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