[#MiniMovie] Betrayed and Back on Top #DRAMAX | Full Short Drama | English Sub 2026
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00:00:01If I hadn't wanted to change villas, I would never have known this secret.
00:00:07Two years of marriage is like a joke.
00:00:13Are you absolutely certain about this, Brindley? It's a pity to see you leaving.
00:00:18I am. I'd like to spend more time with my family.
00:00:23Mrs. Palmer, good news! The owner of the villa you like has agreed to lower the price.
00:00:27Can you come view it this afternoon?
00:00:35This is the one. How do we proceed?
00:00:39Excellent. Will Mr. Palmer be joining you to sign the contract?
00:00:46No, he's tied up with work. Turingly, religiously, and telst.
00:00:51Ryland.
00:00:52I'll take care of it myself.
00:00:53Colin, I resigned today. And I found a villa I love. I'm planning to buy it for us.
00:01:00So sudden. But if it makes you happy, that's what matters. I'll come home early tonight. We'll celebrate.
00:01:11Mrs. Palmer, please, have a seat. I'll bring out the contract.
00:01:15Here's a copy of my marriage certificate. I'd like to register the house as joint marital property.
00:01:32That's odd. The system isn't pulling up your marriage registration record.
00:01:36What do you mean by that?
00:01:38What do you mean by that?
00:01:40Probably just a system error. It happens now and then.
00:01:43To get all of that to stay tuned on, you confirm it directly at City Hall.
00:01:48All right. I'll head there right away.
00:01:53I followed Ryland's advice and went to the town hall.
00:02:00Ma'am, the document you've presented is counterfeit.
00:02:03Our records show no marriage registration between you and Mr. Colin Palmer.
00:02:07This can't be. We were married here. Two years ago.
00:02:16I'm sorry, but there's no information in our system.
00:02:19If you believe you've been deceived, you should report it to the authorities.
00:02:32I can't believe all of this. I have decided to go and find him myself.
00:02:49I'm conflicted, but you know, I just can't let go of Millie.
00:02:53What do you intend to do then?
00:02:55Are you planning to stay with Brinley while marrying Millie Russell?
00:02:58Colin, that's not fair.
00:03:01Marrying Millie?
00:03:03Who is Millie?
00:03:07I know it isn't fair, but when Millie left to pursue her career abroad, I was heartbroken.
00:03:12Then Brinley came along.
00:03:14She reminded me so much of Millie.
00:03:16Dating her finally brought healing to my broken heart.
00:03:19So that's what I was?
00:03:21A substitute?
00:03:23Brinley is softer than Millie.
00:03:25She depends on me, loves me, in a way Millie never did.
00:03:30And you still justify deceiving her?
00:03:31I don't deceive her, I just...
00:03:34I can't cut Millie off completely.
00:03:37She was my first love.
00:03:39So you forged a marriage certificate?
00:03:41Colin, that makes you a scumbag.
00:03:43Yes, I'm a scumbag.
00:03:45I want Millie's fire and Brinley's gentleness.
00:03:47I want them both.
00:03:48I walked away from that conversation.
00:03:50My heart shattered.
00:03:51The man I loved for two years was a liar.
00:03:54I'm back.
00:03:56Welcome home.
00:03:58Mmm, what did you make? Smells delicious.
00:04:01Your favorite, grilled meat.
00:04:03I watched him all through dinner.
00:04:05His phone never left the table, face down.
00:04:09My head aches a little.
00:04:11Could you fetch me some medicine from upstairs?
00:04:14Of course, you just rest here.
00:04:18The moment he was gone, I snatched his phone.
00:04:21My birthday didn't work.
00:04:22Our anniversary didn't work.
00:04:24You don't look well.
00:04:25Do you want to lie down?
00:04:26I'm fine.
00:04:28Is something wrong at the office?
00:04:29You kept glancing at your phone.
00:04:31Yes, a project issue.
00:04:32I might need to head back later.
00:04:34Then go.
00:04:34Work always comes first.
00:04:36Don't wait up for me.
00:04:37Get some rest.
00:04:39As the door clicked shut,
00:04:42my smile crumbled.
00:04:44I picked up my phone,
00:04:46my hand trembling.
00:04:48Dad,
00:04:49I've decided.
00:04:51I'll return home,
00:04:52and I'll accept the marriage alliance you arranged.
00:04:55Three months later,
00:04:56I arrived at the Knight family's annual gala.
00:04:59Mrs. Shaw, you finally arrived.
00:05:01This way, please.
00:05:06Isn't that Brynlyn?
00:05:07What is she doing here?
00:05:08I can't believe she has the nerve.
00:05:09I heard Colin tossed her aside
00:05:10after catching her cheating.
00:05:11She has the audacity to show up tonight?
00:05:14The Shaw family cut her off completely.
00:05:16Look at her,
00:05:17still carrying herself as if she matters.
00:05:19Well, if it isn't Miss Shaw,
00:05:21all by yourself tonight?
00:05:22Where's Mr. Palmer?
00:05:24Oh, that's right.
00:05:25I heard you two split.
00:05:26Hardly shocking.
00:05:27A man like him could not tolerate
00:05:29a partner who is unfaithful.
00:05:30Do you really think showing up here
00:05:32will win Mr. Palmer back?
00:05:33That ship has sailed.
00:05:34Millie's the one by his side now.
00:05:35She's carrying his child.
00:05:36You all seem awfully fascinated
00:05:37with my personal life.
00:05:38My affairs, however,
00:05:39aren't open for your judgment.
00:05:41And as for why I'm here,
00:05:42does the Knight family need your permission
00:05:43before extending an invitation?
00:05:44Get off your high horse, Brynly.
00:05:46Everyone knows about your scandal.
00:05:47No man would ever want you now.
00:05:49It's none of your business, Miss Dale.
00:05:51Instead of wasting your time on me,
00:05:52perhaps you should pay attention
00:05:53to Dale Group stock.
00:05:54Word is, it's been plummeting.
00:05:56What are you talking about?
00:05:57That's complete nonsense.
00:05:58Don't play dumb.
00:05:59You know exactly what I mean.
00:06:01But then I felt a familiar gaze
00:06:02from across the hall.
00:06:05Colin?
00:06:19Brinly?
00:06:20But when our eyes met,
00:06:22my gaze was ice.
00:06:24What are you doing here?
00:06:26Why did you disappear
00:06:27without a single word?
00:06:28I burned time and money
00:06:29trying to find you!
00:06:30Tell me you didn't throw me away
00:06:32for someone else!
00:06:34Colin, please, calm down.
00:06:39Miss Shaw must have had her reasons.
00:06:41Miss Shaw, I know you still
00:06:43have feelings for him,
00:06:44but you should move on.
00:06:45Showing up like this
00:06:46just makes things harder.
00:06:47What is she even after?
00:06:49Colin has moved on.
00:06:50Someone needs to toss her out.
00:06:51She's dragging down
00:06:52the class of this event.
00:06:53Brynly, I know you regret leaving me.
00:06:56Just apologize.
00:06:57I can even put in a word
00:06:58with Mrs. Knight
00:06:59and help you stay.
00:07:10Miss, this is a private event.
00:07:12If you don't have an invitation,
00:07:13I'll have to ask you to leave.
00:07:14You'd really rather be tossed out
00:07:15than give me an apology?
00:07:16Be sensible, Miss Shaw.
00:07:18With all these eyes on you,
00:07:19why put yourself through more shame?
00:07:26Matthew!
00:07:28Mrs. Shaw, I deeply apologize
00:07:30for the disrespect you've endured.
00:07:32The fault is entirely mine.
00:07:35Ryan, I thought,
00:07:36who gave you the right
00:07:38to disrespect our guest?
00:07:39How could you assume
00:07:40she walked in without an invitation?
00:07:46I'll go along with whatever arrangements
00:07:48Mrs. Knight has made.
00:07:51Understood.
00:07:52Mrs. Knight was just speaking of you.
00:07:54Please, this way.
00:07:58As Ryan led me away,
00:08:00the man who tried to kick me out
00:08:02crashed to his knees.
00:08:04Mrs. Shaw, please!
00:08:05Forgive my rudeness!
00:08:06Grant me mercy!
00:08:09You've broken the family rules.
00:08:11That's why you're fired.
00:08:12Not because of Miss Shaw.
00:08:17Escort him out!
00:08:18His employment is terminated!
00:08:22Make it clear,
00:08:23he will never be rehired.
00:08:25Wait!
00:08:25Ryan, please!
00:08:27Don't do this!
00:08:28No!
00:08:33Colin, let's sit down over there.
00:08:35It's getting far too crowded.
00:08:37Fine.
00:08:37Just watch your step.
00:08:45Is that Mr. Moore?
00:08:46My God, what on earth
00:08:47is Austin Moore doing here?
00:08:48He never shows up to these things.
00:08:49Mr. Moore!
00:08:50What an honor to have you
00:08:51with us tonight.
00:08:58Sir, your wife is already upstairs
00:08:59in the VIP lounge.
00:09:02The Knights left Austin Moore waiting?
00:09:04This is about to get ugly.
00:09:07Colin, my stomach feels
00:09:09a little uneasy.
00:09:10What's wrong?
00:09:11Come, I'll take you to the lounge
00:09:11so you can rest.
00:09:13Mr. Moore,
00:09:14you probably haven't been told,
00:09:15but the Knight family
00:09:16has been pouring all their attention
00:09:17on Miss Shaw tonight.
00:09:18One might assume
00:09:19she was some exalted figure.
00:09:21Oh?
00:09:22My wife sure knows
00:09:23how to stir things up, huh?
00:09:25Your...
00:09:25Your wife?
00:09:32Sir, that's enough.
00:09:33Please come with us.
00:09:34What are you doing?
00:09:35I was just trying
00:09:36to let Mr. Moore know...
00:09:37Mr. Moore's business
00:09:38is not yours to discuss.
00:09:46Mr. Moore has arrived.
00:09:48My head lifted instinctively.
00:09:50It was the very first time
00:09:52I had seen my husband
00:09:53since our marriage.
00:09:55I was just thinking
00:09:56how lucky I was
00:09:57to have such a handsome husband.
00:10:02Mr. Moore,
00:10:03we've been waiting
00:10:04anxiously for your arrival.
00:10:07It's so rare
00:10:08to catch a glimpse of you.
00:10:09Gentlemen, please,
00:10:10take a seat.
00:10:10Mr. Moore will be
00:10:11with you all day.
00:10:12Let me introduce
00:10:13Miss Brinley Shaw.
00:10:14Ah, Miss Shaw.
00:10:15Easy on the eyes,
00:10:16but your judgment?
00:10:17Not so impressive.
00:10:19You cut ties with your family
00:10:20for a man becoming a joke.
00:10:21Perhaps you should focus
00:10:23on family affairs,
00:10:24not business.
00:10:25Oliver!
00:10:25That's enough!
00:10:33So, Mr. Simpson,
00:10:34in your opinion,
00:10:35my wife doesn't measure
00:10:36up to your standards?
00:10:39Your wife?
00:10:40Mrs. Moore,
00:10:41my apologies.
00:10:42I just meant you have
00:10:44exquisite taste
00:10:45in beautiful women.
00:10:47Mr. Simpson,
00:10:49your words remind me
00:10:50of something.
00:10:52And what is that?
00:10:53I've heard rumors
00:10:55that some influential
00:10:56businessman keeps
00:10:56several young women
00:10:57at once.
00:10:58Utterly shameless.
00:11:01Surely you've heard
00:11:02them too?
00:11:03I-I-I have no idea
00:11:05what you're talking about.
00:11:06Instead of speculating
00:11:08about my life,
00:11:09wouldn't it be wiser
00:11:10to tend to your own affairs?
00:11:12Well,
00:11:13Brinley certainly
00:11:14has a sharp tongue.
00:11:15Everyone,
00:11:15let's sit down!
00:11:17Quite the impression
00:11:18you've made,
00:11:18my dear wife.
00:11:20Like what you saw?
00:11:30The lavish bank
00:11:31felt suffocating,
00:11:33and I had to get away.
00:11:35Austin,
00:11:35I need to use
00:11:36the West Room.
00:11:37I can't sit here
00:11:38any longer.
00:11:39Don't take too long.
00:11:46Mrs. Moore,
00:11:47I-
00:11:49how's it looking?
00:11:51Oh.
00:12:04I can't wait.
00:12:05I can't wait.
00:12:06As if there's κάνimos,
00:12:08the Hobbit
00:12:08andending.
00:12:08oh,
00:12:16Oh,
00:12:16oh,
00:12:17oh,
00:12:17oh,
00:12:17I can't wait.
00:12:17Oh,
00:12:21brinley i was wrong give me another chance
00:12:26mr palmer please control yourself we are done i can't do without you he's three months apart
00:12:32i feel like i'm going mad enough of your nonsense stay away from me or you'll regret it get lost
00:12:42take this as your warning colin if you dare try this again you'll regret it far more
00:12:51with that i was done with him forever after the banquet ended i tried to leave exhausted by the
00:13:00night'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 drive
00:13:41from today onward this is your home
00:13:57mr moore since this is a marriage of convenience i think it's better we establish some clear
00:14:01boundaries go ahead i'm listening first we don't interfere each other's private lives
00:14:07second we keep our finances separate neither of us will touch the other's assets third if we ever
00:14:11divorce we'll part on good terms with no complications don't you think you're being a
00:14:16little too cold with me remember we're legally husband and wife now i think you should understand
00:14:23that this is just a partnership and there are no feelings attached i don't want unnecessary trouble
00:14:28trouble 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
00:15:14come help
00:15:18in the soft glow of the kitchen my hands moved on autopolt the familiar rhythm of the knife a small
00:15:24comfort you handle that knife quite well did you often cook for colin yes looking back it was a
00:15:30complete waste of effort he never did deserve you oh do you regret it why should i for someone so
00:15:40undeserving it's best not to mention him at all so indifferent i find that interesting what do you
00:15:49expect that i cry endlessly when it comes to love you gamble i can take the loss i'll take care
00:15:55of the
00:15:55rest it's our first night under the same roof you shouldn't tire yourself out you do know how to be
00:16:01thoughtful fine i'll take you up on that a few minutes later he set three dishes on the table the
00:16:06beef
00:16:06was charred black the broccoli was burnt and i could see sugar crystals that hadn't even melted
00:16:10you looked rather skilled slicing the beef but your cooking seems to be lacking i've trained
00:16:15with a knife heat control isn't my strength are you trying to upset me with this culinary adventure
00:16:20you've got quite a sense of humor as he ate i saw an old scar winding across his forearm
00:16:26a sharp contrast to the gentle man he was pretending to be pull yourself together brinley this is just a
00:16:31marriage of convenience don't let appearances deceive you when he finished cleaning the kitchen he leaned
00:16:37against the doorway all plainness gone now that i've returned there are formalities next week so
00:16:45needs to be properly arranged the purpose of this alliance has been fulfilled there's no need for a
00:16:50wedding ceremony is there what do you mean no need even a marriage of convenience will have a wedding
00:16:55my father is tied up with a major project it's really not a good time don't worry
00:16:59i'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 needed
00:17:27me colin parmer chose deceit now i will crush his pride in the one field he values most mrs shaw
00:17:34the final
00:17:34version 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 30
00:18:20million into the assessment our connections are firmly established palmer group is set on winning
00:18:24this project by the way i heard brinley has registered a company vantage path realty she's
00:18:30preparing to bid as well and now that she's austin's wife she might carry more weight well i relax
00:18:35she's just an ordinary woman what could she possibly know about real estate development
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 i know you're coming brinley show yourself the moment i walked into the bidding hall
00:19:07i felt colin's stare he expected the soft naive woman he once knew not the ceo of vantage path realty
00:19:15and our innovative spatial planning can increase land use efficiency by 30 percent a flawless
00:19:21presentation next the palmer group our proposal focuses on mr palmer vantage path realty's proposal
00:19:27is clearly superior to yours but our data our policy interpretation the committee's decision is unanimous
00:19:33the contract is awarded to vantage path realty after the meeting he cornered me in the role
00:19:37his composure shattered why you knew how important this project was to me was this all just revenge
00:19:44fine take the project i don't care about anything else just come back to me
00:19:51mr palmer we won fairly this project was never yours to grant me it was mine to earn
00:19:58what 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 been avoiding well if it isn't the ceo of vantage path realty the work alick finally has time to
00:20:43call her father dad i secured the blian project that's good to hear now tell me how's austin treating
00:20:50you is he bad to you no actually he suggested visiting you he's even talking about a wedding
00:20:54ceremony i'd love for you to come visit but i still haven't forgiven you for what happened with
00:20:58colin dad i was foolish back then enough no need to drag up the past how about next saturday and
00:21:04tell
00:21:04austin he better not come empty-handed what made you suddenly want to take me out to dinner the
00:21:08candlelight danced in the a populent restaurant but a question flickered in my mind you're my wife
00:21:12it's only right that i treat you his answer a great deal about me too smooth even the nobscure
00:21:16design award i won years ago how that even i had almost forgotten it isn't hard to learn about
00:21:20someone cheers there's an urgent problem at the company head upstairs and get some rest back home
00:21:28his sudden departure felt like an escape but his words about my past echoed in my mind i found myself
00:21:37drawn to his study the study was just as he was organized imposing and full of secrets my fingers
00:21:44brushed against a loose board on a shelf revealing a hidden compartment inside was a scroll unfolding it
00:21:50my heart stopped they were my sketches the ones i thought had burned in a fire what are you doing
00:21:55here
00:22:00mr moore i thought you went to the company
00:22:07what are you hiding behind your back hiding my sketches don't you think that crosses into invading
00:22:13my privacy fear gave was a violation this was i found them by chance they had a certain spark i
00:22:19thought
00:22:19they might be useful for a project since when do you pay attention to a university student's designs
00:22:24anything with potential tends to draw my attention it feels like more than a coincidence that the 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 upstairs
00:23:14for days i dowaged him at every turn if he was in the dining room i ate in my room
00:23:20if he was on the stairs i hurried past without a word
00:23:31in the car the silence was suffocating until my brother's name lit up my phone like a lifeline
00:23:39hey felix
00:23:41brinley i just heard overseas colin dumped you didn't he no need to worry i'm doing fine
00:23:48and it wasn't him who ended things that bastard swore he'd treat you well he dares to toss you aside
00:23:55i told him everything that happened my marriage to austin colin's harassment felix i was so stupid
00:24:03before i'm sorry what are you apologizing for to hell with him he should have been dumped long ago but
00:24:10he hurt you damn it i'm getting the first flight home i swear i'll make that asshole pay no absolutely
00:24:15not 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 he's my brother
00:24:34let's go
00:24:38what are you doing let go of my wrist his palm was firm and warm and the feeling was surprisingly
00:24:44steady
00:24:45what are you doing in front of your family we've got to look convincing you wouldn't want your father
00:24:50getting the wrong idea right don't you want him to feel at ease i rolled my eyes but didn't pull
00:24:55my
00:24:55hand away felix you hear me run that race and come back with a trophy brinley's affairs aren't your
00:25:00problem austin is a million times more reliable than you keep running your mouth and i'll cut your
00:25:05allowance right off oh you're here sweetheart come here dad were you yelling at felix serves him right
00:25:12that reckless brat by the way felix wired you a hundred million it's all yours my phone buzzed
00:25:20it was a 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 streak
00:25:30if she gives you trouble i hope you'll let it slide brinley is incredibly thoughtful having her
00:25:35as my wife makes me the lucky one i know how deeply you cherish her i will make sure she'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 you've been
00:26:57watching me for three minutes straight with a body like this you could easily walk a runway
00:27:06though i have to say touching it feels even better
00:27:12brinley isn't this exactly what you like then why the sudden blush
00:27:19i left him standing there and went to my room my heart pounding from my own daring
00:27:24why am i so tempted by him this is a marriage of convenience i can't forget that
00:27:30colin was the same and he destroyed everything
00:27:36brinley you really know how to turn me on
00:27:39i walked in after a long day and froze austin was in the living room bare chested sweat gleaning
00:27:45on his sculpted muscles careful the dumbbell crashed to the floor and i rushed forward but
00:27:51he swept me into his arms pressing me against his hot damp chest i'm exhausted let's rest a little
00:27:59austin you your sweat is getting on my blouse is it
00:28:06his nose grazed my ear and i shivered but then my training kicked in i twisted dug my knee
00:28:13into his side and rolled him onto the mad playing helpless mr moore with muscles like these
00:28:18i must admit those lines they're sculpted like a fashion models but in a flash he reversed our
00:28:26positions pinning me beneath him when we ate on health
00:28:31tone cleafierty with tons his face inches from mine is just touching enough for you
00:28:38you get off gotcha let go of my leg
00:28:46there's something in your hair
00:28:50what
00:28:54just a feather
00:28:57now are you planning to move in down there on the floor
00:29:01you did that on purpose what do you mean you're the one who couldn't stop staring at me
00:29:08you practically dived into my arms i was not staring why are you even working out in the living
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 a new villa is that so i'm going to eat
00:29:26narrator i arrived at the business gala as the new ceo of vantage path realty determined to prove
00:29:31my ambition was more intoxicating than any man colin look it's her she looks different more dazzling than
00:29:39ever i ignored their stares but a man with an oily grin soon cornered me on the terrace
00:29:48miss shaw all by yourself i'm rogelio scott a big company must be exhausting for a young woman like
00:29:55you you're flattering me mr scott vantage path thrives because of its team what team can measure
00:30:01up to a dependable man with me you wouldn't have to work so hard i can give you more than
00:30:06your sugar
00:30:06baddie ever could i'm afraid you've mistaken me a woman of my league is nowhere near your reach
00:30:12everything has a price miss shaw just name it stay by my side and the entire scott group could be
00:30:17yours
00:30:18narrator his thick fingers reached to pinch my chin i slapped him across the face the sound
00:30:24silencing the entire hall you dared to slap me what's wrong with that look at yourself pathetic oily and
00:30:32shameless mr scott laying hands on a woman hardly suits a gentleman mr palmer with your company stock in
00:30:38free fall you still have the nerve to metal worry about your own crumpling empire and you don't
00:30:44think a pretty face makes you exceptional and dick at the end of the day you're just a woman what
00:30:51could
00:30:51you possibly accomplish you pathetic whore say that again i dare you before he could repeat the insult
00:30:58i kicked the back of his knee seized his tie and slammed his cheek against the polished floor
00:31:09i'll make sure you learn what respect really means the party was in full swing a symphony of
00:31:14laughter and clinking glasses until a sudden gape cut through the noise it's austin moore he's here
00:31:19a hush fell over the room like the red sea parting the crowd made a path for him he walked
00:31:24straight
00:31:24through the silent crowd to me his eyes fixed on a single target his eyes burned with a cold
00:31:29fire as he reached me a flicker of something unreadable in their depths as he draped his jacket
00:31:35over my shoulders mr moore it's a misunderstanding i swear miguel throw him out and from this moment
00:31:45though not more group is targeting echoed in the dead silence each single project run by death sentence
00:31:50his voice no please mr moore have mercy as they dragged him away like a shroud
00:31:55i looked up at the man who had just destroyed another for my sake trying to understand
00:32:04why are you here you never come to these things
00:32:09because you're here mr moore if i may who is this lady to you she is my wife 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
00:33:16he'd been coming home early every day then i remembered he'd sent the chef and housekeeper
00:33:20on medical lee last week you orchestrated this on purpose actually i think your cooking has a kind of
00:33:28everyday warmth to it honestly it's more satisfying than a michelin three-star dinner
00:33:34i know it's bad your comfort is unhelpful austin did you lose your taste buds it's not every day i
00:33:41find you cooking as your husband i should at least act grateful if you enjoy it so much i'll make
00:33:47car
00:33:47grilled avocado with pickled herring tomorrow now that sounds like a challenge i'll be looking forward
00:33:55to your masterpiece for days i curled out one strange dish after another
00:34:03your cooking just keeps getting better
00:34:08do you actually enjoy torturing your taste buds for me it's an honor to eat anything you've made yourself
00:34:17i excused myself and snuck into the kitchen to call his assistant
00:34:22michael i need to ask what is austin like at the company mr moore today he called a competitor's
00:34:29proposal garbage and the man nearly collapsed garbage last week he sued a business partner into
00:34:36bankruptcy he is ruthless the man he described as a stranger a ruthless tycoon who praises my terrible
00:34:49cooking what is his secret agenda is this marriage just part of some hidden game i sat there my mind
00:34:57racing what if this whole marriage is just a plot to harvest my organs
00:35:05something bothering you you look pale
00:35:11later my darkest thoughts came to life you monster austin you're after my kidney i swear i'll fight you
00:35:15off in my dream his shadow fell over me a monstrous giant with something glimpering in his hand
00:35:19you're greedy enough to want my kidney a single tear escaped a testimony to the terror that held
00:35:23me captive even in sleep i heard his footsteps coming up the stairs each one a heavy thup that
00:35:27echoed my own frantic heartbeat he walked down the dark corridor a shadow moving towards the
00:35:31slimmer of light from my room the doorknob turned with agonizing slowness the click of the lash
00:35:35sealing my fate he loomed over me in the darkness his hand reaching out and for a moment my nightmare
00:35:42and
00:35:42reality 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 seemed
00:36:03softening with an under chasing me you should go get some sleep he didn't press and i was alone
00:36:07again the silence of the room amplifying the chaos in my mind but the moment he was out of my
00:36:10sight
00:36:11the gentle husband vanished replaced by someone i didn't know he waited his face a cold calculating
00:36:17mask in the glow of the screen i could almost feel the shift in him the moment his suspicion
00:36:22hardened into certainty we need to have a talk tomorrow the next morning the sunlight that
00:36:26filled the dining room did nothing to dispel the chilling atmosphere between us do you have time
00:36:29this morning i'd like to talk about last night it was just a dream nightmares happen don't read
00:36:34too much into it with those words she shut the door on any conversation leaving us in a silence
00:36:38colder than any nightmare i had to know what austin was hiding after escaping our silent breakfast i
00:36:43slipped back inside and crept up to his study my heart pounded against my ribs a frantic drum beat
00:36:48of fear and determination taking a deep breath i committed it can't be locked please yes i moved
00:36:55quickly silently my hand searching for any trace of myself any clue to his secrets but it's nothing
00:37:00photographed not a mention of my work where is it the clippings from my exhibition he's removed
00:37:03everything a cold dread washed on me as the truth settled in it's like i never existed in here the
00:37:07room was a sterile monument to a life i was apparently never a part of i was staring into
00:37:11the void of an empty shelf when his voice cut through the silence cold are you looking for
00:37:14ice shot through my veins i froze he was leaning against the doorframe a predator watching his prey
00:37:18i spun around so fast i knocked over a stack of books my words tumbling out in a panicked rush
00:37:22i was
00:37:22just looking around time seemed to slow as the books tumbled towards the floor in one motion he moved
00:37:26with impossible speed he caught them easily effortlessly and steadied me his hand burning against my
00:37:32waist there's nothing worth your attention in here perhaps we were suddenly impossibly close his
00:37:36voice a low murmur i have to go i'll be in my room his touch was electric i had to
00:37:40get away later
00:37:40that day i tried to sneak out to see my father but austin was in the foyer blocking my path
00:37:45my escape was cut short he was there with miguel miguel's shock was almost mr moore you're wearing
00:37:51an apron and he was a crisp white apron over his expensive suit if you want to surprise your wife
00:37:55i
00:37:55can call a ship it's different miguel she eats restaurant food all the time he ignored miguel's
00:37:59suggestion his focus elsewhere i think she might like something homemade for a fleeting moment i
00:38:04saw something else in his eyes then his eyes found me he knew i was there all along where are
00:38:09you going
00:38:09caught my heart sank i tried to sound casual to hide the tremor in my voice to visit my father
00:38:15i need to
00:38:16talk to him his answer was not a request it was a command i've made dinner eat with me first
00:38:22he moved
00:38:23subtly trapping me then i'll go with you i felt the walls closing in the air growing thin that's
00:38:29not necessary you don't have to he closed the distance between us his try my cooking overwhelm
00:38:34a silent order was given and obeyed instantly and then there were two miguel's gone it'll just
00:38:40be the two of us i followed austin into the dining room a perfect feast was laid out a cruel
00:38:46contrast to
00:38:47charred food i'd been making for days what are you standing there for sit down and see for yourself
00:38:54i'll pass i'm not hungry just have a taste i told you i'm not hungry just one bite if it's
00:39:03awful you
00:39:03can throw the plate at my face i finally gave in my fingers curling around the fork with resistance
00:39:16oh so how is it
00:39:21it's fine but my hand betrayed me reaching for the lobster then the soup then the lamb i ate like
00:39:27someone who hadn't seen food in d's why are you looking at me like that slow down it's not like
00:39:37anyone's going to snatch it from you i guess it's not terrible
00:39:46have the legal department drop the papers immediately i'm on my way
00:39:51something urgent came up at the company i'll need to step out
00:40:00the moment the door clicked shut my appetite vanished replaced by an explicable hollowness
00:40:07i reached for the bowl of soup he'd left untouched and drank every last flat
00:40:14dad i need the truth what's really behind this arranged marriage to austin
00:40:24brinley there are things you're old enough to hear now years ago austin's mother was in a devastating
00:40:31car accident
00:40:35your mother risked her own life to save her
00:40:41my mother out of gratitude their family proposed a marriage alliance they've been waiting for you all
00:40:48these years even when you were with colin
00:40:58dad i get it now i'll come by to see you soon bye
00:41:22who is it
00:41:24it's me austin let me down i have legs of my own
00:41:28stop moving the floor's slick you'll make us both fall
00:41:43you
00:41:45i didn't do it on purpose
00:41:51you call that an accident we kissed you shameless rogue
00:41:57why didn't it feel wrong have i lost my mind
00:42:02get away from me
00:42:31stop it
00:42:50Brinley, I love Millie.
00:42:53She's the one who fits me, body and soul.
00:43:03That's why I never touched you.
00:43:20Brinley.
00:43:23Austin? Why aren't you in bed?
00:43:25I heard a noise. Want a drink?
00:43:31Let's go to the rooftop.
00:43:34Is this about Colin?
00:43:36Do you honestly think I'd drink myself silly over an ex?
00:43:41No. I just think something's weighing on you.
00:43:44Spare me the questions. If you're not going to keep me company, you can go.
00:43:51Colin's a bastard! And Millie's no better!
00:43:54Two shameless cheats!
00:43:57And you, Austin, you're an idiot!
00:44:00Out of all the women in the world, why did you marry me?
00:44:04I've wanted to marry you since I was 14.
00:44:08Huh? What was that?
00:44:12When I was 14, at that party, it was the anniversary of my mother's death.
00:44:20My siblings cornered me, calling me a curse.
00:44:23A bringer of misfortune.
00:44:27At that banquet, you were just a little girl with braids, but you stood in front of me and protected
00:44:31me.
00:44:32From that moment, I told myself I'd wait for you to grow up.
00:44:35I've waited all these years, and now, you're finally mine.
00:44:45Have a nice dream, Brinley.
00:44:55Hello?
00:44:55Mrs. Moore, do you know where Mr. Moore is?
00:44:58He's missed a crucial meeting and isn't answering his phone.
00:45:00I-I'll check right now.
00:45:07Austin? Are you in there?
00:45:09Austin, answer me!
00:45:21Austin?
00:45:21Austin?
00:45:31The medicine bottles, so many stomach pills, the burnt steak, the horrible soup.
00:45:39He ate every last bite of my terrible cooking.
00:45:44You absolute fool.
00:45:47Austin?
00:45:48Please, wake up!
00:45:52I can smell the alcohol.
00:45:54He was already sick, and he still drank with me last night.
00:45:59Why are you here?
00:46:03You should go.
00:46:05Who's supposed to take care of you if I walk out?
00:46:08Lie down and stop fighting me.
00:46:11It might be contagious.
00:46:12You should go.
00:46:13Don't be ridiculous.
00:46:15Contagious?
00:46:16Try moving again, and I'll throw you out myself.
00:46:19Mrs. Moore, the doctor is here.
00:46:21Doctor!
00:46:22Please, check him right away.
00:46:28Acute gastric bleeding.
00:46:29Accompanied by the high fever.
00:46:31He needs to be transferred to the hospital at once.
00:46:37I'll go with him.
00:46:38I know exactly what he's eaten these last few days.
00:46:49The doctor said it's from eating terrible food and drinking alcohol.
00:46:53What now?
00:46:53Are you planning to blame this on me?
00:46:55I'm definitely putting the blame on you.
00:46:57I'm telling you now, don't even think about it.
00:47:01Stop laughing!
00:47:03Do you even remember you're supposed to be resting?
00:47:04Do you think?
00:47:10Eat.
00:47:13You haven't eaten either.
00:47:15Have a taste?
00:47:16I'm not hungry.
00:47:18Go ahead, eat it yourself.
00:47:20Do you really have to push yourself this far?
00:47:22The company won't crumble without you for a few days.
00:47:26I'd hate for you to think I can't measure up to your standards.
00:47:29When you've recovered, let's set our companies against each other and watch which one thrives
00:47:33more.
00:47:34I'm in.
00:47:49Quit staring.
00:47:54You should watch it.
00:47:57Follow your instructions, my dear wife.
00:48:01Boss, the meeting has started.
00:48:10Sit here.
00:48:17He's so focused, it's like he's in his own world.
00:48:21The key is to acquire their patents before the merger is complete.
00:48:24We need to make them an offer they can't refuse.
00:48:27The merger will create a new market leader.
00:48:30The key is to get the shareholders on board.
00:48:38What's the matter?
00:48:40Caught up in your husband's charm, are you?
00:48:42Who's looking at you?
00:48:43I was thinking about my project.
00:48:45Your Cloud Vista States project?
00:48:47Do you want my help?
00:48:49He leaned so close I could feel his breath.
00:48:58Sorry, did that hurt?
00:49:00You're still recovering.
00:49:03I'm alright.
00:49:05Mr. Moore, Mrs. Moore.
00:49:07I didn't see a thing.
00:49:11What's wrong?
00:49:13I'll go see about dinner.
00:49:35You don't have to put yourself through all this.
00:49:38I'm not that picky.
00:49:39That was why you had managed to land yourself in the hospital.
00:49:44Now open up.
00:49:46What now?
00:49:47Eat it before it cools.
00:49:52Want something else tomorrow?
00:49:54The doctor said you could try other foods.
00:49:56You planning to cook it yourself?
00:49:59Of course not.
00:50:00I'll ask the butler to send something up.
00:50:03Just wishing I could eat something you make.
00:50:09Get well first, then you can chase down every bizarre cravings you want.
00:50:14I've cleared the dishes.
00:50:15I'll sleep in the caregiver's room next door.
00:50:17Wait.
00:50:17My stomach's acting up.
00:50:19Do you want me to call the doctor?
00:50:20No.
00:50:21It's an old problem.
00:50:22I can manage.
00:50:23It's just, it's hard being alone if it gets worse in the night.
00:50:26Fine.
00:50:27I'll sleep on the folding bed in here.
00:50:30Austin, you jerk.
00:50:33Sneaking off with my cookies again.
00:50:40Still dreaming about that, are you?
00:50:48What's going on?
00:50:51You look even paler than last night.
00:50:56It's nothing.
00:50:57I just need to go to the bathroom.
00:50:59Go on your own, then.
00:51:03Help me.
00:51:04I feel dizzy.
00:51:08The bathroom door.
00:51:09Help me.
00:51:10Inside.
00:51:12Austin, handle it yourself.
00:51:13If you can't, I'll get a male nurse.
00:51:14No.
00:51:15I don't like strangers.
00:51:16I hate being touched by anyone else.
00:51:19Then why do you keep leaning on me?
00:51:20Because you're different.
00:51:22He just stared at me, so I stormed out.
00:51:28I told you to call the nurse, but no, you had to be stubborn.
00:51:32Now look at you.
00:51:32You can barely stand.
00:51:34Don't worry.
00:51:35I'm fine.
00:51:37With you here, I feel much better.
00:51:40Mr. Moore, these need your signature.
00:51:43I've turned away the media, and also the person the Moore family sent to inquire.
00:51:46Good.
00:51:47Tell my father I'm fine.
00:51:48I pretended to read, but his family's indifference felt strangely cold.
00:51:53Why just someone to ask?
00:51:54Why not come themselves?
00:51:58What's on your mind?
00:52:00You've been staring into space.
00:52:04Nothing.
00:52:04I'll get you some water.
00:52:10That evening, just as I was clearing his dinner plates, he suddenly tensed, a sharp gasp
00:52:15of pain escaping his lips.
00:52:17Is it flaring up again?
00:52:20Yeah.
00:52:21It'll ease up soon.
00:52:22Don't call anyone.
00:52:23You have a fever.
00:52:24I'm calling the nurse.
00:52:25I tried to pull my hand free to press the call button, but he gripped my wrist, his skin
00:52:29burning against mine.
00:52:30Sometimes hassle is necessary.
00:52:31Let go.
00:52:32Brindley, just stay with me.
00:52:38Did you always have stomach problems?
00:52:41For years, I skipped too many meals for work.
00:52:44It caught up to me.
00:52:46Promise me you'll eat properly from now on.
00:52:48With you looking after me, I wouldn't dare skip another meal.
00:52:52Who said I'd be looking after me?
00:52:54It's chilly.
00:52:55The fever must be breaking.
00:52:56Here, I'll get you another blanket.
00:52:58You know, you toss and turn a lot when you sleep.
00:53:00What are you talking about?
00:53:01I caught you mommeling last night, and you kicked the blanket so hard you nearly
00:53:03sent the bed rail flying.
00:53:05You're making that up.
00:53:05I sleep soundly.
00:53:06I don't even dream.
00:53:07Oh, really?
00:53:07Care to see the video proof?
00:53:12He caught my wrist.
00:53:18Still planning to grab my phone?
00:53:22Let go of me!
00:53:29You jerk!
00:53:37Good night, Brindley.
00:53:40Over the next few days, a stream of visitors arrived.
00:53:44But his guard, Miguel, turned every single one away.
00:53:48Mr. Moore is resting.
00:53:49He won't be receiving visitors.
00:53:51His father sent me.
00:53:52I must see him.
00:53:52He's just fallen asleep.
00:53:53I will deliver his father's regards.
00:54:00Your family situation seems rather complicated, doesn't it?
00:54:09Why do you say that?
00:54:12I saw the butler.
00:54:14The way he looked at your door.
00:54:16It was full of meaning.
00:54:19You are actually perceptive.
00:54:22So it's true?
00:54:23More than half of the Moore family is just waiting for me to fall.
00:54:28What I have is far too admirable.
00:54:31I won't get caught up in it, will I?
00:54:34I hesitated, but walked over to him.
00:54:36He took my hand, his warmth seeping into my skin.
00:54:40As long as I'm here, no one can touch you.
00:54:47Even without you, no one can touch me.
00:54:54Of course.
00:54:58The chef and staff have arrived.
00:55:00Dinner will be prepared according to Mr. Moore's dietary requirements.
00:55:04Now that you're discharged, what do you want for dinner?
00:55:07Whatever you cook will be fine.
00:55:10Don't even dream of it.
00:55:12The doctor said your stomach is badly damaged.
00:55:14The chef is back, and he'll be handling your food.
00:55:16I won't be stepping into the kitchen again.
00:55:19I can't risk hurting you.
00:55:21Alright.
00:55:22I'll do as you say.
00:55:30Mrs. Moore, please don't worry.
00:55:33Every dish is soft and easy to digest.
00:55:36Watch your step.
00:55:39Why are you here?
00:55:40Shouldn't you be resting?
00:55:42I was waiting for you.
00:55:43The doctor said light walks will help.
00:55:45Join me in the garden?
00:55:47Austin.
00:55:48Aren't you worried people will use your sickness to cause trouble at the company?
00:55:52Don't let it weigh on you.
00:55:53Miguel will handle it.
00:56:03Mr. Moore, Mrs. Moore.
00:56:05The Moore family has invited you to the estate for dinner.
00:56:09Tell them we will visit this weekend.
00:56:11You're really going?
00:56:12But you're still recovering.
00:56:14I'll be fine.
00:56:15It's time you met my father and the rest of the family.
00:56:17Can I skip it?
00:56:18The thought of them all staring at me.
00:56:20Absolutely not.
00:56:21You are my wife.
00:56:21You are tied to the Moore family.
00:56:23The sooner you adapt, the easier it will be.
00:56:25Fine.
00:56:25I'll go.
00:56:32Miguel.
00:56:33What has Brynlyn been up to lately?
00:56:35Sir, she's been running all over the city.
00:56:38Luxury malls, auctions, antique shops.
00:56:40She's hunting for gifts for your family.
00:56:42She went by herself?
00:56:44Yes.
00:56:45She said she wanted to choose everything personally.
00:56:49You're home.
00:56:50Looks like you went a little overboard.
00:56:52Pretty much.
00:56:52I'm completely wiped out.
00:56:54My legs are killing me.
00:56:55I'm sorry.
00:56:55I didn't realize.
00:56:56This one's for my dad, right?
00:56:57The painting?
00:56:58Miguel said he's into art.
00:56:59I can only hope he appreciates it.
00:57:00He'll love it.
00:57:01You handpicked it.
00:57:02He'd be a fool not to.
00:57:04You really don't need to go to so much trouble.
00:57:07It's fine if you don't prepare gifts for my family.
00:57:09How can you say that?
00:57:10It's my first zint.
00:57:11What if they think I tap proper manners and that I'm not good enough for you?
00:57:15That won't fapping.
00:57:16As long as I'm with you, no one will dare utter a word against you.
00:57:24Mrs. Moore, all the gifts have been taken into the car.
00:57:27No need to confirm them again.
00:57:29Let's go.
00:57:31You look stunning.
00:57:38Don't be afraid.
00:57:39I'm here.
00:57:47Austin, we've been waiting for you.
00:57:49And this must be Brinley?
00:57:50Please, come inside.
00:58:13Dad.
00:58:18Oh?
00:58:19So this is Austin's new wife.
00:58:22She certainly looks young.
00:58:24But I heard she was married before.
00:58:30What do you mean by that, Carolyn?
00:58:32Brinley is my wedded wife.
00:58:36Austin, I only meant it out of concern.
00:58:38There's no need for your concern.
00:58:45We handle our own affairs.
00:58:47Come now.
00:58:48We're all family.
00:58:49That's enough.
00:58:50Brinley, since it's your first time here, try the coffee I just brewed.
00:59:11Please bring in the prepared gifts.
00:59:18Since it was my first time visiting, I brought gifts.
00:59:21For Wesley and your painting.
00:59:22For Briseis, a limited release scarf.
00:59:24Oh my gosh, Brinley, you are really generous.
00:59:26You've been very thoughtful.
00:59:27But these gifts cost a foreign buy.
00:59:29Our family has always preached restraint.
00:59:31Exactly.
00:59:32Demma could be so careless.
00:59:33And isn't it Austin's money you're burning?
00:59:35They saw me as an easy target.
00:59:37A way to make Austin look bad.
00:59:39I lifted my handbag.
00:59:41Slipped out a stack of printed pages.
00:59:45How about you take a look at these?
00:59:47I chose every gift myself.
00:59:50And I paid for them with my own money.
00:59:52Here are the itemized receipts and my bank statements.
00:59:55Go ahead and verify them.
00:59:59Hold on.
01:00:01This painting is from last month's auction?
01:00:03We're talking 32 million.
01:00:05No way!
01:00:06This was an arranged marriage.
01:00:07Why would you torch that much money?
01:00:13If you doubt me, feel free to look into it yourself.
01:00:17I've built up plenty over the years.
01:00:20Using my own savings to buy gifts for my husband's family?
01:00:23Tell me what's wrong with that.
01:00:26Carolyn, since you feel the gifts are over the top, I'll come empty-handed next time.
01:00:30Brinley, thank you for your gift.
01:00:36That's enough, Ryder.
01:00:37Why are you being so harsh with Austin's wife?
01:00:39Careful, you might spook her.
01:00:41I shouldn't have said that.
01:00:43Don't take it to heart, Brinley.
01:00:45Don't take it to heart.
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