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00:03They kicked me out and called me worthless.
00:06What they didn't know, I built this temple.
00:10I left with all my power.
00:13Now the Sun Temple is falling apart.
00:16It's been five years since I married a Styrian in my sister's place.
00:20I'm back.
00:21You can give up the Sun Temple mistress now.
00:24If it wasn't for your sister's kindness, you'd be nothing.
00:27I didn't argue.
00:28For five years, I was the perfect daughter and a loyal wife.
00:32But I'll never be the favorite.
00:34Day one, I cut off my parents' allowance.
00:37Day two, I pulled out of all the divine government projects.
00:42Day three, I cut everyone off and went to the other side of the ocean.
00:47Let's see how long their perfect life lasts without my power.
00:51I walk into the temple hall and see Freya hanging a wedding portrait with a Styrian.
00:56I suddenly realize something painful.
00:58In five years, just one painted portrait of us together on our marriage scroll.
01:04Sister, you can't keep what you stole.
01:07Have some dignity and stop clinging to my man.
01:10Your man?
01:14Or do you think this is a great idea, too?
01:16Don't forget who was by your side back then and took over the ruined temple.
01:19Why bring it up now?
01:22What were these last five years to you?
01:24Was I just a tool to save your reputation?
01:27Or just a temporary actor filling her vacancy?
01:31Enough!
01:32Stop acting like a child!
01:35My man.
01:36My house.
01:37Aren't you ashamed?
01:40Stealing from your sister my fault, Astrian?
01:43Look at you, Cassandra.
01:44You're bitter.
01:45You don't deserve to be the Lady of the Sun Temple.
01:48It grabs Freya's hand.
01:49I'll buy you anything you want at the auction.
01:53My parents push the divorce papers at me.
01:55Sign it.
01:56It's better for everyone.
01:58Freya is even sharing the assets.
02:00She's so generous.
02:02I know Freya.
02:03She never shares.
02:04I see the fear in my parents' eyes and realize...
02:07Astrian has no idea about this deal.
02:10They just want to pay me off so I won't cause trouble.
02:13I sign it instantly.
02:15Fine.
02:15I agree to the divorce.
02:17My parents start beaming.
02:18Is forcing your daughter to divorce that funny?
02:21I thought you were finally being mature.
02:23Why say that?
02:24You were never as sweet as your sister.
02:27No wonder we like her more.
02:29They grab the papers and rush out without a word of comfort.
02:33The door's shut.
02:35I sit there, abandoned by the world.
02:38At the same time, she showed it off to everyone, bragging it was a gift from Mom.
02:43A chill crawls down my spine.
02:45If I looked even slightly sad, they would scream at me.
02:49Stop acting like we owe you something!
02:52You're nothing compared to your sister!
02:56I finally understand.
02:58Some people are born to be loved.
03:00I wasn't.
03:02Stop giving my parents any more gold.
03:05My mom storms in, fuming with rage.
03:07We raised you for years!
03:09How dare you cut us off!
03:10Freya walks in slowly, leaning on Astyrian.
03:13Sister, you've gone too far.
03:16Don't humiliate our parents.
03:18I've seen this scene a thousand times.
03:21But now, Astyrian joins in too.
03:24Enough, Cassandra!
03:25Apologize to your parents now!
03:27He whispers a warning in my ear.
03:30Stop this drama.
03:32Do you want to ruin the whole family?
03:34I stay silent.
03:36So he makes the decision for me.
03:38Mom, Dad, she's just confused.
03:40I'll make her raise your allowance to a million gold.
03:43Since it was your idea, you pay for it yourself.
03:46Cassandra!
03:47I'm asking you, one last time.
03:50Will you apologize?
03:52He grabs my wrist so hard it feels like my bones will snap.
03:56Do you even-
03:56As I walk past Freya, she suddenly hits the floor.
04:00Sister, I know you're mad.
04:03But why push me?
04:05What if I broke a bone?
04:07Astyrian shoves me out the door.
04:09Get out!
04:10Get out of this temple!
04:12He scoops Freya up.
04:13It's so different from how he just treated me.
04:16Freya smirks at me from his arms.
04:18She won.
04:19He's yours.
04:21Astyrian?
04:21I don't want him anymore.
04:23My parents?
04:24I don't want them either.
04:26Early the next morning, I stood directly in front of the main hall of the Divine Council.
04:30My back straight and my gaze sharp.
04:33I am here to say goodbye.
04:34But before that, I was going to drop a bombshell.
04:39I'm leaving the Sun Temple.
04:40Her voice clear and steady, cutting through the murmurs.
04:43The door slams open.
04:44Freya at his side.
04:46Her arm linked with his.
04:49From today, Freya is the new mother of the Sun Temple.
04:52You can't be serious.
04:54Sister, don't be jealous.
04:56Astryon trusts me.
04:57He knows I can do it.
04:59The Sun Temple is mine to run.
05:02Accept it.
05:03Or get out!
05:04I stare at him, my heart breaking for the last time.
05:07He cares about Freya's pride.
05:09But he's trampling on mine.
05:11Trampling on five years of my hard work, my loyalty, and my love.
05:16I take a deep breath.
05:17Calm, but unyielding.
05:19I want to leave here, and I'm ending my marriage with you.
05:22The hall goes silent.
05:23Everyone stares.
05:25I turned and left with steady steps.
05:27When I reached the door, I glanced back slightly.
05:30You abandoned me, and also lost the temple.
05:34News of my departure from the Sun Temple spreads fast.
05:38Within two hours, messengers from other gods arrive.
05:41Princess Cassandra, we are ending our contracts with this temple.
05:45By noon, Astryon storms into my room.
05:49Cassandra!
05:50You did this on purpose, didn't you?
05:52The whole world thinks I left you for Freya!
05:55He grabs my wrist.
05:56You must go back and clear her name.
05:58Even now, you only care about her?
06:00You just want me to know your importance.
06:02But Freya is innocent.
06:04Her name is everything.
06:06She shouldn't be smeared by your lies!
06:08I look at him, heart completely broken.
06:11Is any part of those rumors actually a lie?
06:15A hard hit rings in my ears.
06:18My cheek burns.
06:20Five years of marriage.
06:21His first time hitting me.
06:24Freya is your sister!
06:26How can you say something so cruel?
06:29I hold my face.
06:30My eyes are dead.
06:32Astryon feels uneasy under my gaze, but stays firm.
06:36Apologize to Freya, and this is over.
06:38And if I say no...
06:40Then I'll divorce you!
06:41You're nothing compared to your sister!
06:44You're cold and hard.
06:46Who else would want you?
06:47Suddenly, a messenger brings news from Freya.
06:50Princess Freya is unwell.
06:51His voice turns frantic the moment he hears her name.
06:55I stand there, and send a divine message.
06:58Lord Thalaris.
07:00I hold 18% of the Sun Temple's power.
07:03Are you interested in a deal?
07:06That night, I meet Lord the Lasses in the Deep Sea Palace.
07:10With your 18% power we can take over the Sun Temple.
07:13Are you sure you want to go this far?
07:14I hesitate.
07:16I remember the good times with Asterion.
07:18Once, I ruined my health working for his temple.
07:21He gave me this power contract with trembling hands.
07:24This is my promise to you.
07:26I will never fail you.
07:28But now, the promise is gone.
07:30He's a stranger.
07:40Lord Astrian, are you sure about this headline?
07:43It says your wife was always jealous of Freya.
07:47That she forced Freya out to steal her fiancé.
07:52And now, she's spreading lies because she's scared.
07:55This will ruin her reputation.
07:57There is a brief silence.
07:58Aren't you afraid she'll divorce you?
08:00Divorce?
08:01No way.
08:02Her parents always ignored her.
08:04She's desperate for love.
08:05My heart, barely healing, is ripped open again.
08:10Every last bit of doubt is gone.
08:13Lord Thalaris, I'm selling.
08:14Let's sign now.
08:15Good luck taking over the Sun Temple.
08:17Next morning, I leave for the other side of the ocean.
08:21Everything in my life.
08:23I'm starting fresh.
08:25After leaving, Asterion sends his first message.
08:28Cassandra!
08:29Where are you?
08:31Stop playing games.
08:33Get here and clear Freya's name.
08:37I say nothing.
08:38I just hang up.
08:39A second Divine Summons comes.
08:41Why is Thalanus calling a council meeting?
08:44What did you do?
08:45Did you seduce him to help you?
08:47Fix this now, or I'm really divorcing you.
08:49I finally speak.
08:52I finally speak.
08:52Astrian, if you go home now, you'll find my signed divorce papers.
08:56I cut the connection and block them all.
08:59He suddenly remembers the divorce papers.
09:02He rushes back to the temple like a madman.
09:04He finds Freya throwing my clothes out.
09:06What are you doing?
09:07These are Cassandra's.
09:09Who said you could touch them?
09:11Freya shrugs.
09:12She's leaving anyway.
09:13They're an eyesore.
09:14Of course I'm throwing them out.
09:16I'm going to redecorate everything.
09:18I'll erase every trace of her from your life.
09:21Asterion stares at her, completely dazed.
09:24Asterion, I regret leaving.
09:27Let's start over.
09:28Freya softens her voice and leans in close.
09:31This time, I'll be a good wife to you.
09:34Asterion backs away as if he's been burned.
09:37I'm your brother-in-law!
09:38But you don't even like her!
09:40You let me hang our wedding portrait!
09:42You took me to auctions!
09:44Doesn't that mean you still love me?
09:46No!
09:47I only did that because...
09:49He chokes on his words.
09:51He knew why Freya left years ago.
09:54That betrayal had crushed his dignity.
09:57Seeing her come back, begging, gave him a twisted satisfaction.
10:02Asterion stops explaining and glares at her.
10:06What did Cassandra mean about signing the divorce papers?
10:09Freya bursts into a delighted laugh.
10:11She actually brought it up?
10:13I thought she'd cling to you forever.
10:15Hurry and sign it!
10:17I am not getting a divorce!
10:20I don't love you, Freya.
10:22It ended the day you left.
10:24There is nothing between us anymore.
10:27He stands up and shoves Freya toward the door.
10:30Asterion is still reeling from the news.
10:32Then, the second blow hits him.
10:34The board issues a sudden divine decree.
10:37Thalassus is now the CEO of the Sun Temple.
10:42Asterion, suspended for major leadership failures.
10:46He rushes to the Sun Temple's grand office.
10:48He finds Thalassus sitting on his golden throne.
10:51Asterion completely loses his mind.
10:54How is this possible?
10:55How could she be so cold to me?
10:57Freya bursts into a delighted laugh.
10:59She actually brought it up?
11:01I thought she'd cling to you forever.
11:04Hurry and sign it!
11:05I am not getting a divorce!
11:09I don't love you, Freya.
11:11It ended the day you left.
11:13There is nothing between us anymore.
11:15He stands up and shoves Freya toward the door.
11:18Asterion is still reeling from the news.
11:21Then, the second blow hits him.
11:22The board issues a sudden divine decree.
11:26Thalassus is now the CEO of the Sun Temple.
11:30Asterion, suspended for major leadership failures.
11:34He rushes to the Sun Temple's grand office.
11:37He finds Thalassus sitting on his golden throne.
11:40Asterion completely loses his mind.
11:42How is this possible?
11:44How could she be so cold to me?
11:46Enough!
11:47Stop acting like a child!
11:49My man, my house.
11:52Aren't you ashamed?
11:55Stealing from your sister?
11:57You're wicked.
11:58Freya, you're shameless!
12:00Cassandra!
12:02How can you talk to your sister like that?
12:06It's my fault, Asterion.
12:08Look at you, Cassandra.
12:09You're bitter.
12:10You don't deserve to be the Lady of the Sun Temple.
12:13He grabs Freya's hand.
12:14I'll buy you anything you want at the auction.
12:18My parents pushed their newspapers at me.
12:20Sign it.
12:21It's better for everyone.
12:22Freya is even sharing the assets.
12:25She's so generous.
12:27I know Freya.
12:28She never shares.
12:29I see the fear in my parents' eyes and realize, Asterion has no idea about this deal.
12:35They just want to pay me off so I won't cause trouble.
12:38I sign it instantly.
12:40Fine.
12:40I agree to the divorce.
12:42Asterion stumbles home, broken and lost.
12:44He runs straight into my parents, there to force the marriage.
12:48Freya was your original fiancé.
12:50You loved her first.
12:52Now she's back.
12:53Chaos in the Sun Temple has him drowning.
12:56But my parents don't care about his ruin.
12:59Sign the papers.
13:00Divorce Cassandra now.
13:02Asterion stares at them, horrified.
13:04I am married to Cassandra.
13:07Freya is her sister.
13:09People will laugh at us.
13:11This is madness.
13:12My mother's face turns cold and hard.
13:15Freya is much better than Cassandra.
13:17Just close the door and live your life.
13:19Freya made a mistake, but she regrets it.
13:22Give her a chance to be your wife.
13:25Asterion can't breathe.
13:26What about Cassandra?
13:28Did you think of her?
13:29She's your daughter too!
13:31Where is the fairness?
13:32That younger one.
13:34We wanted a son.
13:36Giving birth to her ruined my health.
13:38She's so dull and cold.
13:40A waste of a birth.
13:42Freya is the only one who matches you.
13:46Her heart is all yours.
13:47It hurts to see.
13:48Grant our wish and just marry her.
13:50We'll be one big happy family again.
13:54Asterion is at his breaking point.
13:56Happy for you?
13:57What about Cassandra and me?
13:59If I were still bankrupt, would you let her marry me?
14:02My parents go silent instantly.
14:04Asterion scoffs, seeing the truth clearly now.
14:08Get out.
14:09I will never agree to this.
14:10My mother panics and steps forward.
14:12But you're successful now!
14:14Why does if matter?
14:16Freya is a hundred times better than her.
14:18Besides, Cassandra never gave you a child.
14:23Just marry Freya and start fresh!
14:26These words are beyond absurd.
14:28A wave of cold disgust rises in his gut.
14:31For years, he watched my family drain me.
14:34He was always just a silent bystander.
14:36But now, they are forcing him to do this.
14:39He finally feels the pain I lived with every day.
14:43Enough!
14:44My only wife is Cassandra!
14:45Freya snaps and lunges toward the living room wall.
14:48She rips down the large wedding portrait of them.
14:51The frame hits the floor and shatters loudly.
14:53Freya screams, her face twisted in rage.
14:57Asterion, you don't get to reject me!
15:00I'm the one dumping you!
15:02It's over!
15:03For the first time, someone defended me over her.
15:07This realization makes her explode with fury.
15:10She picks up the portrait and tears it to shreds.
15:13The sun temple is gone.
15:14Why would I stay?
15:17I'm going to find Thalaris.
15:19He's my equal!
15:20My parents chase after her instantly.
15:22The living room is left in total ruins.
15:25Asterion sits alone in the terrifying silence.
15:28A terrifying silence swallows him whole.
15:31He suddenly remembers that day at the auction.
15:34Then meeting my parents at the mall right after.
15:36Was she this lonely when she was home alone?
15:39Clothes he snatched back from Freya lie on the sofa.
15:41He looks around.
15:43None of my things are missing.
15:44He has a sudden, cruel illusion.
15:46That I'll open the door with my key any second.
15:49But reality crushes him without mercy.
15:52She's never coming back.
15:53Everything I once used.
15:55And even he himself.
15:57We've all been abandoned in this temple.
15:59If it's related to him, I don't want it anymore.
16:02This realization strips away his last bit of courage.
16:06He has no right to even ask for me back.
16:10One month later, I return to this realm.
16:13The moment he learns I'm back, Asterion sends a divine thought.
16:17Kassarandra?
16:18Is it you?
16:19You're back?
16:20His voice trembles with desperate hope.
16:22Are you ready to forgive me?
16:24I rub my temples, my voice flat and cold.
16:27Weren't you the one who wanted a divorce?
16:29What, are you regretting it now?
16:31Asterion, who once valued pride above all, admits defeat without a second thought.
16:36Yes, I regret it.
16:38I was wrong, Kassandra.
16:40Just one more chance.
16:42I'll treat you right.
16:43Not happening.
16:44My voice is a dead calm.
16:46If you don't show, I'm leaving immediately.
16:49Two years of separation grants a divorce anyway.
16:52I hang up the connection instantly.
16:54An hour later, Asterion actually shows up.
16:57He stands in the corner, eyes locked on me.
16:59His gaze is greedy, as if he can't look away.
17:02His eyes are bloodshot and sunken.
17:04It's like he hasn't slept a single night in a month.
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