- 2 months ago
A cold contract hides a warm truth—true love has no terms.
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00:00I-I-I'm sorry.
00:26Morning, troublemaker.
00:28Well...
00:30I'm thinking maybe I'm way past the point of no return.
00:34I'm running traffic lights to spend a little time looking into your eyes.
00:42So, so what happened?
00:44You don't remember?
00:46I remember taking your phone and...
00:53Oh my god.
00:55I should probably just speak now.
00:57It's fine.
00:58We're lives.
01:05So, um...
01:06How did I get here?
01:08Well, I had to bring you somewhere safe.
01:10Otherwise, you probably would have went on a rampage and ruined the entire engagement bar.
01:14Oh my god.
01:16My boss is gonna kill me.
01:18Look, I'm so sorry for taking your phone and the mess and if I cause any trouble, I promise I'll clear it all up.
01:24But right now, I really have to go.
01:26Actually, it's probably not gonna be that easy to fix.
01:30Well...
01:32What do you think, fiancé?
01:34Well, I think you might cry.
01:37I'm feeling fine.
01:38In a rare public appearance, Ethan, the youngest son of the Winston family, was spotted at an engagement party hosted by a family business partner.
01:47It was reported that he made a public statement declaring his engagement and left with his fiancé.
01:53So, when did my grandson get engaged?
01:55His fiancé is the wedding planner of this event.
01:59You're done, Maya.
02:22What the hell were you thinking?
02:24The wedding planner showing up at the engagement party and stealing the spotlight?
02:28Do you have any idea what this means for a reputation?
02:30I'm so sorry.
02:31The honors for the next six months are cancelled.
02:35And now, Tracy wants to sue.
02:37Do you have any idea how much that could cost us?
02:41But there is something you can do.
02:44Tracy said if you can find something extremely unique and make this the wedding of the century, she'll drop the case.
02:53Okay.
02:54The condition is the artist Moiré.
02:58You have to get him to collaborate on the design.
03:01But no one's been able to find Moiré for the past three years. How am I supposed to...
03:04Or...
03:06Or...
03:07You can pack up and leave the company.
03:08Are you okay, Grandma?
03:17Well, I might be okay if you bring the girl back.
03:22Listen, Ethan, you're my favorite and the only heir to the Winston family.
03:27I want to walk you down the aisle, not being old and sitting in a wheelchair.
03:33If you don't act soon, I'll just arrange for you to marry someone else.
03:37And I won't care if you like it or not.
03:39We need to stay engaged.
03:52What?
03:54Here's the deal.
03:56I need you, Maya, need to be my fiancé.
04:00Just pretend.
04:01No.
04:02I'm tired of the lies and deceit.
04:04The media's talking about you.
04:06Right?
04:07You need to take responsibility for this.
04:09That doesn't mean I need to keep faking it.
04:11No, I need to get back to work.
04:13Please just leave my apartment.
04:21This could be the one lie that ends all lives.
04:23Out!
04:24Alright.
04:25Alright.
04:26Anything you want, just ask, I'll make it happen.
04:30Well, you know that artist that hasn't been seen in the public in three years?
04:34I need him to co-plan this wedding with me.
04:36So unless there's a magical way you can make him appear, then please just leave.
04:42What if I just happened to know this, Mr. Noir?
04:47Graduated from ENSBA in Paris, majored in art history and oil painting.
04:52A young American, right?
04:54I can bring Mr. Noir, too.
04:56But in exchange, you have to marry me.
05:01What?
05:03Do you really know him?
05:04Or is this just another lie?
05:06He's somewhat of a mystery figure in the art world.
05:09Oh, yeah.
05:10I met him when I was studying abroad in Europe.
05:12Given who I am, getting in touch with him was never an issue.
05:15Look, I need to think about this.
05:17With that expression, I'll take it we have a deal.
05:19You have 30 minutes.
05:23Alright.
05:24Okay.
05:41I'm in.
05:42But if we're going to do this, we have to set some rules.
05:45Turn around.
05:46Did it really take you that long to decide?
05:47What?
05:48We still have time.
05:49Oh, I mean, I guess people usually wait for me.
05:51Okay.
05:52Like I said, if we're going to do this, we have to have some rules between us.
05:57Rule number one, we don't get involved in each other's lives.
06:02Sure.
06:04Rule number two, no developing feelings for each other.
06:18And we can't, you know, we can't have no sex!
06:23Wow.
06:24Yeah.
06:25No problem.
06:29Wow. No problem. But we will need to act like you're my fiancé. So be staying at my place from now on.
06:39Moreover, I'll need to touch you. It's a necessary part of making this whole thing look real. Like this.
06:47We need people to think that we're a couple. See that car across the street? Everyone in town is watching our every move.
07:11But we have to sleep in different beds. I don't.
07:34It's my honor to announce that I, Ethan Winston, am now engaged to Miss Maya Arch.
07:39Our wedding will take place in the near future.
07:45Wait here. I'll go get the car.
07:48Well, well, well. What do we have here? My old friend. Do you like the photos I took of you, Maya?
07:55Or should I call you future Mrs. Winston? You know what? I don't know what you're playing, but I'm sure when the truth's gonna come out, you're gonna be down.
08:06It's none of your business. I'm a professional, so your wedding will go smoothly, but then just get out of my sight.
08:12Look at you. Acting all tough. Just being engaged just for a few days. Who knows how long you've been involved with him.
08:19You? You have no say here. Who was the one playing hide and seek in my house while I was on a work trip?
08:25I don't get it. Why Ethan would choose you? What tricks did you play on him, huh?
08:31Oh, I see. You work hard for the money or-
08:34How dare you!
08:38Stay away from my fiancée.
08:40Well, well, well. I did not expect Ethan to drag you along here. Let me guess. You must want to meet your idol.
08:49Right, sweetheart? That's none of your business.
08:52Ah, just so you know, Ethan's real love is his ex, Skylar. That's answer.
09:01She's the only one who owns his heart. And you, you're just a little placeholder. You would lose, you know, your job. You would lose your precious boyfriends. Hansel would be nothing.
09:15Mind your business, Miss Mistress. Shouldn't you be worrying about Parker? Who is he playing hide and seek with right now?
09:27I wouldn't do that if I were you.
09:30Oh, Maya. Another guy to save your sorry ass, right?
09:41Hey!
09:42No more warnings. I told you that.
09:49Are you alright?
09:52She's alright now.
09:56Chris?
09:57It's been a while, Maya.
10:00It's been a while.
10:02You should probably step away from my friend as well.
10:04Do you know who I am?
10:14Chris, why didn't you tell me you were back?
10:17Who's this?
10:19Oh, this is my childhood neighbor, Chris. We've known each other forever. He just got back from studying abroad.
10:24Just a neighbor, huh? You used to chase me around like a little sucker, didn't you? You used to say when you grew up you'd marry me, remember?
10:33Maya, your neighbor has a really great sense of humor, doesn't he?
10:38Um, hey neighbor, that's a really silly story from your childhood, but, uh, I'm her fiance now, so, you know.
10:45Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and now please welcome our sponsor, Mr. Winston, who will unveil the highlight of our exhibition.
10:52You should get a closer look from this.
10:54Okay.
10:55Woo!
11:02It's my honor to unveil this for all of you tonight.
11:05This painting is done by an artist who has been in seclusion for the last three years.
11:10Well, this is his declaration of return.
11:13I present to you all...
11:19Rebirth.
11:22Rebirth.
11:27This artist is none other than Noiré.
11:30He's also mentioned that he will be collaborating with another designer who he admires very much.
11:36This will also be given to a beautiful woman here tonight.
11:41And she is.
11:48Is that Skylar?
11:50Skylar the dancer?
11:51She's Ethan's ex.
11:52No wonder he threw this whole exhibition.
11:54Wow.
11:55Look at her dress.
11:56That painting was definitely made for her.
11:58Mm-hmm.
11:59How romantic.
12:01Oh.
12:02Oh, it's been ages.
12:03Oh, you can't even fix your tie without me.
12:11What are you doing here?
12:12Isn't it normal for dancers to get inspired by art exhibitions?
12:16Do you remember that time that we...
12:18That's enough.
12:25We are over.
12:26Okay?
12:27Stay away.
12:28Don't lie to yourself, Ethan.
12:29I know you.
12:31I am engaged and you know that.
12:33She's just a plain girl.
12:34You'll need me, Ethan.
12:35We were meant to be together.
12:36We always were.
12:37I'm not sure what's going on here.
12:38That doesn't seem right.
12:39It's fine, Chris.
12:40He's just living his life.
12:41This is a part of our marital dream.
12:42Maya, no matter what happens, you can always talk to me.
12:47Maya, look.
12:48This isn't what you think.
12:49I was just...
12:50I get it.
12:51We were busy.
12:52Shall I take you home, Maya?
12:53No.
12:54Neighbor.
12:55There's no need.
12:56Okay, she's my fiancee.
12:57I'll take care of her.
12:58Thanks.
12:59And what about your dancer ex-girlfriend fiancee?
13:00Oh, my fiancee.
13:01I'm not.
13:02I'm not.
13:03I'm not.
13:04I'm not.
13:05I'm not.
13:06I'm not.
13:07I'm not.
13:08I'm not.
13:09I'm not.
13:10I'm not.
13:11I'm not.
13:12I'm not.
13:13I'm not.
13:14I'm not.
13:15I'm not.
13:16I'm not.
13:17I'm not.
13:18I'm not.
13:19I'm not.
13:20My dancer ex-girlfriend, fiancee.
13:22Maya deserves someone better than a half-hearted playboy.
13:25Look, Maya isn't an errand girl for a playboy like you.
13:29Treat her right.
13:31She has a better place to be.
13:33My number hasn't changed, Maya.
13:35Call me anytime you need.
13:41Hello, darling.
13:43I know we haven't met yet, but I know for sure that's what Cher common interests you.
13:49Hey, big time planner.
14:01Noire asked me to give this to you.
14:11This means a lot.
14:13About tonight, it...
14:15Look, it shouldn't be like this.
14:19Now, I've held up my end of the bargain and I really think...
14:22What?
14:24I think you should do your part too.
14:26In public, I mean.
14:29You shouldn't be getting that close to other men.
14:32Chris.
14:33The neighbor boy, huh?
14:34Wait a minute.
14:35This is just an act, remember?
14:37We said we wouldn't interfere with each other.
14:40All I'm saying is in the eyes of the public, this could look bad for us.
14:44Bad for us.
14:46Oh, come on.
14:47Even I can feel the chemistry between you and your ex-girlfriend from 50 yards away.
14:51No, okay.
14:52It's not what you...
14:53No, I know.
14:54It's not what I think.
14:55I'm not Skyler.
14:56She's beautiful and famous and you have history.
14:58He's everything I'm not.
15:00Of course you choose her.
15:01Oh wait, why should I be surprised?
15:03It's not like it's the first time this has happened to me.
15:05Look, I'm not the playboy that Chris says I am.
15:07Okay, and I'm certainly not doing what your ex-boyfriend Parker's doing.
15:10I chose you.
15:11I feel it and it's getting stronger every day, so don't make assumptions about it.
15:15Oh really?
15:16So what, am I just making it up then?
15:18Well, maybe we should stop the show and let the truth come out.
15:21No one touches my fiancee.
15:35No one touches my fiancee.
15:49Did I go too far?
16:02Breaking news.
16:03Young CEO holds art exhibit for ex-girlfriend.
16:07The famous dancer Skyler and spends big on her paintings.
16:12Rumors of reconciliation.
16:14Fiancee may be left in the dust.
16:17Fiancee may be left in the dust.
16:23Can we talk please?
16:25If you want to call at the wedding.
16:27You can do it anytime.
16:30So your engagement's not real.
16:32It's just a deal?
16:34Technically, yes.
16:37Hey, no matter how you look at it, he's complicated.
16:41As a heir to a big family, your feelings will never be his top priority.
16:45You can't rely on these types of love and relationships.
16:48Too many things get in the way in their life.
16:50I know, but Chris-
16:51Also, his past and maybe even present with Skyler?
16:54The right man would never leave you in tears.
16:57You know that.
16:59You deserve better.
17:00Thank you, Chris.
17:02I get it, but he's already done so much for me.
17:06A deal's a deal and I agree to it.
17:08I have to do my part.
17:09Even if it's just a fake engagement.
17:11Besides, all we really have to do is pretend to be a couple in public.
17:15Ethan, we need to talk.
17:42Skyler?
17:44What are you doing here?
17:45You never change the locks.
17:47Don't you want to know why I'm back?
17:49Not really.
17:50What happened?
17:59An accident.
18:00I got hurt.
18:01I can't dance again.
18:06My career is over, Ethan.
18:09I know I messed up in the past, but I never ever stopped loving you.
18:19And the past is in the past.
18:21Let's move forward.
18:23I'm sorry.
18:24I shouldn't be here.
18:25I'm sorry for interrupting something important.
18:28No, Maya, wait.
18:29Let her go.
18:30What the hell do you think you're doing?
18:31Ethan, this isn't like you.
18:32I know this engagement is fake.
18:33Whether it's real or fake is none of your concern.
18:36Maya.
18:37Maya.
18:38I'm sorry.
18:39I shouldn't be here.
18:40I'm sorry.
18:41I shouldn't be here.
18:42I'm sorry for interrupting something important.
18:43Maya, wait.
18:44Let her go.
18:45What the hell do you think you're doing?
18:46Maya.
18:47Maya.
18:48Hi, Tracy.
18:57It's me.
18:58I'm in.
18:59Let's do this.
19:07Breaking news.
19:08Heir of the Winston family, Ethan, has reconciled with his ex-girlfriend, Skylar.
19:13The former chief dancer of a dance troupe, seemed to hint at her indifference towards
19:18the engagement, Todd.
19:19She rarely mentions Ethan.
19:30Brim?
19:32I want you to bring Maya tomorrow.
19:34I have a few things I want to discuss with you.
19:38No way.
19:39Really?
19:40That is exactly what happened when I went to Europe.
19:41Oh, Ethan.
19:42You're here.
19:43Look who's back.
19:44Skylar, what are you doing here?
19:45It's Grandmother's birthday.
19:46You know, she's always been a grandmother to me.
19:47Mm-hmm.
19:48I heard about her health scare and I wanted to come by and check her out.
19:49I know.
19:50I know.
19:51I know.
19:52I know.
19:53I know.
19:54I know.
19:55I know.
19:56I know.
19:57I know.
19:58I know.
19:59I know.
20:00I know.
20:01I know.
20:02I know.
20:03I know.
20:04I know.
20:05I know.
20:06I know.
20:07I know.
20:08But this is how I can find her and I wanted to come by and check on her.
20:09That's OK, right?
20:10Happy birthday, Grandma.
20:12Thank you, Darling.
20:15Having someone who loves you and gets you, looking after you for the rest of your life
20:18is the best birthday present I could have.
20:24You know, I'm the one that's meant for you.
20:29I knew you'd come.
20:39Don't get the wrong idea.
20:41I didn't come for you.
20:43I knew you'd come.
20:45Don't get the wrong idea.
20:46I didn't come for you.
20:49At least I kept my word.
20:56Happy birthday, Ada.
20:57Thank you, darling.
20:59You look stunning.
21:02You're always so glamorous, Ada.
21:04And you shine the most.
21:05Oh.
21:13Everyone?
21:15If I may, a toast.
21:17It's Ada's birthday,
21:19and not only is she the pillar of the Winston family,
21:21but she is a loving grandmother
21:23and the most remarkable woman.
21:26She always puts her family first,
21:28and is a great support to us all.
21:32There's also a couple with us today.
21:35And Ethan's happiness is always what Ada wanted.
21:39And this is truly a double blessing.
21:41Blessing.
21:43Cheers.
21:52We need to talk.
21:55There's nothing to talk about.
21:59Oh, my God.
22:00I am so sorry.
22:03Let me help you with that.
22:05No, it's fine.
22:06You know, I'll do it myself.
22:08Okay.
22:23Ada looks great tonight, doesn't she?
22:25What do you want, Skylar?
22:29You still don't get it.
22:33Our relationship ended three years ago.
22:36Can I remind you that you're the one who broke it off?
22:38Oh, come on.
22:40Is this about Maya?
22:41Your fake fiancé?
22:43Are you really falling?
22:44Yes.
22:44Okay.
22:45Yes.
22:45And for the hundredth time,
22:46we are over.
22:48Okay.
22:48Maya is the only one I want.
22:57Maya.
22:57Maya, how much did you have to drink?
23:20You didn't realize what you just did?
23:25I kissed my fiancé.
23:27What's wrong with that?
23:32Well, does kissing your fiancé always require getting used to drunk?
23:35Yeah.
23:37I hate him.
23:39He plays with my heart.
23:42I don't think it's hate.
23:49I really don't.
23:57I really don't.
23:58I really don't think it's
24:23we'll talk tomorrow okay lie down for a bit I'm gonna go say goodbye to grandma and we'll head
24:39home grandma I'm sorry I didn't get to spend more time with you tonight
24:53but I have to take Maya home now this does not look like the Ethan I know
25:00there's some people causing trouble but don't worry I'll handle it I don't know what's going
25:06on between you and Maya but remember you don't hurt people you love I know grandma
25:13I believe you'll make the right choice
25:19all right Maya let's go home
25:26Maya
25:28Maya
25:30oh it's been ages oh you can't even fix your tie without me
25:42you
25:49you
25:51nice body even with the coat hiding
26:06this is what happens when you get too close to ink and the whiskey
26:14are you okay
26:26you
26:28you
26:28yeah
26:28you
26:32yeah
26:33yeah
26:33yeah
26:34yeah
26:35yeah
26:37yeah
26:39that's right
26:41you
26:42you
26:44you
26:45you
26:47you
26:48when you are here next to me
26:52How are you feeling?
26:54Is it painful?
26:56The doctor says I'll be fine.
26:59Have you had any issues with anyone recently? I mean, any idea who might have done this?
27:05The only issue I've had is with your jealous ex-girlfriend and my cheating, lying client.
27:11Well, once you get better, I don't want you going out alone. Okay? Even if it's just to meet up with Chris.
27:18Didn't we say we wouldn't get involved in each other's lives?
27:21This feels a lot like restriction to me.
27:25Yeah, I know. Okay, but special times require special measures.
27:30I just want you to be with me and be safe, that's all.
27:33Oh, really? Because if I remember correctly, the entire reason I'm lying here is because I got too close to you.
27:51You've got it.
27:57Maya Maya. The girl who survives it all.
28:04You want to get everything you want.
28:07than you want Maya Maya it's always Maya smarter more successful island parker but
28:20somehow she gets Ethan Skyler supposed to break them up but well I'm at a wrong
28:27move here it's better it's all taken care of our partnership is still all
28:42Mr. Noire this is Maya thank you so much for helping out it's an honor to collaborate with
29:01you I've been a loyal fan of yours for years I would love to have your insight on a couple of
29:06things but that's okay to you what is love what does it mean to you
29:13hi Maya tell me what is love to you to be honest I'm a little confused about it right now
29:23if two people are together as an act at the beginning would it turn into real feelings a
29:29long way so how do I know what my true feelings are
29:35so have you thought it through
29:59I'm the right one for you Ethan you know that
30:02explain yourself
30:06I don't know what you're talking about
30:09I'm gonna let it slide this time but stay away from Maya
30:13you
30:17you
30:29hey you're up are you feeling better yeah you were in a hurry where'd you go um I had to go to the office something urgent came up and it needed to be handled
30:51I'm a liar
30:53I see with everything that happened you must be so busy
31:00no it's fine it has been helping so
31:02here you sure you're all right
31:08I'm fine
31:10just tired of living in lies
31:13what if I just happen to know this Mr. Noire
31:17I'm just a big fan. I really admire his work.
31:22Thank you. This means a lot.
31:26Look, Maya, there's some things that I need to tell you.
31:31Hello?
31:40Skylar's in trouble.
31:47Skylar's in trouble.
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