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After I Was Released from Prison, My Elder Brother Married My Wife
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00:00It was only on the day of my release that I learned the truth.
00:03The ones who'd fabricated evidence and personally sent me to prison were my wife and my sister.
00:09You didn't kill them. It was Damien.
00:12I buried the video you took the fall for ten years.
00:15I changed the autopsy too.
00:17I lied under oath.
00:19Why?
00:20Because Damien couldn't survive a scandal.
00:23You could.
00:25Ten years ago, one lie took everything from me.
00:30My future, my company.
00:31My name overnight, I became the murderer.
00:34And the ones who set me up?
00:35My wife and my sister.
00:37All for Damien, my adopted brother.
00:40Damien was young, sensitive.
00:43One scandal like that would have ruined his life.
00:45You were tougher. You could survive prison. He couldn't.
00:48I shut my eyes, forced down the fire rising in my chest.
00:51Ten years inside taught me one thing.
00:54Blood means nothing. Love means less.
00:56We've worked out an arrangement.
00:58A few nights with you, a few with Damien.
01:00Sundays are for the kids.
01:01So don't make this harder than it has to be.
01:04They stole ten years from me.
01:06Now they expected me to just take it.
01:14While you were inside, Damien took care of me.
01:16We already have two kids. I'm pregnant with the third.
01:19When she was with me, she never wanted children.
01:21She said pregnancy would ruin her figure.
01:23Now she has three with him.
01:25Taking care of you?
01:26You mean he slept with my wife?
01:29Watch your mouth.
01:31Why?
01:32You want me to pretend that's not what happened?
01:33And you were in prison for ten years.
01:36What was I supposed to do? Live like a widow forever?
01:40We're divorced, Adrian. Don't forget that.
01:43Ten years ago, after I went in, Vanessa brought divorce papers.
01:47A lawyer couldn't marry a felon.
01:49I was innocent, but signed for her.
01:52Later, it was a setup.
01:53Damien already agreed.
01:54You get your nights, he gets his.
01:55So stop acting like a victim.
01:56And if you still can't stay in your lane, I don't mind sending you back.
01:59I couldn't believe they'd sink this low for Damien.
02:02I protected Vanessa from high school attacks.
02:05Took the fall for Vivian's debts.
02:08I built this family from nothing.
02:10Yet they only ever saw Damien.
02:13Always him.
02:15I don't take another man's leftovers.
02:18Then I saw it.
02:19A huge wedding portrait hung over the living room.
02:23Vanessa was in white, all smiles in Damien's arms.
02:26The second he saw me, Damien got to his feet.
02:29That smug smile never left his face.
02:32Honestly?
02:33I didn't think you were ever getting out.
02:34Your old room is a nursery now.
02:36There's still a room downstairs, though, if you want it.
02:39You're the one who needs to go.
02:42This is my house.
02:44Without my say-so, none of you belong here.
02:48Back when the family went broke, I started from nothing.
02:51Built the company with my own hands.
02:53I paid off the family's debts.
02:55I kept a roof over your heads.
02:57I built Veil Group and everything you see.
03:00Still don't get it, do you?
03:02Before you went to prison, I already had you sign everything over.
03:04I froze.
03:06Then it came back to me.
03:07A long time ago, years ago, she told me it was insurance.
03:09Said she just needed my signature.
03:11Back then, I trusted her.
03:12I signed it without even looking.
03:14My fists clenched.
03:15The house, your shares, your properties.
03:18They all belong to Damien now.
03:20I went still for a second.
03:22I built Veil Group from nothing.
03:24What gives you the right to take any of it?
03:27When you went away, someone had to handle things.
03:29The company.
03:30The house.
03:32Everything.
03:34And Damien isn't some outsider.
03:37He's family.
03:39It doesn't matter whose name is on it.
03:42They stole everything I built and called it taking care of things.
03:46She's right, Adrian.
03:48We're all family here.
03:52Go on.
03:53Say hi to Daddy Adrian.
03:54I looked down at them.
03:56They looked just like him.
03:58Same eyes.
03:59Same smile.
04:00Get them away from me.
04:02Now.
04:03I know you hate me.
04:05But don't take it out on them.
04:08But I caught it.
04:10That little flicker in his eyes.
04:13He was enjoying this.
04:15Vanessa slapped me.
04:17My head snapped to the side.
04:20Ten years.
04:21And you still haven't changed.
04:24Vivian picked up a wine glass and smashed it against the back of my head.
04:28Piece of shit.
04:30You were always after Damien.
04:33Now you're going after his kids too?
04:36You're not going to get away with this.
04:41Basement.
04:42That's where you're sleeping.
04:46And just like that, the old memories came back.
04:49One after another, every time they chose him.
04:53Vivian handed Damien one of my patents so he could use for the company.
04:57A major deal I fought to land?
04:59They handed him the credit for that too.
05:03This time, I said nothing.
05:05By that night, even the staff had turned on me.
05:08No one looked me in the eye.
05:10They brought me stale food and a damp blanket that smelled like mildew.
05:14I dug out my old spare phone.
05:16The second I turned it on, a text popped up from an unknown number.
05:20I know this number.
05:21One of the guys who used to run with me inside.
05:24I didn't text back.
05:25I sat on the narrow wooden bed and texted one of my old contacts at Veil Group.
05:30We need to meet now.
05:33That night, I couldn't fall asleep.
05:36The next morning, I went straight to Veil Group.
05:39I didn't have my shares anymore.
05:42I wasn't chairman anymore.
05:44My skills were still there.
05:46And the company was still mine.
05:49Every word cut into my heart like a knife.
05:52Rage welled up in my throat.
05:53Is that him?
05:54The founder?
05:55Some founder.
05:56He's just a convicted felon now.
05:57If Chairman Veil hadn't pulled strings and spent five million, he would have gotten way more than ten years.
06:01I heard he fled the scene.
06:02Killed three people.
06:03What kind of monster does that?
06:05Just then, I heard Damien's voice.
06:09It's us.
06:11Look who's here.
06:12What's this?
06:13Begging for a job?
06:14But really, what use would I have for you?
06:15Tell me, what did you learn in prison?
06:17Sewing?
06:18Cooking?
06:18Don't forget.
06:19This company was mine.
06:20Without the operating system I built from scratch, you're nothing but a puppet sitting in my chair.
06:26Mr. Veil.
06:27Mr. Veil.
06:30Your research, client files, financial data, everything.
06:32It's all in my hands.
06:34And one more thing.
06:35I know exactly who you contacted last night.
06:37Adrian, you've never been able to beat me.
06:40Not then, not now.
06:45Warren, when you told me your mother was critically ill, I didn't hesitate.
06:48I gave you 200,000, no questions asked.
06:53Nolan, when no one would hire you, when everyone looked down on you, who gave you a chance?
06:58That's how the world works, Adrian.
07:00People do what benefits them.
07:01Don't forget what you are now.
07:02You're a convicted criminal.
07:03You don't blow him out!
07:04Ten years, Adrian.
07:05The world went on perfectly fine without you.
07:08You bastard!
07:09Adrian, have you lost your mind?
07:11The others shoved me hard to the ground.
07:13Get him out of here!
07:14Expel Adrian from Veil Group.
07:15From this day on, he is never allowed to set foot in here again!
07:19Damien knew you were coming.
07:21He's prepared a little surprise for you.
07:23Everything before my eyes began to blur.
07:25Then they dragged me out like I was trash.
07:28As my vision faded away, Warren crouched down.
07:31Damien knew you were coming.
07:33He's got a little surprise waiting for you.
07:36Thrown out, I saw what Damien did.
07:38Victims' families and reporters waited outside.
07:40An egg smashed my jaw, dousing me with gasoline gas head to toe.
07:45I froze.
07:46Then the whole place erupted.
07:47What gives you the right to walk free?
07:50Murderer!
07:52Scum like you should pay with your life!
07:54They swarmed me.
07:55Knocked me flat.
07:56Reporters rushed.
07:57Cameras in my face.
07:59Then Damien dashed out of the building.
08:01He shoved his way forward, pretending to stop.
08:03Everyone, calm down!
08:04Please, calm down!
08:07My brother already did his time.
08:09Please, give him one more chance.
08:11If you still want something, say it.
08:13I'll take responsibility.
08:15If somebody has to answer for it, let it be me.
08:18He turned to victims' families, humble, concerned.
08:21Mr. Vail is too kind.
08:22Seriously, his brother did something unforgivable, and he's still cleaning up the mess.
08:26One brother's a criminal, the other's a saint.
08:28I heard Damien donated to a bunch of schools.
08:30He's a real saint.
08:32Every word drilled into my ears.
08:34I looked up and saw that smug little smile on Damien's face,
08:38stepping on me to play the good guy.
08:41What a snake.
08:42Adrian, apologize to the family.
08:44Go to hell!
08:46Damien, you're the real murderer!
08:48The whole crowd went silent.
08:50For a second, the whole scene froze.
08:51From today on, Adrian has nothing to do with this family.
08:54Let me be clear.
08:55If he refuses to change, Vail Group wants nothing to do with him.
08:59Crowd erupted.
09:00Reporters clapped, then all joined.
09:02Vail Group should cut ties with trash like him!
09:05The victim's family stopped holding back.
09:08Three lives!
09:09I'll make you pay, you bastard!
09:12Sharp cracking rib pain.
09:14Humiliation and rage.
09:15Almost out, engines roared.
09:17A line of black Rolls Royces pulled up at Vail Group.
09:20Isn't that Marcus Cain?
09:21What the hell is he doing here?
09:22What else?
09:23He's here to talk business with Mr. Vail.
09:25With Damien running things, Vail Group's on fire right now.
09:28Mr. Cain, if I'd known you were coming...
09:32Marcus cocked you.
09:33Put hands on the man who saved my life?
09:36Tell me, Damien.
09:37Do you have a death wish?
09:39Mr. Cain, what do you mean by that?
09:43What exactly are you trying to do?
09:44If you dare cause trouble in public, I swear I will ruin you and your reputation.
09:48Don't think no one can touch you.
09:49If you lay another finger on him, I will destroy you completely!
09:52Marcus gave his men a look.
09:54They moved in at once and locked Damien down.
09:57You were the one who went after Adrian first.
10:00Saved his life?
10:01Wait.
10:02Did he just say Adrian?
10:03No way.
10:04He's just an ex-con.
10:05How could he possibly know someone like Marcus Cain?
10:10Adrian.
10:11I'm sorry I'm late.
10:13It really is him in person.
10:14He just got out of prison.
10:15How on earth is he connected to Marcus Cain?
10:17We absolutely cannot afford to cross Adrian right now.
10:19Ten years ago, Marcus and I shared a cell block.
10:23He had enemies everywhere.
10:25I kept them off him.
10:27Before he got out, he swore he'd clear my name.
10:30I never thought he meant it.
10:32Adrian, even if you found a backer, you still have to answer for your crimes.
10:35This isn't some lawless street.
10:36Don't keep making the same mis-
10:37I was framed.
10:38Shut up.
10:39If you want to live, you better behave.
10:41Mr. Well is right.
10:42Do you think money and power can cover everything up?
10:44He took three lives.
10:45He must pay the pro-
10:45Even the reporters jumped in.
10:48Marcus, don't forget where you came from.
10:49You served five years for violent assault.
10:51If you will lay a hand on my husband, I guarantee every single one of you will rot in prison
10:54for the rest of your lives.
10:55That's right, Marcus.
10:56Even if it costs us everything, we will make you pay.
10:58When I was in prison, I always owned up to what I did.
11:01But what about Adrian?
11:03You're a lawyer and you're a doctor.
11:06Don't stand here pretending you don't know.
11:08You both know exactly what really happened back then.
11:10What the hell are you talking about?
11:11That case was closed ten years ago.
11:13The evidence was already on record.
11:15Just because Adrian helped you in prison doesn't make this true.
11:18Vanessa was a few years behind me in college.
11:20She used to believe in justice.
11:22That was the first thing I loved about her.
11:23She was fearless, sharp, alive.
11:25Then Damien happened.
11:26The legal knowledge she has learned is only used to protect a criminal.
11:29I'm not making this up.
11:30Damien was the one behind the wheel.
11:32He stole Adrian's car, drove drunk, killed three people, then ran.
11:34No way.
11:35Damien's been held up as a model businessman for years.
11:38Yeah, but Adrian was the original Reval group.
11:39The second Reval group went to prison.
11:40Damien took everything.
11:41That's a lie.
11:42You're not pinning this on me.
11:43I only took Reval group because he was my brother.
11:44None of this had anything to do with me.
11:46Marcus, if you have proof, show it.
11:48Otherwise, this is defamation.
11:50I'll sue you for every penny.
11:53If this stunt blows up in your face, don't come crying to me.
11:56She was once just a humble secretary.
11:58It was only with my help that she was coming this far.
12:01We used to be so wonderful together.
12:02I already uploaded the evidence.
12:05If you don't believe me, go look for yourselves.
12:08What evidence?
12:09It's fake.
12:10All of it's fake.
12:11Everyone pulled out their phones one after another.
12:13Moments later, the internet exploded overnight.
12:17Relevant trending topics flooded all social platforms.
12:22Marcus handed me his phone.
12:24I restored the traffic footage.
12:25Then I tracked down the first medical examiner.
12:27He confirmed the victims died before dawn.
12:30Vivian took over the case and changed the time of death.
12:32And the footage?
12:33Clear as day.
12:34Damien was driving.
12:35In an instant, the internet exploded.
12:38Everyone pulled up the footage.
12:39The footage spread fast.
12:40So did the outrage.
12:41Vivian's phone started blowing up.
12:44Then Vanessa's.
12:45Then Damien's.
12:46Call after call came in.
12:47People screaming, cursing.
12:49You call yourself a lawyer?
12:51You're a disgrace to the bar!
12:52You falsified an autopsy?
12:54Your license should have been gone years ago!
12:56Vivian, you shame every doctor in this country.
12:58Vanessa and Vivian hung up in a panic, their hands shaking as they powered their phones off.
13:02Vanessa snapped first.
13:03She hurled her phone to the ground and smashed it.
13:06Damien was still pinned down by Marcus' men.
13:08So I grabbed it for him.
13:10I swiped it open, turned on speaker, and shoved it in his face.
13:13Fuck any head trickle cook!
13:15You piece of trash!
13:17You let your own brother take the fall for you?
13:20Now they were hearing what I heard ten years ago.
13:22The hate, the insults, the disgust.
13:25It was their turn now.
13:26Damien lost it and knocked the phone out of my hand.
13:29Seeing that, one of Marcus' men grabbed his arm and snapped it.
13:33His scream ripped through the whole street.
13:35Before he could fight back, the victim's families rushed him.
13:37They swarmed Damien.
13:38Punches flew from every side.
13:40One mother grabbed his hair and smashed his face down.
13:43Blood was everywhere.
13:46Vanessa and Vivian weren't doing any better.
13:48One of the victim's sisters mounted her and rained slaps across her bleeding face.
13:52Their faces swelled almost instantly.
13:54Justice!
13:54I'll kill you both!
13:55They deserve it!
13:56Blood ran from the corners of their mouths.
13:58But the only answer she got was another slap across the face.
14:01I stood outside the crowd and watched emotionlessly when they framed me.
14:04Vanessa looked me in the eye and said,
14:06You killed someone.
14:07This is the price.
14:08I begged her to believe me.
14:09I begged her to defend me.
14:11The evidence is right there.
14:12If you're innocent, prove it.
14:14So now I wasn't going to help her, either.
14:16The chaos kept spreading.
14:17Someone called 911.
14:19When the police arrived, they moved fast.
14:20They broke up the scene, locked down the area, and detained the victim's families.
14:23Then I stepped forward and handed over the evidence.
14:25Officer, I'm sure you've heard about the ten years ago.
14:27I looked straight at Damien, Vanessa, and Vivian.
14:30These three were behind it.
14:31Take them in.
14:31Reopen the case.
14:33With Marcus backing me, I retook Vale.
14:35All froze.
14:36Even Warren, shaking, could barely speak.
14:39Adrian, I didn't have a choice.
14:40Damien was behind all of it.
14:41You know me, Adrian.
14:41We go way back.
14:42I had no idea he was framing you.
14:43I swear to God, if I had known, I would have-
14:45I cut him off.
14:46Slapped the letter to his chest.
14:47He stared, red-eyed, shouted.
14:49What?
14:49You're firing me?
14:50I've been with Vale for 15 years.
14:52You can't just toss me out like I'm nothing.
14:54If you want me out, then pay me what I'm owed.
14:56I didn't say a word.
14:57I just handed him the file.
14:59Every dime he'd stolen was in that file.
15:01The blood drained from his face.
15:03Adrian, no, please!
15:04I already sent it to the DA.
15:05You can explain it to them.
15:06Adrian, please don't do this.
15:07I've got a family.
15:08I screwed up, okay?
15:09I know I screwed up.
15:10I'll work for free a year, five years, whatever you want.
15:12Just don't send me to prison.
15:13Please, I'll do anything!
15:14He was crying so hard he could barely catch his breath.
15:16I felt nothing.
15:17Betray me once, and you're done.
15:20After that, I went through the books and cleaned house.
15:22Every rat Damien planted was gone.
15:24In all the years he ran Vale, he built nothing and left the company drowning in debt.
15:28The business had changed fast while I was gone, so I got up to speed fast.
15:32Piece by piece, I took it all back.
15:34With Marcus backing me, none dared move.
15:36I reclaimed all two, even Damien's house.
15:39Evicted them.
15:39Kids grabbed my legs, screaming.
15:41You ruined my dad!
15:42I hate you!
15:43When I grow up, I'll make you pay!
15:44I kicked them aside.
15:46Her mom rushed and grabbed them, spotted me, and screamed.
15:49They may not be your kids, but they're still innocent!
15:52How can you be this cruel, Adrian?
15:54You ruined my daughter, you ruined Damien, and now you're coming for their kids?
15:56You're disgusting!
15:57She screamed in my face.
15:58Blake grabbed my shirt.
15:59Why didn't you just stay in prison?
16:00You should have never gotten out!
16:02All rotten.
16:03I helped them.
16:04They chose Damien.
16:05He lunged at me.
16:07I gave my security team a look.
16:09They pinned Blake down and snapped his left arm.
16:12I'm calling the cops!
16:13This is assault!
16:14No, we can't.
16:16He runs Vale now, and Marcus is behind him.
16:18Do you want our son blacklisted, too?
16:21Vanessa's mother glared at me, furious, but she had no choice except to swallow it.
16:29I showed up the day Vanessa went on trial.
16:31The second the trial started, Damien threw them under the bus.
16:34Your Honor, I didn't plan any of this.
16:35Vanessa and Vivian did.
16:36They framed Adrian themselves.
16:37They said they were protecting me.
16:38I wanted to come clean.
16:39They wouldn't let me.
16:41Bloodshot.
16:41Wrecked.
16:42Two weeks ago, he was chairman.
16:44Now, cuffs.
16:45Unshaven.
16:45Begging.
16:46Everything flips fast.
16:47They stared.
16:48Then Vanessa snapped.
16:50You bastard!
16:51I had two kids for you!
16:52I'm carrying your third, and this is what you do to me?
16:55Damien, what the hell is wrong with you?
16:56Her voice cracked, heaving.
16:58Damien didn't care.
17:00Don't act like you did it for me.
17:01You wanted those kids.
17:02Every man for himself, Vanessa.
17:03That's the real world.
17:04I'm just telling the truth.
17:06You changed the footage.
17:07Vivian changed the autopsy, and I didn't know anything.
17:09You piece of shit after everything I did for you!
17:11If my family hadn't taken you in, you'd have had nothing!
17:13And this is how you pay me back?
17:14Damien actually lifted his chin.
17:16Not one ounce of shame.
17:18Did I ever ask for that?
17:19If you hadn't dragged me into your family, I wouldn't be here.
17:21I wouldn't be the one on trial.
17:22You ungrateful little bastard!
17:24I'll kill you!
17:25I swear to God, I'll kill you!
17:27Restrained, she would have torn into him.
17:30He could talk all he wanted, but the case was too serious.
17:33Damien got life without parole.
17:35Vivian and Vanessa got five years each, and both of them lost their licenses.
17:40As they were being let out, Vanessa turned to me.
17:43She was crying hard.
17:44Adrian, I'm sorry.
17:46I'm so sorry.
17:47I ruined everything for him, and I ruined you too.
17:50They were right.
17:50I sold out everything I once believed in.
17:52Adrian, please scream at me.
17:54Hate me.
17:54I deserve it.
17:55Just please forgive me.
17:56I'm done.
17:57I walked away.
17:58She grabbed my leg.
18:00Then I saw the blood.
18:02Someone screamed about the baby.
18:05I kept walking.
18:06She betrayed me.
18:08There was no coming back from that.
18:13The state offered me compensation.
18:15I gave it all away.
18:15We were lied to.
18:17For years, we thought Adrian Val killed my son.
18:19We blamed him, and we even laid hands on him.
18:22We were wrong.
18:23This time, the cameras weren't there to bury me.
18:25They were there to clear my name.
18:27It still changed nothing.
18:29Ten years were gone.
18:30I didn't feel a thing.
18:32So I stopped looking behind me.
18:34I buried myself in work, and I built my life again.
18:38Three years later, Val Group was thriving again.
18:40That night, at the celebration party,
18:43someone shocked the whole room.
18:46I really like you.
18:47So will you give me a chance?
18:49The whole room was so.
18:56Her face turned red on the spot.
18:58You really thought I couldn't tell?
19:00I'd known for a while.
19:01I was just waiting for her to say it.
19:03Her dad, Mr. Carter, though,
19:04he looked ready to kill me.
19:06Call it an apology.
19:07And a promise.
19:11Fine.
19:12But if you make my daughter cry,
19:14I'll bury you.
19:17Two years later, Sienna and I got married.
19:19She was pregnant.
19:21One day, while shopping for baby stuff,
19:23I saw a face I never expected to see again.
19:25Vanessa.
19:26The second she saw me, her eyes lit up.
19:31When she saw Sienna's belly, her whole face fell.
19:35We never met each other again after that.
19:39As for Vivian, prison broke her.
19:42By the time she got out, her mind was gone.
19:48I finally had everything they tried to take from me.
19:51And I didn't look back.
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