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00:00:01If I hadn't wanted to change villas, I would never have known this secret.
00:00:07Two years of marriage is like a joke.
00:00:13Are you absolutely certain about this, Brindley? It's a pity to see you leaving.
00:00:17I am. I'd like to spend more time with my family.
00:00:22Mrs. Palmer, good news! The owner of the villa you like has agreed to lower the price.
00:00:27Can you come view it this afternoon?
00:00:35This is the one. How do we proceed?
00:00:38Excellent. Will Mr. Palmer be joining you to sign the contract?
00:00:46No, he's tied up with work. Turingly, religiously, and telst.
00:00:50Ryland.
00:00:52I'll take care of it myself.
00:00:53Colin, I resigned today. And I found a villa I love. I'm planning to buy it for us.
00:01:00So sudden. But if it makes you happy, that's what matters. I'll come home early tonight. We'll celebrate.
00:01:11Mrs. Palmer, please, have a seat. I'll bring out the contract.
00:01:15Here's a copy of my marriage certificate. I'd like to register the house as joint marital property.
00:01:31That's odd. The system isn't pulling up your marriage registration record.
00:01:36What do you mean by that?
00:01:38What do you mean by that?
00:01:39Probably just a system error. It happens now and then.
00:01:42To get all of that to stay tuned on, you confirm it directly at City Hall.
00:01:48All right. I'll head there right away.
00:01:53I followed Ryland's advice and went to the town hall.
00:02:00Ma'am, the document you've presented is counterfeit.
00:02:03Our records show no marriage registration between you and Mr. Colin Palmer.
00:02:07This can't be. We were married here. Two years ago.
00:02:16I'm sorry, but there's no information in our system.
00:02:19If you believe you've been deceived, you should report it to the authorities.
00:02:31I can't believe all of this. I have decided to go and find him myself.
00:02:49I'm conflicted, but, you know, I just can't let go of Millie.
00:02:53What do you intend to do, then?
00:02:55Are you planning to stay with Brinley while marrying Millie Russell?
00:02:58Colin, that's not fair.
00:03:01Marrying Millie?
00:03:03Who is Millie?
00:03:07I know it isn't fair, but when Millie left to pursue her career abroad, I was heartbroken.
00:03:12Then Brinley came along.
00:03:14She reminded me so much of Millie.
00:03:16Dating her finally brought healing to my broken heart.
00:03:19So that's what I was?
00:03:21A substitute?
00:03:23Brinley is softer than Millie.
00:03:25She depends on me, loves me, in a way Millie never did.
00:03:29And you still justify deceiving her?
00:03:31I don't deceive her, I just...
00:03:34I can't cut Millie off completely.
00:03:37She was my first love.
00:03:38So you forged a marriage certificate?
00:03:41Colin, that makes you a scumbag.
00:03:43Yes, I'm a scumbag.
00:03:44I want Millie's fire and Brinley's gentleness.
00:03:47I want them both.
00:03:48I walked away from that conversation.
00:03:50My heart shattered.
00:03:51The man I loved for two years was a liar.
00:03:54I'm back.
00:03:55Welcome home.
00:03:59What did you make?
00:04:00Smells delicious.
00:04:01Your favorite, grilled meat.
00:04:03I watched him all through dinner.
00:04:05His phone never left the table, face down.
00:04:09My head aches a little.
00:04:11Could you fetch me some medicine from upstairs?
00:04:13Of course.
00:04:14You just rest here.
00:04:18The moment he was gone, I snatched his phone.
00:04:21My birthday didn't work.
00:04:22Our anniversary didn't work.
00:04:24You don't look well.
00:04:25Do you want to lie down?
00:04:26I'm fine.
00:04:27Is something wrong at the office?
00:04:29You kept glancing at your phone.
00:04:31Yes.
00:04:31A project issue.
00:04:32I might need to head back later.
00:04:34Then go.
00:04:34Work always comes first.
00:04:36Don't wait up for me.
00:04:37Get some rest.
00:04:39As the door clicked shut,
00:04:41my smile crumbled.
00:04:44I picked up my phone,
00:04:45my hand trembling.
00:04:47Dad,
00:04:49I've decided.
00:04:50I'll return home,
00:04:51and I'll accept the marriage alliance you arranged.
00:04:55Three months later,
00:04:56I arrived at the Knight family's annual gala.
00:04:59Mrs. Shaw,
00:05:00you finally arrived.
00:05:01This way, please.
00:05:06Isn't that Brynlyn?
00:05:07What is she doing here?
00:05:07I can't believe she has the nerve.
00:05:09I heard Colin tossed her aside
00:05:10after catching her cheating.
00:05:11She has the audacity to show up tonight?
00:05:13The Shaw family cut her off completely.
00:05:16Look at her,
00:05:16still carrying herself as if she matters.
00:05:19Well,
00:05:19if it isn't Miss Shaw,
00:05:20all by yourself tonight?
00:05:22Where's Mr. Palmer?
00:05:23Oh,
00:05:24that's right.
00:05:25I heard you two split.
00:05:26Hardly shocking.
00:05:27A man like him
00:05:28could not tolerate a partner
00:05:29who is unfaithful.
00:05:30Do you really think
00:05:31showing up here
00:05:31will win Mr. Palmer back?
00:05:33That ship has sailed.
00:05:34Millie's the one by his side now.
00:05:35She's carrying his child.
00:05:36You all seem awfully fascinated
00:05:37with my personal life.
00:05:38My affairs, however,
00:05:39aren't open for your judgment.
00:05:40And as for why I'm here,
00:05:41does the Knight family
00:05:42need your permission
00:05:43before extending an invitation?
00:05:44Get off your high horse,
00:05:45Brynly.
00:05:46Everyone knows about your scandal.
00:05:47No man would ever want you now.
00:05:49It's none of your business,
00:05:50Miss Dale.
00:05:51Instead of wasting your time on me,
00:05:52perhaps you should pay attention
00:05:53to Dale Group's stock.
00:05:54Word is,
00:05:55it's been plummeting.
00:05:56What are you talking about?
00:05:57That's complete nonsense!
00:05:58Don't play dumb.
00:05:59You know exactly what I mean.
00:06:01But then I felt a familiar gaze
00:06:02from across the hall.
00:06:05Colin?
00:06:19Brynly?
00:06:20But when our eyes met,
00:06:21my gaze was ice.
00:06:24What are you doing here?
00:06:26Why did you disappear
00:06:27without a single word?
00:06:28I burned time and money
00:06:29trying to find you!
00:06:30Tell me you didn't throw me away
00:06:31for someone else!
00:06:34Colin,
00:06:35please,
00:06:35calm down.
00:06:38Miss Shaw
00:06:39must have had her reasons.
00:06:41Miss Shaw,
00:06:42I know you still have feelings for him,
00:06:43but you should move on.
00:06:45Showing up like this
00:06:46just makes things harder.
00:06:47What is she even after?
00:06:48Colin has moved on.
00:06:50Someone needs to toss her out.
00:06:51She's dragging down
00:06:52the class of this event.
00:06:53Brynly,
00:06:54I know you regret leaving me.
00:06:55Just apologize.
00:06:56I can even put in a word
00:06:58with Mrs. Knight
00:06:58and help you stay.
00:07:09Miss,
00:07:10this is a private event.
00:07:12If you don't have an invitation,
00:07:13I'll have to ask you to leave.
00:07:14You'd really rather be tossed out
00:07:15than give me an apology?
00:07:16Be sensible,
00:07:17Miss Shaw.
00:07:18With all these eyes on you,
00:07:19why put yourself through more shame?
00:07:26Matthew!
00:07:28Mrs. Shaw,
00:07:29I deeply apologize
00:07:30for the disrespect you've endured.
00:07:32The fault is entirely mine.
00:07:34Ryan,
00:07:35I thought,
00:07:36who gave you the right
00:07:37to disrespect our guest?
00:07:39How could you assume
00:07:40she walked in
00:07:41without an invitation?
00:07:45I'll go along
00:07:46with whatever arrangements
00:07:47Mrs. Knight has made.
00:07:50Understood.
00:07:51Mrs. Knight
00:07:52was just speaking of you.
00:07:54Please,
00:07:54this way.
00:07:57As Ryan led me away,
00:08:00the man who tried
00:08:01to kick me out
00:08:02crashed to his knees.
00:08:04Mrs. Shaw,
00:08:04please!
00:08:05Forgive my rudeness!
00:08:06Grant me mercy!
00:08:09You've broken
00:08:10the family rules.
00:08:11That's why you're fired.
00:08:12Not because of Miss Shaw.
00:08:17Escort him out!
00:08:18His employment
00:08:18is terminated.
00:08:22Make it clear
00:08:22he will never be rehired.
00:08:25Wait!
00:08:25Ryan,
00:08:26please!
00:08:26Don't do this!
00:08:33Colin,
00:08:34let's sit down over there.
00:08:35It's getting far
00:08:35too crowded.
00:08:37Fine.
00:08:37Just watch your step.
00:08:45Is that
00:08:45Mr. Moore?
00:08:46What on earth
00:08:47is Austin Moore doing here?
00:08:48He never shows up
00:08:49to these things.
00:08:49Mr. Moore,
00:08:50what an honor
00:08:51to have you with us tonight.
00:08:57Sir,
00:08:58your wife is already
00:08:59upstairs in the VIP lounge.
00:09:02The knights
00:09:02left Austin Moore
00:09:03waiting?
00:09:04This is about
00:09:05to get ugly.
00:09:07Colin,
00:09:08my stomach
00:09:09feels a little uneasy.
00:09:10What's wrong?
00:09:10Come,
00:09:11I'll take you to the lounge
00:09:11so you can rest.
00:09:13Mr. Moore,
00:09:14you probably haven't been told,
00:09:15but the knight family
00:09:16has been pouring
00:09:16all their attention
00:09:17on Miss Shaw tonight.
00:09:18One might assume
00:09:19she was some
00:09:19exalted figure.
00:09:21Oh?
00:09:21my wife sure knows
00:09:23how to stir things up,
00:09:24huh?
00:09:25Your,
00:09:25your wife?
00:09:32Sir,
00:09:32that's enough.
00:09:33Please come with us.
00:09:34What are you doing?
00:09:35I was just trying
00:09:36to let Mr. Moore know.
00:09:37Mr. Moore's business
00:09:37is not yours to discuss.
00:09:46Mr. Moore has arrived.
00:09:48My head lifted
00:09:49instinctively.
00:09:50It was the very first time
00:09:52I had seen my husband
00:09:53since our marriage.
00:09:55I was just thinking
00:09:56how lucky I was
00:09:57to have such a
00:09:58handsome husband.
00:10:02Mr. Moore,
00:10:03we've been waiting
00:10:03anxiously for your arrival.
00:10:07It's so rare
00:10:07to catch a glimpse of you.
00:10:09Gentlemen,
00:10:09please,
00:10:10take a seat.
00:10:10Mr. Moore will be
00:10:11with you all day.
00:10:12Let me introduce
00:10:13Miss Brinley Shaw.
00:10:14Ah,
00:10:14Miss Shaw.
00:10:15Easy on the eyes,
00:10:16but your judgment?
00:10:17Not so impressive.
00:10:18You cut ties
00:10:19with your family
00:10:20for a man becoming a joke.
00:10:21Perhaps you should focus
00:10:22on family affairs,
00:10:23not business.
00:10:25Oliver!
00:10:25That's enough!
00:10:33So, Mr. Simpson,
00:10:34in your opinion,
00:10:35my wife doesn't measure
00:10:36up to your standards?
00:10:39Your...
00:10:39wife?
00:10:40Mrs. Moore,
00:10:41my apologies.
00:10:42I just meant
00:10:43you have exquisite taste
00:10:45in beautiful women.
00:10:47Mr. Simpson,
00:10:49your words remind me
00:10:50of something.
00:10:51And what is that?
00:10:53I've heard rumors
00:10:54that some influential
00:10:55businessman
00:10:56keeps several young women
00:10:57at once.
00:10:58Utterly shameless.
00:11:01Surely you've heard
00:11:02them too?
00:11:03I have no idea
00:11:05what you're talking about.
00:11:06Instead of speculating
00:11:07about my life,
00:11:08wouldn't it be wiser
00:11:10to tend to your own affairs?
00:11:12Well,
00:11:13Brinley certainly
00:11:13has a sharp tongue.
00:11:15Everyone,
00:11:15let's sit down!
00:11:16Quite the impression
00:11:18you've made,
00:11:18my dear wife.
00:11:20Like what you saw?
00:11:30The lavish bank
00:11:31felt suffocating
00:11:32and I had to get away.
00:11:34Austin,
00:11:35I need to use
00:11:36the West Room.
00:11:37I can't sit here
00:11:38any longer.
00:11:39Don't take too long.
00:11:46Mrs. Moore,
00:11:47I...
00:11:47I...
00:12:01I...
00:12:05I...
00:12:07I...
00:12:08I...
00:12:15I...
00:12:17I...
00:12:17I...
00:12:17I...
00:12:21brinley i was wrong give me another chance
00:12:26mr palmer please control yourself we are done i can't do without you he's three months apart
00:12:32i feel like i'm going mad enough of your nonsense stay away from me or you'll regret it get lost
00:12:42take this as your warning colin if you dare try this again you'll regret it far more
00:12:50with that i was done with him forever after the banquet ended i tried to leave exhausted by
00:12:59the night's events but my escape was cut short by a familiar imposing presence
00:13:12get in mr moore i have my own car i already had it sent back i want to return to
00:13:21my own place
00:13:22your place have you forgotten we're married that means we're supposed to live together
00:13:27but no buts i prepared our new home three months ago you're coming back with me
00:13:32drive
00:13:41from today onward this is your home
00:13:57mr moore since this is a marriage of convenience i think it's better we establish some clear
00:14:01boundaries go ahead i'm listening first we don't interfere each other's private lives
00:14:06second we keep our finances separate neither of us will touch the other's assets
00:14:10third if we ever divorce we'll part on good terms with no complications don't you think
00:14:15you're being a little too cold with me
00:14:19remember we're legally husband and wife now i think you should understand that this is just
00:14:23a partnership and there are no feelings attached i don't want unnecessary trouble trouble is that
00:14:29what you think i am that's settled all right as you wish my dear wife
00:14:43this one i like the vintage feel you do have unusual taste but in the winter the drafts will be
00:14:49harsh
00:14:49it doesn't matter i can manage the cold
00:14:53hungry
00:14:54yes
00:14:56i didn't eat properly at the party
00:14:59let's get you something to eat
00:15:07i didn't expect
00:15:10what are you doing just standing there
00:15:14come help
00:15:18in the soft glow of the kitchen my hands moved on autopolt the familiar rhythm of the knife
00:15:23a small comfort you handle that knife quite well did you often cook for colin
00:15:28yes looking back it was a complete waste of effort he never did deserve you
00:15:33oh do you regret it
00:15:37why should i for someone so undeserving it's best not to mention him at all
00:15:43so indifferent i find that
00:15:47interesting
00:15:48what do you expect that i cry endlessly
00:15:51when it comes to love you gamble i can take the loss
00:15:54i'll take care of the rest it's our first night under the same roof you shouldn't tire yourself out
00:15:59you do know how to be thoughtful fine i'll take you up on that
00:16:03a few minutes later he set three dishes on the table the beef was charred black the broccoli was burnt
00:16:08and i could see sugar crystals that hadn't even melted
00:16:10you looked rather skilled slicing the beef but your cooking seems to be lacking
00:16:14i've trained with a knife heat control isn't my strength
00:16:17are you trying to upset me with this culinary adventure
00:16:20you've got quite a sense of humor
00:16:22as he ate i saw an old scar winding across his forearm
00:16:25a sharp contrast to the gentle man he was pretending to be
00:16:28pull yourself together brinley
00:16:30this is just a marriage of convenience
00:16:32don't let appearances deceive you
00:16:34when he finished cleaning the kitchen
00:16:36he leaned against the doorway
00:16:37all plainness gone
00:16:40now that i've returned
00:16:41there are formalities
00:16:44next week so needs to be properly arranged
00:16:47the purpose of this alliance has been fulfilled
00:16:49there's no need for a wedding ceremony is there
00:16:50what do you mean no need
00:16:52even a marriage of convenience will have a wedding
00:16:55my father is tied up with a major project it's really not a good time
00:16:58don't worry
00:16:59i'll have my assistant coordinate with your father's secretary
00:17:07i'll call my father first
00:17:10to see when he's available
00:17:11he agreed
00:17:12but his eyes told me this wasn't a negotiation
00:17:14the battle was over before it even began
00:17:18i watched austin go upstairs
00:17:19his sudden attention making me suspicious
00:17:21but i had no time to dwell on him
00:17:24my own company vantage path realty needed me
00:17:27colin parmer chose deceit
00:17:29now i will crush his pride in the one field he values most
00:17:33mrs shaw the final version of the bid presentation is ready
00:17:38good
00:17:43two years of a fake marriage
00:17:46he has no idea what's coming
00:18:03meanwhile across the city colin was holding a meeting
00:18:07this project will be palmer group's highest priority for the next three years
00:18:14the city director has already acknowledged our proposal is superior
00:18:18mr palmer we've poured 30 million into the assessment our connections are firmly established
00:18:22palmer group is set on winning this project
00:18:24by the way i heard brinley has registered a company
00:18:28vantage path realty
00:18:29she's preparing to bid as well
00:18:30and now that she's austin's wife
00:18:32she might carry more weight
00:18:33well i
00:18:34relax
00:18:35she's just an ordinary woman
00:18:37what could she possibly know about real estate development
00:18:40that company of hers is nothing but a shell she set up on a whim
00:18:43she always shows up wherever i am
00:18:46perhaps she's just trying to get my attention again
00:18:48three days later the bidding send you buzzed with anticipation
00:19:00i know you're coming brinley show yourself
00:19:04the moment i walked into the bidding hall i felt colin's stare
00:19:08he expected the soft naive woman he once knew
00:19:12not the ceo of vantage path realty
00:19:14and our innovative spatial planning can increase land use efficiency by 30 percent
00:19:20a flawless presentation
00:19:21next the palmer group
00:19:23our proposal focuses on mr palmer
00:19:25vantage path realty's proposal is clearly superior to yours
00:19:28but our data our policy interpretation
00:19:31the committee's decision is unanimous
00:19:32the contract is awarded to vantage path realty
00:19:35after the meeting he cornered me in the role evo
00:19:37his composure shattered
00:19:38why you knew how important this project was to me
00:19:40was this all just revenge
00:19:44fine take the project
00:19:46i don't care about anything else
00:19:48just come back to me
00:19:50mr palmer
00:19:51we won fairly
00:19:52this project was never yours to grant me
00:19:55it was mine to earn
00:19:58what you should be asking is why the palmer group failed
00:20:05that evening the satisfaction of winning had washed away my tiredness
00:20:09when i returned to the villa
00:20:11you are back
00:20:13you're home early today
00:20:14congratulations
00:20:16securing this project gives vantage path a promising future
00:20:19thank you
00:20:20we talked about visiting your father
00:20:22when would he be available
00:20:29my dad's been very busy lately
00:20:32maybe
00:20:33in a few more days
00:20:35later that night
00:20:36i finally made the call i've been avoiding
00:20:39well if it isn't the ceo of vantage path realty
00:20:41the work olick finally has time to call her father
00:20:44dad
00:20:45i secured the blian project
00:20:47that's good to hear
00:20:48now tell me how's austin treating you
00:20:50is he bad to you
00:20:50no
00:20:51actually he suggested visiting you
00:20:53he's even talking about a wedding ceremony
00:20:54i'd love for you to come visit
00:20:56but i still haven't forgiven you for what happened with colin
00:20:59dad i was foolish back then
00:21:00enough
00:21:00no need to drag up the past
00:21:02how about next saturday
00:21:03and tell austin he better not come empty-handed
00:21:06what made you suddenly want to take me out to dinner
00:21:08the candlelight danced in the a populent restaurant
00:21:10but a question flickered in my mind
00:21:11you're my wife
00:21:12it's only right that i treat you
00:21:13his answer a great deal about me
00:21:14too smooth
00:21:15even the no obscure design award i won years ago
00:21:17how that even i had almost forgotten
00:21:19it isn't hard to learn about someone
00:21:20cheers
00:21:24there's an urgent problem at the company
00:21:26head upstairs and get some rest
00:21:27back home
00:21:28his sudden departure felt like an escape
00:21:33but his words about my past echoed in my mind
00:21:36i found myself drawn to his study
00:21:38the study was just as he was
00:21:40organized
00:21:41imposing
00:21:42and full of secrets
00:21:43my fingers brushed against a loose board on a shelf
00:21:46revealing a hidden compartment
00:21:47inside was a scroll
00:21:49unfolding it my heart stopped
00:21:51they were my sketches
00:21:52the ones i thought had burned in a fire
00:21:54what are you doing here
00:22:00mr moore
00:22:00i thought you went to the company
00:22:06what are you hiding behind your back
00:22:09hiding my sketches
00:22:10don't you think that crosses into invading my privacy
00:22:13fear gave was a violation
00:22:14this was
00:22:15i found them by chance
00:22:17they had a certain spark
00:22:18i thought they might be useful for a project
00:22:21since when do you pay attention to a university student's designs
00:22:24anything with potential
00:22:26tends to draw my attention
00:22:27it feels like more than a coincidence
00:22:29that the designs you admire
00:22:31happen to belong
00:22:32to me
00:22:35he closed the distance in an instant
00:22:38trapping me against the desk
00:22:39it does feel like quite the coincidence
00:22:49tell me brinley
00:22:53are you doubting me
00:22:55i
00:22:55i was only asking
00:22:58i shouldn't have come into your study
00:23:00he stepped closer
00:23:01lifting his hand to brush a lop of hair from my forehead
00:23:04his touch set my skin on fire
00:23:07the study's rather cold
00:23:08why don't you rest upstairs
00:23:14for days i dowaged him at every turn
00:23:16if he was in the dining room
00:23:18i ate in my room
00:23:20if he was on the stairs
00:23:22i hurried past without a word
00:23:30in the car
00:23:32the silence was suffocating
00:23:33until my brother's name lit up my phone like a lifeline
00:23:39hey felix
00:23:40brinley
00:23:41i just heard overseas
00:23:43colin dumped you didn't he
00:23:44no need to worry
00:23:46i'm doing fine
00:23:48and
00:23:48it wasn't him who ended things
00:23:50that bastard swore he'd treat you well
00:23:53he dares to toss you aside
00:23:55i told him everything that happened
00:23:57my marriage to austin
00:23:59colin's harassment
00:24:01felix
00:24:01i was so stupid before
00:24:04i'm sorry
00:24:05what are you apologizing for
00:24:07to hell with him
00:24:08he should have been dumped long ago
00:24:10but he hurt you
00:24:11damn it
00:24:11i'm getting the first flight home
00:24:13i swear i'll make that asshole pay
00:24:14no absolutely not
00:24:15i can deal with colin myself
00:24:17you need to stay focused on your races
00:24:22when the call ended
00:24:23we had arrived at the shaw mansion
00:24:26felix really looks out for you
00:24:28he's my brother
00:24:34let's go
00:24:38what are you doing let go of my wrist
00:24:40his palm was firm and warm
00:24:42and the feeling was surprisingly steady
00:24:44what are you doing
00:24:45in front of your family we've got to look convincing
00:24:48you wouldn't want your father getting the wrong idea right
00:24:51don't you want him to feel at ease
00:24:52i rolled my eyes but didn't pull my hand away
00:24:55felix you hear me
00:24:57run that race and come back with a trophy
00:24:59brindley's affairs aren't your problem
00:25:00austin is a million times more reliable than you
00:25:03keep running your mouth
00:25:04and i'll cut your allowance right off
00:25:06oh you're here
00:25:08sweetheart come here
00:25:09dad were you yelling at felix
00:25:11serves him right
00:25:12that reckless brat
00:25:14by the way
00:25:15felix wired you a hundred million
00:25:17it's all yours
00:25:18my phone buzzed
00:25:19it was a transfer notification
00:25:21felix note said
00:25:22if colin bothers you again
00:25:24i'll fly back and wreck his company myself
00:25:26mr shaw
00:25:26my first visit
00:25:27i brought a small token for you
00:25:28my daughter has a stubborn streak
00:25:30if she gives you trouble
00:25:31i hope you'll let it slide
00:25:33brindley is incredibly thoughtful
00:25:34having her as my wife makes me the lucky one
00:25:36i know how deeply you cherish her
00:25:37i will make sure she's cared for
00:25:39and i won't allow her to endure any grievances
00:25:41good
00:25:41come inside
00:25:42the food's on the table
00:25:43he clapped austin on the shoulder
00:25:44guiding him in
00:25:45i watched this man who could dominate boardrooms
00:25:47act like any ordinary son
00:25:48your insights on business are sharp austin
00:25:50i simply offer a different perspective mr shaw
00:25:52he was so calm so patient with my father
00:25:54watching him
00:25:54my heart grew increasingly complicated
00:25:57take good care of my daughter
00:25:58my father's words were heavy
00:26:00a final plea before entrusting me to him
00:26:03you have my word
00:26:04in the car on the way back
00:26:05the silence was comfortable
00:26:07but i knew he would be the one to break it
00:26:10tell me
00:26:11have you been avoiding me lately
00:26:12why would i
00:26:14i've been drowning in work
00:26:15i can hardly breathe
00:26:17is that so
00:26:18funny
00:26:19every time i'm in the living room
00:26:21you suddenly remember urgent overtime
00:26:22on the stairs
00:26:24you always bolt past me with your head down
00:26:25you're reading too much into it
00:26:27i've just been
00:26:28really busy
00:26:30really
00:26:30because i can't shake the feeling
00:26:31it's about what happened in the study
00:26:33no
00:26:33we're home
00:26:34let's get out
00:26:35i ran into the villa
00:26:36furious that he always had the upper hand
00:26:38i swore i'd seize the next chance
00:26:43the pool is freshly maintained
00:26:45want to give it a try
00:26:47fine
00:26:48let's go
00:26:51he was already there
00:26:52a towel slung low on his hips
00:26:54water tracing the lines of his muscles
00:26:56you've been watching me for three minutes straight
00:27:01with a body like this
00:27:03you could easily walk a runway
00:27:05though i have to say
00:27:07touching it feels even better
00:27:11brinley
00:27:12isn't this exactly what you like
00:27:14then why the sudden blush
00:27:19i left him standing there and went to my room
00:27:21my heart pounding from my own daring
00:27:24why am i so tempted by him
00:27:26this is a marriage of convenience
00:27:28i can't forget that
00:27:30colin was the same
00:27:31and he destroyed everything
00:27:35brinley
00:27:36you really know how to turn me on
00:27:39i walked in after a long day
00:27:41and froze
00:27:42austin was in the living room
00:27:43bare chested
00:27:44sweat gleaning on his sculpted muscles
00:27:47careful
00:27:47the dumbbell crashed to the floor
00:27:49and i rushed forward
00:27:50but he swept me into his arms
00:27:52pressing me against his hot damp chest
00:27:54i'm exhausted
00:27:56let's rest a little
00:27:59austin you
00:28:00your sweat is getting on my blouse
00:28:03is it
00:28:06his nose grazed my ear
00:28:08and i shivered
00:28:09but then my training kicked in
00:28:11i twisted
00:28:12dug my knee into his side
00:28:14and rolled him onto the mat
00:28:15playing helpless mr moore
00:28:17with muscles like these
00:28:18i must admit
00:28:20those lines
00:28:22they're sculpted like a fashion models
00:28:24but in a flash
00:28:25he reversed our positions
00:28:27pinning me beneath him
00:28:28when we ate on health
00:28:30tone clefierty what taunts
00:28:32his face inches from mine
00:28:35is just touching enough for you
00:28:37you
00:28:38get off
00:28:39gotcha
00:28:41let go of my leg
00:28:46there's something in your hair
00:28:50what
00:28:54just a feather
00:28:57now
00:28:57are you planning to move in down there on the floor
00:29:01you did that on purpose
00:29:02what do you mean
00:29:03you're the one who couldn't stop staring at me
00:29:08you practically dived into my arms
00:29:10i was not staring
00:29:12why are you even working out in the living room
00:29:14the ac in the gym broke
00:29:16the ac is broken
00:29:17this place is falling apart
00:29:19maybe you should just buy a new villa
00:29:21is that so
00:29:23i'm going to eat
00:29:25narrator
00:29:26i arrived at the business gala
00:29:28as the new ceo of vantage path realty
00:29:30determined to prove my ambition
00:29:32was more intoxicating than any man
00:29:34colin look
00:29:35it's her
00:29:36she looks
00:29:36different
00:29:37more dazzling than ever
00:29:40i ignored their stares
00:29:42but a man with an oily grin
00:29:44soon cornered me on the terrace
00:29:48miss shaw
00:29:49all by yourself
00:29:50i'm rogelio scott
00:29:52a big company must be exhausting
00:29:54for a young woman like you
00:29:56you're flattering me mr scott
00:29:57vantage path thrives because of its team
00:29:59what team can measure up to a dependable man
00:30:02with me
00:30:03you wouldn't have to work so hard
00:30:04i can give you more than your sugar baddie ever could
00:30:07i'm afraid you've mistaken me
00:30:09a woman of my league is nowhere near your reach
00:30:11ha
00:30:11everything has a price miss shaw
00:30:13just name it
00:30:15stay by my side
00:30:16and the entire scott group could be yours
00:30:18narrator
00:30:18his thick fingers reached to pinch my chin
00:30:21i slapped him across the face
00:30:23the sound silencing the entire hall
00:30:26you dared to slap me
00:30:28what's wrong with that
00:30:29look at yourself
00:30:30pathetic oily and shameless
00:30:32mr scott
00:30:33laying hands on a woman hardly suits a gentleman
00:30:36mr palmer
00:30:37with your company stock in free fall
00:30:38you still have the nerve to meddle
00:30:39worry about your own crumpling empire
00:30:42and you
00:30:43don't think a pretty face
00:30:45makes you exceptional
00:30:46and dick
00:30:48at the end of the day
00:30:49you're just a woman
00:30:50what could you possibly accomplish
00:30:52you pathetic whore
00:30:53say that again
00:30:55i dare you
00:30:56before he could repeat the insult
00:30:58i kicked the back of his knee
00:31:00seized his tie
00:31:01and slammed his cheek against the polished floor
00:31:09i'll make sure you learn
00:31:10what respect really means
00:31:12the party was in full swing
00:31:13a symphony of laughter
00:31:15and clinking glasses
00:31:16until a sudden gape cut through the noise
00:31:17it's austin moore
00:31:19he's here
00:31:19a hush fell over the room
00:31:21like the red sea parting
00:31:22the crowd made a path for him
00:31:23he walked straight through the silent crowd to me
00:31:25his eyes fixed on a single target
00:31:27his eyes burned with a cold fire
00:31:30as he reached me
00:31:31a flicker of something unreadable in their depths
00:31:33as he draped his jacket over my shoulders
00:31:39mr moore
00:31:39it's a misunderstanding
00:31:41i swear
00:31:42miguel
00:31:43throw him out
00:31:44and from this moment
00:31:45though not more group is targeting
00:31:47echoed in the dead silence
00:31:48each single project run by death sentence
00:31:50his voice
00:31:51no please mr moore have mercy
00:31:52as they dragged him away like a shroud
00:31:55i looked up at the man
00:31:56who had just destroyed another for my sake
00:31:59trying to understand
00:32:03why are you here
00:32:04you never come to these things
00:32:09because you're here
00:32:10mr moore
00:32:11if i may
00:32:13who is this lady to you
00:32:14she is my wife
00:32:15brinley moore
00:32:17and i warn anyone who dares to lay a hand on her
00:32:20you will find yourself standing against the full power of my company
00:32:25then through the sea of stunned faces
00:32:27i saw my ex
00:32:29colin
00:32:29watching us
00:32:30his face pale
00:32:33brinley
00:32:33i remembered your throat always acts up
00:32:35i had them prepare that special drink you like
00:32:39thank you mr palmer
00:32:40but i'll take care of my wife's needs
00:32:42you should direct that concern towards your companion
00:32:46colin
00:32:46oh wait
00:32:47my mistake
00:32:47she isn't your wife yet is she
00:32:50my husband doesn't enjoy socializing mr palmer if you'll excuse us
00:32:55my project was suspended
00:32:56leaving me stuck at home
00:32:58my attempts at cooking were a disaster
00:33:00starting with a batch of burnt cookies
00:33:04wow
00:33:04these are
00:33:06something else
00:33:07what do you call them
00:33:08charcoal brigands
00:33:10if you're hungry there are sandwiches in the fridge
00:33:12don't touch those
00:33:15he'd been coming home early every day
00:33:17then i remembered he'd sent the chef and housekeeper on medical lee last week
00:33:22you orchestrated this on purpose
00:33:26actually
00:33:26i think your cooking has a kind of everyday warmth to it
00:33:29honestly it's more satisfying than a michelin three-star dinner
00:33:34i know it's bad your comfort is unhelpful
00:33:38austin did you lose your taste buds
00:33:40it's not every day i find you cooking
00:33:42as your husband i should at least act grateful
00:33:45if you enjoy it so much
00:33:46i'll make car grilled avocado with pickled herring tomorrow
00:33:51now that sounds like a challenge
00:33:53i'll be looking forward to your masterpiece
00:33:55for days
00:33:56i curled out one strange dish after another
00:34:03your cooking just keeps getting better
00:34:08do you actually enjoy torturing your taste buds
00:34:11for me it's an honor to eat anything you've made yourself
00:34:17i excused myself and snuck into the kitchen to call his assistant
00:34:22miguel i need to ask what is austin like at the company mr moore
00:34:26today he called a competitor's proposal garbage and the man nearly collapsed
00:34:32last week he sued a business partner into bankruptcy
00:34:38he is
00:34:40ruthless
00:34:42the man he described as a stranger
00:34:45a ruthless tycoon who praises my terrible cooking
00:34:51what is his secret agenda
00:34:56i sat there my mind racing what if this whole marriage is just a plot to harvest my organs
00:35:05something bothering you you look pale
00:35:11later my darkest thoughts came to life
00:35:13you monster austin you monster austin you're after my kidney i swear i'll fight you off
00:35:15in my dream his shadow fell over me
00:35:17a monstrous giant with something glimpering in his hand
00:35:19you're greedy enough to want my kidney
00:35:20a single tear escaped a testimony to the terror that held me captive even in sleep
00:35:23i heard his footsteps coming up the stairs
00:35:25each one a heavy thup that echoed my own frantic heartbeat
00:35:28he walked down the dark corridor
00:35:29a shadow moving towards the slimmer of light from my room
00:35:32the doorknob turned with agonizing slowness
00:35:34the click of the lash sealing my fate
00:35:36my kidney
00:35:37austin give it back
00:35:38he loomed over me in the darkness
00:35:40his hand reaching out
00:35:41and for a moment my nightmare and reality merged
00:35:43the instant his hand touched my cheek
00:35:45my eyes snapped open
00:35:46ah austin you really came to steal my kidney
00:35:49brinley it's all right
00:35:50you were caught in a bad dream
00:35:51but his voice was calm
00:35:52a gentle anchor in my storm of panic
00:35:54the terror receded
00:35:55leaving a disorienting fog of confusion in its whack
00:35:57you were mommling quite a bit
00:35:58something about me being after your kidney
00:35:59heat flooded my cheeks
00:36:00i couldn't meet his gaze
00:36:01i was just rambling nonsense
00:36:02some steam softening with an under chasing me
00:36:04you should go
00:36:05get some sleep
00:36:05he didn't press
00:36:06and i was alone again
00:36:07the silence of the room amplifying the chaos in my mind
00:36:09but the moment he was out of my sight
00:36:11the gentle husband vanished
00:36:12replaced by someone i didn't know
00:36:14he waited
00:36:15his face a cold calculating mask in the glow of the screen
00:36:18i could almost feel the shift in him
00:36:20the moment his suspicion hardened into certainty
00:36:23we need to have a talk tomorrow
00:36:24the next morning
00:36:25the sunlight that filled the dining room
00:36:26did nothing to dispel the chilling atmosphere between us
00:36:29do you have time this morning i'd like to talk about last night
00:36:31it was just a dream
00:36:32nightmares happen
00:36:33don't read too much into it
00:36:35with those words she shut the door on any conversation
00:36:37leaving us in a silence colder than any nightmare
00:36:39i had to know what austin was hiding
00:36:41after escaping our silent breakfast
00:36:43i slipped back inside and crept up to his study
00:36:45my heart pounded against my ribs
00:36:47a frantic drumbeat of fear and determination
00:36:50taking a deep breath i committed
00:36:51i can't be locked
00:36:53please
00:36:53yes
00:36:54i moved quickly
00:36:55silently
00:36:56my hands searching for any trace of myself
00:36:58any clue to his secrets
00:36:59but it's nothing photographed
00:37:00not a mention of my work
00:37:01where is it
00:37:02the clippings from my exhibition
00:37:03he's removed everything
00:37:04a cold dread washed over me as the truth settled in
00:37:05it's like i never existed in here
00:37:07the room was a sterile monument to a life
00:37:09i was apparently never a part of
00:37:10i was staring into the void of an empty shelf
00:37:11when his voice cut through the silence
00:37:13cold
00:37:13are you looking for
00:37:14ice shot through my veins
00:37:15i froze
00:37:16he was leaning against the doorframe
00:37:17a predator watching his prey
00:37:18i spun around so fast
00:37:19i knocked over a stack of books
00:37:20my words tumbling out in a panicked rush
00:37:22i was just
00:37:22looking around
00:37:23time seemed to slow as the books tumbled towards the floor
00:37:25in one motion
00:37:26he moved with impossible speed
00:37:27he caught them easily
00:37:29effortlessly
00:37:29and steadied me
00:37:30his hand burning against my waist
00:37:32there's nothing worth your attention in here
00:37:33perhaps
00:37:34we were suddenly impossibly close
00:37:35his voice a low murmur
00:37:37i have to go
00:37:37i'll be in my room
00:37:38his touch was electric
00:37:39i had to get away
00:37:40later that day
00:37:41i tried to sneak out to see my father
00:37:42but austin was in the foyer
00:37:43blocking my path
00:37:45my escape was cut short
00:37:46he was there
00:37:47with miguel
00:37:48miguel's shock was almost
00:37:49mr moore
00:37:49you're wearing an apron
00:37:51and he was
00:37:52a crisp white apron
00:37:53over his expensive suit
00:37:54if you want to surprise your wife
00:37:55i can call a ship
00:37:56it's different miguel
00:37:56she eats restaurant food all the time
00:37:58he ignored miguel's suggestion
00:37:59his focus elsewhere
00:38:01i think
00:38:01she might like something homemade
00:38:03for a fleeting moment
00:38:04i saw something else in his eyes
00:38:05then his eyes found me
00:38:07he knew i was there all along
00:38:08where are you going
00:38:09caught
00:38:09my heart sank
00:38:10i tried to sound casual
00:38:12to hide the tremor in my voice
00:38:14to visit my father
00:38:15i need to talk to him
00:38:16his answer was not a request
00:38:18it was a command
00:38:19i've made dinner
00:38:20eat with me first
00:38:21he moved
00:38:23subtly
00:38:23trapping me
00:38:24then i'll go with you
00:38:25i felt the walls closing in
00:38:27the air growing thin
00:38:28that's not necessary
00:38:29you don't have to
00:38:30he closed the distance between us
00:38:32his
00:38:32try my cooking
00:38:33isn't overwhelmed
00:38:33a silent order was given
00:38:35and obeyed
00:38:36instantly
00:38:37and then there were two
00:38:39miguel's gone
00:38:39it'll just be the two of us
00:38:41i followed austin
00:38:42into the dining room
00:38:43a perfect feast was laid out
00:38:45a cruel contrast
00:38:46to the charred food
00:38:47i'd been making for days
00:38:48what are you standing there for
00:38:50sit down and see for yourself
00:38:54i'll pass
00:38:55i'm not hungry
00:38:56just have a taste
00:38:58i told you
00:38:59i'm not hungry
00:39:01just one bite
00:39:02if it's awful
00:39:03you can throw the plate at my face
00:39:07i finally gave in
00:39:08my fingers curling around the fork
00:39:10with resistance
00:39:15oh
00:39:17so
00:39:17how is it
00:39:21it's fine
00:39:21but my hand betrayed me
00:39:23reaching for the lobster
00:39:24then the soup
00:39:25then the lamb
00:39:26i ate like someone
00:39:27who hadn't seen food in d's
00:39:32why are you looking at me like that
00:39:35slow down
00:39:36it's not like anyone's going to
00:39:37snatch it from you
00:39:39i guess
00:39:40it's not terrible
00:39:45have the legal department drop the papers immediately
00:39:48i'm on my way
00:39:51something urgent came up at the company
00:39:52i'll need to step out
00:39:55all right
00:39:58take your time and enjoy it
00:40:00the moment the door clicked shut
00:40:02my appetite vanished
00:40:04replaced by an explicable hollowness
00:40:06i reached for the bowl of soup he'd left untouched
00:40:10and drank every last flat
00:40:14dad i need the truth
00:40:16what's really behind this arranged marriage to austin
00:40:23brinley
00:40:24there are things you're old enough to hear now
00:40:27years ago austin's mother
00:40:30was in a devastating car accident
00:40:35your mother
00:40:36risked her own life
00:40:38to save her
00:40:41my mother
00:40:42out of gratitude their family proposed a marriage alliance
00:40:46they've been waiting for you all these years
00:40:48even when you were with colin
00:40:57dad i get it now
00:41:00i'll come by to see you soon
00:41:01bye
00:41:22who is it
00:41:24it's me
00:41:25austin
00:41:26let me down i have legs of my own
00:41:28stop moving
00:41:28the floor's slick
00:41:30you'll make us both fall
00:41:43you
00:41:46i didn't do it on purpose
00:41:50you call that an accident
00:41:52we kissed
00:41:54you shameless rogue
00:41:56why didn't it feel wrong
00:41:58have i lost my mind
00:42:00get away from me
00:42:03get away from me
00:42:32stop it
00:42:49brinley
00:42:50brinley
00:42:51i love millie
00:42:52she's the one who fits me
00:42:54body and soul
00:43:02that's why i never touched you
00:43:16that's why i never touched you
00:43:19brinley
00:43:22austin
00:43:23brinley
00:43:49brinley
00:43:51colin's a bastard
00:43:52colin's a bastard
00:43:53karen
00:43:53and millie
00:43:53and millie's no better
00:43:54two shameless cheats
00:43:56and you
00:43:58austin
00:43:58you're an idiot
00:43:59out of all the women in the world
00:44:02why did you marry me
00:44:03I've wanted to marry you since I was 14.
00:44:08Huh? What was that?
00:44:12When I was 14, at that party,
00:44:15it was the anniversary of my mother's death.
00:44:19My siblings cornered me, calling me a curse,
00:44:23a bringer of misfortune.
00:44:27At that banquet, you were just a little girl with braids,
00:44:29but you stood in front of me and protected me.
00:44:32From that moment, I told myself I'd wait for you to grow up.
00:44:35I've waited all these years, and now, you're finally mine.
00:44:45Have a nice dream, Brinley.
00:44:54Hello?
00:44:55Mrs. Moore, do you know where Mr. Moore is?
00:44:57He's missed a crucial meeting and isn't answering his phone.
00:45:00I- I'll check right now.
00:45:07Austin? Are you in there?
00:45:09Austin, answer me!
00:45:21Austin?
00:45:22Austin?
00:45:30like the medicine bottles, so many stomach pills, the burnt steak, the horrible soup.
00:45:38He ate every last bite of my terrible cooking.
00:45:44You absolute fool. Austin, please wake up!
00:45:52I can smell the alcohol. He was already sick and he still drank with me last night.
00:46:00Why are you here? You should go.
00:46:05Who's supposed to take care of you if I walk out? Lie down and stop fighting me.
00:46:10It might be contagious. You should go.
00:46:13Don't be ridiculous. Contagious? Try moving again and I'll throw you out myself.
00:46:19Mrs. Moore, the doctor is here. Doctor, please check him right away.
00:46:28Acute gastric bleeding. Accompanied by the high fever. He needs to be transferred to the hospital at once.
00:46:37I'll go with him. I know exactly what he's eaten these last few days.
00:46:49The doctor said it's from eating terrible food and drinking alcohol. What now? Are you planning to
00:46:54blame this on me? I'm definitely putting the blame on you. I'm telling you now, don't even
00:46:59think about it. Stop laughing. Do you even remember you're supposed to be resting?
00:47:10Eat.
00:47:13You haven't eaten either. Have a taste?
00:47:16I'm not hungry. Go ahead, eat it yourself.
00:47:20Do you really have to push yourself this far? The company won't crumble without you for a few days.
00:47:26I'd hate for you to think I can't measure up to your standards.
00:47:29When you've recovered, let's set our companies against each other and watch which one thrives more.
00:47:34I'm in.
00:47:49Quit staring.
00:47:54You should watch it.
00:47:57Follow your instructions, my dear wife.
00:48:01Boss, the meeting has started.
00:48:10Sit here.
00:48:16He's so focused it's like he's in his own world.
00:48:21The key is to acquire their patents before the merger is complete.
00:48:24We need to make them an offer they can't refuse. The merger will create a new market leader.
00:48:30The key is to get the shareholders on board.
00:48:38What's the matter? Caught up in your husband's charm, are you?
00:48:42Who's looking at you? I was thinking about my project.
00:48:44Your Cloud Vista States project? Do you want my help?
00:48:48He leaned so close I could feel his breath.
00:48:58Sorry. Did that hurt? You're still recovering.
00:49:03I'm alright.
00:49:05Mr. Moore, Mrs. Moore.
00:49:07I-I didn't see a thing.
00:49:11Mr. Moore.
00:49:12What's wrong?
00:49:13I'll go see about dinner.
00:49:17Mr. Moore.
00:49:17Mr. Moore.
00:49:30Mr. Moore.
00:49:31Mr. Moore.
00:49:33Mr. Moore.
00:49:33Mr. Moore.
00:49:35Mr. Moore.
00:49:35Mr. Moore.
00:49:35You don't have to put yourself through all this.
00:49:37I'm not that picky.
00:49:39That was why you had managed to land yourself in the hospital.
00:49:43Now open up.
00:49:46What now?
00:49:47Eat it before it cools.
00:49:52Want something else tomorrow?
00:49:54The doctor said you could try other foods.
00:49:56You planning to cook it yourself?
00:49:59Of course not.
00:50:00I'll ask the butler to send something up.
00:50:03Just wishing I could eat something you make.
00:50:09Get well first, then you can chase down every bizarre cravings you want.
00:50:14I've cleared the dishes.
00:50:15I'll sleep in the caregiver's room next door.
00:50:16Wait, my stomach's acting up.
00:50:19Do you want me to call the doctor?
00:50:20No, it's an old problem.
00:50:22I can manage, just...
00:50:23It's hard being alone if it gets worse in the night.
00:50:26Fine.
00:50:27I'll sleep on the folding bed in here.
00:50:30Austin, you jerk.
00:50:33Sneaking off with my cookies again.
00:50:40Still dreaming about that, are you?
00:50:48What's going on?
00:50:51You look even paler than last night.
00:50:56It's nothing.
00:50:57I just need to go to the bathroom.
00:50:59Go on your own, then.
00:51:03Help me.
00:51:04I feel dizzy.
00:51:08The bathroom door.
00:51:09Help me.
00:51:10Inside.
00:51:11Austin, handle it yourself.
00:51:13If you can't, I'll get a male nurse.
00:51:14No.
00:51:15I don't like strangers.
00:51:16I hate being touched by anyone else.
00:51:18Then why do you keep leaning on me?
00:51:20Because you're different.
00:51:22He just stared at me, so I stormed out.
00:51:28I told you to call the nurse, but no, you had to be stubborn.
00:51:31Now look at you.
00:51:32You can barely stand.
00:51:34Don't worry.
00:51:35I'm fine.
00:51:37With you here, I feel much better.
00:51:40Mr. Moore, these need your signature.
00:51:42I've turned away the media, and also the person the Moore family sent to inquire.
00:51:46Good.
00:51:47Tell my father I'm fine.
00:51:48I pretended to read, but his family's indifference felt strangely cold.
00:51:52Why just someone to ask?
00:51:54Why not come themselves?
00:51:58What's on your mind?
00:51:59You've been staring into space.
00:52:03Nothing.
00:52:04I'll get you some water.
00:52:10That evening, just as I was clearing his dinner plates, he suddenly tensed, a sharp gasp of
00:52:15pain escaping his lips.
00:52:17Is it flaring up again?
00:52:19Yeah.
00:52:20It'll ease up soon.
00:52:22Don't call anyone.
00:52:23You have a fever.
00:52:24I'm calling the nurse.
00:52:25I tried to pull my hand free to press the call button, but he gripped my wrist, his skin
00:52:28burning against mine.
00:52:29Sometimes hassle is necessary.
00:52:31Let go.
00:52:32Brindley, just stay with me.
00:52:38Did you always have stomach problems?
00:52:41For years, I skipped too many meals for work.
00:52:44It caught up to me.
00:52:46Promise me you'll eat properly from now on.
00:52:48With you looking after me, I wouldn't dare skip another meal.
00:52:52Who said I'd be looking after me?
00:52:53It's chilly.
00:52:54The fever must be breaking.
00:52:56Here.
00:52:56I'll get you another blanket.
00:52:58You know, you toss and turn a lot when you sleep.
00:53:00What are you talking about?
00:53:01I caught you mommling last night, and you kicked the blanket so hard you nearly sent the bed
00:53:04rail flying.
00:53:05You're making that up.
00:53:05I sleep soundly.
00:53:06I don't even dream.
00:53:06Oh, really?
00:53:07Care to see the video proof?
00:53:12He caught my wrist.
00:53:17Still planning to grab my phone?
00:53:22Let go of me!
00:53:28You jerk!
00:53:37Good night, Brindley.
00:53:40Over the next few days, a stream of visitors arrived.
00:53:44But his guard, Miguel, turned every single one away.
00:53:48Mr. Moore is resting.
00:53:49He won't be receiving visitors.
00:53:50His father sent me.
00:53:51I must see him.
00:53:52He's just fallen asleep.
00:53:53I will deliver his father's regards.
00:53:59Your family situation seems rather complicated, doesn't it?
00:54:09Why do you say that?
00:54:12I saw the butler.
00:54:14The way he looked at your door.
00:54:16It was full of meaning.
00:54:19You are actually perceptive.
00:54:21So it's true?
00:54:23More than half of the Moore family is just waiting for me to fall.
00:54:28What I have is far too admirable.
00:54:30I won't get caught up in it, will I?
00:54:33I hesitated, but walked over to him.
00:54:36He took my hand, his warmth seeping into my skin.
00:54:40As long as I'm here, no one can touch you.
00:54:46Even without you, no one can touch me.
00:54:54Of course.
00:54:58The chef and staff have arrived.
00:55:00Dinner will be prepared according to Mr. Moore's dietary requirements.
00:55:04Now that you're discharged, what do you want for dinner?
00:55:07Whatever you cook will be fine.
00:55:10Don't even dream of it.
00:55:11The doctor said your stomach is badly damaged.
00:55:14The chef is back, and he'll be handling your food.
00:55:16I won't be stepping into the kitchen again.
00:55:19I can't risk hurting you.
00:55:21All right.
00:55:22I'll do as you say.
00:55:30Mrs. Moore, please don't worry.
00:55:33Every dish is soft and easy to digest.
00:55:36Watch your step.
00:55:39Why are you here?
00:55:40Shouldn't you be resting?
00:55:42I was waiting for you.
00:55:43The doctor said light walks will help.
00:55:45Join me in the garden?
00:55:47Austin.
00:55:48Aren't you worried people will use your sickness to cause trouble at the company?
00:55:51Don't let it weigh on you.
00:55:53Miguel will handle it.
00:56:03Mr. Moore, Mrs. Moore, the Moore family has invited you to the estate for dinner.
00:56:08Tell them we will visit this weekend.
00:56:11You're really going?
00:56:12But you're still recovering.
00:56:14I'll be fine.
00:56:15It's time you met my father and the rest of the family.
00:56:17Can I skip it?
00:56:18The thought of them all staring at me.
00:56:20Absolutely not.
00:56:21You are my wife.
00:56:21You are tied to the Moore family.
00:56:22The sooner you adapt, the easier it will be.
00:56:25Fine.
00:56:25I'll go.
00:56:33Miguel, what has Brinlyn been up to lately?
00:56:35Sir, she's been running all over the city.
00:56:38Luxury malls, auctions, antique shops.
00:56:40She's hunting for gifts for your family.
00:56:42She went by herself?
00:56:44Yes.
00:56:45She said she wanted to choose everything personally.
00:56:49Your home.
00:56:50Looks like you went a little overboard.
00:56:51Pretty much.
00:56:52I'm completely wiped out.
00:56:54My legs are killing me.
00:56:55I'm sorry.
00:56:55I didn't realize.
00:56:56This one's for my dad, right?
00:56:57The painting?
00:56:57Miguel said he's into art.
00:56:58I can only hope he appreciates it.
00:57:00He'll love it.
00:57:01You handpicked it.
00:57:01He'd be a fool not to.
00:57:04You really don't need to go to so much trouble.
00:57:07It's fine if you don't prepare gifts for my family.
00:57:09How can you say that?
00:57:10It's my first zint.
00:57:11What if they think I tap proper manners and that I'm not good enough for you?
00:57:15That won't fapping.
00:57:16As long as I'm with you, no one will dare utter a word against you.
00:57:23Mrs. Moore, all the gifts have been taken into the car.
00:57:27No need to confirm them again.
00:57:29Let's go.
00:57:31You look stunning.
00:57:38Don't be afraid.
00:57:39I'm here.
00:57:47Austin, we've been waiting for you.
00:57:49And this must be Brinley?
00:57:50Please, come inside.
00:58:12Dad.
00:58:19Oh, so this is Austin's new wife.
00:58:22She certainly looks young.
00:58:24But I heard she was married before.
00:58:29What do you mean by that, Carolyn?
00:58:31Brinley is my wedded wife.
00:58:36Austin, I only meant it out of concern.
00:58:38There's no need for your concern.
00:58:44We handle our own affairs.
00:58:47Come now.
00:58:48We're all family.
00:58:49That's enough.
00:58:50Brinley, since it's your first time here, try the coffee I just brewed.
00:59:11Please bring in the prepared gifts.
00:59:18Since it was my first time visiting, I brought gifts for Wesley and your painting.
00:59:22For Briseis, a limited release scarf.
00:59:24Oh my gosh, Brinley, you are really generous.
00:59:26You've been very thoughtful, but these gifts cost a foreign buy.
00:59:29Our family has always preached restraint.
00:59:31Exactly.
00:59:32Demma could be so careless.
00:59:33And isn't it Austin's money you're burning?
00:59:35They saw me as an easy target, a way to make Austin look bad.
00:59:39I lifted my handbag, slipped out a stack of printed pages.
00:59:45How about you take a look at these?
00:59:47I chose every gift myself, and I paid for them with my own money.
00:59:52Here are the itemized receipts and my bank statements.
00:59:54Go ahead and verify them.
00:59:59Hold on.
01:00:00This painting is from last month's auction?
01:00:03We're talking 32 million!
01:00:05No way!
01:00:06This was an arranged marriage!
01:00:07Why would you torch that much money?
01:00:13If you doubt me, feel free to look into it yourself.
01:00:17I've built up plenty over the years.
01:00:20Using my own savings to buy gifts for my husband's family?
01:00:24Tell me what's wrong with that.
01:00:25Carolyn, since you feel the gifts are over the top, I'll come empty-handed next time.
01:00:30Brinley, thank you for your gift.
01:00:35That's enough, Ryder.
01:00:37Why are you being so harsh with Austin's wife?
01:00:39Careful, you might spook her.
01:00:41I shouldn't have said that.
01:00:43Don't take it to heart, Brinley.
01:00:44Don't take it to heart.
01:00:45I'll see you next time.
01:00:46Bye.
01:00:48Bye.
01:00:49Bye.
01:00:51Bye.
01:00:52Bye.
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