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I Left The Billionaire
He's Crazy
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00:00Seven years. I gave Julian Sterling seven years. All I got back was, I'm bored. He walked away.
00:06He went straight to someone younger. This time, I didn't cry. I took off my ring,
00:12cut my brand new wedding gown to pieces, and left London at midnight. His friends started betting.
00:18How long until she comes crawling back? Julian laughed. Three days. But I stayed gone. Julian
00:24finally gave in and called me. Sienna. Enough games. Come home. Mr. Sterling. Rule number one.
00:31Never leave a girl alone overnight. Someone else will step in. Put her on the phone. Now. A hand
00:37brushed my cheek. She can't. She's asleep. His lips brushed my ear. I'll have her call you when she
00:44wakes up. It had been seven years with Julian. I bought a custom Vera Wong gown in secret. Yes.
00:50I was going to propose to him. He'd never brought up marriage. So I was going to do it myself.
00:56I even had the speech planned out in my head. I thought if I was brave enough,
01:00seven years would finally mean something. That night, I was a few minutes late to the party.
01:06The door wasn't fully closed. Voices spilled out of the private room.
01:10Sienna? Come on. I got bored a long time ago. Julian lit a cigar. His tone was deadpan.
01:16Seven years, Tristan. Wouldn't you get bored too? The room erupted in laughter.
01:21Seven years? Even a superstar gets old. She is hot though. Remember Julian's birthday?
01:26She wore that black Tom Ford slip dress. Every guy was droobling.
01:30So what, Julian? So you're really done with her? Do I ever bluff?
01:33So, if I made a move on Sienna, you wouldn't mind?
01:37Be my guest if you don't mind taking my leftovers.
01:40More laughter.
01:42Man, you serious? Picking up his leftovers?
01:44I just stood there. Frozen. The dress bag was still in my car.
01:49The engagement ring I bought him was still in my purse.
01:51And inside that room, the man I loved was calling me leftovers.
01:55I didn't open the door. I texted him. He didn't ask a single question.
02:01That's when it clicked. It was over.
02:03Two days later, the rumors hit the Chelsea social scene.
02:07Julian was chasing a younger drama student named Lila.
02:10She was young, sheltered, and easy to impress.
02:12He chased her the same way he used to chase me.
02:16Throwing flowers, cars, and diamonds at her feet.
02:20Two days later, he showed up with her at our weekend hangout.
02:24When they walked in, the room went dead silent.
02:26The other girls looked at me with pity.
02:29What? Why is everyone staring?
02:31Julian pulled Lila onto the leather sofa.
02:33He finally looked at me.
02:34Sienna. Since everyone's here, let's clear things up.
02:37Go ahead.
02:38We've been on and off for years. It's pointless.
02:41My hands clenched into fists.
02:43Lila's different. She's young. Innocent.
02:46I actually care about her. I won't do her wrong.
02:49She deserves a real commitment.
02:50The room went even quieter.
02:52Seven years with me.
02:53And he'd never once said marriage out loud.
02:56I nodded.
02:57Got it.
02:58We can still be friends. Anything you need, I've got you.
03:00As long as you stay in the city.
03:01I almost laughed. I stood up.
03:04No. We're done, Julian.
03:06Let's make it a clean break so we don't confuse your new girl.
03:09Fair.
03:09Enjoy your night.
03:10I'll have the driver-
03:11No need. Taxi's faster.
03:13I walked out. A voice drifted into the hallway.
03:16How long this time?
03:17Two days?
03:18Nah. She looked serious. A week.
03:20Three days. She'll be back in tears.
03:23Same as always. She can't leave you. Everyone knows she's obsessed.
03:27I let out a bitter laugh.
03:28Obsessed?
03:29Maybe I had been.
03:31But that version of me was gone.
03:33Never again.
03:34Back at the penthouse.
03:35I walked into the walk-in closet.
03:37Six months of waiting for this dress.
03:40For something I'd never wear.
03:41I ran my fingers over the fabric.
03:44It was soft and delicate.
03:45A quiet laugh slipped out.
03:47I grabbed a pair of fabric scissors.
03:49Snip.
03:50White silk fell to the floor in pieces.
03:52Like everything I thought we had.
03:54I walked into the living room.
03:56Slid the diamond ring off my finger.
03:58Seven years.
03:59Reduced to one cold circle of stone and platinum.
04:02Then I walked away.
04:04I didn't pack much.
04:05Only the essentials.
04:07Clothes.
04:08Passport.
04:08Laptop.
04:09Everything else stayed.
04:11If Julian wanted the apartment.
04:13The furniture.
04:14The gifts.
04:15The memories.
04:16He could keep all of it.
04:17I scribbled a quick note.
04:19I didn't write goodbye.
04:21I didn't ask why.
04:22By then.
04:23He'd already given me my answer.
04:25I booked a late night flight to Paris.
04:27My best friend.
04:29Nora.
04:29Moved there last year.
04:30I needed an escape.
04:32Or maybe.
04:33I needed a fresh start.
04:34Paris was exactly what I needed.
04:36We went shopping and had afternoon tea.
04:39One night.
04:39Nora dragged me to a private lounge.
04:41Just old friends.
04:42Nothing dramatic.
04:43Drinks were flowing.
04:44Then.
04:45The heavy double doors swung open.
04:47Every woman in the room stopped breathing.
04:49Oh my god.
04:50Roman Mercer?
04:51You actually showed up?
04:53Did hell freeze over or something?
04:54Had a meeting nearby.
04:55Heard this was happening.
04:56Figured I'd drop by.
04:57His eyes swept the room.
04:59They locked onto mine for a split second.
05:01Then he looked away.
05:02Calm.
05:03Controlled.
05:04Unreadable.
05:05Which somehow made it worse.
05:07Men like Julian liked being seen.
05:09Roman looked like a man used to hiding what he wanted.
05:12Sia.
05:12He's totally here for you.
05:14I looked at him through a tipsy haze.
05:16He was taller than Julian.
05:18A black wool overcoat over a dark bespoke suit.
05:21Sharp jawline.
05:22Broad shoulders.
05:23I squinted.
05:24Then shook my head.
05:25No way.
05:26We haven't talked in years.
05:27Not since college really.
05:28He was always surrounded by people like him.
05:30I was just...
05:31Me.
05:32Nora ignored me.
05:33Roman.
05:33Could I ask you a favor?
05:35He looked over.
05:36We've all been drinking.
05:37Would you mind taking Sia home later?
05:39I don't want her taking an ubbery alone.
05:41I froze.
05:42Sure.
05:43Thanks Roman.
05:44Sia.
05:44Giving seven years to one guy is a terrible investment.
05:47Julian can fool around all he wants.
05:48So why can't you move on?
05:50And Roman Missal?
05:51Total upgrade.
05:52Oh yeah?
05:53Babe, trust me.
05:54I've dated 18 men.
05:56I know what I'm talking about.
05:57I almost choked on my drink.
05:59The way he's looking at you feels like he's already undressing you.
06:02My fingers tightened around the glass.
06:05Roman was still watching me.
06:07Roman drove me back to the hotel.
06:09The city lights blurred past the window.
06:11We stopped at the entrance.
06:13Thanks for the ride tonight.
06:14Don't mention it.
06:15I reached for the door handle.
06:16But Julian's mocking voice echoed in my head.
06:19Three days.
06:20Do you want to come up for a drink?
06:22Careful Sia.
06:23You might regret that.
06:24Maybe.
06:24But tonight I don't want to think.
06:25I don't want to be the girl he left behind.
06:27His jaw tightened.
06:28Like that answer cost him something.
06:30Like he hated that Julian had made me feel that small.
06:33I held his stare.
06:35Then stop me.
06:36He didn't.
06:37And the second they did, his hand was on my waist.
06:40His mouth crashed onto mine.
06:42My breath caught.
06:43The alcohol hit all at once.
06:45My knees buckled.
06:46I gripped his waist just to stay upright.
06:49Roman, there's a camera.
06:51He glanced up at the corner.
06:53Spun me around to block the angle.
06:55And claimed my mouth again.
06:56At my door, I fumbled with the key card.
06:59Last chance.
07:00Sienna, if you want me to stop, say it now.
07:03Stop?
07:03I wrapped my finger around his tie and pulled him closer.
07:06You already ruined my lipstick.
07:08He smiled.
07:09His thumb brushed my swollen bottom lip.
07:12Then don't change your mind later.
07:14We didn't even make it to the bedroom.
07:17He pinned me against the cold wall.
07:19The world narrowed to heat, breath, and him.
07:22A soft gasp slipped out.
07:24Roman, seriously.
07:25Sienna, I've waited long enough.
07:28His hands slid behind my back.
07:30His pace was relentless.
07:32Five minutes later, I could barely feel my legs.
07:35Roman carried me to the bed.
07:37I buried my face in the pillows, laughing softly.
07:40Roman Mercer?
07:41Have you been a monk or something?
07:42He shot me a dark look.
07:44Busy.
07:45For how long?
07:46Years.
07:46Seriously?
07:47A sudden wave of grief hit me.
07:49Tears spilled over my cheeks.
07:51It wasn't even about Julian anymore.
07:53It was worse than that.
07:55For seven years, I'd let one man teach me that love could expire.
07:59And devotion could turn embarrassing.
08:01And now here was Roman, looking at me like I was worth choosing.
08:05I didn't know what to do with that.
08:07Hey.
08:07I shouldn't have dragged you into this.
08:09He caught my chin and turned me back.
08:11You didn't drag me.
08:12I came.
08:14I...
08:14This isn't fair to you.
08:16Sienna, you started this.
08:18His thumb brushed away my tears.
08:20So don't pull away halfway through.
08:22He leaned closer, forehead almost touching mine.
08:25If you choose me, don't hesitate.
08:28Day seven in Paris.
08:29My phone buzzed.
08:31A text from Felix.
08:32Sia, when are you coming back to London?
08:35Not planning to.
08:36Everyone misses you.
08:37Tristan's birthday is in a few days.
08:40Come join us?
08:41No.
08:42Send him my gift.
08:43All right.
08:44Just take care of yourself.
08:45Yeah?
08:46I didn't reply again.
08:48Felix slid his phone across the marble table.
08:50Julian, maybe you should call her.
08:51She'll listen to you.
08:52I stared at the glowing screen, crushed the cigar into the crystal ashtray, and stood up.
08:57Come back or not, I don't care.
08:59Stay there and rot for all I care.
09:01Hey, don't be like that.
09:02She's probably just hurt.
09:03Yeah, she even took off the ring this time.
09:05Maybe you went too far with Lila.
09:06We're fucking done!
09:07What the hell does she want?
09:09Listen carefully.
09:10No one contacts her again.
09:12I don't care if she disappears.
09:14All right, all right.
09:14No one will.
09:15Just calm down.
09:16You were in the hospital two days ago with a stomach bleed.
09:19Yeah.
09:19You never got this bad when Sienna was around.
09:22She's gone for a week, and you've already wrecked yourself.
09:25You were never like this when she was here.
09:27She kept you fed, kept you sober, kept your life running.
09:29Shut up!
09:31But that only made the room quieter.
09:32With every word, my face grew darker.
09:34Finally, I grabbed my coat and stormed out.
09:36The freezing London wind hit my face, but the fire in my chest kept burning.
09:40Seven days.
09:41Not a single call, not a single text.
09:43So this is a game now?
09:45Fine.
09:45I pulled out my phone and blocked Sienna's number.
09:48You'd better not come crying back this time.
09:50I won't care anymore.
09:52My phone never rang again.
09:54Later that afternoon, I was at my laptop, finishing an article.
09:58My phone lit up again.
10:00I picked up.
10:01See ya.
10:02Dinner.
10:03Instantly, the exhaustion of the day melted away.
10:05I leaned back in my chair.
10:07I'm brain dead.
10:08Fried a few million cells today.
10:10I'll pick.
10:11A French bistro?
10:12I know a place that serves this garlic butter escargot and you'll love it.
10:15I blinked, surprised.
10:17I used to love eating escargot.
10:19Messy little shells drenched in garlic and herbs.
10:22But Julian always said looking at snails disgusted him.
10:25So I stopped eating them.
10:26Then I stopped wanting them.
10:28You don't have to cater to me.
10:29I'll eat anything.
10:30That's what I want.
10:31Reminds me of that rustic little place near our campus.
10:33You used to order it all the time.
10:34You remember that?
10:35I remember more than you think.
10:37Alright.
10:38Let's do it.
10:39I'm downstairs.
10:39Come on down.
10:40The bistro was tiny and crowded.
10:42It smelled heavily of roasted garlic and cheap wine.
10:45Roman, in a custom Brioni suit and a Rolex,
10:47looked completely out of place.
10:49But he didn't care.
10:51He took a napkin and carefully wiped down my wobbly wooden chair.
10:54Polished my silverware with hot water.
10:56Poured my sparkling water.
10:58Wow.
10:59Your ex-girlfriend trained you well.
11:01Roman paused.
11:02He dropped the napkin, looking up at me across the cramped table.
11:05Who told you I had an ex?
11:07I blinked.
11:08No one.
11:09I just assumed.
11:10You assumed wrong.
11:11And for some reason, my heartbeat sped up.
11:14In college, wasn't there always a girl around you?
11:17She was a childhood friend.
11:19They grew up together.
11:20I thought you two were a thing.
11:21Elena?
11:22We grew up together, sure.
11:23But I never dated her.
11:25Never wanted to.
11:25She's like a sister.
11:27So, no one else all these years?
11:29Went on a few dates.
11:30Didn't work out.
11:31Ended.
11:31Why?
11:32Roman looked at me for a long second.
11:34Because they weren't you.
11:35That's it?
11:36I lowered my eyes.
11:38Sia, I won't lose control like that again.
11:40Like what?
11:41He cleared his throat.
11:43Even in the dim lighting of the bistro, the tips of his ears looked slightly flushed.
11:47You'll find out tonight.
11:48Later that night, he drove me back.
11:50I finally understood what he meant.
11:53My entire body was trembling.
11:55My hair was drenched in sweat.
11:56And my fingers were too weak to even curl.
11:59But Roman wasn't stopping.
12:00Roman, are you even human?
12:03He lowered his head and kissed my neck.
12:05Sia, tell me.
12:07Is this better?
12:08I shook my head, stubbornly refusing to answer.
12:11He didn't push.
12:13Just slowed down even more.
12:14And that was worse.
12:16Tears spilled from the corners of my eyes.
12:18My nails dug into his back.
12:21Roman, please.
12:22Now tell me Sifa.
12:23His eyes were bloodshot with restraint.
12:26Sweat dripped from his forehead onto my skin.
12:28I shut my eyes.
12:30Couldn't hold it in anymore.
12:32Yeah.
12:32His burning hands gripped my waist.
12:35He drove into me with devastating force.
12:37Sending my mind completely blank.
12:39Right before everything went blank.
12:41I felt him lean in.
12:43Close to my ear.
12:44Sia, if you like it, don't leave.
12:49Meanwhile, in London.
12:50It was Tristan's birthday.
12:51Sienna didn't go.
12:52But her gift did.
12:53Inside the VIP lounge, I sat on the leather sofa.
12:56Smoking in silence.
12:57Half a bottle of scotch was already gone.
12:59Tristan opened the gift.
13:00It was a pair of vintage Cartier cufflinks.
13:02Nice piece.
13:03He quickly tried to put the box away.
13:05Give it here.
13:06Tristan froze for a second, then handed it over.
13:09I opened the box.
13:10The logo was subtle, but unmistakable.
13:12Put them away.
13:13I muttered, shoving the box back.
13:14Tristan let out a breath and reached for them.
13:16Suddenly, I grabbed an empty whiskey bottle.
13:18I slammed it against the marble table.
13:20Glass exploded everywhere.
13:21A deep gash tore across the back of my hand.
13:23Blood poured out instantly.
13:25The room erupted in panic.
13:26What the hell?
13:27Are you insane?
13:28That's bad.
13:28We need to go to the hospital.
13:29I stood completely still.
13:31Sienna would never buy Cartier.
13:33Everyone stared at me.
13:34They didn't understand.
13:35Sienna remembered details.
13:37Brands I hated.
13:38Scotch I liked.
13:38The exact cufflink style I'd once called tacky.
13:41If she'd sent Cartier, either someone else had helped her choose it, or she'd stopped caring enough to choose it
13:45all.
13:46Come on, man.
13:47She probably just picked it out randomly.
13:48Yeah, it's not like it's your birthday.
13:50Sienna used to plan your gifts months ahead, and everyone knows you meant everything to her.
13:54She still loves you.
13:55Still in love with me?
13:56The noisy room instantly fell dead silent.
13:58Julian, maybe we should call her, or at least get your hand checked.
14:03Before I could stop him, Tristan pulled out his phone.
14:05He snapped a picture of my bleeding hand and sent it to Sienna.
14:08I didn't stop him.
14:09Or maybe I just didn't want to.
14:10The VIP lounge was dead silent.
14:12Ten excruciating seconds passed.
14:14Then, Tristan's phone lit up.
14:16See?
14:16What'd I tell you?
14:17Sia still cares about you.
14:19Julian, look.
14:19It's her.
14:20I didn't look at the phone.
14:21I turned my head away, but everyone saw me relax.
14:24Julian, do you want to take this?
14:25I ignored him, taking a slow sip of my drink.
14:27Fine, I got it.
14:28Tristan answered the call and put it on speaker.
14:31Tristan, what happened?
14:32Are you hurt?
14:33No, no, it's Julian.
14:34Sia, you have no idea how bad it is.
14:36There's blood everywhere.
14:36He won't stop bleeding.
14:38Sia, you still there?
14:40You should come back.
14:41He's not listening to anyone.
14:43Tristan.
14:43Yeah?
14:44Yeah, I'm here.
14:45Sia, tell him.
14:46I don't want to hear about him.
14:47Whatever he does now, it has nothing to do with me.
14:50We're over.
14:51I mean that.
14:52Sia?
14:53And happy birthday.
14:54The dial tone echoed loudly in the opulent room.
14:57Tristan stood frozen.
14:58The room was dead quiet.
14:59I looked around the room, then smiled.
15:00Why so quiet?
15:01No one answered.
15:02What, all of you lost your voices?
15:04I said, why is everyone so fucking quiet?
15:07Julian, don't get worked up.
15:09Your hand.
15:09Yeah, it's still bleeding.
15:10Don't worry about it.
15:11I've wanted to say this for a while.
15:13What you did was too much.
15:15She's a girl, Julian.
15:16If you don't love her anymore, you should have ended it properly.
15:19Who said I wanted a clean break?
15:21Seven years.
15:22Even a damn dog would be more loyal after that long.
15:24Then tell me this.
15:25How many seven-year stretches does a woman get in one life?
15:28And what if she never comes back?
15:30Don't do something you'll regret, Julian.
15:32Across the room, Declan sat in the shadows.
15:34His dark eyes locked onto Vivian's retreating back, his wife of two years.
15:38Not going after her?
15:39Declan smirked, lighting a cigarette.
15:41Wife?
15:41My wife's on set.
15:43Won't be back till next month.
15:44Keep pushing it.
15:45Declan didn't respond.
15:46Vivian wasn't Sienna.
15:47Sienna could walk away.
15:48Vivian?
15:49She had too much tying her down.
15:50She wasn't going anywhere.
15:52Not even if she wanted to.
15:53After I hung up the phone, Roman wrapped his arms around me from behind.
15:57Sia, are you going back to London?
15:59No.
16:00And even if I did, it wouldn't be for him.
16:02Do you still love him?
16:03No.
16:03I'm not even that upset.
16:06Maybe I checked out a long time ago.
16:07Maybe the moment he did.
16:09I won't do that.
16:10I won't stray.
16:10I won't look at anyone else.
16:11I'll make you cry.
16:13Sia, be with me.
16:15But looking into those intense eyes, I froze.
16:18I gently pushed him away.
16:19Roman, I'm sorry.
16:21Why are you apologizing?
16:23I took a breath, steadying myself.
16:25I'm scared.
16:26I don't want a relationship.
16:27Not again.
16:28Let's just keep it simple.
16:30No strings.
16:31If you meet someone you really like, you can walk away anytime.
16:34That's easier for you?
16:36It's safer for both of us.
16:38When I looked up, his eyes were red.
16:40He stepped back.
16:42A broken laugh slipped out.
16:43Sienna, what am I to you?
16:45A convenience?
16:47I didn't answer.
16:48I'm sorry, Roman.
16:49If this makes you uncomfortable, I'll leave tonight.
16:51Sia, you can't do this to me.
16:54He turned around, grabbed his overcoat, and walked toward the door.
16:57I took a half step forward to stop him, but my feet felt glued to the floor.
17:02As his hand grabbed the doorknob, he stopped.
17:05He looked back at me.
17:06He even forced a painful smile.
17:08Sorry, I just, I need a minute to myself.
17:10Give me some time, Sia.
17:11I'll give you my answer.
17:12The door clicked shut.
17:14I collapsed onto the sofa, completely drained.
17:17It was 3 in the morning.
17:18I drove back to Sienna's hotel.
17:20I got out, leaned against the car, and lit a cigarette.
17:22Windows glowed all over the building.
17:24I had no idea which one was hers.
17:26Less than 2 days.
17:27That was all it took for me to figure it out.
17:29Sienna had just crawled out of a 7-year disaster.
17:32Of course, she was scared.
17:33I pushed too hard.
17:34Maybe if keeping things undefined made her feel safe, then fine.
17:37I could leave without a title.
17:39Because wanting her and not having her, I already knew that pain.
17:42The worst of it was a year and a half ago, right after graduation.
17:45When I found out that Sienna had moved in with Julian.
17:48Back in college, I used to look for her without meaning to.
17:51In lecture halls.
17:52At campus events.
17:54In crowded cafes.
17:55Even in places I knew she probably wouldn't be.
17:57There was the problem with Sienna.
17:59Once I noticed her, every room felt wrong without her in it.
18:02I never made a move.
18:03By the time I was ready, she was already his.
18:05There was the moment I forced myself to let go.
18:08I let my family set me up on a few dates.
18:10Tried to move on.
18:11Tried to become the kind of man who could forget her.
18:14I failed.
18:15I crushed a cigarette under my shoe.
18:16The tension left my face.
18:18Something stadia took its place.
18:20If the girl I love had finally come into my life, and I still lost her,
18:23then I didn't deserve happiness at all.
18:25I got back in the car.
18:26This time, I wasn't letting go.
18:28The night before I planned to leave Paris, I went out drinking with Nora.
18:33Okay.
18:34Spill.
18:35How's it going with Roman?
18:36Don't start.
18:37Oh, I'm starting.
18:39Glow like that?
18:40Skin like that?
18:41Girl, he's been taking very good care of you.
18:44Can you not?
18:46I shouldn't drag him into this.
18:47I don't want a relationship.
18:49I don't want marriage.
18:50Sia, why are you punishing yourself because of your ex?
18:53That's not-
18:53And him?
18:54Is that fair to him?
18:56Look, I get it.
18:57But just because your ex was trash doesn't mean the next guy deserves the fallout.
19:01Now, you don't get to let Julian ruin this, too.
19:03Not for you and not for Roman.
19:05Now, you actually think you don't deserve real love?
19:08Was that true?
19:10Seven years on and off, I stopped believing in anything steady.
19:14Started doubting everything, everyone, even myself.
19:17Why can't I deserve something real?
19:19Exactly.
19:21Do you even realize how amazing you are?
19:24I'm serious.
19:25You're gorgeous, smart, and you've always taken care of yourself.
19:27Any man would be lucky to have you.
19:29Stop letting Julian decide what you deserve.
19:31You deserve the best, not someone like Julian.
19:33Trust me, he's going to regret this for the rest of his life.
19:36Losing you, he'll never get over it.
19:39Now, call Roman.
19:41What?
19:41And cancel your flight.
19:43Don't think I didn't notice?
19:44You're running again.
19:47What if, what if it ends the same way?
19:49What if one day he gets tired of me, too?
19:51Then he doesn't deserve you.
19:53But that's not a reason to run before anything even starts.
19:56It won't.
19:57Why?
19:58A man who's serious doesn't lose the woman he wants.
20:00Do you really think Roman is like Julian?
20:02No.
20:03Then call him.
20:04You have no idea how happy that man's about to be.
20:06You have no idea how happy that man's about to be.
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