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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
00:20with his thumb. Isabella 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 think
00:59I'm just some total scumbag? Who else has there been but you? He carries me to the bed. This is
01:05the last time. Isabella is coming home tomorrow. I don't want her to suspect a thing. So be a good
01:11girl. Go to that date. The mask is finally off. He's choosing her. I don't say a word. James is
01:18a literal
01:19machine. They say men slow down after 25. With him? That's a total lie. The sun was already coming
01:25up. He finally finished and hit the shower. I grabbed my clothes and headed out. That's our
01:30unwritten rule. He hates sleeping next to anyone. For five years, no matter how tired. I always
01:36crawled to the guest room. Next morning, he was back from 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
01:56slept my way to the top. The room went dead silent. He stopped and let out a cold laugh. Fine.
02:01Suit
02:01yourself. He 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.
02:33But today, I'm packing it all up. My pink slippers. My pajamas. Everything is gone. James
02:40just leaned against the door, watching. We're just boss and employee now. He let out a cold,
02:46sharp laugh. Don't worry. He smirked. I won't make things hard for you at work.
02:51I rushed to my desk just before 10 a.m. My co-worker bought me a congrats coffee. Don't forget
02:57us when
02:58you're the director. I blushed. The results aren't even out. You deserve it. You work the
03:04hardest. Five years of hard work. It's yours. I didn't hold back and smiled at the whole team.
03:10If I win, expensive sushi is on me. The whole office started cheering.
03:18Three minutes left. I refreshed my email. Then, the notification popped up. We regret to inform you.
03:27Promotion denied. My mind went completely blank. The team crowded around. Then, dead silence.
03:37H.R. walked in with a woman in white. This is Isabella, our new director, personally appointed by the
03:44James. I looked up and stopped breathing. She looked exactly like the photo. The one James kept
03:51hidden in his wallet. I felt like I had a heavy flu. I walked to James' office like a robot.
03:57I couldn't
03:58stop wiping away my tears. I knocked. Come in. Why? I asked, my voice trembling. What? So many
04:10positions in this company. Why did you give Isabella my promotion? He finally looked at me. She
04:16wanted it. Just because she wanted it? What of the seven years I gave you and your company? I almost
04:21died on that Africa assignment. James stood up and walked toward me. Claire, this is reality.
04:28I decide everything. I just wanted fairness. He let out a cool, low laugh. Fairness? You want to
04:35talk about fairness? If we didn't sleep together, you'd be nothing. You took the shortcut. Now you
04:41want fairness? His words felt like a slap to my face. I worked my heart out for seven years. I
04:47pushed
04:47myself every single day. I had to prove I belonged here. But he was right. I got into company because
04:53of
04:53him. That's how this all started. He gave it to me when he wanted to and threw me away when
04:58he
04:58did it. I have no right to talk about fairness. So I'm done. I'm quitting today. Meeting James
05:09was like a scene from a bad movie. I moved to New York right after graduation. My boyfriend
05:14cheated and moved on instantly. I was drowning in stress and heartbreak. So I went to a bar
05:20to drink the pain away. I had never had that much alcohol before. I drank until I completely
05:25lost my mind. Usually I'm too shy to talk to strangers. But that night I hit on the hottest
05:31guy there. That guy was James. He looked like a star on a magazine cover. He was cold and kept
05:37rejecting everyone. Do you want to come home with me? But I walked right up and sat next to him.
05:42He took a sip and let out a low laugh. I've never met anyone as bold as you.
05:49We spent the night in my tiny apartment. It was an experience like never before. It was so
05:55beautiful. I completely lost myself. I thought I'd never see him again. I was wrong. The next day
06:03I went to the interview. I looked up and saw him in a sharp suit. My heart almost jumped out
06:08of my
06:09chest. I recognized him instantly but stayed calm. A few hours later I got the job offer. On my first
06:15day
06:16he cornered me in the elevator. Claire, right? Can you handle a physical only relationship?
06:23I'm usually conservative but his eyes were deep.
06:28Aye, aye, can do that, I whispered. The moment I said it I knew I was screwed. I fell for
06:34him
06:34hopelessly. By day he was my boss. By night my lover.
06:41He gave me money, jewelry, and expensive bags. But he also taught me everything about work.
06:52I actually started to hope he'd love me back. But today the fairy tale finally died.
06:59I was kicked out like a total fool. I finally realized the painful truth.
07:05If it's not meant to be yours, it never will be. Since I didn't get promoted, I don't even need
07:12his signature to quit. I went to HR and quit in minutes. Diana, the HR director, gave me a hug.
07:21Thanks for everything, Diana. Can you do me a huge favor? Keep 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. After work, my grandma called me. Sweetie, did you get the promotion?
07:44You said I'd be the first to know. My throat tightened. I couldn't stop crying.
07:50Grandma, I'm leaving the New York. The line went silent for a second.
07:56That's great. I missed you so much. Come home. I'll cook your favorite food.
08:02I started to sob uncontrollably. I knew she was just comforting me.
08:07She used to brag about my city job. I wanted to buy her a house here.
08:14My dream was so beautiful. My dream was so beautiful.
08:20But reality was just too cruel. I couldn't sleep that night. So I started scrolling.
08:27At 2.10am, I saw it. A local post. He still loves holding me in his sleep.
08:33James' hand was around her waist. Then I saw the Cartier ring.
08:38My heart literally stopped. I 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. He 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. He 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 cafe.
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 be so cheap?
09:45I went to swing back, but my wrist was caught.
09:47It was James.
09:49He didn't even look at me.
09:51Get in the car, Isabella.
09:52I'll handle this.
09:56You 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.
10:11I 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.
10:21His 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.
10:30An entitled rich brat.
10:34When I got home, 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?
10:48Not interested in other men at all?
10:50Then he dropped the bomb.
10:52I'm marrying Isabella.
10:54Don't get any ideas.
10:56Because trouble, and 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 wet my window until the lights went out.
11:15I went home and sold everything.
11:17Every gift, every memory, gone.
11:20At the office, James was a stranger.
11:23Good morning, Mr. James.
11:25Cold, professional.
11:26I already bought my ticket home.
11:30I'm coming.
11:31Then 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.
11:58He smirked.
11:59I ran into a dark alley, trembling.
12:02I 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.
12:19Another 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, soothing.
12:29Okay, baby.
12:30I won't pick up.
12:31The line went dead.
12:33Harry was right behind me.
12:3510 o'clock a.m.
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.
12:43My chair is still empty.
12:44Suddenly, the HR director screams.
12:46It's Claire.
12:47She's in trouble.
12:48James' face goes pale instantly.
12:50He 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.
12:59I screamed.
13:01I desperately pressed my watch.
13:02The SOS button linked to his phone.
13:05I 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.
13:41You denied her promotion.
13:42Remember?
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.
13:57I 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.
14:07I 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, I 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.
14:54I 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.
15:20He 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?
15:44I 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.
16:09I 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.
16:33I 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.
16:53He looked crushed.
16:54Broken.
16:55I 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.
17:04Winter 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.
17:25As a founder, I finally have my future.
17:28I 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.
17:40Drink this.
17:41And 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.
18:18This 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.
18:38We locked eyes and shared a peaceful smile.
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