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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,
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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
00:12:46you'll regret it far more with that i was done with him forever after the banquet ended i tried
00:12:58to leave exhausted by the 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 you're
00:14:16being a little too cold with me remember we're legally husband and wife now i think you should
00:14:22understand that this is just a partnership and there are no feelings attached i don't want
00:14:26unnecessary trouble trouble is that what you think i am that's settled all right as you wish my dear wife
00:14:43this one i like the vintage feel you do have unusual taste but in the winter the drafts will be
00:14:49harsh
00:14:49it 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
00:15:21the familiar rhythm of the knife a small comfort you handle that knife quite well did you often
00:15:27cook for colin yes looking back it was a complete waste of effort he never did deserve you oh do
00:15:35you
00:15:35regret it why should i for someone so undeserving it's best not to mention him at all so indifferent
00:15:45i find that interesting what do you expect that i cry endlessly when it comes to love you gamble i
00:15:53can
00:15:53take the loss i'll take care of the rest it's our first night under the same roof you shouldn't tire
00:15:58yourself out you do know how to be thoughtful fine i'll take you up on that a few minutes later
00:16:04he set
00:16:04three dishes on the table the beef was charred black the broccoli was burnt and i could see sugar
00:16:08crystals that hadn't even melted you looked rather skilled slicing the beef but your cooking seems to
00:16:14be lacking i've trained with a knife heat control isn't my strength are you trying to upset me with
00:16:18this culinary adventure you've got quite a sense of humor as he ate i saw an old scar winding across
00:16:24his forearm a sharp contrast to the gentle man he was pretending to be pull yourself together brinley
00:16:30this is just a marriage of convenience don't let appearances deceive you when he finished cleaning
00:16:36the kitchen he leaned against the doorway all plainness gone now that i've returned there are
00:16:42formalities 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 of
00:16:53convenience will have a wedding my father is tied up with a major project it's really not a good time
00:16:58don'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
00:18:04meanwhile 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
00:18:2030 million into the assessment our connections are firmly established palmer group is set on
00:18:24winning this project by the way i heard brinley has registered a company vantage path realty
00:18:29she's preparing to bid as well and now that she's austin's wife she might carry more weight
00:18:33well i relax she's just an ordinary woman what could she possibly know about real estate development
00:18:40that company of hers is nothing but a shell she set up on a whim she always shows up wherever
00:18:45i am
00:18:46perhaps she's just trying to get my attention again three days later the bidding send you buzzed with
00:18:52anticipation
00:18:53i know you're coming brinley show yourself the moment i walked into the bidding hall i felt colin's stare
00:19:09he 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 a flawless presentation next the palmer group
00:19:23our proposal focuses on mr palmer vantage path realty's proposal is clearly superior to yours but
00:19:29our 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
00:19:47about anything else just come back to me mr palmer we won fairly this project was never yours to grant
00:19:55me
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 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
00:20:38been avoiding well if it isn't the ceo of vantage path realty the work alick finally has time to call
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
00:20:59dad i was foolish back then enough no need to drag up the past how about next saturday and tell
00:21:04austin
00:21:04he better not come empty-handed what made you suddenly want to take me out to dinner the candlelight
00:21:09danced in the a populent restaurant but a question flickered in my mind you're my wife it's only right
00:21:12that i treat you his answer a great deal about too smooth even the no obscure design award i won
00:21:17years
00:21:17ago how 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 his sudden
00:21:29departure felt like an escape but his words about my past echoed in my mind i found myself drawn to
00:21:38his
00:21:38study the study was just as he was organized imposing and full of secrets my fingers brushed against
00:21:45a 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 designs
00:22:31you admire happen to belong to me he closed the distance in an instant trapping me against the desk it
00:22:40does
00:22:40feel like quite the coincidence
00:22:49tell me brinley
00:22:53are you doubting me
00:22:56i i was only asking i shouldn't have come into your study he stepped closer lifting his hand to brush
00:23:03a
00:23:03lop of hair from my forehead his touch set my skin on fire the study's rather cold why don't you
00:23:09rest
00:23:10upstairs for days i doubted him at every turn if he was in the dining room i ate in my
00:23:19room
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
00:23:46fine and it wasn't him who ended things that bastard swore he'd treat you well he dares to toss
00:23:54you aside i told him everything that happened my marriage to austin colin's harassment felix
00:24:01i 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 felix really looks out for you
00:24:35what 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
00:24:55my 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 it was
00:25:20a transfer notification felix note said if colin bothers you again i'll fly back and wreck his
00:25:25company 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
00:25:38cared for and i won't allow her to endure any grievances good come inside the food's on the table
00:25:43he clapped austin on the shoulder guiding him in i watched this man who could dominate boardrooms
00:25:47act like any ordinary son your insights on business are sharp austin i simply offer a different
00:25:51perspective mr shaw he was so calm so patient with my father watching him my heart grew increasingly
00:25:55complicated take good care of my daughter my father's words were heavy a final plea before
00:26:02entrusting me to him you have my word in the car on the way back the silence was comfortable but
00:26:07i knew
00:26:07he would be the one to break it tell me have you been avoiding me lately why would i i've
00:26:14been drowning
00:26:15in work i can hardly breathe is that so funny every time i'm in the living room you suddenly remember
00:26:22urgent overtime on the stairs you always bolt past me with your head down you're reading too much into
00:26:27it i've just been really busy really because i can't shake the feeling it's about what happened in
00:26:33the study no we're home let's get out i ran into the villa furious that he always had the upper
00:26:38hand
00:26:38i swore i'd seize the next chance the pool is freshly maintained want to give it a try fine let's
00:26:49go
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
00:27:02with 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 on
00:27:46his
00:27:46sculpted muscles careful the dumbbell crashed to the floor and i rushed forward but he swept me into his
00:27:52arms 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
00:28:11i twisted dug my knee into his side and rolled him onto the mad
00:28:15playing 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
00:28:28him when we ate on health tone clea fierty 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
00:29:14room the ac in the gym broke the ac is broken this place is falling apart maybe you should just
00:29:20buy
00:29:21a new villa is that so i'm going to eat narrator i arrived at the business gala as the new
00:29:29CEO of
00:29:29vantage path realty determined to prove my ambition was more intoxicating than any man
00:29:34colin look it's her she looks different more dazzling than ever
00:29:41i 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
00:30:01a dependable man with me you wouldn't have to work so hard i can give you more than your sugar
00:30:06baddie ever 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 polished
00:31:04floor
00:31:09i'll make sure you learn what respect really means the party was in full swing a symphony of laughter
00:31:15and clinking glasses until a sudden gape cut through the noise it's austin moore he's here a hush fell
00:31:20over the room like the red sea parting the crowd made a path for him he walked straight through the
00:31:25silent
00:31:25crowd to me his eyes fixed on a single target his eyes burned with a cold fire as he reached
00:31:30me
00:31:31a flicker of something unreadable in their depths as he draped his jacket over my shoulders
00:31:39mr 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 brinley moore
00:32:17and i warn
00:32:18anyone who dares to lay a hand on her you will find yourself standing against the full power of my
00:32:25company then through the sea of stunned faces i saw my ex colin watching us his face pale brinley
00:32:34i remembered your throat always acts up i had them prepare that special drink you like
00:32:39thank you mr palmer but i'll take care of my wife's needs you should direct that concern towards your
00:32:44companion colin 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
00:33:16you've 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
00:33:28of everyday 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
00:33:42you cooking as your husband i should at least act grateful if you enjoy it so much i'll make car
00:33:47grilled avocado with pickled herring tomorrow now that sounds like a challenge i'll be looking
00:33:54forward to 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
00:34:22miguel 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 bankruptcy
00:34:37he is ruthless
00:34:43the man he described as a stranger a ruthless tycoon who praises my terrible cooking
00:34:51what is his secret agenda is this marriage just part of some hidden game i sat there my mind racing
00:34:58what if this whole marriage is just a plot to harvest my organs
00:35:05something bothering you you look pale
00:35:11labor 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 his 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 the
00:35:33doorknob 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 mumbling 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
00:36:03softening with an under chasing me you should go get some sleep he didn't press and i was alone again
00:36:07the silence 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
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 too
00:36:34much into it with those words she shut the door on any conversation leaving us in a silence colder
00:36:38than any nightmare i had to know what austin was hiding after escaping our silent breakfast i slipped
00:36:44back inside and crept up to his study my heart pounded against my ribs a frantic drumbeat of fear
00:36:49and determination taking a deep breath i committed it can't be locked please yes i moved quickly
00:36:55silently my hand searching for any trace of myself any clue to his secrets but it's nothing photographed
00:37:00not a mention of my work where is it the clippings from my exhibition he's removed everything a cold
00:37:04dread washed on me as the truth settled in it's like i never existed in here the room was a
00:37:08sterile
00:37:08monument to a life i was apparently never a part of i was staring into the void of an empty
00:37:11shelf when
00:37:12his voice cut through the silence cold are you looking for ice shot through my veins i froze he was
00:37:16leaning against the doorframe a predator watching his prey i spun around so fast i knocked over a
00:37:20stack of books my words tumbling out in a panicked rush i was just looking around time seemed to slow
00:37:24as the books tumbled towards the floor in one motion he moved with impossible speed he caught
00:37:28them easily effortlessly and steadied me his hand burning against my waist there's nothing worth your
00:37:33attention in here perhaps we were suddenly impossibly close his voice a low murmur i have to go i'll be
00:37:38in
00:37:38my room his touch was electric i had to get away later that day i tried to sneak out to
00:37:42see my
00:37:42father but austin was in the foyer blocking my path my escape was cut short he was there with miguel
00:37:48miguel's shock was almost mr moore you're wearing an apron and he was a crisp white apron over his
00:37:53expensive suit if you want to surprise your wife i can call a ship it's different miguel she eats
00:37:57restaurant food all the time he ignored miguel's suggestion his focus elsewhere i think she might
00:38:02like something homemade for a fleeting moment i saw something else in his eyes then his eyes found me
00:38:07he knew i was there all along where are you going caught my heart sank i tried to sound casual
00:38:12to
00:38:13hide the tremor in my voice to visit my father i need to talk to him his answer was not
00:38:18a request
00:38:18it was a command i've made dinner eat with me first he moved subtly trapping me then i'll go with
00:38:25you
00:38:26i felt the walls closing in the air growing thin that's not necessary you don't have to he closed the
00:38:31distance between us his try my cooking overwhelm a silent order was given and obeyed instantly and
00:38:37then there were two miguel's gone it'll just be the two of us i followed austin into the dining room
00:38:43a perfect feast was laid out a cruel contrast to the charred food i'd been making for days
00:38:48what 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
00:39:32why are you looking at me like that slow down it's not like anyone's going to snatch it from you
00:39:39i guess it's not terrible
00:39:45have 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 all right
00:39:58take your time and enjoy it the moment the door clicked shut my appetite vanished replaced by an
00:40:05inexplicable hollowness i 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
00:40:27years ago austin's mother was in a devastating 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 stop moving the floor's slick you'll make us
00:41:30both fall
00:41:32ah
00:41:44you
00:41:46i 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. She's the one who fits me. Body and soul.
00:42:57Body and soul. That'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?
00:43:40No. 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, a 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?
00:45:31The medicine bottles
00:45:33So many stomach pills
00:45:35The burnt steak
00:45:36The horrible soup
00:45:38He ate every last bite of my terrible cooking
00:45:44You absolute fool
00:45:46Austin
00:45:47Please wake up
00:45:52I can smell the alcohol
00:45:54He was already sick
00:45:56And 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
00:46:10It 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
00:46:19The 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
00:46:30He 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
00:46:49The doctor said it's from eating terrible food and drinking alcohol
00:46:52What now?
00:46:54Are 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!
00:47:03Do you even remember you're supposed to be resting?
00:47:10Eat
00:47:13You haven't eaten either
00:47:14Have 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?
00:47:23The 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 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?
00:48:42Who's looking at you?
00:48:43I was thinking about my project
00:48:44Your 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
00:50:10Then 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
00:50:16Wait
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
00:50:24It'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
00:51:12Handle it yourself
00:51:13If you can't
00:51:13I'll get a male nurse
00:51:14No
00:51:15I don't like strangers
00:51:16I hate being touched by anyone else
00:51:18Then why do you keep leaning on me?
00:51:20Because you're different
00:51:22He just stared at me
00:51:23So I stormed out
00:51:28I told you to call the nurse
00:51:30But no, you had to be stubborn
00:51:31Now look at you
00:51:32You can barely stand
00:51:34Don't worry
00:51:35I'm fine
00:51:37With you here
00:51:37I feel much better
00:51:40Mr. Moore
00:51:41These need your signature
00:51:42I've turned away the media
00:51:44And also the person the Moore family sent to inquire
00:51:46Good
00:51:46Tell my father I'm fine
00:51:48I pretended to read
00:51:50But his family's indifference felt strangely cold
00:51:52Why 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
00:52:11Just as I was clearing his dinner plates
00:52:13He suddenly tensed
00:52:14A sharp gasp of pain escaping his lips
00:52:17Is it flaring up again?
00:52:19Yeah
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
00:52:27But he gripped my wrist
00:52:28His skin burning against mine
00:52:29Sometimes hassle is necessary
00:52:31Let go
00:52:32Brindley
00:52:32Just stay with me
00:52:38Did you always have stomach problems?
00:52:41For years
00:52:42I 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
00:52:50I wouldn't dare skip another meal
00:52:52Who said I'd be looking after me?
00:52:54It's chilly
00:52:54The fever must be breaking
00:52:56Here
00:52:56I'll get you another blanket
00:52:58You know
00:52:59You toss and turn a lot when you sleep
00:53:00What are you talking about?
00:53:01I caught you mommling last night
00:53:02And you kicked the blanket so hard
00:53:03You nearly sent the bed rail flying
00:53:05You're making that up
00:53:05I sleep soundly
00:53:06I don't even dream
00:53:06Oh 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
00:53:42A stream of visitors arrived
00:53:44But his guard, Miguel
00:53:45Turned every single one away
00:53:48Mr. Moore is resting
00:53:49He won't be receiving visitors
00:53:50His father sent me
00:53:51I 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
00:54:03Rather 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
00:54:15It 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
00:54:25Is 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
00:54:34But walked over to him
00:54:36He took my hand
00:54:38His warmth seeping into my skin
00:54:40As long as I'm here
00:54:41No one can touch you
00:54:47Even without you
00:54:48No one can touch me
00:54:54Of course
00:54:58The chef and staff have arrived
00:55:00Dinner will be prepared
00:55:01According to Mr. Moore's
00:55:03Dietary requirements
00:55:04Now that you're discharged
00:55:06What do you want for dinner?
00:55:07Whatever you cook will be fine
00:55:10Don't even dream of it
00:55:11The doctor said your stomach
00:55:13Is badly damaged
00:55:14The chef is back
00:55:15And he'll be handling your food
00:55:16I won't be stepping into the kitchen again
00:55:18I can't risk hurting you
00:55:21Alright
00:55:22I'll do as you say
00:55:30Mrs. Moore
00:55:31Please don't worry
00:55:32Every dish is soft
00:55:34And 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
00:55:44Lightwalks will help
00:55:45Join me in the garden
00:55:46Austin
00:55:48Aren't you worried
00:55:49People will use your sickness
00:55:50To 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
00:56:06Has invited you
00:56:06To the estate for dinner
00:56:09Tell them we will visit
00:56:10This weekend
00:56:11You're really going?
00:56:12But you're still recovering
00:56:13I'll be fine
00:56:15It's time you met my father
00:56:16And 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
00:56:24The easier it will be
00:56:25Fine
00:56:25I'll go
00:56:32Miguel
00:56:33What has Brynlyn been up to lately?
00:56:36Sir
00:56:36She's been running all over the city
00:56:38Luxury malls
00:56:39Auctions
00:56:40Antique shops
00:56:40She's hunting for gifts
00:56:41For your family
00:56:42She went by herself?
00:56:44Yes
00:56:45She said she wanted to choose
00:56:46Everything personally
00:56:49You're home
00:56:50Looks like you went a little overboard
00:56:51Pretty 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
00:56:57Right?
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
00:57:06To so much trouble
00:57:06It's fine if you don't prepare
00:57:08Gifts 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
00:57:13And that I'm not good enough for you?
00:57:15That won't fapping
00:57:16As long as I'm with you
00:57:18No one will dare utter a word against you
00:57:24Mrs. Moore
00:57:24All 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
00:58:12Dad
00:58:14Dad
00:58:18Oh
00:58:19So this is Austin's new wife
00:58:21She certainly looks young
00:58:24But I heard she was married before
00:58:30What do you mean by that Carolyn?
00:58:31Brinley 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
00:58:48That's enough
00:58:50Brinley
00:58:50Since it's your first time here
00:58:53Try the coffee I just brewed
00:58:56Thank you
00:59:11Please bring in the prepared gifts
00:59:17Since it was my first time visiting
00:59:20I brought gifts
00:59:20For Wesley and your painting
00:59:22For Briseis
00:59:23A limited release scarf
00:59:24Oh my gosh
00:59:25Brinley
00:59:25You 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
00:59:49And I paid for them with my own money
00:59:52Here are the itemized receipts
00:59:53And my bank statements
00:59:54Go ahead and verify them
00:59:59Hold on
01:00:00This 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
01:00:14Feel 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
01:00:24Tell me what's wrong with that
01:00:25Carolyn, since you feel the gifts are over the top
01:00:28I'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
01:00:40You might spook her
01:00:41I shouldn't have said that
01:00:42Don't take it to heart, Brinley
01:00:45Don't take it to heart
01:00:52Go ahead and get your background
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