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00:00Shoot. Win this game. You will be my bride forever.
00:04Everyone knew billionaire Julian loved playing twisted games.
00:08Every time he collected ten beauties, there had to be an elimination round.
00:12Whoever won all 100 rounds would become his wife.
00:15I had made it to round 99.
00:17Julian's gaze grew more appreciative each time.
00:19He even brought me into his world, making everyone call me ma'am.
00:23Just when I was about to become the victor, I saw...
00:26Julian had Bella cornered outside the private room door.
00:28He was kissing her passionately.
00:30The fifth bullet. That's the real one.
00:32Got it?
00:33My heart clenched so hard I couldn't breathe.
00:36But before I could process it, the 100th game started.
00:39I watched Bella get the rigged turn order.
00:41Second to shoot.
00:42If I kept playing, I would lose.
00:46Hazel, still want to play?
00:48You know I always make sure you win.
00:50Julian's still got a soft spot for his girl. This round's a done deal.
00:52New girl's got guts challenging her.
00:54Doesn't she know who Julian loves?
00:55Just quit now. Save yourself the embarrassment.
00:57Bella sat across from us.
00:59Her body trembled, but she spoke up, stubborn.
01:01I won't quit. I want to play!
01:04Interesting. Right?
01:05He'd already rigged it for Bella, and he still put on this act like he cared about me.
01:10My heart felt submerged in ice water.
01:12Numb.
01:12I looked up, met his gaze.
01:15Fine. Let's begin.
01:17I wanted to see if this man, who kept saying he'd let me win, would really watch me take the
01:22fall.
01:24Let's make this quick, then.
01:26Can't wait to use the new sexy toys with you tonight.
01:29Pathetic. I'm afraid that's not with me.
01:31The game started. I drew first.
01:33Picked up the revolver.
01:34Pressed it to my chest.
01:36Pulled the trigger.
01:37Click.
01:37Empty.
01:38The room exhaled in relief.
01:40Some people even laughed.
01:42Hazel, don't worry.
01:43I'm always betting on you.
01:45Bella went next.
01:45Her hands shook with fear, but she pulled the trigger without hesitation.
01:49Click.
01:50Empty.
01:51Third turn.
01:52Me again.
01:53Empty.
01:53But my heart raced faster.
01:55The first turn card.
01:56Julian had arranged that.
01:57He wanted me to lose.
01:58Bella fired the fourth shot.
02:00She knew it was safe, but she still whimpered like she was scared.
02:03Just quit already!
02:04Kneel and apologize!
02:06Julian and his girl will let you go!
02:08Kid, this gun might not be real, but it still hurts like hell!
02:12Bella didn't back down.
02:13She pushed the gun toward me.
02:14I stared at Julian, waiting for him to stop this.
02:17But he just watched.
02:18A faint smile on his lips.
02:20No intention of stopping the rigged game.
02:22Julian frowned.
02:23Hazel, don't be scared.
02:25You'll be the winner.
02:26You always are.
02:27My mouth twisted into a bitter smile.
02:29My hand shook as I raised the gun to my chest.
02:31The bullet slammed into me.
02:34It was rubber.
02:35Non-lethal.
02:36But it still hurt so much I couldn't breathe.
02:39I'm sorry!
02:40I didn't know it would be like this!
02:42By the rules, whoever got shot lost.
02:43The winner would become Julian's bride.
02:46Julian, this is...
02:48Julian stood slowly, looked down at Bella.
02:50His voice was ice cold.
02:53No problem.
02:54A deal's a deal.
02:57Hazel, you lost.
02:58I'm disappointed.
02:59But you're still the only queen in my heart.
03:02Bella flinched in his arms.
03:03But when she looked at me, her eyes flashed with triumph.
03:06My chest throbbed.
03:08Julian carried Bella toward the door.
03:10He didn't look back at me.
03:11Not even once.
03:12The game was never fair.
03:13Whoever he loved would win.
03:15Now, I was not the one he loved anymore.
03:17I wiped my eyes.
03:18Grabbed the wine glass on the table.
03:20Drank it all in one go.
03:21Outside, I clutched my aching chest.
03:24My hands shook as I dialed a number.
03:28You want to get married?
03:29Fine.
03:30I agree.
03:31See you at the wedding in seven days.
03:34When I got home, I took several painkillers.
03:36I'd survived 99 rounds.
03:39My body could handle pain.
03:40But today, for some reason, it hurt more than usual.
03:43I stared at the wedding photo on the wall.
03:45By round 99, Julian had already taken me to get wedding photos done.
03:49I'd laughed and asked if that broke the rules.
03:51My game.
03:52My rules.
03:53And you're always the reason I break them.
03:55But now, for someone else, he'd not only broken the rules, he'd watched me get shot
04:00like some kind of clown.
04:02That night, Julian didn't come home.
04:04I saw the video Bella sent me.
04:06Julian with Bella.
04:07In every corner of his most luxurious mansion.
04:10Evidence of their passion everywhere.
04:12The rare black pearl he'd bought me last month at auction.
04:15He had it in his mouth now.
04:16Rolling it over Bella's skin.
04:18Making her scream.
04:19Julian looked feral with lust.
04:21I had never seen him like that.
04:23Hazel, you see how addicted he is to me.
04:25If you know what's good for you, leave.
04:27I stared at the message.
04:28I wept bitterly.
04:31When I'd first met Julian, my Nana had just been diagnosed with severe heart disease.
04:36We couldn't afford the hospital bills.
04:39Julian appeared like a god.
04:40Paid Nana's fees.
04:42Handed me a ticket to the elimination games.
04:45He looked at me like prey.
04:46A smile on his lips.
04:48It's just a game.
04:49Play it right, and you'll only benefit.
04:51I'd heard the rumors.
04:52Julian was twisted.
04:53He held these games because the woman he loved had betrayed him years ago.
04:57After that, he stopped believing in love.
04:59He played with emotions for fun.
05:01Wanted to see how far women would go to marry him.
05:03But I took the ticket anyway.
05:04I needed money.
05:05I needed to save Nana's life.
05:07In the game, Julian called himself the king.
05:09Sat on his throne.
05:11Watched countless women fight for the role of queen.
05:13I gritted my teeth through 99 rounds.
05:16Extreme bungee jumping.
05:18Locked in a box with snakes.
05:20Holding my breath underwater for seven minutes.
05:23Eating live spiders.
05:25Things that made others scream and break down.
05:28I endured them all in silence.
05:30One game involved skydiving.
05:32A competitor grabbed the only parachute.
05:35Slashed my arm with a knife.
05:37Left me stranded.
05:39The plane hovered over the ocean.
05:42In my despair, a crackling voice came through my earpiece.
05:45Julian's voice.
05:46Amused.
05:47You've won over 40 rounds.
05:49Didn't think you'd die here.
05:51Any last words?
05:55Transfer the medical fees to my Nana's account.
06:03When they pulled me out, I was in the ICU.
06:07Julian came to see me later.
06:09His eyes dark.
06:13I'm counting this as a win for you.
06:15I changed my mind.
06:16The rule was whoever's boldest wins.
06:21Still want to play?
06:23If you quit now, you get 100 million.
06:25When he said it, his smile was self-mocking.
06:27I didn't answer.
06:28Just pulled him into a hug.
06:30Julian froze.
06:31Then, suddenly, he looked overjoyed.
06:33He grabbed the back of my head and kissed me deeply.
06:36Hazel, from now on, you're mine.
06:38I'll give you everything.
06:40He threw money at me.
06:41Bought me mansions.
06:42Gave me 10% of his company's shares.
06:45Brought me into his world.
06:47Even when his old flame came back.
06:49Tried to humiliate me publicly.
06:51Begged him to come back.
06:52He didn't hesitate.
06:53He smashed a bottle over the woman's head.
06:56Then he said,
06:57Anyone else want to insult my queen?
06:58Step forward.
07:00Julian's favoritism made everyone think I was special.
07:02Made me think I was special.
07:04That I could make him believe in love again.
07:06But tonight, I finally understood.
07:08It was all in my head.
07:10I turned off my phone.
07:11Sat alone in the empty mansion all night.
07:13By morning, I heard the lock turn.
07:16Julian came home.
07:17His expensive suit reeked of someone else's perfume.
07:20The hickeys on his neck were impossible to miss.
07:22He saw me sitting stiffly on the couch.
07:25He paused.
07:26Rubbed his head.
07:27Annoyed.
07:27Hazel, don't tell me you stayed up all night waiting for me.
07:30My voice came out hoarse.
07:31Are you going to shower?
07:32Julian froze.
07:33Looked at my pale face.
07:35My bloodshot eyes.
07:36He frowned.
07:36Tossed his jacket aside.
07:40But there was a flicker of satisfaction in his eyes.
07:43He walked over.
07:44Tucked a strand of hair behind my ear.
07:46I know.
07:47You're upset because you lost the game.
07:50Winners and losers.
07:51That's the rule.
07:52According to the rules, this was round 100.
07:54Bella won.
07:55I should marry her.
07:56He paused.
07:57Pulled a million dollar pink diamond ring from his pocket.
07:59I'm letting you play one more round.
08:02You can take back the crown.
08:04This is my gift to you.
08:06So next time, make sure you win.
08:09Win?
08:10I wanted to laugh.
08:11I'd had a 50-50 chance.
08:13He was the one who handed my crown to Bella.
08:15Whoever won the final round would become his wife.
08:17Bella won.
08:18This ring was just a consolation prize.
08:20Julian seemed to remember something.
08:22His eyes glinted with challenge.
08:23He smirked.
08:24What, Hazel?
08:25Not happy?
08:26You used to fight tooth and nail to win me over?
08:27He expected me to cry.
08:29To yell.
08:30Like all the women he'd eliminated before.
08:32But I just looked up.
08:33My voice calm.
08:34No.
08:34I don't care.
08:36Julian, starting now, I'm quitting the game.
08:40Julian's expression froze.
08:41Not playing?
08:43Say that again?
08:44I lifted my head.
08:45Julian, I'm done with your game.
08:47I'll leave you.
08:49I won't cling to you.
08:50You can be with Bella in peace.
08:53Julian's breath pitched.
08:55He grabbed my arms.
08:56But then his phone buzzed in his pocket.
08:58He answered.
08:59Whatever the person said made him explode.
09:02Touch her and I'll kill you all!
09:04He hung up.
09:05His eyes went dark.
09:06He grabbed my wrist so hard.
09:08Ow!
09:09Julian, what are you-
09:10He dragged me to the car without a word.
09:12His voice was ice.
09:14Get in.
09:14Now.
09:15Look what you've done.
09:16I stumbled.
09:17He shoved me into the car.
09:19Julian drove like a maniac.
09:21Didn't say a word the whole way.
09:22We reached an abandoned warehouse.
09:24I froze.
09:25Bella was tied up.
09:27Blood at the corner of her mouth.
09:28Julian rushed over.
09:29Untied her.
09:30Pulled her into his arms.
09:31His eyes were red.
09:33Bella, don't be scared.
09:34I won't let anything happen to you.
09:36Bella clung to him, sobbing.
09:38Then she looked at me.
09:39Miss Hazel, if you don't want me near Julian, I can leave.
09:43I took a deep breath.
09:44But why did you have to send people to hurt me?
09:46Looked only at Julian.
09:48Julian, I didn't send anyone.
09:50Do you believe me?
09:52Julian held Bella protectively, but when he looked at me, his eyes were full of disappointment.
09:57She's an orphan.
09:58She doesn't cause trouble.
09:59Who else would hurt her except you, jealous because she won?
10:03If you can't handle losing, Hazel, you're the one who can't play the game.
10:07My fists clenched.
10:08Julian, I said I didn't do it!
10:14Julian, I'm okay.
10:16I don't blame Hazel.
10:19She just loves you too much.
10:21Julian sneered, turned to leave with Bella in his arms, but he called over security guards.
10:25The new queen was bullied by the old one.
10:28The old queen needs to be punished.
10:29The guards were professionals.
10:31They immediately twisted my arms behind my back.
10:33Mr. Voss, how should we punish her?
10:37You decide.
10:38You're my new queen.
10:40My heart shattered again.
10:42Julian, I don't really know the rules.
10:46Whatever punishment was used before, let's use that now.
10:51After every elimination round, Julian used to give me the power to punish the losers.
10:55I was soft-hearted.
10:56I always just told them to leave Julian alone.
10:58Away from Julian.
10:59No punishment.
11:00But now, Bella put on an innocent face.
11:03Her lips curled into a cruel smile.
11:05Julian understood immediately.
11:07He looked at me, tried to read my expression.
11:10But all he saw was dead silence.
11:13His anger flared.
11:14He held Bella tighter.
11:16Spoke through gritted teeth.
11:17Didn't you hear the queen's order?
11:20I was dragged into the mansion.
11:22Pinned to the floor.
11:23They whipped me with saltwater-soaked leather.
11:26In the next room, Julian and Bella were tangled together.
11:30Their moans mixed with my screams.
11:32The sounds filled the entire house.
11:34My skin split open.
11:36But my heart hurt more.
11:37I remembered the day in the hospital.
11:40When we'd kissed deeply.
11:42Confirmed our feelings.
11:44I want to stop the game.
11:45I don't want you to get hurt anymore.
11:47But the elite players had bet hundreds of millions on the game.
11:50It wasn't just Julian's anymore.
11:52Hazel, I promise.
11:54Julian had held me.
11:55Eyes red.
11:56From now on, I'll never let you lose.
12:00And I'd lived up to that.
12:02Fought with everything I had in every round.
12:04Of course, some competitors hated me.
12:06Teamed up to cheat.
12:08Tried to kill me.
12:09But I, fueled by my love for Julian, always found a way to survive.
12:14Always ended up in his arms.
12:16Victorious.
12:16Those women who'd schemed against me?
12:19They were tied up just like this.
12:21Forced to listen to Julian and me all night.
12:25They went at it all night.
12:27But now, it was my turn.
12:30At dawn, Julian came out in a bathrobe.
12:33I heard him say,
12:34Call my doctor.
12:35Treat her properly.
12:37Don't let her die.
12:38Yes, sir.
12:39I lost consciousness.
12:42When I woke up, I was on the couch.
12:44Julian's jacket draped over me.
12:46You're awake?
12:48Mr. Voss took Miss Bella to the victory gala.
12:50He said to get dressed and meet them there.
12:52Sorry.
12:53I need to go to the hospital.
12:54My Nana's having surgery today.
12:56Julian knows this.
12:57Julian had been the one to find Nana's heart donor.
13:00It was my reward for passing round 99.
13:03What are you doing?
13:03I said I'm not going.
13:05Julian knows today is Nana's heart transplant.
13:07I fought back.
13:08But my bones screamed in pain.
13:10The guards forced me into a dress.
13:12Didn't even let me take my phone.
13:14Shove me into the car.
13:15I felt like I couldn't breathe.
13:18Julian used to go with me to visit Nana every month.
13:21But today, he broke his promise.
13:23At the gala, Julian and Bella were already there.
13:26So were all the elite players.
13:28I wore a backless dress.
13:30My wounds were on full display.
13:32People whispered.
13:34Hazel, today's about celebrating Bella's win.
13:37As a former competitor, you should congratulate her.
13:40But you came kempty-handed.
13:42Are you trying to embarrass her?
13:43Bella bit her lip.
13:44Maybe she thinks I didn't deserve to win.
13:46After all, she won the first 99 rounds.
13:49I already quit.
13:50I don't have to congratulate her.
13:52Julian, today is Nana's surgery.
13:56Let me go.
13:57On such a good day, you want to bring up something depressing?
14:01What do I have to do for you to let me leave?
14:04He kissed Bella in front of me.
14:05Let my new queen decide.
14:07Bella pretended to think.
14:09How about Hazel strips naked, kneels in front of me, and barks like a dog three times?
14:14My breath stopped.
14:15I couldn't believe what I'd heard.
14:18Fine.
14:18And then Julian laughed softly.
14:20I stared at him.
14:24Julian, what if I refuse?
14:26Julian's smile was cold, mocking.
14:29When have you ever had the right to say no to me?
14:32He signaled his prayers.
14:32Do you hear the lady?
14:33You're on your knees.
14:35Bark!
14:35Julian was unpredictable.
14:37If I resisted, it would take even longer.
14:39And I needed to see Nana.
14:40Right now, dignity didn't matter.
14:42I hope you keep your word.
14:44After I do this, let me go.
14:46My voice broke.
14:47Got on the floor.
14:49The room gasped.
14:51Bark!
14:52The first bark.
14:53Laughter exploded around me.
14:56Barked again.
14:57Someone picked me.
14:59The third bark came out.
15:00Bark!
15:04Enough.
15:05Julian's voice cut through the noise.
15:07Get her out of here.
15:09Come on.
15:10I sobbed as I grabbed my clothes.
15:12Threw them on.
15:13Stumbled out of the room.
15:15It was pouring rain outside.
15:17I finally flagged down a car.
15:19Rushed to the hospital.
15:21I burst into Nana's room.
15:25Empty.
15:26I searched frantically.
15:28Then I saw the operating room doors open.
15:31A hand hung from under it,
15:32wearing the silver bracelet I'd given Nana.
15:35My blood turned to ice.
15:37Nana!
15:38I screamed.
15:39Threw myself at the body.
15:41The doctor sighed deeply.
15:43I'm sorry.
15:44We did everything we could.
15:46She wanted to see you one last time.
15:47We tried calling, but your phone was off.
15:49We had no choice but to proceed with the surgery.
15:51I couldn't hear the rest.
15:53The world spun.
15:54I collapsed.
15:56When I woke up, I was in a hospital bed.
15:58A nurse came in to adjust my IV.
16:03Miss, I know you just lost someone you love,
16:06but you need to take care of yourself,
16:09especially now that you're pregnant.
16:10The words hit like a hammer.
16:16What did you say?
16:18My voice shook.
16:19I'm pregnant?
16:22Yes.
16:23You're three months along.
16:24Haven't you noticed anything?
16:26My hand trembled as it touched my stomach.
16:28I'd once imagined marrying Julian,
16:31having his child.
16:32But it had to happen now,
16:34when he didn't love me anymore.
16:36The door opened.
16:37Julian walked in,
16:38holding half a piece of cake.
16:44Hazel, you embarrassed me today.
16:46Bella felt bad that you didn't eat.
16:48She saved you some cake.
16:52You didn't stay with Nana?
16:54You came here to fake being sick
16:56just to get my attention?
16:57I grabbed the cup on the table,
16:59threw it at his face.
17:00Get out!
17:01Julian dodged.
17:06Ungrateful.
17:08You're nothing compared to Bella.
17:10He turned.
17:11Slammed the door.
17:12My pain and grief finally broke free.
17:14I sobbed uncontrollably.
17:18For days, Julian paraded Bella around.
17:21Showered her with affection.
17:23I handled Nana's funeral alone.
17:25The day of the burial,
17:26the sky was thick with clouds.
17:28Rain poured down.
17:30Meanwhile, Julian was at an auction,
17:32bidding on a rare diamond for Bella.
17:34I returned to Julian's mansion,
17:36packed all my things,
17:37took my suitcase to a small rental apartment.
17:40When Julian realized I wasn't at the mansion,
17:42he called,
17:42demanded to know where I was.
17:44Where are you?
17:45Julian, the game's over.
17:47We have nothing to do with each other anymore.
17:49I didn't answer his question.
17:52One day later, Julian found me.
17:54He looked at my tiny apartment,
17:56wrinkled his nose in disgust.
17:58Hazel, you're living in this dump.
18:00You want to leave me this badly?
18:04This is just playing hard to get.
18:05None of your business.
18:06Get out.
18:08But Julian's eyes narrowed.
18:09He had security restrain me.
18:14Let's go.
18:15Bella wants to take you to an auction.
18:19I fought, but I was no match for the guards.
18:23They brought me to a massive private estate.
18:27Underground, there was an auction hall.
18:30The owner kept a giant python.
18:32He held events where the wealthy watched it feed.
18:35Bella was already there in an elegant gown.
18:37Hazel, they're doing a python feeding show.
18:40But I think it's boring.
18:43On stage, a cage held a 13-foot golden python.
18:46It was tearing into a chunk of bloody meat.
18:49You won 99 rounds.
18:51Handling a snake should be easy for you, right?
18:59Julian, I want to see Hazel tame the python.
19:02My blood ran cold.
19:03The tiny life in my stomach seemed to sense danger.
19:06It trembled.
19:08Are you insane?
19:09This could kill someone!
19:10Julian looked at my pale face.
19:12For a moment, his eyes softened.
19:15Hazel, you know what I hate most about you?
19:17You're too stubborn.
19:18If you just acted weak, I would have let you win.
19:21Julian, I'm giving you one more chance.
19:23Beg me, and I'll make sure you win the final round.
19:26But I just stared at him, my eyes dead.
19:29I let out a hollow laugh.
19:30Julian, my biggest regret is joining your game in the first place.
19:35Julian's face twisted.
19:39How can you be so ungrateful?
19:42Julian's giving you a chance.
19:44If I were you, I'd be so thankful.
19:47If you don't play, it just means you don't really love him.
19:51Julian's eyes flashed with rage.
19:53He shoved me hard, spoke through clenched teeth.
19:56Put her in!
19:56Security threw me into the cage.
19:58The python saw me, treated me like prey.
20:01Its body tense.
20:02It slithered toward me, tongue flicking.
20:04I tried to dodge, but the snake wrapped around my leg.
20:07Julian, please let me out!
20:09I'm pregnant!
20:10My scream was piercing, but the crowd was too loud.
20:13No one could hear me.
20:14Julian frowned slightly, tried to make out what I was saying, but Bella hooked her arms
20:19around his neck, whispered in his ear.
20:21Julian, she looks like she's having so much fun.
20:24I want to play too.
20:25Let's go backstage.
20:26Julian's throat bobbed.
20:28Without hesitation, he scooped Bella up, carried her toward the back.
20:31I had been bitten multiple times.
20:33The python coiled tighter around my body, started to squeeze.
20:36I couldn't break free.
20:37I was suffocating.
20:38My face turned purple.
20:40Finally, I let out a blood-curdling scream.
20:42The audience realized something was wrong.
20:44Oh my god, the snake's gone feral!
20:46That woman's bleeding!
20:47Call an ambulance!
20:51When I regained consciousness, I was in a hospital bed.
20:54My lower abdomen burned with tearing pain.
20:56I threw off the blanket.
20:57My stomach was flat.
20:58The baby was gone.
20:59A wave of unbearable grief crashed over me.
21:02I screamed.
21:03Nana was already gone.
21:04This baby had been my only family left in the world.
21:06Why?
21:08Why did Julian have to kill my child?
21:10Why did he take away my last shred of hope?
21:12The door opened.
21:13Julian walked in.
21:14I heard you got your period.
21:16That's why you were sent to the hospital?
21:18Hazel, this isn't like you.
21:20You survived 99 rounds.
21:22You've never been this dramatic before.
21:24Took a deep breath.
21:25Ignored the pain.
21:26Then I used every ounce of strength I had and slapped him across.
21:29Ugh!
21:30Julian, I hope you rot in hell!
21:36Have I been too lenient with you lately?
21:44Bella, I'm on my way.
21:47Don't be scared.
21:49Bella's stomach hurts.
21:51I need to go.
21:51And I canceled the lease on your new apartment.
21:54Stay here and behave.
21:55He left without looking back.
21:58I stared after him.
22:00Then I made a call.
22:01Before you come get me, I need you to help me stage something.
22:05Make it believable.
22:06I need him to think I'm dead.
22:08I hung up.
22:09A message popped up on my phone.
22:11Bella, curled up in Julian's arms.
22:12Her fingers tracing circles on his chest.
22:15Hazel, see?
22:17Even when you're hurt by a snake, one word from me and Julian leaves you behind.
22:21He doesn't love you.
22:23Even after you almost died for him, he only loves me.
22:26You're pathetic.
22:27I gripped my phone so hard it hurt.
22:29Tears blurred the screen.
22:30Hospital security guards blocked the exits.
22:32I had nowhere to go.
22:33I stayed in the bed.
22:34Every time I closed my eyes, I had nightmares.
22:37I dreamed of the 99 brutal games.
22:39Julian's cold gaze.
22:40Nana dying in a hospital bed.
22:42A baby I never got to meet.
22:43A day later, Julian came back with Bella.
22:45Julian really cares about you.
22:47Even though you're like this, he still wants me to compete with you fairly one more time.
22:51If you don't play, it means you don't really love Julian.
22:54That you don't want him at all.
22:57Fine.
22:58I'll play.
22:59Bella froze.
22:59Hadn't expected me to agree so easily.
23:01I'm happy to compete fairly, but this time, I get to decide the rules.
23:06Of course.
23:08You won last time.
23:09Last time we played Russian Roulette, you lost.
23:11You must have been so frustrated.
23:13So this time, let's play with a gun again.
23:15How about it?
23:16Fine.
23:17Then it's settled.
23:18Julian, let's go prepare.
23:20We shouldn't disturb Hanen while she rests.
23:21The next night, we were brought to a cliffside.
23:24A table.
23:24Two chairs.
23:25A black handgun sat in the center.
23:27The barrel gleamed cold in the moonlight.
23:29Bella and I took our seats on opposite sides.
23:32Julian's Bentley pulled up.
23:35He stepped out slowly.
23:37Sat in a luxurious throne-like chair.
23:42A bodyguard held champagne beside him.
23:45When the game ends, I'll announce on the spot that I'm marrying the winner.
23:52Now, begin.
23:53Bella put on a humble face.
23:55You roll the dice, Hazel.
23:56Fair and square.
23:57If you roll an odd number, you go first.
23:59I didn't hesitate.
24:01Rolled the dice.
24:03Odd number.
24:04I'd go first.
24:06I heard Julian's breath hitch.
24:08His fists clenched tight.
24:11His nerves gave it away.
24:12The bullet was in an even-numbered chamber.
24:14No, no!
24:15That's two out of three!
24:17I laughed bitterly.
24:19Didn't stop her.
24:20Bella cheated somehow.
24:22Rolled odd numbers twice.
24:24Now she'd go first.
24:25I'm first, so I'll start.
24:27Get on with it.
24:29Bella smiled flirtatiously at Julian.
24:31Held the gun to her own chest.
24:33Pulled the trigger.
24:34Click.
24:35Empty.
24:35The gun passed to me.
24:37I waited for a moment.
24:38Then laughed coldly.
24:39This wasn't the fake gun from last time.
24:42This was real.
24:43Real gun.
24:44Real bullet.
24:47What are you waiting for?
24:49Are you scared?
24:50Did you only agree to play to make Julian happy?
24:55Hazel, it's your turn.
24:56I still didn't move.
24:58A bodyguard spoke up.
24:59Miss Hazel, once the game starts, you can't stop.
25:02If you refuse, you'll face punishment.
25:03This is round 101.
25:06The punishment is the sum of all 100 previous punishments.
25:09Are you sure you can handle that?
25:10What a joke.
25:13Julian and Bella probably made that rule up on the spot.
25:16He just wanted to watch me suffer because I hadn't fallen apart after losing the last round.
25:20Hadn't cried and begged him on my knees like a dog.
25:22Hadn't groveled for him to stay.
25:24He'd been betrayed before.
25:25So he only wanted someone who'd love him enough to die.
25:28But even that couldn't fill the black hole in his heart.
25:31He was incapable of love.
25:32I looked at Julian.
25:34A mocking glint in my eyes.
25:35My voice barely above a whisper.
25:38Julian, I'm asking you one last time.
25:40Do you really want me to keep playing this game?
25:42Julian's body stiffened.
25:44His pupils trembled.
25:45After a long pause, he said,
25:47Hazel, a game is a game.
25:49The last thread in my heart snapped.
25:51The sea wind whipped my hair around my pale face.
25:53I looked fragile, broken, beautiful.
25:56I gripped the gun, pressed it to my chest.
25:59Julian, this shot is to repay you for covering Nana's medical bills.
26:02For letting her stay with me for three more years.
26:06Click.
26:06Empty.
26:07Julian frowned.
26:08Didn't understand why I'd bring that up now.
26:11The gun went back to Bella.
26:12She was confident, but still put on a frightened, brave ass.
26:16Julian, I love you.
26:18As long as I can win, I'm not afraid to die.
26:21Click.
26:22Empty again.
26:23Empty again.
26:23Empty again.
26:23Empty again.
26:23Empty again.
26:24Empty again.
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