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