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Betrayed And Back On Top
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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.
00:00:27Can 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.
00:00:51Ryland.
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 the state hunan, 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?
00:02:58Colin, 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.
00:03:12Then 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?
00:03:21A 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.
00:03:29And 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.
00:03:58Mmm, what did you make?
00:04:00Smells 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.
00:04:15You 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.
00:04:40As the door clicked shut,
00:04:42my smile crumbled.
00:04:44I picked up my phone,
00:04:46my hand trembling.
00:04:48Dad,
00:04:49I've decided.
00:04:51I'll return home,
00:04:52and I'll accept the marriage alliance you arranged.
00:04:55Three months later,
00:04:56I arrived at the Knight family's annual gala.
00:04:59Mrs. Shaw,
00:05:00you finally arrived.
00:05:01This way, please.
00:05:06Isn't that Brynlyn?
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.
00:05:11She has the audacity to show up tonight?
00:05:14The Shaw family cut her off completely.
00:05:16Look at her,
00:05:17still carrying herself as if she matters.
00:05:19Well,
00:05:19if it isn't Miss Shaw,
00:05:21all by yourself tonight?
00:05:22Where's Mr. Palmer?
00:05:24Oh,
00:05:24that'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.
00:05:30Do 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,
00:05:39however,
00:05:39aren'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,
00:05:45Brynly.
00:05:46Everyone knows about your scandal.
00:05:47No man would ever want you now.
00:05:49It's none of your business,
00:05:50Miss 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,
00:05:55it'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?
00:06:19Brynly?
00:06:20But when our eyes met,
00:06:22my 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,
00:06:35please,
00:06:36calm down.
00:06:39Miss Shaw must have had her reasons.
00:06:41Miss Shaw,
00:06:42I know you still have feelings for him,
00:06:44but 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.
00:06:53Brynly,
00:06:54I 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,
00:07:11this is a private event.
00:07:12If you don't have an invitation,
00:07:13I'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,
00:07:17Miss Shaw.
00:07:18With all these eyes on you,
00:07:19why put yourself through more shame?
00:07:26Matthew!
00:07:28Mrs. Shaw,
00:07:29I deeply apologize for the disrespect you've endured.
00:07:32The fault is entirely mine.
00:07:35Ryan,
00:07:35I thought,
00:07:36who 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.
00:07:50Understood.
00:07:52Mrs. Knight was just speaking of you.
00:07:54Please,
00:07:54this way.
00:07:58As Ryan led me away,
00:08:00the man who tried to kick me out crashed to his knees.
00:08:04Mrs. Shaw,
00:08:05please,
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!
00:08:25Ryan,
00:08:26please!
00:08:27Don't do this!
00:08:33Colin,
00:08:34let'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?
00:08:46Oh my God,
00:08:47what on earth is Austin Moore doing here?
00:08:48He never shows up to these things.
00:08:49Mr. Moore,
00:08:50what an honor to have you with us tonight.
00:08:58Sir,
00:08:58your wife is already upstairs in the VIP lounge.
00:09:02The Knights left Austin Moore waiting?
00:09:04This is about to get ugly.
00:09:07Colin,
00:09:08my stomach feels a little uneasy.
00:09:10What's wrong?
00:09:11Come,
00:09:11I'll take you to the lounge so you can rest.
00:09:13Mr. Moore,
00:09:14you 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,
00:09:33that'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,
00:10:03we've been waiting anxiously for your arrival.
00:10:07It's so rare to catch a glimpse of you.
00:10:09It's so rare to catch a glimpse of you.
00:10:09Gentlemen,
00:10:09please take a seat.
00:10:10Mr. Moore will be with you all day.
00:10:12Let me introduce Miss Brinley Shaw.
00:10:14Ah,
00:10:14Miss Shaw.
00:10:15Easy on the eyes,
00:10:16but your judgment?
00:10:17Not 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,
00:10:24not business.
00:10:25Oliver!
00:10:25That's enough!
00:10:33So,
00:10:34Mr. Simpson,
00:10:35in your opinion,
00:10:36my wife doesn't measure up to your standards?
00:10:39Your
00:10:39wife?
00:10:40Mrs. Moore,
00:10:41my apologies.
00:10:42I-I-I just meant you have exquisite taste
00:10:45in beautiful women.
00:10:47Mr. Simpson,
00:10:49your words remind me of something.
00:10:52And what is that?
00:10:54I've heard rumors that some influential businessman
00:10:56keeps 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,
00:11:09wouldn't it be wiser to tend to your own affairs?
00:11:12Well,
00:11:13Brinley certainly has a sharp tongue.
00:11:15Everyone,
00:11:16let's sit down!
00:11:17Quite the impression you've made,
00:11:18my dear wife.
00:11:20Like what you saw?
00:11:30The lavish bank felt suffocating,
00:11:33and I had to get away.
00:11:35Austin,
00:11:35I 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-
00:11:49Mrs. Moore, I-
00:11:49Mrs. Moore, I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I
00:12:08-I-I-I-I-I-ISh interesante feel in art.
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 get lost
00:12:42take 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 the
00:13:00night'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 drive
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
00:14:07second we keep our finances separate neither of us will touch the other's assets third if we ever
00:14:11divorce we'll part on good terms with no complications don't you think you're being a
00:14:16little too cold with me remember we're legally husband and wife now i think you should understand
00:14:23that this is just a partnership and there are no feelings attached i don't want unnecessary
00:14:27trouble trouble is that what 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 hungry yes i didn't eat properly at the party let's get you
00:15:00something to eat
00:15:07i didn't expect what are you doing just standing there come 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 you handle that knife quite well did you often cook for colin yes looking back it was a
00:15:31complete waste of effort he never did deserve you oh do you regret it why should i for someone so
00:15:40undeserving it's best not to mention him at all so indifferent i find that interesting what do you
00:15:49expect that i cry endlessly when it comes to love you gamble i can take the loss i'll take care
00:15:55of
00:15:55the rest it's our first night under the same roof you shouldn't tire yourself out you do know how to
00:16:00be thoughtful fine i'll take you up on that a few minutes later he set three dishes on the table
00:16:06the
00:16:06beef was charred black the broccoli was burnt and 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 i've trained with a
00:16:15knife heat control isn't my strength are you trying to upset me with this culinary adventure
00:16:20you've got quite a sense of humor as 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 pull yourself together brinley this is just a
00:16:31marriage of convenience don't let appearances deceive you when he finished cleaning the kitchen
00:16:36he leaned against the doorway all plainness gone now that i've returned there are formalities
00:16:44next week so needs to be properly arranged the purpose of this alliance has been fulfilled there's
00:16:49no need for a wedding ceremony is there what do you mean no need even a marriage of convenience
00:16:54will have a wedding my father is tied up with a major project it's really not a good time don't
00:16:59worry 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 he agreed but his eyes told me this
00:17:14wasn't a negotiation the battle was over before it even began i watched austin go upstairs his sudden
00:17:20attention making me suspicious but i had no time to dwell on him my own company vantage path realty needed
00:17:27me colin parmer chose deceit now 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 he has no idea what's coming
00:18:03meanwhile across the city colin was holding a meeting this project will be palmer group's highest
00:18:10priority for the next three years
00:18:14the city director has already acknowledged our proposal is superior mr palmer we've poured 30
00:18:20million into the assessment our connections are firmly established palmer group is set on winning
00:18:24this project by the way i heard brinley has registered a company vantage path realty she's
00:18:30preparing to bid as well and now that she's austin's wife she might carry more weight well i
00:18:34relax she's just an ordinary woman what 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 she always shows up wherever
00:18:45i am
00:18:46perhaps she's just trying to get my attention again three days later the bidding send you buzzed with
00:18:52anticipation
00:19:01i know you're coming brinley show yourself the moment i walked into the bidding hall i felt colin's stare
00:19:08he expected the soft naive woman he once knew not the ceo of vantage path realty
00:19:15and our innovative spatial planning can increase land use efficiency by 30 percent
00:19:20a flawless presentation next the palmer group our proposal focuses on mr palmer
00:19:25vantage path realty's proposal is clearly superior to yours but our data our policy interpretation the 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 rolevo his composure shattered why you knew how important this project was
00:19:40to me was this all just revenge
00:19:44fine take the project i don't care about anything else just come back to me
00:19:51mr palmer we won fairly this project was never yours to grant me it was mine to earn
00:19:58what 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
00:20:15securing this project gives vantage path a promising future
00:20:19thank you
00:20:20we talked about visiting your father
00:20:22when would he be available
00:20:29my dad's been very busy lately
00:20:32maybe
00:20:33in a few more days
00:20:36later 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 alick 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 he'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
00:21:03and 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 appopulent 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 too 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
00:21:20cheers
00:21:24there's an urgent problem at the company
00:21:26head upstairs and get some rest
00:21:28back home
00:21:29his 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
00:21:40organized
00:21:41imposing
00:21:42and 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
00:21:50my 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
00:22:09hiding 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
00:22:18i 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
00:22:27it feels like more than a coincidence
00:22:29that the designs you admire
00:22:31happen to belong
00:22:32to 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
00:22:54i
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
00:23:09why 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
00:23:21if he was on the stairs
00:23:22i hurried past without a word
00:23:31in the car
00:23:32the silence was suffocating
00:23:33until 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
00:23:50that 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
00:24:01i 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
00:24:38what are you doing let go of my wrist
00:24:41his palm was firm and warm
00:24:42and the feeling was surprisingly steady
00:24:45what are you doing
00:24:45in 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
00:25:05oh you're here sweetheart come here
00:25:09dad were you yelling at felix
00:25:11serves him right that reckless brat
00:25:14by the way felix 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
00:25:22if colin bothers you again
00:25:24i'll fly back and wreck his company myself
00:25:26mr shaw
00:25:26my 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
00:25:37i 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
00:25:42the 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
00:26:18funny
00:26:19every time i'm in the living room
00:26:21you suddenly remember urgent overtime
00:26:22on the stairs
00:26:24you always bolt past me with your head down
00:26:25you'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 you 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
00:27:14then why the sudden blush
00:27:19i left him standing there and went to my room
00:27:21my heart pounding from 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 muscles
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
00:27:54i'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 mad
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
00:28:26he reversed our positions
00:28:27pinning me beneath him
00:28:28when we ate on health
00:28:31toned cliffierty with tons
00:28:32his 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
00:28:46there'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
00:29:02what 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
00:29:30determined 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 soon cornered me on the terrace
00:29:48miss shaw
00:29:49all by yourself
00:29:50i'm rogelio scott
00:29:52a big company must be exhausting for a young woman like you
00:29:56you're flattering me mr scott
00:29:57vantage 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
00:30:11everything 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
00:30:18his 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
00:30:33laying 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
00:30:46and dick
00:30:48at the end of the day
00:30:49you're just a woman
00:30:50what could you possibly accomplish
00:30:52you 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
00:31:01and slammed his cheek against the polished floor
00:31:09i'll make sure you learn what respect really means
00:31:12the party was in full swing
00:31:14a symphony of laughter and clinking glasses
00:31:16until a sudden gape cut through the noise
00:31:18it's austin moore
00:31:19he's here
00:31:19a 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 the silent crowd to me
00:31:26his eyes fixed on a single target
00:31:28his eyes burned with a cold fire as he reached me
00:31:31a flicker of something unreadable in their depths
00:31:33as he draped his jacket over my shoulders
00:31:39mr moore
00:31:40it's a misunderstanding
00:31:41it's a misunderstanding
00:31:42i swear
00:31:42miguel
00:31:43throw him out
00:31:44and from this moment
00:31:45though not more group is targeting echoed in the dead silence
00:31:48each single project run by death sentence
00:31:51his voice
00:31:51no please mr moore have mercy
00:31:53as they dragged him away
00:31:54like a shroud
00:31:55i looked up at the man who had just destroyed another for my sake
00:31:59trying to understand
00:32:04why are you here you never come to these things
00:32:09because you're here
00:32:10mr moore
00:32:11if 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 who dares to lay a hand on her
00:32:21you will find yourself standing against the full power of my company
00:32:25then through the sea of 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 always acts up
00:32:36i had them prepare that special drink you liked
00:32:39thank you mr palmer
00:32:40but i'll take care of my wife's needs
00:32:42you should direct that concern towards your companion
00:32:46colin
00:32:47oh wait
00:32:47my mistake
00:32:48she isn't your wife yet is she
00:32:50my husband doesn't enjoy socializing mr palmer
00:32:53if you'll excuse us
00:32:55my project was suspended
00:32:56leaving me stuck at home
00:32:59my attempts at cooking were a disaster
00:33:01starting with a batch of burnt cookies
00:33:04wow these are
00:33:06something else
00:33:08what do you call them
00:33:09charcoal brigands
00:33:10if you're hungry there are sandwiches in the fridge
00:33:12don't touch those
00:33:16he'd been coming home early every day
00:33:18then i remembered he'd sent the chef and housekeeper on medical lee last week
00:33:23you orchestrated this on purpose
00:33:26actually i think your cooking has a kind of everyday warmth to it
00:33:29honestly it's more satisfying than a michelin three-star dinner
00:33:34i know it's bad your comfort is unhelpful
00:33:38austin did you lose your taste buds
00:33:40it's not every day i find you cooking
00:33:42as your husband i should at least act grateful
00:33:45if you enjoy it so much
00:33:46i'll make car grilled avocado with pickled herring tomorrow
00:33:51now that sounds like a challenge
00:33:53i'll be looking forward to your masterpiece
00:33:56for days
00:33:57i curled out one strange dish after another
00:34:03your cooking just keeps getting better
00:34:08do you actually enjoy torturing your taste buds
00:34:11for me it's an honor to eat anything you've made yourself
00:34:17i excused myself and snuck into the kitchen to call his assistant
00:34:23miguel i need to ask
00:34:24what is austin like at the company
00:34:26mr moore
00:34:27today he called a competitor's proposal
00:34:30garbage
00:34:30and the man nearly collapsed
00:34:32garbage
00:34:33last week he sued a business partner into bankruptcy
00:34:38he is ruthless
00:34:43the man he described is a stranger
00:34:46a ruthless tycoon who praises my terrible cooking
00:34:51what is his secret agenda
00:34:53is this marriage just part of some hidden game
00:34:56i sat there my mind racing
00:34:58what if this whole marriage is just a plot to harvest my organs
00:35:05something bothering you you look pale
00:35:11later my darkest thoughts came to life
00:35:13you monster austin you're after my kidney
00:35:15i swear i'll fight you off
00:35:16in my dream his shadow fell over me
00:35:17a monstrous giant with something glimpering in his hand
00:35:19you're greedy enough to want my kidney
00:35:20a single tear escaped
00:35:21a testimony to the terror that held me captive even in sleep
00:35:24i heard his footsteps coming up the stairs
00:35:25each one a heavy thump that echoed my own frantic heartbeat
00:35:28he walked down the dark corridor
00:35:30a shadow moving towards the slimmer of light from my room
00:35:32the doorknob turned with agonizing slowness
00:35:35the click of the lash sealing my fate
00:35:36my kidney
00:35:38austin give it back
00:35:39he loomed over me in the darkness
00:35:40his hand reaching out
00:35:41and for a moment my nightmare and reality merged
00:35:43the instant his hand touched my cheek
00:35:45my eyes snapped open
00:35:46ah austin
00:35:47you really came to steal my kidney
00:35:49brinley it's all right
00:35:50you were caught in a bad dream
00:35:51but his voice was calm
00:35:52a gentle anchor in my storm of panic
00:35:54the terror receded
00:35:55leaving a disorienting fog of confusion in its whack
00:35:57you were mommling quite a bit
00:35:58something about me being 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 with an under chasing me
00:36:04you should go
00:36:05get some sleep
00:36:05he didn't press
00:36:06and i was alone again
00:36:07the silence of the room amplifying the chaos in my mind
00:36:09but the moment he was out of my sight
00:36:11the gentle husband vanished
00:36:12replaced by someone i didn't know
00:36:14he waited
00:36:15his face a cold calculating mask in the glow of the screen
00:36:18i could almost feel the shift in him
00:36:20the moment his suspicion hardened into certainty
00:36:23we need to have a talk tomorrow
00:36:24the next morning
00:36:25the sunlight that filled the dining room
00:36:26did nothing to dispel the chilling atmosphere between us
00:36:29do you have time this morning i'd like to talk about last night
00:36:31it was just a dream
00:36:32nightmares happen
00:36:33don't read too much into it
00:36:35with those words she shut the door on any conversation
00:36:37leaving us in a silence colder than any nightmare
00:36:39i had to know what austin was hiding
00:36:41after escaping our silent breakfast
00:36:43i slipped back inside and crept up to his study
00:36:45my heart pounded against my ribs
00:36:47a frantic drumbeat of fear and determination
00:36:50taking a deep breath i committed
00:36:51you can't be locked
00:36:53please
00:36:54yes
00:36:54i moved quickly
00:36:55silently
00:36:56my hands searching for any trace of myself
00:36:58any clue to his secrets
00:36:59but it's nothing photographed
00:37:00not a mention of my work
00:37:01where is it
00:37:02the clippings from my exhibition
00:37:03he's removed everything
00:37:04a cold dread washed on me as the truth settled in
00:37:06it's like i never existed in here
00:37:07the room was a sterile monument to a life i was apparently never a part of
00:37:10i was staring into the void of an empty shelf
00:37:12when his voice cut through the silence
00:37:13cold
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
00:37:18i spun around so fast i knocked over a stack of books
00:37:21my words tumbling out in a panicked rush
00:37:22i was just looking around
00:37:23time seemed to slow as the books tumbled towards the floor
00:37:25in one motion
00:37:26he moved with impossible speed
00:37:27he caught them easily
00:37:29effortlessly
00:37:29and steadied me
00:37:30his hand burning against my waist
00:37:32there's nothing worth your 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
00:37:37i'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 to see my father
00:37:42but austin was in the foyer
00:37:44blocking my path
00:37:45my escape was cut short
00:37:46he 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 over his expensive suit
00:37:54if you want to surprise your wife i can call a shit
00:37:56it's different miguel
00:37:57she eats restaurant food all the time
00:37:58he ignored miguel's suggestion
00:38:00his focus elsewhere
00:38:01i think
00:38:01she might like something homemade
00:38:03for a fleeting moment
00:38:04i saw something else in his eyes
00:38:05then his eyes found me
00:38:07he knew i was there all along
00:38:08where are you going
00:38:09caught
00:38:10my heart sank
00:38:11i tried to sound casual
00:38:12to hide the tremor in my voice
00:38:14to visit my father
00:38:15i need to talk to him
00:38:17his answer was not a request
00:38:18it was a command
00:38:19i've made dinner
00:38:21eat with me first
00:38:22he moved
00:38:23subtly
00:38:24trapping me
00:38:24then i'll go with you
00:38:26i felt the walls closing in
00:38:27the air growing thin
00:38:28that'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
00:38:33isn't overwhelmed
00:38:33a silent order was given
00:38:36and obeyed
00:38:36instantly
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 into 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
00:38:48what 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
00:39:08my fingers curling around the fork
00:39:10with resistance
00:39:16oh
00:39:17so
00:39:17how is it
00:39:21it's fine
00:39:22but my hand betrayed me
00:39:23reaching for the lobster
00:39:24then the soup
00:39:25then the lamb
00:39:26i ate like someone
00:39:27who hadn't seen food in d's
00:39:32why are you looking at me like that
00:39:35slow down
00:39:36it's not like anyone's going to snatch it from you
00:39:39i guess
00:39:40it's not terrible
00:39:46have the legal department drop the papers immediately
00:39:48i'm on my way
00:39:51something urgent came up at 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 shut
00:40:02my appetite vanished
00:40:04replaced by an explicable hollowness
00:40:07i reached for the bowl of soup 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 arranged marriage to austin
00:40:23brinley
00:40:24there are things you're old enough to hear now
00:40:27years ago austin's mother
00:40:30was in a devastating car accident
00:40:35your mother
00:40:36risked her own life
00:40:38to save her
00:40:41my mother
00:40:42out of gratitude their family proposed a marriage alliance
00:40:46they've been waiting for you all these 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
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
00:41:46i 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
00:42:33Stop it.
00:42:51I love Millie.
00:42:53She's the one who fits me, body and soul.
00:43:03That's why I never touched you.
00:43:20Renly.
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 I'd drink myself silly over an ex?
00:43:40No.
00:43:42I just think something's weighing on you.
00:43:45Spare me the questions.
00:43:46If you're not going to keep me company, you can go.
00:43:51Colin's a bastard, and Millie's no better.
00:43:54Two shameless cheats.
00:43:57And you, Austin, you're an idiot.
00:44:00Out of all the women in the world, why did you marry me?
00:44:04I've wanted to marry you since I was 14.
00:44:08Huh?
00:44:09What was that?
00:44:12When I was 14, at that party, it was the anniversary of my mother's death.
00:44:20My siblings cornered me, calling me a curse, a bringer of misfortune.
00:44:27At that banquet, you were just a little girl with braids, but you stood in front of me and
00:44:31protected me.
00:44:32From that moment, I told myself I'd wait for you to grow up.
00:44:35I've waited all these years, and now, you're finally mine.
00:44:45Have a nice dream, Brinley.
00:44:55Hello?
00:44:55Mrs. Moore, do 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, are you in there?
00:45:09Austin, answer me!
00:45:21Austin?
00:45:31The medicine bottles, so many stomach pills, the burnt steak, the horrible soup.
00:45:39He ate every last bite of 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, and 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.
00:46:11It 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, the 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 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?
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, don't even think about it.
00:47:02Stop laughing!
00:47:03Do you even remember you're supposed to be resting?
00:47:04Do you have anything?
00:47:10Eat.
00:47:13You haven't eaten either.
00:47:15Have a taste?
00:47:16I'm not hungry.
00:47:18Go ahead, eat it yourself.
00:47:20Do you really have to push yourself this far?
00:47:23The 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.
00:47:28When you've recovered, let's set our companies against each other and watch which one thrives more.
00:47:34I'm in.
00:47:49Quit staring.
00:47:54You should watch it.
00:47:57Follow your instructions, my dear wife.
00:48:01Boss, the 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.
00:48:27The 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.
00:48:45Your Cloud Vista States project?
00:48:47Do you want my help?
00:48:49He leaned so close, I could feel his breath.
00:48:58I'm sorry.
00:48:59Did that hurt?
00:49:00You're still recovering.
00:49:03I'm alright.
00:49:05Mr. Moore, Mrs. Moore.
00:49:07I-I 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 through all this.
00:49:38I'm not that picky.
00:49:39That 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.
00:49:52Want something else tomorrow?
00:49:54The doctor said you could try other foods.
00:49:56You planning to cook it yourself?
00:49:59Of course not.
00:50:00I'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.
00:50:15I'll sleep in the caregiver's room next door.
00:50:17Wait!
00:50:17My stomach's acting up.
00:50:19Do you want me to call the doctor?
00:50:20No.
00:50:21It's an old problem.
00:50:22I can manage.
00:50:23Just...
00:50:23It'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.
00:50:30Austin, 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.
00:50:59Go on your own, then.
00:51:03Help me.
00:51:04I feel dizzy.
00:51:08The bathroom door.
00:51:09Help me.
00:51:11Inside.
00:51:12Austin, handle it yourself.
00:51:13If you can't, I'll get a male nurse.
00:51:14No.
00:51:15I don't like strangers.
00:51:17I hate being touched by anyone else.
00:51:19Then why do you keep leaning on me?
00:51:20Because you're different.
00:51:22He just stared at me, so I stormed out.
00:51:28I told you to call the nurse, but no, you had to be stubborn.
00:51:32Now look at you.
00:51:32You can barely stand.
00:51:35Don't worry.
00:51:35I'm fine.
00:51:37With you here, I feel much better.
00:51:40Mr. Moore, these need your signature.
00:51:43I've turned away the media, and 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, but 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?
00:52:00You've been staring into space.
00:52:03Nothing.
00:52:04I'll get you some water.
00:52:10That evening, just as I was clearing his dinner plates, he suddenly tensed, a sharp gasp
00:52:16of 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, but he gripped my wrist, his skin
00:52:29burning against mine.
00:52:30Sometimes hassle is necessary.
00:52:31Let go.
00:52:32Brindley, just stay with me.
00:52:38Did you always have stomach problems?
00:52:41For years, I 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, I wouldn't dare skip another meal.
00:52:52Who said I'd be looking after me?
00:52:54It's chilly.
00:52:55The fever must be breaking.
00:52:56Here, I'll get you another blanket.
00:52:58You know, you toss and turn a lot when you sleep.
00:53:00What are you talking about?
00:53:01I caught you mommling last night, and you kicked the blanket so 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!
00:53:28You jerk!
00:53:37Good night, Brindley.
00:53:40Over the next few days, a stream of visitors arrived.
00:53:44But his guard, Miguel, turned 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 rather complicated, doesn'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 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, will I?
00:54:33Here.
00:54:34I hesitated, but walked over to him.
00:54:36He took my hand.
00:54:38His warmth seeping into my skin.
00:54:40As long as I'm here, no one can touch you.
00:54:47Even without you, no 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, what 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 is badly damaged.
00:55:14The chef is back, and he'll be handling your food.
00:55:17I won't be stepping into the kitchen again.
00:55:19I can't risk hurting you.
00:55:21All right.
00:55:22I'll do as you say.
00:55:31Mrs. Moore, please don't worry.
00:55:33Every dish is soft and easy to digest.
00:55:36Watch your step.
00:55:39Why are you here?
00:55:41Shouldn't you be resting?
00:55:42I was waiting for you.
00:55:43The doctor said light walks will help.
00:55:46Join me in the garden?
00:55:47Austin.
00:55:48Aren't you worried people will use your sickness to cause trouble at the company?
00:55:52Don't let it weigh on you.
00:55:53Miguel will handle it.
00:56:03Mr. Moore, Mrs. 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.
00:56:22You 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, what has Brinlyn been up to lately?
00:56:35Sir, she's been running all over the city.
00:56:38Luxury malls, auctions, antique 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.
00:56:55I didn't realize this 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 zint.
00:57:12What if they think I tap proper manners and that I'm not good enough for you?
00:57:15That won't fapping.
00:57:17As long as I'm with you, no one will dare utter a word against you.
00:57:24Mrs. Moore, all 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.
00:57:40I'm here.
00:57:47Austin, we've been waiting for you.
00:57:49And this must be Brinley?
00:57:50Please, come inside.
00:58:12Dad.
00:58:18Oh?
00:58:19So this is Austin's new wife.
00:58:22She 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.
00:58:39There's no need for your concern.
00:58:45We handle our own affairs.
00:58:47Come now.
00:58:48We're all family.
00:58:49That's enough.
00:58:50Brinley, since it's your first time here, try the coffee I just brewed.
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.
00:59:22For Briseis, a limited release scarf.
00:59:24Oh my gosh, Brinley, you are really generous.
00:59:26You've been very thoughtful, but these gifts cost a foreign buy.
00:59:30Our family has always preached restraint.
00:59:31Exactly.
00:59:32Demma 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, a way to make Austin look bad.
00:59:39I lifted my handbag, slipped out a stack of printed pages.
00:59:45How about you take a look at these?
00:59:47I chose every gift myself, and I paid for them with my own money.
00:59:52Here are the itemized receipts and my bank statements.
00:59:54Go 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, feel 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.
01:00:26Carolyn, since you feel the gifts are over the top, I'll come empty-handed next time.
01:00:31Brinley, thank you for your gift.
01:00:36That's enough, Ryder.
01:00:37Why are you being so harsh with Austin's wife?
01:00:39Careful, you 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.
01:00:50Don't take it to heart.
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