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00:00My lawyer husband, Marcus, sent the woman he'd spoiled for two years to prison.
00:04Then, he switched his testimony at court.
00:07I'm testifying on behalf of Jade.
00:09The one who ran over my in-laws is my wife, Evelyn.
00:13Those words got me six years.
00:15I was innocent.
00:16I kept filing appeals from inside.
00:18In return, he hired men to break my leg, slash my face, and gouge out my right eye.
00:23I lived worse than a rat in the gutter.
00:25When he picked me up on release day, he wrapped an arm around my shoulder like nothing had happened.
00:30Jade is young.
00:31She can't waste her best years in a cell.
00:33You're different.
00:34Six years is nothing.
00:35It passed in the blink of a eye.
00:37As long as you stop making trouble for her, I'll treat you well again.
00:40Isn't that enough?
00:41I picked up my phone and texted a man.
00:43I'll marry you, but I have one condition.
00:45I need you to kill someone for me.
00:47His reply came instantly.
00:48Sure.
00:49Name.
00:49Marcus and Jade.
00:51Done.
00:51I'll pick you up in a week.
00:53Their heads will be my wedding gift to you.
00:54I turned off the phone and shoved Marcus off me.
00:57What's wrong?
00:57Evelyn, I know you're upset about my testimony.
01:00But Jade is still young.
01:01Prison would ruin her.
01:02You've risked your life for me so many times before.
01:05I'm not asking you to die this time.
01:06What is the big deal about six years in a cell?
01:08I clenched my fists so tight and my nails dug into my palms.
01:12He knew perfectly well who Jade had killed.
01:15She hadn't hit strangers.
01:17She killed my adoptive parents.
01:19They raised me.
01:20They're my only family.
01:21Before we married, I told him.
01:23I grew up in foster care.
01:25If my adoptive parents hadn't taken me in, I might not have survived at all.
01:30Let alone marry you.
01:31Back then, his eyes turned red with emotion.
01:34He held me tight and made a vow.
01:36I'll take care of you in their place.
01:38Your parents are my parents.
01:41I will make you happy for the rest of your life.
01:43But later, after Marcus and I had a fight, my parents came to pick me up.
01:47On the way home, Jade was drunk driving.
01:50She hit them, dragged them 200 feet down the road.
01:53They died at the scene.
01:55Marcus swore.
01:57Dear, the person responsible would face justice.
02:00But the moment he found out it was Jade, he changed his testimony.
02:04I looked at him with tear-filled eyes.
02:06Marcus, Jade killed my parents!
02:09You were my defense attorney.
02:11You didn't just change your testimony.
02:14You manipulated the media to make everyone believe I was the killer.
02:17You protected the real culprit.
02:20Six years have passed.
02:22Do you feel no guilt at all?
02:24Hearing my accusations, Jade quickly hid in Marcus's arms.
02:28Her eyes welled up, as if she'd been terribly wronged.
02:31I know you hate me for killing your parents, but I didn't do it on purpose.
02:38Why were they so unlucky to walk in front of my car when I was drunk?
02:41She pulled a small knife from her bag and pressed it to her wrist.
02:44If you still blame me, I can only pay with my life.
02:50Marcus snatched the knife away and pulled her into his arms.
02:52He turned to look at me.
02:54Jade has suffered just as much as you these past six years.
02:58To make it up to your parents, she volunteers at a charity in their name every week.
03:03Do you really have to be this aggressive?
03:05My already dead heart felt like it was being crushed all over again.
03:09I was the one who lost my parents.
03:12I was the one who spent years in prison.
03:14And he thought I was the aggressive one.
03:17Did he forget?
03:17When I was falsely imprisoned, I begged everywhere for a lawyer to appeal my case.
03:22In return, he ordered men to torture me.
03:24They used a rusted spoon to gouge out my eye and inserted a steel pipe into my leg.
03:29They used a blade to slash my face and forced my head down to drink toilet water.
03:33Their leader spat on me with a warning.
03:37Mr. Marcus orders.
03:39If you don't learn to behave, he doesn't mind turning your sense into life.
03:44I curled up alone in a dark corner.
03:46My body ached, but my heart ached far more.
03:49I stood by Marcus for four years, yet it couldn't compare to the two months Jade was by his side.
03:55She said she was scared, so he forged evidence.
03:57She said she didn't want him to see me, so he'd never show up.
04:00So many times I want to end it all.
04:02But the growing hatred in my chest told me I couldn't die yet.
04:05If I died, I couldn't avenge my parents, nor myself.
04:09Thinking of this, I couldn't bear it anymore.
04:11I walked right up to Jade and slapped her hard.
04:16Jade covered her face and screamed.
04:19Marcus grabbed my wrist viciously.
04:22Evelyn, are you crazy?
04:24Didn't she want to apologize?
04:26Her death is the only apology to my parents.
04:39It seems six years of punishment was far from enough.
04:42How dare you lay a hand on Jade?
04:45Don't forget, I bailed you out two months early.
04:47I can throw you right back in.
04:49He picked Jade up in his arms and walked away, never looking back at me even once.
04:53I lay on the floor watching them leave, suddenly noticing that my left eye was starting to blur as well.
05:07Marcus, sign the papers. Let's stop entangling with each other.
05:11He picked Jade up in his arms and walked away, never looking back at me even once.
05:15I lay on the floor watching them leave, suddenly noticing that my left eye was starting to blur as well.
05:20That night, I drafted a divorce agreement.
05:23I followed my memory to Marku's villa and pushed the door open.
05:26A birthday party was in full swing inside.
05:29Seeing me enter, everyone stopped to stare and whisper.
05:31Hey, isn't that the wife of Marcus the killer?
05:34Look what she's become. She's on crutches and she seems to be blind.
05:37Karma.
05:38Evelyn ran over her own parents and tried to frame Jade.
05:41But Marcus is an upright lawyer. He exposed her in the final trial.
05:44She must have been beaten up in there. Serves her right.
05:46Jade covered her mouth and giggled.
05:48She walked up to me with fake surprise.
05:51Evelyn, why didn't you tell us you were coming?
05:53Hey, Marcus is holding a birthday party for me. You aren't mad, are you?
05:57But I stared at her haute couture dress.
06:00While Marku bought Jade luxury brands, I was starving in prison.
06:04In the bitter cold, I washed clothes by hand just to get a thin blanket.
06:08Six years passed. Jade was as beautiful as ever.
06:10Meanwhile, my leg was broken, my eye was blind, and my parents were dead.
06:14All of this was thanks to Marku.
06:16I pulled out the divorce agreement, slapped it onto the table, and said coldly,
06:22Marcus, sign the papers. Let's stop entangling with each other.
06:25Marku stared at me in shock, then let out a laugh.
06:28Evelyn, are you still living six years ago? Open your eyes and look at yourself.
06:32A blind cripple? A murderer who killed her own parents? Who else would want you but me?
06:38I let out a short, bitter laugh.
06:40Years ago, when he was taken hostage by a defendant's family, I went in alone to get him out.
06:45I was stabbed badly enough. I paid the price. I could never have children for the price.
06:50When he asked why I'd risked my life, I told him he was my only family besides my parents.
06:55Of course, family knows exactly where it hurts the most.
06:58My scars didn't make him protect me. They became his sharpest weapon against me.
07:02You know exactly if I am the killer or not, Marcus!
07:05I shot back sharply. Murmurs spread through the crowd.
07:08Marcus' face darkened, and he rushed to correct me.
07:10The judge convicted you!
07:12You did it.
07:13Are you still trying to deny it?
07:15Jade panicked. She ran to my side, grabbing my hand with tearful eyes.
07:19I know you failed to frame me back then.
07:21But Marcus just wanted to celebrate my birthday.
07:24He pitied me for working so hard in this big city.
07:27If you are upset, I'll leave.
07:30Please don't fight with Marcus because of me.
07:32The words landed like a bomb, sending shockwaves through the crowd.
07:36Evelyn is such a bitch.
07:38How dare she bully Jade right in front of us?
07:40This year's in prison, and she's still this ungrateful.
07:43God knows how she abused Jade before.
07:45I ignored their insults.
07:46Instead, my eyes widened as I stared at Jade's wrist.
07:50It was a silver bracelet.
07:52It was my 18th birthday gift.
07:54Dad worked months for it.
07:56My initials were engraved on the back.
07:58I searched everywhere for it before going to prison.
08:01But now, it was on Jade's wrist.
08:03I grabbed Jade's arm and demanded,
08:05Where did you get this?
08:06This is mine!
08:08Give it back!
08:09She dropped to her knees, tears streaming down her face.
08:14Evelyn, please let me go!
08:16I can give you anything else.
08:19But Marcus gave me this bracelet for my birthday.
08:21It's very important to me.
08:23Marcus, do you know that was my father's last relic?
08:27How could you give it to Jade without my permission?
08:30Marcus looked slightly awkward for a second.
08:32But taking advantage of the push,
08:35Jade screamed and threw herself backward.
08:37The back of her head slammed into the coffee table edge,
08:40Blood pouring out.
08:42Marcus lost his mind instantly.
08:44He rushed to pull Jade up,
08:46Then kicked my broken leg with all his strength.
08:49It's just a bracelet!
08:50Are you really losing your mind over this?
08:53And hurting Jade?
08:54He grabbed the divorce agreement and quickly signed his name.
08:58You want a divorce?
08:59I will grant it!
09:00Don't you ever come crawling back.
09:02Begging me!
09:03I sat, paralyzed on the floor.
09:05Stared at him with red eyes.
09:07Marcus threw the signed papers hard into my face.
09:10How ironic.
09:10During my six years in prison,
09:12I sent him divorce papers countless times,
09:14But he never signed.
09:16The divorce I couldn't get for six years was finally granted.
09:19It just because Jade got a tiny scratch.
09:21I gritted my teeth and used my crutch to stand up.
09:24Marcus threw the bracelet at my feet.
09:26Take your trash and get out!
09:28Don't ever appear in Jade and me again.
09:30I said nothing.
09:31I silently picked up the bracelet,
09:33Held it to my chest,
09:34And turned to leave.
09:36Hey!
09:37Since you are no longer Mrs. Marcus,
09:39We have nothing to worry about now.
09:42You killed your own parents.
09:43We've wanted to beat you up for a long time.
09:46You think you can just walk away?
09:47I frowned and tried to fight back.
09:49I didn't.
09:52Shut up, bitch!
09:54Don't you dare talk back.
09:56Someone kicked me hard in the lower back,
09:58And I crashed to the floor.
10:00I should have beat you to death before you went to prison.
10:04A man pinned me down and slapped me hard.
10:06Blood ran from my ears and nose.
10:10I glanced at Marku from the corner of my eye.
10:13He was holding Jade in his arms,
10:15Watching me get beaten.
10:17Mr. Marcus?
10:18You don't mind if we teach Evelyn a lesson, right?
10:21No.
10:22If you beat her to dead,
10:24I will defend you in court.
10:26He knew I'd just been released,
10:28Bruised all over.
10:29I couldn't fight them.
10:30I stared at him as tears slid down.
10:33The last trace of hope I'd held for him was gone.
10:36I closed my eyes,
10:37Preparing to welcome my death.
10:39But then, he spoke again.
10:41Evelyn, I will give you one last chance.
10:43Admit your mistake,
10:44And I'll make them stop.
10:46I made no mistake.
10:47As they kicked and punched me from all sides,
10:50I felt bones break and teeth come loose.
10:52But I kept my head up,
10:54And looked straight at him,
10:55Word by word.
10:56The only mistake I ever made in my life,
10:59Was falling in love with you!
11:01Marcus!
11:02Live for life!
11:03You'll get what you deserve!
11:04His patience ran out.
11:07You've got guts, Evelyn.
11:08Let's see if you can stay stubborn forever.
11:10He picked Jade up and left the house to rush her to the hospital.
11:14Before leaving,
11:15Jade picked up my bracelet,
11:16And threw it out the window with a smirk.
11:18Outside,
11:19It was crushed by countless passing cars.
11:21I tried to get up,
11:22But they pulled me back down and beat me even harder.
11:25I passed out,
11:26Woke up,
11:27And passed out again.
11:28When I finally woke up for the last time,
11:30The villa was empty.
11:31The floor was covered in my blood.
11:33My skull was dented.
11:34My clothes were stripped off,
11:36And every bone in my body felt broken.
11:38Even with my crutch,
11:40I couldn't stand up.
11:41Laying flat on the floor,
11:42I dragged my body inch by inch.
11:44Even if I died,
11:46I refused to die in this house.
11:48But Jade returned.
11:53Since Marcus was gone,
11:54She finally stopped pretending.
11:56How did the group beating feel, Evelyn?
12:01Do you know what my biggest regret is?
12:04I regret that I didn't make Marcus kill you in jail.
12:06Six years have passed,
12:08And you are still a threat to me.
12:10But it's fine.
12:11I will finish the job right now.
12:13What are you doing?
12:14Since you're dying,
12:15I don't mind telling you.
12:16I wasn't drunk that night six years ago.
12:19But I have to admit your parents were tough.
12:22They didn't die right away.
12:23Not even after being dragged that far.
12:25When I got out of the car,
12:27They even asked me to give you a message.
12:29I almost lost my mind and cried badly.
12:31My parents, what did they say?
12:34Jade leaned close to my ear and
12:36My parents' final words with delight.
12:38I went pale and stood frozen in shock.
12:41That's impossible!
12:43Believe it or not,
12:44You're going to die anyway.
12:47Jade clapped her hands in disgust,
12:48Then tossed her burning cigarette onto the curtains.
12:51Fire instantly erupted inside the villa.
12:53Then, she left me in the spreading fire.
12:55Have a good trip to hell, Evelyn.
12:57The fire swallowed me.
12:59The pain was unbearable.
13:01Just as I accepted my fate,
13:02A voice pulled me back.
13:04Evelyn!
13:04I forced my eyes open.
13:06Through the smoke, I saw Roman.
13:08He was tall, wearing a brown trench coat, and rushed anxiously toward me.
13:12He ignored the sparks on his clothes.
13:14Seeing my battered body, his eyes reddened.
13:16He held me tight, struggling to hold back his distress.
13:19His voice was ruthless, yet so incredibly gentle.
13:23Evelyn, I am here to save you.
13:26Hold on.
13:27In that moment, I knew.
13:28Roman had finally come.
13:30I gathered all my strength to open my eyes, met Roman's beautiful ones, and asked him,
13:35Roman, what took you so long?
13:37It hurt.
13:38Suddenly, his tears fell on my palm.
13:40It's my fault.
13:42I came too late.
13:44Let me get you out first.
13:45Your injuries are too severe.
13:47Don't move.
13:47His voice cracked with a heavy sob.
13:49Unable to endure the agony any longer,
13:51I collapsed into his chest and lost consciousness.
13:54Meanwhile, Marcus sat alone in his office,
13:56staring blankly out the floor-to-ceiling window.
13:58The cigarette had burned down to his fingers, but he felt nothing.
14:02His assistant knocked and entered.
14:04Seeing the ash-covered floor, he said, hesitated.
14:07Mr. Marcus, Miss Jade has been taken care of.
14:09It's a mild concussion, and she just needs observation for a few days.
14:13Marcus didn't turn around.
14:14He simply...
14:15The assistant hesitated again before speaking.
14:18Mr. Marcus, the villa...
14:20It caught fire.
14:21Marcus whipped around instantly.
14:23Fire?
14:23What happened?
14:24Where is Evelyn?
14:25The fire is severe.
14:26The firefighters are still putting it out.
14:29Miss Evelyn was apparently still inside.
14:31In that second, Marcus felt like he was about to lose something.
14:34He charged out of the office, pushed his car to its limit.
14:37After running countless red lights, he finally reached the villa.
14:40The once-magnificent house was now swallowed by a roaring inferno.
14:44Thick black smoke billowed into the sky, and the wail of fire engines mixed with
14:48the blast of high-pressure water hoses.
14:50Marcus threw his door open, rushed into the flames, but firefighters grabbed him and held him back.
14:55Sir, the fire is too big!
14:57You cannot go in!
14:59Let me go!
15:01My wife is inside!
15:03There is someone inside?
15:05When we got the call, they said everyone had been evacuated.
15:07It hit Marcus like a bolt of lightning.
15:10Evelyn!
15:11Evelyn!
15:13The only answer was the violent crackle of burning wood.
15:16The crowd outside whispered, and someone recognized him.
15:19Isn't that Marcus, the top lawyer?
15:22It serves her right!
15:23Retribution!
15:24Even God couldn't stand her!
15:26The world's better off without her!
15:28These four sentences are spoken by different groups.
15:30The words cut into him like poisoned blades.
15:33For the first time, he felt disgust and rage toward this self-righteous crowd.
15:37The firefighters finally controlled the blaze.
15:40They moved inside to search for survivors.
15:42Marcus stared at the entrance.
15:43Finally, the rescue team emerged carrying a stretcher, covered by a white sheet.
15:48Marcus's breath stopped for a second.
15:50Step by step, he walked over with a stiff body and trembling hands.
15:54He wanted to lift the sheet.
15:55My condolences, sir.
15:56Marcus lifted.
15:57He saw a melted, bloated plastic mannequin.
16:00Marcus froze.
16:01Thank goodness.
16:02It's not her.
16:03After a closer inspection, the firefighter looked embarrassed.
16:07I apologize, sir.
16:08We found no victim inside.
16:10The house is empty.
16:11Marcus completely stunned.
16:13One month passed.
16:14Marcus used every contact he had and turned the entire city upside down.
16:19But he found nothing.
16:20No trace of me was ever found.
16:22Neither alive nor dead.
16:24At the same time, his law firm began to collapse.
16:27Major long-term clients suddenly terminated their contracts without warning, moved to rival firms.
16:32His top lawyers were hit with massive scandals reproached.
16:35His old cases were dug up, and his rivals dragged him down in the press.
16:39Someone targeted his firm's stock, wiping out nearly a third of its market value.
16:43He was overwhelmed and trapped on all sides.
16:46I knew exactly who did this.
16:47It was Roman.
16:48In this city, only Roman possessed that kind of power.
16:52Feeling entirely numb, Marcus drove back to his villa.
16:55As he kicked through the ash and shattered bricks, a flattened piece of silver caught his eye.
17:00He crouched down and picked it up carefully.
17:03The silver had lost all its shine, but he still saw my initials carved inside.
17:07In that moment, his heart felt pain.
17:09It was her most precious possession, one she'd worn for years and never taken off.
17:13Yet after she was sent to prison, she wrote him countless letters for begging the bracelet.
17:18It's just a piece of trash.
17:20So what if it's lost?
17:21Jade likes it.
17:22Let her play with it.
17:23Don't you owe her enough?
17:24But now, holding the twisted silver in his hand, it burned his palm.
17:31Marcus?
17:31Marcus instantly squeezed the bracelet tight in his fist, buried all his emotions, and turned around.
17:38Jade stood a few feet away, wearing a pure white dress.
17:42Why are you here?
17:42It is so dirty.
17:44She frowned, walking closer to hook his arm.
17:47Marcus flinched away instinctively.
17:49Jade's hand hung in midair.
17:52Marcus, are you too tired lately?
17:55You look terrible.
17:57I heard about the firm.
17:59Don't worry too much.
18:00That day, are you absolutely sure everyone was out before you called the fire department?
18:07Jade's heart skipped a beat.
18:11Marcus, are you suspecting me?
18:13It was chaos!
18:15I was dizzy, and I only focused on calling the firetrees.
18:19I really thought everyone had gotten out.
18:22I had no idea Evelyn hated me so much.
18:26She'd actually burn herself alive just to get back at us.
18:29Pears rolled down her cheeks.
18:31In the past, Marcus would have softened and comfort her.
18:34But right now, watching her cry, his mind flashed back to my hostile eyes the last time I looked at
18:39him.
18:40Really?
18:42I checked the phone records.
18:45The fire raged for hours before the call was made.
18:48Jade stopped crying instantly, her face turning pale.
18:52Marcus, you investigated me?
18:55I just want the truth.
18:56Marcus took a step forward, glaring at her.
18:59Tell me, how did the fire start? Where is Evelyn?
19:04Crushed by his pressure, Jade panicked.
19:06The truth is, Evelyn set the fire herself! She was crazy and jealous of us! How would I know where
19:11she went? Maybe she didn't die! Maybe she ran off with some men! She was never a good woman!
19:17Man?
19:18Man?
19:18Realizing her mistake, Jade tried to fix it.
19:21I am just guessing!
19:22Otherwise, how could she vanish into thin air with injuries that bad?
19:26Marcus, why do you take her side over mine? She's a killer!
19:31Marcus, are you regretting it?
19:35A violent cramp seized Marcus' heart, and he could barely breathe. His face went pale as he stumbled back a
19:41step, holding the bracelet tightly.
19:43Marcus! What's wrong? Don't scare me!
19:48Jade.
19:51From now on, you're not to come here without my permission.
19:54Jade completely lost her mind.
19:56Why, Marcus? Is it because of Evelyn? She is dead! Are you abandoning me for a dead woman?
20:02She is not dead!
20:04I will find her.
20:05Without sparing Jade another glance, he walked away.
20:08One month later, in a suburban mansion, Roman brought in the best medical team.
20:11I went through one rehabilitation surgery after another.
20:14I could walk with a limp, without crutches.
20:17My eyes and skin healed quickly.
20:18However, the nightmares never stop.
20:20I always remembered that fire, my parents' final words.
20:24You don't know, do you?
20:26Your adoptive parents were actually your biological parents.
20:29They went on a top secret mission, which is why they left you at the orphanage.
20:33You have no family left in this world. Are you happy?
20:36For so many years, I blamed my biological parents.
20:40I hated them for abandoning me at the orphanage.
20:42I wondered if they stopped loving me or they have their difficulties.
20:45If Jade had never told me the truth, I could have kept dreaming about them.
20:49But now, the illusion was shattered.
20:51Roman walked over with a glass of warm milk.
20:53He pulled me into his arms, speaking with deep concern.
20:56You haven't been sleeping well lately.
20:59Drink some milk before bed. It will help.
21:02I grabbed his wrist, stared seriously into his eyes and asked,
21:05Roman, why are you so good to me?
21:08He visibly froze for a second. Then, he reached out and rubbed my head.
21:13Because I fell in love with you at first sight in the orphanage.
21:17What?
21:18I was an orphan too.
21:19I was isolated, and no one wanted to play with me.
21:22But you stepped up when I was being bullied. You saved me.
21:25From that moment on, I swore I would marry you. No matter the cost, by any means necessary.
21:30But when I finally built my empire, I found out you had already married Marcus.
21:34My timing was terrible. But thankfully, the timing is perfect now.
21:40You never told me any of this.
21:43Because I didn't want to ruin your life. Maybe it's my personality, but when I love someone,
21:48I feel more fear than courage. I'm a coward.
21:53If I hadn't been so late, you wouldn't have suffered so much.
21:57It is my fault.
22:00In that exact second, all my years of suffering finally found an exit. I didn't know how long I cried.
22:06I only remember Roman wiping my tears, again and again.
22:11Marcus found this place. He wants to see you. He's been asking about you.
22:15Do you want to meet him?
22:16Roman hesitated slightly.
22:19He said he cleared your name.
22:20Jade was sentenced to life in prison for intentional homicide and hit and run.
22:24His law firm is bankrupt. He said he wants one last chance to make it up to you. To start
22:29over.
22:30Hearing this, I only felt it ridiculous. Marcus had countless chances before,
22:35yet he chose the only moment when nothing could be saved.
22:44She was too noisy, completely incompetent, and messed up even the simplest cases.
22:50But eventually, he started talking about her. All the time.
22:54Marcus, can we not talk about Jade today?
22:56I had gathered the courage to ask, but he had sneered at me in response.
23:00Jade was right. You only care about yourself. You never want to listen to my life.
23:06He slammed the door and left that night. We didn't talk for a month,
23:09until I finally broke the ice and apologized first. But my weakness became his ultimate weapon.
23:15Thinking of this, I looked at Roman and answered with absolute certainty.
23:18There is no need to see him. From now on, there was nothing between us. He is he. I am
23:25me.
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