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Billionaire Boss Claims His Nanny
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00:00Strip. Everything off.
00:02Mrs. Hughes stood in the entrance hall with her arms crossed.
00:07I froze.
00:08I'd come to interview for a newborn care position with the Sterlings.
00:12I didn't expect the first round would require stripping naked.
00:17Mrs. Hughes walked down the line with a clipboard.
00:20Body odor? Out.
00:22Bad breath? Out.
00:24Tattoos? Out.
00:25I'd worked as a nanny in New York for three years.
00:27I'd never seen anything like this.
00:30But the Sterlings were at the top.
00:31They could demand whatever they wanted.
00:33And I desperately needed this job.
00:35Once hired, $15,000 per month.
00:39Guaranteed one year contract.
00:43All male staff had been cleared out.
00:45I stripped off my clothes.
00:46Mrs. Hughes stopped in front of me.
00:48Her eyes scanned my body, then flickered with something.
00:51Surprise, maybe.
00:52You advance.
00:56Round two starts at 2 p.m.
00:59Mr. Sterling will evaluate you personally.
01:02Only 10 advance.
01:04The women gasped.
01:07Zane Sterling is coming?
01:08Everyone in New York knew the Sterling family.
01:10Real power.
01:11Zane Sterling, the second son, was next in line after his older brother.
01:15The media called him cold-blooded and ruthless.
01:18So far, we've seen no evidence of that.
01:20The women rushed out, chattering excitedly.
01:22If Zane Sterling picks me, I'm set for life!
01:26I'm wearing my tightest dress.
01:28I'll wear something low-cut.
01:29What?
01:30I walked outside the gate, sat under the trees, and took out my phone.
01:35The screen showed a tiny apartment.
01:37In the corner was a metal bed with a young woman on it.
01:40This is Piper, my twin sister.
01:42Same face as mine.
01:43But Piper's eyes stared at nothing.
01:45Her clothes were messy.
01:46She didn't move.
01:47Three years ago, we were 16.
01:49We came to New York with dreams.
01:50But one night, Piper was raped by a driver.
01:55I called home, but our father refused to care.
01:58That night, Piper jumped off a bridge.
02:00Although she was saved, the doctor said Piper had viral encephalitis,
02:04and the treatment cost was too high.
02:06She became self-destructive, and increasingly, I had to chain her to the bed.
02:10On the camera, scars covered Piper's arms.
02:12I wiped my eyes and looked down at my faded jeans and old shirt.
02:16I had to get this job, for Piper and me, no matter what.
02:202 PM.
02:21100 of us stood on the front lawn.
02:23Every woman dressed to seduce.
02:25Tight skirts.
02:26Low cut tops.
02:27The lawn looked like a competition.
02:29They all fantasized about catching Zane Sterling's eye.
02:32Only I stood in the back row, wearing something simple and dull.
02:35Black pants.
02:36Pale green top.
02:37Hair in a bun.
02:38No makeup.
02:39No one glanced at me.
02:40Round two will be conducted by me.
02:43Disappointment rippled through the group.
02:45Where's Zane Sterling?
02:47I thought he was evaluating us.
02:49I stayed calm.
02:50I glanced up at the mansion.
02:51On the seventh floor terrace stood a tall figure in black.
02:54One hand tucked casually in his pocket.
02:56The other hung at his side.
02:58Long fingers.
02:59Sharp lines.
03:00Just standing there, he radiated crushing pressure.
03:02I quickly looked down.
03:04Iris, Clara, Thea, Serena, Elwynn, Freya.
03:08The lawn fell silent.
03:09Women held their breath, waiting for judgment.
03:11My hands clenched into fists.
03:13I stepped forward.
03:14Mrs. Huns, may I introduce myself?
03:16The other women sneered.
03:18What is she wearing?
03:19Does she think that's gonna work?
03:20Why are you dressed like that?
03:22I'm applying as a caregiver for the Steelers, not a secretary or model.
03:25I'm only a caregiver.
03:27It's 100% organic cotton, soft and hypoallergenic, safe for long contact with infants.
03:32The child's comfort is more important than how I look.
03:34The women glared at me, but I knew this was my only chance.
03:37Even if it meant making enemies, I lowered my head and waited.
03:41Zane Sterling watched.
03:42Everything below was reflected in his dark, unreadable eyes.
03:46For the baby's sake?
03:47Cheap trick.
03:49Pathetic performance.
03:50And you dare to do it right under my nose.
03:52I advanced to the final round.
03:54Ten of us were led into the main hall.
03:56Gold chandeliers hung from the ceiling.
03:58Marble floors gleamed under our feet.
04:00Final assessment.
04:01You will demonstrate your childcare expertise in front of Mrs. Sterling and Mr. Sterling.
04:07You each get three minutes.
04:09Only one person gets hired.
04:10The elevator opened.
04:12A woman around 50 stepped out first.
04:14She wore a deep purple chi-pau dress.
04:16Her posture was regal.
04:17Her face was cold and severe.
04:19Beside her walked a tall man in a perfectly tailored black suit.
04:23Dark eyes that seemed to cut through everything they looked at.
04:26An elderly butler followed, holding a p-baby.
04:28Madam.
04:30Mr. Sterling.
04:31Candidates gasped.
04:32Zane Sterling had actually come in person.
04:35I lowered my head too.
04:36Heels clicked across the marble.
04:38Mrs. Evelyn stopped in front of the first candidate.
04:41High heels.
04:42Are you planning to drop my grandson on his head?
04:45Makeup?
04:46What if those chemical fumes choke my grandson?
04:48Slid up to your thigh?
04:49Who are you trying to seduce?
04:50Dressing like a whore.
04:53The remaining candidates turned pale.
04:55I folded my hands in front of my waist.
04:58Forced my breathing to stay calm and even.
05:00The heels clicked again.
05:01Stopped right in front of me.
05:02Mrs. Sterling's gaze.
05:04Cold.
05:04Judging.
05:05Seconds crawled by.
05:06Finally, she walked past.
05:08My shoulders relaxed slightly.
05:10Wait.
05:10A cold voice cut through the hall like a blade.
05:12Light and shadow carved his face into harsh angles.
05:15Mother.
05:18You missed one.
05:19He walked toward me.
05:21His expensive leather shoes stopped half an inch from my toes.
05:24He looked down at me.
05:25His gaze moved from my face down to my waist.
05:28Your clothes.
05:29They're too small.
05:31He pulled out a black pen.
05:32The cold metal traced along my chest.
05:34Then slid down to my waist.
05:36My entire body went rigid.
05:38I didn't move.
05:39Didn't breathe.
05:39His eyes dropped to my bare ankle.
05:41Your pants are also too short.
05:43You claim everything is for the baby's sake.
05:45But your scheming runs deep.
05:47My chest tightened.
05:48I bought this when I was 16.
05:50Three years later, I'd grown.
05:52The clothes were too small now.
05:53I lifted my head and met Zane Sterling's eyes.
05:56Mr. Sterling, what matters is-
05:59His eyes were completely empty.
06:00Dark and cold as a frozen lake.
06:02Take her out.
06:03Guards clamped a cloth over my mouth.
06:05They dragged me toward the exit.
06:07Rich families didn't waste time on explanations.
06:09Once they throw me out, I'll never get this job.
06:12The baby convulsed.
06:13His face turned blue.
06:14He gagged.
06:15Vomited.
06:16My baby!
06:18Her hands shook as she reached for him.
06:21Doctor!
06:21Where's the doctor?
06:24Save my grandson!
06:25I'll pay anything!
06:27I drove my elbow into the guard's jaw.
06:29He grunted.
06:30I broke free and ran back.
06:32Madam!
06:33The baby's throat is-
06:34Shut your mouth!
06:35A woman in a beige suit stepped forward sharply.
06:38Dinah Zhao stepped forward.
06:39What do you know about babies?
06:41I've been doing this for 30 years!
06:43You are just a gold dicker!
06:45They shoved me aside.
06:46Don't worry ma'am!
06:47Get him warm water!
06:48Let me massage him!
06:49I looked at the baby again.
06:50The baby's face was turning blue.
06:52Breathing weak.
06:53Stop!
06:53Don't give him water!
06:54No massage!
06:55His cough is high-pitched.
06:57Something's lodged in his throat.
06:58Water and massage will kill him.
07:00Enough!
07:00I have 20 years of experience.
07:03You're just an uneducated hunk.
07:05If something was stuck, he couldn't breathe or cry!
07:08Dinah's the best!
07:09Stop showing off!
07:09Everything the young master uses is sterilized.
07:11There's no way he could have choked!
07:12Zane Sterling's expression darkened.
07:14Get her out of here.
07:15Guards closed in.
07:16My arms were pinned.
07:17Dinah lifted the bottle toward the baby's mouth.
07:19The baby's lips were blue, breathing weak.
07:21If that water went down, he'd die.
07:23I couldn't just watch.
07:24I slammed backward into the guards.
07:26They stumbled.
07:27I broke free and grabbed the baby from the butler's arms.
07:30What are you doing?!
07:31Put him down!
07:32You're killing him!
07:33You're using a baby to get attention!
07:35You're insane!
07:35Please.
07:36He's just a baby.
07:37He's innocent.
07:38Madam, I'm saving him.
07:40I flipped the baby face down across my forearm.
07:42I delivered five sharp strikes between his shoulder blades.
07:46Stop it!
07:47You're abusing him!
07:48He's beating a newborn baby!
07:49The high marth is for choking!
07:51He's still making sounds!
07:53You're gonna kill him!
07:54They all thought I'd lost my mind.
07:56Zane Sterling's jaw tightened.
07:57His eyes went darker, colder.
07:59Take her down.
08:00His voice was barely above a whisper.
08:02Absolute and final.
08:03Dead or alive.
08:05Guards surrounded me.
08:06Tasers crackled.
08:08I ignored everything around me.
08:09I kept striking the baby's back.
08:15The baby vomited hard.
08:17I exhaled in relief.
08:18Then the baby's breathing stopped.
08:20His small body went limp in my arms, completely still.
08:23My baby!
08:24Jack!
08:24A hand cracked across my face.
08:26My ears rang.
08:27You'd hurt even a baby?
08:29I underestimated how low you'd go.
08:31His voice was low.
08:32Each word cut like frost.
08:34Take her to the police.
08:35Guards dragged me toward the exit.
08:36Wait!
08:37The family doctor rushed in.
08:39He crouched with forceps and examined the vomit.
08:41A small clump of wet white lint lay in the puddle.
08:44The baby came back.
08:45He waved his fists and cried.
08:46Everyone stood frozen, shocked.
08:48Mrs. Sterling snapped out of it.
08:50Mrs. Hughes!
08:51Help Ms. Rowan up!
08:52Take them away!
08:53Charge them with slander and gross negligence!
08:56Dinah and the others went pale.
08:57Madam, please!
08:58We didn't mean it!
08:59Mrs. Sterling didn't look at them.
09:01She walked to me.
09:01Ms. Rowan, you've been wronged.
09:03I said whoever saved Gin gets $100,000.
09:05Open your payment app.
09:07Her actions were efficient.
09:08$200,000 a ride.
09:09My hand clenched.
09:10Thank you, madam.
09:11Just here for money after all.
09:12Just a coincidence.
09:13Mother, you're taking this seriously?
09:15I lifted my head, met his eyes.
09:17If me saving him was coincidence, why didn't you save him, Mr. Sterling?
09:20The previous nanny only left yesterday.
09:23Today the baby mysteriously swallowed lint.
09:25If we'd waited any longer, aren't you worried, Mr. Sterling?
09:28Professional work requires professionals.
09:31I flipped the negotiation, grabbed control.
09:33The hall went silent.
09:35Everyone's heads dropped.
09:36No one had ever dared speak to Zane Sterling like that.
09:39Rowan, I formally hire you as Gin's exclusive care specialist.
09:42You're responsible for his health and safety.
09:45Salary, $20,000 per month.
09:47My eyes widened.
09:48I hadn't expected that much.
09:50A shadow fell over me.
09:52Zane Sterling walked up.
09:54Trial period.
09:55Three days.
09:56If Gin doesn't adjust or Serena doesn't approve, you're out.
09:59I watched his back.
10:01The real test was just beginning.
10:09They assigned me a room.
10:11Over 200 square feet.
10:12Twice our apartment.
10:14Velvet curtains.
10:15Marble bathroom.
10:16Everything expensive.
10:18Piper, do you see this?
10:19When I earned enough, I'd buy you a big house.
10:22Showered.
10:23Changed into uniform.
10:24Stood in front of the mirror.
10:25Hair perfect.
10:26Gray uniform.
10:27Perfect fit.
10:28Good.
10:29Two month contract.
10:30Earned $40,000.
10:31Leave this city.
10:32Urgent knocking.
10:39Come quickly.
10:41Miss Serena woke up throwing a tantrum.
10:43Wants to see you now.
10:44I followed.
10:44They said nine nannies in ten days.
10:46Not one lasted.
10:47Longest stayed an hour.
10:48What kind of person was Serena?
10:51Third floor.
10:52Study window.
10:53Zane Sterling's figure in the glass.
10:55Looking down at me.
10:59Miss Serena even pushed away Mr. Sterling and Mrs. Stizzling lightly.
11:03I reached Serena's door.
11:08Incredibly luxurious room.
11:13Young master.
11:14Please.
11:15Don't cry.
11:18Help!
11:19Let him cry!
11:21Let him die!
11:28Serene wild hair.
11:29Red eyes.
11:30Like a crazed patient.
11:32The baby's cries got sharper.
11:35I'd never seen a mother hate her child this much.
11:38The baby's face was turning blue.
11:40Hyperventilation.
11:41Throat spasms.
11:42I walked over.
11:47Go rest.
11:48I'll handle this.
11:50The maid looked nervous.
11:51Can you?
11:52I took the baby.
11:53I took the baby.
11:54One hand supported his bottom and neck.
11:56Other hand massaged the acupoint below his throat.
11:59Adjusted his position.
12:00In seconds, his cries eased.
12:02Who said you could touch him?
12:04Put him down!
12:04Let him die!
12:05Serena erupted.
12:06Books.
12:07Cups flew at me.
12:08You died too?
12:10How did a slut get into the sterling house?
12:13I'll tear your face apart!
12:16I held the baby tight.
12:18Use my back to take the hits.
12:21Miss Serena.
12:22You hate him because you thought he was the ultimate weapon.
12:25Birth and heir.
12:26Secure your position.
12:27Win approval.
12:28Tie down your husband.
12:29So you had morning sickness for six months.
12:31Severe anemia.
12:32Secretly took hundreds of fertility shots.
12:35Endured unimaginable pain to give birth.
12:36But the weapon failed.
12:37Didn't get you what you wanted.
12:38Everything got worse.
12:39You even think Julian grew cold because your pregnancy gave the mistress an opportunity.
12:43Right?
12:43Serena's raised hand froze.
12:46How do you know?
12:47Miss Serena, you're beautiful.
12:49But the swelling under your eyes hasn't gone down.
12:51Traces from progesterone injections.
12:53I understand you gave everything.
12:54Endured inhuman torture.
12:56But didn't get the result you wanted.
12:57How much that hurt.
12:58Serena went quiet.
12:59All this time, no one knew what she'd gone through.
13:01This stranger said all her pain so clearly.
13:03Miss Serena, dare you bet with me?
13:07Give me one month.
13:08I can make your husband beg you back.
13:12You?
13:15This is already the worst outcome.
13:18How much worse can it get?
13:20Trying won't hurt.
13:28Five minutes.
13:29If your plan doesn't satisfy me, get out.
13:36First, starting today, no matter what, never lose your temper.
13:40Because every action could become evidence the mistress uses against you.
13:43Second, I can't judge if your husband really cheated.
13:47But either way, I hope you find yourself again first.
13:51I placed the baby in the crib.
13:53Walked to Serena, guided her to look at the mirror.
13:56Miss Serena, look.
13:58You've won against 99% of people since birth.
14:01You just need to stand under a chandelier with confidence.
14:05That's enough to crush anyone.
14:07Serena froze.
14:09Saw the girl who once played piano.
14:13Rowan, I'll give you a real chance.
14:17Serena told me everything.
14:20Serena took out her anger on servants.
14:22After marrying into the Vance family, her in-laws suppressed her.
14:26Her husband grew distant, stayed out all night with Chloe, a college student he sponsored.
14:32Serena took out her anger on servants.
14:35Got worse and worse.
14:37Then, Chloe deliberately threw herself down the stairs to frame Serena.
14:41But the surveillance cannot prove Serena's innocence.
14:44Got worse and worse.
14:45Serena took a deep breath.
14:46Tomorrow, if you can make him willingly enter my room, I'll trust you.
14:53As I stepped out of the room, I froze.
14:56As I stepped out of the room...
14:59Good acting.
15:01Seems you relied on this skill to stay in Serena's room so long.
15:06Think you're special?
15:08Serena just finds you novel for now.
15:11I forced myself to stay calm.
15:13You standing here?
15:14Does that also count as having ulterior motives towards me?
15:18Scheming?
15:18Sharp tongue.
15:23The Sterling House can't tolerate those who don't know their place.
15:26He took out his phone.
15:27I saw he was about to call the lawyer.
15:32My palms clenched.
15:34I heard Miss Serena is seeing Mr. Vance tomorrow.
15:37Miss Serena needs someone calm enough to watch over her.
15:40You don't want her overly emotional tomorrow, right?
15:47You?
15:47In Prosper and Scenological Consulsation, I should be better at venue, Mr. Sterling.
15:53Finally, he spoke.
15:55Tomorrow, Gin indeed can't have any mishaps.
15:58If you can't protect him well, yourself to the legal department.
16:02Terminate the contract.
16:04Morning.
16:04Gentle autumn sunlight rose.
16:07Julian Vance's car stopped outside the Sterling Estate early.
16:11I woke at 6am.
16:13After morning meeting, I hurried to Serena's room.
16:16Servants stood with heads bowed, barely breathing.
16:20Miss is inside getting ready, but I heard the negotiation between Mr. Zane and Mr. Vane went very badly.
16:27If Miss finds out Mr. Vane won't come, I'm afraid...
16:33I walked over and pushed open that door.
16:36Inside, Serena sat at the vanity.
16:38Her skin glowed like pearls.
16:40She wore a custom Chanel-style light blue suit.
16:43She turned and smiled gently.
16:47Miss Serena plans to dress like this to make Mr. Vance come see you?
16:51Serena stared at herself in the vanity mirror.
16:53Of course.
16:56Miss Serena, forgive my boldness.
16:58Dressed like this, Mr. Vance absolutely won't look at you.
17:02I quickly removed her expensive jewelry.
17:08Found plain white silk pajamas from the closet.
17:11Miss Serena, change into this.
17:14You want me to wear this?
17:16Yes.
17:17You need to show your real pain.
17:19You're the one who was hurt.
17:20She can act pitiful.
17:22So can you.
17:24Serena froze.
17:25No one taught her how to show weakness.
17:28Will this really work?
17:30I could determine Chloe used her weak situation.
17:32Played innocent.
17:33One Julian's sympathy made him hate Serena.
17:36Serena bit her lip.
17:41Finally changed into the plain pajamas.
17:45I removed her makeup.
17:46Her postpartum pallor fully exposed.
17:49Face bloodless.
17:50Lips pale.
17:50Eyes sad.
17:52Still not enough.
17:53Bring the baby here.
17:56Miss Serena, this child is your biggest margining kip.
18:00He's the only person who can keep you and Mr. Vance connected forever.
18:05Look at him.
18:07So small.
18:09From birth he's hated by his mother, abandoned by his father.
18:13For the first time, a tenderness rose in Serena's heart.
18:16Just like this.
18:18Keep this expression.
18:19The sterling garden.
18:20Autumn.
18:21Lilies bloomed.
18:22Morning breeze cool.
18:24Julian was about to leave when piano music drifted over.
18:27He followed the sound.
18:29On the first floor terrace, Serena sat there.
18:34She wore soft white pajamas.
18:36One arm held the baby, the other hand moved slowly across piano keys, playing a sad piece.
18:42Julian's gaze fell on Serena.
18:45Garden lilies swayed, following the music, mournful, desolate.
18:48Tears rolled down Serena's eyes.
18:52Baby, if mommy takes you away together, will you hate me?
18:57Will it hurt?
19:00Tears soaked the white clothes.
19:05Julian's facial lines tensed.
19:07He'd never imagined arrogant, haughty Serena could have such a fragile side.
19:12Take me to Miss Serena's room.
19:14Third floor. Study.
19:15Zane stood by the window, expression full of disbelief.
19:18That woman, Rowan, actually did it?
19:21Inside the room, Serena saw Julian crossing the garden.
19:27She stood, holding the baby, about to walk out.
19:31Miss Serena, you're gonna greet him? What will you say?
19:35Beg him to believe you again?
19:37How many times have you said that?
19:40Did it work?
19:43Then what should I do?
19:46What should I say?
19:47When Mr. Vanster comes, just sit there.
19:50Think about how coldly he's treated you.
19:53Think about your grievances.
19:56Then only say...
20:02Miss, Mr. Vance is here.
20:04Julian stood at the door.
20:05The man had an extremely upright face.
20:09I retreated to the darkest corner, the white room.
20:12Papers scattered on the floor.
20:14Some crumpled, some torn.
20:16Like a soul had struggled here.
20:17The room reeked of collapse.
20:20Serena sat on the terrace.
20:22What are you doing here?
20:24Have you come...
20:25to condemn me again?
20:29This is how the Sterns care for you?
20:31Don't come closer!
20:32Just assume...
20:34Chloe was pushed by me.
20:36Are you satisfied?
20:37I admit I'm evil.
20:39Deserve death!
20:40Mr. Vance, don't approach someone like me!
20:43Someone, please escort Mr. Vance out.
20:46Mr. Vance, please.
20:49Julian's hand curled.
20:50Finally, his throat rolled.
20:52Following her command, he withdrew.
20:54Outside, Julian didn't leave.
21:00Reexamine that day's surveillance.
21:01Inside, Serena stared at the monitor.
21:03Eyes suddenly red.
21:04Tears rolled out like broken pearls.
21:06Half a year.
21:07No matter how she explained, she got only his cold distrust.
21:11Rowan, thank you.
21:13Without you, I don't know what I would have done.
21:15This might be Serena's real self, a noble lady, unfortunately driven mad by jealousy and love.
21:21Miss Serena is too kind.
21:22Relieving postpartum anxiety is my duty.
21:25But, if possible, could you allow me to go home for an hour each night?
21:28I'll arrange it.
21:29Although he still won't believe me.
21:31But really, thank you.
21:33Chloe's goal is to make you misunderstand, lose control, destroy trust.
21:36Every time you go crazy, Mr. Vance feels you're unreasonable.
21:39Anyway, you must stay calm.
21:41Thank you for enlightening me.
21:43I think I should calm down.
21:47Emily?
21:51Now, take her to HR to collect 50,000 in bonus.
21:57Yes.
22:03I followed Emily Hart full of shock.
22:0650,000?
22:07Bonus!
22:08No one had ever given me such a large bonus.
22:11This money could build Piper a terrace garden.
22:13Piper would be happy.
22:15Miss Serena was really good.
22:17I'd use my best effort to make Julian see Chloe's true face.
22:21Lost in thought, I didn't notice Emily's face gradually turning cold.
22:25I followed to a massive outdoor pool.
22:28The water was still, dim with leaves and silt.
22:31The surface barely reflected light, like a swamp.
22:34A few workers stood at a distance, holding long nets.
22:37They were watching me.
22:39Emily stopped, turned to me.
22:43You'll get the bonus.
22:45But before that, you need to clean this up.
22:48I stood there, looking at the filthy water.
22:51Even with machines, it would take a full day.
22:54By hand, impossible.
22:56You'll be in the water.
22:57Better get used to it.
22:58I have the right to test your abilities.
23:01Don't you think?
23:03I clenched my fist.
23:05You all teach her how to do it.
23:08New nanny?
23:09Looks more like trouble.
23:11Someone grabbed a bucket.
23:12Splash!
23:13Ice cold pool water drenched me from head to toe.
23:16Get in.
23:17You clean it from inside.
23:19Scrape every inch.
23:21No shortcuts.
23:22Someone pushed me.
23:23My body staggered toward the edge.
23:25The cold stench rose from the water.
23:28I was one step away from being shoved in.
23:30Emily stood behind them, watching.
23:32High above, cold.
23:34This is wealth.
23:37High pay was never meant to be easy.
23:39My fingers trembled.
23:42From rage, I suddenly twisted my body and grabbed the metal pole, and smashed it against the marble edge of
23:49the pool.
23:49The pole snapped.
23:51The sharp edge tore open my already injured palm.
23:54Blood spilled instantly.
23:56I grabbed the jagged end, and drove it straight across my forearm.
24:00Blood gushed down.
24:02Are you insane?!
24:06Emily, what do you think Miss Serena will say, after you told me to clean a pool alone?
24:12I raised my bleeding arm.
24:16You've been with her fifteen years, and will stay with her for twenty more.
24:22But me?
24:23Just a nanny.
24:25Two months, then I'm gone.
24:27I grabbed her wrist.
24:28My blood smeared across her skin.
24:31Is it nothing?
24:32Emily's face went pale.
24:34Clean this up.
24:35Go back to the nanny quarters immediately.
24:39No one is to speak of what happened today!
24:42Emily turned and left.
24:43With no one to back me up, I would only rely on myself.
24:46A cold voice sounded behind me.
24:48Stop.
24:49Zane Sterling stood at the corridor's end, hands in pockets, expression cold.
24:54He walked toward me.
24:56Each step carried crushing pressure.
24:59His gaze fell on my wet collar.
25:01Faint water marks.
25:03Fell in the water?
25:04I kept my head down.
25:06Just an accident, sir.
25:07I felt his gaze on me.
25:09You're hired as Mrs. Care Specialist.
25:11Not a pool cleaner.
25:13I stayed silent.
25:15His tall frame cast shadow over me.
25:18Or did you deliberately make yourself pitiful?
25:21Planning to cry to Miss?
25:22Get more bonuses?
25:24I clenched my fists, forced myself calm.
25:27I dare can't.
25:28You dare not?
25:29Zane's eyes turned colder.
25:31You dare cut yourself?
25:33What don't you dare?
25:35He'd seen it.
25:37I lifted my head, met his dark eyes.
25:40Sir, I cut myself to protect myself, not to gain sympathy.
25:44Zane stared at me, eyes unreadable.
25:48Long silence.
25:49Finally he spoke, voice colder.
25:51The bonus.
25:52It stands.
25:5450,000.
25:56Not a cent less.
25:57My eyes widened.
25:58But sir, I...
25:59You helped Serena.
26:01That's worth more than Emily's petty games.
26:04Zane Sterling was more terrifying than I thought.
26:07I had to be more careful.
26:09I returned to servant quarters.
26:12I pulled out a small first aid kit.
26:15Cleaned the wound.
26:16Bandaged it.
26:17The cut was deep.
26:19Would leave a scar.
26:21Sometimes you had to hurt yourself to survive.
26:24I lay on the bed fully clothed.
26:26Stared at the ceiling.
26:28Two months.
26:29Then I could take Piper and leave.
26:31Buy a little house.
26:33Live peacefully.
26:34Sterling Garden.
26:35White Marble Plaza.
26:36An extended Lincoln pulled up.
26:38Two rows of bodyguards.
26:40Today, I will accompany Serena to the Sterling Foundation Center.
26:43A charitable institution.
26:44The Vance family ran its operations there.
26:47Every month, Vance came to inspect.
26:49Chloe volunteered there.
26:50Mr. Vance is very perceptive.
26:52If you're going to act, you must be convincing enough.
26:55I don't think you want to give him any reason to doubt you.
26:58Chloe could act pitiful.
26:59So could Serena.
27:02We ran into Chloe and Vance in the garden.
27:05This biggest history is to become Ezuthruma cardiac surgeon.
27:09Save lives.
27:10And one day, establish a charitable foundation.
27:13Vance's expression softened.
27:15He proactively helped her pick up the pamphlets.
27:18In the distance, Serena burned with fury.
27:20Wanted to rip off Chloe's hypocritical mask.
27:23I leaned close to her ear.
27:25Whispered the plan I thought of all night.
27:28Serena's clenched fists slowly relaxed.
27:32Serena walked over.
27:33Conley took a pamphlet.
27:35That genuine, unpretentious demeanor surprised even Vance.
27:39Chloe, you don't need to fear me.
27:41I just feel guilty and want to make it up to you.
27:44I've secured you a spot in a top program with Hopkins Hospital, but it requires going abroad.
27:48I timely handed over an exquisitely bound folder.
27:51Inside were acceptance letters and program details.
27:54Chloe's face instantly went deathly pale because she didn't want to go at all.
27:59This was just an excuse to maintain her kind-hearted persona.
28:02Wrong!
28:03Don't you like this opportunity, Chloe?
28:08This sentence caught Vance's attention.
28:10Vance looked at Chloe.
28:11Chloe quickly masked it.
28:12Eyes reddened.
28:13Put on an excited and grateful expression.
28:16Serena tried hard to stay calm.
28:18That's good then.
28:19You can start packing.
28:20You'll be able to leave in a few days.
28:23Then she looked calmly at Vance.
28:26Can we talk?
28:28For the first time, his gaze turned gentle.
28:30Vance hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded.
28:33The extended Lincoln stopped behind a secluded building on the grounds.
28:36Vance looked in through the high window into the archive room.
28:40Chloe was there.
28:41Serena, what are you planning now?
28:43Before, Serena had hired someone to secretly photograph Chloe entering and leaving luxury mansions.
28:49She was seen sleeping with different men.
28:51Serena posted them online.
28:53Publicly declared Chloe was a homewrecker.
28:55The scandal blew up.
28:57Chloe got cyberbullied, severely injured, hospitalized, nearly committed suicide.
29:02But the truth was, Chloe had only been making house calls, providing massage therapy for a man with mobility.
29:07Hearing Vance's questioning, the warmth in Serena's heart instantly froze.
29:11She suppressed the heartache.
29:13See for yourself.
29:14Chloe's face twisted with pain.
29:16Ten years of effort to climb to this position, about to go to waste because of going abroad.
29:21She steeled herself, loosened the screws on the ladder.
29:24Then she climbed up.
29:24Her just-filled ribs broke again, pierced through skin.
29:28She was drenched in cold sweat from pain.
29:31But she still pretended to protect the acceptance letter.
29:34The letter...
29:34Are they damaged?
29:36Please send me to the hospital quickly.
29:38I'm about to go abroad to study.
29:39I absolutely cannot miss this.
29:41Vance watched everything, face flushed red with anger.
29:44Now you see clearly what kind of person this kind girl you've been protecting is.
29:49Mr. Vance, you can get out.
29:54I'll handle her situation first.
29:56Wait for me.
30:00No need.
30:01You should go.
30:04Maybe...
30:05From the beginning, we were never right for each other.
30:08Autumn sunset, outside the main bedroom.
30:10Serena went alone with the baby.
30:11In the adjacent baby's room, the nanny was sighing about how difficult it was to clean the imported hardwood floor.
30:17I proactively took over, knelt on the cold floor.
30:21Zane passed by.
30:22My figure in the sunset caught his attention.
30:25You've passed the probation period.
30:27Go to legal to sign the official employment contract.
30:29I froze slightly.
30:31Surprise flashed in my eyes.
30:32As long as you stay in line, the Sterling house won't mistreat you.
30:35He turned and left.
30:36His tall figure disappeared around the corridor corner.
30:39How rare.
30:40Zane, I've never seen you care so much about any maid.
30:44You wouldn't have your eye on this young girl, would you?
30:46No way.
30:47The Sterling house needs people who can do the work.
30:49She happens to be useful.
30:51That's all.
30:52Feelings for some poor, lower-class person.
30:54Ridiculous.
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