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