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00:002 a.m. The phone rings. Bring me some condoms. I'm at his door, soaked to the bone. He stares
00:06at my wet clothes. Who told you to be a good girl? I hand him the bag. I've loved him
00:10for
00:11seven long years, but his first love is back. He's planning to have sex with her, and he told
00:15me to bring him some condoms. Here are the magnums you wanted. He brushes my knuckles with his thumb.
00:21Isabella is not here yet. Why don't we use them first? I freeze. Then he laughs.
00:25Haha, just kidding. I'm not that much of a jerk. I set up a blind date for you next
00:30week. You've been with me for years. I don't want you to feel you'll go, right?
00:34His eyes are cold. I know the truth. His true love is coming back. He's disposing of me before
00:40she arrives. I clench my fists. Just send me the address. Sir. He flinches at the word,
00:49sir. I turn to leave. Wait. He wraps a Burberry shawl around me.
00:54Don't leave tonight. But isn't someone else coming? You actually believe that? Do you
00:59think I'm just some total scumbag? Who else has there been but you? He carries me to the
01:03bed. This is the last time. Isabella is coming home tomorrow. I don't want her to suspect a
01:10thing. So be a good girl. Go to that date. The mask is finally off. He's choosing her.
01:16I don't say a word. James is a literal machine. They say men slow down after 25. With him? That's
01:23a total lie. The sun was already coming up. He finally finished and hit the shower. I grabbed
01:28my clothes and headed out. That's our unwritten rule. He hates sleeping next to anyone. For
01:33five years no matter how tired. I always crawled to the guest room. Next morning he was back
01:39from the gym. I rushed downstairs.
01:44I saved some breakfast for you. No time. I'll miss my bus. I can just drive you. He said. No.
01:50I blurted
01:50out. My promotion results come out today. I can't be seen in your car. Otherwise they'll think I slept
01:56my way to the top. The room went dead silent. He stopped and let out a cold laugh. Fine. Suit
02:01yourself.
02:03He handed me a business card. Your blind date for next week. My head started spinning. One night
02:08made me almost forget. I came here to end this mess. The reason I agreed to drop off condoms last
02:13night was to end our five-year messy relationship. I didn't want to seem desperate. I took the card.
02:19The edges stung. Okay. I whispered. I'll go. I've lived at James's house every weekend for years.
02:28Back then I'd carry heavy bags of clothes. He built me a walk-in closet just to keep me around.
02:34But today I'm packing it all up. My pink slippers. My pajamas. Everything is gone. James just leaned
02:40against the door. Watching. We're just boss and employee now. He let out a cold sharp laugh.
02:47Don't worry. He smirked. I won't make things hard for you at work. I rushed to my desk just before
02:5310 a.m.
02:54My co-worker bought me a congrats coffee. Don't forget us when you're the director.
02:59I blushed. The results aren't even out. You deserve it. You work the hardest. Five years of hard work.
03:06It's yours. I didn't hold back and smiled at the whole team. If I win, expensive sushi is on me.
03:14The whole office started cheering. Three minutes left. I refreshed my email. Then, the notification
03:24popped up. We regret to inform you. Promotion denied. My mind went completely blank. The team
03:31crowded around. Then, dead silence. HR walked in with a woman in white.
03:40This is Isabella, our new director, personally appointed by the James.
03:45I looked up and stopped breathing. She looked exactly like the photo. The one James kept hidden
03:51in his wallet. I felt like I had a heavy flu. I walked to James' office like a robot. I
03:57couldn't
03:58stop wiping away my tears. I knocked. Come in.
04:06Why? I asked, my voice trembling. What? So many positions in this company. Why did you give Isabella
04:13my promotion? He finally looked at me. She wanted it. Just because she wanted it? What of the seven
04:19years I gave you and your company? I almost died on that Africa assignment! James stood up and walked
04:26toward me. Claire, this is reality. I decide everything. I just wanted fairness. He let out a cruel, low laugh.
04:34Fairness? You want to talk about fairness? If we didn't sleep together, you'd be nothing.
04:39You took the shortcut. Now you want fairness? His words felt like a slap to my face. I worked
04:45my heart out for seven years. I pushed myself every single day. I had to prove I belonged here,
04:50but he was right. I got into company because of him. That's how this all started. He gave it to
04:55me
04:56when he wanted to, and threw me away when he didn't. I have no right to talk about fairness.
05:05So I'm done. I'm quitting today.
05:08Meeting James was like a scene from a bad movie. I moved to New York right after graduation. My
05:14boyfriend cheated and moved on instantly. I was drowning in stress and heartbreak. So I went to
05:19a bar to drink the pain away. I had never had that much alcohol before. I drank until I completely
05:25lost
05:25my mind. Usually, I'm too shy to talk to strangers. But that night, I hit on the hottest guy there.
05:31That guy was James. He looked like a star on a magazine cover. He was cold and kept rejecting
05:37everyone. Do you want to come home with me? But I walked right up and sat next to him. He
05:43took a sip
05:43and let out a low laugh. I've never met anyone as bold as you. We spent the night in my
05:50tiny apartment.
05:51It was an experience like never before. It was so beautiful, I completely lost myself. I thought
05:58I'd never see him again. I was wrong. The next day, I went to the interview. I looked up and
06:05saw him
06:06in a sharp suit. My heart almost jumped out of my chest. I recognized him instantly but stayed calm.
06:12A few hours later, I got the job offer. On my first day, he cornered me in the elevator.
06:17Claire, right? Can you handle a physical-only relationship?
06:23I'm usually conservative, but his eyes were deep.
06:28I, I can do that, I whispered. The moment I said it, I knew I was screwed.
06:33I fell for him, hopelessly. By day, he was my boss. By night, my lover.
06:42He gave me money, jewelry, and expensive bags.
06:49But he also taught me everything about work. I actually started to hope he'd love me back.
06:56But today, the fairy tale finally died. I was kicked out like a total fool.
07:02I finally realized the painful truth. If it's not meant to be yours, it never will be.
07:08Since I didn't get promoted, I don't even need his signature to quit. I went to HR and quit in
07:16minutes.
07:16Diana, the HR director, gave me a hug.
07:20Thanks for everything, Diana. Can you do me a huge favor?
07:26Keep my resignation a secret for now.
07:31I don't want anyone to know I'm gone. She is the only one who knows about me and James.
07:37I promise.
07:40After work, my grandma called me.
07:42Sweetie, did you get the promotion?
07:44You said I'd be the first to know.
07:47My throat tightened. I couldn't stop crying.
07:50Grandma, I'm leaving the New York.
07:53The line went silent for a second.
07:56That's great. I missed you so much. Come home.
07:59I'll cook your favorite food.
08:02I started to sob uncontrollably.
08:05I knew she was just comforting me.
08:07She used to brag about my city job.
08:11I wanted to buy her a house here.
08:14My dream was so beautiful.
08:17My dream was so beautiful.
08:20But reality was just too cruel.
08:22I couldn't sleep that night. So I started scrolling.
08:27At 2.10am I saw it. A local post.
08:31He still loves holding me in his sleep. James' hand was around her waist.
08:35Then I saw the Cartier ring.
08:38My heart literally stopped.
08:41I knew that ring better than anyone.
08:44I saved for months to buy it for him.
08:48You don't need to buy me gifts you can't afford. There's really no point.
08:51But you deserve the best.
08:53He kissed me and looked so in love.
08:54Given our relationship, I didn't think James would actually wear this ring.
08:58The next day, he wore it to work.
09:00He even smirked and flashed it at me.
09:04Every female colleague in the office was gossiping.
09:07God, he looked so good. It hurt.
09:10Now that ring is on another girl's photo.
09:13They look so perfect together.
09:17It hit me all of a sudden.
09:19The person he's willing to hold
09:23was never me.
09:26One week left until I quit.
09:28Then, Isabella showed up at the caf.
09:30She threw a bag with a hair strand on the table.
09:33I found this in James' guest room.
09:35So you're the side piece.
09:37Before I could speak, ice-cold coffee hit my face.
09:40Then came the slap.
09:42Hard.
09:42She hissed.
09:43How can you just do this?
09:44Cheek!
09:45I went to swing back, but my wrist was caught.
09:47It was James.
09:48He didn't even look at me.
09:51Get in the car, Isabella.
09:52Isabella, I'll handle this.
09:55You replaced me after six months?
09:59Isabella was sobbing.
10:01Once she left, James' eyes turned cold as ice.
10:05Did I not tell you?
10:06Never about her ass.
10:08I pulled away and laughed.
10:10She found me, James.
10:12I was just waiting for my date.
10:14The one you set up, remember?
10:16I pointed outside.
10:18He's here.
10:19James' face went pale.
10:20His jaw tightened.
10:22Fine.
10:23He snapped.
10:24Enjoy yourself.
10:25He threw his coat over me and walked away.
10:28The date was a disaster.
10:29An entitled rich brat.
10:34When I got home, a shadow was waiting.
10:36James was leaning against the wall checking his watch.
10:40Home already?
10:41No dinner?
10:41No movie?
10:42I tried to walk past, but he pinned me to the wall.
10:45Are you that obsessed with me?
10:47Not interested in other men at all?
10:49No.
10:50Then he dropped the bomb.
10:52I'm marrying Isabella.
10:54Don't get any ideas.
10:56Cause trouble?
10:57And you're fired.
10:59My heart shattered.
11:00I kept my eyes dry.
11:02Don't worry, Mr. James.
11:04I know exactly where I stand.
11:06I walked upstairs without looking back.
11:09Downstairs, James lit a cigarette in the dark.
11:12He saw wed my window until the lights went out.
11:15I went home and sold everything.
11:17Every gift.
11:18Every memory.
11:19Gone.
11:20At the office, James was a stranger.
11:23Good morning, Mr. James.
11:24Cold.
11:25Professional.
11:26I already bought my ticket home.
11:30I'm coming.
11:32Then Tom brought me a latte.
11:33Let's grab dinner tonight.
11:34He handed me roses, my favorite.
11:37Suddenly, a loud honk cut the air.
11:40James was staring from his Bentley.
11:42He looked furious.
11:43Then he sped off.
11:44The next day was my last day.
11:46The client, Mr. Harry, was a creep.
11:48He kept touching me.
11:50I felt sick.
11:51It was raining and dark when I left.
11:54Footsteps behind me.
11:55It was him.
11:56Hey baby, get in my car.
11:57He smirked.
11:59I ran into a dark alley, trembling.
12:01I pressed the panic button on my watch.
12:04Please answer, James.
12:06I sobbed.
12:07The call connected.
12:08It was Isabella.
12:10James is showering.
12:11What do you want?
12:13Isabella, help.
12:14A man is stalking me.
12:16Silence.
12:17Then a cruel laugh.
12:18Another fake emergency?
12:20Nice try.
12:21Who is it?
12:22Just Claire, trying to annoy me.
12:25If you talk to her, I'm leaving.
12:27James' voice was soft, soothingly.
12:29Okay baby, I won't pick up.
12:31The line went dead.
12:33Harry was right behind me.
12:3510 o'clock AM.
12:36My desk is empty.
12:37I'm never late, but James didn't care.
12:39He thought I was just throwing a tantrum.
12:41The meeting starts.
12:42My chair is still empty.
12:44Suddenly, the HR director screams.
12:45It's Claire.
12:46She's in trouble.
12:47James' face goes pale instantly.
12:49He stands up, his chair screeching.
12:52What do you mean?
12:52He sees security footage.
12:54It's me in a dark alley.
12:56But in that dark alley, Harry was dragging me with my hair.
12:59I fought.
13:00I screamed.
13:01I desperately pressed my watch.
13:02The SOS button linked to his phone.
13:04I waited for him to save me.
13:06But he never came.
13:07Because his other girl blocked me.
13:09While I was fighting for my life.
13:11He was busy ignoring me to punish me.
13:15Diana's voice is shaking.
13:16Claire sent a report to HQ.
13:18The client tried to assault her last night.
13:20A stranger saved her just in time.
13:22She ran to find a camera for proof.
13:24She's begging us to call the police.
13:26Where is she?
13:27She quit a week ago.
13:28She's already gone.
13:29James stands frozen.
13:30Veins popping on his head.
13:32Why wasn't I told?
13:33Why wasn't her resignation on my desk?
13:35Diana stares him down with red eyes.
13:37Company policy.
13:38Junior staff only need their manager's sign off.
13:40You denied her promotion, remember?
13:42James is speechless.
13:43It feels like a slap to his face.
13:45He knows exactly why she failed.
13:46And now it's too late.
13:47I just landed.
13:49The police called.
13:50I gave my statement over the phone.
13:53Then I threw my SIM card away.
13:55Bye.
13:55New York.
13:56Goodbye.
13:57Passed.
13:58I went home and bought a house.
13:59In cash.
14:00No more debt to anyone.
14:02I sold all the designer bags he gave me.
14:04That gave me $300,000 to start over.
14:08I finally opened my own store.
14:10Grandma's smile was like sunshine.
14:12I thought, life is finally good.
14:14But at night, I still thought of James.
14:16He used to be my everything.
14:18I thought I'd never get over him.
14:20Until six months later, at a bar.
14:22I saw a guy who looked just like him.
14:24The same back.
14:25The same drink.
14:27I waited for the pain to hit.
14:29But, nothing.
14:30No pain at all.
14:31I just turned back and laughed.
14:33That's when I knew.
14:34I'm finally free.
14:36A year later, I saw James again.
14:39My shop was booming.
14:40My rivals were furious.
14:44They hired trolls to smear my brand.
14:47So I sued them.
14:49I didn't back down.
14:52I thought it was over.
14:53I was wrong.
14:56Six thugs cornered me in an alley.
14:58They smashed my phone.
14:59I couldn't call help.
15:01Then, a familiar shadow charged in.
15:04It was James.
15:05He jumped in front of me.
15:07Call 911.
15:07He barked, tossing his phone.
15:09A man pulled a knife and lunged.
15:11James didn't even blink.
15:13He shielded me.
15:15The blade sank deep into his side.
15:17Blood soaked his shirt.
15:18I forgot to breathe.
15:19He leaned on me, gasping for air.
15:22He wiped a tear from my cheek.
15:23Don't be scared.
15:25It takes more than that to kill me.
15:27The ambulance took him away.
15:28I was frozen.
15:29It all felt like a living nightmare.
15:32James survived.
15:33He's stable now.
15:35His family rushed to the hospital.
15:38He's hurt because of you.
15:40I never asked him to save me.
15:41How can you be so icy?
15:43I was the one who blocked you.
15:46James never got your call for help.
15:48He almost killed that guy for you.
15:50I don't care.
15:51We broke up a year ago.
15:55He loved you more than he knew.
15:57She handed me an envelope of tickets.
16:00Every single one was to my city.
16:02He came here twice every month.
16:04Just to watch you from afar.
16:06James woke up and saw me.
16:08His voice was a raspy mess.
16:10I thought I'd never see you again.
16:12I tossed the plane tickets on the table.
16:15You've already seen me plenty of times.
16:17He looked away like a guilty child.
16:19I didn't mean to bother you.
16:21James, it doesn't matter anymore.
16:23We've already turned the page.
16:25He looked pale.
16:26His eyes filled with tears.
16:28I'm sorry about your promotion.
16:30I actually had a better plan for you.
16:32I closed my eyes.
16:34My chest felt tight.
16:36This won't make me come back, James.
16:39But you never told me.
16:40Why didn't you explain it back then?
16:42James froze.
16:44No words came out.
16:46Because you didn't think I needed to know.
16:48You were always so high and mighty.
16:51My feelings never mattered to you.
16:52He looked crushed.
16:54I paid his medical bills in full.
16:57As I drove off, he looked from the window.
17:00Until he was gone.
17:01For good.
17:03One year later, winter returned to New York.
17:06I walked into my new office with pride.
17:08My new firm gave me real power.
17:10At 29, I'm back in the game.
17:13I call James for advice when things get tough.
17:15He helps me without asking for anything.
17:18I don't hate him.
17:19I use him as a resource.
17:21I grew faster than ever before.
17:23Five years later, the company went public.
17:26As a founder, I finally have my future.
17:29I am finally the hero of my own story.
17:31We were at a major bidding war for a famous brand.
17:34My old company, James' firm, went first.
17:37Their idea was a cute story about a magic latte.
17:40And drink this, and your crush will fall for you.
17:43It was a classic romance drama ending.
17:45The judges loved it.
17:46But that was our idea, too.
17:48My team was panicking.
17:50What do we do, boss?
17:51I walked onto the stage, the spotlight hitting my face.
17:54Our initial plan was the same as theirs.
17:57The room started whispering.
17:58I waited for silence.
18:00But standing here, I want to change the ending.
18:03In our story, the girl doesn't give the latte to the guy.
18:08She drinks it herself.
18:09The judges looked stunned.
18:11I continued with a smile.
18:13If magic exists, I want it to make us love ourselves.
18:16When you value yourself, your real life finally begins.
18:19This comes from my own life.
18:20I used to chase a man I thought was a god.
18:22But once I started loving myself, I realized I am just as good as he is.
18:27Maybe better.
18:28The room was silent.
18:30Then, a single person started clapping.
18:32It was James, sitting in a dark corner.
18:34He wasn't looking down at me anymore.
18:36He was looking up at me with pure respect.
18:39We locked eyes and shared a peaceful smile.