- 5 days ago
Tied by Fate
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00:00:11I can't believe we did that.
00:00:14Mia, will you marry me?
00:00:17Yes!
00:00:18Oh my God!
00:00:21I can see you.
00:00:25Perhaps this will happen to me.
00:00:32I've got as much.
00:00:34It's me.
00:00:36You'll block my back.
00:00:38She'll never find out.
00:00:42Now is what you're talking about, James.
00:01:04Is anyone here?
00:01:06What do you want from me?
00:01:18It's time to tell the truth, don't you think?
00:01:27Please, put the gun down.
00:01:29You don't want to end up like this.
00:01:32Mia is the only one in love.
00:01:35I'll see you.
00:01:38Yeah.
00:01:46What do you think?
00:02:00I'm going to end up like this.
00:02:02I'm going to end up like this.
00:02:03You're not going to end up like this.
00:02:05marriage
00:02:07suffocating
00:02:10tell my body
00:02:14sounds like you've got something you want to say
00:02:18family pressures right
00:02:22want to talk
00:02:28my family have been on my case for years
00:02:31it's like they have already chosen my future spouse
00:02:37my family wants to plan my entire life
00:02:46I'm James
00:02:47James Turner by the way
00:02:51I'm Mia
00:02:52pleasure to meet you
00:02:56it's our endless battle
00:03:01it's my new comrade
00:03:17James right
00:03:19fancy seeing you here again
00:03:22Mia
00:03:23what's your fate
00:03:25or you just come here a little too awkward
00:03:30scotch
00:03:30neat
00:03:31got it
00:03:34how many things going on here
00:03:37my mom calls me
00:03:39every single day
00:03:40to see if I'm bringing someone home for Thanksgiving dinner
00:03:45what was your response
00:03:48I said yes
00:03:49just to stop her calls
00:03:51but
00:03:51I don't think there's any
00:03:53you
00:03:55my parents are obsessed with my kids
00:03:58even though I'm still sick
00:03:59it's a pleasure
00:04:01please
00:04:10here
00:04:11to our endless battle
00:04:21Mia
00:04:21Mia
00:04:21I've been thinking
00:04:23what if we help each other out
00:04:38what do you mean
00:04:41maybe
00:04:42we can do the plus one for each other
00:04:44so our members will step push us
00:04:47wait
00:04:47boyfriend
00:04:49interesting
00:04:51only once
00:04:52you can be free for a long time
00:04:56it's not what I usually do
00:04:58but
00:04:59maybe it's exactly what I need right now
00:05:03this night is just getting more interesting
00:05:05sounds like the craziest night I've ever had
00:05:08not yet
00:05:09wait till Thanksgiving
00:05:12hey
00:05:12boyfriend
00:05:13why don't you introduce yourself here to me
00:05:16well
00:05:17I own a real estate company
00:05:20we work with main partners on their projects
00:05:22you sure look like a boss
00:05:25the scotch gives it away
00:05:27alright
00:05:28enough
00:05:28tell me something about yourself
00:05:30well
00:05:31I'm an artist
00:05:33and a gallery owner
00:05:35not to show off
00:05:37but
00:05:37you've probably seen a lot of my work around Manhattan already
00:05:41wait
00:05:42are you Mia Davis
00:05:44that Mia Davis
00:05:45in the flesh darling
00:05:55I understand the emergence
00:05:56but this is not how negotiation works
00:05:58I need this to be done in three days
00:06:01our investors are not gonna wait for us
00:06:04Anderson
00:06:06I assure you
00:06:07we are doing everything we can
00:06:09I trust you because you are the best I've got
00:06:11we won't let you down
00:06:13water
00:06:16I understand theizations
00:06:19I'm gonna wait for the facts
00:06:21how do you don'tkrety
00:06:22sounds
00:06:23she died
00:06:26she died
00:06:27but she died
00:06:27she died
00:06:28she died
00:06:29she died
00:06:31she died
00:06:41and as if her
00:06:43and had never
00:06:43and they ended up
00:06:43he and her
00:06:44Mia, what a pleasant surprise. How did you have time to call me today?
00:06:49Is this a bad time? You sound like you've had a rough day.
00:06:53It was one of those days.
00:06:55Well, sounds like you could use a break. How about a drink to unwind later?
00:07:02Let me check.
00:07:05Yeah, I can really use that. I'll meet you at the same bar.
00:07:17Knowing my mom, she'll definitely want you to stay over.
00:07:21So we'll probably spend three days in one bedroom.
00:07:25After that, we'll be free to go back to our regular lives.
00:07:29Sounds like a plan.
00:07:41Here we go, James.
00:07:42James, remember, we're a couple, deeply in love.
00:07:47Got it, James.
00:07:53Mom, I'm Paul.
00:07:55Mia.
00:07:58I've seen you too long.
00:08:00Mom, this is James, my boyfriend.
00:08:03I've led her to meet you, Mrs. Davis.
00:08:05You just told me so much about it.
00:08:07Please, call me Maria.
00:08:09Come on, Nate.
00:08:11Help yourself with some cookies.
00:08:12Before I finish dressing, it's working.
00:08:17So far, so good.
00:08:20Let's keep it up.
00:08:27I feel like we're a real couple.
00:08:36So, you two, tell me how you met.
00:08:41Of course.
00:08:44I wasn't trying to live in a cafe on the 3rd Avenue.
00:08:47And I was sitting alone and reading that.
00:08:49I'm trying to keep you today.
00:08:51It's really busy striking out the conversation.
00:08:54Oh, I'm so happy you guys who met each other.
00:09:01It's been too long for me to focus on.
00:09:04It's so good.
00:09:29Your mom's here.
00:09:31What do we do?
00:09:33Uh, quick.
00:09:34Come in here.
00:09:40Come in.
00:09:41Come in.
00:09:42Come in.
00:09:45Good morning, lovebirds.
00:09:47I can see you had a lot of night.
00:09:49Stop it, mom.
00:09:51You're making it awkward.
00:09:53Look at you.
00:09:54All glowing.
00:09:59How dare you, my princess?
00:10:01Okay.
00:10:02Um, I think the couple needs their alone time now.
00:10:07Okay, okay.
00:10:08Just don't take too long.
00:10:10And she'll let you get back to the city today.
00:10:22I have to say, it was quite a play in your house.
00:10:24It was perfect.
00:10:26They all bought it.
00:10:28Remember how your mom almost caught us in the bedroom.
00:10:31My heart was about to jump out when I heard that knock.
00:10:35But we made it.
00:10:39So, has it been easier for you with your parents since our last visit?
00:10:44They just won't let the topping off you.
00:10:46Same here.
00:10:48But now, my mom won't stop asking me about the wedding.
00:10:51I'm gonna lose my mind.
00:10:56Let's just share the night we have right now.
00:11:00Well, we still can.
00:11:11You know, James, it's nice like these that really make me appreciate the simple things in life.
00:11:18You're the same.
00:11:19Hey, I know there's beauty in commitment, but shouldn't it be our only choice to make?
00:11:26Exactly.
00:11:28I'd rather cherish these moments with you and my friends.
00:11:32Telling me to rush into a life?
00:11:35Raising kids in a house and giving up all of my freedoms?
00:11:40No, thank you.
00:11:46Wait.
00:11:47I have an idea.
00:11:50It might help both of us.
00:11:52I'm all ears.
00:11:55I'm thinking.
00:11:57What if we turn the tables on our families?
00:12:05I'm thinking.
00:12:06What if we turn the tables on our families?
00:12:11Please elaborate.
00:12:14What if we consider a contract marriage?
00:12:19A contract marriage?
00:12:21Yeah.
00:12:22Our families will be satisfied while we actually live a free life.
00:12:26We'll make a legal contract with.
00:12:29Maybe separate bedrooms, financial terms, and so on.
00:12:33Oh.
00:12:34No feelings should be lived.
00:12:37This is huge.
00:12:38I need to think about it.
00:12:42I know.
00:12:43It's not something I do with the person you just met.
00:12:47Think about this.
00:12:49The contract will satisfy our parents' expectations.
00:12:52So we can take control of our own lives without their interference.
00:12:56It's the perfect solution to our current dilemma.
00:13:00It's just, like I said, love and marriage are not supposed to be contractual.
00:13:08They should be based on emotions and connection that grows naturally.
00:13:15Get it, Mia.
00:13:16I do.
00:13:17But sometimes life doesn't follow our script.
00:13:19And we need to adapt to that.
00:13:21Our life won't change the bit.
00:13:23We're just more freedom with this contract.
00:13:26But what about the no emotions term?
00:13:29Should we really cut off our feelings like that?
00:13:33It's necessary.
00:13:35We need to avoid the situation of falling in love with each other.
00:13:38It won't make things difficult.
00:13:43You do make a good point.
00:13:47I do want to take control over my own destiny again.
00:13:54But we need to set boundaries, conditions.
00:13:58We'll stick with friendship, contractual partners.
00:14:03Agreed, Mia.
00:14:04I'll write the legal contract, and we should both be clear about all this apps.
00:14:09Oh, and one more thing, James.
00:14:12We need to keep our personal lives separate from all of this.
00:14:15We both continue to pursue our goals, passions, and relationships.
00:14:21Absolutely.
00:14:22Our contract won't affect any of our lives.
00:14:25We can't make it done tomorrow.
00:14:28Followers quick, we'll take care of everything.
00:14:31Deal.
00:14:42I can't believe we're actually doing this.
00:14:47Yeah, we've got that formula.
00:14:51Let's go through this contract together.
00:14:54Okay.
00:14:58Separate bedrooms.
00:15:00Uh, no feelings clause.
00:15:08And clear financial terms.
00:15:12Yep.
00:15:14We'll look committed to each other from now on.
00:15:42I still can't believe we did that.
00:15:47So, what's next?
00:15:49We'll tell our parents and make it official.
00:15:52I'll propose to you in your apartment and send futures to our families.
00:15:57Well, it's a lot to get done just to prove we're getting married.
00:16:02Yeah, so then we'll plan a wedding so everyone will buy it.
00:16:06It's all part of the plan.
00:16:09I really want to get this out of my head.
00:16:11Can we just get it over with so we can move on with our lives?
00:16:23Did you turn the camera on?
00:16:26Yeah.
00:16:27It's working.
00:16:32Mia, there is something I'm going to ask you tonight.
00:16:41Mia, will you marry me?
00:16:43Oh my God, James.
00:16:45Yes.
00:16:50Oh my God.
00:17:13I can't believe we just did that.
00:17:16It's all part of that.
00:17:19Yeah.
00:17:29This is our first big show on the stage.
00:17:34We have to make sure that we look like a happy couple in front of everyone.
00:17:42Of course, not mistake is allowed tonight.
00:18:04Another successful play.
00:18:11It's getting harder for me to tell between all this and the truth.
00:18:15I know, but we have to stay firm.
00:18:20Focus on the bigger picture.
00:18:23Neither of us wants a real marriage right now.
00:18:25And we still have our wedding in two days.
00:18:32Let's get some rest.
00:18:35Good night.
00:18:36Good night.
00:18:37Good night.
00:18:53Mia, are you okay?
00:18:58Please, open up.
00:19:00Talk to me.
00:19:03I can't do this, James.
00:19:06At the wedding, I saw everyone's faces.
00:19:10They were so happy and blessed us with their whole hearts.
00:19:16I feel like I betrayed every one of them.
00:19:21But we are already here.
00:19:23There is no way of going back.
00:19:27I saw their faces.
00:19:29They believed in us.
00:19:31It was all a huge lie.
00:19:34I can't imagine what would happen if they found out the truth.
00:19:39It's not easy for me, either.
00:19:42We have to hang in there.
00:19:44We can't let them down right now.
00:20:03I just wish it didn't have to be like this.
00:20:06I wish to tell you, but I promise, we can't get through it.
00:20:11I promise.
00:20:34James, I have something that I want to say.
00:20:41We, uh, we agreed.
00:20:45No feelings.
00:20:51I know, but...
00:21:01Just a compliment, except a friend.
00:21:06Please, enjoy your evening.
00:21:18James, what's this?
00:21:19I don't know.
00:21:21I know.
00:21:23I know.
00:21:35I know.
00:21:39I know.
00:21:43I know.
00:22:10James?
00:22:14Where are you?
00:22:17Right here, Mia.
00:22:19Is there any candle?
00:22:26James?
00:22:32So...
00:22:33Any clue on that note?
00:22:41Um...
00:22:48Sorry.
00:22:53Hello?
00:22:55I hope you enjoyed the champagne and sent you a gift to celebrate your fake wedding.
00:23:08If someone knows our secret, what should we do?
00:23:34You know, I've been thinking about the day we met.
00:23:39It feels like a lifetime ago.
00:23:46I know.
00:23:47And I'm glad that I met you.
00:23:49You're such a special woman.
00:23:50And I've never met anyone like you.
00:23:57You too.
00:23:59I'm glad I met a real gentleman.
00:24:10Even though it's a dramatic fake wedding, I'm happy to have you here with me.
00:24:22It's not a fairy tale.
00:24:25It's a bloody reality.
00:24:27But I still like it.
00:24:31It's our story.
00:24:54What's happening?
00:25:00We're stuck.
00:25:03I need to be there on time.
00:25:19I need to be there on time.
00:25:26Someone will notice the elevator went wrong and come to fix this.
00:25:30You just need to be patient.
00:25:37What's that for?
00:25:39Just to give us our strength.
00:25:41Friends can help too.
00:25:43Okay.
00:25:54I can't believe this is happening.
00:25:58Well, at least it's a short break from our complex life.
00:26:04You always find a way to be positive, don't you?
00:26:12James, what if people find out about our contract marriage?
00:26:17They'd be so disappointed.
00:26:20We are doing everything we can, and so far, we did good.
00:26:25Everyone is happy.
00:26:28I just think about how far we've come.
00:26:31Since the day we met, there was the gala, the proposal, the wedding, and now blackmail?
00:26:41It's like an endless spy game.
00:26:44I know.
00:26:46But we're in this together.
00:26:48We chose this to take control of our life.
00:26:51Now we're tied together by fate.
00:26:54We are one.
00:26:59I suddenly feel so relieved.
00:27:03Maybe it's because I'm not alone anymore.
00:27:07I know.
00:27:08I always rush to my friends after a bad day.
00:27:11And here I am, with a dearest friend.
00:27:15And now, maybe I can finally get some space from my mom, now that I'm busy with my new husband.
00:27:22Mine too.
00:27:23My mom called the other day, but when she saw you walk out from the bath, she hung up as
00:27:28soon as she could.
00:27:29But of course, she made fun of us.
00:27:32Or maybe next time, I can show up even sexier, and then she can make fun of you some more.
00:27:39I'm sexy now.
00:27:54Maybe we should talk about what just happened.
00:27:57The moment was...
00:27:59I enjoyed it.
00:28:01There's something I never thought I would say.
00:28:04But it's not what we expected.
00:28:07I thought we got into this to avoid marriage.
00:28:10Mia, I have to tell you.
00:28:12I don't want to lie to myself or to you anymore.
00:28:17I care about you more than I should.
00:28:19I don't want to hide my feelings and pretend nothing is there.
00:28:25I'm in love with you.
00:28:32I actually feel the exact same way.
00:28:38I can't stop thinking about you all the time.
00:28:42Although we got into this relationship to avoid affection,
00:28:47I'm glad that fate brought us together.
00:28:51Let's tell everyone the truth.
00:28:53I'm sure they'll understand.
00:28:55They'd be mad at first, but they won't be happy for us in the end.
00:28:59Our families will be shocked when they find out.
00:29:01I know, Mia, but it's time to set things right.
00:29:04It should be our priority right now.
00:29:20James, our parents aside, I'm really worried about that blackmail that we received at the bar.
00:29:27Who would be so interested in our personal matters?
00:29:31Mia, I have no idea.
00:29:34But I hired an investigator.
00:29:35Hope she can bring me some valuable information.
00:29:38I have a feeling someone is watching us from the dark.
00:29:48We should have never gotten ourselves into this mess.
00:29:51This contract marriage was a stupid idea in hindsight,
00:29:55bringing us all of these unexpected problems.
00:29:58I chose this to live a better life, Mia.
00:30:08And yet, I feel that life is worse under the pretense.
00:30:12We will get ourselves out of this situation.
00:30:15We'll find the right time to tell everyone the truth to our marriage,
00:30:19and we'll for sure catch the person hunting us.
00:30:51We'll find the right time to tell everyone the truth to our marriage.
00:30:52Who's there?
00:31:05Anyone here?
00:31:07What do you want from me?
00:31:17You're exactly where I want them, Mia.
00:31:19Where am I?
00:31:22What did I do?
00:31:24I assure you, there's a misunderstanding.
00:31:28Please, just tell me what you want from me.
00:31:31Don't worry, you will know what we want, Sarah.
00:31:33I just need you to behave right now.
00:31:36We can talk things out.
00:31:38You don't need to tie me to a chair.
00:31:41I will cooperate.
00:31:43If it is money, I can give it to you.
00:31:48Just let me go.
00:32:13Hello?
00:32:14Mr. Turner, it's time for you to decide.
00:32:17Maya's life depends on you.
00:32:19Don't bother.
00:32:20You won't recognize who I am.
00:32:22What matters is, Maya.
00:32:24You have 24 hours to prepare $5 million if you want to see her alive.
00:32:29Who are you, and what do you want?
00:32:31That is not a question for me to answer.
00:32:34Just do as I said.
00:32:36I can't arrange that much money in such a short time.
00:32:39That's not my concern.
00:32:41Mr. Turner, you can't put a price on love, can you?
00:32:45I need to be sure she's okay.
00:32:47Let me talk to you.
00:32:48That won't be happening.
00:32:50I swear, if you dare to touch her, I will hunt you down and pull out your eyes myself.
00:33:05I don't know what to do, Scott.
00:33:07They're asking for $5 million in 24 hours.
00:33:09I can't lose her.
00:33:11Well, figure it out, James.
00:33:14I'll do everything that I can.
00:33:16I can't lose Mia.
00:33:20I thought the relationship between you two was strictly based on the contract.
00:33:25We phoned each other the one.
00:33:27We have been looking for her whole life.
00:33:29Oh, no.
00:33:30This was not meant to happen.
00:33:32I have to find her.
00:33:34I can't stand to see her in danger.
00:33:36We will.
00:33:38But who?
00:33:39Who can be such a horrible crime?
00:33:42Anyone raise a bell?
00:33:44Mia wouldn't hurt anyone.
00:33:46I can assure you.
00:33:47This has something to do with the blackmail we received.
00:33:52Blackmail?
00:33:54Someone has been stalking us.
00:33:56They know about the contract marriage and threaten to expose us.
00:33:59Whatever it takes, I will hunt this person down.
00:34:06Mark, please.
00:34:07Please, I need your help.
00:34:09Mia's life is in danger.
00:34:11I wish I could, James.
00:34:13Five million is a lot.
00:34:16I can't pull those resources in such a short time.
00:34:19Save it, Mark.
00:34:21When it comes to your turn, I dropped a lot of things to help.
00:34:24You're a fucking nuisance.
00:34:25I guess our business partnership has also come to an end.
00:34:45I'm going to be able to catch this.
00:34:53Thank you for calling CPM Bank.
00:34:55Mr. Turner, how can we help you today?
00:34:59I have a certificate of deposit in your bank.
00:35:02I want to cash it out immediately.
00:35:05I understand the urgency.
00:35:07Please give us a moment.
00:35:16Can you get money for me in an hour?
00:35:18It's for an urgent matter.
00:35:21Sure.
00:35:21Since this is a huge sum of money, I will be needing you to come over.
00:35:26I will be there in 20 minutes.
00:35:27Please get the cash ready by then.
00:35:30Yes, sir.
00:35:30I'll do it.
00:35:31Great.
00:35:47Is it ready?
00:35:48Yes.
00:35:50Give me the location.
00:35:51Oh.
00:36:07I can't thank you enough for saving my life, James.
00:36:11Do anything to keep yourself alive.
00:36:13We're in this together.
00:36:18I thought I'd never see you again.
00:36:21I swear to you, I'll protect you with my life.
00:36:37I want to give you both an update.
00:36:39We are investigating the lead we got from the drop-off point.
00:36:44Our main focus is on tracking down the kidnappers and bringing them to justice.
00:36:52Thank you, sir.
00:36:53We appreciate your efforts.
00:37:00I'm so, so sorry about all of this, James.
00:37:06It's a natural form.
00:37:08We'll look after this.
00:37:11Beautiful.
00:37:35It's been a while since we had a piss room like this.
00:37:39Yeah.
00:37:41It's nice to get a break from all the chaos.
00:37:55Mia, you won't believe this.
00:38:00James, what is it?
00:38:02A company chose us to partner in a luxury project.
00:38:05They love my pitch.
00:38:07Oh, my God, James, that's amazing.
00:38:11I'm going to call my employees to announce this news.
00:38:16And an after party later?
00:38:19You know me too well.
00:38:23Will you pick me up later for a little celebration?
00:38:27Absolutely.
00:38:28I'll meet you at home after work.
00:38:53Yes, I need you to gather the people online for a meeting.
00:38:56We got that project, and we need to present it to the client this afternoon.
00:39:00Wow.
00:39:01That's fantastic.
00:39:02I will gather them.
00:39:18Thank you all for your time.
00:39:20I'm eager to bring my team on board to execute this project.
00:39:25Before I finish, I'm just curious.
00:39:28Why you guys chose us out of all the companies in the world?
00:39:31Our president insisted you were the perfect fit.
00:39:35She said you're an old friend.
00:39:38An old friend?
00:39:41I'm not sure I know who it could be.
00:39:45You'll find out soon enough, James.
00:39:48For now, focus on getting the job done.
00:40:01I'm not sure.
00:40:20You'll find out soon enough.
00:40:25What's wrong, James?
00:40:32What could that be?
00:40:35I don't know.
00:40:38But we're going to find out soon.
00:40:49Samantha, have you found anything?
00:40:52I have been waiting ages to hear from you.
00:40:54Hope you have news that I want to hear.
00:40:57James, we've made some significant progress.
00:41:00I think we're close to uncovering who has been trying to blackmail you and Mia.
00:41:06I'm over yours. Details, please.
00:41:08We managed to trace the source of the blackmail attempts.
00:41:12We found a connection to an individual named Richard Kingsley.
00:41:16Richard Kingsley?
00:41:17You never heard that name.
00:41:19And why would he do this?
00:41:21We're still working on that part.
00:41:23We'll gather more evidence and get to the bottom of this.
00:41:27Thank you, Samantha.
00:41:29Keep me posted on any updates.
00:41:30I want to know everything about Richard Kingsley and his motives.
00:41:34Of course.
00:41:34We are so close to unraveling this mystery.
00:41:54I received these pictures of you in the apartment.
00:41:56I tried to call you many times and you didn't answer.
00:41:59Richard, I thought something happened to you.
00:42:02I'm so sorry.
00:42:04I've been so engrossed in my painting.
00:42:07Everything's okay.
00:42:08I'm just glad you're okay.
00:42:11I'm safe and sound.
00:42:13Thank you for worrying about me so much.
00:42:17Samantha, the private detective at heart is close to finding the person behind all this.
00:42:22I won't let him walk in one piece after what he has done.
00:42:31You know, it's moments like these that really make me appreciate having you in my life, James.
00:42:38Contract or not.
00:42:39I feel the same way, Mia.
00:42:42I don't ever want to lose you.
00:42:47I've been working on this for a few weeks.
00:42:49It may not be to everyone's taste, but it means a lot to me.
00:42:57It's wonderful.
00:42:59You're really talented.
00:43:01Thank you so much for your support.
00:43:03It means the world to me.
00:43:20James, I trust you are well.
00:43:25I wanted to inform you that there is an urgent meeting scheduled regarding the latest project we are partnering up
00:43:32on.
00:43:32Sure.
00:43:33Where should we meet?
00:43:36I can rearrange some work to me.
00:43:39That's great.
00:43:41Your expertise and insights have been invaluable to us.
00:43:46I'll be at your office at 3 p.m. and we can go over all the details.
00:43:51Thank you for your recognition.
00:43:52I'm more than happy to lead this project to our huge success.
00:44:16Hi.
00:44:17I'm just going to check if we should reschedule today's meeting.
00:44:21My apologies, James.
00:44:23I wouldn't be able to make the meeting myself due to some unexpected events.
00:44:29But our president is on her way to meet with you herself.
00:44:33Wow.
00:44:34I was not aware of that.
00:44:36Maybe you can catch up with each other.
00:44:38It's a great opportunity.
00:44:40She surely is very excited about this.
00:44:48It's not a great opportunity.
00:45:13It's a great opportunity.
00:45:16I'm James Turner.
00:45:18You are?
00:45:25Jimmy, don't you remember me?
00:45:31I'm sorry, but I can see too.
00:45:37Perhaps this will help you to remember.
00:45:43I'm not as much.
00:45:45It's me.
00:45:47Your beloved Abel.
00:45:52Abel?
00:45:54Abel.
00:46:17You know, Abel, the next year is going to be a whole new world to me.
00:46:22I know, babe.
00:46:23I can't believe you're graduating.
00:46:26I'm DeFi.
00:46:28Life after college.
00:46:29It's a bit scary, but I'm so excited.
00:46:33I want to work in real estate, and I can't wait what I can achieve.
00:46:38I'm sure nothing can stop you from the goal.
00:46:46I can't wait to graduate so we can get married.
00:46:50Yeah, I know.
00:46:53Did you lock the door?
00:46:54Of course I did.
00:46:58I hope you won't change her too, Liam.
00:47:00I won't.
00:47:01I won't.
00:47:16Abel?
00:47:18James, I can't explain.
00:47:20I'm so sorry I have to find out like this, but Abel and I have been together for a while
00:47:25now.
00:47:34Abel?
00:47:39Abel?
00:47:40What are you doing here?
00:47:43It's Victoria.
00:47:45And for business, of course, darling.
00:47:51What are you playing here?
00:47:53What's up with all the charade?
00:47:57Let's say I wanted to see how have you been, James.
00:48:03You know, for the old time's sake.
00:48:07Old time's sake?
00:48:08You cheated on me with my best friend.
00:48:11What do you want?
00:48:13People change, James.
00:48:17And I just can't let you off my mind.
00:48:21Why did you become the president of this company?
00:48:24What are you hiding?
00:48:26A woman like me can get whatever I want.
00:48:30It's just a little trick.
00:48:32See?
00:48:34I helped you got this project.
00:48:36I've missed you, James.
00:48:39Missed us.
00:48:40We should be together.
00:48:43I'm the only one who can help you.
00:48:46No, Victoria.
00:48:49I won't let you manipulate me.
00:48:51Not again.
00:49:00You have always been a challenge, James.
00:49:03This is not how I imaged our reunion.
00:49:06If you come here to talk about that project, let's get to it.
00:49:09Otherwise, you should leave.
00:49:11Don't be so harsh.
00:49:13You want business?
00:49:15James, we'll talk about business.
00:49:19Let's get professional.
00:49:21James, the reason I chose you is not only because of our opacity.
00:49:26I trust you on your ability.
00:49:29I know what you're capable of.
00:49:33Really?
00:49:34Oh, please.
00:49:36Put our history behind, will you?
00:49:38I pay responsibility to my company, too, okay?
00:49:43I didn't take this job for fun.
00:49:47Fine.
00:49:48Let's be clear.
00:49:49I won't do anything that goes against my principles or the law.
00:49:56Agreed, James.
00:49:57We'll keep it strictly professional.
00:50:25Scott, you won't believe what just happened.
00:50:28What's the matter?
00:50:30What's the matter?
00:50:39Wait, Mabel, your ex-girlfriend from college?
00:50:43You haven't seen her in years, right?
00:50:46That's the one.
00:50:47She's now going by Victoria, and she's the president of this major corporation.
00:50:52She wants my help on a project.
00:50:55I can't change the feeling that there's more to it.
00:51:00I think we have to wait for her move.
00:51:02I need to find out what's really going on.
00:51:05But I can't do it alone.
00:51:06Will you help me, Scott?
00:51:08Of course.
00:51:09Happy to help.
00:51:10She wants you involved in a real estate project.
00:51:13But it's more than just business.
00:51:15I'm sure of it.
00:51:16I had the same feeling.
00:51:18Nothing is out of here about her.
00:51:19I don't want Rian to worry about this.
00:51:21She's working on an important hard work.
00:51:24And I promised I'll protect her.
00:51:27Of course.
00:51:29I'll try my best to find out Victoria's true intent.
00:51:32Thanks, man.
00:51:34What should I do without you?
00:51:47James, are you okay?
00:51:49You seem a little bit off tonight.
00:51:53Sorry to make your work, babe.
00:51:55Just step with work, you know.
00:51:57All right.
00:51:58It's just that we've been through a lot together.
00:52:01You don't need to hide anything from me.
00:52:04If you want to talk about something, we can figure it out together.
00:52:10Babe, truly, who are you?
00:52:13I can handle it myself.
00:52:14Trust me.
00:52:16Okay.
00:52:16Just remember, I'm always here for you.
00:52:20If you want to talk things through or need some help, I'm here.
00:52:27Thank you, Mia.
00:52:29You focus on your beautiful project and leave everything else to me.
00:52:34James, we're one.
00:52:36There's nothing that we can't handle together.
00:52:45Hi, Jimmy.
00:52:50Victoria, what an unexpected surprise.
00:52:54I don't recall any business meeting with you today.
00:52:59I'm just visiting an old friend.
00:53:03I've moved on with my life.
00:53:04I have Mia, and she means everything to me.
00:53:08Oh, please, James.
00:53:10You wouldn't let a college flinch cause your judgment after all these years, right?
00:53:17Spare me the details.
00:53:19You betrayed me with my own roommate.
00:53:22What did you expect me to do, James?
00:53:25You were leaving college, and I wouldn't survive alone with a blood-sucking family.
00:53:30I need someone to back me up.
00:53:33I was a child.
00:53:34I don't care about your reasons anymore, Victoria.
00:53:39I got over here a long time ago.
00:53:42So cut wherever you're playing here.
00:53:46Come back here, dummy.
00:53:49I don't ever want to meet you again outside of our normal business arrangements.
00:53:59James, I never said I wanted to be your wife.
00:54:03I just wanted to be in your life.
00:54:10And you are coming with us to check and you decide for our project.
00:54:15It's required by our partnership and insurance.
00:54:25Yeah, I've got a business trip coming up.
00:54:29It's a sudden opportunity, and I need to leave for a few days.
00:54:33Oh, really?
00:54:34That's unexpected.
00:54:36When do you leave?
00:54:38Tomorrow morning.
00:54:39I know.
00:54:40It's short notice, but I'll be back before you know it.
00:54:45All right, James.
00:54:46Just be safe and don't overwork yourself.
00:54:50I will.
00:54:51I miss you so much.
00:55:14I miss you so much.
00:55:23Thanks.
00:55:34It's fine, do you say?
00:55:37Leave me.
00:55:48You've had enough tonight, James.
00:55:51Let me make sure you're comfortable.
00:55:56Victoria.
00:55:57What are you doing?
00:56:00Don't you worry.
00:56:01We'll have a little chat.
00:56:04You're asleep with me.
00:56:07What do you want?
00:56:10You, James.
00:56:12I want you.
00:56:14I want all of you.
00:56:16Your body, your love, and even your soul.
00:56:25Stop it.
00:56:27I'm married.
00:56:30I don't mind.
00:56:32I don't mind.
00:56:33I mean, it seems you want you more.
00:56:39You enjoy it, don't you?
00:56:41I know exactly how to please you.
00:56:45Yeah.
00:56:46I can do it, darling.
00:56:49Oh, come on, darling.
00:56:50We all know about you and your contract.
00:56:56Besides, you should never find out.
00:57:02You're not.
00:57:03That's what we're talking about, James.
00:57:16What the hell happened?
00:57:24I can't believe I'll let it get this far.
00:57:29Don, baby.
00:57:31What's wrong?
00:57:33Victoria, this is a mistake.
00:57:36Did you set me up?
00:57:37Where are you laying next to me?
00:57:40Oh, you are just so energetic.
00:57:44Stop the games.
00:57:45I'm serious.
00:57:46I don't love you and don't want to have anything to do.
00:57:55Let's say we had a stunning night and I saved some pictures for members.
00:58:07Delete those pictures right now.
00:58:12Why don't you come here and make me?
00:58:16You're playing with fire.
00:58:18I won't be blackmailed or manipulated.
00:58:20Delete them.
00:58:21Now.
00:58:27You're just no fun, James.
00:58:35I want you to step away from my life.
00:58:38This can't happen again.
00:58:40We'll see about that.
00:58:54Oh, Jamie, Jamie.
00:58:57You can never run away from me.
00:59:03Oh, my God.
00:59:04James, you're home.
00:59:06I miss you too, babe.
00:59:08It's good to be home.
00:59:09Tell me everything about your trip.
00:59:11It was a normal business trip.
00:59:13Nothing special.
00:59:15Let's not talk about it.
00:59:16I just want to enjoy the moment with you.
00:59:19Okay, sure.
00:59:22I'm just so glad you're home.
00:59:45Hello?
00:59:47Hello, ma'am.
00:59:48Who's this?
00:59:51I guess Jiminy didn't tell you about me.
00:59:54I'm Victoria, the president of the company James is presently partnering in.
01:00:00Okay.
01:00:01How may I help you?
01:00:02You see, Jiminy and I have come a long way, and since you're not really married to him,
01:00:08so I guess there is no harm in stepping in.
01:00:12What do you mean?
01:00:13You see, James is mine, and mine alone.
01:00:17He will kindly excuse us so we can be together.
01:00:21That will be great.
01:00:22He would never like someone like you.
01:00:25Oh, please.
01:00:27He showed lots of love to me not long ago.
01:00:30He surely had no time to think of you.
01:00:33I send you the pictures.
01:00:35Hope you enjoy them.
01:00:44It's impossible.
01:00:46He would never do this to me.
01:00:56Hey.
01:00:58What's wrong?
01:01:00Nothing.
01:01:03How was your day?
01:01:05How was your day?
01:01:07It's easier.
01:01:10Who is Victoria?
01:01:15Victoria?
01:01:16Where did you hear that name from?
01:01:19She called me James.
01:01:22She said things.
01:01:24Things I can't believe.
01:01:32Mia, it's...
01:01:34I can't explain.
01:01:36You have to know...
01:01:38You're the one...
01:01:40And the only one I love.
01:01:46Tell me the truth, James.
01:01:49Is she important to you?
01:02:01She's my ex from college.
01:02:04And also my current business partner.
01:02:08And what about this?
01:02:10Is this part of your business?
01:02:14Yes.
01:02:15Yes.
01:02:17Yes.
01:02:21We had a businessman.
01:02:23She set me up.
01:02:25I made a mistake.
01:02:28It's not how it looks like.
01:02:30I love you.
01:02:31And I don't want her to ruin us.
01:02:35Tell me the truth, James.
01:02:38What happened that night?
01:02:44You know, I tried to stop her.
01:02:48I was...
01:02:50Too drunk and also confused.
01:02:54I don't know if I can trust you anymore, James.
01:02:58You put our relationship on edge.
01:03:01I'm so sorry.
01:03:03I'll...
01:03:04Do everything it takes to make this right.
01:03:08Please, don't give up on us.
01:03:14I need some space.
01:03:17Please, just...
01:03:19Leave me alone.
01:03:40Samantha, found anything?
01:03:42Yes, I got a lead.
01:03:43It's been a challenging investigation.
01:03:45But I've uncovered some crucial information leads on Richard Kingsley.
01:03:51I'm listening.
01:03:53He went to the same college with Mia.
01:03:55And he developed an obsession over her everything.
01:03:59He's been stalking your life, collecting information, and attempting to get her.
01:04:05This is insane.
01:04:07How did he head so close to us?
01:04:09He used virus, illnesses, and cable profile, which made it challenging to track him.
01:04:16But we've identified his patterns and his current location.
01:04:20I'd advise involving the authorities and getting a restraining order against him.
01:04:26Thank you, Samantha.
01:04:27I appreciate your dedication.
01:04:29You and Mia deserve peace, James.
01:04:32I will continue to monitor the situation.
01:04:34But please take legal action to protect yourself.
01:04:39I'll take care of her.
01:04:41It's time for me to take control.
01:05:01It's time to tell the truth, Richard.
01:05:03Don't you think?
01:05:04Who sent you after us?
01:05:06Someone like you would never think of such a deliberate plan.
01:05:09If you don't tell the truth, I will call the cops on you.
01:05:13Fine.
01:05:15Fine.
01:05:16It was Victoria.
01:05:18Victoria.
01:05:19How did she convince you to do this?
01:05:24She told me about your contract marriage.
01:05:27She told me you don't even care about Mia.
01:05:31She promised to help me get Mia back after she gets you back.
01:05:37You were manipulated, Richard.
01:05:40You're such a clown.
01:05:50James, I've been seeing you.
01:05:55I thought someone would never really see me again, huh?
01:05:59Miss me already?
01:06:02Victoria, I want answers.
01:06:05Richard, why did you hire Richard to stalk us?
01:06:09Richard?
01:06:12Never heard any Richard in my life.
01:06:15I know it was you.
01:06:16He told me everything.
01:06:21Okay.
01:06:22It was me.
01:06:25But I did it for us.
01:06:28For us?
01:06:30I don't know there isn't us.
01:06:38I'm always about you, Jimmy.
01:06:41I just want to be back together with you.
01:06:52Here's the plan.
01:06:55We need to kidnap Mia without anyone tracing back to us.
01:07:01We are professionals.
01:07:03We know what to help our tracks.
01:07:06Good.
01:07:08And remember,
01:07:10I want her unharmed.
01:07:13This is just
01:07:14to make James realized
01:07:17he belongs to me.
01:07:21We understand.
01:07:22You get much fun.
01:07:37What?
01:07:44Hello?
01:07:45Hello?
01:07:48Who's there?
01:07:50Woo!
01:07:55My, my, Mia.
01:07:58What a tangled web we weave.
01:08:04It's me.
01:08:07Victoria.
01:08:08What do you want?
01:08:10I warned you to walk away.
01:08:13But you just wouldn't listen.
01:08:14So I decided to teach you
01:08:17a little lesson.
01:08:19See?
01:08:20He cried.
01:08:22You would never be good enough for James.
01:08:26He'll never get away with this.
01:08:29James wants nothing to do with you.
01:08:32We'll see about that.
01:08:36You can't control other people's feelings.
01:08:40You're such a bunny.
01:08:44Baby, Jamie wanted to have a bet.
01:08:46Why else he would choose you over me?
01:08:49What we have is real.
01:08:51And you need to face the truth.
01:08:55Listen to me carefully, bunny.
01:08:57If you truly care for James,
01:08:59you'll stay away from me.
01:09:01It's not a negotiation.
01:09:03It's a demand.
01:09:05James and I are married.
01:09:06And there's nothing you can do about it.
01:09:12Don't be too confident.
01:09:14Just yet.
01:09:22Mia!
01:09:23Hi, Jimmy.
01:09:25What's the hurry?
01:09:28It came as soon as you got the message, huh?
01:09:31I only send you the message
01:09:33to see how much you will sacrifice for Mia.
01:09:36Mia!
01:09:37Let her go.
01:09:39You want me?
01:09:39I'm here.
01:09:42You've got one minute, James.
01:09:45Your precious, controlled wife
01:09:47or the woman who's loved you all alone.
01:09:55Victoria.
01:09:57Why are you doing this?
01:10:00You're risking your own life.
01:10:03You just never believed that I truly loved you, right?
01:10:07I won't even have a life after tonight.
01:10:10But before anything happens,
01:10:12I'll get what I want.
01:10:19Please,
01:10:21put the gun down.
01:10:23You don't want to end up like this.
01:10:25Mia
01:10:26is the only one I love.
01:10:41Hey.
01:10:43It's over now.
01:10:44You're safe.
01:10:46I was so scared, James.
01:10:50I thought I'd never see you again.
01:10:53I know.
01:10:54I was scared, too.
01:10:56But here we are.
01:10:59And I'll always protect you.
01:11:01You ruined the world to me.
01:11:04I love you, James.
01:11:06I love you, too.
01:11:11Why?
01:11:13Why did you betray me?
01:11:17I never wanted to hurt you.
01:11:19I was afraid of anyone's control.
01:11:23I didn't know what to do for a friend of mine,
01:11:25so
01:11:26I decided not to tell him,
01:11:28and I'm so sorry.
01:11:30You should have trusted me, James.
01:11:33I'm
01:11:34the kind of
01:11:35woman you can
01:11:38fight with.
01:11:40Mia.
01:11:59Are you okay?
01:12:02You scared the hell out of me.
01:12:05It's okay.
01:12:06I feel better now.
01:12:08I'm sorry to have scared you.
01:12:12I guess
01:12:14tonight's events
01:12:15took a lot out of me.
01:12:18I'm so sorry for me.
01:12:21I do think that has happened.
01:12:23I love you.
01:12:26And I guess
01:12:28carrying a baby
01:12:29also takes away from my strength.
01:12:34What?
01:12:36What did you just say?
01:12:39Well,
01:12:40I've been having some
01:12:42painting incidents
01:12:43recently, so
01:12:46I went to the hospital
01:12:47by myself,
01:12:48and
01:12:50it looks like
01:12:52in eight months
01:12:53you're going to become a dad.
01:13:00what?
01:13:01You're pregnant?
01:13:04Oh, my God!
01:13:07I can't believe.
01:13:08I had no idea.
01:13:10You should have told me earlier.
01:13:13I can't believe we're becoming parents.
01:13:15This is the most exciting moment
01:13:16in my life.
01:13:17I knew you would be happy.
01:13:21James,
01:13:22with the baby coming
01:13:24and the incidents
01:13:25behind us,
01:13:27I think it's time
01:13:28we come clean
01:13:29to our parents.
01:13:31They deserve
01:13:32to know the truth,
01:13:33and
01:13:34we have to tell them
01:13:35they have a grandchild
01:13:37on the way.
01:13:38You're right, Mia.
01:13:40It's time to be honest.
01:13:47I'm so happy.
01:13:49You know, Mia,
01:13:50I was thinking
01:13:52I want the girl.
01:13:53She'll have your eyes
01:13:54in my smile.
01:13:55Oh, really?
01:13:57I'm imagining
01:13:58a boy
01:13:59with your intelligence
01:14:01and my
01:14:02sense of beauty.
01:14:04But
01:14:05as long as
01:14:06the little one
01:14:06is healthy,
01:14:07I'm satisfied.
01:14:08Never be more excited
01:14:10about the future.
01:14:10Me too, James.
01:14:13This journey,
01:14:14our journey,
01:14:16it's been a surprise
01:14:17in every sense
01:14:18of the word.
01:14:19Surprise can be
01:14:20a good thing, right?
01:14:21And maybe,
01:14:22just maybe,
01:14:23we'll have the best
01:14:24of both worlds.
01:14:34Breakfast and bed
01:14:35for my beautiful princess.
01:14:36Oh, my God.
01:14:38are you trying
01:14:40to spoil me?
01:14:41Maybe I am.
01:14:42You deserve it.
01:14:43This looks amazing.
01:14:45I love the nuggets.
01:14:48I believe in us, James.
01:14:51We've gone through
01:14:53a lot of challenges
01:14:54and
01:14:55come out
01:14:56even stronger.
01:14:58Tonight
01:14:58is the last step
01:15:00for us to become
01:15:01a real couple.
01:15:05I'm lucky to have you
01:15:06here by my side,
01:15:07Mia.
01:15:08It doesn't matter
01:15:09how angry they get
01:15:10when hearing the news.
01:15:13We'll face it together.
01:15:19Mom,
01:15:20we need to tell you
01:15:21something about our marriage.
01:15:23marriage.
01:15:28My marriage started
01:15:29with a light tune
01:15:30and
01:15:34it was a business
01:15:36arrangement,
01:15:37but
01:15:38over time
01:15:40we fell in love
01:15:42with each other.
01:15:43We want to make it real.
01:15:46I would like to have
01:15:48your blessing
01:15:49for real this time.
01:15:51Well,
01:15:53your marriage,
01:15:54contract or not,
01:15:56was,
01:15:57has looked pretty real
01:15:58to me
01:15:59from the very beginning.
01:16:01And I'm glad
01:16:02you guys
01:16:03have written up
01:16:04to admit the mistakes
01:16:06and
01:16:07go on
01:16:08with your
01:16:08real,
01:16:10happy marriage life.
01:16:12Thank you
01:16:13for understanding,
01:16:14Mom.
01:16:17I'll always be there.
01:16:20And we have a new member
01:16:21coming to the family soon.
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