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