After a whirlwind romance with a powerful mob boss, Lisa finds herself entangled in a dangerous world of crime and betrayal. Despite escaping his toxic grip, her past comes back to haunt her when secrets and enemies emerge from the shadows. Can Lisa rebuild her life, or will her ex's mafia ties pull her back into the chaos?
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00:00I saw Bennett again at my client's wedding. He was the groom. He was all dressed up in a pricey
00:05custom suit, hair perfectly styled, looking classy and proud.
00:09Nothing like the broke guy I used to know. I wasn't gonna say hi. Our breakup wasn't exactly pretty. I
00:15was the one who dumped him.
00:17Back then, he was down on his knees, crying, begging me to stay. I didn't even look back. Finally, he
00:24snapped.
00:24Jade, you walk out that door, don't come crying later. Even if you crawl back, I won't give you a
00:31single glance.
00:32I got out of there fast. Three years in that tiny, grimy rental with him was more than enough.
00:38Never thought I'd run into him at his own wedding. Awkward. I turned to leave, but then I heard the
00:44groomsmen joking around with Bennett.
00:46Remember when Bennett wanted to play that true love game and still got dumped? Too bad. Faking unemployment was his
00:54final test.
00:55If she'd held on just a little longer, she'd be the bride today.
00:59That gold digger's gonna be kicking herself when she finds out she dumped the heir of the Hayes family.
01:04Amid his buddy's jokes, Bennett just smirked.
01:06Too late for regrets anyway.
01:08I knew they were talking about me, the so-called gold digger.
01:12So they really think I left him because he was broke? Truth is, I knew all along.
01:18About a year into dating Bennett, I was working a side gig at a five-star hotel and saw him
01:23there.
01:23Dressed in designer clothes, checking things out. The manager called him Mr. Hayes.
01:29That's when I found out the hotel was his family's business.
01:33The Hayes family is pretty well known in New York. One of the bigger gangs.
01:37My broken, scruffy first love turned out to be a rich mafia heir.
01:41Honestly, I don't really care about his identity because I knew Bennett really loved me.
01:48He'd tear me up when I was sad, take care of me when I was sick.
01:51Rich or poor, he was still the best boyfriend.
01:54So if he wanted to play the poor boy game, I'd just play along.
01:58But then my mom got sick and needed money for surgery.
02:01And he was still having fun testing me by pretending to be broke.
02:05I dumped him and married a rich guy who'd been chasing me.
02:09Sorry to disappoint Bennett and his boys.
02:11I don't regret anything.
02:13Suddenly, the bride walked over, grabbed my hand, and pulled me in front of Bennett.
02:18Excitedly, she introduced me.
02:20Ben, look.
02:21This is Jade, one of the directors at Sky Gallery I told you about.
02:25I kept saying we look alike and you didn't believe me.
02:28The man looked up. He froze for just a second, then glanced at me coldly.
02:32Yeah, she does look like you, but not as pretty or as young.
02:38The bride, Lily, was my client.
02:40She first came to my gallery two weeks ago, looking for some art for her new place.
02:44When we saw each other's faces, we both froze.
02:47The resemblance was crazy.
02:49At least 60, 70 percent.
02:51It clicked right away.
02:52Lily came by four or five times, picked out eight paintings,
02:55and casually dropped five million dollars on her black card like it was nothing.
02:59Before leaving, she handed me the address to some estate and casually invited me to her wedding.
03:04These past few days, she kept bringing up her fiancé.
03:07Young, rich, handsome, generous with her.
03:09She talked about it all with this huge smile, saying how lucky she was.
03:13A fresh grad from an average family, somehow landing such a great catch.
03:17She really is luckier than me.
03:19Right after I graduated, I met Bennett.
03:21Too bad he was busy pretending to be broke.
03:23Not only did he not spend on me, he spent my money.
03:27Three years passed, and he never once planned to marry me.
03:30Since Lily was a big client and I wanted to network, I said yes to the invite.
03:34But I never imagined her groom would still be Bennett.
03:38A year ago, my mom was diagnosed with a serious illness.
03:41The huge surgery bill was crushing me.
03:44I swallowed my pride and hinted to Bennett about the money we needed.
03:48Ben, could you lend me some money?
03:51He froze for a second.
03:53I'm broke too, but I'll try to borrow some, pick up extra shifts.
03:56Then he left.
03:58When he came back, his leg was in a cast.
04:00Said he fell off some scaffolding at a construction site.
04:04His boss found out about the side gig.
04:06He got fired.
04:07Jade, now that I'm like this, would you still take care of me?
04:11Ben, I really need the money.
04:13Is there really nothing you want to tell me, please?
04:16I'm sorry, Jade.
04:17I'm too poor.
04:18I'm just dragging you down.
04:19This is all I have, $100.
04:20Take it, for your mom.
04:22Why even now was he still playing the poor boy game?
04:26I knew he was testing me, but I was exhausted.
04:29I walked into the bathroom, pulled out my phone, and texted Xavier, the guy who'd been chasing me.
04:34You said you wanted to marry me.
04:35Did you mean it?
04:36In that moment, all my pride was gone.
04:39I truly fell in love with money.
04:41Snapping back to the present, Bennett frowned at me.
04:44Nothing to say?
04:45Too ashamed to talk?
04:46Nothing to say.
04:47Go back inside.
04:48Don't keep your bride waiting.
04:50I turned away from the wind and wiped a tear from the corner.
04:52Bennett smirked, pulled out a ring box, and flashed it in my face.
04:56Crying won't help now.
04:57This ring?
04:58I bought it the day you dumped me.
05:00Five million.
05:01You could have been Mrs. Hazy's today.
05:03But you don't deserve it.
05:05Girls like you, chasing money?
05:08You're only good for being someone's secret.
05:11Before he could finish, my phone rang.
05:13I ignored him and picked up.
05:15It was my husband.
05:16When are you coming home?
05:17Come back early if you can.
05:19I'll be home by 7.
05:20Missed you after two weeks away.
05:22Okay.
05:23I'm on my way.
05:24Bye, honey husband.
05:25A smile tugged at my lips, then hung up.
05:28I looked up at Bennett.
05:29His face was dark.
05:31You're married?
05:32On the way home, Xavier sent me a few more photos, just sharing the scenery from his trip.
05:37Then another message popped up.
05:39Miss you.
05:39Every time we're apart, absence makes the heart grow fonder.
05:43Truth is, I miss him too.
05:45I first met Xavier while I was sketching by a lake in the suburbs.
05:48I had my easel set up.
05:50He was always jogging on the path by the water.
05:52We kept running into each other.
05:54Got familiar.
05:55My little brother needs an art teacher.
05:56Are you interested?
05:57When I got to his villa, he was loaded.
06:00But his brother wasn't really into painting.
06:03Such a waste.
06:04He'd already paid me a fortune.
06:06So Xavier offered to switch.
06:08He'd be the student instead.
06:09Turns out, he had talent.
06:11I even bragged it was my great teaching.
06:14See?
06:15There's no student I can't teach well.
06:17Then, right before we got married, I met his parents.
06:20Found out his mom is the famous artist, Cher May.
06:23I'd even taken her class when she was a guest professor at the academy.
06:27That's when it hit me.
06:28The whole tutor my brother thing?
06:30Totally planned.
06:31Back then, though, I was so clueless.
06:34My head was still full of Bennett.
06:37Until Xavier just laid it out.
06:39He said he liked me.
06:41I love you and want to marry you.
06:44I was completely stunned.
06:45I have a boyfriend.
06:47I know, but you're not married yet.
06:48Compare our situations.
06:50Then decide.
06:51And honestly, I've got a feeling he's not the one for you.
06:54I'm just ordinary.
06:56Guys like you don't lack for women.
06:58That's different.
06:59I don't like other women.
07:00I like you.
07:01The way you lose yourself in your paintings.
07:03I actually noticed you first at the academy art show.
07:05We've run into each other so many times since.
07:07And you never remembered.
07:08Will you try to remember me now?
07:09His sudden confession was so awkward.
07:12I grabbed the tutoring fee and bolted that night.
07:14But then my mom got sick.
07:16I was desperate for money.
07:18And Bennett?
07:18Still playing broke.
07:20So I pulled Xavier out of my blacklist and texted him.
07:23You said you wanted to marry me.
07:25Did you mean it?
07:26Three seconds later.
07:27Yes.
07:28I want to marry you.
07:29If I asked to borrow $300,000, would you lend it?
07:33Or send me your bank details.
07:34You'd never guess from his cool act earlier.
07:37But now, Xavier couldn't control himself.
07:39Two weeks without it, and the guy had serious stamina.
07:42The bed was creaking like crazy.
07:45Too hard.
07:46Before I could even finish, the bed collapsed.
07:49After holding up for a year, it finally gave out.
07:52It happened so fast.
07:53Xavier hit the floor and hurt his back.
07:55Don't worry.
07:56This won't affect our happiness.
07:58Next morning, I went with him to the hospital.
08:00How did you injure your waist?
08:01We both turned bright red.
08:03How were we supposed to explain that?
08:05Turns out, it was a hairline fracture.
08:07They put him in a private room.
08:08Somehow, word got to Xavier's dad.
08:10He showed up and gave us a lecture.
08:12Even if you're trying for a baby, you need to show some restraint.
08:15I made an excuse and bolted.
08:17In the hallway, someone called out to me.
08:19I turned.
08:20One of the groomsmen from Bennett's wedding yesterday.
08:22What are you doing here?
08:24Pretty manipulative.
08:25Show up at Ben's wedding to cause drama,
08:28then come to the hospital looking for him?
08:29Trying to sneak back in while he's vulnerable?
08:32I frowned.
08:34Bennett's in the hospital too?
08:35Stop pretending.
08:36You knew he was here.
08:37That's why you came, right?
08:38You've got some nerve showing up.
08:40Found out Ben's the heir to the Hayes crime family,
08:42and now you're regretting it, huh?
08:43A gold digger like you can't even compare to Lily.
08:45Who knows why Ben's still hung up on you?
08:47Yesterday was supposed to be their wedding
08:48and their one-year anniversary,
08:49and you ruined it.
08:50So, one week after Bennett and I broke up,
08:53he was already with someone else?
08:56Doesn't sound like he was that broken up about it.
08:58Bennett's friend just kept going,
08:59all fired up.
09:01Every word and accusation.
09:02I did the math in my head.
09:04Jade, have you no shame?
09:05You expect him to stay celibus for you?
09:07Come with me.
09:08What are you doing?
09:09What are you doing?
09:10I'm done talking.
09:11Get lost.
09:12Are you insane?
09:13As we struggled,
09:14another hand grabbed my other arm
09:15and pulled me into a chest.
09:17Bob, don't touch her.
09:20Shocked to see Bennett standing there perfectly fine.
09:22Weren't you unconscious?
09:24I faked it.
09:25Don't tell Lily.
09:26Ben, are you crazy?
09:28You faked being sick to get out of your wedding?
09:30For her?
09:32Shut up!
09:33Bennett snapped,
09:34then grabbed me
09:35and pulled me into his hospital room,
09:37slamming the door shut.
09:38Bob's voice came from outside.
09:40Keep this up
09:41and you'll drive her away for good.
09:43Then you'll really regret it.
09:44I'm done with your drama.
09:46Footsteps faded.
09:47Let go of me.
09:48But Bennett pinned me against it.
09:50His breath was heavy on my face.
09:52Jade,
09:53happy now?
09:54I ran out at my wedding.
09:56For you.
09:57Just admit you were wrong
09:58and I'll let you come back.
09:59I rolled my eyes.
10:01I'm really married.
10:02I'm not wearing my ring
10:03but I have wedding photos on my phone
10:05I can show you.
10:06Getting smarter.
10:07Even photoshopped pictures now.
10:09My husband is in a room on this floor.
10:11I can take you to meet him.
10:12Now you're hiring actors to play your husband?
10:13This whole floor is VIP.
10:15Everyone here is rich or powerful.
10:16You?
10:17Not young enough,
10:17not pretty enough?
10:18Who here would want you besides me?
10:19So that's how he sees me.
10:21I don't need you to want me.
10:23Jade,
10:23why are you so stubborn?
10:25You came all the way to the hospital
10:26just to see me,
10:27didn't you?
10:27Would it kill you to say you regret it?
10:29I couldn't help but laugh again.
10:31Does he not understand plain English?
10:33Bennett,
10:33remember what you said when we broke up?
10:34You said even if I crawled back begging,
10:36you wouldn't look at me.
10:37Where's your pride now?
10:38You have a fiancé,
10:39be good to her.
10:39Just then,
10:40urgent knocking.
10:40Ben,
10:41are you awake?
10:42Why is the door locked?
10:44Who's in there with you?
10:44It was Lily.
10:45Bennett heard her,
10:46snapped back to reality.
10:48Finally let me go.
10:49I fixed my clothes and opened the door.
10:51Millie's eyes met mine,
10:52surprised.
10:52Jade?
10:53What are you doing here?
10:54My husband's in the hospital too.
10:56Heard Mr. Hayes was sick,
10:57so I stopped by to say hi.
10:58A hint of suspicion in her eyes.
11:00What a coincidence.
11:01Lily glanced between us.
11:03Ben?
11:04That true?
11:05Bennett smirked coldly.
11:06She says so,
11:07so it must be true.
11:09He pulled Lily into his arms,
11:10started showing off right in front of me.
11:13Sorry I messed up the wedding yesterday.
11:14I'll make it up to you.
11:15An even bigger one,
11:17just like someone wanted.
11:18He tapped on his phone.
11:20Lily's eyes went wide.
11:21Thirty grand?
11:22Why are you sending me so much money all of a sudden?
11:24Thirty grand.
11:25Pocket change.
11:26Long as it makes you happy.
11:28She was instantly charmed.
11:29I moved on long ago.
11:30But hearing that number,
11:32my chest is still stuck.
11:33Thirty grand.
11:34The money that could have saved my mom.
11:36To him,
11:37just pocket change he threw around.
11:39He just never wanted to give it to me.
11:40When Bennett's gaze casually drifted toward me,
11:43I was already gone.
11:44Back in Xavier's hospital room,
11:45his dad was gone.
11:47Xavier noticed I was upset.
11:48What's wrong?
11:50I wasn't gonna hide it.
11:51I ran into Bennett.
11:52I told him everything that happened the past two days.
11:55I swear,
11:57my heart belongs only to my husband Xavier.
12:01No one else.
12:02Then I wrapped my arms around his neck
12:04and gave him a couple of kisses
12:05to smooth things over.
12:07Compared to Bennett,
12:08I appreciated Xavier so much more.
12:11The bathroom door opened.
12:12We got caught again.
12:14Xavier's dad cleared his throat
12:15and turned away.
12:16Jade, come home with me.
12:18This kid's not badly hurt.
12:19He'll be just tomorrow.
12:20I'll have someone watch him.
12:21Don't worry.
12:22Xavier nodded,
12:23then leaned in and whispered,
12:25Every stray cat is trying to mess with my girl.
12:27Gotta keep you hidden better.
12:29I laughed.
12:29I left the hospital with Xavier's dad
12:32and got in the car.
12:33Out of the corner of my eye,
12:35I thought I saw someone following,
12:37but when I turned,
12:38nothing.
12:39Figured I was imagining things,
12:41but it was Bob.
12:43He'd already snapped a photo of me
12:45and Xavier's dad
12:46and sent it to Xavier.
12:48Still not over it?
12:49The gold digger already found
12:51her next sugar daddy,
12:52and you're still standing there
12:54like an idiot.
12:55Inside the car,
12:56the atmosphere was a little awkward.
12:58Seeing you two so happy together now
12:59puts my mind at ease.
13:02Back when Xavier said he wanted to marry you,
13:04I wasn't exactly on board.
13:05A 30-year-old falling in love
13:08for the first time
13:09and eloping,
13:10his mom and I were shocked.
13:12Honestly,
13:13shocked me too.
13:14I had a private investigator look into you.
13:17Parents divorced,
13:18raised by your mom.
13:19I knew you agreed to marry Xavier
13:21for her surgery money.
13:22I wasn't thrilled,
13:23but Xavier's mom liked you,
13:25said your paintings had soul,
13:27that you were a good kid
13:28with a pure heart.
13:29Good thing we didn't choose wrong.
13:31I felt the same.
13:32So grateful I chose Xavier
13:34that I didn't marry the wrong man.
13:36Then he added,
13:37You two are working so hard
13:39on the baby making.
13:40I should have a little grandmother soon, right?
13:43Our family's full of boys.
13:44Time for a little princess.
13:46I smiled awkwardly.
13:47I forwarded the message to Xavier,
13:49still in his hospital bed.
13:50Still got it in you?
13:51Wait till my back heals.
13:53I'll make sure you're satisfied.
13:54Back home,
13:55the big villa felt a little empty.
13:57Xavier was in the hospital.
13:58My mom and aunt were off
14:00on their RV trip.
14:01Just me and the housekeeper.
14:02I opened TikTok
14:03and scrolled through my mom's page.
14:05Ever since she came back from the brink
14:06and saw me married,
14:08she just let go.
14:09Life's too short.
14:10She and my aunt bought a used RV
14:12and hit the road together.
14:13Seeing my mom find her strength again
14:15made me happy.
14:16But watching her in that wheelchair,
14:17I still felt a pang of regret.
14:19I never blamed anyone.
14:20I just hated that back then,
14:22I wasn't strong enough.
14:23But it's all in the past now.
14:25I have Xavier.
14:26I have my art.
14:27The career I love.
14:28The next day,
14:29I picked up Xavier from the hospital.
14:30Then rushed him to handle family business.
14:33Got him settled.
14:33Then headed back to the gallery.
14:35Had a client appointment.
14:36Didn't expect Bennett to be the one waiting.
14:38This guy just wouldn't quit.
14:40Good thing I brought my ring today.
14:41Slipped it on fast.
14:42The last few days taught me,
14:44always be prepared.
14:45Bennett's eyes landed on that big diamond on my finger.
14:48Looked me up and down again.
14:49Looks like you've been living well this past year.
14:52Designer clothes,
14:53designer shoes.
14:55Guess you really did find yourself a sugar daddy.
14:57He's rich and he treats me right.
14:59You've got your answer.
15:00Now leave.
15:01Cause trouble again and I'm calling security.
15:03Bennett said,
15:05Relax, I already checked.
15:06You don't own this gallery.
15:08It's Vane family property.
15:10I didn't argue.
15:10It did belong to my husband's family.
15:12Hayes and Vane go way back.
15:14I'm not about to make a scene on their turf.
15:16But I'd been with the Vane family for a year.
15:18Never heard anyone mention Hayes.
15:20Sure, Hayes was known in some circles,
15:22but going up against a top tier family like Vane?
15:24Not even close.
15:25He was just name dropping.
15:27If you want to suck up to the Vans,
15:28this isn't the place.
15:29Bennett grabbed my arm.
15:30Hard.
15:31Jade,
15:32I never thought you'd sink this low.
15:34You'd rather cling to some old man,
15:36old enough to be your father,
15:37than just apologize to me?
15:38But five years older is not
15:40old enough to be your father.
15:42Bennett looked me over like I was a total stranger.
15:44Lily playfully scolded him.
15:46Stop being weird.
15:47She's my friend.
15:49Bennett reached out and took her hand from mine.
15:52Careful with that bracelet.
15:53It's the one I gave you.
15:54Cost over two million.
15:56Wouldn't want some gold digger to get any ideas.
15:58I knew he was throwing shade at me.
16:00Two million.
16:01So Bennett could drop serious cash on a girlfriend after all.
16:04I glanced down at my own wrist.
16:06There used to be a bracelet there too.
16:07Twenty bucks.
16:08From Bennett.
16:08He got it back when we were at our poorest.
16:11Said he made the money dressing up as a mascot.
16:13That summer day.
16:14Over a hundred degrees.
16:15He came back dripping sweat.
16:16I had no idea back then he'd just come from the gym.
16:19I just felt bad for him.
16:20I stayed up all night drawing.
16:22Used the money to buy him a $500 watch for his birthday.
16:25Now I looked at his wrist.
16:26That watch was long gone.
16:28Replaced with a Patek Philippe.
16:30This was the real him.
16:31I smirked.
16:32Lily's so lucky.
16:33Her husband's so generous.
16:36Not like my ex.
16:38Mooching off me.
16:40Crashing at my place.
16:42Buying me $20 bracelets while I spend every penny on him.
16:45Bennett's face went stiff.
16:47Lily jumped in.
16:48What a jerk.
16:49Good thing you left him.
16:51Bennett cleared his throat.
16:53Maybe some people only deserve 20 bucks.
16:55Unlike my Lily.
16:57She's worth every penny.
16:59So in his eyes.
17:00I just wasn't worth it.
17:01Looking at fake Bennett.
17:03I couldn't help but laugh.
17:04You two are so sweet.
17:06Makes me jealous.
17:08Congrats.
17:09Hope you grow old together.
17:11I made an excuse to leave.
17:12But Bennett got anxious.
17:13Mrs. Jade leaving so soon?
17:15What?
17:15Is the wedding not fancy enough for you?
17:17I caught sarcasm in his voice.
17:19I curled my lips.
17:20And shot back one word.
17:22Exactly.
17:24My wedding to Xavier was on an island he had just bought.
17:26Just close friends and family.
17:28Xavier Vane.
17:29Head of Italy's most powerful crime family.
17:31Handsome.
17:32Devoted.
17:32Chased me for years.
17:33And most importantly, he never lied to me.
17:36The wedding he gave me was low-key but gorgeous.
17:38Exactly what I wanted.
17:40I didn't want some wedding Bennett planned for another woman.
17:42I turned down the bride's pleas to stay and left anyway.
17:45Behind me, I heard her scold him.
17:47Ben, what's wrong with you today?
17:49Why are you acting so weird?
17:51She came all the way to congratulate us.
17:53That was so rude.
17:53One of the groomsmen suddenly spoke up.
17:55Jade.
17:57That name sounds familiar, isn't she?
17:59Shut up.
18:00Then it cut him off.
18:01Angry.
18:02I walked out of the estate and waited by the gate for my driver.
18:05Wind blew.
18:06Sand got in my eye.
18:07I rubbed it.
18:08Fast footsteps behind me.
18:09Don't get the wrong idea.
18:11Lily made me come out here to apologize.
18:13Don't you have anything to ask me?
18:14I shook my head.
18:15Nope.
18:16Bennett scoffed.
18:17Saw my teary eyes.
18:18Jade.
18:18Stop pretending.
18:20You're rushing off because you don't want me to see you like this, right?
18:24You dumped me because I was broke.
18:26Now you see I'm loaded.
18:27You're definitely regretting it.
18:29Regret it?
18:30Yeah, I do.
18:31I regret not dumping him sooner and taking Xavier up on his offer.
18:34Then I could have gotten my mom the surgery in time.
18:37She wouldn't have lasting damage.
18:38Wouldn't be stuck in a wheelchair now.
18:42What the hell is wrong with you, Bennett?
18:44It's not like you're young either.
18:46Bennett was fuming.
18:48This isn't about age.
18:49You're this guy's mistress now?
18:51That's how low you'll go?
18:53Mr. Vane pretends to be a gentleman.
18:55But look what he's really doing.
18:57Mistress?
18:59What are you even talking about?
19:01With your background, you really think Mr. Vane would leave his wife for you?
19:04You're nothing but a side piece.
19:06Nothing more.
19:07I slapped him right across the face.
19:09Watch your mouth.
19:10Bennett's eyes went red.
19:11He pinned me against the wall.
19:13My shoulder slammed into a painting film.
19:16You're going to be someone's mistress either way.
19:19Might as well be mine.
19:22I'm young.
19:23I've got money.
19:25Girls like you, gold diggers.
19:27I've seen a thousand of them.
19:28You're no different.
19:29He leaned in, trying to force a kiss.
19:32I turned my head away.
19:33Bennett, have you lost your mind?
19:35We're both married!
19:37Bennett laughed.
19:40You're still bothered by Lily, aren't you?
19:42She's just a stand-in for you anyway.
19:43She looked a little like you, so I played around.
19:45I knew you worked at this gallery.
19:47I had Lily lure you to my wedding on purpose.
19:49I wanted to see you regret walking away.
19:52I didn't think you'd fall this far in just one year.
19:55If you'd known better, none of this would have happened.
19:58But I don't care.
19:59Come back to me.
20:00I'll break things off with Lilla.
20:02Whatever you want.
20:03Just say the word.
20:04I didn't even get the chance to slap him again.
20:06The door swung open.
20:07Lily stood there.
20:08Tears streaming down her face.
20:10She grabbed her purse and started hitting Bennett with it.
20:12Bennett, you bastard!
20:14I knew something was going on with you two!
20:17How could you do this to me?
20:19You heard everything.
20:20Nothing left to say.
20:22I'm not breaking up with you!
20:23I caught my breath.
20:24Called security.
20:25Had them both thrown out.
20:27Before he left, Bennett turned back.
20:29I'll take care of it.
20:30I just wanted them both out of my life for good.
20:33After that scene at the gallery, I didn't dare go back.
20:35I painted during the day.
20:36Studied Xavier at night.
20:38Too bad I could only look, not touch.
20:40He sighed.
20:41Stop touching.
20:42Don't start something you can't finish.
20:43I let go.
20:44You want me to handle Bennett?
20:46No.
20:47He's a mad dog.
20:48The more you engage, the more he acts out.
20:50Didn't expect it, but I heard from Lily before Bennett.
20:53She texted me.
20:54Wanted to meet.
20:55I caved.
20:55Set up a meeting at a private club.
20:57First thing she did?
20:58Slap me across the face.
20:59Liar.
21:00You knew all along I was just Bennett's stand-in, didn't you?
21:03You came to my wedding just to laugh at me!
21:06I was about to hit her back when she dropped to her knees.
21:09Miss Jadine, you've already got yourself a rich man.
21:13Just let me have bed.
21:15You owe me this much.
21:17Take it up with your fiancé.
21:19Not me.
21:20I don't owe you anything.
21:22I turned and walked out.
21:23Lily scrambled to her feet, got too worked up, and passed out.
21:26I took her to the hospital.
21:28Bennett showed up right after I left.
21:30Didn't want to run into him anyway.
21:32Lily was pregnant.
21:33Good news, for me.
21:34Maybe Bennett would do the right thing now.
21:36Marry her.
21:37Leave me alone.
21:37He was never husband material anyway.
21:39But they deserved each other.
21:41But I didn't expect what came next.
21:43Get rid of it.
21:44Later, Lily sent me a voice message, crying so hard I could barely understand her.
21:50She apologized for slapping me.
21:53Then, nothing.
21:55No way!
21:55We only broke up a year ago!
21:57I couldn't help but laugh.
21:58Why not?
21:59You're getting married today too, aren't you?
22:01Then it hit him.
22:02He smirked.
22:04That's different, Jade.
22:06Don't tell me you're jealous.
22:07Making up some fake husband to see if I still care.
22:11You're not the first girl to try that on me.
22:13He glanced at my bare ring finger.
22:15When you're this speechless, you just want to laugh.
22:19Bennett, I'm not joking.
22:21I'm really married.
22:22His voice got even more sure of himself.
22:25What, story falling apart already?
22:27My driver's here.
22:28The car pulled up.
22:29I didn't say another word.
22:30Got in and left.
22:33But in Bennett's eyes, I was running away.
22:35The second I was gone, his groomsman, Gu Soon, showed up.
22:39Still standing here playing the lovesick fool?
22:41She's long gone.
22:42If I remember right, Jade's the gold digger who dumped you.
22:46Wild how much she looks like Lily.
22:48Bennett stayed quiet.
22:49Wait, you're not still hung up on that girl, are you?
22:52What about Lily?
22:53The ceremony's about to start.
22:55She's waiting.
22:56Bennett cut him off.
22:58Relax.
22:58I'm not that pathetic.
23:00The wedding's happening.
23:01Xavier agreed so fast.
23:03I didn't see that coming.
23:05One guy spent three years playing poor.
23:07The other took three seconds and gave me the answer I needed.
23:11I packed my bags and broke up with Bennett.
23:13He looked crushed.
23:14Just for money?
23:16Yeah, for money.
23:17Right then, I really fell in love with money.
23:20No more struggling to get by.
23:22Xavier supports my painting.
23:23He actually means it when he praises me.
23:25Later, I found out what the name Xavier Vane really meant in Italy.
23:30I'd seen his gentle side.
23:32The way he held me.
23:33The way he talked about art.
23:35Back home, I'd already forgotten the awkwardness from earlier.
23:38I pulled out the lace camisole I'd prepped, ready to surprise Xavier.
23:42An old box fell out, hit the floor.
23:45Out dropped that $200 bracelet.
23:48I'd tossed it in a drawer after breaking up and forgot to throw it away.
23:51I picked it up, mixed feelings rushed back.
23:54Just as I was about to trash it, the door swung open.
23:57A tall figure lunged at me.
24:00You're half an hour early.
24:01On purpose, I wanted to surprise you.
24:04Xavier leaned in to kiss me, then stopped.
24:07His eyes landed on the bracelet in my hand.
24:09He pulled back.
24:10His smile turned a little stiff.
24:13Pretty bracelet.
24:14The sudden chill, and the compliment, threw me off.
24:16I tossed it in the trash.
24:18Why'd you throw it?
24:19Bennett gave you that, didn't he?
24:22It's ugly.
24:23I waved the bracelet he'd given me.
24:24Don't want it.
24:25Never liked it anyway.
24:27Yours are way prettier.
24:29Hey, it's fine.
24:31I'm not that jealous.
24:32He said that, but the smile in his eyes was impossible to miss.
24:35I stood on my toes and kissed him.
24:39Soft, really nice.
24:41First time I'd ever made the first move.
24:44Xavier's reaction was intense.
24:46One thing led to another, and he was carrying me to the bed.
24:49Right when things got heated, I stopped him.
24:52Still had one step left to prep.
24:54Pushed him toward the bathroom.
24:55When he came out, I'd already changed into the black lace camisole.
24:59Hair down, lying in bed.
25:01Curled my finger at him.
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