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