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00:00I saw Bennett again at my client's wedding. He was the groom. He was all dressed up in a pricey
00:05custom suit, hair perfectly styled, looking classy and proud.
00:09Nothing like the broke guy I used to know. I wasn't gonna say hi. Our breakup wasn't exactly pretty. I
00:16was the one who dumped him.
00:17Back then, he was down on his knees, crying, begging me to stay. I didn't even look back. Finally, he
00:24snapped.
00:25Jade, you walk out that door, don't come crying later. Even if you crawl back, I won't give you a
00:31single glance.
00:32I got out of there fast. Three years in that tiny, grimy rental with him was more than enough.
00:38Never thought I'd run into him at his own wedding. Awkward. I turned to leave, but then I heard the
00:44groomsmen joking around with Bennett.
00:46Remember when Bennett wanted to play that true love game and still got dumped? Too bad. Faking unemployment was his
00:54final test.
00:55If she'd held on just a little longer, she'd be the bride today.
00:59That gold digger's gonna be kicking herself when she finds out she dumped the heir of the Hayes family.
01:04Amid his buddy's jokes, Bennett just smirked.
01:06Too late for regrets anyway.
01:08I knew they were talking about me, the so-called gold digger.
01:12So they really think I left him because he was broke? Truth is, I knew all along.
01:18About a year into dating Bennett, I was working a side gig at a five-star hotel and saw him
01:23there.
01:23Dressed in designer clothes, checking things out. The manager called him Mr. Hayes.
01:29That's when I found out the hotel was his family's business.
01:33The Hayes family is pretty well known in New York. One of the bigger gangs.
01:37My broken, scruffy first love turned out to be a rich mafia heir.
01:41Honestly, I don't really care about his identity because I knew Bennett really loved me.
01:48He'd cheer me up when I was sad, take care of me when I was sick.
01:51Rich or poor, he was still the best boyfriend.
01:55So if he wanted to play the poor boy game, I'd just play along.
01:58But then my mom got sick and needed money for surgery.
02:01And he was still having fun testing me by pretending to be broke.
02:05I dumped him and married a rich guy who'd been chasing me.
02:09Sorry to disappoint Bennett and his boys.
02:11I don't regret anything.
02:13Suddenly, the bride walked over, grabbed my hand, and pulled me in front of Bennett.
02:18Excitedly, she introduced me.
02:20Ben, look!
02:22This is Jade, one of the directors at Sky Gallery I told you about.
02:25I kept saying we look alike and you didn't believe me!
02:28The man looked up. He froze for just a second.
02:31Then glanced at me coldly.
02:33Yeah, she does look like you, but not as pretty or as young.
02:38The bride, Lily, was my client.
02:40She first came to my gallery two weeks ago, looking for some art for her new place.
02:44When we saw each other's faces, we both froze.
02:47The resemblance was crazy.
02:49At least 60, 70 percent.
02:51It clicked right away.
02:52Lily came by four or five times, picked out eight paintings,
02:55and casually dropped five million dollars on her black card like it was nothing.
02:59Before leaving, she handed me the address to some estate and casually invited me to her wedding.
03:04These past few days, she kept bringing up her fiancé.
03:07Young, rich, handsome, generous with her.
03:09She talked about it all with this huge smile, saying how lucky she was.
03:13A fresh grad from an average family, somehow landing such a great catch.
03:17She really is luckier than me.
03:19Right after I graduated, I met Bennett.
03:22Too bad he was busy pretending to be broke.
03:23Not only did he not spend on me, he spent my money.
03:27Three years passed, and he never once planned to marry me.
03:30Since Lily was a big client and I wanted to network, I said yes to the invite.
03:34But I never imagined her groom would still be Bennett.
03:38A year ago, my mom was diagnosed with a serious illness.
03:41The huge surgery bill was crushing me.
03:44I swallowed my pride and hinted to Bennett about the money we needed.
03:49Ben, could you lend me some money?
03:51He froze for a second.
03:52I'm broke too, but I'll try to borrow some, pick up extra shifts.
03:57Then he left.
03:58When he came back, his leg was in a cast.
04:01Said he fell off some scaffolding at a construction site.
04:04His boss found out about the side gig.
04:06He got fired.
04:08Jade, now that I'm like this, would you still take care of me?
04:12Ben, I really need the money.
04:14Is there really nothing you want to tell me, please?
04:16I'm sorry, Jade.
04:17I'm too poor.
04:18I'm just dragging you down.
04:19This is all I have, $100.
04:20Take it, for your mom.
04:22Why even now was he still playing the poor boy game?
04:26I knew he was testing me, but I was exhausted.
04:29I walked into the bathroom, pulled out my phone, and texted Xavier, the guy who'd been chasing me.
04:34You said you wanted to marry me.
04:36Did you mean it?
04:37In that moment, all my pride was gone.
04:39I truly fell in love with money.
04:41Snapping back to the present, Bennett frowned at me.
04:44Nothing to say?
04:45Too ashamed to talk?
04:47Nothing to say.
04:48Go back inside.
04:49Don't keep your bride waiting.
04:50I turned away from the wind and wiped a tear from the corner.
04:53Bennett smirked, pulled out a ring box, and flashed it in my face.
04:56Crying won't help now.
04:57This ring?
04:58I bought it the day you dumped me.
05:00Five million.
05:02You could have been Mrs. Hazy's today.
05:04But you don't deserve it.
05:06Girls like you, chasing money, you're only good for being someone's secret.
05:11Before he could finish, my phone rang.
05:14I ignored him and picked up.
05:15It was my husband.
05:17When are you coming home?
05:18Come back early if you can.
05:19I'll be home by seven.
05:21Missed you after two weeks away.
05:22Okay.
05:23I'm on my way.
05:24Bye, honey husband.
05:25A smile tugged at my lips, then hung up.
05:28I looked up at Bennett.
05:30His face was dark.
05:31You're married?
05:33On the way home, Xavier sent me a few more photos, just sharing the scenery from his trip.
05:38Then another message popped up.
05:39Miss you.
05:40Every time we're apart, absence makes the heart grow fonder.
05:43Truth is, I miss him too.
05:45I first met Xavier while I was sketching by a lake in the suburbs.
05:49I had my easel set up.
05:50He was always jogging on the path by the water.
05:52We kept running into each other.
05:54Got familiar.
05:55My little brother needs an art teacher.
05:57Are you interested?
05:58When I got to his villa, he was loaded.
06:01But his brother wasn't really into painting.
06:03Such a waste.
06:05He'd already paid me a fortune.
06:06So Xavier offered to switch.
06:08He'd be the student instead.
06:10Turns out, he had talent.
06:12I even bragged it was my great teaching.
06:14See?
06:15There's no student I can't teach well.
06:17Then, right before we got married, I met his parents.
06:20Found out his mom is the famous artist, Cher May.
06:24I'd even taken her class when she was a guest professor at the academy.
06:27That's when it hit me.
06:28The whole tutor my brother thing?
06:31Totally planned.
06:31Back then, though, I was so clueless.
06:35My head was still full of Bennett.
06:37Until Xavier just laid it out.
06:40He said he liked me.
06:42I love you and want to marry you.
06:44I was completely stunned.
06:46I have a boyfriend.
06:47I know, but you're not married yet.
06:49Compare our situations.
06:51Then decide.
06:52And honestly, I've got a feeling he's not the one for you.
06:55I'm just ordinary.
06:56Guys like you don't lack for women.
06:59That's different.
07:00I don't like other women.
07:01I like you.
07:02The way you lose yourself in your paintings.
07:03I actually noticed you first at the academy art show.
07:06We've run into each other so many times since.
07:08You never remembered.
07:09Will you try to remember me now?
07:10His sudden confession was so awkward.
07:12I grabbed the tutoring fee and bolted that night.
07:15But then my mom got sick.
07:17I was desperate for money.
07:18And Bennett, still playing broke.
07:20So I pulled Xavier out of my blacklist and texted him.
07:24You said you wanted to marry me.
07:25Did you mean it?
07:26Three seconds later.
07:28Yes, I want to marry you.
07:30If I asked to borrow $300,000, would you lend it?
07:33Or send me your bank details.
07:35You'd never guess from his cool act earlier.
07:38But now, Xavier couldn't control himself.
07:40Two weeks without it, and the guy had serious stamina.
07:43The bed was creaking like crazy.
07:46Too hard.
07:47Before I could even finish, the bed collapsed.
07:50After holding up for a year, it finally gave out.
07:52It happened so fast.
07:54Xavier hit the floor and hurt his back.
07:56Don't worry.
07:57This won't affect our happiness.
07:58Next morning, I went with him to the hospital.
08:01How did you injure your waist?
08:02We both turned bright red.
08:04How were we supposed to explain that?
08:06Turns out, it was a hairline fracture.
08:08They put him in a private room.
08:09Somehow, word got to Xavier's dad.
08:11He showed up and gave us a lecture.
08:13Even if you're trying for a baby, you need to show some restraint.
08:16I made an excuse and bolted.
08:18In the hallway, someone called out to me.
08:20I turned.
08:21One of the groomsmen from Bennett's wedding yesterday.
08:23What are you doing here?
08:24Pretty manipulative.
08:26Show up at Ben's wedding to cause drama, then come to the hospital looking for him?
08:30Trying to sneak back in while he's vulnerable?
08:33I frowned.
08:34Bennett's in the hospital, too?
08:36Stop pretending.
08:37You knew he was here.
08:38That's why you came, right?
08:39You've got some nerve showing up.
08:41Found out Ben's the heir to the Hayes crime family and now you're regretting it, huh?
08:44A gold digger like you can't even compare to Lily.
08:46Who knows why Ben's still hung up on you?
08:48Yesterday was supposed to be their wedding and their one-year anniversary, and you ruined it.
08:51So, one week after Bennett and I broke up, he was already with someone else?
08:56Doesn't sound like he was that broken up about it.
08:59Bennett's friend just kept going, all fired up.
09:01Every word and accusation, I did the math in my head.
09:05Jade, have you no shame?
09:06You expect him to stay celibus for you?
09:08Come with me.
09:09What are you doing?
09:10What are you doing?
09:11I'm done talking.
09:12Get lost.
09:13Are you insane?
09:14As we struggled, another hand grabbed my other arm and pulled me into a chest.
09:19Bob, don't touch her.
09:21Shocked to see Bennett standing there perfectly fine.
09:24Weren't you unconscious?
09:25I faked it.
09:26Don't tell Lily.
09:27Ben, are you crazy?
09:29You faked being sick to get out of your wedding?
09:31For her?
09:33Shut up!
09:34Bennett snapped, then grabbed me and pulled me into his hospital room, slamming the door shut.
09:39Bob's voice came from outside.
09:41Keep this up, and you'll drive her away for good.
09:44Then you'll really regret it.
09:45I'm done with your drama.
09:47Footsteps faded.
09:48Let go of me.
09:49But Bennett pinned me against it.
09:50His breath was heavy on my face.
09:53Jade, happy now?
09:55I ran out at my wedding.
09:57For you.
09:57Just admit you were wrong, and I'll let you come back.
10:01I rolled my eyes.
10:02I'm really married.
10:04I'm not wearing my ring, but I have wedding photos on my phone.
10:06I can show you.
10:07Getting smarter.
10:09Even photoshopped pictures now.
10:10My husband is in a room on this floor.
10:12I can take you to meet him.
10:13Now you're hiring actors to play your husband?
10:14This whole floor is VIP.
10:16Everyone here is rich or powerful.
10:17You?
10:18Not young enough, not pretty enough?
10:19Who here would want you besides me?
10:20So that's how he sees me.
10:22I don't need you to want me.
10:24Shh, Jade.
10:24Why are you so stubborn?
10:26You came all the way to the hospital just to see me, didn't you?
10:28Would it kill you to say you regret it?
10:30I couldn't help but laugh again.
10:32Does he not understand plain English?
10:34Bennett, remember what you said when we broke up?
10:36You said even if I crawled back begging, you wouldn't look at me.
10:38Where's your pride now?
10:39You have a fiancé.
10:40Be good to her.
10:40Just then.
10:41Urgent knocking.
10:41Ben?
10:42Are you awake?
10:43Why is the door locked?
10:45Who's in there with you?
10:46It was Lily.
10:46Bennett heard her.
10:47Snapped back to reality.
10:49Finally let me go.
10:50I fixed my clothes and opened the door.
10:52Lily's eyes met mine.
10:53Surprised.
10:53Jade?
10:54What are you doing here?
10:56My husband's in the hospital too.
10:57Heard Mr. Hayes was sick, so I stopped by to say hi.
10:59A hint of suspicion in her eyes.
11:01What a coincidence.
11:02Lily glanced between us.
11:04Ben?
11:05That true?
11:06Bennett smirked coldly.
11:07She says so, so it must be true.
11:10He pulled Lily into his arms.
11:11Started showing off right in front of me.
11:14Sorry I messed up the wedding yesterday.
11:16I'll make it up to you.
11:17An even bigger one.
11:18Just like someone wanted.
11:19He tapped on his phone.
11:21Lily's eyes went wide.
11:22Thirty grand?
11:23Why are you sending me so much money all of a sudden?
11:25Thirty grand.
11:26Pocket change.
11:27Long as it makes you happy.
11:29She was instantly charmed.
11:30I moved on long ago.
11:32But hearing that number, my chest is still stung.
11:34Thirty grand.
11:35The money that could have saved my mom.
11:37To him?
11:38Just pocket change he threw around.
11:40He just never wanted to give it to me.
11:42When Bennett's gaze casually drifted toward me, I was already gone.
11:45Back in Xavier's hospital room.
11:47His dad was gone.
11:48Xavier noticed I was upset.
11:50What's wrong?
11:51I wasn't gonna hide it.
11:52I ran into Bennett.
11:54I told him everything that happened the past two days.
11:57I swear.
11:58My heart belongs only to my husband Xavier.
12:02No one else.
12:03Then I wrapped my arms around his neck and gave him a couple of kisses to smooth things over.
12:08Compared to Bennett, I appreciated Xavier so much more.
12:12The bathroom door opened.
12:14We got caught again.
12:15Xavier's dad cleared his throat and turned away.
12:18Jade, come home with me.
12:19This kid's not badly hurt.
12:21He'll be just tomorrow.
12:22I'll have someone watch him.
12:23Don't worry.
12:23Xavier nodded.
12:25Then leaned in and whispered.
12:26Every stray cat is trying to mess with my girl.
12:29Gotta keep you hidden better.
12:30I laughed.
12:31I left the hospital with Xavier's dad and got in the car.
12:34Out of the corner of my eye, I thought I saw someone following.
12:39But when I turned, nothing.
12:41Figured I was imagining things.
12:42But it was Bob.
12:44He'd already snapped a photo of me and Xavier's dad and sent it to Xavier.
12:49Still not over it?
12:51The gold digger already found her next sugar daddy.
12:53And you're still standing there like an idiot.
12:56Inside the car.
12:57The atmosphere was a little awkward.
12:59Seeing you two so happy together now puts my mind at ease.
13:03Back when Xavier said he wanted to marry you, I wasn't exactly on board.
13:07A 30-year-old falling in love for the first time.
13:11And eloping?
13:12His mom and I were shocked.
13:13Honestly?
13:14Shocked me too.
13:15I had a private investigator look into you.
13:18Parents divorced, raised by your mom.
13:21I knew you agreed to marry Xavier for her surgery money.
13:24I wasn't thrilled.
13:25But Xavier's mom liked you.
13:27Said your paintings had soul.
13:29That you were a good kid with a pure heart.
13:31Good thing we didn't choose wrong.
13:32I felt the same.
13:34So grateful I chose Xavier.
13:36That I didn't marry the wrong man.
13:37Then he added.
13:39You two are working so hard on the baby making.
13:42I should have a little grandmother soon, right?
13:44Our family's full of boys.
13:46Time for a little princess.
13:47I smiled awkwardly.
13:49I forwarded the message to Xavier.
13:51Still in his hospital bed.
13:52Still got it in you?
13:53Wait till my back heals.
13:54I'll make sure you're satisfied.
13:56Back home.
13:57The big villa felt a little empty.
13:59Xavier was in the hospital.
14:00My mom and aunt were off on their RV trip.
14:02Just me and the housekeeper.
14:04I opened TikTok and scrolled through my mom's page.
14:06Ever since she came back from the brink and saw me married.
14:09I'm so excited to be here.
14:09She just let go.
14:11Life's too short.
14:12She and my aunt bought a used RV and hit the road together.
14:15Seeing my mom find her strength again made me happy.
14:17But watching her in that wheelchair, I still felt a pang of regret.
14:21I never blamed anyone.
14:22I just hated that back then, I wasn't strong enough.
14:25But it's all in the past now.
14:26I have Xavier.
14:27I have my art.
14:28The career I love.
14:30The next day, I picked up Xavier from the hospital.
14:32Then rushed him to handle family business.
14:34Got him settled.
14:35Then headed back to the gallery.
14:36Had a client appointment.
14:38Didn't expect Bennett to be the one waiting.
14:39This guy just wouldn't quit.
14:41Good thing I brought my ring today.
14:43Slipped it on fast.
14:44The last few days taught me, always be prepared.
14:47Bennett's eyes landed on that big diamond on my finger.
14:49Looked me up and down again.
14:51Looks like you've been living well this past year.
14:54Designer clothes.
14:55Designer shoes.
14:56Guess you really did find yourself a sugar daddy.
14:58He's rich, and he treats me right.
15:01You've got your answer.
15:02Now leave.
15:03Cause trouble again, and I'm calling security.
15:05Bennett said,
15:06Relax, I already checked.
15:08You don't own this gallery.
15:10It's Vane family property.
15:11I didn't argue.
15:12It did belong to my husband's family.
15:14Hayes and Vane go way back.
15:16I'm not about to make a scene on their turf.
15:18But I'd been with the Vane family for a year.
15:20Never heard anyone mention Hayes.
15:22Sure, Hayes was known in some circles.
15:24But going up against a top-tier family like Vane?
15:26Not even close.
15:27He was just name-dropping.
15:29If you want to suck up to the Vans, this isn't the place.
15:31Bennett grabbed my arm.
15:32Hard.
15:33Jade, I never thought you'd sink this low.
15:36You'd rather cling to some old man old enough to be your father than just apologize to me?
15:40But five years older is not old enough to be your father.
15:43Bennett looked me over like I was a total stranger.
15:46Lily playfully scolded him.
15:48Stop being weird.
15:49She's my friend.
15:51Bennett reached out and took her hand from mine.
15:54Careful with that bracelet.
15:55It's the one I gave you.
15:56It cost over two million.
15:58Wouldn't want some gold digger to get any ideas.
16:00I knew he was throwing shade at me.
16:02Two million.
16:03So Bennett could drop serious cash on a girlfriend after all.
16:06I glanced down at my own wrist.
16:07There used to be a bracelet there too.
16:09Twenty bucks from Bennett.
16:11He got it back when we were at our poorest.
16:12Said he made the money dressing up as a mascot.
16:15That summer day, over a hundred degrees.
16:16He came back dripping sweat.
16:18I had no idea back then he'd just come from the gym.
16:21I just felt bad for him.
16:22I stayed up all night drawing.
16:24Used the money to buy him a $500 watch for his birthday.
16:27Now I looked at his wrist.
16:28That watch was long gone.
16:30Replaced with a Patek Philippe.
16:32This was the real him.
16:33I smirked.
16:34Lily's so lucky.
16:35Her husband's so generous.
16:38Not like my ex.
16:40Mooching off me.
16:42Crashing at my place.
16:43Buying me $20 bracelets while I spend every penny on him.
16:47Bennett's face went stiff.
16:48Lily jumped in.
16:49What a jerk.
16:51Good thing you left him.
16:52Bennett cleared his throat.
16:55Maybe some people only deserve 20 bucks.
16:57Unlike my Lily.
16:59She's worth every penny.
17:01So in his eyes, I just wasn't worth it.
17:03Looking at fake Bennett, I couldn't help but laugh.
17:06You two are so sweet.
17:08Makes me jealous.
17:10Congrats.
17:11Hope you grow old together.
17:12I made an excuse to leave, but Bennett got anxious.
17:15Mrs. Jade leaving so soon?
17:17What, is the wedding not fancy enough for you?
17:19I caught sarcasm in his voice.
17:21I curled my lips and shot back one word.
17:24Exactly.
17:25My wedding to Xavier was on an island he had just bought.
17:28Just close friends and family.
17:29Xavier Vane, head of Italy's most powerful crime family.
17:33Handsome, devoted, chased me for years.
17:35And most importantly, he never lied to me.
17:38The wedding he gave me was low-key but gorgeous.
17:40Exactly what I wanted.
17:42I didn't want some wedding Bennett planned for another woman.
17:44I turned down the bride's pleas to stay and left anyway.
17:47Behind me, I heard her scold him.
17:49Ben, what's wrong with you today?
17:50Why are you acting so weird?
17:52She came all the way to congratulate us.
17:54That was so rude.
17:56One of the groomsmen suddenly spoke up.
17:57Jade.
17:59That name sounds familiar, isn't she?
18:01Shut up.
18:02Then it cut him off.
18:03Angry.
18:04I walked out of the estate and waited by the gate for my driver.
18:07Wind blew.
18:08Sand got in my eye.
18:09I rubbed it.
18:10Fast footsteps behind me.
18:11Don't get the wrong idea.
18:13Lily made me come out here to apologize.
18:15Don't you have anything to ask me?
18:16I shook my head.
18:17Nope.
18:18Bennett scoffed.
18:19Saw my teary eyes.
18:20Jade.
18:20Stop pretending.
18:22You're rushing off because you don't want me to see you like this, right?
18:26You dumped me because I was broke.
18:28Now you see I'm loaded.
18:29You're definitely regretting it.
18:31Regret it?
18:32Yeah, I do.
18:33I regret not dumping him sooner and taking Xavier up on his offer.
18:36Then I could have gotten my mom the surgery in time.
18:39She wouldn't have lasting damage.
18:40Wouldn't be stuck in a wheelchair now.
18:44What the hell is wrong with you, Bennett?
18:46It's not like you're young either.
18:48Bennett was fuming.
18:50This isn't about age.
18:51You're this guy's mistress now?
18:53That's how low you'll go?
18:55Mr. Vane pretends to be a gentleman.
18:57But look what he's really doing.
18:59Mistress?
19:01What are you even talking about?
19:03With your background, you really think Mr. Vane would leave his wife for you?
19:06You're nothing but a side piece.
19:08Nothing more.
19:09I slapped him right across the face.
19:11Watch your mouth.
19:12Bennett's eyes went red.
19:14He pinned me against the wall.
19:15My shoulder slammed into a painting for me.
19:18You're going to be someone's mistress either way.
19:21Might as well be mine.
19:24I'm young.
19:25I've got money.
19:27Girls like you?
19:28Gold diggers.
19:29I've seen a thousand of them.
19:30They're no different.
19:31He leaned in, trying to force a kiss.
19:34I turned my head away.
19:35Bennett, have you lost your mind?
19:38We're both married!
19:39Bennett laughed.
19:42You're still bothered by Lily, aren't you?
19:44She's just a stand-in for you anyway.
19:46She looked a little like you, so I played around.
19:48I knew you worked at this gallery.
19:49I had Lily lure you to my wedding on purpose.
19:52I wanted to see you regret walking away.
19:54I didn't think you'd fall this far in just one year.
19:57If you'd known better, none of this would have happened.
20:00But I don't care.
20:01Come back to me.
20:02I'll break things off with Lilla.
20:04Whatever you want, just say the word.
20:06I didn't even get the chance to slap him again.
20:08The door swung open.
20:09Lily stood there, tears streaming down her face.
20:12She grabbed her purse and started hitting Bennett with it.
20:14Bennett, you bastard!
20:16I knew something was going on with you two!
20:19How could you do this to me?
20:21You heard everything.
20:22Nothing left to say.
20:24I'm not breaking up with you!
20:26I caught my breath, called security, had them both thrown out.
20:29Before he left, Bennett turned back.
20:31I'll take care of it.
20:32I just wanted them both out of my life for good.
20:35After that scene at the gallery, I didn't dare go back.
20:37I painted during the day, studied Xavier at night.
20:40Too bad I could only look, not touch.
20:42He sighed.
20:43Stop touching.
20:44Don't start something you can't finish.
20:45I let go.
20:47You want me to handle Bennett?
20:48No.
20:49He's a mad dog.
20:50The more you engage, the more he acts out.
20:52Didn't expect it, but I heard from Lily before Bennett.
20:55She texted me.
20:56Wanted to meet.
20:57I caved, set up a meeting at a private club.
20:59First thing she did, slap me across the face.
21:02Liar!
21:02You knew all along I was just Bennett's stand-in, didn't you?
21:06You came to my wedding just to laugh at me!
21:09I was about to hit her back when she dropped to her knees.
21:12Miss Jadine, you've already got yourself a rich man.
21:15Just let me have Ben.
21:17You owe me this much.
21:19Take it up with your fiancé.
21:21Not me.
21:22I don't owe you anything.
21:24I turned and walked out.
21:25Lily scrambled to her feet, got too worked up, and passed out.
21:29I took her to the hospital.
21:30Bennett showed up right after I left.
21:32Didn't want to run into him anyway.
21:34Lily was pregnant.
21:35Good news, for me.
21:36Maybe Bennett would do the right thing now.
21:38Marry her?
21:39Leave me alone?
21:40He was never husband material anyway.
21:42But they deserved each other.
21:43But I didn't expect what came next.
21:46Get rid of it.
21:47Later, Lily sent me a voice message.
21:49Crying so hard I could barely understand her.
21:52She apologized for slapping me.
21:55Then, nothing.
21:57No way.
21:58We only broke up a year ago.
21:59I couldn't help but laugh.
22:01Why not?
22:01You're getting married today too, aren't you?
22:03Then it hit him.
22:05He smirked.
22:06That's different, Jade.
22:08Don't tell me you're jealous.
22:10Making up some fake husband to see if I still care.
22:14You're not the first girl to try that on me.
22:16He glanced at my bare ring finger.
22:18When you're this speechless, you just want to laugh.
22:22Bennett.
22:23I'm not joking.
22:24I'm really married.
22:25His voice got even more sure of himself.
22:27What, story falling apart already?
22:29My driver's here.
22:30The car pulled up.
22:31I didn't say another word.
22:33Got in and left.
22:35But in Bennett's eyes, I was running away.
22:38The second I was gone, his groomsman, Gu Soon, showed up.
22:41Still standing here playing the lovesick fool?
22:44She's long gone.
22:45If I remember right, Jade's the gold digger who dumped you.
22:49Wild how much she looks like Lily.
22:50Bennett stayed quiet.
22:52Wait, you're not still hung up on that girl, are you?
22:54What about Lily?
22:56The ceremony's about to start.
22:57She's waiting.
22:59Bennett cut him off.
23:00Relax.
23:01I'm not that pathetic.
23:03The wedding's happening.
23:04Xavier agreed so fast.
23:06I didn't see that coming.
23:07One guy spent three years playing poor.
23:10The other took three seconds and gave me the answer I needed.
23:13I packed my bags and broke up with Bennett.
23:16He looked crushed.
23:17Just for money?
23:18Yeah, for money.
23:20Right then, I really fell in love with money.
23:23No more struggling to get by.
23:24Xavier supports my painting.
23:26He actually means it when he praises me.
23:28Later, I found out what the name Xavier Vane really meant in Italy.
23:33I'd seen his gentle side.
23:35The way he held me.
23:36The way he talked about art.
23:37Back home, I'd already forgotten the awkwardness from earlier.
23:40I pulled out the lace camisole I'd prepped, ready to surprise Xavier.
23:45An old box fell out, hit the floor, out dropped that $200 bracelet.
23:50I'd tossed it in a drawer after breaking up and forgot to throw it away.
23:54I picked it up.
23:55Mixed feelings rushed back.
23:57Just as I was about to trash it, the door swung open.
24:00A tall figure lunged at me.
24:03You're half an hour early.
24:04On purpose.
24:06Wanted to surprise you.
24:07Xavier leaned in to kiss me, then stopped.
24:09His eyes landed on the bracelet in my hand.
24:11He pulled back.
24:12His smile turned a little stiff.
24:16Pretty bracelet.
24:17The sudden chill, and the compliment, threw me off.
24:19I tossed it in the trash.
24:21Why'd you throw it?
24:22Bennett gave you that, didn't he?
24:25It's ugly.
24:26I waved the bracelet he'd given me.
24:27Don't want it.
24:28Never liked it anyway.
24:30Yours are way prettier.
24:32Hey, it's fine.
24:33I'm not that jealous.
24:35He said that, but the smile in his eyes was impossible to miss.
24:38I stood on my toes and kissed him.
24:42Soft.
24:42Really nice.
24:44First time I'd ever made the first move.
24:47Xavier's reaction was intense.
24:49One thing led to another, and he was carrying me to the bed.
24:52Right when things got heated, I stopped him.
24:54Still had one step left to prep.
24:57Pushed him toward the bathroom.
24:58When he came out, I'd already changed into the black lace camisole.
25:02Hair down.
25:03Lying in bed.
25:04Curled my finger at him.
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