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Love After Bankruptcy Ep
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00:00My ex-boyfriend, whom I once supported, is now a Wall Street elite.
00:05Now he walks in, glamorous and successful.
00:08Waiter, slice these oranges for me.
00:10I'm a waitress at this nightclub.
00:12I turn around and start slicing the oranges.
00:15With him is Doris, the campus queen from back then.
00:19They make the perfect couple together.
00:21Back in college, I supported him.
00:23I paid for all his college expenses
00:26and a large sum of money when his family member was ill.
00:30Back then, Ethan would slice oranges for me.
00:33I thought he loved me, but later I realized I was wrong.
00:37I didn't exist in his world at all.
00:40He stayed with me in humiliation for four years
00:43until my family went completely bankrupt.
00:46He broke up with me, cold as ice.
00:49Now I am miserable and down and out.
00:51Hey guys, remember when we used to sneak into the old library after hours?
00:55You gonna mix out pretty?
00:56How could I forget?
00:57We thought we were so cool.
00:59They talk about their college years.
01:01I heard Ethan had a girlfriend back in college.
01:04My hand freezes mid-slice.
01:07Yeah.
01:08Wow, four years of college.
01:10It must be unforgettable, right?
01:11After a long while, he gave a faint smile.
01:14Not really.
01:17He couldn't stand that girl.
01:19We went to the same college.
01:21She was a total nightmare.
01:23Spoiled, arrogant, self-centered.
01:26If she hadn't been in the way, Ethan and I would be together.
01:30Her ex is old news.
01:31The room filled with laughter again.
01:34Suddenly, the knife slipped.
01:36It sliced my finger.
01:37I gasped in pain.
01:39Everyone looked at me.
01:41What's wrong with you?
01:42Can't you cut fruit right?
01:44I'm sorry.
01:45I'll get a new one.
01:47Wait.
01:48Ethan's voice stopped me.
01:49He spoke slowly, word by word.
01:52Turn around.
01:54I froze, stuck to the floor.
01:57Just then, the manager came.
01:59I'm so sorry.
02:01She's new here and still getting the hang of things.
02:04Get a fresh one on.
02:06I finally escaped the room.
02:08Be careful next time.
02:09If they complain, you work for free.
02:12That VIP room has big shops.
02:14We can't offend that young tycoon.
02:17I'm a little scared.
02:19Could you help me take the oranges over?
02:21Sure.
02:22She said and left.
02:24I stood in the hallway, heart bitter.
02:27I'm the nightmare ex they talked about.
02:29I still remember freshman year.
02:32Ethan stood in the crowd, wearing old faded clothes.
02:35He was an outsider, but I saw him.
02:38He was poor, but proud.
02:40I loved his cold, calm voice.
02:43I loved how he looked at me.
02:45Ethan needed money badly back then.
02:47One night after class, I grabbed his hand.
02:50I like you, Ethan.
02:52Be with me.
02:53I have money.
02:55I'll help you.
02:56You must start rising.
02:57When my due is help, I'll pay your mom's bills.
03:02He said no, of course.
03:04But I was young and spoiled.
03:05I didn't know how to lose.
03:08The more he said no, the harder I chased.
03:11Everything changed when his mom got worse.
03:14I paid all bills, hired a nurse.
03:17That's when Ethan gave in.
03:19I was stupid, thought I was a hero.
03:22Later, I finally realized.
03:24I got his company, crushed his pride.
03:28Even dating, he worked every day.
03:31He barely touched my money.
03:33But rumors spread about him.
03:36People said he sold himself.
03:37I was naive, told him to ignore it.
03:40They're just jealous.
03:42I lived in my own little world.
03:44Never knew he fought alone.
03:46Senior year, my family lost everything.
03:49I didn't tell him the truth.
03:52Let's break up.
03:54Why?
03:55I'm bored of you.
03:57Fine.
03:58As you wish.
04:02Just like that, we broke up.
04:04I thought he was happy to be free.
04:07The day we broke up, I changed my number.
04:10I left New York to pay debts.
04:12I moved back three months ago.
04:15Ethan looks great now.
04:17He was always a genius.
04:19Top of our class back then.
04:22Four years after graduation,
04:24he's on Fortune's cover.
04:27And Doris, a famous socialite now.
04:30I never thought they'd be together.
04:33They look good together, I whispered.
04:37They look good together.
04:41They look good together.
04:43I stood by the elevator, heart sore.
04:46I finished work at 4am.
04:48I was the last one out.
04:50Lights off, elevator not working.
04:53I kept hitting the button, hoping.
04:55A voice said behind me.
04:57Call security.
04:58I turned back.
05:00It was Ethan.
05:01I called, hands shaking.
05:03The elevator opened.
05:04We stood together.
05:06You always get off this late?
05:08He asked casually.
05:09You always get off this late?
05:11We leave when guests leave.
05:19Does it pay well?
05:22It's okay.
05:24Working late, no boyfriend to pick you up?
05:28Working late, no boyfriend to pick you up?
05:31I live nearby.
05:34The elevator doors opened.
05:36I tried to run away, but Ethan grabbed my arm.
05:39Why do you keep running, Elaine?
05:41Where else can you go?
05:43He looked like the boy I knew, but his eyes were colder, harder.
05:48You walk away, vanish into thin air.
05:50Fun was it, Elaine?
05:52Phone disconnected.
05:53No one could reach you.
05:55Nice going, Elaine.
05:59You know everything, don't you?
06:03My family went bankrupt.
06:05I'm in debt.
06:06I work here to survive.
06:09Why not tell me?
06:13I fell speechless.
06:16Is it because you can't swallow your pride, princess?
06:19More important than us?
06:21Was your pride that important?
06:26No.
06:32Elaine?
06:34After all these years, you still haven't given up?
06:36Where have you been all these years?
06:40I moved away.
06:42With your family background?
06:43How come you're here?
06:45Are you working as a waiter slash waitress now?
06:47She wanted to embarrass me.
06:49Show how far I'd fallen.
06:51It's fine.
06:53At least you'd be living a worry-free life.
06:58Take this.
06:59No need to pay back.
07:00I looked at her.
07:01It's just my pocket money.
07:03Then at Ethan.
07:04He was in her arm.
07:06No thanks.
07:06I can pay my own bills.
07:10I'm getting married next month.
07:12I hope you two can come.
07:14He never saw it coming.
07:16He gripped my arm tighter.
07:24The club job is just my side gig.
07:27I have a real office job by day.
07:30Monday morning, a big client came.
07:33Office was full of whispers.
07:34I heard this client is a genius.
07:39And it don't interpret his.
07:41He originally built this system to find someone.
07:44Huh?
07:45Who?
07:46His ex.
07:46Probably.
07:47My heart skipped a beat and I had a vague bad feeling.
07:52A familiar voice came from inside.
07:55I want to develop a set of precise positioning and research system, regardless of cost,
08:01with the sole purpose of finding someone.
08:03As long as your technology can be implemented, the price is negotiable.
08:09Our technical team is fully capable of undertaking it.
08:13But I just wonder who the person you are looking for is.
08:18I pushed the door open quietly.
08:21Ethan's eyes locked on me at once.
08:23What are you doing here?
08:26Working.
08:27I answered shortly.
08:28My boss looked shocked.
08:30Elaine, you know Ethan Carter?
08:33We've met before.
08:34I said carefully.
08:35Just met?
08:36Ethan snapped coldly.
08:37He was upset, but I didn't know why.
08:40I'll sign on one condition.
08:42I want Eleven as my assistant.
08:44My boss agreed right away.
08:46He made me run coffee all day.
08:48They talked business till sunset.
08:51At five, I grabbed my bag to leave.
08:54Ethan stepped in my way.
08:55Where are you going?
08:56Not done yet?
08:58Nothing is more important than work.
09:00I can't work late today, sir.
09:02I have another job to do.
09:03I have to deliver food now.
09:05Ethan stared at me in shock.
09:07Back then, Ethan delivered daily.
09:10His meal was usually cheap free lunch.
09:13I used to be really delicate.
09:15I never touched takeout before.
09:18One day I went to find him.
09:20He squeezed in a tiny driver room.
09:23That food is unhealthy.
09:24He looked uncomfortable and low.
09:27Come on, I'll buy you steak.
09:33I dragged him to a fancy diner.
09:36A meal cost over one hundred dollars.
09:39He stood at the door for long.
09:41I knew his shame today.
09:43Now, I live his old, hard life.
09:46I feel his pain deeply at last.
09:58I fell off my bike.
10:00Goods spilled.
10:01I called the customer to apologize.
10:05Hello, this is your delivery partner.
10:07I fell down and might be a little late.
10:10No excuses!
10:12No excuses!
10:13You're late!
10:14I'm sorry.
10:16I'm so sorry.
10:18I'm sorry.
10:19I kept saying sorry repeatedly.
10:21Ethan showed up.
10:22I hid my hands behind me fast.
10:24I had no time to treat the wound.
10:28Don't hide them.
10:29Go wash your hands right now and take care of your wound.
10:32I must deliver the goods to the customer first.
10:34Get in my car.
10:35I'll drive you there to deliver the order.
10:37When I handed him the order, he looked shocked.
10:41Oh, okay.
10:42A luxury car driver delivering takeout?
10:45I have another order to take.
10:48Stop delivering.
10:50No.
10:52I didn't earn nearly enough money tonight.
10:54Then I'll buy all your deliveries tonight.
10:57He took out a thick stack of cash.
10:59He didn't count it at all.
11:01He pressed cash to my bleeding hands.
11:05I'll buy you rest of the night.
11:08I was totally shocked.
11:17His car pulled up to his penthouse.
11:31Doris won't like this.
11:32You're still worried about her?
11:34Look at this house.
11:35Does it look like a woman lives here?
11:37You two aren't living together?
11:40I was never with her at all.
11:42Ethan took out a paper contract.
11:45She came to me six months ago.
11:48She wanted a fake boyfriend shield.
11:52I wanted to stop gold biggers too.
12:02He treated my wounded hands gently.
12:07I saw unopened creams on shelf.
12:10It was my favorite old brand.
12:13I asked your cowards today.
12:15You have no fiancé at all.
12:19You lied about getting married.
12:24Tell me the truth, Elaine.
12:34There is no wedding at all.
12:37You're wrong.
12:39It's real.
12:43Show me your photo together then.
12:49We have no photos at all.
12:53You love taking pictures so much.
12:56You have no photo with him?
12:59You reminded me.
13:05I'll take one and show you later.
13:07Ethan laughed in cold frustration.
13:10He suddenly leaned over to me.
13:15I could not move an inch at all.
13:17He pushed me down on the couch.
13:25I bought your time tonight.
13:29You know what that means, right?
13:31I'll pay you back right now!
13:33I panicked.
13:35He noticed the old bracelet on me.
13:38You're getting married, but wear this.
13:40That doesn't seem right, does it?
13:44You're getting married.
13:45At his words, I looked down at the bracelet.
13:48Years had passed, and it had long lost its shine.
13:51Just like its owner.
13:53This was the first gift Ethan ever gave me.
13:56I was 19 then, and the world was nothing like it is now.
14:01When I was 19, there was a week I hardly saw him except during class.
14:07He rushed between odd jobs, working harder than ever.
14:14I was 19 then.
14:15On my birthday, my parents held a fancy party.
14:18I invited Ethan, but he didn't come.
14:21I waited and waited.
14:27Finally, at night, his call came.
14:30He called and said he was outside.
14:36I complained he was too late only had a birthday present for you he smiled and
14:44rubbed my hair softly he said he had a birthday present for me it was a simple
14:49bracelet cheap but still way out of his budget I loved it so much that I never
14:54took it off Ethan Ethan what are you doing here
15:04I thought I told you to stay away from my daughter you're not good enough for her
15:09they never approved of Ethan they said he was too poor for me when I turned around
15:15again Ethan was already gone I was finally sure he had loved me back then
15:21the bracelet was his true heart did he rush through the wind and snow just like
15:26me tonight falling down for a gift but getting back up again now he traps me on
15:33the couch again does he still love me deep down or he just wants to humiliate me
15:38tears rolled down my cheeks slowly Ethan froze and panicked at once he never
15:46could stand my tears he wiped my tears hurriedly and softly don't cry I'm so
15:53sorry Elaine today is your 26th birthday
15:57I bought a new bracelet for you I gasped I forgot my own birthday completely what
16:12Ethan held a gift box in his hand open it and see if you like it
16:24Elaine can we try again the doorbell rang sharply suddenly Richard stood at the door with a smoke
16:31I'm here to pick up my fiancee who are you I'm her fiancee didn't she tell you
16:37Ethan's face turned pale and cold the new bracelet fell on the floor I left with
16:44Richard silently quickly
16:50he smoked one after another in the car smoke choked me and made me cough I had
16:57known Richard for a long time he once confessed to me long ago I rejected him
17:03for Ethan at that time last week he came to me suddenly marry me and I'll pay off all your
17:10debts
17:14marry me and I'll pay all your debts
17:19why do you want to marry me
17:20I'm gonna prove you picked the wrong man back then
17:24I'm the only one who can save you that poor guy will only drag you down he wants to marry
17:30me just
17:31to feed his own hero complex it's just a way to corner me it's ridiculous today I had no choice
17:38but
17:38to ask him for a favor I tried to make an excuse to get away I had no idea how
17:44he tracked me down
17:46why are you pretending to be my fiancee what difference does it make we're getting married
17:51soon anyway I haven't said yes to you yet do you really have any other choice wake up princesses
17:57you're drowning in debt any man who marries you is just a fool who else would want you besides me
18:03that guy from just now isn't he that poor boyfriend of yours from college let me tell you something he
18:10only came back to humiliate you he didn't dare to fight back when you were on top back then
18:14now that you've fallen on hard wines who knows how hard he's laughing at you inside
18:20he stole my girl back then
18:24I have to knock him down a peg or two now
18:27Richard I am not your possession I never said yes to you before and I never will in the future
18:34do you really get to decide whether you agree or not
18:37Elaine think about your family his frivolous face somehow it brought the past flooding back
18:42to me the people who spread Ethan rumors and mocked they were just like this does Ethan think of me
18:48the
18:48same way too am I just like them in his eyes everyone knows I left because my family went bankrupt
18:56news that I'm back has spread my old roommate Mabel reached out would you be my bridesmaid she asked
19:02it was our old promise long ago whoever got married last would be the bridesmaid
19:09four years with no word I was so mad at you
19:16I'm so sorry I promise I'll never disappear again why did you leave without saying goodbye
19:24my world fell apart back then Mabel I didn't want anyone's pity staying hurt too much
19:31so I left and cut off all contact Ethan was looking for you like crazy
19:36you
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