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