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