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