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00:01My husband's young secretary was splurging wildly with my card and even salted me at a French
00:05restaurant, calling me a useless housewife. Furious, I froze in the card, leaving her unable
00:10to pay. She was publicly humiliated and held by the manager overnight. The next day, when Kian
00:14found out, he tapped my nose lightly. You're still acting like a girl, getting jealous over a little
00:18girl and making her the laughingstock of everyone. He didn't blame me. He acted as if nothing had
00:22happened. Then came my birthday night. He took me to the same French restaurant and ordered dozens
00:26of expensive dishes and fine wine. Honey, I'll step out for a moment. I'll be right back to
00:30celebrate your birthday with you. But I waited until closing time, and he never returned. Nor did
00:36any of his friends show up. When I pulled out my card to pay. Mrs. Voss, your card has been
00:42frozen.
00:43Frozen? This card was given to me by Kian. Before we left, he had even taken my card, saying it
00:47was
00:47my birthday and he would cover the bill. I had been deeply touched, surrutly convinced I had married a
00:51sensible, loving husband. But now he was nowhere to be found, and I'd called him dozens of times
00:55with no answer. If this card didn't work, I would be in serious trouble. Mrs. Voss, do you have another
00:59card you can use? I must warn you, we do not allow credit here. You knew that from last month,
01:05didn't
01:05you? Of course I remembered. Last month, Kian's secretary had been recklessly spending with his
01:09card and calling me a useless woman. A terrible premonition crept over me. I suspected this was
01:14Kian's revenge, getting back at me for Chloe. Just as I thought that, the sound of leather shoes
01:18approached from outside. I turned quickly. It was Kian and his secretary, Chloe. That scarlet is from a
01:24poor family. She just got lucky and caught the eye of Mr. Hale. Now her husband is here with his
01:30new
01:30lover, watching her make a fool of herself for not paying. See? This is what happens when you climb
01:37up using only your face. Right. Youth fades. How long can that last? Once a rich man finds someone
01:43younger and prettier, her luxurious life is over. I clenched my fists slowly, rage burning inside me
01:48at the humiliation. Scarlet, I'll pay you back exactly how you humiliated me that day. Thank you,
01:53Kian. Scarlet, you're nothing but a useless beauty. What right did you have to freeze my card? Now Kian
01:59will pay for me. I can smash as many bottles as I want and cover it, but you, you're finished.
02:04Stop
02:04staring at me like you want to kill me. If you have your own money, pay and leave. She doesn't
02:08have any
02:09money. Those dishes and opened wine cost a fortune. She's always lived off Mr. Hale's money. Without him,
02:15she's nothing. Anyone who dares to help Scarlet out of this meth is my enemy and an enemy of the
02:21Hale family. A business partner who had stood up to help me immediately sat back down at his threat.
02:25See? Mr. Hale is serious. He cares more about his little secretary than his own wife. I thought
02:31they were still legally married that he was just angry, but it seems real. With his warning,
02:36no one dared to help me. Kian, you're really humiliating me for this woman? Is that what this is?
02:40Yes. I am exactly here to humiliate you. I stared at him in utter disbelief.
02:48We had been married three years, known as a loving couple. He had chased me to New York,
02:54and at our wedding, he swore he would be loyal to me forever, love me with his life until the
03:00end.
03:01But now, only three years later, all those vows, all those sweet memories had been completely destroyed
03:07by his cold cruelty. Just like outsiders said, marrying into wealthy family based on luxe meant
03:13no dignity. Once someone younger and prettier appeared, your luxurious life ended. But Kian
03:20never knew I married into the Hale family not for their money, but because I loved him. As I stared
03:26at him with bloodshot eyes, Kian took out a tissue and disdainfully wiped the hand that had just held
03:30him. Mr. Hale is really going all out. After tonight, Scarlet be nothing to him. Quiet, just watch.
03:34Let's see how she gets out of this. Before we left, Kian had taken my card to lower my guard.
03:39Worse, my phone died. Everything had been premeditated.
03:44It's getting late, Scarlet. The restaurant is waiting. You really don't have the money to pay,
03:49do you? If you can't pay, I wouldn't mind calling the police and having you detained for a few days.
03:55You did that to me, didn't you?
03:59What? Upset? Only state officials can set fires, but common people can't light lamps?
04:05The Hale family had risen to become the richest in New York in just three years,
04:08all because of me. I used my family's power to clear a path for them, even making underground
04:12forces that targeted the Hale family back off out of respect for me. I had planned to reveal my true
04:17identity on my birthday, to tell him I was not a commoner, but the heir of the most powerful of
04:24the
04:24four great families in New York. I even planned to take him home to meet my parents. I never imagined
04:32people could turn on each other so quickly. I misjudged him. I overestimated his character.
04:41Kian, do you really want me to leave this restaurant in shame and humiliation?
04:46What else? Did I arrange all this just for show?
04:51So, Scarlet, you can either be locked up for not paying or strip naked and bark like a dog.
04:58If I'm amused enough, I might let you go.
05:00I took a deep breath, the last shred of hope dying in my chest. Fine. You chose this.
05:05Then the collapse of the Hale family is your responsibility.
05:11Scarlet, have you been watching too many short dramas? Do you think you're some powerful
05:16heroine? You really think you can bring down the Hale family? Focus on your own problem. Manager?
05:23The manager stepped forward, his expression professional but firm.
05:27Ms. Voss, will you be paying in cash or will someone else cover the bill?
05:32Out of professional courtesy, the manager did not embarrass me. I scanned the room and finally
05:38looked at a business partner I had worked with before. I walked toward her.
05:44Before I could speak, the business partner held up her hand defensively.
05:49Scarlet, don't come near me. I can't pay for you.
05:53You missed her stand. I just want to borrow your phone to call a friend to come over.
05:58Still putting on an act?
06:01Who in New York would dare bring money to save you now?
06:05Go ahead and call. You have 30 minutes.
06:08If time runs out and you still can't pay, you'll regret it.
06:13Chloe stopped looking at me and exchanged a heated glance with Kian.
06:17The business partner hesitantly handed me her phone as Chloe signaled her to.
06:21I immediately called my friend and told her to bring money within half an hour.
06:26Time ticked away.
06:27Chloe grew impatient and stood up.
06:3120 minutes have passed. No one is coming. You're just stalling. Manager, seize her.
06:38Wait. There are still 10 minutes left.
06:41Scarlet, if anyone comes to save you, I will bite a piece of meat and crawl out like a dog.
06:47You won't regret it?
06:49Never.
06:51The room erupted into chatter again. Everyone was enjoying the show.
06:55As the 10 minutes neared their end, an oh-wait man grew impatient and reached out to touch me.
07:01Don't touch me!
07:03With this body, I can tell even without touching. Nice.
07:07Mr. Hale, why don't you give her to me?
07:10Kian shrugged, his eyes cold.
07:12Why not? If she can't pay, she's all yours.
07:15If hatred could take physical form, everyone in my sight would be lying on the ground.
07:19But there was no such miracle.
07:21Hold her down! Let those pigs have their way with her!
07:24I looked at Kian, my heart turning to ice. He didn't care at all.
07:28His eyes were fixed on Chloe, a faint smile on his lips.
07:33Don't look at me like that. I won't help you. I only care about making Chloe happy.
07:38We were still legally married, yet he treated me this way, with no regard for our past.
07:44Beautiful. Come with me. I have enough money to pay for you.
07:48No, come with me. I'm a merchant in better shape.
07:51If you dare lay hands on me, you'll be begging for mercy soon enough!
07:56Still talking tough?
07:58Ripper clothes off! Time's up! No need to hold back!
08:02Before he could finish, a group of bodyguards in black suits burst through the door.
08:06Trained and disciplined, they pushed back everyone surrounding me.
08:09Right behind them was Vera Knight, the famous president of New York's largest bank.
08:14She carried a briefcase and strode in, her expression grave and unreadable.
08:18I brought the money. Am I late?
08:21Kian and Chloe jumped to their feet in shock.
08:24Mrs. Knight? Why are you here?
08:27You're such an important figure.
08:29How could someone as insignificant as Scarlet possibly ask you to deliver money?
08:33Chloe rubbed her eyes hard, thinking she was hallucinating.
08:36But after several blinks, reality hit her.
08:39It really was the renowned Miss Knight.
08:42Vera Knight didn't even glance at Kian or Chloe.
08:45She approached me with deep respect.
08:47Mrs. Voss.
08:49Mrs. Cross sent me ahead to resolve this.
08:51She is on her way now.
08:54Then, she turned to the stunned crowd.
08:56Her voice like ice.
08:59Who gave you the nerve to treat Mrs. Voss with such disrespect?
09:04The noisy restaurant fell into deathly silence.
09:08If the Hale family was the richest in New York,
09:12Vera Knight's business connections and influence were enough to crush them.
09:16When the Hale family claimed the top spot, people had wondered how,
09:20but no one guessed it was all thanks to the housewife they looked down on.
09:25Kian had once said,
09:26I will become the richest man, so I can let my wife spend as much as she wants.
09:32Now everything was different.
09:34I had made him a billionaire.
09:36I could also knock him off the peak.
09:40Faced with Vera Knight's fury, no one dared whisper.
09:44They only stared at each other in fear.
09:47Vera Knight's gaze swept across the room, her eyes sharp.
09:51Who ordered people to treat Mrs. Voss like this?
09:59Don't be afraid.
10:01I'm here.
10:02Sheltered by Kian, Chloe slowly calmed her panic.
10:06She lifted her chin defiantly.
10:08So what?
10:09Kian is the richest man in New York.
10:11I might fear Miss Knight, but Kian doesn't have to.
10:14With that, she regained her confidence and stood straight.
10:17I don't care what relationship you have with Miss Knight.
10:20In New York, the Hale family calls the shots.
10:23Such arrogance.
10:25If it weren't for Mrs. Voss,
10:28your little Hale family would have been devoured long ago.
10:32Everything the Hale family has today is because of Mrs. Voss.
10:36You don't know how lucky you are.
10:38I grew tired and no longer wanted to argue.
10:41Soon, I would strike against the Hale family
10:44and let Kian learn the consequences of offending me, Scarlet Voss.
10:48I stepped forward, my voice calm but carrying the weight of finality.
10:58I will pay the bill.
11:00Chloe, you haven't forgotten what you said, have you?
11:03Chloe shrunk back behind Kian.
11:05She provoked me first.
11:07Then, gathering courage again, she added,
11:09I said it!
11:11What are you going to do?
11:12In here, Kian is in charge.
11:14You think you can humiliate me with Miss Knight?
11:16Dream on!
11:18I smiled coldly.
11:20Soon, when news of the Hale family's plummeting stock reached them,
11:24I wondered if Kian would still dolt on Chloe like this.
11:28Vera Knight frowned and signaled to the bodyguards.
11:31They understood and punched Chloe to the ground in front of me in an instant.
11:36She lay there, sprawled out, looking exactly like a dog.
11:41Since you made that promise, you will do as Mrs. Voss says.
11:46Bite the meat and crawl out like a dog.
11:50A bodyguard quickly brought over a plate of raw beef, bloody and fresh.
11:55Chloe immediately recoiled and vomited the sight.
11:58Kian, save me!
11:59I will never crawl out like this, without dignity!
12:02Chloe's scream enraged Kian, who ordered his men to take her away.
12:06A fight broke out between Vera Knight's guards and Kian's men.
12:10But Kian's men were quickly beaten to the ground.
12:12They stood no chance against professionally trained bodyguards.
12:17These guards had undergone strict military-level training.
12:21Chloe turned pale again, sweat dripping down her forehead.
12:26Kian glared at us furiously.
12:28Vera Knight, I give you an inch and you take a mile.
12:31Do you think I can't make you disappear from New York overnight?
12:34Don't stand against me for Scarlet.
12:36It's pure stupidity.
12:38Vera Knight ignored his threat and bowed respectfully to me.
12:41Everything is at your command, Mrs. Voss.
12:44I smiled and stared at Kian.
12:46What?
12:47You can humiliate me, but I can't get my revenge?
12:50Also, have the lawyer bring the divorce papers.
12:52And be quick about it.
12:53As soon as I spoke, Kian roared.
12:55Scarlet, I should be the one filing for divorce.
12:58What right do you have to bring it up?
13:00You'll see how much right I have once you sign.
13:03By the way, your father might be here soon to beat some sense into his unfilial son.
13:09Shut up!
13:10Who do you think you are?
13:11Threatening me with my father?
13:13I see now.
13:14You love putting on a show.
13:16I don't know how you bribed Vera Knight, but she can help you once, not forever.
13:21Kian's face was red with fury.
13:23While we spoke, a nearby lawyer arrived with the divorce agreement.
13:27I signed my name and handed it to Kian.
13:30He snatched it, signed without hesitation, and threw it back at me.
13:35Now that we're divorced, I no longer have any reason to help the Hale family prosper.
13:41Within half an hour, I will release the word, and your stock will crash.
13:46Until the Hale family goes bankrupt.
13:48Kian and Chloe froze for a moment, then burst into shreer laughter, as if I were talking nonsense.
13:55Chloe pointed at me and laughed annoyantly.
13:59Scarlet, are you done pretending?
14:01You said that once to buy time, and now you're saying it again after someone paid for you?
14:05You think you can take down the Hale family with the Knight family backing you?
14:09Kian nodded, his expression smug.
14:11Do you know why the Knight family is only the second?
14:14Because the Hale family is above them.
14:16After divorcing me, Kian looked at me with pure disgust.
14:19Scarlet, out of old feelings, I'll give you one last chance to save face.
14:23You've paid the bill.
14:24Now kneel and Coho to Chloe to apologize.
14:27Then this will be over.
14:28I scorned Kian silently.
14:30Chloe hadn't even bitten the meat and crawled out, yet he wanted me to kneel and apologize to her?
14:35Was he insane?
14:36I checked my watch and smirked.
14:40Why don't you call your father and ask if the Hale family's stock is crashing?
14:43Kian saw I wasn't joking and began to panic.
14:46Just as he was about to call his father,
14:48Elias Hale burst through the door in his pajamas.
14:51You fool!
14:52How did I ever raise such a useless son?
14:55Elias shouted, his face pale with terror.
14:58Elias scolded Kian while bowing deeply to me.
15:01Daughter-in-law, you hid yourself so well.
15:04He straightened up, his voice trembling.
15:07You're Scarlet Voss?
15:08The heir of the most powerful of the four great families in New York?
15:12I hadn't heard the name Scarlet Voss in a long time.
15:15That was my real name, not the alias I'd used.
15:18I had hidden my identity to survey, never expecting Kian to pursue me, using every trick to make the naive
15:25me fall for his gentle act.
15:27Kian stared at his father in shock, then grabbed my arm.
15:30Scarlet Voss?
15:31Your real name is Scarlet Voss?
15:33The mysterious Voss heir of New York's top family?
15:36I coldly shook off his hand.
15:38Vera Knight immediately handed me a tissue to wipe my skin.
15:42Kian's face drained of color.
15:44If he remembered correctly, he had wiped his hand with a tissue just an hour earlier after touching me.
15:50Getting no response, he turned to his father.
15:53Dad, what's going on? Where's Chloe?
15:56Chloe waited anxiously for Elias' answer.
15:59She had heard of New York's Scarlet Voss, but never seen her in person.
16:02If I really was her, she was finished, and so was the Hall family.
16:07Elias glared at Kian, grinding his teeth.
16:10Yes, she is the legendary Scarlet Voss of New York, you idiot!
16:14You offended her for a worthless slut!
16:16With his confirmation, not only Kian but also Chloe was stunned.
16:20The entire room exploded in panic.
16:23What? Someone pinched me! Am I dreaming or is this real?
16:27Someone pinched another, who screamed in pain.
16:30Oh my god, it's real!
16:33Scarlet is really New York's Scarlet Voss!
16:36We mocked her!
16:38We're done for!
16:39What do we do?
16:41We even helped Kian and that bitch try to tear her clothes off!
16:44Their voices laced with panic.
16:46Panicked voices filled my ears.
16:49Everyone prayed I would overlook their offenses.
16:52I had said it before.
16:53Anyone who watched my humiliation would become the joke.
16:57Elias reacted first and kicked Chloe to my feet.
16:59You troublemaker!
17:01What gives you the right to go against Mrs. Voss?
17:03You let men try to tear her clothes off?
17:05You made her bite meat and crawl?
17:07How many lives do you have?
17:10Chloe was dazed, laying at my feet like a dog.
17:14This time, no one dared to back her up.
17:16She looked at Kian, begging for help.
17:22But Kian didn't even glance at her.
17:24He stared only at me.
17:26Elias shouted him.
17:27The Hale family's success today is all because of Mrs. Voss.
17:30I didn't know at first, but when I went to New York, I saw her sitting at the head of
17:34a table of billionaires, leading important negotiations.
17:37Right.
17:39That's when I realized my daughter-in-law was someone extraordinary.
17:43She planned to reveal her identity tonight.
17:45Take you to New York to meet her family and make you one of them.
17:49But you ruined everything for a useless nobody.
17:53Kian's eyes widened, and he began to tremble uncontrollably.
17:56He looked at me, mouth open, but no words came out.
17:59Reality left him no time to stay silent.
18:02Elias checked his phone and begged me urgently.
18:04Dear daughter-in-law, please stop them.
18:08The Hale group's stock is crashing badly.
18:11If it keeps falling, the Hale family is finished.
18:14I straightened my clothes slowly, my eyes empty of emotion.
18:17I told you.
18:18I lifted the Hale family to the top, and I can drag them back into the dirt.
18:22Elias slapped Kian across the face without hesitation.
18:26What are you waiting for?
18:28Kneel and apologize to Mrs. Voss.
18:30Do you want to destroy the Hale family?
18:32Kian finally snapped back to his senses.
18:35He knew I was the only one who could fix this.
18:37He kicked Chloe in the face.
18:41This is all your fault.
18:42You turned us against each other.
18:45Men, hold her down and make her crawl out.
18:47Kian's men rushed over and pinned Chloe tightly.
18:50She cried and begged, terror in her tearful eyes.
18:53Kian, make them let go.
18:54No, I didn't want this.
18:56You were the one who said you'd get revenge for me.
18:58Shut up.
18:59You seduced me into doing this.
19:01Don't deny it.
19:02Chloe let out a hysterical laugh.
19:05Kian, Hale, you're an expert at running from responsibility.
19:07You think punishing me will make Scarrett Voss forgive you or the Hale family?
19:10Dream on.
19:11It's impossible.
19:12Chloe was right.
19:13Even if Kian punished her, I would never let the Hale family off the hook.
19:16But father and son didn't understand.
19:17She won't.
19:18My wife is just angry.
19:19She loves me.
19:20Why else would she hide her identity and stay with the Hale family for three years?
19:23Kian still spoke arrogantly, trying to convince himself more than anyone else.
19:28That proves how much she cares.
19:29Once she calms down and I apologize, we'll get back together.
19:32He turned to his men, his voice cold.
19:34What are you waiting for?
19:35If she won't crawl, beat her.
19:37Beat her until she does.
19:41Chloe screamed in agony.
19:43Everyone cowered, terrified of offending the powerful.
19:46I'll do it.
19:47I'll bite the meat and crawl.
19:48Make them stop.
19:49My legs will break if they keep hitting me.
19:51To save her legs, Chloe finally kept her promise, reluctantly biting into a piece of raw meat
19:56and crawling out while barking like a dog-a-dog.
19:59With Chloe dealt with, I prepared to leave.
20:02Kian saw me leaving and quickly grabbed my arm.
20:05Wife, where are you going?
20:06I've punished Chloe.
20:08I'll never humiliate you for another woman again.
20:10Come home with me, please.
20:12I looked at him with a faint, mocking smile.
20:15Mr. Hale, are you insane?
20:17Please show some respect.
20:18We're divorced, in case you forgot.
20:20Don't call me your wife next time we meet.
20:23As I shook him off, my childhood friend Dax Cross arrived.
20:27Dax stepped between us, his tall frame blocking Kian.
20:30He looked at me with a mixture of exasperation and affection.
20:33Scarlet Voss?
20:34You refused a political marriage with me for him?
20:37He gestured dismissively at Kian.
20:40Terrible taste.
20:41He's not as handsome, not as noble as me.
20:43And most importantly, I've loved you faithfully for ten years.
20:47Him?
20:47He cheated after only three.
20:49The crowd gasped when Dax appeared.
20:51No one had seen my true identity.
20:53But everyone knew Dax Cross, one of the world's richest men.
20:57He was tall and strikingly handsome.
20:59Kian didn't compare, especially standing side by side.
21:02With Dax beside me, Kian finally felt threatened.
21:04Now that we were divorced and he had hurt me deeply, winning me back was impossible.
21:08Scarlet Voss?
21:09Who is he?
21:10Kian demanded, his voice laced with jealousy.
21:12Before I could answer, Dax glared at him contemptuously.
21:15Who am I?
21:15I'm her fiancé, obviously.
21:18Kian's face contorted.
21:19You're divorced now.
21:20She won't marry anyone else.
21:22I shook my head with a helpless smile.
21:24Dax had always been direct, never hiding his feelings.
21:27I said to Dax,
21:29Let's go.
21:29I haven't visited my parents in a long time.
21:32Kian chased after us.
21:33Scarlet Voss?
21:34What about the Hale family?
21:36What about me?
21:36I paused but didn't turn around.
21:38Like I said before, as for you, we're divorced.
21:42You're none of my concern anymore.
21:44Kian finally broke down, tears streaming down his face.
21:47If I hadn't humiliated you for Chloe, if I had saved you halfway, would you have forgiven me?
21:52I finally turned to face him, my eyes devoid of warmth.
21:55If I wasn't Scarlet Voss, would you have realized your mistake?
21:58Would you have punished Chloe?
22:00Kian was silenced, unable to answer.
22:03I didn't stay any longer and left with Dax.
22:06In life, there are no what-ifs.
22:08A mistake is a mistake.
22:10There is no going back.
22:12The moment I stepped out of the French restaurant, the late autumn wind brushed my cheek.
22:16I tucked a loose strand of hair behind my ear.
22:19My high-end dress was stained and wrinkled, but it couldn't hide my innate nobilities.
22:24Scarlet, did you suffer?
22:26I shook my head and looked out at New York's busy streets.
22:29Neon lights glowed, but my heart felt no warmth.
22:32No.
22:33Better to see the truth early and be free.
22:35Better than waiting until it's too late.
22:36Dax started the car, and the black Maybach glided smoothly into traffic.
22:40He glanced at me.
22:41I've got people watching the Hale family.
22:43Hale's stock is crashing hard.
22:45Elias has called me dozens of times begging for mercy.
22:47I ignored every one.
22:49I leaned back in my seat and closed my eyes.
22:51Do what must be done.
22:53Show no mercy.
22:54Images of Kian's panicked face and his last unspoken words flashed through my mind,
22:59leaving only cold indifference.
23:00I had once saved the Hale family and raised them to the top, but they didn't cherish it.
23:05They walked straight into destruction with their own hands.
23:08The car entered a private villa complex, my sea-secret residence in New York,
23:12far more elegant than the Hale family's flashy mansion.
23:15Ivy Cole waited at the door.
23:17Her eyes read as she hurried to help me.
23:21Miss, you're finally back.
23:23Are you all right?
23:24I'm fine.
23:25Have the kitchen make something light.
23:27Simple is fine.
23:28After washing up and changing into comfortable loungewear,
23:31a warm bowl of millet porridge eased my tension.
23:34Ivy Cole handed me a tablet.
23:36It showed the latest Hale Group stock chart, a steep green drop with no sign of recovery.
23:41Comments were exploding online.
23:42Investors were dumping shares, and the Hale family's market value had nearly halved in hours.
23:46Ivy Cole reported quietly,
23:48Miss, Elias sent expensive gifts and a handwritten apology letter.
23:51I sent them back.
23:52Kian called you dozens of times.
23:53I blocked him.
23:54He sent many texts, all apologizing, saying he knows he was wrong and begging for another chance.
23:58I glanced briefly at the preview text, full of I was confused, I was blinded by Chloe,
24:02I only love you.
24:03They felt bitterly ironic.
24:04After three years together, he had never truly known me.
24:07Did he really think a few apologies could erase all the harm?
24:10That I would still soften at his sweet words?
24:13I set down my spoon.
24:15Ignore them.
24:16I thought for a moment.
24:17Notify all New York partners to end all cooperation with the Hale family immediately.
24:22Also, compile evidence of the Hale family's illegal activities over the using the Voss family's
24:26influence and send it to the authorities.
24:28Ivy Cole nodded and left.
24:30Dax sat beside me.
24:31Scarlet, are you going to completely destroy the Hale family?
24:33They struck first.
24:35Kian let Chloe humiliate me, even let men attack me.
24:37Did he ever think this day would come?
24:39No one crosses my bottom line, Scarlet Voss.
24:41Rest if you're tired.
24:42I'll handle things here.
24:44The night passed quietly.
24:45I woke at dawn to birds singing outside the window.
24:49Washing up, I received a call from Vera Knight.
24:52Mrs. Voss, good morning.
24:53The Hale group released an emergency statement begging for mercy this morning.
24:56They willing transfer 30 back into their booth to you begging you to show leniency.
24:59Kian has been waiting outside our bank since early morning to first apologize.
25:02I had my men turn him back.
25:04I don't want them.
25:06Hale's shares are worthless to me now.
25:08Tell Elias.
25:09If he wants mercy, he must bring Kian to my brother's grave and co-hoad until I'm satisfied.
25:14My older brother, Silas Voss, had come to New York to inspect the market for me, only to be ambushed
25:19by bandits.
25:20In truth, the Hale family had plotted against him to seize the Voss family's assets in New York.
25:25I had hidden my identity partly to test Kian.
25:28And partly to gather evidence against the Hale family and avenge my brother.
25:33Vera Knight agreed and hung up.
25:35Ivis Cole entered.
25:37Miss, Mr. Cross is waiting downstairs.
25:39He wants to show you several projects in New York today.
25:41I nodded and changed into a simple black suit, outlining sharp lines, paired with high heels.
25:46My aura was overwhelming.
25:48A completely different person from the humiliated Scarlett the night before.
25:52Downstairs, Dax leaned against the car, eyes lighting up when he saw me.
25:55Scarlett, you look best in suits.
25:57I smiled and got in the car.
26:00Dax drove toward New York CDC.
26:02Though I had hidden my identity, I had never stopped expanding my influence in New York.
26:07Many companies were just some of my properties.
26:09I also controlled many tech and real estate projects.
26:12But Kian had never noticed.
26:14Always thinking I was a housewife dependent on him.
26:17The car pulled into a new office building housing my tech company.
26:21The director waited respectfully at the door.
26:23Mrs. Voss, you've arrived.
26:25We entered, and the director updated me on the company's progress.
26:28Dax stood beside me, adding details occasionally.
26:31Suddenly, noise came from the elevator.
26:33I turned to see Kian, disheveled, eyes bloodshot, struggling desperately against security to reach me.
26:37Scarlett, Scarlett Voss, see me.
26:40I know I was wrong.
26:41I really know.
26:42He horsely shouted.
26:44Scarlett, I shouldn't have been blinded by Chloe.
26:46Security held him back, but he fought wildly, regret and begging in his eyes.
26:51I shouldn't have done those things to you.
26:53Give me one more chance.
26:55I'll give you everything the Hale family owns.
26:57Just forgive me.
26:58Employees stared and whispered.
27:00I frowned and told security,
27:02Drag him out.
27:02Never let him near this place again.
27:04Yes, Ms. Voss.
27:05Scarlett, I know you still love me.
27:07You left everything in New York for me.
27:09You can't stop loving me.
27:10I watched coldly until he was gone, then turned back to the director.
27:15But I lost interest in the investition.
27:18Continue.
27:19Dax noticed my mood.
27:21Let's stop for today.
27:22I'll take you somewhere to relax.
27:24He brought me to a hot spring resort on New York's outskirts.
27:28It was quiet and secluded, far from the noise of the city.
27:32Soaking in the warm spring water, all my exhaustion melted away.
27:36Dax sat beside me.
27:37Scarlett, Kyan still thinks you hid your identity and stayed with him out of love.
27:41He never knew you had a purpose from the start.
27:44I stirred the water, creating ripples.
27:46Yes.
27:47He was too arrogant.
27:49He thought marrying him was the greatest luck of my life.
27:52He never wondered who I really was or why I chose him.
27:55When I first arrived in New York, Kyan had pursued me fiercely.
27:58Gentle, generous, obedient, giving the new me a sense of belonging.
28:02With his apparent ambition, I thought he might be worth trusting.
28:06So I hid my identity to test him.
28:08I used the Voss family's power to clear his path, defeating rivals one by one, lifting
28:14the Hale family from obscurity to New York's richest.
28:16But as his status rose, so did his ambition and vanity.
28:20He began to look down on my commoner background, thinking I wasn't good enough for the richest
28:24man in New York.
28:25Women surrounded him, and Khloe was the most obnoxious.
28:28I hadn't ignored it, I had waited, for him to repent, and for the perfect chance to take
28:33down the Hale family.
28:34My birthday dinner had been that chance.
28:37To avenge Khloe, he set me up and humiliated me, letting me see his true colors clearly
28:41with no more hesitation.
28:43After the hot spring, Ivy Cole sent a message.
28:46Khloe had been abandoned by Kyan, then betrayed by those who once fawned over her.
28:51Penniless and hounded by debt, she ended up on the streets, picking rotten vegetables
28:56from markets, living in misery.
28:58Meanwhile, Elias, to save the family, had indeed taken Kyan to my brother's grave, cow
29:02aiding for three full hours until his forehead bled heavily.
29:06Still, I did not relent.
29:07My brother's life could not be repaid with a few cohorts.
29:10What the Hale family owed me owed the Voss family I would take back, every last bit,
29:14with interest.
29:15Days passed.
29:15The Hale family's situation worsened.
29:17Partners canceled contracts.
29:19Banks demanded repayment.
29:20Authorities launched investigations.
29:22The Hale group soon collapsed and declared bankruptcy.
29:25Elias could not bear the shock and suffered a cerebral harmrage, falling into a vegetarial
29:29state.
29:30Kyan went from the proudest, richest man in New York to a penless nobody overnight.
29:35He sold all his houses and luxury cars to pay for his father's medical bills, but it
29:39was nowhere near enough.
29:41He tried countless ways to see me, but I turned him aligned every time.
29:45He even went to beg the Voss elders, but they hated him and chased him away.
29:48One day, I accompanied Dax to a business anquent.
29:51Famous and wealthy figures filled the hall.
29:54As the Voss family heir from New York, I became the center of attention.
29:57Many who had once looked down on my commoner background now flattered me, their smiles
30:02obtusious.
30:03A stark contrast to their cold mockery that night at the French restaurant.
30:07Dax stood beside me.
30:09Protecting me the entire time.
30:11His gentle affection impossible to hide.
30:14Halfway through the banquet, a commotion broke out at the door.
30:18Kyan appeared, ragged, hair graying, face worn and exhausted.
30:22A completely different man from the confident Mr. Hall just months ago.
30:27He broke through security and ran toward me, falling to his knees with a thud.
30:31He grabbed my dress and begged desperately.
30:33Scarlet, I know I was wrong.
30:35I really do.
30:36Please save my father.
30:38Please give me a way to live.
30:39I don't want anything.
30:40I just want to stay by your side.
30:42I'll be your servant.
30:43I'll do anything.
30:44Everyone watched, pointing and sneering.
30:47I looked down at him, emotionless.
30:49I gently pulled my clothes free and stared down at him.
30:52Kyan, look at yourself.
30:53What have you become?
30:54He looked up, tears streaming down his face.
30:57I'm a dog.
30:58I'm nothing but a dog.
31:00Scarlet, please forgive me.
31:02Give me one more chance.
31:04A chance?
31:05I gave you so many chances.
31:07When you let Chloe humiliate me.
31:09When you hit me.
31:10When you watched men attack me and did nothing.
31:12Did you ever think this day would come?
31:14I was blinded by Chloe.
31:16I was confused.
31:17Scarlet, I've only ever loved you.
31:20You're the only one I love.
31:21Love me?
31:22Your love is too cheap.
31:23I don't want it.
31:25Kyan, remember this.
31:26You destroyed everything between us.
31:28You pushed the Hall family to ruin.
31:30This is all your own doing.
31:32No one else is to blame.
31:33I paused, gaze sweeping his pale face.
31:36Besides, you never loved me.
31:38You loved the Vos power behind me.
31:40You loved a tool that helped you reach the top.
31:43Now the tool is gone, you come crawling back?
31:45Do you really think that's possible?
31:48Kyanes faced her nation.
31:49He sat on the floor, his light fading away.
31:52He opened his mouth but could say nothing.
31:55Security dragged him away.
31:56His screams and pleas faded into the night.
31:59I want to show you something.
32:01I want you to have everything you've ever dreamed of.
32:03I nodded and looked up at the starry sky, my heart clear and calm.
32:07Yes, it was all over.
32:09The shameful past, the painful memories, gone with the fall of the Hale family.
32:13After the banquet, Dax drove me home.
32:15As we rode through the night, he suddenly said,
32:18Scarlet, look how bright the stars are tonight.
32:20I looked up.
32:21The sky was dotted with stars, shining brilliantly, just like my future.
32:25Dax stopped the car and turned to me.
32:28Scarlet, I've waited for you ten years.
32:31From reckless youth to calm maturity, I've never changed.
32:35Now Kyan is gone from your life.
32:38Will you give me a Jankweth to stay by your side, to protect you forever?
32:41I looked into his deep, devoted eyes, and warmth filled my heart.
32:46Ten years.
32:47Dax had been with me for a decade.
32:49He stood by me in my hardest times.
32:51He managed everything while I hid my identity.
32:53He rushed to defend me the moment I was humiliated by Kyan.
32:57I had felt his love all these years, but I had been too focused on revenge and plans to notice
33:01the warmth beside me.
33:02I smitely and nodded.
33:04Okay.
33:06Dax's eyes lit up instantly.
33:08He held my hand carefully, as if holding the whole world.
33:11The night wind blew gently outside, carried a fate fragrance.
33:14I leaned on his shoulder, watching the stars, full of hope.
33:19Kyan's regret meant nothing to me.
33:20The Hall family's destruction was their own fault.
33:23I, Scarlet Voss, heir of the Voss family, had finally escaped my dark past and stepped into the light.
33:29With Dax by my side, the Voss family behind me, and my own efforts,
33:33my future would be full of flowers and endless glory.
33:36And those who had hurt me would spend the rest of their lives in regret.
33:40I was waiting for an hour and then, I took over ten years.
33:40That's being a bit weird.
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