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00:00:17MacAllen, meet you.
00:00:23Marriage suffocating.
00:00:27Tell me about it.
00:00:31Sounds like you've got something you want to say.
00:00:35Family pressures, right?
00:00:39Want to talk?
00:00:45My family have been on my case for years.
00:00:48It's like they have already chosen my future spouse.
00:00:54My family wants to plan my entire life.
00:01:02I'm James. James Turner, by the way.
00:01:07I'm Mia. Pleasure to meet you.
00:01:13To our endless battle.
00:01:18To my new comrade.
00:01:34James, right?
00:01:36Fancy seeing you here again.
00:01:38Mia, must be fate.
00:01:41That or you just come here a little too often.
00:01:46Scotch, neat.
00:01:47Got it.
00:01:50How are things going on your end?
00:01:53My mom calls me every single day to see if I'm bringing someone home for Thanksgiving dinner.
00:02:00And what was your response?
00:02:03Um, I said yes just to stop her calls, but I don't think there's anyone.
00:02:09You?
00:02:11My parents are obsessed with my kids, even though I'm still single.
00:02:16Splash cookies.
00:02:26Here.
00:02:27To our endless battle.
00:02:36Mia, I've been thinking, why don't we help each other out here?
00:02:53What do you mean?
00:02:56Maybe we can be the plus one for each other, so our families will stop pushing us.
00:03:02Fake boyfriend? Interesting.
00:03:06Only once. And we can be free for a long time.
00:03:11It's not what I usually do, but maybe it's exactly what I need right now.
00:03:18This night is just getting more interesting.
00:03:20Sounds like the craziest night I've ever had.
00:03:23Not yet. Wait till Thanksgiving.
00:03:27Okay, boyfriend. Why don't you introduce yourself more to me?
00:03:32Well, I own a real estate company. We work with many partners on their projects.
00:03:38You sure look like a boss. The Scotch gives it away.
00:03:42Alright, enough about it. Tell me something about yourself.
00:03:45Well, I'm an artist and a gallery owner. Not to show off, but you've probably seen a lot of my
00:03:54work around Manhattan already.
00:03:56Wait, are you Mia Davis? That Mia Davis?
00:04:01In the flesh, darling.
00:04:08I understand the emergence, but this is not how negotiation works.
00:04:13I need this to be done in three days. Our investors are not going to wait for us.
00:04:19Anderson, I assure you, we are doing everything we can.
00:04:22I trust you because you are the best I've got.
00:04:25We won't let you down.
00:04:56Hey there.
00:04:58Mia, what a pleasant surprise. How did you have time to call me today?
00:05:02Is this a bad time? You sound like you've had a rough day.
00:05:07It was one of those days.
00:05:09Well, sounds like you could use a break. How about a drink to unwind later?
00:05:16Let me check.
00:05:19Yeah, I can really use that. I'll meet you at the same bar.
00:05:31Knowing my mom, she'll definitely want you to stay over.
00:05:35So we'll probably spend three days in one bedroom.
00:05:39After that, we'll be free to go back to our regular lives.
00:05:43Sounds like a plan.
00:05:53Here we go, James. Remember, we're a couple deeply in love.
00:05:59Got it.
00:06:05Mom, I'm home.
00:06:07Mia!
00:06:10It's been so long.
00:06:12Mom, this is James, my boyfriend.
00:06:15Pleasure to meet Mrs. Davis. Mia's told you so much about it.
00:06:19Please, call me Maria.
00:06:21Common name. Help yourself with some cookies.
00:06:24Before I finish dressing the turkey.
00:06:29So far, so good.
00:06:31Let's keep it up.
00:06:38You know, I'm actually enjoying this day.
00:06:42Me too.
00:06:43I feel like we're a real couple.
00:06:48So, you two.
00:06:50Tell me how you met.
00:06:53Of course.
00:06:55It was a charming little buffet on the 3rd Avenue.
00:06:59You know, we're sitting alone, reading, uh,
00:07:01to chat with each other.
00:07:02And I think we're really striking out the conversation.
00:07:06Oh, how I met you.
00:07:09I'm so happy you guys met each other.
00:07:13It's been too long for me to walk from someone so deeply.
00:07:40Yeah, your mom's here. What do we do?
00:07:43Uh, quick. Come in here.
00:07:49Okay.
00:07:51Come in.
00:07:55Good morning, lovebirds.
00:07:57I can see you had a lovely night.
00:08:00Stop it, Mom. You're making it awkward.
00:08:03Look at you. All glowing.
00:08:10I'll do everything for my princess.
00:08:12Okay, um, I think the couple needs their alone time now.
00:08:18Okay, okay. Just don't take too long.
00:08:21And why don't you get back to the city today?
00:08:31I have to say it was quite a play in your house.
00:08:34It was perfect. They all bought it.
00:08:38Remember how your mom almost got us in the bedroom.
00:08:40My heart was about to jump out when I heard that knock.
00:08:45But we made it.
00:08:49So, has it been easier for you with your parents since our last visit?
00:08:54They just won't let the topic off you.
00:08:56Same here.
00:08:57But now, my mom won't stop asking me about the wedding.
00:09:01I'm gonna lose my mind.
00:09:06Let's just share the night we have right now.
00:09:09Well, we still can.
00:09:21You know, James, it's nights like these that really make me appreciate the simple things in life.
00:09:28I feel the same.
00:09:30I know there's beauty in commitment, but...
00:09:33Shouldn't it be our own life choice to make?
00:09:36Exactly.
00:09:37I'd rather cherish these moments with you and my friends.
00:09:42Telling me to rush into a life?
00:09:45Raising kids in a house and giving up all of my freedoms?
00:09:50No thank you.
00:09:55Wait.
00:09:57I have an idea.
00:10:00It might help both of us.
00:10:02I'm all ears.
00:10:07What if we turn the tables on our families?
00:10:15What if we turn the tables on our families?
00:10:21Great.
00:10:22What if we consider a contract marriage?
00:10:28A contract marriage?
00:10:30Yeah.
00:10:30Our families will be satisfied while we actually live a free life.
00:10:35We'll make a legal contract with...
00:10:37Maybe separate bedrooms?
00:10:39Financial terms and so on?
00:10:41Oh.
00:10:43No feelings should be included.
00:10:45This is huge.
00:10:47I need to think about it.
00:10:50I know.
00:10:52It's not something to deal with the person whom you just met.
00:10:55But think about this.
00:10:57The contract will satisfy our parents' expectations.
00:11:01So we can take control of our own lives without their interference.
00:11:05It's the perfect solution to our current dilemma.
00:11:09It's just...
00:11:10Like I said, love and marriage are not supposed to be contractual.
00:11:16They should be based on emotions and connection that grows naturally.
00:11:22And...
00:11:23Get it, Mia.
00:11:24I do.
00:11:25But sometimes life doesn't follow our script.
00:11:28And we need to adapt to that.
00:11:30Our life won't change the bit.
00:11:32Just more freedom with this contract.
00:11:34But...
00:11:35What about the no emotions term?
00:11:38Should we really cut off our feelings like that?
00:11:42It's necessary.
00:11:43We need to avoid the situation of falling in love with each other.
00:11:47It won't make things difficult.
00:11:52You do make a good point.
00:11:55I do want to take control over my own destiny again.
00:12:01But...
00:12:01We need to set boundaries.
00:12:04Conditions.
00:12:05We'll stick with friendship.
00:12:07Contractual partners.
00:12:10Agreed, Mia.
00:12:11I'll write the legal contract.
00:12:13And we should both be clear about all the terms.
00:12:16Oh, and one more thing, James.
00:12:18We need to keep our personal lives separate from all of this.
00:12:22We both continue to pursue our goals, passions, and relationships.
00:12:28Absolutely.
00:12:29Our contract won't affect any of our lives.
00:12:32We can make it done tomorrow.
00:12:34While our script will take care of everything.
00:12:38Deal.
00:12:49I can't believe we're actually doing this.
00:12:53Yeah.
00:12:55We've got that formula.
00:12:58Let's go through this contract together.
00:13:00Okay.
00:13:05Separate bedrooms.
00:13:08Uh...
00:13:09No feelings clause.
00:13:14Um...
00:13:15And it's...
00:13:16Clear financial terms.
00:13:19Yep.
00:13:21We'll be commuted to each other from now on.
00:13:49I still can't believe we did that.
00:13:53So...
00:13:54What's next?
00:13:55We'll tell our parents and make it official.
00:13:58I'll propose to you in your apartment.
00:14:00And send pictures to our families.
00:14:03Oh.
00:14:04It's a lot to get done just to prove we're getting married.
00:14:08Yes.
00:14:09Then we'll plan a wedding so everyone will buy it.
00:14:12It's all part of the plan.
00:14:14I really want to get this out of my head.
00:14:17Can we just get it over with so we can move on with our lives?
00:14:29Yes.
00:14:29Did you turn the camera on?
00:14:32Yeah.
00:14:33It's working.
00:14:38Mia.
00:14:39There is something I'm wanting to ask you tonight.
00:14:41Yes?
00:14:46Mia.
00:14:47Will you marry me?
00:14:49Oh my God, James.
00:14:50Yes.
00:14:55Oh my God.
00:15:19I can't believe we just did that.
00:15:22It's all part of the plan.
00:15:34It's all part of the plan.
00:15:34This is our first big show on the stage.
00:15:39We have to make sure that we look like a happy couple in front of everyone.
00:15:47Of course.
00:15:48Do not mistake is allowed tonight.
00:16:10Another successful play.
00:16:15It's getting harder for me to tell between all this and the truth.
00:16:19I know, but we have to stay firm.
00:16:25Focus on the bigger picture.
00:16:27Neither of us wants a real marriage right now.
00:16:30And we still have our wedding in two days.
00:16:37Let's get some rest.
00:16:39Good night.
00:16:40Good night.
00:16:57Mia.
00:16:58Are you okay?
00:17:01Please, open up.
00:17:04Talk to me.
00:17:06I can't do this, James.
00:17:10The wedding.
00:17:11I saw everyone's faces.
00:17:13They were so happy and blessed us with their whole hearts.
00:17:19I feel like I betrayed every one of them.
00:17:24But we are already here.
00:17:26There is no way of going back.
00:17:30I saw their faces.
00:17:32They believed in us.
00:17:34It was all a huge lie.
00:17:37I can't imagine what would happen if they found out the truth.
00:17:42It's not easy for me either.
00:17:45But we have to hang in there.
00:17:47We can't let them down right now.
00:17:49No.
00:18:07I just wish it didn't have to be like this.
00:18:10I wish that too, Mia.
00:18:12But I promise, we can get through it.
00:18:15I promise.
00:18:37James, I have something that I want to say.
00:18:43Yeah.
00:18:45We agreed.
00:18:48No feelings.
00:18:53I know.
00:18:56But...
00:19:04Compliments of a friend.
00:19:09Please, enjoy your evening.
00:19:19James?
00:19:21What's this?
00:19:22No one is.
00:19:25Oh...
00:19:26No...
00:19:27No...
00:19:27No...
00:19:37No...
00:19:39No...
00:19:41No...
00:19:44No...
00:19:45No...
00:19:49Oh...
00:19:50No...
00:20:12James?
00:20:16Where are you?
00:20:18Right here, Mia.
00:20:20Is there any candle?
00:20:27James?
00:20:33So, any clue on that note?
00:20:49Sorry.
00:20:54Hello?
00:20:56I hope you enjoyed the champagne I sent you.
00:20:58A gift to celebrate your fake wedding.
00:21:09Someone knows our secret.
00:21:12What should we do?
00:21:34You know, I've been thinking about the day we met.
00:21:39It feels like a lifetime ago.
00:21:46I know, and I'm glad that I met you.
00:21:49You're such a special woman, and I've never met anyone like you before.
00:21:58You too.
00:21:59I'm glad I met a real gentleman.
00:22:11Even though it's a dramatic fake wedding, I'm happy to have you here with me.
00:22:22It's not a fairy tale.
00:22:25It's a bloody reality.
00:22:27But, I still like it.
00:22:31It's our story.
00:22:33I still like it.
00:23:03I need to be there on time.
00:23:06Let's call the building.
00:23:08They should come and fix this.
00:23:19There's no signal.
00:23:20We could be trapped in here for hours.
00:23:24We won't.
00:23:25Someone will notice the elevator went wrong
00:23:28and come to fix this.
00:23:30We just need to be patient.
00:23:36What's that for?
00:23:38Just to give us some strength.
00:23:40Friends can help too.
00:23:42Okay.
00:23:53I can't believe this is happening.
00:23:58Well, at least it's a short break from our complex life.
00:24:03You always find a way to be positive, don't you?
00:24:10James, what if people find out about our contract marriage?
00:24:15They'd be so disappointed.
00:24:18We are doing everything we can.
00:24:21So far, we did good.
00:24:23Everyone is happy.
00:24:26I just think about how far we've come.
00:24:29Since the day we met, there was the gala, the proposal, the wedding, and now blackmail?
00:24:39It's like an endless spy game.
00:24:42I know.
00:24:44But we're in this together.
00:24:46We chose this to take control of our life.
00:24:49And now we are tied together by fate.
00:24:52We are one.
00:24:57I suddenly feel so relieved.
00:25:01Maybe it's because I'm not alone anymore.
00:25:05I know.
00:25:07I always rush to my friends after a bed day.
00:25:09And here I am with a dearest friend.
00:25:13And now maybe I can finally get some space from my mom, now that I'm busy with my new husband.
00:25:20Mine too.
00:25:21My mom called the other day.
00:25:23But when she saw you walk out from the bath, she hung up as soon as she could.
00:25:27But of course, she made fun of us.
00:25:30Or maybe next time I can show up even sexier.
00:25:35And then she can make fun of you some more.
00:25:38Sexy now.
00:25:51Maybe we should talk about what just happened.
00:25:54The moment was...
00:25:56I enjoyed it.
00:25:58There's something I never thought I would say.
00:26:01But it's not what we expected.
00:26:04I thought we got into this to avoid marriage.
00:26:07Mia, I have to tell you.
00:26:09I don't want to lie to myself or to you anymore.
00:26:14I care about you more than I should.
00:26:16I don't want to hide my feelings and pretend nothing is there.
00:26:22I'm in love with you.
00:26:29I actually feel the exact same way.
00:26:35I can't stop thinking about you all the time.
00:26:39Although we got into this relationship to avoid affection,
00:26:44I'm glad that fate brought us together.
00:26:48Let's tell everyone the truth.
00:26:50I'm sure they will understand.
00:26:52Maybe mad at first, but they will be happy for us in the end.
00:26:55Our families will be shocked when they find out.
00:26:58I know, Mia, but it's time to set things right.
00:27:01It should be our priority right now.
00:27:16James, our parents aside,
00:27:19I'm really worried about that blackmail that we received at the bar.
00:27:23Who would be so interested in our personal matters?
00:27:27Mia, I have no idea.
00:27:29But I hired an investigator,
00:27:31hope she can bring me some valuable information.
00:27:34I have a feeling someone is watching us from the dark.
00:27:44We should have never gotten ourselves into this mess.
00:27:47This contract marriage was a stupid idea in hindsight,
00:27:51bringing us all of these unexpected problems.
00:27:54I chose this to live a better lives, Mia.
00:28:04And yet, I feel that life is worse under the pretense.
00:28:08We will get ourselves out of this situation.
00:28:11We'll find the right time to tell everyone the truth to our marriage,
00:28:15and we'll for sure catch the person hunting us.
00:28:19We'll find the right time to tell everyone the truth to our marriage.
00:28:19...
00:28:20...
00:28:36...
00:28:48Hello?
00:28:49Mr. Turner, it's time for you to decide.
00:28:52Maya's life depends on you.
00:28:54Don't bother.
00:28:55You won't recognize who I am.
00:28:58What matters is Maya.
00:29:00You have 24 hours to prepare five million dollars if you want to see her alive.
00:29:05Who are you? And what do you want?
00:29:07That is not a question for me to answer. Just do as I said.
00:29:11I can't arrange that much money in such a short time.
00:29:15That's not my concern.
00:29:17Mr. Turner, you can't put a price on love, can you?
00:29:21I need to be sure she's okay. Let me talk to her.
00:29:24That won't be happening.
00:29:26I swear, if you dare to touch her, I will hunt you down and pull out your eyes myself.
00:29:40I don't know what to do, Scott. They're asking for five millions in 24 hours. I can't lose her.
00:29:46Well, figure it out, James. I'll do everything I can.
00:29:50I can't lose Mia.
00:29:54I thought the relationship between you two was strictly based on the contract.
00:29:59We found each other the one we have been looking for our whole life.
00:30:03Oh, no. This was not meant to happen.
00:30:07I have to find her. I can't stand to see her in danger.
00:30:11We will. But who will commit such a horrible crime? Anyone ring the bell?
00:30:18Mia wouldn't hurt anyone. I can assure you, this has something to do with that blackmail we received.
00:30:26Blackmail?
00:30:28Someone has been stalking us. They know about the contract marriage and threaten to expose us.
00:30:33Whatever it takes, I will hunt this person down.
00:30:40Mark, please, I need your help. Mia's life is in danger.
00:30:45I wish I could, James. Five million is a lot. I can't pull those resources in such a short time.
00:30:54David, Mark, when it comes to your turn, I dropped a lot of things to help you.
00:30:58You're a fucking nuisance. I guess our business partnership has also come to an end.
00:31:18I might be able to cash this out.
00:31:27Thank you for calling CPM Bank. Mr. Turner, how can we help you today?
00:31:32Mr. Turner, how can we help you today?
00:31:32Thank you for calling CPM Bank. Mr. Turner, how can we help you today?
00:31:33I have a certificate of deposit with your bank. I want to cash it out immediately.
00:31:38I understand the urgency. Please give us a moment.
00:31:50Can you get money for me in an hour? It's for an urgent matter.
00:31:54Sure, since this is a huge sum of money, I will be needing you to come over.
00:31:59I will be there in 20 minutes. Please get the cash ready by then.
00:32:03Yes, sir. I'll move it.
00:32:05Great.
00:32:20Is it ready?
00:32:21Yes. Give me the location.
00:32:24Boom!
00:32:39I can't thank you enough for saving my life, James.
00:32:44Do anything to keep you safe. We're in this together.
00:32:51I thought I'd never see you again.
00:32:53I swear to you. Protect you with memory.
00:33:09I want to give you both an update. We are investigating the lead we got from the drop-off point.
00:33:16Our main focus is on tracking down the kidnappers and bringing them to justice.
00:33:24Thank you, Detective. We appreciate your efforts.
00:33:33I'm so, so sorry about all of this, James.
00:33:38It's not your fault. We'll get through this.
00:33:43Here we go.
00:34:04Here we go.
00:34:06It's been a while since we had a piece of room like this.
00:34:12Yeah. It's nice to get a break from all the chaos.
00:34:26Mia, you won't believe this.
00:34:30What is it?
00:34:34The company chose us to partner in a luxury project.
00:34:37They love my pitch.
00:34:39Oh my god, James. That's amazing.
00:34:42I'm gonna call my employees to announce this news.
00:34:48And an after party later?
00:34:51You know me too well.
00:34:54Will you pick me up later for our little celebration?
00:34:58Absolutely. I'll meet you at home after work.
00:35:23Yes. I need you to gather the people online for a meeting.
00:35:26We got that project and we need to present it to the client this afternoon.
00:35:30Wow. That's fantastic. I will gather down.
00:35:49Thank you all for your time.
00:35:50I'm eager to bring my team on board to execute this project.
00:35:55Before I finish, I'm just curious.
00:35:58Why you guys chose us out of all the companies in the world?
00:36:02Our president insisted you were the perfect fit.
00:36:05She said you're an old friend.
00:36:08An old friend?
00:36:11I'm not sure I know who it could be.
00:36:15You'll find out soon enough, James.
00:36:18For now, focus on getting the job done.
00:36:29I'm out of.
00:36:54What's wrong, James?
00:37:01Who could that be?
00:37:04I don't know, but we are going to find out soon.
00:37:19Samantha, have you found anything?
00:37:21I have been waiting ages to hear from you.
00:37:23Hope you have news that I want to hear.
00:37:26James, we've made some significant progress.
00:37:29I think we are closed on covering who has been trying to blackmail you and Mia.
00:37:35I'm over yours.
00:37:36Details, please.
00:37:38We managed to trace the source of the blackmail attempts.
00:37:41We found a connection to an individual named Richard Kingsley.
00:37:45Richard Kingsley?
00:37:47Never heard that name.
00:37:48And why would he do this?
00:37:50We are still working on that part.
00:37:52We'll gather more evidence and get to the bottom of this.
00:37:56Thank you, Samantha.
00:37:57Keep me posted on any updates.
00:38:00I want to know everything about Richard Kingsley and his motives.
00:38:02Of course.
00:38:04We are so close to unraveling this mystery.
00:38:22I received these pictures of you in the apartment.
00:38:24I tried to call you many times and you didn't answer.
00:38:27Richard, I thought something happened to you.
00:38:30I'm so sorry.
00:38:32I've been so engrossed in my painting.
00:38:35Everything's okay.
00:38:36I'm just glad you're okay.
00:38:39I'm safe and sound.
00:38:40Thank you for worrying about me so much.
00:38:45Samantha, the private detective at heart, is close to finding the person behind all this.
00:38:50I won't let him walk in one piece after what he has done.
00:39:00You know, it's moments like these that really make me appreciate having you in my life, James.
00:39:06Contract or not.
00:39:08I feel the same way, Mia.
00:39:10I won't ever want to lose you.
00:39:15I've been working on this for a few weeks.
00:39:17It may not be to everyone's taste, but it means a lot to me.
00:39:25It's wonderful.
00:39:26You're really talented.
00:39:29Thank you so much for your support.
00:39:31It means the world to me.
00:39:47Hello?
00:39:49James, I trust you are well.
00:39:52I wanted to inform you that there is an urgent meeting scheduled regarding the latest project we are partnering up
00:39:59on.
00:39:59Sure.
00:40:00Where should we meet?
00:40:03I can rearrange some work to make it.
00:40:06That's great.
00:40:08Your expertise and insights have been invaluable to us.
00:40:12I'll be at your office at 3pm and we can go over all the details.
00:40:18Thank you for your recognition.
00:40:19I'm more than happy to lead this project to our huge success.
00:40:43Hi.
00:40:44I'm just calling to check if we should reschedule today's meeting.
00:40:48My apologies, James.
00:40:50I wouldn't be able to make the meeting myself due to some unexpected events.
00:40:56But our president is on her way to meet with you herself.
00:41:00Wow.
00:41:01I was not aware of that.
00:41:03Maybe you can catch up with each other.
00:41:05It's a great opportunity.
00:41:07She surely is very excited about this.
00:41:42I'm James Turner.
00:41:45You're...
00:41:49Jimmy?
00:41:51Don't you remember me?
00:41:57I'm sorry, but I can sing to you.
00:42:02Maybe...
00:42:02Perhaps...
00:42:03This will help you to remember me?
00:42:09I've got as much.
00:42:11It's me.
00:42:13Your beloved Mabel.
00:42:23What the...
00:42:41You know, Mabel.
00:42:43Well...
00:42:43Next year is going to be a whole new world to me.
00:42:46I know, babe.
00:42:48I can't believe you're graduating.
00:42:51I'm deep-like.
00:42:53Life after college.
00:42:54It's a bit scary.
00:42:56But I'm so excited.
00:42:58I want to work in real estate and I can't wait what I can achieve.
00:43:03I'm sure nothing can stop you from the goal.
00:43:11I can't wait to graduate so we can get married.
00:43:15Yeah, I know.
00:43:18Did you lock the door?
00:43:19Of course I did.
00:43:23Hope you won't change after you leave.
00:43:25I won't.
00:43:40Mabel?
00:43:43James...
00:43:43I can't explain.
00:43:45I'm so sorry I have to find out like this,
00:43:47but Mabel and I have been together for a while now.
00:44:03Mabel?
00:44:04What are you doing here?
00:44:06It's Victorian.
00:44:09And...
00:44:10for business, of course, darling.
00:44:15What are you playing here?
00:44:17What's up with all the charade?
00:44:21Let's say...
00:44:23I wanted to see how have you been, James.
00:44:26You know...
00:44:28For the old times' sake.
00:44:30Old times' sake?
00:44:32You cheated on me with my best friend.
00:44:35What do you want?
00:44:36People change, James.
00:44:40And...
00:44:40I just can't let you off my mind.
00:44:45How did you become the president of this company?
00:44:48What are you hiding?
00:44:50A woman like me can get whatever I want,
00:44:53but it's just a little trick.
00:44:56See?
00:44:57I helped you got this project.
00:45:00I've missed you, James.
00:45:02Missed us.
00:45:04We should be together.
00:45:06I'm the only one who can help you.
00:45:10No, Victoria.
00:45:12I won't let you manipulate me.
00:45:14Not again.
00:45:22You have always been a challenge, James.
00:45:26This is not how I imaged our reunion.
00:45:28If you come here to talk about that project,
00:45:31let's get to it.
00:45:32Otherwise, you should leave.
00:45:34Don't be so harsh.
00:45:35If you own a business,
00:45:38we'll talk about business.
00:45:41Let's get professional.
00:45:44James,
00:45:45the reason I chose you is not only because of our past.
00:45:49I trust you and your ability.
00:45:51I know what you're capable of.
00:45:55Really?
00:45:57Oh, please.
00:45:59Put our history behind, will you?
00:46:01I pay responsibility to my company too, okay?
00:46:05I didn't take this job for fun.
00:46:09Fine.
00:46:10Let's be clear.
00:46:12I won't do anything that goes against my principles or the law.
00:46:18Agreed, James.
00:46:20We'll keep it strictly professional.
00:46:46Scott, you won't believe what just happened.
00:46:49What's the matter?
00:47:01Wait.
00:47:02Mabel?
00:47:02Your ex-girlfriend from college?
00:47:05You haven't seen her in years, right?
00:47:07That's the one.
00:47:08She's now going by Victoria,
00:47:10and she's the president of this major corporation.
00:47:14She wants my help on the project.
00:47:17I can't shake feeling that there's more to it.
00:47:21I think we have to wait for her move.
00:47:24I need to find out what's really going on.
00:47:26But I can't do it alone.
00:47:28Will you help me, Scott?
00:47:29Of course. Happy to help.
00:47:31She wants you involved in a real estate project,
00:47:34but it's more than just business.
00:47:36I'm sure of it.
00:47:37I have the same feeling.
00:47:39Nothing is ever clear about her.
00:47:41I don't want Riyadh to worry about this.
00:47:43She's working on an important artwork,
00:47:45and I promise I'll protect her.
00:47:48Of course.
00:47:50I'll try my best to find out Victoria's true intent.
00:47:54Thanks, man.
00:47:55What should I do without you?
00:48:08James, are you okay?
00:48:10You seem a little bit off tonight.
00:48:13Sorry to make your word, babe.
00:48:15Just step with work, you know.
00:48:18All right.
00:48:19It's just that we've been through a lot together.
00:48:22You don't need to hide anything from me.
00:48:25If you want to talk about something,
00:48:28we can figure it out together.
00:48:30Babe, it shouldn't worry you.
00:48:33I can handle it myself.
00:48:35Trust me.
00:48:35Okay.
00:48:37Just remember, I'm always here for you.
00:48:41If you want to talk things through,
00:48:44or need some help, I'm here.
00:48:48Thank you, Mia.
00:48:49You focus on your beautiful project,
00:48:51and leave everything else to you.
00:48:54James, we're one.
00:48:56There's nothing that we can't handle together.
00:49:04Hi, Jimmy.
00:49:09Victoria.
00:49:11What an unexpected surprise.
00:49:13I don't recall any business meeting with you today.
00:49:18I'm just visiting an old friend.
00:49:22I've moved on with my life.
00:49:24I have Mia, and she means everything to me.
00:49:27Oh, please, James.
00:49:29Oh, please, James.
00:49:30You wouldn't let a college flinch cloud your judgment after all these years.
00:49:35Right?
00:49:36Spare me the details.
00:49:38You betrayed me with my own roommate.
00:49:41What did you expect me to do, James?
00:49:44You were leaving college, and I wouldn't survive alone with a blood-sucking family.
00:49:49I need someone to back me up.
00:49:52I was a child.
00:49:54I don't care about your reasons anymore, Victoria.
00:49:58I got over you a long time ago.
00:50:01So cut wherever you're playing here.
00:50:05Come back here, dummy.
00:50:08I don't ever want to meet you again outside of our normal business arrangements.
00:50:18James, I never said I wanted to be your wife.
00:50:22I just wanted to be in your life.
00:50:28And...
00:50:30You are coming with us to check the new site for our project.
00:50:34It's required by our partnership contract.
00:50:43Yeah.
00:50:45I've got a business trip coming up.
00:50:47It's a sudden opportunity, and I need to leave for a few days.
00:50:51Oh, really?
00:50:53That's unexpected.
00:50:54When do you leave?
00:50:56Tomorrow morning.
00:50:58I know, it's short notice, but I'll be back before you know it.
00:51:03Alright, James.
00:51:05Just be safe and don't overwork yourself.
00:51:09I will.
00:51:10I'll miss you so much.
00:51:27James.
00:51:30You've had quite a bit.
00:51:34Is everything alright?
00:51:38Is everything alright?
00:51:39I'm just so tired.
00:51:40I'm just so tired.
00:51:40I'm just so tired.
00:51:42Thanks.
00:51:52It's fine, she said.
00:51:55Believe me.
00:52:06You've had enough tonight, James.
00:52:09Let me make sure you're comfortable.
00:52:13Victoria, what are you doing?
00:52:17Don't you worry. We'll have a little chat.
00:52:21You're safe with me.
00:52:24What do you want?
00:52:27You, James. I want you.
00:52:31I want all of you.
00:52:33Your body, your love, and even your soul.
00:52:43Stop it. I'm... I'm married.
00:52:47I don't mind.
00:52:49Or maybe this makes you want even more.
00:52:56You enjoy it, don't you?
00:52:59I know exactly how to please you.
00:53:02Yeah. I can do it, darling.
00:53:05Oh, come on, darling.
00:53:08We all know about your little contract.
00:53:13Besides, she would never find out.
00:53:19You know this is what we're talking about, James?
00:53:33What the hell happened?
00:53:41I can't believe I'll ever get this far.
00:53:46Don't, baby. What's wrong?
00:53:49Victoria, this is a mistake.
00:53:52Did you set me up?
00:53:53Why are you laying next to me?
00:53:56Oh, you were just so energetic.
00:54:00Stop the games. I'm serious.
00:54:02I don't love you and don't want to have anything to do.
00:54:10Well, well.
00:54:12Let's say we had a stunning night.
00:54:17And I saved some pictures for memories.
00:54:20Let's...
00:54:23Delete those pictures right now!
00:54:28Why don't you come here and make me?
00:54:32You're playing with fire.
00:54:34I won't be blackmailed or manipulated.
00:54:36Delete them. Now!
00:54:43You're just no fun, James.
00:54:50I want you to step away from my life.
00:54:52This can't happen again.
00:54:55We'll see about that.
00:55:09Oh, Jimmy, Jimmy.
00:55:12You can never run away from me.
00:55:18Oh, my God! James, you're home!
00:55:21I miss you too, babe. It's good to be home.
00:55:24Tell me everything about your trip.
00:55:26It was a normal business trip. Nothing special.
00:55:30Let's not talk about it.
00:55:31I just want to enjoy the moment with you.
00:55:34Okay, sure.
00:55:37I'm just so glad you're home.
00:55:59Hello?
00:56:01Hello, Mia.
00:56:02Who's this?
00:56:05I guess Jimmy didn't tell you about me.
00:56:08I'm Victoria, the president of the company James is presently partnering in.
00:56:14Okay. How may I help you?
00:56:16You see, Jimmy and I have come a long way, and since you're not really married to him,
00:56:22so I guess there is no harm in stepping in.
00:56:26What do you mean?
00:56:27You see, James is mine, and mine alone.
00:56:31If he will kindly excuse us so we can be together, that would be great.
00:56:37He would never like someone like you.
00:56:40Oh, please.
00:56:41He showed lots of love to me not long ago.
00:56:44He surely had no time to think of you.
00:56:47I sent you the pictures.
00:56:49Hope you enjoy them.
00:56:58It's impossible.
00:57:00He would never do this to me.
00:57:10Hey.
00:57:12What's wrong?
00:57:13Nothing.
00:57:17How was your day?
00:57:19How was your day?
00:57:21Easy as you.
00:57:24Who is Victoria?
00:57:29Victoria?
00:57:30Where did you hear that name from?
00:57:33She called me James.
00:57:36She said things.
00:57:39Things...
00:57:41I can't believe.
00:57:46Mia, it's...
00:57:48Can you explain?
00:57:50You have to know...
00:57:52You're the one, and the only one I love.
00:57:59Tell me the truth, James.
00:58:02Is she...
00:58:03Important to you?
00:58:13She is my ex from college.
00:58:17And...
00:58:18Also my current business partner.
00:58:21And what about this?
00:58:23Is this part of your business?
00:58:30We...
00:58:33We had a businessman.
00:58:35She set me up.
00:58:38I made a mistake.
00:58:40But it's not how it looks like.
00:58:42I love you.
00:58:44And I don't want her to ruin us.
00:58:48Tell me the truth, James.
00:58:51What happened that night?
00:58:56Yeah.
00:58:58I tried to stop her.
00:59:00I was...
00:59:02Too drunk and also confused.
00:59:07I don't know if I can trust you anymore, James.
00:59:11You put our relationship on edge.
00:59:14I'm so sorry.
00:59:16I'll...
00:59:16I'll do everything it takes to make this right.
00:59:21Please, don't give up on us.
00:59:27I need some space.
00:59:30Please, just...
00:59:32Leave me alone.
00:59:44I'll do everything.
00:59:46I'll do everything.
00:59:46I'll do everything.
00:59:47I'll do everything.
00:59:51Samantha?
00:59:53Found anything?
00:59:54Yes, I got a lead.
00:59:55It's been a challenging investigation.
00:59:57But I've uncovered some crucial information leads on Richard Kinsey.
01:00:03I'm listening.
01:00:04He went to the same college with Mia.
01:00:07And he developed an obsession over her everything.
01:00:11He's been stalking your life, collecting information, and attempting to get her.
01:00:17This is insane.
01:00:19How did he head so close to us?
01:00:21He used virus, illnesses, and keep a low profile.
01:00:25Which made it challenging to track him.
01:00:28But we've identified his patterns and his current location.
01:00:32I'd advise involving the authorities and getting a restraining order against him.
01:00:38Thank you, Samantha. I appreciate your dedication.
01:00:41You and Mia deserve peace, James.
01:00:44I will continue to monitor the situation.
01:00:46But please take legal action to protect yourself.
01:00:51I'll take care of her.
01:00:53And it's time for me to take control.
01:01:12It's time to tell the truth, Richard. Don't you think?
01:01:15Who sent you after us?
01:01:17Someone like you would never think of such a deliberate plan.
01:01:20If you don't tell the truth, I will call the cops on you.
01:01:24Fine.
01:01:26Fine. It was Victoria.
01:01:28Victoria.
01:01:29How did she convince you to do this?
01:01:35She told me about your contract marriage.
01:01:38She told me you don't even care about Mia.
01:01:42She promised to help me get Mia back after she gets you back.
01:01:48You were manipulated, Richard.
01:01:51You're such a clown.
01:02:00James.
01:02:02I've been seeing you.
01:02:05I thought someone would never really see me again, huh?
01:02:10Miss me already?
01:02:12Victoria.
01:02:13I want answers.
01:02:16Why did you hire Richard to stalk us?
01:02:20Richard?
01:02:23Never heard any Richard in my life.
01:02:25I know it was you.
01:02:27He told me everything.
01:02:32Okay.
01:02:33It was me.
01:02:35But I did it for us.
01:02:39For us?
01:02:41I don't know there isn't us.
01:02:49I've always loved you, Jimmy.
01:02:51I just want to be back together with you.
01:03:01Here is the plan.
01:03:04We need to kidnap Mia without anyone tracing back to us.
01:03:11We are professionals.
01:03:13We know how to cover our tracks.
01:03:16Good.
01:03:18And remember.
01:03:19I want her unharmed.
01:03:23This is just to make James realized he belongs to me.
01:03:30We understand.
01:03:32You can't watch one.
01:03:48What?
01:03:54Hello?
01:03:58Who's there?
01:04:04My, my, Mia.
01:04:08What a tangled web we're with.
01:04:14It's me.
01:04:16It's me.
01:04:17Victoria.
01:04:18What do you want?
01:04:20I warned you to walk away.
01:04:22But you just wouldn't listen.
01:04:24So I decided to teach you a little lesson.
01:04:28See?
01:04:30You cried.
01:04:32You would never be good enough for James.
01:04:36You'll never get away with this.
01:04:38James wants nothing to do with you.
01:04:41We'll see about that.
01:04:44You can't control other people's feelings.
01:04:47James.
01:04:49You're such a bunny.
01:04:52Baby Jamie wanted to have a bet.
01:04:54Why else he would choose you over me?
01:04:58What we have is real.
01:04:59And you need to face the truth.
01:05:03Listen to me carefully, Bunny.
01:05:06If you truly care for James, you'll stay away from me.
01:05:09It's not a negotiation.
01:05:11It's a demand.
01:05:13James and I are married.
01:05:15And there's nothing you can do about it.
01:05:20Don't be too confident.
01:05:22Just yet.
01:05:30Mia!
01:05:31Hello, Jimmy.
01:05:33What's the hurry?
01:05:36You came as soon as you got the message, huh?
01:05:40I only send you the message to see how much you would sacrifice for Mia.
01:05:44Mia!
01:05:46Let her go.
01:05:47You want me?
01:05:48I'm here.
01:05:51You've got one minute, James.
01:05:53Your precious contract wife
01:05:55or the woman who's loved you all alone.
01:06:02Victoria.
01:06:05Why are you doing this?
01:06:07You're risking your own life.
01:06:10You just never believed that I truly loved you, right?
01:06:14I won't even have a life after tonight.
01:06:18But before anything happens, I'll get what I want.
01:06:27Please.
01:06:28Put the gun down.
01:06:30You don't want to end up like this.
01:06:33Mia is the only one in love.
01:06:50It's over now.
01:06:51You're safe.
01:06:53I was so scared, James.
01:06:57I thought I'd never see you again.
01:07:00I know.
01:07:01I was scared too.
01:07:03But here we are.
01:07:06And I'll always protect you.
01:07:09You mean the world to me.
01:07:11I love you, James.
01:07:13I love you too.
01:07:18Why?
01:07:20Why did you betray me?
01:07:24I never wanted to hurt you.
01:07:26I was ever in love.
01:07:28And I lost control.
01:07:30I didn't know how to handle it.
01:07:33So I decided not to tell you.
01:07:35And I'm so sorry.
01:07:37You should have trusted me, James.
01:07:41I'm the kind of woman you can fight with.
01:07:47Mia?
01:07:49Mia?
01:08:06Are you okay?
01:08:08You scared the hell out of me.
01:08:11It's okay.
01:08:12I feel better now.
01:08:15I'm sorry to have scared you.
01:08:18I guess tonight's events took a lot out of me.
01:08:25I'm so sorry for everything that has happened.
01:08:29I love you.
01:08:32And I guess...
01:08:34carrying a baby also takes away from my strength.
01:08:40What?
01:08:43What did you just say?
01:08:45Well, I've been having some fainting incidents recently, so...
01:08:52I went to the hospital by myself and...
01:08:56It looks like in eight months you're going to become a dad.
01:09:05What?
01:09:07You're pregnant?
01:09:09Oh my God!
01:09:12I can't believe.
01:09:13I had no idea.
01:09:15You should have told me earlier.
01:09:18I can't believe we're becoming parents.
01:09:20This is the most exciting moment in my life.
01:09:23I knew you would be happy.
01:09:26James, with the baby coming and the incidents behind us,
01:09:31I think it's time we come clean to our parents.
01:09:36They deserve to know the truth.
01:09:38And we have to tell them they have a grandchild on the way.
01:09:43You're right, Mia.
01:09:45It's time to be honest with them.
01:09:52I'm so happy.
01:09:54You know, Mia, I was thinking, I want a girl.
01:09:58She'll have your eyes and my smile.
01:10:00Oh, really?
01:10:02I'm imagining a boy with your intelligence and my sense of beauty.
01:10:09But as long as the little one is healthy, I'm satisfied.
01:10:14Never been more excited about the future.
01:10:16Me too, James.
01:10:18This journey, our journey,
01:10:20it's been a surprise in every sense of the word.
01:10:24Surprise can be a good thing, right?
01:10:26And maybe, just maybe,
01:10:28we'll have the best of both worlds.
01:10:38Breakfast in bed for my beautiful princess.
01:10:40Oh, my God.
01:10:43Are you trying to spoil me?
01:10:45Maybe I am. You deserve it.
01:10:47This looks amazing.
01:10:49I love the nuggets.
01:10:52I believe in us, James.
01:10:56We've gone through a lot of challenges
01:10:58and come out even stronger.
01:11:02Tonight is the last step for us to become a real couple.
01:11:09I'm lucky to have you here by my side, Mia.
01:11:12It doesn't matter how angry they get upon hearing the news.
01:11:17We'll face it together.
01:11:23Mom.
01:11:24We need to tell you something about our marriage.
01:11:32Our marriage started with a light to your own.
01:11:38And it was a business arrangement, but over time, we fell in love with each other. We want to make
01:11:48it real.
01:11:50And we'd like to have your blessing for real this time.
01:11:55Well, your marriage, contract or not, has looked pretty real to me from the very beginning.
01:12:05And I'm glad you guys are brave enough to admit the mistakes and go on with your real happy marriage
01:12:15life.
01:12:16Thank you for understanding, Mom.
01:12:21I'll always be there for her.
01:12:24And we have a new member coming to the family soon.
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