- 4 days ago
Betrayed by those he trusted most, he falls from the top—but not for long. Rising stronger and sharper than ever, he returns to reclaim everything in this powerful short drama of revenge, ambition, and ultimate comeback.
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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-
00:11:47he-
00:12:02you-
00:12:07you-
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
00:12:36get lost take 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
00:13:15mr moore i have my own car
00:13:18i already had it sent back i want to return to my 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
00:14:07second we keep our finances separate neither of us will touch the other's assets third if we ever
00:14:11divorce we'll part on good terms with no complications don't you think you're being a
00:14:16little too cold with me
00:14:19remember we're legally husband and wife now i think you should understand that this is just a
00:14:23partnership and there are no feelings attached i don't want unnecessary trouble trouble is that
00:14:29what you think i am that's settled all right as you wish my dear wife
00:14:43this one i like the vintage feel you do have unusual taste
00:14:47but in the winter the drafts will be harsh it doesn't matter i can manage the cold
00:14:54hungry yes i didn't eat properly at the party let's get you something to eat
00:15:07i didn't expect what are you doing just standing
00:15:11come 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
00:15:48interesting 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
00:15:56it'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
00:16:07broccoli was burnt and i could see sugar crystals that hadn't even melted
00:16:10you looked rather skilled slicing the beef but your cooking seems to be lacking i've trained
00:16:15with a knife heat control isn't my strength are you trying to upset me with this culinary
00:16:19adventure you've got quite a sense of humor as he ate i saw an old scar winding across his
00:16:25forearm a sharp contrast to the gentle man he was pretending to be pull yourself together
00:16:30brinley this is just a marriage of convenience don't let appearances deceive you when he finished
00:16:35cleaning the kitchen he leaned against the doorway all plainness gone now that i've returned there
00:16:42are formalities next week so needs to be properly arranged the purpose of this alliance has been
00:16:48fulfilled there's no need for a wedding ceremony is there what do you mean no need even a marriage
00:16:53of convenience will have a wedding my father is tied up with a major project it's really not a good
00:16:58time don't worry i'll have my assistant 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 good
00:17:44two years of a fake marriage he has no idea what's coming
00:18:03meanwhile across the city colin was holding a meeting this project
00:18:08will 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
00:18:30preparing to bid as well and now that she's austin's wife she might carry more weight well i relax
00:18:35she's just an ordinary woman what could she possibly know about real estate development that company of
00:18:41hers is nothing but a shell she set up on a whim she always shows up wherever i am perhaps
00:18:47she's just
00:18:47trying to get 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
00:19:08a stare he expected the soft naive woman he once knew not the ceo of vantage path realty and our
00:19:15innovative spatial planning can increase land use efficiency by 30 a flawless presentation next the
00:19:22palmer group our 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
00:19:39knew how important this project was to me was this all just revenge fine take the project
00:19:46i don't care about anything else just come back to me mr palmer we won fairly this project was never
00:19:54yours to grant me it 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 her father dad i secured the blian project that's good to hear now tell me how's austin
00:20:49treating you is he bad to you no actually he suggested visiting you he's even talking about
00:20:54a wedding ceremony i'd love for you to come visit but i still haven't forgiven you for what happened
00:20:58with colin dad i was foolish back then enough no need to drag up the past how about next saturday
00:21:03and tell austin he better not come empty-handed what made you suddenly want to take me out to dinner
00:21:08the candlelight danced in the a populent restaurant but a question flickered in my mind you're my wife
00:21:12it's only right that i treat you his answer a great deal about too smooth even the no obscure
00:21:16design award i won years ago how that even i had almost forgotten it isn't hard to learn about
00:21:20someone cheers there's an urgent problem at the company head upstairs and get some rest back home
00:21:28his sudden departure felt like an escape but his words about my past echoed in my mind i found myself
00:21:37drawn to his study the study was just as he was organized imposing and full of secrets my fingers
00:21:44brushed against a loose board on a shelf revealing a hidden compartment inside was a scroll unfolding it
00:21:50my heart stopped they were my sketches the ones i thought had burned in a fire what are you doing
00:21:55here
00:22:00mr moore i thought you went to the company
00:22:07what are you hiding behind your back hiding my sketches don't you think that crosses into invading
00:22:13my privacy fear gave was a violation this was i found them by chance they had a certain spark i
00:22:19thought
00:22:19they might be useful for a project since when do you pay attention to a university student's designs
00:22:24anything with potential tends to draw my attention it feels like more than a coincidence that the
00:22:30designs you admire happen to belong to me he closed the distance in an instant
00:22:38trapping me against the desk it does feel like quite the coincidence
00:22:49tell 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
00:23:10upstairs for days i dowaged him at every turn if he was in the dining room i ate in my
00:23:19room if he was
00:23:21on 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
00:23:46fine and it wasn't him who ended things that bastard swore he'd treat you well he dares to
00:23:54toss you aside i told him everything that happened my marriage to austin colin's harassment
00:24:01felix i was so stupid before i'm sorry what are you apologizing for to hell with him he should have
00:24:09been dumped long ago but he hurt you damn it i'm getting the first flight home i swear i'll make
00:24:14that
00:24:14asshole pay no 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
00:24:26felix really looks out for you he's my brother
00:24:34let's go
00:24:38what are you doing let go of my wrist his palm was firm and warm and the feeling was surprisingly
00:24:44steady what are you doing in front of your family we've got to look convincing you wouldn't want your
00:24:49father getting the wrong idea right don't you want him to feel at ease i rolled my eyes but didn't
00:24:55pull my hand away felix you hear me run that race and come back with a trophy brindley's affairs aren't
00:25:00your problem austin is a million times more reliable than you keep running your mouth and i'll cut your
00:25:05allowance right 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
00:25:19it 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 a stubborn
00:25:30streak if she gives you trouble i hope you'll let it slide brindley is incredibly thoughtful having
00:25:35her as my wife makes me the lucky one i know how deeply you cherish her i will make sure
00:25:38she's cared
00:25:39for and i won't allow her to endure any grievances good come inside the food's on the table he clapped
00:25:44austin on the shoulder guiding him in i watched this man who could dominate boardrooms act like
00:25:48any ordinary son your insights on business are sharp austin i simply offer a different perspective
00:25:52mr shaw he was so calm so patient with my father watching him my heart grew increasingly complicated
00:25:57take good care of my daughter my father's words were heavy a final plea before entrusting me to him
00:26:03you have my word in the car on the way back the silence was comfortable but i knew he would
00:26:08be the
00:26:08one to break it tell me have you been avoiding me lately why would i i've been drowning in work
00:26:15i can hardly breathe is that so funny every time i'm in the living room you suddenly remember urgent
00:26:22overtime on the stairs you always bolt past me with your head down you're reading too much into it i've
00:26:27just been really busy really because i can't shake the feeling it's about what happened in the study
00:26:33no we're home let's get out i ran into the villa furious that he always had the upper hand i
00:26:39swore
00:26:39i'd seize the next chance the pool is freshly maintained want to give it a try fine let's go
00:26:51he was already there a towel slung low on his hips water tracing the lines of his muscles
00:26:56you've been watching me for three minutes straight with a body like this you could easily walk a runway
00:27:06though i have to say touching it feels even better
00:27:12brinley isn't this exactly what you like then why the sudden blush
00:27:19i left him standing there and went to my room my heart pounding from my own daring
00:27:24why am i so tempted by him this is a marriage of convenience i can't forget that
00:27:30colin was the same and he destroyed everything
00:27:36brinley you really know how to turn me on
00:27:39i walked in after a long day and froze austin was in the living room bare chested sweat gleaning
00:27:45on his sculpted muscles careful the dumbbell crashed to the floor and i rushed forward but
00:27:51he swept me into his arms pressing me against his hot damp chest i'm exhausted let's rest a little
00:27:59austin 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 like a fashion models but in a flash he reversed our positions pinning me beneath him
00:28:28what he ate i had toned clea fierty with tons his face inches from mine is just touching enough for
00:28:36you
00:28:38you 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 villa is that so i'm going to eat
00:29:26narrator i arrived at the business gala as the new ceo of vantage path realty determined to prove my
00:29:32ambition was more intoxicating than any man colin look it's her she looks different more dazzling than
00:29:39ever i ignored their stares but a man with an oily grin soon cornered me 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 a
00:30:01dependable man with me you wouldn't have to work so hard i can give you more than your sugar baddie
00:30:07never 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 oily and
00:30:32shameless mr scott laying hands on a woman hardly suits a gentleman mr palmer with your company stock
00:30:38in free fall you still have the nerve to metal worry about your own crumpling empire and you don't think
00:30:44a pretty face makes you exceptional and dick at the end of the day you're just a woman what could
00:30:51you
00:30:51possibly accomplish you pathetic whore say that again i dare you before he could repeat the insult
00:30:58i kicked the back of his knee seized his tie and slammed his cheek against the polished floor
00:31:09i'll make sure you learn what respect really means the party was in full swing a symphony of
00:31:14laughter and clinking glasses until a sudden gape cut through the noise it's austin moore he's here
00:31:19a hush fell over the room like the red sea parting the crowd made a path for him he walked
00:31:24straight
00:31:24through the silent crowd to me his eyes fixed on a single target his eyes burned with a cold fire
00:31:30as he reached me a flicker of something unreadable in their depths as he draped his jacket over my
00:31:35shoulders mr moore it's a misunderstanding i swear miguel throw him out and from this moment
00:31:45though not 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 who is this lady to you she is my wife
00:32:16brinley moore and i warn anyone who dares to lay a hand on her you will find yourself standing
00:32:23against the full power of my company then through the sea of stunned faces i saw my ex colin watching
00:32:30us his face pale brinley i remembered your throat always acts up i had them prepare that special drink
00:32:37you like thank you mr palmer but i'll take care of my wife's needs you should direct that concern towards
00:32:44your companion oh wait my mistake she isn't your wife yet is she my husband doesn't enjoy socializing
00:32:52mr palmer if you'll excuse us my project was suspended leaving me stuck at home my attempts at
00:32:59cooking were a disaster starting with a batch of burnt cookies wow these are something else what do you
00:33:08call them charcoal brigands if you're hungry there are sandwiches in the fridge don't touch those
00:33:16he'd been coming home early every day then i remembered he'd sent the chef and housekeeper
00:33:20on medical lee last week you orchestrated this on purpose actually i think your cooking has a kind of
00:33:28everyday warmth to it honestly it's more satisfying than a michelin three-star dinner
00:33:34i know it's bad your comfort is unhelpful austin did you lose your taste buds it's not every day i
00:33:41find you cooking as your husband i should at least act grateful if you enjoy it so much i'll make
00:33:47car
00:33:47grilled 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
00:34:03your cooking just keeps getting better
00:34:08do you actually enjoy torturing your taste buds for me it's an honor to eat anything you've made yourself
00:34:17i 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 into
00:34:36bankruptcy 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
00:35:05something bothering you you look pale
00:35:11later my darkest thoughts came to life you monster austin you're after my kidney i swear i'll fight you
00:35:15off in my dream his shadow fell over me a monstrous giant with something glimpering in his hand
00:35:19you're greedy enough to want my kidney a single tear escaped a testimony to the terror that held
00:35:23me captive even in sleep i heard his footsteps coming up the stairs each one a heavy thup that
00:35:27echoed my own frantic heartbeat he walked down the dark corridor a shadow moving towards the
00:35:31slimmer of light from my room the doorknob turned with agonizing slowness the click of the lash sealing
00:35:36my fate my kidney i'm lost and give it back he loomed over me in the darkness his hand reaching
00:35:41out
00:35:41and for a moment my nightmare and reality merged the instant his hand touched my cheek my eyes
00:35:45snapped open ah austin you really came to steal my kidney brinley it's all right you were caught in
00:35:51a bad dream but his voice was calm a gentle anchor in my storm of panic the terror receded leaving
00:35:55a
00:35:55disorienting fog of confusion in its whack you were mommling quite a bit something about me being after
00:35:59your kidney heat flooded my cheeks i couldn't meet his gaze i was just rambling nonsense some seemed
00:36:03softening with an under chasing me you should go get some sleep he didn't press and i was alone
00:36:07again the silence of the room amplifying the chaos in my mind but the moment he was out of my
00:36:10sight
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
00:36:26filled the dining room did nothing to dispel the chilling atmosphere between us do you have time
00:36:29this morning i'd like to talk about last night it was just a dream nightmares happen don't read
00:36:34too much into it with those words she shut the door on any conversation leaving us in a silence
00:36:38colder than any nightmare i had to know what austin was hiding after escaping our silent breakfast i
00:36:43slipped back inside and crept up to his study my heart pounded against my ribs a frantic drum beat
00:36:48of fear and determination taking a deep breath i committed it can't be locked please yes i moved
00:36:55quickly silently my hands searching for any trace of myself any clue to his secrets but it's nothing
00:37:00photographed not a mention of my work where is it the clippings from my exhibition he's removed
00:37:03everything a cold dread washed on me as the truth settled in it's like i never existed in here the
00:37:07room was a sterile monument to a life i was apparently never a part of i was staring into
00:37:11the void of an empty shelf when his voice cut through the silence cold are you looking for
00:37:14ice shot through my veins i froze he was leaning against the door frame a predator watching his
00:37:18prey i spun around so fast i knocked over a stack of books my words tumbling out in a panicked
00:37:22rush i was
00:37:22just looking around time seemed to slow as the books tumbled towards the floor in one motion he moved
00:37:26with impossible speed he caught them easily effortlessly and steadied me his hand burning against my
00:37:32waist there's nothing worth your attention in here perhaps we were suddenly impossibly close his
00:37:36voice a low murmur i have to go i'll be in my room his touch was electric i had to
00:37:40get away later
00:37:40that day i tried to sneak out to see my father but austin was in the foyer blocking my path
00:37:45my escape was cut short he was there with miguel miguel's shock was almost mr moore you're wearing
00:37:51an apron and he was a crisp white apron over his expensive suit if you want to surprise your wife
00:37:55i
00:37:55can 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
00:38:04saw something else in his eyes then his eyes found me he knew i was there all along where are
00:38:09you going
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 to
00:38:16talk to him his answer was not a request it was a command i've made dinner eat with me first
00:38:22he moved
00:38:23subtly trapping me then i'll go with you i felt the walls closing in the air growing thin that's
00:38:29not necessary you don't have to he closed the distance between us his try my cooking overwhelm
00:38:34a silent order was given and obeyed instantly and then there were two miguel's gone it'll just
00:38:40be the two of us i followed austin into the dining room a perfect feast was laid out a cruel
00:38:46contrast to
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
00:39:03can throw 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 devastating
00:40:31car 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's slick you'll make us both fall
00:41:43you
00:41:45i didn't do it on purpose
00:41:51you call that an accident we kissed you shameless rogue
00:41:57why didn't it feel wrong have i lost my mind
00:42:02get away from me
00:42:31stop it
00:42:50Brinley, I love Millie.
00:42:53She'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?
00:43:25I heard a noise. Want a drink?
00:43:31Let's go to the rooftop.
00:43:34Is this about Colin?
00:43:36Do you honestly think I'd drink myself silly over an ex?
00:43:41No. I 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!
00:43:54Two shameless cheats!
00:43:57And you, Austin, you're an idiot!
00:44:00Out of all the women in the world, why did you marry me?
00:44:04I've wanted to marry you since I was 14.
00:44:08Huh? What was that?
00:44:12When I was 14, at that party, it was the anniversary of my mother's death.
00:44:20My 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.
00:44:55Hello?
00:44:55Mrs. Moore, do you know where Mr. Moore is?
00:44:58He'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?
00:45:09Austin, answer me!
00:45:21Austin?
00:45:21Austin?
00:45:31The medicine bottles, so many stomach pills, the burnt steak, the 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.
00:46:13Don'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!
00:46:22Please, check him right away.
00:46:28Acute gastric bleeding.
00:46:29Accompanied by the high fever.
00:46:31He 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.
00:46:49The doctor said it's from eating terrible food and drinking alcohol.
00:46:53What now?
00:46:53Are you planning to blame this on me?
00:46:55I'm definitely putting the blame on you.
00:46:57I'm telling you now, don't even think about it.
00:47:01Stop laughing!
00:47:03Do you even remember you're supposed to be resting?
00:47:04Do you think?
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, let's set our companies against each other and watch which one thrives
00:47:33more.
00:47:34I'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.
00:48:27The 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?
00:48:42Who's looking at you?
00:48:43I was thinking about my project.
00:48:45Your Cloud Vista States project?
00:48:47Do you want my help?
00:48:49He leaned so close I could feel his breath.
00:48:58Sorry, did that hurt?
00:49:00You're still recovering.
00:49:03I'm alright.
00:49:05Mr. Moore, Mrs. Moore.
00:49:07I 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?
00:49:54The 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.
00:50:15I'll sleep in the caregiver's room next door.
00:50:17Wait.
00:50:17My stomach's acting up.
00:50:19Do you want me to call the doctor?
00:50:20No.
00:50:21It's an old problem.
00:50:22I can manage.
00:50:23It's just, it's hard being alone if it gets worse in the night.
00:50:26Fine.
00:50:27I'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.
00:50:57I just need to go to the bathroom.
00:50:59Go on your own, then.
00:51:03Help me.
00:51:04I feel dizzy.
00:51:08The bathroom door.
00:51:09Help me.
00:51:10Inside.
00:51:12Austin, handle it yourself.
00:51:13If you can't, I'll get a male nurse.
00:51:14No.
00:51:15I don't like strangers.
00:51:16I hate being touched by anyone else.
00:51:19Then 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.
00:51:32Now look at you.
00:51:32You can barely stand.
00:51:34Don't worry.
00:51:35I'm fine.
00:51:37With you here, I feel much better.
00:51:40Mr. Moore, these need your signature.
00:51:43I've turned away the media, and also the person the Moore family sent to inquire.
00:51:46Good.
00:51:47Tell my father I'm fine.
00:51:48I pretended to read, but his family's indifference felt strangely cold.
00:51:53Why just someone to ask?
00:51:54Why not come themselves?
00:51:58What's on your mind?
00:52:00You've been staring into space.
00:52:04Nothing.
00:52:04I'll get you some water.
00:52:10That evening, just as I was clearing his dinner plates, he suddenly tensed, a sharp gasp
00:52:15of pain escaping his lips.
00:52:17Is it flaring up again?
00:52:20Yeah.
00:52:21It'll ease up soon.
00:52:22Don't call anyone.
00:52:23You have a fever.
00:52:24I'm calling the nurse.
00:52:25I tried to pull my hand free to press the call button, but he gripped my wrist, his skin
00:52:29burning against mine.
00:52:30Sometimes hassle is necessary.
00:52:31Let go.
00:52:32Brindley, just stay with me.
00:52:38Did you always have stomach problems?
00:52:41For years, I skipped too many meals for work.
00:52:44It 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?
00:52:54It's chilly.
00:52:55The 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?
00:53:01I caught you mommeling last night, and you kicked the blanket so hard you nearly
00:53:03sent the bed rail flying.
00:53:05You're making that up.
00:53:05I sleep soundly.
00:53:06I don't even dream.
00:53:07Oh, really?
00:53:07Care 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!
00:53:29You jerk!
00:53:37Good night, Brindley.
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.
00:53:49He won't be receiving visitors.
00:53:51His father sent me.
00:53:52I must see him.
00:53:52He'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.
00:54:14The 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.
00:55:12The 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.
00:55:21Alright.
00:55:22I'll do as you say.
00:55:30Mrs. Moore, please don't worry.
00:55:33Every dish is soft and easy to digest.
00:55:36Watch your step.
00:55:39Why are you here?
00:55:40Shouldn't you be resting?
00:55:42I was waiting for you.
00:55:43The doctor said light walks will help.
00:55:45Join me in the garden?
00:55:47Austin.
00:55:48Aren't you worried people will use your sickness to cause trouble at the company?
00:55:52Don't let it weigh on you.
00:55:53Miguel will handle it.
00:56:03Mr. Moore, Mrs. Moore.
00:56:05The 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?
00:56:12But you're still recovering.
00:56:14I'll be fine.
00:56:15It's time you met my father and the rest of the family.
00:56:17Can I skip it?
00:56:18The thought of them all staring at me.
00:56:20Absolutely not.
00:56:21You are my wife.
00:56:21You are tied to the Moore family.
00:56:23The sooner you adapt, the easier it will be.
00:56:25Fine.
00:56:25I'll go.
00:56:32Miguel.
00:56:33What has Brynlyn been up to lately?
00:56:35Sir, she's been running all over the city.
00:56:38Luxury malls, auctions, antique shops.
00:56:40She's hunting for gifts for your family.
00:56:42She went by herself?
00:56:44Yes.
00:56:45She said she wanted to choose everything personally.
00:56:49You're home.
00:56:50Looks like you went a little overboard.
00:56:52Pretty much.
00:56:52I'm completely wiped out.
00:56:54My legs are killing me.
00:56:55I'm sorry.
00:56:55I didn't realize.
00:56:56This one's for my dad, right?
00:56:57The painting?
00:56:58Miguel said he's into art.
00:56:59I can only hope he appreciates it.
00:57:00He'll love it.
00:57:01You handpicked it.
00:57:02He'd be a fool not to.
00:57:04You really don't need to go to so much trouble.
00:57:07It's fine if you don't prepare gifts for my family.
00:57:09How can you say that?
00:57:10It'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.
00:57:16As 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.
00:57:29Let's go.
00:57:31You look stunning.
00:57:38Don't be afraid.
00:57:39I'm here.
00:57:47Austin, we've been waiting for you.
00:57:49And this must be Brinley?
00:57:50Please, come inside.
00:58:13Dad.
00:58:18Oh?
00:58:19So this is Austin's new wife.
00:58:22She certainly looks young.
00:58:24But I heard she was married before.
00:58:30What do you mean by that, Carolyn?
00:58:32Brinley is my wedded wife.
00:58:36Austin, I only meant it out of concern.
00:58:38There's no need for your concern.
00:58:45We handle our own affairs.
00:58:47Come now.
00:58:48We're all family.
00:58:49That's enough.
00:58:50Brinley, since it's your first time here, try the coffee I just brewed.
00:59:11Please bring in the prepared gifts.
00:59:18Since it was my first time visiting, I brought gifts.
00:59:21For Wesley and your painting.
00:59:22For Briseis, a limited release scarf.
00:59:24Oh my gosh, Brinley, you are really generous.
00:59:26You've been very thoughtful.
00:59:27But these gifts cost a foreign buy.
00:59:29Our family has always preached restraint.
00:59:31Exactly.
00:59:32Demma could be so careless.
00:59:33And isn't it Austin's money you're burning?
00:59:35They saw me as an easy target.
00:59:37A way to make Austin look bad.
00:59:39I lifted my handbag.
00:59:41Slipped out a stack of printed pages.
00:59:45How about you take a look at these?
00:59:47I chose every gift myself.
00:59:50And I paid for them with my own money.
00:59:52Here are the itemized receipts and my bank statements.
00:59:55Go ahead and verify them.
00:59:59Hold on.
01:00:01This painting is from last month's auction?
01:00:03We're talking 32 million.
01:00:05No way!
01:00:06This was an arranged marriage.
01:00:07Why 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.
01:00:20Using my own savings to buy gifts for my husband's family?
01:00:23Tell me what's wrong with that.
01:00:26Carolyn, since you feel the gifts are over the top, I'll come empty-handed next time.
01:00:30Brinley, thank you for your gift.
01:00:36That's enough, Ryder.
01:00:37Why are you being so harsh with Austin's wife?
01:00:39Careful, you might spook her.
01:00:41I shouldn't have said that.
01:00:43Don't take it to heart, Brinley.
01:00:45Don't take it to heart.
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