00:00The CEO was paralyzed for 30 years, but he stood up again, after becoming intimate with a woman.
00:06Three months ago, the woman was kidnapped along with her husband's mistress.
00:10In a critical situation, the woman decided to jump from the car to save her life.
00:14But when her husband arrived, he ran straight to his mistress.
00:17He even humiliated the woman, accusing her of staging the kidnapping to get his attention.
00:22Then he turned and left with his mistress.
00:25In despair, the woman watched helplessly as her husband walked away.
00:28When she opened her eyes again, she discovered the person who saved her was, a famous tycoon.
00:34But he had retired from public life, due to his paralyzed legs.
00:38And so, the woman decided to make a deal with the tycoon.
00:41You want me to go after your dear husband's empire?
00:44Don't forget, you betrayed me once.
00:46That project you backed out of and handed to Deccan, it cost me tens of billions.
00:51Give me three months. I'll have you walking again. That's all I ask.
00:55We can strike the deal you want.
00:56But what I need from you now is an heir.
01:00My eyes widen, body tensing in disbelief.
01:04You can't even handle one condition?
01:07Then there's nothing more to talk about.
01:09He spins his wheelchair around and heads for the exit.
01:14Wait!
01:14I move to go after him, but my knees buckle.
01:18I collapse toward the wall.
01:22Christopher catches me by the waist.
01:24His crisp, woodsy scent surrounds me.
01:27Strangely comforting.
01:29Almost addictive.
01:30Are you finished putting on a show?
01:35No, I'm not done.
01:37I was going to say that I agree to your condition.
01:40Let's just...
01:41Get married.
01:42Christopher 10 says.
01:44Something dark stirs behind his cold eyes.
01:46You really don't get scared of anything, huh?
01:49After you've almost died once, nothing really scares you anymore.
01:52I grab the test results and toss them to him.
01:55Whether you trust me or not, I will marry you.
01:57Just give me a little time.
01:59I'll wrap up everything here with Deccan first.
02:02After that, he's out of my life for good.
02:03Christopher's mouth lifts, ever so slightly.
02:06One month.
02:07Play me again, and you'll realize death was the easiest way out.
02:14Dana, bring me a glass of water.
02:17Silence echoes back.
02:18His face tightens.
02:22Where is she?
02:25Mrs. Foster hasn't come back yet.
02:28What do you mean she hasn't come back?
02:31Since Mrs. Foster got kidnapped, we came back from the break and haven't seen her since.
02:37So she finally grew a spine?
02:39Tried some pity stunt, didn't work, and now she storms off playing the victim?
02:43Let her sulk all she wants.
02:44She can stay away for good for all I care.
02:48Sir!
02:49Mrs. Foster's back!
02:52Well, look who finally remembers where she lives.
02:55What's the matter?
02:56Coughing up blood wasn't dramatic enough for you?
02:59Had to put on a full show for the crowd, huh?
03:03Dana!
03:03Did you suddenly go deaf?
03:05Or are you just pretending I'm not standing here?
03:07Move.
03:09Try me again, and I swear you'll regret it.
03:13Oh, really?
03:14You already watched me bleeding on the ground and walked away.
03:17Were you planning to finish the job next time?
03:23What the hell is that supposed to mean?
03:26I've already done you a favor by not making you pay for what you did to Madison?
03:30And now you're pulling this stunt?
03:35You actually believe I orchestrated that?
03:37No wonder you're so easy to manipulate.
03:40Calling you dumb would be generous.
03:45Get back here, now!
03:47Three seconds, Dana, or I'm filing for divorce!
03:53Then let's go get it done.
03:56I'm ready.
03:58I lift my head, hope sparkling in my exhausted eyes.
04:03Declan rushes towards us, desperation on his face.
04:08Declan!
04:14He moves right past me and pulls Madison into his arms.
04:22Relief washes over his face as he holds her close.
04:26Maddie, are you hurt?
04:31You got here just in time.
04:33If you hadn't showed up, Dana would have gotten me killed.
04:36You set all this up, didn't you?
04:37We were both taken.
04:39I nearly got myself killed trying to save her.
04:42This was your plan all along.
04:43You worked with the kidnappers.
04:45One of them told me everything.
04:46You'll pay for every filthy lie that just left your mouth.
04:50How could you be this cruel?
04:51I can't believe I married someone like you.
04:53We'll settle this when I return.
04:54He turned his back, lifting Madison effortlessly as she shot me a smug, mocking glance.
04:59I stand frozen.
05:00Bruces are nothing compared to the agony in my chest.
05:02My arms hang stiff at my sides as I watch him lift Madden effortlessly and hurry toward the car.
05:06Madison throws me a smug, mocking glance over his shoulder.
05:11Three years of marriage.
05:13No warmth.
05:14No courtesy.
05:15Nothing.
05:18Declan storms to his studio and slams a divorce agreement onto the table.
05:23You want a divorce?
05:24Let's make it official.
05:32I calmly pick it up, scan the pages, and sign with one smooth, deliberate stroke.
05:38Declan stares at me, speechless.
05:42His phone rings sharply.
05:44He glances at the screen.
05:47What?
05:48You found the wraithed physician?
05:50Stay where you are.
05:51I'm on my way.
05:52My steps falter mid-stride.
05:55This divorce can still be undone.
05:57My eyes narrow.
05:59If you still want to be my wife, show up at the hospital by 8 tomorrow.
06:03Apologize to Maddie, or we're through for real.
06:06I stand still for a moment, hand tightening.
06:13Goodbye, and good riddice.
06:20Within weeks, the divorce is finalized.
06:24I stand quietly outside City Hall, calm as ever.
06:27A man in a clean blue shirt sits ahead of me, relaxed in his wheelchair.
06:32Good morning, Mr. Hudson.
06:34Let's go.
06:36The process is quick.
06:38Paper signed.
06:39Confirmed.
06:40Confirmed.
06:41Filed.
06:42We're legally married.
06:44I step out.
06:46Relief and excitement bubbling inside me.
06:49Mr. Hudson, let's hope this partnership goes smoothly.
06:53Christopher doesn't move.
06:56You're moving into my downtown vid-a-day.
06:58No delays.
07:00Wait.
07:02This is a contract marriage.
07:04Why do we have to live together?
07:06Don't forget your role.
07:08You're Mrs. Hudson now.
07:10My heart skips a beat.
07:11There's no divorce with me.
07:12Only death do us part.
07:14You married me, so don't even think about walking away.
07:18From now on, I'll protect you.
07:21You won't have to suffer again.
07:23I stare at him, stunned.
07:24My heart gives an involuntary flutter.
07:28My phone lights up.
07:30Missed calls and angry messages from Declan.
07:34I calmly block his number and erase the entire call log.
07:41Christopher catches it with a single glance.
07:43My phone lights up again.
07:45Another call.
07:46No name, just a number.
07:49Christopher goes still, completely frozen.
07:53I pause, sneaking a quick look at Christopher before hitting decline.
07:58I send a quick message to Nell.
08:08My gaze sharpens.
08:16Is it Declan?
08:18Ugh.
08:18That fool didn't even know his wife was the miracle physician, and has spent millions to go find you.
08:23Interested, Nell.
08:24I'm over it.
08:25Trash like him.
08:26Doesn't deserve a second more of my time.
08:35My phone buzz.
08:36Nell calling.
08:37I decline and start typing.
08:40Mrs. Hudson?
08:41Seriously, which Hudson are you even referring to?
08:43Because not many big jobs in town have that name.
08:45Don't tell me you mean Christopher Hudson.
08:48It's him.
08:49You're totally walking into the tiger's cage.
09:05I silence the phone.
09:06When I look up, Christmas is still staring at me.
09:09Expression darkened.
09:10So, mind telling me exactly what tiger's cage means?
09:14It's where the most dangerous creatures are kept.
09:17Two years ago, Sherwood Group tried to mess it with Hudson Group to take over the global energy market.
09:21But in just one day, they got exposed for fraud and completely fell apart.
09:24So tell me, Mr. Hudson, what woman wouldn't feel like she was walking into a tiger's cage by marrying you?
09:29Christopher lets out a low laugh.
09:30So, you've been digging into my past?
09:33We're married now, right?
09:36Isn't it normal to get to know each other better?
09:39Christopher gives a quiet, cold laugh.
09:41He looks away, letting it go.
09:48The car eases to a stop in front of a grand five-star hotel.
09:54Aren't we supposed to be going home?
09:56Why are we stopping here?
09:58I know we rushed the marriage papers, but we should still do things properly.
10:02And don't worry about the ceremony.
10:04I'll make it up to you.
10:06My cheeks turn red without a warning.
10:07A ringtone breaks the silence.
10:10Everything's ready.
10:11Head inside.
10:11I'll go find you later.
10:17Welcome, Mrs. Hudson.
10:19Mr. Hudson reserved everything this morning.
10:21Please come this way.
10:23Dana?
10:26Dana?
10:27You've got the nerve to show up in front of me?
10:29I have every right to be here.
10:31I walk past him like he doesn't exist.
10:34Dana!
10:36Have I been too easy on you?
10:37Who said you could treat me like this?
10:39Declan, who even are you?
10:41Why would I waste my time on you?
10:43She's just afraid of losing you.
10:45It's okay.
10:46But if you call the cops, she'll get humiliated.
10:48Humiliated?
10:49She should have thought of that before pulling a stunt like that.
10:52Don't think I don't know what you're doing, Dana.
10:54Ignoring me?
10:55And then suddenly showing up here, trying to play hard to get?
10:58What do you think you've got that's worth chasing?
11:00What do you think you've got that's worth chasing?
11:00What do you think you've got that's worth chasing?
11:00What do you think you've got that's worth chasing?
11:01What do you think you've got that's worth chasing?
11:02What do you think you've got that's worth chasing?
11:02What do you think you've got that's worth chasing?
11:03What do you think you've got that's worth chasing?
11:03What do you think you've got that's worth chasing?
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