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Short Film Married A Delivery Guy
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00:00My brother wanted revenge for his adopted sister on the dating reality show I was filming
00:06he shoved a random food delivery guy onto the stage and
00:11Turned my life into a spectacle
00:14Under the spotlight his uber eats uniform was ridiculously out of place the audience erupted in laughter
00:22What's this delivery guy doing up there? Oh my god the William Sarris is going to marry a delivery guy
00:30I stood frozen. My brother strode up wrapped his arm around me and whispered
00:36Emily last time you gave Sophie food poisoning and she had to have her stomach pumped
00:42She's still holding a grudge
00:44I had no choice to let you make a bit of a fool of yourself to make her feel better.
00:49She's young
00:51Just indulge her a little don't worry. It's just for show
00:55There's no way the family would actually let you marry a delivery guy
01:00The live studio erupted into chaos
01:04The host quickly tried to smooth things over
01:06Asking the delivery guy with a smile
01:10Hello, this is a live broadcast a dating show are you perhaps lost?
01:15That was when a snort of laughter rang out from the audience
01:18Ha ha ha. He's not blind since he stepped on stage. It means he's willing to match with Emily
01:24I turned sharply and met alexander gray's cold gaze
01:28He sat in the vip section dressed in an armani haute couture suit
01:33Hands folded on his knees
01:35His demeanor was that of a completely detached spectator. My heart ached so much. I could barely breathe
01:42We'd had a secret relationship for seven years and we'd agreed to go public today on this show
01:50From the moment the show began. I kept waiting for him
01:53He never came on stage
01:56Instead what I got was his cold detached gaze from the sidelines
02:01The host sensing gossip asked
02:05Mr. Gray rumor has it that you and Emily grew up together
02:09Are you sure you won't come up to claim your childhood sweetheart?
02:14Alexander sneered
02:15childhood sweetheart?
02:17That's just a wild misunderstanding
02:20David Williams shot to his feet pointing at alexander
02:23His thundering voice echoed throughout the studio
02:27Alexander gray you grew up my sister. Who was it that swore he'd marry no one but her and now
02:33you call it a misunderstanding?
02:35What kind of asshole are you a few nepo babies in the front rows snickered?
02:44Isn't it obvious?
02:46Mr. Gray has already moved on. I saw it with my own eyes yesterday
02:51Alexander was at a tiffany store shopping for a diamond ring with Emily's adopted sister heard his family forced him
02:59to show up today
02:59He never planned to go and stay in the first place. So that was it
03:03I closed my eyes
03:05I closed my eyes forcing back the tears that threatened to fall
03:08When I opened them again, I took a step forward and said loudly
03:13What's wrong with being a delivery guy? Are you all so noble that you never order takeout if he has
03:19the courage to stand up here
03:20Then I have the courage to choose him
03:23David grabbed my wrist
03:25Emily have you lost your mind?
03:27I looked up at him tears betraying me and falling
03:32When we were little David would carry me home whenever I scraped my knee
03:37He used to hold me in his arms and rock me to sleep
03:40But after Sophie arrived David revolved around her and no longer paid any attention to me
03:47I laughed
03:48Dave isn't this exactly what you wanted to see the whole country is watching this livestream the william saris is
03:55marrying a delivery man
03:56Your precious Sophie should be satisfied now, right?
03:59David was stunned then his brow furrowed deeply
04:03You're still blaming Sophie that day. She was just
04:07I stopped listening to the rest turned and walked towards the figure in the delivery uniform on the other side
04:14of the stage
04:15The crowd parted automatically their mocking eyes pricking me like needles
04:20As I passed Alexander, he stood up and blocked my path
04:25Emily don't be reckless
04:26He lectured me impatiently
04:28I know you're angry with me, but there's no need to get back at me like this
04:32When I didn't respond he softened his tone
04:35We grew up together. I've always thought of you as a little sister
04:40Listen to me come back to the family. I'll help you find a good man who deserves you later
04:45I stopped and looked back at him with a mocking curve on my lips a little sister
04:52Alexander stammered his eyes darting away unable to meet my gaze
04:56I stared straight at him
04:59Alexander is it so hard to admit you've fallen for Sophie done
05:04Insult me by calling me your sister as an excuse
05:07If you're going to hurt me at least have the decency to be honest
05:11He hesitated his face ashen
05:14I wanted to end this as quickly as possible
05:17I stepped around him and walked up to the delivery guy
05:21A reckless impulse seized me
05:23I looked up at him and asked loudly
05:26Hey, will you marry me?
05:28In that moment, all cameras focused on us
05:32The entire studio fell silent
05:35Even the director forgot to cut the feed
05:37David yelled from the audience
05:39Emily! Stop this nonsense! Come back here!
05:45Alexander stood not far away, watching me with indifference
05:49Under countless flashing lights
05:51The delivery guy slowly took off his helmet
05:55A handsome face was revealed under the lights
05:58With deep, sharp features
06:00Especially those eyes, captivating
06:03Are you sure?
06:05I nodded
06:06Yes
06:07He smiled
06:08Okay
06:09I'll marry you
06:11As soon as the words left his mouth
06:13David charged towards the stage
06:16Only to be pulled back by Alexander
06:18If you go up there now, you'll be playing right into her hands
06:23What do you mean?
06:25She's just throwing a tantrum
06:28She's been spoiled her whole life
06:30There's no way she'd actually marry a food delivery guy
06:34I heard him, but said nothing
06:36I grew up together with David Williams and Alexander Gray
06:40We used to be inseparable
06:42Until five years ago, when I went abroad to study
06:46I buried myself in coursework
06:48Days and nights blurring together
06:51And my calls home grew fewer and farther between
06:54My distance weighed heavily on my parents
06:57They grew quiet, dispirited
07:00And the Williams house, once full of laughter and warmth
07:04Slowly fell silent
07:06Then, Sophie appeared
07:08She was a distant relative from my grandmother's side
07:12With features that vaguely resemble mine
07:15After hearing her parents had died in a car accident
07:19My parents immediately took her in
07:22Sophie was lively and sweet
07:24The kind who always knew what to say
07:27It didn't take long for her to win everyone over
07:29Gradually, the Williams house became lively again
07:33Because of her arrival
07:34While I, far away in a foreign country
07:37Seemed to be forgotten by everyone
07:40Until two years ago
07:42When I returned home after getting my degree
07:44I thought I'd be met with the joy of reunion
07:47But instead, my family was worried about Sophie feeling jealous
07:51And deliberately kept their distance from me
07:54I still remember the night I returned
07:56Standing outside the door
07:58I overheard my mother comforting Sophie
08:01Sophie honey, you will always be mom and dad's daughter
08:05That will never change
08:06Your sister has been abroad for so long
08:09Who knows what she's been through
08:12Her personality
08:16Has turned so cold and aloof
08:19She's not as understanding
08:22And sweet as you are
08:25I felt like I'd been plunged into an ice cellar
08:29Standing frozen on the spot
08:31The news of the Williams heiress marrying a delivery guy
08:35Spread like wildfire
08:37And quickly became a trending topic online
08:40When I returned to the villa
08:42The whole family was sitting on the living room sofa chatting
08:45When David finished telling them the story
08:48My father slammed his hand on the coffee table
08:51Nonsense!
08:54That wretched girl has disgraced the Williams family
08:58My mother were organizing her new purchases
09:01When Emily comes back
09:02Don't yell at her
09:05Or she'll make sure there's no peace for the whole family
09:09She's definitely angry that her brother embarrassed her on the show
09:14That's why she's acting out
09:16And saying she'll marry the delivery guy
09:19She doesn't even know his background
09:24How could she actually marry him?
09:27She's not that stupid
09:29Sophie, sitting to the side
09:31Started crying
09:33Mom, this is all my fault?
09:38If David hadn't stood up for me
09:41Emily wouldn't be acting like this
09:43My mother gently wiped her tears with a tissue
09:46Don't be silly
09:49Ever since your sister came back
09:51We've had to accommodate her
09:53And you've been forced to suffer
09:57This all
09:59Has been a silly prank
10:02She won't actually do it
10:04My father chimed in
10:06Sophie
10:10This isn't your fault
10:12Your sister is just letting her temper get get in her way
10:17She wouldn't really joke about her own lifelong happiness
10:21As she spoke
10:22My mother picked up a brand new Chanel bag
10:25And held it out to Sophie
10:28Sweetheart, come see if you like this color
10:30If you wait until your sister gets back
10:34She'll just fight you for it again
10:36Mid-sentence
10:38Her peripheral vision caught sight of me standing in the entryway
10:42The bag in her hand fell onto the couch with a thud
10:46Three days later
10:47I met the delivery guy at a coffee shop
10:51The rich scent of coffee filled the air
10:53I stirred my caramel macchiato absentmindedly
10:57Watching the drizzle outside
10:59My thoughts hazy and unfocused
11:02It wasn't until someone sat down across the table
11:05That I snapped back to reality
11:07I looked up
11:09And froze at a face so ridiculously handsome it could stop hearts
11:13He was wearing a black track suit
11:16A world apart from the Uber Eats uniform he had on that day
11:19A smile gleamed in his eyes as he asked softly
11:25Miss Williams
11:27Don't recognize me?
11:29Of course I do
11:31So, um, what's your name again?
11:34He settled across from me
11:35His long fingers picking up the menu with commanding ease
11:40Ryan Scott
11:41I pulled a bank card from my bag
11:43And slid it across the table
11:45The pin is six-eights
11:48Go buy whatever you like
11:50Sports cars
11:53Watches
11:53Whatever
11:54In one week
11:55We'll go register our marriage
11:58Ryan glanced briefly at the card
12:00But didn't take it
12:02Instead
12:02He looked up and met my eyes directly
12:05Miss Williams
12:07Are you truly set on marrying a delivery guy like me
12:10Who has nothing?
12:11My heart clenched
12:13And his challenge sparked a stubborn defiance in me
12:16What?
12:17Having second thoughts
12:19Is marrying me too intimidating for you after all?
12:23He chuckled softly
12:24And pushed the card back towards me
12:26What are you doing?
12:28I asked
12:29Confused
12:30He simply smiled
12:33A real man doesn't need a woman's money
12:35One week from now
12:37I'll see you at the courthouse
12:38I nodded
12:39Okay
12:41After parting ways with Ryan
12:44It was already evening
12:45When I returned to the mansion
12:48My family was having dinner
12:49Alexander was there too
12:51Sitting right next to Sophie
12:54My appearance instantly wiped the smiles off everyone's faces
12:59My appearance made all the smiles vanish instantly
13:02Plunging everyone into an awkward silence
13:05David was the first to react
13:07Waving me over
13:09Emily
13:09Come join us for dinner
13:11I shook my head
13:13Not hungry
13:15I'm going upstairs
13:17As I turned to leave
13:19My mother suddenly stopped me
13:24Emily
13:24There's something we need to discuss with you
13:27I stopped
13:28What is it?
13:30She walked up to me
13:31Hesitating for a moment before speaking
13:33Your father and I have discussed it
13:37And we've decided to make your sister and Alexander's engagement official
13:42I looked up at Alexander
13:44He instinctively avoided my gaze
13:47Seeing this, I laughed coldly
13:50My mother grabbed my hand
13:52I know you and Alexander have been close since childhood
13:56But feelings require mutual consent
13:58They can't be forced
14:00Mom will definitely make it up to you later
14:03I quietly pulled my hand back
14:05Interrupting her
14:07Enough
14:08Mom
14:10I have no objections
14:12I wish my sister and future brother-in-law a lifetime of love and happiness
14:17Forever and always
14:20I hadn't expected Alexander to follow me
14:23He held my wrist tightly
14:25Refusing to let go
14:27I frowned
14:30Alexander
14:30What do you think you're doing?
14:33He lowered his gaze slightly and said softly
14:38I know you said those things because you're angry with me
14:42You must be feeling really hurt right now
14:45Aren't you?
14:46I used to think that at least Alexander
14:48Alexander was the one person Sophie couldn't steal away from me
14:51Two years ago when I first came back
14:54Sophie was obsessed with framing me for various things
14:59Painting herself as the victim
15:01Back then, no matter how I tried to explain
15:05No one was willing to believe me
15:07Except for Alexander
15:09He would wrap his hands around mine and say
15:13I believe you
15:16I'll always be on your side
15:17He would also maintain his distance from Sophie
15:21Because she deliberately copied all my daily outfits
15:24And the way I spoke
15:25I thought Alexander
15:27My childhood friend who had sworn to marry no one but me
15:31Who cared for me so attentively
15:34Would remain loyal to me
15:36But in the end
15:37He still chose to break my heart
15:40Just like the others
15:41When will you stop this?
15:45If I really wanted something between me and Sophie to happen
15:49Who are you to say anything?
15:51No wonder your parents prefer their adopted daughter
15:54Who could stand your prickly defensive attitude?
15:58If I so much as say an extra word to Sophie
16:00You make a huge scene
16:03All suspicious and paranoid like a shrew
16:07Fine, I'll tell you now
16:09Sophie is gentler, more understanding
16:11And a million times more attractive to me than you are
16:14Are you satisfied now?
16:17Back then, I loved him so deeply
16:20That even upon hearing such hurtful words
16:23My first reaction wasn't anger
16:26But doubting whether I was truly in the wrong
16:29It was only later that I realized
16:31Alexander always claimed to dislike Sophie
16:34But never actually refused her increasingly intimate and boundary-crossing behaviors
16:39It was his inconsistency between words and actions that drove me to a breakdown
16:45The fault was his, not mine
16:48Seeing me silent, Alexander thought he had hidden me
16:52He sighed lightly and continued on his own
16:57Emily, we grew up together
16:58And have many beautiful memories
17:02I don't want us to end up cutting ties completely
17:05Here's the deal
17:08If you behave and stop targeting Sophie all the time
17:11I might consider
17:13Seeing you on the side
17:15After all
17:16We're physically compatible
17:18And things are perfect in bed
17:20I looked at him in disbelief
17:25How could you
17:26Alexander added
17:27But you have to promise me one thing
17:30You behave from now on
17:33And don't give Sophie any more trouble
17:37I couldn't take it anymore
17:38I shook off his hand and screamed
17:42Get lost
17:43In the blink of an eye
17:45The day arrived for Ryan and me to register our marriage
17:49Coincidentally, it was also Sophie's birthday
17:52Over the past week
17:54Thanks to the Williams family's control over the media narrative
17:58The scandal from the live dating show had almost completely died down
18:02After all
18:04Who would seriously believe the Williams heiress would actually marry a delivery guy?
18:09Even my parents and brother thought what I said on the show was just me throwing a fit
18:14But they didn't know
18:15I was utterly disillusioned and disappointed with this family
18:19And had long wanted to leave
18:21That morning, I was just about to go downstairs for breakfast
18:25As I reached the staircase
18:27I heard David shouting impatiently
18:30Hurry up
18:31Finds out we're taking Sophie to Miami for her birthday
18:34She'll definitely make a scene and want to come along
18:37My mother sounded hesitant
18:39Are we really leaving Emily home alone?
18:43Won't she be upset?
18:46For some reason
18:47I have a bad feeling about this
18:50My father urged while packing
18:52Don't overthink it
18:53I finally managed to get time off
18:56The butler and servants are here to look after her
18:59It's not like she'll starve
19:00Sophie piped up
19:02Pretending to be considerate
19:04Maybe
19:04We should take Emily with us
19:06David snorted lightly
19:08Do you want to have a proper birthday or not?
19:10My mother sighed softly
19:12When we get back
19:13We can buy her some extra gifts and cheer her up properly
19:16Half an hour later
19:18Everything fell completely silent downstairs
19:21I opened my door
19:23And looked out at the sky
19:24Clear and blue
19:26As if washed clean
19:27What beautiful weather
19:29I called for the butler waiting nearby
19:32Mike, I have some good news for you
19:34I'm getting married today
19:35But I never
19:37Ever
19:37Expected that Ryan had arranged a fleet to pick me up
19:41A line of sleek
19:43All black Rolls Royce phantoms
19:45Gleamed in front of the mansion
19:47Parked so perfectly
19:49That neighbors couldn't help but stop and stare
19:52What surprised me even more
19:54Was that he'd rented the city's largest digital billboard
19:58Looping announcements of our wedding for everyone to see
20:01I sat in the car
20:03Staring at the spectacle
20:04More fitting for a corporate merger than a personal celebration
20:08And something about it felt off
20:12Where did a delivery guy get this kind of money?
20:15But remembering his commanding composure from the coffee shop
20:19My intuition told me his identity was anything but simple
20:23Meanwhile
20:24The Williams family's private jet had just landed in Miami
20:28When it encountered a severe hurricane
20:31The worst in a decade
20:33Looking at the sudden storm and torrential rain outside the window
20:37Sophie frowned
20:39Her grand birthday party was likely ruined
20:42But they couldn't apply for a return flight that same day
20:46So they had to schedule one for three days later
20:49Three days later
20:50When the Williams family returned home
20:53They immediately sensed something was wrong
20:56The butler and servants stood lined up in the entryway
20:59Not daring to make a sound
21:01My mother was the first to react
21:04Frowning as she asked the butler
21:06Where's Emily?
21:07The servants exchanged glances
21:10Finally, the butler stepped forward, stammering
21:14Young lady
21:15She got married and moved out
21:18We truly couldn't stop her
21:20What?
21:21My parents and brother exclaimed in unison
21:24Their faces filled with shock
21:26My father grabbed the butler's arm
21:29Demanding sternly
21:30Who did she marry?
21:32It's... it's that delivery guy
21:34Who was pushed on stage
21:37During the show
21:38The day they registered at the county clerk's office
21:41Not only did he send a Rolls-Royce fleet to pick Mess Williams up
21:44But he also booked all the city's eyes advertising screens
21:47The media followed the whole ceremony
21:51Now, it spread throughout the entire upper-class circle
21:58My mother's vision went black
22:00And she went limp
22:01Caught just in time by David
22:03She cried
22:05This child
22:06How could she be so foolish?
22:10What prospects does a livery guy have?
22:14It must be a romance scam
22:18What if Emily gets kidnapped
22:20And taken to an organ farm?
22:24Sophie, while comforting my mother, sighed
22:28How could Emily ruin the Williams family like this simply out of spite?
22:32And now she's made mom so worried
22:34So immature
22:35As she turned
22:37David caught the victorious smirk she hadn't quite managed to conceal
22:41He froze for a moment
22:43Then said coldly
22:45Sophie
22:46Now is not the time
22:48Sophie was stunned
22:50Unable to believe her always doting brother would speak to her like that
22:54David stared straight at her
22:56A sliver of doubt rising in his heart
23:00Sophie
23:01Tell me the truth
23:04Last time when you said Emily liberally gave you something you're allergic to
23:08Accusing you to get food poisoning and have your stomach pumped
23:11Was that actually true?
23:14Sophie opened her mouth to speak
23:16But David cut her off
23:18Think carefully before you answer
23:20If I find out you lied
23:22You know there are consequences
23:26Tears welled up in her eyes
23:28And she cried
23:29Gasping for breath
23:31It was...
23:32It was me who was carelessness
23:35I ate the wrong thing
23:37I was afraid you'd say
23:39I was greedy and irresponsible
23:41David roared in disbelief
23:44So you framed Emily
23:46Said she deliberately tried to harm you
23:49And because of that I had to embarrass her on national TV
24:24His face was extremely grim
24:24The father's blatantly indulging expression
24:27The words stuck in his throat
24:28The sun was shining brightly outside
24:31Warming the living room
24:32But David felt chilled to the bone
24:36And this was only the truth Sophie admitted under his pressure
24:39What about the things he didn't know?
24:42He suddenly remembered how
24:44In the past
24:46Emily had tried to explain herself through tears
24:49Time and time again
24:51It wasn't me
24:54I didn't give that to her to eat
24:57I didn't take her Bulgari necklace
24:59Really
25:00It wasn't me
25:01But from start to finish
25:03No one had ever seriously listened to her explanations
25:10Everyone's inherent bias had subconsciously convicted her all along
25:14A burning heat prickled the corners of his eyes
25:17David looked down at his own hands
25:20Suddenly realizing with a start
25:22All these years
25:23His seemingly neutral silence
25:26How was it any different from his father's outright favoritism?
25:30Thinking this
25:32He turned and went upstairs without another word
25:34Ryan rented an iconic villa in Beverly Hills
25:38The house wasn't huge
25:40But it was clean
25:41And tastefully maintained
25:43There was an orange tree in the yard
25:45Laden with large, sweet fruit
25:48The Williams family showed up at our doorstep
25:51Just as Ryan had gone out on business
25:53The old garden gate was forcibly kicked open by bodyguards
25:57And my father stormed in with his lackeys
26:00After looking around
26:01He pointed at me and scolded
26:03Emily
26:06You've disgraced the Williams family
26:08Come home with me
26:10I put down the watering can and looked up calmly
26:13I'm married
26:14This is my home now
26:16My father kicked a flower pot out of the way
26:19And pointed an accusing finger at my nose
26:24That delivery guy
26:25Doesn't even have a proper job
26:28This isn't a real Marriag
26:31It's a sham
26:33What's wrong with being a delivery guy?
26:37I took a step forward, sneering
26:39He earns his living with his own hands
26:43Which is way better than what snobs like you do
26:49You brat
26:50My father's face turned purple with rage
26:54Are you determined to defy me?
26:57Finding some low life to piss us off?
27:00What kind of love spell has that delivery guy cast to make you throw away all your dignity?
27:06I let out a cold laugh
27:07So in your eyes
27:08Is everyone outside the Williams family beneath you?
27:11Sophie acts cute and plays the victim
27:14And that makes her a light
27:16But I work for everything I have
27:19And that's somehow me
27:20To fall
27:22My father was left speechless by my retort
27:25Enough!
27:27Both of you, stop it!
27:29My mother hurried forward to pull my father back
27:32Then turned to me and coaxed softly
27:35Emily, don't speak to your father like that
27:39He's worried about you, afraid you'll suffer
27:42That boy doesn't have a stable job
27:47How will you live in the future?
27:50How we live is none of your concern
27:52I shot them a cold glance
27:54At least he won't always put an adopted family member before his own blood
27:59Like you all do
28:03My mother sighed
28:04I know we wronged you before because of Sophie
28:08But she's admitted her mistake
28:11Can't you forgive her?
28:12I found everything utterly ridiculous
28:15Last month
28:16When Sophie falsely accused me of stealing her favorite Bulgari necklace
28:21They froze all my credit cards
28:24Now Sophie had made a mistake
28:26And they think a few scolding words can just brush it aside
28:30I looked up and said flatly
28:33Fine
28:35If you want me to come back, sure
28:37My parents were both stunned
28:39Waiting for my next words
28:41I took a deep breath and enunciated each word slowly
28:45On
28:46The
28:47Condition
28:49That
28:50You
28:51Kick
28:52Sophie
28:53Out
28:54Of the
28:56Williams
28:58Family
28:59No way
29:03Hearing this completely expected answer
29:06I smiled
29:07I smiled wryly to myself
29:08My parents' love had long been a luxury for me
29:11Fortunately, I had stopped expecting it long ago
29:15My mother seemed to realize they had refused too quickly and spoke awkwardly
29:20Sophie is still your sister after all
29:22What grudge can't be settled among family?
29:26She pulled Sophie over
29:28Sophie
29:29Apologize to your sister now
29:31She timidly stepped forward choking up
29:35Sister, I'm sorry
29:38It was all my fault
29:39I turned my face away
29:41Not wanting to watch her hypocritical performance
29:44Seeing I remained unmoved
29:47She suddenly threw herself to her knees
29:49And wrapped her arms around my legs
29:51Sister
29:53You can hit me or scold me
29:56Whatever you want
29:59Just please don't be angry with mom and dad anymore
30:04My mother exclaimed
30:06Sophie
30:06Get up quickly
30:08My father also frowned
30:11Emily
30:12Your sister is apologizing like this
30:15What more do you want?
30:17Sophie was crying pitifully on the surface
30:20But her hands were secretly pinching my calf hard
30:24A sharp pain shot through me
30:26And I instantly understood her game
30:29Let go
30:31I said coldly
30:33She held on even tighter
30:34Her nails digging deeper
30:36While crying out
30:38I won't get up until you forgive me
30:41I said let go
30:43For the last time
30:45Sophie looked up at me
30:46A flash of triumph in her teary eyes
30:49She was counting on me not making a scene in front of our parents
30:53But she miscalculated
30:55I sharply pulled my leg back
30:57In the moment she was stunned
30:59I raised my hand and slapped her hard across the face
31:02That slap is for pinching me just now
31:06Sophie covered her face
31:08Dumbfounded
31:09Before she could react
31:11I backhanded her with another slap
31:14And this one is for all the times you set me up over the years
31:18She was completely dazed
31:20Collapsing to the floor
31:22Tears streaming down
31:24Sister
31:24I already apologized
31:28Why did you hit me?
31:32My father was furious
31:34Emily
31:36Have you lost your mind?
31:39My mother hurried to help Sophie up
31:41Examining her face
31:42My father
31:43Enraged
31:44Raised his hand to strike me
31:46Incorrigible
31:47I'll teach you a lesson today
31:50I instinctively closed my eyes
31:53But the expected blow
31:54Never came
31:55When I opened my eyes
31:57A row of bodyguards had appeared in front of me
32:00Forming a trained protective circle
32:02The lead bodyguard had a firm grip on my father's raised hand
32:06Who are you people?
32:09How dare you cause trouble here?
32:11My father was both shocked
32:13And angry
32:14My mother quickly shielded Sophie behind her
32:17Sophie, I got you
32:19Just then
32:20A familiar voice came from outside the circle of people
32:24I'd like to ask my father-in-law why he's laying hands on my wife
32:29When Ryan walked in through the door
32:31I almost didn't recognize him
32:33He was wearing a black suit
32:35And the watch on his wrist was an RM crystal polo
32:39Worth about 40 million
32:41The bodyguards bowed in unison
32:44Sir
32:45My father was dumbstruck
32:47A man wearing gold-rimmed glasses stepped forward
32:51And handed my father a business card
32:53Mr. Williams
32:55I am the special assistant to the CEO of the Scott Group
32:59This is the only son of our chairman, Scott
33:02The sole heir to the Scott Group
33:06My father's hand trembled uncontrollably as he took the card
33:13Scott?
33:15Which Scott?
33:17The Scott family
33:18The wealthiest in San Francisco
33:20The Scott Group
33:22The assistant smiled faintly
33:25Might I ask in what way is the Mr. Scott unworthy of Miss Williams
33:28My father quickly withdrew his hand
33:31Forcing composure
33:33Mr. Scott
33:36This is all a massive misunderstanding
33:39Misunderstanding?
33:40Ryan walked to my side and put his arm around my shoulder
33:44I could have sworn I saw someone about to hit my wife just now
33:48Nothing of the sort
33:49My father waved his hands hastily
33:53We were just here to see how Emily is doing
33:58We have matters to attend to
34:00We should be going
34:01He tugged at my mother's sleeve
34:04She caught on immediately
34:05Yes, yes
34:07We were just leaving
34:09Sophie still stood frozen
34:11My father grabbed her arm
34:13Aren't you coming?
34:16Watching their hurried retreat
34:18I shook my head with a bitter smile
34:21After Ryan dismissed the bodyguards and his assistant
34:24The villa was quiet
34:26Just the two of us
34:27The atmosphere was undeniably awkward
34:30Now that I knew his true identity
34:32I couldn't help feeling self-conscious
34:35And my gaze kept darting away whenever I looked at him
34:41He noticed my discomfort
34:43And patiently explained
34:44My father wants me to take over the family business
34:49But I'd rather make my own way
34:51To experience life and temporarily avoid the family arrangements
34:58I took a job delivering food
35:00That day at the show I'd actually just finished my last delivery
35:03And was dragged along by a co-worker to fill an audience seat
35:06Then he changed the subject
35:08But that wasn't the first time we met
35:11A month ago
35:13Outside a building in the financial district
35:16You gave a business lunch you were about to throw away to a delivery guy
35:22Remember?
35:23I thought carefully
35:24Then shook my head slightly
35:26No, I don't
35:27Ryan smiled wryly
35:29I covered my face in embarrassment
35:31The atmosphere did lighten a bit
35:35Ryan brought two lounge chairs out onto the balcony
35:38We sat side by side
35:40He told me many stories about his life in San Francisco
35:44He said he'd been raised as the heir since childhood
35:47He started interning in the family business at 15
35:50And his first proposal saved the company tens of millions in costs
35:55At 17
35:56He independently managed an investment project whose return rate impressed even the bored veterans
36:02By 25
36:04He was driving the group's digital transformation
36:07Earning praise for his capabilities even from competitors
36:11Suddenly
36:12He stopped
36:12And turned to look at me
36:14What about you?
36:16What was your life like before you met me?
36:19The question caught me off guard
36:23After a long while, I said softly
36:26I was someone who could be abandoned at any time
36:30Ryan quietly moved his lounge chair closer and listened attentively
36:35I continued, recounting my past
36:38By the end, my eyes were a little wet
36:41Just as I was about to raise my hand, Ryan took it in his
36:45He looked at me
36:46It won't be like that anymore
36:48With me, you will always be the first priority
36:52No one can replace you
36:53When we go back to San Francisco, I'll definitely make it up to you with a grand wedding
36:58I looked up at him
36:59The spark in his eyes was brighter than the city lights
37:03The night breeze picked up again
37:05Gently swaying the wind chime on the balcony
37:08Stars twinkled in the night sky
37:10In that moment, my long, silent heart began to race
37:14Before I knew it, spring had arrived
37:17While browsing in a mall, I spotted a Dior fleece dress I liked
37:21Just as I picked it up to try on
37:23An annoying voice came from behind
37:27Hey, I'll take that dress
37:28I turned
37:29It was Sophie, of course
37:31She hurried over and tried to snatch the dress from my hands
37:35Emily, I have a banquet next week and need a dress just like this
37:40I held onto the hanger tightly, not yielding an inch
37:44During the struggle, there was a commotion at the boutique entrance
37:47The staff greeted respectfully
37:49Mr. Grey, welcome
37:51I looked up and saw Alexander standing in the doorway
37:54He glanced at me dismissively
37:57Emily, let Sophie have it
37:59It's just a dress
38:00I sneered
38:02Why should I?
38:03Alexander frowned deeply, his tone impatient
38:06Have you forgotten what I told you?
38:09If you want to be with me
38:11The most important thing is to stop targeting Sophie everywhere
38:15Making a scene over a dress like this
38:18How does that look?
38:19I was about to speak when a familiar, cool voice came from behind
38:23Oh, I wasn't aware my wife had any intention of being with you
38:28Alexander turned sharply, his face changing dramatically
38:32What did you say?
38:33Ryan, holding my favorite cupcake, walked over slowly
38:37He ignored everyone else
38:39Came to my side
38:40And naturally wrapped his arm around my waist
38:43Mr. Grey, you must have just returned from your business trip and haven't heard the news
38:48Emily is already legally married to me
38:50She is now my Mrs. Scott
38:52As the last word fell, Alexander was completely stunned
38:56He first muttered
38:59How is that possible?
39:01Then, as if remembering something, he looked sharply at Sophie
39:06Is what he said true?
39:08Sophie's face turned pale
39:10And she whispered
39:11The delivery guy from the show
39:14And also the sole heir of the Scott family from San Francisco
39:17Alexander still asked unwillingly
39:22Emily, did you really marry him?
39:25Before I could answer, Ryan stepped in front of me
39:29Blocking his view
39:30You like this dress?
39:32He asked me, looking down
39:34Then we'll buy it
39:35Or should we just buy every new design in this entire store?
39:39With that, he handed a black card to the associate
39:42And paid without hesitation
39:43When Ryan and I left
39:45Alexander still stood rigidly in place like a statue
39:49Incessantly muttering to himself
39:55Impossible
39:58Didn't she love me the most?
40:02Ryan's grandmother's 80th birthday was approaching
40:05These grand celebrations were really not my thing
40:08But he wouldn't stop pestering me
40:10Babby
40:10Can you really leave your husband
40:14To face all those socialite heiresses alone?
40:18He whined
40:18Leaning close
40:19And putting on a pitiful expression
40:21When I still didn't budge
40:23He edged even closer
40:24And aren't you worried?
40:26Your husband's so handsome
40:27What if some wealthy heiress
40:29Sets her sights on him?
40:31I couldn't help but laugh
40:32And pretended to pinch him
40:34In the end
40:34I succumbed to his charming persuasion
40:37And accompanied him to the birthday banquet
40:39Upon entering the Scott estate
40:41I was stunned by the sheer extravagance of everything
40:44A white, castle-like building
40:46Stood at the center of a meticulously manicured garden
40:50I had never seen such a luxurious private residence
40:53And found myself momentarily unable to move
40:56Ryan sensed my nervousness
40:58And took my hand
40:59Don't be afraid
41:00Just stay with me
41:01Entering the main house
41:03A crystal chandelier spanning over 30 feet
41:06Nearly blinded me with its brilliance
41:09The hall was filled with elegantly dressed guests
41:11All sizing me up beside Ryan
41:14He led me to the head table where the matriarch sat
41:16Surrounded by crystal glasses and silver candelabras
41:20Grandma, happy Vedeth
41:21Wishing you health, happiness
41:23And many more wonderful years
41:26He said
41:27I quickly handed over the gift I'd carefully chosen
41:30Grandma
41:32I picked out this limited edition designer scarf for you
41:36I hope you like it
41:38A few scoffs echoed from nearby
41:40One society lady rolled her eyes
41:43A designer scarf?
41:44That's it?
41:45She's seen everything money can buy
41:49Seriously?
41:50Another whispered
41:51At her age
41:52She probably has ten of those already
41:55This is so...
41:57Basic
41:58My cheeks burned
42:00And I opened my mouth to defend myself
42:02But Mrs. Scott just smiled
42:04And accepted the gift warmly
42:06She carefully touched the fabric of the scarf
42:09Her eyes lighting up
42:11Oh my, this pattern
42:13This is hands shipped by a master artisan's
42:17Is it?
42:18Not many young ladies would pick something so thoughtful these days
42:22Ryan quickly added
42:24Emily spent a long time choosing it
42:28She said this color and design suited you best
42:34Well done, sweetheart
42:35Mrs. Scott said
42:37Pulling my hand close
42:38Compared to all those flashy, over-the-top gifts
42:42This one's full of thought and care
42:45The society ladies who had been sneering earlier suddenly went pale
42:50Ryan shot a cold glance across the room
42:53No one gets to judge the gift my wife gave
42:56The room fell silent
42:59Not a single guest dared to show disdain
43:02Mrs. Scott patted the back of my hand
43:04Come, sit next to me
43:06Tell me how you found such a unique gift
43:09Just as I sat down
43:11A commotion erupted outside
43:12A few uniformed police officers entered
43:15Their voices serious
43:16Sorry to interrupt
43:18We've received an urgent report
43:20We need Emily Williams to come with us
43:22Regarding an investigation into alleged major financial fraud by the Williams Group
43:27Stepping out of the police station
43:28I was completely stunned
43:30The Williams Group
43:31Accused of massive financial fraud
43:34Its entire funding chain in jeopardy
43:36Sophie had fled with the money
43:38Leaving the entire mess for the Williams family to clean up
43:42It turned out she had exploited her position
43:44Embezzling funds and colluding with outsiders to orchestrate the entire scheme
43:49Her repeated claims of being bullied by me were just a cover for her crimes
43:54And Alexander had been in on it all along
43:56The Gray family pulling out their investment?
43:59That was the final straw that crushed the Williams Group
44:02I quickly hailed a cab
44:04And headed straight to the Williams Group headquarters
44:06The CEO's office was empty
44:08I dialed my father's number
44:10My hands trembling
44:11Dad
44:13Where are you?
44:15A long silence
44:16Then his hoarse voice
44:18Emily
44:20I'm sorry
44:21Sorry for what?
44:24Where are you right now?
44:26It's my fault
44:28From the very beginning
44:31I should have indulged Sophie
44:35Should have let you suffer again and again
44:38I cut him off
44:39Panic rising
44:40None of that matters
44:43Just tell me where you are
44:45It's too late
44:48It's all too late
44:50Dad
44:50The line went dead
44:52I looked up and froze
44:54Through the floor to ceiling window
44:55I saw a figure plummeting from the top floor
44:59I collapsed to the ground
45:00My phone slipping from my hands
45:03Screams erupted from outside
45:05The next day
45:06The Williams Group officially declared bankruptcy
45:09At my father's funeral
45:11David was arrested for financial fraud
45:13My mother couldn't bear the shock and fell gravely ill
45:17She was sent back to my aunt's home to recover
45:20The Williams family
45:21Once untouchably powerful
45:23Had crumbled overnight
45:24That weekend
45:26I went to visit David in prison
45:28He looked gaunt
45:29Wearing prison garb
45:30Through the glass
45:31He choked back tears
45:33Emily
45:34I'm so sorry
45:37I finally understand what it's like
45:39To be betrayed by someone you trust the most
45:44Emily
45:45I was blind
45:48I ruined dad
45:50I ruined the Williams family
45:53David
45:54I whispered
45:55Just survive in there
45:57He froze
45:58Then tears streamed down his face as he nodded fiercely
46:02When I left
46:03David laughed
46:04First softly
46:06Then hysterically
46:07Tears streaming down his cheeks
46:09Karma
46:11It's all karma
46:13I had once naively thought that moving to San Francisco with Ryan
46:17To become the Scott family's young mistress was the perfect ending
46:21But stepping into the Scott estate for the first time
46:24Reality hit me like a thunderclap
46:27That afternoon
46:27A woman in a Chanel couture suit stormed in
46:31Fury blazing
46:32Before I could even react
46:33She slapped me hard
46:34Do you even know Ryan and I have been betrothed since childhood?
46:39I'm his rightful fiancere!
46:42I froze
46:43My cheek burning
46:44Later I learned she was Rebecca Morrow
46:47The only daughter of a major investment tycoon
46:50And Ryan's childhood sweetheart
46:52That evening
46:53Ryan came home
46:54And saw my swollen cheek
46:56He immediately brought a first aid kit
46:58And gently applied cold compresses
47:00Emily
47:02I've always seen Rebecca as a sister
47:04That childhood betrothal
47:06It was just a formality from our families
47:10I would never accept it myself
47:12He even got down on one knee
47:14Holding my hand
47:15Once I resolve this
47:17I'll give you the perfect wedding
47:19And in that moment
47:20I still held on to hope
47:22I thought he could fix everything
47:24Until the next day
47:25When the news came
47:26Rebecca had attempted suicide
47:28And was rushed to the hospital
47:30Ryan got the call
47:31And dashed out in a panic
47:33Barely grabbing a coat
47:34He returned at 2am
47:36Utterly exhausted
47:37Sitting beside me
47:38He spoke cautiously
47:51I didn't even hear the rest
47:54That last thread of hope
47:55Snapped completely
47:56I realized then
47:58Staying by his side
47:59Meant a lifetime trapped
48:01In the chaos of wealth
48:02And family drama
48:03If one Rebecca existed
48:05How many more could follow
48:06Handsome
48:08Rich
48:08Irresistible
48:09Ryan could attract
48:10As many Rebeccas
48:11As he wanted
48:12The thought made me shiver
48:14At the life
48:14I would be resigning to
48:15I looked him in the eye
48:17And said firmly
48:18Ryan
48:20We're getting a divorce
48:21When I turned to leave
48:23He grabbed my hand
48:24I dodged it
48:25I sneered
48:26You promised me
48:28No more suffering
48:29No more abandonment
48:30If you can
48:32Keep a promise
48:33Don't say it
48:35That day
48:36I walked out of the Scott estate
48:38Alone
48:38The early autumn wind
48:40Kissed my face
48:41And for the first time
48:42In my life
48:43I felt truly free
48:45After the divorce
48:46Ryan gave me a settlement
48:48With that
48:49I moved to Los Angeles
48:51Here
48:52Opportunities are equal
48:54And women can chase careers
48:56Without compromise
48:57I opened a fashion studio
48:59On Beverly Drive
49:00Calling it
49:01One
49:01Signifying
49:02Unique
49:03Unparalleled
49:04Now
49:04One has earned
49:05A solid reputation
49:06In the city
49:07Ryan occasionally
49:08Comes to Los Angeles
49:10On business
49:10Sometimes visiting my studio
49:12With friends
49:13Sometimes alone
49:15Whether he eventually
49:16Married that childhood
49:17Fiance
49:18I don't care
49:19I used to define myself
49:21By others' choices
49:22Trapped by abandonment
49:24And resentment
49:24Now
49:25I am no longer a vine
49:27Clinging to someone else
49:28I am a tree
49:29Standing on my own
49:31I sway with the wind
49:33I grow in the sun
49:34This is the way
49:35I truly belong
49:37In the world
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