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00:00My perfect husband is trending nationwide. He's on a live dating show right now, crying while
00:06hugging his sweetheart. He's even wearing the bracelet I bought him. My coworker was trashing
00:12this insane new show. It's a live broadcast dedicated to lost loves. Exes hide their names
00:19and wear masks. They go on TV to confess their old feelings. They reminisce about their perfect
00:25past together. If they want a second chance, they unmask. Then they hold hands and walk
00:30away together. If not, they just share a final goodbye hug. The original idea sounded so
00:35romantic and pure, but the internet is absolutely trashing it. Half the contestants were exposed
00:41as liars. They're secretly married with kids at home. We were laughing at how trashy people
00:46are. Thank God we don't know anyone like that. Then I saw a familiar face on the screen. Even
00:53with a mask, I knew those shoulders. That man, sobbing over his first love. Is my husband
00:58Chase? The screen showed their fairy tale, past. He was the rich rebel. She was the smart
01:04girl. He changed his whole life to be with her. A perfect college romance that ended too
01:10soon. He never forgot her. Not even for a day. He begged her to meet him on this show.
01:16He took a gamble. And, he won. The crowd is cheering. Everyone is crying. They're hugging
01:22like I don't even exist. I crushed on him in secret for seven years. I spent ten years
01:28by his side, building our home. But my seventeen years don't mean a thing, compared to their
01:34three years in high school. I'm trying not to cry, but it hurts so bad. I always knew
01:39Chase had a secret person. She was his high school sweetheart, Clara. He never truly got
01:44over her. Not even for a day. Because of her, I never pressured him to marry me. I thought
01:49I was just the safe second choice. But, the year I graduated college, everything changed.
01:55Out of nowhere, he was the one who proposed. He knelt down with a ring and a promise. After
02:02we got married, I gave up everything. I helped him build his business from scratch. We had
02:06no time for a baby. Then, on our anniversary, he held me.
02:10Let's have a kid. I'll be the perfect husband and father.
02:14His eyes were filled with so much love. I felt like the luckiest woman alive. We started
02:20prepping for the pregnancy immediately. No more junk food for me. No more drinks for
02:24him. I was so happy at work. Then, I saw him on a TV show. He was wearing his old
02:30high
02:31school varsity jacket. He said these clothes were trash. He said he was going to throw them
02:36away. Now, he's wearing that trash on national TV. He looks so handsome, but he's holding
02:41another woman. On her senior shirt, his name is written in ink. Chase. It's his handwriting.
02:49Written with so much devotion. Everything he promised me was a complete lie. The internet
02:54is obsessed with them. They're calling them the perfect couple. Comments are flooding in,
02:59praising their story. One user wrote,
03:01She went all out just to get his autograph. The crowd is cheering. That's so romantic.
03:06My coworkers saw my face. Are you okay? You're so pale. I told them I felt sick and just left.
03:15How can I act normal while watching my husband cheat live? I locked myself in my room, praying
03:20I was wrong. Maybe it's not him. Maybe it's just a nightmare. I called Chase, but of course,
03:27no answer. I cried under the covers until I passed out. When I woke up, the sun was already rising.
03:34The TV was still on, playing that damn show. I called a friend who works at the TV station.
03:41I got the exact address of the filming location. I'm going there to give myself one last chance.
03:47Tomorrow is the big finale of the show. They'll finally unmask and choose to stay or leave.
03:54I need to see his face with my own eyes before I burn our whole life to the ground.
04:00The studio is swarmed with reporters and fans. I'm hiding in the crowd, completely invisible.
04:06On the giant screen, it's the grand finale. They're all screaming.
04:09Get back together!
04:12Then Chase lets go of Clara's hand. He hugs her tight and starts sobbing.
04:18I love you, but I have a girlfriend to be loyal to. If I could go back, I'd never let
04:23you go.
04:24But sadly, there are no what-uts in life.
04:27The crowd is crying at his heroic sacrifice. I watch the show end and the crowd vanish.
04:35Then I see them coming out the back door.
04:37Clara trips on the stairs and twists her ankle.
04:41Suddenly, Chase's loyal mask completely shatters.
04:45He panics and rushes to pick her up.
04:48He's carefully lifting her into our family car.
04:52The same car we picked out together.
04:54He's not wearing a mask. I see his face clearly.
04:58His eyes are full of pure heartbreak and love.
05:01But none of that love is meant for me.
05:09I finally ran out of excuses to believe him.
05:13He thought his lies were free. It's time I show him the real cost.
05:17I wiped the tears from my eyes. My brain got cold.
05:20I followed their car to a couple's hotel.
05:23I hit record on my phone and waited.
05:25Then, a text from Chase.
05:27Babe, missed my flight.
05:29I won't be back until tomorrow. Love you.
05:31I didn't reply.
05:33I just booked a seat home.
05:35I returned home and tried to drown the pain in alcohol.
05:38Staring at my glass, my mind drifted back to Chase.
05:42He probably forgot how we first met.
05:44Back in high school, I was the fat girl.
05:47Medication made me an easy target for bullies.
05:50One day, a jock threw my bag onto the hoop.
05:54I was jumping, failing, and...
05:58Everyone was laughing.
05:59Then, a basketball knocked my bag down.
06:04Give it a rest, Brad. That's pathetic.
06:06It was Chase.
06:08The star quarterback.
06:10My hero.
06:11I spent 10 years chasing his shadow.
06:14I lost weight.
06:15I studied until my eyes bled, but he never saw me.
06:18He only saw Clara.
06:20Finally, I found out by chance that Chase and Clara had broken up.
06:24I thought it was finally my turn.
06:26My happily ever after was right there.
06:29But, I was wrong.
06:31So dead wrong.
06:32He didn't say yes because he loved me.
06:34He said it because he felt guilty.
06:36He owed me a chance for waiting so long.
06:4010 years of my life.
06:41For a pity day.
06:43My love wasn't a fairy tale.
06:45It was a joke.
06:46The tears dried.
06:47The alcohol wore off.
06:49My pain turned into something much colder.
06:52The private investigator sent over the files.
06:55His IG feed.
06:56A wall of him and Clara.
06:58The caption said,
06:59Always has been.
07:01Always will be.
07:01Then, the travel pics.
07:03Smiling at her.
07:04The caption said,
07:05Everywhere is home with you.
07:06I wanted to burn it all down, but I'm smarter than that.
07:11I helped him build this company from nothing.
07:14I was the head of marketing.
07:16I found every client.
07:17I worked 18-hour days while he slept.
07:20I managed the business and his entire life.
07:23Last year, he told me I should take it easy.
07:25He said he hated seeing me work so hard.
07:28He told me to take a relaxing desk job.
07:31I thought it was love.
07:32I was a fool.
07:33That was the day he pushed me out of the inner circle.
07:36He stripped away my power while I was smiling.
07:39Chase betrayed me, but I'm not just a wife.
07:42I'm the reason this company exists.
07:43Now, I'm taking back what belongs to me.
07:47Every.
07:47Single.
07:48Cent.
07:49Three days later, Chase finally came home.
07:51He had this smug smile on his face.
07:54Babe, I'm starving.
07:56Make that pasta I like.
07:57He acted like nothing was wrong.
08:00I was disgusted.
08:01I slid the divorce papers across the table.
08:05Chase froze.
08:06He tried to look confused.
08:08Wait, what is this?
08:10Are you mad about my trip?
08:12I'll make it up to you.
08:14I promise.
08:15He tried to grab my hand.
08:16I pulled away.
08:18Talk to me.
08:19We've been together seven years.
08:22Seven years, and you still went back?
08:26You went back to your ex, Clara.
08:28He turned white.
08:30What?
08:31No.
08:31I was working.
08:33Working?
08:34At a reality TV dating show?
08:36She needed a partner or she'd get sued.
08:39I was just helping her out.
08:40That's it.
08:41Stop lying, Chase.
08:42You went on a dating show.
08:44You went to a hotel with her.
08:46Be brave enough to admit you cheated.
08:49Now get out.
08:52He looked at the photos, and his face turned ugly.
08:55You spied on me, Ella?
08:57You actually hired a PII?
08:59He was furious.
09:00He was trying to flip the script.
09:02I built this empire for us, and you don't trust me?
09:06Clara and I just did a show.
09:07Nothing happened.
09:08Do you really have to make such a scene?
09:10He sneered at the divorce papers.
09:13I'm not signing anything.
09:14I don't agree to this.
09:16You're just emotional right now.
09:18I'll talk later.
09:18He slammed the door and walked out.
09:21Watching him leave, the pain finally stopped.
09:25Seeing his dark side, it actually made me wake up.
09:29Chase wasn't the golden boy I fell in love with.
09:32Maybe he never was.
09:34I only saw what he wanted me to see.
09:36But the mask is off now, and I'm never putting it back on.
09:40Chase didn't come home for the next few days.
09:42I texted him about the divorce papers.
09:44He ignored me.
09:46Instead, he kept spamming me with I'm sorry texts.
09:49I was stressed.
09:50I didn't mean those things, he said.
09:53Clara is gone.
09:53I blocked her.
09:55Please, give me a chance.
09:56I called him out on his lies, and he went silent again.
10:00He thinks if he acts like a child, I'll cave in.
10:03He thinks I'm the same girl who followed him ten years ago.
10:06I'm done being patient.
10:08Sign the divorce papers, Chase, or I'll see you in court.
10:12I sent him a file.
10:13The high-def photos of him and Clara.
10:16With these, I don't just win the divorce.
10:18I win everything.
10:20Chase is busy with a huge round of investor meetings.
10:24If a cheating scandal breaks now, his company is dead.
10:27He knows the consequences better than I do.
10:30He used to be the one in control, but now?
10:33He's the one who should be terrified.
10:35Finally, Chase stopped hiding.
10:37He marched into the room, his face red with rage.
10:41How could you do this, Ella?
10:43We built this company together.
10:45Are you really going to destroy everything out of spite?
10:48I didn't blink.
10:50Sign the papers, and we stay out of court.
10:52He sighed, acting like the bigger person as he picked up the pen.
10:57But then, he saw the terms.
10:58Fifty percent of the shares, and the house.
11:01Half the shares?
11:03You've got to be kidding.
11:05You don't deserve a single share, Ella.
11:07I felt fire in my chest.
11:09I put in half the seed money.
11:11I worked years without a paycheck.
11:14I leaned in closer, my voice cold.
11:17I heard your soulmate is starting to get famous online.
11:22Wonder what fans will think of a homewrecker.
11:27You're a monster, Ella!
11:29He screamed.
11:30I didn't get mad.
11:31I just laughed.
11:33I was a monster for staying with you.
11:38He went hysterical.
11:41I stayed calm.
11:42Let him scream.
11:43I'm taking my life back.
11:45The divorce was final.
11:46The ink was dry.
11:47I packed a bag and disappeared for a month.
11:50Watching the ocean, I finally breathed again.
11:54Happiness is the best revenge.
11:55I truly believe that.
11:57But my phone kept buzzing.
11:59It was Mia.
12:00You won't believe this, she texted.
12:03Look.
12:04It was news about Chase and his wedding video.
12:07Chase moved Clara into our new house.
12:10On day three.
12:11Then came the wedding.
12:12Flashy.
12:13Expensive.
12:14Fake.
12:14He invited everyone.
12:16Clients.
12:17Partners.
12:18Even our family.
12:19He even sent me an invite.
12:20I used it as a coaster.
12:22At the altar, he held Clara's hand and cried.
12:25He told the crowd.
12:27Ten years of waiting.
12:30I finally have my soulmate by my side.
12:34The crowd clapped, but the air felt thin.
12:37My old co-workers were texting me under the table.
12:40We all know you built this company, Ella.
12:42This new girl.
12:43She's just a shiny replacement.
12:45Nobody said it to his face, but they all knew.
12:47Clara was the homewrecker.
12:49Chase was the traitor.
12:51But they didn't care.
12:52They wanted to be famous.
12:54The wedding video went viral on TikTok.
12:57C.E.O.
12:59Wedding.
12:59High school sweethearts.
13:01True love.
13:02Clara started posting daily.
13:04Every gift.
13:05Every kiss.
13:06She reached 100,000 followers in a single week.
13:09My husband treats me like a queen.
13:11She captioned.
13:13They loved the attention.
13:14They lived for the likes.
13:17But fame is a double-edged sword.
13:19And their dirty little secret?
13:21It was a ticking time bomb.
13:23Ready to blow.
13:25Clara strutted into the company break room like she owned the building.
13:29Designer bags, expensive coffee, and a fake smile.
13:33But the staff were whispering all around.
13:35New wife.
13:36Total homewrecker.
13:38Clara heard it.
13:39She snapped.
13:44She cornered a whispering intern, screaming in her face.
13:48Do you know who I am?
13:49I can have you fired!
13:52But this intern wasn't afraid of Clara.
13:54She didn't flinch.
13:55She just pulled out her phone.
13:57Funny.
13:58Did I say something wrong?
14:00Because I found proof your affair online.
14:08Weren't you two at a hotel on his anniversary?
14:11It the way at her.
14:12The office chat exploded.
14:15The truth was out.
14:17The one true love story was officially dead.
14:21When Chase found out, he went absolutely nuclear.
14:25He didn't care about the truth.
14:26He only cared about the image.
14:28He fired the girl on the spot.
14:31No severance.
14:32No mercy.
14:34You're blacklisted!
14:36You'll never work in this town again!
14:38But Chase forgot one very important thing.
14:41He isn't a god.
14:42He's just a guy with a failing reputation.
14:45The girl didn't cry.
14:46She went to scorched earth.
14:49That night, she posted everything on TikTok.
14:52The hotel logs, the late night texts, the secret gifts.
14:55She put a few hundred dollars into a promoted post.
14:59By morning, it had ten million.
15:02Cheater and homewrecker were trending worldwide.
15:05Clara's follower count dropped like a stone in water.
15:09Every comment was pure poison.
15:11She had to lock her life away.
15:13The higher you climb, the harder you fall.
15:16And the best part?
15:18The show was just beginning.
15:30Chase's massive funding round collapsed at the last second.
15:33The scandals were too loud.
15:35The investors walked away.
15:37He's desperate now, begging every VC in town for a lifeline.
15:42But lucky for me, I already cashed out months ago.
15:45I sold my shares back to him.
15:4720% above market value.
15:49See, our divorce contract had a right of first refusal.
15:52He was so paranoid about losing control of his company,
15:56so he scrambled to scrape together the cash to buy me out.
15:59Back then, he sneered at me across the conference table.
16:03You'll never be a top-tier player.
16:05You just want the quick cash.
16:07I just smiled and signed the papers.
16:10Maybe I'm not a player, Chase, but at least I'm not broke.
16:13I'm not gonna lie.
16:14Watching him fail is a spiritual experience.
16:17It's not just revenge.
16:19It's justice.
16:20I started a new job last month.
16:23Doing made the sacrifice worth it.
16:25But love shouldn't feel like a 24-7 unpaid internship.
16:30Now, my life is peaceful.
16:32My schedule is light.
16:34I found a happiness I didn't even know existed.
16:37Meanwhile, Chase lost the company.
16:39His name and his mind.
16:41He's a cautionary tale.
16:43I'm a success story.
16:45He asked me if I'd ever regret leaving him.
16:47I looked at my calm, quiet life and laughed.
16:50He lost everything.
16:52But me?
16:53I finally found the one person worth saving.
16:56Myself.
17:08Life moved on and for once, I was actually happy.
17:12Then one day, leaving the office, I saw him.
17:16Chase was leaning against his car, half-finished cigarette in hand.
17:20He looked broken.
17:21His shoulders were slumped.
17:23The golden boy CEO was gone.
17:26He looked ten years older.
17:27He saw me and forced a weak, humble smile.
17:31Ella, can we talk?
17:33Just for a second?
17:35I didn't even look at him.
17:36I just walked right past.
17:38Then he grabbed my arm.
17:40His hand was trembling.
17:41Please, I'm begging you.
17:43I stopped.
17:44Don't get me wrong.
17:45It wasn't a pity.
17:47It was pure, cold curiosity.
17:49I wanted to see exactly how far he'd fallen.
17:53We sat in the coffee shop downstairs.
17:55He barely sat down before dropping a bombshell.
17:58Ella.
18:00I'm divorcing Clara.
18:02I stirred my coffee and raised an eyebrow.
18:04Wasn't she the one he couldn't live without?
18:06I regret it.
18:07I regret everything.
18:09He leaned in, eyes desperate and bloodshot.
18:11I thought I loved her.
18:13I really did.
18:14But it was just a high school obsession.
18:17She's just ordinary.
18:18She's nothing like you.
18:20She can't even understand a simple business plan.
18:23When we're out at dinner, I just think of you.
18:27I realize these ten years changed me.
18:30You're like air, Ella.
18:32I can't breathe without you.
18:34I was blinded by the past.
18:37I let go of your hand.
18:39I'm so sorry.
18:41I know I messed up.
18:42He reached across the table, his voice cracking.
18:45Is there any chance for us?
18:48I looked at his shaking hands and felt nothing.
18:51He wasn't sorry for hurting me.
18:53He was just sorry that his life had become a mess.
18:57I dropped the spoon.
18:58It hit the porcelain with a sharp clink.
19:01The sound cut through his desperate excuses like a knife.
19:04Chase finally looked down and realized I hadn't taken a single sip.
19:08Is it the wrong roast, Ellie?
19:09I ordered your usual.
19:11He actually looked worried.
19:13As if a cup of coffee could fix us.
19:15Don't bother, Chase.
19:17I just shrugged and leaned back.
19:18You know, I actually hate black coffee.
19:20It's way too bitter.
19:21His eyes widened.
19:22But you've ordered it for ten years.
19:26I only drank it because you liked it.
19:28I forced myself to love it so we could have one more thing in common.
19:32Whenever I was alone or with my friends, I always got sweet tea.
19:37But in ten years, you never once noticed that, did you?
19:40The silence at the table was heavy.
19:42He had no answer.
19:45Anyway, it doesn't really matter anymore.
19:48I continued.
19:49I'm done forcing myself to like things that leave a bad taste in my mouth.
19:52And that includes people like you.
19:55I stood up, grabbing my bag while the pain finally hit his eyes.
20:00He watched me walk away, but I didn't look back.
20:03Not even once.
20:04He doesn't love me.
20:06He doesn't even regret what he did.
20:08He's just miserable now, and he misses the girl who fixed his life.
20:12He misses the shadow who suffered in silence so he could shine.
20:17He doesn't want me.
20:18He wants his safety net back.
20:20Lucky for me, I'm finally awake.
20:23The spell is broken.
20:24I'm moving on to a life that actually tastes good.
20:27And I'm never, ever going back to bitter.
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