sure you're comfortable.
00:46:24Doria.
00:46:25What are you...
00:46:26doing?
00:46:40Your love.
00:46:41And even your soul.
00:46:47Stop it.
00:46:48I'm...
00:46:49I'm married.
00:46:52I don't mind.
00:46:54Or maybe you really sense you want even more.
00:47:01You enjoy it, don't you?
00:47:04I know exactly how to please you.
00:47:06You...
00:47:07You...
00:47:08I can do it there.
00:47:10Oh, come on.
00:47:11No.
00:47:12Darling.
00:47:13We all know about your new contract.
00:47:15You won't believe this.
00:47:19What is it?
00:47:21The company chose us to partner on a luxury project.
00:47:25They love my pitch.
00:47:26Oh my god, James.
00:47:27That's amazing.
00:47:30I'm gonna call my employees to announce this news.
00:47:35And...
00:47:36an after party later?
00:47:38You know me too well.
00:47:42Will you pick me up later for our little celebration?
00:47:44Absolutely.
00:47:45I'll meet you at home after work.
00:47:46Yeah.
00:47:47You're playing with fire.
00:47:59I won't be blackmailed or manipulated.
00:48:14Delete them.
00:48:15Now!
00:48:21They're just no fun, James.
00:48:23I want you to step away from my life.
00:48:30This can't happen again.
00:48:33We'll see about that.
00:48:47Oh, Jimmy, Jimmy.
00:48:50You can never run away from me.
00:48:54I'm on board to execute this project.
00:48:59Before I finish, I'm just curious.
00:49:01Why you guys chose us out of all the companies in the world?
00:49:05Our president insisted you were the perfect fit.
00:49:09She said you're an old friend.
00:49:12An old friend?
00:49:14I'm not sure I know who it could be.
00:49:18You'll find out soon enough, James.
00:49:20For now, focus on getting the job done.
00:49:30Also my current business partner.
00:49:33And what about this?
00:49:35Is this part of your business?
00:49:36Is this part of your business?
00:49:47We had a businessman.
00:49:49She set me up.
00:49:51I made a mistake.
00:49:54But it's not how it looks like.
00:49:55I love you.
00:49:56And I don't want her to ruin us.
00:50:01Tell me the truth, James.
00:50:04What happened that night?
00:50:10What's wrong, James?
00:50:12Too drunk and also confused.
00:50:14I don't know if I can trust you anymore, James.
00:50:23I don't know.
00:50:25But we are going to find out soon.
00:50:27Please, just...
00:50:37Leave me alone.
00:50:38You made some significant progress.
00:50:53I think we are close to uncovering who has been trying to blackmail you.
00:50:58...investigation.
00:50:59But I've uncovered some crucial information leads on Richard Kingsley.
00:51:04I'm listening.
00:51:06Source of the blackmail attempts, we found a connection to an individual named Richard Kingsley.
00:51:12Richard Kingsley?
00:51:14Never heard that name.
00:51:15And why would he do this?
00:51:17We are still walking and keep a low profile, which made it challenging to track him.
00:51:22But we've identified his patterns and his current location.
00:51:28Keep me posted on any updates.
00:51:29I want to know everything about Richard Kingsley and his motives.
00:51:33Of course.
00:51:34You and me deserve peace, James.
00:51:36I will continue to monitor the situation.
00:51:39But please take legal action to protect yourself.
00:51:44I'll take care of her when it's time for me to take control.
00:51:52I received these pictures of you in the apartment.
00:52:01I tried to call you many times and you didn't answer.
00:52:04Like you would never think of such a deliberate plan.
00:52:07If you don't tell the truth, I will call the cops on you.
00:52:10Fine.
00:52:12Fine.
00:52:13It was Victoria.
00:52:15Victoria.
00:52:17How did she convince you to do this?
00:52:18She told me about your contract marriage.
00:52:24She told me you don't even care about Mia.
00:52:27She promised to help me get Mia back after she gets you back.
00:52:32You were manipulated, Richard.
00:52:37You're such a clown.
00:52:39In one piece.
00:52:40After what he has done.
00:52:41You know, it's moments like these that really make me appreciate having you in my life, James.
00:52:54Contract or not.
00:52:56I feel the same way, Mia.
00:52:58I won't ever want to lose you.
00:53:03I've been working on this for a few weeks.
00:53:05It may not be to everyone's taste, but it means a lot to me.
00:53:13It's wonderful.
00:53:15You're really talented.
00:53:17Thank you so much for your support.
00:53:20It means the world to me.
00:53:36Hello?
00:53:38James, I trust you are well.
00:53:41I wanted to inform you that there is an urgent meeting scheduled regarding the latest...
00:53:45You get which one?
00:54:02What?
00:54:05Hello?
00:54:08Who's there?
00:54:12And we can go over all the details.
00:54:15Thank you for your recognition.
00:54:17I'm more than happy to lead this project to our huge success.
00:54:19It's your little lesson.
00:54:33See?
00:54:35He cried.
00:54:37You would never be good enough for James.
00:54:40He'll never get away with this.
00:54:43James wants nothing to do with you.
00:54:46We'll see about that.
00:54:47You can't control other people's feelings.
00:54:53You're such a bunny.
00:54:57Baby Jamie wanted to have a bet.
00:54:59Why else he would choose you over me?
00:55:02What we have is real.
00:55:04And you need to face the truth.
00:55:06Listen to me carefully, bunny.
00:55:08If you truly care for James, you'll stay away from me.
00:55:10It's not any ghost.
00:55:12Maybe you can catch up with each other.
00:55:14It's a great opportunity.
00:55:16She surely is very excited.
00:55:18Don't be too confident.
00:55:20Just yet.
00:55:22Don't be too confident.
00:55:24Just yet.
00:55:25the woman who's loved you all along.
00:55:43The woman who's loved you all alone.
00:55:55Victoria.
00:55:57Why are you doing this?
00:56:00You're risking your own life.
00:56:03You just never believed that I truly loved you, right?
00:56:11Jimmy.
00:56:13Don't you remember me?
00:56:18Listen.
00:56:20Mia is the only one in love.
00:56:28This will help you to remember.
00:56:34I've felt as much.
00:56:36It's me.
00:56:38Your beloved mother.
00:56:39I'm back.
00:56:44What the?
00:56:53Why?
00:56:55Why did you betray me?
00:56:57I never want it to hurt.
00:57:10You know, Mabel, next year is going to be okay.
00:57:13If I...
00:57:13If I...
00:57:15Mia...
00:57:16Mia.
00:57:17Mia.
00:57:22I'm day flying.
00:57:23Life after college.
00:57:25It's a bit scary.
00:57:27But I'm so excited.
00:57:28Are you okay?
00:57:33You scared the hell out of me.
00:57:37It's okay, I feel better now.
00:57:41I'm sorry to have scared you.
00:57:44I guess...
00:57:48I can't wait to graduate so we can get married.
00:57:51Yeah, I love you.
00:57:55And I guess carrying a baby also takes away from my strength.
00:58:04What?
00:58:06What did you just say?
00:58:08Well...
00:58:22What?
00:58:24You are pregnant?
00:58:27Oh my God!
00:58:29I can't believe!
00:58:31I had no idea!
00:58:33You should have told me earlier.
00:58:35I can't believe we are becoming parents.
00:58:37This is the most exciting moment in my life.
00:58:40I knew you would be happy.
00:58:43James...
00:58:44James...
00:58:45With the baby coming...
00:58:46And the incidents behind us...
00:58:48Oh my God!
00:58:49What are you doing here?
00:58:50It's Victorian.
00:58:51And...
00:58:52For business, of course, darling.
00:58:54What are you playing here?
00:58:55What's up with all the charade?
00:58:57Let's say...
00:58:58I wanted to see...
00:58:59How have you been, James?
00:59:00Me too, James.
00:59:01This journey...
00:59:02This journey...
00:59:03Our journey...
00:59:04It's been a surprise in every sense of the word.
00:59:06Surprise can be a good thing.
00:59:07I mean...
00:59:08My best friend!
00:59:09What do you want?
00:59:10People change, James.
00:59:11And...
00:59:12I just can't let you in my mind.
00:59:13The journalists spoil me?
00:59:14I can't believe it.
00:59:15Let's say...
00:59:16I wanted to see...
00:59:17How have you been, James?
00:59:18Me too, James.
00:59:20This journey...
00:59:21Our journey...
00:59:23It's been a surprise in every sense of the word.
00:59:26Surprise can be a good thing.
00:59:27No, even my best friend!
00:59:29What do you want?
00:59:30People change, James.
00:59:33And...
00:59:34I just can't let you in my mind.
00:59:38mind. Are you trying to spoil me? Maybe I am. You deserve it. This looks amazing. I love the nuggets.
00:59:48A woman like me can get whatever I want with just a little trick. See? I helped you got this project.
00:59:58I've missed you, James. It doesn't matter how angry they get upon hearing the news.
01:00:08We'll face it together.
01:00:14Mom, we need to tell you something about our marriage.
01:00:27You have always been a challenge, James. This is not how I imagined our reunion. If you come here to
01:00:33talk about the project, let's get to it. Otherwise, you should leave.
01:00:38Don't be so harsh. You want business? We'll talk about business.
01:00:46Let's get professional.
01:00:48James.
01:00:49Hi, Vi. There is love.
01:00:52Thank you for understanding, Mom.
01:00:54I'll always be there for her. And we have a new member coming to the family soon.
01:01:04Against my principles or the law.
01:01:08Agree, James. We'll keep it strictly professional.
01:01:24Scott, you won't believe what just happened.
01:01:34What's the matter?
01:01:40What's my help on the project?
01:01:43I can't shake feeling that there's more to it.
01:01:45I think we have to wait for her more.
01:01:50I need to find out what's really going on, Philly. Nothing is ever clear about her.
01:01:55I don't want Riyad to worry about this. She's working on an important...
01:01:59I'd find my best to find our victorious true intent.
01:02:02Thanks, man. What should I do without you?
01:02:04Are you okay? You seem a little bit off tonight.
01:02:16Sorry to make your...
01:02:17We've been through a lot together.
01:02:18You don't need to hide anything from me.
01:02:21If you want to talk about something, we can figure it out together.
01:02:26Babe, it shouldn't worry you. I can handle it myself. Trust me.
01:02:32Okay. Just remember, I'm always here for you.
01:02:37If you want to talk things through or need some help, I'm here.
01:02:43Thank you, Mia. You focus on your beautiful project and leave everything else to me.
01:02:50James, we're one. There's nothing that we can't handle together.
01:03:01Hi, Jimmy.
01:03:04Why are we calling a business meeting with you today?
01:03:09I'm just visiting an old friend.
01:03:13I've moved on with my life. I have Mia and she means everything to me.
01:03:18Oh, please, James.
01:03:20You wouldn't let a college flinch cloud your judgment after all these years, right?
01:03:27Spare me the details. You betrayed me as my own roommate.
01:03:32What did you expect me to do, James? Need someone to back me up? I was a child.
01:03:38I don't care about your reasons, honey. Wherever you're playing here.
01:03:44Come back here, dummy.
01:03:51James, I never said I wanted to be your wife. I just wanted to be in your life.
01:03:57I want to be in your life. I want to be in your life.
01:03:59I want to be in your life. I want to be in your life.
01:03:59Tomorrow morning. I know, it's a short notice, but I'll be back before you know it.
01:04:06All right, James. Just be safe and don't overwork yourself.
01:04:11I will. I'll miss you so much.
01:04:29Fitz?
01:04:31Is everything all right?
01:04:34You've had enough tonight, James.
01:04:54What are you doing?
01:04:56Don't you worry. We'll have a little soup.
01:05:04Stop it. I'm married.
01:05:08I don't mind.
01:05:11You enjoy it, don't you?
01:05:14I know exactly how to please you, Amy.
01:05:18We all know about your little contract.
01:05:21Besides, she'll never find out.
01:05:28Now this is what we're talking about, James.
01:05:34What the hell happened?
01:05:49Don't, baby. What's wrong?
01:05:52Victoria, this is a mistake.
01:05:55Did you set me up?
01:05:56Where are you laying next to me?
01:05:59Serious. I don't love you and don't want to have anything to do.
01:06:02It's no fun, James.
01:06:11We'll see about that.
01:06:23Run away from me.
01:06:24Oh my god, James, you're-
01:06:25I just want to enjoy the moment with you.
01:06:27Okay, sure.
01:06:29I'm just so glad you're home.
01:06:31Okay, sure.
01:06:34Um, I'm just so glad you're home.
01:06:46Be important to you?
01:06:49We had a businessman.
01:06:50She set me up.
01:06:51I made-
01:06:52What happened that night?
01:06:53Yeah.
01:06:54I tried to stop her.
01:06:55I was-
01:06:56Too drunk and also confused.
01:06:58I don't know.
01:06:59I don't know.
01:07:00I'm so sorry.
01:07:01I'll do everything it takes to make this right.
01:07:05Samantha?
01:07:06Samantha?
01:07:07Found anything?
01:07:08Yes, I got a lead.
01:07:09It's been a challenging experience.
01:07:10I've been drinking.
01:07:11No, I'm so sorry.
01:07:12I'm so sorry.
01:07:13I'm so sorry.
01:07:14I'm so sorry I'll do everything it takes to make this right.
01:07:26Samantha found anything yes I got a lead it's been a challenging investigation but I've uncovered
01:07:37some crucial information leads on Richard can develop an obsession over her everything it's
01:07:44been stalking your life collecting information close to us he used a virus illnesses and keep
01:07:50a low profile which made it challenging to track him but we've identified his patterns and his
01:07:57current location thank you Samantha I appreciate your dedication you and me deserve peace James
01:08:04I will continue I'll take care of her it's time for me to take control
01:08:20it's time to tell the truth Richard don't you don't tell the truth I'll call the cops on you
01:08:25fine fine she told me you don't even care about Mia she promised to help me get me about Richard
01:08:35never heard any Richard in my life I know okay it was me but I did it for us
01:08:46for us I don't know there isn't us to us we are professionals we know how to cover our tracks
01:08:59good and remember I want her unharmed this is just to make James real
01:09:10hello hello who's there my my Mia what a tangled web we read
01:09:40listen to me carefully bunny if you truly care for James you are married and there's nothing you
01:09:49can do about it don't be too confident just yet the message huh I only send you the message to see how
01:10:03much you will sacrifice for me Mia let her go you want me I'm here you've got one minute James
01:10:13your precious contract wife with the woman who's loved you all alone
01:10:18you're risking your own life you just never believed that I truly loved you right Mia is the only one in love
01:10:32it's over now you're safe I was so scared James I was scared too but here we are
01:10:43and I'll always protect you that was ever and we lost control I did not trust in me James
01:10:54I'm sorry to have scared you I guess tonight's events took a lot out of me
01:11:20it's over here what's your thing you see well I've been having some fainting incidents recently so
01:11:31I went to the hospital by myself and it looks like in eight months you're going to become a dad
01:11:40What? You're...
01:11:47I'm so happy.
01:11:51You know, Mia, I was thinking, I want a girl. She'll have your eyes and my smile.
01:11:57Oh, really? I'm imagining a boy with your intelligence and my...
01:12:04Never been more excited about the future.
01:12:07Me too, James. This journey, our journey, it's been a surprise in every sense of the word.
01:12:15Surprise can be a good thing, right? And maybe, just maybe, we'll have the best of both worlds.
01:12:28I love the nuggets.
01:12:31I believe in us, James.
01:12:35Tonight is the last step for us to become a real couple.
01:12:41I'm lucky to have you here by my side, Mia.
01:12:45It doesn't matter how...
01:12:51Mom, we need to tell you...
01:12:53I'm going to start with a light to you all of you.
01:12:57And...
01:12:59It was a business arrangement. But...
01:13:03Over time...
01:13:05We fell in love with each other.
01:13:07We want to make it real.
01:13:09We want to make it real.
01:13:11And we'd like to have your blessing...
01:13:15For real this time.
01:13:19I'll always be there for her.
01:13:21And we have a new-
01:13:23And we have a new-
01:13:25And we have a new-
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