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00:20Lawrence, I have something to tell you.
00:47What's more important than what I want to do now?
00:50I...
00:53Got any news?
00:54Yes, we found her!
00:56Where is she?
00:57Are you sure it's her?
00:58It's confirmed.
00:59I've sent the material to your email.
01:01I'm on my way.
01:05Who is she?
01:06Where are you going?
01:08Our deal is over.
01:09Fill in any amount on the check on the table, and move out by tomorrow.
01:13You think I'm only after your money, so we are only bound by the contract, huh?
01:19Fine.
01:22I don't want your money.
01:24I'm pregnant, and it's yours.
01:27You know the agreement.
01:30Take your medication on time.
01:36Why do you feel heartbroken?
01:46Is it you?
01:50No, I get it.
01:51I'll get the money soon.
01:58Dad.
01:59About my mom's medical expense.
02:04Those seem like my shoes.
02:07Mr. Roy.
02:08You're right.
02:09It's my daughter who saved you.
02:11This is my daughter.
02:18Listen, we have guests now.
02:20If you still want money, keep your mouth shut and go back to your room.
02:27Who's that?
02:28She sounds familiar.
02:30Sorry, Mr. Roy.
02:31It's just a servant's child.
02:32Let's continue.
02:34Miss, are these shoes yours?
02:35Yes, Mr. Roy.
02:37I'm Elena.
02:37These are the shoes I lost when I saved you.
02:39Did you get hurt when you saved me?
02:44I remember that on your call of a tone, there's a...
02:47Oh, right.
02:48There's a birthmark on her call of a tone.
02:49Yes.
02:50But you're not asking to see it now, right?
02:53I won't be so rude.
02:54Thank you for saving my life.
02:56Please tell me what do you want.
02:57I'll make it happen.
02:59You're too nice.
02:59I don't really need anything.
03:01Please, give me a chance to thank you properly.
03:04Then...
03:07Marry me.
03:08That figure seemed familiar.
03:16Aren't those shoes the ones I lost five years ago?
03:19We found some old stuff in the storage room.
03:22Who cares whose they are?
03:23Anyway, let me tell you some good news.
03:25Your sister is getting married soon.
03:27That's right.
03:28My dear sister, be my bridesmaid.
03:31Congratulations, Elena.
03:32Oh, sister, are you back this time?
03:35To J-Money for your mom's trialed?
03:37Don't feel embarrassed.
03:40Here.
03:41Take it.
03:45I'm throwing an engagement party here tonight.
03:48Dance for us.
03:49And the money is yours.
03:50All right.
03:51What time is it?
03:53Eight sharp.
03:54Oh, besides, my fiancé will be here.
03:56Looking forward to it.
03:58She doesn't know who Lawrence is, right?
04:01It doesn't matter.
04:04I have the shoes.
04:08He'll believe me.
04:16I heard Elena's sister is performing tonight.
04:19Exotic dancer.
04:25Veronica, come and meet my fiancé.
04:28This is my fiancé, Mr. Lawrence Roy.
04:35Darling, this is tonight's surprise.
04:39Veronica.
04:41It's a pleasure to meet you.
04:43A pleasure to meet you?
04:46I've heard so much about you.
04:49Mr. Roy.
04:53Wait.
04:54These shoes are filthy.
04:55They'll ruin my father's marble floor.
04:58Without the ballet shoes, I can't dance.
05:00True artists don't need fancy tools.
05:10Think about your mother's medical fee.
05:12Dance.
05:13Or piss off.
05:16Fine.
05:17Stop wasting time.
05:19Dance.
05:39Enough, Veronica.
05:44I said enough.
05:46Are you trying to ruin my banquet?
05:49Why bother?
06:15Why are you dancing ballet here?
06:17I'm a ballet dancer.
06:19I only dance ballet.
06:21Don't work here.
06:23From now on, you'll dance only for me.
06:27How silly of me.
06:29To think he would do the same.
06:39What are you doing here?
06:42You've ruined my engagement party!
06:45I danced.
06:46Give me the money.
06:48Money?
06:49After you ruined everything and totally embarrassed me?
06:53Your mom should have died long ago.
06:55You two deserve to go to hell.
07:10Mom, I'm sorry.
07:12I fucked up again and I didn't get the money.
07:16Mom, I'm pregnant with Lawrence's baby.
07:21I don't want to have anything to do with him.
07:24And he's intending to hold me accountable for a breach.
07:27I can't drag this baby into our mess.
07:30When I finish everything here, I'll get you transferred.
07:34Let's find a place where no one knows us.
07:47Find her.
07:48She's not going anywhere without my permission.
07:58Are you sure you want an abortion?
08:03Yes.
08:04A family member needs to sign.
08:09I'll sign it.
08:22Get out.
08:27Why are you here?
08:35I own this hospital.
08:38Move.
08:40Listen.
08:41Without my permission.
08:44Don't even think about getting rid of it.
08:46Why?
08:47You're going to get married.
08:49This is my child.
08:50And you...
08:52Must deliver it.
08:57Before that, you're not allowed to go anywhere.
09:01You have no right to...
09:03From now on, you're my personal assistant.
09:0624-7.
09:07What did you say?
09:09Don't forget.
09:10You still owe me a penalty fee.
09:13Lee will send you the address.
09:158 tomorrow morning.
09:16Meet me at the office.
09:21This is what he called a personal assistant?
09:24There's nothing I can do.
09:30Postpone this afternoon's meeting to 4 a.m.
09:32Re-revise the merger and acquisition document.
09:34Yes, sir.
09:39Sir, here's the background information you requested.
09:42Inform the security team that Elena will be there tomorrow.
09:47Coffee.
09:52Too sweet.
09:54Do it again.
09:55I didn't put sugar in it.
10:02Don't move.
10:03Let go.
10:05Are you doing this on purpose?
10:09You think I'd throw myself into the arms of a man who's about to get married?
10:40Sir.
10:43Ms. Elena is coming this way
10:55Don't let her see me
11:10Don't let her see me
11:14Please
11:17You don't want anyone to see us together?
11:20Are you insane?
11:21Your fiancé is outside the door right now
11:24So?
11:31Ms. Elena, Mr. Lawrence is...
11:33He's busy, please wait
11:37So you don't want her to find out that her fiancé is having an affair with another woman?
11:41An affair?
11:45Remember, you're pregnant with my child first
11:56Busy? I have to wait to meet him? I'll go in and talk to him myself
11:59Open the door!
12:05Darling!
12:06Do you miss me?
12:08What brings you here?
12:09I'm here to see you! Secretary Lee said you were busy! What's keeping you occupied?
12:13Schedule is a bit tight recently
12:15You'll keep me company at the charity gala tomorrow, right?
12:18I don't want to face those annoying things socialers on my own
12:21Sure
12:23That's more like it
12:25Oh, can I use your lounge?
12:27Why?
12:28I've been shopping the whole afternoon
12:30I'm exhausted
12:31I want to rest on your bed before I leave
12:36No problem
12:39What's that sound?
12:54Ms. Elena!
12:55Mr. Lawrence prepared a gift for you
12:57It's in the car downstairs
12:59Would you like to take a look?
13:01A gift? What gift?
13:03It's the limited edition you pecked the last time necklace
13:06Mr. Lawrence ordered it from Paris
13:08You're such a sweetheart! Show it to me!
13:21Why didn't you want her to find you?
13:24If I tell you, can you advance me six months' salary?
13:28Are you qualified to negotiate with me?
13:30I said, can you?
13:32What leverage do you have?
13:34Never mind
13:36Tell me
13:37Fine, starting tomorrow, you're fired
13:40Don't forget that you still owe me the penalty fee
13:43If you don't come to work, just wait to pay back the money
13:47You
13:48I'm giving you three seconds
13:49One
13:51Two
13:52She's my sister
13:53What did you say?
13:56Elena is my sister
14:00Five years ago, your daughter saved my life at West Borey Tunnel
14:03You're from the Crower family?
14:12So, you're George Crowdy's daughter
14:14What does it have to do with you?
14:20Can you give it to me?
14:22The money?
14:23Why do you need money?
14:24Find a father for my child
14:25It deserves a dad
14:30There's no need to upset me
14:32After you give birth to the kid, you'll get your payment
14:36What if I want it now?
14:38Then prove yourself
14:39Finish this today
14:41And I'll pay you
14:45Deal
14:54Miss Veronica, here's your drink
14:56No, thanks
14:58Mr. Roy, he doesn't mean it that way
15:01He's just...
15:01You don't need to speak for him
15:03I know perfectly well what he thinks of me
15:05Miss Veronica
15:06It's done
15:08Remind your boss to keep his promise
15:14Sir
15:14Miss Veronica has finished her cinch
15:17Well, transfer the money to her
15:19Sir
15:19Miss Veronica is also Mr. Crowett's daughter
15:22Could she be the one who saved you five years ago?
15:25Those shoes belong to Elena
15:29Wait
15:29Make an appointment with Elena
15:31Tell her to wear the dress from five years ago
15:36Darling
15:36Thank you for making time to choose my wedding dress
15:40Why didn't you wear that dress?
15:42It's been five years
15:43There's no way I'm still keeping it
15:45But as I recall, you didn't wear a dress then
15:48You seem to have a lot of secrets
15:50I don't remember
15:52What secrets could I possibly have?
15:55Haven't you investigated everything?
15:57If that's true, I wouldn't have just figured out that Veronica is your sister
16:01Well, I don't think that's relevant
16:03She not important
16:05Elena
16:06I hope you didn't hide anything from me
16:25You?
16:27Why are you here?
16:29Why are you here?
16:33It'd be ideal to choose the wedding dress with family
16:36So I invited your sister
16:38You wouldn't mind, right?
16:42Let me try this one first
16:45Hmm
16:48Why don't you pick a bridesmaid dress instead of standing here?
16:51Sister
17:05What are you doing?
17:07Do you want a wedding dress too?
17:09Have you found anyone with the money?
17:12Have you lost your mind?
17:13Elena is still here
17:17Answer me
17:18Let go
17:19Is there anything I can do that can help you?
17:29I...
17:30I'm gonna try this
17:35Psycho
17:45You...
17:46How can you get in here?
17:48You can escape from me
17:52I've never noticed that you have a bridesmaid
17:55Stop
17:55Stop it
17:56Darling
17:57Where are you?
18:03Everyone listen
18:04This whole thing is a mistake
18:05I'm the Harmon bride
18:08The day before the wedding
18:09I just found out that my fiancé is already married
18:11The bride is his closest friend
18:13I didn't cry
18:14A joke
18:15Then what were these six years of mine?
18:17I photographed it and
18:18Then his friend's voice message came through
18:2060 seconds
18:22Hey, I'm so sorry
18:24We were at a bar last night
18:25Had a stupid idea
18:26Got a little drunk
18:27And just went and did it
18:28Don't worry
18:29Once the 30 day waiting period is up
18:31We're filing for divorce immediately
18:32We'll get him right back to you
18:33I was quiet for two seconds
18:35Then I blocked her
18:37Three hours later
18:37Ethan came home
18:39I was already at the bottom of the stairs
18:40Luggage in tow
18:41He glanced at the certificates
18:43Sitting on the coffee table
18:44And pressed two fingers to his temple
18:46It's not a big deal
18:48She was just messing around
18:49You're really gonna hold this over everyone?
18:51You've been waiting for this wedding for six years
18:53You can't wait one more month?
18:55I smiled
18:56I didn't deny it
18:57No
18:58I can't
18:59Ethan blinked
19:00He stepped in front of me on instinct
19:03Mia, stop
19:04Don't do this
19:05The invitations are already out
19:07If you leave now
19:08What are our families supposed to do?
19:10I moved his hand aside and kept walking
19:12His voice finally went cold
19:14You're gonna throw away six years over something this small?
19:16I stopped
19:17I turned around
19:18Six years?
19:20Ethan
19:21When you signed that certificate with her
19:23Did you think about those six years at all?
19:26He had nothing
19:26He forced out something useless
19:28The bar was loud
19:30The guys kept pouring drinks
19:31She took a lot of them for me
19:33She was pretty out of it herself
19:34Everyone was egging us on
19:36I wasn't thinking straight
19:37They basically dragged us there
19:41It was a joke
19:42We'll fix it
19:43I looked at his unbothered face
19:45And didn't even have the energy to argue
19:47A joke
19:48If marriage could be a joke
19:49What in this world was actually serious?
19:51I turned away
19:52His phone rang
19:55He looked at it
19:56It's Cassie
19:57She knows she's screwed up
19:58She wants to apologize to you
19:59I ignored him and opened the door
20:02Cassie was already standing outside
20:03Keys dangling from one hand
20:08You're actually leaving?
20:10I wheeled my suitcase around her
20:11Cassie clicked her tongue
20:12And grabbed the handle
20:12Really?
20:13I said I'd apologize
20:14Isn't that enough?
20:16I'm the one who talked him into it
20:17I'm the one who kept pouring
20:18If you're mad
20:19Be mad at me
20:20Don't take it out on Ethan
20:22Cassie
20:23Be respectful
20:24Give her the bag
20:25Cassie didn't give it back
20:26She pulled it further behind her
20:33If I do
20:34Who's he gonna swap rings with tomorrow?
20:36Air?
20:38Look
20:39Unlike you
20:40I don't spend my whole life
20:42Orbiting some guy
20:43With zero career of my own
20:44But even I know
20:45A guy like Ethan
20:46The dinners
20:47The schmoothing
20:48The situational flirtation
20:50That's just business
20:52We grew up together
20:54I helped him fight his battles
20:55You weren't even the picture back then
20:58Getting all dramatic over one little joke
21:00Can't you act like a grown-up?
21:02Since you're so mature
21:04And so concerned about him
21:06Then you go
21:08Tomorrow
21:09To the wedding
21:12You be the main event
21:13That certificate becomes the real thing
21:20I pulled my suitcase back
21:22Cassie's expression cracked
21:24Her chest rose and fell twice
21:25Then she smirked
21:28Fine
21:28She dug into her bag
21:30Pulled out her copy of the certificate
21:33This little thing bothers you that much?
21:35Then I'll just tear it up
21:38Consider it my apology
21:40The certificate split straight down the middle
21:42Cassie dropped both halves on the floor
21:45Done!
21:45Happy now?
21:47If you can't take a joke
21:48You can't take a joke
21:49This is so boring
21:51Ethan's expression went dark
21:52Cassie
21:54What are you doing?
21:56Fixing your problem
21:58Certificate's gone
21:59She can calm down now, right?
22:01She turned to me
22:01Satisfied?
22:03Then she shot me a look
22:05Eyes already going red
22:06And ran
22:08Then I looked at Ethan
22:12That's her apology?
22:14He watched the spot where she disappeared
22:15Rubbed his forehead
22:16Irritated
22:17She's impulsive
22:18She was trying to let you vent
22:19Let me vent
22:20I nearly laughed
22:23She tore up the marriage certificate
22:25Before you two can file for divorce
22:27You'll have to go replace it
22:29Ethan!
22:30She wasn't letting me vent
22:32She was rubbing salt in the wound on purpose
22:34She didn't think that far
22:35Right
22:36She didn't have to
22:37Because in the end
22:38It's not her problem
22:39I stopped looking at him
22:41Grabbed my suitcase
22:42Turned around
22:44The driver helped load it into the trunk
22:48Ethan caught up
22:49Pressed his hand against the door before it closed
22:52He leaned down to look at me
22:54Mia
22:55Go to your parents' place
22:56Cool off
22:57Think about whether you're being unreasonable
22:59But tomorrow
23:00Every guest and every reporter will be there
23:02You know how to show up as a proper bride
23:05Our family's reputations are not yours to throw around
23:08I slowly lifted my head
23:09There it was again
23:10Our family's reputations
23:13Six years
23:14Every time Cassie crossed a line in the name of best friends
23:18Because he was sure I couldn't leave
23:20Not emotionally
23:21Not financially
23:21He never once thought about putting distance between himself and Cassie
23:25I did believe nothing physical had happened between them
23:27I spent six happy months planning a wedding
23:29And then
23:30A marriage certificate
23:32A bar
23:33Her name on it next to his
23:34First it was all the small things
23:36Now she'd even slipped herself into the legal definition of his spouse
23:39As a joke
23:41Our family's reputations
23:42I repeated it softly
23:45You keep them
23:46That's your job
23:47The wedding
23:48I'm not coming
23:49As for the bride
23:52I pulled the door shut
23:55Marry whoever you want
23:56The car pulled out
23:58Miss
23:59Where to?
24:00The airport
24:01My phone vibrated the whole way there
24:03Ethan
24:03My mom
24:04His mom
24:05Mutual friends
24:07I declined every call
24:08Turned it off
24:09For the first time
24:10I was not being good
24:13And I felt something I hadn't felt in years
24:15Light
24:16But just when I thought I was free
24:46That lightness shattered the moment we pulled up to the terminal
24:48Family
24:49Can't you think of us just this once?
24:51Just this once
24:52Was that really what it was?
24:54At 18
24:54I signed over grandpa's shares to her
24:56At 21
24:57When she had her eye on someone
24:58I stepped aside from the engagement
24:59Grandpa had arranged for me
25:01An old money family
25:02The Yates
25:02At 22
25:03I drank until I was hospitalized
25:05To smooth over a business dinner for the family
25:06At 25
25:07I took the fall for Jamie's embezzlement
25:09To protect the heir's clean record
25:10Every single time
25:12Written off as family
25:13And it is what you do
25:14Since the day I was brought into this so-called home
25:16Had anyone ever thought about me
25:17My parents' warmth and favoritism
25:19Had always flowed straight to Sierra
25:20The good daughter
25:21The one they'd raised from childhood
25:23Jamie had been carried his whole life
25:24He was a leech
25:25And he knew it
25:26If it hadn't been for Ethan walking into my world
25:28Like a light through a window
25:29I wouldn't have lasted this long
25:30He saw through my silence
25:31Understood the things I couldn't say
25:33With him there
25:33Sierra's digs
25:34And my parents' favoritism
25:35Had stayed in check
25:36I fell in love with him
25:37Depended on him
25:38I held on like he was a life raft
25:39I pushed so hard for him to marry me sooner
25:41Convinced myself that once I had my own home
25:43I could finally leave this suffocating place behind
25:45For that
25:46I told myself
25:47Cassie's boundary crossing
25:48Was something I could tolerate
25:49But now
25:50Even that last stupid hope was gone
25:52Give me my bag
25:53I held out my hand to my mother
25:54Come home first
25:55We'll talk when you've settled down
25:57Jamie groaned and stamped his foot
25:59Mia
25:59I'm begging you
26:00Just get through this one thing
26:03Once the funding comes in
26:04After that
26:05You can do whatever you want
26:06I looked at this brother
26:07Who'd been pampered his whole life
26:08How much money would it take
26:09To save this family
26:10So it doesn't have to sell off another daughter
26:13Jamie flinched
26:13He gave me a number
26:14It was staggering
26:15Pulled out my phone
26:17Found an unsaved number
26:18Pressed call
26:19It rang five times
26:20Before someone picked up
26:21Three million in cash
26:22As a wedding gift
26:23If you agree
26:24We get married tomorrow
26:26Three million in cash
26:28As a wedding gift
26:29If you agree
26:30We get married tomorrow
26:32The breath on the other end paused
26:33Agreed
26:34Okay
26:36Three million
26:37It'll hit the account
26:39Jamie stared at me
26:40Mia
26:40Are you serious?
26:42My parents' faces went from desperate to flooded with relief
26:44My mom moved to grab my hand
26:46Sweetheart
26:46You can't just talk money with Ethan over the phone like that
26:50It damages things
26:51Sis-in-law will think less of you
26:54People will call you a gold digger
26:56Alright, alright
26:58The amount doesn't matter
27:00What matters is that it's settled
27:02The original agreement with the Harmons was five hundred thousand up front
27:05This time he's offering three million
27:07It means he values Mia
27:10Mia
27:12I don't want to hear you say selling daughters again
27:15Embarrassing
27:16You and Sierra are both our girls
27:18We love you the same
27:21You and Sierra are both our girls
27:23We love you the same
27:24If it's the same, why didn't you offer Sierra for this one?
27:27The Yates are older money than the Harmons
27:28Stronger by a mile
27:29Sierra went white
27:31The Yates were more prominent
27:32And because of it, stricter about bloodline
27:35When they'd come to discuss the engagement
27:36They'd looked at me the whole time
27:38Sierra hadn't even been formally introduced at that meeting
27:41The Yates hadn't wanted her
27:43Everyone in that room knew it
27:45Why bring up old history?
27:47Then we won't
27:47The money's coming
27:49Problem solved
27:51Let's go home
27:51You want me walking down the aisle tomorrow, don't you?
27:53I left without waiting for an answer
27:58Back in the car, my phone buzzed once
27:59But at this hour, there was only one person it could be
28:02A location pin
28:04Then a second message
28:05Tomorrow, I am looking forward to seeing you in a white dress
28:09Back at the house
28:10The air was thick
28:11I went straight upstairs
28:12The Harmon side had already been told
28:14The bride has returned
28:16Wedding is on
28:17Satisfied, presumably
28:18The crisis was over
28:19The ceremony would proceed
28:21That was enough
28:23Whether or not the bride was willing
28:25No one thought to ask
28:26The next morning
28:27The house had none of the warmth the wedding day should carry
28:29No bustle
28:31No joy
28:31Just a cold and indifferent quiet
28:34My parents only changed into appropriate clothes
28:36When the housekeeper reminded them
28:38Ethan's motorcade arrived on time
28:39His suit was immaculate
28:41His expression composed
28:43The groomsmen surrounded him
28:45The energy among them was easy and warm
28:47But no one from the bride's side came to block the door
28:49They were just awkwardly ushered in
28:51My mom held a practice smile
28:53Jamie looked like he hadn't slept
28:56Ethan scanned the room
28:57No family friends
28:59No laughter
29:01Where is she?
29:02Still getting ready?
29:03Oh, probably still upstairs doing her makeup
29:05Go check
29:06Is she ready?
29:11Relax
29:11A bride's supposed to make you wait
29:13Ethan's brow stayed locked
29:15He pulled out his phone and opened Mia's messages
29:17A red exclamation point
29:19His fingers went still
29:20She still has you blocked?
29:22The ceremony's about to start
29:24A cold unease expanded in his chest
29:28Ma'am
29:29The young miss isn't in her room
29:30We checked everywhere
29:31She's gone
29:32What?
29:35By the time they pulled the security footage
29:37They found she'd left hours ago
29:38Ethan's chest went airless
29:40He'd told her to come back
29:42She'd still pulled this
29:43Ethan
29:44Look at the group chat
29:45Someone posted a video
29:46Wait
29:47Isn't that Mia?
29:49Ethan grabbed the phone
29:51The video was from the same seven star hotel
29:53Where their ceremony was booked
29:55A woman was led toward the bridal suite
29:57By a staff member
30:02See?
30:03I told you
30:04She just wanted a dramatic entrance
30:05She's there
30:06That's what counts
30:07This girl
30:09Couldn't say a word
30:10Gave us all a scare
30:11Let's get to the hotel
30:12Don't miss the timing
30:14The motorcade reached the hotel
30:15Ethan exchanged brief greetings
30:17With arriving guests
30:18It's a wonderful night
30:19It's a beautiful party
30:20I'm so glad you could make it
30:21Thank you
30:21I need to go to the restroom
30:22Excuse me
30:23The efficient was ready
30:23He turned and headed for the bridal suite
30:25He stopped at the flower decorated door
30:27Knocked
30:29Mia, it's time
30:30Are you ready?
30:32Silence
30:32His expression tightened
30:34He turned the handle
30:39The room was bright and empty
30:41And then the thing that turned his blood to ice
30:43Cassie was standing in the middle of the room
30:45Ethan
30:46You can't just come in
30:47What are you doing in here?
30:50Where's Mia?
30:51His temper surged hard
30:52Why are you yelling at me?
30:54The ceremony was about to start
30:55And she wasn't out yet
30:56I came to check if she needed help
30:59She wasn't here
31:00The dress was just hanging there
31:02I just
31:04It's so beautiful
31:05I couldn't help it
31:06I tried it on
31:09The vein in his temple jumped
31:10Take it off
31:12Now
31:13If Mia sees this
31:14Cassie's lip pressed together
31:15Then someone knocked
31:16Mr. Harmon
31:17The ceremony start time has passed
31:19The officiator's asking if the bride is ready to enter
31:23Also, Mr. Harmon
31:24The ballroom next door has just begun an unscheduled ceremony
31:27The timeline is quite tight on their end
31:28If your side is unable to start just yet
31:31Would you consider briefly yielding the corridor?
31:34We'd hate to disrupt the other event
31:35It's a Yates-Carter wedding
31:39A Yates-Carter wedding?
31:43Which Carter?
31:45I'm not entirely sure of the details
31:47A nameless unease moved through him
31:49But he had no time to chase it
31:50He dialed the groomsmen group
31:53Mia's not in the suite
31:54Split up and find her
31:56Then he turned back to the manager
31:58This wedding was booked six months ago
32:00We're not moving
32:01Mr. Harmon, the timing really is-
32:03There's no conflict
32:04Let my fiancé hear that her aisle is being cleared for someone else
32:07His voice dropped
32:08She won't be happy
32:11His phone buzzed
32:12A photo from one of the groomsmen
32:14A slender figure in a wedding gown
32:16Half-turned on a call
32:18The dress was simpler, elegant
32:20She was stunning
32:21All the tension melted away
32:23He would marry her
32:24He would have a home with Mia
32:26Maybe children soon
32:27Don't you think I looked better in it?
32:30Looks like she didn't love the one I picked
32:32Fine
32:33He pocketed his phone
32:34And turned to go find her
32:35Ethan
32:36Cassie grabbed his arm
32:37She asked the question that broke through every layer of best friends
32:40And it means nothing
32:41When you walked in just now
32:43And saw me in the dress
32:45What did you feel?
32:47He looked at her red-rimmed eyes
32:48At the expensive gown on her body
32:49The faint warmth the photo had put in his face drained away
32:52Cassie in a wedding gown was
32:53Undeniably striking
32:55There was something arresting about it
32:56What he felt toward Cassie was closer to a man's possessiveness over someone who belonged in his orbit
33:00Liked feeling needed, admired
33:02But he liked more
33:03The ease of holding two women in careful balance
33:05He'd never imagined having to choose
33:07Cassie's tears
33:08Her question
33:09They tore the paper screen open
33:11He was still for a moment
33:12Not now
33:13His throat moved
33:14He looked past her eyes
33:15Cassie
33:16Not now
33:17This isn't the moment
33:18Change out of the dress
33:19He turned and walked out toward Mia
33:21I was on the terrace outside the ballroom finishing a call
33:23I turned to go inside
33:27Mia!
33:28You're here!
33:33The groomsman and Cassie poured in behind him filling the doorway
33:36Sis-in-law
33:37You're something else
33:38Gave us a serious scare
33:39Wandered over to the next venue
33:42Right
33:43Is this a location comparison?
33:45Didn't like the decor on our side?
33:47Cassie stepped to my side
33:48You nearly gave Ethan a heart attack
33:50She laughed and scanned my gown
33:52That's pretty too
33:54But the star of today isn't here for someone else's party
33:57Come on
33:58Everyone's waiting
33:59By the way
34:00You'd technically be the other woman right now
34:03But
34:04Don't stress about it
34:05We know the truth
34:08Congratulations on the wedding though
34:09I looked at her
34:10Thank you
34:10Her smile stalled
34:12Ethan stepped in front of me
34:13Done with your call?
34:14Let's go back
34:15We've lost time but we can still make it
34:17If you actually like this room set up
34:19I'll talk to the Yates
34:20We might be able to switch
34:22Whatever makes you happy
34:24He said it so naturally
34:25His groomsman watched
34:26Certain waiting for me to do what I'd always done
34:28He reached for me
34:29Palm up
34:30I looked at his face
34:31The handsome face with its faint impatience
34:33In front of everyone watching
34:34I turned slightly and spoke quietly to the hotel attendant at my side
34:37Could you please let the officiner know we're ready to begin?
34:40Of course Mrs. Yates
34:41Mr. Yates has been ready
34:42Mrs. Yates the certainty on Ethan's face split open
34:46He looked at her red rimmed eyes
34:47At the expensive gown on her body
34:49The faint warmth the photo had put in his face drained away
34:51Cassie in a wedding gown was
34:53Undeniably striking
34:54There was something arresting about it
34:56What he felt toward Cassie was closer to a man's possessiveness
34:58Over someone who belonged in his orbit
35:00Liked feeling needed, admired
35:01But he liked more
35:02Than having to choose
35:03Cassie's tears
35:04Her question
35:05They tore the paper screen open
35:07He was still for a moment
35:08Not now
35:09His throat moved
35:10He looked past her eyes
35:12Cassie
35:13Not now
35:13This isn't the moment
35:14Change out of the dress
35:15He turned and walked out toward Mia
35:17I was on the terrace outside the ballroom finishing a call
35:20I turned to go inside
35:24Mia!
35:24You're here
35:29The groomsman and Cassie poured in behind him filling the doorway
35:32Sis-in-law
35:33You're something else
35:34Gave us a serious scare
35:36Wandered over to the next venue
35:39Right
35:39Is this a location comparison?
35:42Didn't like the decor on our side?
35:43Cassie stepped to my side
35:45You nearly gave Ethan a heart attack
35:47She laughed and scanned my gown
35:49That's pretty too
35:50But the star of today isn't here for someone else's party
35:53Come on
35:54Everyone's waiting
35:55By the way
35:57You'd technically be the other woman right now
36:00But
36:00Don't stress about it
36:01We know the truth
36:04Congratulations on the wedding though
36:05I looked at her
36:06Thank you
36:07Her smile stalled
36:08Ethan stepped in front of me
36:09Done with your call?
36:10Let's go back
36:11Shut up
36:13I'll talk to the Yates
36:14We might be able to switch
36:15Whatever makes you happy
36:17He said it so naturally
36:19His groomsmen watched
36:20Certain waiting for me to do what I'd always done
36:22He reached for me
36:23Palm up
36:23I looked at his face
36:24The handsome face with its faint impatience
36:26In front of everyone watching
36:28I turned slightly and spoke quietly to the hotel attendant at my side
36:31Could you please let the officiner know we're ready to begin?
36:34Of course Mrs. Yates
36:35Mr. Yates has been ready
36:36Mrs. Yates the certainty on Ethan's face split open
36:39He was betting on the last six years
36:41Betting I'd soften
36:42Betting that none of this was real enough to hold
36:44Somewhere the music had stopped
36:46Every person in the room was watching me
36:47I lifted my eyes
36:49I looked at the man I had loved for six years
36:51And waited on for six years
36:52He looked in this moment very far away
36:54I didn't look at Ethan
36:55I just said it
36:56One word at a time
36:57Ethan
36:58Look carefully
36:59I turned slightly
37:01This dress
37:02You didn't choose it
37:03This ring
37:05You didn't give it
37:06I looked past his pale face
37:07Today
37:08Standing here
37:09Marrying Nathan Yates
37:10That's me
37:11Mia Carter
37:12I paused
37:13One breath
37:14Then the last sentence
37:14The one that severed everything
37:16Your wedding
37:16Your bride
37:17None of that was ever mine
37:18I didn't look at his face go gray
37:20Let's continue
37:21Nathan looked at me for a moment
37:23Then nodded at the officiant
37:24The next second
37:25The wedding march filled the hall again
37:26Fuller than before
37:27It swept over everything
37:29Nathan walked me forward
37:30Step by steady step
37:31Toward the altar at the end of the aisle
37:32On both sides guests began to clap
37:34My family's composed expressions had long since collapsed
37:36None of them had seen this coming
37:38That the man I was marrying today had nothing to do with the Harmons they'd spent years courting
37:42That it was the Yates
37:43Who operated on an entirely different level
37:45Who wouldn't have thought twice about the Harmons
37:46As for how I'd gotten Nathan Yates to put 3 million on the table
37:49That was my business
37:50It had nothing to do with their scheming
37:52Nothing to do with the hollow shell my family had become
37:54The guests who had been invited by my family
37:56Who were supposed to be here for the wedding on the other side
37:58Every single one of them had drifted to this room instead
38:01Not out of loyalty to the Carters
38:03Out of instinct for the more valuable alliance
38:05Their applause built into something that filled the entire hall
38:07Behind me silence like a held breath
38:09I didn't need to turn around to picture Ethan's face
38:11But that was no longer mine to carry
38:14The ceremony reached the moment that mattered most
38:16The officiant's voice was warm and measured
38:19Mia Carter
38:20Do you take Nathan Yates to be your husband?
38:22To have and to hold
38:24In sickness and in health
38:25For richer or poorer
38:26For as long as you both shall live
38:28The room held still every eye on me
38:30I do
38:32No!
38:35Ethan's voice cracked across the room
38:41His eyes were red
38:42Fixed on me
38:47Mia!
38:47I won't allow it!
38:49You're mine!
38:50You are leaving with me right now!
38:51He lunged toward the altar
38:52Two security guards caught him before he made it two steps
38:55Locking his arms
38:55Get your hands off me!
38:57Do you know who I am?
38:58Mia!
38:59Look at me!
39:00I'm the one you're supposed to marry!
39:02Nathan!
39:03Let go of her!
39:05The Yates family elders in the front row frowned faintly
39:08But didn't seem alarmed
39:09They had clearly planned for disruption
39:12Then a figure in white burst from the side of the crowd
39:15Cassie
39:15She'd put the gown back on
39:16She pushed to the front
39:18Held her phone high with the screen facing out
39:20And screamed
39:22Everyone listen!
39:23This whole thing is a mistake!
39:25I'm the Harmon Bride
39:30Look at this!
39:31We already have a marriage license!
39:35Her hands were shaking as she angled the screen toward the guests
39:37The officiant
39:38The Yates family
39:39On the screen
39:40A marriage certificate
39:41Open to the interior page
39:44Look at her!
39:45She's the one who went behind my back
39:46She got caught
39:47And now she's running to change the fact that she's the other woman
39:49She will always be a joke!
39:50The room erupted
39:52Gasps
39:53Whispers
39:54Eyes moving rapidly between Cassie's phone screen and me
39:56My family's faces had gone from blank to ash
39:59Everyone was holding their breath waiting for the Yates to react
40:01Waiting for me to fall apart
40:03Cassie stood tall
40:04Certain she'd just played the card that turned the game
40:06But the first person to crack was not the Yates family
40:09It was not me
40:10It was Ethan
40:13Cassie shut up!
40:14What are you saying?
40:14He wrenched his head toward her
40:16Still held by the guards
40:17Voice ripped raw
40:18I'm not lying!
40:19You won't even admit I'm your wife?
40:21Right here in front of everyone?
40:23It's not real!
40:23It was a bar stunt!
40:24It doesn't count!
40:26He couldn't admit it
40:27Not here
40:28Not in the Yates house
40:29Not in front of Mia
40:31Nathan who had been silent spoke
40:34If it doesn't count we can just check the county records
40:37He leaned slightly toward an assistant and said something low
40:39The assistant nodded and left quickly
40:41Ethan and Cassie were escorted from the room
40:43The officiant lifted his voice
40:46Let's ask everyone to settle
40:48We'll continue with the ceremony
40:51Toasts
40:51The receiving line
40:53Farewells everything moved to the quiet mutual warmth
40:56The room felt like what it was supposed to feel like
40:58Two families joining
40:59Genuinely
41:00By the time the last guests filtered out
41:02I sat down in one of the private rooms the hotel had reserved
41:04And let out the first real breath I'd taken all day
41:07Nathan handed me a glass of water
41:08Tired?
41:09His voice was attentive
41:10Not intrusive
41:14Today
41:14Thank you
41:16It was agreed to
41:17The Yates keep their word
41:19As for your family and the Harmons
41:20Before he could finish
41:21The hotel manager stepped in and addressed Nathan quietly
41:24Sir
41:25Mr. Harmon is still outside
41:26He's insisting on a few minutes with Mrs. Yes
41:30Do you want to see him?
41:31I looked at my reflection in the floor to ceiling window
41:34Still in the dress
41:35I shook my head
41:38Everything that needed to be said
41:40I said
41:43Tell Mr. Harmon my wife needs to rest
41:46She's not receiving visitors
41:48If he continues to linger
41:50You know what to do
41:51Yes sir
41:56I knew the Yates had the reach to make Ethan walk away tonight
41:59And keep him from getting close again
42:00That was part of why I chose Nathan
42:02Part of why I chose this
42:03I needed somewhere safe
42:04I needed something sharp enough to cut through every knot I tied myself into
42:09I changed out of the gown
42:10Put on something comfortable
42:11Settled into the car
42:12It pulled away from the hotel slowly
42:14The city lights moved past the window
42:15I leaned my head back and closed my eyes
42:17Not the flood of relief I'd imagined
42:19Not grief even
42:20A flat
42:20Open calm
42:21And somewhere under it
42:22Something faint and new
42:23Like the first edge of wanting something again
42:26I knew Ethan wouldn't let go easily
42:27But this time
42:28I was not standing still
42:29I had married
42:30Someone else
42:31A womx
42:34In the world
42:34P billionaire
42:35But this time
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