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00:03Strip. Everything off.
00:05Mrs. Hughes stood in the entrance hall with her arms crossed.
00:10I froze.
00:11I'd come to interview for a newborn care position with the Sterlings.
00:15I didn't expect the first round would require stripping naked.
00:20Mrs. Hughes walked down the line with a clipboard.
00:23Body odor? Out.
00:25Bad breath? Out.
00:27Tattoos? Out.
00:28I'd worked as a nanny in New York for three years.
00:31I'd never seen anything like this.
00:33But the Sterlings were at the top.
00:35They could demand whatever they wanted.
00:36And I desperately needed this job.
00:39Once hired. $15,000 per month.
00:42Guaranteed one year contract.
00:47All male staff had been cleared out.
00:49I stripped off my clothes.
00:50Mrs. Hughes stopped in front of me.
00:52Her eyes scanned my body.
00:53Then flickered with something.
00:55Surprise, maybe.
00:56You advance.
00:59Round two starts at 2 p.m.
01:02Mr. Sterling will evaluate you personally.
01:06Only 10 advance.
01:08The women gasped.
01:10Zane Sterling is coming?
01:12Everyone in New York knew the Sterling family.
01:14Real power.
01:15Zane Sterling, the second son, was next in line after his older brother.
01:19The media called him cold-blooded and ruthless.
01:22So far, we've seen no evidence of that.
01:24The women rushed out, chattering excitedly.
01:26If Zane Sterling picks me, I'm set for life.
01:30I'm wearing my tightest dress.
01:32I'll wear something low-cut.
01:34I walked outside the gate, sat under the trees, and took out my phone.
01:39The screen showed a tiny apartment.
01:41In the corner was a metal bed with a young woman on it.
01:44This is Piper, my twin sister.
01:46Same face as mine.
01:47But Piper's eyes stared at nothing.
01:49Her clothes were messy.
01:50She didn't move.
01:51Three years ago, we were 16.
01:53We came to New York with dreams.
01:55But one night, Piper was raped by a driver.
02:00I called home, but our father refused to care.
02:03That night, Piper jumped off a bridge.
02:05Although she was saved, the doctor said Piper had viral encephalitis, and the treatment cost was too high.
02:11She became self-destructive, and increasingly, I had to chain her to the bed.
02:14On the camera, scars covered Piper's arms.
02:17I wiped my eyes and looked down at my faded jeans and old shirt.
02:21I had to get this job.
02:22For Piper and me.
02:23No matter what.
02:252 p.m.
02:26100 of us stood on the front lawn.
02:28Every woman dressed to seduce.
02:30Tight skirts.
02:31Low-cut tops.
02:32The lawn looked like a competition.
02:34They all fantasized about catching Zane Sterling's eye.
02:37Only I stood in the back row, wearing something simple and dull.
02:41Black pants.
02:41Pale green top.
02:42Hair in a bun.
02:43No makeup.
02:44No one glanced at me.
02:46Round two will be conducted by me.
02:48Disappointment rippled through the group.
02:51Where's Zane Sterling?
02:52I thought he was evaluating us.
02:54I stayed calm.
02:55I glanced up at the mansion.
02:57On the seventh floor terrace stood a tall figure in black.
03:00One hand tucked casually in his pocket.
03:02The other hung at his side.
03:03Long fingers.
03:04Sharp lines.
03:05Just standing there, he radiated crushing pressure.
03:08I quickly looked down.
03:10Iris, Clara, Thea, Serena, Elwynn, Freya.
03:13The lawn fell silent.
03:15Women held their breath, waiting for judgment.
03:17My hands clenched into fists.
03:19I stepped forward.
03:20Mrs. Huns, may I introduce myself?
03:22The other women sneered.
03:23What is she wearing?
03:24Does she think that's gonna work?
03:26Why are you dressed like that?
03:27I'm applying as a caregiver for the Steelers, not a secretary or model.
03:31I'm only a caregiver.
03:33It's 100% organic cotton.
03:35Soft and hypoallergenic.
03:36Safe for long contact with infants.
03:38The child's comfort is more important than how I look.
03:41The women glared at me.
03:42But I knew this was my only chance.
03:43Even if it meant making enemies.
03:45I lowered my head and waited.
03:47Zane Sterling watched.
03:49Everything below was reflected in his dark, unreadable eyes.
03:52For the baby's sake?
03:53Cheap trick.
03:55Pathetic performance.
03:56And you dare to do it right under my nose.
03:59I advanced to the final round.
04:00Ten of us were led into the main hall.
04:02Gold chandeliers hung from the ceiling.
04:05Marble floors gleamed under our feet.
04:07Final assessment.
04:08You will demonstrate your child care expertise in front of Mrs. Sterling and Mr. Sterling.
04:13You each get three minutes.
04:15Only one person gets hired.
04:17The elevator opened.
04:18A woman around 50 stepped out first.
04:21She wore a deep purple Chi Pau dress.
04:23Her posture was regal.
04:24Her face was cold and severe.
04:26Beside her walked a tall man in a perfectly tailored black suit.
04:30Dark eyes that seemed to cut through everything they looked at.
04:33An elderly butler followed.
04:34Holding a baby.
04:36Madam.
04:37Mr. Sterling.
04:38Candidates gasped.
04:39Zane Sterling had actually come in person.
04:42I lowered my head too.
04:43Heels clicked across the marble.
04:45Mrs. Evelyn stopped in front of the first candidate.
04:48Hi heels.
04:49Are you planning to drop my grandson on his head?
04:52Makeup?
04:53What if those chemical fumes choked my grandson?
04:55Slid up to your thigh?
04:56Who are you trying to seduce?
04:58Dressing like a whore.
05:00The remaining candidates turned pale.
05:03I folded my hands in front of my waist.
05:05Forced my breathing to stay calm and even.
05:07The heels clicked again.
05:08Stopped right in front of me.
05:09Mrs. Sterling's gaze.
05:11Cold.
05:12Judging.
05:12Seconds crawled by.
05:14Finally, she walked past.
05:15My shoulders relaxed slightly.
05:17Wait.
05:17A cold voice cut through the hall like a blade.
05:20Light and shadow carved his face into harsh angles.
05:23Mother.
05:26You missed one.
05:27He walked toward me.
05:28His expensive leather shoes stopped half an inch from my toes.
05:32He looked down at me.
05:33His gaze moved from my face down to my waist.
05:36Your clothes.
05:37They're too small.
05:38He pulled out a black pen.
05:40The cold metal traced along my chest.
05:42Then slid down to my waist.
05:44My entire body went rigid.
05:45I didn't move.
05:46Didn't breathe.
05:47His eyes dropped to my bare ankle.
05:49Your pants are also too short.
05:51You claim everything is for the baby's sake.
05:53But your scheming runs deep.
05:55My chest tightened.
05:56I bought this when I was 16.
05:58Three years later, I'd grown.
06:00The clothes were too small now.
06:01I lifted my head and met Zane Sterling's eyes.
06:04Mr. Sterling, what matters is-
06:07His eyes were completely empty.
06:08Dark and cold as a frozen lake.
06:10Take her out.
06:11Guards clamped a cloth over my mouth.
06:13They dragged me toward the exit.
06:15Rich families didn't waste time on explanations.
06:17Once they throw me out, I'll never get this job.
06:20The baby convulsed.
06:21His face turned blue.
06:23He gagged.
06:23Vomited.
06:24My baby!
06:26Her hands shook as she reached for him.
06:29Doctor!
06:30Where's the doctor?
06:32Save my grandson!
06:34I'll pay anything!
06:36I drove my elbow into the guard's jaw.
06:38He grunted.
06:38I broke free and ran back.
06:40Madam, the baby's throat is-
06:42Shut your mouth!
06:43A woman in a beige suit stepped forward sharply.
06:47Dinah Zhao stepped forward.
06:48What do you know about babies?
06:50I've been doing this for 30 years.
06:52You are just a gold dicker.
06:54They shoved me aside.
06:55Don't worry, ma'am.
06:56Get him warm water.
06:57Let me massage him.
06:58I looked at the baby again.
06:59The baby's face was turning blue, breathing weak.
07:02Stop!
07:02Don't give him water!
07:03No massage!
07:04His cough is high-pitched.
07:06Something's lodged in his throat.
07:07Water and massage will kill him.
07:09Enough!
07:09I have 20 years of experience.
07:12You're just an uneducated hunk.
07:13If something was stuck, he couldn't breathe or cry.
07:17Dinah's the best.
07:18Stop showing off.
07:19Everything the young master uses sterilized.
07:20There's no way he could have choked.
07:21Zane Sterling's expression darkened.
07:23Get her out of here.
07:24Guards closed in.
07:25My arms were pinned.
07:26Dinah lifted the bottle toward the baby's mouth.
07:28The baby's lips were blue, breathing weak.
07:30If that water went down, he'd die.
07:32I couldn't just watch.
07:33I slammed backward into the guards.
07:35They stumbled.
07:36I broke free and grabbed the baby from the butler's arms.
07:39What are you doing?
07:40Put him down!
07:41You're killing him!
07:42You're using a baby to get attention!
07:44You're insane!
07:45Please.
07:46He's just a baby.
07:47He's innocent.
07:48Madam, I'm saving him.
07:49I flipped the baby face down across my forearm.
07:52I delivered five sharp strikes between his shoulder blades.
07:55Stop it!
07:56You're abusing him!
07:57He's beating a newborn baby!
07:58The high marth is for choking!
08:01He's still making sounds!
08:02You're gonna kill him!
08:04They all thought I'd lost my mind.
08:05Zane Sterling's jaw tightened.
08:07His eyes went darker, colder.
08:09Take her down.
08:10His voice was barely above a whisper.
08:12Absolute and final.
08:13Dead or alive.
08:15Guards surrounded me.
08:16Tasers crackled.
08:17I ignored everything around me.
08:19I kept striking the baby's back.
08:25The baby vomited hard.
08:27I exhaled in relief.
08:28Then the baby's breathing stopped.
08:30His small body went limp in my arms.
08:32Completely still.
08:33A baby!
08:34Jack!
08:35A hand cracked across my face.
08:36My ears rang.
08:38You'd hurt even a baby?
08:39I underestimated how low you'd go.
08:41His voice was low.
08:42Each word cut like frost.
08:44Take her to the police.
08:45Guards dragged me toward the exit.
08:47Wait!
08:47The family doctor rushed in.
08:49He crouched with forceps and examined the vomit.
08:51A small clump of wet white lint lay in the puddle.
08:54The baby came back.
08:55He waved his fists and cried.
08:57Everyone stood frozen.
08:58Shocked.
08:59Mrs. Sterling snapped out of it.
09:01Mrs. Hughes!
09:01Help Miss Rowan up!
09:02Take them away!
09:03Charge them with slander and gross negligence!
09:06Dinah and the others went pale.
09:08Madam, please!
09:09We didn't mean it!
09:10Mrs. Sterling didn't look at them.
09:11She walked to me.
09:12Miss Rowan, you've been wronged.
09:14I said whoever saved Gin gets $100,000.
09:16Open your payment app.
09:17Her actions were efficient.
09:19$200,000 a ride.
09:20My hand clenched.
09:21Thank you, madam.
09:22Just here for money after all.
09:23Just a coincidence.
09:24Mother, you're taking this seriously?
09:25I lifted my head.
09:27Met his eyes.
09:28If me saving him was coincidence, why didn't you save him, Mr. Sterling?
09:31The previous nanny only left yesterday.
09:34Today, the baby mysteriously swallowed lint.
09:36If we'd waited any longer, aren't you worried, Mr. Sterling?
09:39Professional work requires professionals.
09:42I flipped the negotiation.
09:43Grabbed control.
09:44The hall went silent.
09:46Everyone's heads dropped.
09:47No one had ever dared speak to Zane Sterling like that.
09:50Rowan, I formally hire you as Gin's exclusive care specialist.
09:53You're responsible for his health and safety.
09:56Salary, $20,000 per month.
09:58My eyes widened.
09:59I hadn't expected that much.
10:02A shadow fell over me.
10:04Zane Sterling walked up.
10:05Trial period.
10:06Three days.
10:07If Gin doesn't adjust or Serena doesn't approve, you're out.
10:10I watched his back.
10:12The real test was just beginning.
10:21They assigned me a room.
10:23Over 200 square feet.
10:24Twice our apartment.
10:25Velvet curtains.
10:26Marble bathroom.
10:27Everything expensive.
10:30Piper, do you see this?
10:31When I earned enough, I'd buy you a big house.
10:34Showered.
10:34Changed into uniform.
10:36Stood in front of the mirror.
10:37Hair perfect.
10:38Gray uniform.
10:39Perfect fit.
10:40Good.
10:40Two-month contract.
10:42Earn $40,000.
10:43Leave this city.
10:44Urgent knocking.
10:51Come quickly.
10:53Miss Serena woke up throwing a tantrum.
10:55Wants to see you now.
10:56I followed.
10:56They said nine nannies in ten days.
10:58Not one lasted.
10:59Longest stayed an hour.
11:01What kind of person was Serena?
11:03Third floor.
11:04Study window.
11:05Zane Sterling's figure in the glass.
11:07Looking down at me.
11:12Miss Serena even pushed away Mr. Sterling and Mrs. Tizzling lately.
11:16I reached Serena's door.
11:21Incredibly luxurious room.
11:25Young master.
11:27Please.
11:28Don't cry.
11:30Ow!
11:31Let him cry!
11:33Let him die!
11:40Serena wild hair.
11:42Red eyes.
11:43Like a crazed patient.
11:45The baby's cries got sharper.
11:48I'd never seen a mother hate her child this much.
11:51The baby's face was turning blue.
11:53Hyperventilation.
11:54Throat spasms.
11:55I walked over.
12:00Go rest.
12:01I'll handle this.
12:03The maid looked nervous.
12:04Can you?
12:05I took the baby.
12:06One hand supported his bottom and neck.
12:09Other hand massaged the acupoint below his throat.
12:12Adjusted his position.
12:13In seconds, his cries eased.
12:15Who said you could touch him?
12:17Put him down!
12:18Let him die!
12:19Serena erupted.
12:20Books.
12:20Cups flew at me.
12:21You died too!
12:23How did a slut get into the Sterling house?
12:26I'll tear your face apart!
12:29I held the baby tight.
12:31Use my back to take the hits.
12:34Miss Serena.
12:35You hate him because you thought he was the ultimate weapon.
12:39Birth and air.
12:39Secure your position.
12:41Win approval.
12:42Tie down your husband.
12:43So you had morning sickness for six months.
12:45Severe anemia.
12:46Secretly took hundreds of fertility shots.
12:48Endured unimaginable pain to give birth.
12:50But the weapon failed.
12:51Didn't get you what you wanted.
12:52Everything got worse.
12:53You even think Julian grew cold because your pregnancy gave the mistress an opportunity.
12:56Right?
12:57Serena's raised hand froze.
12:59How do you know?
13:01Miss Serena, you're beautiful.
13:03But the swelling under your eyes hasn't gone down.
13:05Traces from progesterone injections.
13:07I understand you gave everything.
13:08Endured inhuman torture.
13:10But didn't get the result you wanted.
13:11How much that hurt.
13:12Serena went quiet.
13:13All this time, no one knew what she'd gone through.
13:15This stranger said all her pain so clearly.
13:18Miss Serena, dare you bet with me?
13:21Give me one month.
13:22I can make your husband beg you back.
13:26You?
13:29This is already the worst outcome.
13:32How much worse can it get?
13:34Trying won't hurt.
13:43Five minutes.
13:44If your plan doesn't satisfy me, get out.
13:51First, starting today, no matter what, never lose your temper.
13:55Because every action could become evidence the mistress uses against you.
13:58Second, I can't judge if your husband really cheated.
14:01But either way, I hope you find yourself again first.
14:05I placed the baby in the crib.
14:08Walked to Serena.
14:09Guided her to look at the mirror.
14:11Miss Serena, look.
14:13You've won against 99% of people since birth.
14:16You just need to stand under a chandelier with confidence.
14:20That's enough to crush anyone.
14:22Serena froze.
14:24Saw the girl who once played piano.
14:28Rowan, I'll give you a real chance.
14:32Serena told me everything.
14:35Serena took out her anger on servants.
14:37After marrying into the Vance family, her in-laws suppressed her.
14:41Her husband grew distant, stayed out all night with Chloe, a college student he sponsored.
14:48Serena took out her anger on servants.
14:50Got worse and worse.
14:52Then, Chloe deliberately threw herself down the stairs to frame Serena.
14:56But the surveillance cannot prove Serena's innocence.
14:59Got worse and worse.
15:01Serena took a deep breath.
15:02Tomorrow, if you can make him willingly enter my room, I'll trust you.
15:09As I stepped out of the room, I froze.
15:12As I stepped out of the room...
15:15Good acting.
15:17Seems you relied on this skill to stay in Serena's room so long.
15:22Think you're special?
15:24Serena just finds you novel for now.
15:27I forced myself to stay calm.
15:29You standing here?
15:30Does that also count as having ulterior motives towards me?
15:34Scheming?
15:34Sharp tongue.
15:39The Sterling House can't tolerate those who don't know their place.
15:42He took out his phone.
15:44I saw he was about to call the lawyer.
15:48My palms clenched.
15:50I heard Miss Serena is seeing Mr. Vance tomorrow.
15:53Miss Serena needs someone calm enough to watch over her.
15:57You don't want her overly emotional tomorrow, right?
16:03You?
16:04In Prosper and Sinelogical Consulsation, I should be better at than you, Mr. Sterling.
16:10Finally, he spoke.
16:11Tomorrow, Jin indeed can't have any mishaps.
16:15If you can't protect him well, yourself to the legal department.
16:18Terminate the contract.
16:20Morning, gentle autumn sunlight rose.
16:23Julian Vance's car stopped outside the Sterling Estate early.
16:28I woke at 6 a.m.
16:30After morning meeting, I hurried to Serena's room.
16:32Servants stood with heads bowed, barely breathing.
16:37Miss is inside getting ready,
16:38but I heard the negotiation between Mr. Zane and Mr. Vance went very badly.
16:44If Miss finds out Mr. Vance won't come,
16:46I'm afraid...
16:50I walked over and pushed open that door.
16:53Inside, Serena sat at the vanity.
16:55Her skin glowed like pearls.
16:57She wore a custom Chanel-style light blue suit.
17:01She turned and smiled gently.
17:04Miss Serena plans to dress like this to make Mr. Vance come see you?
17:08Serena stared at herself in the vanity mirror.
17:11Of course.
17:13Miss Serena, forgive my boldness.
17:15Dressed like this, Mr. Vance absolutely won't look at you.
17:19I quickly removed her expensive jewelry.
17:26Found plain white silk pajamas from the closet.
17:29Miss Serena, change into this.
17:32You want me to wear this?
17:34Yes.
17:34You need to show your real pain.
17:37You're the one who was hurt.
17:38She can act pitiful.
17:40So can you.
17:41Serena froze.
17:42No one taught her how to show weakness.
17:46Will this really work?
17:48I could determine Chloe used her weak situation.
17:50Played innocent.
17:51One Julian's sympathy made him hate Serena.
17:54Serena bit her lip.
17:59Finally changed into the plain pajamas.
18:03I removed her makeup.
18:05Her postpartum pallor fully exposed.
18:07Face bloodless.
18:08Lips pale.
18:09Eyes sad.
18:09Still not enough.
18:11Bring the baby here.
18:14Miss Serena, this child is your biggest margining kip.
18:18He's the only person who can keep you and Mr. Van connected forever.
18:23Look at him.
18:25So small.
18:27From birth, he's hated by his mother.
18:30Abandoned by his father.
18:31For the first time, a tenderness rose in Serena's heart.
18:35Just like this.
18:36Keep this expression.
18:38The sterling garden.
18:39Autumn.
18:39Lilies bloomed.
18:40Morning breeze cool.
18:42Julian was about to leave when piano music drifted over.
18:46He followed the sound.
18:47On the first floor terrace, Serena sat there.
18:53She wore soft white pajamas.
18:55One arm held the baby.
18:56The other hand moved slowly across piano keys, playing a sad piece.
19:01Julian's gaze fell on Serena.
19:03Garden lilies swayed, following the music.
19:06Mournful.
19:07Desolate.
19:07Tears rolled down Serena's eyes.
19:11Baby, if mommy takes you away together, will you hate me?
19:16Will it hurt?
19:19Tears soaked the white clothes.
19:24Julian's facial lines tensed.
19:26He'd never imagined arrogant, haughty Serena could have such a fragile side.
19:31Take me to Miss Serena's room.
19:33Third floor.
19:34Study.
19:35Zane stood by the window, expression full of disbelief.
19:38That woman, Rowan, actually did it?
19:41Inside the room, Serena saw Julian crossing the garden.
19:46She stood holding the baby, about to walk out.
19:50Miss Serena, you're going to greet him?
19:52What will you say?
19:55Beg him to believe you again?
19:57How many times have you said that?
20:00Did it work?
20:03Then what should I do?
20:05What should I say?
20:07When Mr. Vanster comes, just sit there.
20:10Think about how coldly he's treated you.
20:13Think about your grievances.
20:16Then only say...
20:22Miss, Mr. Vance is here.
20:24Julian stood at the door.
20:25The man had an extremely upright face.
20:29I retreated to the darkest corner, the white room.
20:32Papers scattered on the floor.
20:34Some crumpled, some torn.
20:36Like a soul had struggled here.
20:37The room reeked of collapse.
20:40Serena sat on the terrace.
20:42What are you doing here?
20:44Have you come to condemn me again?
20:49This is how the Stearns care for you?
20:51Don't come closer.
20:53Just assume...
20:55Chloe was pushed by me.
20:57Are you satisfied?
20:58I admit I'm evil.
20:59Deserve death.
21:01Mr. Vance, don't approach someone like me!
21:04Someone, please escort Mr. Vance out.
21:07Mr. Vance, please.
21:09Julian's hand curled.
21:11Finally, his throat rolled.
21:13Following her command, he withdrew.
21:15Outside, Julian didn't leave.
21:20Re-examine that day's surveillance.
21:22Inside, Serena stared at the monitor.
21:24Eyes suddenly red.
21:25Tears rolled out like broken pearls.
21:27Half a year.
21:28No matter how she explained, she got only his cold distrust.
21:32Rowan, thank you.
21:34Without you, I don't know what I would have done.
21:36This might be Serena's real self.
21:38A noble lady, unfortunately driven mad by jealousy and love.
21:42Miss Serena is too kind.
21:44Relieving postpartum anxiety is my duty.
21:46But, if possible, could you allow me to go home for an hour each night?
21:49I'll arrange it.
21:50Although he still won't believe me.
21:52But really, thank you.
21:54Chloe's goal is to make you misunderstand, lose control, destroy trust.
21:57Every time you go crazy, Mr. Vance feels you're unreasonable.
22:01Anyway, you must stay calm.
22:02Thank you for enlightening me.
22:04I think I should calm down.
22:05I think I should calm down.
22:09Emily?
22:12Now, take her to HR to collect $50,000 in bonus.
22:18Yes.
22:25I followed Emily Hart, full of shock.
22:28$50,000?
22:29Bonus!
22:30No one had ever given me such a large bonus.
22:33This money could build Piper a terrace garden.
22:35Piper would be happy.
22:37Miss Serena was really good.
22:39I'd use my best effort to make Julian see Chloe's true face.
22:43Lost in thought, I didn't notice Emily's face gradually turning cold.
22:47I followed to a massive outdoor pool.
22:50The water was still, dim with leaves and silt.
22:53The surface barely reflected light, like a swamp.
22:56A few workers stood at a distance, holding long nets.
23:00They were watching me.
23:01Emily stopped.
23:02Turned to me.
23:05You'll get the bonus.
23:07But before that, you need to clean this up.
23:11I stood there, looking at the filthy water.
23:14Even with machines, it would take a full day.
23:16By hand?
23:17Impossible.
23:18You'll be in the water.
23:20Better get used to it.
23:21I have the right to test your abilities.
23:24Don't you think?
23:25I clenched my fist.
23:28You all teach her how to do it.
23:31New nanny?
23:32Looks more like trouble.
23:34Someone grabbed a bucket.
23:35Splash.
23:36Ice cold pool water drenched me from head to toe.
23:39Get in.
23:40You clean it from inside.
23:42Scrape every inch.
23:44No shortcuts.
23:45Someone pushed me.
23:46My body staggered toward the edge.
23:48The cold stench rose from the water.
23:50I was one step away from being shoved in.
23:53Emily stood behind them, watching.
23:55High above.
23:56Cold.
23:57This is wealth.
24:00High pay was never meant to be easy.
24:03My fingers trembled.
24:05From rage, I suddenly twisted my body and grabbed the metal pole.
24:09And smashed it against the marble edge of the pool.
24:12The pole snapped.
24:14The sharp edge tore open my already injured palm.
24:17Blood spilled instantly.
24:19I grabbed the jagged end.
24:21And drove it straight across my forearm.
24:23Blood gushed down.
24:26Are you insane?
24:28Emily.
24:30What do you think Miss Serena will say?
24:33After you told me to clean a pool alone?
24:36I raised my bleeding arm.
24:39You've been with her 15 years.
24:42And will stay with her for 20 more.
24:46But me?
24:47Just a nanny.
24:49Two months, then I'm gone.
24:51I grabbed her wrist.
24:52My blood smeared across her skin.
24:54Is it me?
24:56Emily's face went pale.
24:58Clean this up.
24:59Go back to the nanny quarters immediately.
25:03No one is to speak of what happened today.
25:06Emily turned and left.
25:07With no one to back me up, I would only rely on myself.
25:10A cold voice sounded behind me.
25:12Stop.
25:13Zane Sterling stood at the corridor's end.
25:15Hands in pockets.
25:16Expression cold.
25:18He walked toward me.
25:20Each step carried crushing pressure.
25:23His gaze fell on my wet collar.
25:26Faint water marks.
25:27Fell in the water?
25:28I kept my head down.
25:30Just an accident, sir.
25:31I felt his gaze on me.
25:33You're hired as Mrs. Care Specialist.
25:35Not a pool cleaner.
25:38I stayed silent.
25:40His tall frame cast shadow over me.
25:43Or did you deliberately make yourself pitiful?
25:45Planning to cry to miss?
25:47Get more bonuses?
25:49I clenched my fists.
25:50Forced myself calm.
25:52I dare can't.
25:53You dare not?
25:54Zane's eyes turned colder.
25:56You dare cut yourself?
25:57What don't you dare?
26:00He'd seen it.
26:02I lifted my head.
26:03Met his dark eyes.
26:05Sir, I cut myself to protect myself.
26:07Not to gain sympathy.
26:09Zane stared at me.
26:11Eyes unreadable.
26:12Long silence.
26:14Finally he spoke.
26:15Voice colder.
26:16The bonus.
26:17It stands.
26:1950,000.
26:21Not a cent less.
26:22My eyes widened.
26:23But sir, I...
26:24You helped Serena.
26:26That's worth more than Emily's petty games.
26:29Zane Sterling was more terrifying than I thought.
26:32I had to be more careful.
26:35I returned to servant quarters.
26:37I pulled out a small first aid kit.
26:40Cleaned the wound.
26:41Bandaged it.
26:43The cut was deep.
26:44Would leave a scar.
26:46Sometimes you had to hurt yourself to survive.
26:49I lay on the bed fully clothed.
26:51Stared at the ceiling.
26:53Two months.
26:55Then I could take Piper and leave.
26:57Buy a little house.
26:58Live peacefully.
26:59Sterling Garden.
27:00White marble plaza.
27:02An extended Lincoln pulled up.
27:04Two rows of bodyguards.
27:05Today, I will accompany Serena to the Sterling Foundation Center.
27:09A charitable institution.
27:10The Vance family ran its operations there.
27:12Every month, Vance came to inspect.
27:14Chloe volunteered there.
27:16Mr. Vance is very perceptive.
27:18If you're going to act, you must be convincing enough.
27:21I don't think you want to give him any reason to doubt you.
27:24Chloe could act pitiful.
27:25So could Serena.
27:28We ran into Chloe and Vance in the garden.
27:31Miss, biggest, his strine is to become as you're through my cardiac surgeon.
27:35Save lives.
27:36And one day, establish a charitable foundation.
27:39Vance's expression softened.
27:41He proactively helped her pick up the pamphlets.
27:44In the distance, Serena burned with fury.
27:46Wanted to rip off Chloe's hypocritical mask.
27:50I leaned close to her ear.
27:52Whispered the plan I thought of all night.
27:54Serena's clenched fists slowly relaxed.
27:59Serena walked over.
28:00Calmly took a pamphlet.
28:01That genuine, unpretentious demeanor surprised even Vance.
28:05Chloe, you don't need to fear me.
28:07I just feel guilty and want to make it up to you.
28:10I've secured you a spot in a top program with Hopkins Hospital.
28:13But it requires going abroad.
28:15I timely handed over an exquisitely bound folder.
28:18Inside were acceptance letters and program details.
28:21Chloe's face instantly went deathly pale.
28:24Because she didn't want to go at all.
28:25This was just an excuse to maintain her kind-hearted persona.
28:29Wrong.
28:30Don't you like this opportunity, Chloe?
28:35This sentence caught Vance's attention.
28:37Vance looked at Chloe.
28:38Chloe quickly masked it.
28:39Eyes reddened.
28:40Put on an excited and grateful expression.
28:43Serena tried hard to stay calm.
28:45That's good then.
28:46You can start packing.
28:48You'll be able to leave in a few days.
28:50Then she looked calmly at Vance.
28:53Can we talk?
28:55For the first time, his gaze turned gentle.
28:58Vance hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded.
29:00The extended Lincoln stopped behind a secluded building on the grounds.
29:04Vance looked in through the high window into the archive room.
29:07Chloe was there.
29:09Serena, what are you planning now?
29:11Before, Serena had hired someone to secretly photograph Chloe entering and leaving luxury mansions.
29:17She was seen sleeping with different men.
29:19Serena posted them online.
29:21Publicly declared Chloe was a homewrecker.
29:23The scandal blew up.
29:24Chloe got cyberbullied.
29:26Severely injured.
29:27Hospitalized.
29:28Nearly committed suicide.
29:29But the truth was, Chloe had only been making house calls.
29:32Providing massage therapy for a man with mobility.
29:35Hearing Vance's questioning, the warmth in Serena's heart instantly froze.
29:39She suppressed the heartache.
29:41See for yourself.
29:42Chloe's face twisted with pain.
29:44Ten years of effort to climb to this position, about to go to waste because of going abroad.
29:49She steeled herself, loosened the screws on the ladder.
29:52Then she climbed up.
29:53Her just-filled ribs broke again.
29:55Pierced through skin, she was drenched in cold sweat from pain.
29:59But she still pretended to protect the acceptance letter.
30:02The letter...
30:03Are they damaged?
30:04Please send me to the hospital quickly.
30:06I'm about to go abroad to study.
30:07I absolutely cannot miss this.
30:10Vance watched everything.
30:11Face flushed red with anger.
30:13Now you see clearly what kind of person this kind girl you've been protecting is.
30:17Mr. Vance, you can get out.
30:22I'll handle her situation first.
30:25Wait for me.
30:29No need.
30:30You should go.
30:32Maybe...
30:34From the beginning, we were never right for each other.
30:36Autumn sunset.
30:37Outside the main bedroom.
30:39Serena went alone with the baby.
30:40In the adjacent baby's room, the nanny was sighing about how difficult it was to clean the imported hardwood floor.
30:46I proactively took over.
30:48Knelt on the cold floor.
30:49Zane passed by.
30:51My figure in the sunset caught his attention.
30:54You've passed the probation period.
30:55Go to legal to sign the official employment contract.
30:58I froze slightly.
31:00Surprise flashed in my eyes.
31:01As long as you stay in line, the Sterling House won't mistreat you.
31:04He turned and left.
31:05His tall figure disappeared around the corridor corner.
31:08How rare.
31:09Zane, I've never seen you care so much about any maid.
31:13You wouldn't have your eye on this young girl, would you?
31:15No way.
31:16The Sterling House needs people who can do the work.
31:18She happens to be useful.
31:20That's all.
31:21Feelings for some poor, lower class person.
31:24Ridiculous.
31:24Is this not the best?
31:24I want you to see people allow me to learn problems?
31:24I have to understand.
31:25I want you.
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