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00:01In college I bought a boyfriend. He was a genius from a small town. He was penniless. But I got
00:10everything. The deal was, I paid his family's medical bills. And he slept with me. But eventually he hated every
00:18second of the four years.
00:20Then a nightmare happened. My family went bankrupt overnight. That same night he walked away. No goodbye. No looking back.
00:29Just gone.
00:31For years later everything changed. I'm a waitress at a stripper club, working to pay off debts. And him? He's
00:38the new king of Silicon Valley.
00:41For all these years, I never thought I'd run into Ryan like this. I kept my head down when serving
00:46the drinks, trying to hide.
00:48Tella was sitting right next to him. They looked perfect together, I thought bitterly.
00:53Waitress, slice up these oranges.
00:56I turned my back to him and started slicing. The orange juice splashed on my hands.
01:01Long ago whenever I craved oranges, Ryan would always slice for me. His cuts were perfect. Slice was exactly the
01:09same.
01:10Back then, I actually thought he loved me. Later I realized he was just a sweet person.
01:15When he sliced those oranges, he would think about codes, scholarships, and bills this month.
01:20He thought about everything except me.
01:23Four years apart felt like a lifetime.
01:25Suddenly they started talking about college romances. Someone said,
01:29I heard you had a girlfriend back then, Ryan.
01:32My hand froze.
01:35I heard you had a girlfriend back then, Ryan.
01:38My hand froze.
01:39Yeah.
01:40Wow. Four years. Basically all of college.
01:44Ryan didn't respond.
01:46It must be unforgettable, right?
01:47Ryan stayed silent, swirling the wine in his glass.
01:51After a long pause, he gave a faint, cold smile.
01:54Not really.
01:57Believe me, he couldn't stand that girl.
02:00Stella joked.
02:02I went to the same college with them.
02:04That girl was a totally nightmare.
02:06If she hadn't been in the way, Ryan and I would have been together years ago.
02:13So true.
02:14Stella is killing it on social media.
02:17The ex is old news compared to her.
02:19The room is filled with laughter again.
02:22I grabbed the tray, wanting to get out of there.
02:25Suddenly, the knife slips.
02:26Out!
02:26The sound drew everyone's attention.
02:28What is wrong with you?
02:29Can't you even cut fruit?
02:31I'm so sorry.
02:32I'll go get a new one.
02:34Wait.
02:35Ryan's voice stopped me cold.
02:38Turn around.
02:39He spoke slowly, one word at a time.
02:42I froze.
02:43I felt like I was nailed to the floor.
02:46Turn around.
02:48I froze.
02:49Just then, the manager stepped in.
02:52I'm so sorry.
02:53She's new.
02:54This tray is on the homes today.
02:57Go.
02:58Get a new one.
02:59Now.
03:02I finally escaped the room.
03:05Be more careful next time.
03:07If they complain, you're working for nothing tonight.
03:14That VIP room is full of big shots, especially that young CEO.
03:19We cannot afford to offend him.
03:21I'm scared.
03:22Could you deliver the oranges for me?
03:25Sure.
03:28I stood in the hallway, realized something bitter.
03:32I am the nightmare X they were talking about.
03:36I still remember our freshman year.
03:39Ryan stood in the crowd in his faded old clothes.
03:42He was totally an outsider.
03:44But he was the only one I saw.
03:47Until last week, when he suddenly showed up.
03:50I loved his cold, calm voice when he was talking to me.
03:54And I loved the way he looked down at me.
03:58Ryan was desperate for money back then.
04:02So one night after class, I grabbed his hand.
04:05I like you, Ryan.
04:07Be with me.
04:08I have money.
04:09We can share.
04:10I could even pay you for one night.
04:13No.
04:14He said no, of course.
04:17But I was young and spoiled.
04:19I didn't know the word lose meant.
04:23The more he said no, the harder I chased him.
04:29Everything changed when his grandfather got sick.
04:34Without thinking, I paid all the medical bills.
04:38That was the moment Ryan finally gave in.
04:41I was so stupid.
04:44I thought I was being a hero.
04:48It took me a long time to realize.
04:51I got the man.
04:56But I crushed his soul.
05:01Even after we started dating, he worked every single day.
05:05He barely touched my money.
05:06But things got worse.
05:08People started to spread rumors.
05:10They said he had sold himself.
05:12I was so naive.
05:13I just held his hand and said,
05:14Ignore them.
05:15I lived in my own little world.
05:17Never realized Ryan was fighting his war all alone.
05:20Senior year, my family lost everything.
05:23I didn't tell him the truth.
05:25I just called him out and said,
05:26Let's break up.
05:27Why?
05:28I'm bored of you.
05:30Fine.
05:31As you wish.
05:32Just like that, we were over.
05:34I figured he was happy to finally be free.
05:37The day we broke up, I changed my phone and left town to pay off the debts.
05:42I didn't move back until three months ago.
05:44Ryan looks amazing now.
05:46He was always a genius.
05:48The top of our class.
05:49Only four years after graduation.
05:51He's a tech mogul on the cover of Fortune magazines now.
05:54And Stella, she was our prom queen, became a famous influencer.
05:57I never expected them to be together.
06:00They look good together.
06:04They look good together.
06:06Standing by the elevator, I tried to swallow the bitterness in my chest.
06:10It was 4 a.m. when I finished my shift.
06:12I was the last one out of the club.
06:15The lights were off and the elevator wasn't running.
06:17I kept hitting the button, hoping for a miracle.
06:20You should call security, a voice said behind me.
06:24I looked back, and there he was, Ryan.
06:27I called, my hands shaking.
06:28The elevator opened.
06:30We stood together in the tiny, quiet space.
06:33You always get off this late?
06:34He asked casually.
06:36We leave when the last guest leaves.
06:38Does it pay well?
06:39It's okay.
06:40I kept my head down.
06:41He acted like I was a total stranger, chatting away as if nothing happened.
06:45This elevator is slow.
06:46My girlfriend is waiting for me.
06:47She must be worried.
06:48My heart skipped a beat.
06:50He was talking about Stella.
06:53What about you?
06:55Working so late, doesn't your boyfriend pick you up?
07:00Doesn't your boyfriend pick you up?
07:02I live nearby.
07:03The elevator doors opened.
07:05I tried to run, but Ryan grabbed my arm.
07:08Why are you always running, Chloe?
07:10Where else can you go?
07:11He looked exactly like the same boy from my past, but his eyes were colder.
07:17You just vanished, Chloe.
07:19Phone disconnected.
07:20No one can reach you.
07:22You're so good at disappearing.
07:24I finally looked at him.
07:25You've done your research, haven't you, Ryan?
07:27My family went bankrupt.
07:29I'm still in debt.
07:30Why didn't you tell me then?
07:30Was your pride that important?
07:32I was speechless.
07:33Chloe?
07:34Is that you?
07:35It was Stella.
07:37She looked perfect.
07:38Even prettier than before.
07:41Chloe?
07:41Is that you?
07:43Where have you been after all these years?
07:46I moved away.
07:47Stella looked at my coat.
07:49Wait.
07:49Is that your old coat from college?
07:52It's literally falling apart.
07:53Why are you still wearing that?
07:55She wanted to embarrass me.
07:56It's fine.
07:58It still works.
07:59Are things that bad?
08:00Stella pulled out a card set.
08:02Here.
08:03Take this.
08:04Don't worry about paying it back.
08:06I looked at her then at Ryan, who was in her arm.
08:09No thanks.
08:10I can still pay my own bills.
08:12I'm actually getting married.
08:14Next month, to be exact.
08:16I'd love for you guys to come to my wedding.
08:18Ryan's face suddenly went pale.
08:21He never saw it coming.
08:22The club gig is just my side hustle.
08:25By day, I have a real office job.
08:27Monday morning, a big client arrived.
08:30The office was buzzing with gossip.
08:32I heard this guy's a total genius.
08:34He built this system just to find someone.
08:36Who?
08:37I heard it's his ex-girlfriend.
08:38My heart skipped a beat.
08:40So, did he find her yet?
08:42Nobody knows, but every big investor is chasing him.
08:45I grabbed my files and headed to the meeting.
08:48I heard a familiar voice inside.
08:51I need to rethink this partnership.
08:53I pushed the door open and set the files down.
08:55Ryan's eyes locked onto mine instantly.
08:58What are you doing here?
08:59Working.
09:00My boss looked surprised.
09:02Chloe, do you know Mr. Warren?
09:05We've met.
09:06Met?
09:07That's new to me.
09:08He was upset, but I didn't know why.
09:11He was the one who walked away first.
09:13Ryan pointed at me and looked at my boss.
09:16I'm willing to sign, provided there's a small condition.
09:19I want Chloe as my private assistant.
09:22Of course.
09:23Absolutely.
09:23My boss agreed before I could say a word.
09:26Then he had me run coffee back and forth, while they talked business until sunset.
09:30At p.m., I grabbed my bag to leave.
09:33Where are you going?
09:34I didn't say you could leave.
09:36I can't work late today, Mr. Warren.
09:38What could be more important than your work?
09:41I have another job.
09:43I have to go deliver food now.
09:45Ryan just stared at me in total shock.
09:47I used to be so spoiled.
09:49I was the kind of person who wouldn't even touch takeout.
09:52Back in college, Ryan spent all his after school hours delivering food.
09:56His dinner was usually just a cheap free meal provided by the delivery company.
10:01One day, I went to find him.
10:02I saw him squeezed into a tiny room with a bunch of other Uber Eat drivers.
10:07They were all just shoving food into their mouths from plastic boxes.
10:11I said,
10:12Ryan, how can you eat that?
10:14It's so unhealthy.
10:15He looked so uncomfortable.
10:17He looked at me and asked,
10:19Does it really matter if it's healthy?
10:21Come on, let's go grab some steak.
10:23I dragged him to a new steakhouse, where a meal costs over 100 bucks.
10:29He stood at the door for a long time.
10:32Then he silently took off his delivery uniform.
10:34It wasn't until my family lost everything,
10:37that I finally understood how he felt that day.
10:40And I understood his pain, just like I felt today.
10:44It started snowing on the street.
10:46The ground was so slippery.
10:48And the food spilled everywhere.
10:51I called the customer to explain, but he just screamed at me.
10:56Hello?
10:57I'm so sorry.
10:59It's snowing and the roads are icy.
11:01I fell off my bike and the food spilled.
11:03Don't make excuses.
11:05You're late.
11:06I'm so sorry.
11:06I'm so sorry.
11:07My palms were cracked and bleeding.
11:09It hurt so badly, but I didn't have time to care.
11:13Suddenly, Ryan appeared and grabbed my bike.
11:15I had no idea how long he'd been standing there, watching me.
11:18I reflexively hid my hands behind my back.
11:23Stop hiding them.
11:24I saw them.
11:25Go wash them.
11:26Right now.
11:27His voice was raspy and his eyes were bloodshot.
11:30I have to deliver the food first.
11:32Get in the car.
11:32I'll take you.
11:33The customer lived on the first floor.
11:36When I handed him the meal, he grumbled.
11:39What the?
11:40A Porsche driver delivering takeout?
11:42I checked my phone.
11:43I had to pick up the next order.
11:46Stop.
11:47Don't go.
11:49I can't.
11:50I haven't made enough money tonight.
11:51Then I'll buy it.
11:53Then I'll buy it.
11:54What?
11:55I can't believe what I heard.
11:57He reached into his coat and pulled out a thick stack of cash.
12:00He didn't even count it.
12:02He just pressed the money into my bleeding hands.
12:05I'm buying your time for the rest of the night.
12:07The Porsche pulled up to Ryan's house.
12:10He opened the door for me.
12:11I stepped out hesitantly.
12:13Standing at his front door, I stopped.
12:16Stella wouldn't like it.
12:17I refused to go inside.
12:19You're still worried about her?
12:20Look at yourself.
12:21You're a mess.
12:22My palms were torn up, and my clothes were soaked with dirty melted snow.
12:27And look at this house.
12:29Does it look like a woman lives here?
12:31You guys aren't living together?
12:34I was never even with her.
12:36Ryan pulled out a contract and handed it to me.
12:39Six months ago, she came to me for a deal.
12:41She didn't want to be harassed by all those scumbags.
12:45So she asked me to play her fake boyfriend.
12:47He explained further, making sure I understood.
12:51And some gold diggers like to target tech CEOs like us.
12:54It's annoying.
12:55Stella could help me get rid of them as well.
12:58I opened the contract, and the words practically jumped off the page.
13:02No interference in each other's private lives.
13:06Ryan took my hand and started treating my wounds.
13:09Then I saw a row of unopened hand creams on the shelf.
13:13It was my favorite brand.
13:15Ryan had bought the entire set.
13:17I talked to your co-works today.
13:19You don't have a boyfriend.
13:21You even told everyone you were single last week.
13:24Tell me the truth.
13:25There is no wedding, Chloe.
13:27Admit it.
13:29You're wrong.
13:30There is.
13:32Then show me a photo.
13:34A photo of you and that guy.
13:37We don't have any photos together.
13:41You?
13:43You love taking pictures.
13:45And you're telling me you don't have a single photo with your new man?
13:48You just reminded me.
13:50I'll take one next time and show it to you.
13:53Ryan let out a cold, frustrated laugh.
13:57Suddenly, he leaned over.
13:58He pushed me back onto the couch, trapping me completely.
14:02I couldn't move even through my sweater.
14:05I could feel the heat radiating from his body.
14:08I bought your time for tonight.
14:11I'll give your money back, Ryan.
14:13I'm really getting married.
14:14His hand slid down my shoulder slowly.
14:17Until he reached my wrist, he stopped.
14:19Getting married?
14:21And yet you're still wearing the bracelet your ex-boyfriend sent you?
14:23That doesn't seem right, does it?
14:25I looked down.
14:26There was a thin chain on my wrist.
14:28Over the years, it had lost its shine.
14:30It was the very first gift Ryan ever gave me.
14:33I was 19, and the world was different then.
14:36There was a week I barely saw him except for classes.
14:39He was working every part-time job he could find.
14:42He was working harder than ever.
14:43On my birthday, my parents threw a party for me at a fancy restaurant.
14:47I invited Ryan, but he didn't show up.
14:50I waited and waited.
14:51Finally, when the party was over, my phone rang.
14:55I'm outside the restaurant.
14:57I walked out in the middle of a heavy snowstorm.
15:00There he was standing tall and straight.
15:03He looked exhausted, just like I do today.
15:06His cheap yellow delivery uniform was covered in mud.
15:09Back then, I didn't know what's happening.
15:10All I did was complain about him being late.
15:13Ryan just smiled and rubbed my hair.
15:16He told me he got me a gift.
15:18It was a simple bracelet, but I knew it was way more than he could afford.
15:22I loved it so much that I couldn't wait to put it on.
15:24And for years, I never took it off.
15:26My parents called me from inside the restaurant.
15:28Who were you talking to?
15:29They asked who I was talking to.
15:31They never liked Ryan.
15:33They thought he was too poor for me.
15:35When I turned back around, Ryan was already gone, disappearing into the snow.
15:39Looking back today, I can't help but wonder.
15:42Back when we were 19, Ryan did love me, didn't he?
15:45That bracelet.
15:46He worked day and night just to buy it for me.
15:49Was he just like me tonight?
15:51Running through the snow.
15:52Falling down but getting back up just to get that gift to me.
15:55But what about now?
15:56He's now pressing me down into the sofa, his shadow looming over me.
16:00His house is filled with luxury brands I used to love.
16:03Does he still care about me?
16:04Or is he just trying to humiliate me?
16:06I couldn't figure it out.
16:08Before I knew it, tears started rolling down my face.
16:11Ryan froze.
16:12He looked completely panicked.
16:14He could never handle it when I cried.
16:16That's the one thing about him that hasn't changed at all.
16:19He scrambled to wipe the tears from my face.
16:21Don't cry.
16:22Please, don't cry.
16:24I'm sorry.
16:26I didn't mean to make you cry.
16:28Today's your 26th birthday.
16:30And I bought you a new bracelet.
16:33I...
16:34I bought you a new bracelet.
16:36What?
16:37I had completely forgotten.
16:39Today was actually my birthday.
16:41Take a look.
16:43Do you like it?
16:44He reached for my wrist, trying to help me put on the new bracelet.
16:48Chloe...
16:51Could we...
16:53Could we try back?
16:55Before he could finish, the doorbell rang.
16:58Where's Chloe?
16:59I'm here to pick her up.
17:01Who are you?
17:02I'm her fiancé.
17:03Didn't she tell you?
17:04Ryan's hand shook.
17:05The new bracelet slipped from his fingers and fell.
17:07I left with Lucas.
17:09He didn't open the windows, but kept lighting one cigarette after another.
17:12The smoke was thick, making me cough uncontrollably.
17:16I had known Lucas for a long time.
17:18Before my family went bankrupt, he confessed his feelings to me.
17:21But back then, I was so head over heels for Ryan, that I rejected Lucas every single time.
17:27Until last week, when he suddenly showed up.
17:32Marry me, and I'll pay off all your debts.
17:36Marry me, and I'll pay off all your debts.
17:39Why?
17:40To prove you chose wrong.
17:41I'm the only one who can save you.
17:43That poor kid is just a burden.
17:45So, I'm just a trophy for his ego.
17:47How pathetic.
17:48I only asked him for a phone call.
17:50Just an excuse to escape Ryan tonight.
17:52I didn't expect him to show up at Ryan's door.
17:57Why lie about being my fiancé?
18:00What's the difference?
18:02We're getting married anyway.
18:04I never said yes.
18:05Do you even have a choice?
18:07Wake up, Chloe.
18:08You're drowning in debt.
18:10Only a sucker would marry you.
18:11Who else wants you?
18:12That guy?
18:13He was your broken college boyfriend, right?
18:16He's only back to humiliate you.
18:18He must be laughing at you right now.
18:21None of your business.
18:23He stole my girl once.
18:25Now I want payback.
18:27Lucas, I'm not an object.
18:29I said no then, and I say no now.
18:34I had enough.
18:35Is it really up to you, Chloe?
18:37Think about your family.
18:39Looking at his smug face, I thought of the past.
18:41Back then, everyone mocked Ryan just like this.
18:45Does Ryan think of me that way now?
18:48Word got out that I was back.
18:50Everyone knew my family was bankrupt.
18:53My old roommate Jade reached out.
18:55It was our old promise.
18:56Whoever got married last would be the bridesmaid.
18:59On the wedding day, I saw so many old faces.
19:03Chloe, I always thought you'd be the first one to get married.
19:06If I were married, how could I be your bridesmaid?
19:11Don't even start!
19:13Four years!
19:15No calls, no texts.
19:17I was so mad at you.
19:19I'm sorry.
19:20I promise I won't disappear again.
19:22Why did you just vanish then?
19:27My whole world collapsed at that time, Jade.
19:30I didn't want anyone's sympathy.
19:32It just hurt too much to stay.
19:35So I left and deleted everything.
19:37Ryan was looking for you like crazy.
19:39I'm sorry.
19:39I killed her.
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