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00:08Five years after leaving the country, I returned to attend Mrs. Sterling's birthday gala at the
00:13plaza. My former fiancé Sierra Sterling, I'd been engaged to since we were eight pulled out
00:20of custom, designed Tom Ford Tuxedo, and proposed to me in front of everyone.
00:30The ballroom erupted. They all expected me to fall to my knees in tears of joy. Say yes,
00:41beg her to take me back. After all, I'd love Sierra Sterling with the kind of desperate,
00:47embarrassing devotion that became Manhattan society legend. But they seem to have forgotten
00:52something. Five years ago, at our wedding, she ripped the custom Armani suit off my body
00:58in front of 300 guests, stomped on it with her laobao teens. For another man, she publicly
01:04accused me of academic fraud, scientific misconduct. The wedding was cancelled. I stood there in front
01:10of everyone, judged, mocked, destroyed. That day, I left for Europe alone. But now that I am back,
01:18Mrs. Sterling grips my shoulder, Des.
01:20Ethan, Sierra missed you terribly these past five years. Even after what you did, she never forgot
01:25you. After you left, she spent a fortune burying those scandals. If you're willing to give her
01:30another chance, the Sterling family will give you an even grander wedding than before.
01:35Ethan Quinn, will you marry me?
01:37When I don't answer, Sierra repeats her proposal.
01:40Ethan Quinn, will you marry me?
01:43Mrs. Sterling watches me with expectant eyes, like I am a charity case who should be grateful.
01:47I thought seeing Sierra again would make me angry. But standing here, looking at her holding
01:52that tuxedo like a peace offering, I feel nothing. Absolutely nothing.
01:58The ballroom falls silent. Some curious, most waiting for the drama.
02:04When I left New York five years ago, I never came back. They don't know I am married, that
02:10I have a daughter. So I don't know if Sierra orchestrated this public proposal herself, or
02:15if she is planning to humiliate me again for sport. A flash of mockery crosses my expression,
02:20but I keep my face polite, detached. Thank you for the honor, Ms. Sterling. I was young
02:24and foolish back then. I don't have those feelings anymore.
02:29What? He rejected her? Is he insane? Didn't he literally beg her to marry him for years?
02:33Now she's proposing and he said no?
02:39Everyone stares at me like I've lost my mind. Because five years ago, I did more than a few
02:43foolish things for Sierra Sterling. I made waves that rippled through all of Manhattan's elite
02:48circles. Like the time I spent $9 million on fireworks at the Brooklyn Bridge, spelled out
02:53Sierra Sterling in the sky for her birthday. Or when I hired drones to fly over Times Square
02:57for an entire month, displaying Sierra Thuddy Ethan, on continuous loop. Two weeks before our
03:02wedding, I bought every digital billboard in Manhattan. Had our engagement photos rotating
03:07Fidernum. At 25, I loved her like a man possessed. Wanted the whole world to witness our perfect love
03:12story. Never imagined she'd betray me. After all, this was Sierra Sterling. My first constant.
03:18My childhood promise. She learned my name before she learned most words. Learned how to spell.
03:22Ethan long before she cared about spelling her own. Growing up, she was always just there reminding me
03:27to take care of myself. Quietly fixing the things I forgot. Folding my shirts without being asked.
03:31Like it was simply part of loving me. For 20 years, we were closer than siblings. More in sync than
03:36most
03:37married couples. Even when I became the notoriously strict Professor Quinn at MIT, with her I was still the
03:42little boy who called her Sierra Bear, and chased her around with flowers. Always tender. Always
03:46devoted. Always hers. The year our love burned brightest, we stood at the Love Lock Bridge in
03:51Paris and vowed to be together forever. I believed love like ours was eternal, until one month before
03:56the wedding, when Liam Carter was brought into the Sterling household as their ward. Supposedly he was
04:01the orphan son of Mr. Sterling's old army buddy. His father had saved Mr. Sterling's life, so they took
04:07Liam in out of obligation. At first, Sierra and I were both kind to him. I even took him to
04:13Knicks
04:13games and taught him to golf. But somehow, somewhere along the way, Sierra started spending
04:18more and more time with Liam. She started bringing him on our dates. Our private dinners for two became
04:23dinners for three. On Valentine's Day, Sierra promised to come with me for the final fitting
04:29of the custom tuxedo she'd designed for our wedding. I called her a hundred times, waited in our
04:34penthouse for two hours. All I got was a text. Something came up. Rain check. Frustrated, I went
04:40to the tailor alone, and found Liam Carter standing there wearing my custom tuxedo. Sierra adjusting
04:46his collar, her cousin circling him like vultures, calling him brother-in-law. Their praise and
04:51laughter made it seem like Liam and Sierra were the engaged couple, and I was the outsider. Rage and
04:56humiliation burned through me. My vision went red. Do you even remember I'm your fiancé? I demanded,
05:01voice shaking. Sierra finally looked up from Liam. No guilt. No shame. Just annoyance.
05:07I told you something came up. Why are you here?
05:12Can you stop being so paranoid and jealous all the time? You're acting pathetic. Like a child.
05:18I'm Ethan Quinn. Son of Wall Street legend Marcus Quinn. Meet he his youngest tenured professor.
05:25I don't take disrespect from anyone. Sierra Sterling. Who gave you permission to talk to me like that?
05:30You're something. Was spending time with Liam? Making him wear my tuxedo?
05:35My voice cracked. By the time I finished speaking, I'd crushed my phone screen in my fist without
05:40realizing it. Sierra instinctively grabbed my bleeding hand, but her tone was still accusatory.
05:45Ethan, stop making a scene. You always do this. I'm tired of plaviting you. I just had Liam try on
05:52the tux for sizing. Why are you throwing a tantrum over something so small?
05:55I was so shocked. I forgot to respond. Sierra Sterling was lecturing me. Blaming me. For 20
06:03years, no matter what I did, she never said a harsh word to me. Spoiled me rotten. But now she
06:09is
06:09calling me unreasonable in front of all these people. Like she has forgotten that she is the
06:13one who made me this way. My silence stretches too long. Sierra's expression softens with regret.
06:19Ethan, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that. But you accused Mimi without knowing the full story.
06:26That hurt.
06:28I force myself to stay calm. Decide to hear her explanation. Then explain. Why did you cancel
06:36on me today? Sierra soothes me by squeezing my fingers. Kisses my cheek. Then launches into her story.
06:44Didn't you notice the sapphire cufflicks on the tux came loose? The original technique wasn't securing
06:49them properly, so I switched to a new method. I needed a model to test if they'd hold, but my
06:54usual
06:54model canceled. So I grabbed Liam as a last minute substitute. Her tone is earnest, gentle. It sounds
07:01reasonable. My anger cools. But I am still not satisfied. Then what about your cousins calling him
07:08brother-in-law? Oh, Ethan, you're so spoiled. My cousin talking about getting a tux for the brother-in-law,
07:18meaning you, you're taking it out of context. She puts on a wounded expression, teasing me with her eyes.
07:26I'm already embarrassed about my outburst. Now I just want to grab her hand and leave. But before I can
07:32touch her, Liam steps between us. Ethan, this is all my fault. I offered to be Sierra's model. Please
07:43hit me if you want. Just don't be angry at her. Liam stares at me like a kicked puppy.
07:51The people around us glare at me like I am a monster.
07:55Even Sierra reaches out to comfort Liam while gently suggesting I leave.
08:04Later, Liam bought me an expensive watch as an apology. Mrs. Sterling came to our penthouse to
08:09explain everything personally. But something felt off. They were apologizing to me. Sure,
08:15but their words were laced with protectiveness toward Liam.
08:19Sorry, Ethan. Liamly sorry. He just got a little carried away. Ethan, you know Liam is the son of
08:25the man who saved my husband's life. His father is gone now, and Liam's alone. We have to take care
08:30of him. Sierra nodded along eagerly. Exactly, Ethan. Liam's young. We should be looking out for him.
08:38Plus, you're about to marry me. You'll be his brother-in-law soon. Why fight with the family?
08:44Sierra looked so sincere. I let it go. Sierra smiled, took an emerald ring from a velvet box,
08:51and slid it onto my finger. There. Is Mr. Quimmon done being grumpy now?
08:56I felt the warmth of her touch and finally relaxed. I handed her a folder. Sterling Industries wants to
09:03expand into tech, right? This is my latest research from MIT. Ethan, I love you. Before I could finish,
09:10Sierra threw herself into my arms. Her enthusiasm made me blush. I was so focused on our future
09:16together. I didn't realize her love wasn't exclusive, that it was quietly shifting toward Liam Carter.
09:27Her Instagram became a shrine to Liam. Photos of them together every single day.
09:32Rumors started spreading through Manhattan's elite circles. The Quinn-Sterling engagement was off.
09:37The Sterling family was planning to marry Sierra to their ward instead. I heard the whispers and
09:41wanted to confront the Sterlings immediately. But before I could, Liam showed up at my MIT office.
09:47Gone was the scared, timid boy from a week ago. Now his expression dripped with smug satisfaction.
09:51Ethan, you've heard the rumors, right? That's not just the Sterling family's intention.
09:57It's Sierra's too. If you don't want to embarrass yourself, cancel the engagement.
10:03I clenched my fists to control my rage. I promised Sierra I'd be patient with Liam. But Liam misread my
10:09silence's weakness. His smile widened. Still in denial, Ethan? Don't worry. You'll see Sierra's choice
10:18soon enough. I snapped. My fist connected with his jaw. Get out! Liam stumbled backward, shocked that
10:26I'd actually hit him. He fled. Furious, I opened my phone and sent Sierra the audio recording of Liam's
10:32taunts. Waited for her to apologize. But instead of apologizing, she questioned me.
10:38Ethan, is there some misunderstanding? Liam's always been kind and thoughtful. He'd never do this.
10:44Are you sure someone didn't trick you? I stared at the screen in disbelief, 20 years of history,
10:50audio evidence, and she still chose to believe Liam over me. She doubted me for a kid she'd known less
10:54than a month. I threw my phone across the room, decided I was done trying. That night, Sierra flew
11:01five hours from a conference in London to New York, just to smooth things over. When I saw her
11:05exhausted face at my door, I couldn't turn her away. The moment I opened the door, she kissed me,
11:11deep and desperate. We didn't pull apart until we were both breathless.
11:15Ethan, I only see Liam as a brother. I'd never have feelings for him. You believe me, right?
11:20But he's my father's savior's son. There are things I can't control. You understand, don't you?
11:25Besides, we're getting married next week. You wouldn't abandon me now, would you?
11:29She looked up at me with those wide, pleading eyes. So careful. So vulnerable. My resolve
11:34crumbled. I chose to believe her unconditionally. I didn't know that trust wasn't mutual. That she
11:39was about to push me into hell with her own hands. On our wedding day, I stood outside the Sterling
11:47estate in my tuxedo for hours. Sierra never came out. When I finally checked my phone, the internet had
11:53exploded. The number one trending topic. Number Ethan Quinn academic fraud. I was about to click.
12:00When Sterling Industries project manager called. Mr. Quinn, the press is destroying us. Can you
12:07explain why the research data you gave us is fraudulent? I froze. That is impossible. The data
12:13was from months of sleepless nights in my mighty lab. Every number meticulously recorded. I'd already
12:18produced working prototypes. There was no way it was wrong. I wouldn't have given my research to
12:23Sterling Industries if Sierra hadn't asked me to help expand their tech division. Mr. Quinn, we want
12:30to believe you. But Liam Carter pointed out errors in your formulas. The truth crashed over me like
12:36ice water. I'd given my research to Sierra first. Kept it confidential. Didn't publish it yet.
12:43How would Liam? A college dropout with a sports management degree. Even get my research. Let alone
12:48find errors in advanced quantum physics equations in a matter of days. Eliminate the impossible. And
12:54whatever remains, however painful, is the truth. Sierra gave my research to Liam. Let him claim it as his own.
13:01Mr. Quinn accused me of stealing from him. But I still couldn't believe it. Made excuses for her in
13:07my head. This was Sierra Sterling. My Sierra. The girl I'd loved for 20 years. I couldn't accept it.
13:17I raced to the Sterling estate in my wedding Tuxedo, not even stopping to change. When I arrived,
13:22I found Sierra standing protectively in front of Liam, facing a crowd of reporters. Sterling and industry
13:27vouchers for Liam Carter. The research he published yesterday is entirely his own work.
13:33Her words were a knife to my chest. A final confirmation. This was my fianchi. The woman
13:40I'd loved for two decades. And I'd never truly known her at all. The reporters spotted me and swarmed.
13:46What's your response to the academic fraud allegations? Ms. Dalling just confirmed Liam
13:50Carter's research is legitimate. Does that mean you plagiarized his work?
13:56Before I could answer, Liam spoke to the cameras with fake tears in his eyes.
14:02Ethan did threaten me while I was working on this research. But I don't believe he'd steal my work.
14:10He pulled out his phone and played the video. I looked at Liam coldly, then turned to Sierra.
14:17Ms. Sterling, what's your opinion on all this?
14:19Sierra couldn't meet my eyes. After a long pause.
14:29Ethan, even though you're my fiancé, I can't lie for you.
14:34Her words were a public execution. Not only did she confirm I was a fraud,
14:39she wanted Liam to build his reputation on my corpse. The last shred of hope died. I closed my eyes.
14:51I'll hold a press conference later to prove my innocence. As for the Quinn-Sterling engagement,
14:57it's over. I turned to leave. But Liam wasn't satisfied. He grabbed my arm, crying dramatically.
15:02Ethan, I didn't want this to go public. Please stop sending people to hurt me. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
15:07Ethan, I tolerated your jealousy before. But Liam is innocent. You've done enough damage. Are you
15:12really going to use the Sterling family's power to destroy him too?
15:15Wedding decorations still hung in the Sterling windows. I still wore the tuxedo Sierra designed
15:19for me. But none of it mattered anymore. It only made me look more pathetic.
15:24I looked Sierra in the eye. Saw her clutching Liam's hand protectively.
15:28Saw Liam mouth something in Mandarin. Idiot.
15:38In the age of social media, spreading lies takes seconds. Disproving them takes forever.
15:43I held press conference after press conference to clear my name. Nothing worked. The internet had
15:48decided I was a fraud, a thief, a rich boy using his family's power to cover up crimes. Everywhere I
15:54went,
15:55people whispered, pointed. No amount of evidence could change their minds. So when I received an offer from
16:00Europe's top research institute a week later, I didn't hesitate. I left the country. Five years
16:06passed. I returned with groundbreaking research that made headlines worldwide. The fraud accusations
16:11evaporated overnight. Are you still angry at me? Sierra's voice pulls me back to the present.
16:17I look at her holding that tuxedo, face full of manufactured longing. It is laughable.
16:22I had my reasons back then. You have to believe me.
16:25Daddy! A small voice interrupts her. I catch my daughter as she runs across the ballroom floor.
16:30Boop her tiny nose. Ava, were you naughty again? Didn't mommy tell you to stay home? Ava pouts,
16:36dodging my hand. Ava was good, but mommy missed daddy, so she brought Ava here. Our conversation
16:42isn't loud, but in the silent ballroom, everyone hears. Shock ripples through the crowd. Daddy? That's
16:48his daughter? Ethan Quinn got married? But didn't he swear he'd never love anyone but Sierra? Is this
16:54real? Maybe it is fake? Even Sierra looks like she's been struck by lightning. You're... married?
17:01I smooth Ava's soft hair, genuinely confused. Isn't it obvious? How else would I have a daughter?
17:08Sierra stares at our joined hands like they're betraying her personally. Her voice cracks. You
17:13need to say it out loud. I sigh. Five years ago, the wedding was in Switzerland. We didn't invite anyone
17:20from New York. The ballroom erupts again. Five years ago? He got married right after leaving?
17:25No way. He loved Sierra Sterling for years. He can't have moved on that fast.
17:29This has to be fake. Remember the fireworks? The billboards? He's probably just trying to make
17:33her jealous. Exactly. Sierra Sterling is Manhattan's most eligible bachelet. Ethan would never give that
17:39up unless... Wait, the only woman in New York who could compete would be Celeste Whitmer from the
17:45Old Money Families. But she got married five years ago too. The gossip swirls around me, but I am calm.
17:50Focused on peeling an orange for Ava. Time is rain. It washed away all the rage and pain. When I
17:55look back
17:55now, there is nothing left but clean pavement. But no one else seems to understand that. They're all
18:00still living in five years ago. Sierra stares at me with a complicated expression. Her voice turns pleading.
18:07Ethan, stop this charade. I admit I was wrong. I'll apologize. You can punish me however you want.
18:13Just stop pretending you're married. It hurts. Before I can respond, Ava speaks up in her adorable
18:20little voice. Miss, can't you understand daddy? Mommy really is married to daddy. And they have a love fruit.
18:27That's me. Ava puffs out her tiny chest proudly. I give Sierra an apologetic smile. Ava's still young.
18:35Please forgive her bluntness, Miss Sterling. But as for the past, I've forgotten all of it.
18:42The ballroom explodes into chaos again. I have no interest in being gossip fodder. I take Ava's hand
18:48to leave. But Sierra won't let it go. She grabs my arm and pulls out the tuxedo again, eyes shining
18:54with fake devotion. Ethan, I've thought about you every single day for five years. I don't care that you're
18:59a divorced man now. I still want you. Will you wear this tuxue for me again? I look at her
19:03performance
19:03with disgust, yank my arm away. Miss Sterling, this tuxedo was specially designed for Liam Carter,
19:09wasn't it? I wouldn't dare wear it. After all, I'll never forget how you testified against me for his
19:14sake. Sierra's face lights up. Ethan, you're jealous. You still care about me. I know what I did was wrong,
19:20but I had my reasons. Give me one more chance. I'll treat you right this time.
19:24I am exhausted by her meaningless excuses. My voice turns cold. Miss Sterling, I don't forgive
19:29trash. And I don't take out garbage. Please have some dignity and stop harassing a married man.
19:36My wife and I are very much in love. I don't want her getting the wrong idea.
19:40Sierra's mask cracks. She loses it. Ethan, are you seriously still playing this game?
19:45You chased me for 20 years. We have hundreds of love locks hanging in Paris with our names on them.
19:51And now you're pretending you're married? Who's gonna believe that? If you're really married,
19:55where's your wife? Show me! When she meets my calm, indifferent gaze,
20:00panic crosses her face. She softens again. Ethan, please. I'm begging you. Stop being angry at me.
20:07The people around us start to waver. Wait, didn't Sierra reject him at their wedding five years ago?
20:13Now it looks like he's the one who rejected her. Yeah, Ethan looks completely unbothered.
20:18But Sierra's the one who can't let go. Sierra looks at me desperately. Then she does the
20:22unthinkable. She kneels, right there in the middle of the plaza ballroom, holds up the tuxedo like an
20:27offering. Ethan Quinn, will you marry me? He won't. An icy voice cuts through the room. Everyone turns.
20:34A woman in a tailored black evening dress stepped into view. He doesn't, she said,
20:39her voice sharp and steady. Because he is already married with me.
20:44She'd only gone to the bathroom for five minutes, and someone was already trying to steal her husband.
20:49Whoever this woman was, she had some nerve. Celeste Whitmore reaches me and wraps her arm
20:53possessively around mine. Honey. Someone in the crowd gasps. That's Celeste Whitmore.
20:58From the old money Whitmores. What's she doing here? Wait, did she just call Ethan Quinn her husband?
21:02I feel Celeste's grip tighten dangerously on my arm. I sigh internally. I've dealt with her jealousy
21:07before. This won't end well. Who has been getting impatient with Sierra's dramatics?
21:11Immediately tattles. Mommy, you took so long. The bad lady almost stole daddy.
21:16Celeste glares at Sierra like she wants her dead, and she looks at me with big,
21:19wounded eyes. Ethan, I got worried when you didn't come home after three hours.
21:24Ava said she missed you, so I brought her to find you. You're not mad, right?
21:29I squeeze her hand gently to reassure her. I try to lead her toward the exit before
21:32she starts a fight. But before we can leave, Sierra's broken voice stops us.
21:35Ethan. I feel the chill radiating off Celeste. Against my better judgment, I turn around.
21:41Miss Sterling, you've seen my wife now. I hope that proves I'm married. If there's nothing else,
21:47we'll be leaving. Sierra stares at our intertwined hands, sways like she might faint. Her face is
21:51sheet, white. Celeste adds smugly. That's right, Miss Sterling. My husband and I have things to do.
21:56We can't waste time here. That pushes Sierra over the edge. She loses all composure.
22:02Husband? You have no right to call him that! He's been engaged to me since we were eight!
22:07Celeste's fingers twitch. She stays silent for a beat. I've been with Celeste for five years. I know
22:12her biggest insecurity is my past engagement to Sierra. Before I can comfort her, Celeste yanks
22:17two marriage certificates from her purse and slams them on the table. This is what gives me the right.
22:23And who cares if you were engaged? At eight, do you sign a marriage license? Have a wedding? No legal
22:31documents. No ceremony. Nothing. I glance at Sierra's devastated expression. Then at the marriage
22:36certificates on the table. I have to admire my wife's possessiveness. Who carries their marriage
22:40certificate around like it is a frequent flyer card? Ethan, we have 20 years of history. All those promises
22:48we made at the love lock bridge. Did you forget everything? Sierra's eyes are red, like I am the
22:53one who betrayed her. But this isn't five years ago. I won't be manipulated by her crocodile tears.
22:58I carefully pocket the marriage certificates. Take Ava's hand in my left. Celeste's hand in my right.
23:02Walk toward the exit without looking back. Miss Sterling, our history ended five years ago.
23:06Don't bring it up again. We have nothing more to say to each other. My words dissolve into the air.
23:10The engine of our car hums to life. In the car, Celeste grips my hand anxiously.
23:16Ethan, have you really let go of everything from before? I hear the fear in her voice. Suddenly
23:23understand why she always carries our marriage certificate. No matter who I married, my 20 year
23:29history with Sierra is real. Undeniable. Like everyone at the gala said, how could anyone let go of that
23:37history so easily? But only I know the truth. I've let go completely. Besides, I am too proud to fall
23:44for the same person twice. I run my thumb over our marriage certificate. Ask a narcissistic question
23:50with a smile. Celeste. Did you fall in love with me while I was still with Sierra? Her eyes fill
23:57with
23:57indulgent warmth. She sighs. You have the right to remain silent. But resist. And there will be consequences.
24:06Her expression freezes for a split second. I know I am right. I can't help but grin. Slide my hand
24:12to her
24:12waist threateningly. Ethan, do you remember? When you were 16, you saved a girl in a narrow alley.
24:18That day I just escaped from kidnappers. If you hadn't saved me, I'd be dead. People walked past me that
24:23day.
24:24No one helped. Then you came. I fell in love with you at first sight. But you only had eyes
24:28for Sierra.
24:29I didn't want to force you, so I kept my feelings in for nine years until I finally invited you
24:33to
24:34Europe. I listened to her story, marveling at fate. Nine years ago, I saved her from death. Planted the
24:41seed of connection. Nine years later, in the winter, when the internet crucified me, she pulled me out of
24:47the abyss. That night, our bedroom light stayed on for hours. Confessions and passion intertwined.
24:53When someone knocked on the door the next morning, I had to answer with dark circles under my eyes,
24:59the size of dinner plates. The person at the door looked like a disaster. I almost didn't recognize
25:06Sierra Sterling. I made myself clear yesterday. We have nothing to discuss. I accidentally exposed
25:12the hickeys on my neck. Sierra's eyes turned bloodshot. Ethan, I was wrong. But I had my reasons.
25:21Liam said if I didn't help him, he'd release the video of you hitting him online. I had no choice.
25:26I just wanted to help you. I laughed bitterly. So you are saying you were being noble. After all,
25:32a slap that didn't even leave a bruise is definitely worse than destroying someone's
25:36entire career with fraud accusations. I still have the security footage from that day. By the way,
25:42should I release it? Let everyone judge whether a homewrecker who shows up at his target's house to
25:47gloat deserves to be hit. Sierra panics. I only ever loved you. All these years,
25:53I only saw Liam as a brother. Nothing in a breed ever happened between us.
25:59I am running on three hours of sleep. This conversation is a waste of my time.
26:03I start to close the door. Sierra shoves her hand into the doorframe.
26:07I have to stop or I'll crush her fingers. Now I am actually angry.
26:14Sierra Sterling, are you insane? How long are you going to keep lying to yourself?
26:21Nothing happened. You have the audacity to say that. If you two were so innocent,
26:25why did your cousins call him brother-in-law? Why did he come to my office to gloat? In 20
26:29years,
26:30I never saw you treat any guy that well. But suddenly Liam gets the family label,
26:33and you are planning to spend your life with him.
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