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Betrayed And Back On Top Moboreels
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00:00:03If I hadn't wanted to change villas, I would never have known this secret.
00:00:08Two years of marriage is like a joke.
00:00:15Are you absolutely certain about this, Brindley? It's a pity to see you leaving.
00:00:19I am. I'd like to spend more time with my family.
00:00:24Mrs. Palmer, good news! The owner of the villa you like has agreed to lower the price.
00:00:29Can you come view it this afternoon?
00:00:37This is the one. How do we proceed?
00:00:40Excellent. Will Mr. Palmer be joining you to sign the contract?
00:00:47No, he's tied up with work. Turingly, religiously, and telst.
00:00:52Rylan.
00:00:53I'll take care of it myself.
00:00:55Colin, I resigned today. And I found a villa I love.
00:00:59I'm planning to buy it for us.
00:01:02So sudden. But if it makes you happy, that's what matters.
00:01:05I'll come home early tonight. We'll celebrate.
00:01:12Mrs. Palmer, please, have a seat. I'll bring out the contract.
00:01:16Here's a copy of my marriage certificate.
00:01:18I'd like to register the house as joint marital property.
00:01:33That's odd. The system isn't pulling up your marriage registration record.
00:01:37What do you mean by that? What do you mean by that?
00:01:40Probably just a system error. It happens now and then. To get all of that to stay tune on. You
00:01:46confirm it directly at City Hall.
00:01:49All right. I'll head there right away.
00:01:53I followed Rylan's advice and went to the town hall.
00:02:01Ma'am, the document you've presented is counterfeit.
00:02:03Our records show no marriage registration between you and Mr. Colin Palmer.
00:02:08This can't be. We were married here. Two years ago.
00:02:17I'm sorry, but there's no information in our system.
00:02:20If you believe you've been deceived, you should report it to the authorities.
00:02:32I can't believe all of this. I have decided to go and find him myself.
00:02:49I'm conflicted, but, you know, I just can't let go of Millie.
00:02:53What do you intend to do, then?
00:02:55Are you planning to stay with Brinley while marrying Millie Russell?
00:02:59Colin, that's not fair.
00:03:01Marrying Millie?
00:03:03Who is Millie?
00:03:08I know it isn't fair, but when Millie left to pursue her career abroad, I was heartbroken.
00:03:13Then Brinley came along.
00:03:14She reminded me so much of Millie.
00:03:17Dating her finally brought healing to my broken heart.
00:03:20So that's what I was?
00:03:22A substitute?
00:03:23Brinley is softer than Millie.
00:03:25She depends on me.
00:03:27Loves me.
00:03:28In a way Millie never did.
00:03:30And you still justify deceiving her?
00:03:31I don't deceive her. I just...
00:03:33I can't cut Millie off completely.
00:03:37She was my first love.
00:03:38So you forged a marriage certificate?
00:03:41Colin, that makes you a scumbag.
00:03:43Yes, I'm a scumbag.
00:03:45I want Millie's fire and Brinley's gentleness.
00:03:47I want them both.
00:03:48I walked away from that conversation.
00:03:50My heart shattered.
00:03:51The man I loved for two years was a liar.
00:03:54I'm back.
00:03:56Welcome home.
00:03:58Mmm.
00:03:59What did you make? Smells delicious.
00:04:01Your favorite.
00:04:02Grilled meat.
00:04:03I watched him all through dinner.
00:04:05His phone never left the table.
00:04:07Face down.
00:04:09My head aches a little.
00:04:11Could you fetch me some medicine from upstairs?
00:04:13Of course.
00:04:14You just rest here.
00:04:18The moment he was gone, I snatched his phone.
00:04:20My birthday didn't work.
00:04:22Our anniversary didn't work.
00:04:24You don't look well.
00:04:25Do you want to lie down?
00:04:26I'm fine.
00:04:27Is something wrong at the office?
00:04:29You kept glancing at your phone.
00:04:30Yes.
00:04:31A project issue.
00:04:32I might need to head back later.
00:04:33Then go.
00:04:34Work always comes first.
00:04:36Don't wait up for me.
00:04:36Get some rest.
00:04:39As the door clicked shut, my smile crumbled.
00:04:44I picked up my phone, my hand trembling.
00:04:48Dad, I've decided.
00:04:50I'll return home, and I'll accept the marriage alliance you arranged.
00:04:54Three months later, I arrived at the Knight Family's annual gala.
00:04:58Mrs. Shaw, you finally arrived.
00:05:00This way, please.
00:05:05Isn't that Brinlyn?
00:05:06What is she doing here?
00:05:07I can't believe she has the nerve.
00:05:08I heard Colin tossed her aside after catching her cheating.
00:05:10She has the audacity to show up tonight?
00:05:13The Shaw family cut her off completely.
00:05:15Look at her, still carrying herself as if she matters.
00:05:18Well, if it isn't Miss Shaw all by yourself tonight, where's Mr. Palmer?
00:05:23Oh, that's right.
00:05:24I heard you two split.
00:05:25Hardly shocking.
00:05:26A man like him could not tolerate a partner who was unfaithful.
00:05:29Do you really think showing up here will win Mr. Palmer back?
00:05:31That ship has sailed.
00:05:32Millie's the one by his side now.
00:05:34She's carrying his child.
00:05:35You all seem awfully fascinated with my personal life.
00:05:37My affairs, however, aren't open for your judgment.
00:05:39And as for why I'm here, does the Knight Family need your permission before extending an invitation?
00:05:43Get off your high horse, Brinly.
00:05:45Everyone knows about your scandal.
00:05:46No man would ever want you now.
00:05:48It's none of your business, Miss Dale.
00:05:49Instead of wasting your time on me, perhaps you should pay attention to Dale Group stock.
00:05:53Word is, it's been plummeting.
00:05:54What are you talking about?
00:05:56That's complete nonsense.
00:05:57Don't play dumb.
00:05:58You know exactly what I mean.
00:05:59But then I felt a familiar gaze from across the hall.
00:06:04Colin?
00:06:17Brinly?
00:06:18But when our eyes met, my gaze was ice.
00:06:22What are you doing here?
00:06:24Why did you disappear without a single word?
00:06:26I burned time and money trying to find you!
00:06:29Tell me you didn't throw me away for someone else!
00:06:33Colin, please, calm down.
00:06:37Miss Shaw must have had her reasons.
00:06:39Miss Shaw, I know you still have feelings for him, but you should move on.
00:06:43Showing up like this just makes things harder.
00:06:45What is she even after?
00:06:47Colin has moved on.
00:06:48Someone needs to toss her out.
00:06:49She's dragging down the class of this event.
00:06:51Brinly, I know you regret leaving me.
00:06:54Just apologize.
00:06:55I can even put in a word with Mrs. Knight and help you stay.
00:07:08Miss, this is a private event.
00:07:10If you don't have an invitation, I'll have to ask you to leave.
00:07:12You'd really rather be tossed out than give me an apology?
00:07:14Be sensible, Miss Shaw.
00:07:15With all these eyes on you, why put yourself through more shame?
00:07:24Matthew!
00:07:26Mrs. Shaw, I deeply apologize for the disrespect you've endured.
00:07:30The fault is entirely mine.
00:07:32Ryan, I thought, who gave you the right to disrespect our guest?
00:07:37How could you assume she walked in without an invitation?
00:07:43I'll go along with whatever arrangements Mrs. Knight has made.
00:07:48Understood.
00:07:49Mrs. Knight was just speaking of you.
00:07:51Please, this way.
00:07:55As Ryan led me away, the man who tried to kick me out crashed to his knees.
00:08:01Mrs. Shaw, please, forgive my rudeness.
00:08:04Grant me mercy.
00:08:06You've broken the family rules.
00:08:08That's why you're fired.
00:08:10Not because of Miss Shaw.
00:08:14Escort him out.
00:08:15His employment is terminated.
00:08:19Make it clear he will never be rehired.
00:08:22Wait!
00:08:23Ryan, please!
00:08:24Don't do this!
00:08:30Colin, let's sit down over there.
00:08:32It's getting far too crowded.
00:08:34Fine.
00:08:34Just watch your step.
00:08:42Is that Mr. Moore?
00:08:43Oh my God, what on earth is Austin Moore doing here?
00:08:45He never shows up to these things.
00:08:46Mr. Moore, what an honor to have you with us tonight.
00:08:50Mr. Moore, what an honor to have you with us tonight.
00:08:54Sir, your wife is already upstairs in the VIP lounge.
00:08:59The Knights left Austin Moore waiting?
00:09:01This is about to get ugly.
00:09:04Colin, my stomach feels a little uneasy.
00:09:07What's wrong?
00:09:07Come, I'll take you to the lounge so you can rest.
00:09:10Mr. Moore, you probably haven't been told,
00:09:12but the Knight family has been pouring all their attention on Miss Shaw tonight.
00:09:15One might assume she was some exalted figure.
00:09:18Oh?
00:09:19My wife sure knows how to stir things up, huh?
00:09:22Your...
00:09:22Your wife?
00:09:28Sir, that's enough.
00:09:30Please come with us.
00:09:31What are you doing?
00:09:32I was just trying to let Mr. Moore know...
00:09:33Mr. Moore's business is not yours to discuss.
00:09:43Mr. Moore has arrived.
00:09:45My head lifted instinctively.
00:09:47It was the very first time I had seen my husband since our marriage.
00:09:52I was just thinking how lucky I was to have such a handsome husband.
00:09:59Mr. Moore, we've been waiting anxiously for your arrival.
00:10:03It's so rare to catch a glimpse of you.
00:10:05Gentlemen, please, take a seat.
00:10:07Mr. Moore will be with you all day.
00:10:09Let me introduce Ms. Brinley Shaw.
00:10:10Ah, Ms. Shaw.
00:10:12Easy on the eyes, but your judgment?
00:10:14Not so impressive.
00:10:15You cut ties with your family for a man becoming a joke.
00:10:18Perhaps you should focus on family affairs, not business.
00:10:21Oliver, that's enough.
00:10:29So, Mr. Simpson, in your opinion, my wife doesn't measure up to your standards?
00:10:35Your wife?
00:10:36Mrs. Moore, my apologies.
00:10:38I just meant you have exquisite taste in beautiful women.
00:10:44Mr. Simpson, your words remind me of something.
00:10:48And what is that?
00:10:50I've heard rumors that some influential businessman keeps several young women at once.
00:10:54Utterly shameless.
00:10:57Surely you've heard them too?
00:10:59I have no idea what you're talking about.
00:11:02Instead of speculating about my life, wouldn't it be wiser to tend to your own affairs?
00:11:08Well, Brinley certainly has a sharp tongue.
00:11:11Everyone, let's sit down.
00:11:13Quite the impression you've made, my dear wife.
00:11:16Like what you saw?
00:11:26The lavish bank felt suffocating, and I had to get away.
00:11:31Austin, I need to use the West Room.
00:11:33I can't sit here any longer.
00:11:35Don't take too long.
00:11:42Mrs. Moore, I...
00:11:43I'm sorry.
00:11:45I'm sorry.
00:12:02I'll be here.
00:12:04I'm sorry to sake you're not eating.
00:12:07Are you something to do?
00:12:07Ah, fucking good.
00:12:12I'm sorry.
00:12:17brinley i was wrong give me another chance
00:12:21mr palmer please control yourself we are done i can't do without you he's three months apart
00:12:27i feel like i'm going mad enough of your nonsense stay away from me or you'll regret it
00:12:32get lost
00:12:38take this as your warning colin if you dare try this again you'll regret it far more
00:12:46with that i was done with him forever after the banquet ended i tried to leave exhausted by
00:12:55the night's events but my escape was cut short by a familiar imposing presence
00:13:07get in mr moore i have my own car i already had it sent back i want to return to
00:13:16my own place
00:13:17your place have you forgotten we're married that means we're supposed to live together
00:13:22but no buts i prepared our new home three months ago you're coming back with me
00:13:27drive
00:13:36from today onward this is your home
00:13:51mr moore since this is a marriage of convenience i think it's better we establish some clear
00:13:56boundaries go ahead i'm listening first we don't interfere each other's private lives
00:14:01second we keep our finances separate neither of us will touch the other's assets third if we ever
00:14:06divorce we'll part on good terms with no complications don't you think you're being a
00:14:11little too cold with me remember we're legally husband and wife now i think you should understand
00:14:17that this is just a partnership and there are no feelings attached i don't want unnecessary trouble
00:14:22trouble is that what you think i am that's settled all right as you wish my dear wife
00:14:37this one i like the vintage feel you do have unusual taste but in the winter the drafts will be
00:14:43harsh it
00:14:43doesn't matter i can manage the cold hungry yes i didn't eat properly at the party let's get you something
00:14:54to eat
00:15:01i didn't expect what are you doing just standing
00:15:05come help
00:15:11in the soft glow of the kitchen my hands moved on autopolt the familiar rhythm of the knife a small
00:15:17comfort you handle that knife quite well did you often cook for colin yes looking back it was a
00:15:24complete waste of effort he never did deserve you oh do you regret it why should i for someone so
00:15:34undeserving it's best not to mention him at all so indifferent i find that interesting what do you
00:15:42expect that i cry endlessly when it comes to love you gamble i can take the loss i'll take care
00:15:49of
00:15:49the rest it's our first night under the same roof you shouldn't tire yourself out you do know how to
00:15:54be
00:15:54thoughtful fine i'll take you up on that a few minutes later he set three dishes on the table the
00:15:59beef was charred black the broccoli was burnt and i could see sugar crystals that hadn't even melted
00:16:03you looked rather skilled slicing the beef but your cooking seems to be lacking i've trained with
00:16:08a knife heat control isn't my strength are you trying to upset me with this culinary adventure
00:16:13you've got quite a sense of humor as he ate i saw an old scar winding across his forearm
00:16:18a sharp contrast to the gentle man he was pretending to be pull yourself together brinley this is just
00:16:24a marriage of convenience don't let appearances deceive you when he finished cleaning the kitchen
00:16:29he leaned against the doorway all plainness gone now that i've returned there are formalities
00:16:37next week we visit your father the wedding also needs to be properly arranged
00:16:42the purpose of this alliance has been fulfilled there's no need for a wedding ceremony is there
00:16:46what do you mean no need even a marriage of convenience will have a wedding
00:16:51my father is tied up with a major project it's really not a good time don't worry
00:16:54i'll have my assistant coordinate with your father's secretary
00:17:02i'll call my father first to see when he's available he agreed but his eyes told me this
00:17:08wasn't a negotiation the battle was over before it even began i watched austin go upstairs his sudden
00:17:14attention making me suspicious but i had no time to dwell on him my own company vantage path realty
00:17:20needed me colin parmer chose deceit now i will crush his pride in the one field he values most
00:17:27mrs shaw the final version of the bid presentation is ready good
00:17:38two years of a fake marriage he has no idea
00:17:41what's coming
00:17:58meanwhile across the city colin was holding a meeting
00:18:01this project will be palmer group's highest priority for the next three years
00:18:08the city director has already acknowledged our proposal is superior mr palmer we've poured
00:18:1330 million into the assessment our connections are firmly established palmer group is set on
00:18:18winning this project by the way i heard brinley has registered a company vantage path realty
00:18:22she's preparing to bid as well and now that she's austin's wife she might carry more weight well i
00:18:28relax she's just an ordinary woman what could she possibly know about real estate development
00:18:33that company of hers is nothing but a shell she set up on a whim she always shows up wherever
00:18:38i am
00:18:40perhaps she's just trying to get my attention again three days later the bidding send you buzzed with anticipation
00:18:54i know you're coming brinley show yourself the moment i walked into the bidding hall i felt colin's
00:19:01stare he expected the soft naive woman he once knew not the ceo of vantage path realty and our
00:19:08innovative spatial planning can increase land use efficiency by 30 percent a flawless presentation next
00:19:15the palmer group our proposal focuses on mr palmer vantage path realty's proposal is clearly superior to
00:19:21yours but our data our policy interpretation the committee's decision is unanimous the contract is
00:19:26awarded to vantage path realty after the meeting he cornered me in the rolevo his composure shattered
00:19:31why you knew how important this project was to me was this all just revenge
00:19:37fine take the project i don't care about anything else just come back to me mr palmer we won fairly
00:19:45this project was never yours to grant me it was mine to earn what you should be asking is why
00:19:53the palmer
00:19:54group failed
00:19:58that evening the satisfaction of winning had washed away my tiredness when i returned to the villa
00:20:04you are back
00:20:06you're home early today congratulations securing this project gives vantage path a promising future
00:20:12thank you we talked about visiting your father when would he be available
00:20:22my dad's been very busy lately maybe in a few more days later that night i finally made the call
00:20:30i've been avoiding well if it isn't the ceo of vantage path realty the work alick finally has time to
00:20:36call her father dad i secured the blian project that's good to hear now tell me how's austin treating
00:20:42you is he bad to you no actually he suggested visiting you he's even talking about a wedding
00:20:47ceremony i'd love for you to come visit but i still haven't forgiven you for what happened with
00:20:51colin dad i was foolish back then enough no need to drag up the past how about next saturday and
00:20:56tell
00:20:57austin he better not come empty-handed what made you suddenly want to take me out to dinner the
00:21:00candlelight danced in the a populent restaurant but a question flickered in my mind you're my wife it's
00:21:04only right that i treat you his answer a great deal about too smooth even the no obscure design
00:21:08award i won years ago how that even i had almost forgotten it isn't hard to learn about someone
00:21:13cheers there's an urgent problem at the company head upstairs and get some rest back home his sudden
00:21:21departure felt like an escape but his words about my past echoed in my mind i found myself drawn to
00:21:30his
00:21:30study the study the study was just as he was organized imposing and full of secrets my fingers
00:21:36brushed against a loose board on a shelf revealing a hidden compartment inside was a scroll unfolding it
00:21:42my heart stopped they were my sketches the ones i thought had burned in a fire what are you doing
00:21:48here
00:21:52mr moore i thought you went to the company
00:21:59what are you hiding behind your back hiding my sketches don't you think that crosses into invading
00:22:04my privacy fear gave was a violation this was i found them by chance they had a certain spark i
00:22:11thought
00:22:11they might be useful for a project since when do you pay attention to a university student's designs
00:22:16anything with potential tends to draw my attention it feels like more than a coincidence that the
00:22:22designs you admire happen to belong to me he closed the distance in an instant
00:22:30trapping me against the death it does feel like quite the coincidence
00:22:47i was only asking i shouldn't have come into your study he stepped closer lifting his hand to brush a
00:22:54lop of hair from my forehead his touch set my skin on fire the study's rather cold why don't you
00:23:01rest upstairs
00:23:05for days i dowaged him at every turn if he was in the dining room i ate in my room
00:23:12if he was on the stairs i hurried past without a word
00:23:22in the car the silence was suffocating until my brother's name lit up my phone like a lifeline
00:23:30hey felix brinley i just heard overseas colin dumped you didn't he no need to worry i'm doing fine
00:23:39and it wasn't him who ended things that bastard swore he'd treat you well he dares to toss you aside
00:23:46i told him everything that happened my marriage to austin colin's harassment
00:23:52felix i was so stupid before i'm sorry what are you apologizing for to hell with him he should have
00:24:00been dumped long ago but he hurt you damn it i'm getting the first flight home i swear i'll make
00:24:05that
00:24:05asshole pay no absolutely not i can deal with colin myself you need to stay focused on your races
00:24:13when the call ended we had arrived at the shaw mansion
00:24:17felix really looks out for you he's my brother
00:24:25let's go
00:24:29what are you doing let go of my wrist his palm was firm and warm and the feeling was surprisingly
00:24:35steady what are you doing in front of your family we've got to look convincing you wouldn't want your
00:24:40father getting the wrong idea right don't you want him to feel at ease i rolled my eyes but didn't
00:24:45pull my hand away felix you hear me run that race and come back with a trophy brinley's affairs aren't
00:24:50your problem austin is a million times more reliable than you keep running your mouth and i'll cut your
00:24:55allowance right off oh you're here sweetheart come here dad were you yelling at felix serves him right
00:25:03that reckless brat by the way felix wired you a hundred million it's all yours my phone buzzed
00:25:10it was a transfer notification felix note said if colin bothers you again i'll fly back and wreck
00:25:16his company myself mr shaw my first visit i brought a small token for you my daughter has a stubborn
00:25:20streak if she gives you trouble i hope you'll let it slide brinley is incredibly thoughtful having
00:25:25her as my wife makes me the lucky one i know how deeply you cherish her i will make sure
00:25:29she's cared
00:25:29for and i won't allow her to endure any grievances good come inside the food's on the table he clapped
00:25:34austin on the shoulder guiding him in i watched this man who could dominate boardrooms act like any
00:25:38ordinary son your insights on business are sharp austin i simply offer a different perspective
00:25:42mr shaw he was so calm so patient with my father watching him my heart grew increasingly complicated
00:25:47take good care of my daughter my father's words were heavy a final plea before entrusting me to him
00:25:53you have my word in the car on the way back the silence was comfortable but i knew he would
00:25:58be the
00:25:58one to break it tell me have you been avoiding me lately why would i i've been drowning in work
00:26:05i can hardly breathe is that so funny every time i'm in the living room you suddenly remember urgent
00:26:12overtime on the stairs you always bolt past me with your head down you're reading too much into
00:26:17it i've just been really busy really because i can't shake the feeling it's about what happened
00:26:22in the study no we're home let's get out i ran into the villa furious that he always had the
00:26:28upper hand
00:26:28i swore i'd seize the next chance the pool is freshly maintained want to give it a try fine let's
00:26:38go
00:26:40he was already there a towel slung low on his hips water tracing the lines of his muscles
00:26:46you've been watching me for three minutes straight
00:26:51with a body like this you could easily walk a runway though i have to say touching it feels even
00:26:58better brinley isn't this exactly what you like then why the sudden blush
00:27:09i left him standing there and went to my room my heart pounding from my own daring
00:27:14why am i so tempted by him this is a marriage of convenience i can't forget that
00:27:20colin was the same and he destroyed everything
00:27:26brinley you really know how to turn me on i walked in after a long day and froze austin was
00:27:32in the living
00:27:32room bare chested sweat gleaning on his sculpted muscles careful the dumbbell crashed to the floor and
00:27:39i rushed forward but he swept me into his arms pressing me against his hot damp chest i'm exhausted
00:27:46let's rest a little austin you your sweat is getting on my blouse is it his nose grazed my ear
00:27:57and i
00:27:58shivered but then my training kicked in i twisted dug my knee into his side and rolled him onto the
00:28:04mad
00:28:04playing helpless mr moore with muscles like these i must admit those lines they're sculpted like a
00:28:13fashion models but in a flash he reversed our positions pinning me beneath him when he ate ahead
00:28:20tom clefierty would taunt his face inches from mine he's just touching enough for you
00:28:27you get off gotcha let go of my leg
00:28:35there's something in your hair
00:28:39what
00:28:43just a feather
00:28:46now are you planning to move in down there on the floor
00:28:50you did that on purpose what do you mean you're the one who couldn't stop staring at me
00:28:57you practically dived into my arms i was not staring why are you even working out in the living
00:29:02room the ac in the gym broke the ac is broken this place is falling apart maybe you should just
00:29:09buy a
00:29:09new villa is that so i'm going to eat narrator i arrived at the business gala as the new ceo
00:29:17of
00:29:18vantage path realty determined to prove my ambition was more intoxicating than any man
00:29:22colin look it's her she looks different more dazzling than ever
00:29:29i ignored their stares but a man with an oily grin soon cornered me on the terrace
00:29:37miss shaw all by yourself i'm rogelio scott a big company must be exhausting for a young woman like you
00:29:44you're flattering me mr scott vantage path thrives because of its team what team can measure up to
00:29:49a dependable man with me you wouldn't have to work so hard i can give you more than your sugar
00:29:55baddie never could i'm afraid you've mistaken me a woman of my league is nowhere near your reach
00:29:59ha everything has a price miss shaw just name it stay by my side and the entire scott group could
00:30:06be
00:30:06yours narrator his thick fingers reached to pinch my chin i slapped him across the face the sound
00:30:13silencing the entire hall you dared to slap me what's wrong with that look at yourself pathetic
00:30:19oily and shameless mr scott laying hands on a woman hardly suits a gentleman mr palmer with your company
00:30:25stock in free fall you still have the nerve to meddle worry about your own crumpling empire and you
00:30:31don't think a pretty face makes you exceptional and dick at the end of the day you're just a woman
00:30:38what could you possibly accomplish you pathetic whore say that again i dare you before he could
00:30:45repeat the insult i kicked the back of his knee seized his tie and slammed his cheek against the polished
00:30:52floor
00:30:57i'll make sure you learn what respect really means the party was in full swing a symphony of laughter
00:31:02and clinking glasses until a sudden gape cut through the noise it's austin moore he's here a hush fell
00:31:08over the room like the red sea parting the crowd made a path for him he walked straight through the
00:31:12silent crowd to me his eyes fixed on a single target his eyes burned with a cold fire as he
00:31:18reached me
00:31:18a flicker of something unreadable in their depths as he draped his jacket over my shoulders
00:31:26mr moore it's a misunderstanding i swear miguel throw him out and from this moment though not
00:31:33more group is targeting echoed in the dead silence each single project run by death sentence his voice
00:31:39no please mr moore have mercy as they dragged him away screaming the reality of his power settled over
00:31:44the room like a shroud i looked up at the man who had just destroyed another for my sake trying
00:31:50to
00:31:50understand why are you here you never come to these things
00:31:59because you're here mr moore if i may who is this lady to you she is my wife brinley moore
00:32:07and i warn
00:32:08anyone who dares to lay a hand on her you will find yourself standing against the full power of my
00:32:15company then through the sea of stunned faces i saw my ex colin watching us his face pale brinley
00:32:24i remembered your throat always acts up i had them prepare that special drink you like
00:32:29thank you mr palmer but i'll take care of my wife's needs you should direct that concern towards your
00:32:34companion oh wait my mistake she isn't your wife yet is she my husband doesn't enjoy socializing mr
00:32:42palmer if you'll excuse us my project was suspended leaving me stuck at home my attempts at cooking were
00:32:50a disaster starting with a batch of burnt cookies wow these are something else what do you call them
00:32:58charcoal brigands if you're hungry there are sandwiches in the fridge don't touch those
00:33:05you've been coming home early every day then i remembered he'd sent the chef and housekeeper
00:33:10on medical lee last week you orchestrated this on purpose actually i think your cooking has a kind
00:33:18of everyday warmth to it honestly it's more satisfying than a michelin three-star dinner
00:33:24i know it's bad your comfort is unhelpful austin did you lose your taste buds it's not every day i
00:33:31find you cooking as your husband i should at least act grateful if you enjoy it so much i'll make
00:33:37car
00:33:37grilled avocado with pickled herring tomorrow now that sounds like a challenge i'll be looking forward
00:33:44to your masterpiece for days i curled out one strange dish after another
00:33:52your cooking just keeps getting better
00:33:57do you actually enjoy torturing your taste buds for me it's an honor to eat anything you've made yourself
00:34:06i excused myself and snuck into the kitchen to call his assistant
00:34:12miguel i need to ask what is austin like at the company mr moore today he called a competitor's
00:34:18proposal garbage and the man nearly collapsed garbage last week he sued a business partner into bankruptcy
00:34:27he is ruthless
00:34:32the man he described as a stranger a ruthless tycoon who praises my terrible cooking
00:34:40what is his secret agenda is this marriage just part of some hidden game i sat there my mind racing
00:34:47what if this whole marriage is just a plot to harvest my organs
00:34:54something bothering you you look pale
00:35:00later that night my fear dragged me into a nightmare a twisted reality where my darkest
00:35:04thoughts came to life you monster austin you're after my kidney i swear i'll fight you off in my
00:35:08dream his shadow fell over me a monstrous giant with something glimpering in his hand
00:35:11you're greedy enough to want my kidney a single tear escaped a testimony to the
00:35:14terror that held me captive even in sleep i heard his footsteps coming up the stairs each one
00:35:18a heavy thup that echoed my own frantic heartbeat he walked down the dark corridor a shadow
00:35:22moving towards the slimmer of light from my room the doorknob turned with agonizing slowness the
00:35:27click of the lash sealing my fate my kidney austin give it back he loomed over me in the darkness
00:35:32his hand reaching out and for a moment my nightmare and reality merged the instant his hand touched my
00:35:37cheek my eyes snapped open ah austin you really came to steal my kidney brinley it's all right you
00:35:42were caught in a bad dream but his voice was calm a gentle anchor in my storm of panic the
00:35:46terror
00:35:46receded leaving a disorienting fog of confusion in its whack you were mumbling quite a bit something
00:35:50about me being after your kidney heat flooded my cheeks i couldn't meet his gaze i was just
00:35:53rambling nonsense some steam softening with an under chasing you should go get some sleep he
00:35:57didn't pressed and i was alone again the silence of the room amplifying the chaos in my mind but
00:36:01the moment he was out of my sight the gentle husband vanished replaced by someone i didn't know
00:36:06he waited his face a cold calculating mask in the glow of the screen i could almost feel the
00:36:11shift in him the moment his suspicion hardened into certainty we need to have a talk tomorrow the
00:36:16next morning the sunlight that filled the dining room did nothing to dispel the chilling
00:36:19atmosphere between us do you have time this morning i'd like to talk about last night
00:36:23it was just a dream nightmares happen don't read too much into it with those words she shut the door
00:36:28on any conversation leaving us in a silence colder than any nightmare i had to know what austin was
00:36:32hiding after escaping our silent breakfast i slipped back inside and crept up to his study
00:36:36my heart pounded against my ribs a frantic drumbeat of fear and determination
00:36:41taking a deep breath i committed i can't be locked please yes i moved quickly
00:36:47silently my hands searching for any trace of myself any clue to his secrets but as nothing
00:36:51photographed not a mention of my work where is it the clippings from my exhibition he's removed
00:36:55everything a cold dread washed on me as the truth settled in it's like i never existed in here
00:36:58the room was a sterile monument to a life i was apparently never a part of i was staring into
00:37:02the
00:37:02void of an empty shelf when his voice cut through the silence cold are you looking for ice shot through
00:37:06my veins i froze he was leaning against the doorframe a predator watching his prey i spun around so fast
00:37:11i
00:37:11knocked over a stack of books my words tumbling out in a panicked rush i was just
00:37:13looking around time seemed to slow as the books tumbled towards the floor in one motion he moved
00:37:17with impossible speed he caught them easily effortlessly and steadied me his hand burning
00:37:22against my waist there's nothing worth your attention in here perhaps we were suddenly
00:37:26impossibly close his voice a low murmur i have to go i'll be in my room his touch was electric
00:37:30i had to get away later that day i tried to sneak out to see my father but austin was
00:37:34in the foyer
00:37:35blocking my path my escape was cut short he was there with miguel miguel's shock was almost mr
00:37:40more you're wearing an apron and he was a crisp white apron over his expensive suit if you want
00:37:45to surprise your wife i can call a ship it's different miguel she eats restaurant food all the
00:37:49time he ignored miguel's suggestion his focus elsewhere i think she might like something homemade
00:37:54for a fleeting moment i saw something else in his eyes then his eyes found me he knew i was
00:37:58there all
00:37:59along where are you going caught my heart sank i tried to sound casual to hide the tremor in my
00:38:04voice
00:38:05to visit my father i need to talk to him his answer was not a request it was a command
00:38:10i've made
00:38:11dinner eat with me first he moved subtly trapping me then i'll go with you i felt the walls closing
00:38:18in
00:38:18the air growing thin that's not necessary you don't have to he closed the distance between us his try
00:38:23my cooking overwhelm a silent order was given and obeyed instantly and then there were two miguel's
00:38:30gone it'll just be the two of us i followed austin into the dining room a perfect feast was laid
00:38:35out
00:38:35a cruel contrast to the charred food i'd been making for days what are you standing there for
00:38:40sit down and see for yourself
00:38:44i'll pass i'm not hungry just have a taste i told you i'm not hungry just one bite if it's
00:38:53awful you can
00:38:53throw the plate at my face i finally gave in my fingers curling around the fork with resistance
00:39:06oh so how is it
00:39:11it's fine but my hand betrayed me reaching for the lobster then the soup then the lamb i ate like
00:39:17someone who hadn't seen food in d's why are you looking at me like that slow down it's not like
00:39:26anyone's going to snatch it from you i guess it's not terrible
00:39:36have the legal department drop the papers immediately i'm on my way
00:39:40something urgent came up at the company i'll need to step out
00:39:44all right take your time and enjoy it the moment the door clicked shut my appetite vanished replaced
00:39:55by an explicable hollowness i reached for the bowl of soup he'd left untouched and drank every last flat
00:40:04dad i need the truth what's really behind this arranged marriage to austin
00:40:13brinley
00:40:13brinley there are things you're old enough to hear now
00:40:17years ago austin's mother was in a devastating car accident
00:40:24your mother risked her own life to save her
00:40:30my mother out of gratitude their family proposed a marriage alliance
00:40:36they've been waiting for you all these years even when you were with colin
00:40:47dad i get it now i'll come by to see you soon bye
00:41:11who is it
00:41:13it's me austin let me down i have legs of my own
00:41:17stop moving the floor's slick you'll make us both fall
00:41:33you
00:41:35i didn't do it on purpose
00:41:39you call that an accident we kissed you shameless rogue
00:41:45why didn't it feel wrong have i lost my mind
00:41:51get away from me
00:41:54so
00:42:21Stop it.
00:42:39Brinley, I love Millie.
00:42:41She's the one who fits me, body and soul.
00:42:51That's why I never touched you.
00:43:08Brinley.
00:43:12Austin, why aren't you in bed?
00:43:13I heard a noise.
00:43:15Want a drink?
00:43:20Let's go to the rooftop.
00:43:22Is this about Colin?
00:43:23Colin?
00:43:24Do you honestly think I'd drink myself silly over an ex?
00:43:28No.
00:43:30I just think something's weighing on you.
00:43:32Spare me the questions.
00:43:34If you're not going to keep me company, you can go.
00:43:39Colin's a bastard!
00:43:41And Millie's no better!
00:43:42Two shameless cheats!
00:43:44And you, Austin, you're an idiot!
00:43:48And you, Austin, you're an idiot!
00:43:48Out of all the women in the world, why did you marry me?
00:43:52I've wanted to marry you since I was 14.
00:43:55Huh?
00:43:56What was that?
00:44:00When I was 14, at that party, it was the anniversary of my mother's death.
00:44:07My siblings cornered me, calling me a curse, a bringer of misfortune.
00:44:14At that banquet, you were just a little girl with braids, but you stood in front of me and protected
00:44:18me.
00:44:20From that moment, I told myself I'd wait for you to grow up.
00:44:23I've waited all these years, and now, you're finally mine.
00:44:32Have a nice dream, Brinley.
00:44:42Hello?
00:44:43Mrs. Moore, do you know where Mr. Moore is?
00:44:45He's missed a crucial meeting and isn't answering his phone.
00:44:48I... I'll check right now.
00:44:54Austin? Are you in there?
00:44:56Austin, answer me!
00:45:08Austin?
00:45:18The medicine bottles.
00:45:20So many stomach pills.
00:45:22The burnt steak.
00:45:23The horrible soup.
00:45:26He ate every last bite of my terrible cooking.
00:45:31You absolute fool.
00:45:34Austin?
00:45:35Please, wake up!
00:45:39I can smell the alcohol.
00:45:41He was already sick, and he still drank with me last night.
00:45:46Why are you here?
00:45:50You should go.
00:45:52Who's supposed to take care of you if I walk out?
00:45:55Lie down and stop fighting me.
00:45:57It might be contagious.
00:45:59You should go.
00:46:00Don't be ridiculous.
00:46:02Contagious?
00:46:03Try moving again and I'll throw you out myself.
00:46:06Mrs. Moore, the doctor is here.
00:46:08Doctor!
00:46:09Please, check him right away.
00:46:14Acute gastric bleeding.
00:46:16Accompanied by the high fever.
00:46:17He needs to be transferred to the hospital at once.
00:46:24I'll go with him.
00:46:25I know exactly what he's eaten these last few days.
00:46:36The doctor said it's from eating terrible food and drinking alcohol.
00:46:39What now?
00:46:40Are you planning to blame this on me?
00:46:41I'm definitely putting the blame on you.
00:46:44I'm telling you now.
00:46:45Don't even think about it.
00:46:48Stop laughing.
00:46:49Do you even remember you're supposed to be resting?
00:46:59You haven't eaten either.
00:47:01Have a taste?
00:47:03I'm not hungry.
00:47:04Go ahead, eat it yourself.
00:47:07Do you really have to push yourself this far?
00:47:09The company won't crumble without you for a few days.
00:47:12I'd hate for you to think I can't measure up to your standards.
00:47:15When you've recovered, let's set our companies against each other and watch which one thrives more.
00:47:20I'm in.
00:47:35Quit staring.
00:47:40You should watch it.
00:47:43Follow your instructions, my dear wife.
00:47:47Boss, the meeting has started.
00:48:03He's so focused, it's like he's in his own world.
00:48:07The key is to acquire their patents before the merger is complete.
00:48:10We need to make them an offer they can't refuse.
00:48:13The merger will create a new market leader.
00:48:16The key is to get the shareholders on board.
00:48:24What's the matter?
00:48:26Caught up in your husband's charm, are you?
00:48:28Who's looking at you?
00:48:29I was thinking about my project.
00:48:31Your Cloud Vista States project?
00:48:33Do you want my help?
00:48:34He leaned so close I could feel his breath.
00:48:44Sorry, did that hurt?
00:48:46You're still recovering.
00:48:49I'm alright.
00:48:51Mr. Moore, Mrs. Moore,
00:48:52I-I didn't see a thing.
00:48:57What's wrong?
00:48:59I'll go see about dinner.
00:49:21You don't have to put yourself through all this.
00:49:23I'm not that picky.
00:49:25That was why you had managed to land yourself in the hospital.
00:49:29Now open up.
00:49:31What now?
00:49:33Eat it before it cools.
00:49:38Want something else tomorrow?
00:49:39The doctor said you could try other foods.
00:49:42You planning to cook it yourself?
00:49:45Of course not.
00:49:46I'll ask the butler to send something up.
00:49:49Just wishing I could eat something you make.
00:49:55Get well first,
00:49:56then you can chase down
00:49:57every bizarre cravings you want.
00:49:59I've cleared the dishes.
00:50:00I'll sleep in the caregiver's room next door.
00:50:02Wait!
00:50:02My stomach's acting up.
00:50:04Do you want me to call the doctor?
00:50:06No.
00:50:06It's an old problem.
00:50:07I can manage, just...
00:50:09It's hard being alone
00:50:10if it gets worse in the night.
00:50:11Fine.
00:50:12I'll sleep on the folding bed in here.
00:50:15Austin, you jerk.
00:50:18Sneaking off with my cookies again.
00:50:25Still dreaming about that, are you?
00:50:33What's going on?
00:50:36You look even paler than last night.
00:50:41It's nothing.
00:50:42I just need to go to the bathroom.
00:50:44Go on your own, then.
00:50:48Help me.
00:50:49I feel dizzy.
00:50:53The bathroom door.
00:50:54Help me.
00:50:55Inside.
00:50:56Austin, handle it yourself.
00:50:58If you can't, I'll get a male nurse.
00:50:59No.
00:51:00I don't like strangers.
00:51:01I hate being touched by anyone else.
00:51:03Then why do you keep leaning on me?
00:51:05Because you're different.
00:51:07He just stared at me,
00:51:08so I stormed out.
00:51:13I told you to call the nurse,
00:51:15but no, you had to be stubborn.
00:51:16Now look at you.
00:51:17You can barely stand.
00:51:19Don't worry.
00:51:20I'm fine.
00:51:21With you here, I feel much better.
00:51:25Mr. Moore,
00:51:26these need your signature.
00:51:27I've turned away the media
00:51:28and also the person the Moore family sent to inquire.
00:51:31Good.
00:51:31Tell my father I'm fine.
00:51:33I pretended to read,
00:51:34but his family's indifference felt strangely cold.
00:51:37Why just someone to ask?
00:51:39Why not come themselves?
00:51:43What's on your mind?
00:51:44You've been staring into space.
00:51:48Nothing.
00:51:49I'll get you some water.
00:51:55That evening,
00:51:55just as I was clearing his dinner plates,
00:51:58he suddenly tensed,
00:51:59a sharp gasp of pain escaping his lips.
00:52:02Is it flaring up again?
00:52:04Yeah.
00:52:05It'll ease up soon.
00:52:07Don't call anyone.
00:52:08You have a fever.
00:52:09I'm calling the nurse.
00:52:10I tried to pull my hand free
00:52:11to press the call button,
00:52:12but he gripped my wrist,
00:52:13his skin burning against mine.
00:52:14Sometimes hassle is necessary.
00:52:16Let go.
00:52:17Brindley,
00:52:17just stay with me.
00:52:23Did you always have stomach problems?
00:52:25For years,
00:52:26I skipped too many meals for work.
00:52:28It caught up to me.
00:52:30Promise me you'll eat properly from now on.
00:52:33With you looking after me,
00:52:34I wouldn't dare skip another meal.
00:52:36Who said I'd be looking after me?
00:52:38It's chilly.
00:52:39The fever must be breaking.
00:52:40Here,
00:52:41I'll get you another blanket.
00:52:42You know,
00:52:43you toss and turn a lot when you sleep.
00:52:44What are you talking about?
00:52:45I caught you mommling last night,
00:52:46and you kicked the blanket so hard
00:52:47you nearly sent the bed rail flying.
00:52:49You're making that up.
00:52:50I sleep soundly.
00:52:50I don't even dream.
00:52:51Oh, really?
00:52:52Care to see the video proof?
00:52:56He caught my wrist.
00:53:02Still planning to grab my phone?
00:53:05Let go of me.
00:53:12You jerk!
00:53:21Good night, Brindley.
00:53:24Over the next few days,
00:53:26a stream of visitors arrived.
00:53:27But his guard,
00:53:28Miguel,
00:53:29turned every single one away.
00:53:32Mr. Moore is resting.
00:53:33He won't be receiving visitors.
00:53:34His father sent me.
00:53:35I must see him.
00:53:36He's just fallen asleep.
00:53:37I will deliver his father's regards.
00:53:43Your family situation seems
00:53:46rather complicated,
00:53:48doesn't it?
00:53:52Why do you say that?
00:53:55I saw the butler.
00:53:57The way he looked at your door.
00:53:59It was full of meaning.
00:54:02You are actually perceptive.
00:54:05So it's true?
00:54:06More than half of the Moore family
00:54:08is just waiting for me to fall.
00:54:11What I have is far too admirable.
00:54:14I won't get caught up in it, will I?
00:54:16I hesitated,
00:54:18but walked over to him.
00:54:19He took my hand,
00:54:21his warmth seeping into my skin.
00:54:23As long as I'm here,
00:54:25no one can touch you.
00:54:30Even without you,
00:54:31no one can touch me.
00:54:37Of course.
00:54:41The chef and staff have arrived.
00:54:43Dinner will be prepared
00:54:44according to Mr. Moore's
00:54:46dietary requirements.
00:54:47Now that you're discharged,
00:54:49what do you want for dinner?
00:54:50Whatever you cook will be fine.
00:54:53Don't even dream of it.
00:54:55The doctor said your stomach
00:54:56is badly damaged.
00:54:57The chef is back,
00:54:58and he'll be handling your food.
00:54:59I won't be stepping into
00:55:01the kitchen again.
00:55:02I can't risk hurting you.
00:55:04All right.
00:55:05I'll do as you say.
00:55:13Mrs. Moore,
00:55:14please don't worry.
00:55:15Every dish is soft
00:55:16and easy to digest.
00:55:19Watch your step.
00:55:22Why are you here?
00:55:23Shouldn't you be resting?
00:55:24I was waiting for you.
00:55:26The doctor said
00:55:27light walks will help.
00:55:28Join me in the garden.
00:55:29Austin,
00:55:31aren't you worried
00:55:31people will use your sickness
00:55:33to cause trouble
00:55:33at the company?
00:55:34Don't let it weigh on you.
00:55:35Miguel will handle it.
00:55:45Mr. Moore,
00:55:46Mrs. Moore,
00:55:47the Moore family
00:55:48has invited you
00:55:49to the estate for dinner.
00:55:51Tell them we will visit
00:55:52this weekend.
00:55:53You're really going?
00:55:54But you're still recovering.
00:55:56I'll be fine.
00:55:57It's time you met my father
00:55:58and the rest of the family.
00:55:59Can I skip it?
00:56:00The thought of them
00:56:01all staring at me.
00:56:02Absolutely not.
00:56:03You are my wife.
00:56:04You are tied to the Moore family.
00:56:05The sooner you adapt,
00:56:06the easier it will be.
00:56:07Fine.
00:56:08I'll go.
00:56:14Miguel,
00:56:15what has Brinlyn
00:56:16been up to lately?
00:56:18Sir,
00:56:18she's been running
00:56:19all over the city.
00:56:20Luxury malls,
00:56:21auctions,
00:56:22antique shops,
00:56:22she's hunting for gifts
00:56:23for your family.
00:56:24She went by herself?
00:56:26Yes.
00:56:27She said she wanted
00:56:28to choose everything personally.
00:56:31You're home.
00:56:32Looks like you went
00:56:33a little overboard.
00:56:33Pretty much.
00:56:35I'm completely wiped out.
00:56:36My legs are killing me.
00:56:37I'm sorry,
00:56:37I didn't realize.
00:56:38This one's for my dad,
00:56:39right?
00:56:39The painting?
00:56:40Miguel said he's into art.
00:56:41I can only hope
00:56:41he appreciates it.
00:56:42He'll love it.
00:56:43You handpicked it.
00:56:44He'd be a fool not to.
00:56:46You really don't need
00:56:47to go to so much trouble.
00:56:48It's fine if you don't
00:56:49prepare gifts for my family.
00:56:51How can you say that?
00:56:52It's my first zint.
00:56:53What if they think
00:56:54I tap proper manners
00:56:55and that I'm not good enough
00:56:56for you?
00:56:57That won't fapping.
00:56:58As long as I'm with you,
00:57:00no one will dare
00:57:00utter a word against you.
00:57:05Mrs. Moore,
00:57:06all the gifts
00:57:07have been taken
00:57:08into the car.
00:57:09No need to confirm
00:57:10them again.
00:57:11Let's go.
00:57:12You look stunning.
00:57:20Don't be afraid.
00:57:29Austin, we've been waiting
00:57:30for you, and this
00:57:31must be Brinley.
00:57:32Please come inside.
00:57:54Dad.
00:57:59Oh?
00:58:00So this is Austin's new wife.
00:58:03She certainly looks young.
00:58:05But I heard she was married before.
00:58:11What do you mean by that, Carolyn?
00:58:13Brinley is my wedded wife.
00:58:17Austin, I only meant it
00:58:19out of concern.
00:58:20There's no need for your concern.
00:58:26We handle our own affairs.
00:58:28Come now.
00:58:29We're all family.
00:58:30That's enough.
00:58:31Brinley,
00:58:32since it's your first time here,
00:58:34try the coffee I just brewed.
00:58:52Please bring in the prepared gifts.
00:58:59Since it was my first time visiting,
00:59:01I brought gifts for Wesley and your painting.
00:59:03For Briseis, a limited release scarf.
00:59:05Oh my gosh, Brinley, you are really generous.
00:59:07You've been very thoughtful,
00:59:08but these gifts cost a foreign buy.
00:59:10Our family has always preached restraint.
00:59:12Exactly.
00:59:13Demo could be so careless.
00:59:14And isn't it Austin's money you're burning?
00:59:16They saw me as an easy target,
00:59:18a way to make Austin look bad.
00:59:20I lifted my handbag,
00:59:22slipped out a stack of printed pages.
00:59:26How about you take a look at these?
00:59:28I chose every gift myself,
00:59:30and I paid for them with my own money.
00:59:33Here are the itemized receipts and my bank statements.
00:59:36Go ahead and verify them.
00:59:39Hold on.
00:59:41This painting is from last month's auction?
00:59:43We're talking 32 million.
00:59:45No way!
00:59:46This was an arranged marriage.
00:59:47Why would you torch that much money?
00:59:53If you doubt me,
00:59:54feel free to look into it yourself.
00:59:58I've built up plenty over the years.
01:00:01Using my own savings to buy gifts for my husband's family?
01:00:04Tell me what's wrong with that.
01:00:06Carolyn, since you feel the gifts are over the top,
01:00:08I'll come empty-handed next time.
01:00:11Brinley, thank you for your gift.
01:00:16That's enough, Ryder.
01:00:17Why are you being so harsh with Austin's wife?
01:00:19Careful.
01:00:20You might spook her.
01:00:22I shouldn't have said that.
01:00:23Don't take it to heart, Brinley.
01:00:25Don't take it to heart.
01:00:27Don't take it to heart.
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