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