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00:00:00On the day Noelle Rutherford found out she was pregnant, she braved the rain to head to a club that
00:00:05was one of Chester Gray's usual haunts.
00:00:07She stood outside a private room and dried her hair with some tissues, wanting to surprise him with the news
00:00:13of her pregnancy when he came out.
00:00:15She heard laughter through the ajar door.
00:00:18Chester, you're supposed to be marrying Noelle in a week. You're going to surprise her during the wedding, right? Is
00:00:24everything ready?
00:00:25Yeah, it'll be a day she'll never forget.
00:00:28Noelle paused and smiled sweetly.
00:00:31She and Chester had been together for three years and he'd truly treated her like a precious treasure, doting on
00:00:37her endlessly.
00:00:38Wanna bet she'll have a meltdown when she finds out the truth?
00:00:41She'll lose her mind on the big day when she discovers I've been pretending to be you and playing her
00:00:47this whole time.
00:00:48She'd never imagine Chester having an identical twin.
00:00:51When she finds out he's the one who's been getting into her pants these past three years, she's always been
00:00:56so proud, hasn't she?
00:00:58I can already imagine the look on her face when she finds out her boyfriend's brother has toyed with her
00:01:03for three years.
00:01:04The men's malicious laughter made Noelle freeze in place.
00:01:08The blood drained from her face.
00:01:10She could hardly believe her ears.
00:01:12Her feet moved on their own, taking a step forward so she could peer into the room.
00:01:17The next second, she saw a man who looked exactly like Chester sitting beside him.
00:01:23He was Chester's carbon copy, from his features to his hairstyle.
00:01:27Even the tiny mole at the corner of his eye was identical.
00:01:32It's her fault for bullying Winona.
00:01:34Winona is Chester's darling.
00:01:36As punishment, he'll make her feel on top of the world before dropping her into the abyss.
00:01:41Gotta say that he's put in some serious work to achieve that.
00:01:44You're the real MVP here, Simon.
00:01:46You did all the hard labor after all.
00:01:48If I didn't look so different from you two, I'd love to take over the job.
00:01:52Tell me about it.
00:01:54Man, Noelle's face and body.
00:01:57If she loses her mind after the wedding, how about you guys let us play with her first?
00:02:02Chester cooked up a plan like this for Winona, put on an act for three years,
00:02:06and still managed to keep himself untainted.
00:02:09He's a straight-up love saint.
00:02:11Noelle's mind buzzed, and her blood ran cold.
00:02:15She couldn't breathe.
00:02:16Her body trembled uncontrollably, and tears streamed down her widened eyes,
00:02:22which had turned bloodshot.
00:02:24Once upon a time, when she jolted awake from nightmares of being bullied by Winona,
00:02:29Chester had held her close and told her not to be scared.
00:02:32Once upon a time, she told him about the agony of being bullied.
00:02:36Chester had soothed her time and time again,
00:02:39even taking her to see therapists.
00:02:42Noelle didn't dare believe, nor did she want to.
00:02:44She couldn't understand it.
00:02:46The love she'd felt was so intense and vivid.
00:02:48How could it be fake?
00:02:50Winona's coming back soon, so you won't need to keep flying to her, Chester.
00:02:54Honestly, I don't know how you're not worn out from taking a flight every week.
00:02:58And I can finally be myself after three years of role-playing.
00:03:02I'm the one who stuck with Noelle each time Chester goes abroad.
00:03:06Your voices are different, though.
00:03:09Hasn't she ever noticed anything?
00:03:10She's too big an idiot.
00:03:13I lower my voice, tell her I have pharyngitis, and that's enough to make her fuss over me.
00:03:19She gets up before the sun rises to make me something to soothe my throat.
00:03:24That's enough.
00:03:26Once the wedding is over, I'll give her a hefty sum as compensation.
00:03:30It'll be enough to ensure she's comfortable for life.
00:03:33My, my.
00:03:34Chester, you're not taking pity on her, are you?
00:03:38Noelle's heart flew to her throat, and she held her breath as she stared doggedly at Chester.
00:03:44As if.
00:03:45What about you, Simon?
00:03:46Has three years of putting it in her made you catch feelings?
00:03:49It's been three whole years I've long since gotten sick of her.
00:03:53You want to have her, Chester?
00:03:55She's too filthy.
00:03:56Anyway, she's the one who begged for this wedding.
00:03:59I'm just paying her off so she won't pester me.
00:04:01There's not much time left, so you guys need to help me.
00:04:05I'm going to propose to Winona in a week after revealing the truth.
00:04:11Noelle didn't know how she even left the club.
00:04:14Raindrops pelted her, but she felt nothing.
00:04:17All she could think about was the conversation from the private room, which replayed in her mind,
00:04:22Winona Johnson.
00:04:24Whenever that name came up, Noelle couldn't stop shaking.
00:04:28She couldn't understand.
00:04:30Winona had already gone abroad, so why wouldn't she let her go?
00:04:34Why was she hellbent on destroying her?
00:04:36All of this had happened over a meaningless campus bell title.
00:04:41Noelle's candid, bare-faced photo had beaten Winona's retouched contest entry,
00:04:46so Winona and her gang had dragged Noelle into the restroom to teach her a lesson.
00:04:50They'd used every cruel trick possible to torment her before shoving her head into a toilet.
00:04:56Noelle had refused to kneel and apologize,
00:04:58so they'd made the next three years of her life a living hell.
00:05:02They'd ganged up to beat her, stabbed her with needles, hidden thumbtacks in her shoes,
00:05:07rallied the entire class to isolate and bully her, wrecked her part-time jobs, and smeared her reputation.
00:05:14Winona had even arranged for a bunch of rich boys to pursue Noelle.
00:05:17Noelle had once overheard the plan Winona wanted her to be corrupted by money before having the rich boys dump
00:05:22her.
00:05:23Winona never fully succeeded, though.
00:05:25Even by junior year, when Winona had left to study abroad, she still hadn't broken Noelle completely.
00:05:32However, by then, Noelle was already deep in depression with the severe urge to harm herself.
00:05:39That was when Chester appeared.
00:05:41Unlike those other rich boys who'd pursued her and eyed her the way men appraised goods,
00:05:45he hadn't flung credit cards at her and called it affection.
00:05:48He'd had a clear, righteous gaze.
00:05:50He'd taken time to understand her situation and listen to what she needed.
00:05:55When he learned that her grandmother, Marie Wakefield, needed long-term medication, he didn't look down on her.
00:06:02Instead, he'd done whatever he could, within the bounds of what she could accept, to improve her life.
00:06:09Chester had helped Noelle find internships and part-time jobs.
00:06:12When she rushed between gigs, he'd sit with her in a convenience store for dinner and gently pat her head.
00:06:18It must be tough, Elle. You're really amazing.
00:06:21Once, Marie had fallen ill while Noelle was out of town.
00:06:24It was Chester who'd brought her to the hospital and stayed by her side for a full day and night.
00:06:30The next day, when Noelle had made it back, he'd smiled and comforted her despite his exhaustion.
00:06:37Marie's fine, so don't worry. Don't wear yourself out.
00:06:40At the time, a voice inside her had said,
00:06:43This is it. Try to trust him. Whatever the ending, just cherish the present.
00:06:47And Chester really did keep treating her well.
00:06:49He'd even bravely defied his family for the sake of being with her.
00:06:53Simon's sneers echoed in Noelle's mind.
00:06:56She's so dumb.
00:06:57How could our family ever allow a nobody like her to marry in?
00:07:01All it took was hiring two people to play a part.
00:07:05Chester pretended to stand up to our parents, and Noelle was moved to bits.
00:07:09What an idiot. She didn't notice anything for the past three years.
00:07:13She's stupid.
00:07:15Even now, she thinks Chester's devoted to her.
00:07:18She's dumb. She's stupid. She's a fool.
00:07:21Noelle collapsed in the rain.
00:07:23Her tears spilled over and mixed with a downpour.
00:07:26She really was dumb.
00:07:27Much too dumb.
00:07:29She suddenly threw back her head and laughed, sounding wild and unhinged.
00:07:33She let the torrential rain pound her face without mercy.
00:07:37Just then, her phone rang.
00:07:39It was Marie's caregiver.
00:07:41Elle, come quick. Your grandmother's on the brink of death.
00:07:44Noelle's mind went blank, and her ears buzzed.
00:07:47Her limbs turned to jelly.
00:07:49On instinct alone, she scrambled to her feet and rushed to the curb to hail a car.
00:07:55However, every breath in peace.
00:07:58Their lights flashing and horns blaring, refusing to stop.
00:08:01She was about to run to the hospital when a car pulled over.
00:08:05A tough-looking man on aspirations.
00:08:08Beyond caring about Silly, she dove into the car.
00:08:17By the time Noelle reached the hospital, the doctor had already issued a critical notice.
00:08:23She has respiratory failure.
00:08:25There's no point in further resuscitation.
00:08:27You should spend these last moments with her.
00:08:29Noelle dropped to her knees with a thud, her hands trembling as she clasped Marie's.
00:08:37Marie forced a smile.
00:08:39Elle, don't cry.
00:08:41I'm sorry.
00:08:42I couldn't hold on long enough to see your wedding.
00:08:46Noelle shook her head hard.
00:08:48She couldn't get any words out, nor could she stop her low, aching sobs.
00:08:53Marie struggled to scan the room.
00:08:55Where's Chester?
00:08:56I want to see him.
00:08:58Okay.
00:08:58Noelle's voice was so hoarse, it was barely there.
00:09:02She pulled out her phone and called Chester again and again.
00:09:05Each call was rejected, so she fired off messages in a hurry.
00:09:09Chester, Grandma has respiratory failure.
00:09:13She can't hold on anymore.
00:09:15Please come to the hospital.
00:09:16She wants to see you one last time.
00:09:19Chester, Grandma's waiting for you.
00:09:21It's just one meeting.
00:09:23Can you come?
00:09:25Chester, I'm begging you.
00:09:27At that moment, the lies and betrayal didn't matter.
00:09:30So, as long as Chester came, as long as Marie could leave in peace, nothing else might.
00:09:36But Chester never replied.
00:09:38Noelle stopped and forced out an ugly smile.
00:09:41She squeezed Marie's hand and tried to comfort her.
00:09:44Grandma, I think Chester's tied up with something.
00:09:47Don't worry about us, alright?
00:09:49We're getting along fine, and our wedding is next week.
00:09:52I'll be happy, so please don't worry.
00:09:56Suddenly, Marie's grip tightened.
00:09:58She fixed her eyes on Noelle and whispered,
00:10:01Elle, live well, be happy.
00:10:04Her hand loosened and went limp.
00:10:07In her final moments, there was still worry in her gaze.
00:10:11Noelle stared at their hands dazedly.
00:10:13Then, she broke down and collapsed on the floor, crying her heart out.
00:10:18That night, she numbly went through the process of dealing with Marie's affairs.
00:10:22Chester still didn't reply.
00:10:24While waiting, she unblocked Winona's social media and checked her posts.
00:10:29I was going to fly home early for a surprise, but I was the one surprised!
00:10:34The attached photo was taken at the airport.
00:10:36Chester wore a mascot costume and held flowers.
00:10:39His head was slick with sweat, but he wore a warm smile, and his gaze was tender.
00:10:46There was another picture of him with Winona.
00:10:49She smiled sweetly while his head was turned to her, his gaze lingering and full of love.
00:10:56Noelle let out a bitter laugh and turned off the screen.
00:11:01The next day at noon, she returned to the hospital with Marie's urn in her arms.
00:11:06She did two things.
00:11:08First, she scheduled an abortion for three days later.
00:11:12Second, she submitted her application to join Doctors Without Borders.
00:11:17Her superior, Tanya Brown, was shocked.
00:11:20Weren't you getting married soon?
00:11:22Noelle went quiet for a moment.
00:11:24Not anymore.
00:11:25I want to leave, Dr. Brown.
00:11:27The faster, the better.
00:11:29Tanya didn't press for more information when she saw Noelle's bloodshot eyes and urgent expression.
00:11:35You just barely caught the application deadline.
00:11:37I'll give you the next few days off to prepare.
00:11:40Gather at the hospital to depart in a week.
00:11:42Got it.
00:11:43A week from now was exactly the day she was supposed to marry Chester.
00:11:47Not only would she leave on that day, but she would also send him,
00:11:51Simon and Winona, a grand gift one they would never forget.
00:11:58Knowing she was heading somewhere dangerous, Noelle decided to give Marie a proper burial.
00:12:04She bought a cremation pendant, tucked a strand of Marie's hair, and a pinch of ashes inside, and buried the
00:12:11rest of the cemetery.
00:12:12Grandma, don't worry.
00:12:14I'm about to do what I've always wanted to do, and I'll keep myself safe.
00:12:19By the time Noelle returned to the villa, it was already dusk.
00:12:24The moment she stepped inside, she heard laughter in the living room.
00:12:28Come on, let me introduce you to two friends.
00:12:31A man and a woman stood from the couch and turned to look at her.
00:12:35Somewhat malicious mischief flickering in their eyes.
00:12:39It was Winona and Simon.
00:12:41Noelle couldn't stop the tremor that ran through her.
00:12:44It was her body's reflex whenever she faced Winona.
00:12:48Winona is a childhood friend, and Simon is my twin brother.
00:12:51They just got back from studying abroad, and happened to make it in time for our wedding.
00:12:55Elle and I know each other, we were roommates in college.
00:12:58Right, Elle?
00:12:59Every time Winona finished bullying her, she got only one and nothing.
00:13:04It's just some fun between roommates.
00:13:07Right, Elle?
00:13:08Elle, you still don't like me.
00:13:11I just want to get alone with you.
00:13:13Both Chester's and Simon's expressions darkened.
00:13:17Chester, your fiancée's got quite the temper.
00:13:19She's not even part of our family yet, and she's already so full of herself.
00:13:23Noelle, apologize.
00:13:25Noelle stared at the three of them, her hands balling into fists by her sides.
00:13:30She felt her heart tear open as she thought of what she'd overheard the night before,
00:13:35leaving a raw and jagged mood.
00:13:37The Grey family is a proper household with deep roots, and manners are very important to us.
00:13:43You need to teach your fiancée a lesson, Chester.
00:13:46You're right.
00:13:47Elle, you're about to become the lady of the Grey household.
00:13:50You must watch your tongue and your behavior at all times.
00:13:54Reflect on what you did today.
00:13:57Oh!
00:13:58He dragged her down to the basement and shoved her into a roomie.
00:14:03Before she could react, the door slammed shut.
00:14:07The door was tightly sealed, shutting out every trace of light.
00:14:11Only then did Noelle realize it was a windowless, pitch-black room.
00:14:16Her breathing sped up in the pure darkness, and her panic surged.
00:14:21She pounded on the door, but no one answered.
00:14:24No matter how she shouted, terror swallowed her whole.
00:14:28In college, when Noelle had locked Noelle in a dark room for three days with no sound or light,
00:14:33time had stretched into a torture that felt endless.
00:14:37Noelle had had a breakdown then.
00:14:38She'd feared darkness ever since, and claustrophobia had followed.
00:14:43For years now, she'd kept every light on at night, even sleeping that way.
00:14:48At first, Chester couldn't get used to it.
00:14:51But after learning what she'd been through, he'd held her and soothed her.
00:14:55It's okay.
00:14:56From now on, we'll sleep with the lights on at home.
00:14:59Don't be scared.
00:15:03She knew.
00:15:04They all knew.
00:15:06Yet they'd still chosen this as Noelle's punishment.
00:15:09And it was just because she'd pushed Winona.
00:15:13Noelle curled up in the corner, hugging herself as she trembled.
00:15:17A dull ache throbbing in her chest.
00:15:19Of course.
00:15:20The tenderness had always been an act.
00:15:23They'd staged it for her sake.
00:15:26Even this dark room was likely designed just for her.
00:15:33Two days later, Chester opened the door with a pleased smile.
00:15:37Winona's not mad at you for what happened anymore.
00:15:39Clean yourself up.
00:15:40We're gonna try on wedding dresses and pick out rings.
00:15:43Noelle was taken to a bridal boutique.
00:15:45As soon as she got out of the car, she saw Winona and Simon already waiting inside.
00:15:49Elle, you're here.
00:15:51I didn't get to congratulate you last time.
00:15:53Chester and I are best friends.
00:15:54So let me keep you company and help you choose the perfect dress today.
00:15:58She smiled, clearly waiting to see Noelle lose her composure.
00:16:03I appreciate it.
00:16:07Then I'll try some on with you.
00:16:08I'm going to be a bride very soon, myself.
00:16:12Congratulations.
00:16:13Winona's gaze turned frosty.
00:16:15From that moment on, any gown Noelle so much as glanced at, Winona would flag down a sales
00:16:20associate and rush to be the first to try it.
00:16:23Each time she came out of the changing room, she would grab Chester's hand.
00:16:27Chester, what do you think?
00:16:28Isn't it gorgeous?
00:16:30And each time, Chester would stare at her as if enchanted.
00:16:33He would shower her with praise.
00:16:35Simon hovered at Winona's side too.
00:16:37The two of them ignored Noelle completely.
00:16:39A sales associate sighed with envy.
00:16:41This bride is so lucky.
00:16:44Sorry, Elle.
00:16:45You're the actual bride.
00:16:46You should have tried first.
00:16:51See anything you like?
00:16:52Noelle picked one at random and went to try it on.
00:16:54When she came out, the three of them were already gone.
00:16:57Miss Johnson said she was going to pick out rings, Miss.
00:17:00The two gentlemen went with her.
00:17:02It's fine.
00:17:05Soon after, Winona updated her social media with a photo of a diamond ring embedded with
00:17:11Pave gemstones.
00:17:12Noelle glanced at it, locked her screen, and went back to packing.
00:17:15Beyond clothes and daily essentials she needed to take with her, she gathered up everything
00:17:20else that belonged to her, including the gifts she'd once given Chester and threw them
00:17:24away or destroyed them.
00:17:25As for anything Chester had given her, she didn't touch at all.
00:17:29She had just finished packing a suitcase and slid it into the closet when Chester walked
00:17:34in, holding a blue velvet box.
00:17:37I bought you this ring at an auction.
00:17:39Noelle recognized it.
00:17:40It was a free gift that had come with the ring Winona had shared on her social media.
00:17:44She accepted it calmly and set it aside.
00:17:46His gaze drifted and landed on the trash can where he saw the couple's mugs she used to
00:17:51cherish.
00:17:52Why'd you throw the mugs away?
00:17:54Are you mad?
00:17:56No.
00:17:57Is it because of what happened at the bridal boutique?
00:17:59Winona's just a good friend of mine.
00:18:01We haven't seen each other in years, so of course I paid her a little extra attention.
00:18:05There's no need to be jealous of her.
00:18:07If there was something between us, we would've gotten together long ago, right?
00:18:11You're my bride, Elle.
00:18:13Don't you understand how I feel about you?
00:18:15Hearing that, Noelle's fingers trembled.
00:18:17In that instant, she wanted to question him.
00:18:20She wanted to peel back the sincerity from his lies.
00:18:23To know whether he'd harbor even a shred of genuine love for her in the past three years.
00:18:30Winona, I'll be right there.
00:18:32I've got something to take care of, so don't wait up for me.
00:18:34You'll be the most beautiful bride in a few days.
00:18:39Noelle sat on the bed and swallowed back her tears.
00:18:42Two hours later, she finished washing up and got into bed to hit the head.
00:18:47Just as she was drifting off, the door slung open.
00:18:50Chester, who was supposed to be hosting a party at a bar with Winona, walked in.
00:18:54He smelled an alcohol.
00:18:56He carelessly ripped open his shirt, tossed back the covers, and pressed down on Noelle.
00:19:00As soon as the two made contact, Noelle's drowsiness vanished.
00:19:04She became acutely aware that the person pressing down on her was indeed Simon.
00:19:09Noelle's body went rigid, and her face drained of all color.
00:19:12She threw all her strength into shoving Simon off her and curled up at the head of the bed.
00:19:16Are you still mad?
00:19:17He rubbed his temples, his mannerisms exactly like Chester's.
00:19:21Even his voice, soaked with alcohol, was indistinguishable.
00:19:23If Noelle hadn't heard that Chester had kept himself chaste for Winona,
00:19:27she wouldn't have been able to tell them apart.
00:19:29I already told you that if I had feelings for Winona, you and I would never be getting married.
00:19:34He moved to kiss her.
00:19:36Her eyes widened, and she jerked aside, gagging.
00:19:38She retched until her eyes turned red.
00:19:41She couldn't stop.
00:19:42She shoved Simon away and ran for the bathroom.
00:19:45He watched her, his brows knitting and eyes glinting.
00:19:51You guys heard that, right?
00:19:52She's gagging.
00:19:53Don't tell me she's pregnant.
00:19:55Don't let this get out of hand, Simon.
00:19:57What if she clings to you after the truth is out?
00:20:00Noelle stiffened, and her blood ran cold.
00:20:02It hit her that Simon's phone had been on a call the whole time.
00:20:05Chester, Simon, this is too much.
00:20:07Too much?
00:20:08She's been targeting you for ages.
00:20:09This is the punishment she deserves.
00:20:12But what if she really is pregnant?
00:20:14That's impossible.
00:20:16Even if she is, we'll make sure it's taken care of.
00:20:18Right, Simon?
00:20:19Oh, of course.
00:20:20For some reason, he felt a sudden, sharp twist in his chest.
00:20:24The next second, he saw Noelle open the door and stare at him, her face as white as a sheet.
00:20:30What's wrong, Elle?
00:20:31You look awful.
00:20:32Are you feeling okay?
00:20:33Are you... pregnant?
00:20:35No.
00:20:36My stomach's just acting up.
00:20:38The following morning, Noelle went to the hospital for her scheduled abortion.
00:20:42Elle, the baby already has a heartbeat at seven weeks, and all the indicators look good.
00:20:47Are you sure you want to terminate?
00:20:49I'm positive.
00:20:52It was noon by the time she left the hospital.
00:20:55Chester called, and his car pulled up at the entrance moments later.
00:20:59Come on, I'm taking you to lunch.
00:21:01They rode in silence.
00:21:02A small smile playing on Chester's lips the whole time.
00:21:05It was also the one Noelle hated most.
00:21:08As soon as they reached the restaurant, they saw Winona and Simon already waiting for them.
00:21:12Elle, I crossed the line yesterday, so I queued for this trending cake to apologize.
00:21:18You have to try it.
00:21:19During the meal, she kept reminiscing about her, Chester, and Simon as kids.
00:21:24Chester and Simon have always spoiled me.
00:21:26When we played house, they'd fight over who got to be my groom.
00:21:30In middle school, some boys cornered me, and the two of them got hurt badly trying to protect me.
00:21:36They were in the hospital for ages.
00:21:38Once, I climbed a tree and couldn't get down.
00:21:41Chester scrawled on the ground to be my cushion.
00:21:44And Simon laughed along.
00:21:45The three of them chatted warmly, and Noelle stayed silent.
00:21:48Elle, why aren't you saying anything?
00:21:50Do you have a problem with me?
00:21:53I know we had misunderstandings in college, but I hope we can be best friends now that you're marrying Chester.
00:21:58Noelle didn't move for a long moment or even look at her.
00:22:01She suddenly clutched the front of her blouse as her breath came in gasps.
00:22:04Angry red hives spread across her forearm, forming a shocking and raw sight.
00:22:09She fumbled for her bag.
00:22:11You're having an allergic reaction.
00:22:13Noelle had a severe peanut allergy.
00:22:16She was usually careful, but in case of accidental exposure and no time to get help, she always kept an
00:22:21EpiPen in her bag.
00:22:22It was something that could save her life when seconds mattered.
00:22:25She'd already grabbed the EpiPen.
00:22:28Chester, I feel old.
00:22:32Winona, Chester, Winona looks like she's having an allergic reaction.
00:22:35Chester froze mid-strive, remembering that Noelle had ordered seafood broth during the meal.
00:22:39His expression went cold in an instant as he turned and stormed over to Noelle.
00:22:48You caused Winona to have an allergic reaction.
00:22:51She needs the medication first.
00:22:53With that, we marched straight to Winona and swiftly administered the injection without the slightest bit of hesitation.
00:22:59You're a doctor, Noelle.
00:23:00You should have other ways of saving yourself.
00:23:02Winona doesn't know anything.
00:23:04She needs the EpiPen more.
00:23:06I'll get the car.
00:23:07Noelle collapsed to the floor.
00:23:09Her bloodshot eyes locked on their retreating figures.
00:23:12From beginning to end, none of them looked back, doll.
00:23:16Miss, are you okay?
00:23:20Elle, you're finally awake.
00:23:22Are you feeling any discomfort?
00:23:24Elle, I know you're mad at me, but the Gray and Johnson families have deep ties.
00:23:28We can't let anything happen to Winona on our watch.
00:23:31I had no choice.
00:23:32You're about to become a member of the Gray family.
00:23:34We have shared interests.
00:23:36You should be more understanding.
00:23:37You know I love you most, don't you?
00:23:39Come on, Noelle.
00:23:41Chester had no choice.
00:23:42Affluent families like ours have our own problems.
00:23:44We have to put the bigger picture first.
00:23:46As your family, we can only ask you to bear with it for now.
00:23:49Noelle's hands balled into tight fists under the blanket.
00:23:52She opened her eyes and fixed her gaze on the two men as she sneered inwardly.
00:23:56They were leaving no stone unturned to sweet talk and brainwash her.
00:24:01I want to rest.
00:24:13Hello, am I speaking to a live streaming company?
00:24:16I'd like to place an order.
00:24:20After hanging up, her hand moved on instinct to the pendant at her chest, only to grasp at nothing.
00:24:26The pendant containing Marie's hair and ashes was gone.
00:24:35She was about to go find a nurse when she received a text.
00:24:38Winona had sent a photo of her necklace.
00:24:41If you want it back, come now.
00:24:43Otherwise, I'll dump what's inside into the toilet.
00:24:46A crushing fury washed over Noelle, almost making her vision go dark.
00:24:52Her chest heaved with rage as she rushed to Winona's hospital room.
00:24:58Inside, Winona stood by the window, the necklace dangling from her fingertips.
00:25:04It swayed just outside the windowsill, ready to drop at any moment.
00:25:09Winona Johnson, give me back my necklace.
00:25:13You saw my social media updates, right?
00:25:17And here I thought you would keep putting on that holier-than-thou act.
00:25:21You wanted me dead so badly in the past, yet here you are,
00:25:26putting up with anything just to marry into the Grey family.
00:25:30Give me back my necklace.
00:25:33Get on your knees and prostrate yourself before me if you want it.
00:25:37Admit you're a pathetic hypocrite.
00:25:41Never.
00:25:42Don't push me too far, Winona.
00:25:45Is this the first time you've realized just how far I can push?
00:25:48That stubborn attitude of yours and your refusal to bend to anyone's will is what I hate most about you.
00:25:54If you just kneeled to me back then, I wouldn't have kept targeting you for years.
00:25:59You've seen how much I mean to Chester.
00:26:02Here's the deal.
00:26:04Grovel at my feet and beg me for mercy.
00:26:06Not only will I return the necklace, but I'll also help you get a solid foothold in the Grey family.
00:26:11I won't kneel.
00:26:14You couldn't break me before, and you never will.
00:26:18I will never bow to someone as vile as you.
00:26:21You.
00:26:24Fine, then.
00:26:25Since you don't want the necklace, let's just toss it.
00:26:33Give it back.
00:26:36She whirled to run downstairs, but Winona yanked tight on her clothes, holding her back.
00:26:42I'm sorry, Elle.
00:26:44I won't go near Chester again.
00:26:47Please don't push me off.
00:26:56Noelle Rutherford, what are you doing?
00:27:06Winona, are you okay?
00:27:08I'm sorry.
00:27:10It's all my fault.
00:27:14Chester, we should stop contacting each other from now on.
00:27:19What are you talking about?
00:27:21Don't worry.
00:27:22I won't let you suffer in silence.
00:27:26I can't believe you're still bullying Winona after all these years.
00:27:30Noelle.
00:27:31I didn't.
00:27:33She threw my necklace, and I...
00:27:36That's enough.
00:27:37Even now, you're making excuses.
00:27:40Winona has always been gentle and timid.
00:27:43How could she ever bully anyone?
00:27:46You're the one who's at fault.
00:27:48Someone else bullied you.
00:27:49Yet you took it out on her.
00:27:51I didn't.
00:27:52She's the one who's been bullying me.
00:27:55She's tormented me this whole time.
00:27:59You still won't see sense.
00:28:02If you aren't taught a lesson now, who knows what you'll do?
00:28:05You'll push someone out a window today.
00:28:07So will you start committing murder tomorrow?
00:28:22What are you doing?
00:28:24No one answered.
00:28:26No matter how she fought, Chester and Simon just hauled her forward in silence, their tight jawlines carved with fury.
00:28:34In one last glance back at the hospital room, Noelle met Winona's eyes.
00:28:39They were smug, vicious, and triumphant.
00:28:46Noelle was led to a bungee platform at the mountaintop.
00:28:49The tower rose over 300 feet, and the cliff yawned beneath her feet.
00:28:54The second she stepped onto it, her face went chalk white, and her legs started to shake.
00:29:01Chester's and Simon's expressions remained icy.
00:29:04They took the safety locks from the staff and personally buckled them on her, forcing her to the edge of
00:29:10the jump platform.
00:29:12Noelle stared into the abyss below, her whole body going rigid.
00:29:16All she could hear was the thundering of her own heartbeat.
00:29:20Chester, you know I'm terrified of heights.
00:29:23I know.
00:29:24Since you tried to push Winona out the window, I'll give you a taste of what it's like to fall.
00:29:28This is the punishment you deserve, Elle.
00:29:31The lady of the gray household can't be a vicious woman.
00:29:34Learn your lesson today.
00:29:35If you're sincere about correcting your errors, we'll get married as planned.
00:29:39Don't be scared. You won't die.
00:29:42With that, they reached out and shoved her over the edge.
00:29:45The brutal drop seized her.
00:29:48Noelle's heartbeat stopped for a few seconds, and her chest ached.
00:29:53Terror beyond words sealed her throat.
00:29:55She couldn't even scream.
00:29:57All that came out were strangled whimpers and tears that scattered in the wind.
00:30:03Her eyes held nothing but desolation and despair.
00:30:11She was left hanging upside down over the cliff for half an hour.
00:30:15Only when her breathing faltered and her consciousness began to fray did they haul her back up.
00:30:21Noelle collapsed on the platform, gasping for air, trying to ease the tingling in her limbs from lack of oxygen.
00:30:30Ms. Rutherford, before Mr. Chester and Mr. Simon left, they ordered you had to jump ten times before you can
00:30:36leave.
00:30:38Noelle hadn't even processed the words when she was pushed off again.
00:30:41Once, twice, thrice.
00:30:43Each time, she was left dangling over the cliff for half an hour.
00:30:47The brief breaks in between didn't ease the oxygen deprivation.
00:30:50As Noelle's mind grew fuzzier, the ten jumps were finally over.
00:30:55The sky was already pitch black.
00:30:57The platform's harsh white floodlights were all that held Noelle's last scraps of awareness.
00:31:09Take me to the hospital.
00:31:12I'm sorry, Mrs. Rutherford.
00:31:14Mr. Chester and Mr. Simon made it clear that no one is to help you.
00:31:17The Gray family owns this area, and I don't want to lose my job.
00:31:22He left.
00:31:23The glare of the floodlight stung Noelle's eyes, making tears slip down her face.
00:31:29She rested there for a while before forcing herself to stand and make her way down the mountain.
00:31:36She was halfway down it when she came across a kind tourist who was also on the way back.
00:31:43They brought her back to the city.
00:31:45Noelle didn't go back to the villa.
00:31:47Instead, she went straight to the hospital and, with a flashlight,
00:31:51started searching the lawn beneath the inpatient department for the necklace.
00:31:56As time dragged on, she grew more frantic.
00:32:01Tears shimmered in her bloodshot eyes.
00:32:05Who are you?
00:32:06What do you think you're doing?
00:32:08It was a hospital security guard.
00:32:11With his help, she found the cleaner in charge of the lawn.
00:32:16Yeah, I did notice a necklace.
00:32:18I figured nobody wanted it and tossed it into the trash.
00:32:23Which trash can?
00:32:27It's already been cleared and sent to the dump.
00:32:31I'm afraid you won't be able to find it, even if you want it now.
00:32:47Noelle searched the junkyard for an entire day.
00:32:50The moment she found the necklace, the tears she'd been holding back finally fell.
00:32:54But the next second, she realized the pendant was empty.
00:32:58The hair and ashes she'd stored inside were gone.
00:33:01Her head buzzed, and she ran for the hospital with the necklace clutched in her hand.
00:33:06Just as she reached the entrance, she ran into Winona, who had been discharged.
00:33:14Which dumpster did this piece of garbage crawl out of?
00:33:19Where are the things that were in my pendant?
00:33:25You mean that filthy stuff.
00:33:27I dumped them in the toilet and flushed them away ages ago.
00:33:32Winona Johnson!
00:33:34Winona staggered backward, clutching her cheek.
00:33:37She fell into Chester's arms.
00:33:40You still haven't learned your lesson, Noelle.
00:33:44She flushed my grandma's ashes down the toilet.
00:33:47That's enough.
00:33:50I can't believe you're even cursing your own grandmother to hurt Winona.
00:33:54You make me sick.
00:33:55The next second, he seized her wrist and shoved her hard.
00:34:00The driver of a speeding cab blared the horn, unable to break in time.
00:34:05He slammed into Noelle.
00:34:06She was sent flying before landing the flower ball.
00:34:09Agonizing pain tore through her chest.
00:34:12Thick blood spilled from the corner of her mouth.
00:34:15She instinctively looked toward Chester, only to see him shielding Winona with heartache in his eyes.
00:34:21He ushered her into the car Simon had brought around.
00:34:24From beginning to end, he didn't spare Noelle a single glance.
00:34:27She blacked out.
00:34:29Noelle lay in the hospital for two days.
00:34:32Through Winona's social media updates, she saw Chester escorting her to banquets and public events.
00:34:38With the wedding so close, he couldn't hold back anymore.
00:34:42He didn't even bother putting on an act.
00:34:45Noelle made her own preparations for the wedding day.
00:34:49The afternoon before the wedding, Chester came to pick her up from the hospital.
00:34:53He brought her favorite bellflowers.
00:34:55I was too impulsive the other day, so this is my apology.
00:34:58But you need to stop targeting Winona, too.
00:35:01Tomorrow is our wedding.
00:35:02I've prepared a surprise for you.
00:35:07Perfect.
00:35:09I've prepared a surprise for you, too.
00:35:11Chester paused.
00:35:13A flicker of awkwardness flashed in his eyes before he smoothed it over.
00:35:17On the drive back to the villa, the weather turned, and there was a torrential downhill.
00:35:22When thunder cracked, Chester grew restless and on edge.
00:35:26He kept one hand on the wheel while dialing Winona over and over again with the other.
00:35:31The calls went unanswered.
00:35:32He abruptly slammed on the brakes, pulled over, and grabbed an umbrella from the car.
00:35:39He handed it to Noelle.
00:35:40I've got something to deal with.
00:35:42You should grab a cab back.
00:35:44Noelle didn't take the umbrella.
00:35:45She simply gave Chester an unreadable look before stepping out without a backward glance and shutting the door.
00:35:51He hesitated and stared at the umbrella in his hand.
00:35:54An odd feeling flickered through him.
00:35:56But Winona's call came at that moment.
00:35:59She sounded like she was on the verge of tears.
00:36:02Chester, I'm scared.
00:36:05Hurry up and come to me.
00:36:07Chester blanched.
00:36:09His hand moved away from the door handle and he immediately drove off.
00:36:12Noelle stood there, only just realizing that she'd carried the bouquet Chester had given her out of the car.
00:36:19As she watched the taillights vanish into the rain, she set the flowers on a trash can and hailed it
00:36:24out.
00:36:25Back at the villa, she received a message from Chester.
00:36:28I've got some urgent matters to deal with, so I won't be home tonight.
00:36:32She didn't reply.
00:36:33Maybe it was because she'd been in the rain, but she ran a low fever that night, drifting in and
00:36:38out of dreams.
00:36:38One moment, she saw Winona beating her up until she couldn't stand.
00:36:43Then, she pressed a foot to her face to humiliate her.
00:36:46The next moment, she saw Chester soothing her, cooking for her, and watching movies with her.
00:36:53Lastly, she saw the first time they'd slept together and the countless times after.
00:36:58Tears slid from the corners of her eyes.
00:37:01When she woke, her gaze was nothing but ice.
00:37:04It was her and Chester's wedding day, which happened to fall a week after Marie's death.
00:37:09At first light, Noelle took her suitcase to the cemetery.
00:37:13After leaving the gravesite, she grabbed a cab to the hospital to join the group departure.
00:37:19On her way there, she checked her WhatsApp to confirm every detail and contingency for the wedding with the team.
00:37:27Then, she found a live stream channel she'd bookmarked and tapped in.
00:37:31On camera, a glamorous influencer greeted the audience.
00:37:35Hello, everyone. Today, by the bride's invitation, we're attending a wedding and broadcasting it live.
00:37:42Noelle stared at the phone screen, a cold, dark light glinting in her eyes.
00:37:50At the wedding venue, Chester wore a groom's tuxedo,
00:37:54while Simon and Winona were dressed as the best man and maid of honor.
00:37:58The ceremony was a simple garden one, and the guests were all young, familiar faces.
00:38:03Every guest knew exactly what they were waiting for the show to begin.
00:38:07When the live stream crew walked in, Chester froze for a beat and stepped forward to ask what they were
00:38:12doing there.
00:38:13He frowned when he heard Noelle had hired them.
00:38:15I'm sorry, but it's inconvenient to live stream today's wedding. Please.
00:38:19Before he could finish, Winona came over and tugged on his sleeve.
00:38:23She said sweetly,
00:38:25Chester, since Elle invited them, we should respect her wishes.
00:38:29Hi, everyone. I'm today's maid of honor and a childhood friend of both the groom and his best man.
00:38:34Noelle smiled mockingly as she watched things play out on her phone screen.
00:38:38It was time for the ceremony to start, yet the bride still hadn't arrived.
00:38:43Chester called Noelle again and again, only to be told each time that her phone was powered off.
00:38:50He furrowed his brows and turned to his assistant.
00:38:53Check the hospital. See whether Noelle is with her grandmother.
00:38:56He deliberately left Marie out of the ceremony that day,
00:39:00afraid that she would be upset or aggravated by what was about to happen.
00:39:03As he listened to the cool, robotic voice tell him that Noelle's phone was off,
00:39:09he grew increasingly anxious.
00:39:11Had she found something out?
00:39:12Just then, the massive screen behind them crackled to life with voices.
00:39:17Chester, will Noelle have a meltdown when she finds out I've been pretending to be you and playing her this
00:39:22whole time?
00:39:23Chester's and Simon's voices drained of color.
00:39:26Noelle had found out ahead of time.
00:39:28She'd never imagine Chester having an identical twin.
00:39:30When she finds out he's the one who's been getting into her pants these past three years,
00:39:34that's punishment.
00:39:35He'll make her feel on top of the girl before dropping her into the abyss.
00:39:39Gotta say that he's put in some serious work to achieve that.
00:39:41Panic surged in both of them.
00:39:43Before they could react, the footage on the screen cut to a new scene.
00:39:48In a bathroom, Winona ordered a group of young women to strip Noelle
00:39:52and press lit cigarettes to her skin one by one to burn her.
00:39:56She also made them slap her across the face before finally shoving her head down into a toilet.
00:40:01The crowd fell silent.
00:40:02Only Noelle's screams echoed through the stillness.
00:40:05On the screen, Winona's flawlessly made-up face twisted with venom and arrogance.
00:40:10Noelle, brother, you've got nerve.
00:40:13Steal my credit as the canvas fair.
00:40:15Get on your knees and drop at my feet now,
00:40:18or I'll make the next four years of your life a living hell.
00:40:21Chester and Simon stood frozen in place as their blood ran cold.
00:40:25One scene after another showed Winona bullied and quelled recessively.
00:40:30The video finally froze on Winona's cruel expression.
00:40:34Only then did the brothers snap to their senses and stiffly turn to look at Winona.
00:40:38She'd been lying to them all along.
00:40:43Winona screamed like she'd lost her mind.
00:40:46Turn it off. Shut it off.
00:40:48Right then, the massive scream started playing the bullying footage again.
00:40:53This time, however, Winona looked younger,
00:40:56and the victim was someone else.
00:40:58A girl in a high school uniform.
00:41:00More clips popped up one after another,
00:41:02and multiple videos played at once.
00:41:05Aside from Winona's frantic shrieks,
00:41:07there were all kinds of other screams.
00:41:16It was you!
00:41:17You drove my daughter to jump to her death!
00:41:19You destroyed my family and forced us to leave!
00:41:22All the staff who were supposed to be doing their jobs charged out,
00:41:25accusing her of her crimes and beating her.
00:41:27Every single one of them was either a victim or a victim's family.
00:41:32Winona had caused more than one person's death,
00:41:34but whenever these people had tried to ask the internet or the police for help,
00:41:38their efforts had been suppressed almost immediately.
00:41:41The victims had either died or begged for mercy until Winona was satisfied.
00:41:46Then, she'd moved on to the next target.
00:41:49Noelle was her longest-lasting victim.
00:41:51She was also the one Winona hated most.
00:41:53The more Noelle refused to break,
00:41:55the more Winona wanted to destroy her.
00:41:58At first, Noelle had exposed Winona online and tried going to the police,
00:42:02but nothing worked.
00:42:03Later, she'd spent a lot of time gathering evidence of Winona bullying others.
00:42:08She'd put in a lot of effort convincing these people to trust her
00:42:11and hand over their proof.
00:42:12She'd also persuaded them to side with her.
00:42:15Even during the years Winona was abroad,
00:42:17Noelle hadn't given up on her plan for revenge.
00:42:20From the moment she'd overheard the plot against her
00:42:22while standing outside that private room,
00:42:24she'd decided to use this wedding
00:42:26to broadcast Winona's crimes live for everyone to see.
00:42:30Only if there were enough victims,
00:42:32only if public outrage grew big enough,
00:42:34would the Johnsons be unable to smother this.
00:42:37The venue fell into a dead hush,
00:42:39broken only by the victims' families' curses and punches.
00:42:42Chester, save me! Save me!
00:42:44Chester and Simon clenched their fists so tightly,
00:42:47their bodies trembled.
00:42:48Their eyes turned bloodshot.
00:42:50The person they'd protected since childhood,
00:42:52someone they thought was gentle and timid,
00:42:54had turned out to be someone like this.
00:42:56For her, they'd set up a trap against Noelle.
00:42:58They'd fancied themselves righteous judges,
00:43:00but they were actually accomplices to evil.
00:43:03They charged ahead and pushed into the crowd.
00:43:06Winona struggled toward them when she saw them.
00:43:08Chester, Simon, save me!
00:43:10But the next second,
00:43:11she met their bloodshot eyes that were cold and full of disgust.
00:43:15Chester grabbed her by the collar and hauled her up,
00:43:18his voice shaking with anger and pain as he roared,
00:43:22You've been lying to me all along, Winona.
00:43:24You egged me on to go after Noelle.
00:43:26He thought of all the years of deception
00:43:28and how Noelle already knew the truth.
00:43:30He thought about their confrontation in the hospital.
00:43:32She looked at him with disbelief and pain
00:43:35before the emotions had faded into dead hopelessness.
00:43:37He couldn't stop shaking as panic crawled up his chest.
00:43:40Meanwhile, Simon stood beside him,
00:43:42looking at Winona like he wanted to kill her.
00:43:45I... I didn't.
00:43:47That wretch Noelle set me up.
00:43:49The videos are fake.
00:43:51You're still lying.
00:43:52She reached for him, pleading.
00:43:54She picked on me first.
00:43:55I was just fighting back.
00:43:57Chester, you have to believe me.
00:43:59Simon kicked her square in the chest,
00:44:01sending her flying with a brutal thud.
00:44:03The crowd surged forward again,
00:44:05swarming her and beating her.
00:44:07Stop right there!
00:44:16Noelle had already reached the airport.
00:44:18She exited the live stream and checked the news online.
00:44:21The internet had exploded.
00:44:23There were headlines everywhere about how Winona,
00:44:26the Johnson family's heiress, was a bully.
00:44:30Chester and Simon were also being cursed to hell
00:44:33and back for what they'd done.
00:44:35A faint smile tugged at Noelle's lips.
00:44:38She pulled her old phone out of her bag and turned it on.
00:44:41Then, she sent Chester and Simon some photos,
00:44:44her abortion procedure form,
00:44:46and the images of the aborted embryo.
00:44:48Then, she removed the SIM card,
00:44:50snapped it in two,
00:44:51and dropped the phone into an airport trash bin.
00:44:55She boarded her flight without another look back.
00:45:00As Winona was dragged past Chester,
00:45:03she fought back and grabbed his sleeve.
00:45:05The next second,
00:45:06she met a pair of bloodshot eyes that blazed with hatred.
00:45:09She froze,
00:45:11and he flung her off roughly.
00:45:13The venue fell silent,
00:45:15leaving only Chester and Simon behind,
00:45:17looking distraught.
00:45:18Chester's assistant,
00:45:19who'd gone to the hospital,
00:45:21returned.
00:45:25Mr. Chester,
00:45:27Ms. Rutherford isn't at the hospital.
00:45:28The nurse said her grandmother passed away a week ago.
00:45:31What?
00:45:32No way.
00:45:34Why didn't she say anything if her grandma died?
00:45:37The time of death was last Friday at 11 p.m.
00:45:42I double-checked.
00:45:43Last Friday,
00:45:44the night of their get-together in that private room,
00:45:46could it be that Noelle had overheard their conversation
00:45:48and chosen not to tell them about Marie's death?
00:45:51Chester suddenly remembered how Winona had taken his phone
00:45:54to check on him when they'd been at the airport.
00:45:56He pulled it out and saw dozens of missed calls
00:45:58wiped from the log,
00:46:00along with deleted text messages.
00:46:02Damn it.
00:46:03He bolted,
00:46:04and Simon hurried after them.
00:46:07They jumped into the car
00:46:08and sped toward the room.
00:46:10No one was there.
00:46:11There was a USB drive on the coffee table,
00:46:14and a note was pinned beneath it.
00:46:16Chester Gray,
00:46:17trusting you so easily is the thing I regret most.
00:46:21Chester's fingers trembled as he held the note,
00:46:23and his eyes reddened in an instant.
00:46:25Simon had already plugged the USB drive into the computer
00:46:29and opened the folder.
00:46:31Inside were three years' worth
00:46:33worth of evidence of Noelle being bullied.
00:46:35Just then,
00:46:37both their phones pinged at once.
00:46:39They saw the photos of the abortion procedure form
00:46:42and the images of the aborted embryo that Noelle had sent them.
00:46:46She'd also written a message.
00:46:49As you wished,
00:46:50the baby's been taken care of.
00:46:52Dead silence settled over the room.
00:46:55Noelle had gotten pregnant,
00:46:56and she'd terminated it.
00:46:58Chester and Simon shook as they held their phones.
00:47:01Jealousy and heartbreak tore through Chester,
00:47:03while Simon's eyes filled with tears.
00:47:06That was his baby.
00:47:08He remembered the look in Noelle's eyes
00:47:11when she'd come out of the bathroom that night.
00:47:14Suddenly...
00:47:15I told you to be careful.
00:47:20You're the real culprit here.
00:47:22They grafted and swung at each other,
00:47:25unleashing every ounce of pent-up resentment.
00:47:28Only when the blows landed on their bodies
00:47:31did they dull the guilt and regret
00:47:33that threatened to swallow them whole.
00:47:35They kept fighting until they were covered in bruises
00:47:38and too exhausted to throw another punch.
00:47:40They collapsed on the floor, gasping for breath.
00:47:44After a moment, Chester scrambled to his feet.
00:47:52I'm going to find her.
00:47:54Simon rushed after him.
00:47:56They drove straight to the hospital
00:47:58and made a beeline for the department where Noelle worked.
00:48:02Everyone there had seen the news online.
00:48:05Tanya looked at them,
00:48:07her expression cold and full of contempt.
00:48:11Elle signed up for Doctors Without Borders.
00:48:14She left today.
00:48:15I don't know where exactly she's gone.
00:48:23Chester and Simon could hardly believe their ears.
00:48:26Doctors Without Borders?
00:48:27That's way too dangerous.
00:48:29Has she lost her mind?
00:48:30Chester was equally frantic.
00:48:32He shot Tanya an icy look
00:48:35before turning on his heel and leaving.
00:48:37Check Noelle's flight.
00:48:38I need to know where she went.
00:48:40Now.
00:48:40As soon as he hung up,
00:48:42he got a call from his family.
00:48:44You and Simon are to get the hell back here right now.
00:48:47Stanley Gray and Marjorie White
00:48:49were Chester and Simon's parents.
00:48:52They also had an older brother,
00:48:53Felix Gray.
00:48:54The three of them sat on the couch
00:48:56in the Gray residence
00:48:56and stared down at Chester and Simon.
00:48:58The tension in the room was palpable.
00:49:01Look what you two have done.
00:49:03Gray Corporation's stock
00:49:04is on the verge of a limit down.
00:49:05Thanks to your stupidity.
00:49:07Have you forgotten your manners?
00:49:08Who gave you permission
00:49:09to treat a young woman like that?
00:49:11Chester, Simon,
00:49:12you went too far.
00:49:13This isn't just a devastating blow
00:49:15to that young woman.
00:49:16It's also a significant hit
00:49:17to Gray Corporation's public image.
00:49:20There's a public outcry
00:49:21against our family now.
00:49:22If we don't handle this properly,
00:49:24our reputation will suffer
00:49:25for a long time.
00:49:26The best move now is to apologize.
00:49:28Make sure it's sincere.
00:49:30You keep apologizing
00:49:31until she forgives you.
00:49:32At the same time,
00:49:33you pin the responsibility
00:49:34on Winona.
00:49:35The Johnsons are already in chaos.
00:49:37Winona isn't getting out of this.
00:49:39He narrowed his eyes
00:49:40dangerously at his brothers.
00:49:42You don't still have feelings for her,
00:49:45do you?
00:49:45Of course not.
00:49:47The thought that she's that vicious
00:49:48and that she's been playing us for years
00:49:50makes me want to ring her neck.
00:49:52We know we messed up.
00:49:53We'll cooperate fully on PR.
00:49:55Good.
00:49:56Our top priority now
00:49:57is earning that young woman's forgiveness.
00:50:00Ideally, get her to issue
00:50:01a joint statement with us.
00:50:02Noelle Rutherford, right?
00:50:04Where is she now?
00:50:05The living room fell silent.
00:50:07After a long beat,
00:50:08Chester slumped and said,
00:50:10She's gone.
00:50:11She joined Doctors Without Borders.
00:50:13We don't know her exact location.
00:50:15Oh?
00:50:15Interesting.
00:50:16She held her ground
00:50:17despite years of bullying
00:50:19and seized the moment to fight back
00:50:20after learning about your stunt.
00:50:22That's impressive.
00:50:23Indeed she is.
00:50:24If you can earn her forgiveness,
00:50:26I'll agree to let her marry into our family.
00:50:28Chester and Simon exchanged a look,
00:50:30both secretly thrilled.
00:50:32That's beside the point now.
00:50:33Even if she isn't here,
00:50:35you still need to apologize.
00:50:37Today,
00:50:37you'll work with PR
00:50:39to record an apology video,
00:50:41then issue a written statement.
00:50:43Once the public outrage dies down
00:50:45and we recoup the losses,
00:50:47whether you chase after her
00:50:48is your business.
00:50:48I won't interfere.
00:50:50I only have one condition.
00:50:51You two can't turn on each other
00:50:53over a woman.
00:50:54Two hours later,
00:50:55Grey Corporation's
00:50:56official apology statement
00:50:58climbed to the top of the trending list
00:51:00thanks to careful orchestration.
00:51:01Elle,
00:51:02I'm truly sorry.
00:51:04After three years together,
00:51:05you've genuinely moved me
00:51:07with all the goodness in you.
00:51:08I hesitated about following through
00:51:10with the plan,
00:51:11but after Winona's endless crying
00:51:13and accusations,
00:51:14I was tricked into believing her
00:51:15and decided to teach you
00:51:17a lesson at the wedding.
00:51:18I know I messed up,
00:51:19and I know you don't want
00:51:20to see me right now,
00:51:22but I'll find you
00:51:23and ask for your forgiveness
00:51:24in person.
00:51:25The public didn't buy it.
00:51:26Most of the online community
00:51:28stayed clear-headed
00:51:29and tore into the Grey Brothers
00:51:30without mercy.
00:51:31Seeing the backlash grow stronger,
00:51:33Grey Corporation issued
00:51:35another statement
00:51:36that Chester's and Simon's
00:51:37family shareholding
00:51:38would be reduced
00:51:39and their rights to inherit
00:51:40executive management
00:51:41were revoked.
00:51:45Late at night,
00:51:46inside a private room
00:51:48at a club,
00:51:48Chester and Simon
00:51:49kept plying themselves
00:51:51with liquor.
00:51:51A pile of empty bottles
00:51:53already lined the table.
00:51:55Their friends,
00:51:55who had once schemed
00:51:57and planned alongside them,
00:51:58sat in a circle around them.
00:52:00However,
00:52:00what had once been
00:52:01a rowdy, lively atmosphere
00:52:03had fallen into dead silence.
00:52:05Chester!
00:52:05Stop drinking!
00:52:07Keith Miller
00:52:07snatched a glass from Chester
00:52:09and reached for Simon's next.
00:52:11Things have already
00:52:12turned out this way.
00:52:13Booze won't fix anything.
00:52:14Exactly.
00:52:15Why exactly are you drinking anyway?
00:52:17Is it for your inheritance,
00:52:18Winona or Noel?
00:52:20Tell us,
00:52:20and we'll help you
00:52:21analyze the situation.
00:52:22Chester and Simon
00:52:23finally stirred
00:52:24from their drunken state
00:52:25at the mention of Noel's name.
00:52:28L.
00:52:28Before Winona's return,
00:52:30his heart had belonged to her.
00:52:32He'd convinced himself
00:52:33that anything with Noel
00:52:34was just an act,
00:52:35no real feelings were involved.
00:52:37Even though he'd always felt
00:52:38weird and off
00:52:39about her intimacy with Simon,
00:52:41he'd never dug into it.
00:52:42Now that Winona's true colors
00:52:43had been exposed,
00:52:44the guilt he felt
00:52:45toward Noel came crashing in,
00:52:47and with it,
00:52:48resentment toward Simon.
00:52:49If he hadn't touched Noel
00:52:50and gotten her pregnant,
00:52:52maybe none of this
00:52:52would have happened.
00:52:55You jerk!
00:52:56Who said you could touch her?
00:52:58Who allowed you to touch her?
00:52:59She's mine!
00:53:00Fueled by alcohol,
00:53:02he let loose the jealousy
00:53:03and frustration
00:53:04he'd buried for years.
00:53:05Did he love Noel?
00:53:07He didn't know.
00:53:07All he knew was that
00:53:08with the truth out,
00:53:09she seemed more perfect
00:53:10and precious than ever.
00:53:12Simon fought back
00:53:13without mercy.
00:53:14Yours?
00:53:14You're the one who said
00:53:15you only loved Winona, Chester.
00:53:17You handed Noel over to me.
00:53:19She was mine for the past
00:53:20three years.
00:53:21Who the hell do you think you are?
00:53:22He was losing it too.
00:53:24Every time he thought about
00:53:25Noel's pale face
00:53:26and dead eyes
00:53:27when she'd walked out
00:53:28of the bathroom that night,
00:53:29his heart twisted
00:53:30like a knife was lodged in it.
00:53:32She really had been.
00:53:34No!
00:53:34No!
00:53:34No!
00:53:34No!
00:53:34No!
00:53:35No!
00:53:35No!
00:53:35No!
00:53:35No!
00:53:36No!
00:53:36No!
00:53:36No!
00:53:48No!
00:53:52No!
00:54:00No!
00:54:04No!
00:54:05No!
00:54:06No!
00:54:07brawled like madmen as they saw red no one could hold them back no matter how hard they tried
00:54:12i'm the one she loves simon i'm the one she was going to marry who do you think you are
00:54:18thinking about simon's entanglement with noel chester grabbed a bottle from the table and
00:54:23smashed it hard on simon's head as the glass exploded simon grabbed another bottle and
00:54:29cracked it against chester's skull in return the room fell into a deathly silence a beat later
00:54:36blood streamed down both their foreheads and they collapsed in a heap
00:54:48chester and simon found themselves in the hospital when they woke up
00:54:53why are you here chester what is your apology statement supposed to mean didn't you say
00:55:00you've always loved me we grew up together and i have no idea when you became like this
00:55:06or maybe you were always like this and you've been wearing a mask all along
00:55:11every extra second that i look at you now makes my skin crawl
00:55:16chester how can you say that i'm pregnant with your child
00:55:21i was just bailed out what did you say when did we even remembering the trip he'd made a month
00:55:30ago
00:55:30to see her he'd had too much to drink and had woken up to find them in the same bed
00:55:35he couldn't
00:55:36remember whether anything actually happened and winona had been coy shy and evasive you remember don't
00:55:44you this is a gray family descendant chester you have to take full responsibility
00:55:49chester pulled out a thick stack of documents and tossed them in her face right on top of photos of
00:55:55her with different men at different times i've already looked into your years abroad you're a hell
00:56:00of an actress you know now that the johnson family is on its way to ruin you want to latch
00:56:05on to me and
00:56:06make me raise your child with another man do you really take me for an idiot winona's face turned
00:56:12ashen as she stared down at the papers she shot to her feet wanting to leave the room however simon
00:56:20came in just then and clamped his fingers around her throat he dragged her to the window in a brutal
00:56:26yank you flushed l's grandmother's ashes down the toilet then threw her necklace out the window and
00:56:31framed her for pushing you that's enough or do you want to go to prison over her simon shot him
00:56:37a
00:56:37resentful look then he lifted winona and flung her aside my baby save my baby
00:56:49this is your retribution winona after chester and simon were discharged they returned to the villa
00:56:55where noel had lived the place still looked the same as before but everything that belonged
00:57:00to her had vanished none of her clothes were left in the closet and the gifts she'd given them had
00:57:06been cleared out completely not even leaving a trace the gifts they had given her though were still
00:57:13there this was how she declared her resolve to sever herself from them a memory of noel curled up in
00:57:20his
00:57:20arms with her arms around his waist appeared in his mind's eye he really did like her it was in
00:57:27that
00:57:27instant that chester finally realized how he truly felt when he was with winona he had to plan a lot
00:57:35he
00:57:36needed to line up activities and prepare surprises just to feel like there really was anything between
00:57:42them but when he was with noel he didn't need any of that he could just relax and lounge it
00:57:49had calmed him
00:57:50mind and soul by the time he realized it it was too late on the other hand simon sat on
00:57:58the stool at
00:57:58the vanity absently rubbing an empty photo frame there used to be a picture in it noel in a nightgown
00:58:05with her long hair loose as she sat reading by the bay window the morning light had been perfect that
00:58:11day
00:58:11he'd shot the photo had it printed and kept it on the vanity ever since simon when we find out
00:58:19let's compete fairly what's past is past let's start over simon was silent for a long time before
00:58:26answering raspily okay we start over we compete fairly
00:58:34it had been half a month since noel's arrival at the war zone aside from the panic and confusion on
00:58:40the first day she'd adapted quickly to life there every day she treated countless wounded people
00:58:46were injured from blades stray bullets and explosions some died the moment they reached the hospital and
00:58:53most of those who survived would still face life with missing limbs here she had no time to dwell on
00:58:58the bullying the deceit and the manipulation she'd suffered in the past she didn't even have time to
00:59:03unlock her phone and check what was happening back home in the face of so much death the pain that
00:59:08once
00:59:08cut to the bone felt insignificant to be alive and with all four reasons they had already got
00:59:14them the following day the war alarm blared outside the hospital a civilian neighborhood had been
00:59:20bought the wounded were beyond capture and they needed reinforcements noel signed up immediately and
00:59:25went out with the medical team what caught noel's eye most were few flashes of pain they belonged to a
00:59:30peacekeeping unit from khania they were also assisting in the rescue she merely glanced at them once before
00:59:35focusing fully on treating the country gunfire sounded in the distance and shells fell from the sky from
00:59:42time to time as they worked they had to stay alert ready to duck for cover at any moment suddenly
00:59:47a
00:59:48shell landed not far from the well she instinctively scooped up the child she was trained an instant
00:59:53later the blast wave threw her off her feet she rolled twice on the ground thankfully she suffered
00:59:58only scrapes along her arm before she could apply the medicine a stray bullet whistled from afar and
01:00:04hurtled straight toward her at the last possible moment a tall figure sprinted at her and dove
01:00:10knocking her down he was from katia's peacekeeping force as she looked at him he did the same their
01:00:16eyes met and they both froze it's you the man who saved noel was the same one who'd driven her
01:00:22to
01:00:22see marie one last time even though it had been raining cats and dogs that night he'd rolled down his
01:00:27window to ask whether she was okay out of gratitude noel had etched his strong rugged face into her
01:00:33memory she'd also left all the cash in her bag on his seat before getting out hi i'm gideon quill
01:00:38hi
01:00:39i'm noel rutherford thanks for saving me we actually met back in katia you drove me to the hospital do
01:00:45you remember i do i didn't think we would cross paths again he remembered noel vividly he'd been on
01:00:51leave when he saw someone frantically trying to flag down the car by the side of the road she'd been
01:00:56a mess soaked desperate and right on the edge of breaking down he'd taken her straight to the
01:01:00hospital never expecting that she would leave a lot of cash behind in his car take care of yourself
01:01:06he quickly added then he went back to his mission noel pulled her gaze away and returned to saving lives
01:01:13as she worked a cheer rose at the hospital's entrance she vaguely heard that there was a convoy
01:01:18delivering medical surprise noel ran out as well she needed antibiotics she pushed into the crowd
01:01:23just as a man jumped down from the back of a truck she only saw his back but something about
01:01:27him felt
01:01:28familiar no way she shut the thought down there was no way he would be but then the man turned
01:01:32and
01:01:33lifted another person down from the truck as he turned his features came into sharp focus noel's eyes
01:01:39widened and she froze where she stood standing before her were chester and simon
01:01:46ill a slightly hoarse voice pulled noel out of her reverie chester stood beside her
01:01:53l we came to arbory just to look for you we still owe you a proper apology i'm sorry l
01:02:00truly i am
01:02:03we only found out at the wedding that winona was the one who bullied you we were all deceived
01:02:08by her we chester the night grandma passed she wanted to see you one last time i once thought that
01:02:16if
01:02:16you showed up and let her go in peace then i could forgive everything but where were you then
01:02:26i it was winona she took my phone she deleted your messages to me and i didn't get your calls
01:02:32if i'd known about marie's condition i would have rushed over no you wouldn't have
01:02:38you would have chosen winona that's why i won't ever forgive you el don't treat me like this
01:02:45i do care about you those three years weren't all an act i genuinely love you i only realized it
01:02:54after you left i just made some mistakes i he abruptly stopped talking when he saw the cool
01:03:01indifference and mockery in noel's eyes he had never imagined that those bright eyes could hold emotions
01:03:08like that my rest time is precious and you're interrupting it chester felt like something was
01:03:15lodged in his throat it felt so sore that he couldn't get any words out after a long moment he
01:03:22managed to squeeze out ellie i'm sorry then he fled chester had just left when simon stepped out from
01:03:32the shadows behind the tent he stopped in front of noel el i'm sorry got it please leave no you
01:03:44don't
01:03:44get it noel i've always liked you i fell for you the moment i met you but you were already
01:03:52chester's
01:03:53girlfriend then and i so you pretended to be chester and slept with me you toyed with me and hurt
01:04:01me
01:04:01is that it is that what you call liking someone no i simon faltered he pressed his lips together not
01:04:11knowing how to defend himself he had no defense i just i kept suppressing what i really felt
01:04:20i kept lying to myself each time we slept together i kept wondering who you thought i was i i
01:04:28thought you
01:04:29were chester each time simon because to me it's only ever been chester
01:04:35who do you think you are you're just the younger brother who came back from studying abroad a week
01:04:41before my wedding aren't you l i get lost save your fake apologies i don't want them simon left
01:04:51noel didn't linger noel didn't linger she got up and returned to her dorm that night chester and simon
01:04:59didn't sleep at all noel's attitude left them feeling lost for the first time they felt there was no way
01:05:06to win her back noel's mood dipped for a moment but bone-deep exhaustion had her asleep the second her
01:05:14head hit the pillow she thought chester and simon would soon leave but to her surprise they stayed
01:05:21and helped at the hospital they carried supplies lifted patients soothed the injured they did whatever
01:05:29they could noel's stance remained crystal clear no matter what they said or did she wanted no more
01:05:38ties with them at all
01:05:42a year later a plane touched down a woman with short hair a lean frame and sun-tanned skin strode
01:05:51out of
01:05:51the airport she walked with purpose and her eyes sparkled it was noel her one-year contract with
01:05:56doctors without borders was over and she was back chester and simon trailed not far behind her
01:06:02they'd also changed compared to a year ago after witnessing life death and faith up close they'd
01:06:06found their own direction and goals the one thing that hadn't changed was their love for noel even
01:06:11though she treated them like strangers for the past year she was even more distant with them than
01:06:16she was with her co-workers their respect for her had only deepened as had their love the gray
01:06:21family had pushed them countless times to come home in the past year but they'd chosen to stay
01:06:25by noel's side guarding a hopeless love noel booked a hotel room then went straight to marie's grave she
01:06:31bought flowers a drink and all sorts of things she stood before the tombstone and told marie about what
01:06:37she'd experienced grandma i finally did what i've always wanted to do i'm doing well now my heart feels
01:06:44full i've found the courage to face anything and i finally understand what you meant when you said that
01:06:50all suffering is temporary i promise i'll find happiness so don't worry about me she stayed until
01:06:57dusk before leaving the cemetery and catching a cab back to the hotel she went to the hospital when tanya
01:07:03saw her again she smiled with relief and her eyes reddened slightly she patted noel's shoulder it's good
01:07:09that you're back we've all been waiting for you i'll give you a week to rest up before coming back
01:07:13to work
01:07:14as noel turned to leave she saw her colleagues gathered at the doorway beaming at her a few of
01:07:19her closest co-workers had tears glimmering in their eyes they rushed forward and hugged her tightly
01:07:26el we were so worried about you warmth bloomed in noel's chest and she gave them a genuine smile
01:07:33she picked up her luggage from the hotel and headed home it was a two-bedroom apartment in an old
01:07:38complex
01:07:38it was small but it was where marie had lived for decades she put her things back in her room
01:07:43and
01:07:43started cleaning the place working straight through until evening then she drove to the
01:07:47supermarket to stock up the kitchen was bare so she filled an entire shopping cart with groceries
01:07:52it was piled so high that her view was blocked when she lifted everything into her arms just as
01:07:58she reached the entrance an unruly kid came barreling out and slammed into her everything in her arms
01:08:04crashed to the ground and she lost her balance she toppled toward the floor
01:08:10a warm strong hand grabbed noel's arm and pulled her back you okay the voice was familiar noel's head
01:08:19snapped up and she met a pair of twinkling eyes gideon you're back too she broke into a genuine smile
01:08:26feeling pleasantly surprised she and gideon had crossed paths plenty over the past year in arbory
01:08:32they'd grown much closer yeah the peacekeeping mission was for a year and i'm done now i'll be
01:08:37based in justin from now on what about you i'm heading back to work at justin prime hospital noel
01:08:42gathered the things she was about to scoop them up when gideon got everything he said i've got this
01:08:48you lead the way after they put everything away she offered let me treat you to a meal he didn't
01:08:56object
01:08:56and they settled on a restaurant after a quick discussion though they'd known each other for a year
01:09:01this was their first proper meal together the conversation started with arbory and there was
01:09:06never an awkward lull as they delved deeper the atmosphere grew more comfortable dinner ended on a
01:09:12high note and they parted ways to head home on the way back gideon couldn't keep the smile off his
01:09:17face
01:09:17as for noel the loneliness she'd been carrying seemed to have been swept away at least a little the next
01:09:23day noel went back to her old high school and visited her homeroom teacher when work came up she
01:09:29talked about her year away no sooner had the words left her mouth than a familiar voice rang out from
01:09:34the left miss burden long time no see noel turned and there was gideon standing not far away he wore
01:09:43the same surprised expression she had after that day they started talking more often there was an
01:09:49unspoken intimacy between them three days later noel returned to the hospital for work and gideon's break
01:09:55ended dr rutherfield someone sent you flowers the front desk nurse came bustling over with a massive
01:10:02bouquet of roses noel's first thought was gideon but her expression cooled when she saw the card that
01:10:08came with the bouquet it was from chester before she could say anything another nurse came over with a
01:10:13second bouquet this one was from simon her irritation welled up and she pressed her lips together throw them
01:10:21out every day after that chester and simon sent flowers to the hospital they never showed up in
01:10:26person but their presence was loud enough to be exhausting on her 27th birthday as noel stepped out
01:10:33of the hospital chester and simon walked to her with flowers and gifts el happy birthday chester simon
01:10:40stop sending me flowers and stop harassing me el can you at least give me a chance to pursue you
01:10:49el i want to start over with you i've made myself perfectly clear keep this up and i'll go to
01:10:56hell
01:10:56you bitch a kitchen knife came hurtling toward noel from the left across from her chester's and simon's
01:11:01eyes bulged in terror as they lunged toward her at the same time gideon who just arrived at the hospital
01:11:08pushed through the crowd and charged toward her
01:11:13noel reacted fast the moment she heard winona's voice she saw the flash of silver that flickered to
01:11:19her left she stepped back and leaned away narrowly dodging the kitchen knife having missed on the
01:11:24first swing winona quickly raised the knife and went for a second that was when simon rushed forward as the
01:11:30blade came down he yanked noel toward him and turned shielding her with his body in an instant the knife
01:11:35sliced open the flesh on his back chester lunged to grab winona you should go to hell too when
01:11:40she saw him she didn't hesitate she could have leveraged her pregnancy to get a one-year bail
01:11:45during which her family would have pulled strings to work something out but chester and simon had
01:11:49made her miscarry forcing her to serve time for a whole year once word of her crimes got around the
01:11:55other inmates had tormented her relentlessly everyone had targeted her making her life a living hell when
01:12:01a hand clamped around her wrist the knife was ripped away in a heartbeat then a powerful force slammed her
01:12:07to
01:12:07the ground twisting her arms behind her
01:12:14gideon had arrived the crowd had scattered medical staff burst out with gurneys and rushed chester and
01:12:19simon inside neither had passed out as they were lifted onto the beds they kept their eyes locked on
01:12:25noel they were desperate to catch a flicker of mercy any sign of her softening or even heartache for them
01:12:31but there was nothing noel looked at gideon and walked straight to him without a backward glance
01:12:36are you okay yeah thank god you're fine i was worried about you el noel was taken aback then her
01:12:45eyes prickled she raised her arms and wrapped them around him gideon accompanied noel to the police
01:12:51station to have her statement taken his eyes reddened from heartache when he learned about how she'd been
01:12:56bullied it was past 8 pm when they stepped out of the police station he took her to a popular
01:13:01restaurant
01:13:01that was surprisingly empty it was decorated with flowers and balloons and a formally dressed pianist
01:13:08played for them noel's heart raced when she saw all of this after dinner gideon took out a bracelet
01:13:13and officially confessed el i started developing feelings for you when we were in arbory spending time
01:13:20together since we both got back has only made me more certain that you're the partner i've been
01:13:25searching for i really like you will you be my girlfriend with marriage as our end game noel smiled
01:13:31i will he clasped the bracelet glittering with pave diamonds around her wrist with it he also clasped her
01:13:40her heart
01:13:41you
01:13:42you
01:13:42you
01:13:43you
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