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00:00:01If I hadn't wanted to change villas, I would never have known this secret.
00:00:07Two years of marriage is like a joke.
00:00:13Are you absolutely certain about this, Brinley? It's a pity to see you leaving.
00:00:18I am. I'd like to spend more time with my family.
00:00:23Mrs. Palmer, good news! The owner of the villa you like has agreed to lower the price.
00:00:28Can you come view it this afternoon?
00:00:35This is the one. How do we proceed?
00:00:38Excellent. Will Mr. Palmer be joining you to sign the contract?
00:00:46No, he's tied up with work. Turingly, religiously, and telst.
00:00:51Rylan.
00:00:52I'll take care of it myself.
00:00:54Colin, I resigned today, and I found a villa I love.
00:00:58I'm planning to buy it for us.
00:01:01So sudden. But if it makes you happy, that's what matters.
00:01:04I'll come home early tonight. We'll celebrate.
00:01:11Mrs. Palmer, please, have a seat. I'll bring out the contract.
00:01:15Here's a copy of my marriage certificate.
00:01:17I'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?
00:01:40Probably just a system error. It happens now and then.
00:01:43To get all of that to stay tuned on, you confirm it directly at City Hall.
00:01:59Ma'am, the document you've presented is counterfeit.
00:02:03Our 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?
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, loves me, in a way Millie never did.
00:03:30And you still justify deceiving her?
00:03:32I 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.
00:04:26Do 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.
00:04:51I'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.
00:05:01This way, please.
00:05:06Isn't that Brinlyn?
00:05:07What 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.
00:05:12She 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, where's Mr. Palmer?
00:05:24Oh, that's right.
00:05:25I heard you two split.
00:05:26Hardly shocking.
00:05:27A man like him could not tolerate a partner who is unfaithful.
00:05:31Do 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, does the Knight Family need your permission before extending
00:05:44an 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, perhaps 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.
00:07:52Mrs. 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!
00:08:05Forgive my rudeness!
00:08:07Grant me mercy!
00:08:09You've broken the family rules.
00:08:11That's why you're fired.
00:08:12Not because of Miss Shaw.
00:08:17Escort him out!
00:08:18His employment is terminated.
00:08:22Make it clear he will never be rehired.
00:08:25Wait!
00:08:26Ryan, please!
00:08:27Don't do this!
00:08:28No!
00:08:33Colin, let's sit down over there.
00:08:35It's getting far too crowded.
00:08:37Fine.
00:08:37Just watch your step.
00:08:45Is that Mr. Moore?
00:08:46My God, what on earth is Austin Moore doing here?
00:08:48He never shows up to these things.
00:08:50Mr. Moore!
00:08:50What 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?
00:09:04This is about to get ugly.
00:09:08Colin, my stomach feels a little uneasy.
00:09:10What's wrong?
00:09:11Come, I'll take you to the lounge so you can rest.
00:09:13Mr. Moore, you probably haven't been told,
00:09:15but the Knight family has been pouring all their attention on Miss Shaw tonight.
00:09:18One might assume she was some exalted figure.
00:09:21Oh?
00:09:22My wife sure knows how to stir things up, huh?
00:09:25Your...
00:09:26Your wife?
00:09:32Sir, that's enough.
00:09:33Please come with us.
00:09:34What are you doing?
00:09:35I was just trying to let Mr. Moore know...
00:09:37Mr. Moore's business is not yours to discuss.
00:09:46Mr. Moore has arrived.
00:09:48My head lifted instinctively.
00:09:50It was the very first time I had seen my husband since our marriage.
00:09:55I was just thinking how lucky I was to have such a handsome husband.
00:10:02Mr. Moore, we've been waiting anxiously for your arrival.
00:10:07It's so rare to catch a glimpse of you.
00:10:09Gentlemen, please, take a seat.
00:10:10Mr. Moore will be with you all day.
00:10:12Let me introduce Ms. Brinley Shaw.
00:10:14Ah, Ms. Shaw.
00:10:15Easy on the eyes, but your judgment?
00:10:17Not so impressive.
00:10:19You cut ties with your family for a man becoming a joke.
00:10:21Perhaps you should focus on family affairs, not business.
00:10:25Oliver!
00:10:26That's enough!
00:10:33So, Mr. Simpson, in your opinion my wife doesn't measure up to your standards?
00:10:39Your wife?
00:10:40Mrs. Moore, my apologies.
00:10:42Geez, 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 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.
00:11:15Everyone, 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.
00:11:37I can't sit here any longer.
00:11:39Don't take too long.
00:11:46Mrs. Moore, I...
00:11:49Excuse me, sir.
00:11:49I was essay by Meet Chiana.
00:12:00What?
00:12:05What?
00:12:06So...
00:12:12What?
00:12:13What?
00:12:13What?
00:12:17How many different people...
00:12:21brinley i was wrong give me another chance
00:12:26mr palmer please control yourself we are done i can't do without you he's three months apart
00:12:32i feel like i'm going mad enough of your nonsense stay away from me or you'll regret it
00:12:37get 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 after the banquet ended i tried to leave exhausted by
00:13:00the night's events but my escape was cut short by a familiar imposing presence
00:13:12get in mr moore i have my own car i already had it sent back i want to return to
00:13:21my own place
00:13:22your place have you forgotten we're married that means we're supposed to live together
00:13:27but no buts i 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
00:14:01boundaries go ahead i'm listening first we don't interfere each other's private lives
00:14:06second we keep our finances separate neither of us will touch the other's assets
00:14:10third if we ever divorce we'll part on good terms with no complications don't you think
00:14:16you're being a little too cold with me
00:14:20remember we're legally husband and wife now i think you should understand that this is just
00:14:23a partnership and there are no feelings attached i don't want unnecessary trouble trouble is that
00:14:30what you think i am that's settled all right as you wish my dear wife
00:14:43this one i like the vintage feel you do have unusual taste but in the winter the drafts will be
00:14:49harsh
00:14:49it doesn't matter i can manage the cold
00:14:53hungry
00:14:55yes
00:14:56i didn't eat properly at the party
00:14:59let's get you something to eat
00:15:07i didn't expect
00:15:10what are you doing just standing there
00:15:14come help
00:15:18in the soft glow of the kitchen my hands moved on autopolt the familiar rhythm of the knife
00:15:23a small comfort you handle that knife quite well did you often cook for colin
00:15:28yes looking back it was a complete waste of effort he never did deserve you
00:15:33oh do you regret it
00:15:38why should i for someone so undeserving it's best not to mention him at all
00:15:43so indifferent i find that
00:15:47interesting
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
00:16:12but 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
00:16:25a sharp contrast to the gentle man he was pretending to be
00:16:29pull yourself together brinley
00:16:30this is just a marriage of convenience
00:16:32don't let appearances deceive you
00:16:34when he finished cleaning the kitchen
00:16:36he leaned against the doorway
00:16:38all plainness gone
00:16:40now that i've returned
00:16:41there are formalities
00:16:44next week so needs to be properly arranged
00:16:47the purpose of this alliance has been fulfilled
00:16:49there's no need for a wedding ceremony is there
00:16:51what do you mean no need
00:16:52even a marriage of convenience will have a wedding
00:16:55my father is tied up with a major project
00:16:57it's really not a good time
00:16:59don't worry
00:16:59i'll have my assistant coordinate with your father's secretary
00:17:08i'll call my father first
00:17:09to see when he's available
00:17:11he agreed
00:17:13but 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
00:17:20his sudden attention making me suspicious
00:17:22but i had no time to dwell on him
00:17:24my own company
00:17:25vantage path realty needed me
00:17:27colin parmer chose deceit
00:17:29now i will crush his pride in the one field he values most
00:17:33mrs shaw
00:17:34the 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
00:18:05colin was holding a meeting
00:18:07this project
00:18:08will be palmer group's highest priority
00:18:11for the next three years
00:18:14the city director has already acknowledged our proposal is superior
00:18:18mr palmer we've poured 30 million into the assessment our 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
00:18:32she might carry more weight
00:18:33well i
00:18:34relax
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
00:18:43she 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
00:18:51the bidding send you buzzed with anticipation
00:19:01i know you're coming brinley
00:19:03show yourself
00:19:04the moment i walked into the bidding hall
00:19:07i 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
00:19:17can increase land use efficiency by 30 percent
00:19:20a flawless presentation
00:19:21next the palmer group
00:19:23our proposal focuses on
00:19:25mr palmer
00:19:25vantage path realty's proposal is clearly superior to yours
00:19:29but our data
00:19:29our 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 rollevo
00:19:37his composure shattered
00:19:38why you knew how important this project was to me
00:19:41was this all just revenge
00:19:44fine
00:19:44take the project
00:19:46i don't care about anything else
00:19:49just come back to me
00:19:51mr palmer
00:19:52we won fairly
00:19:53this project was never yours to grant me
00:19:55it was mine to earn
00:19:58what you should be asking
00:20:00is why the palmer group failed
00:20:05that evening the satisfaction of winning
00:20:07had washed away my tiredness
00:20:09when 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
00:20:19thank you
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
00:20:36i 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 olick finally has time to call her father
00:20:44dad
00:20:45i secured the blian 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
00:20:56but 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
00:21:03and 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
00:21:10but a question flickered in my mind
00:21:11you'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
00:21:17how 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
00:21:36i found myself drawn to his study
00:21:39the study was just as he was
00:21:41organized imposing and full of secrets
00:21:43my fingers brushed against a loose board on a shelf
00:21:46revealing a hidden compartment
00:21:47inside 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
00:21:54what are you doing here
00:22:00mr moore
00:22:01i 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
00:22:24anything with potential tends to draw my attention
00:22:28it feels like more than a coincidence
00:22:30that the designs you admire happen to belong to me
00:22:35he closed the distance in an instant
00:22:38trapping me against the desk
00:22:40it does feel like quite the coincidence
00:22:49tell me brinley
00:22:53are you doubting me
00:22:55i
00:22:56i was only asking
00:22:58i shouldn't have come into your study
00:23:00he stepped closer
00:23:01lifting 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
00:23:08why don't you rest upstairs
00:23:14for days i dowaged him at every turn
00:23:16if he was in the dining room
00:23:18i ate in my room
00:23:20if he was on the stairs
00:23:22i hurried past without a word
00:23:31in the car
00:23:32the silence was suffocating
00:23:34until my brother's name lit up my phone like a lifeline
00:23:39hey felix
00:23:40brinley
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
00:23:48it 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
00:24:00felix
00:24:02i was so stupid before
00:24:04i'm sorry
00:24:05what 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
00:24:14no 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
00:24:23we 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
00:24:39what are you doing
00:24:39let go of my wrist
00:24:41his palm was firm and warm
00:24:43and the feeling was surprisingly steady
00:24:45what are you doing
00:24:46in front of your family
00:24:47we've got to look convincing
00:24:49you 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
00:24:54but 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
00:25:06oh you're here
00:25:08sweetheart come here
00:25:09dad were you yelling at felix
00:25:11serves him right
00:25:13that reckless brat
00:25:14by the way
00:25:15felix wired you a hundred million
00:25:17it's all yours
00:25:18my phone buzzed
00:25:20it was a transfer notification
00:25:21felix note said
00:25:23if colin bothers you again
00:25:24i'll fly back and wreck his company myself
00:25:26mr shaw
00:25:27my 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
00:25:32i 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
00:25:43he clapped austin on the shoulder
00:25:45guiding him in
00:25:45i watched this man who could dominate boardrooms
00:25:47act like any ordinary son
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
00:25:58my 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
00:26:19every 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
00:26:33we'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
00:26:38i 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
00:27:06though i have to say
00:27:07touching it feels even better
00:27:11brinley
00:27:13isn't this exactly what you like
00:27:15then why the sudden blush
00:27:19i left him standing there
00:27:21and went to my room
00:27:22my heart pounding
00:27:22from my own daring
00:27:25why am i so tempted by him
00:27:26this 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
00:27:41and froze
00:27:42austin was in the living room
00:27:44bare chested
00:27:45sweat gleaning on his sculpted
00:27:46muscles
00:27:47careful
00:27:47the 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 damp chest
00:27:55i'm exhausted
00:27:56let'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
00:28:12dug my knee into his side
00:28:14and rolled him onto the mat
00:28:15playing helpless mr moore
00:28:17with muscles like these
00:28:19i must admit
00:28:20those lines
00:28:22they're sculpted like a fashion models
00:28:25but in a flash he reversed our positions
00:28:27pinning me beneath him
00:28:29what he ate at home
00:28:31toned cliffierty with tons
00:28:33his face inches from mine
00:28:35is just touching enough for you
00:28:37you
00:28:38get off
00:28:40gotcha
00:28:41let go of my leg
00:28:47there's something in your hair
00:28:51what
00:28:54just a feather
00:28:58now are you planning to move in down there on the floor
00:29:01you did that on purpose
00:29:02what do you mean
00:29:04you're the one who couldn't stop staring at me
00:29:08you practically dived into my arms
00:29:10i 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
00:29:19maybe you should just buy a new villa
00:29:21is that so
00:29:22i'm going to eat
00:29:26narrator
00:29:26i 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
00:29:49all by yourself
00:29:50i'm rogelio scott
00:29:53a big company must be exhausting for 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 than your sugar baddie ever could
00:30:07i'm afraid you've mistaken me
00:30:09a woman of my league is 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 could be yours
00:30:18narrator
00:30:19his thick fingers reached to pinch my chin
00:30:21i slapped him across the face
00:30:23the sound silencing the entire hall
00:30:26you dared to slap me
00:30:28what's wrong with that
00:30:29look at yourself
00:30:30pathetic oily and shameless
00:30:32mr scott
00:30:34laying hands on a woman hardly 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
00:30:50what could you possibly accomplish
00:30:53you pathetic whore
00:30:54say that again
00:30:55i dare you
00:30:57before he could repeat the insult
00:30:59i kicked the back of his knee
00:31:00seized his tie
00:31:02and slammed his cheek
00:31:03against the polished floor
00:31:09i'll make sure you learn
00:31:11what 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
00:31:23he 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
00:31:41i swear
00:31:43miguel
00:31:43throw him out
00:31:44and from this moment
00:31:46though not more group
00:31:47is targeting echoed
00:31:48in 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
00:32:12who is this lady to you
00:32:14she 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 through the sea
00:32:27of stunned faces
00:32:27i saw my ex
00:32:29colin
00:32:30watching us
00:32:31his face pale
00:32:33brinley
00:32:33i remembered your throat
00:32:35always acts up
00:32:36i had them prepare
00:32:37that special drink
00:32:37you like
00:32:39thank you mr palmer
00:32:40but i'll take care
00:32:42of my wife's needs
00:32:42you should direct
00:32:43that concern
00:32:44towards your
00:32:44companion
00:32:46colin
00:32:47oh wait
00:32:47my mistake
00:32:48she isn't your wife
00:32:49yet is she
00:32:51my husband doesn't
00:32:52enjoy socializing
00:32:52mr 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
00:33:07what do you call them
00:33:09charcoal brigands
00:33:10if you're hungry
00:33:11there are sandwiches
00:33:12in the fridge
00:33:12don'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
00:33:24this on 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
00:33:30it's more satisfying
00:33:32than a michelin
00:33:32three star dinner
00:33:34i know it's bad
00:33:36your comfort is unhelpful
00:33:38austin did you lose
00:33:39your taste buds
00:33:40it's not every day
00:33:41i find you cooking
00:33:42as your husband
00:33:44i should at least
00:33:44act grateful
00:33:45if you enjoy it so much
00:33:47i'll make car grilled
00:33:48avocado with pickled
00:33:49herring tomorrow
00:33:51now that sounds
00:33:52like a challenge
00:33:54i'll be looking
00:33:55forward 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 just
00:34:04keeps getting better
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
00:34:14you've made yourself
00:34:17i excused myself
00:34:18and snuck into the
00:34:19kitchen to call
00:34:20his assistant
00:34:23miguel
00:34:23i need to ask
00:34:24what is austin like
00:34:25at the company
00:34:26mr moore
00:34:27today he called a
00:34:29competitor's proposal
00:34:30garbage
00:34:30and the man nearly
00:34:32collapsed
00:34:32garbage
00:34:33last week he sued
00:34:35a business partner
00:34:36into bankruptcy
00:34:38he is
00:34:40ruthless
00:34:43the man he described
00:34:44as a stranger
00:34:45a ruthless tycoon
00:34:47who praises my
00:34:48terrible cooking
00:34:51what is his secret
00:34:52agenda
00:34:54is this marriage
00:34:54just part of some
00:34:55hidden game
00:34:56i sat there my
00:34:57mind racing
00:34:58what if this whole
00:34:59marriage is just a
00:34:59plot to harvest my
00:35:00organs
00:35:05something bothering
00:35:06you
00:35:06you look pale
00:35:11later my darkest
00:35:12thoughts came to
00:35:13life
00:35:13you monster
00:35:14austin you're
00:35:14after my kidney
00:35:15i swear i'll
00:35:15fight you off
00:35:16in my dream
00:35:16his shadow
00:35:17fell over me
00:35:17a monstrous
00:35:18giant
00:35:19you're greedy
00:35:20enough to want
00:35:20my kidney
00:35:20a single tear
00:35:21escaped
00:35:21a testimony
00:35:22to the terror
00:35:22that held me
00:35:23captive even
00:35:23in sleep
00:35:24i heard his
00:35:24footsteps coming
00:35:25up the stairs
00:35:26each one a
00:35:26heavy thup
00:35:27that echoed
00:35:27my own
00:35:27frantic heartbeat
00:35:28he walked down
00:35:29the dark
00:35:29corridor
00:35:30a shadow
00:35:30moving towards
00:35:31the slimmer
00:35:32of light
00:35:32from my room
00:35:32the doorknob
00:35:33turned with
00:35:34agonizing slowness
00:35:35the click of
00:35:35the lash
00:35:36sealing my fate
00:35:36my kidney
00:35:38austin give it
00:35:38back
00:35:39he loomed over
00:35:39me in the
00:35:40darkness
00:35:40his hand
00:35:41reaching out
00:35:41and for a
00:35:42moment my
00:35:42nightmare and
00:35:43reality merged
00:35:43the instant his
00:35:44hand touched
00:35:45my cheek
00:35:45my eyes
00:35:46snapped open
00:35:49brinley it's
00:35:50all right
00:35:50you were caught
00:35:51in a bad
00:35:51dream
00:35:52but his voice
00:35:52was calm
00:35:53a gentle
00:35:53anchor in
00:35:53my storm
00:35:54of panic
00:35:54the terror
00:35:55receded
00:35:55leaving a
00:35:55disorienting
00:35:56fog of confusion
00:35:57in its whack
00:35:57you were
00:35:57mommeling quite a
00:35:58bit
00:35:58something about
00:36:00the heat flooded
00:36:00my cheeks
00:36:00i couldn't meet
00:36:01his gaze
00:36:01i was just
00:36:02rambling nonsense
00:36:03some steam
00:36:03softening with
00:36:04an under chasing
00:36:04me you should
00:36:05go get some
00:36:05sleep he didn't
00:36:06pressed and i
00:36:07was alone again
00:36:07the silence of
00:36:08the room amplifying
00:36:08the chaos in my
00:36:09mind but the
00:36:10moment he was
00:36:10out of my sight
00:36:11the gentle
00:36:12husband vanished
00:36:13replaced by
00:36:13someone i didn't
00:36:14know he waited
00:36:15his face a cold
00:36:17calculating mask
00:36:18in the glow of
00:36:18the screen i could
00:36:19almost feel the
00:36:20shift in him the
00:36:21moment his
00:36:21suspicion hardened
00:36:22into certainty
00:36:23we need to have
00:36:24a talk tomorrow
00:36:24the next morning
00:36:25the sunlight that
00:36:26filled the dining
00:36:26room did nothing to
00:36:27dispel the chilling
00:36:28atmosphere between us
00:36:29do you have time
00:36:29this morning i'd like
00:36:30to talk about
00:36:30last night
00:36:31it was just a
00:36:32dream nightmares
00:36:33happen don't read
00:36:34too much into it
00:36:35with those words she
00:36:36shut the door on
00:36:36any conversation
00:36:37leaving us in a
00:36:38silence colder than
00:36:39any nightmare
00:36:39i had to know what
00:36:41austin was hiding
00:36:41after escaping our
00:36:43silent breakfast i
00:36:43slipped back inside
00:36:44and crept up to his
00:36:45study my heart
00:36:46pounded against my
00:36:47ribs a frantic drum
00:36:48beat of fear and
00:36:49determination
00:36:50taking a deep
00:36:51breath i committed
00:36:52i can't be locked
00:36:53please yes
00:36:54i moved quickly
00:36:56silently my hands
00:36:57searching for any
00:36:57trace of myself
00:36:58any clue to his
00:36:59secrets but is
00:37:00nothing photographed
00:37:00not a mention of
00:37:01my work where
00:37:02is it the
00:37:02clippings from my
00:37:03exhibition he's
00:37:03removed everything
00:37:04a cold dread
00:37:04washed on me as
00:37:05the truth settled
00:37:06in it's like i
00:37:06never existed in
00:37:07here the room was
00:37:08a sterile monument
00:37:08to a life i was
00:37:09apparently never a
00:37:10part of i was
00:37:10staring into the
00:37:11void of an empty
00:37:11shelf when his
00:37:12voice cut through
00:37:13the silence cold
00:37:13are you looking for
00:37:14ice shot through
00:37:15my veins i froze he
00:37:16was leaning against
00:37:17the doorframe a
00:37:18predator watching his
00:37:18prey i spun around
00:37:19so fast i knocked
00:37:20over a stack of
00:37:21books my words
00:37:21tumbling out in a
00:37:22panicked rush i was
00:37:22just looking around
00:37:23time seemed to slow as
00:37:24the books tumbled
00:37:25towards the floor in
00:37:25one motion he
00:37:26moved with
00:37:27impossible speed he
00:37:28caught them easily
00:37:29effortlessly and
00:37:30steadied me his hand
00:37:31burning against my
00:37:32waist there's nothing
00:37:33worth your attention
00:37:33in here perhaps we
00:37:34were suddenly
00:37:35impossibly close his
00:37:36voice a low murmur i
00:37:37have to go i'll be in
00:37:38my room his touch was
00:37:39electric i had to get
00:37:40away later that day i
00:37:41tried to sneak out to
00:37:42see my father but
00:37:43austin was in the
00:37:43foyer blocking my
00:37:44path my escape was
00:37:46cut short he was
00:37:47there with miguel
00:37:48miguel's shock was
00:37:49almost mr moore you're
00:37:50wearing an apron and
00:37:51he was a crisp white
00:37:53apron over his
00:37:53expensive suit if you
00:37:54want to surprise your
00:37:55wife i can call a
00:37:56ship it's different
00:37:56miguel she eats
00:37:57restaurant food all
00:37:58the time he ignored
00:37:59miguel's suggestion his
00:38:00focus elsewhere i think
00:38:01she might like something
00:38:03homemade for a fleeting
00:38:04moment i saw something
00:38:05else in his eyes then
00:38:06his eyes found me he knew
00:38:08i was there all along
00:38:09where are you going
00:38:09caught my heart sank i
00:38:11tried to sound casual to
00:38:13hide the tremor in my
00:38:14voice to visit my father i
00:38:16need to talk to him his
00:38:17answer was not a request
00:38:18it was a command i've made
00:38:20dinner eat with me first he
00:38:23moved subtly trapping me
00:38:25then i'll go with you i
00:38:26felt the walls closing in
00:38:27the air growing thin that's
00:38:29not necessary you don't
00:38:30have to he closed the
00:38:31distance between us his
00:38:32try my cooking overwhelm a
00:38:35silent order was given and
00:38:36obeyed instantly and then
00:38:38there were two miguel's gone
00:38:40it'll just be the two of us
00:38:41i followed austin into the
00:38:43dining room a perfect feast
00:38:45was laid out a cruel
00:38:46contrast to the charred food
00:38:47i'd been making for days
00:38:48what are you standing there
00:38:50for sit down and see for
00:38:51yourself
00:38:54i'll pass i'm not hungry
00:38:56just have a taste i told you
00:38:59i'm not hungry just one bite
00:39:02if it's awful you can throw
00:39:04the plate at my face
00:39:07i finally gave in my fingers
00:39:09curling around the fork with
00:39:10resistance
00:39:16oh
00:39:17so how is it
00:39:21it's fine
00:39:22but my hand betrayed me
00:39:23reaching for the lobster
00:39:25then the soup
00:39:25then the lamb
00:39:26i ate like someone who
00:39:28hadn't seen food in d's
00:39:32why are you looking at me
00:39:34like that
00:39:35slow down
00:39:36it's not like anyone's going
00:39:37to snatch it from you
00:39:39i guess
00:39:41it'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
00:39:52i'll need to step out
00:39:55all right
00:39:58take your time and enjoy it
00:40:01the moment the door clicked
00:40:02shut
00:40:03my appetite vanished
00:40:04replaced by an explicable
00:40:06hollowness
00:40:07i reached for the bowl of
00:40:08soup he'd left untouched
00:40:10and drank every last flat
00:40:14dad i need the truth
00:40:17what's really behind this
00:40:18arranged marriage to austin
00:40:24brinley
00:40:25there are things you're old
00:40:26enough to hear now
00:40:27years ago austin's mother
00:40:30was in a devastating car accident
00:40:35your mother risked her own life
00:40:38to save her
00:40:41my mother
00:40:42out of gratitude their family
00:40:44proposed a marriage alliance
00:40:46they've been waiting for you all
00:40:48these years
00:40:49even when you were with colin
00:40:58dad i get it now
00:41:00i'll come by to see you soon
00:41:02bye
00:41:22who is it
00:41:24it's me austin
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
00:41:44you
00:41:46i didn't do it on purpose
00:41:51you call that an accident
00:41:52we kissed
00:41:54you shameless rogue
00:41:57why didn't it feel wrong
00:41:58have i lost my mind
00:42:02get away from me
00:42:04get away from me
00:42:32stop it
00:42:50brinley
00:42:50i love millie
00:42:52she's the one who fits me
00:42:54body and soul
00:43:03that's why i never touched 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
00:43:37do you honestly think i'd drink myself silly over an ex
00:43:40no
00:43:42i just think something's weighing on you
00:43:44spare me the questions
00:43:45if you're not going to keep me company you 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 in the world
00:44:02why did you marry me
00:44:04i've wanted to marry you since i was 14
00:44:08i've wanted to marry you since i was 14
00:44:09what was that
00:44:12when i was 14
00:44:13at that party
00:44:16it was the anniversary of 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 with braids
00:44:30but you stood in front of me and protected me
00:44:32from that moment i told myself i'd wait for you to grow up
00:44:36i've waited all these years
00:44:37and now
00:44:38you're finally mine
00:44:45have a nice dream brinley
00:44:55hello
00:44:55mrs moore
00:44:56do you know where mr moore is
00:44:58he's missed a crucial meeting and isn't answering his phone
00:45:00i i'll check right now
00:45:07austin
00:45:08are you in there
00:45:09austin answer me
00:45:21austin
00:45:31the medicine bottles
00:45:33so many stomach pills
00:45:35the burnt steak
00:45:36the horrible soup
00:45:38he ate every last bite of my terrible cooking
00:45:44you absolute fool
00:45:46austin
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 if i walk out
00:46:08lie down and stop fighting me
00:46:10it might be contagious
00:46:12you should go
00:46:13don't be ridiculous
00:46:15contagious
00:46:16try moving again and i'll throw you out myself
00:46:19mrs moore
00:46:20the doctor is here
00:46:21doctor
00:46:23please check him right away
00:46:28acute gastric bleeding
00:46:29accompanied by the high fever
00:46:31he needs to be transferred to the hospital at once
00:46:37i'll go with him
00:46:38i know exactly what he's eaten these last few days
00:46:50the doctor said it's from eating terrible food and drinking alcohol
00:46:53what now are you planning to blame this on me
00:46:55i'm definitely putting the blame on you
00:46:57i'm telling you now
00:46:58don't even think about it
00:47:00uh
00:47:01stop laughing
00:47:02do you even remember you're supposed to be resting
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 eat it yourself
00:47:21do you really have to push yourself this far
00:47:22the company won't crumble without you for a few days
00:47:26i'd hate for you to think i can't measure up to your standards
00:47:29when you've recovered
00:47:30let's set our companies against each other and watch which one thrives more
00:47:33i'm in
00:47:49quit staring
00:47:54you should watch it
00:47:57follow your instructions my dear wife
00:48:01boss
00:48:01the meeting has started
00:48:10sit here
00:48:17he's so focused it's like he's in his own world
00:48:21the key is to acquire their patents before the merger is complete
00:48:24we need to make them an offer they can't refuse
00:48:26the merger will create a 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 are you
00:48:42who's looking at you
00:48:43i was thinking about my project
00:48:44your cloud vista states project
00:48:47do you want my help
00:48:48he leaned so close i could feel his breath
00:48:59sorry did that hurt
00:49:00you're still recovering
00:49:04i'm all right
00:49:06mr moore mrs moore i i didn't see a thing
00:49:12what's wrong
00:49:13i'll go see about dinner
00:49:35you don't have to put yourself through all this you don't have to put yourself through all this i'm not
00:49:38that picky that was why you had managed to land yourself in the hospital
00:49:44now open up
00:49:46what now
00:49:47eat it before it cools
00:49:53want something else tomorrow the doctor said you could try other foods
00:49:57you planning to cook it yourself
00:49:59of course not i'll ask the butler to send something up
00:50:03just wishing i could eat something you make
00:50:09get well first then you can chase down every bizarre cravings you want
00:50:14i've cleared the dishes i'll sleep in the caregiver's room next door
00:50:17wait my stomach's acting up
00:50:19do you want me to call the doctor
00:50:20no it's an old problem
00:50:22i can manage just
00:50:24it's hard being alone if it gets worse in the night
00:50:26fine
00:50:27i'll sleep on the folding bed in here
00:50:31austin you jerk
00:50:33sneaking off with my cookies again
00:50:40still dreaming about that are you
00:50:48what's going on
00:50:51you look even paler than last night
00:50:56it's nothing
00:50:57i just need to go to the bathroom
00:51:00go on your own then
00:51:04help me
00:51:04i feel dizzy
00:51:08the bathroom door
00:51:09help me
00:51:11inside
00:51:12austin handle it yourself if you can't i'll get a male nurse
00:51:14no
00:51:15i don't like strangers
00:51:16i hate being touched by anyone else
00:51:18then why do you keep 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 the nurse
00:51:30but no you 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 i feel much better
00:51:40mr moore
00:51:41these need your signature
00:51:42i've turned away the media
00:51:44and also the person the moore family sent 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 felt strangely cold
00:51:53why just someone to ask
00:51:54why not come themselves
00:51:58what's on your mind
00:51:59you've been staring into space
00:52:04nothing
00:52:04i'll get you some water
00:52:10that evening
00:52:11just as i was clearing his dinner plates
00:52:13he suddenly tensed
00:52:15a sharp gasp of pain escaping 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 to 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
00:52:32brinley
00:52:32just stay with me
00:52:38did you always have stomach problems
00:52:41for years
00:52:42i skipped too many meals for work
00:52:44it caught up to me
00:52:46promise me you'll eat properly from now on
00:52:48with you looking after me
00:52:50i wouldn't dare skip another meal
00:52:52who said i'd be looking after me
00:52:54it's chilly
00:52:54the fever must be breaking
00:52:56here
00:52:56i'll get you another blanket
00:52:58you know
00:52:59you toss and turn a lot when you sleep
00:53:00what are you talking about
00:53:01i caught you mommling last night
00:53:02and you kicked the blanket so hard
00:53:03you nearly sent the 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
00:53:07care 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
00:53:36good night brinley
00:53:40over the next few days
00:53:42a stream of visitors arrived
00:53:43but his guard miguel
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
00:54:10why 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 is 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
00:54:32i hesitated but 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 according to mr moore's dietary 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
00:55:11the doctor said your stomach is badly damaged
00:55:14the chef is back
00:55:15and he'll be handling your food
00:55:16i won't be stepping into 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 and easy to digest
00:55:36watch your step
00:55:39why are you here
00:55:40shouldn't you be resting
00:55:41i was waiting for you
00:55:43the doctor said light walks will help
00:55:45join me in the garden
00:55:47austin
00:55:48aren't you worried people will use your sickness to cause trouble at the company
00:55:51don't let it weigh on you
00:55:53miguel will handle it
00:56:03mr moore
00:56:04mrs moore
00:56:05the moore family has invited you to the estate for dinner
00:56:09tell them we will visit this 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 and the rest of the family
00:56:17can i skip it
00:56:18the thought of them all staring at me
00:56:20absolutely not
00:56:21you are my wife
00:56:21you are tied to the moore family
00:56:23the sooner you adapt the easier it will be
00:56:25fine
00:56:25i'll go
00:56:33miguel
00:56:33what has brinland been up to lately
00:56:36sir
00:56:36she's been running all over the city
00:56:38luxury malls
00:56:39auctions
00:56:40antique shops
00:56:40she's hunting for gifts for your family
00:56:42she went by herself
00:56:44yes
00:56:45she said she wanted to choose everything personally
00:56:49you're home
00:56:50looks like you went a little overboard
00:56:52pretty much
00:56:52i'm completely wiped out
00:56:54my legs are killing me
00:56:55i'm sorry i didn't realize
00:56:56this one's for my dad right
00:56:57the painting
00:56:58miguel said he's into art
00:56:59i can only hope he 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 to go to so much trouble
00:57:07it's fine if you don't prepare gifts for my family
00:57:09how can you say that
00:57:10it's my first scent
00:57:12what if they think i tap proper manners
00:57:13and that i'm not good enough for you
00:57:15that won't fapping
00:57:17as long as i'm with you
00:57:18no one will dare utter a word against you
00:57:24mrs moore
00:57:25all the gifts have 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 we've been waiting for you
00:57:49and this must be brinley
00:57:50please come inside
00:58:12dad
00:58:18oh
00:58:20so this is austin's new wife
00:58:21she certainly looks young
00:58:24but i heard she was married before
00:58:30what do you mean by that carolyn
00:58:32brinley is my wedded wife
00:58:36austin i only meant it out of concern
00:58:38there's no need for your concern
00:58:45we handle our own affairs
00:58:47come now we're all family
00:58:49that's enough
00:58:50brinley
00:58:51since it's your first time here
00:58:53try the coffee i just brewed
00:58:56thank 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 a limited release
00:59:24scarf
00:59:24oh my gosh brinley you are really generous
00:59:26you've been very thoughtful
00:59:27but these gifts cost a foreign buy
00:59:29our family has always preached restraint
00:59:31exactly
00:59:32dimma could be so careless
00:59:33and isn't it austin's money you're burning
00:59:35they saw me as an easy target
00:59:37a way to make austin look bad
00:59:39i lifted my handbag
00:59:41slipped out a stack of printed pages
00:59:45how about you take a look at these
00:59:47i chose every gift myself
00:59:49and i paid for them with my own money
00:59:52here are the itemized receipts
00:59:53and my bank statements
00:59:55go ahead and verify them
00:59:59hold on
01:00:00this painting is from last month's auction
01:00:03we're talking 32 million
01:00:05no way
01:00:06this was an arranged marriage
01:00:07why would you torch that much money
01:00:13if you doubt me
01:00:14feel free to look into it yourself
01:00:17i've built up plenty over the years
01:00:20using my own savings to buy gifts for my husband's family
01:00:24tell me what's wrong with that
01:00:25carolyn since you feel the gifts are over the top
01:00:28i'll come empty-handed next time
01:00:31brinley thank you for your gift
01:00:36that's enough rider
01:00:37why are you being so harsh with austin's wife
01:00:39careful
01:00:40you might spook her
01:00:41i shouldn't have said that
01:00:43don't take it to heart brinley
01:00:45don't take it to heart
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