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00:00Just as Evelyn was about to leave, a voice called out to her.
00:03It was her father's business partner, she sighed inwardly.
00:06Miss Carter? Her? Her whole outfit isn't worth $300.
00:10This time, they weren't speaking French.
00:12Every word was clearly audible.
00:14Ethan's face darkened.
00:15His warning gaze instantly silenced the commotion.
00:18The business partner didn't press, and the crowd quickly dispersed.
00:22Evelyn returned home with Ethan, the journey silent.
00:25The coldness of betrayal spread in the confined space.
00:28Honey, I won't take you to those kind of parties anymore.
00:30Do you think I embarrassed you?
00:31What are you thinking? I just don't want you to get hurt.
00:34But there will always be a gap between us.
00:36Hasn't your family urged you to marry for a lion's?
00:38Evelyn, you just need to know that I love you, and I'll handle everything else.
00:42If she hadn't been careful enough, she might have believed his lies.
00:45Ethan went to shower, and his phone on the nightstand rang once.
00:48He never hid his password from her.
00:50Ethan, we're meeting both parents tomorrow.
00:52If you don't come tonight, the elders will be suspicious.
00:55So this was your plan?
00:57Marry a suitable one and keep me by your side?
01:00Sir-in-law's words seemed humble, but they were actually pressing hard.
01:03Honey, something urgent came up at work.
01:05I have to go out.
01:06I won't be back tonight.
01:07He left in a hurry, not noticing that she didn't try to stop him this time, unlike usual.
01:12With just one word from me, Ethan came running.
01:15We're meeting the parents tomorrow.
01:16Picture after picture, eroding the last vestiges of her love.
01:20Ethan didn't come home that night, and Evelyn didn't care.
01:23The next morning, after washing up, she headed straight to the office.
01:27She submitted her resignation.
01:29Before leaving work, all procedures were completed.
01:31I always see those videos, resigning from work to go home and inherit billions.
01:36Evelyn, you resigned so decisively.
01:38Could it be the same for you?
01:39Yes, I'm going home to inherit the family fortune.
01:42Her colleagues burst into laughter, thinking she was joking.
01:45She smiled slightly, offering no explanation.
01:48After lunch, she packed her things and moved back home.
01:51You resigned?
01:52Yes.
01:52Didn't you really like that job?
01:54Why did you suddenly resign?
01:55Because I found a job I like even more.
01:58She turned gracefully, and the prelude to the Queen's comeback officially...
02:04Mom, Dad, I've made up my mind.
02:06I'm ready to come home and take over the family business.
02:08Ethan, will he come with you?
02:10No, I'm breaking up with him.
02:12Give me a week, I'll take care of everything here.
02:15After a few more exchanges, she ended the call, slipped her phone into her bag,
02:18and pushed open the door to the private room.
02:21It was packed inside, loud with overlapping voices and clinking glasses.
02:25The chatter stalled for a split second when she walked in, then picked right back up.
02:35Evelyn didn't react.
02:36Evelyn didn't react.
02:37She went straight to Ethan's side and sat down as if nothing had changed.
02:41Hey, sweetheart.
02:42That was a long call.
02:43Everything all right?
02:44Ethan, when are you and Sarah and Laura Brooks getting married?
02:46Evelyn gripped the wine glass tightly, her knuckles turning white.
02:50The family set the date two weeks from now.
02:53Every pair of eyes in the room snapped toward Evelyn.
02:55One guy raised his brows, clearly entertained.
02:58You're marrying Sarah and Laura.
02:59What about Evelyn, then?
03:01No, the wedding's just for the family.
03:03I only care about Evelyn.
03:04Laughter exploded around the room.
03:06Voices overlapped, teasing, and crude.
03:08Oh, God, Ethan, you're such a romantic.
03:16Is that true love?
03:17But she doesn't understand French, right?
03:24Sarcasm washed over her, loud and ruthless.
03:27No one noticed Evelyn's shallow breathing or her aching fingers clutching the glass.
03:32She understood every word.
03:33She was never a Cinderella.
03:35She was the sole heiress of the world's richest family.
03:38For five years, Ethan had been devoted to her.
03:40Three days ago, she saw it.
03:42Bride, Sarin-Laure Brooks, the eldest daughter of the Brooks family.
03:46Groom, Ethan Knight.
03:48He kept saying he loved her, but he was already engaged to the right person.
03:52A woman approved by the family.
03:54A woman who belonged in his world.
03:55He could have his perfect marriage.
03:57She would go home and reclaim her empire.
04:00Their paths would never cross again.
04:01In that moment, all was clear.
04:03He could have had a perfect marriage.
04:05She'd claim her empire.
04:07Their paths would never meet.
04:09She'd claim her empire.
04:10Their paths would never meet.
04:12Night fell, drinks poured, laughter blurred.
04:14The crowd stumbled into the night, Evelyn close behind.
04:17A voice rose from the...
04:21If work gets too tiring, just come home.
04:24I can't stand seeing you work so hard every day.
04:26I'm not anyone's trophy.
04:37Darling, how can you say such things?
04:39Why are you home so early today?
04:41Didn't you go to the office?
04:43I've been too busy lately.
04:44No time for you.
04:45I specially cleared my day today, just for us.
04:47Want to watch a movie?
04:48Or something else?
04:50Whatever you wish.
04:51A week ago, she might have been melted by it.
04:53Sarin, help me with spring cleaning.
04:55There's a lot of old stuff at home.
04:57No need to keep it.
04:58Ethan slowly realized that every item Evelyn discarded carried their shared memories.
05:07Evelyn, have you found something out?
05:09What could I know?
05:10Are you hiding something from me?
05:16Evelyn, no matter what happens, please remember, I love you.
05:20Her lips twitched, but she said nothing.
05:23After cleaning, Ethan insisted on taking her out.
05:25She agreed for fear he might sense something.
05:27After the spring cleaning, Ethan insisted on taking Evelyn out.
05:31She knew she'd soon be gone from his life.
05:38After dinner and the movie, the car stopped at the auction house.
05:41As they were about to enter, an elegant lady in a Chanel suit approached.
05:45A look of discomfort flashed across Ethan's face, and Evelyn noticed it at once.
05:51This is Sarin-Law Brooks, daughter of a family friend.
05:54This is my girlfriend, Evelyn.
05:56I've heard so much about you.
05:57They say Ethan's girlfriend is stunning, and it's certainly true.
06:01Ethan instantly understood this was no coincidence.
06:04They had come prepared.
06:10Sarin-Law cleverly steered the conversation towards the porcelain, showcasing her erudition.
06:20Are you cold?
06:21Is this better?
06:22Evelyn, I know you're not interested in these things, but bid on whatever you like.
06:26Don't worry about the price.
06:32Ethan is really trying to save her face.
06:34She probably doesn't even know how to bid.
06:37This kind of high-end auction, it must be...
06:42Their whispers, their eyes were filled with disdain.
06:44As if on purpose, they didn't whisper, but spoke aloud.
06:47She disdained to respond, for it was meaningless.
06:50Next time they meet, they will bow to her.
06:57A jade carving reportedly by Master Foster himself.
07:01Sarin-Law's eyes lit up.
07:02She raised her paddle excitedly and leaned toward Ethan.
07:05Ethan, this is precious grandma's birthday is the day after tomorrow.
07:09This will be the perfect gift.
07:11Evelyn looked up at the stage at the name of Master Fortell, which unsettled her.
07:15She looked away, her calm voice cooling Sarin-Law's excitement at once.
07:19This is a fake.
07:20Sarin-Law stared at her in disbelief, nearly blurting out,
07:23How would you know?
07:24Miss Carter, how can you be so sure?
07:26The genuine piece was given to her grandmother by the Carter heir years ago.
07:30She meant to warn her, but Sarin-Law and the men behind her burst into laughter.
07:34Evelyn, if you don't know, don't talk nonsense and humiliate yourself.
07:38Carter family heir, do you think being a Carter makes you royalty?
07:47Darling, I know you've been reading appraisal books lately,
07:49but that knowledge can't be learnt just from books.
07:51Evelyn let out a soft laugh and said no more.
07:53Ultimately, Sarin-Law bought the jade carving for a hundred million.
07:57Evelyn smiled as Sarin-Law turned to pay.
07:59She couldn't wait to see how Ethan's grandmother would react to this gift.
08:07A sharp, familiar voice sounded behind her after she washed her hands.
08:11Evelyn Carter, I thought I made myself clear.
08:13Why are you still clinging on like a pathetic third party?
08:21Miss Brooks, let's get things straight.
08:24I've been with him for five years.
08:25If someone's a homewrecker, it's not me.
08:28The voice was cruel.
08:29Nothing like Sarin-Law's usual grace.
08:31Five years, and he still hasn't married you.
08:33Ever wonder why?
08:34I'm the eldest daughter of the Brooks family.
08:36He's the heir to the night group.
08:38We're a perfect match.
08:39What about you?
08:40A gambler father, a sickly mother, a broken home.
08:43Nothing.
08:44What makes you think you deserve him?
08:45Evelyn stopped short.
08:47She invented the story,
08:48never expecting Ethan to tell Sarin-Law so easily.
08:51Her fabricated family background,
08:53Ethan had casually revealed to Sarin-Law.
08:55You're right, I don't deserve him.
08:57You two are truly a match made in heaven.
08:59I wish you a lifetime of happiness.
09:06She had walked a few steps when her mother called.
09:09Evelyn, come home quickly.
09:10We're all waiting for you.
09:11Your dad and I bought you an overseas castle.
09:14Your aunt bought you a diamond crown once worn by a queen.
09:17Your uncle filled your garage with luxury cars.
09:20Mom, I'm going back to take over the business.
09:22Not to squander the family fortune.
09:24She had just finished speaking
09:26when a familiar voice sounded behind her.
09:29What?
09:32Evelyn hung up the phone
09:33and turned to meet Ethan's displeased gaze.
09:36An old colleague asked my plan after resigning,
09:38and I joked about inheriting the family business.
09:41Ethan felt something was off.
09:42She never made jokes like that.
09:44Aren't you leaving?
09:45There's still jewelry left to bid on.
09:47Ethan thought she wanted jewelry,
09:49so he followed her.
09:50Ethan bid on several jewels
09:51and gave them to Evelyn.
09:53She looked at the box in her hand.
09:55I don't really wear jewelry.
09:56You'll get used to it.
09:57Don't worry about money.
09:58I'll buy you diamonds forever.
09:59She opened her mouth but said nothing.
10:01She never wore jewelry worth tens of millions.
10:03The auction ended,
10:04and Ethan and Evelyn were about to leave.
10:06As soon as they got into the car,
10:08the passenger window was tapped.
10:10Ethan, my car broke down.
10:12Can you take me home?
10:13Your parents asked you to take care of me.
10:15You haven't forgotten, right?
10:17A dark expression flashed across Ethan's face,
10:19then he agreed.
10:20But I get carsick.
10:21What if I can't sit in the back?
10:28She calmly took a seat in the back.
10:30Ethan wanted to say it was just a seat,
10:32but she had already closed her eyes.
10:34Serenlor smiled triumphantly,
10:36thinking he would be hers eventually.
10:38Is Miss Carter tired?
10:39Let her rest well then.
10:41Ethan didn't say much and started the car.
10:42Unbeknownst to her,
10:44Evelyn had truly fallen asleep.
10:46When she woke up,
10:47the car was parked in the night's garage,
10:48and Serenlor was gone.
10:50You're awake?
10:51You slept so soundly,
10:53I didn't want to wake you.
10:54She nodded groggily
10:55and walked straight into the house.
10:57Ethan caught up to her.
10:58Are you angry?
10:59Serenlor is only a friend's daughter.
11:01Don't mind.
11:03She's just a friend.
11:04I only love you, sweetheart.
11:06Ethan tried to kiss her,
11:07but was pushed away by Evelyn.
11:08I'm not feeling well due to my period.
11:10I need to rest.
11:11She locked the door,
11:13cutting off any possibility
11:14of Ethan following her in.
11:16The next morning,
11:17Evelyn and Ethan had breakfast
11:18in the dining room.
11:19Evelyn's phone suddenly reminded her.
11:21Ethan also saw the reminder on the phone.
11:23Just as Evelyn was wondering how to cancel,
11:26Ethan's phone rang too.
11:27It was Serenlor calling.
11:29Evelyn, something urgent came up.
11:30We can't go today.
11:31Can we see your parents another time?
11:33This betrayal completely...
11:37Ethan had expected her to argue,
11:39to plead,
11:39or even to lose control.
11:41It's all right.
11:42I have things to attend to today as well.
11:44Not long after Ethan left,
11:46Evelyn also went out.
11:47She first went shopping,
11:48picking out gifts for her friends
11:50she was about to meet.
11:51When they opened the gift boxes
11:52at the restaurant,
11:53the atmosphere instantly became lively.
11:56Evelyn, where did you get
11:57these top-tier replicas?
11:58They look exactly like the real thing.
12:01They are real.
12:02Seeing their disbelief,
12:03she revealed the truth directly.
12:04Those background stories I told you?
12:07About a gambler father,
12:08and a sick mother.
12:09Those were all made up.
12:10I am the only daughter of the Carter family.
12:12I'm leaving LA for home
12:14to run the family business.
12:15Silence fell the moment he spoke.
12:17Disbelief, shock, chaos.
12:19Are you kidding?
12:20Wait, are you serious?
12:21Oh my god,
12:22the heiress has been with us all this time.
12:25After the initial frenzy subsided,
12:27someone suddenly remembered Ethan.
12:28But if you're leaving,
12:30what about Ethan?
12:31Does he know your true identity?
12:32He's marrying someone else.
12:34What the hell?
12:35That guy is a piece of work.
12:36Three years ago,
12:37you mentioned the epiphyllum,
12:38and he searched the globe for you.
12:40Two years ago,
12:41he gave up a $1.100m contract
12:44and rushed back for you.
12:46He took care of you
12:47for several days without rest.
12:48Don't forget that car accident last year.
12:51He deliberately crashed into a truck
12:52to save you.
12:53You were fine,
12:55but he was injured
12:56and comatose for three months.
12:58The doctor said he might not even wake up.
13:01After all that,
13:02he's getting married.
13:03The bride isn't you?
13:04That's impossible.
13:05Memories hit like heavy blows.
13:07He did love me.
13:08His family disliked my background
13:10and forced him into an arranged marriage.
13:12I haven't had a chance to tell him the truth.
13:14The invitations are already printed.
13:16He seems to intend to keep me by his side.
13:19Keep you by his side?
13:20As what?
13:21A mistress?
13:22Is the knife family insane?
13:24Making the world's richest heiress a backup plan?
13:27Fine.
13:28Let's see him regret it.
13:29When he finds out he left without a word
13:32and his family learns your identity,
13:35they'll be furious.
13:36Just then,
13:37Ethan and Sarah-in-law walked in from outside.
13:40What true identity?
13:42A girl bristled to snap back,
13:43but Evelyn stopped her.
13:45She stared coldly at them.
13:46What are you doing here?
13:48The families are discussing a collaboration.
13:51We had a meeting scheduled.
13:53Evening chocolate.
13:54She certainly knew about their collaboration.
13:57After all,
13:58it was an arranged marriage.
14:00They sat next to Evelyn,
14:02intimately oblivious to their surroundings.
14:05He cut her steak into perfect bites.
14:07She fed him a taste of her dessert.
14:09He handed her a napkin gently.
14:10She dabbed his mouth,
14:11smiling shyly.
14:13She dabbed his mouth,
14:14smiling shyly.
14:15Back and forth,
14:16natural and intimate.
14:18Yet Evelyn remained still,
14:21her face serene,
14:22as if the couple five feet away
14:24were not tearing apart her last remaining heart.
14:27As if her heart had long been still distant.
14:32Dinner ends,
14:34Ethan offers Evelyn and Sarenlore a ride home.
14:36Perhaps from last time,
14:38Ethan arranged a limo.
14:39No one needs the front seat,
14:41avoiding past awkwardness.
14:42The car glides towards Brooke's Manor,
14:44all seems calm,
14:45until the calm is shattered instantly.
14:48A runaway truck speeds from the opposite side.
14:50The driver swerved,
14:51then a deafening crash.
14:53Ethan instinctively shielded Sarenlore upon impact.
14:56Evelyn was thrown,
14:57hitting her head on the window.
14:59He patted her back,
15:00whispering comfort as if only she existed.
15:02Fading,
15:03she recalled the crash from four years ago.
15:05Their fourth year,
15:06his love for her was most fervent.
15:08He almost died,
15:09asked if she was okay first.
15:11Another crash,
15:12his instinct now protects another.
15:14The Rolls Royce is beyond recognition.
15:16Ethan comforted Sarenlore,
15:17then saw Evelyn alone.
15:19Fortunately,
15:20her injuries were minor.
15:21Doctors confirmed.
15:22But due to head injury,
15:24observation for days.
15:25Evelyn,
15:26I'm so sorry.
15:27I just...
15:28You see,
15:28the partnership is urgent.
15:30Sarenlore's face.
15:32You can hit me,
15:33curse me,
15:34but don't shut me out.
15:35Her expression was blank,
15:36unreadable.
15:37Ethan kept apologizing
15:38until he thought of something.
15:40Your birthday is coming?
15:41What gift do you want?
15:42Then buy me a plane ticket?
15:44To New York,
15:45in three days.
15:46New York?
15:47You want to travel?
15:48She didn't explain,
15:49just nodded.
15:50Ethan bought the ticket
15:51right in front of her.
15:52I'm busy.
15:53Can't join you.
15:54Enjoy New York.
15:55Ticket is too small.
15:56I'll get you a bigger one.
15:58Not small at all.
15:59Because this ticket
16:00isn't for vacation.
16:01It's her way home.
16:03Ethan Knight,
16:03thank you for your gift.
16:04You personally sent me
16:06back to my place.
16:07Wait,
16:07you'll see what you've
16:08truly lost.
16:09Three days later,
16:10Evelyn stood on
16:11the New York runway.
16:12The Queen awakens.
16:14The Feast of...
16:17For two days,
16:18Ethan was gentle and caring,
16:20as if they were back
16:20to when they first met.
16:21But this illusion
16:23quickly faded the moment
16:24she was discharged.
16:25Sirin Lor messaged,
16:26provocatively telling her
16:27Ethan was going home
16:28for dinner.
16:29Evelyn didn't reply,
16:30just calmly went home
16:31and started packing.
16:32She knew,
16:33this time she left,
16:34she wouldn't come back.
16:35Seven hours before departure,
16:37she dragged her luggage
16:38out the door,
16:39only to run into Ethan,
16:40who had just returned home.
16:42He saw the piled luggage
16:43by the door,
16:44his face instantly tightened.
16:45What is going on here?
16:48Didn't I tell you
16:48I was going to New York?
16:50You bought the ticket,
16:51have you forgotten?
16:52Just a few days.
16:53Why so much luggage?
16:55I'm a girl,
16:56I want to bring more clothes
16:56and take more photos.
16:58It's been easy,
16:58he almost reached out
16:59to check the luggage,
17:01but his phone suddenly rang.
17:02It was Sirin Lor.
17:03Evelyn,
17:04don't play too long,
17:05send me flight info,
17:06I'll pick you up.
17:06She didn't answer
17:07because she knew
17:08she wouldn't return.
17:09Five hours before departure,
17:11she changed the door
17:12lock password.
17:12She changed her birthday
17:14to Sirin Lor's birthday.
17:15She left a note
17:16sarcastically proclaiming everything.
17:18Four hours before departure,
17:20she threw all photos
17:21with Ethan into the fire,
17:22one by one.
17:23Past vows,
17:24now only ashes remain.
17:26Five years of relationship
17:27completely ended.
17:28Three hours before departure,
17:30Sirin Lor sent a video.
17:31In the video,
17:32Ethan and Sirin Lor
17:33passionately kissed
17:34at the engagement party,
17:35surrounded by laughter
17:36from both families,
17:37urging them to kiss.
17:39Evelyn didn't respond,
17:40just silently printed
17:41all of Sirin Lor's
17:42provocative messages.
17:43Page after page,
17:45piling up on the coffee table.
17:46Two hours before departure,
17:48she wrote the last sentence
17:49on the paper.
17:50Happy wedding,
17:51Ethan Knight.
17:51We're done.
17:52She dragged her luggage
17:53out of the villa,
17:54called a taxi,
17:55speeding towards the airport.
17:57From now on,
17:58she will return
17:58as the Carter family heiress.
18:00As for Ethan,
18:01to her,
18:01he will cease to exist.
18:03She completely shed
18:04her humble shell,
18:05returning to the pinnacle
18:06of power.
18:07And Ethan,
18:08unaware,
18:08is about to face
18:09a deadly...
18:12New York airport,
18:13Evelyn stepped out.
18:14A luxury Bugatti waited.
18:16She appeared.
18:17The man by the car
18:18opened the door
18:19without hesitation.
18:20Welcome home,
18:21Miss Carter.
18:21After the luggage was loaded,
18:23she slid into the back seat.
18:24Peter,
18:25why are you picking me up?
18:26Where's the family driver?
18:27You've been away for years.
18:29Hearing your back,
18:30I volunteered.
18:31You missed me,
18:32it seems.
18:32How are my parents
18:33these years?
18:34Indeed,
18:34I missed you.
18:35Sir and Madam
18:36are in good health,
18:37only missing you
18:37by their side.
18:38They talked throughout
18:39the ride.
18:40Reaching Carter Manor,
18:41Evelyn saw all
18:42she had lost.
18:43She went outside
18:44and entered directly.
18:45The door opened
18:46and the servants
18:47stood silent
18:47then spoke together.
18:48Welcome home,
18:49Miss Carter.
18:50Evelyn held her forehead,
18:52amused yet powerless.
18:53Peter took her suitcase
18:54upstairs and smiled
18:55at her look.
18:56They are waiting for you
18:57in the living room.
18:58The room was crowded
18:59with family.
19:00She greeted everyone
19:01and sat by her parents.
19:02Her composure
19:03broke at the worry
19:04in her parents' eyes.
19:05Leaning on her mother,
19:06Evelyn felt bitter
19:07resentment rise.
19:08What's past
19:09is past.
19:11Our family
19:12is not afraid
19:13of making mistakes.
19:15Fall down
19:16and get back up.
19:17We can afford it.
19:18Her attention
19:19eased at their words.
19:20They changed the subject
19:21and gave her gifts.
19:22She realized
19:23her mother had said nothing.
19:24Papers,
19:25keys,
19:26a crown.
19:26You just broke up?
19:28Perfect.
19:29My friend's son
19:30just returned
19:31from studying abroad.
19:32no girlfriend.
19:36In New York,
19:37Evelyn is preparing
19:38for a new life
19:39arranged by her elders.
19:40Her aunt enthusiastically
19:42introduced a young talent
19:43to her.
19:44Unexpectedly,
19:44she found he was already
19:46on her contact list.
19:47She calmly locked the screen.
19:48The answer would reveal itself.
19:50While Evelyn calmly prepared
19:52for her new life,
19:53Ethan returned home.
19:54He habitually entered
19:55the password,
19:56but the door remained shut.
19:57He looked up
19:58and saw a note
19:59on the door.
20:00This will be
20:00Miss Brooke's home.
20:01Sarah-in-law,
20:02his heart tightened.
20:03With hesitation,
20:04the door opened.
20:05The lights came on.
20:06The villa was empty.
20:08Evelyn?
20:08Echoes.
20:09Then he remembered
20:10Evelyn had gone to New York.
20:11Unease grew within him.
20:13Was she serious this time?
20:14No, impossible.
20:15She loves him.
20:16She'll be back.
20:17Before dialing,
20:18a stack of documents
20:19caught his eye.
20:20Her things?
20:21He smiled.
20:21she hadn't left him.
20:22Ethan Knight,
20:23happy wedding to your lives.
20:25We are done.
20:26His smile froze,
20:27ears ringing.
20:28He stared at the words.
20:29She doesn't want him?
20:30No, this must be a joke.
20:32He tremblingly tore it off,
20:33and the second page appeared.
20:35Printed chat logs,
20:36Sarah-in-law Brooks.
20:37Are you Ethan's mistress?
20:38I'm his fiancee.
20:39Be smart.
20:40Leave.
20:41Don't wait to be kicked out.
20:42One word from me,
20:43and he rushes over.
20:44What are you after marriage?
20:45An unmentionable mistress.
20:47He kissed me.
20:48Is sleeping together far off.
20:49Photos, videos, wedding dresses,
20:52diamonds, and kiss photos.
20:53That was the scene
20:54Sarah-in-law most wanted her to see.
20:59He rushed upstairs,
21:01legs trembling.
21:02He could barely stand.
21:04Halfway up,
21:05his foot slipped.
21:06Bang!
21:06He tumbled down,
21:07hitting the floor.
21:08The pain instantly sobered him.
21:10He gripped the rail,
21:11limped back up.
21:12He slowed.
21:13Entering the bedroom,
21:14his blood ran cold.
21:16Everything that belonged to her
21:17was gone.
21:18Only empty frames
21:19remained of their foot.
21:20They mocked him,
21:21piercing his eyes.
21:22He ripped open the closet,
21:23then the drawers.
21:24His things were there,
21:26hers were gone.
21:27Her toiletries,
21:28her books,
21:28her clothes.
21:29Even the photos were gone.
21:31He searched the entire villa,
21:32every corner.
21:33Nothing.
21:34She left nothing behind.
21:35He finally understood.
21:37She wasn't tidying.
21:38Five years of love,
21:39erased so completely,
21:40he couldn't accept any of it.
21:42He didn't even remember
21:43getting to the living room.
21:45The phone rang,
21:46echoing in the empty house.
21:47It rang for ages.
21:48Finally,
21:49someone answered.
21:50It was late.
21:51She sounded like
21:51she'd just woken up.
21:53Hello?
21:53Who is it?
21:54Evelyn,
21:55it's me.
21:55Where are you?
21:56I need to see you.
21:58Our photos?
21:59Hearing his voice,
22:00Evelyn instantly sobered.
22:01When she saw his name,
22:02she sighed deeply.
22:03She miscalculated.
22:07Mr. Knight,
22:08you are about to get married.
22:09Adults should know their boundaries.
22:11As for the photos,
22:12I've burned them.
22:13There's no need to meet.
22:14You're about to marry?
22:15Why meet an ex?
22:16Evelyn,
22:17I never agreed to break up.
22:19Saren and I
22:20are not what you think.
22:21I only loved you.
22:23How could you abandon me like this?
22:24She hung up?
22:26Can't get through?
22:27Did she block me?
22:28All contact methods
22:29completely blocked by her.
22:31Grief and anger intertwined?
22:32He completely lost control.
22:34Scattered on the floor,
22:35Saren's provocations.
22:36He loves you?
22:38So what?
22:38He's already kissed me.
22:40How long do you think it'll be
22:41until we sleep together?
22:42If not for Saren,
22:44Evelyn wouldn't have left
22:44so resolutely.
22:45A cold and crazy smile
22:47spread through the study.
22:48Saren Brooks,
22:49who gave you such audacity?
22:50Since you desire marriage so much,
22:52I'll give you a grand gift.
22:53A wedding gift enough
22:55to destroy your life?
23:03Evelyn calmly blacklisted Ethan.
23:05She blocked all possible ways
23:06he could contact her.
23:08Afterwards,
23:08she put down her phone
23:09and fell into a deep sleep.
23:11That night,
23:11she slept more soundly
23:13than ever before.
23:14Because the next day
23:15was her first day
23:16at Kater's Group.
23:17As the new CEO,
23:18she woke up early.
23:19She believed she could handle it,
23:20but the first day
23:21had to be perfect.
23:22Kater's Group
23:23was the flagship
23:23of the Carter family's
23:25century-old legacy.
23:26Its business covered
23:27almost all high-end sectors.
23:29The group was powerful,
23:30dominating multiple industries.
23:32Evelyn was directly appointed CEO
23:34and the news spread quickly.
23:35Meanwhile,
23:36Ethan was drowning
23:37his sorrows in Los Angeles.
23:38She's just mad
23:39you found someone new.
23:40Didn't she just resign recently?
23:42No one took Evelyn's
23:43departure seriously.
23:44Once she runs out of money,
23:45she'll crawl back.
23:46Who will support
23:47her gambler father
23:48and sick mother?
23:49The taunts came
23:50one after another.
23:50I've seen too many women
23:52like her.
23:53She just wanted to climb up
23:54your ladder from the start.
23:55Ethan drank glass
23:56after glass saying nothing.
23:58Even he couldn't
23:58take it anymore.
23:59Crash!
24:00The crisp sound of shattering
24:01pierced the silence.
24:03The room instantly
24:04fell silent.
24:05Are you done talking?
24:06No one understood
24:07why he suddenly got angry.
24:08What's wrong, Ethan?
24:09Still mad?
24:10We know you care about her more.
24:12As soon as Robert
24:13finished speaking,
24:14Ethan looked up.
24:15Apologize.
24:15Robert blinked confused.
24:17Apologize to her.
24:18Only then did Robert realize
24:20Ethan was truly angry.
24:21Ethan, why are you so agitated?
24:23She's just a poor girl
24:24who climbed up for money.
24:25You never objected
24:26when we talked.
24:29Ethan realized his silence
24:31wasn't protection,
24:32but silent bullying.
24:33He desperately searched
24:34his memory.
24:35Robert was right.
24:36His support was just
24:37a performance
24:38when Evelyn was around.
24:44Extreme guilt,
24:45yet a twisted hope.
24:47Carter Group has a new CEO,
24:48the only daughter
24:49of the Carter family.
24:50Ethan was oblivious
24:51to the huge news
24:52about Carter Group.
24:53He fantasized Evelyn
24:54would return to him
24:55out of options.
24:56Late at night,
24:57Robert reluctantly
24:58called Seren.
24:59Seren Ethan is drunk.
25:00Can you pick him up?
25:01Ethan is your responsibility.
25:03Make sure he gets home safely.
25:05Robert handed drunk Ethan
25:06to Seren with a knowing look.
25:08Seren didn't take him home,
25:09but to her own residence.
25:10She carefully tended to him,
25:12waiting for this moment.
25:13Ethan, we're getting married anyway.
25:15A little early won't hurt.
25:17Evelyn.
25:17That whisper shattered
25:18Seren's facade.
25:19Evelyn must disappear
25:21from the-
25:23The next morning,
25:25Ethan woke up
25:25with a splitting headache.
25:27He lifted a hand
25:28to rub his temples,
25:29then froze,
25:30suddenly aware
25:30that there was someone
25:31in his arms.
25:32Evelyn?
25:33Evelyn was in New York,
25:34and she never permed her hair.
25:36A strong sense of unease
25:37surged within him.
25:38Seren-Lore fell heavily
25:40to the floor,
25:40fully awake.
25:41What are you doing here?
25:42Her eyes reddened,
25:44looking pitiful.
25:45He had already seen
25:46through her true colors.
25:47You were drunk last night
25:48and refused to go back
25:49to the villa.
25:50I had no choice
25:51but to bring you here.
25:52Only then did Ethan notice
25:53this wasn't his bedroom.
25:55Then why were you in my bed?
25:56I had intended to settle you
25:58and then go to the guest room,
25:59but you kept holding on to me
26:00and then-
26:01Seren-Lore hesitated.
26:02Ethan's gaze grew darker.
26:04Seren-Lore,
26:05stop with your little tricks.
26:06I married you simply
26:08because you were obedient.
26:09If there's a next time,
26:10I won't hesitate to replace you.
26:12Seren-Lore's face turned pale,
26:14gritting her teeth in hatred.
26:15Ethan left coldly,
26:16leaving her alone.
26:17Evelyn saw another
26:18unfamiliar number.
26:20Ethan's harassment
26:20was like chewing gum.
26:22She hung up and blocked it,
26:23and the world finally quieted her.
26:25This was the first major project
26:26she took on.
26:27She discovered Ethan
26:28was a competitor.
26:29He wants to use a business war
26:31to harass her,
26:32preparing for a wedding
26:33while still entangled.
26:34She would crush him completely.
26:38On the eve of the bidding gala,
26:40Evelyn's aunt handed her an invitation.
26:42Aunt, is there anything else
26:44I don't know about this?
26:45Have you forgotten
26:46what we discussed before?
26:48About meeting my friend's son?
26:50A blind date at a bidding gala?
26:51We are competitors.
26:53He's never been in love,
26:54but he has a moonlight crush.
26:57You're exactly his type.
26:59A sense of resistance rose within her.
27:01Was she merely a substitute?
27:03On the day of the bidding,
27:04a luxury car was already waiting
27:06outside Carter Mansion.
27:07A gentleman in a tailored suit
27:09opened the car door for her.
27:10I don't believe I caught your name.
27:12I am Oliver Graham.
27:13She didn't press further
27:14and simply got into the car.
27:16The atmosphere in the car was subtle,
27:17and they traveled in silence.
27:19The name Oliver Graham
27:20evoked an inexplicable sense
27:22of familiarity within her.
27:23He drove steadily
27:24without uttering a word.
27:26She tried to speak several times,
27:27but ultimately chose silence.
27:29The car weaved through
27:30the neon-lit streets of Manhattan.
27:32Soon, the car arrived
27:33at the gala entrance.
27:35They both exited the car,
27:36one after another.
27:37Evelyn walked straight to the entrance,
27:39but he remained in place.
27:40What's wrong?
27:41Everyone is entering
27:42with their partners.
27:43The smoke of business warfare
27:45was replaced by...
27:48Evelyn noticed the despondency
27:50in Oliver's eyes,
27:51and suspicion arose in her heart.
27:53Have we met before?
27:54She really didn't remember him at all.
27:57We were classmates in high school.
27:58I was the one
27:59who always sat in the corner.
28:01In high school,
28:02he was quiet and reserved,
28:03the easiest boy to overlook.
28:05And Evelyn was the only light
28:06in his dim youth.
28:08No matter who she asked,
28:09she would always earnestly
28:10ask about him.
28:11He was used to being ignored
28:12by his parents,
28:13living in his own world.
28:15To be worthy of her,
28:16he underwent a complete transformation.
28:18When he learned she had broken up,
28:20he returned.
28:21Time truly is the best plastic surgeon.
28:23You've become so handsome.
28:24Oliver's ears instantly turned red.
28:31The banquet hall buzzed with voices.
28:34The two became the center of attention.
28:41Evelyn instinctively looked back
28:42at the entrance.
28:43Evelyn?
28:44Evelyn?
28:45Evelyn frowned slightly,
28:46unwilling to get entangled.
28:48She held Oliver tightly,
28:49leaving her old
28:52Ethan had not yet recovered
28:54from Evelyn's sudden appearance.
28:56She walked past him,
28:57arm in arm with another man.
28:58Rage instantly surged to his head.
29:01Serene rushed over,
29:02witnessing the scene unfold.
29:03Evelyn, who is he?
29:04Why are you with him?
29:06Serene didn't interrupt,
29:07merely watched coldly.
29:08What else could it be?
29:10She dumped you
29:10and immediately latched on
29:11to someone else.
29:12Otherwise, with her background,
29:14how could she enter
29:15such a bidding gala?
29:16She spoke with absolute certainty.
29:18She didn't notice
29:19Ethan's face instantly darkened,
29:21nor did she notice
29:22the strange glances
29:23from the surrounding desks.
29:24The Carter family
29:25is New York's wealthiest.
29:27Evelyn Carter
29:27is their only daughter.
29:29Did she need to rely
29:30on someone else
29:30to enter the gala?
29:32If even the Carter heir
29:33had to depend on others,
29:34then who truly belonged?
29:35But no one corrected them.
29:37Watching fools make a spectacle
29:39was more entertaining.
29:40As Evelyn frowned,
29:41Oliver had already moved.
29:42His hand firmly gripped
29:44Ethan's wrist.
29:45The next second,
29:46a sharp pain struck.
29:47Let go.
29:48The coldness in his tone
29:49made Ethan shiver involuntarily.
29:51Do you know who we are?
29:53How dare you touch us?
29:54I believe it or not,
29:55one call from me
29:56could ruin you.
29:57Ethan said nothing,
29:58but the malice in his eyes
29:59revealed his stance.
30:01Evelyn let out
30:01a soft chuckle.
30:02She gently patted Oliver's hand,
30:05signaling him
30:05to release his grip.
30:06Oliver hesitated,
30:08looking at her reluctantly.
30:09Only after her slight nod
30:10did he release his grip.
30:11With the pressure eased,
30:13Ethan's expression relaxed.
30:15Saren mistakenly thought
30:16it was fear.
30:17Ethan straightened up,
30:18putting on a gentle facade.
30:20Evelyn calmly removed her brooch.
30:21She aimed it straight at him.
30:23Evelyn, I know.
30:24Intense pain erupted instantly.
30:26The brooch pierced deeply.
30:28Evelyn pulled back,
30:29dodged Saren's lunge,
30:30and backhanded her.
30:31The sound was crisp and cruel.
30:33Evelyn, you.
30:34Unlike Saren's hysteria,
30:36Evelyn remained exceptionally calm.
30:38She handed Oliver a tissue,
30:39then leisurely wiped her own wrist.
30:41When she looked at Saren again,
30:43her eyes were icy.
30:45You, are you important?
30:46The mockery in her tone stung Ethan.
30:48Two idiots coming to a bidding gala
30:50without knowing who your opponent is.
30:53Opponent, Ethan and Saren froze.
30:55They instinctively recalled the briefing,
30:57then looked again at the man beside Evelyn.
30:59Suddenly, they understood.
31:01Oliver Graham,
31:02the second son of the Graham family,
31:04a powerful family in New York,
31:06second only to the Carters.
31:07The Knight and Brooks families are nothing here.
31:10Until now,
31:10Oliver had remained silent.
31:12Instead of asking if I know you,
31:14ask the person next to me.
31:17Are you surprised we're here to bid?
31:19Miss Carter?
31:20How could she be?
31:22The sole heiress of New York's wealthiest family.
31:24They finally realized they were the laughingstock.
31:27His dignity lost,
31:28he fled in shame.
31:29In her eyes,
31:30hatred surged.
31:41Evelyn ignored Saren's hostility.
31:43Those petty tricks were beneath her notice.
31:46Now,
31:46it was time to attend to business.
31:48The farce ended,
31:49the bidding began.
31:50Evelyn's gaze was sharp,
31:51determined to win.
31:52Kids rose and fell.
31:53The battle intensified.
31:55Ultimately,
31:56the project went to Evelyn.
31:57The business landscape was reshaped.
32:04Do you still like him?
32:05Why would you think that?
32:07I thought you were dating to provoke him.
32:09My aunt suggested it,
32:10that's all.
32:10I'm loyal to love,
32:11and I have boundaries.
32:13I understand.
32:19Goodbye, Oliver.
32:25Miss Carter?
32:26Anything else?
32:26She vanished.
32:27Oliver smiled faintly.
32:28Just call me Evelyn.
32:30I don't want a new relationship right now.
32:32Let's just be friends for now.
32:34Drive safely.
32:35She vanished.
32:36Oliver has waited for years.
32:41A few more moments won't hurt.
32:42She said being friends was enough.
32:44A step towards the future.
32:45Both she and Oliver slept soundly.
32:47Half asleep,
32:48she saw her social media blown up.
32:50The messages were vicious insults.
32:52A LA call came.
32:53It was her old friend.
32:55Urgent.
32:55Evelyn,
32:56have you seen the news online?
32:57People are echoing each other,
32:59calling you a homewrecker.
33:00This is insane.
33:01You have to speak up.
33:03I will handle it.
33:04Don't forget,
33:05I am a Carter.
33:06The legal team isn't just for show.
33:08Seeing the escalating malicious comments,
33:10her anger grew.
33:16Her face hardened.
33:17She screenshot the slander as proof.
33:19The phone rang again,
33:21unknown number.
33:22She hesitated,
33:22then answered.
33:23Evelyn,
33:24are you okay?
33:25Saren,
33:26unable to bear the humiliation,
33:28twisted the truth.
33:29She released evidence
33:31claiming Ethan and Evelyn
33:32once lived together.
33:33Don't let online comments affect you.
33:36I know you didn't do those things.
33:37No need to be angry.
33:38if you need help.
33:42It's fine.
33:43I'm not that fragile.
33:44Just rumors.
33:45I can handle it.
33:46Oliver,
33:46thank you.
33:47All right.
33:52A scumbag,
33:54a bitch.
33:54Who do they think they are?
33:56Daring to slander my daughter.
33:58Brave?
33:59You say they're animals.
34:00All right,
34:01Mom and Dad,
34:01don't worry.
34:02Your daughter won't be bullied for nothing.
34:04Since they dared to spread rumors,
34:06they'll pay the price.
34:07Didn't I tell you to rein it in?
34:08How dare you contact Robert and them
34:10to slander Evelyn?
34:12Ethan,
34:12that woman lied to you for five years.
34:14She's a billionaire heiress,
34:16yet she pretended to be poor.
34:17Why don't we strike first?
34:19Let's destroy the Carter family together.
34:26Then work harder.
34:27Drag her down from her billionaire...
34:32You still have the nerve to talk about marrying Ethan?
34:35As soon as he came back,
34:37he canceled the engagement.
34:39You can't even keep a man.
34:41What good are you?
34:42That moment,
34:43Seren realized she had been abandoned by everyone.
34:45Because of Evelyn,
34:46she was abandoned by her family
34:48and scorned by her lover.
34:49She poured all her hatred onto Evelyn,
34:52dragging Robert and Ethan
34:53into one last act of madness.
34:55They believed Evelyn couldn't prove
34:56their five-year secret relationship.
34:58They never expected her
35:00to release a fatal surveillance video.
35:02Evelyn released two surveillance videos
35:03and Seren's chat logs.
35:05The first surveillance video
35:06exposed Ethan's hypocrisy.
35:08He wanted to demote Evelyn
35:09to a secret mistress.
35:11The second surveillance video
35:12captured Seren's hysteria.
35:14She didn't deny Evelyn's legitimate status.
35:16With irrefutable evidence,
35:18public opinion instantly reversed.
35:20The past slanders all rebounded
35:21onto the betrayers.
35:23Evelyn refused to engage in a war of words.
35:25She directly mobilized
35:26the Carter Group's top legal team,
35:28suing Ethan, Seren, and all slanderers.
35:30In this swift purge,
35:32Evelyn used the law as her sword.
35:34Before the law, everyone is equal.
35:35Rumors cease with the wise.
35:37I will forever defend my dignity.
35:41The legal judgment finally arrived,
35:44punishing those who thought
35:45they were above the law.
35:46Evelyn trusted Carter Group's legal team.
35:49Once they took over,
35:50no one could escape.
35:51When Seren was formally charged,
35:52no one came forward to defend her.
35:54Robert and his accomplices
35:55were also embroiled for defamation.
35:57They refused to repent,
35:59and Evelyn refused to settle.
36:01The judge sentenced them all
36:02to two years in prison.
36:03Former socialites became prisoners.
36:06This farce finally came to an end.
36:08After Evelyn learned of the verdict,
36:10she no longer paid attention to the matter.
36:12Ethan, the central figure of this farce,
36:14managed to get away unscathed.
36:16Night Group quickly collapsed
36:17under Oliver's precise attack.
36:19But Evelyn didn't expect
36:20Ethan to come to her again.
36:21In just a few months,
36:23Ethan was gaunt and unrecognizable.
36:25He knew he had no leverage left with Evelyn.
36:27That afternoon,
36:28Evelyn was in her office
36:29discussing dinner with Oliver.
36:31The front desk called,
36:33Miss Carter,
36:33a Mr. Knight is here for you.
36:35She wondered,
36:36with everything in ruins,
36:37what could Ethan still do?
36:39Let him in.
36:40Her surprise lasted only a second.
36:42Then she regained her composure.
36:44Evelyn, I know I was wrong,
36:45but I never deceived you.
36:47I only loved you.
36:48Please,
36:49for the sake of what we had
36:51spare Night Group.
36:52Evelyn was unmoved.
36:53She coldly refused him.
36:54Evelyn pointed to Oliver,
36:56declaring Ethan officially out.
36:57The reckoning entered
36:58its final chapter.
37:00Evelyn and Oliver
37:00embarked on a new chapter.
37:05Evelyn,
37:05I know I was wrong.
37:06I'll apologize.
37:07But if this continues,
37:09Night Group really won't last.
37:11It wasn't me
37:12who brought down Night Group.
37:13Why don't you go beg him?
37:14Besides,
37:15Ethan,
37:15wasn't the little affection
37:16we had long exhausted?
37:18You secretly got engaged then,
37:20and still planned to keep me
37:21as a mistress.
37:22Your friend insulted me in French,
37:24and you never thought
37:24to stop her.
37:25When Soren slandered me,
37:27you chose silence,
37:28hiding behind neutrality.
37:30Now you come to me
37:30talking about the past?
37:32Where was your so-called
37:33love back then?
37:34Evelyn,
37:35I was truly wrong.
37:36If this continues,
37:38Night Group will truly be finished.
37:39What does that have to do with me?
37:41Ethan,
37:42everyone pays the price
37:43for their actions.
37:43Do you think
37:44a flimsy apology
37:45will make you an exception?
37:46But I never did those things.
37:48No, you didn't.
37:49You just stood by,
37:50Ethan.
37:50It's bystanders like you
37:52that infuriate me the most.
37:53Because you stood by,
37:54your friend dared
37:55to insult me.
37:56Because you stood by,
37:57Soren dared
37:58to hurt me repeatedly.
37:59Now you tell me
38:00you did nothing?
38:01Fine.
38:02Since you say
38:03you did nothing,
38:03then I haven't suppressed
38:04Night Group either.
38:06Can't help you.
38:07Linda, show him out.
38:08This way, Mr. Night.
38:09So what are we eating?
38:11Western or home-cooked?
38:12It's been a while
38:13since I had home-cooked food.
38:15Home-cooked it is.
38:16Whatever you like.
38:17Why do you always listen to me?
38:23Because,
38:24Aveline,
38:25I love you.
38:26But.
38:26I know.
38:27You said you weren't ready
38:28for a new relationship yet.
38:30Then,
38:30when you are ready,
38:31can I be first in line?
38:33Since you're so sincere,
38:34I'll reluctantly agree.
38:37Yeah!
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