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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.
00:00:14Are 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.
00:00:28Can you come view it this afternoon?
00:00:35This is the one. How do we proceed?
00:00:38Excellent. Will Mr. Palmer be joining you to sign the contract?
00:00:46No, he's tied up with work. Turingly, religiously, and telst.
00:00:51Rylan.
00:00:52I'll take care of it myself.
00:00:54Colin, I resigned today, and I found a villa I love.
00:00:58I'm planning to buy it for us.
00:01:01So sudden. But if it makes you happy, that's what matters.
00:01:04I'll come home early tonight. We'll celebrate.
00:01:11Mrs. Palmer, please, have a seat. I'll bring out the contract.
00:01:15Here's a copy of my marriage certificate. 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. To get all of that the state Hunan, you confirm
00:01:46it directly at City Hall.
00:01:59Ma'am, the document you've presented is counterfeit.
00:02:03Our records show no marriage registration between you and Mr. Colin Palmer.
00:02:07This can't be. We were married here. Two years ago.
00:02:16I'm sorry, but there's no information in our system.
00:02:19If you believe you've been deceived, you should report it to the authorities.
00:02:32I can't believe all of this. I have decided to go and find him myself.
00:02:49I'm conflicted, but you know, I just can't let go of Millie.
00:02:53What do you intend to do then?
00:02:55Are you planning to stay with Brinley while marrying Millie Russell?
00:02:59Colin, that's not fair.
00:03:01Marrying Millie?
00:03:03Who is Millie?
00:03:08I know it isn't fair, but when Millie left to pursue her career abroad, I was heartbroken.
00:03:13Then Brinley came along. She reminded me so much of Millie.
00:03:16Dating her finally brought healing to my broken heart.
00:03:20So that's what I was? A 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?
00:03:32I 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.
00:03:59What 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.
00:04:23Our anniversary didn't work.
00:04:24You don't look well.
00:04:26Do you want to lie down?
00:04:27I'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.
00:04:35Work always comes first.
00:04:36Don't wait up for me.
00:04:37Get some rest.
00:04:40As 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.
00:05:28A man like him could not tolerate
00:05:29a partner who is unfaithful.
00:05:31Do 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,
00:05:40aren'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?
00:05:45Get off your high horse, Brynlyn.
00:05:46Everyone knows about your scandal.
00:05:48No 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,
00:05:55it's been plummeting.
00:05:56What are you talking about?
00:05:57That's complete nonsense.
00:05:59Don'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?
00:06:19Brynly?
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
00:06:30trying to find you.
00:06:31Tell me you didn't throw me away
00:06:32for someone else.
00:06:34Colin,
00:06:35please,
00:06:36calm down.
00:06:39Miss Shaw
00:06:40must have had her reasons.
00:06:41Miss Shaw,
00:06:42I know you still have 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,
00:06:54I 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,
00:07:11this 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
00:07:16than give me an apology?
00:07:17Be sensible,
00:07:17Miss Shaw.
00:07:18With all these eyes on you,
00:07:19why put yourself through more shame?
00:07:26Matthew!
00:07:28Mrs. Shaw,
00:07:29I deeply apologize
00:07:30for the disrespect
00:07:31you've endured.
00:07:32The fault is entirely mine.
00:07:35Ryan,
00:07:35I thought,
00:07:37who gave you the right
00:07:38to disrespect our guest?
00:07:39How could you assume
00:07:41she walked in
00:07:41without an invitation?
00:07:46I'll go along
00:07:47with whatever arrangements
00:07:48Mrs. Knight has made.
00:07:50understood.
00:07:52Mrs. Knight
00:07:53was just speaking of you.
00:07:54Please,
00:07:54this way.
00:07:58As Ryan led me away,
00:08:00the man who tried
00:08:01to kick me out
00:08:02crashed to his knees.
00:08:04Mrs. Shaw,
00:08:05please!
00:08:05Forgive my rudeness!
00:08:07Grant me mercy!
00:08:09You've broken
00:08:10the 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
00:08:19is terminated!
00:08:22Make it clear
00:08:23he will never be rehired.
00:08:25Wait!
00:08:26Ryan,
00:08:26please!
00:08:27Don't do this!
00:08:33Colin,
00:08:34let's sit down
00:08:34over there.
00:08:35It's getting far
00:08:36too crowded.
00:08:37Fine.
00:08:37Just watch your step.
00:08:45Is that
00:08:46Mr. Moore?
00:08:47What on earth
00:08:47is Austin Moore doing here?
00:08:48He never shows up
00:08:49to these things.
00:08:50Mr. Moore!
00:08:50What an honor
00:08:51to have you with us tonight.
00:08:58Sir,
00:08:58your wife is already
00:08:59upstairs in the VIP lounge.
00:09:02The Knights
00:09:03left Austin Moore
00:09:03waiting?
00:09:04This is about
00:09:05to get ugly.
00:09:08Colin,
00:09:08my stomach
00:09:09feels a little
00:09:09uneasy.
00:09:10What's wrong?
00:09:11Come,
00:09:11I'll take you
00:09:11to the lounge
00:09:12so you can rest.
00:09:13Mr. Moore,
00:09:14you probably
00:09:15haven't been told
00:09:15but the Knight family
00:09:16has been pouring
00:09:17all their attention
00:09:17on Miss Shaw tonight.
00:09:18One might assume
00:09:19she was some
00:09:20exalted figure.
00:09:21Oh?
00:09:22My wife sure
00:09:23knows how to
00:09:23stir things up,
00:09:24huh?
00:09:25Your,
00:09:26your wife?
00:09:32Sir,
00:09:33that'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
00:09:38to discuss.
00:09:46Mr. Moore has arrived.
00:09:48My head lifted
00:09:49instinctively.
00:09:51It 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
00:09:58a handsome husband.
00:10:02Mr. Moore,
00:10:03we've been waiting
00:10:04anxiously
00:10:04for your arrival.
00:10:07It's so rare
00:10:08to catch a glimpse
00:10:08of you.
00:10:09Gentlemen,
00:10:10please,
00:10:10take a seat.
00:10:10Mr. Moore
00:10:11will be with you
00:10:11all 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
00:10:19with your family
00:10:20for a man
00:10:20becoming a joke.
00:10:22Perhaps you should
00:10:22focus on family affairs,
00:10:24not business.
00:10:25Oliver!
00:10:25That's enough!
00:10:33So, Mr. Simpson,
00:10:35in your opinion
00:10:36my wife doesn't
00:10:36measure up
00:10:37to your standards?
00:10:39Your wife?
00:10:40Mrs. Moore,
00:10:41my apologies.
00:10:42I just meant
00:10:44you have exquisite taste
00:10:45in beautiful women.
00:10:48Mr. Simpson,
00:10:49your words
00:10:49remind me of something.
00:10:52And what is that?
00:10:54I've heard rumors
00:10:55that some influential
00:10:56businessman
00:10:56keeps several young
00:10:57women at once.
00:10:58Utterly shameless.
00:11:01Surely you've heard
00:11:02them too?
00:11:03I 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
00:11:11own affairs?
00:11:12Well,
00:11:13Brinley certainly
00:11:14has a sharp tongue.
00:11:15Everyone,
00:11:16let's sit down!
00:11:17Quite the impression
00:11:18you've made,
00:11:19my dear wife.
00:11:20Like what you saw?
00:11:30The lavish bank
00:11:32felt suffocating
00:11:33and I had to
00:11:34get away.
00:11:35Austin,
00:11:36I 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,
00:12:16or I...
00:12:21Brinley,
00:12:22I was wrong.
00:12:23Give me another chance.
00:12:26Mr. Palmer,
00:12:27please control yourself.
00:12:28We are done.
00:12:29I can't do without you.
00:12:31He's three months apart.
00:12:32I feel like I'm going mad.
00:12:34Enough of your nonsense.
00:12:35Stay away from me
00:12:36or you'll regret it.
00:12:37Get lost.
00:12:43Take this as your warning,
00:12:44Colin.
00:12:45If you dare try this again,
00:12:46you'll regret it far more.
00:12:51With that,
00:12:52I was done with him.
00:12:53Forever.
00:12:56After the banquet ended,
00:12:57I tried to leave,
00:12:59exhausted by the night's events.
00:13:03But my escape
00:13:04was cut short
00:13:05by a familiar,
00:13:06imposing presence.
00:13:12Get in.
00:13:15Mr. Moore,
00:13:16I have my own car.
00:13:18I already had it sent back.
00:13:20I want to return
00:13:21to my own place.
00:13:22Your place?
00:13:23Have you forgotten
00:13:24we're married?
00:13:25That means we're supposed
00:13:26to live together.
00:13:27But...
00:13:27No buts.
00:13:28I prepared our new home
00:13:29three months ago.
00:13:30You're coming back with me.
00:13:33Drive.
00:13:41From today onward,
00:13:42this is your home.
00:13:57Mr. Moore,
00:13:58since this is
00:13:59a marriage of convenience,
00:14:00I think it's better
00:14:01we establish
00:14:01some clear boundaries.
00:14:02Go ahead,
00:14:03I'm listening.
00:14:04First,
00:14:05we don't interfere
00:14:05in each other's private lives.
00:14:07Second,
00:14:07we keep our finances separate.
00:14:09Neither of us
00:14:09will touch the other's assets.
00:14:11Third,
00:14:11if we ever divorce,
00:14:12we'll part on good terms
00:14:14with no complications.
00:14:15Don't you think
00:14:16you're being a little
00:14:16too cold with me?
00:14:19Remember,
00:14:20we're legally
00:14:21husband and wife now.
00:14:22I think you should understand
00:14:23that this is just
00:14:24a partnership
00:14:24and there are no feelings
00:14:25attached.
00:14:26I don't want
00:14:27unnecessary trouble.
00:14:28Trouble?
00:14:29Is that what you think
00:14:30I am?
00:14:31That's settled.
00:14:32All right,
00:14:32as you wish,
00:14:33my dear wife.
00:14:43This one,
00:14:44I like the vintage feel.
00:14:46You do have
00:14:46unusual taste,
00:14:47but in the winter,
00:14:48the drafts will be harsh.
00:14:49It doesn't matter,
00:14:50I can manage the cold.
00:14:53Hungry?
00:14:55Yes.
00:14:56I didn't eat properly
00:14:58at the party.
00:14:59Let's get you
00:15:00something to eat.
00:15:08I didn't expect.
00:15:10What are you doing
00:15:11just standing there?
00:15:14Come help.
00:15:18In the soft glow
00:15:19of the kitchen,
00:15:20my hands moved
00:15:21on autopult,
00:15:22the familiar rhythm
00:15:23of the knife
00:15:24a small comfort.
00:15:25You handled that knife
00:15:26quite well.
00:15:27Did you often cook
00:15:28for Colin?
00:15:29Yes.
00:15:30Looking back,
00:15:30it was a complete
00:15:31waste of effort.
00:15:32He never did
00:15:33deserve you.
00:15:34Oh?
00:15:35Do you regret it?
00:15:38Why should I?
00:15:39For someone so undeserving,
00:15:41it's best not to mention
00:15:42him at all.
00:15:44So indifferent.
00:15:45I find that
00:15:47interesting.
00:15:48What do you expect?
00:15:50That I cry endlessly?
00:15:51When it comes to love,
00:15:53you gamble.
00:15:53I can take the loss.
00:15:55I'll take care of the rest.
00:15:56It's our first night
00:15:57under the same roof.
00:15:58You shouldn't tire yourself out.
00:16:00You do know how to be thoughtful.
00:16:02Fine,
00:16:02I'll take you up on that.
00:16:03A few minutes later,
00:16:04he set three dishes
00:16:05on the table.
00:16:06The beef was charred black,
00:16:07the broccoli was burnt,
00:16:08and I could see sugar crystals
00:16:09that hadn't even melted.
00:16:10You looked rather skilled
00:16:11slicing the beef,
00:16:12but your cooking
00:16:13seems to be lacking.
00:16:15I've trained with a knife.
00:16:16Heat control
00:16:16isn't my strength.
00:16:17Are you trying to upset me
00:16:18with this culinary adventure?
00:16:20You've got quite a sense of humor.
00:16:23As he ate,
00:16:23I saw an old scar
00:16:24winding across his forearm.
00:16:26A sharp contrast
00:16:27to the gentle man
00:16:28he was pretending to be.
00:16:29Pull yourself together,
00:16:30Brinley.
00:16:31This is just a marriage
00:16:32of convenience.
00:16:33Don't let appearances
00:16:34deceive you.
00:16:35When he finished
00:16:35cleaning the kitchen,
00:16:36he leaned against the doorway,
00:16:38all plainness gone.
00:16:40Now that I've returned,
00:16:42there are formalities.
00:16:44Next week,
00:16:45we visit your father.
00:16:47The wedding also needs
00:16:48to be properly arranged.
00:16:50The purpose of this alliance
00:16:51has been fulfilled.
00:16:52There's no need
00:16:52for a wedding ceremony,
00:16:54is there?
00:16:54What do you mean,
00:16:55no need?
00:16:56Even a marriage of convenience
00:16:57will have a wedding.
00:16:58My father is tied up
00:17:00with a major project.
00:17:01It's really not a good time.
00:17:02Don't worry.
00:17:02I'll have my assistant
00:17:03coordinate with your father's secretary.
00:17:11I'll call my father first.
00:17:13to see when he's available.
00:17:15He agreed,
00:17:16but his eyes told me
00:17:17this wasn't a negotiation.
00:17:18The battle was over
00:17:19before it even began.
00:17:21I watched Austin go upstairs,
00:17:23his sudden attention
00:17:24making me suspicious.
00:17:25But I had no time
00:17:26to dwell on him.
00:17:27My own company,
00:17:29Vantage Path Realty,
00:17:30needed me.
00:17:31Colin Parmer chose deceit.
00:17:33Now I will crush his pride
00:17:34in the one field
00:17:35he values most.
00:17:36Mrs. Shaw,
00:17:37the final version
00:17:38of the bid presentation
00:17:39is ready.
00:17:41Good.
00:17:47Two years of a fake marriage.
00:17:49He has no idea
00:17:50what's coming.
00:18:06Meanwhile,
00:18:08across the city,
00:18:09Colin was holding a meeting.
00:18:10This project
00:18:11will be Palmer Group's
00:18:13highest priority
00:18:14for the next three years.
00:18:18The city director
00:18:19has already acknowledged
00:18:20our proposal
00:18:21is superior.
00:18:22Mr. Palmer,
00:18:22we've poured
00:18:2330 million into the assessment.
00:18:24Our connections
00:18:25are firmly established.
00:18:26Palmer Group is set
00:18:27on winning this project.
00:18:28By the way,
00:18:29I heard Brinley
00:18:29has registered a company.
00:18:31Vantage Path Realty.
00:18:33She's preparing
00:18:33to bid as well.
00:18:34And now that she's
00:18:35Austin's wife,
00:18:35she might carry more weight.
00:18:37Well, I...
00:18:38Relax.
00:18:39She's just an ordinary woman.
00:18:40What could she possibly know
00:18:42about real estate development?
00:18:43That company of hers
00:18:44is nothing but a shell
00:18:46she set up on a whim.
00:18:47She always shows up
00:18:48wherever I am.
00:18:50Perhaps she's just trying
00:18:51to get my attention again.
00:18:52Three days later,
00:18:54the bidding senyu
00:18:55buzzed with anticipation.
00:19:04I know you're coming,
00:19:06Brinley.
00:19:06Show yourself.
00:19:08The moment I walked
00:19:09into the bidding hall,
00:19:10I felt Colin's stare.
00:19:12He expected the soft,
00:19:14naive woman he once knew.
00:19:15Not the CEO
00:19:16of Vantage Path Realty,
00:19:18and our innovative
00:19:19spatial planning
00:19:20can increase
00:19:21land use efficiency
00:19:22by 30%.
00:19:23A flawless presentation.
00:19:25Next,
00:19:25the Palmer Group.
00:19:26Our proposal focuses on...
00:19:28Mr. Palmer,
00:19:29Vantage Path Realty's
00:19:30proposal is clearly
00:19:31superior to yours.
00:19:32But our data,
00:19:33our policy interpretation...
00:19:34The committee's decision
00:19:35is unanimous.
00:19:36The contract is awarded
00:19:37to Vantage Path Realty.
00:19:38After the meeting,
00:19:39he cornered me
00:19:40in the Ralevo.
00:19:40His composure shattered.
00:19:41Why?
00:19:42You knew how important
00:19:43this project was to me.
00:19:44Was this all just revenge?
00:19:47Fine.
00:19:48Take the project.
00:19:49I don't care about
00:19:50anything else.
00:19:52Just come back to me.
00:19:54Mr. Palmer,
00:19:55we won fairly.
00:19:56This project was never
00:19:57yours to grant me.
00:19:58It was mine to earn.
00:20:02What you should be asking
00:20:03is why the Palmer Group
00:20:04failed.
00:20:08That evening,
00:20:09the satisfaction of winning
00:20:10had washed away
00:20:11my tiredness
00:20:12when I returned
00:20:13to the villa.
00:20:14You are back.
00:20:16You're home early today.
00:20:18Congratulations.
00:20:19Securing this project
00:20:20gives Vantage Path
00:20:21a promising future.
00:20:22Thank you.
00:20:24We talked about
00:20:25visiting your father.
00:20:26When would he be available?
00:20:33My dad's been
00:20:33very busy lately.
00:20:35Maybe
00:20:36in a few more days.
00:20:39Later that night,
00:20:40I finally made the call
00:20:41I've been avoiding.
00:20:42Well, if it isn't
00:20:43the CEO of
00:20:44Vantage Path Realty,
00:20:45the work Olek
00:20:46finally has time
00:20:46to call her father?
00:20:47Dad,
00:20:49I secured
00:20:49the Blean project.
00:20:50That's good to hear.
00:20:51Now tell me,
00:20:52how's Austin treating you?
00:20:53Is he bad to you?
00:20:54No.
00:20:55Actually,
00:20:55he suggested visiting you.
00:20:56He's even talking
00:20:57about a wedding ceremony.
00:20:58I'd love for you
00:20:59to come visit,
00:21:00but I still haven't
00:21:01forgiven you
00:21:01for what happened
00:21:02with Colin.
00:21:02Dad,
00:21:02I was foolish back then.
00:21:03Enough.
00:21:04No need to drag up
00:21:05the past.
00:21:05How about next Saturday?
00:21:07And tell Austin
00:21:07he better not
00:21:08come empty-handed.
00:21:09What made you
00:21:10suddenly want
00:21:10to take me out
00:21:11to dinner?
00:21:11The candlelight danced
00:21:12in the appopulent restaurant,
00:21:13but a question flickered
00:21:14in my mind.
00:21:15You're my wife.
00:21:15It's only right
00:21:16that I treat you.
00:21:16His answer a great deal
00:21:17about me was too smooth.
00:21:19Even the Nobscure Design Award
00:21:20I won years ago,
00:21:21how that even I
00:21:21had almost forgotten.
00:21:22It isn't hard
00:21:23to learn about someone.
00:21:24Cheers.
00:21:27There's an urgent problem
00:21:28at the company.
00:21:29Head upstairs
00:21:30and get some rest.
00:21:31Back home,
00:21:32his sudden departure
00:21:33felt like an escape.
00:21:37But his words
00:21:37about my past
00:21:38echoed in my mind.
00:21:40I found myself
00:21:41drawn to his study.
00:21:42The study was just
00:21:43as he was.
00:21:44Organized,
00:21:45imposing,
00:21:45and full of secrets.
00:21:47My fingers brushed
00:21:48against a loose board
00:21:49on a shelf
00:21:49revealing a hidden compartment.
00:21:51Inside was a scroll.
00:21:53Unfolding it,
00:21:53my heart stopped.
00:21:54They were my sketches,
00:21:55the ones I thought
00:21:56had burned in a fire.
00:21:58What are you doing here?
00:22:03Mr. Moore!
00:22:04I thought you went
00:22:05to the company.
00:22:10What are you hiding
00:22:11behind your back?
00:22:13Hiding my sketches?
00:22:14Don't you think
00:22:15that crosses into
00:22:15invading my privacy?
00:22:17Fear gave was a violation.
00:22:18This was...
00:22:18I found them by chance.
00:22:20They had a certain spark.
00:22:22I thought they might
00:22:22be useful for a project.
00:22:25Since when do you
00:22:25pay attention
00:22:26to a university student's
00:22:27designs?
00:22:28Anything with potential
00:22:29tends to draw my attention.
00:22:31It feels like more
00:22:32than a coincidence
00:22:33that the designs
00:22:34you admire
00:22:34happen to belong
00:22:36to me!
00:22:38He closed the distance
00:22:39in an instant,
00:22:41trapping me
00:22:42against the desk.
00:22:43It does feel like
00:22:44quite the coincidence.
00:22:52Tell me,
00:22:53Brinley.
00:22:56Are you doubting me?
00:22:59I...
00:22:59I was only asking.
00:23:01I shouldn't have come
00:23:02into your study.
00:23:03He stepped closer,
00:23:04lifting his hand
00:23:05to brush a lop of hair
00:23:06from my forehead.
00:23:07His touch set my skin
00:23:09on fire.
00:23:10The study's rather cold.
00:23:12Why don't you rest
00:23:13upstairs?
00:23:17For days,
00:23:18I douged him
00:23:19at every turn.
00:23:20If he was in the dining room,
00:23:22I ate in my room.
00:23:24If he was on the stairs,
00:23:25I hurried past
00:23:27without a word.
00:23:34In the car,
00:23:35the silence was suffocating
00:23:37until my brother's name
00:23:38lit up my phone
00:23:39like a lifeline.
00:23:42Hey, Felix.
00:23:44Brinley!
00:23:45I just heard overseas.
00:23:46Colin dumped you,
00:23:47didn't he?
00:23:48No need to worry.
00:23:49I'm doing fine.
00:23:51And...
00:23:52It wasn't him
00:23:52who ended things.
00:23:54That bastard swore
00:23:55he'd treat you well.
00:23:57He dares to toss you aside?
00:23:58I told him
00:23:59everything that happened.
00:24:01My marriage to Austin.
00:24:02Colin's harassment.
00:24:04Felix,
00:24:05I was so stupid before.
00:24:07I'm sorry.
00:24:09What are you apologizing for?
00:24:10To hell with him.
00:24:12He should have been
00:24:12dumped long ago.
00:24:13But he hurt you?
00:24:14Dammit!
00:24:15I'm getting the first flight home.
00:24:16I swear I'll make that asshole pay.
00:24:18No, absolutely not.
00:24:19I can deal with Colin myself.
00:24:20You need to stay focused
00:24:21on your races.
00:24:25When the call ended,
00:24:27we had arrived
00:24:27at the Shaw Mansion.
00:24:29Felix really looks out for you.
00:24:32He's my brother.
00:24:37Let's go.
00:24:42What are you doing?
00:24:42Let go of my wrist.
00:24:44His palm was firm and warm
00:24:46and the feeling
00:24:47was surprisingly steady.
00:24:48What are you doing?
00:24:49In front of your family,
00:24:50we've got to look convincing.
00:24:52You wouldn't want your father
00:24:53getting the wrong idea, right?
00:24:54Don't you want him
00:24:55to feel at ease?
00:24:56I rolled my eyes
00:24:57but didn't pull my hand away.
00:24:59Felix, you hear me?
00:25:00Run that race
00:25:01and come back with a trophy.
00:25:02Brindley's affairs
00:25:03aren't your problem.
00:25:04Austin is a million times
00:25:05more reliable than you.
00:25:06Keep running your mouth
00:25:07and I'll cut your allowance
00:25:08right off.
00:25:09Oh, you're here.
00:25:11Sweetheart, come here.
00:25:12Dad, were you yelling at Felix?
00:25:15Serves him right.
00:25:16That reckless brat.
00:25:18By the way,
00:25:19Felix wired you a hundred million.
00:25:21It's all yours.
00:25:22My phone buzzed.
00:25:23It was a transfer notification.
00:25:25Felix's note said,
00:25:26if Colin bothers you again,
00:25:27I'll fly back
00:25:28and wreck his company myself.
00:25:29Mr. Shaw, my first visit.
00:25:31I brought a small token for you.
00:25:32My daughter has a stubborn streak.
00:25:34If she gives you trouble,
00:25:35I hope you'll let it slide.
00:25:36Brindley is incredibly thoughtful.
00:25:37Having her as my wife
00:25:38makes me the lucky one.
00:25:39I know how deeply you cherish her.
00:25:41I will make sure she's cared for
00:25:42and I won't allow her
00:25:43to endure any grievances.
00:25:44Good.
00:25:45Come inside.
00:25:46The food's on the table.
00:25:47He clapped Austin on the shoulder,
00:25:48guiding him in.
00:25:49I watched this man
00:25:49who could dominate boardrooms
00:25:51act like any ordinary son.
00:25:52Your insights on business
00:25:53are sharp, Austin.
00:25:53I simply offer
00:25:54a different perspective, Mr. Shaw.
00:25:55He was so calm,
00:25:56so patient with my father.
00:25:57Watching him,
00:25:58my heart grew increasingly complicated.
00:26:00Take good care of my daughter.
00:26:02My father's words were heavy.
00:26:03A final plea
00:26:04before entrusting me to him.
00:26:06You have my word.
00:26:07In the car on the way back,
00:26:09the silence was comfortable,
00:26:10but I knew he would be
00:26:11the one to break it.
00:26:14Tell me,
00:26:14have you been avoiding me lately?
00:26:16Why would I?
00:26:17I've been drowning in work.
00:26:19I can hardly breathe.
00:26:21Is that so?
00:26:22Funny.
00:26:23Every time I'm in the living room,
00:26:24you suddenly remember
00:26:25urgent overtime.
00:26:26On the stairs,
00:26:27you always bolt past me
00:26:28with your head down.
00:26:29You're reading too much into it.
00:26:30I've just been
00:26:31really busy.
00:26:33Really?
00:26:34Because I can't shake the feeling
00:26:35it's about what happened
00:26:36in the study.
00:26:36No!
00:26:37We're home.
00:26:37Let's get out.
00:26:38I ran into the villa,
00:26:40furious that he always
00:26:41had the upper hand.
00:26:42I swore I'd seize
00:26:43the next chance.
00:26:46The pool is freshly maintained.
00:26:49Want to give it a try?
00:26:50Fine.
00:26:51Let's go.
00:26:54He was already there,
00:26:55a towel slung low on his hips,
00:26:57water tracing the lines
00:26:58of his muscles.
00:26:59You've been watching me
00:27:00for three minutes straight.
00:27:05With a body like this,
00:27:06you could easily walk a runway.
00:27:09Though I have to say,
00:27:10touching it feels even better.
00:27:15Brinley.
00:27:16Isn't this exactly
00:27:17what you like?
00:27:18Then why the sudden blush?
00:27:22I left him standing there
00:27:24and went to my room,
00:27:25my heart pounding
00:27:26from my own daring.
00:27:28Why am I so tempted by him?
00:27:30This is a marriage of convenience.
00:27:31I can't forget that.
00:27:33Colin was the same,
00:27:34and he destroyed everything.
00:27:38Brinley.
00:27:40You really know
00:27:41how to turn me on.
00:27:42I walked in
00:27:43after a long day
00:27:44and froze.
00:27:45Austin was in the living room,
00:27:47bare-chested,
00:27:48sweat gleaning
00:27:49on his sculpted muscles.
00:27:50Careful!
00:27:51The dumbbell crashed
00:27:52to the floor,
00:27:53and I rushed forward,
00:27:54but he swept me
00:27:55into his arms,
00:27:56pressing me against
00:27:56his hot, damp chest.
00:27:58I'm exhausted.
00:28:00Let's rest a little.
00:28:02Austin, you...
00:28:03your sweat is getting
00:28:05on my blouse.
00:28:07Is it?
00:28:09His nose
00:28:10grazed my ear
00:28:11and I shivered,
00:28:12but then my training
00:28:14kicked in.
00:28:15I twisted,
00:28:16dug my knee
00:28:16into his side
00:28:17and rolled him
00:28:18onto the mat.
00:28:19Playing helpless,
00:28:20Mr. Moore?
00:28:20With muscles like these?
00:28:22I must admit,
00:28:24those lines.
00:28:26They're sculpted
00:28:27like a fashion model's,
00:28:28but in a flash,
00:28:29he reversed our positions,
00:28:30pinning me beneath him
00:28:32where he ate on health.
00:28:34Tone Clefierdi
00:28:35with tons,
00:28:36his face inches
00:28:37from mine.
00:28:38Is just touching
00:28:39enough for you?
00:28:41You!
00:28:42Get off!
00:28:43Gotcha!
00:28:45Let go of my leg!
00:28:49There's something
00:28:50in your hair.
00:28:53What?
00:28:57Just a feather.
00:29:00Now,
00:29:01are you planning
00:29:02to move in
00:29:02down there
00:29:03on the floor?
00:29:04You did that
00:29:05on purpose!
00:29:06What do you mean?
00:29:07You're the one
00:29:08who couldn't
00:29:08stop staring at me.
00:29:11You practically
00:29:12dived into my arms.
00:29:14I was not staring!
00:29:15Why are you even
00:29:16working out
00:29:17in the living room?
00:29:17The AC in the gym
00:29:19broke.
00:29:19The AC is broken?
00:29:21This place
00:29:21is falling apart.
00:29:23Maybe you should
00:29:23just buy a new villa.
00:29:25Is that so?
00:29:26I'm going to eat.
00:29:29Narrator,
00:29:30I arrived at the
00:29:31business gala
00:29:31as the new CEO
00:29:32of Vantage Path Realty,
00:29:34determined to prove
00:29:34my ambition
00:29:35was more intoxicating
00:29:36than any man.
00:29:37Colin, look!
00:29:38It's her!
00:29:39She looks...
00:29:40different.
00:29:41More dazzling
00:29:42than ever.
00:29:44I ignored
00:29:45their stares,
00:29:46but a man
00:29:46with an oily grin
00:29:47soon cornered
00:29:48me on the terrace.
00:29:52Miss Shaw,
00:29:53all by yourself?
00:29:54I'm Rogelio Scott.
00:29:55A big company
00:29:57must be exhausting
00:29:58for a young woman
00:29:58like you.
00:29:59You're flattering me,
00:30:00Mr. Scott.
00:30:01Vantage Path thrives
00:30:02because of its team.
00:30:03What team can measure
00:30:04up to a dependable man?
00:30:05With me,
00:30:06you wouldn't have
00:30:07to work so hard.
00:30:08I can give you
00:30:09more than your sugar
00:30:10baddie ever could.
00:30:11I'm afraid you've
00:30:11mistaken me.
00:30:12A woman of my league
00:30:13is nowhere near your reach.
00:30:14Ha!
00:30:15Everything has a price,
00:30:16Miss Shaw.
00:30:17Just name it.
00:30:18Stay by my side
00:30:19and the entire
00:30:20Scott group
00:30:20could be yours.
00:30:21Narrator,
00:30:22his thick fingers
00:30:23reached to pinch my chin.
00:30:24I slapped him
00:30:26across the face,
00:30:27the sound silencing
00:30:28the entire hall.
00:30:30You dared to slap me?
00:30:32What's wrong with that?
00:30:33Look at yourself.
00:30:34Pathetic,
00:30:34oily,
00:30:35and shameless.
00:30:36Mr. Scott,
00:30:37laying hands on a woman
00:30:38hardly suits a gentleman.
00:30:39Mr. Palmer,
00:30:40with your company stock
00:30:41in free fall,
00:30:42you still have the nerve
00:30:42to meddle?
00:30:43Worry about your own
00:30:44crumpling empire!
00:30:45And you,
00:30:46don't think a pretty face
00:30:48makes you exceptional?
00:30:50And dick,
00:30:52at the end of the day,
00:30:53you're just a woman!
00:30:54What could you possibly
00:30:55accomplish,
00:30:56you pathetic whore?
00:30:57Say that again.
00:30:59I dare you.
00:31:00Before he could
00:31:01repeat the insult,
00:31:02I kicked the back
00:31:03of his knee,
00:31:04seized his tie,
00:31:05and slammed his cheek
00:31:06against the polished floor.
00:31:12I'll make sure you learn
00:31:14what respect really means.
00:31:15The party was in full swing,
00:31:17a symphony of laughter
00:31:18and clinking glasses,
00:31:19until a sudden gape
00:31:20cut through the noise.
00:31:21It's Austin Moore.
00:31:22He's here.
00:31:23A hush fell over the room.
00:31:24Like the Red Sea parting,
00:31:25the crowd made a path for him.
00:31:27He walked straight
00:31:28through the silent crowd to me,
00:31:29his eyes fixed on a single target.
00:31:31His eyes burned with a cold fire
00:31:33as he reached me,
00:31:34a flicker of something
00:31:35unreadable in their depths
00:31:37as he draped his jacket
00:31:38over my shoulders.
00:31:42Mr. Moore,
00:31:43it's a misunderstanding.
00:31:45I swear.
00:31:46Miguel,
00:31:47throw him out.
00:31:48And from this moment,
00:31:49though not more group
00:31:50his targeting echoed
00:31:51in the dead silence,
00:31:52each single project
00:31:53run by death sentence.
00:31:54His voice.
00:31:55No, please,
00:31:55Mr. Moore,
00:31:55have mercy.
00:31:56As they dragged him away,
00:31:57screaming,
00:31:58the reality of his power
00:31:59settled over the room
00:32:00like a shroud.
00:32:02I looked up at the man
00:32:03who had just destroyed
00:32:04another for my sake,
00:32:05trying to understand.
00:32:10Why are you here?
00:32:11You never come to these things.
00:32:15Because you're here.
00:32:16Mr. Moore,
00:32:18if I may,
00:32:19who is this lady to you?
00:32:21She is my wife,
00:32:23Brinley Moore,
00:32:23and I warn anyone
00:32:25who dares to lay a hand on her,
00:32:27you will find yourself
00:32:28standing against
00:32:29the full power
00:32:30of my company.
00:32:32Then,
00:32:32through the sea
00:32:33of stunned faces,
00:32:34I saw my ex,
00:32:35Colin,
00:32:36watching us,
00:32:37his face pale.
00:32:39Brinley,
00:32:40I remembered
00:32:41your throat
00:32:41always acts up.
00:32:42I had them prepare
00:32:43that special drink
00:32:44you like.
00:32:46Thank you,
00:32:46Mr. Palmer,
00:32:47but I'll take care
00:32:48of my wife's needs.
00:32:49You should direct
00:32:49that concern
00:32:50towards your companion.
00:32:52Colin.
00:32:53Oh, wait,
00:32:53my mistake.
00:32:54She isn't your wife yet,
00:32:55is she?
00:32:57My husband doesn't
00:32:58enjoy socializing,
00:32:59Mr. Palmer.
00:32:59If you'll excuse us.
00:33:01My project was suspended,
00:33:03leaving me stuck at home.
00:33:05My attempts at cooking
00:33:06were a disaster,
00:33:07starting with a batch
00:33:08of burnt cookies.
00:33:10Wow,
00:33:11these are...
00:33:12something else?
00:33:14What do you call them?
00:33:15Charcoal brigands?
00:33:16If you're hungry,
00:33:17there are sandwiches
00:33:18in the fridge.
00:33:19Don't touch those.
00:33:22He'd been coming home
00:33:23early every day.
00:33:24Then I remembered
00:33:25he'd sent the chef
00:33:26and housekeeper
00:33:26on Medical Lee
00:33:27last week.
00:33:29You orchestrated
00:33:30this on purpose.
00:33:32Actually,
00:33:33I think your cooking
00:33:34has a kind of
00:33:35everyday warmth to it.
00:33:36Honestly,
00:33:37it's more satisfying
00:33:38than a Michelin
00:33:39three-star dinner.
00:33:40I know it's bad.
00:33:42Your comfort
00:33:42is unhelpful.
00:33:44Austin,
00:33:45did you lose
00:33:45your taste buds?
00:33:47It's not every day
00:33:47I find you cooking.
00:33:49As your husband,
00:33:50I should at least
00:33:50act grateful.
00:33:51If you enjoy it so much,
00:33:53I'll make car-grilled avocado
00:33:54with pickled herring tomorrow.
00:33:58Now that sounds
00:33:58like a challenge.
00:34:00I'll be looking forward
00:34:01to your masterpiece.
00:34:02For days,
00:34:03I curled out
00:34:04one strange dish
00:34:05after another.
00:34:09Your cooking
00:34:10just keeps getting better.
00:34:14Do you actually
00:34:15enjoy torturing
00:34:16your taste buds?
00:34:18For me,
00:34:18it's an honor
00:34:19to eat anything
00:34:20you've made yourself.
00:34:23I excused myself
00:34:24and snuck into the kitchen
00:34:26to call his assistant.
00:34:29Miguel,
00:34:30I need to ask,
00:34:30what is Austin
00:34:31like at the company?
00:34:32Mr. Moore?
00:34:34Today,
00:34:34he called
00:34:34a competitor's proposal
00:34:36garbage,
00:34:37and the man
00:34:38nearly collapsed.
00:34:39Garbage.
00:34:40Last week,
00:34:41he sued a business partner
00:34:42into bankruptcy.
00:34:44He is
00:34:46ruthless.
00:34:49The man he described
00:34:50is a stranger.
00:34:52A ruthless tycoon
00:34:53who praises
00:34:54my terrible cooking.
00:34:57What is his secret agenda?
00:35:00Is this marriage
00:35:01just part of
00:35:01some hidden game?
00:35:02I sat there,
00:35:03my mind racing.
00:35:04What if this whole marriage
00:35:05is just a plot
00:35:06to harvest my organs?
00:35:11Something bothering you?
00:35:12You look pale.
00:35:18Later that night,
00:35:19my fear dragged me
00:35:19into a nightmare,
00:35:20a twisted reality
00:35:21where my darkest thoughts
00:35:22came to life.
00:35:22You monster, Austin!
00:35:23You're after my kidney!
00:35:24I swear, I'll fight you off!
00:35:25In my dream,
00:35:26his shadow fell over me.
00:35:26A monstrous giant
00:35:27with something glimpering
00:35:28in his hand.
00:35:29You're greedy enough
00:35:29to want my kidney!
00:35:30A single tear escaped,
00:35:31a testimony to the terror
00:35:31that held me captive
00:35:32even in sleep.
00:35:33I heard his footsteps
00:35:34coming up the stairs,
00:35:35each one a heavy thup
00:35:36that echoed
00:35:36my own frantic heartbeat.
00:35:37He walked down
00:35:38the dark corridor,
00:35:39a shadow moving
00:35:40towards the slimmer
00:35:41of light from my room.
00:35:42The doorknob turned
00:35:43with agonizing slowness,
00:35:44the click of the lash
00:35:45sealing my fate.
00:35:45My kidney.
00:35:47Austin, give it back.
00:35:48He loomed over me
00:35:49in the darkness,
00:35:49his hand reaching out,
00:35:50and for a moment
00:35:51my nightmare
00:35:51and reality merged.
00:35:53The instant his hand
00:35:54touched my cheek,
00:35:54my eyes snapped open.
00:35:55Ah! Austin!
00:35:57You really came
00:35:57to steal my kidney?
00:35:59Brinley, it's alright.
00:36:00You were caught
00:36:00in a bad dream.
00:36:01But his voice was calm,
00:36:02a gentle anchor
00:36:02in my storm of panic.
00:36:03The terror receded,
00:36:04leaving a disorienting
00:36:05fog of confusion
00:36:06in its whack.
00:36:06You were mommling
00:36:07quite a bit.
00:36:07Something about me
00:36:08being after your kidney?
00:36:09Heat flooded my cheeks.
00:36:10I couldn't meet his gaze.
00:36:10I was just rambling nonsense.
00:36:12Some sting softening
00:36:13with an underchasing me.
00:36:14You should go.
00:36:14Get some sleep.
00:36:15He didn't press,
00:36:15and I was alone again,
00:36:16the silence of the room
00:36:17amplifying the chaos
00:36:18in my mind.
00:36:18But the moment
00:36:19he was out of my sight,
00:36:20the gentle husband vanished,
00:36:22replaced by someone
00:36:23I didn't know.
00:36:24He waited,
00:36:25his face a cold,
00:36:26calculating mask
00:36:27in the glow of the screen.
00:36:28I could almost feel
00:36:29the shift in him,
00:36:30the moment his suspicion
00:36:31hardened into certainty.
00:36:32We need to have a talk tomorrow.
00:36:34The next morning,
00:36:34the sunlight that filled
00:36:35the dining room
00:36:36did nothing to dispel
00:36:37the chilling atmosphere
00:36:37between us.
00:36:38Do you have time this morning
00:36:39I'd like to talk about
00:36:40last night?
00:36:40It was just a dream.
00:36:42Nightmares happen.
00:36:43Don't read too much into it.
00:36:44With those words,
00:36:45she shut the door
00:36:45on any conversation,
00:36:46leaving us in a silence
00:36:47colder than any nightmare.
00:36:49I had to know
00:36:50what Austin was hiding.
00:36:50After escaping
00:36:51our silent breakfast,
00:36:53I slipped back inside
00:36:53and crept up to his study.
00:36:55My heart pounded
00:36:56against my ribs,
00:36:56a frantic drumbeat
00:36:57of fear and determination.
00:36:59Taking a deep breath,
00:37:00I committed.
00:37:01It can't be locked.
00:37:02Please.
00:37:03Yes.
00:37:04I moved quickly,
00:37:05silently,
00:37:06my hands searching
00:37:06for any trace of myself,
00:37:07any clue to his secrets.
00:37:09But it's nothing photographed,
00:37:10not a mention of my work.
00:37:11Where is it?
00:37:11The clippings from my exhibition
00:37:12has removed everything.
00:37:13A cold dread washed over me
00:37:14as the truth settled in.
00:37:15It's like I never existed in here.
00:37:16The room was a sterile monument
00:37:17to a life I was apparently
00:37:18never a part of.
00:37:19I was staring into the void
00:37:20of an empty shelf
00:37:21when his voice cut
00:37:22through the silence.
00:37:22Cold.
00:37:23What are you looking for?
00:37:23Ice shot through my veins.
00:37:24I froze.
00:37:25He was leaning
00:37:26against the doorframe,
00:37:26a predator watching his prey.
00:37:28I spun around so fast
00:37:29I knocked over a stack of books,
00:37:30my words tumbling out
00:37:30in a panicked rush.
00:37:31I was just looking around.
00:37:32Time seemed to slow
00:37:33as the books tumbled
00:37:34towards the floor.
00:37:34In one motion,
00:37:35he moved with impossible speed.
00:37:37He caught them easily,
00:37:38effortlessly,
00:37:39and steadied me,
00:37:40his hand burning
00:37:40against my waist.
00:37:41There's nothing worth
00:37:42your attention in here.
00:37:43Perhaps.
00:37:43We were suddenly impossibly close,
00:37:45his voice a low murmur.
00:37:46I have to go.
00:37:47I'll be in my room.
00:37:47His touch was electric.
00:37:49I had to get away.
00:37:49Later that day,
00:37:50I tried to sneak out
00:37:51to see my father,
00:37:52but Austin was in the foyer,
00:37:53blocking my path.
00:37:54My escape was cut short.
00:37:56He was there,
00:37:56with Miguel.
00:37:57Miguel's shock was almost-
00:37:58Mr. Moore,
00:37:59you're wearing an apron.
00:38:00And he was,
00:38:01a crisp white apron
00:38:02over his expensive suit.
00:38:03If you want to surprise
00:38:04your wife I can call a sh-
00:38:05It's different Miguel,
00:38:06she eats restaurant food
00:38:07all the time.
00:38:08He ignored Miguel's suggestion,
00:38:09his focus elsewhere.
00:38:10I think,
00:38:11she might like something homemade.
00:38:12For a fleeting moment,
00:38:13I saw something else in his eyes.
00:38:15Then his eyes found me.
00:38:16He knew I was there all along.
00:38:18Where are you going?
00:38:19Caught.
00:38:19My heart sank.
00:38:20I tried to sound casual,
00:38:22to hide the tremor in my voice.
00:38:23To visit my father,
00:38:25I need to talk to him.
00:38:26His answer was not a request,
00:38:28it was a command.
00:38:29I've made dinner.
00:38:30Eat with me first.
00:38:31He moved,
00:38:32subtly,
00:38:33trapping me.
00:38:34Then I'll go with you.
00:38:35I felt the walls closing in,
00:38:37the air growing thin.
00:38:38That's not necessary,
00:38:39you don't have to.
00:38:39He closed the distance between us,
00:38:41his...
00:38:41Try my cooking.
00:38:42...since overwhelm.
00:38:43A silent order was given,
00:38:45and obeyed,
00:38:46instantly.
00:38:46And then there were two.
00:38:48Miguel's gone.
00:38:49It'll just be the two of us.
00:38:50I followed Austin into the dining room.
00:38:53A perfect feast was laid out,
00:38:55a cruel contrast to the charred food
00:38:56I'd been making for days.
00:38:58What are you standing there for?
00:38:59Sit down and see for yourself.
00:39:03I'll pass.
00:39:04I'm not hungry.
00:39:05Just have a taste.
00:39:07I told you.
00:39:09I'm not hungry.
00:39:10Just one bite.
00:39:11If it's awful,
00:39:12you can throw the plate at my face.
00:39:16I finally gave in,
00:39:18my fingers curling around the fork
00:39:19with resistance.
00:39:25Oh.
00:39:26So?
00:39:27How is it?
00:39:30It's fine.
00:39:31But my hand betrayed me,
00:39:33reaching for the lobster,
00:39:34then the soup,
00:39:35then the lamb.
00:39:35I ate like someone
00:39:36who hadn't seen food in D's.
00:39:42Why are you looking at me like that?
00:39:44Slow down.
00:39:45It's not like anyone's going
00:39:46to snatch it from you.
00:39:49I guess
00:39:50it's not terrible.
00:39:55Have the legal department
00:39:56drop the papers immediately.
00:39:57I'm on my way.
00:40:00Something urgent came up
00:40:01at the company.
00:40:02I'll need to step out.
00:40:04All right.
00:40:07Take your time and enjoy it.
00:40:10The moment the door clicked shut,
00:40:12my appetite vanished,
00:40:14replaced by an explicable hollowness.
00:40:16I reached for the bowl of soup
00:40:18he'd left untouched
00:40:19and drank every last flat.
00:40:23Dad, I need the truth.
00:40:26What's really behind
00:40:27this arranged marriage
00:40:28to Austin?
00:40:33Brinley,
00:40:34there are things
00:40:35you're old enough
00:40:36to hear now.
00:40:37Years ago,
00:40:38Austin's mother
00:40:39was in a devastating
00:40:41car accident.
00:40:44Your mother
00:40:45risked her own life
00:40:47to save her.
00:40:50My mother?
00:40:52Out of gratitude,
00:40:53their family proposed
00:40:54a marriage alliance.
00:40:55They've been waiting
00:40:56for you all these years,
00:40:58even when you were
00:40:59with Colin.
00:41:07Dad, I get it now.
00:41:09I'll come by
00:41:10to see you soon.
00:41:11Bye.
00:41:31Who is it?
00:41:34It's me, Austin.
00:41:35Let me down!
00:41:36I have legs of my own!
00:41:37Stop moving!
00:41:38The floor's slick!
00:41:39You'll make us both fall!
00:41:54You...
00:41:55I didn't do it
00:41:57on purpose.
00:42:00You call that
00:42:01an accident?
00:42:02We kissed!
00:42:03You shameless rogue!
00:42:06Why didn't it feel wrong?
00:42:08Have I lost my mind?
00:42:11Get away from me!
00:42:14Get away from me!
00:42:15Get away from me!
00:42:41Stop it!
00:42:43Stop it!
00:42:56¡Suscríbete al canal!
00:43:27¡Suscríbete al canal!
00:43:46Do you honestly think I'd drink myself silly over an ex?
00:43:49No.
00:43:51I just think something's weighing on you.
00:43:54Spare me the questions.
00:43:55If you're not going to keep me company, you can go.
00:44:00Colin's a bastard, and Millie's no better.
00:44:04Two shameless cheats.
00:44:06And you, Austin, you're an idiot.
00:44:09Out of all the women in the world, why did you marry me?
00:44:13I've wanted to marry you since I was 14.
00:44:17Huh?
00:44:18What was that?
00:44:21When I was 14, at that party,
00:44:25it was the anniversary of my mother's death.
00:44:29My siblings cornered me, calling me a curse.
00:44:32A bringer of misfortune.
00:44:36At that banquet, you were just a little girl with braids,
00:44:39but you stood in front of me and protected me.
00:44:41From that moment, I told myself I'd wait for you to grow up.
00:44:45I've waited all these years,
00:44:46and now, you're finally mine.
00:44:54Have a nice dream, Brinley.
00:45:04Hello?
00:45:05Mrs. Moore, do you know where Mr. Moore is?
00:45:07He's missed a crucial meeting and isn't answering his phone.
00:45:10I... I'll check right now.
00:45:16Austin, are you in there?
00:45:18Austin, answer me!
00:45:30Austin?
00:45:38Oh, boy.
00:45:41Medicine bottles.
00:45:42So many stomach pills.
00:45:44The burnt steak.
00:45:45The horrible soup.
00:45:48He ate every last bite of my terrible cooking.
00:45:53You absolute fool.
00:45:56Austin?
00:45:57Please, wake up!
00:46:01I can smell the alcohol.
00:46:03He was already sick, and he still drank with me last night.
00:46:09Why are you here?
00:46:12You should go.
00:46:14Who's supposed to take care of you if I walk out?
00:46:17Lie down and stop fighting me.
00:46:20It might be contagious.
00:46:21You should go.
00:46:23Don't be ridiculous.
00:46:25Contagious?
00:46:25Try moving again, and I'll throw you out myself.
00:46:28Mrs. Moore, the doctor is here.
00:46:31Doctor!
00:46:32Please, check him right away.
00:46:37Acute gastric bleeding.
00:46:38Accompanied by the high fever.
00:46:40He needs to be transferred to the hospital at once.
00:46:46I'll go with him.
00:46:48I know exactly what he's eaten these last few days.
00:46:59The doctor said it's from eating terrible food and drinking alcohol.
00:47:02What now?
00:47:03Are you planning to blame this on me?
00:47:04I'm definitely putting the blame on you.
00:47:06I'm telling you now, don't even think about it.
00:47:11Stop laughing!
00:47:12Do you even remember you're supposed to be resting?
00:47:19Eat.
00:47:22You haven't eaten either.
00:47:24Have a taste?
00:47:26I'm not hungry.
00:47:27Go ahead, eat it yourself.
00:47:30Do you really have to push yourself this far?
00:47:32The company won't crumble without you for a few days.
00:47:35I'd hate for you to think I can't measure up to your standards.
00:47:38When you've recovered, let's set our companies against each other and watch which one thrives more.
00:47:43I'm in.
00:47:58Quit staring.
00:48:03You should watch it.
00:48:06Follow your instructions, my dear wife.
00:48:10Boss, the meeting has started.
00:48:19Sit here.
00:48:26He's so focused, it's like he's in his own world.
00:48:30The key is to acquire their patents before the merger is complete.
00:48:34We need to make them an offer they can't refuse.
00:48:36The merger will create a new market leader.
00:48:39The key is to get the shareholders on board.
00:48:48What's the matter?
00:48:48You're caught up in your husband's charm, are you?
00:48:51Who's looking at you?
00:48:52I was thinking about my project.
00:48:54Your Cloud Vista States project?
00:48:56Do you want my help?
00:48:58He leaned so close, I could feel his breath.
00:49:08Sorry.
00:49:08Did that hurt?
00:49:10You're still recovering.
00:49:13I'm alright.
00:49:15Mr. Moore, Mrs. Moore, I-I didn't see a thing.
00:49:21What's wrong?
00:49:22I'll go see about dinner.
00:49:44You don't have to put yourself through all this.
00:49:47I'm not that picky.
00:49:48That was why you had managed to land yourself in the hospital.
00:49:53Now open up.
00:49:55What now?
00:49:56Eat it before it cools.
00:50:02Want something else tomorrow?
00:50:03The doctor said you could try other foods.
00:50:06You planning to cook it yourself?
00:50:08Of course not.
00:50:09I'll ask the butler to send something up.
00:50:12Just wishing I could eat something you make.
00:50:18Get well first, then you can chase down every bizarre cravings you want.
00:50:23I've cleared the dishes.
00:50:24I'll sleep in the caregiver's room next door.
00:50:26Wait!
00:50:26My stomach's acting up.
00:50:28Do you want me to call the doctor?
00:50:30No.
00:50:30It's an old problem.
00:50:31I can manage.
00:50:32Just...
00:50:33It's hard being alone if it gets worse in the night.
00:50:35Fine.
00:50:36I'll sleep on the folding bed in here.
00:50:40Austin, you jerk.
00:50:42Sneaking off with my cookies again.
00:50:49Still dreaming about that, are you?
00:50:57What's going on?
00:51:00You look even paler than last night.
00:51:05It's nothing.
00:51:06I just need to go to the bathroom.
00:51:09Go on your own, then.
00:51:12Help me.
00:51:14I feel dizzy.
00:51:17The bathroom door.
00:51:19Help me.
00:51:20Inside.
00:51:21Austin, handle it yourself.
00:51:22If you can't, I'll get a male nurse.
00:51:24No.
00:51:24I don't like strangers.
00:51:26I hate being touched by anyone else.
00:51:28Then why do you keep leaning on me?
00:51:30Because you're different.
00:51:31He just stared at me, so I stormed out.
00:51:38I told you to call the nurse, but no, you had to be stubborn.
00:51:41Now look at you.
00:51:41You can barely stand.
00:51:44Don't worry.
00:51:45I'm fine.
00:51:46With you here, I feel much better.
00:51:49Mr. Moore, these need your signature.
00:51:52I've turned away the media, and also the person the Moore family sent to inquire.
00:51:55Good.
00:51:56Tell my father I'm fine.
00:51:58I pretended to read, but his family's indifference felt strangely cold.
00:52:02Why just someone to ask?
00:52:04Why not come themselves?
00:52:08What's on your mind?
00:52:09You've been staring into space.
00:52:13Nothing.
00:52:14I'll get you some water.
00:52:19That evening, just as I was clearing his dinner plates, he suddenly tensed, a sharp gasp
00:52:25of pain escaping his lips.
00:52:26Is it flaring up again?
00:52:29Yeah.
00:52:30It'll ease up soon.
00:52:31Don't call anyone.
00:52:32You have a fever.
00:52:33I'm calling the nurse.
00:52:34I tried to pull my hand free to press the call button, but he gripped my wrist, his skin
00:52:38burning against mine.
00:52:39Sometimes hassle is necessary.
00:52:40Let go.
00:52:41Brinley, just stay with me.
00:52:47Did you always have stomach problems?
00:52:50For years, I skipped too many meals for work.
00:52:53It caught up to me.
00:52:55Promise me you'll eat properly from now on.
00:52:58With you looking after me, I wouldn't dare skip another meal.
00:53:01Who said I'd be looking after me?
00:53:03It's chilly.
00:53:04The fever must be breaking.
00:53:05Here, I'll get you another blanket.
00:53:07You know, you toss and turn a lot when you sleep.
00:53:09What are you talking about?
00:53:10I caught you mommeling last night, and you kicked the blanket so hard you nearly
00:53:13sent the bed rail flying.
00:53:14You're making that up.
00:53:15I sleep soundly.
00:53:15I don't even dream.
00:53:16Oh, really?
00:53:17Care to see the video proof?
00:53:22He caught my wrist.
00:53:27Still planning to grab my phone?
00:53:31Let go of me!
00:53:46Good night, Brinley.
00:53:49Over the next few days, a stream of visitors arrived.
00:53:53But his guard, Miguel, turned every single one away.
00:53:57Mr. Moore is resting.
00:53:58He won't be receiving visitors.
00:54:00His father sent me.
00:54:01I must see him.
00:54:02He's just fallen asleep.
00:54:03I will deliver his father's regards.
00:54:09Your family situation seems rather complicated, doesn't it?
00:54:19Why do you say that?
00:54:22I saw the butler.
00:54:23The way he looked at your door.
00:54:25It was full of meaning.
00:54:28You are actually perceptive.
00:54:31So it's true?
00:54:33More than half of the Moore family is just waiting for me to fall.
00:54:37What I have is far too admirable.
00:54:40I won't get caught up in it, will I?
00:54:42No.
00:54:43I hesitated, but walked over to him.
00:54:46He took my hand.
00:54:47His warmth seeping into my skin.
00:54:49As long as I'm here, no one can touch you.
00:54:56Even without you, no one can touch me.
00:55:03Of course.
00:55:07The chef and staff have arrived.
00:55:10Dinner will be prepared according to Mr. Moore's dietary requirements.
00:55:13Now that you're discharged, what do you want for dinner?
00:55:17Whatever you cook will be fine.
00:55:19Don't even dream of it.
00:55:21The doctor said your stomach is badly damaged.
00:55:23The chef is back, and he'll be handling your food.
00:55:26I won't be stepping into the kitchen again.
00:55:28I can't risk hurting you.
00:55:31All right.
00:55:32I'll do as you say.
00:55:40Mrs. Moore, please don't worry.
00:55:42Every dish is soft and easy to digest.
00:55:45Watch your step.
00:55:48Why are you here?
00:55:50Shouldn't you be resting?
00:55:51I was waiting for you.
00:55:52The doctor said light walks will help.
00:55:55Join me in the garden.
00:55:56Austin, aren't you worried people will use your sickness to cause trouble at the company?
00:56:01Don't let it weigh on you.
00:56:02Miguel will handle it.
00:56:11Mr. Moore, Mrs. Moore.
00:56:14The Moore family has invited you to the estate for dinner.
00:56:18Tell them we will visit this weekend.
00:56:20You're really going?
00:56:21But you're still recovering.
00:56:23I'll be fine.
00:56:24It's time you met my father and the rest of the family.
00:56:27Can I skip it?
00:56:28The thought of them all staring at me.
00:56:29Absolutely not.
00:56:30You are my wife.
00:56:31You are tied to the Moore family.
00:56:32The sooner you adapt, the easier it will be.
00:56:34Fine.
00:56:35I'll go.
00:56:42Miguel.
00:56:42What has Brinlyn been up to lately?
00:56:45Sir, she's been running all over the city.
00:56:47Luxury malls, auctions, antique shops.
00:56:50She's hunting for gifts for your family.
00:56:52She went by herself?
00:56:53Yes.
00:56:54She said she wanted to choose everything personally.
00:56:59You're home.
00:56:59Looks like you went a little overboard.
00:57:01Pretty much.
00:57:02I'm completely wiped out.
00:57:03My legs are killing me.
00:57:04I'm sorry.
00:57:05I didn't realize.
00:57:05This one's for my dad, right?
00:57:06The painting?
00:57:07Miguel said he's into art.
00:57:08I can only hope he appreciates it.
00:57:09He'll love it.
00:57:10You handpicked it.
00:57:11He'd be a fool not to.
00:57:14You really don't need to go to so much trouble.
00:57:16It's fine if you don't prepare gifts for my family.
00:57:18How can you say that?
00:57:20It's my first zint.
00:57:21What if they think I tap proper manners and that I'm not good enough for you?
00:57:24That won't fapping.
00:57:26As long as I'm with you, no one will dare utter a word against you.
00:57:33Mrs. Moore, all the gifts have been taken into the car.
00:57:36No need to confirm them again.
00:57:38Let's go.
00:57:40You look stunning.
00:57:47Don't be afraid.
00:57:49I'm here.
00:57:57Austin, we've been waiting for you.
00:57:58And this must be Brinley?
00:57:59Please, come inside.
00:58:22Dad.
00:58:27Oh?
00:58:28So this is Austin's new wife.
00:58:31She certainly looks young.
00:58:34But I heard she was married before.
00:58:39What do you mean by that, Carolyn?
00:58:41Brinley is my wedded wife.
00:58:45Austin, I only meant it out of concern.
00:58:48There's no need for your concern.
00:58:54We handle our own affairs.
00:58:56Come now.
00:58:57We're all family.
00:58:58That's enough.
00:58:59Brinley?
00:59:00Since it's your first time here, try the coffee I just brewed.
00:59:05Thank you.
00:59:20Please bring in the prepared gifts.
00:59:27Since it was my first time visiting, I brought gifts for Wesley and your painting.
00:59:31For Briseis, a limited release scarf.
00:59:33Oh my gosh, Brinley, you are really generous.
00:59:35You've been very thoughtful.
00:59:37But these gifts cost a foreign buy.
00:59:39Our family has always preached restraint.
00:59:41Exactly.
00:59:41Demma could be so careless.
00:59:43And isn't it Austin's money you're burning?
00:59:44They saw me as an easy target.
00:59:46A way to make Austin look bad.
00:59:49I lifted my handbag, slipped out a stack of printed pages.
00:59:54How about you take a look at these?
00:59:56I chose every gift myself, and I paid for them with my own money.
01:00:01Here are the itemized receipts and my bank statements.
01:00:04Go ahead and verify them.
01:00:08Hold on.
01:00:10This painting is from last month's auction?
01:00:12We're talking 32 million!
01:00:14No way!
01:00:15This was an arranged marriage!
01:00:17Why would you torch that much money?
01:00:22If you doubt me, feel free to look into it yourself.
01:00:26I've built up plenty over the years.
01:00:29Using my own savings to buy gifts for my husband's family?
01:00:33Tell me what's wrong with that.
01:00:35Carolyn, since you feel the gifts are over the top, I'll come empty-handed next time.
01:00:40Brinley, thank you for your gift.
01:00:45That's enough, Ryder.
01:00:46Why are you being so harsh with Austin's wife?
01:00:48Careful, you might spook her.
01:00:51I shouldn't have said that.
01:00:52Don't take it to heart, Brinley.
01:00:54Don't take it to heart.
01:00:56Don't take it to heart.
01:00:57Bye.
01:01:00Gracias por ver el video.
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