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00:00Sous-titrage Société Radio-Canada
00:30Amelia, you're pathetic.
00:31How could you betray such a perfect guy like Charles?
00:34He deserves much better.
00:35Sophie, don't get involved.
00:37It's none of your business.
00:38Don't talk to my daughter like that, Amelia.
00:41It is exactly her business when you're the one who's ternishing our family name.
00:45Sophie is not all that innocent.
00:47Do you know she brought to my birthday?
00:48Amelia knew Sophia put something in her drink that night, but she couldn't prove it.
00:52See, look.
00:53Turn around.
00:56I'm calling the clinic.
00:57No one cared to hear Amelia's side of the story.
01:01No, no, no, no, no, no.
01:03What do you mean, no?
01:03I mean, I'm keeping a baby.
01:05I'm an adult now, and it's my choice.
01:08Not in this house.
01:09If you keep this child and ruin your life, you will do it on your own,
01:13and without the support of my bank account.
01:14You got that?
01:16Fine.
01:17Get out of my house!
01:19Amelia, wait, wait, wait.
01:20I am so sorry about all of this.
01:25You deserve so much better.
01:27What are you saying?
01:28I'm saying that me and you are over.
01:31Amelia, no, no, no, no.
01:32I will be there for you.
01:33I promise.
01:34Please just leave now.
01:37Okay.
01:38Amelia had no idea who her child's father was,
01:41but she had one lead, Mr. Cortez, the lawyer.
01:44She emailed him and set up a meeting the next day.
01:47I'm keeping my baby, and I will not be intimidated.
01:52Well, my client supports your decision.
01:56Oh?
01:56And what right does he have to voice that opinion?
01:59The right of the father of the child, I suppose.
02:02Moreover, though he's not legally required to do so,
02:05my client has agreed to cover the child's medical costs
02:08and provide a stipend for living expenses until the child turns 18.
02:13What's the catch?
02:14There is no catch.
02:15The financial support was guaranteed as long as she signed this agreement.
02:19If at any point during the next 18 years,
02:23my client decides he wants to be a father,
02:26you agree to shared custody, and you will move into his home.
02:30How do I know he's not a smuggler or a black market dealer?
02:33I'm not going to make a deal that puts my baby at risk.
02:36Let me assure you, my client's business is entirely legal.
02:41I can put that in the contract if you'd like.
02:42You know what? Deal.
02:46I hope he does come crawling back into the kid's life one day.
02:49And when he does, I'm going to make his life hell.
02:52Where do I sign?
02:53Months later, when Amelia gave birth to her healthy baby boy, Max,
02:58she hoped her child's father would show up.
03:00But he never appeared.
03:02Days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into years.
03:05Six years passed, and still no one came.
03:08Years later, Amelia graduated with a degree in modern languages
03:12and secured an internship at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
03:16They were happy in their small world, content with each other.
03:20Amelia had lost hope of ever meeting Max's father again.
03:23Little did she know the mystery man was about to unravel her world once again.
03:27Long, you're home!
03:32Thank you.
03:34See you tomorrow.
03:41Max, haven't we watched enough thinking?
03:43How about we put on something a little bit more age-appropriate, at least?
03:46You're an adult.
03:47Then this is appropriate for your age.
03:50You're not talking about me, silly.
03:51Hey!
03:54Oh, shoot.
03:55The delivery's here.
03:56You ordered ramen?
03:58I'm gonna stay here for it.
03:59I have to go down and grab the bag.
04:00Stay here, and don't open the door for anyone, okay?
04:08Max, are you ready to feast?
04:11Max?
04:13Max?
04:15Max?
04:19Max?
04:19Max?
04:20Max?
04:21It's all right, Miss Rivera.
04:24Max is with us.
04:25How dare you?
04:26You went into my apartment and you kidnapped him?
04:28Amelia was furious.
04:30After all those years of silence, Mr. Cortez came back to ruin her life with Max.
04:35We were concerned for the boy's safety.
04:37Look, when we got here, he was all alone with no adult supervision.
04:41I went downstairs to get delivery.
04:43You had no right, nor human, nor legal.
04:46All right.
04:46You're right.
04:47I'm sorry if we scared you.
04:49Max is just around the corner on a bench talking with his father.
04:52And we secured the location.
04:54I'm sorry.
04:55Did you say his father?
04:56Does the boy not speak?
05:00Well, sir, he was resistant to come with us.
05:03He bit the guard that carried him.
05:05Good.
05:06Serves a brew right for not following my instructions.
05:08He told them to invite the boy and his mother out to the car, not abduct him.
05:13Then let me go back to my mom.
05:15Haven't you seen how she was knocking the door?
05:17She is mad.
05:18And you don't want to see my mom mad, mister.
05:21Is that so?
05:22Hey, listen, Max.
05:23No one here means you any harm.
05:25I'm afraid we got off to a bad start.
05:26My name is Ghaffier, and this is Victor, my assistant.
05:30And I promise you'll be reunited with your mother very soon.
05:34How do you know where I live?
05:36How do you know my name?
05:39Max, what can you tell me about your father?
05:42He's dead.
05:44And what if I told you I'm your father?
05:47So are you a ghost?
05:49No, not a ghost.
05:50Wouldn't you prefer a father that's alive?
05:52I'll tell you what.
05:53How about this?
05:54How about you come and spend some time with me?
05:56I have a pool at my house.
05:58I have a basketball court, a horse table.
06:00Do you like horses?
06:01My mom wouldn't be sad if I went somewhere cool without her.
06:04Can she come too?
06:12I'm sorry.
06:12I have to run.
06:14But I look forward to spending some more time with you, Max.
06:17See you soon.
06:18Max, thank goodness you're okay.
06:20I'm so sorry.
06:22Mom.
06:22It's okay.
06:23I'm all right.
06:25Miss Rivera, my clients had to tend to an urgent matter, but he's invited you and your
06:31son to dinner this evening.
06:32I will absolutely join your boss for dinner this evening.
06:35Amelia had to let this know there was no way she'd let him take her son.
06:39Max was exhausted, so she took him to nap on the couch.
06:43Amelia made her way to confront the mystery man.
06:46His face was just as she remembered.
06:48It annoyed her that someone so vile was allowed to look so good.
06:52Hello, Amelia.
06:53Amelia was confused.
06:56Who the hell was this man?
06:58How insecure you must be to force them to address you as your highness.
07:02Well, I am Javier Calderón, the crown prince of Spain.
07:06You expect me to believe you're a prince?
07:08Don't.
07:09The first lap was free, but hit me, and I'll take it you're flirting with me.
07:13Get over yourself and tell me who you really are.
07:17You have a phone.
07:18Google it.
07:19Prince Javier was smitten.
07:21He loved how she treated him like a normal guy.
07:23He couldn't remember the last time he met someone who didn't immediately fawn over him.
07:27If you bow now, I might consider pardoning you for striking royalty.
07:32I'd sooner slap you again.
07:33So, Prince Calderón, now that I know who you are, why did you show up at my doorstep?
07:40Quite simply, I want my son.
07:43I'm his father.
07:44He should live with me.
07:46You have no right to claim him.
07:48You've ignored him for years.
07:49That's because, until last week, I did not know Max existed.
07:53I did not abandon my son.
07:56I understand you're angry, but I didn't do you wrong.
07:59You and I are both victims of a conspiracy to keep me in the dark about Max.
08:04That doesn't make sense.
08:06We have a contract.
08:07You pay child support.
08:09Well, someone has been paying child support, just not from my pocket.
08:14But I met with your lawyer.
08:15Apparently, Cortez's loyalties do not lie with me.
08:21But who told you now?
08:26Javier, why are you silent?
08:31That's not easy to explain.
08:34Explain what?
08:35Wait.
08:36Is my son safe?
08:40Max!
08:43Just then, something occurred to her.
08:45Is my son safe?
08:48This conspiracy, who would go to all this trouble?
08:52It doesn't matter.
08:54It's over.
08:55And don't worry, Max is safe.
08:59Javier didn't feel comfortable sharing the identity of the puppeteer.
09:02But he knew exactly who it was, and made sure to confront the guilty party.
09:07A week ago, when Prince Calderon was still in his home country, he barged into the king's study in a murderous rage.
09:16Give me one reason why I shouldn't strike you right now and commit treason.
09:24King Sebastian Calderon looked up from his paperwork, displeased to see his level-headed son so out of control.
09:31Javier, what is the meaning of this?
09:34Javier slammed a stack of papers down on his father's desk.
09:39Tell me, this contract isn't what it looks like.
09:41Did I father a fucking child?
09:44The king removed his glasses with a heavy sigh.
09:48Hmm, how did you find this?
09:51In a fit of rage, Javier shoved everything on his father's desk to the ground.
09:58Let's just say, I smelt a rat on my team and went digging.
10:03How could you?
10:04And Cortez stooped so low as to hide this from me.
10:09Unapologetic, his father's tone was cavalier.
10:13You were too young to get trapped by some pedestrian American you dumped your seat into one night.
10:21Javier gave him a warning glare.
10:25That was not your choice to make.
10:29Javi, try to see the positives.
10:34Down the line, if you and your future wife struggle to produce an heir,
10:39you can rest assured knowing you have a son out there who can uphold the family line, if needed.
10:48The prince couldn't believe what he was hearing.
10:53That's what this is about.
10:55Your paranoid obsession with securing the royal line.
10:59The last couple of generations of Calderon had been plagued with infertility issues.
11:05It was a hereditary curse.
11:08Back when Javier's parents finally conceived him and his sister, it was no easy feat.
11:13So when word got back to Sebastian that Javier had gotten a girl pregnant,
11:18he saw one big advantage to supporting the unplanned pregnancy.
11:21Javier was disgusted.
11:24How dare you treat my son like some fallback plan?
11:30The prince snatched the contract and threw it into the fireplace.
11:35I'm going to the States to focus on the defense project.
11:39For the foreseeable future, my Miami villa will be my home base.
11:44Let this be the last time you interfere in my life.
11:50Sebastian's face grew stern.
11:53Javier, you can't afford to get distracted right now.
11:58We have too many plans in place.
12:03As Javier left his father's study, he turned to him with cold eyes.
12:08It'll do you good to remember I'm not my brother.
12:16Back in the present day, Javier's staff served dinner while Amelia processed the many revelations of the night.
12:24After another glass of wine, she was ready to speak her mind.
12:28Ahem.
12:29Um, Crown Prince Calderon?
12:34Just Javier, please.
12:36She straightened in her chair.
12:40Javier, if this conspiracy of yours is real,
12:44it is unfortunate we ended up tangled in this strange mess,
12:49but Max is all I have.
12:52And you have so much.
12:53I mean, just look at this place.
12:56I am open to you knowing your son, but you cannot take him from me.
13:01Javier sat back.
13:04His brow furrowed.
13:05Technically, Miss Rivera, both you and Max are contractually obligated to move in with me,
13:13if I so choose.
13:17Amelia's stomach dropped at the sound of this.
13:19But I'm a reasonable man.
13:23I won't force you into my home.
13:25Max, however, will be moving in with me.
13:28Amelia rose to her feet to protest, but he cut her off.
13:33You had him all to yourself for half a decade.
13:37It's my turn to make up for lost time.
13:40The nerve of this man.
13:42To think he can call the shots here just because he's a prince?
13:46Her resentment started to boil.
13:47Maybe lost time is your karma for seducing a girl on her birthday and ditching her the next morning.
13:55Javier clenched his jaw and didn't respond.
14:00You can't remove a child from the only home he's known.
14:03His air of superiority came back.
14:08Ah, kids are quick to adapt.
14:10His quality of life will be better here with me.
14:14For starters, that apartment building of yours is a death trap.
14:19You got stuck in the elevator for how long?
14:21Not to mention, it took my men no time to access your apartment and abduct Max.
14:26Amelia rolled her eyes.
14:32Abducting your own son isn't something to gloat about.
14:37Javier leveled with her.
14:39It is not a secure building.
14:42And I have endless resources at my disposal to offer Max.
14:45World-renowned chefs that can cook him fresh, nutritious meals.
14:49The finest doctors on speed dial.
14:52A real yard the boy can play in.
14:54And a security team to keep eyes on him at all times.
14:59So don't pretend Max would benefit more from living in that shabby building of yours.
15:05This man was so rude.
15:07But it was hard to argue with all the amazing things he could provide for their son.
15:12She wanted the best for Max and wondered if it'd be selfish for her to deny him all of that.
15:18Just to keep him by her side.
15:19But, at the end of the day, she wasn't comfortable entrusting Max in his care.
15:28Look, I know you can give Max the best, and he deserves that.
15:34I just can't, in good conscience, send my son to live with a stranger without my supervision.
15:39A teasing smirk crossed his face.
15:45Stranger.
15:47I'd argue that you and I know each other rather intimately.
15:52This prince had no shame in bringing up their sordid past at a time like this.
15:57Noticing her blush despite herself, he grinned.
16:00But, I agree with your idea.
16:05Let's do that.
16:06She knew something was off when he agreed with her.
16:10W-wait.
16:11What idea?
16:14Javier sat back and crossed his legs.
16:17You said you'll only let Max live here if you move in with him to supervise.
16:22So fine.
16:23I'll open my doors to you.
16:24I, uh, prefer my son to grow up in a two-parent household anyway.
16:30That certainly was not what she meant.
16:33You're twisting my words around.
16:36He smiled like the devil himself.
16:39Didn't you say that Max deserves all the best that I can offer?
16:45Then what's the problem, Amelia?
16:48The problem was that this prince was a sneaky bully.
16:52He had used her words against her.
16:54And the worst part was?
16:56He was right.
16:57The only way to give their son the best of both worlds would be to let him live in Javier's villa under her supervision.
17:04But was she really going to live with this man?
17:08Before she'd agreed to this twisted compromise, she needed to set some ground rules.
17:13His royal highness estate is significantly far from my internship, so if I am to make my stay here work, I will need access to one of your chauffeurs.
17:27A glint appeared in Javier's eyes.
17:31Ah, are we setting terms?
17:35How thrilling.
17:36Sure, you can use the cars.
17:40Amelia tightened her gaze on him.
17:42And I want you to stop stalking me.
17:47He tightened his eyes right back.
17:50Who said I was stalking you?
17:53The gall he had to deny it.
17:56Your highness, you know where I live.
18:00My dress size.
18:02My shoe size.
18:03Javier groaned.
18:05Mmm, in my industry, that's not stalking.
18:10It's called gathering intel.
18:12But fine.
18:13I wouldn't want my son's mother to be uncomfortable.
18:16On that note, Amelia thought of one last item.
18:19And, I'd like my room to be in a private wing.
18:24Preferably whichever bedroom is the farthest from yours.
18:27Javier cocked his head.
18:30This woman really was something else.
18:33He had models, heiresses, and literal princesses vying for his attention.
18:38Yet Amelia acted bothered to share the same air as him.
18:41You know, that contract you signed legally requires you to share my bed with me.
18:47As part of my negotiations, I think that's one line item I'd like to enforce.
18:52I'd rather die than share your bed.
18:59I'm not some harem girl you can handcuff to your headboard.
19:03Amelia was livid.
19:05Javier gave a sly smile.
19:06Who said anything about handcuffs?
19:10Such a dirty mind.
19:13Amelia's patience had reached her limit.
19:15This man spent their entire dinner twisting her words until she finally agreed to live with him.
19:21And now, he thinks he can negotiate her into his bed?
19:24She made the mistake of falling into bed with him once.
19:28And it ended up being the biggest mistake of her life.
19:30That was never going to happen again.
19:34She raised her hand, ready to land a second slap on the monarch who had turned her life upside down.
19:40Then, she noticed a dumb smirk on Javier's face.
19:45He smiled, flashing his perfect teeth.
19:50I was kidding.
19:52Javier, the girl I remember from that night years ago, could take a joke.
19:58Javier commented charmingly, which only irritated Amelia further.
20:04Well, that girl had to birth and raise a child on her own after being abandoned by her family.
20:12Thanks to you.
20:14Try enduring six years of that and see if your charming sense of humor stays intact.
20:22Amelia stormed off, heading for the door.
20:29Amelia, wait.
20:31She sighed, ready to be done with him.
20:34Before you go, this is important.
20:38For Max's safety, my identity as his father must be kept a secret.
20:42I have political enemies and crazies out there who could see the prince's son as a target.
20:50No one can know.
20:52Not your family.
20:53Not friends.
20:55I know it sounds extreme, but you don't have to explain.
20:58I understand.
21:00Amelia cut him off.
21:01Though it pained her to think that Max would have to lie to pretend he didn't know his dad, his safety was her priority.
21:09Good night, Amelia.
21:11It was good to see you again.
21:15She gave him a disinterested look and strode off.
21:18Javier smiled to himself as the only woman daring enough to strike a prince, not once, but almost twice, walked out on him.
21:26He knew he had a lot to make up for, and he hoped she'd let him.
21:34Days flew by, and soon it had already been a week since Amelia and Max moved in to Javier's estate.
21:40Everything still felt like a strange dream to her.
21:44Just days before, she was at the supermarket having to decide which groceries to remove from her cart because she didn't have enough money in her account to cover it all.
21:52Her own shampoo was returned to the shelf to be able to buy Max's kid's shampoo instead.
21:58Now, the woman who always put herself last had gone from a cramped one-bedroom apartment with no air conditioning to living in a palatial villa with a staff ready to cater to her every need.
22:10After their tumultuous dinner, Amelia dreaded running into the arrogant prince in the mansion halls.
22:17But to her relief, he had spent the entire week away, traveling for work.
22:22However, not everyone was pleased with Javier's absence.
22:26Max was yearning for the presence of the father who had just entered his life.
22:31Amelia noticed it when she heard Javier's voice coming from the TV in Max's bedroom.
22:35And I'd like to thank the American government for facilitating the trade exchange with Spain.
22:43Amelia walked in to find Max intently watching the news.
22:47The boy looked up at his mother, trying to appear casual to conceal his sadness.
22:52Will Dat be home to put me to bed tonight?
22:56She sighed deeply.
22:57Amelia tried to keep Max's spirits up about the whole
23:11my father is alive and a prince but I can't tell anyone's situation.
23:16Thankfully, it wasn't hard to distract him now that Javier had spoiled him with every toy a boy could wish for.
23:22A bed shaped like a race car.
23:24A custom-built treehouse with a slide.
23:26Though, the little genius's favorite part was a cozy reedy nook that featured beanbag chairs shaped like planets.
23:34Amelia couldn't help but wonder if it all was a bit too much.
23:37She didn't want him to take his father's wealth for granted and grow up to be a spoiled brat.
23:43After Amelia read Max a bedtime story, he turned to her with puppy-dog eyes.
23:48Big Star, can you sleep with me tonight?
23:52My new car bed is cool but it's so big it feels weird.
23:57She tucked him in and stared into his sleepy eyes.
24:01Hmm, of course, little moon.
24:03I just have to finish some work and I'll come back in a minute.
24:08As Amelia walked down the hall, she got an email notification on her phone.
24:16When she saw what it was, she groaned in frustration.
24:19It was an email from South Miami Prep School, the best school in the city, offering gifted classes for advanced kids like Max.
24:27But it was extremely competitive to get into.
24:31Amelia had been fighting the good fight but no matter what she did, she couldn't get Max off the waiting list.
24:36She worried he'd have to stay at his current school, which failed to cater to a smart kid like him.
24:42Amelia entered her enormous bedroom, which had an annex that served as an office.
24:46She sat at her desk to catch up on work.
24:50It had been challenging to balance the big move and her internship as a translator with Miami's Council of Foreign Affairs.
24:57Things were picking up at work and she was determined to impress her boss.
25:01There was a big cultural event tomorrow and her job assigned her to translate for some German diplomats.
25:06She needed to prepare for it but couldn't find the reference books she needed.
25:09In search of them, she ventured over to the estate's Grand Library, which was also Javier's study, and was overwhelmed by the impressive shelves of books that towered above her.
25:23Just as she suspected, she found her reference material had been stored there, but their location wasn't exactly convenient.
25:31Of course, they had to be on the highest shelf.
25:35Amelia climbed onto a chair and stood on tiptoe, reaching for the book.
25:39But was still a few inches too short.
25:44Could they have put it any further?
25:49Just then, Javier padded into the library.
25:53He had just returned from his trip and needed to store some sensitive documents in the safe.
25:58He didn't expect to find Amelia in his study, doing acrobatics atop a chair.
26:03Javier hung back to admire the sight of her.
26:06She looked so pretty like this.
26:08Fresh-faced, in her pajamas, her hair seemed so soft and touchable, its end still wet from the bath.
26:16Need a hand?
26:19His voice startled her, and she nearly lost her balance.
26:22She shot him a glare.
26:23You can keep your hands to yourself, thank you.
26:27I got it.
26:29He crossed his arms and stood behind her to watch her stubborn attempt.
26:33She stretched again and did a little hop, finally grabbing the book.
26:38Ha!
26:38Told you.
26:39But when she gave the book a hard tug, the chair wobbled, and Amelia went flying backward.
26:49Javier rushed over to catch the clumsy girl, and they both toppled like dominoes onto the floor.
26:54Damn it!
26:56She exclaimed, offering no apology.
27:00You got it, huh?
27:02The grumpy Javier spoke.
27:03The air knocked out of him from the fall.
27:06No one told you to, uh...
27:10Amelia went to stand up, but yelped.
27:12Her hair was caught on something.
27:14She turned to find herself face to face with Javier's crotch, and realized the thing her
27:21hair was caught on was his zipper.
27:24Amelia, what are you doing?
27:28Uh, don't move.
27:31My hair is stuck in your zipper.
27:33She placed her hands on his thigh to brace herself.
27:37Caught off guard by the intimate touch, Javier felt something stir within him and held his breath.
27:42Her proximity to his lap was particularly torturous.
27:48You have to be kidding me, he muttered.
27:53Amelia gently tugged her hair back and forth, trying to free it.
27:57But it didn't work.
27:59Then, while trying to steady herself, she unknowingly placed her hand on a certain bulge.
28:05Javier immediately froze.
28:09Amelia, pay attention.
28:11He said in a stern frustration.
28:15Her eyes opened wide, realizing what she'd touched.
28:18She quickly removed her hand.
28:20Growing flustered, she changed tactics and clumsily fumbled with his zipper.
28:26Um, stop.
28:28You're making it worse.
28:30Javier snapped, bothered by how easily her touch was affecting him.
28:34He was used to being in control of himself and everything around him.
28:38But now, his body was betraying him, as if he were some hormonal teenager.
28:44Equally frustrated, Amelia threw up her hands.
28:47Uh, fine.
28:48Do you have a better plan?
28:50Or has all the blood rushed away from your brain?
28:52Javier reached for his briefcase on the floor and took out a pair of scissors.
28:59I'll just cut you free.
29:03Don't you dare.
29:06I don't trust you.
29:07I'll end up with half a bob.
29:09She protectively held her hands over her hair.
29:13Javier's patience was wearing thin.
29:14This all could have been avoided if you had let me help you to begin with.
29:21Hell, we have dozens of people here who are paid to assist.
29:25Why didn't you ask any of them?
29:27Because I'm not a spoiled princess, she thought to herself.
29:32It's late.
29:33I didn't want to bother anyone.
29:36That's what they're here for, Javier exclaimed.
29:41To be bothered.
29:42And yet, I keep hearing how you insist on doing all your chores yourself.
29:48And Max's too.
29:50Frustrated, she replied.
29:53You told me to make myself at home.
29:55And at home, I do my own chores.
29:59It calms me.
30:01Also, if this is supposed to be my home,
30:04why can't I ever find any of my things?
30:08She smacked his leg in exasperation.
30:11Javier yelled,
30:12Sorry.
30:14Just then, something occurred to her.
30:17If you want to help me with something,
30:20I actually need help with.
30:23Why don't you get your son into South Miami prep school?
30:27Javier furrowed his brow.
30:29They won't let him in.
30:33Amelia let out a disappointed breath.
30:34Perpetually waitlisted.
30:37Waitlisted.
30:38Even though Max got perfect scores on all the entry exams.
30:43He took this in.
30:44Then nodded.
30:46I'll handle it.
30:48Consider it done.
30:50That's it?
30:51Is that easy?
30:53Was this what it felt like to have a partner in raising your child?
30:57She'd gotten used to carrying the burden all on her own.
31:00Realizing she now had someone fighting in her corner.
31:04She was filled with a sense of warmth.
31:05That is, until she came back to reality and realized she was still trapped in a very compromising position.
31:12As if he was reading her mind, Javier shifted.
31:17Hmm.
31:18Okay.
31:19I'm going to try something.
31:21Just don't move.
31:24Javier fished through her hair, unbuckled his belt, then slowly unzipped his pants.
31:30It worked.
31:31Amelia was able to pull her hair free.
31:34Ah, finally.
31:36God.
31:37Amelia looked over, and her eyes fell on Javier.
31:40Javier, not expecting to see his undone pants hanging low around his hips.
31:45Her gaze drifted down and landed on two defined V-cut abs that disappeared into a pair of snug, black boxer briefs.
31:54She was staring, and she didn't even know it.
31:59Enjoying the view, Miss Rivera?
32:05I, no.
32:07For your information, I wasn't looking at you.
32:10I just thought, I saw a spider.
32:15Amelia was a brilliant woman, but a terrible liar.
32:20Javier pulled his pants up, smirking as he fastened his buckle.
32:25Hmm.
32:26Must have been a pretty big spider.
32:29This shameless man will be the death of her.
32:32She narrowed her eyes in a stubborn retort.
32:34It was average and quite unimpressive.
32:38Desperate to save herself from further humiliation, Amelia spun around and bolted before he could see her cheeks flush with embarrassment.
32:49Javier chuckled to himself.
32:51Teasing Amelia might be his new favorite hobby.
32:54Amelia ran straight to her bathroom, wanting to hide.
33:01She stared at herself in the mirror, her cheeks still red from the incident.
33:05How mortifying.
33:07How did the simple task of grabbing her workbook land her head first in Javier's crotch?
33:13And he caught her staring right at it.
33:17Oh, I saw a spider?
33:20Really, Amelia?
33:21Amelia, that was the best you could come up with?
33:24Moving into this place was a mistake.
33:27Unless I can avoid that man altogether, I'm likely to never know peace.
33:33Just then, the image of a smoldering Javier standing in his boxer briefs popped into her mind,
33:39and a warmth shot through her all over again.
33:43Amelia quickly splashed water on her face, hoping that would wash away the memory.
33:48She was furious with herself for letting that arrogant man get inside her mind like this.
33:55Suddenly, Max's voice interrupted her thoughts.
33:59The butler said you forgot this.
34:03Amelia looked down to see Max holding her workbook.
34:07After that whole fiasco, she was in such a hurry to leave the study,
34:11that she forgot the only thing she went there for.
34:14Mommy, you're all red.
34:16Are you sick?
34:18Do you have a fever?
34:20Her eagle-eyed five-year-old fired off a barrage of questions.
34:25Oh, were you doing your exercises?
34:29Each question made her want to bury her head deeper into the ground.
34:34Yes, uh, Mommy is red from exercising.
34:38I was just about to come to sleep with you, like I promised.
34:44You were going to come to bed without a bath?
34:48Max asked, bothered.
34:50That's so unfair.
34:51Why do I have to shower before bed?
34:54But you don't.
34:56Amelia couldn't hold back her laughter.
34:59This little one was the best cure for a bad mood.
35:03Max was her greatest love.
35:04And with each passing day, she was more certain she would do absolutely anything for him.
35:11Like sharing a home with an egomaniacal prince.
35:14Come, let's go to bed, baby.
35:19Max pretended to be upset.
35:21I'm not a baby.
35:23He stretched out his tiny arms.
35:26Carry me to bed.
35:28Amelia crouched down, and Max hugged her neck so she could lift him.
35:32She held him tightly in her arms.
35:34Once Max was back in bed, Amelia whispered,
35:40By the way, what are you doing up?
35:45I thought you'd be sound asleep by now.
35:48Max sighed and turned to face the wall, avoiding his mother's gaze.
35:53I heard a car outside my window and saw Dad was home.
35:58I thought maybe he'd come say goodnight, so I stayed awake.
36:02Amelia nodded.
36:05He had a long flight.
36:08I think he was tired and went to bed, baby.
36:11But I bet he can't wait to see you for breakfast tomorrow.
36:16She rubbed her son's back, wishing she could make everything okay for him.
36:21Still facing the wall, he spoke softly.
36:23Do you think Dad changed his mind about wanting me?
36:29Those words shattered Amelia's heart.
36:33She hated seeing Max feel unwanted by his father, especially since they had only recently discovered each other.
36:40Despite wanting to avoid Javier after the zipper fiasco, she knew she would soon have to confront him about this.
36:47Amelia wrapped herself around Max.
36:51My little moon, it's impossible not to want you.
36:56Do you know why?
36:57Because you taste like cotton candy.
37:00She playfully nibbled his ear, making him giggle.
37:02They fell asleep and cuddled together.
37:08Then later in the night, Amelia was awakened when she sensed another presence in the room.
37:14She cracked open her eyes and saw Javier standing quietly in Max's doorway.
37:20In silence, she watched him crouch down to kiss Max's forehead and pull his blanket up to his little chin.
37:26The affectionate gesture surprised Amelia and brought warmth to her heart.
37:36The next morning, Amelia and Max followed their usual morning routine.
37:41They spent ten minutes lazing in bed without speaking a word,
37:46then shared their plans and expectations for the day before they jumped out of bed and happily made their way to the dining room.
37:52There, they found Javier already seated at the table, reading the newspaper.
37:59He looked so serious and regal.
38:04Javier looked up, and when Amelia met his gaze,
38:07she felt all the embarrassment from the previous night wash over her again.
38:12But when she saw Max frozen in place,
38:15as if questioning whether he could run up to his father or not,
38:18she knew she had to be brave and break the ice first.
38:24Top of the morning, Prince Javier,
38:27she greeted him cheerily.
38:29Javier furrowed his brow,
38:31caught off guard by Amelia's jolly tone.
38:35Shouldn't she be hiding after last night's zipper mishap?
38:39Not a morning person, he responded with a cold grunt.
38:43Hello.
38:44Amelia kept up her spirited act as she served fruit for herself and Max.
38:50The boy had grown quiet,
38:52his mood dampened by his father's lackluster greeting.
38:57Dad, he finally said, making Javier look up from his newspaper.
39:02What's that long paper you're reading?
39:06Javier frowned slightly.
39:09This?
39:10You've never seen a newspaper?
39:13Max shook his head.
39:14Javier motioned for Max to come closer.
39:17As a fan of CNN,
39:20you'll appreciate this.
39:21It's a printed compilation of yesterday's news.
39:24Look, here's the politics section,
39:27here's sports,
39:28and even the weather forecast for Miami.
39:32Max studied it curiously.
39:34But you're rich.
39:37Why don't you buy a tablet like normal people to read the news online?
39:42Javier chuckled.
39:44And Amelia couldn't help but laugh along before gently scolding her son.
39:47Javier, however, seemed amused.
39:53It's all right.
39:56This is a habit I learned from my father.
39:59And maybe one day, you'll pick it up as well.
40:02It brings me good memories.
40:04When I travel, I use a tablet too.
40:06Like normal people.
40:07Like normal people.
40:09The three of them laughed,
40:11and Max took the opportunity to move closer to his father.
40:15Staring bashfully at his feet,
40:17he spoke softly.
40:19Your trip was long.
40:22I thought you weren't going to come back because you didn't want me anymore.
40:25This time, Amelia stayed quiet,
40:29giving Javier the chance to step up to his role.
40:32The prince placed his hand on Max's small shoulders.
40:36You're my son.
40:38I will always want you, Max.
40:41And I will always come back for you.
40:44Amelia was mesmerized by Javier's sweet response,
40:47but she could tell that Max needed more reassurance.
40:51So she chimed in.
40:54Max, you can trust your dad.
40:57I'm sure he'll never lie to you.
41:01Right, Javier?
41:03Javier realized the implication of that question.
41:07It was no time for empty promises.
41:09He turned to Max and nodded solemnly.
41:13Never.
41:14Cheered up again, Max returned to his seat,
41:18and Amelia handed him his favorite breakfast,
41:21a slice of cinnamon toast.
41:25He took a bite and let out an adorable hum of delight.
41:29Mmm, mommy, this is the best one you've ever made.
41:33You should make one for dad, too.
41:35Daddy, you have to try mom's cinnamon toast.
41:39Realizing his reading time was over,
41:41Javier put down his newspaper.
41:44Is that so?
41:46Amelia felt awkward, but decided to play along.
41:49She prepared a slice of toast with butter, sugar, and cinnamon,
41:53then offered it to Javier.
41:55But when she went to hand it over,
41:57Javier glanced at the butler,
41:59who then nervously intercepted the toast.
42:02Sorry, Miss Rivera.
42:05But Prince Javier cannot eat that.
42:08He has misophobia.
42:10Amelia was taken aback,
42:12while Max's curiosity peaked.
42:14What's that, dad?
42:16Do you have an allergy?
42:18Mr. Grant began to explain.
42:21Sir, Max,
42:22misophobia is a...
42:24Javier interrupted.
42:26That's okay, Mr. Grant.
42:28Max,
42:29you know how some people are afraid of heights,
42:33others of snakes.
42:34Well, I have a problem with germs.
42:38Amelia did not expect to learn that this seemingly untouchable man
42:42had such a big vulnerability.
42:45She wondered,
42:47Hmm, next time he pisses me off,
42:50should I get revenge by poking my fingers in all of his food?
42:54She chuckled at the thought.
42:56Just then, the butler slipped on a pair of gloves
42:58and proceeded to prepare a slice of toast.
43:02I watched how Miss Rivera made it.
43:05I'll prepare a similar one for the prince.
43:09Javier stood abruptly.
43:11That won't be necessary.
43:13I have a busy day ahead.
43:15And with that, Javier left.
43:20Amelia worried about how Max would take his father's abrupt departure.
43:24But when she turned to him,
43:26he was happily devouring his extra piece of cinnamon toast.
43:34Amelia's office was buzzing with activity.
43:37The High Commissioner of Foreign Affairs
43:38was scheduled to meet with Mexico's Prime Minister,
43:41and everyone was on edge.
43:43Though Amelia was still an intern,
43:46she couldn't afford to make any mistakes.
43:48When the procession of sleek cars arrived,
43:51Amelia straightened her posture
43:52and exchanged an excited glance with her best friend, Faith.
43:56The vehicle stopped,
43:57and the Prime Minister stepped out,
43:59accompanied by his entourage.
44:02From a distance,
44:04Amelia noticed a familiar face among them.
44:07Her breath caught,
44:08and her pulse quickened.
44:10It had been years since she'd seen him,
44:12but as he approached,
44:14his tall, muscular frame and striking features
44:17erased any doubt in her mind.
44:20Charles Dawson.
44:22That was the young man she had loved
44:25and left behind to spare him
44:26the burden of raising a child that wasn't his.
44:30Charles looked even more distinguished
44:31and handsome than she remembered.
44:34When their eyes met for a fleeting moment,
44:36his expression darkened,
44:38loaded with emotion,
44:39before she quickly looked away.
44:42Faith nudged her.
44:44Girl,
44:45that was totally your ex.
44:48When I heard the news,
44:49I didn't think you'd still be this hot.
44:51Damn!
44:53Still stunned,
44:55Amelia turned to her friend.
44:57What news?
44:59You haven't heard?
45:01Faith said,
45:02her tone teasing.
45:04Charles just moved back from the East Coast.
45:07You two are gonna see a lot of each other from now on.
45:14Oh,
45:15I still can't believe your dreamy ex is here.
45:20Now that you know he's back in town,
45:21what do you plan to do with that information?
45:24Faith's words didn't seem to penetrate
45:26Amelia's distant expression.
45:28She had been zoning out during lunch
45:30and was now poking at her key lime pie,
45:32staring blankly into the distance.
45:36Faith wiggled her finger in front of Amelia.
45:38Hello,
45:39Earth to Amelia?
45:42Amelia shook her head,
45:43forcing her attention back to her friend.
45:46Uh,
45:46sorry,
45:47what?
45:48Faith leaned in.
45:50Girl,
45:51what's up with you?
45:53You've been a total space cadet today.
45:55Oh my god,
45:56are you seeing someone?
45:58That's why your head's been so in the clouds.
46:00Spell,
46:01who is he?
46:03Amelia smiled,
46:04rolling her eyes.
46:05There is no he.
46:08Faith,
46:09the day I start seeing someone,
46:11I promise you'll be the first to know.
46:14An elbow nudged Amelia
46:15as her best friend scooted in closer to her.
46:19Ames,
46:19who do you think you're talking to?
46:21You may not be seeing someone,
46:23but I know that adorable little head of yours
46:26is overthinking about something.
46:28And my guess is that it starts with a C
46:32and rhymes with
46:33Arles.
46:37Faith knew how close Charles and Amelia were back in the day.
46:41He was her best friend
46:42and they were literal high school sweethearts.
46:44Amelia must be feeling something
46:46after seeing him for the first time in half a decade.
46:48Do you still have feelings for Charles?
46:53Amelia dismissively waved her hand.
46:56He's this big hotshot now.
47:00He killed it at that internship with the UN
47:02and you saw how good looking he is in that suit.
47:07If he's not already taken,
47:09I'm sure there's a line of girls waiting to snatch him up.
47:12Her best friend narrowed her eyes at her.
47:16Okay,
47:17but that didn't answer my question.
47:20Amelia let out a heavy sigh.
47:23Even if I did still have feelings for him,
47:26it's not like my situation hasn't changed.
47:29He deserves a bubbly,
47:32trophy wife
47:32who doesn't come with a five-year-old
47:34and baggage.
47:35Just then,
47:37Faith flicked Amelia's forehead.
47:40Hey,
47:41my godson is the cutest five-year-old in the world
47:44and
47:44any man
47:46would be lucky to be his stepdad.
47:49Gripping her fork,
47:50Faith suddenly stabbed her lasagna.
47:52But what I wouldn't give
47:54to find Max's real dad
47:56and beat him to a pulp
47:57for ditching you
47:58and ruining your perfect relationship with Charles.
48:02Faith clenched her fists.
48:03I'd certainly love to see that,
48:08replied Amelia.
48:09It had been eating her alive
48:11that she wasn't able to tell Faith
48:12that she had reunited with Max's mystery daddy
48:15and was currently living with him.
48:17She couldn't wait to see the look on Faith's face
48:19the day she learned the man she was plotting to murder
48:22was actually
48:22a dashing Mediterranean prince.
48:26Speaking of the devil,
48:28Faith suddenly grabbed Amelia's hand
48:29and said the last two words
48:31she expected to hear out of her friend's mouth.
48:34Ah,
48:35Javier Cauldron,
48:37squealed Faith.
48:39Amelia froze.
48:41What?
48:42How do you,
48:42I mean,
48:43why did you say that?
48:45Who is that?
48:47Girl,
48:48Faith replied.
48:49You don't know
48:49that Spain
48:50has a super hot young prince?
48:53Amelia's pulse started to race.
48:55How did they end up
48:57on this topic?
48:58Did Faith know something
48:59she wasn't saying?
49:01Sorry,
49:02why are we talking
49:04about the Spanish monarchy?
49:06Amelia asked,
49:07cautiously terrified
49:08that Faith had figured out her secret.
49:10The prince
49:12just relocated to Miami
49:13to serve as an ambassador.
49:16Faith stole a bite of pie,
49:18savoring it dramatically.
49:19After swallowing,
49:21she finally answered,
49:23Mm,
49:23and,
49:24Mr. Calderon
49:25is going to be
49:26the guest of honor
49:27at our gala tonight.
49:29Can you believe
49:30we're about to meet
49:31a real-life prince?
49:34Good.
49:35So her best friend
49:36hadn't figured out her secret.
49:38Amelia dropped her shoulders
49:39in relief.
49:41Oh,
49:41I guess
49:43I don't care
49:45much about monarchies?
49:46Faith was practically
49:48bouncing in her seat.
49:50But,
49:51Prince Javier
49:52isn't just any royal.
49:54Have you seen
49:55his speeches on TV?
49:56The man is
49:57gorgeous,
49:58which means
49:59he'll be even hotter
50:00in person.
50:02Amelia mumbled,
50:04Mm,
50:04he's more arrogant
50:05in person too.
50:07She seethed,
50:08thinking about
50:09the cold,
50:09shameless devil
50:10that had recently
50:11upended her life.
50:13Luckily,
50:13Faith interrupted
50:14her spiraling thoughts.
50:16What are you
50:18wearing to the gala?
50:20Amelia shrugged.
50:22Since it's
50:23a work event
50:23for us
50:24and we're not
50:25actual guests,
50:26I figured
50:27I'd just stick
50:28to my work slacks
50:29and a blazer.
50:31Faith slammed
50:32her hands down
50:33on the table
50:33in disbelief.
50:35Slacks?
50:36Did you not just hear
50:37what I've been saying?
50:38Hot foreign royals
50:40are expected
50:41to be in attendance.
50:43And more importantly,
50:43so is Charles.
50:44Hmm,
50:46maybe Faith
50:47had a point there.
50:49Although Amelia
50:49was just meant
50:50to work the event
50:51as an intern
50:51and had planned
50:52to fade into
50:53the background otherwise,
50:54the thought of
50:55running into Charles
50:56at the gala
50:57made her stomach flutter.
50:59Faith continued
51:00her passionate plea.
51:02It is essential
51:03that you dress
51:04to impress tonight
51:05and I have
51:07the perfect outfit
51:08that will look
51:08amazing on you.
51:10Faith was not lying
51:11when she promised
51:12the dress
51:12would look amazing
51:13on Amelia.
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