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