This is a compelling story of redemption and triumph in a modern urban setting. Brinley Shaw, who sacrificed her career for love, ended up being betrayed by her ex-fiance. When she enters into a flash marriage with business tycoon Austin Moore, their initial relationship is fraught with caution and testing. However, as time goes on, Austin's gentle care gradually wins Brinley's heart, helping her recover from the shadows of her past. Brinley not only rises to become a real star but also rekindles her long-lost dream of racing, rediscovering her vibrant self.
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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.
00:00:17I am. I'd like to spend more time with my family.
00:00:22Mrs. 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?
00:00:38Excellent. Will Mr. Palmer be joining you to sign the contract?
00:00:46No, he's tied up with work. Turingly, religiously, and telst.
00:00:50Rylan.
00:00:52I'll take care of it myself.
00:00:53Colin, I resigned today, and I found a villa I love.
00:00:58I'm planning to buy it for us.
00:01:00So sudden. But if it makes you happy, that's what matters.
00:01:04I'll come home early tonight. We'll celebrate.
00:01:10Mrs. 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.
00:01:31That'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?
00:01:39Probably just a system error. It happens now and then.
00:01:43To get all of that to 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.
00:02:31I 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?
00:02:54Are 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?
00:03:07I know it isn't fair, but when Millie left to pursue her career abroad, I was heartbroken.
00:03:12Then Brinley came along. She reminded me so much of Millie.
00:03:16Dating 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.
00:03:25She depends on me, loves me, in a way Millie never did.
00:03:29And you still justify deceiving her?
00:03:31I don't deceive her, I just... I can't cut Millie off completely.
00:03:37She was my first love.
00:03:38So you forged a marriage certificate?
00:03:41Colin, that makes you a scumbag.
00:03:43Yes, I'm a scumbag.
00:03:44I want Millie's fire and Brinley's gentleness. I want them both.
00:03:48I walked away from that conversation. My heart shattered.
00:03:51The man I loved for two years was a liar.
00:03:54I'm back.
00:03:55Welcome home.
00:03:58Mmm, what did you make? Smells delicious.
00:04:01Your favorite? Grilled meat.
00:04:03I watched him all through dinner.
00:04:05His phone never left the table, face down.
00:04:09My head aches a little.
00:04:11Could you fetch me some medicine from upstairs?
00:04:13Of course. You just rest here.
00:04:18The moment he was gone, I snatched his phone.
00:04:21My birthday didn't work.
00:04:22Our anniversary didn't work.
00:04:24You don't look well. Do you want to lie down?
00:04:26I'm fine.
00:04:27Is something wrong at the office?
00:04:29You kept glancing at your phone.
00:04:31Yes, a project issue.
00:04:32I might need to head back later.
00:04:33Then go.
00:04:34Work always comes first.
00:04:36Don't wait up for me.
00:04:37Get some rest.
00:04:39As the door clicked shut, my smile crumbled.
00:04:44I picked up my phone, my hand trembling.
00:04:48Dad, I've decided.
00:04:50I'll return home, and I'll accept the marriage alliance you arranged.
00:04:54Three months later, I arrived at the Knight Family's annual gala.
00:04:59Mrs. Shaw, you finally arrived. This way, please.
00:05:05Isn't that Brynlyn? What is she doing here?
00:05:07I 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.
00:05:16Look 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?
00:05:23Oh, that's right. I heard you two split.
00:05:26Hardly shocking.
00:05:27A man like him could not tolerate a partner who was unfaithful.
00:05:30Do you really think showing up here will win Mr. Palmer back?
00:05:33That ship has sailed.
00:05:34Millie's the one by his side now.
00:05:35She'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.
00:05:40And as for why I'm here,
00:05:41does the Knight Family need your permission before extending an invitation?
00:05:44Get off your high horse, Brynly.
00:05:46Everyone knows about your scandal.
00:05:47No man would ever want you now.
00:05:49It's none of your business, Miss Dale.
00:05:51Instead of wasting your time on me,
00:05:52perhaps you should pay attention to Dale Group stock.
00:05:54Word is, it's been plummeting.
00:05:56What are you talking about?
00:05:57That's complete nonsense.
00:05:58Don't play dumb.
00:05:59You 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,
00:06:21my gaze was ice.
00:06:24What are you doing here?
00:06:26Why did you disappear without a single word?
00:06:28I burned time and money trying to find you!
00:06:30Tell me you didn't throw me away for someone else!
00:06:34Colin, please, calm down.
00:06:38Miss Shaw must have had her reasons.
00:06:41Miss Shaw, I know you still have feelings for him,
00:06:43but you should move on.
00:06:45Showing up like this just makes things harder.
00:06:47What is she even after?
00:06:48Colin has moved on.
00:06:50Someone needs to toss her out.
00:06:51She's dragging down the class of this event.
00:06:53Brynly, I know you regret leaving me.
00:06:55Just apologize.
00:06:56I can even put in a word with Mrs. Knight
00:06:58and help you stay.
00:07:10Miss, this is a private event.
00:07:12If you don't have an invitation,
00:07:13I'll have to ask you to leave.
00:07:14You'd really rather be tossed out
00:07:15than give me an apology?
00:07:16Be sensible, Miss Shaw.
00:07:17With all these eyes on you,
00:07:19why put yourself through more shame?
00:07:45I'll go along with whatever arrangements Mrs. Knight has made.
00:07:50Understood.
00:07:51Mrs. Knight was just speaking of you.
00:07:53Please, this way.
00:07:57As Ryan led me away,
00:08:00the man who tried to kick me out
00:08:02crashed to his knees.
00:08:04Mrs. Shaw, please!
00:08:05Forgive my rudeness!
00:08:06Grant me mercy!
00:08:09You've broken the family rules.
00:08:11That's why you're fired.
00:08:12Not because of Miss Shaw.
00:08:17Escort him out!
00:08:17His employment is terminated.
00:08:22Make it clear he will never be rehired.
00:08:25Wait!
00:08:25Ryan, please!
00:08:26Don't do this!
00:08:33Colin, let's sit down over there.
00:08:35It's getting far too crowded.
00:08:36Fine.
00:08:37Just watch your step.
00:08:45Is that Mr. Moore?
00:08:46Oh my God, what on earth is Austin Moore doing here?
00:08:48He never shows up to these things.
00:08:49Mr. Moore!
00:08:50What an honor to have you with us tonight.
00:08:57Sir, your wife is already upstairs in the VIP lounge.
00:09:02The knights left Austin Moore waiting?
00:09:04This is about to get ugly.
00:09:07Colin, my stomach feels a little uneasy.
00:09:10What's wrong?
00:09:10Come, I'll take you to the lounge so you can rest.
00:09:13Mr. Moore, you probably haven't been told,
00:09:15but the Knight family has been pouring all their attention on Miss Shaw tonight.
00:09:18One might assume she was some exalted figure.
00:09:21Oh?
00:09:21My wife sure knows how to stir things up, huh?
00:09:25Your...
00:09:25Your wife?
00:09:28Your wife?
00:09:32Sir, that's enough.
00:09:33Please come with us.
00:09:34What are you doing?
00:09:35I 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.
00:10:10Mr. Moore will be with you all day.
00:10:12Let me introduce Miss Brinley Shaw.
00:10:14Ah, Miss Shaw.
00:10:15Easy on the eyes, but your judgment?
00:10:17Not so impressive.
00:10:18You cut ties with your family for a man becoming a joke.
00:10:21Perhaps you should focus on family affairs, not business.
00:10:24Oliver!
00:10:25That'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 just meant you have exquisite taste in beautiful women.
00:10:47Mr. Simpson, your words remind me of something.
00:10:51And what is that?
00:10:53I'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 have no idea what you're talking about.
00:11:05Instead of speculating about my life, wouldn'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!
00:11:16Quite 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...
00:12:00I送 my truck to the West Room.
00:12:01I'm not alone.
00:12:03I'm selling my car.
00:12:03I'm not just having a car.
00:12:07I'm not a car.
00:12:08I'm not a car.
00:12:09I'm not a car.
00:12:11I'm not a car.
00:12:14I'm not a car.
00:12:15I'm not a car.
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
00:12:42take this as your warning colin if you dare try this again you'll regret it far more
00:12:51with that i was done with him forever after the banquet ended i tried to leave exhausted by the
00:12:59night'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 drive
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
00:14:15you're being a little too cold with me
00:14:19remember we're legally husband and wife now i think you should understand that this is just
00:14:23a partnership and there are no feelings attached i don't want unnecessary trouble trouble is that
00:14:29what you think i am that's settled all right as you wish my dear wife
00:14:43this one i like the vintage feel you do have unusual taste but in the winter the drafts will
00:14:48be harsh it doesn'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
00:15:30complete waste of effort he never did deserve you oh do you regret it
00:15:37why should i for someone so undeserving it's best not to mention him at all
00:15:43so indifferent i find that interesting what do you expect that i cry endlessly
00:15:51when it comes to love you gamble i can take the loss i'll take care of the rest it's our
00:15:56first
00:15:56night under the same roof you shouldn't tire yourself out you do know how to be thoughtful
00:16:01fine i'll take you up on that a few minutes later he set three dishes on the table
00:16:05the beef was charred black the broccoli was burnt and i could see sugar crystals that hadn't even
00:16:09melted you looked rather skilled slicing the beef but your cooking seems to be lacking i've trained
00:16:15with a knife 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
00:16:35cleaning the kitchen he leaned against the doorway all plainness gone now that i've returned there
00:16:42are formalities next week we visit your father the wedding also needs to be properly arranged
00:16:50the purpose of this alliance has been fulfilled there's no need for a wedding ceremony is there
00:16:53what do you mean no need even a marriage of convenience will have a wedding
00:16:58my father is tied up with a major project it's really not a good time don't worry
00:17:02i'll have my assistant coordinate with your father's secretary
00:17:10i'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
00:17:23sudden attention making me suspicious but i had no time to dwell on him my own company
00:17:28vantage path realty needed me colin parmer chose deceit now i will crush his pride in the one field
00:17:35he values most mrs shaw the final version of the bid presentation is ready good
00:17:46two 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 the city director has already acknowledged our proposal is superior
00:18:21mr palmer we've poured 30 million into the assessment our connections are firmly established palmer group
00:18:26is set on winning this project by the way i heard brinley has registered a company vantage path realty
00:18:32she's preparing to bid as well and now that she's austin's wife she might carry more weight well i relax
00:18:38she'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 i know you're coming brinley show yourself the moment i walked into the bidding hall
00:19:10i felt colin's stare he expected the soft naive woman he once knew not the ceo of vantage path realty
00:19:17and our innovative spatial planning can increase land use efficiency by 30 percent
00:19:23a flawless presentation next the palmer group our proposal focuses on mr palmer
00:19:28vantage path realty's proposal is clearly superior to yours but our data our policy interpretation the
00:19:34committee's decision is unanimous the contract is awarded to vantage path realty after the meeting
00:19:39he cornered me in the rolevo his composure shattered why you knew how important this project was to me
00:19:43was this all just revenge fine take the project i don't care about anything else
00:19:51just come back to me mr palmer we won fairly this project was never yours to grant me it was
00:19:59mine 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 promising future
00:20:22thank 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
00:20:46her 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
00:20:57i'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
00:21:11danced in the upopulent 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 but his words about my past echoed in my mind i found myself drawn to
00:21:41his
00:21:41study the study was just as he was organized imposing and full of secrets my fingers brushed against
00:21:48a loose board on a shelf revealing a hidden compartment inside was a scroll unfolding it my
00:21:53heart stopped they were my sketches the ones i thought had burned in a fire what are you doing here
00:22:03mr moore i thought you went to the company
00:22:09what are you hiding behind your back hiding my sketches don't you think that crosses into invading
00:22:15my privacy fear gave was a violation this was i found them by chance they had a certain spark i
00:22:22thought
00:22:22they might be useful for a project since when do you pay attention to a university student's designs
00:22:27anything with potential tends to draw my attention it feels like more than a coincidence that the designs
00:22:33you admire happen to belong to me he closed the distance in an instant trapping me against the desk
00:22:42it 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
00:23:03he stepped closer lifting his hand to brush a lop of hair from my forehead his touch set my skin
00:23:08on fire
00:23:09the 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
00:23:33in the car the silence was suffocating until my brother's name lit up my phone like a lifeline
00:23:42hey felix
00:23:43brinley i just heard overseas colin dumped you didn't he no need to worry i'm doing fine
00:23:50and it wasn't him who ended things that bastard swore he'd treat you well he dares to toss you aside
00:23:58i told him everything that happened my marriage to austin colin's harassment felix i was so stupid
00:24:06before i'm sorry what are you apologizing for to hell with him he should have been dumped long ago
00:24:13but 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
00:24:41what are you doing let go of my wrist his palm was firm and warm and the feeling was surprisingly
00:24:47steady what are you doing in front of your family we've got to look convincing you wouldn't want your
00:24:52father getting the wrong idea right don't you want him to feel at ease i rolled my eyes but didn't
00:24:57pull my hand away felix you hear me run that race and come back with a trophy brinley's affairs aren't
00:25:03your problem austin is a million times more reliable than you keep running your mouth and i'll cut your
00:25:07allowance right off oh you're here sweetheart come here dad were you yelling at felix serves him right
00:25:15that reckless brat by the way felix wired you a hundred million it's all yours my phone buzzed
00:25:22it was a transfer notification felix note said if colin bothers you again i'll fly back and wreck
00:25:28his company myself mr shaw my first visit i brought a small token for you my daughter has a stubborn
00:25:33streak if she gives you trouble i hope you'll let it slide brinley is incredibly thoughtful having her
00:25:38as my wife makes me the lucky one i know how deeply you cherish her i will make sure she's
00:25:41cared for and
00:25:42i won't allow her to endure any grievances good come inside the food's on the table he clapped austin
00:25:47on the shoulder guiding him in i watched this man who could dominate boardrooms act like any
00:25:51ordinary son your insights on business are sharp austin i simply offer a different perspective
00:25:54mr shaw he was so calm so patient with my father watching him my heart grew increasingly complicated
00:26:00take good care of my daughter my father's words were heavy a final plea before entrusting me to him
00:26:05you have my word in the car on the way back the silence was comfortable but i knew he would
00:26:11be the
00:26:11one to break it tell me have you been avoiding me lately why would i i've been drowning in work
00:26:18i can
00:26:18hardly breathe is that so funny every time i'm in the living room you suddenly remember urgent
00:26:25overtime on the stairs you always bolt past me with your head down you're reading too much into
00:26:30it i've just been really busy really because i can't shake the feeling it's about what happened in
00:26:35the study no we're home let's get out i ran into the villa furious that he always had the upper
00:26:41hand
00:26:41i swore i'd seize the next chance the pool is freshly maintained want to give it a try fine let's
00:26:51go
00:26:54he was already there a towel slung low on his hips water tracing the lines of his muscles
00:26:59you've been watching me for three minutes straight
00:27:04with a body like this you could easily walk a runway
00:27:08though i have to say touching it feels even better
00:27:15friendly 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
00:27:27why 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
00:27:48on his sculpted muscles careful the dumbbell crashed to the floor and i rushed forward but he
00:27:54swept me into his arms 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
00:28:14i twisted dug my knee into his side and rolled him onto the mad playing helpless mr moore with muscles
00:28:21like these 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 on health tone clea fierty would taunt his face inches
00:28:37from mine is just touching enough for you you get off gotcha let go of my leg
00:28:49there's something in your hair
00:28:53what
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 a
00:29:24new villa is that so i'm going to eat narrator i arrived at the business gala as the new ceo
00:29:32of
00:29:32vantage path realty determined to prove my ambition was more intoxicating than any man
00:29:36colin look it's her she looks different more dazzling than ever
00:29:43i 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
00:30:26the sound silencing the entire hall you dared to slap me what's wrong with that look at yourself
00:30:33pathetic oily and shameless mr scott laying hands on a woman hardly suits a gentleman mr
00:30:39palmer with your company stock in free fall you still have the nerve to meddle worry about your own
00:30:44crumpling empire and you don't think a pretty face makes you exceptional and dick at the end of
00:30:52the day you're just a woman what could you possibly accomplish you pathetic whore say that again i dare
00:30:59you before he could repeat the insult i kicked the back of his knee seized his tie and slammed his
00:31:05cheek
00:31:06against the polished floor i'll make sure you learn what respect really means the party was in full swing
00:31:16a symphony of laughter and clinking glasses until a sudden gape cut through the noise it's austin moore
00:31:21he's here a hush fell over the room like the red sea parting the crowd made a path for him
00:31:26he walked
00:31:27straight through the silent crowd to me his eyes fixed on a single target his eyes burned with a cold
00:31:32fire as
00:31:33he reached me a 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
00:31:59the room like a shroud i looked up at the man who had just destroyed another for my sake trying
00:32:05to understand
00:32:09why 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
00:32:39brinley i 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
00:32:56my husband doesn't enjoy socializing mr palmer if you'll excuse us
00:33:00my project was suspended leaving me stuck at home my attempts at cooking were a disaster
00:33:06starting with a batch of burnt cookies wow these are something else what do you call them charcoal
00:33:15brigands if you're hungry there are sandwiches in the fridge don't touch those
00:33:21he'd been coming home early every day then i remembered he'd sent the chef and housekeeper on
00:33:26medical lee last week you orchestrated this on purpose
00:33:32actually i think your cooking has a kind of everyday warmth to it honestly it's more satisfying than
00:33:38a michelin three-star dinner i know it's bad your comfort is unhelpful austin did you lose your taste
00:33:45buds it's not every day i find you cooking as your husband i should at least act grateful if you
00:33:51enjoy
00:33:52it so much i'll make car grilled avocado with pickled herring tomorrow now that sounds like a challenge
00:33:59i'll be looking forward to 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 for 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
00:34:28miguel 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 bankruptcy
00:34:43he is ruthless
00:34:49the man he described is a stranger a ruthless tycoon who praises my terrible cooking
00:34:57what is his secret agenda is this marriage just part of some hidden game i sat there my mind racing
00:35:03what 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 off in my
00:35:25dream his shadow fell over me a monstrous giant with something glintering in his hand
00:35:28greedy enough to want my kidney a single tear escaped a testimony to the terror that held me
00:35:32captive even in sleep i heard his footsteps coming up the stairs each one a heavy thup that echoed my
00:35:36own frantic heartbeat he walked down the dark corridor a shadow moving towards the slimmer of
00:35:40light from my room the doorknob turned with agonizing slowness the click of the lash sealing my fate
00:35:45my kidney austin give it back he loomed over me in the darkness his hand reaching out and for a
00:35:50moment my nightmare and reality 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 disorienting
00:36:05fog of confusion in its whack you were mumbling quite a bit something about me being after your
00:36:08kidney heat flooded my cheeks i couldn't meet his gaze i was just rambling nonsense some seemed
00:36:12softening with an under chasing me you should go get some sleep he didn't press and i was alone
00:36:16again the silence of the room amplifying the chaos in my mind but the moment he was out of my
00:36:19sight
00:36:20the gentle husband vanished replaced by someone i didn't know he waited his face a cold calculating
00:36:26mask in the glow of the screen i could almost feel the shift in him the moment his suspicion
00:36:30hardened into certainty we need to have a talk tomorrow the next morning the sunlight that
00:36:35filled the dining room did nothing to dispel the chilling atmosphere between us do you have time
00:36:38this morning i'd like to talk about last night it was just a dream nightmares happen don't read
00:36:43too much into it with those words she shut the door on any conversation leaving us in a silence
00:36:47colder than any nightmare i had to know what austin was hiding after escaping our silent breakfast i
00:36:52slipped back inside and crept up to his study my heart pounded against my ribs a frantic drum beat
00:36:57of fear and determination taking a deep breath i committed it can't be locked please yes i moved
00:37:04quickly silently my hands searching for any trace of myself any clue to his secrets but it's nothing
00:37:09photographed not a mention of my work where is it the clippings from my exhibition he's removed
00:37:12everything a cold dread washed over me as the truth settled in it's like i never existed in here
00:37:16the room was a sterile monument to a life i was apparently never a part of i was staring into
00:37:19the void of an empty shelf when his voice cut through the silence cold are you looking for
00:37:23ice shot through my veins i froze he was leaning against the doorframe a predator watching his
00:37:27prey i spun around so fast i knocked over a stack of books my words tumbling out in a panicked
00:37:30rush i
00:37:31was just looking around time seemed to slow as the books tumbled towards the floor in one motion
00:37:34he moved with impossible speed he caught them easily effortlessly and steadied me his hand burning
00:37:40against my waist there's nothing worth your attention in here perhaps we were suddenly
00:37:43impossibly close his voice a low murmur i have to go i'll be in my room his touch was electric
00:37:48i had to get away later that day i tried to sneak out to see my father but austin was
00:37:52in the foyer
00:37:52blocking my path my escape was cut short he was there with miguel miguel's shock was almost mr moore
00:37:58you're wearing an apron and he was a crisp white apron over his expensive suit if you want to surprise
00:38:03your wife i can call a ship it's different miguel she eats restaurant food all the time he ignored
00:38:08miguel's suggestion his focus elsewhere i think she might like something homemade for a fleeting
00:38:13moment i saw something else in his eyes then his eyes found me he knew i was there all along
00:38:17where
00:38:18are you going caught my heart sank i tried to sound casual to hide the tremor in my voice to
00:38:23visit my
00:38:24father i need to talk to him his answer was not a request it was a command i've made dinner
00:38:29eat with me
00:38:30first he moved subtly trapping me then i'll go with you i felt the walls closing in the air growing
00:38:37thin that's not necessary you don't have to he closed the distance between us his try my cooking
00:38:42overwhelm a silent order was given and obeyed instantly and then there were two miguel's gone
00:38:48it'll just be the two of us i followed austin into the dining room a perfect feast was laid out
00:38:54a cruel contrast to the charred food i'd been making for days what are you standing there for sit down
00:38:59and
00:39:00see for yourself i'll pass i'm not hungry just have a taste i told you i'm not hungry just one
00:39:10bite if
00:39:11it's awful you can throw the plate at my face i finally gave in my fingers curling around the fork
00:39:19with
00:39:23resistance oh so how is it it'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
00:39:55have 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
00:40:14explicable 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
00:40:32brinley
00:40:33brinley there are things you're old enough to hear now years ago austin's mother was in a devastating car
00:40:41accident
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
00:41:06dad i get it now i'll come by to see you soon bye
00:41:31who is it
00:41:33it's me austin let me down i have legs of my own
00:41:37stop moving the floor's slick you'll make us both fall
00:41:52you
00:41:53i didn't do it on purpose
00:42:00you call that an accident we kissed you shameless rogue
00:42:06why didn't it feel wrong have i lost my mind
00:42:11get away from me
00:42:40stop it
00:42:58Brinley. I love Millie. She'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. Want a drink?
00:43:40Let's go to the rooftop.
00:43:42Is this about Colin?
00:43:45Do you honestly think I'd drink myself silly over an ex?
00:43:50No. I just think something's weighing on you.
00:43:53Spare me the questions. If 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?
00:44:12I'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.
00:44:28My 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.
00:45:03Hello?
00:45:04Mrs. Moore, do you know where Mr. Moore is?
00:45:06He's missed a crucial meeting and isn't answering his phone.
00:45:09I-I'll check right now.
00:45:15Austin? Are you in there?
00:45:18Austin, answer me!
00:45:29Austin?
00:45:31Austin?
00:45:33Austin?
00:45:40medicine bottles so many stomach pills the burnt steak the horrible soup
00:45:47he ate every last bite of my terrible cooking
00:45:53you absolute fool austin please wake up
00:46:01i can smell the alcohol he was already sick and he still drank with me last night
00:46:08why are you here
00:46:12you should go who's supposed to take care of you if i walk out lie down and stop fighting me
00:46:19it might be contagious you should go don't be ridiculous contagious try moving again and i'll
00:46:26throw you out myself mrs moore the doctor is here doctor please check him right away
00:46:36acute gastric bleeding accompanied by the high fever he needs to be transferred to the hospital
00:46:41at once
00:46:46i'll go with him i know exactly what he's eaten these last few days
00:46:58the doctor said it's from eating terrible food and drinking alcohol
00:47:01what 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
00:47:10stop laughing do you even remember you're supposed to be resting
00:47:19eat
00:47:22you haven't eaten either
00:47:24have a taste
00:47:25i'm not hungry
00:47:27go ahead eat it yourself
00:47:29do you really have to push yourself this far
00:47:31the 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
00:47:39let's set our companies against each other and watch which one thrives more
00:47:42i'm in
00:47:58quit staring
00:48:03you should watch it
00:48:06follow your instructions my dear wife
00:48:09boss
00:48:10the meeting has started
00:48:19sit here
00:48:25he'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
00:48:33you need to make them an offer they can't refuse
00:48:35the merger will create a new market leader
00:48:39the key is to get the shareholders on board
00:48:47what's the matter
00:48:49caught up in your husband's charm are you
00:48:50who's looking at you
00:48:52i was thinking about my project
00:48:53your cloud vista states project
00:48:56do you want my help
00:48:57he leaned so close
00:48:59i could feel his breath
00:49:07sorry
00:49:08did that hurt
00:49:09you're still recovering
00:49:12i'm alright
00:49:14mr. moore
00:49:15mrs. moore
00:49:15i i didn't
00:49:17see a thing
00:49:20what's wrong
00:49:22i'll go see about dinner
00:49:44you don't have to put yourself through all this
00:49:46i'm not that picky
00:49:48that was why you had managed to land yourself in the hospital
00:49:52now open up
00:49:55what now
00:49:56eat it before it cools
00:50:01want something else tomorrow
00:50:02the doctor said you could try other foods
00:50:05you planning to cook it yourself
00:50:08of course not
00:50:09i'll ask the butler to send something up
00:50:12just wishing i could eat something you make
00:50:18get well first
00:50:19then you can chase down every bizarre cravings you want
00:50:23i've cleared the dishes
00:50:23i'll sleep in the caregiver's room next door
00:50:25wait
00:50:26my stomach's acting up
00:50:28do you want me to call the doctor
00:50:29no
00:50:30it's an old problem
00:50:31i can manage
00:50:31just
00:50:32it's hard being alone
00:50:33if it gets worse in the night
00:50:35fine
00:50:35i'll sleep on the folding bed in here
00:50:39austin you jerk
00:50:41sneaking 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
00:51:08go on your own then
00:51:12help me
00:51:13i feel dizzy
00:51:17the bathroom door
00:51:18help me
00:51:19inside
00:51:20austin handle it yourself
00:51:22if you can't i'll get a male nurse
00:51:23no
00:51:23i don't like strangers
00:51:25i hate being touched by anyone else
00:51:27then why do you keep leaning on me
00:51:29because you're different
00:51:31he just stared at me
00:51:32so i stormed out
00:51:37i told you to call the nurse
00:51:39but no you had to be stubborn
00:51:40now look at you
00:51:41you can barely stand
00:51:43don't worry
00:51:44i'm fine
00:51:45with you here
00:51:46i feel much better
00:51:49mr moore
00:51:50these need your signature
00:51:51i've turned away the media
00:51:52and also the person
00:51:53the moore family sent to inquire
00:51:55good
00:51:55tell my father i'm fine
00:51:57i pretended to read
00:51:58but his family's indifference
00:52:00felt strangely cold
00:52:01why just someone to ask
00:52:03why not come themselves
00:52:07what's on your mind
00:52:08you've been staring into space
00:52:12nothing
00:52:13i'll get you some water
00:52:19that evening
00:52:19just as i was clearing his dinner plates
00:52:22he suddenly tensed
00:52:23a sharp gasp of pain
00:52:25escaping his lips
00:52:26is it flaring up again
00:52:28yeah
00:52:29it'll ease up soon
00:52:31don't call anyone
00:52:32you have a fever
00:52:33i'm calling the nurse
00:52:34i tried to pull my hand free
00:52:35to press the call button
00:52:36but he gripped my wrist
00:52:37his skin burning against mine
00:52:38sometimes hassle is necessary
00:52:40let go
00:52:41brinley
00:52:41just stay with me
00:52:47did you always have stomach problems
00:52:50for years
00:52:51i skipped too many meals for work
00:52:53it caught up to me
00:52:55promise me you'll eat properly from now on
00:52:57with you looking after me
00:52:59i wouldn't dare skip another meal
00:53:01who said i'd be looking after me
00:53:02it's chilly
00:53:03the fever must be breaking
00:53:04here
00:53:05i'll get you another blanket
00:53:07you know
00:53:07you toss and turn a lot when you sleep
00:53:09what are you talking about
00:53:09i caught you mommling last night
00:53:11and you kicked the blanket so hard
00:53:12you nearly sent the bed rail flying
00:53:13you're making that up
00:53:14i sleep soundly
00:53:15i don't even dream
00:53:15oh really
00:53:16care 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
00:53:37you jerk
00:53:46good night brinley
00:53:49over the next few days
00:53:50a stream of visitors arrived
00:53:52but his guard miguel
00:53:54turned every single one away
00:53:57mr moore is resting
00:53:58he won't be receiving visitors
00:53:59his father sent me
00:54:00i must see him
00:54:01he's just fallen asleep
00:54:02i will deliver his father's regards
00:54:09your family situation seems
00:54:12rather complicated
00:54:13doesn't it
00:54:18why do you say that
00:54:21i saw the butler
00:54:22the 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
00:54:34is just waiting for me to fall
00:54:37what i have is far too admirable
00:54:39i won't get caught up in it
00:54:41will i
00:54:41i hesitated
00:54:43but walked over to him
00:54:45he took my hand
00:54:47his warmth seeping into my skin
00:54:49as long as i'm here
00:54:50no one can touch you
00:54:55even without you
00:54:56no one can touch me
00:55:03of course
00:55:07the chef and staff have arrived
00:55:09dinner will be prepared
00:55:10according to mr moore's
00:55:11dietary requirements
00:55:13now that you're discharged
00:55:14what do you want for dinner
00:55:16whatever you cook will be fine
00:55:19don't even dream of it
00:55:20the doctor said your stomach
00:55:22is badly damaged
00:55:23the chef is back
00:55:24and he'll be handling your food
00:55:25i won't be stepping into the kitchen again
00:55:27i can't risk hurting you
00:55:30all right
00:55:31i'll do as you say
00:55:39mrs moore
00:55:40please don't worry
00:55:41every dish is soft
00:55:42and easy to digest
00:55:45watch your step
00:55:48why are you here
00:55:49shouldn't you be resting
00:55:50i was waiting for you
00:55:52the doctor said light walks will help
00:55:54join me in the garden
00:55:55austin
00:55:57aren't you worried people
00:55:58will use your sickness
00:55:59to cause trouble at the company
00:56:00don't let it weigh on you
00:56:02miguel will handle it
00:56:12mr moore mrs moore
00:56:14the moore family has invited you
00:56:15to the estate for dinner
00:56:17tell them we will visit this weekend
00:56:20you're really going
00:56:21but you're still recovering
00:56:22i'll be fine
00:56:23it's time you met my father
00:56:25and 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
00:56:30you are tied to the moore family
00:56:31the sooner you adapt
00:56:32the easier it will be
00:56:34fine
00:56:34i'll go
00:56:41miguel
00:56:42what has brinland been up to lately
00:56:44sir
00:56:45she's been running all over the city
00:56:46luxury malls
00:56:48auctions
00:56:48antique shops
00:56:49she's hunting for gifts for your family
00:56:51she went by herself
00:56:53yes
00:56:53she said she wanted to choose everything personally
00:56:58you're home
00:56:59looks like you went a little overboard
00:57:00pretty much
00:57:01i'm completely wiped out
00:57:02my legs are killing me
00:57:04i'm sorry i didn't realize
00:57:05this one's for my dad right
00:57:06the painting
00:57:06miguel said he's into art
00:57:07i can only hope he appreciates it
00:57:09he'll love it
00:57:09you handpicked it
00:57:10he'd be a fool not to
00:57:13you really don't need to go to so much trouble
00:57:15it's fine if you don't prepare gifts for my family
00:57:18how can you say that
00:57:19it's my first zint
00:57:20what if they think i tap proper manners
00:57:22and that i'm not good enough for you
00:57:24that won't fapping
00:57:25as long as i'm with you
00:57:27no one will dare utter a word against you
00:57:33mrs moore
00:57:33all the gifts have been taken into the car
00:57:36no need to confirm them again
00:57:37let'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
00:58:21dad
00:58:27oh
00:58:28so this is austin's new wife
00:58:30she certainly looks young
00:58:33but i heard she was married before
00:58:38what do you mean by that carolyn
00:58:40brinley is my wedded wife
00:58:45austin i only meant it out of concern
00:58:47there's no need for your concern
00:58:53we handle our own affairs
00:58:56come now we're all family
00:58:57that's enough
00:58:59brinley
00:58:59since it's your first time here
00:59:01try the coffee i just brewed
00:59:05thank you
00:59:20please bring in
00:59:21the prepared gifts
00:59:27since it was my first time visiting
00:59:28i brought gifts
00:59:29for wesley and your painting
00:59:31for briseis
00:59:31a limited release scarf
00:59:33oh my gosh brinley
00:59:34you are really generous
00:59:34you've been very thoughtful
00:59:36but these gifts cost a foreign buy
00:59:38our family has always preached restraint
00:59:40exactly
00:59:41dimma could be so careless
00:59:42and isn't it austin's money you're burning
00:59:44they saw me as an easy target
00:59:46a way to make austin look bad
00:59:48i lifted my handbag
00:59:50slipped out a stack of printed pages
00:59:54how about you take a look at these
00:59:55i chose every gift myself
00:59:58and i paid for them with my own money
01:00:00here are the itemized receipts
01:00:02and my bank statements
01:00:03go ahead and verify them
01:00:08hold on
01:00:09this painting is from last month's auction
01:00:12we're talking 32 million
01:00:14no way
01:00:14this was an arranged marriage
01:00:16why would you torch that much money
01:00:21if you doubt me
01:00:23feel 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
01:00:31for my husband's family
01:00:32tell me what's wrong with that
01:00:34carolyn since you feel the gifts are over the top
01:00:37i'll come empty-handed next time
01:00:39brinley thank you for your gift
01:00:44that's enough rider
01:00:45why are you being so harsh with austin's wife
01:00:48careful
01:00:48you might spook her
01:00:50i shouldn't have said that
01:00:51don't take it to heart brinley
01:00:54don't take it to heart
01:00:54you know they're not
01:00:56you
01:00:59you
01:01:00you
01:01:01you
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